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Minutes of Special Meeting of Redevelopment Agency of Ogden City, Utah, November 15, 2016 Page Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden City, Weber County, Utah. Present: Chair Marcia L. White Vice Chair Bart E. Blair Board members Neil K. Garner Richard A. Hyer Luis Lopez Ben Nadolski Doug Stephens Board Administrator Bill Cook Board Deputy Administrator Janene Eller-Smith Board Policy Analyst Glenn Symes Board Policy Analyst Amy Sue Mabey Communications Manager Brittany Griffin Also present: Executive Director Michael P. Caldwell Chief Administrative Officer Mark Johnson City Attorney Gary Williams Comptroller Lisa Stout Public Services Director Jay Lowder Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Brandon Cooper Planning Manager Greg Montgomery Deputy Recorder Julia LaSeure At the request of the Chair, all present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Xander Eads. Chair White welcomed Boy Scouts present from Troop #16, who were working on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. A moment of silence was observed. Approval of Minutes Board member Hyer stated he had reviewed the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 2016 and found them to be accurate to the best of his recollection. BOARD MEMBER HYER THEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER LOPEZ, ALL VOTING AYE. Proposed Resolution 2016-22 amending the Fiscal Year 2017 budget by increasing anticipated revenues and transfers for a gross increase of $2,050,000 and increasing the appropriations for a gross increase of $2,050,000 A memo from the City Comptroller regarding a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget amendment came before the Board for consideration. The memo stated the Board is being asked to consider setting a public hearing on a resolution that authorizes budget amendments totaling $2,050,000. The budget amendment recognizes loan proceeds from the Sanitary Sewer Fund and Central Business District (CBD) Mall Redevelopment Area. The budget amendment also appropriates funds for a future property purchase. Chair White then introduced in writing proposed Resolution 2016-22, entitled: “A resolution of the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency amending the budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 by increasing the anticipated revenues and transfers for a gross increase of $2,050,000 from sources as detailed in the body of this resolution; and increasing the appropriations for a gross increase of $2,050,000 as detailed in the body of this resolution.” A copy of the proposed resolution was deposited with the Deputy City Recorder and ordered that the City Recorder have at least one copy available for public inspection in her office during all business hours. The proposed resolution was then read by long title. ---PAGE BREAK--- BOARD MEMBER GARNER MOVED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON DECEMBER 6, 2016, DURING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. AND THAT THE CITY RECORDER BE DIRECTED TO PROVIDE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER NADOLSKI, ALL VOTING AYE. Proposed Resolution 2016-23 amending the FY2017 budget by increasing anticipated revenues and transfers for a gross increase of $900,000 and increasing the appropriations for a gross increase of $900,000 A memo from the City Comptroller regarding a proposed FY2017 budget amendment came before the Board for consideration. The memo stated the Board is being asked to consider setting a public hearing on a resolution that authorizes budget amendments totaling $900,000. The budget amendment recognizes loan proceeds from a transfer from the City and appropriates the funds for a future property purchase. Chair White then introduced in writing proposed Resolution 2016-23, entitled: “A resolution of the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency amending the budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 by increasing the anticipated revenues and transfers for a gross increase of $900,000 from sources as detailed in the body of this resolution; and increasing the appropriations for a gross increase of $900,000 as detailed in the body of this resolution.” A copy of the proposed resolution was deposited with the Deputy City Recorder and ordered that the City Recorder have at least one copy available for public inspection in her office during all business hours. The proposed resolution was then read by long title. BOARD MEMBER GARNER MOVED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON DECEMBER 6, 2016, DURING THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. AND THAT THE CITY RECORDER BE DIRECTED TO PROVIDE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER NADOLSKI, ALL VOTING AYE. Proposed Resolution 2016-8 terminating and dissolving the Washington Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area A memo from the Community and Economic Development Department came before the Board to consider a resolution terminating and dissolving the Washington Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area. The memo stated City Administration is requesting the Board adopt Resolution 2016-8 officially noticing the termination of the Washington Boulevard Redevelopment Area. The Administration has submitted a proposal to authorize forgiveness of the Redevelopment Agency debt owed to the City as requested by the Board. The City Council will consider a write-off of the outstanding debt on November 15, 2016. Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Cooper summarized the memo and stated the Washington Boulevard Redevelopment Area expired December 31, 2015 and staff recommends the Board formally recognize the expiration via resolution. The Area was created in 1983 to facilitate major redevelopment in the Central Business District of the downtown area, including construction of a 600-stall parking garage near the Marketstar Building. There was a bond for this project, and the bond debt was retired in 2006. The base value of the area when it was established in 1983 was just over $26 million. The current value is $54 million which is an increase of $28 million. As the Area is retired the City’s general fund will experience an increase of approximately $88,000 per year through the new growth calculation based upon the certified tax rate. Chair White introduced in writing proposed Resolution 2016-8, entitled: “A resolution of the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency terminating and dissolving the Washington Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area.” BOARD MEMBER HYER MOVED THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED, AND THE CHAIR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE SAME. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER LOPEZ, WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – BOARD MEMBERS GARNER, HYER, LOPEZ, NADOLSKI, STEPHENS, VICE CHAIR BLAIR AND CHAIR WHITE. VOTING NO – NONE. Public Comments John Christensen, representing the Ogden Chicken Alliance, referred to a handout provided to the Board regarding an egg recall associated with risk of salmonella which occurred in October 3, 2016 in three states. Another portion of the handout included an article regarding a fine issued against Quality Egg for selling tainted eggs. The company agreed to pay $6.8 million in fines for selling old eggs with false labels, which led to a nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2010. He said these are some of the reasons people want to keep backyard chickens; they want to know where their food source is coming ---PAGE BREAK--- from. He indicated he has spoken with Mayor Caldwell about these issues and will continue to provide information regarding his participation with the Ogden Chicken Alliance. There being no further business to come before the Council, BOARD MEMBER HYER MOVED THE MEETING ADJOURN AT 6:10 P.M. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GARNER, ALL VOTING AYE. JULIA M. LASEURE, MMC DEPUTY CITY RECORDER MARCIA L. WHITE, CHAIR APPROVED: April 11, 2017