07-27-2011 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday July 27, 2011
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 June 29, 2011 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a redevelopment plan amendment to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for 1822 W 13th Street.
6.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a redevelopment plan amendment to
the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for an area on 213 N Ruby
Street.
7.Approval of 2011-2012 Budget Resolution.
8.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
9.Discussion concerning Purchase/Sale of Real Estate of property.
10.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Real Estate.
11.Directors Report
12.Adjournment
Next Meeting August 24? 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, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
June 29, 2011
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 June 29, 2011 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given
in the June 23, 2011 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 Sue Pirnie. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary,
Rose Woods and Legal Council Duane Burns. Michelle Fitzke 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
May 11, 2011 meeting was made by Gdowski. Motion was seconded by
Murray. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
Pirnie joined the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. The financial reports for the
period of May 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011. Motion to was made by
Gdowski and 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 Pirnie to approve the bills in the
amount of $3219.52. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $3219.52.
5. REVIEW OF PROPOSALS. Proposals were received for the Blight Study
and Redevelopment Plan from Olsson Associates, RDG, Stahr &
Associates, Inc. and Hanna: Keelan Associates, P.C. Glen and Sue met
with Chad and reviewed the four proposals. Nabity explained that two
proposals scored high on the 100 point scale. Olsson and Hanna:Keelan
Associates. Olsson Associates were $1000.00 less than Hanna: Keelan.
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Committee recommends Olsson’s because they are local. The study
would be complete within six months.
A motion was made by Murray to approve a contract for the Blight and
Substandard Determination and General Redevelopment Plan for CRA
Area #8 submitted by Olsson Associates in conjunction with the Chairman
to sign the contract and seconded by Pirnie. Upon roll call vote all present
voted aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the plan submitted by
Olsson.
6. REVIEW OF 2011-2012 BUDGET.
Nabity reviewed the budget with the board. A motion was
made by Murray to leave the levy the same at 1.7714 and to
proceed with the budget as prepared and seconded by
Pirnie. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the 2011-2012 budget.
7. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTIES.
Nabity briefly reviewed the Committed Projects. The first phase of the
Wayside horns will be completed this fall. The Grand Island Christian
School demo is complete. The Façade is nearing completion as well.
Nabity was awaiting an email from Chris Meyer to update him on the 123
W 3rd façade. The Grand Façade is still moving forward. The Wilmar
Realty LLC is moving forward as well. They could be looking at a sooner
completion date. The downtown BID is still moving forward as well.
8. DISCUSSION CONCERNING PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Motion made by Gdowski to enter into executive session, seconded by
Pirnie at 4:47 p.m. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion made by Gdowski to exit executive session, seconded by Pirnie at
5:00 p.m. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carries
unanimously.
9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL
PROPERTY.
10. DIRECTORS REPORT.
Nabity discussed items that will be on the next meeting agenda. There
was also discussion about the seeding of the South Locust property and
estimates from numerous landscapers would be sought.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
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The next meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Fiancial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
JUNE 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 947,789 985,902 985,902
REVENUE:
Property Taxes 214,152 601,366 653,977 52,611
Loan Proceeds - - - -
Interest Income 87 1,985 12,940 10,955
Land Sales - 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue 4,629 19,588 - (19,588)
TOTAL REVENUE 218,869 652,846 716,917 64,071
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,166,657 1,638,748 1,702,819 64,071
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting 3,975 3,975 7,500 3,525
Legal Services 285 1,969 10,000 8,031
Consulting Services - - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services (1,025) 69,755 40,000 (29,755)
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services - 6,393 5,000 (1,393)
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250
Postage 35 666 200 (466)
Matching Grant - - - -
Legal Notices 13 465 800 335
Licenses & Fees - - - -
Travel & Training - - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - - 500 500
Office Supplies (64) 746 500 (246)
Supplies - - 300 300
Land - 2,002 100,000 97,998
Façade Improvement - 233,155 539,950 306,795
South Locust - - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - - -
Other Projects - - 800,000 800,000
Bond Principal 106,811 229,924 161,611 (68,313)
Bond Interest 30,099 63,170 81,172 18,002
Interest Expense - - - -
- - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 140,129 612,220 1,759,783 1,147,563
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH 78,739 40,626 (56,965)
ENDING CASH 1,026,528 1,026,528 928,937
LESS COMMITMENTS 705,900 705,900
AVAILABLE CASH 320,628 320,628 928,937 -
CHECKING 674,457
INVESTMENTS 352,071
Total Cash 1,026,528
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
JUNE 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes 81,967 314,924 425,000 110,076
Interest Income 73 1,809 8,000 6,191
Land Sales 29,906 50,000 20,094
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 7,445 - (7,445)
TOTAL 82,041 354,085 483,000 128,915
GILI TRUST
Property Taxes 32,019 66,223 65,780 (443)
Interest Income 12 - (12)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 32,019 66,235 65,780 (455)
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Property Taxes 30,642 63,374 59,180 (4,194)
Interest Income 13 146 - (146)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 30,655 63,521 59,180 (4,341)
GENTLE DENTAL
Property Taxes 4,344 4,512 4,202 (310)
Interest Income 0 1 - (1)
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 4,344 4,514 4,202 (312)
PROCON TIF
Property Taxes 8,787 18,163 19,162 999
Interest Income 0 4 - (4)
Other Revenue 677 1,555 - (1,555)
TOTAL 9,464 19,722 19,162 (560)
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 30,882 63,871 74,472 10,601
Interest Income 0 13 - (13)
Other Revenue 3,952 10,588 - (10,588)
TOTAL 34,834 74,471 74,472 1
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Property Taxes 6,243 6,727 4,986 (1,741)
Interest Income - 4,940 4,940
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 6,243 6,727 9,926 3,199
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 350 - (350)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 350 - (350)
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 14,378 29,185 1,195 (27,990)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
JUNE 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
TOTAL 14,378 29,185 1,195 (27,990)
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 7,252 8,866 1,614
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 7,252 8,866 1,614
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes 4,110 4,429 - (4,429)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 4,110 4,429 - (4,429)
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Property Taxes 21,514 - (21,514)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 21,514 - (21,514)
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Property Taxes 781 841 - (841)
Interest Income - - -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL 781 841 - (841)
TOTAL REVENUE 218,869 652,846 725,783 72,937
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
JUNE 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting 3,975 3,975 7,500 3,525
Legal Services 285 1,969 10,000 8,031
Consulting Services - 10,000 10,000
Contract Services (1,025) 31,626 40,000 8,374
Printing & Binding - 1,000 1,000
Other Professional Services 6,393 5,000 (1,393)
General Liability Insurance - 250 250
Postage 35 666 200 (466)
Matching Grant - - -
Legal Notices 13 465 800 335
Licenses & Fees - - -
Travel & Training - 1,000 1,000
Other Expenditures - 500 500
Office Supplies (64) 746 500 (246)
Supplies - 300 300
Land 2,002 100,000 97,998
PROJECTS
Façade Improvement 233,155 539,950 306,795
South Locust - - -
Alleyway Improvement - - -
Other Projects - 800,000 800,000
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 3,220 280,996 1,517,000 1,236,004
GILI TRUST
Bond Principal 30,411 59,654 51,001 (8,653)
Bond Interest 2,479 6,126 14,779 8,653
Other Expenditures - - -
TOTAL GILI EXPENSES 32,890 65,780 65,780 0
CHERRY PARK LTD II
Bond Principal 23,562 46,245 39,729 (6,516)
Bond Interest 6,028 12,935 19,451 6,516
TOTAL CHERRY PARK EXPENSES 29,590 59,180 59,180 -
GENTLE DENTAL
Bond Principal 1,307 2,566 2,276 (290)
Bond Interest 794 1,636 1,926 290
TOTAL GENTLE DENTAL 2,101 4,202 4,202 -
PROCON TIF
Bond Principal 5,519 10,829 9,467 (1,362)
Bond Interest 4,062 8,333 9,695 1,362
TOTAL PROCON TIF 9,581 19,162 19,162 0
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 20,500 40,331 39,151 (1,180)
Bond Interest 16,736 34,141 35,321 1,180
- - -
TOTAL WALNUT HOUSING 37,236 74,472 74,472 0
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
MONTH ENDED 2010 - 2011 2011 REMAINING
JUNE 2011 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE
BRUNS PET GROOMING
Bond Principal 6,243 6,727 4,986 (1,741)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL BRUNS PET GROOMING 6,243 6,727 4,986 (1,741)
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 350 4,940 4,590
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GIRARD VET CLINIC - 350 4,940 4,590
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal 14,378 29,185 1,195 (27,990)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON 14,378 29,185 1,195 (27,990)
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal 7,252 8,866 1,614
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS - 7,252 8,866 1,614
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - -
Bond Interest - - -
Auditing & Accounting - - -
Contract Services 38,129 - (38,129)
TOTAL POPLAR STREET WATER - 38,129 - (38,129)
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal 4,110 4,429 - (4,429)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS 4,110 4,429 - (4,429)
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Bond Principal 21,514 - (21,514)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT - 21,514 - (21,514)
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Bond Principal 781 841 - (841)
Bond Interest - - -
TOTAL CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS 781 841 - (841)
TOTAL EXPENSES 140,129 612,220 1,759,783 1,147,563
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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27-Jul-11
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 $ 2,581.61
Accounting July, Aug., Sept.$ 375.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 15.72
Wilmar TIF Accounting Fees $ 1,000.00
Lawnscape mowing/shredding June $ 160.00
Grand Island Independent $ 13.18
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 165.00
Total:
$ 4,310.51
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS TOTAL AMOUNT 2011
FISCAL YR
2012 FISCAL
YR
2013
FISCAL YR
ESTIMATED
COMP
2010 Wayside Horns
(Oak, Pine, Elm & Walnut)
$140,000 $140,000 Winter 2011
2012 Wayside Horns
(Custer/Blaine)
$100,000 $100,000
Grand Island Christian
School (Demo)
$129,000 $129,000 Fall 2011
Grand Island Christian
School (Façade)
$80,000 $80,000 Fall 2011
123 W 3 rd St.$59,400 $59,400 Fall 2011
The Grand Façade
$300,000 ($100 over 3
fiscal yrs)
$300,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Spring 2012
Wilmar Realty LLC
$300,000 ($100 over 3
fiscal yrs)
$300,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Fall 2011
Downtown BID $97,500 $97,500 Fall 2011
Total Committed $1,205,900.00 $565,900.00 $440,000.00 $200,000.00
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase
Date
Demo Cost Status
408 E 2 nd St $4,869 11/11/2005 $7,500 Surplus
3235 S Locust $450,000 4/2/2010 $39,764 Surplus
June 30, 2011
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Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item H1
TIF Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Regular Meeting
Item K1
Budget Resolution
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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