Rochester City Council

It was supposed to begin last year but was held up due to a delay in federal funding.

City officials say the bid came in with a price tag that was nearly double the size of the project estimate.

Funding for the project, supplied by the Destination Medical Center (DMC), won approval from the corporation’s board earlier this month.

City officials have fielded numerous complaints about the raised letter pavers that are predominant throughout the pedestrian plaza since their installation.

Plans for the development include a market-rate housing and retail space.

The Rochester City Council will review the bid for the Link Bus Rapid Transit system next month.

The City has fielded numerous complaints concerning the impact of the raised letter pavers on people with mobility and vision issues.

The site selection became public last week.

The Rochester City Council will be asked to vote on authorizing the city to begin final negotiations to buy the property.

The grant is part of a program that provides financial aid in the form of grants or loans to owners of historic buildings in downtown Rochester.