PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City of Jenks has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and is in the process of adopting a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that reflects our dedication to quality urban design, architecture, and, most importantly, a high quality of life in all neighborhoods in the city. This site, as identified in the Jenks Comprehensive Plan, is located within the Downtown Jenks West Gateway. When approaching downtown from the west, the 4.2-acre site to the south of Main Street is the first impression of the heart of downtown. The West Gateway is not currently visually or physically connected to the Downtown Core. The City is looking for the right infill project on this vacant lot that will visually delineate where downtown begins and will attract, and keep residents and visitors returning for years to come.

This infill project will focus on new development exhibiting the ideal built form. Residential and office uses above the ground floor, primarily comprised of restaurants or other tax generating businesses, are encouraged for Main Street. Transitional areas along Birch and Aquarium Place should capitalize on the City's core walkable blocks and expand the pedestrian-oriented experience provided along Main Street, attracting a customer base that extends beyond the City limits.

Infill design should consider the primary development pattern on Main Street between First and Third Street. The northern portion of the site should include a mixed-use building that reflects downtown model blocks, constructed to the build-to line along Main Street and Birch Street. Regardless of how the project is configured, a portion should be dedicated, designed and built to encourage walkability and public open space.

PROJECT Goals

This RFP is supported by the Jenks Comprehensive Plan Commercial - subarea plan for downtown including but not limited to the following key themes, and project goals:

• Create a development opportunity that is attractive to conventional and/or innovative developers
• Support of a reasonable and identifiable path to redevelopment of subject site
• Pursue development project that is consistent with realistic market opportunities
• Design/build a mixed use, (live, work, play), development in the downtown
• Expand the sales tax base
• Creation of permanent jobs
• Creation of job opportunities that pay above minimum wage
• Pursue economically and environmentally sound, sustainable development
• Pursue high standards, and best utilization of public assets
• Keep process transparent
• Involve local Jenks stakeholders
• Integrate public open space with new development
• Support alternative modes of transportation emphasizing walking and biking
• Provide a dedicated trail or shared sidewalk along the railroad right of way

INTRODUCTION

The City of Jenks, Oklahoma, (herein "City") and the Jenks Chamber of Commerce (herein "Chamber") invites qualified developers partnering with qualified design professionals, planning, and/or urban design firms (herein "Proposal Team") to respond to the Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and build a mix of uses (herein "project") on the property (herein "site," or "property"). In 2021, the City of Jenks acquired the site with plans to see the property redevelop as a mixed-use project that will serve as an entry point into Jenks' traditional downtown. The site is the largest undeveloped piece of property along Main Street and is shovel ready. The site contains two rows of parcels divided by Aquarium Place (formerly Apache), the primary façade will face Main Street and is bordered on the west by Birch Street and on the east by the railroad tracks. Depending on the ultimate design, there is an opportunity for street facades on the north and south of Aquarium Place that share the same east and west borders and continues south to the alley.

We expect this project to influence the aesthetics and economics of downtown Jenks. The structure's appearance, vitality, and future viability are of the utmost importance to the City.

HISTORY OF JENKS

In 1905, the town of Jenks, Oklahoma was platted along the Arkansas River by the Midland Valley Townsite Company, serving as a weigh station for the Midland Valley Railroad. The land was formerly an allotment to the Perryman family, freedmen of the Muscogee Nation. Early settlers included oilfield workers from the nearby Glenn Pool, which set off a population boom in the area. In the 1920s, the city was inhabited by an influx of Bulgarian farmers and continued to develop into a traditional small town in Oklahoma with a vibrant Main Street.

Twenty years ago, the population of Jenks hovered around 9,500. By 2010, the population exploded to 16,926, making Jenks the fastest-growing community in the state. According to the 2020 Census, Jenks has continued to maintain its tremendous growth, increasing in population to nearly 26,000. While still focusing on public education, Jenks' demographics have changed from the days of oilfield workers and farmers. Now, Jenks has one of the State's most desirable demographics with a median household income of $96,515 and nearly 50% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

PROPERTY VALUE

The property has been appraised at a fair market value of $3.04 million. The City is willing to negotiate a sale or lease the property for the right development based upon the overall proposal, the economic benefit, the total investment for the project, and creativity of the design. Should the property be sold, the transfer of the property deed shall occur upon the issuance of the last building permit. A copy of the full appraisal report is available upon request. Detailed property maps, reports and other relevant data are provided on our website.

SCOPE OF WORK

The firm selected and contracted to do this work (herein "Successful Proposer") will coordinate with the Selection Committee (herein "Selection Committee") to guide the project through the approval process. The successful proposer shall consider and employ the following zoning, design elements and site development plan.

1. ZONING | CH (Commercial Heavy) The CH zoning will become a legacy zoning district with the update of the new UDO. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be required in order to maximize the acreage and deliver creative functional design.
2. Mixed Use | Multi-story buildings, with a mix of uses (e.g., retail on the ground floor and offices or apartments above) creating higher density. City preferences include:
   • Identify allowable land uses:
     • Ground floor Tenants which will include local businesses that draw a consistent customer base and contribute sales tax to the City
       1. Upscale retail mixed with artisan and experiential options
       2. Restaurants with outdoor dining
       3. Retail uses
       4. Entertainment Uses
     • Residential uses above ground floor
     • Office above ground floor
   • Identify Amenities and Locations (optional amenities):
     1. 1. Mesh Wi-Fi, which encourage co-working and entrepreneurship
        2. Swimming Pool
        3. Outdoor games
        4. Gym
3. PARKING | This project must give consideration and provision of public parking.
   • Residential dwelling units shall provide parking as follows:
     • Efficiency -1 Bedroom 1 parking space
     • 1-2 Bedroom 1.5 parking spaces
     • 3 Bedroom 2 parking spaces
   • Commercial space shall provide parking as follows:
     • Main Street Commercial 0 parking spaces
     • Commercial/office off Main Follow guidelines from adopted UDO
   • The City of Jenks is in the process of conducting a Parking Study for entire downtown to determine the number of spaces needed at the time of full redevelopment.
     • The development may require partnering with the City for a creative parking solution.
     • At minimum any parking facility will be designed and built with commercial space on the ground floor.
     • Surface parking will not be allowed.

TRAFFIC

• Main Street/E 96th Street is one way (east bound) from N 5th Street to E 9th/S Riverfront Drive just west of the Arkansas River Bridge.
• "A" Street is one way (west bound) from Riverfront Drive to N Cedar Street.

UTILITIES | Water and sanitary sewer are available to the site. The City Engineer will be the primary source for coordinating site utility development. An environmental report is available upon request.

1. Signage & Public Art ENTRY FEATURE
   • Signage is meant to be designed, created, and interchangeable as Public Art.
   • This project will include an entry feature used to identify the transition from West Main Street to the heart of Jenks.
     • Entry signage with landscaping shall be built at the agreed upon entry point on the south of Main Street and shall be designated as the "gateway entry feature."
     • Explore designs that cantilever over Main Street creating a north/south connection.
   • Create public spaces which are unique to Jenks and can be used as "Instagramable" public art or installations that draw people to take pictures and post on social media.
2. Lighting | Creative lighting shall be provided throughout the site and compatible with Main Street Lighting.
3. Landscaping is required, internally, around the perimeter and around the entry signage/identification sign.
   • The project shall provide shade trees at 25-foot intervals along the street frontage.
   • A children's play area shall be designed, built, and maintained by the Property Owners Association (POA) for the residents of the multi-family units and available to the public as a public parklet.
     • Include shade coverings
     • Active and/or passive recreation is allowed
4. Site DEVELOPMENT Plan | The infill development plan shall develop and provide:
   • Goals and objectives with a clear vision,
     • Identify specific public projects within the development to the benefit of the residents and those visiting the Downtown Core.
       • May include streetscape improvements, landscaping, street furniture, lighting, signage, and public open space/parklet.
     • Create concise design guidelines for a unified aesthetic style t
     • Design and build a themed "west gateway" to enhance the identity of Main Street that is compatible with the "east gateway" feature, located at 7th and Main (Light House).
5. BRANDING | The appearance of this gateway should set the tone of the overall image and perception of downtown.
   • A full "Branding Exercise" with a Branding Consultant is recommended
   • Creative project name
   • Colors, style, design that give the community a sense of rootedness and place
   • This project, like Main Street, should feel welcoming and warm, where residents bring friends and families to hangout day or night, to dine, to shop, and have fun.
   • This infill project will be a catalyst for sustainable economic transformation by creating a people-centered design with a mix of uses having a consistent "small town/Jenks" feel.
6. DESIGN ELEMENTS | As redevelopment takes place, the City of Jenks is strategizing to position the downtown as the center of local community life and the hub of economic activity that ultimately connects to the Jenks Riverfront Entertainment District.
   • Design elements should be implemented to promote the following types of commercial spaces: art, entertainment, local brands
   • Convenient access that people can walk to, live within, and experience day or night
   • Distinctive sustainable architecture
   • Consider the following residential elements: roof decks and indoor/outdoor living
   • Smart Home Technology
7. POA | A Property Owners Association shall be established and include regular components plus:
   • Covenants shall be developed that ensure the maintenance and repair of signage and landscaping, parklet, lighting, parking etc.
   • Identify/establish the responsibilities of the POA and other tenants.
   • Create a property maintenance standard and provision for the treatment of vacant units and commercial space.
   • Include: Commercial space shall have the appearance of "open for business" at all times regardless of occupancy.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Central Time, on March 30, 2022

SELECTION SCHEDULE (Timeline changes will be posted on the RFP Website.)

• January 05, 2022 Request for proposals issued
• January 19, 2022 Submit Questions to City
• January 26, 2022 Q&A | Microsoft Teams Meeting & City Hall
  See details on News and Events/Project Website
• March 30, 2022 Proposals due by 5:00p.m. (Approximately 12 Weeks)
• April 01, 2022 Proposals reviewed by Selection Committee
• April 05, 2022 Recommendation to City Council
• April 11-14, 2022 Consultant Interviews, Selection and Contracting
• May 29, 2022 Draft Documents for Selection Committee Review
• June 09, 2022 Planning Commission | Zoning review and recommendations
• June 21, 2022 City Council considers final zoning and contract

Additional ONLINE Resources | 2022 DOWNTOWN RFP

CITY DEMOGRAPHICS

CITY OF JENKS

PLANNING INFORMATION

• Zoning Map | INCOG_ZONING_MAP | 202 W Main Street, Jenks
• Comprehensive Plan
  • Jenks Zoning Code | UDO

ENGINEERING INFORMATION

• Environmental Report (PDF)
• Utilities Map Parcel Lines Included (PDF)
• Utilities Map Parcel Lines Excluded (PDF)

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• JZ 21 PUD 129

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