05-14-2014 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Michelle Fitzke
Tom Gdowski
Barry Sandstrom
Sue Pirnie
Glen Murray
4:00 PM
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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, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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 16, 2014 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
6.Discuss, Review and Consider Approval of a request by Chuyen Ngo,
manager of Stratford Plaza, LLC to sell the Howard Johnson Hotel property
located at 3333 Ramada Road to Southeast Crossings, LLC owned by Ray
O’Connor.
7.Consider awarding a contract for consulting services to Marvin Planning
Consultants to conduct a blighted and substandard study on property including
and around the Grand Island Veterans home, between Broadwell Avenue and
Webb Road south of Airport Road/US Highway 281.
8.Discussion concerning Purchase/Sale of Real Estate of property.
9.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Real Estate.
10.Directors Report
11.Adjournment
Next Meeting June 11, 2014
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, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
April 16, 2014
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 16, 2014 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given
in the April 9, 2014 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: Sue Pirnie, Michelle
Fitzke, Tom Gdowski and Glen Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad
Nabity; Secretary, Rose Rhoads; Council Liaison, Vaughn Minton; Legal
Counsel Duane Burns. Marv Webb and Adam Miller.
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 Minutes for the
March 12, 2014 meeting was made by Gdowski and seconded by Murray.
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 March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014. Motion
was made by Gdowski and 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 Sandstrom.
Motion made by Murray and seconded by Fitzke to approve the bills in the
amount of $7564.71. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion
carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $7564.71
5.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTY.
Nabity reviewed the Committed Projects.
6.CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT. The Grand
Island Area Habitat for Humanity, (the “Developer”) has proposed to
redevelop an area within the city limits of the City of Grand Island at 8th &
Superior Street. The CRA passed resolution 168 notifying City Council of
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their intent to enter into a redevelopment contract at their meeting on
February 12, 2014. The Hall County Regional Planning Commission met
on March 5, 2014, and passed Resolution 2014-04 finding that this plan
amendment is consistent with the comprehensive development plan for
the City of Grand Island. The Grand Island City Council passed Resolution
2014-68 at their meeting on March 25, 2014. Nabity explained to the
board the contract with Habitat for Humanity. A motion was made by
Pirnie and seconded by Murray to approve the contract and Resolution
171. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried.
7.CONSIDERATION OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT. Heritage
Hospitality Inc., (the “Developer”) has proposed to redevelop an area within
the city limits of the City of Grand Island at 3051 S Locust. The CRA
passed resolution 170 notifying City Council of their intent to enter into a
redevelopment contract at their meeting on February 12, 2014. The Hall
County Regional Planning Commission met on March 5, 2014, and passed
Resolution 2014-05 finding that this plan amendment is consistent with the
comprehensive development plan for the City of Grand Island. The Grand
Island City Council passed Resolution 2014-69 at their meeting on March
25, 2014. Nabity reviewed the contract with the board. A motion to
approve the contract and Resolution 172 was made by Fitzke and
seconded by Pirnie. Upon roll call vote, Murray, Fitzke and Pirnie voted
aye and Sandstrom and Gdowksi abstained due to potential conflicts of
interest. Motion carried.
8.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 173.
Consideration of a Resolution to forward a Site Specific redevelopment
plan to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for 217 N Locust.
The CRA received a TIF application and staff has prepared a Site Specific
redevelopment plan (the “Plan”), for redevelopment of an area within city
limits of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Nabity explained
this was a request to enter into a TIF contract for Tower 217 that included
the redevelopment of the current property; approval of Resolution 173
would forward the Redevelopment Plan to the Hall County Planning
Commission. A motion to approve Resolution 173 was made by Murray
and seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call all present voted aye. Motion
carried.
9.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 174.
Consideration of a Resolution of intent to enter into a Site Specific
Redevelopment Contract & Approval of related actions 30 day notice to
City Council for 217 N Locust. Nabity explained this was a request to enter
into a TIF contract for Tower 217 that included the redevelopment of the
current property; approval of Resolution 174 would forward the TIF contract
request to the City Council. A motion to approve Resolution 174 was made
by Murray and seconded by Gdowski. Upon roll call all present voted aye.
Motion carried.
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10.FAÇADE REQUEST.
Adam Miller and Jama Obermiller have requested funding under the façade
development program to assist with façade improvements at 707 N Eddy
St. The anticipated cost of the façade project is $83,766 with a total cost of
$281,277 including $63,000 of developer investment to the building. Marv
Webb spoke in favor of the façade funding form the Tire store located at
707 N Eddy. The board discussed reducing the amount of the façade grant
to $55,620. With further thought and discussion the board agreed to fund
the façade project in the amount of $81,012. A motion was made by
Gdowski to approve the requested amount of $81,012 and seconded by
Pirnie. Upon roll call all present voted aye. Motion carried.
11. DISCUSSION CONCERNING PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL
ESTATE OF PROPERTY. None
12. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO
PURCHASE/SELL REAL ESTATE. None
13. DIRECTIORS REPORT.
14. ADJORNMENT. Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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14-May-14
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 $ 3,206.18
Accounting Heritage Hospitality, Inc TIF $ 1,000.00
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 30.14
Lawnscape $ 35.00
Grand Island Independent monthly notices $ 32.02
TIF Pass Thrus
Token Properties Platte Valley State Bank $ 42.42
Skagway - Five Points Wilmar Realty,LLC $ 9,904.41
J & D Schulte Plate Enterprises, LLC $ 75.36
Casey's General Store Casey's General Store $ 133.30
Geddes St Apt Home Federal $ 415.44
Bruns Five Points Bank $ 6,756.27
Girard Heritage Bank $ 4,885.45
Southeast Crossing Home Federal $ 6,185.04
South Pointe Hotel Platte Valley State Bank $ 43,056.12
Todd Enck Platte Valley State Bank $ 91.38
Ken-Ray LLC Ken-Ray LLC $ 35,791.77
Pharmacy Properties Five Points Bank $ 5,215.48
Poplar St CRA $ 326.68
Gordman Grand Island First National Bank $ 119.19
Baker Development Inc Baker Development Inc $ 187.80
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Stratford Plaza LLC Stratford Plaza LLC $ 356.62
Wells Fargo Bond Interest - Lincoln Pool $ 11,743.75
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 150.00
Total:
$ 129,739.82
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item X1
TIF Special Request
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Regular Meeting
Item X2
Contract Award
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Grand Island, Nebraska
Area 16 Blight and Substandard Study
This agreement between the Grand Island CRA (GICRA) and Marvin Planning Consultants (MPC)
is hereby entered into this ________ day of May, 2014. This agreement shall consist of this document
and such other drawings; conditions and stipulations as shall be mutually agreed to and attached
hereto.
The purpose of this agreement is for the project entitled Grand Island Area 16 Blight Study (see
Exhibit “A”). A scope of services to be performed under this agreement is contained in Section 1.
Such work shall begin upon signing of this document and is estimated to be continuous until either
party terminates said agreement.
SECTION 1 - Scope of Services
A. MPC shall provide the following services to GICRA:
1. See Attachment 1
MPC may combine reports listed above in order to facilitate review and comment. Additional
services may be performed by MPC at the direction of GICRA and with modification to the
contract amount in Section 2. Such services shall be mutually agreed to and attached to this
document.
The standard of care for all professional services performed or furnished by MPC under this
Agreement will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of the MPC's profession practicing
under similar conditions at the same time and in the same locality. MPC makes no warranties,
expressed or implied, under this Agreement or otherwise, in connection with services provided.
All documents prepared or furnished by MPC pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service
developed exclusively for use of GICRA, and MPC shall retain an ownership and property interest
therein. Other reuse of any such documents by GICRA shall be at GICRA’s sole risk; and GICRA
agrees to indemnify, and hold MPC harmless from all claims, damages, and expenses including
attorney's fees arising out of such reuse of documents by GICRA or by others acting through
GICRA.
B. GICRA shall provide the following:
1. A project manager as a direct liaison with MPC to provide instruction and direction on behalf of GICRA.
2. Copies of all studies and data in its possession or that it may obtain that are relevant to the performance of this contract.
3. Reasonable assistance in contacting residents and agencies, scheduling activities and distributing information about the project.
4. Examine all alternate solutions, studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications,
proposals and other documents presented by MPC (including obtaining advice of
an attorney and other consultants as GICRA deems appropriate with respect to
such examination) and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto.
5. Give prompt written notice to MPC whenever GICRA observes or otherwise
becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or time of
performance or furnishing of MPC services, or any defect or nonconformance in
MPC's services or in the work of any Subconsultant.
6. MPC shall be entitled to use and rely upon all such information and services
provided by GICRA or others in performing services under this Agreement.
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SECTION 2 - Contract Sum and Payment
The GICRA shall pay MPC a fixed fee of $8,750.00 for the performance of the scope of services in
Section 1. Fee breakdown shall be per the submitted proposal.
GICRA shall be billed monthly for services performed. All Invoices not paid within 30 days will be
increased at the rate of 1.0% per month from said day; except as stated below. In addition, MPC
may, after giving seven (7) days written notice to GICRA, suspend services under this Agreement
until MPC has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and other related charges.
Additional services as may be agreed to and as may be added to Section 1.A above shall be
billed in accordance with the agreement or addendum authorizing such service.
SECTION 3 - General Considerations
A. Controlling Law
This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the State of Nebraska.
B. Successors and Assigns
Neither party shall assign, sublet, or transfer its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement
without the express written consent of the other party.
C. Unless expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement:
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create, impose or give rise to any
duty owed by MPC to any Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or
entity, or to any surety for or employee of any of them, or give any rights in or
benefits under this Agreement to anyone other than GICRA and MPC.
2. All duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the
sole and exclusive benefit on GICRA and MPC and not for the benefit of any other
party.
D. Notices
Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the appropriate party
at the address which appears on the signature page to this Agreement and given personally, by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, by facsimile, or by a nationally recognized
overnight courier service. All notice shall be effective upon the date of receipt.
E. Severability and Waiver
Any provisions or part of the Agreement held to be void or unenforceable under any laws or
regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and
binding upon GICRA and MPC, who agree that the Agreement shall be reformed to replace such
stricken provision or part thereof with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as
possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision. Non-enforcement of any provision by
either party shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect the enforceability of
that provision or of the remainder of this Agreement.
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F. Termination of Contract
Either party may at any time, upon seven (7) days prior written notice to the other party, terminate
this Agreement. Upon such termination, GICRA shall pay to MPC all amounts owing to MPC under
this Agreement, for all work performed up to the effective date of termination.
Signed this day of , 2014.
Grand Island CRA Marvin Planning Consultants
Barry Sandstrom, Chair Keith A. Marvin AICP, Principal
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Exhibit “A”
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