Participatory Budgeting Project Native Youth: Past, Present, Future

The City of Seattle is seeking a qualified organization to receive funding to design and deliver a capital project, specifically a Native Youth Community Center. The successful applicant will be responsible for negotiating a Capital Agreement for Services with the City and will oversee the planning and execution of the Center. The project is expected to be delivered within five years and will provide public benefits such as a community-owned and operated center, cultural preservation, and community cohesion. The City will closely manage the project alongside the successful applicant. Some key responsibilities of the successful applicant include project management, site and project feasibility analysis, community engagement, design and construction management, and budget and resource management. • The Center will serve as a hub for youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and community cohesion. • The Center will provide a range of amenities, including green space, a commercial kitchen, and a gymnasium. • The project will require collaboration with various stakeholders, including the City, community members, and contractors. • The successful applicant will be required to negotiate a Capital Agreement for Services with the City. • The project will be subject to various regulations and requirements, including those related to procurement, licensing, and insurance.