03-02-2020 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Tom Gdowski - Chairman
Glen Murray – Vice Chairman
Sue Pirnie
Glenn Wilson
Krae Dutoit
12:00 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)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact:
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Minutes - January 15, 2020
Staff Contact:
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FFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
January 15, 2020
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted on January 15, 2020 at City Hall, 100 E. First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the January 8, 2020 Grand Island Independent.
1.CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Gdowski called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Tom Gdowski, Glen Murray, Glenn Wilson, Sue Pirnie and Krae Dutoit. Also
present were: Director Chad Nabity, Planning Administrative Assistant Norma Hernandez,
Council President Vaughn Minton, Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz, Accountant
Molly McMullen
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
A motion for approval of the Minutes for the December 18, 2019 meeting was made by
Pirnie and second by Dutoit. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0
3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Brian Schultz stated the 50,000 dollar payout is under Husker Harvest Days should be
under business improvement. A motion was made by Murray and second by Pirnie to
approve the financials from December 1 – December 31, 2019. Upon roll call vote, all
present voted aye. Motion carried 4-0.
4.APPROVAL OF BILLS.
A motion was made by Pirnie and second by Dutoit to approve the bills in the amount of
$104,512.08. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 4-0.
5.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTY.
The committed projects and CRA properties were reviewed by Nabity.
Façade Projects – Edwards Audio – Have not seen anything from them. Bosselman –
Bills were turned in and will be taken off. Hedde Building – is looking good. They have
3 apartments should be done within a month. The first floor includes commercial space
that will be used for office, retail space and a hair salon. Old City Hall building – Payment
was included in bills and will come off. Sherwin Williams - will be started this spring.
Life Safety Grants – Peaceful Root – Should be receiving at any time. Rawr Holdings –
Have not heard anything.
All façade funds have been awarded. There are some funds left in other projects
6. Redevelopment Contract for CRA Area #2 Bosselman Kings Crossing.
a.Consideration of Resolution 329 – Approval of Contract and Bonds for
Bosselman Kings Crossing.
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Nabity explained the new Pump and Pantry is located in front of the hotel on South
Locust and Lake Street. The project will be started this spring and anticipating to be
done at the end of the year. Council did approve the redevelopment plan. The contract
was prepared by Mike Beacon.
A motion was made by Dutoit and second by Murray to approve the Resolution 329.
Upon roll call vote all, voted aye. Motion carried 4-0.
7.Redevelopment Contract for CRA Area #17 Prataria Ventures LLC Prairie
Commons Project Phase 2
a.Consideration of Resolution 330 – Approval of Contract and Bonds for
Prataria Ventures LLC Prairie Commons Project Phase 2
Nabity stated that this will develop 3 more lots next to the new hospital. The
project will have three bonds and contract dates. Council approved the
redevelopment plan. The contract was prepared by Mike Bacon.
A motion was made by Murray and second by Pirnie to approve resolution 330.
8.Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area #17 – Tabitha Grand
Island Inc. Prairie Commons Phase 3.
a.Consideration of Resolution 331 – Forward a Redevelopment Plan
Amendment to the Grand Island City Council for Phase 3 of the Prairie
Commons Development – Tabitha Grand Island Inc.
Nabity stated Regional Planning Commission reviewed the Redevelopment plan
found that it is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Contract will be drafted
after final approval from council. Tabitha Grand Island Inc. is a non –profit
organization excluding the independent living and some of the assisted living.
Those areas are subject to property taxes. TIF will be based on the units that are
taxable.
A motion was made by Pirnie and second by Murray to approve the
Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area #17 resolution 331- Tabitha
Grande Island Inc. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried 4-0.
9.Discussion and possible action regarding the Nebraska Veterans home in
CRA Area #16
a.Contract with State of Nebraska for Acquisition of Nebraska Veteran’s
Home property in CRA Area #16
b.Contract with HELP Foundation of Omaha, Inc. (White Lotus Group)
for disposition of Nebraska Veteran’s Home property in CRA Area 16
Nabity explained White Lotus will be sending a contract that will be between
White Lotus and CRA. The state will send a contract that will be between the
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state and CRA. Both contracts will be presented to CRA at the same time. Both
contracts are contingent on closing on the same day. The draft redevelopment
plan was sent to Mike Bacon for review. The draft redevelopment plan is to
authorize the CRA to acquire and sell the property. The item will stay on the
agenda.
10. Director’s Report
a.Legislative update 2020 Session
Nabity provided a short report on pending legislation that has been
introduced so far.
11.Adjournment
Next meeting 4:00 PM February 12, 2020
Adjournment at 3:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Norma Hernandez
Administrative Assistant
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Review of Financials
Staff Contact:
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 618,311 622,763
REVENUE:
Property Taxes - CRA 18,928 55,523 529,646 474,123 10.48%
Property Taxes - Lincoln Pool 7,242 20,033 194,229 174,196 10.31%
Property Taxes -TIF's 17,405 67,926 2,500,000 2,477,651 2.72%
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line) - - 13,000 13,000 0.00%
Interest Income - CRA 1,426 7,716 10,000 2,284 77.16%
Interest Income - TIF'S - 294 - -
Land Sales - 37,884 200,000 162,116 18.94%
Other Revenue - CRA 188 200,462 300,000 99,538 66.82%
Other Revenue - TIF's - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 45,190 389,837 3,746,875 3,402,908 10.40%
TOTAL RESOURCES 663,501 389,837 4,369,638 3,402,908
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Legal Services - - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Consulting Services - - 5,000 5,000 0.00%
Contract Services 4,289 16,245 75,000 58,755 21.66%
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Other Professional Services 136 136 16,000 15,864 0.85%
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250 0.00%
Postage - - 200 200 0.00%
Legal Notices 87 137 500 363 27.43%
Travel & Training - - 4,000 4,000 0.00%
Other Expenditures - - - -
Office Supplies - - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Supplies - - 300 300 0.00%
Land - - 100,000 100,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool - 180,000 180,000 - 100.00%
Bond Interest - 7,903 14,229 6,327 55.54%
Husker Harvest Days - 200,000 200,000 - 100.00%
Façade Improvement - - 220,000 220,000 0.00%
Building Improvement 100,000 150,000 715,000 565,000 20.98%
Other Projects - 220,000 220,000 0.00%
Bond Principal-TIF's - 84,835.00 2,500,000 2,500,000 3.39%
Bond Interest-TIF's - 715 - -
Interest Expense - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 104,512 639,971 4,258,479 3,704,058 15.03%
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (59,322) (250,133) (511,604)
ENDING CASH 558,989 (250,133) 111,159 -
CRA CASH 518,479
Lincoln Pool Tax Income Balance 10,799
TIF CASH 29,711
Total Cash 558,989
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes - CRA 18,928 55,523 529,646 474,123 10.48%
Property Taxes - Lincoln Pool 7,242 20,033 194,229 174,196 10.31%
Interest Income 1,426 7,716 10,000 2,284 77.16%
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line) - 13,000 13,000 0.00%
Land Sales 37,884 200,000 162,116 18.94%
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 188 200,462 300,000 99,538 66.82%
TOTAL 27,785 321,617 1,246,875 925,258 25.79%
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - -
Interest Income 294 -
Other Revenue - - -
TOTAL - 294 - -
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes 7,451 9,052 -
TOTAL 7,451 9,052 - -
POPLAR STREET WATER
Property Taxes 87 -
TOTAL - 87 - -
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Property Taxes 3,837 -
TOTAL - 3,837 - -
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
KEN-RAY LLC
Property Taxes 22,838 -
TOTAL - 22,838 - -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
TOKEN PROPERTIES RUBY
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
BAKER DEVELOPMENT INC
Property Taxes 1,849 -
TOTAL - 1,849 - -
STRATFORD PLAZA INC
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2013 HOUSES
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
FUTURE TIF'S
Property Taxes - 2,500,000 2,500,000
TOTAL - - 2,500,000 2,500,000
CHIEF INDUSTRIES AURORA COOP
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES KIMBALL ST
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
GI HABITAT OF HUMANITY
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
AUTO ONE INC
Property Taxes 6,876 (6,876)
TOTAL - 6,876 - (6,876)
EIG GRAND ISLAND
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES CARY ST
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
WENN HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2014 HOUSES
Property Taxes 3,423 8,341 (8,341)
TOTAL 3,423 8,341 - (8,341)
TC ENCK BUILDERS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
SUPER MARKET DEVELOPERS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
MAINSTAY SUITES
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOWER 217
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2015 HOUSES
Property Taxes - - -
TOTAL - - - -
NORTHWEST COMMONS
Property Taxes 7,132 - (7,132)
TOTAL - 7,132 - (7,132)
HABITAT - 8TH & SUPERIOR
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
KAUFMAN BUILDING
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TALON APARTMENTS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
VICTORY PLACE
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
THINK SMART
Property Taxes 6,532 6,532 (6,532)
TOTAL 6,532 6,532 - (6,532)
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
BOSSELMAN HQ
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TALON APARTMENTS 2017
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
WING WILLIAMSONS
Property Taxes 1,382 (1,382)
TOTAL - 1,382 - (1,382)
HATCHERY HOLDINGS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
FEDERATION LABOR TEMPLE
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
MIDDLETON PROPERTIES II
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2016 HOUSES
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
EAST PARK ON STUHR
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 45,190 389,837 3,746,875 3,402,908 10.40%
- -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Legal Services - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Consulting Services - 5,000 5,000 0.00%
Contract Services 4,289 16,245 75,000 58,755 21.66%
Printing & Binding - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Other Professional Services 136 136 16,000 15,864 0.85%
General Liability Insurance - 250 250 0.00%
Postage - 200 200 0.00%
Legal Notices 87 137 500 363 27.43%
Travel & Training - 4,000 4,000 0.00%
Office Supplies - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Supplies - 300 300 0.00%
Land - 100,000 100,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool 180,000 180,000 - 100.00%
Bond Interest - Lincoln Pool 7,903 14,229 6,327 55.54%
PROJECTS
Husker Harvest Days 200,000 200,000 - 100.00%
Façade Improvement - 220,000 220,000 0.00%
Building Improvement 100,000 150,000 715,000 565,000 0.00%
Other Projects - 220,000 220,000 0.00%
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 104,512 554,421 1,758,479 1,204,058 31.53%
WALNUT HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal 34,401 - -
Bond Interest 715 - -
TOTAL - 35,116 - -
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal 1,602 - -
TOTAL - 1,602 - -
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TODD ENCK PROJECT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
JOHN SCHULTE CONSTRUCTION
Bond Principal 3,837 - -
TOTAL - 3,837 - -
PHARMACY PROPERTIES INC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
KEN-RAY LLC
Bond Principal 22,838 - -
TOTAL - 22,838 - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES RUBY
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
BAKER DEVELOPMENT INC
Bond Principal 1,849 - -
TOTAL - 1,849 - -
STRATFORD PLAZA LLC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2013 HOUSES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
CHIEF INDUSTRIES AURORA COOP
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES KIMBALL STREET
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GI HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
AUTO ONE INC
Bond Principal 6,876 - -
TOTAL - 6,876 - -
EIG GRAND ISLAND
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES CARY STREET
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
WENN HOUSING PROJECT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2014 HOUSES
Bond Principal 4,918 - -
TOTAL - 4,918 - -
TC ENCK BUILDERS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
SUPER MARKET DEVELOPERS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
MAINSTAY SUITES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOWER 217
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2015 HOUSES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
NORTHWEST COMMONS
Bond Principal 7,132 - -
TOTAL - 7,132 -
HABITAT - 8TH & SUPERIOR
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
KAUFMAN BUILDING
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2019-2020 2020 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
January-20 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2020
TALON APARTMENTS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
VICTORY PLACE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
FUTURE TIF'S
Bond Principal - 2,500,000 2,500,000
TOTAL - - 2,500,000 2,500,000
THINK SMART
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
BOSSELMAN HQ
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TALON APARTMENTS 2017
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
WING WILLIAMSONS
Bond Principal 1,382 - -
TOTAL - 1,382 -
HATCHERY HOLDINGS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
FEDERATION LABOR TEMPLE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
MIDDLETON PROPERTIES II
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
COPPER CREEK 2016 HOUSES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
EAST PARK ON STUHR
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 104,512 639,971 4,258,479 3,704,058 15.03%
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02/12/2020 15:44 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
mollym |BALANCE SHEET FOR 2020 4 |glbalsht
NET CHANGE ACCOUNT
FUND: 900 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHOR FOR PERIOD BALANCE__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ASSETS
900 11110 OPERATING CASH -59,321.83 558,988.83
900 11120 COUNTY TREASURER CASH .00 89,991.94
900 11305 PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVABLE .00 196,379.00
900 11500 INTEREST RECEIVABLE .00 3,683.04
900 14100 NOTES RECEIVABLE .00 38,568.36
900 14700 LAND .00 490,485.75_______________________________________
TOTAL ASSETS -59,321.83 1,378,096.92_______________________________________
LIABILITIES
900 22100 LONG TERM DEBT .00 -36,693.00
900 22400 OTHER LONG TERM DEBT .00 -755,000.00
900 22900 ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE .00 -4,609.79
900 25100 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE .00 -35,654.83
900 25315 DEFERRED REVENUE-PROPERY TAX .00 -185,416.00_______________________________________
TOTAL LIABILITIES .00 -1,017,373.62_______________________________________
FUND BALANCE
900 39110 INVESTMENT IN FIXED ASSETS .00 -490,485.75
900 39112 FUND BALANCE-BONDS .00 753,124.64
900 39120 UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE .00 -873,495.34
900 39500 REVENUE CONTROL -45,190.25 -389,837.49
900 39600 EXPENDITURE CONTROL 104,512.08 639,970.64_______________________________________
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 59,321.83 -360,723.30_______________________________________
TOTAL LIABILITIES + FUND BALANCE 59,321.83 -1,378,096.92=======================================
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Molly McMullen **
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills - Jan. 2020
Staff Contact:
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Committed Projects and CRA Properties
Staff Contact:
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COMMITTED PROJECTS REMAINING
GRANT
AMOUNT
2020 FISCAL YR 2021 FISCAL YR 2022 FISCAL YR ESTIMATED
COMP
Edwards Audio-618 W 3rd (11-13-19) $ 66,213.00 $ 66,213.00 2020
Hedde Building 201-205 W. 3rd (10-18-
17)
$ 300,000.00 $ 300,000.00 Spring 2020
Sherwin Williams-502-508 W 3rd (11-13-
19)
$ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 2020
Sierra Arends-121 W 3rd (11-13-19) $ 57,447.00 $ 57,447.00 2020
Total Committed $ 523,660.00 $ 523,660.00 $ - $ -
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY GRANT TOTAL
AMOUNT
2019 FISCAL YR 2020 FISCAL YR 2021 FISCAL YR ESTIMATED
COMP
201-203 W. 3rd St. Anson (8-24-16) $ 310,000.00 $ 310,000.00 Spring 2020
Peaceful Root 217 N Locust (9/18/19) $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00
Rawr Holdings 110 W 2nd (12/12/18) $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 Winter 2019
Total Committed F&L Safety Grant $ 415,000.00 $ 415,000.00 $ - $ -
BUDGET COMMITTED LEFT
Façade Budgeted 2020 $ 220,000.00 $ 223,660.00 $ (3,660.00)
Other Projects Budgeted 2020 $ 220,000.00 $ - $ 220,000.00
Land - Budgeted 2020 $ 100,000.00 $ - $ 100,000.00
Land Sales Budgeted 2020 $ (200,000.00) $ - $ (200,000.00)
subtotal $ 223,660.00 $ 116,340.00
Less committed ($938,660.00)$0.00
Balance remaining $ (715,000.00) $ 116,340.00
BUDGET PAID LEFT
Building Improvements * $ 715,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 565,000.00
*Includes Life Safety, Façade, Other grants made in previous fiscal years
CRA PROPERTIES
Address Purchase Price Purchase Date Demo Cost Status
3235 S Locust (Desert Rose) $450,000 4/2/2010 $39,764 Surplus
January 31, 2020
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Regular Meeting
Item I1
Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area #16 - Veterans
Home Acquisition and Transfer
Staff Contact:
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Veterans Home Campus Property Transfer Redevelopment Plan Page 1
Grand Island Veteran’s Home Redevelopment Project
January 2020
State of Nebraska (State), HELP Foundation of Omaha Inc. (White Lotus), a non-
profit corporation affiliated with White Lotus Group of Omaha, Nebraska, the
Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) and the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska (City) intend to complete a transaction providing for the
redevelopment of the Grand Island Nebraska Veterans Home property in Grand
Island, Nebraska.
Executive Summary:
The State of Nebraska owned and operated a state Veteran’s Home (Soldiers and Sailors
Home) in north central Grand Island between 1888 and 2019. In January of 2019 the
resident veterans were relocated to a new facility in Kearney, Nebraska. Following the
move to the new facility (during the summer of 2019) the Nebraska Department of
Administrative Services (DAS) sought redevelopment proposals for the 48 acre site of
containing the buildings and facilities. A committee consisting of DAS employees, Grand
Island residents, and community leaders reviewed proposals as submitted and selected
White Lotus Group of Omaha partnering with Chief Industries and O’Connor Enterprises
as the most responsible applicant and the best team for redevelopment of the site.
In June of 2019 the Grand Island City Council declared the Veteran’s Home property
included in CRA Area #16 to be Substandard and Blighted in accordance with the
Nebraska Community Development Law (Act).
In November of 2019 the CRA solicited the general public for redevelopment proposals
for a portion of CRA Area #16 including the Veterans Home Campus. One proposal was
received, from the White Lotus Group and their partners; in December of 2019 the CRA
passed Resolution 328 notifying the Grand Island City Council of the intent of the CRA to
enter into a redevelopment contract with the White Lotus Group upon approval of a
redevelopment plan and other agreements as needed.
In December of 2019 the DAS Vacant Building and Excess Land (VBEL) Committee met
and declared the remaining 58 acres of the Veteran’s Home campus to be vacant and
excess making it available for acquisition and redevelopment.
It is the intent of the City, the State and White Lotus to facilitate the transfer of the
Veteran’s Home Property to the White Lotus Group using CRA and powers granted to the
CRA and the City under the Act and this redevelopment plan is being proposed for that
express purpose.
Project Description
This Redevelopment Project is intended provide for the redevelopment of the buildings
and property of the Veterans Home Campus in Grand Island, Nebraska. To honor the
history and sacrifices of our veterans by preserving historic elements of property. To
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enhance the partnership between the State and the City regarding this site by facilitating
the transfer of this property from the State to the White Lotus Group.
The City has approved a blight study and determined that the Veterans Home Campus
is located within a blighted or substandard area (Area 16). This Redevelopment Plan
recognizes that the Veterans Home Campus is located within a blighted or substandard
area, thereby enabling the City to undertake a redevelopment project pursuant to the
Act.
The Property transfer is anticipated to occur after April 1, 2020 upon agreement of all
parties and following approval of this plan by the City Council and more than 30 days
after the execution of a redevelopment contract between White Lotus and the CRA. At
that time, the following actions are contemplated:
1. The State shall transfer the property in fee simple by warranty or special deed to
the CRA. The State is transferring the property the CRA pursuant to Neb. Rev.
Stat. §18-2138.
2. The CRA shall transfer the property in fee simple by warranty or special deed to
White Lotus. Such transfer shall be subject to significant covenants requiring White
Lotus to redevelop the property. Section 18-2118 of the Act provides that the CRA
may transfer real estate at “fair value for uses in accordance with a redevelopment
plan. In determining fair value, the CRA is required to:
Take into account and give consideration to the uses and purposes required by
such plan; the restrictions upon, and the covenants, conditions, and obligations
assumed by the redeveloper of such property; the objectives of the redevelopment
plan for the prevention of the recurrence of substandard and blighted areas; and
such other matters as the authority shall specify as being appropriate. Neb. Rev.
Stat. 18-2118
The CRA has reviewed the appraisal provided by the DAS for the property and
reviewed the significant costs required to rehabilitate the property pursuant to this
Redevelopment Plan. The covenants in the redevelopment contract will require
an investment by White Lotus in excess of the value of the property. Therefore,
the CRA intends to transfer the property to White Lotus, immediately upon
receiving title pursuant to Section 18-2107(4) of the Act empowering the CRA to
make “grants……to…private parties in order to accomplish the rehabilitation or
redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan”. The CRA will impose
covenants on the property but shall not receive financial consideration for the
transfer of title to White Lotus.
3. White Lotus shall accept the property in an “as is, where is” condition indemnifying
the CRA from any liability the CRA may have incurred during its period of
ownership.
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In exchange for the property White Lotus will proceed with the redevelopment of the
property as proposed subject to the covenants established in the redevelopment contract.
Changes to the redevelopment plan may be approved by the CRA and City Council.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHIC AREA:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
Legal Description: MISCELLANEOUS TRACTS 5-11-9 TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
58.78AC~
PIN:
Commonly Known as: Grand Island Veterans Home Campus
Address: 2206 Capital Ave, Grand Island NE
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Existing Land Use Map
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THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 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. Redevelopment Project Area 16 was declared to be declared blighted and
substandard by action of the Grand Island City Council.[§18-2109] with the
passage of Resolution #2019-201 on June 25, 2019. Such declaration was
made after a public hearing in full compliance with the public notice
requirements of §18-2115 of the Act.
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
Project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of Grand Island and no changes in the
Comprehensive Plan elements are intended. Documentation of compliance with the
Comprehensive plan was provided by the Hall County Regional Planning Commission at
a public hearing at their meeting on March 11, 2020 wherein the Commission passed
Resolution 2020-05 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
for the City of Grand Island.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the
following items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
(a) Land Acquisition:
The Redevelopment Plan specifically grants authority for the CRA to
acquire this property with the intent of transferring the property to
White Lotus immediately upon acquisition and paying such costs as
may be required to accomplish the maintenance and transfer of the
property.
(b) Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan will
required demolitions. However complete building demolition is not
comtemplated. The primary purpose and intent of this project is to provide for
adaptive reuse of the existing structures.
(c) Future Land Use Plan:
The Veterans Home Campus was designated a public use while the
property on the south side of Capital is shown as mixed use office it is
appropriate to consider the changes in ownership of the property and
extend the mixed use office designation to include the Campus. [§18-
2103(b) and §18-2111].
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(d) Changes to zoning, street layouts and grades or building codes or ordinances or
other Planning changes:
The Veterans Home Campus is zoned RO Residential Office all of the
proposed uses included in the redevelopment proposal are permitted in the
RO zoning district. 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 Veterans Home Campus is zoned RO Residential Office and can
accommodate the improvements contemplated as part of this
Redevelopment Project. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111] No additional land
coverage is contemplated with structures. However additional structures
are not prohibited.
(f) Additional Public Facilities or Utilities:
Sewer and water are available to support this development.
No other utilities would be impacted by the development. [§18-2103(b)
and §18-2111]
5. The Act requires a Redevelopment Plan provide for relocation of individuals
and families displaced as a result of plan implementation. [§18-2103.02].
This Redevelopment Plan will not require the displacement of individuals or
families.
6. No member of the Authority, nor any employee thereof holds any interest in
any property in this Redevelopment Project Area. [§18-2106]
No members of the CRA or City employees hold an interest in property
within the Redevelopment Project Area.
7. 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.
It is anticipated that the State of Nebraska will grant the property to the
Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority as an independent
political entity in the State of Nebraska. The CRA will then grant the
property to White Lotus subject to covenants established in a
redevelopment contract. This plan provides for both the acquisition and
disposition of the Veterans Home Campus property.
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(b) Statement of proposed method of financing the Redevelopment Project.
White Lotus Group and their partners will be responsible for providing
financing for the project. The City of Grand Island may participate if
approvals are granted in authorizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF),
Property Assessed Clean Energy program (PACE) Financing and other
programs only on prior approval following statutory compliance and
redevelopment plan amendment.
(c) Statement of feasible method of relocating displaced families.
No families will be displaced as a result of this Redevelopment Plan.
8. 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 CRA has considered these elements in proposing this Redevelopment Plan. This
Redevelopment Plan will have no negative impact on the Comprehensive Plan for the
City of Grand Island. The improvements contemplated under this Redevelopment Plan
will raise property values and provide a stimulus to keep surrounding properties properly
maintained and support additional development. The intent of the property
Redevelopment Plan is to prevent recurring elements of blighting conditions.
.Justification of Project
The Grand Island Veteran’s Home has been a major source of community pride since its
inception. The loss of the Veteran’s Home has left a number of unanswered questions
about this property and how it will be used. This process including the request for
development proposals by the State of Nebraska and by the Grand Island CRA is an
attempt to provide direction to the redevelopment, provide benefits to the community,
along with preserving the historic nature of the facility.
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9. Cost Benefit Analysis
This Redevelopment Plan does not permit the use of TIF. Any project using TIF will need
to be approved with a separate plan amendment that will include a cost benefit analysis.
10. Time Frame for Development
It is anticipated that the acquisition of this property from the State of Nebraska would
occur on or after April 1, 2020. It is further anticipated that the CRA will transfer the
property to White Lotus the same day that it is acquired from the State of Nebraska
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Veterans Home Acquistion
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 332
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 2nd day of March, 2020
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA.
By___________________________
Chairperson
ATTEST:
__________________________
Secretary
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