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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Amendment to the Work Plan and BudgetCommission Memorandum Memorandum created on September 9, 2008 REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor & City Commission FROM: Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB) Erik Nelson, Chair Keri Thorpe, Assistant Planner, Staff liaison SUBJECT: Amendment to the Northeast Urban Renewal District Annual Work Plan and Budget MEETING DATE: Monday, April 6th, 2009 BACKGROUND: See attached amended 2009 Annual Work Plan and Budget from the NURB RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendment to the Work Plan and Budget for the Northeast Urban Renewal District to allocate $20,000 of the District’s tax increment to match funding from a Park Improvement Grant awarded for improvements to the Depot Park located at the corner of Aspen and Front Streets. FISCAL EFFECTS: Adoption of the amendment will allocate tax increment for improvements to a City Park. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. 251 March 25, 2009 Northeast Urban Renewal Board 2009 Annual Work Plan (Amended) The Bozeman City Commission with Mayor Jeff Krauss presiding adopted Ordinance 1655 which formally enacted the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan. The stated mission of the plan and general goals are as follows: MISSION VISION: This Plan is the city’s response to remedy the conditions of blight found in the August 2005 report. The Plan also addresses other issues important to the District. The plans purpose is to ensure the vitality of the Northeast Urban Renewal District (NURD) the vitality of the NURD for generations to come and to make the NURD an area in which its citizens can take exceptional pride. The Plan envisions a mixed use neighborhood that is user friendly, safe, secure and healthy. While this plan envisions a District with diversity of housing businesses and amenities it intends to maintain the unique ambiance and historic character of the District. Nine principals were developed for the plan. Each of the principals has one or more goals associated, some of which specifically relate to this work plan while others represent general objectives and directives. The Northeast Urban Renewal Board (NURB) goals are as follows: GENERAL GOALS: § Outdated or insufficient infrastructure should be repaired, replaced, or otherwise improved. § Provide public utilities to the area efficiently in ways that are not visually or physically obtrusive. § Encourage a land use pattern that facilitates all modes of transportation – vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, mass transit, and commercial – for safe, efficient and convenient access for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. § Provide the necessary land use elements for successful commercial and industrial development in a way that is harmonious with other adopted community goals and residential quality of life concerns. § Encourage commercial development that provides basic needs, ala “the corner grocery,” that also encourages less motorized commuting and less traffic. § New structures should be designed and built keeping in mind the public values of durability, flexibility, and simplicity. Thoughtful consideration of design, materials, and massing in the construction of new private buildings will add strength and character to the built environment. To the degree that the private sector can be influenced by a public partner in development, the community ought to strongly encourage excellence in urban design as a basis of partnership. § Promote sustainable building practices in the district 252 March 25, 2009 § Encourage the City to help ensure the success of the Northeast Urban Renewal Plan by giving a high priority to the Northeast District in its capital improvements plan. § Work with neighborhoods and businesses to ensure actions taken in the district are compatible with adjacent developed areas. § Neither the City of Bozeman nor any of its subdivisions shall use eminent domain to take private property for private use in the implementation of an urban renewal project or similar redevelopment plan. § Procure new land for park and open space § Improve landscaping in existing public spaces WORK PLAN GOALS: The Work plan was developed through a consensus vote by the Board for items that were most relevant given our budgetary constraints for 2009. Work plan goals were simplified to cover four broad topic issues: Parks, Walkability, Utility, Public Assistance, and Administration. Generally the work plan is to gather more research on each of the specific goals to determine a project for capital expenditure by next year’s work plan session or as the opportunities may arise for grants, development cooperation, city collaboration, etc. This work will be completed through the volunteer efforts of the NURB. Each of the work plan goals includes the requested fund amount. PARKS Identify locations that are suitable for parks in the area in addition to seeking funding through cash-in-lieu, grants, etc. to achieve this goal. NURB will also work directly with City Parks Dept., the Park and Recreation Board and Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Requested funds: $20,000.00 for Parks Improvement Grant matching funds for improvements to Depot Park located at the corner of Aspen and Front Streets. WALKABILITY Improve walkability and bikeability of neighborhood by identifying where there are no sidewalks/trails/bike lanes and where there needs to be sidewalks/trails/bike lanes. NURB will coordinate efforts with Gallatin Valley Land Trust. Requested funds: $0.00 (achieved through board volunteer efforts) 253 March 25, 2009 UTILITY Coordinate effort with City Capital Improvement Program projects as they include sewer, water and streets that impact the District and seek outside funding support for utility projects. Identify specifically where there are deficiencies in the District. Requested funds: $0.00 (achieved through Board volunteer efforts) PUBLIC ASSITANCE Research to provide informational assistance to mitigate impact of development and increased taxes to residents. Requested funds: $0.00 (achieved through Board volunteer efforts) ADMINISTRATION Request funding for incidental paperwork and communications to ensure the successful execution of the work plan as required. Requested funds: $1,000.00 (and through Board volunteer efforts) GENERAL ACTIVITES In addition to setting the aforementioned goals, monitoring the condition of the Front Street Depot and its surroundings has been an on-going project. This contributing structure in the Story Mill Historic District has been neglected for some time. Board members have contacted City Staff to seek guidance in preventing further deterioration from occurring. Board members also hope to start a dialogue with representatives of Montana Rail Link. The City of Bozeman hereby designates the above mentioned funds to the enumerated projects consistent with City Ordinance 1655 “Northeast Urban Renewal Plan” dated November 14 2005. These funds are estimated and are authorized up to 10% above the estimation. The City does not intend further approval of these monies unless otherwise required under the City’s Ordinances or Purchasing Policy. 254 March 25, 2009 2009 Northeast Urban Renewal Plan Expenditure Balance Sheet Existing Balance $27,727.82 Estimated increment for tax year ending December 2008 $43,559.18 Balance beginning 2009 $71,287.00 Expenditures for 2009: Parks $20,000.00 Walkability & Bikeability $0.00 Utility $0.00 Public Assitance $0.00 Administration $1,000 Total Expenditures $21,000 Ending Balance $50,287.00 255