HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-96-2/13/2017 Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-96
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUEST OF JSA
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS ON THE
RENOVATION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING VALUED AT
$2,800,000, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611-615
SYCAMORE STREET, AND LOCATED WITHIN THE
CONSOLIDATED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA(CURA).
WHEREAS JSA Development, LLC has submitted an application dated December 30
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2016 to the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, requesting to receive tax exemptions for
renovation of a commercial building valued at $2,800,000, for the property located at 611-615
Sycamore Street and within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), more fully
described as follows:
ORIGINAL PLAT WATERLOO EAST COM AT PT 109.5 FT SE FROM W
COR BLK 14 TH NE PAR WITH 4TH ST 100 FT TH SE PAR WITH
SYCAMORE ST 34.67 FT TO PT 5 FT NW FROM SE LINE LOT 7 & 10 TH
SW PAR WITH & 5 FT NW FROM SE LINE LOTS 7 & 10 100 FT TO SW
LINE SAID BLK 14 TH NW ALONG SW LINE BLK 14 34.7 FT TO PT OF
BEG,IN THE CITY OF WATERLOO,BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA.
and,
WHEREAS, said property is located within the designated Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA) in Waterloo, Iowa, as previously established by the City Council of
i the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and
WHEREAS, the renovation project respecting said property is in conformance with the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) Plan as officially adopted by the City Council
for the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and
WHEREAS, the renovations on said property were made during the time in which such
improvements are eligible for the tax exemption as set forth in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA) Plan as adopted by the City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
and as set forth in the Urban Revitalization Act as adopted by the Legislature of the State of Iowa
and signed by the Governor of the State of Iowa, and
WHEREAS, said applicant is requesting the following three-year exemption schedule:
For the first year 100%
For the second year 100%
For the third year 100%
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that said application is hereby approved and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to forward said application and a copy of this resolution to the Assessor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13`x' day of February 2017.
Quentin Hart, Mayor
Resolution No. 2017-96
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ATTEST:
Kelley F4Vhle
City Clerk'
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CONSOLIDATED URBAN REVITALIZATION APPLICATI*T
FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE Q E t
PROVISIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA PLAN
•, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO.
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The Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA)allows property tax exemptions on improvements to plocated
within its boundaries that meet the following criteria: � 73 NO
1.
1. At least a 10%improvement to the value of the residential property. At least a 15%improvement to the value of"`""''
commercial property if a building was previously on the site. If commercial property was previously vacant,all actual
value added by the improvements is eligible for tax exemption.
2. Be located within the CURA boundaries(a map of which can be obtained from the City of Waterloo Community Planning
&Development Department.)
3. This application must be filed with City prior to the la working day of February following the year when the
improvements are completed to comply with the timeline of the State Code of Iowa,Section 404.4 unnumbered paragraph
2. However,a single application may be filed upon completion of an entire project requiring more than one year to
construct or complete,providing prior approval has bee granted by the City Council or County Board of Supervisors.
Please fill out the following information for your application to be submitted to the C' Coykil.
NAME: JSA Development,LLC SIGNATURE•
ADDRESS: 315 E 5th Street-2nd Floor,Waterloo,IA 50703
TELEPHONE: 319-233-3147 DATE: �!
A. What is the Address of the property being improved? 611-615 Sycamore Street
What is the Legal Description of the property?(May be available at County Recorder's Office on 2nd floor of the
Courthouse))?
ORIGIKIAL PLAT WATERLOO EAST COM AT PT 109.5 FTSE FROM W COR BLK 14TH NE PAR WITH 4TH ST 100 FT TH SE PAR WITH
OFTTOSW
LINE SAID BLK 14 TH NW ALONG SW LINE BLK 14 34.7 FT TO PT OF BEG
B. Indicate desired exemption schedule:(I or 2)
1. X One Hundred Percent(100%)exemption for three years on the actual value added by improvements;
2. A partial exemption on the actual value added by improvements according to the following schedule:
a. First Year----------80% d. Fourth Year-------50% g. Seventh Year------30%
b. Second Year------70% e. Fifth Year---------40% h. Eighth Year--------30%
c. Third Year---------60% f. Sixth Year---------40% i. Ninth Year---------20%
j. Tenth Year---------20%
C. What was the nature of#ie improvement(s)?
Complete historic rehabilit tion of entire structure resulting in the creation of eight market rate apartments and one retail space.
D. City of Waterloo Building and Inspections Department Information- f
Permit Number: * Date permit was issued: � Total permit(s)valuation: /r q6 2,,vA9
E. What was the cost of the improvement? $2.8 million gross cost. (l in d Ie,
F. Estimated or actual date of completion of these improvements? April 2015
G. If this is not a singe-family dwelling unit,which you own and reside in,will these improvements create a displacement of
your tenants? Yes X No
CITY OF WATERLOO /
APPROVED DATED: a< ('j M RESOLUTION NO: 'l-C
DENIED
BLACK HAWK COUNTY ASSESSOR
APPROVED DATED:
Tami McFarland
DENIED Black Hawk County Assessor
Note: The improvements to your home or business may not change the assessed value.
Note: City Council approval does not guarantee tax exemptions. The application must be reviewed and approved by the
Black Hawk County Assessor's Office for criteria eligibility.
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