Legal Notices

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE LEASE OF PROPERTY (CURA’s West Side Patio) The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (Authority) hereby solicits proposals for the lease of land as specified below located in Charleston, West Virginia (“Property”). The Property is owned by the Authority, a) 709 Bigley Avenue, 5,562 square feet of outdoor, fenced patio area. The Authority is looking for someone to activate this key space on Bigley Avenue. Anything that attracts people into the area such as music, food and beverage, entertainment, shopping etc. Proposals need to include a statement of the intended use of the Property and the timeframe for commencement. Proposals also shall include a summary of qualifications and background of respondent demonstrating the experience and capabilities of respondent and identify the state of formation i.e. a West Virginia LLC a Partnership or Sole Proprietor. Proposals should include the lease terms offered for the Property and an explanation of how the program(s) will be funded. Applicants will be required to be in compliance with all requirements of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Proposals are subject to review and approval by the Authority. Selected proposals judged by the Authority as most qualified may be asked to make a presentation to the Authority at its next monthly board meeting and may be requested to submit supplemental documentation for the proposal. The criteria upon which the leasee is selected includes without limitation factors such as the proposed use of the Property, the experience, qualifications, reputation, and organization of the respondent, feasibility and sources of funding for the program(s), the timeline for commencement and the benefits to the community. The Authority will accept and evaluate proposals for the use of the Property on or before 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2024. Submittals must be complete and must be delivered to the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority, Suite 244, Morrison Building, and 815 Quarrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure the Authority’s timely receipt of the proposal. Email submittal of a proposal is preferable. Persons interested in submitting proposals may obtain further information as is available by visiting the Authority’s website at curawv.org, or the Authority’s office by calling (304) 348-6890 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, or by writing the Authority at the above-stated address, or by emailing the Executive Director at [email protected]. The Authority reserves the right to amend any proposal requirements and to reject any and all proposals received. CHARLESTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY Ronald Butlin Executive Director LC-167128 01-19,26;2024