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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-379-06.07.2021Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, 319-291-4323. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-379 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR REPAYMENT FROM THE EAST WATERLOO UNIFIED URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FUND AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF CERTIFICATION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 403.19. WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo, Iowa has established the East Waterloo Unified (Logan) Urban Renewal Area (the "Urban Renewal Area") and is undertaking certain projects within the Urban Renewal Area, including site development for the future development of the area; and WHEREAS, in furtherance thereof the City Council, has heretofore, by Resolution 2020- 847 adopted on November 23, 2020, approved and authorized a contract with Earth Services and Abatement LLC in the amount of $128,015 to provide property demolition services for various properties located in the East Waterloo (Logan) Urban Renewal Area (the"Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to advance funds for the cost of the Project, it is necessary to make certain findings under Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City to certify the amount of funds so advanced, without interest, for reimbursement under Iowa Code Section 403.19; and WHEREAS, the amount of funds to be advanced for the Project shall not exceed $60,000 for the property located at 508 Bratnober. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 5323 there has been established the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Revenue Fund (the Tax Increment Fund), into which all incremental property tax revenues received from the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area are deposited. The Council finds the Project to be an Urban Renewal Project as defined in Iowa Code Chapter 403, and further approves an advance of City funds for said Project. Section 2. It is hereby directed that $60,000 be advanced from time to time from the Capital Improvements Fund in order to pay the costs of the Project. The advance shall be treated as an internal loan from the Capital Improvements Fund and shall be repaid to the Capital Improvements Fund from the Tax Increment Fund at the earliest opportunity, without interest. Section 3. The Chief Financial Officer and other City officials having responsibility for the books and records of the City shall take such actions as are necessary to comply with this Resolution, including but not limited to inclusion of these amounts in the budget, the advance and transfer of funds for the Project, and certification for reimbursement under Iowa Code Section 403.19. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA this 7th day of June 2021. Resolution No. 2021-379 Page 2 Quentin Hart, Mayor ATTEST: Kelle, Yelchle Kelley Felchle, City Clerk SEAL