12-15-2010 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Michelle Fitzke
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, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday December 15, 2010
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 November 17, 2010 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Consideration of Grant Request from Kris Jerke and Oscar Erives for 123 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. Resolution No.
117, for sale of property on 312 and 316 S Pine.
9.Directors Report
10.Adjournment
Next Meeting January 12, 2011
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, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
November 17, 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 November 17, 2010 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was
given in the November 10, 2010 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 4:00
p.m. The following members were present: Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray,
and Michelle Fitzke. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary,
Rose Woods; Legal Council, Duane Burns, Finance Director, Mary Lou
Brown. Member Sue Pirnie was absent.
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
October 20, 2010 meeting, Gdowski made the motion to approve the
October 20, 2010 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Fitzke.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Brown reviewed the financial
reports for the period of October 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010. She
noted revenue in the amount of $172,212 and expenses in the amount of
$76,804 for the month. Total cash was $1,075,499. Motion by Gdowski,
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 Sandstrom.
Motion made by Murray and seconded by Gdowski to approve the bills in
the amount of $3058.70. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $3058.70.
5. REVIEW PROPOSALS. Received two proposals for the south Pine
property. One proposal was for one lot and one proposal was for both
lots. Discussion and score sheets were reviewed over the two proposals
received for the lots on south Pine. The decision was made to accept Dan
Hill’s proposal for $30,000 for both south Pine lots.
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6. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity reviewed the committed projects. Big O Tires is complete just
waiting on the bills. The Chocolate Bar is scheduled to be complete in the
spring of 2011. Erives is still moving forward with the project on 120, 122,
and 124 W 3rd St. The City of Grand Island is still in the process of
handling the BID 6 conduit, the state was paid. However the process is
now how to pay back the city without creating arbitrage. The Wayside
horns project has heard back from the railroad they have all the
information and are taking their time reviewing them. The “Bucket” TIF for
11th and Poplar streets is done and just awaiting for the final bill for the
remaining amount. Added to the Committed projects was Grand Island
Christian school $129,000 for demo and Grand Island Christian school
$80,000 for façade. The Grand façade is just in the beginning stages.
7. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS.
Not at this time.
8. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY.
None at this time.
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Nabity stated there may be a change in next month’s meeting date.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,081,309 985,902 985,902
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 2,677 174,643 662,843 488,200
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 546 645 12,940 12,295
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue - 147 - (147)
TOTAL REVENUE 3,223 175,435 725,783 550,348
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,084,532 1,161,336 1,711,685 550,348
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services - 300 10,000 9,700
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,765 6,329 40,000 33,671
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 29 75 200 125
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 264 553 800 247
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Façade Improvement - 58,915 539,950 481,035
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal - 13,691 161,611 147,920
Bond Interest - - 81,172 81,172
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,059 79,863 1,759,783 1,679,920
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 164 95,572 (48,099)
ENDING CASH 1,081,474 1,081,474 937,803
LESS COMMITMENTS 1,016,368 1,016,368
AVAILABLE CASH 65,105 65,105 937,803 -
CHECKING 729,954
INVESTMENTS 351,520 119,915
Total Cash 1,081,474
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 2,677 59,583 425,000 365,417
Interest Income 515 601 8,000 7,399
Land Sales - - 50,000 50,000
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax - 147 - (147)
TOTAL 3,191 60,331 483,000 422,669
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 31,720 65,780 34,061
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 31,720 65,780 34,061
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,355 59,180 28,825
Interest Income 23 35 - (35)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 23 30,390 59,180 28,790
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes - 4,202 4,202
Interest Income 0 0 - (0)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 0 0 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 8,701 19,162 10,461
Interest Income 2 2 - (2)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 2 8,703 19,162 10,459
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,593 74,472 43,879
Interest Income 6 6 - (6)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 6 30,599 74,472 43,873
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes - 4,986 4,986
Interest Income - 4,940 4,940
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - - 9,926 9,926
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - - -
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL - 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - 8,866 8,866
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - - 8,866 8,866
TOTAL REVENUE 3,223 175,435 725,783 550,348
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - - 7,500 7,500
Legal Services - 300 10,000 9,700
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services 2,765 6,329 40,000 33,671
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - - 5,000 5,000
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 29 75 200 125
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 264 553 800 247
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies - - 500 500
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - - 100,000 100,000
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement - 58,915 539,950 481,035
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 3,059 66,172 1,517,000 1,450,828
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal - - 51,001 51,001
Bond Interest - - 14,779 14,779
Other Expenditures - - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES - - 65,780 65,780
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal - - 39,729 39,729
Bond Interest - - 19,451 19,451
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES - - 59,180 59,180
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal - - 2,276 2,276
Bond Interest - - 1,926 1,926
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL - - 4,202 4,202
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal - - 9,467 9,467
Bond Interest - - 9,695 9,695
TOTAL PROCON TIF - - 19,162 19,162
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - - 39,151 39,151
Bond Interest - - 35,321 35,321
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING - - 74,472 74,472
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
NOVEMBER 2010 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal - - 4,986 4,986
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING - - 4,986 4,986
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 - 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON - 13,691 1,195 (12,496)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - - 8,866 8,866
Bond Interest - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - 8,866 8,866
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - - -
Bond Interest - - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - - -
Contract Services - - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,059 79,863 1,759,783 1,679,920
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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15-Dec-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 $ 2,556.63
Accounting
Officenet Inc.
Postage
Lawnscape mowing
City of Grand Island Water Dept Final bill on Poplar TIF $ 38,128.89
Chad Nabity - Lincoln neighborhood study reimbursement $ 175.68
Erives Enterprises LLC Façade Grant $ 71,170.00
Office Net -supplies for study Lincoln neighborhood $ 69.46
Grand Island Independent
Monthly & Redevelopment Plan Notices $ 13.63
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 300.00
Total:
$ 112,414.29
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, December 15, 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
Grand Island Christian
School (Demo)
$129,000 Spring 2011
Grand Island Christian
School (Façade)
$80,000 Fall 2011
“Bucket” TIF 11th & Poplar
Streets
$38,128.89 Fall 2010
The Grand Façade $300,000 Spring 2012
Total Committed $1,016,368.41
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 -Sold
November 30, 2010
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Facade Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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