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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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