10-14-2009 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 14, 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)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday October 14, 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 September 9, 2009 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
6.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
7.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property.
8.Directors Report
9.Adjournment
Next Meeting November 12, 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)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meetting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
September 9, 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 September 9, 2009 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the September 2, 2009 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER Co-Chairman Lee Elliott called the meeting to order at
4:05 p.m. The following members were present: Glen Murray, Tom
Gdowski, Sue Pirnie and Lee Elliott. Also present were; Director, Chad
Nabity; Rose Woods; CRA Attorney; Duane Burns, Finance Director;
Mary Lou Brown, Council Liaison; Kirk Ramsey, Brent Linder, Jay
Huston, Maureen Danis.
Elliott 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
August 12, 2009 meeting, Gdowski made the motion to approve the
August 12, 2009, meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Pirnie. Upon
roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Nabity reviewed the financial
reports for the period of August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009. He
noted revenue in the amount of $15,201 and expenses in the amount of
$42,257 for the month. Total cash was $1,444,190. Motion by Murray,
seconded by Pirnie, 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 Brown.
Motion made by Pirnie seconded by Murray to approve the bills in the
amount of $49,539.42. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $49,539.42.
5.CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUEST
FOR SIN CITY. Brent Linder reviewed the application and gave a brief
overview of the project. Nabity stated only $27,000 of the requested $58,
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644, would be eligible for Façade grant money. Murray and Pirnie noted
this is a good project that is brining continued improvements to the
downtown area
Pirnie made the motion to approve the Façade request in the amount of
$27,000, seconded by Murray to approve the Façade request. Upon roll
call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the
Façade request for $27, 000.
7.CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUEST
FOR RYDER, ROSACKER, MCHUE and HUSTON. Jay Huston gave a
brief overview of the project. Nabity stated only 30% of the requested
$195,480, would be eligible for Façade grant money. This total would be
$58,644 to help offset the costs of the Façade improvements. Murray and
Pirnie noted this is a good project this is continuing with the improvements
in an area of town that needs improvement. Mayor Hornady did receive
and e-mail encouraging the CRA not to fund the project.
Gdowski made the motion to approve the Façade request in the amount of
$58,644, seconded by Pirnie to approve the Façade request. Upon roll
call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the
Façade request for $58,644.
8.APPROVAL OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR 11th & POPLAR “BUCKET” TIF.
Nabity explained this would be entering into a contract with Mike Bacon for
the “Bucket” TIF on 11th & Poplar Street, the fee is $5000; this will two
days of community meetings, documentation will include, but not limited
to: Redevelopment Plan Amendment, Required notices, Resolutions for
CRA, Planning Commission and City Council, Financial Documents to
fund infrastructure improvements and filing appropriate notices with
County Assessor and Treasurer. Additional visits will be at the rate of
$200.00 per hour. One change was requested by CRA Board, to place a
cap on the visits. Additional visits will be contingent upon final approval by
CRA board prior to having any added visits other than the two included in
the $5,000.
Gdowski made the motion to approve entering into a contract, with the
change adding a cap on visits. Any additional visits will be contingent
upon final approval of CRA board, seconded by Pirnie to approve entering
into a contract with Mike Bacon. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye.
Motion carried unanimously to approve the 11th & Poplar “Bucket” TIF
contact with Mike Bacon.
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9. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTY. BID 6
submitted a bill for the first phase of landscaping, $46,000; Romsa is still
remodeling the interior of his building. No bill from the State of NE on the
conduit. Nothing has been received from the Masonic Temple; Wayside
Horns has been delayed due to more discussions with the railroad and
Public Works. Dock Façade is moving forward work is currently going on.
T.R. Merchan received their letter and the bank called to confirm money
was allotted for the project. “Bucket” TIF is on the committed projects list
but has yet to be approved. Adding to the Committed Projects for next
month with is Sin City in the amount of $27, 000 and Ryder, Rosaker,
McHue and Huston in the amount of $58, 644.
10. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIONS.
Murray made the motion to adjourn into executive session, seconded by
Pirnie, at 4:30 p.m.
Gdowksi made the motion to adjourn out of executive session, seconded
by Murray at 4:55 p.m.
11. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
One request for a potential TIF project.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
Co Chairman Elliott adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,444,190 1,236,622 1,236,622
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 157,160 755,133 697,796 (57,337)
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 202 15,630 10,000 (5,630)
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue 118 24,473 - (24,473)
TOTAL REVENUE 157,480 842,571 757,796 (84,775)
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,601,670 2,079,193 1,994,418 (84,775)
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 2,106 7,601 8,000 399
Legal Services - 4,829 10,000 5,171
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 600 26,122 40,000 13,878
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 14 159 250 91
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 578 750 800 50
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 46,242 241,793 200,000 (41,793)
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
Bond Principal 4,589 161,927 128,002 (33,925)
Bond Interest - 85,445 94,794 9,349
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 54,128 531,650 1,101,896 570,246
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 103,353 310,920 (344,100) (655,020)
ENDING CASH 1,547,542 1,547,542 892,522 (655,020)
LESS COMMITMENTS 799,265 844,507
AVAILABLE CASH 748,277 703,035 892,522 (655,020)
CHECKING 637,818
PETTY CASH 50
INVESTMENTS 909,674
Total Cash 1,547,542
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 92,883 487,610 475,000 (12,610)
Interest Income 186 14,889 10,000 (4,889)
Land Sales - 47,335 50,000 2,665
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 118 8,959 - (8,959)
TOTAL 93,187 558,792 535,000 (23,792)
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 65,817 65,780 (37)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - 277 - (277)
TOTAL - 66,094 65,780 (314)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 29,653 91,836 59,180 (32,656)
Interest Income 16 497 - (497)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 29,669 92,334 59,180 (33,154)
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,427 4,202 (225)
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - 2,610 - (2,610)
TOTAL 0 7,037 4,202 (2,835)
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes - 17,925 19,162 1,237
Interest Income 0 36 - (36)
Other Revenue - 232 - (232)
TOTAL 0 18,193 19,162 969
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,035 62,942 74,472 11,530
Interest Income 0 207 - (207)
Other Revenue - 12,395 - (12,395)
TOTAL 30,035 75,544 74,472 (1,072)
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 4,589 9,575 - (9,575)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,589 9,575 - (9,575)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - 4,940 - (4,940)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 4,940 - (4,940)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes - 1,195 - (1,195)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - 1,195 - (1,195)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - 8,866 - (8,866)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL - 8,866 - (8,866)
TOTAL REVENUE 157,480 842,571 757,796 (84,775)
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 2,106 7,601 8,000 399
Legal Services - 4,829 10,000 5,171
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 600 26,122 40,000 13,878
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 6,000 6,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 14 159 200 41
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 578 750 800 50
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 46,242 241,793 758,750 516,957
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - 2,858 500,000 497,142
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 49,539 284,279 1,437,300 1,153,021
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - 51,001 51,001 (0)
Bond Interest - 14,779 14,779 0
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 65,780 65,780 -
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 39,729 39,729 (0)
Bond Interest - 19,451 19,451 0
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 59,180 59,180 (0)
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - 2,236 2,276 40
Bond Interest - 1,966 1,926 (40)
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 4,202 4,202 -
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - 9,064 9,467 404
Bond Interest - 10,098 9,695 (403)
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 19,162 19,162 0
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - 35,321 39,151 3,830
Bond Interest - 39,151 35,321 (3,830)
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 74,472 74,472 0
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2009
MONTH ENDED 2008 - 2009 2009 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2009 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 4,589 9,575 - (9,575)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 4,589 9,575 - (9,575)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal - 4,940 - (4,940)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - 4,940 - (4,940)
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - 1,195 - (1,195)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 1,195 - (1,195)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - 8,866 - (8,866)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - 8,866 - (8,866)
TOTAL EXPENSES 54,128 531,650 1,660,096 1,138,507
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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14-Oct-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 $ 2,105.89
Accounting $ 375.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 22.47
Lawnscape June -Sept mowing Apr weed application $ 930.00
Grand Island Independent $ 458.43
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services Aug $ 180.00
Legal Services Sept $ 75.00
Total:
$ 4,146.79
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED
PROJECTS
AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
BID 6 (Landscaping)$49,758.23 Fall 2009
Romsa Real Estate Center $75,000 Fall 2009
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2009
Paul Warshauer
(Masonic Temple)
$17,700 Spring 2009
2008 Wayside Horns $140,000 Fall 2009
2009 Wayside Horns $100,000 Fall 2009
The Dock Façade $57,250 Fall 2009
T.R. Merchen Facade
Tattered Book
$154,557 Fall 2009
“Bucket” TIF 11th &
Poplar Streets
$150,000 Starting in 2010
Sin City Façade $27,000 Spring 2010
Ryder, Rosacker, McHue
and Huston Insurance
$58,644 Spring 2010
Total Committed $884,909.23
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
September 30, 2009
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