03/26/2012 Resolutions 2012-73RESOLUTION 2012-73
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, APPROVING A
PLAN/MODIFICATION ENTITLED "PLAN MODIFICATION
FOR CRA AREA #1 (LINCOLN PARK SWIMMING POOL).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section l. The Mayor and Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, (the "City")
hereby find and determine: (a) that pursuant to the provisions of Sections 18-2101 to 18-2144,
R.R.S. Neb. 2007, as amended (the "Community Development Law"), the Mayor and City
Council have declared as substandard and blighted that area described in Resolution No. 2000-
388 of the Mayor and Council passed and approved on December 19, 2000 ("CRA Area #1");
(b) that pursuant to Ordinance No. 8021, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City
of Grand Island (the "CRA") has been organized and exists and exercises the powers of a
community redevelopment authority under the Community Development Law; (c) that a general
redevelopment plan (the "Original Plan") for all or a portion of CRA Area #1 was adopted by
the CRA on November 21, 1995 and approved by the Mayor and Council of the City on
December 18, 1995, all under prior existing provisions of the Community Development Law and
a prior adopted declaration as to blight and substandard conditions; (c) that the staff of the CRA
has prepared a redevelopment plan entitled "Plan Modification for CRA Area #1 (Lincoln Park
Swimming Pool) (the "Plan/Modi�cation") to provide for a project for the renovation and
redevelopment of CRA Area #1 by the construction of a replacement swimming pool for Lincoln
Park and such Plan/Modification represents a modification of the Original Plan and also a
separate redevelopment plan to be considered for adoption under the current provisions of the
Community Development Law; and (d) that the Plan/Modification was referred and submitted to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission (the "Planning Commission"), for review and
recommendations and the Planning Commission has approved the Plan/Modification without
recommendation for changes from the form submitted.
Section 2. The Mayor and Council hereby further find and determine that the CRA has
recommended the Plan/Modification and in making such recommendation considered whether
the proposed land uses and building requirements in the redevelopment project area are designed
with the general purpose of accomplishing, in conformance with the City's general plan, a
coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the City and its environs which will, in
accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience,
prosperity, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of
development, including, among other things, adequate provision for traffc, vehicular parking,
the promotion of safety from fire, panic and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air,
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the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of
adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational
and community facilities and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
Section 3. The Mayor and Council further find and determine (a) that no cost-benefit
analysis has been prepared pursuant to the guidelines set forth in Section 18-2113 of the
Community Development Law, because under the terms of the Plan/Modification, there are not
to be any revenues set aside as provided under the terms of Section 18-214'7, R.S. Supp., 2011,
("Section 18-2147") and (b) that because all redevelopment project improvements contemplated
by the Plan/Modification are to occur on public park property owned by the City, there is to be
no taking of title to real estate by the CRA in connection with the Plan/Modification, no requests
for redevelopment contract proposals or notice with respect to any such proposals are required
under the terms of Section 18-2119 of the Community Development Law.
Section 4. The Mayor and Council further find and determine that the CRA has
recommended that the Mayor and Council approve and adopt the Plan/Modification. In
connection with such recommendation, the CRA reported to the Mayor and Council (a) the
proposed method and estimated cost of the acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and
the estimated proceeds or revenue from disposal of property to redevelopers, if any; (b) a
statement of the proposed method of financing for the redevelopment project as set forth in the
Plan/Modification and (c) further that there will be no families displaced under the terms of the
Plan/Modification.
Section 5. The Mayor and Council further find and determine (a) that there are no
registered neighborhood associations whose area of representation is located in whole or in part
within a one-mile radius of the area to be redeveloped as described in the Plan/Modification; (b)
that the Plan/Modification does not provide for any use of funds authorized by Section 18-2147
and therefore does not directly affect any county, school district, community college, educational
service unit or natural resources district; and (c) that a public hearing was held, after notice of
such public hearing was provided as required in Section 18-2115 of the Community
Development Law, whereby all persons desiring to be heard as to whether the Plan/Modification
should be approved have been heard.
Section 6. Based upon the recommendation of the CRA and analysis and review of the
Plan/Modification, the Mayor and Council hereby find (a) that the Plan/Modification is feasible
and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City as a whole and (c) the
Plan/Modifcation is in conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth
in the Community Development Law.
Section 7. The Mayor and Council hereby approve and adopt the Plan/Modification.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 26, 2012.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwar s, City Clerk