04-04-2007 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 4, 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, April 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday April 4, 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 March 14, 2007 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Resolution #78 - Approval of Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #5 and Referral to Regional Planning Commission and City Council
for Pro Con LLC re: property at Capital Avenue and Geddes Street
6.Resolution #79 - Accept Proposal from Habitat for Humanity and approve the sale of
property at 1321 N. Cherry Street.
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
8.Update on Blight Study for Area 6
Charrettes Scheduled for April 30th and May 1st
9.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
None Expected
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting May 9, 2007
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
April 4, 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 April 4, 2007 at City Hall, 100 E First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the March 28, 2007 Grand
Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:03 p.m. The following members were present: Tom
Gdowski, Lee Elliott, Sue Pirnie, Barry Sandstrom. Also present
were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary, Barb Quandt; Legal
Counsel, Duane Burns; Finance Director, Dave Springer; Council
Liaison, Peg Gilbert; GI Independent, Tracy Overstreet. 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 March 14, 2007 CRA meeting was made by Pirney and
seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously.
Glen Murray joined the meeting.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Dave Springer briefly
reviewed the financial reports for the period of March 1, 2007
through March 31, 2007. He noted revenue in the amount of
$15,915 and expenses of $5452 for the month. The total ending
cash was $844,718. Motion by Gdowski, second by Elliott, 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 Gdowski , second by Pirney to approve the bills in the
amount of $9300. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills in
the amount of $9300.
5.RESOLUTION #78. Members discussed the Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan for Blight and Substandard Area #5 and the
referral to the Regional Planning Commission and City Council
for Pro Con LLC regarding the property located at Capital Avenue
and Geddes Street. A motion to approve Resolution #78, which
will refer the Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Blight
and Substandard Area #5 to the Regional Planning Commission
for Pro Con LLC, was made by Elliott and seconded by Pirnie.
Upon roll call vote, Sandstrom abstained and Elliott, Murray,
Gdowski and Pirnie voted aye. Motion carried.
6.RESOLUTION #79. Resolution #79 to accept the proposal from
Habitat for Humanity and approve the sale of the property
located at 1321 N. Cherry Street was discussed by the members.
A motion was made by Murray, and seconded by Pirnie, to
approve Resolution #79 to accept the proposal from Habitat for
Humanity and approve the sale of the property at 1321 N.
Cherry Street. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously. Closing on this property is scheduled for
April 30, 2007.
7.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity gave a brief appraisal of each of the committed projects
to date. Maintenance on CRA properties is in place.
8. UPDATE ON BLIGHT STUDY FOR AREA 6. Nabity reported that
the Charrettes have been rescheduled for April 30th and May 1st.
The meetings will focus on Broadwell Avenue and Second Street,
but will entertain questions regarding other streets as well. They
will be held at the Skagway Banquet Center on Monday, April
30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and Tuesday, May 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
NEGOTIATIONS. There was no need to adjourn to Executive
Session.
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10. DIRECTOR’S REPORT. A discussion regarding directional horns
at train crossings and the possibility of a CRA financial
contribution.
11. ADJOURNMENT. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9,
2007 at 4:00 p.m. Gdowski has a conflict with the regularly
scheduled May 9th date. Chair Sandstrom adjourned the
meeting at 4:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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4-Apr-07
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment at April 4, 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
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Ahlschwede & Koenig $1,400.00
RDG $2,900.00
Third Party Environmental, Inc.$250.00
(N. Cherry St. - asbestos removal)
Galvan Construction 3500.00
(1321 N. Cherry St. - Demolition)
Total:
$9,300.00
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Central NE Humane Soc.$258,000 Spring 2007
Housing Study $8,250 December 2007
JEO Building $117,000 April 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 $564,232
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 $3,750 Sale Pending
March 29, 2007
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
Item J1
Resolutions
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION #78
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
OF THE AUTHORITY, APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND GIVING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, AND
APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS (PROCON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
PROJECT).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), in furtherance of the purposes and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 18-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue of Revised Statutes of Nebraska,
1997, as amended (the "Act") has recommended and the City of Grand Island ("City")
has adopted a Redevelopment Plan for a blighted and substandard area designated
by the City designated Redevelopment Area No. 5 (the "Redevelopment Area"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to any furtherance of the Act, the Authority published
notice of a Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the blighted and substandard
area targeted for redevelopment pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, and received
a proposal from Procon Development Company, LLC ("Redeveloper") to enter into a
Redevelopment Contract in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, the
terms and conditions of which are herein incorporated by reference ("Redevelopment
Contract"),Whereby Authority would agree to pay to Redeveloper’s Lender TIF
revenues from ad valorem taxes on the project as specified in the Redevelopment
Contract.
WHEREAS, the Authority has made certain findings and pursuant thereto has
determined that it is in the best interests of the Authority and the City as expressed in
the Redevelopment Plan to enter into the Redevelopment Contract and to carry out
the transactions contemplated thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska as follows:
1. The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building
requirements in the Redevelopment Project area are designed with the general
purposes of accomplishing, and in conformance with the general plan of the City, 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,
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as well as efficiency in economy in the process of development; including,
among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the
promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provisions for
light and air, 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 communitive 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
unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
2.The Authority has conducted a cost benefit analysis for the Project in
accordance with the Act, and has found and hereby finds that the Project would
not be economically feasible without the use of tax increment financing, the
Project would not occur in an Area without the use of tax increment financing
and the costs and benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits to other
affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the demand
for public and private services have been analyzed and have been found to be
in the long term best interests of the community impacted by the Project.
3.The Authority hereby gives the City notice of its intent to enter into the
Redevelopment Contract, and hereby recommends to the City approval of the
Redevelopment Contract as an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan,
following publication of notice of and a public hearing with respect to the
proposed Redevelopment Contract pursuant to the Act.
4.Subject to approval of the Redevelopment Contract by the City, the
Authority hereby authorizes and approves the Redevelopment Contract
between the Authority and the Redeveloper for the redevelopment of the
Project area, and hereby authorizes and approves the execution, delivery, and
performance of the documents and transactions contemplated by the
Redevelopment Project.
5.The Chair and Secretary of the Authority are hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver the Redevelopment Contract, in substantially
the form presented at this meeting, but with such changes, additions or
deletions as they deem reasonable or necessary, together with all documents,
certificates or instruments contemplated thereby or necessary in connection
therewith; and carry out all transactions and take all actions contemplated by
the foregoing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereby pass and adopt this
Resolution and is in force this 4th day of April, 2007.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Chair _______________________________
ATTEST:
Director_________________________
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EXHIBIT A
REDEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 79
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF REAL
ESTATE AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the CRA has acquired a tract of land known as 1321 N. Cherry
Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, as a part of its activities in Redevelopment Area #1;
and
WHEREAS, the public has been invited to submit offers for the purchase of the
tract; and
WHEREAS, the most responsible offer submitted by the closing date was that of
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for the price of $15,000.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
that:
1. The offer of Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to purchase the tract
of real estate described as:
Lot Four (4), Block Seven (7), George Loan’s Subdivision,
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska
for the amount of $15,000.00 is hereby accepted, upon the Buyers covenant to build a
dwelling house on the premises within one year from closing.
2. The director is hereby authorized to cause an agreement to be prepared
setting out the standard terms for sale and purchase of real estate and the chairperson
and the director are hereby authorized to proceed with execution of all documents
necessary for the sale and conveyance of the above described real estate.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of ______________________, 2007.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By ______________________________________
Chair
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ATTEST:
__________________________
Director
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