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Update on the Harlow & Hem redevelopment
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Submitted by:
A Representative from Mandel Group
A Representative from Mandel Group will be present to provide a status update. Highlights are as follows:
• In the final bidding phase for the construction drawings and expect to select a general contractor by July 15th. Construction drawings were submitted to the State for review at the end of May, and the City of Wauwatosa will begin its review following State approval.
• On the financing side, very close to selecting a lender, now actively raising equity for the project.
• Finalizing key project documents, all of which are nearly in final form. These include:
o Development Agreement
o Public Parking Agreement - covering both the surface lot and structured public stalls
o Public Access Easement - for the stair and pedestrian path connecting the surface lot to Wauwatosa Avenue
• Several key entitlements were completed:
o The CSM extension was approved
o A landscape exemption for the public surface parking lot as well as Various encroachments-including transformers, bike racks, benches, and landscaping were approved by the Board of Public Works/Council
o Secured the necessary construction and tie-back easements from Draft & Vessel, Neimann Candies, and Overlook Apartments, and are working through final details with the remaining homeowner on Blanchard Street.
o Continue to coordinate with We Energies to finalize their relocation design, which currently includes six transformers to serve both public and private needs on the project site.
• As previously indicated, closing anticipated in late August, or no later than the end of September.