02-14-2007 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Lee Elliott
Tom Gdowski
Barry Sandstrom
Sue Pirnie
Glen Murray
4:00 PM
Grand Island City Hall
100 E 1st Street
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Call to Order
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to
the commission.
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday February 14, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Grand Island City Hall
Open Meetings Notifications
1.Call to Order Barry Sandstrom
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Approval of Minutes of January 10, 2007 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Update on Blight Study for Area 6
Charrettes Scheduled for February 27 and 28 and March 1 and 2 at the Skagway Banquet
Center
6.Update on Community Development Block Grant Housing Programs in the CDBG Project
Area, a part of CRA Area #1-Marsha Kaslon
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
None expected
9.Directors Report
10.Adjournment
Next Meeting March 14, 2007
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
February 14, 2007
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska was conducted on February 14, 2007 at City Hall, 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the February 7, 2007
Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:02 p.m. The following members were present: Lee
Elliott, Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray, Sue Pirnie, Barry Sandstrom.
Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary, Barb
Quandt; Legal Counsel, Duane Burns. Chair Barry Sandstrom
stated this was a public meeting subject to the open meeting
laws of the State of Nebraska. He noted that the requirements
for an open meeting were posted on the wall easily accessible to
anyone who would like to read through them.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion for approval of the Minutes
for the January 10, 2007 CRA meeting was made by Pirnie
and seconded by Murray. Upon roll call vote, all present voted
aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer
briefly reviewed the financial reports for the period of January 1,
2007 through January 31, 2007. He noted revenue in the
amount of $29,498 and expenses of $77,490 for the month. The
total ending cash was $853,685. Motion by Gdowski, second by
Pirnie, to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
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4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion by Murray, second by Gdowski to approve the bills in the
amount of $36,541.12. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills in
the amount of $36,541.12.
Tracey Overstreet, Grand Island Independent, joined the
meeting.
5. UPDATE ON BLIGHT STUDY FOR AREA 6. Chad Nabity reported
that four days of charrettes are scheduled for February 27th, 28th
and March 1st and 2nd at 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. each day. They will be held at the Skagway
Banquet Center. Marty Shukert will be presenting and will be
available for questions.
6. UPDATE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE CDBG PROJECT AREA, A PART OF
CRA AREA #1 – MARSHA KASLON Marsha Kaslon reported on
the down-payment assistance and rehabilitation programs. She
stated that there was one slot available in the down-payment
assistance program and three slots available in the rehabilitation
program. This area includes South Front Street to Koenig and
Cherry Street to Walnut Street. Joni Kuzma reported on the
housing study. She stated that the Economic Development
Corporation has agreed to contribute $8,000 for the project.
Portions of the city will be done in-house by updating what we
have. They will apply for a grant to outsource the low income
areas.
7. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES. The
total amount for committed projects is $599,232. Nabity briefly
updated members regarding each project. He noted that the
Harmony Building project was added and that the Cristo Cordero
project has been completed. Nabity also reported that the
Request for Development Proposals on the 1321 North Cherry
property will be sent out. A committee will review the proposals.
Nabity also reported that there has been much interest in the
façade program.
8. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
There was no need for an Executive Session.
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9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Nabity shared the letter of support for NIFA funds which he had
signed on behalf of the CRA. Nabity reminded members that the
Nebraska Planning & Zoning Association Conference will be held
in Grand Island on February 20-22, 2007.
9. ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting will be held on March 14,
2007 at 4:00 p.m. Chair Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at
4:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
JANUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 901,678 1,309,485 1,309,485
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 28,263 213,635 715,336 501,701
Loan Proceeds - -
Interest Income 1,234 10,694 10,000 (694)
Land Sales - - 100,000 100,000
Other Revenue - 2,235 - (2,235)
TOTAL REVENUE 29,498 226,565 825,336 598,771
TOTAL RESOURCES 931,176 1,536,050 2,134,821 598,771
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 3,775 4,150 8,000 3,850
Legal Services 413 2,350 10,000 7,650
Consulting Services - - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 5,600 12,250 50,000 37,750
Printing & Binding - - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services 2,918 3,429 7,000 3,571
General Liability Insurance - - - -
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 23 1,000 977
Licenses & Fees - - 4,000 4,000
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 750 750
Supplies - - 500 500
Land - 14,137 115,000 100,863
Façade Improvement 46,105 92,300 445,000 352,700
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects 18,680 448,680 725,000 276,320
Bond Principal - 58,584 112,581 53,997
Bond Interest - 46,461 110,215 63,754
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 77,490 682,364 1,607,546 925,182
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (47,993) (455,799) (782,210) (326,411)
ENDING CASH 853,685 853,685 527,275 (326,411)
LESS COMMITMENTS 599,232 -
AVAILABLE CASH 254,453 853,685 527,275 (326,411)
CHECKING 146,961
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 706,674
Total Cash 853,685
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
JANUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 28,263 111,358 492,540 381,182
Interest Income 1,195 10,507 10,000 (507)
Land Sales - 100,000 100,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 2,055 (2,055)
TOTAL 29,458 123,920 602,540 478,620
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 32,233 65,780 33,547
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 32,233 65,780 33,547
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,453 59,180 28,727
Interest Income 38 77 - (77)
Other Revenue 68 - (68)
TOTAL 38 30,599 59,180 28,581
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue 1 - (1)
TOTAL 0 2 4,202 4,200
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 8,785 19,162 10,377
Interest Income 26 - (26)
Other Revenue 26 - (26)
TOTAL - 8,837 19,162 10,325
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,806 74,472 43,666
Interest Income 1 82 - (82)
Other Revenue 86 - (86)
TOTAL 1 30,974 74,472 43,498
TOTAL REVENUE 29,498 226,565 825,336 598,771
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
JANUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 3,775 4,150 8,000 3,850
Legal Services 413 2,350 10,000 7,650
Consulting Services - 15,000 15,000
Contract Services 5,600 12,250 50,000 37,750
Printing & Binding - 1,500 1,500
Other Professional Services 2,918 3,429 7,000 3,571
General Liability Insurance - - -
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 23 1,000 977
Licenses & Fees - 4,000 4,000
Travel & Training - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies - 750 750
Supplies - 500 500
Land 14,137 115,000 100,863
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 46,105 92,300 445,000 352,700
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects 18,680 448,680 725,000 276,320
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 77,490 577,319 1,384,750 807,431
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 21,375 37,279 15,904
Bond Interest 11,515 28,501 16,986
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 16,741 34,131 17,390
Bond Interest - 12,849 25,049 12,200
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Legal Services - - -
Bond Principal - 955 1,987 1,032
Bond Interest - 1,146 2,215 1,069
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Legal Services - - - -
Interest Expense - - - -
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Other Expenditures - - - -
Bond Principal - 4,303 8,250 3,947
Bond Interest - 5,278 10,912 5,634
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Legal Services - - - -
Bond Principal - 15,210 30,934 15,724
Bond Interest - 15,673 43,538 27,865
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2007
MONTH ENDED 2006 - 2007 2007 REMAINING
JANUARY 2007 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 30,883 74,472 43,589
TOTAL EXPENSES 77,490 682,364 1,607,546 925,182
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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14-Feb-07
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment at February 14, 2007 CRA Meeting
The following bills have been submitted to the Community Redevelopment
Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment.
City of Grand Island
Administration $1,250.00
Accounting
Grand Island Independent $23.63
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Ahlschwede & Koenig $225.00
Eakes Office Plus $32.49
Cristo Cordero di Dios $35,000.00
Façade Improvement Grant
Well's Fargo Bank $10.00
Total:
$36,541.12
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Central NE Human Soc.$258,000 Spring 2007
Housing Study $8,250 December 2007
JEO Building $117,000 April 2007
Cristo Cordero $35,000 January 2007
Hall County $37,500 Spring 2007
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Spring 2007
Harmony Bldg. 224 W 3rd
Street
$68,482 Fall 2007
Total Committed $599,232
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase Date Demo Cost Status
203 E 1st St.$68,627 10-09-02 $23,300 Surplus
217 E 1st St $17,000 03-20-03 $6,500 Surplus
408 E 2nd St $6,000 11-11-05 $7,500 Surplus
2707 and 2709
S. Locust
$155,740 12-30-05 $15,339.23 Surplus
1321 N Cherry $14,000 12-29-06 $4,200?Demo
February 2, 2007
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