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Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area -Initiate Copyrighted July 1, 2019 City of Dubuque Items to be set for Public Hearing # 4. ITEM TITLE: SkyBlue Housing Urban RenewalArea- Initiate SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for August 5, 2019. RESOLUTION of Necessityfinding that certain property in and near Sky Blue Estates and Eagle Valley Subdivision is an Economic DevelopmentArea and that the development of said area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, lowa, and setting a date for hearing on a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for said District SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing forAugust5, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo AttachmentA- area map Supporting Documentation Attachment B - legal of new Urban Renewal Area Supporting Documentation Notice of Hearing Supporting Documentation Resolution Setting Public Hearing Resolutions Dubuque THE CITY OF � uI�AaMca cih DuB E � � I � � I Maste iece on the Mississi i Zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution for the Proposed Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area DATE: June 26, 2019 Economic Development Director Jill Connors recommends City Council approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for August 5, 2019. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director Dubuque Economic Development Department THE CITY OF .� 5o West 13�^Street AIFMersality Dubuque,lowa 52001-4864 D� L E � � �� Office(563)589-4393 TTY(563)690-6678 http://www.cityofd u buq ue.org 2007•2012 Masterpiece on the Mississippi �,3.Zo„ TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution for the proposed Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area DATE: June 24, 2019 INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for August 5, 2019. BACKGROUND The Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area (the "Area") will be an urban renewal area which allows the City of Dubuque to capture tax increment revenue from improvements made in the Urban Renewal Area in order to promote housing and residential development activities. The Area will be created primarily for the development of two residential districts (Sky Blue Estates and the Eagle Valley Subdivision) and water infrastructure improvements, namely the Roosevelt Road Water Tower. In addition to funding the development of infrastructure, tax increment financing will be used to benefit Low and Moderate Income (LMI) individuals in our community at large. The proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Area describes the specific use of tax increment funds, reflecting the utilization of tax rebates, the construction of public infrastructure, and other planned expenditures. DISCUSSION The primary goal of the Plan is to stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as defined by the lowa Code Section 403.17(12). This proposed Area would result in improved roads and utilities in the Area, as well as funding to assist with LMI family housing anywhere within the City at large. In particular, the Area would provide for utility improvements in the Area, including the addition of a water tower. With the 10-year life of the Urban Renewal Area, it is projected to generate approximately $715,000 in increment with $272,000 going to affordable housing throughout the community and $442,000 going to improvements in the Area. See attached financial summary. However, the Plan allows for a much greater contribution toward infrastructure in the event the Area would produce more increment than currently anticipated. The attached Resolution directs staff to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area, setting forth the area to be included and the urban renewal projects that are currently expected to be undertaken in the Area, and for LMI households in the community at large. Additionally, staff is required to hold a consultation process, required by law, with the affected taxing entities concerning the proposed Plan. A City Council public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan will be scheduled August 5, 2019. The public notice will be published four to twenty days before the meeting to allow for the appropriate publication requirements. This will allow time for preparation of the Plan and the consultation process with the taxing entities. RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that begins the process of creating the Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area. The proposed Plan will provide for the continued use of tools that encourage investment and development activities in the Area and support revitalization within the Area and the community at large. cc: Denise Ihrig, Water Department Manager RESOLUTION NO. 250-19 RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN AND NEAR SKY BLUE ESTATES AND EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA AND THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND SETTING A DATE FOR HEARING ON A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has determined that the creation of the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area will stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as defined by Iowa Code 403.17(12), as described in the Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the area described in AttachmentAto this Resolution meets the definition of an economic development area as defined in Chapter 403 "Urban Renewal" of the Iowa Code; and WHEREAS, a significant need for housing units exists in the community and local resources are needed to advance the development; and WHEREAS, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires that before urban renewal authority may be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the area in question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so designating such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the municipality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the proposed Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area, generally described in Attachment A to this Resolution, is an economic development area as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, appropriate for public improvements related to housing and residential development, and is appropriate for an urban renewal project. Section 2. That the development of the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local community objectives. Section 3. That the development of this area will provide new opportunities for quality housing and job creation in the community. Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area, to forward said Plan to the City's Long Range Planning Commission for review and comment and to begin the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities. Section 5. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on the adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area to be held on the 5th day of August, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building in Dubuque, Iowa, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa and that said notice shall generally identify the area covered by the Plan and the general scope of the Urban Renewal Plan activities planned for such area. Section 6. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of said Plan and notice of public hearing to the Dubuque Community School District and the County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities. 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Attachment B Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area Dated June 19, 2019 District Boundary Description of Proposed Subarea The Area shall include the following described properties: LOT 1 ORCHARD PARK PLACE; AND LOTS 29 THROUGH 47, INCLUSIVE, AND LOT D, ALL IN SKY BLUE ESTATES #2; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 14 THROUGH 28, INCLUSIVE, ALL IN SKY BLUE ESTATES; AND LOT 1 OF SKY BLUE PLACE; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 1; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 2; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 3; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 4; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 5; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 6; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 7; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 8; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 9; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISON NO. 2; AND LOTS 10 THROUGH 18, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-19 AND 2-19, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-20 AND 2-20, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 3 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT G OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-9 AND 2-9, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-10 AND 2-10, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND 1 Attachment B LOTS 11 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT A IN BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION, AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 6 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-21 AND 2-21, IN BLOCK 6 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 2 OF SWIFT PLACE; AND LOT 1-1 AND LOT 2-1 SWIFT PLACE; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-6 AND LOT 2-6, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-7 AND LOT 2-7, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-8 AND LOT 2-8, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-9 AND LOT 2-9, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND ALL OF THE RIGHT OF WAY AREA OF GOLDEN EAGLE DRIVE, EAGLE VALLEY DRIVE, HARPY EAGLE COURT, STELLAR EAGLE DRIVE, BALD EAGLE COURT, COBALT COURT, ZEPHYR DRIVE, AND SKY BLUE DRIVE LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROOSEVELT STREET. ALL IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA OFFICIAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, lowa, will hold a public hearing on 5�h day of August, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, City Council Chambers (Second Floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, lowa, at which meeting the City Council will consider a proposed Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan") for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area ("Area"). The Plan for the Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area is proposed to help local officials promote housing and residential development in the City of Dubuque ("City"). The primary goal of the Plan is to stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as defined by the lowa Code Section 403.17(12). The proposed Plan, if approved, would include public improvements related to housing and residential development within public rights- of-way and project activities that may be undertaken in order to achieve the objectives of the Plan. The Sky Blue Housing Urban Renewal Area generally includes an area known as the Sky Blue and Eagle Valley Subdivision. The Area is legally described as follows: LOT 1 ORCHARD PARK PLACE; AND LOTS 29 THROUGH 47, INCLUSIVE, AND LOT D, ALL IN SKY BLUE ESTATES # 2; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 14 THROUGH 28, INCLUSIVE, ALL IN SKY BLUE ESTATES; AND LOT 1 OF SKY BLUE PLACE; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 1 ; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 2; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 3; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 4; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 5; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 6; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 7; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 8; AND ALL OF LENNY'S PLACE NO. 9; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISON NO. 2; AND LOTS 10 THROUGH 18, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-19 AND 2-19, IN BLOCK2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-20 AND 2-20, IN BLOCK2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 3 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT G OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-9 AND 2-9, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-10 AND 2-10, IN BLOCK4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 11 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 4 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT A IN BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION, AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 6 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-21 AND 2-21 , IN BLOCK6 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 2 OF SWIFT PLACE; AND LOT 1-1 AND LOT 2-1 SWIFT PLACE; AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 5, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-6 AND LOT 2-6, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-7 AND LOT 2-7, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-8 AND LOT 2-8, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND LOT 1-9 AND LOT 2-9, IN BLOCK 7 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION; AND ALL OF THE RIGHT OF WAY AREA OF GOLDEN EAGLE DRIVE, EAGLE VALLEY DRIVE, HARPY EAGLE COURT, STELLAR EAGLE DRIVE, BALD EAGLE COURT, COBALT COURT, ZEPHYR DRIVE, AND SKY BLUE DRIVE LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROOSEVELT STREET. ALL IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Under the Plan, it is expected that a portion of the available tax increment revenues generated within the Area, equal in amount to at least 38.1 °k of the expected project costs, are to be used for purposes of providing assistance to low and moderate income housing in the community at large. At the above meeting, the City Council will receive oral and written comments from any resident or property owner of said City to the above action. Written comments regarding the proposed Plan may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office on or before said time of public hearing. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearing are on file in the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13�h Street, and may be viewed during normal working hours. Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4120 or TTY (563) 690-6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published by order of the City Council given on the 1 S� day of July, 2019. Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk