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1 Ogden Redevelopment Agency Work Session: June 13, 2017 ADAMS COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA (CRA) - Designation of Survey Area – Nine Block Area (Partial) 23rd to 28th Streets and Washington Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue - Authorization to Create Draft Plan Purpose of Work Session: To Review and Discuss the Proposed Adams Community Reinvestment Area Executive Summary The Board will review and discuss a proposal to begin the process of creating the Adams Community Reinvestment Area (Adams CRA). The Administration is proposing to establish the Adams CRA survey area covering an approximate nine-block area from 23rd to 28th Streets and Washington Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue and requesting authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a draft plan for the area. This is the first step in creating a new Urban Renewal Area. Note that the Administration is not requesting the use of eminent domain for future development in the Adams CRA. Background April 5, 2016 The RDA Office received an Administrative Transmittal requesting that the Board designate a survey area for the Adams Urban Renewal Project Area and authorize a study to examine the extent of blight conditions within the survey area. May 3, 2016 The Board adopted Resolution 2016-11 designating the Adams Survey Area. Boundaries for Survey Area were established from 23rd to 28th Street and Washington Boulevard to Adams Avenue. The proposed Resolution also authorized the Administration to complete a blight study as required by state law and report the findings to the Board. May 24, 2016 The Board held a public hearing relating to a different project area--the proposed Oak Den Urban Renewal Area. After receiving input from residents, the hearing was continued to allow time for several ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Ogden Redevelopment Agency Work Session: June 13, 2017 informational open houses to be held. CED staff worked diligently with the residents to provide accurate information regarding the Agency’s plans. Ultimately, the Administration determined it would helpful and appropriate to develop a public outreach process that went beyond the statutory requirements before pursuing redevelopment areas for the Oak Den or Adams areas. May - December 2016 The Administration developed the Community Investment Framework process to address communications and public outreach issues raised during the Oak Den process. The Administration also determined it would restart the Adams project area using the new Framework process. January 3, 2017 The Administration presented the Community Investment Framework (Framework), an administrative document that outlines an in-depth process for creating a new Community Reinvestment Area which includes public outreach and education. The goal of the Framework is to more fully communicate the intent of the Agency regarding any given proposed CRA. The Framework is also intended to build on the Quality Neighborhoods Initiative and will be used to communicate the Agency’s intent regarding the proposed redevelopment to affected residents as new redevelopment areas are proposed. January 25, 2017 The Administration held the first of two open houses to provide an opportunity for residents to give input on the proposed Adams CRA. March 9, 2017 The Administration held the second of two open houses to provide an opportunity for residents to give input on the proposed Adams CRA. June 6, 2017 The Board Offices received an Administrative Transmittal requesting the Board approve a Resolution initiating the Adams Community ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Ogden Redevelopment Agency Work Session: June 13, 2017 Reinvestment Project Plan by designating a Survey Area, conducting a feasibility study, and creating a draft plan. Proposal The Administration is requesting that the Board adopt a Resolution designating the Adams Survey Area. Boundaries for the survey area are proposed to be are approximately 23rd to 28th Street and Washington Boulevard to Jefferson Avenue. The proposed Resolution also authorizes and directs the Administration to complete further study to determine whether project area development is feasible and authorizes the creation of a draft project area plan. This action will begin the process of creating the Adams CRA. Input gleaned from the two open houses will be considered when identifying investment and development opportunities that would support and sustain this critical area adjacent to the City’s central business district. This input will also be used to develop an appropriate project area plan. CS Note: The Administration is not anticipating the use of eminent domain in the Adams CRA and therefore the proposed Resolution does not authorize its use. Community Reinvestment Creation Process - Without Eminent Domain Authorization (Official Actions Highlighted) RDA 1) Adopt a resolution designating a survey area and authorizing creation of a project area plan and an examination, investigation or negotiation regarding project area. 2) Prepare a draft project area plan. 3) Planning Commission reviews for consistency with General Plan. 4) Set hearing on the draft project area plan. (Draft project area plan must be made available to the public at the Agency's offices during normal business hours for 30 days.) 5) Hold a public hearing on the draft project area plan. Allow public comment regarding whether the draft plan should be revised, approved, or rejected. 6) Adopt the plan by resolution after all appropriate changes have been made and submit to the legislative body for adoption. Resolution must include a. Agency’s purpose and intent regarding the project area; ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Ogden Redevelopment Agency Work Session: June 13, 2017 b. The project area plan; c. Findings and determinations that the plan i. serves a public purpose; ii. produces a public benefit; iii. is economically sound and feasible; iv. conforms to the General Plan; and v. promotes the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the community. City Council Adopt the project area plan by ordinance and provide for a 30-day protest period. Questions 1. Please review the information shared and discussed at the public open houses and the feedback received from citizens. 2. What is the estimated time line for completing the CRA process? 3. What benefits will the community received through creation of the Adams CRA? 4. What projects, if any, are under consideration for the Adams CRA? Council Staff Contact: Janene Eller-Smith, (801)629-8165 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK---