06-05-2013 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
John Amick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Scott Eriksen Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Bill Hayes Doniphan
Dennis McCarty Grand Island
Jaye Monter Cairo
Pat O’Neill Hall County Chairperson
Deb Reynolds Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Don Snodgrass Wood River
Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Secretary:
Rose Woods
6:00 PM
City Hall
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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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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item -1
Hazard Mitigation Process
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers — Grand Island
1. Call to Order.
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State
of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the
wall in this room and anyone who would like to find out what those are
is welcome to read through them.
2. Minutes of May 1, 2013.
3.Request Time to Speak
4.Public Hearing – Concerning a Redevelopment Plan for an area known as
Redevelopment Area No. 11 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. The
property is located south of Capital Ave., between Broadwell Ave. and
Wheeler Ave. in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Resolution # 2013-05.
(C-14-2013GI)
5.Public Hearing – Concerning a Redevelopment Plan for an area known as
Redevelopment Area No. 12 in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. The
property is located south of Old Potash Hwy., east of Engleman Rd., and west
of North Road, in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Resolution # 2013-06.
(C-15-2013GI)
6.Council Referral – Concerning the formation of a new business improvement
district in and around the Downtown Grand Island to replace BID 8. (C-16-
2013GI)
Consent Agenda
7.Final Plat - Sterling Estates Third Subdivision – located south of Capital
Avenue and west of US Hwy 281, in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Consisting of 1.40 acres and 8 Lots.
8.Final Plat - Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision – located south of Capital
Avenue and west of US Hwy 281, in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
Consisting of 5.01 acres and 24 Lots.
9.Final Plat – A & A Woit Subdivision – located north of Schimmer Drive and
west of 90th Road, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 2.06 acres and 1
lot.
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10.Final Plat – Boroff Subdivision – located north of Old Potash and west of
Bluff Center Road, in Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 5.122 acres and 1
lot.
11.Hazard Mitigation Plan
12.Planning Director’s Report
13.Next Meeting July 3, 2013
14.Adjourn
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is open to the public, and a current agenda is on file at the office of the Regional
Planning Commission, located on the second floor of City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Redevelopment Plan Area 11
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #11
April 2013
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to approve a Redevelopment Plan for Area #11 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 #11.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF 26 UNITS OF APARTMENTS (ALONG WITH
THE SUBSEQUENT CONSTRUCTION OF 52 MORE UNITS IN AT LEAST 2
PHASES) TARGETED TOWARDS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE
CAMPUS OF THE VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER IN GRAND ISLAND,
NEBRASKA, SOUTH OF CAPITAL AVENUE BETWEEN BROADWELL AVENUE
AND WHEELER AVENUE AND THE SUBSEQUENT SITE WORK, UTILITY,
ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPING AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY
AT THIS LOCATION. ADDITIONAL APARTMENT UNITS MAY BE
CONSTRUCTED IN FUTURE PHASES DEPENDING ON FUNDING AND
MARKET DEMAND.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in site development, for
apartments to be located on property to the north of the Veterans Medical Center. The
developer will be building 26 units of apartments in the initial phase of the project. The
developer plans to build and is contracted with the US Department of Veterans Affairs to
build a total of 78 units. While the property is owned by the United States Government,
and not subject to property taxes, this project will be leased by the developer and they
will be responsible for all local taxes. The increment from the new construction will be
used to make necessary site improvements and utility extensions to support this
development. This project would not be possible in an affordable manner without the use
of TIF. TIF is just one part of the financing package planned for this project. It will also
likely include the use of LIHTC funding if approved.
The site is owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. All site work, demolition
and utilities will be paid for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and will
provide evidence that they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs
associated with the acquisition, site work and remodeling. The Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes generated over
the 15 year period beginning January 1, 2015 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition and site work.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
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Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located just north of the Veteran’s Medical Center between Broadwell
Avenue and Wheeler Street and south of Capital Avenue in northern Grand Island. The
attached map identifies the subject property and the surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Home Subdivision, in the City of
Grand Island, Hall County Nebraska.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent in years 2015 through 2029 inclusive.
The increase will come from the development apartments on this property.
Increases are anticipated from at least 3 phases of this development. The anticipated
taxable valuation of this project at completion of the first phase is $1,597,086. At
final completion of this project, with 78 units of apartments the valuation should be
at least $4,500,000
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2015.
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.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on August 14, 2012. [§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 an existing conforming use on this property.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan Area #11 provides for real property acquisition. There is no
proposed acquisition by the authority. The developer is proposing to lease property for
improvements.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan amendment does not call for the demolition
and removal of any existing structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for public use consistent with veteran’s services and the surrounding property
with Broadwell Avenue frontage is planned for mixed use commercial and general
commercial which would include multifamily residential uses. [§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 RO Residential Office. 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. The proposed uses for residential apartment units are consistent with the
Veterans Medical Center Campus and the development along Broadwell Avenue. The
multi-family residential is permitted in the current zoning district. [§18-2103(b) and §18-
2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The RO zoning district allows for the development of as many dwelling units as will fit
on the property with a minimum of 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit. [§18-2103(b) and
§18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
This site has full service to municipal utilities. No utilities would be impacted by the
development. Water and sewer will need to be extended throughout the site to serve the
new buildings.
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 owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is used as open
space on the hospital campus. No individuals or families will be relocated as a result of
this project. Additional housing will be created by the project. [§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]
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.
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The developer has secured a lease from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and won
the contract to build veteran’s housing at this site. The developer is estimating the costs
TIF eligible activities as shown below:
Cost for Tax Increment Financing Eligible Activities: Victory Apartments
Site Preparation $46,546
Utility Extensions $79,254
Streets, Sidewalks, Parking and Landscaping $62,360
Engineering $39,000
Architecture $115,000
Environment Review $24,000
Legal $6,000
City Notice Fees (Blight Study and TIF)$1000
Blight Study $2500
Interest on Associated Eligible Activities $283,206
Total Eligible Expenses $658,866
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 $658,866 from the proceeds of the TIF
Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2015 through December
31, 2029.
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
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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, in
that it will allow for in fill development consistent with the existing and historic use of
this and surrounding properties. This will not significantly impact traffic near the site.
The development of multi-family residential on this property is consistent with the
property development along Broadwell Avenue and will provide a buffer between the
commercial space and the single family residential east to the east. This will have the
intended result of preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting
conditions.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project (including site preparation and new construction) is
anticipated to be completed between September 2013 and November of 2014. Excess
valuation should be available for this project for 15 years beginning with the 2015 tax
year.
9. Justification of Project
The Broadwell Corridor is a major entrance for the City of Grand Island from northern
Nebraska. Significant development has occurred along this corridor at the 5-Points area.
The State of Nebraska is currently considering redevelopment of the Nebraska Veteran’s
Home (Soldiers and Sailors Home) west of this site on the north side of Capital Avenue.
The development of additional Veteran’s services at this location may encourage the
redevelopment of that site as well. This is a gateway to the community and for many
people from outside the area is what they will use to judge our City.
Grand Island is always in need of additional quality housing units. The development of
26 rental units, and possibly more in the future, will provide a buffer between the
commercial space and the existing single family residential. This is infill development
with all necessary utilities and public improvements needed to support the development.
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.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently is not currently valued for property tax
assessment as it is owned by the U.S. Government and not subject to property taxes. The
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proposed development of these apartments will result in an estimated additional
$1,597,086 of taxable valuation based on an analysis by the Hall County Assessor’s
office. No tax shifts are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional
valuation that will support taxing entities for up to 60 years after the end of the TIF
contract. After 75 years the project may be owned by the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs and no longer be subject to property taxes.
(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 need to be extended through the site but have sufficient capacity to
support the development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the
development. It is not anticipated that this will impact schools. Fire and police
protection are available and should not be impacted by this development. The Veterans
Medical Center/US Department of Veteran’s Affairs maintains their own federal police
force and they will continue to be primary responders at these apartments. City police
will provide support and back up as necessary.
(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed facility will provide jobs for persons employed by the contractors that
will be involved with the project along with long term support services jobs to benefit the
residents of the apartments. The project will also provide housing for homeless or near
homeless veterans that will be able to and expected to enter the employment market.
(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 should not have any measurable negative impacts on other employers or
employees in the city.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This will provide housing for Veterans of the U.S. armed services and their families
as they transition from active duty to civilian life. Services will be provided at this
location to make that transition as smooth as possible.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to be completed between September of 2013
and November of 2014. The base tax year should be calculated on the value of the
property as of January 1, 2014. Excess valuation should be available for this project for
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15 years beginning in 2015. 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 $658,866 the projected amount of
increment based upon the anticipated value of the project and current tax rate. Based on
the estimates of the expenses of the cost of renovation, site preparation, engineering,
expenses and fees reimbursed to the City and CRA, and financing fees the developer will
spend at least $658,866 on TIF eligible activities.
See Attached Building Plans (with TIF application)
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Resolution Number 2013-05
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE SPECIFIC
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred that certain Redevelopment Plan to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”
for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the
“Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with
the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of
this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided
by law.
DATED: ____________________ 2013.
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST:By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Redevelopment Plan Area 12
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Grand Island CRA Area #12
May 2013
The Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) of the City of Grand Island
intends to approve a Redevelopment Plan for Area #12 within the city, pursuant to
the Nebraska Community Development Law (the “Act”) and provide for the
financing of a specific infrastructure related project in Area #12.
Executive Summary:
Project Description
THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF 25 UNITS OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
(ALONG WITH THE SUBSEQUENT CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 620 UNITS AT A RATE OF BETWEEN 15 AND 30 UNITS PER
YEAR UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE). THE HOMES TO BE
CONSTRUCTED WILL HAVE AN INTIAL SALE PRICE FROM $140,000 -
$145,000, IN 2013 AND 2014 AND MEET THESE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS:
1150 SQUARE FEET FINISHED FIRST FLOOR, FULL UNFINISHED
BASEMENT, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, KITCHEN APPLIANCES,
CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, LANDSCAPING AND
SPRINKLED LAWN.
THE HOUSES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE COPPER CREEK
SUBDIVISION LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD POTASH HIGHWAY AND EAST OF
ENGLEMAN ROAD. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THIS DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INSTALLATION OF STREET,
STORMWATER FACILITIES, WATER AND SANITARY SEWER UITILITIES,
ENGINEERING, SURVENYING, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
AS NECESSARY. THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL UNITS AND ANY AD
VALORUM REVENUE GENERATED BY THOSE ADDITIONAL UNITS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CRA AND THE
DEVELOPER.
The developer intends to use Tax Increment Financing to aid in site development
including the purchase of the property, necessary site work, installation of streets, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water, other utilities and engineering, surveying and other
consultant costs associated with and necessary for the redevelopment of this property.
The developer intends to build single family homes ranging from 1150 to 1350 square
feet with an attached garage on each lot. The 2013 sale price of these homes will be
limited to between $140,000 and $145,000. The developer has presented 20 floor plans
each with 3 alternate exterior elevations. The developer will be building 25 units with
initial phase of the project and completing the infrastructure for the Copper Creek First
and Second Subdivisions. The property has been approved with a preliminary plat for
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620 units. The developer intends to install the infrastructure for this subdivision in at
least 2 phases with the first phase completing the infrastructure for the northern section of
the development, serving approximately 250 lots. The tax increment from the new home
construction will be used to purchase the property and make necessary site improvements
and utility extensions to support this development. This project would not be possible in
an affordable manner without the use of TIF.
The site has been optioned by Guarantee Group, LLC, subject to the approval of the use
of TIF for this development. All site work, demolition, streets and utilities will be paid
for by the developer. The developer is responsible for and will provide evidence that
they can secure adequate debt financing to cover the costs associated with the acquisition,
site work, engineering, surveying and utility and street infrastructure. The Grand Island
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) intends to pledge the ad valorem taxes
generated beginning January 1, 2015 towards the allowable costs and associated
financing for the acquisition, site work, streets and utility infrastructure. The CRA also
intends to continue pledging ad valorem taxes generated by future phases of this
development in future contracts for Tax Increment Financing during the life of this
project.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISTION OF THE
PROPERTY AND RELATED SITE WORK WILL COME FROM THE
FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY:
Property Description (the “Redevelopment Project Area”)
This property is located south of Old Potash Highway and east of Engleman Road in
northwest Grand Island. The attached map identifies the subject property and the
surrounding land uses:
Legal Descriptions ALL OF THE NW1/4, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 11,
NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HALL COUNTY, NEBRASKA,
LESS AND EXCEPT MEYER’S SUBDIVISION, M AND M SUBDIVISION
AND THE EAST 35 FEET OF THE NW ¼.
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The tax increment will be captured for the tax years the payments for which become
delinquent beginning in years 2015 and ending upon expiration of the final contract for
construction of affordable housing.
The increase will come from the development single family homes on this property.
Increases are anticipated from at least 10 phases of this development and potentially from
as many as 40 phases depending on the number of housing units included in each
contract. The anticipated taxable valuation of this project at completion of the first phase
of 25 units is $3,500,000. The final valuation of this project with 620 housing units at
$140,000 per unit would be $86,800,000. The actual final valuation will be subject to
appreciation and inflationary forces over the course of the development timeframe.
Statutory Pledge of Taxes.
Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, any ad valorem tax levied upon real property in
the Redevelopment Project Area shall be divided, for the period not to exceed 15 years
after the effective date of the provision, which effective date shall be January 1, 2015 and
the effective date of each subsequent contract associated with this redevelopment plan.
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.
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Redevelopment Plan Amendment Complies with the Act:
The Community Development Law requires that a Redevelopment Plan and Project
consider and comply with a number of requirements. This Plan Amendment meets the
statutory qualifications as set forth below.
1. The Redevelopment Project Area has been declared blighted and substandard by
action of the Grand Island City Council on May 14, 2013. [§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 purchase the property and install the required public infrastructure
needed to develop the property in a manner consistent with the comprehensive plan and
previously approved development plans.
3. The Redevelopment Plan must be sufficiently complete to address the following
items: [§18-2103(13) (b)]
a. Land Acquisition:
This Redevelopment Plan Area #12 provides for real property acquisition. There is no
proposed acquisition by the authority. The developer is proposing acquire the property
subject to the approval of this redevelopment plan and the approval of the first TIF
contract.
b. Demolition and Removal of Structures:
The project to be implemented with this plan amendment does not call for the demolition
and removal of any existing structures.
c. Future Land Use Plan
See the attached map from the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. The site is
planned for residential use consistent with R2 zoning district and the approved
preliminary and final plats for this site. [§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 R2 Low Density Residential. No zoning changes are anticipated with
this project. Additional streets will be constructed in a manner consistent with the
approved preliminary and final plats for the property. 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. The single family residential is permitted in
the current zoning district. [§18-2103(b) and §18-2111]
e. Site Coverage and Intensity of Use
The R2 zoning district allows for the development of 1 dwelling unit per 6000 square
foot of lot area. The platted and proposed lots are more than 6000 square feet in size but
less than the 12,000 square feet that would be required for a 2 family dwelling. [§18-
2103(b) and §18-2111]
f. Additional Public Facilities or Utilities
This site has full service to municipal utilities. No utilities would be impacted by the
development. Water and sewer will need to be extended throughout the site. Extension
of utilities is one of the planned uses for Tax Increment Financing.
Electric, gas, phone and cable utilities will be extended through the site as necessary to
serve the development through agreements between those providers and the developer.
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 in private ownership. Most of it is vacant property used for farming or
with vacant residential lots in place. No individuals or families will be relocated as a
result of this project. Additional housing will be created by the project. [§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]
Barry Sandstrom and Tom Gdowski, members of the CRA Board do not hold any interest
in this property but work for Home Federal Bank and Equitable Bank in Grand Island and
may be involved in the financing of this project or houses sold within the project.
6. Section 18-2114 of the Act requires that the Authority consider:
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a. Method and cost of acquisition and preparation for redevelopment and estimated
proceeds from disposal to redevelopers.
The developer has secured options on the entire site with the exception of the 5 lots that
are currently occupied with houses from the first developer. The developer is estimating
the costs TIF eligible activities as shown below:
Cost for Tax Increment Financing Eligible Activities
Architecture and Engineering 225,000
Financing 2,645,377
land 2,650,000
Legal 125,000
Contingency 185,176
Finish Existing Paving & Storm 46,487
Move Electric Service Line 10,000
Private Park
Paved and Fenced Parking/Storage 325,000
Infrastructure Phase 1
Sanitary Sewer 515,700
Watermain 415,558
Paving and Storm 1,999,877
Storm Sewer to North Road 363,693
Subtotal 3,294,827
Total Eligible Expenses 9,506,867
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 an estimated sum of $9,495,000 from the proceeds of the
TIF Indebtedness issued by the Authority. This indebtedness will be repaid from the Tax
Increment Revenues generated from the project. TIF revenues shall be made available to
repay the original debt and associated interest after January 1, 2015 for a period that may
extend through 15 years from the date of the final contract for this project. This project
will be phased with multiple contracts. It is anticipated that 1 or 2 contracts for continued
work will be approve annually by the CRA.
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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 Amendment. This
amendment, in and of itself will promote consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, in
that it will allow for development consistent with the future land use plan for the City of
Grand Island and the previously approved development of this site. The development of
single family residential on this property is consistent with the property development
along the north side of Old Potash Highway. This will have the intended result of
preventing recurring elements of unsafe buildings and blighting conditions such as
incomplete infrastructure.
8. Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in September 2013. Infrastructure for
phase 1 of the development, including finishing the original platted subdivision and
completing streets and utilities for the first 239 lots is expected to be complete by January
1, 2015. The developer expects to complete between 15 and 30 affordable single family
dwelling units each year until completion of the subdivision. Expected completion of this
project will occur sometime between 2034 and 2054. Excess valuation should be
available for this project beginning with the 2015 tax year.
9. Justification of Project
The housing vacancy rate in Grand Island has been hovering between 2% and 3% since at
least 2000 Since the late 1980’s, every housing study done in Grand Island has indicated
a lack of housing and housing options in Grand Island. The market is providing for
houses in the $200,000 plus price range and 210 market rate apartments are currently
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under construction with plans for upwards of 450 new market rate apartments. Providers
of elderly housing supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credits all have waiting lists
and applications for new projects are submitted to NIFA every year.
As of today (May 20, 2013), there are less than 135 housing units (single family and
condominium) on the market based on the Multiple Listing Service, at all price ranges.
Grand Island has almost 13,000 single family housing units, so approximately 1% of the
total units are currently available.
The projected price range of the houses to be built with this project puts them within the
reach of people earning a family income of $16 an hour and above. This price puts these
houses within reach of people working at JBS Swift, many of the retail stores in the
community, incoming teacher and many others that have trouble finding housing in
Grand Island. A family at or even below the 2011 household income in Grand Island
could afford to buy one of these houses while they could not afford the new construction
that is happening at market rate. The cost to develop lots in Grand Island, even the
smaller lots that are proposed in this subdivision makes the development and sale of
houses in this price range prohibitive without some kind of public private partnership.
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.
(a) Tax shifts resulting from the approval of the use of Tax Increment Financing;
The redevelopment project area currently is not currently valued for property tax
assessment as it is owned by the U.S. Government and not subject to property taxes. The
proposed development of these houses will result in an estimated additional $86,800,000
of taxable valuation based on an initial 2013 sale price of homes at $140,000. No tax
shifts are anticipated from the project. The project creates additional valuation that will
support taxing entities for life of those homes after the completion of the TIF contract.
(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 need to be extended through the site but have sufficient capacity to
support the development. The electric utility has sufficient capacity to support the
development. This development will have an impact on the Grand Island School system
as it will likely result in increased attendance at all grade levels. The Grand Island Public
School system has indicated that they can absorb the anticipated increase in student
population if the development occurs at a rate that does not exceed 25 to 30 dwelling
units per year. Fire and police protection are available and should not be impacted by this
development.
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(c) Impacts on employers and employees of firms locating or expanding within the
boundaries of the area of the redevelopment project;
The proposed facility will provide jobs for persons employed by the contractors that
will be involved with the project. In 2008 the National Association of Home Builders
estimated the impacts of each single family home built in a community at 3.05 FTE’s.
(Emrath, 2008). Using that number and an estimated construction schedule of between
15 and 30 units per year, this project is the equivalent of a manufacturing facility
plannign to be in operation for between 20 and 40 years with an employee base of
between 45.75 FTE’s to 96.5 FTE’s. This project will also supply housing at a price point
that is affordable to those at or below the median income in Grand Island. The median
income in Grand Island for 2011 according to the U.S. Census is $50,695.
(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 should not have any measurable negative impacts on other employers or
employees in the city.
(e) Any other impacts determined by the authority to be relevant to the
consideration of costs and benefits arising from the redevelopment project.
This will provide housing for residents of Grand Island in a much needed price range
that is not being provided by the housing market. The average price of new homes
constructed in Grand Island in 2011 was $209,970, in 2012 it was $222,593 and so far in
2013 the average selling price of a new home is $232,900. In order to purchase a home
for $232,900 a household income of $63,502 is required based on a 4% loan with a 5%
down payment and 30% housing to income ratio. The proposed project will positively
impact persons at or below the median income level within the City of Grand Island.
Time Frame for Development
Development of this project is anticipated to begin in September 2013. Infrastructure for
phase 1 of the development, including finishing the original platted subdivision and
completing streets and utilities for the first 239 lots is expected to be complete by January
1, 2015. The base tax year should be calculated beginning in 2014 and each subsequent
contract should be set in the year during which it is anticipated construction on the houses
will begin. The developer expects to complete between 15 and 30 affordable single
family dwelling units each year until completion of the subdivision. Expected
completion of this project will occur sometime between 2034 and 2054. Excess valuation
should be available for this project beginning with the 2015 tax year. Excess valuation
will be used to pay the TIF Indebtedness issued by the CRA per each contract between
the CRA. Contract periods shall not exceed 15 years. The amount of TIF excess
distributed shall not exceed the actual cost of the TIF eligible expenses incurred for this
project including acquisition, streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water, other necessary
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utilities, engineering, architecture and surveying, legal fees and interest on money
borrowed for those expenses.
See Attached Building Plans (with TIF application)
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Resolution Number 2013-06
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE SPECIFIC
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA;
AND APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the Chairman and Board of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”), referred that certain Redevelopment Plan to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission, (the “Commission”) a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”
for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for the development of
the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, pursuant to Section 18-2112 of the Community
Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended (the
“Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed said Redevelopment Plan as to its conformity with
the general plan for the development of the City of Grand Island, Hall County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HALL COUNTY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission hereby recommends approval of the Redevelopment Plan.
Section 2. All prior resolutions of the Commission in conflict with the terms and provisions of
this resolution are hereby expressly repealed to the extent of such conflicts.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage as provided
by law.
DATED: ____________________ 2013.
HALL COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTEST:By: ___________________________________
Chair
By: ___________________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item J1
Final Plats
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Sterling Estates Third Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Sterling Estates Third Subdivision, located in the
City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 8 lots on a tract of land in part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska, said
tract containing 1.40 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Sterling Estates Fourth Subdivision, located in the
City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 24 lots on a tract of land in part of the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten
(10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska, said
tract containing 5.01acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – A & A Woit Subdivision – Final Plat.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of A & A Woit Subdivision, located in the City of
Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 Lot on a tract of land comprising in part of the
North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2 SE1/4) of Section Thirty-Five (35),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Eleven (11) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall
County, Nebraska, said tract containing 2.06 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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May 22, 2013
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Boroff Subdivision – Final Plat.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Boroff Subdivision, located in the City of Grand
Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 Lot on a tract of land comprising a part of the
Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), Section Seventeen (17), Township Eleven (11) North,
Range Twelve (12) West of the 6th P.M., in Hall County, Nebraska, said tract
containing 5.122 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2013 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell & Associates, INC
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Regular Meeting
Item Q1
Council Referal - BID 13
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Budget Proposal
Downtown Business Improvement District 13
Grand Island, Nebraska
Submitted to the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Grand Island
May 14, 2013
By
Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 Board of Directors:
Tom Ziller, Chair
Amos Anson
Craig Hand
Dave Wetherilt
Dee Johnson
Eric Edwards
Kris Jerke
Kurt Haecker
Mark Stelk
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Proposed Budget and Purposes for Downtown Business Improvement District 2013
The board members of Downtown Business Improvement District 2013 have completed a thorough and
disciplined process to identify their mission and prioritize the work to be accomplished over the next five
years – the life of Downtown Business Improvement District 13 in downtown Grand Island.
While many resources will be employed in the achievement of our mission, including the talent and
efforts of downtown stakeholders and collaborative projects with area businesses and other organizations,
this proposal requests a total of $90,000 in each of the next five years for a total of $450,000 over the life
of this Business Improvement District, to complete essential work in three broad categories:
Retention and Recruitment
Encouraging a vibrant and welcoming downtown requires the presence of businesses, active shoppers and
visitors, downtown residents, offices and a welcoming atmosphere. Downtown Business Improvement
District 13 will encourage these results in downtown Grand Island through the planning and
implementation of Downtown promotions, continued Main Street commitments and downtown
investments to attract the attention of people looking for vibrant and welcoming places to dine, shop, live,
work and play.
Twenty-one percent of the proposed budget is designated for Retention and Recruitment, or $95,000 over
the next five years (see Table 1).
Downtown Beautification
Creating an atmosphere that is bright, beautiful and safe is essential to the attraction of people to
downtown, regardless of whether they come to visit, live, dine, shop or simply enjoy the downtown. This
category of work will include completion of projects in Kaufmann Cummings Park, enhanced foliage and
flowers in the downtown, preparing and maintaining clean and safe pedestrian areas, streetscape
investments, signage improvements and other items to help downtown Grand Island become a destination
for local residents and visitors to this community.
Twenty-eight percent of the proposed budget is designated for Downtown Beautification or a total of
$124,000 over the next five years (see Table 1).
Implementation and Maintenance
Finally, all the resources and talent vested in Downtown Business Improvement District 13 rely upon the
successful completion of each project and careful maintenance of the downtown area to ensure the best
possible results from the careful planning and investments of downtown stakeholders, including
Downtown Business Improvement District 13. To accomplish many of the duties inherent in this
proposal, we must secure the necessary human resources, using contracts with existing organizations, to
implement the work and maintenance pursuant to the mission of Downtown Business Improvement
District 13.
Fifty-one percent of the proposed budget is designated for Implementation and Maintenance, or a total of
$231,000 over the next five years (see Table 1).
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Table 1.
Downtown Business Improvement District 2013
Five-Year Financial Plan
Fiscal years beginning October 1,
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
BID #8 Revenue 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 450,000 100.00%
Retention and Recruitment
18,000
19,000
19,000
19,000
20,000
95,000 21%
Main Street Promotions, Advertising,
Retention and Recruitment
Downtown Beautification
27,000
25,000
25,000
24,000
23,000
124,000 28%
Kaufmann Cummings Park, Green
Spaces, Historical Lighting, Pedestrian
Areas, Streetscape, Signage and
Wayfinding
Implementation and Maintenance
45,000
46,000
46,000
47,000
47,000
231,000 51%
Support Staff, Green Team, City Finance,
and Planning
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