Jan 17, 2013 - Unified Government of Wyandotte County / Kansas ...

STATE OF KANSAS ) REGULAR SESSION
WYANDOTTE COUNTY )) SS JANUARY 17, 2013
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, KS )
The Unified Government Commission of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, met in regular
session Thursday, January 17, 2013, with eleven members present: Holland, Commissioner At-
Large First District; Mendez, Commissioner At-Large Second District; Barnes, Commissioner
First District; McKiernan, Commissioner Second District; Murguia, Commissioner Third District;
Maddox, Commissioner Fourth District; Kane, Commissioner Fifth District; Markley,
Commissioner Sixth District; Cooley, Commissioner Seventh District; Ellison, Commissioner
Eighth District; and Reardon, Mayor/CEO presiding. The following officials were also in
attendance: Dennis Hays, County Administrator; Jody Boeding, Chief Legal Counsel; Bridgette
Cobbins, Unified Government Clerk; Doug Bach, Deputy County Administrator; and Major
Henry Horn, Sergeant-at-Arms.
MAYOR REARDON called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley,
Ellison, Holland, Reardon.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Gene Flanery.
Mayor Reardon recognized Jeff Bryant of the Board of Public Utilities and former City
Councilman Chester Owens who were in the audience.
THE AGENDA for January 17, 2013, was presented. Mayor Reardon asked if there were any
revisions to the agenda. Bridgette Cobbins, UG Clerk, stated a blue sheet has been distributed.
On the Consent Agenda, Item No. 2, we’re adding a joint statement of clarification dated May 11,
2010, the third paragraph of the resolution. This resolution clarifies the obligations of the bond
issue and is in keeping within the direction of the standing committee.
MAYOR'S AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Reardon asked if there were any set-asides on the Consent Agenda.
There were none.
Action:
Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to
approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,”
Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison,
Holland.
ITEM N0. 1 - 130007…RESOLUTION: WESTWOOD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
SYNOPSIS: Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement between the UG and
the city of Westwood, submitted by Brandy Nichols, Legal. The agreement authorizes the city of
Westwood to provide building inspection services for the Woodside Village project which is
primarily located in Westwood city limits. The project is anticipated to involve some
improvements located in the city of Kansas City, KS. On January 7, 2013, the Neighborhood and
Community Development Standing Committee, chaired by Commissioner Holland, voted
unanimously to approve and forward to full commission.
Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-3-13, “A resolution that the Mayor/CEO of the Unified
Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is hereby authorized and
directed to execute in the name of the Unified Government of Wyandotte
County/Kansas City, Kansas, and the Unified Government Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to attest the signature of said Mayor/CEO and to attach the
seal of the Unified Government to an Interlocal Agreement concerning the
Westwood Village project, between the City of Westwood, Kansas and the Unified
Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas.” Commissioner Kane
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan,
Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
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ITEM NO. 2 – 130002…1 RESOLUTION/2 ORDINANCES: PLAZA AT THE
SPEEDWAY
SYNOPSIS: One resolution and two ordinances relative to the Plaza at the Speedway, submitted
by Lew Levin, Chief Financial Officer. On January 7, 2013, the Economic Development and
Finance Standing Committee, chaired by Commissioner Holland, voted unanimously to approve
and forward to full commission.
a. Resolution to enter into a third amendment to the redevelopment agreement with
Plaza at the Speedway. This amendment will allow the UG to proceed with TIF
and TDD bond financing.
b. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Special Obligation Tax Increment Revenue
Bonds (Plaza at the Speedway Project), Series 2013, in the maximum principal
amount of $34,500,000.
c. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Taxable Special Obligation Sales Tax
Revenue Bonds (Plaza at the Speedway TDD Nos. 1 and 2 Project), Series 2013,in
the maximum principal amount of $10,500,000.
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Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-4-13, “A resolution that the governing body of the Unified
Government hereby approves the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment
Agreement between the Unified Government and the Developer for the
construction and completion of a retail shopping center. The Mayor/Chief
Executive Officer of the Unified Government is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver the Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement and such other and
further documents as may be necessary to effectuate this Resolution and the intent
expressed therein. The Unified Government, the Mayor/Chief Executive Officer,
the County Administrator and the Unified Government’s other officers, agents and
employees are hereby authorized and directed to take such further action, and to
execute all documents in connection with the Development Agreement, as
amended, for the shopping center, site and such other documents, certificates and
instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the
intent of this Resolution.” Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the resolution. Roll call was taken and there
were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley,
Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
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Action:
ORDINANCE NO. O-4-13, “An ordinance authorizing the issuance of Special
Obligation Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Plaza at the Speedway Project), Series
2013 in the maximum principal amount of $34,500,000 of the Unified Government
of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, for the purpose of paying certain
redevelopment project costs in connection with the redevelopment district; and
making certain covenants with respect thereto. Commissioner Kane made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to approve the ordinance. Roll
call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia,
Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
Action:
ORDINANCE NO. O-5-13, “An ordinance authorizing the issuance of Taxable
Special Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Plaza at the Speedway TDD No. 1
and 2 Project), Series 2013 in the maximum principal amount of $10,500,000 of
the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, for the
purpose of paying certain Transportation Development District project costs in
connection with the transportation development district; and making certain
covenants with respect thereto.” Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Mendez, to approve the ordinance. Roll call was taken and
there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane,
Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
ITEM NO. 3 – 120351…APPLICATION FOR HOUSING TAX CREDITS: TARTAN
RESIDENTIAL
SYNOPSIS: Application by Tartan Residential, Inc. for the use of Section 42 tax credits for the
Buchanan's Crossing project, a 100% accessible single-family home community serving disabled
veterans and the mobility impaired at 706 N. 65th St., submitted by Charles Brockman, Economic
Development. This is a revision to what was presented to the committee on December 3, 2012.
On January 7, 2013, the Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee, chaired by
Commissioner Holland, voted unanimously to approve and forward to full commission.
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Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-8-13, “A resolution that the Unified Government of
Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas hereby approves the Resolution of
Support for Tartan Residential, Inc. for the use of Section 42 tax credits for the
project Buchanan’s Crossing, a 100% Accessible Single Family Home Community
Servicing Disabled Veterans & the Mobility Impaired in Kansas City, Kansas to
the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.” Commissioner Kane made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the resolution. Roll call
was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia,
Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
ITEM NO. 4 – 130001…APPLICATION FOR HOUSING TAX CREDITS: CHWC AND
MESNER DEV.
SYNOPSIS: Application by CHWC and Mesner Development Corp. for the use of Section 42
tax credits for the House to Home Escalade Heights project located within Project Area B of the
Escalade Heights TIF, submitted by Charles Brockman, Economic Development. The $4.8M
project consist of related site work, the construction of 5 market rate homes that will be for sale
and 16 lease purchase homes. All units will have two car garages, three bedrooms, and will be
energy efficient. On January 7, 2013, the Economic Development and Finance Standing
Committee, chaired by Commissioner Holland, voted unanimously to approve and forward to full
commission.
Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-9-13, “A resolution that the Commission of the Unified
Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas hereby approves the
Resolution of Support for CHWC and Mesner Development Corp., for the use of
Section 42 tax credits for the project House to Home Escalade Heights in Kansas
City, Kansas to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.” Commissioner
Kane made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes,
McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
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ITEM NO. 5 – 130006…RESOLUTION: DISTRICT #3 SALES TAX FUNDS
SYNOPSIS: A resolution to enter into an agreement with Argentine Betterment Corporation,
Inc. for the use of approximately $13,650 of available District #3 sales tax funds for the
Metropolitan Avenue Redevelopment project, submitted by Charles Brockman, Economic
Development. On January 7, 2013, the Economic Development and Finance Standing
Committee, chaired by Commissioner Holland, voted unanimously to approve and forward to full
commission.
Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-5-13, “A resolution authorizing the distribution of District
#3 Sales Tax funds to the Argentine Betterment Association and that the District #
3 Fund has a balance of approximately $13,650; with one outstanding loan of
approximately $12,000 on which monthly payments are being made. That the
County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement
with Argentine Betterment Corporation Inc. to utilize the District #3 funds on
deposit for purposes of the Metropolitan Avenue Redevelopment project. That
upon execution of the agreement and disbursement of the funds set forth therein
the District # 3 Fund and program shall be terminated.” Commissioner Kane
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the resolution.
Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan,
Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
ITEM NO. 6 - MINUTES
SYNOPSIS: Minutes from regular session of December 20, 2012.
Action:
Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to
approve. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes,
McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
ITEM NO. 7 - WEEKLY BUSINESS MATERIAL
SYNOPSIS: Weekly business material dated January 3 and 10, 2013.
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Action:
Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to
approve and authorize fund transfers. Roll call was taken and there were ten
“Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley,
Ellison, Holland.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
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STANDING COMMITTEES' AGENDA
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ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ITEM NO. 1 – 130044…RESOLUTION: CHANGE TO SC AND FC MEETING DATES
SYNOPSIS: A resolution changing April 1 standing committee meeting date to March 25, and
March 28 full commission meeting date to April 4.
Action:
RESOLUTION NO. R-6-13, “A resolution amending Resolution No. R-23-11 by
changing certain meeting dates of the Neighborhood and Community Development
Standing Committee and the Economic Development and Finance Standing
Committee and of the Planning and Zoning meeting of the Unified Government
Commission, and repealing that portion of Resolution No. R-23-11 which conflicts
with this Resolution.” Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Ellison, to adopt the resolution. Roll call was taken and there
were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley,
Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
COMMISSIONERS' AGENDA
ITEM NO. 1 – 130046…RESOLUTION: DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM
HOLLYWOOD CASINO
SYNOPSIS: A resolution authorizing the Unified Government to enter into an agreement with
the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation; adopting a process for distribution of the funds;
designating programs that support and complement Healthy Communities Wyandotte as the
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primary grant recipients for the funds; adopting the Advisory Panel’s Recommendation Report as
modified by the Board of Commissioners at its special session on January 10, 2013; and adopting
grant qualification criteria as developed by the Board of Commissioners at the special session,
submitted by Joe Connor, Public Health Director.
Mayor Reardon stated you will note that and recall that we had a work session on this in special
session a week ago. I think that Mr. Connor has presented to you in your packet a resolution that
reflects what we had worked on in that meeting. Mr. Connor, Public Health Director, is here
tonight to make presentation on this item,
Action:
RESOLUION NO. R-7-13, “A resolution that the Unified Government shall enter
into an agreement with the Greater Kansas City Community foundation for
management of the Funds and that the County Administrator is hereby directed to
take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to implement this
Resolution.” Commissioner Kane made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Ellison, to adopt the resolution. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,”
Mendez, Barnes, McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison,
Holland.
ITEM NO. 2 – 970105…TRAVEL REQUEST: COMMISSIONER MADDOX
SYNOPSIS: Request to travel to Washington, DC, to attend the National League of Cities
Congressional City Conference/National Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials, submitted by
Commissioner Maddox.
Action:
Commissioner Barnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, to
approve. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes,
McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
Mayor Reardon adjourned as the Board of Commissioners and reconvened as the Land Bank
Board of Trustees.
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LAND BANK BOARD OF TRUSTEES' CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM NO. 1 – 120350…COMMUNICATION: LAND BANK APPLICATIONS
SYNOPSIS: Communication requesting consideration of the following applications, submitted
by Chris Slaughter, Land Bank Manager. The Land Bank Advisory Board has recommended
approval of the applications. On January 7, 2013, the Neighborhood and Community
Development Standing Committee, chaired by Commissioner Holland, voted unanimously to
approve and forward to the Land Bank Board of Trustees.
Mayor Reardon asked if there were any set-asides on the Consent Agenda. There were none.
Land Bank Economic Recovery Program
CHWC Inc. - properties donated back to the Land Bank
220 N. Thorpe 1236 Barnett 58 N. 12th 1134 Riverview
1017 Armstrong 712 N. 13th 60 N. 12th 1130 Riverview
1033 Grandview 347 N. Valley 64 N. 12th 1126 Riverview
812 Waterway Dr. 1255 Sandusky 68 N. 12 th 1122 Riverview
1236 Armstrong 36 S. Hallock 72 N. 12th 1118 Riverview
1234 Barnett 257 S. Mill 76 N. 12th 1114 Riverview
1205 Barnett 51 N. 12 th 80 N. 12th 1110 Riverview
1209 Barnett 52 N. 12th 84 N. 12th 1106 Riverview
1211 Barnett 1101 Riverview 83 N. 12th 88 N. 12th
1217 Barnett 52 N. 12th 90 N. 12th 38 S. Hallock
1221 Barnett 56 N. 12th 1139 Riverview 1103 Grandview
1102 Riverview
Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation - properties donated back to the Land Bank
1932 N. 11th St 1124 Garfield Ave. 1935 N. Valley St. 1954 N. Valley
1934 N. 11th St. 1138 Garfield Ave. 1936 N. Valley St. 1925 N. 13th St.
1936 N. 11th St. 1140 Garfield Ave. 1937 N. Valley St. 1929 N. 13th St.
1940 N. 11th St. 1144 Garfield Ave. 1939 N. Valley St. 1931 N. 13th St.
1944 N. 11th St. 1144 1/2 Garfield Ave. 1942 N. Valley St. 1936 N. 13th St.
1948 N. 11th St. 1200 Garfield Ave. 1943 N. Valley St. 1937 N. 13th St.
1948 1/2 N. 11th St. 1210 Garfield Ave. 1944 N. Valley St. 1939 N. 13th St.
1950 N. 11th St. 1237 Garfield Ave. 1945 N. Valley St. 1940 N. 13th St.
1927 N. Bethany St. 1238 Garfield Ave. 1947 N. Valley St. 1955 N. 13th St.
1929 N. Bethany St. 1934 N. 12th St. 1948 N. Valley St. 2024 N. 13th St.
1932 N. Bethany St. 1957 1/2 N. 12th St. 1949 N. Valley St. 1139 Troup Ave.
1103 Garfield Ave. 1959 N. 12th St. 1950 N. Valley St. 1135 Troup Ave.
1106 Garfield Ave. 1931 N. Valley St. 1951 N. Valley St. 1131 Troup Ave.
1115 Garfield Ave. 1933 N. Valley St. 1953 N. Valley St. 1127 Troup Ave.
1118 Garfield Ave. 1934 N. Valley St.
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Side-Lot applications
1703 N. 25th St. - Gwendolyn Gilbert for a garage and garden
5313 N. 109th St. - Cathy Spicer for yard extension
2722 Stewart Ave. - Russell Harper, Sr. for yard extension
Buildable applications for single-family housing
717 Oakland Ave. - CHWC
715 Oakland Ave. - CHWC
711 Oakland Ave. - CHWC
709 Oakland Ave. - CHWC
707 Oakland Ave. - CHWC
1410 N. 7th St. - CHWC
2719 Lathrop Ave. - Heartland Habitat for Humanity
2717 Lathrop Ave. - Heartland Habitat for Humanity
2715 Lathrop Ave. - Heartland Habitat for Humanity
2632 N. 21st St. - Heartland Habitat for Humanity
2628 N. 21st St. - Heartland Habitat for Humanity
Transfers from Land Bank
1013 Lafayette Ave. - Ruby M. Ellington for financial consideration
1005 Lafayette Ave. - Ruby M. Ellington for financial consideration
1365 Quindaro Blvd. - UG
1519 Quindaro Blvd. - UG
1817 Quindaro Blvd. - UG
1819 Quindaro Blvd. - UG
1821 Quindaro Blvd. - UG
(The UG properties will be developed using NSP3 funds and the UG will control the properties
during construction with a lien.)
2012 Land Bank Conveyance Report
Action:
Commissioner Ellison made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kane, to
approve. Roll call was taken and there were ten “Ayes,” Mendez, Barnes,
McKiernan, Murguia, Maddox, Kane, Markley, Cooley, Ellison, Holland.
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MAYOR REARDON ADJOURNED
THE MEETING AT 7:20 P.M.
JANUARY 17, 2013
Bridgette Cobbins
Unified Government Clerk
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