H7. Ord. 1895, 1896, Plan Text AmendmentsKALisPEii.
Development Services Department
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REPORT TO: Mayor Johnson and Kalispell City Council
FROM: Doug Russell, City Manager
Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: KRD-22-01 — Amending the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the
West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work force
housing as projects eligible for Tax Increment Financing
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2022
BACKGROUND: On December 17, 2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an
amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area
Plan addresses needs and priorities affecting redevelopment of the Core Area. On December 4, 2017,
Kalispell City Council adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. Additionally, City Council adopted the West
Side Urban Renewal -Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717 (Original Ordinance 1259) and the
Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment
Finance District (TIFD) within both urban renewal plan boundaries as part of the overall strategy to
meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities,
improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community's tax base.
Since adoption of both plans, Kalispell has experienced significant population growth as documented
by the US Census and further indicted by Kalispell being named the fastest growing micropolitan
area in the nation. This population growth has exacerbated housing shortages which were already
reflected by near zero percent vacancy rates across the city for years. To mitigate impacts associated
with the rapid growth and address blighted conditions within the plan boundaries, the city is
considering including the creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household
income of 80% to 120% of area median income in both the Downtown and West Side/Core Area
Urban Renewal Plans. Identified workforce housing projects created within both plan boundaries
would promote area housing and employment opportunities. Work force housing is an eligible
expense within a TIF District per Section 7-15-4288 (4), Montana Code Annotated (MCA).
The Council held a public hearing regarding the urban renewal plan amendments request on
September 19. At that time the city received multiple comments regarding the proposal. Comments
centered on the housing affordability issues within the valley as a whole and there were no comments in
support of how the amendments are currently proposed.
Currently TIF funds can be used within the district that would aid a wide variety of projects,
including multi -family projects that benefit the district. There are no projects proposed that are
dependent upon moving forward with an amendment. With the demonstrated conflict and opinions
that have emerged by simply proposing and discussing this amendment, moving forward with the
proposal or iterations of the proposal would likely facilitate further unnecessary conflict. As such, the
recommendation is to pause the discussion on this topic until there is further agreement related to the
variables and appropriate uses around the provision of tax increment financing within a respective
district, etc.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council move to not adopt
Ordinance 1895, and Ordinance 1896 which contain the proposed amendments to the Downtown and
West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans, respectively.
FISCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: As may be proposed by Council.
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 1895
Ordinance 1896
Staff Report KRD-22-01
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1895
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT ENCOMPASSING A
PORTION OF DOWNTOWN KALISPELL AS DELINEATED IN THE DOWNTOWN PLAN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035.
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2017, following many months of extensive interaction with the
public, the Kalispell City Council adopted the Downtown Plan as an amendment to
the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Downtown Plan identifies the City's overall mission to meet its needs of
promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities,
improving area housing opportunities and expanding the community's tax base
within the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Plan further identifies areas of blight within the downtown area that
may be rehabilitated through replanning, removal of congestion, the provision of
parks, playgrounds, and other public infrastructure improvements, and through
encouraging voluntary rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Plan identifies the goal of creating a Downtown Urban Renewal
District with a Tax Increment Finance District as an overlay for the purposes of
constructing appropriate public infrastructure projects to invigorate the
redevelopment of blighted conditions; and
WHEREAS, sixteen years ago, the Kalispell Downtown Urban Renewal District and the Tax
Increment Financing District overlay statutorily sunsetted after 22 years of service
during which substantial rehabilitation to public infrastructure and private investment
in the District occurred; and
WHEREAS, since the time of the Kalispell Downtown Urban Renewal District and Tax Increment
Financing District sun setting in 2002, significant commercial investment has been
made outside of Downtown Kalispell; additionally, the Westside Urban Renewal and
Tax Increment Financing Districts have been expanded to the Core Area and are now
ripe for investment by new development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both
urban renewal plan boundaries as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of
promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities,
improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community's tax base; and
WHEREAS, to mitigate impacts associated with the rapid growth and address blighted conditions
within the plan boundaries, the city is considering including the creation of workforce
housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area
median income; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing July 12, 2022, to
consider amending the Downtown Urban Renewal District to include the creation of
workforce housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to
120% of area median income in which staff report KRD-22-01 that provided details
of the proposal and evaluation was accepted by the Planning Board as findings of fact
and transmitted to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of MCA Title 7, Chapter 15, Part 42 the Kalispell City Council
approved a resolution of intent and in conformance with Section 7-15-4215 of the Act
held a duly noticed public hearing on September 19, 2022 considering all oral and
written comment and testimony; and
WHEREAS, having previously approved the Downtown Plan Amendment to the City of Kalispell
Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and having considered all of the evidence provided
throughout the public process described above, the City Council hereby adopts staff
report KRD-22-01 as its findings of fact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the terms of the Montana Urban Renewal Act, MCA Title 7,
Chapter 15, Part 42, the City of Kalispell hereby exercises its powers under
the Act to amend the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal District to include
the creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household
income of 80% to 120% of area median income.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance is to be posted as required by law and copies
made available to the public upon request. This Ordinance shall take effect
thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF 12022.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Bnmckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1896
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WEST SIDE/CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
ENCOMPASSING A PORTION OF DOWNTOWN KALISPELL AS DELINEATED IN THE
WEST SIDE/CORE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL
GROWTH POLICY 2020.
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2012, following many months of extensive interaction with the
public, the Kalispell City Council adopted the West Side/Core Area Plan as an
amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A;
and
WHEREAS, the adopted West Side/Core Area Plan identifies the City's overall mission to meet its
needs of promoting economic development, improving area employment
opportunities, improving area housing opportunities and expanding the community's
tax base within the West Side/Core Area; and
WHEREAS, the West Side/Core Area Plan further identifies areas of blight within the area that
may be rehabilitated through replanning, removal of congestion, the provision of
parks, playgrounds, and other public infrastructure improvements, and through
encouraging voluntary rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the West Side/Core Area Plan identifies the goal of creating a West Side/Core Area
Urban Renewal District with a Tax Increment Finance District as an overlay for the
purposes of constructing appropriate public infrastructure projects to invigorate the
redevelopment of blighted conditions; and
WHEREAS, since the time of the Kalispell Downtown Urban Renewal District and Tax Increment
Financing District sun setting in 2002, significant commercial investment has been
made outside of Downtown Kalispell; additionally, the Westside Urban Renewal and
Tax Increment Financing Districts have been expanded to the Core Area and are now
ripe for investment by new development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both
urban renewal plan boundaries as part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of
promoting economic development, improving area employment opportunities,
improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community's tax base; and
WHEREAS, to mitigate impacts associated with the rapid growth and address blighted conditions
within the plan boundaries, the city is considering including the creation of workforce
housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area
median income; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing July 12, 2022, to
consider amending the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal District to include the
creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household income of
80% to 120% of area median income in which staff report KRD-22-01 that provided
details of the proposal and evaluation was accepted by the Planning Board as findings
of fact and transmitted to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of MCA Title 7, Chapter 15, Part 42 the Kalispell City Council
approved a resolution of intent and in conformance with Section 7-15-4215 of the Act
held a duly noticed public hearing on September 19, 2022 considering all oral and
written comment and testimony; and
WHEREAS, having previously approved the West Side/Core Area Plan Amendment to the City of
Kalispell Growth Policy 2020 and having considered all of the evidence provided
throughout the public process described above, the City Council hereby adopts staff
report KRD-22-01 as its findings of fact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the terms of the Montana Urban Renewal Act, MCA Title 7,
Chapter 15, Part 42, the City of Kalispell hereby exercises its powers under
the Act to amend the Core Area/West Side Urban Renewal District to include
the creation of workforce housing for individuals and families with household
income of 80% to 120% of area median income.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance is to be posted as required by law and copies
made available to the public upon request. This Ordinance shall take effect
thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF 12022.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Bnmckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
DOWNTOWN AND WEST SIDE/CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
REQUEST FOR DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
WEST SIDE/CORE AREA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT
STAFF REPORT #KRD-22-01 KALISPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
July 6, 2022
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding a request to amend
the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and the West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan to include work
force housing as projects eligible for Tax Increment Financing. A public hearing has been scheduled
before the Kalispell City Planning Board for July 12, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City
Council Chambers. The planning board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for
final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Kalispell, Development Services staff is requesting an amendment to both the Downtown and
West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans to include work force housing as an eligible project. This
report will analyze the proposal in accordance with state law and adopted city policies. On December 17,
2012, Kalispell City Council adopted the Core Area Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth
Policy 2020 by Resolution No. 5601A. The Core Area Plan addresses needs and priorities affecting
redevelopment of the Core Area. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City Council adopted The Downtown
Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846.
Additionally, City Council adopted the West Side Urban Renewal -Core Area plan by Ordinance 1717
(Original Ordinance 1259) and the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan by Ordinance 1816. The City of
Kalispell utilizes a Tax Increment Finance District (TIFD) within both urban renewal plan boundaries as
part of the overall strategy to meet its needs of promoting economic development, improving area
employment opportunities, improving area housing opportunities, and expanding the community's tax
base.
Since adoption of both plans, Kalispell has experienced significant population growth as documented by
the US Census and further indicted by Kalispell being named the fastest growing micropolitan area in the
nation. This population growth has exacerbated housing shortages which were already reflected by near
zero percent vacancy rates across the city for years. To mitigate impacts associated with the rapid growth
and address blighted conditions within the plan boundaries, the city is considering including the creation
of workforce housing for individuals and families with household income of 80% to 120% of area median
income in both the Downtown and West Side -Core Area urban renewal plans. Identified workforce
housing projects created within both plan boundaries would promote area housing and employment
opportunities. Work force housing is an eligible expense within a TIF District per Section 7-15-4288 (4),
Montana Code Annotated (MCA).
Petitioner / Owner: City of Kalispell Development Services Department
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 758-7940
Planning Board Review Authority:
Section 7-15-4213(1), MCA states that prior to the approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing
body shall submit the urban renewal project to the planning board for review and recommendations as to its
conformity with the urban renewal plan and Growth Policy of the city.
Description of District Boundaries:
The Downtown Urban Renewal District is an approximately 95-acre area under multiple ownerships.
Starting at the intersection of 3'd Avenue West and 1st Street the plan is bound by heading easterly on 1 st Street until
3rd Avenue East, thence southerly along 3rd Avenue East until the intersection with 4th Street, thence
westerly along 4th Street until 2nd Avenue East, thence southerly along 2nd Avenue East until 5th Street,
thence Westerly along 5th Street until 1st Avenue East, thence southerly along 1st Avenue East until 9th
Street, thence westerly along 9th Street until 1 st Avenue West, thence northerly along 1 st Avenue West
until 5th Street, thence westerly along 5th Street until 2nd Avenue West, thence northerly along 2nd
Avenue West until 4th Street, thence westerly along 4th Street to 3rd Avenue West, thence northerly along
3rd Avenue West until the point of beginning.
The West Side/Core Area Plan melds two linked areas under one. The initial West Side Urban Renewal
Plan area is originally identified as the North Meridian Neighborhood. That area generally covers an area
bounded by US Highway 2 on the south; US Highway 93 and Wedgewood Lane on the north; 7tn Avenue
WN on the east; and Hawthorne Avenue and northern Lights Blvd on the west. The Core Area portion of
this plan is approximately 365-acres under multiple ownerships. This area is identified as the area affected
by the Kalispell Parkline traversing central Kalispell from east to west bounded by 1st Street on the South,
U.S. 2 viaduct on the east, Meridian on the West and Washington Street on the north. Plan boundaries
illustrated in FIGURES below:
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DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND WEST SIDE CORE AREA URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT ANALYSIS:
Population in the City has been growing significantly over the past five years and Kalispell was
recognized in 2022 as the fastest growing micropolitan area in the nation by the U.S. Census. Over
the past decade Kalispell rental housing has been below 2% vacancy rates and at or near 0%
vacancy rates at certain times. Further, construction of new housing units of all types has not yet
recovered to pre -Great Recession levels, which is a nationwide trend. Limited availability of
housing of all types and price points has driven home prices and rental rates up by double digits
such that many locally earned wages are no longer sufficient to cover housing costs at 30% of
household income. Therefore, the City of Kalispell is proposing to amend the Downtown and
Westside/Core Area Urban Renewal Plans to include workforce housing as projects where TIF
could be used to mitigate existing workforce housing issues.
Flathead County Median Income for FFY 2022
Estimated County
Area Median Income (AMI)
for a 4-person family
Low (80%) of Estimated County Median Income
1-Person
Family
2-Person
Family
3-Person
Family
4-Person
Family
$80,300
$44,450
$50,800
$57,150
$63,500
Moderate (120%) of Estimated County Median
Income
$66,700
1 $76,200
1 $85,750
$95,300
The term "work force housing" is often used to indicate a program targeted at households earning
too much to qualify for traditional affordable housing subsidies. The U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) programs generally serve those earning less than 80% of median
income for their metropolitan area. Relative to those programs, "workforce housing" is intended
to serve those between 80% and 120% of area median income (AMI).
Generally, housing is said to be affordable when it is no more than 30% of a household's gross
income where housing costs include rent or mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes and
insurance as applicable. Therefore, in 2022 a 4-person household at 80% AMI in Flathead County
would be able to afford a monthly housing cost of $1,587 while the 4-person household at moderate
income would be able to afford $2,382 per month for total housing costs. In the case of a 4-person
household at 80% of AMI, provided the market rate for a 3-bedroom residential unit is $2,000 per
month, there is a gap of $413 dollars. As being proposed the $413 dollar gap would be eligible for
TIF assistance provided all TIF policies and procedures were followed in accordance with
Resolution 5955 (Downtown and West Side/Core Area Tax Increment Financing Assistance
Program). Details of each request from a developer would have to be analyzed for accuracy and
financial feasibility with each TIF application. Each application would then be reviewed by the
Kalispell Urban Renewal Agency in accordance with adopted policies and procedures with a
recommendation to the Council. Lastly, as proposed the inclusion of work force housing as an
eligible project is not being mandated, but simply included as an eligible TIF request for workforce
housing within either of the urban renewal plan boundaries. Rent Affordability Examples at 80%
and 120% AMI below:
% Area Median
Annual Income
Hourly Wage Est
Affordable Monthly
Income 2022
(Gross)
(assuming 1 wage earner
Rent
For a 4-Person
working 40 hours per
(30% gross monthly
Household
week)
income)
80%
$63,500
$30.53
$1,587
120%
$95,300
$45.82
$2,382
A November 2021 market study conducted for the Junegrass Place Apartments project found that
"all existing income restricted projects in Kalispell are 100% occupied," with all having waiting
lists ranging from 14-25 names on the senior housing projects ad 40-100+ names on the family
projects. This study found that, "From 2000 to 2021, the primary market area population has
increased by 43.2 % or 2.1 % annually and is projected to grow by 1.1 % per year on average from
2021 to 2026. Rents in the area have increased by 18 - 33 % from July 2020 to July 2021. As rents
continue to increase, it is becoming increasingly difficult for very low to moderate income
households to find and afford housing. According to the 2015 to 2019 American Community
Survey, 44.4 % of renter households in the City pay more than 30 % of their income to rent (rent -
overburdened), with 34.1 % paying 35 % or more, and 19.4 % paying 50 % or more."
PLANINNG BOARD FINDING OF CONFORNHTY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO
THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENAWAL PLAN AND CORE AREA PLAN:
The Downtown Urban Renewal Plans guide the potential allocation of tax increment finance
district funds to develop projects addressing plan goals. Relevant plan statements are referenced
below:
Under blight findings of fact, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states:
a. The substantial physical dilapidation, deterioration, age, obsolescence, or defective
construction, material, and arrangement of buildings or improvements, whether
residential or nonresidential.
Under growth policy, goals, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states:
2. Encourage the development and redevelopment in the downtown.
Under growth policy, policies, the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan states:
9. Redevelopment is encouraged to integrate a variety of residential housing types to
accommodate people of different age groups and income levels.
11. Promote a mix of uses in downtown buildings emphasizing retail uses on the main
floor and offices or residential uses on upper floors.
The Downtown Urban Renewal Plan identifies the need for safe housing in the downtown area
and the importance of incentivizing development of varied housing types and price points as keys
to revitalization of the area. By making tax increment financing available to support appropriate
projects within the urban renewal plan boundary, the city creates the mechanism to address the
goals and policies of both urban renewal plans.
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The Core Area Plan guides the City with Vision and Goal statements where TIF funding could
ultimately be used provided a work/project plan is implemented. Relevant Core Area Plan
statements are referenced below:
Chapter 3 Vision and Goals in Action, Goal 7, Housing Strategy An array of housing
options in the Core Area (multi family, apartment buildings, townhouse and row housing,
loft and studio apartments, senior housing, second floor residential, smaller scale multi-
family apartments, etc.) to provide housing for a variety of age and income levels.
Chapter 3 Vision and Goals in Action, Goal 7, Housing Reinvestment Strategy A
housing stock that is safe, affordable and an asset to the neighborhood.
PLANINNG BOARD FINDING OF CONFORNHTY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO
THE KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035:
Prior to approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban
renewal project plan and project to the planning commission of the municipality for review and
recommendations as to its conformity with the growth policy. Accordingly, the Planning Board
is tasked with reviewing the project in conformance with the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -
It 2035 and making such a recommendation to the City Council.
The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 supports the proposed project and the project can be
found to be compliant with the following plan provisions:
Chapter 4, Land Use —Goal 1, Provide an adequate supply and mix of housing that meets the needs
of present and future residents in terms of cost, type, design, and location.
As referenced in the studies above, it has become increasingly difficult from individuals
and families with low to moderate incomes to find housing. Inclusion ofworkforce housing
as an eligible TIF project would give developers the option of providing housing below
market rate opening up housing opportunities that might not otherwise exist.
Chapter 4, Land Use —Policy 2, City regulations should maintain incentives to provide for varied
affordable housing types.
Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project provides an incentive to
developers to provide housing at a rental rate that is not currently in place.
Chapter 4, Land Use —Recommendation 1, Develop and implement an affordable housing strategy
to effectively provide for the needs of low and moderate -income residents.
Inclusion of work force housing as a TIF eligible project provides an incentive to
developers to provide housing at below market rate potentially providing for low and
moderate -income residents.
Chapter 4, Land Use —Issue 4, Rental vacancy rate is below 2% leaving few rental options and
increased rental prices.
Vacancy rates currently hover just over 0%, which drives up rent prices because of a lack
of supply. Subsidizing rent rates through TIF gives an option to push rental rates down
despite the current market conditions, opening up housing options for those that otherwise
might not be able to afford it.
Chapter 1, The Economy —Issue 5, Healthcare, retail, government, and accommodations/food
service sectors of the economy provide the employment base for Kalispell and are responsible for
creating most of the new jobs in the area.
The employees in the sectors above typically have salaries in the 80-120% AMI range.
Inclusion of workforce housing as a TIF eligible project would potentially offer housing
opportunities for these sectors.
Chapter 1, The Economy —Goal 2, Monitor the growth trends within the valley in order to be in
tune with the changing economy.
Vacancy rates currently hover just over 0%, which drives up rent prices because of a lack
of supply. Subsidizing rent rates through TIF gives an option to push rental rates down
despite the current market conditions.
Chapter 1, The Economy —Policy 5, Support the Kalispell area's position as a regional commercial
center and a location of major healthcare, government, industrial facilities, and retail services.
The employees in the sectors above typically have salaries in the 80-120% AMI range.
Inclusion of workforce housing as a TIF eligible project would potentially offer housing
opportunities for these sectors. Employers have increasingly found it difficult to recruit
employees due to the lack of attainable housing in the valley and this could help mitigate
that issue in some instances.
Chapter 1, The Economy —Recommendation 1, Support public/private partnerships to strengthen
commercial districts within the city.
Any request for TIF assistance for workforce housing would be coordinated through the
city's TYpolicies andprocedures. Through theprocess, any allocation ofTIFfunds would
be vetted and ultimately agree upon through a Developer's Agreement outlining the roles
and responsibilities of both the City and developer requesting workforce housing TIF
assistance.
The Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 recognizes the importance of availability and housing
throughout the community and calls for action on the part of the city to address those needs for all
income levels. Identifying work force housing in the urban renewal plans for both the Downtown
and Westside/Core Areas is consistent with the priorities expressed in the growth policy.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed amendment to include workforce housing as an eligible project does comply with the
expressed intent and the goals, policies, and recommendations of both the Downtown Urban Renewal
Plan and Westside/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan and the Goals and Policies of Kalispell Growth
Policy Plan -It 2035.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report #KRD-22-01 as findings
of fact, determining that work force housing is supported by both the Downtown and West Side/Core
Area Urban Renewal Plans and is in conformity with the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and
forward this recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for their consideration.
ALTERNATIVES:
Deny the request.
ATTACHMENTS:
Downtown Plan and Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
Core Area Plan and West Side/Core Area Urban Renewal Plan
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