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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2021-13, A Resolution Determining an Area of the City to be Economic Development and Blighted AreaITEMS TO INCLUDE ON AGENDA CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA May 4, 2021 7:00 P.M. Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan • Public hearing on the proposed Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan • Resolution determining an area of the City to be an economic development and blighted area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan • Consideration of Ordinance for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. The above agenda items should be included, along with any other agenda items, in the meeting agenda. The agenda should be posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the body holding the meeting. If no such office exists, the notice must be posted at the building in which the meeting is to be held. 2. If you do not now have a bulletin board designated as above mentioned, designate one and establish a uniform policy of posting your notices of meeting and tentative agenda. 3. Notice and tentative agenda must be posted at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, CODE OF IOWA, AND THE LOCAL RULES OF THE CITY. April 27, 2021 The City Council of the City of Riverdale, State of Iowa, met in Special session, at 7:00 P.M., on the above date. There were present Mayor Bawden, in the chair, and the following named Council Members: Paul DCamp, Anthony Heddlesten, Doug Littrel, Kelly Krell, Kevin Adams Absent: None Vacant: None * * * * * * * * * The Mayor first reminded the Council of the report filed with the Council at its March 23, 2021 meeting with respect to the consultation meeting held with the affected taxing entities on March 2, 2021 to discuss the proposed Plan. The Council was informed that one written recommendation was received from affected taxing entities, received from the County, on or about March 5, 2021. The City sent a written response to the County on April 8, 2021. The report of the Mayor, or his delegate, with respect to the consultation, a copy of the written recommendation the County, and a copy of the City's written response to the County were placed on file for consideration by the Council. The City also was informed that the proposed Plan had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole, as set forth in the minutes or report of the Commission. The Commission's report or minutes were placed on file for consideration by the Council. The Mayor then reminded the Council of the public hearings held before the Council on the Plan on March 23, 2021 and on April 20, 2021. ii Council Member Littrel then introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BLIGHTED AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS; AND ADOPTING THE FENNO DRIVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN" and moved: that the Resolution be adopted. to defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to the meeting to be held at .M. on the day of , 2021, at this place. Council Member Krell seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was: AYES: DCamp, Littrel, Heddlesten, Krell NAYS: Adams Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted. iii RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13 RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BLIGHTED AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS; AND ADOPTING THE FENNO DRIVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN WHEREAS, this Council has reasonable cause to believe that the area described below satisfies the eligibility criteria for designation as an urban renewal area under Iowa law; and WHEREAS, a Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan" or "Urban Renewal Plan") for the Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Area ("Area" or "Urban Renewal Area") described below has been prepared, which proposed Plan has been on file in the office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this proposed Urban Renewal Area includes and consists of: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, and part of the Northeast and Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 78 North, Range 4 East of the Fifth Principal Meridian, City of Riverdale, Scott County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Parcel Number 84232330211; thence southeasterly along the Northerly line of said Parcel Number 84232330211 to the Northwesterly corner of Parcel Number 8423230151; thence Southeasterly along the Northerly line of said Parcel Number 8423230151 to the Northwesterly corner of Parcel Number 8423230141; thence Southeasterly along the Northerly line of said Parcel Number 8423230141 to the Northeasterly corner of said Parcel Number 8423230141; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Parcel Number 8423230141 to the Northerly line of Parcel Number 842323007; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly line of said Parcel Number 842323007 to the Northeasterly corner of said Parcel Number 842323007; thence Southwesterly along the Easterly line of said Parcel Number 842323007 to the Southeasterly corner of said Parcel Number 842323007; thence Westerly along the Southerly line of said Parcel Number 842323007 to the North end of the Easterly right of way line of Fenno Drive; thence Southerly along the Easterly right of way line of Fenno Drive to the Northerly right of way line of Fenno Road; thence Southeasterly along the Northerly right of way line of Fenno Road to the Westerly right of way line of Valley Drive; thence Southwesterly along the Westerly right of way line of Valley Drive to the Northeasterly corner of Parcel Number 842326104-2; thence Southwesterly along the Easterly line of said Parcel Number 842326104-2 to the 1 Southeasterly corner of said Parcel Number 842326104-2; thence Northwesterly along the Southerly line of said Parcel Number 842326104-2 to the Southwesterly corner of said Parcel Number 842326104-2; thence Northeasterly along the Westerly line of said Parcel Number 842326104-2 to the Southerly right of way line of Fenno Road; thence Northwesterly along the Southerly right of way line of Fenno Road to the Easterly right of way line of Fenno Drive; thence Southerly along the Easterly right of way line of Fenno Drive to a point 75 feet South of the centerline of said Fenno Road; thence Westerly at a right angle to the last described course to the Westerly right of way line of Fenno Drive; thence Northerly along the Westerly right of way line of Fenno Drive to the Southerly line of Parcel Number 84232330211; thence Northwesterly along the Southerly line of said Parcel Number 84232330211 to the Southwesterly corner of said Parcel Number 84232330211; thence Northerly along the Westerly line of said Parcel Number 84232330211 to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, it is desirable that the Urban Renewal Area be redeveloped as described in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan to be known hereafter as the "Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan"; and WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes require the City Council to submit the proposed Urban Renewal Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole, prior to City Council approval thereof; and WHEREAS, creation of the Urban Renewal Area and adoption of the Urban Renewal Plan therefore has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole, as evidenced by its written report and recommendation filed herewith, which report and recommendation is hereby accepted, approved in all respects and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on February 23, 2021, this Council directed that a consultation be held with the designated representatives of all affected taxing entities to discuss the proposed Urban Renewal Plan and the division of revenue described therein, and that notice of the consultation and a copy of the proposed Urban Renewal Plan be sent to all affected taxing entities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to such notice, the consultation was duly held as ordered by the City Council on March 2, 2021, and all required responses to the recommendations made by the affected taxing entities have been timely made, filed herewith and incorporated herein by this reference, which are in all respects approved; and WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council opened a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to authorize and adopt the proposed Urban Renewal Plan, at the March 23, 2021 Council meeting, which was continued to the April 20, 2021 meeting of the Council, and City staff subsequently published an additional notice of the public hearing stating the date and time of April 20, 2021; and 2 WHEREAS, in accordance with the notice, all persons or organizations desiring to be heard on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan, both for and against, have been given an opportunity to be heard with respect thereto and due consideration has been given to all comments and views expressed to this Council in connection therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. That the findings and conclusions set forth or contained in the proposed "Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan" for the area of the City of Riverdale, State of Iowa, legally described and depicted in the Plan and incorporated herein by reference (which area shall hereinafter be known as the "Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Area"), be and the same are hereby adopted and approved as the findings of this Council for this area. Section 2. This Council further finds: a) Although relocation is not expected, a feasible method exists for the relocation of any families who will be displaced from the Urban Renewal Area into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; b) The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the City as a whole; and c) Acquisition by the City is not immediately expected, however, as to any areas of open land to be acquired by the City included within the Urban Renewal Area: i. Residential use is expected and with reference to those portions thereof which are to be developed for residential uses, this City Council hereby determines that a shortage of housing of sound standards and design with decency, safety and sanitation exists within the City; that the acquisition of the area for residential uses is an integral part of and essential to the program of the municipality; and that one or more of the following conditions exist: a. That the need for housing accommodations has been or will be increased as a result of the clearance of slums in other areas, including other portions of the urban renewal area. b. That conditions of blight in the municipality and the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing cause or contribute to an increase in and spread of disease and crime, so as to constitute a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. c. That the provision of public improvements related to housing and residential development will encourage housing and residential development which is necessary to encourage the retention or relocation of industrial and commercial enterprises in this state and its municipalities. 3 d. The acquisition of the area is necessary to provide for the construction of housing for low and moderate income families. ii. Non-residential use is not expected, however, with reference to any portions thereof which are to be developed for non-residential uses, such non- residential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the City in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives. Section 3. That the Urban Renewal Area is an economic development and blighted area within the meaning of Chapter 403, Code of Iowa; that such area is eligible for designation as an urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites under the provisions of Chapter 403, Code of Iowa; and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of this City. Section 4. That the Urban Renewal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the "Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Plan for the Fenno Drive Urban Renewal Area"; the Urban Renewal Plan for such area is hereby in all respects approved; and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of the Urban Renewal Plan with the proceedings of this meeting. Section 5. That, notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, plan, amendment or any other document, the Urban Renewal Plan shall be in full force and effect from the date of this Resolution until the Council amends or repeals the Plan. Said Urban Renewal Plan shall be forthwith certified by the City Clerk, along with a copy of this Resolution, to the Recorder for Scott County, Iowa, to be filed and recorded in the manner provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of May, 2021. ATTEST: Label the Plan as Exhibit 1 (with all exhibits) and attach it to this Resolution. 4 ATTACH THE PLAN LABELED AS EXHIBIT 1 HERE CERTIFICATE STATE OF IOWA ) SS COUNTY OF SCOTT I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Riverdale, State of Iowa, do hereby certify that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of their respective city offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 4th day of May, 2021. City Clerk, ity of Riverdale, State of Iowa (SEAL) 01876527-1\22647-012