The city is seeking $20,000 in planning money for the project.
Officials said the city was also seeking $180 million a year for 10 years in new revenue.
As of last year the costs were $150 million over budget and the city is seeking private investment.
The project sat on hold while the City sought funding.
The city will seek a private buyer over the next few months.
The city is seeking $400 million in back rent for 1991 through 1994.
Local businesses and the city had sought the prison to provide jobs in the area.
The city will be seeking a developer for that project.
The city seeks payment of $14.6 million for police services.
If they do not, the agency added, the city would seek court judgments against them.