[MassHistPres] RFP for Lease of Town-Owned Building

[Carol Chirico]

Hello all,

The Town of Rockport owns a mid-19th century fire station at 3 Dock Square;
it is a contributing building in the heart of a LHD.  Our Select Board has
decided that they believe the best course to deal with this deteriorating
structure is to demolish it and make a park.  They have introduced a Town
Meeting article asking TM members to vote for demolition or sale.  I'm
interested in helping them explore a third option: a long-term lease to a
developer whereby the lease consideration would be restoration.  I'm hoping
other communities have pursued this and I would be grateful to get access
to any RFPs or other materials issued by municipalities for the lease of a
historic building.  Also, if anyone has worked with a consultant who has
facilitated this type of transaction, I would appreciate any information
and contacts.

thank you,

Carol Huggins Chirico
Commission Member
Rockport Historical Commision
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