03-09-2022 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet
Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting Packet
Board Members:
Tom Gdowski - Chairman
Glen Murray – Vice Chairman
Sue Pirnie
Glenn Wilson
Krae Dutoit
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, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda March 9, 2022
Staff Contact:
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
4 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. The minutes of the Community Redevelopment
Authority meeting February 9, 2022 are submitted for approval. A MOTION is in
order.
3. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Financial reports for February 1-28 are
included in the packet for review and approval.
4. APPROVAL OF BILLS. Payment of bills in the amount of $273,747.14
5. REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS AND CRA PROPERTIES.
6. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT CRA AREA 1- 313 W. 2ND
STREET- LEFT CLICK PROPERTIES
Concerning a redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 1 for redevelopment of the
commercial property at 313 W 2nd Street. The request calls for redevelopment of
this property for renovation of commercial office space at this location. The plan
requests $71,629 in tax increment financing along with associated interest on the
TIF bonds. The CRA may approve the plan and forward the plan to the Grand
Island City Council. A MOTION to approve Resolution 385 to approve the plan
and recommend that the Grand Island City Council approve the plan is in order.
7. Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 36- Highland North Subdivision
at Independence Avenue and Nebraska Highway 2-
Concerning a redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 34 for development of
mixed use neighborhood at this location including 142 units of housing, a small
neighborhood commercial node along with trails, parks and other amenities at this
location. The plan requests $14,590,251 in tax increment financing along with
associated interest on the TIF bonds. The CRA may approve the plan and forward
the plan to the Grand Island City Council. A MOTION to approve Resolution 386
to approve the plan and recommend that the Grand Island City Council approve
the plan is in order.
8. OTHER PROJECT GRANT REQUEST: SCULPTURE WALK – GRAND ISLAND
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU The Grand Island Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CVB) along with the Railside BID have been working with together
with to bring a program called Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (SWAN) to the
Railside area. SWAN is a joint effort between Railside and the Norfolk Area Visitors
Bureau to bring awareness for the arts and increase tourism in Nebraska. The CVB is
requesting a grant from the CRA for $10,000 of the projected $24,000 in startup
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costs. Railside has been working with the City of Grand Island to find appropriate
locations for the art work in the public spaces within the BID. The CRA currently
has more than $195,000 reserved in the other projects fund.
9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
a.Veteran’s Home Property and Veteran’s Legacy South
b.Super Saver 5 Points TERC Decision
c.Other Projects
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chad Nabity
Director
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Meeting Minutes February 9, 2022
Staff Contact:
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF
February 9, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Authority of
the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted on February 9, 2022 at City Hall, 100 E. First
Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the February 2, 2022 Grand Island Independent.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Gdowski called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The following members were
present: Tom Gdowski, Jim Truell, Bart Qualsett, Sue Pirnie and Krae Dutoit. Also
present were: Council Member Mark Stelk, Director Chad Nabity, Planning
Administrative Norma Hernandez, Finance Director Pat Brown and Assistant Finance
Director Brian Schultz.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
A motion for approval of the Minutes for the January 12, 2022 meeting was made by
Truell and second by Pirnie. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye.
Motion carried 5-0
3. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Financial reports were reviewed by Brian Schultz. A motion for approval of financials for
January 2022 made by Dutoit and second by Qualsett. Upon roll call vote, all present
voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
4. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Nabity mentioned Girard – Animal Medical Clinic – pass through is the final
payment. A motion was made by Truell and second by Dutoit to approve the bills
for $823,497.50. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
5. REVIEW OF COMMITED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTY.
The committed projects and CRA projects were reviewed by Nabity.
Hedde Building – Amos Anson stated 3 out of the 17 apartments have drywall,
7 apartments are almost framed and will then get started on the other 7.
Azure – Working on
Rawr Holdings – still on hold.
South Locust property – still available
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6. Approval of Redevelopment Contract for CRA Area #1 – Bartenbach
Building – 118 W. 2nd Street – Artisans Alley LLC
a. Consideration of Resolution 379 – Bond Resolution for 118 W. Second
Street Bartenbach Building in W 1/3 of Lot Six and all of Lot Five of
Block Sixty Six
Nabity stated plan requests $522,064 in tax increment financing along with
associated interest on the TIF bonds. The contract is a standard contract. City
Council did did approve the redevelopment plan for CRA Area No. 1 for
redevelopment of the Bartenbach Building at 118 W. 2nd Street.
A motion was made by Qualsett and second by Krae to approve Resolution 379.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Redevelopement Plan Amendment CRA Area # 1 – Nikodym Development –
Super Bowl Site north of Bismark and east of Cherry – JNIK, LLC.
a. Consideration of Resolution 380 – Forward a Redevelopment Plan
Amendment to the Grand Island City Council for the former Super Bowl
Site 655 S. Cherry Street and 1010 E. Bismark Road Lot 1 of Nikodym
Subdivision and Lot 1 of Nikodym Second Subdivision – JNIK LLC.
Nabity stated the Regional Planning Commission recommend approval of the project.
Nabity went on to explain the planning commission reviews applications to confirm that
proposed uses of the property are consistent with the comprehensive plan for the City.
The residential to the east and north is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
consistent with existing zoning on the property. The commercial uses at the old bowling
alley are consistent with the comprehensive plan. The application has been amended
since the January CRA meeting. Mr. Nikodym intends to remodel the former Super Bowl
building into an event center and a new coffee shop café with drive –thru and dine-in.
Improvements will be made to bring it up to current code. Mr. Nikodym stated his
antique care museum will be housed in a portion of the building. Gdowski stated he met
with Nabity and Qualsett about the project. Gdowski said one of the questions they had
was on the build out of the 47 lots which the majority of the TIF is tied to the
development of the homes which will support the repayment of the infrastructure expense
of streets and sewer. If TIF is approved Nikodym stated Diamond Engineering could get
started on streets and sewer in April. Nikodym also stated as of right now Oseka Homes
is the primary builder and planning on building one spec home as soon as possible.
Oseka Homes will also be the realtor of the lots. The area will also be protected with a
restrictive covenants. Nikodym also went on to explain his plans to continue work on the
appearance of the former Super Bowl building.
A motion was made by Qualsett and second by Truell to approve Resolution 380.
Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
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8. Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area #1 – 313 W 2nd Street – Left
Click Properties
a. Consideration of Resolution 381 – Forward a Redevelopment Plan
Amendment to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission for 313
W 2nd Street W 1/3 of Lot 2 Block 81 Grand Island Original Town –
Left Click Properties
b. Consideration of Resolution 382 – Resolution of Intent to enter into a
Site Specific Redevelopment Contract and Approval of related actions
30-day notice to city council for 313 W. 2nd Street W1/3 of Lot 2 Block
81 Grand Island Original Town – Left Click Properties
Nabity stated the plan requests $71,629 in tax increment financing along with associated
interest on TIF bonds. The request calls for redevelopment of the property for renovation
of commercial office space at this location.
A motion was made by Dutoit and second by Pirnie to approve Resolution 381 and
Resolution 382. Upon roll call vote, all present voted. 4 aye and 1 abstained
(Gdowski). Motion carried 4-1.
9. Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area A#36 – Highland North
Subdivision Platted and Proposed, Independence Avenue and Nebraska
Highway 2 – A & H Holdings
a. Consideration of Resolution 383 – Forward a Redevelopment Plan
Amendment to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission
Highland North Subdivision Platted and Proposed, Independence
Avenue and Nebraska Highway 2 – A&H Holdings
b. Consideration of Resolution 384 – Resolution of Intent to enter into a
Site Specific Redevelopment Contract and Approval of related actions
30-day notice to city council Highland North Subdivision Platted and
Proposed, Independence Avenue and Nebraska Highway 2 – A&H
Holdings
Nabity stated the area was approved as blighted and substandard since the project
was started and is eligible to move forward as a TIF project. The redevelopment
plan for the development is mixed use neighborhood including 142 residential
units and some commercial space on 25 acres. The plan requests $14,590,251 in
tax increment financing along with associated interest on the TIF bonds. The TIF
would be used for streets, sewer, water and public infrastructure along with the
bike trail. A mixed use development proposed likely to be developed over the
next 10-12 years. Nabity also explained the activities that have already been done
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other than those eligible by state statue do not count towards the TIF expenses.
There are no issues with the fact that the project was already started.
A motion was made by Truell and second by Pirnie to approve Resolution 383 and
Resolution 384. Upon roll call vote, all present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Director’s Report
Veteran’s Home Property
Super Saver at 5 Points TERC Decision
Other Projects
Veteran’s Home Property – A committee meeting was held and will be moving
forward. Wastewater will likely participate in putting in the sewer line.
Super Saver-5 Points-TERC Decision – In 2019 Super Saver protested their
valuation and in 2020 the valuation was protested by Hyvee of Super Saver. The
final decision was made in December 2021and they lowered the valuation
because of the TERC decision. The Hall County Treasure sent the CRA funds for
the tax increment that was sent over to the bondholder. City/CRA is working to
try and get the funds back from the bond holder and add it back to the principle
on the bond to pay it back to the Hall County Treasure.
Other Projects – Pending façade application from the Chamber.
11. Adjournment
Next meeting Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Norma Hernandez
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Financials February 2022
Staff Contact:
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
CONSOLIDATED
Beginning Cash 1,088,179 548,785
REVENUE:
Property Taxes - CRA 43,268 104,574 524,191 419,617 19.95%
Property Taxes - Lincoln Pool 254 23,133 196,818 173,685 11.75%
Property Taxes -TIF's 267,520 1,078,251 5,400,000 4,832,931 19.97%
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line) - - 20,000 20,000 0.00%
Interest Income - CRA 103 730 10,000 9,270 7.30%
Interest Income - TIF'S - - - -
Land Sales - - - - #DIV/0!
Other Revenue - CRA 2,235 3,068 200,000 196,932 1.53%
Other Revenue - TIF's - - - -
TOTAL REVENUE 313,380 1,209,756 6,351,009 5,652,435 19.05%
TOTAL RESOURCES 1,401,560 1,209,756 6,899,794 5,652,435
EXPENSES
Auditing & Accounting - - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Legal Services 60 60 3,000 2,940 2.00%
Consulting Services - - 5,000 5,000 0.00%
Contract Services 12,690 35,369 75,000 39,631 47.16%
Printing & Binding - - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Other Professional Services - 10,392 16,000 5,608 64.95%
General Liability Insurance - - 250 250 0.00%
Postage - - 250 250 0.00%
Legal Notices 18 106 500 394 21.25%
Travel & Training - 35 4,000 3,965 0.88%
Other Expenditures - - - -
Office Supplies - - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Supplies - - 300 300 0.00%
Land - - 30,000 30,000
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool - 190,000 190,000 - 100.00%
Bond Interest - 4,478 6,818 2,340 65.68%
Fiscal Agent Fees/Bond Costs - 525 - -
Husker Harvest Days - 200,000 200,000 - 100.00%
Façade Improvement - - 250,000 250,000 0.00%
Building Improvement - 135,000 500,000 365,000 27.00%
Other Projects - - 200,000 200,000 0.00%
Bond Principal-TIF's 810,730 810,730 5,400,000 4,589,270 15.01%
Bond Interest-TIF's - - - -
Interest Expense - - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 823,498 1,386,695 6,886,118 5,499,948 20.14%
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH (510,117) (176,939) (535,109)
ENDING CASH 578,062 (176,939) 13,677 -
CRA CASH 332,642
Lincoln Pool Tax Income Balance (22,677)
TIF CASH 268,097
Total Cash 578,062
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Property Taxes - CRA 43,268 104,574 524,191 419,617 19.95%
Property Taxes - Lincoln Pool 254 23,133 196,818 173,685 11.75%
Interest Income 103 730 10,000 9,270 7.30%
Loan Income (Poplar Street Water Line) - 20,000 20,000 0.00%
Land Sales - - - #DIV/0!
Other Revenue & Motor Vehicle Tax 2,235 3,068 200,000 196,932 1.53%
TOTAL 45,860 131,505 951,009 819,504 13.83%
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Property Taxes 11,300 -
TOTAL - 11,300 - -
GEDDES ST APTS-PROCON
Property Taxes 832 32,374 -
TOTAL 832 32,374 - -
SOUTHEAST CROSSING
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
POPLAR STREET WATER
Property Taxes 689 1,923 -
TOTAL 689 1,923 - -
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Property Taxes 401 401 -
TOTAL 401 401 - -
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Property Taxes 2,244 2,244 -
TOTAL 2,244 2,244 - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES RUBY
Property Taxes 81 81 -
TOTAL 81 81 - -
GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND
Property Taxes 2,133 83,028 -
TOTAL 2,133 83,028 - -
BAKER DEVELOPMENT INC
Property Taxes 102 102 -
TOTAL 102 102 - -
STRATFORD PLAZA INC
Property Taxes 866 866 -
TOTAL 866 866 - -
COPPER CREEK 2013 HOUSES
Property Taxes 2,831 11,276 -
TOTAL 2,831 11,276 - -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
FUTURE TIF'S
Property Taxes - 5,400,000 5,400,000
TOTAL - - 5,400,000 5,400,000
CHIEF INDUSTRIES AURORA COOP
Property Taxes 990 990 (990)
TOTAL 990 990 - (990)
TOKEN PROPERTIES KIMBALL ST
Property Taxes 80 80 (80)
TOTAL 80 80 - (80)
GI HABITAT OF HUMANITY
Property Taxes 149 149 (149)
TOTAL 149 149 - (149)
AUTO ONE INC
Property Taxes 14,994 14,994 (14,994)
TOTAL 14,994 14,994 - (14,994)
EIG GRAND ISLAND
Property Taxes 1,680 1,680 (1,680)
TOTAL 1,680 1,680 - (1,680)
TOKEN PROPERTIES CARY ST
Property Taxes 212 212 (212)
TOTAL 212 212 - (212)
WENN HOUSING PROJECT
Property Taxes 140 140 (140)
TOTAL 140 140 - (140)
COPPER CREEK 2014 HOUSES
Property Taxes 17,245 30,998 (30,998)
TOTAL 17,245 30,998 - (30,998)
TC ENCK BUILDERS
Property Taxes 93 93 (93)
TOTAL 93 93 - (93)
SUPER MARKET DEVELOPERS
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
MAINSTAY SUITES
Property Taxes 1,736 1,736 (1,736)
TOTAL 1,736 1,736 - (1,736)
TOWER 217
Property Taxes 25,683 25,683 (25,683)
TOTAL 25,683 25,683 - (25,683)
COPPER CREEK 2015 HOUSES
Property Taxes 7,363 12,328 - (12,328)
TOTAL 7,363 12,328 - (12,328)
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
NORTHWEST COMMONS
Property Taxes 8,712 197,550 - (197,550)
TOTAL 8,712 197,550 - (197,550)
HABITAT - 8TH & SUPERIOR
Property Taxes 313 313 (313)
TOTAL 313 313 - (313)
KAUFMAN BUILDING
Property Taxes 315 315 (315)
TOTAL 315 315 - (315)
TALON APARTMENTS
Property Taxes 2,534 94,693 (94,693)
TOTAL 2,534 94,693 - (94,693)
VICTORY PLACE
Property Taxes 246 246 (246)
TOTAL 246 246 - (246)
THINK SMART
Property Taxes 167 6,486 (6,486)
TOTAL 167 6,486 - (6,486)
BOSSELMAN HQ
Property Taxes 75,356 75,356 (75,356)
TOTAL 75,356 75,356 - (75,356)
TALON APARTMENTS 2017
Property Taxes 2,851 106,526 (106,526)
TOTAL 2,851 106,526 - (106,526)
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT
Property Taxes 166 166 (166)
TOTAL 166 166 - (166)
WING WILLIAMSONS
Property Taxes 102 102 (102)
TOTAL 102 102 - (102)
HATCHERY HOLDINGS
Property Taxes 4,191 4,191 (4,191)
TOTAL 4,191 4,191 - (4,191)
FEDERATION LABOR TEMPLE
Property Taxes 178 178 (178)
TOTAL 178 178 - (178)
MIDDLETON PROPERTIES II
Property Taxes 384 384 (384)
TOTAL 384 384 - (384)
COPPER CREEK 2016 HOUSES
Property Taxes 4,672 8,618 (8,618)
TOTAL 4,672 8,618 - (8,618)
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
EAST PARK ON STUHR
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
MENDEZ ENTERPRISES LLC PHASE 1
Property Taxes 411 411 (411)
TOTAL 411 411 - (411)
EAST PARK ON STUHR
Property Taxes 2,856 2,856 (2,856)
TOTAL 2,856 2,856 - (2,856)
TAKE FLIGHT INVESTMENTS
Property Taxes 143 8,408 (8,408)
TOTAL 143 8,408 - (8,408)
PRATARIA VENTURES HOSPITAL
Property Taxes 38,498 38,498 (38,498)
TOTAL 38,498 38,498 - (38,498)
AMMUNITION PLANT
Property Taxes - -
TOTAL - - - -
URBAN ISLAND LLC
Property Taxes 175 175 (175)
TOTAL 175 175 - (175)
PEACEFUL ROOT
Property Taxes 130 5,048 (5,048)
TOTAL 130 5,048 - (5,048)
TALON 2019 LOOKBACK
Property Taxes 76 2,821 (2,821)
TOTAL 76 2,821 - (2,821)
COPPER CREEK PH2 2019 LOOKBACK
Property Taxes 685 1,546 (1,546)
TOTAL 685 1,546 - (1,546)
GRAND ISLAND HOTEL
Property Taxes 2,816 2,816 (2,816)
TOTAL 2,816 2,816 - (2,816)
PARAMOUNT OLD SEARS
Property Taxes 197 197 (197)
TOTAL 197 197 - (197)
CENTRAL NE TRUCK WASH
Property Taxes 1,038 40,404 (40,404)
TOTAL 1,038 40,404 - (40,404)
PRATARIA VENTURES MEDICAL OFFICE
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
Property Taxes 5,471 212,972 (212,972)
TOTAL 5,471 212,972 - (212,972)
TALON 2020 LOOKBACK PHASE 4
Property Taxes 30,198 30,198 (30,198)
TOTAL 30,198 30,198 - (30,198)
STAROSTKA 5TH ST LOOKBACK PHASE 1
Property Taxes 336 336 (336)
TOTAL 336 336 - (336)
COPPER CREEK PHASE 2 2020 LOOKBACK
Property Taxes 1,417 1,417 (1,417)
TOTAL 1,417 1,417 - (1,417)
COPPER CREEK PHASE 3 2020 LOOKBACK
Property Taxes 436 436 (436)
TOTAL 436 436 - (436)
HEDDE BUILDING 201 W 3RD
Property Taxes 260 260 (260)
TOTAL 260 260 - (260)
RAWR HOLDINGS LLC 110 W 2ND
Property Taxes 15 15 (15)
TOTAL 15 15 - (15)
ORCHARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Property Taxes 650 650 (650)
TOTAL 650 650 - (650)
AMUR REAL ESTATE OLD WELLS FARGO
Property Taxes 607 607 (607)
TOTAL 607 607 - (607)
WALD 12 PROPERTIES LLC
Property Taxes 32 32 (32)
TOTAL 32 32 - (32)
WING PROPERTIES 112 E 3RD ST
Property Taxes 4 4 (4)
TOTAL 4 4 - (4)
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT 408 E 2ND ST
Property Taxes 154 154 (154)
TOTAL 154 154 - (154)
O'NEILL WOOD RESOURCES
Property Taxes 4 4 (4)
TOTAL 4 4 - (4)
SOUTHEAST COMMONS - FONNERVIEW
Property Taxes 81 81 (81)
TOTAL 81 81 - (81)
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
PARAMOUNT 824 E 9TH ST
Property Taxes 13 13 (13)
TOTAL 13 13 - (13)
J&L WESTWARD ENTERPRISES CAAP
Property Taxes 80 80 (80)
TOTAL 80 80 - (80)
MILLER TIRE
Property Taxes 8 8 (8)
TOTAL 8 8 - (8)
TOTAL REVENUE 313,380 1,209,756 6,351,009 5,284,848 19.05%
- - -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
EXPENSES
CRA
GENERAL OPERATIONS:
Auditing & Accounting - 3,000 3,000 0.00%
Legal Services 60 60 3,000 2,940 2.00%
Consulting Services - 5,000 5,000 0.00%
Contract Services 12,690 35,369 75,000 39,631 47.16%
Printing & Binding - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Other Professional Services 10,392 16,000 5,608 64.95%
General Liability Insurance - 250 250 0.00%
Postage - 250 250 0.00%
Legal Notices 18 106 500 394 21.25%
Travel & Training 35 4,000 3,965 0.88%
Other Expenditures - -
Office Supplies - 1,000 1,000 0.00%
Supplies - 300 300 0.00%
Land - 30,000 30,000 0.00%
Bond Principal - Lincoln Pool 190,000 190,000 - 100.00%
Bond Interest - Lincoln Pool 4,478 6,818 2,340 65.68%
Fiscal Agent Fees/Bond Costs 525 - #DIV/0!
PROJECTS
Husker Harvest Days 200,000 200,000 - 100.00%
Façade Improvement - 250,000 250,000 0.00%
Building Improvement 135,000 500,000 365,000 0.00%
Other Projects - 200,000 200,000 0.00%
TOTAL CRA EXPENSES 12,767 575,965 1,486,118 910,678 38.76%
GIRARD VET CLINIC
Bond Principal 11,300 11,300 - -
TOTAL 11,300 11,300 - -
GEDDES ST APTS - PROCON
Bond Principal 31,542 31,542 - -
TOTAL 31,542 31,542 - -
SOUTHEAST CROSSINGS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
POPLAR STREET WATER
Bond Principal 1,235 1,235 - -
TOTAL 1,235 1,235 - -
CASEY'S @ FIVE POINTS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
SOUTH POINTE HOTEL PROJECT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
TOKEN PROPERTIES RUBY
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GORDMAN GRAND ISLAND
Bond Principal 80,895 80,895 - -
TOTAL 80,895 80,895 - -
BAKER DEVELOPMENT INC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
STRATFORD PLAZA LLC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2013 HOUSES
Bond Principal 8,445 8,445 - -
TOTAL 8,445 8,445 - -
CHIEF INDUSTRIES AURORA COOP
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOKEN PROPERTIES KIMBALL STREET
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
GI HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
AUTO ONE INC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
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 13,753 13,753 - -
TOTAL 13,753 13,753 - -
TC ENCK BUILDERS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
SUPER MARKET DEVELOPERS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
MAINSTAY SUITES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
TOWER 217
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - - -
COPPER CREEK 2015 HOUSES
Bond Principal 4,965 4,965 - -
TOTAL 4,965 4,965 -
NORTHWEST COMMONS
Bond Principal 188,839 188,839 - -
TOTAL 188,839 188,839 -
HABITAT - 8TH & SUPERIOR
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
KAUFMAN BUILDING
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TALON APARTMENTS
Bond Principal 92,159 92,159 - -
TOTAL 92,159 92,159 -
VICTORY PLACE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
FUTURE TIF'S
Bond Principal - 5,400,000 5,400,000
TOTAL - - 5,400,000 5,400,000
THINK SMART
Bond Principal 6,319 6,319 - -
TOTAL 6,319 6,319 -
BOSSELMAN HQ
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TALON APARTMENTS 2017
Bond Principal 106,421 106,421 - -
TOTAL 106,421 106,421 -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
WING WILLIAMSONS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
HATCHERY HOLDINGS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
FEDERATION LABOR TEMPLE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
MIDDLETON PROPERTIES II
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
COPPER CREEK 2016 HOUSES
Bond Principal 3,946 3,946 - -
TOTAL 3,946 3,946 -
EAST PARK ON STUHR
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TAKE FLIGHT INVESTMENTS
Bond Principal 8,265 8,265 - -
TOTAL 8,265 8,265 -
PRATARIA VENTURES HOSPITAL
Bond Principal 207,501 207,501 - -
TOTAL 207,501 207,501 -
AMMUNITION PLANT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
URBAN ISLAND LLC
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
PEACEFUL ROOT
Bond Principal 4,918 4,918 - -
TOTAL 4,918 4,918 -
TALON 2019 LOOKBACK
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
COPPER CREEK PH2 2019 LOOKBACK
Bond Principal 860 860 - -
TOTAL 860 860 -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
GRAND ISLAND HOTEL
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
PARAMOUNT OLD SEARS
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
CENTRAL NE TRUCK WASH
Bond Principal 39,366 39,366 - -
TOTAL 39,366 39,366 -
PRATARIA VENTURES MEDICAL OFFICE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TALON 2020 LOOKBACK PHASE 4
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
STAROSTKA 5TH ST LOOKBACK PHASE 1
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
COPPER CREEK PHASE 2 2020 LOOKBACK
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
COPPER CREEK PHASE 3 2020 LOOKBACK
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
HEDDE BUILDING 201 W 3RD
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
RAWR HOLDINGS LLC 110 W 2ND ST
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
ORCHARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
AMUR REAL ESTATE OLD WELLS FARGO
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
WALD 12 PROPERTIES LLC OLD GREENB
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
WING PROPERTIES 112 2 3RD ST
Bond Principal - - -
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MONTH ENDED 2021-2022 2022 REMAINING % OF BUDGET
February-22 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET BALANCE USED
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
TOTAL - - -
WEINRICH DEVELOPMENT 408 E 2ND ST
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
O'NEILL WOOD RESOURCES
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
SOUTHEAST COMMONS - FONNERVIEW
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
PARAMOUNT 824 E 9TH ST
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
J&L WESTWARD ENTERPRISES CAAP
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
MILLER TIRE
Bond Principal - - -
TOTAL - - -
TOTAL EXPENSES 823,498 1,386,695 6,886,118 6,310,678 20.14%
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Bills March 2022
Staff Contact:
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item I1
Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 1 - 313 W 2nd Street -
Left Click Properties
Staff Contact:
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 385
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
APPROVING A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR SUCH PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), upon the
recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Planning
Commission”), and in compliance with all public notice requirements imposed by the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the “Act”),
duly declared the redevelopment area legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Redevelopment
Area”) to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in furtherance of the Act, a Redevelopment Plan (the
“Redevelopment Plan”), has been prepared by Community Redevelopment Authority of Grand Island,
Nebraska, (the “Authority”) pursuant to an application by Left Click Properties (the “Redeveloper”), in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, for the purpose of redeveloping Redevelopment Area legally
described on Exhibit A, referred to herein as the Project Area (the “Project Area”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority would agree to incur indebtedness
and make a grant for the purposes specified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “Project”), in accordance with
and as permitted by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has conducted a cost benefit analysis of the Project (the “Cost Benefit
Analysis”) pursuant to Section 18-2113 of the Act, a which is included in the Redevelopment Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has made certain findings and pursuant thereto has determined that it
is in the best interests of the Authority and the City to approve the Redevelopment Plan and approve the
Redevelopment Project and to approve the transactions contemplated thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building requirements in
the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, and
in conformance with the general plan of the City, 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 in 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 provisions 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 communitive
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 unsanitary or unsafe dwelling
accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Section 2. The Authority has conducted a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Project, included in the
Redevelopment Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B, in accordance with the Act, and has found and hereby
finds that the Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax increment financing, the
Project would not occur in the Project Area without the use of tax increment financing and the costs and
benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of
the community, and the demand for public and private services, have been analyzed and have been found
to be in the long term best interests of the community impacted by the Project.
Section 3. In compliance with section 18-2114 of the Act, the Authority finds and determines as
follows: (a) the Redevelopment Area constituting the Redevelopment Project will not be acquired by the
Authority and the Authority shall receive no proceeds from disposal to the Redeveloper; (b) the estimated
cost of project acquisition and the estimated cost of acquisition of property, preparation for redevelopment
renovation and related costs are described in detail in Exhibit B attached hereto; (c) the method of
acquisition of the real estate shall be by private contract by the Redeveloper and not by condemnation; and
(d) the method of financing the Redevelopment Project shall be by issuance of tax increment revenue bond
issued in the approximate amount of $71,629 which shall be granted to the Redeveloper and from additional
funds provided by the Redeveloper. No families will be displaced from the Redevelopment Project Area
as a result of the project.
Section 4. The Authority hereby recommends to the City approval of the Redevelopment Plan and
the Redevelopment Project described in the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 5. All prior resolutions of the Authority in conflict with the terms and provisions of this
resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of March 2022.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND NEBRASKA
ATTEST: By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
The West 1/3 of Lot two (2) in Block Eighty-One (81) in the Original Town, now City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 1
February 2022
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 BUILDING LOCATED AT 313 W 2ND STREET
FOR COMMERCIAL 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 entire building located at 313 W. 2nd Street. The developer is
proposing to renovate commercial retail/office space at this location. This project
would not be feasible without the use of TIF.
LEFT CLICK PROPERTIES, LLC purchased the property for $70,000. The purchase
price is included as an eligible TIF activity. The developer is responsible for and has
provided evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs
associated with the remodeling and rehabilitation of this building.
The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad
valorem taxes generated over the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2023 towards the
allowable costs and associated financing for rehabilitation.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
The property is located at 313 W. 2nd Street in Grand Island Nebraska, the attached
map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses.
Legal Descriptions: The West 1/3 of Lot two (2) in Block Eighty-One (81) in the
Original Town, now City 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 2023 through 2037 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
portion of the building for commercial and residential uses as permitted in the B3
Heavy Business Zoning District.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be
divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in
the Redevelopment Contract, consistent with this Redevelopment Plan. Said taxes shall
be divided as follows:
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.
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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.
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. The Hall County Regional Planning
Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on March 2, 2022 and passed
Resolution 2022-08 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 for Area 1 provides for real property acquisition and this plan
amendment does not prohibit such acquisition. The developer has acquired the property
and will be including acquisition as an eligible activity. 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. Demotion of internal structures to accommodate
the redevelopment is anticipated and permitted.
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.
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 is vacant and
has not been used for any residential purposes. [§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 members of the
authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property.
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 purchased the property for $70,000. The estimated costs of rehabilitation
of this property is $280,150. Other construction and soft costs are $36,464. Legal,
Developer and Audit Fees of $5,600 for reimbursement to the City and the CRA for costs
to prepare the contract and monitor the project over the course of the development are
included in the eligible expenses. The total of eligible expenses for this project exceeds
$392,214.
No property will be transferred to redevelopers by the Authority. The developer will
provide and secure all necessary financing.
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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 $71,629 from the proceeds of the TIF. 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, 2023 through December 2038.
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. This will accomplish the goal of both the Railside Business
Improvement District and the Grand Island City Council of refurbishing street level
commercial space that has been underutilized for several years.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed by August 2022. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2023 tax
year.
9. Justification of Project
This building in downtown Grand Island was built in 1920 and will be preserved with this
project. The primary use of the street level space is commercial and is consistent with the
long term development plans for Downtown.
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.
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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
Redevelopment Project, including:
Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $71,629 in public funds from tax increment
financing provided by the Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority will be
required to complete the project. This property has requested a Façade grant. This
investment by the Authority will leverage $ etivar; a pgnicnator fincse in private 202,255
1.94$nt of emtsinve for every TIF or grant dollar invested.
Use of Funds Source of Funds
Description TIF
Funds
Façade
Grant
Private Funds Total
Site Acquisition $70,000 $70,000
Renovation Costs $59,783 $220,367 $280,150
Contingency $14,008 $14,008
Architectural &
Engineering $1,629 $95 $1,724
Financing fees/ audit $8,232 $8,232
Legal/ TIF contract $12,500 $12,500
Total $71,629 $59,783 $255,202 $386,614
Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2023,
valuation of approximately $300,621. Based on the 2020 levy this would result in a real
property tax of approximately $4,775. It is anticipated that the assessed value will increase
by $216,895 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This development
will result in an estimated tax increase of over $ 2,653 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 2021 assessed value: $83,726
Estimated value after completion $300,621
Increment value $216,895
Annual TIF generated (estimated) $4,775
TIF bond issue $71,629
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $83,726. The
proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $216,895. No tax shifts
are anticipated from the project outside of the use of TIF to support the
redevelopment. It is not anticipate that any additional tax burdens will be assumed by
public entities as a result of this project. The project creates additional valuation that
will support taxing entities long after the project is paid off.
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(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 in any significant way. 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;
This will provide additional commercial space options in the downtown area
consistent with the planned development in Downtown Grand Island.
(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. This will
provide refurbish Downtown commercial space options for business owners who
wish to relocate to the Downtown area.
(e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village:
This development will have a minimal impact on the Grand Island School
system as it will likely not result in any increased attendance. All of the units
to be developed are intended for commercial uses only.
(f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project is consistent the goals of the Council, the Downtown BID, the CRA, and
Grow Grand Island to create additional upgraded commercial spaces within downtown
Grand Island.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed August 2022. The base tax
year should be calculated on the value of the property as of January 1, 2022. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning in 2023 with taxes
due in 2024. 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 $71,629 the projected amount of increment based upon
the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Left Click Properties applied for
and received a façade improvement grant of $59,783.Based on the estimates of the
expenses of the rehabilitation the developer will spend at least $326,813 on TIF eligible
activities in excess of other grants given.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST
Project Redeveloper Information Business Name:
______________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone No.: __________________________ Fax No.: _______________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Contact:
_______________________________________________________________
Application Submission Date:
Brief Description of Applicant’s Business:__
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________
Legal Description/Address of Proposed Project
Community Redevelopment Area Number ________
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Present Ownership Proposed Project Site:
________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Is purchase of the site contingent on Tax Increment Financing Approval? Yes No
Proposed Project: Building square footage, size of property, description of buildings –
materials, etc. Please attach site plan, if available.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________
If Property is to be Subdivided, Show Division Planned:
VI. Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $ ______________
B. Building $ ______________
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs: $ ______________
B. On-Site Improvements:
Sewer $ ______________
Water $ ______________
Electric $ ______________
Gas $ ______________
Public Streets/Sidewalks $ ______________
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Private Streets $ ______________
Trails $ ______________
Grading/Dirtwork/Fill $ ______________
Demolition $ ______________
Other $ ______________
Total $ ______________
Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees: $ ______________
B. Financing Fees: $ ______________
C. Legal $ ______________
D. Developer Fees: $ ______________
E. Audit Fees $ ______________
F. Contingency Reserves: $ ______________
G. Other (Please Specify) $ ______________
TOTAL $ ______________
Total Estimated Market Value at Completion: $ Source for Estimated Market Value________________________________________
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity: $ ______________
B. Commercial Bank Loan: $ ______________
C. Tax Credits:
1. N.I.F.A. $ ______________
2. Historic Tax Credits $ ______________
3. New Market Tax Credits $ ______________
4. Opportunity Zone $ ______________
D. Industrial Revenue Bonds: $ ______________
E. Tax Increment Assistance: $ ______________
F. Enhanced Employment Area $ ______________
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G. Nebraska Housing Trust Fund $ ______________
H. Other $ ______________
Name, Address, Phone & Fax Numbers of Architect, Engineer and General Contractor:
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Estimated Real Estate Taxes on Project Site Upon Completion of Project:
(Please Show Calculations)
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Project Construction Schedule:
Construction Start Date:
_________________________________________________
Construction Completion Date:
___________________________________________
If Phased Project:
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
_______________________ Year ______________________ % Complete
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XII. Please Attach Construction Pro Forma
XIII. Please Attach Annual Income & Expense Pro Forma
(With Appropriate Schedules)
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST INFORMATION
Describe Amount and Purpose for Which Tax Increment Financing is Requested:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Statement Identifying Financial Gap and Necessity for use of Tax Increment Financing
for Proposed Project: ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Municipal and Corporate References (if applicable). Please identify all other
Municipalities, and other Corporations the Applicant has been involved with, or has
completed developments in, within the last five (5) years, providing contact person,
telephone and fax numbers for each:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Post Office Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Phone: 308 385-5240
Fax: 308 385-5423
Email: cnabity@grand-island.com
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Estimated Project Costs:
Acquisition Costs:
A. Land $0
B. Building $70,000
Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs:$280,150
B. On-Site Improvements:
Sewer $0
Water $0
Electric $0
Gas $0
Public Streets/Sidewalks $0
Private Streets $0
Trails $0
Grading/Dirtwork/Fill $0
Demolition $0
Other: Parks/Public Space $0
Total $280,150
Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees:$1,724
B. Financing Fees: Construction $8,232
C. Legal $12,500
D. Developer Fees:$0
E. Audit Fees $0
F. Contingency Reserves:$14,008
G. Other: TIF fees/Misc fees $0
TOTAL $36,464
Total Estimated Market Value at Completion:$324,552
Source of Financing:
A. Developer Equity:64,910$
B. Commercial Bank Loan:$261,920
E. Tax Increment Assistance:-$
H. Other: Façade grant 59,783$
Total 386,614$
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item I2
Redevelopment Plan Amendment CRA Area 36 - Highland North
Subdivision Platted and Proposed, Independence Avenue and
Nebraska Highway 2 - A & H Holdings
Staff Contact:
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Area 36 Highland North A & H Holdings Page 1
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 386
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
APPROVING A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR SUCH PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), upon the
recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Planning
Commission”), and in compliance with all public notice requirements imposed by the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the “Act”),
duly declared the redevelopment area legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Redevelopment
Area”) to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in furtherance of the Act, a Redevelopment Plan (the
“Redevelopment Plan”), has been prepared by Community Redevelopment Authority of Grand Island,
Nebraska, (the “Authority”) pursuant to an application by A & H Holdings. (the “Redeveloper”), in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit B, for the purpose of redeveloping Redevelopment Area legally described
on Exhibit A, referred to herein as the Project Area (the “Project Area”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority would agree to incur indebtedness
and make a grant for the purposes specified in the Redevelopment Plan (the “Project”), in accordance with
and as permitted by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has conducted a cost benefit analysis of the Project (the “Cost Benefit
Analysis”) pursuant to Section 18-2113 of the Act, a which is included in the Redevelopment Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has made certain findings and pursuant thereto has determined that it
is in the best interests of the Authority and the City to approve the Redevelopment Plan and approve the
Redevelopment Project and to approve the transactions contemplated thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building requirements in
the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, and
in conformance with the general plan of the City, 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 in 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 provisions 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 communitive
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 unsanitary or unsafe dwelling
accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Section 2. The Authority has conducted a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Project, included in the
Redevelopment Plan attached hereto as Exhibit B, in accordance with the Act, and has found and hereby
finds that the Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax increment financing, the
Project would not occur in the Project Area without the use of tax increment financing and the costs and
benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of
the community, and the demand for public and private services, have been analyzed and have been found
to be in the long term best interests of the community impacted by the Project.
Section 3. In compliance with section 18-2114 of the Act, the Authority finds and determines as
follows: (a) the Redevelopment Area constituting the Redevelopment Project will not be acquired by the
Authority and the Authority shall receive no proceeds from disposal to the Redeveloper; (b) the estimated
cost of project acquisition and the estimated cost of acquisition of property, preparation for redevelopment
including site work, streets, trails and other recreational amenities, storm water, water, waste water and
other utilities, and related costs are described in detail in Exhibit B attached hereto; (c) the method of
acquisition of the real estate shall be by private contract by the Redeveloper and not by condemnation; and
(d) the method of financing the Redevelopment Project shall be by issuance of tax increment revenue bond
issued in the approximate amount of $14,600,000 which shall be granted to the Redeveloper and from
additional funds provided by the Redeveloper. No families will be displaced from the Redevelopment
Project Area as a result of the project.
Section 4. The Authority hereby recommends to the City approval of the Redevelopment Plan and
the Redevelopment Project described in the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 5. All prior resolutions of the Authority in conflict with the terms and provisions of this
resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of March 2022.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND NEBRASKA
ATTEST: By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Legal Descriptions: Property platted as Highland North First Subdivision, Highland North
Second Subdivision and proposed for platting as further parts of the Highland North Subdivision
development (Parcel Number 400149664) in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 386
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
APPROVING A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR SUCH PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the ), upon the
recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the g
), and in compliance with all public notice requirements imposed by the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the ),
duly declared the redevelopment area legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the
) to be blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in furtherance of the Act, a Redevelopment Plan (the
), has been prepared by Community Redevelopment Authority of Grand Island,
Authority application by A & H Holdings. (the ), in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit B, for the purpose of redeveloping Redevelopment Area legally described
on Exhibit A, referred to herein as the Project Area (the ); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority would agree to incur indebtedness
and make a grant for the purposes specified in the Redevelopment Plan (the ), in accordance with
and as permitted by the Act; and
WHEREASCost Benefit
Analysis-2113 of the Act, a which is included in the Redevelopment Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has made certain findings and pursuant thereto has determined that it
is in the best interests of the Authority and the City to approve the Redevelopment Plan and approve the
Redevelopment Project and to approve the transactions contemplated thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building requirements in
the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, and
in conformance with the general plan of the City, 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 in 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 provisions 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 communitive
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 unsanitary or unsafe dwelling
accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area 36
February 2022
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to amend the Redevelopment Plan for Area 36 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 36.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE REDEVELOPMENT APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH OF NEBRASKA HIGHWAY 2 AND WEST OF
INDEPENDENCE AVENUE IN NORTHWEST GRAND ISLAND FOR A MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING COMMERICIAL OFFICE AND RETAIL
PROPRTIES AND 142 UNITS OF HOUSING INCLUDING: SINGLE FAMILY
DETACHED AND ATTACHED, ROW HOUSES, CONDOMINIUM UNITS.
The use of Tax Increment Financing to aid in redevelopment expenses associated with
platting and installing the necessary infrastructure (streets, sanitary sewer, water, and
storm sewer) and public amenities (trails with associated lighting, benches and similar
amenities and dog park and private park space) for the development of 142 units of
housing along with some commercial/office property. The use of Tax Increment
Financing is an integral part of the development plan and necessary to make this project
affordable. The 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand Island identified a need of
1361 new rental and owner occupied housing units by 2024.
A & H Holdings has purchased this property and began development in early 2021.
Changes in the cost of construction, availability of materials and the approval of several
other housing projects using Tax Increment Financing have led to this application for
assistance with the project. The developer is responsible for and has provided evidence
that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the
construction of units. The Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA)
intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over multiple 15 year periods beginning
January 1, 2023 towards the allowable costs and associated financing for the
development of this property.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTY WILL COME FROM THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
Legal Descriptions: Property platted as Highland North First Subdivision, Highland
North Second Subdivision and proposed for platting as further parts of the Highland
North Subdivision development (Parcel Number 400149664) in the City 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 2023 through 2047 inclusive. The TIF contract will be
structured so it can be amended each year for up to ten years to add the housing
units to be completed during that year. No single property will be eligible for TIF
for a period of more than 15 years.
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 development of the
property for residential and commercial uses as previously described.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act and the terms of the Resolution
providing for the issuance of the TIF Note, the Authority hereby provides that any ad
valorem tax on the Redevelopment Project Area for the benefit of any public body be
divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in
the Redevelopment Contract or any amendment to the redevelopment contract, consistent
with this Redevelopment Plan. The plan anticipates that each phase of the development
will constitute new effective date for the purposes of determining the period of fifteen
years. Said taxes shall be divided as follows:
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:
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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 January 25, 2022.[§18-2109] Such
declaration was made after a public hearing with 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 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. The Hall County Regional Planning
Commission held a public hearing at their meeting on March 2, 2022 and passed
Resolution 2022-09 confirming that this project is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan for the City of Grand Island. The Grand Island Public School District has submitted
a formal request to the Grand Island CRA to notify the District any time a TIF project
involving a housing subdivision and/or apartment complex is proposed within the
District. The school district was notified of this plan amendment prior to it being
submitted to the CRA for initial consideration.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan for Area 36 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 low to medium density residential
development. 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 R3 Medium Density Residential along the southern portion, B2
General Business in the northeast corner at the intersection of Nebraska Highway 2 and
Independence Avenue and R3-SL Medium Density Small Lot and RO Residential office
on the remainder of the property. The future land use map calls for mixed use commercial
development across this entire site. New public streets and utilities are anticipated and
needed to support this project and it is anticipated that TIF revenues will offset the costs
of those improvements. No changes are anticipated in building codes or other ordinances.
No other planning changes contemplated. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
Current Zoning on the Site
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The R3 zoning district allows for one dwelling unit per 3000 square feet of lot space with
a 6000 square foot minimum lot size. The R3-SL zoning district allows for one dwelling
unit per 3000 square feet of lot space with a 3000 square foot minimum lot size for single
family detached units and a 2100 square foot minimum lot size for row houses. The RO
zoning district does not limit the density of housing units but does require minimum 6000
square foot lot. The B2 zone allow for a variety of commercial development on a
minimum lot size of 3000 square feet with. Residential uses are allowed in the B2 zone
at a density one unit per 1000 square feet of lot space. The development as proposed will
have a residential density of 5.66 units per acre. Appendix A of this plan includes the
developer’s vision for the development along with the approved preliminary plat for
development. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
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f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
Sanitary sewer and water are available to support this development. Both sanitary sewer
and water will need to be extended throughout the site. TIF revenues will be used to
offset the cost of these public utility improvements.
Electric utilities are sufficient for the proposed use of this property. Electric lines,
transformers, and conduit will need to be extended throughout the property.
No other publicly owned 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 is vacant and
has been vacant for more than 1 year; 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 members of the
authority or staff of the CRA have any interest in this property.
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 purchase price of the property is $422,110 as an eligible expense. The estimated
costs of utilities including sewer, water and electric is $1,891,059. The cost of grading,
site prep and dirt work is $4,183,685. Streets/trail/sidewalks and drainage are estimated
at $2,026,937. Planning activities including engineering, architecture, legal fees and
government fees are estimated at $1,720,000. The total of the eligible expenses for this
project is estimated by the developer at over $14,631,000.
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 $14,590,251 from the proceeds of the TIF. 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, 2023 through December 2047.
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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. 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. This will accomplish the goal of increasing the number of residential units
within the City of Grand Island and encouraging infill development.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in the 2022 year. The build out of the
subdivision is planned in five phases between 2022 and 2030. It is anticipated that the
units in this development will be fully built out by 2032 with the tax increment on those
homes extending to 2047. Excess valuation should be available for the first homes built
with this project for 15 years beginning with the 2023 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The 2020 housing study for the City of Grand Island projected that by 2024 we would
need an additional 1361 new housing units. There should be 902 non-age restricted units
with 518 owner occupied and with 384 rental units. There should be 459 age restricted
unit 459 with 222 as 55+ owner occupied and with 237 as 55+ rental units. Between
January 1 of 2020 and December of 2021 the city issued permits for 430 new housing
units including both restricted and unrestricted units leaving a need for 931 additional
units by 2024. The current housing market, a combination of the cost of producing
housing and the prevailing wages, has not created a situation that gives the markets
sufficient incentive to build the number housing units required to meet community needs.
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This lack of housing options impacts a variety of other areas within the community
including work force development, overcrowding, and maintenance of residential units.
This project will create new housing options for all citizens and potential citizens of
Grand Island and will likely result in the sale of existing homes around the city.
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.
(2019), the City of Grand Island has analyzed the costs and benefits of the proposed
Redevelopment Project, including:
Project Sources and Uses. Approximately $14,590,251 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
$54,781,866 in private sector financing; a private investment of $3.75 for every TIF
dollar invested.
Tax Revenue. The property to be redeveloped is anticipated to have a January 1, 2022
valuation of approximately $322,019. Based on the 2021 levy this would result in a real
property tax of approximately $6,983. It is anticipated that the assessed value will
increase by $48,181,113 upon full completion, as a result of the site redevelopment. This
development will result in an estimated tax increase of over $1,044,750 annually. The
tax increment gained from this Redevelopment Project Area would not be available for
use as city general tax revenues, for the period of the bonds, but would be used for
eligible private redevelopment costs to enable this project to be realized.
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Estimated 2022 assessed value: $ 322,019
Estimated value after completion $ 48,503,152
Increment value $ 48,181,133
Annual TIF generated (estimated) $ 1,044,750
TIF bond issue $ 14,590,251
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently has an estimated valuation of $322,019.
The proposed redevelopment will create additional valuation of $48,503,152 over the
course of the next ten years. The project creates additional valuation that will support
taxing entities long after the project is paid off along with providing 142 additional
housing units, a neighborhood commercial node, and trails to enhance the walkability of
the City of Grand Island and northwest Grand Island in particular and area largely
developed in the 60’s through 80’s with rural section roads and no sidewalks. The tax
shift from this project will be equal to the total of the bond principal of $14,590,251 if
fully funded and any associated interest on the bond to be assigned with contract
approval.
(b) Public infrastructure and community public service needs impacts and local tax
impacts arising from the approval of the redevelopment project;
Existing water and waste water facilities will not be negatively impacted by this
development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the development.
This is infill development with services connecting to existing line with capacity. This
development will result in a larger number of students in the Engleman Elementary
School service area. Fire and police protection are available and should not be negatively
impacted by this development though there will be some increased need for officers and
fire fighters as the City continues to grow whether from this project or others.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
This will provide additional housing options for the residents of Grand Island. The
National Homebuilders Association estimated in a 2014 study1 that each unit of single
family housing resulted in 2.97 full time equivalent jobs so this development at 18 units
per year would represent an additional 53 FTE’s within the city for the next eight years.
(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 different from any
other expanding business within the Grand Island area. Grand Island does have tight
1 https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/housings-economic-impact/impact-of-
home-building-and-remodeling-on-the-us-economy
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labor market and part of that is due to the availability and cost of housing. This
development may help alleviate some of those pressures.
(e) Impacts on student populations of school districts within the City or Village:
This development will have an impact on the Grand Island School system and
will likely result in additional students at the elementary and secondary school
levels.
The average number of persons per household in Grand Island for 2015 to 2019
according the American Community Survey is 2.61. 142 additional households would
house 371 people. According to the 2010 census 19.2% of the population of Grand Island
was over 4 years old and under 18 years old. 2020 census number for this population
cohort are not yet available but 27.6% of the 2021 population is less than 18 years of age
this is the same percentage as the under 18 age cohort in 2010. If the averages hold it
would be expected that there would be an additional 71 school age children generated by
this development. If this develops at a rate of 18 units per year for 8 years approximately
9 children could be added to the school age population every year with this development.
These 9 children will likely be spread over the full school age population from
elementary to secondary school. According to the National Center for Educational
Statistics2 the 2019-20 enrollment for GIPS was 10,070 students and the cost per student
in 2017-18 was $12,351 of that $4,653 is generated locally.
The Grand Island Public School System was notified on January 31, 2022 that the
CRA would be considering this application at their February 9, 2022 meeting.
(f) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This project is consistent the goals of the 2020 Housing Study for the City of Grand
Island to create more than 1361 new housing units. Between January of 2020 and
December of 2021 the City of Grand Island has issue permits for 430 housing units. The
local housing market is not capable of producing the number of units needed at market
rate given the costs of building and development.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed during between Fall of 2022
and the end of 2032. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the property
as of January 1, 2022 for the first phase with each phase based on the preceding year’s
valuation of the property included in the amendment for that year. Excess valuation
should be available for this project beginning in 2023 with taxes due in 2024. 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 on each property
or an amount not to exceed $14,590,251 the projected amount of increment based upon
2 https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?ID2=3100016
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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 $14,600,000 on TIF
eligible activities.
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Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item X1
Other Projects Grant Request: Sculpture Walk - Grand Island
Visitors Bureau
Staff Contact:
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Sculpture Location
Alternate location or
future location
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SCULPTURE WALK RAILSIDE BUDGET 2022-2023
$6,000
For the stone bases ($500 x 12)
This includes freight. By getting 12
we would have enough to add 2
sculptures in 2023.Wholesale Stone, LLC Start up cost
$3,000
For steel plates cut to fit the stone
bases. Chief Industries Start up cost
$1,400 Attaching steel to stone bases Ziller Tile Start up cost
$1,000
Positioning stone bases in desired
locations and leveling Wholesale Stone, LLC Start up cost
$100
City License Fee. The city has
required the RBID to get a license
agreement in the past for the Bike
Racks, however they allowed us
to group it together instead of
having to get one for each
location.City of GI Start up cost
$11,500 Start up costs
4000 ???
Mounting/welding sculpures on
bases. This would be an annual
expense. Also need to consider
removal of sculptures and
repainting the steel plates.Baasch Welding Annual expense
$1,500
Marketing and media. Brochures,
website development,
photography GICVB Annual expense
$5,000
For the artist ($500 - $1000 x 10)
To each artist for their time and
delivery of their work.Artists Annual expense
$500 Kick off presentation/ceremony GICVB Annual expense
$1,500
Community Foundation fee (5%
on donations ran through their
organization) ($30,000 x 5%)GGICF Annual expense
$500 People's Choice Award Annual expense
$1,000
Otocast phone app viewing
sculpture description Otocast.com
$1,000 Other
$1,500
Plaques with the piece name,
artist name and sale price.Annual expense
$12,500 Annual expenses
$11,500 Start up expenses
$24,000 Total
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Committee Structure, Roles and Responsibilities
The Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (SWAN) is a joint effort between the Grand Island Railside Business
Improvement District (RBID) and the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau. This new program is a collaboration that
allows selected artists to exhibit in SWAN communities for multiple years. Norfolk is going into their fourth year
with a sculpture walk and this will be Grand Island’s first year. Other communities will be encouraged to join
this venture in the coming years.
The 2022-2023 Sculpture Walk Railside committee:
Thomas Ziller
Board Member, Railside Business Improvement District
Sherry Siwinski
Director of the Railside Business Improvement District
Brad Mellema
Director of the Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dana Jelinek
Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dave Taylor
Director of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
The Sculpture Walk Railside committee is a sub-committee of the Railside Business Improvement
District’s Design Committee. The Sculpture Walk committee assumes the responsibility of
developing and managing the sculpture walk. The Railside Business Improvement District’s board
ultimately assumes the responsibility of approving all aspects of the program, including fundraising,
sculpture locations, contracts with the artists and installations.
The Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation will assist in promoting and marketing the Sculpture Walk Railside and SWAN.
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SCULPTURE WALK ACROSS NEBRASKA PRESS RELEASE
Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (SWAN) is excited to announce the communities of Norfolk and Grand
Island are bringing outdoor art to residents and visitors. The goal is to add art that will inspire, entertain
and educate, while providing additional attractions for visitors and community members.
This new program is a collaboration that allows selected artists to exhibit in SWAN communities for
multiple years. Norfolk is going into their fourth year with a sculpture walk and this will be Grand Island’s
first year.
Norfolk’s tourism office has facilitated their community’s sculpture for the past three years and recently
invited other communities to participate. Grand Island’s Railside Business Improvement District (RBID)
accepted the invitation and has been working with Grand Island Tourism and other entities to bring the
sculpture walk to the downtown area. RBID board member, Tom Ziller, has taken the lead, identifying
potential sites.
Traci Jeffrey, with the Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau stated, “It is of value to partner with other
communities in hopes that the sculpture walk will benefit both the artists as well as the communities”.
Speaking of Norfolk’s partnership with Grand Island, “Since we’re close, it’s an incentive for people to
visit both communities. Hopefully we can get some other communities involved and build on it.”
Professional and emerging artists are invited to enter up to three works each year, with the deadline to
submit entries being November 30. Artists will have the choice of participating in one or both community
programs. Selected artists will be notified December 20, with sculpture installation taking place the first
week in May.
One of SWAN’s priorities will be to market the artists through brochures and maps, made readily
available at various venues; plaques with the names of artists, descriptions of pieces and the artists' set
prices; publicity at a yearly celebration; and marketing through a dedicated website and social media
which are currently being developed.
Each selected sculptor will receive a stipend of $500 upon delivery of their completed artwork. The
stipend is to be used for artist materials, travel and lodging. If an artist has three sculptures selected,
they will receive a stipend of $500 for each selected piece.
SWAN community members will be able to sponsor the sculpture walks in their own communities. Part of
the sponsorships may be used for various related expenses, including recruiting artists, purchasing
bases for the art pieces, or helping to host sculpture walk events. Each sculpture will be available for
sale, but will remain on display for that year’s exhibition.
Residents and visitors will be invited to participate in the "People's Choice Award" voting for their favorite
sculpture. An award of $500 will be presented to the artist of the favorite sculpture.
SWAN invites artists to submit up to three applications of their own original sculptures. Applications for
each artist is $35 and are due by November 30, 2021.
Artists seeking more information may email sculpturewalkne@gmail.com.
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