Description
Title: Authorize a contract for an East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update for Austin Planning with HHM & Associates, Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $577,362. Funding: $577,362 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Planning.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract to update the East Austin Historic Resource Survey, valued at $577,362, with HHM & Associates, Inc. This two-year project will enhance the 2016 survey in response to rapid development and historical neglect in preservation planning. The survey aims to provide current data on historic properties, incorporating community input and cultural resources to inform future planning, development, and preservation strategies. The planned activities include archival research, fieldwork, and engagement with the community. The continuity of methodology is ensured as HHM developed the original framework. If the contract is not approved, it could hinder the city's equity-based preservation initiatives and overall historic preservation efforts.