10-20-2010 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Michelle Fitzke
Tom Gdowski
Barry Sandstrom
Sue Pirnie
Glen Murray
1:00 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 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday October 20, 2010
1:00 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 30, 2010 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Consideration of Façade Improvement for the Grand Theatre, 316 W 3rd
Street.
6.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
7.ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
8.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Property.
9.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting November 10, 2010
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 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
September 30, 2010
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 30, 2010 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the September 23, 2010 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 8:00
a.m. The following members were present: Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray,
Sue Pirnie and Lee Elliott. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity;
Secretary, Rose Woods; Legal Council, Duane Burns, Ken Frederick,
Architect, Tim Salcedo, Principal of Grand Island Christian School.
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
September 8, 2010 meeting, Murray made the motion to approve the
September 8, 2010 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Gdowski.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.CONSIDERATION OF FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT AND
DEMOLITION GRANT.
Tim Salcedo, Administrator/Principal of Grand Island Christian School,
located at 1804 W State St., has requested funding under the façade
development program to assist with façade improvements at this location.
The anticipated cost of the façade project is $80,000 with a total project
cost of approximately $295,000 for façade improvements and building
upgrades.
Mr. Salcedo applied for two separate grants from Grand Island's
Community Redevelopment Authority. He was seeking an $80,000 facade
grant to improve the west wing and auditorium of the school at 1804 W.
State St. The school planned to match the facade grant with another
$215,000 of private investment into the tuition-supported private school.
Salcedo had also applied for an outright $129,000 grant to demolish the
building's east wing, which is more than 90 years old and in poor structural
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condition.
Two grants totaling $209,000 for planned improvements at Grand Island
Christian School were approved on Thursday at a special meeting of the
Community Redevelopment Authority.
A vote was taken at the September 8, 2010 meeting to approve the two
grants, but CRA Chairman Barry Sandstrom said the board later
discovered that the vote didn’t follow state law and was disallowed.
At that meeting, two board members voted for the grant, one against, one
abstained and one board member was absent, and the motion passed.
But immediately after the meeting, CRA attorney Duane Burns told CRA
Director Chad Nabity that, after checking state statutes, they realized the
motion could not pass without three votes in concurrence. That opened
the way for the special meeting on Thursday.
After a new motion was made to award the grants to Grand Island
Christian School, the board reviewed what it would be voting for with
approval of the motion.
Murray favored the $80,000 facade grant; he opposed the $129,000 grant
because he believed it was not proper to use taxpayer money, in the form
of an outright grant, for a religious organization that’s exempt from paying
property taxes. He favored the facade grant because it was an
improvement to a solid part of the building and was being matched with
the school’s private investment.
As part of the agreement, the CRA will put a 10-year $129,000 lien on the
property in case the building was to be sold before 10 years. If the building
is still in use after 10 years by Grand Island Christian School, the CRA will
forgive the grant.
Motion made by Elliott and seconded by Gdowski to approve the request
for Façade grant for $80,000 and for the demo plan for $129,000, with a
lien placed on the property for $129,000 if the building were to be sold
before 10 years. Or if the building was still in use as the Grand Island
Christian School in 10 years the loan would be forgiven.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken Murray voted no and CRA
Chairman Barry Sandstrom recused himself from the vote due to a conflict
of interest, Pirnie, Elliott and Gdowski voted in favor of the motion. The
motion carried.
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4.DIRECTOR’S REPORT. Nabity spoke briefly of Lee Elliott’s resignation
from the CRA board. His years of service have been greatly appreciated.
He brought of lot of insight to the CRA. Michelle Fitzke had been
appointed by the Mayor and City Council, Tuesday, September 28, 2010
and will begin her 5 year term as of October 1, 2010.
5. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 8:15 a.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 890,183 1,547,542 1,547,542
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 109,442 648,172 662,843 14,671
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 98 20,137 12,940 (7,197)
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue 190 24,516 - (24,516)
TOTAL REVENUE 109,731 692,826 725,783 32,957
TOTAL RESOURCES 999,914 2,240,368 2,273,325 32,957
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - 5,392 7,500 2,108
Legal Services 480 3,060 10,000 6,940
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 4,914 173,875 40,000 (133,875)
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 10 202 200 (2)
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 613 800 187
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 328 500 172
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 448,720 100,000 (348,720)
Façade Improvement - 354,015 539,950 185,935
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 14,419 199,617 161,611 (38,006)
Bond Interest - 74,453 81,172 6,719
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 19,823 1,260,276 1,759,783 499,507
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 89,908 (567,451) 513,542
ENDING CASH 980,091 980,091 2,061,084
LESS COMMITMENTS 582,873 582,873
AVAILABLE CASH 397,218 397,218 2,061,084 -
CHECKING 514,467
INVESTMENTS 465,625
Total Cash 980,091
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 95,024 442,832 425,000 (17,832)
Interest Income 83 19,804 8,000 (11,804)
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 190 12,156 - (12,156)
TOTAL 95,297 474,791 483,000 8,209
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes - 65,694 65,780 86
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - 8 - (8)
TOTAL - 65,702 65,780 78
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes - 32,832 59,180 26,348
Interest Income 15 301 - (301)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 15 33,133 59,180 26,047
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,479 4,202 (277)
Interest Income 0 2 - (2)
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 0 4,481 4,202 (279)
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes - 17,972 19,162 1,190
Interest Income - 5 - (5)
Other Revenue - 1,172 - (1,172)
TOTAL - 19,148 19,162 14
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - 33,089 74,472 41,383
Interest Income - 26 - (26)
Other Revenue - 11,180 - (11,180)
TOTAL - 44,296 74,472 30,176
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 5,045 10,502 4,986 (5,516)
Interest Income - - 4,940 4,940
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 5,045 10,502 9,926 (576)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 4,472 13,855 - (13,855)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,472 13,855 - (13,855)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes - 14,809 1,195 (13,614)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - 14,809 1,195 (13,614)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 4,901 12,109 8,866 (3,243)
Interest Income - - - -
Other Revenue - - - -
TOTAL 4,901 12,109 8,866 (3,243)
TOTAL REVENUE 109,731 692,826 725,783 32,957
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 4,392 7,500 3,108
Legal Services 480 3,060 10,000 6,940
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 4,914 84,977 40,000 (44,977)
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 10 202 200 (2)
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices - 613 800 187
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - 328 500 172
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 448,720 100,000 (348,720)
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - 354,015 539,950 185,935
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 5,404 896,308 1,517,000 620,692
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - 55,158 51,001 (4,157)
Bond Interest - 10,622 14,779 4,157
Other Expenditures - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - 65,780 65,780 (0)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - 42,864 39,729 (3,135)
Bond Interest - 16,316 19,451 3,135
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - 59,180 59,180 (0)
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - 2,395 2,276 (119)
Bond Interest - 1,807 1,926 119
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - 4,202 4,202 -
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - 10,183 9,467 (716)
Bond Interest - 8,979 9,695 716
TOTAL PROCON TIF - 19,162 19,162 0
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - 37,743 39,151 1,408
Bond Interest - 36,729 35,321 (1,408)
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - 74,472 74,472 0
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2009 - 2010 2010 REMAINING
SEPTEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 5,045 10,502 4,986 (5,516)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 5,045 10,502 4,986 (5,516)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 4,472 13,855 4,940 (8,915)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC 4,472 13,855 4,940 (8,915)
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - 14,809 1,195 (13,614)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 14,809 1,195 (13,614)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal 4,901 12,109 8,866 (3,243)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS 4,901 12,109 8,866 (3,243)
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - 1,000 - (1,000)
Contract Services - 89,899 - (89,899)
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - 90,899 - (90,899)
TOTAL EXPENSES 19,823 1,261,276 1,759,783 498,507
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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20-Oct-10
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 $ 3,028.45
Accounting Oct., Nov., & Dec. 2010 $ 375.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 45.52
Lawnscape Sept mowing $ 160.00
Goodwill Industries $ 9,280.00
The Dock Façade Project $ 49,635.00
Grand Island Independent Budget notice $ 261.60
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices $ 27.26
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services Sept $ 300.00
Total:
$ 63,112.83
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS AMOUNT ESTIMATED DUE DATE
Big O Tires $65,297.52 Fall 2010
The Chocolate Bar $37,772 Spring 2011
120, 122, 124 W 3rd $71,170 Spring 2011
BID 6 (Conduit)$55,000 Spring 2010
2010 Wayside Horns (Oak,
Pine, Elm & Walnut)
$140,000 Fall 2010
2012 Wayside Horns
(Custer/Blaine)
$100,000 Fall 2011
The Dock Façade $57,250 new total $49,635 Fall 2010
Goodwill $9280 Winter 2010
“Bucket” TIF 11th & Poplar
Streets
$47,101.38 Fall 2010
Total Committed $582,872.90
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase Date Demo Cost Status
408 E 2nd St $4,869 11-11-05 $7,500 Surplus
3235 S Locust $450,000 4-2-2010 $39,764 Surplus
Campbell’s Sub
Lots 10 & 11
City Swap for
203, 211 & 217 E
1st St.
6-2010 -Surplus
September 30, 2010
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Facade Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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