In 2023 and 2024 the city developed a Facilities Master Plan (FMP) to assess the city’s space needs for existing and projected facility requirements. Key findings of the FMP include space deficits within most buildings related primarily to recent and projected staff growth and to shortfalls in various functional and operational areas. Due to the potential re-use of the Lutheran medical site, staff felt that it was important to proceed with additional analysis and planning at this time. Two proposals were received from architectural firms in response to a Request for Proposals. site. Staff recommends entering into a contract with Anderson Hallas Architects in the amount of $216,864 with a contingency amount of $3,136 for a total, not-to-exceed amount of $220,000.