05-21-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday May 21, 2009
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 April 8, 2009 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports
4.Approval of Bills
5.Consideration of Façade Improvement Grant Request for The Dock LLC,
located at 355 N Pine St., A MOTION is in order.
6.Discussion of CRA designated areas and potential for housing
development/redevelopment within those areas.
7.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties
8.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
9.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting June ?, 2009
The CRA may go into closed session for any agenda item as allowed by state law.
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
April 8, 2009
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 8, 2009 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given
in the April 2, 2009 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to
order at 4:00 p.m. The following members were present: Barry
Sandstrom, Lee Elliott, Tom Gdowski, Sue Pirnie and Glen Murray. Also
present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Rose Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane
Burns, Council Liaison, Kurt Ramsey.
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 19, 2009 meeting, noted were a few changes, in the financial
reports change the month to February, also some grammar on item
number six. With the corrections noted to be changed Murray made the
motion to approve the March 19, meeting minutes and was seconded by
Gdowski. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Sandstrom reviewed the financial
reports for the period of March 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009. He noted
revenue in the amount of $8,738 and expenses in the amount of $3,587
for the month. Total cash was $1,233,008. Motion by Pirnie, seconded by
Murray, to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote, all present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by the Authority.
Motion made by Elliott, seconded by Pirnie, to approve the bills in the
amount of $2773.19. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $2773.19.
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5.DISCUSSION OF CRA DESIGNATED AREAS AND POTENTIAL FOR
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THOSE AREAS.
Nabity explained this was in reference to last month’s discussion. Nabity
brought in a map of the current blighted and substandard areas this map
also showed the current sewer and water lines. Nabity stated this was like
a mini retreat to look over the different areas and decide how to move
forward.
Nabity talked about bringing in Mike Bacon who is familiar with TIF districts
to come in and talk to the CRA board members to consider areas where
this could be used to capture that area for 15 years, this would be
approximately a ten block area where CRA could do some demolition or
new construction. Maybe a grant program similar to the façade program,
but used for residential purposes in that specific neighborhood, or perhaps
tie in with the Community Development block grant funds and use this as
an engine to start driving some of the improvements working with the
Housing Development Corporation and Habitat to maybe build new homes
in the selected areas.
Nabity stated while speaking with Bacon, he said this project could be
possible however there were caveats. It could be something that the CRA
could do working with the other programs. There would be time frame
issues as the time clock starts on the whole project area if using TIF
money. There would be issues for people coming in after requesting TIF
funds, example the Five Points area.
When working with the CRA the qualifications would not necessarily have
to income qualifies as in some of the other programs and this may be able
to impact a neighborhood with some improvements.
The Community Development has a community revitalization area where
they use CDBG funds currently that is south of City Hall, this is the third
year of the grant and next year a new area. With having a new area CRA
may be in the position to pick a similar area to use.
There is no significant acreage that has sewer and water that would be
available or affordable to be able to develop something like Pleasant View.
CRA can look at scattered sites, this may be harder to make this work to
capture the TIF and generate the income to buy down the project costs.
Sandstrom recommended talking to Craig Lewis to see if there are houses
that are near being red tagged if there would be no relocation costs,
possibly CRA obtaining the lot, cleaning it up and then giving the property
to Habitat or Housing Development Corporation. Nabity stated Bacon
could come in to talk to the CRA board for about $600.00 for an hour this
would also include his drive time.
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Another option for CRA would be to partially fund the things up front, hold
the note CRA would get the TIF back and get interest back and roll back
into the CRA. Nabity said there are lots of options and his reason for
bringing in the maps were for members to look at and draw on it to circle
some areas that the CRA may be interested in. Nabity said Lewis and him
have talked about looking at three or four different blocks that have houses
that could be obtained. NSP funds Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Funds the City will be apply for those for up to one million dollars to buy
foreclosed properties that are in bad shape and use federal dollars to tear
those down and make those lots available for redevelopment.
Gdowski suggested getting a plan and refocusing on what CRA wants to
do. CRA has been helping the Downtown area, the Façade projects and
grants and they need to reaffirm what plan the CRA wants to do. Also by
bringing in Bacon and having him give suggestions to the board as to three
things they may want to consider or any recommendations Regional
Planning may have.
Sandstrom recommended that Nabity and Lewis scope out areas that have
homes that are in disrepair, work with real estate to find homes that are
vacant and also to look for developers who would be interested in
presenting a proposal for some areas that could be developed including the
property off South Locust if it could be acquired. Elliott stated he would like
to partner with Linda Addison to purchase, rehab and resell homes to those
who income qualify or even with down payment assistance.
Councilman Ramsey suggested doing a few houses in an area and that
would greatly improve an area. Upgrading the neighborhood brings in
more dollars in the long run. The function of the CRA is to eliminate the
blighted and substandard areas.
Final discussions were to bring in Bacon and have a stand alone meeting
with the CRA Board possibly in June to toss around some ideas and gain a
new perspective on what CRA can do to be actively involved. Work with
realtors to find homes that may qualify on what CRA is looking to do.
Finally to have Chad and Lewis locate some areas that could be target
properties.
6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity stated BID 6 should be getting their bill to the CRA for payment
shortly, Nabity said that Public Works will be using the First street
properties as a staging area for their upcoming project. They will be
maintaining this property until the project is finished.
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7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIONS. There
were no negations to discuss.
8.DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Sandstrom asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion
made by Pirnie and seconded by Murray, Sandstrom adjourned the
meeting at 5:10 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2009.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
APRIL 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,233,008 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 16,143 236,437 697,796 461,359
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 500 6,295 10,000 3,705
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue - 16,053 - (16,053)
TOTAL REVENUE 16,643 306,119 757,796 451,677
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,249,651 1,542,741 1,994,418 451,677
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 375 5,121 8,000 2,879
Legal Services 285 4,244 10,000 5,756
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,100 15,726 40,000 24,274
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage - 102 250 148
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 13 90 800 710
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,500 1,500
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 129 100,000 99,871
Façade Improvement - 155,551 200,000 44,449
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
Bond Principal - 68,130 128,002 59,872
Bond Interest - 43,873 94,794 50,921
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,773 295,863 1,101,896 806,033
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 13,870 10,256 (344,100) (354,356)
ENDING CASH 1,246,878 1,246,878 892,522 (354,356)
LESS COMMITMENTS 520,200 520,200
AVAILABLE CASH 726,678 726,678 892,522 (354,356)
CHECKING 345,378
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 901,451
Total Cash 1,246,878
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
APRIL 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 16,004 161,420 475,000 313,580
Interest Income 468 5,717 10,000 4,283
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax - 7,077 - (7,077)
TOTAL 16,472 221,549 535,000 313,451
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 45 32,887 65,780 32,893
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - 277 - (277)
TOTAL 45 33,164 65,780 32,616
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 42 31,071 59,180 28,109
Interest Income 29 349 - (349)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 71 31,420 59,180 27,760
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 3 98 4,202 4,104
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - 702 - (702)
TOTAL 3 800 4,202 3,402
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 7 8,962 19,162 10,200
Interest Income 1 36 - (36)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 7 8,997 19,162 10,165
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 43 1,393 74,472 73,079
Interest Income 2 193 - (193)
Other Revenue - 7,998 - (7,998)
TOTAL 45 9,583 74,472 64,889
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - 199 - (199)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 199 - (199)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - 197 - (197)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 197 - (197)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes - 25 - (25)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
APRIL 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - 25 - (25)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - 184 - (184)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 184 - (184)
TOTAL REVENUE 16,643 306,119 757,796 451,677
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
APRIL 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 375 5,121 8,000 2,879
Legal Services 285 4,244 10,000 5,756
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,100 15,726 40,000 24,274
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage - 102 200 98
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 13 90 800 710
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 38 500 462
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 129 100,000 99,871
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - 155,551 758,750 603,199
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 2,773 183,860 1,437,300 1,253,440
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - 25,001 51,001 26,000
Bond Interest - 7,889 14,779 6,890
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 32,890 65,780 32,890
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 19,487 39,729 20,242
Bond Interest - 10,103 19,451 9,348
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 29,590 59,180 29,590
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - 1,096 2,276 1,180
Bond Interest - 1,005 1,926 921
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 2,101 4,202 2,101
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - 4,572 9,467 4,895
Bond Interest - 5,009 9,695 4,686
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 9,581 19,162 9,581
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - 17,368 39,151 21,783
Bond Interest - 19,868 35,321 15,453
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 37,236 74,472 37,236
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
APRIL 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal - 199 - (199)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - 199 - (199)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal - 197 - (197)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - 197 - (197)
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - 25 - (25)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 25 - (25)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - 184 - (184)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - 184 - (184)
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,773 295,863 1,660,096 1,364,442
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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21-May-09
TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members
FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director
RE: Bills Submitted for Payment
The following bills have been submitted to the Community
Redevelopment Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment.
City of Grand Island
Administration Fees $3,157.73
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage $6.52
Lawnscape
Grand Island Independent $12.91
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $150.00
Total:
$3,327.16
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED
PROJECTS
AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
BID 6 (Landscaping)$95,000 Fall 2009
Hall County $37,500 Spring 2009
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Spring 2009
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2009
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Spring 2009
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Spring 2009
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
Total Committed $520,200
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 $4,869 11-11-05 $7,500 Surplus
211 E 1st $34,702 11-13-07 $8,000 Surplus
April 30, 2009
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Facade Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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