06-10-2015 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Tom Gdowski
Glen Murray
Sue Pirnie
Barry Sandstrom
Glenn Wilson
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, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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AGENDA
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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 May 13, 2015 Meeting.
3.Approval of Financial Reports.
4.Approval of Bills.
5.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties.
6.Consideration of a Partial Deed of Reconveyance for property owned by Grand
Island Christian School.
7.Façade request for 2603 S Locust Street.
8.Consideration of a Resolution to forward a Redevelopment Plan Amendment
to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for FAmos Construction
Inc., 116/118 W 3rd St., Grand Island, NE.
9.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 FAmos Construction, 116/118 W 3rd St., Grand Island, NE.
10.Approve One Resolution to Purchase/Sell Real Estate.
11.Directors Report.
12.Adjournment
Next Meeting July 8, 2015
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, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
May 13, 2015
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 8, 2015 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given
in the April 1, 2015 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER. Vice Chairman Tom Gdowski called the meeting to
order at 4:00 p.m. The following members were present: Glen Murray, and
Glenn Wilson. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Planning
Secretary, Rose Rhoads; City Administrator, Marlan Ferguson; Sr.
Accountant, Billy Clingman, Tom Ziller, Christi DePoorter and Tom Pirnie.
Gdowski 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 April
8, 2015 meeting was made by Murray and seconded by Wilson. Upon roll
call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Clingman reviewed the financial
reports for the period of April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. Motion was
made by Wilson 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. A motion was made by
Murrary and seconded by Wilson to approve the bills in the amount of
$774,787.64. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried
unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $774,787.64.
5.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTY.
Nabity reviewed the Committed Projects. J. Elizabeth LLC is moving
forward with their façade. Ryan Waind should be nearing completion this
summer. Downtown Kaufman-Cummings Plaza is delayed due to the Utility
work on 3rd Street. Tower 217 has just signed a new tenant to their first
floor.
6.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 194.
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Consideration of a Resolution to forward a Site Specific redevelopment
plan to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for 312 W 3rd St.
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 312 W 3rd St, with T & S
Land Development, LLC that included the redevelopment of the current
property; approval of Resolution 194 would forward the Redevelopment
Plan to the Hall County Planning Commission. A motion to approve
Resolution 194 was made by Wilson and seconded by Murray. Upon roll
call all present voted aye. Motion carried.
7.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 195.
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 312 W 3rd St. Nabity explained this was a request to enter
into a TIF contract for 312 W 3rd with T & S Land Development, LLC that
included the redevelopment of the current property; approval of Resolution
195 would forward the TIF contract request to the City Council. A motion to
approve Resolution 195 was made by Wilson and seconded by Murray.
Upon roll call all members present voted aye. Motion carried.
8. DISSCUSSION CONCERNING PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL ESTATE
None
9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE TO
PRUCHASE/SELL REAL ESTATE. A motion was made by Murray and
seconded by Wilson to enter into executive session at 4:19 pm. Upon roll
call all present voted aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by Murray to
leave executive session and seconded by Wilson at 4:44 p.m. Upon roll call
all present voted aye.
10.DIRECTORS REPORT.
11.ADJOURNMENT. Gdowski adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2015.
Respectfully submitted
Chad Nabity
Director
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Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financial Reports
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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10-Jun-15
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
Accounting $ 3,336.62
Officenet Inc.
Postage $ 24.37
Lawnscape $ 70.00
Mike Bacon Pridon & T.C. Enck TIF $ 7,250.00
Grand Island Independent $ 30.51
Finance Pridon TIF fees $ 1,000.00
TIF Bond Payments
TIF Pass Thrus
Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 300.00
Total:
$ 12,011.50
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMITTED PROJECTS TOTAL AMOUNT 2015 FISCAL YR 2016 FISCAL YR 2017 FISCAL
YR
ESTIMATED
COMP
Federation of Labor - Ziller $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00 2016
J Elizabeth LLC $ 69,440.00 $ 69,440.00 2015
2222 W 2nd St - Ryan Waind $ 92,608.00 $ 92,608.00 2015
Downtown Kaufman -
Cummings Plaza
$ 50,000 $ 50,000.00 2015
Tower 217 (Amos Investment
& Development)
$ 291,581.00 $ 99,482.00 $ 99,482.00 2017
$ -
Total Committed $ 623,629.00 $ 311,530.00 $ 159,482.00 $ -
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY GRANT TOTAL AMOUNT 2015 FISCAL YR 2016 FISCAL YR 2017 FISCAL
YR
ESTIMATED
COMP
Federation of Labor - Tom
Ziller
$115,000 $ 115,000.00 2016
Total Commited F&L Safety
Grant
$115,000 $ 115,000.00
Life Safety Budget $
Remaining
$ 200,000.00
Façade Budget $ Remaining $ 200,000.00
Other Projects $ 207,371.00
Land - Budget $ Remaining $ 200,000.00
Land Sales ($100,000.00)
subtotal $ 707,371.00
Less committed ($311,530.00)
Balance remaining $ 395,841.00
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
May 31, 2015
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Facade Request 2603 S Locust
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item H1
TIF App for 116/118 W 3rd St
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #1
May 2015
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area #1 with in the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #1.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE 116/118 W 3RD STREET FOR FIRST FLOOR
COMMERCIAL AND UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL USES INCLUDING
FIRE/LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND BUILDING REHABILITATION AND
REMODELING.
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in rehabilitation expenses associated with
redevelopment of the second side of the Chocolate Bar building and the upper level space
above both sides of the building. The use of Tax Increment Finance is an integral part of
the development plan and necessary to make this project affordable. The project will
result in renovated commercial meeting/restaurant space and an increased number of
downtown residential units. This project would not be possible without the use of TIF.
FAmos Construction Inc. is the owner of the property. They have owned this property
since 2006. The purchase price is not included as an eligible TIF activity. The first floor
and basement of the east half of the building is currently occupied by The Chocolate Bar.
The west half of the building and upper floors are undeveloped and in need of substantial
renovation prior to being available to the public or residents. The developer is responsible
for and has provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the
costs associated with the site work and remodeling. The owners have received a
Community Development Block Grant in the form a forgivable loan to cover $159,339 of
the costs of renovation of the first floor. The owners will also be seeking $80,000 from
the upper story residential grant program from the CRA. The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over
the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2017 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
116 and 118 W 3rd Street in Grand Island Nebraska
Legal Descriptions: The west 44 feet of Lot 6, Block 56, Original Town of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
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Existing Land Use and Subject Property
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2017 through 2031 inclusive.
The real property ad valorem taxes on the current valuation will continue to be paid
to the normal taxing entities. The increase will come from rehabilitation of this the
vacant portions of this historic building for commercial meeting space and upper
story residential uses as permitted in the B3 Heavy Business Zoning District.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2017.
a. That portion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate
fixed each year by or for each public body upon the redevelopment project valuation shall
be paid into the funds, of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes
collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That portion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the
redevelopment project in excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to and, when
collected, paid into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of; the interest on,
and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes, or advances on money
to, or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, a redevelopment project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness including interest
and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and
County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such redevelopment
project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
Pursuant to Section 18-2150 of the Act, the ad valorem tax so divided is hereby pledged
to the repayment of loans or advances of money, or the incurring of any indebtedness,
whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, by the CRA to finance or refinance, in
whole or in part, the redevelopment project, including the payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, loans, notes, advances, or indebtedness.
Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on December 19, 2000.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with full compliance with the public
notice requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
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2. Conformation to the General Plan for the Municipality as a whole. [§18-2103 (13)
(a) and §18-2110]
Grand Island adopted a Comprehensive Plan on July 13, 2004. This redevelopment plan
amendment and project are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in that no changes in
the Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. This plan merely provides funding for
the developer to rehabilitate the building for permitted uses on this property as defined by
the current and effective zoning regulations.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan for Area #1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. There is no proposed acquisition by the
authority.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan does not provide for the demolition and
removal any structures on this property.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All of the area
around the site in private ownership is planned for Downtown Commercial development;
this includes housing and commercial uses within the same structure. This property is in
private ownership. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] The attached map also is an accurate site
plan of the area after redevelopment. [§18-2111(5)]
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City of Grand Island Future Land Use Map
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d. Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes.
The area is zoned B3-Heavy Business zone. No zoning changes are anticipated with this
project. No changes are anticipated in street layouts or grades. No changes are
anticipated in building codes or ordinances. Nor are any other planning changes
contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The developer is rehabilitating the existing building. The developer is not proposing to
increase the size of the building and current building meets the applicable regulations
regarding site coverage and intensity of use. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sewer and water are available to support this development. No new services are
anticipated with this development.
Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this building.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development.
The developer will be responsible for replacing any sidewalks damaged during
construction of the project.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
4. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals and
families displaced as a result of plan implementation. This property, owned by the
developer no relocation is contemplated or necessary. [§18-2103.02]
5. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in any
property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
No member of the Authority holds any interest in this project.
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer owns this property and acquisition is not part of the request for tax
increment financing. The estimated cost of rehabilitation of this property is $578,000.
Planning related expenses for Architectural and Engineering services of $15,000 and are
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included as a TIF eligible expense. Legal, Developer and Audit Fees including a
reimbursement to the City and the CRA of $6,600 are included as TIF eligible expense.
The total of eligible expenses for this project is approximately $600,000.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
b. Statement of proposed method of financing the redevelopment project.
The developer will provide all necessary financing for the project. The Authority will
assist the project by granting the sum of $317,000 from the proceeds of the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2017 through December
2032.
c. Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this plan.
7. Section 18-2113 of the Act requires:
Prior to recommending a redevelopment plan to the governing body for approval, an
authority shall consider whether the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
redevelopment project area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in
conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development
of the city and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs,
promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other
things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from
fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the
healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate
transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and
community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and
arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations or conditions of blight.
The Authority has considered these elements in proposing this Plan Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. This
will have the intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and
blighting conditions.
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8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between September 2015 and
December of 2016. Excess valuation should be available for this project for 15 years
beginning with the 2017 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
This is an historic building in downtown Grand Island that will be preserved with this
project. This project will provide needed gathering space and increase the number of
residential units in the downtown. This will allow and encourage greater utilization of
the downtown and hopefully will result in increased property values throughout the area.
10. Cost Benefit Analysis Section 18-2113 of the Act, further requires the Authority
conduct a cost benefit analysis of the plan amendment in the event that Tax Increment
Financing will be used. This analysis must address specific statutory issues.
As authorized in the Nebraska Community Development Law, §18-2147, Neb. Rev. Stat.
(2012), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Grand Island Mall Redevelopment Project, including:
Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $317,000 in public funds from tax increment
financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be
required to complete the project. This investment by the Authority will leverage an
additional private sector and grant fund investment of $467,208 added to the initial
investment of $444,333 for building purchase, equipment purchases and completed
renovations; representing an investment of $2.87 for every TIF dollar investment.1
Use of Funds.
Description TIF Funds Grant Funds Private
Funds
Total
Site Acquisition $40,000 $40,000
Site preparation $10,564 $10,564
Completed
Improvements
$200,000 $200,000
Façade Imp.$154,333 $154,333
Legal and Plan $195,126 $195,126
Building Costs
Renovation $317,000 $159,339 $11,379 $567,718
Life/Safety $80,000 $80,000
Personal
Property
$50,000 $50,000
Soft Costs $10,800 $10,800
TOTALS $317,000 $393,672 $517,869 $1,228,541
1 This does not include any investment in personal property at this time.
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Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2016,
valuation of approximately $118,222. Based on the 2013 levy this would result in a real
property tax of approximately $2600. It is anticipated that the assessed value will
increase by $960,855 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This
development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $21,160 annually. The tax
increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for use
as city general tax revenues, for a period of 15 years, or such shorter time as may be
required to amortize the TIF bond, but would be used for eligible private redevelopment
costs to enable this project to be realized.
Estimated 2016 assessed value:$ 118,222
Estimated value after completion $ 1,079,077
Increment value $ 960,855
Annual TIF generated (estimated)$ 21,160
TIF bond issue $ 317,000
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $118,222.
The proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $960,855. No tax shifts
are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional valuation that will support
taxing entities long after the project is paid off.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
No additional public service needs have been identified. Existing water and waste
water facilities will not be impacted by this development. The electric utility has
sufficient capacity to support the development. It is not anticipated that this will impact
schools. Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively impacted
by this development. The addition of life safety elements to this building including fire
sprinklers and a second exit actually reduce the chances of negative impacts to the fire
department.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed project will have no negative impact on other firms locating or
expanding in the area. This project may provide housing for young professionals
working at businesses that have relocated to downtown in the last few years including
GIx Logistics, Cannon Moss Brygger Architects and Dana F. Cole and Company.
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(d) Impacts on other employers and employees within the city or village and the
immediate area that are located outside of the boundaries of the area of the
redevelopment project; and
This project will not have a negative impact on other employers in any manner
different from any other expanding business within the Grand Island area. The Grand
Island labor market is tight but this will create additional full time jobs in the region.
This will allow a local company to expand in our community and create additional
housing opportunities.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project will increase the available venues for downtown events and provide a
size of space that is not currently available within the market. It will also increase the
number of downtown residential units consistent with the redevelopment plan adopted by
the Grand Island City Council.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between August of
2015 and December 31 of 2016. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of
the property as of January 1, 2016. Excess valuation should be available for this project
for 15 years beginning in 2017 with taxes due in 2018. Excess valuation will be used to
pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per the contract between the CRA and the
developer for a period not to exceed 15 years or an amount not to exceed $317,000 the
projected amount of increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current
tax rate. Based on the estimates of the expenses of the rehabilitation the developer will
spend at least $560,000 on TIF eligible activities. The CRA will reserve the right to issue
additional debt for this project upon notification by the developer of sufficient expenses
and valuation to support such debt in the form of a second or third bond issuance.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 196
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, SUBMITTING A PROPOSED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR ITS RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, this Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), pursuant to the Nebraska Community
Development Law (the "Act"), prepared a proposed redevelopment plan (the
"Plan") a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1, for redevelopment of an
area within the city limits of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is required by Section 18-2112 of the Act to submit
said to the planning board having jurisdiction of the area proposed for redevelopment
for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the
development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
The Authority submits to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission the
proposed Plan attached to this Resolution, for review and recommendation as to its
conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska.
Passed and approved this ___ day of ___________, 2015.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA.
By___________________________
Chairperson
ATTEST:
__________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT 1
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 197
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO
A REDEVELOPMENT AFTER THE PASSAGE OF 30 DAYS AND OTHER MATTERS
WHEREAS, this Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), has received an Application for Tax Increment
Financing under the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) on a
project within Redevelopment Area 1, from FAmos Construction Inc., (The "Developer") for redevelopment of an area within the city limits of the City of Grand
Island as set forth in Exhibit 1 attached hereto area; and
WHEREAS, this Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska ("Authority"), is proposing to use Tax Increment Financing on a project within Redevelopment Area 1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In compliance with section 18-2114 of the Act, the Authority hereby
gives the governing body of the City notice that it intends to enter into the
Redevelopment Contract, attached as Exhibit 1, with such changes as are deemed
appropriate by the Authority, after approval of the redevelopment plan amendment
related to the redevelopment project described in the Redevelopment Contract, and
after the passage of 30 days from the date hereof.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Authority is directed to file a copy of this
resolution with the City Clerk of the City of Grand Island, forthwith.
Passed and approved this ___ day of __________, 2015.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA.
By ___________________________
Chairperson
ATTEST:
___________________
Secretary
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Exhibit 1
Attach a copy of the Redevelopment Contract
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item X1
Consideration of A Partial Deed of Reconveyance
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Return to:
PARTIAL DEED OF RECONVEYANCE
The Deed of Trust encumbering Lot 1, Block 29, Gilbert’s Third Addition to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, executed by GRAND ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC., A Nebraska
Non-Profit Corporation, as Trustor, to DUANE A. BURNS, Attorney at Law, Trustee, for the benefit of
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
Beneficiary, dated October 7, 2011, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County,
Nebraska, on October 7, 2011, as Document #201107499, is not needed as security and the Beneficiary,
Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has requested, in writing,
that this Deed of Partial Reconveyance be executed and delivered insofar as it pertains to the property
described below:
Lot One (1), of Block Twenty-nine (29) of Gilbert’s Third Addition to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
The Deed of Trust referred to herein shall remain in full force and effect on all the remaining property in
Document #201107499.
In accordance with the request of the Beneficiary, the Trustee conveys to the person or persons
entitled thereto all the right, title, interest and claim acquired by the Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust
in the following real estate:
Lot One (1), of Block Twenty-nine (29) of Gilbert’s Third Addition to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
DATED: June ______, 2015.
_______________________________
Duane A. Burns, Trustee
STATE OF NEBRASKA, COUNTY OF HALL ) ss:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of June, 2015, by Duane
A. Burns, as Trustee.
_______________________________
Notary Public
REQUEST FOR RECONVEYANCE
The Beneficiary, Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
requests the Trustee to reconvey the property described above to the person or persons entitled thereto.
Community Redevelopment Authority of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska
By:____________________________________
Barry G. Sandstrom, Chairperson
STATE OF NEBRASKA, COUNTY OF HALL ) ss:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of June, 2015, by Barry
G. Sandstrom, Chairperson, on behalf of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
_______________________________
Notary Public
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
Item X2
Resolution to Purchase Property
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 198
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE OF
REAL ESTATE AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the CRA has identified a property to be acquired that conforms to its
redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Area No. 1; and
WHEREAS, negotiations have taken place with the owner and their agent for the
purchase of the property for an amount acceptable to the CRA; namely $80,000.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
that:
1. The members of the Authority find and determine that the purchase of the real
estate described below falls within the redevelopment area and is suitable for
redevelopment.
2. The offer of Alexander Enterprises, LLC to sell the tract of real estate
described as follows:
Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Block Sixty (60), in Original Town, now City of
Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (604-612 W 3rd Street, Grand Island,
Nebraska)
to the CRA for the amount of $80,000 subject to the parties agreeing to a customary
purchase agreement as negotiated between the CRA and the Seller and approved by
CRA legal counsel.
3. The chairperson and director are hereby authorized to proceed with
negotiations and execution of all documents necessary for the purchase of the above
described real estate, subject to receiving assurance of marketable title.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of June, 2015.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
By ______________________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________
Director
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