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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-225-04.07.2003 �a5 (This Notice to be posted) NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING Governmental Body: The City Council of Waterloo, Iowa. Date of Meeting: April 7, 2003. Time of Meeting: 5:30 P.M. Place of Meeting: Council Chambers, City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned governmental body will meet at the date, time and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is as follows: • Public Hearing on proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. • Resolution determining an area of the City to be an area of slum and blight and an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project; and adopting Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan therefor. Such additional matters as are set forth on the additional 9 page(s) attached hereto. (number) This notice is given at the direction of the Mayor pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and the local rules of said governmental body. r414_tt City Clerk, W erloo, Iowa Nancy Eckert April 7, 2003 The City Council of Waterloo, Iowa, met in regular session, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 P.M. on the above date. There were present Mayor John R. Roof f in the Chair, and the following named Council Members: Kincaid , Welper , Greenwood , Clark, Jordan. Hurley. Getty Absent: none * * * * * * * * -1- on the tter of the This being the time and place fixed for a public hearing WaterlooaRiverfront Urban adoption of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, the Mayor first asked for the report of the Community Planning & Development Director, as the designated representative of the City for this purpose, with respect to the consultation held with the affected taxing entities to discuss the proposed Amendment. The Council was informed that the consuion was duly ns were received held as ordered by the Council, and that 0 written eco mendatio from affected taxing entities. The report of the designated representative with respect to the consultation was placed on file for consideration by the Council. The Council also was informed that the proposed Amendment had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole, as set forth in the minutes or report of said Commission previously placed on file for consideration by the Council. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk whether any written objections had been filed with respect to the proposed Amendment, and the City Clerk reported that 0 written objections thereto had been filed. The Mayor then called for any oral objections to the adoption of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and 0 were made. The public hearing was then closed. [Attach summary of objections here] -2- Council Member then introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREEVELOPMENT AREA, OF THE CITY TO BE AN AREA OF SLUM AND BLIGHT AND CONSERVATIOMC ONI REDEVELOPMENT, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH SAFETYAIS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLICCH OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING GDUPTING AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL WATERLOO RIVERFRONT URBAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE DOWN RENEWAL AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFOR"secondedand moved the motiontthe adopt. same be adopted. Council Member �� �r� The roll was called and the vote was, AYES: Kincaid Wel er , Greenwood , Clark, Jordan Hurle Gett NAYS: one Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 0 3-2 2 5 RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN AREA OF SLUM AND BLIGHT AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING� A APPROPRIATE FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT DOWNTOWN WATERLOO RIVERFRONT URBAN RENEWAL AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFOR -3- WHEREAS,by Ordinance No. 2723, adopted on December 23, 1974, amended by Resolution No. 1996-804, adopted December 16, 19 , and amended by and determined that certain on areasNo. 2001-394, adopted on August 6, 2001, this Council found areas located within the City are eligible and should be designated as an urban renewal area under Iowa law, and approved and adopted the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan of the City of Waterloo, Iowa (the "Plan") for the Urban Renewal Area described as follows: Beginning at a point at the intersection of Franklin and East Seventh Streets, thence Southwesterly along Seventh Street to the alley between Jefferson and Bluff Streets, thence Northwesterly along said alley to West Third Street, thence Northeasterly along West Third Street to Franklin Street, thence Southeasterly on Franklin Street to the point of . beginning, all in the City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. WHEREAS, a proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Plan has been prepared, which proposed Amendment is on file in the office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference, the purpose of which is to set forth and include within the Plan an additional parcel of land, described as follows: Bounded by Southbound Washington Street, West 4th Street, South Street, West 2nd Street to Southbound Washington Street; and incorporate new urban renewal projects, including the Cedar River Dam project and the Grout Museum Project; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that these areas be redeveloped as part of the overall redevelopment area covered by said Plan; WHEREAS, the Iowa statutes require the City Council to submit the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole, prior to City Council approval thereof; and WHEREAS, adoption of Amendment No. 3 has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City as being in conformity with the general plan for -4- of the City as a whole, as evidenced by its w enetrepoion is hereby accepted, developmentand which report and recomm recommendation filed herewith,approved in all respects and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, on Mar h 4 2003, a consultation was held with the tities to discuss the proposed desig nated representatives of all affected taxing en Urban Renewalnd Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Redevelopment Plan and the division of revenue described therein, and town notice 1 said o consultation and a copy of the proposed AmendmentW° 3 to the s sent to allD affected taxing Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment required responses to the recommendations made by the f Community entities, all q entities, if any,have been timely made a herewset ith and hncorpo incorporated herein by this Planning & Development Director filed and reference, which report is in all respects approved; WHEREAS,by said resolution this Council also set a public ont Urban Renewal and adoption of Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown e Council, and derloo ue and proper notice of said Redevelopment Plan for this meeting oftimelypublication in the "Waterloo public hearing was given, as provided by law,by " which notice set forth the time and place for this hearing and the nature and Courier , purpose thereof; and WHEREAS, in accordance with said notice, all persons or organizations Riverfront he Downtown to be heard on said proposed Amendment both for o. 3 to t and against, have been given an Urban Renewal and Redevelopment , given to all opportunity to be heard with respect thereto and due consideration connection therewith and said public comments and views expressed to this Council in hearing has been closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA: Sect ion 1. That the findings and conclusions set forth or cont ine in the d elan and in Amendment No. 3 thereto concerning theof the City of Waterloo,ratified and confirmed in all respects as the preamble hereof, be and the same are hereby the findings of this Council for this area. Section 2. This Council further finds: -5- a. A feasible method exits for the location of families who oa will be displaced from the Downtown Waterloo a verfront Urban e and sanitary dwelling accommodations Redevelopment Plan Area into decent, within their means and without undue hardship to such families; loo Riverfront b. The Plan and Amendment No. 3 to Downtown ate ooelowa, conform Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan of the City of of the City as a whole; and to the general plan for the development own c. As to those areas of open land included hin Planhe Area,vast amended, Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment to be acquired by the City: With reference to those portions thereof erebwhich are to that a be developed for residential uses, this City Councily determines safety and shortage of housing of sound standards and design with decency, sanitation exists within the City; that the acquisition of the r residential uses is an integral part of and essential to the program municipality; and that one or more of the following conditions exist: A. That the need for housing accommodations has been or will be increased as a result of the clearance of a slumsu in other areas, including other portions of the urbanrenewal B. That conditions of blight in the municipality cont contribute to shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing cause or an increase in and spread of disease and crime, o e,r so ofas to constitute a menace to the public health, safety, morals, e. C. That the provision of public improvements related to housing and residential development will encourage housing and residential development which is necessary to encourage the retention or relocation of industrial and commercial enterprises in this state and its municipalities. D. The acquisition of the area is necessary to provide for the construction of housing for low and moderate income families. ii. With reference to those portions thereof which are to be developed for non-residential uses, the City Council hereby determines that -6- such non-residential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the City in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives. Section 3. That the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area is a blighted area and an economic development area within the meaning of Iowa Code Chapter 403; that such area is eligible for designation as an urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites under the provisions of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of this City. Section 4. That Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan of the City of Waterloo, Iowa be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as "Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan for the City of Waterloo, Iowa"; Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, is hereby in all respects approved; and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of said with the proceedings of this meeting. Section 5. That the Plan, as so amended, for the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area shall be in full force and effect from the date of this Resolution until the later of the date of termination set forth in the Plan as so amended, or the date on which payment of all obligations issued or advances made to carry out the purposes thereof shall be fully provided for. Said proposed Amendment 3 to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan shall be forthwith certified by the City Clerk, along with a copy of this Resolution, to the Recorder for Black Hawk County, Iowa, to be filed and recorded in the manner provided by law. Section 6. That all other provisions of the Plan not affected or otherwise revised by the terms of Amendment No. 3 thereto, as well as Resolution No. 1996-804 previously adopted by this City Council be and the same are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects. -7- PASSED AND APPROVED this 7 t h day of April 2003. M or Joh R. Roof ATTEST: City Clerk Na y Eckert -8- CIG-3 9/91 CERTIFICATE STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS COUNTY OF BLACK HAWK ) I, the undersigned City Clerk of Waterloo, Iowa, do hereby certify that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the corporate records of said Municipality showing proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by said Council with respect to said matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment, which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council (a copy of the face sheet of said agenda being attached hereto) pursuant to the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting as required by said law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of their respective city offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may be stated in said proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Municipality hereto affixed this 9 t h day of April , 2003. City Clerk, Witterloo, Iowa Nancy Eckert SEAL E 13O E H L E RT\3 63 515\I\1 1310-065 -9- i I