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1996/05/02 Ordinance 1242 - Creating an Urban Renewal Plan/Airport-Ballfield Complex - 2nd ReadingORDINANCE NO. 1242 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE KALISPELL CITY AIRPORT/ATHLETIC COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS FOR THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN WITH THE POWERS CONTAINED IN THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Montana Urban Renewal Law, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, did adopt Resolution No. 4256 finding that 1) blighting conditions exist within the area of the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan, and 2) that rehabilitation, redevelopment or a combination thereof, within the area is necessary in the interest of public health, safety and morals or welfare of the residents of the City of Kalispell, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell acting in its capacity as the Urban Renewal Agency has directed that an urban renewal plan for the blighted areas be developed in accordance with the Montana Urban Renewal Law; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana (herein Agency) has caused to be made detailed studies of the land uses, ownership, building conditions, demographics, transportation and safety within the Neighborhood Plan area and determined that said factors contribute to blighted conditions under S 7-15-4206, MCA, and are detrimental and a menace to the safety, health and welfare of the inhabitants and users of the area, and WHEREAS, the Agency has been fully apprised and is aware of the factors and conditions, and WHEREAS, there has been prepared an Urban Renewal Plan for the project, known as the Kalispell City Airport/Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis (hereinafter Analysis) which has been reviewed by the Airport Advisory Board, an official advisory group; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 7, Chapter 15, Part 42, Montana Code Annotated, the City/County Planning Board is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the City and has submitted to the Agency its input and recommendations with respect to the Analysis and has certified that the Analysis conforms to the general plan for the locality and the Agency has duly considered the input, recommendations and certification of the Planning Board, and 1 WHEREAS, the Analysis has been referred to the Agency for review and approval. The Analysis consists of textual matter inclusive of supporting material and maps and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, the Analysis for the project area requires, among other things: a. minimizing hazards to navigation, b. developing the airport in accordance with an airport layout plan, C. increasing development opportunities on nearby properties, d. promoting compatible land use in and around the airport, e. establishing a funding mechanism for airport properties, and f. establishing a priority schedule for plan implementation. WHEREAS, the Agency is aware that a market exists in the area for commercial development consistent with the Analysis, and WHEREAS, the City will comply with Federal and State laws governing the relocation of person(s) displaced as result of implementation of the Analysis, and WHEREAS, the members of the Agency have general knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the project area and the availability of property for the relocation of families, businesses and recreational property that may be displaced by implementation of the Analysis, and have determined that a relocation program is both workable and feasible for the needs of the project area, and WHEREAS, the Agency is cognizant of the conditions that are endorsed in the undertaking and carrying out of the Analysis including those prohibiting discrimination under the Montana Human Rights Act, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the S 7-15-4215, MCA, the Agency did hold a Public Hearing on June 17, 1996 after due and proper notice, both by mail and publication, of same. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the Kalispell City Airport/Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis for the City of Kalispell, Montana contained in Exhibit "A" hereof, having been duly reviewed 0.14 and considered, is hereby approved and the City Clerk of Council is hereby directed to file said copy of the Analysis with the minutes of this meeting and in the Ordinance Book. Said ordinance is to be posted as required by law and copies made available to the public upon request. SECTION II. That it is hereby found and determined that the project area of said Analysis is blighted and qualifies as an eligible project under the Montana Urban Renewal Law. SECTION III. That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Analysis cannot be achieved except through more extensive rehabilitation of the project area. SECTION IV. That it is hereby found and determined that the Analysis for the project area conforms to the Kalispell City -County Master Plan or parts thereof adopted for the City of Kalispell planning area. SECTION V. That it is hereby found and determined that a sound and adequate financial program exists in the Analysis for financing the projects contained therein. 4, SECTION VI. That the redevelopment of the Analysis area is necessary for the proper development of the community. SECTION VII. That it is hereby found and determined that the Analysis for the area will afford maximum opportunities consistent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole for the renewal of the area by private enterprise. SECTION VIII. That it is hereby found and determined that the Analysis for the area gives due consideration to the providing for adequate park and recreational areas and facilities as may be desirable for the neighborhood improvement with special consideration for the health, safety and welfare of children using facilities within the vicinity of the Analysis area. 3 SECTION IX. That a workable and feasible plan exists therein for making available adequate housing for person(s) who may be displaced by the projects. SECTION X. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Analysis, hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official actions must be taken by the Agency with reference among other things to minimizing hazards to navigation, developing the airport in accordance with an airport layout plan, increasing private development on nearby properties, promoting compatible land uses in and around the airport, establishing funding mechanisms for airport operations, and establishing a priority schedule for plan implementation: a) Pledging its cooperation in carrying out the Analysis; b) Directing the various officials, departments, boards and agencies of the locality having administrative responsibility in the premises likewise ` to cooperate to such end and to exercise the respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Analysis; and c) Standing ready to consider and take appropriate action upon acceptable proposals and measures designated to effectuate the Analysis. SECTION XI. The City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana does authorize the Manager to implement the Analysis with the powers set forth in Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42 & 43, MCA, and to seek financial assistance as it may become available from the Federal or State Government or such other sources as may be determined appropriate by the City Council. SECTION XII. This Ordinance will take effect from and after 30 days of its passage by the City Council. 4 FINALLY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF 1 1996. Attest: Debbie Gifford, CMC City Clerk of Council 5 Douglas D. Rauthe - Mayor Flathead Regional Development Office 723 5th Avenue East - Room 414 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5980 Fax: (406) 758-5781 May 22, 1996 Al Thelen, Interim City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Drawer 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Re: Planning Board Consideration of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan Tax Increment Finance District and Improvement Bonding Dear Al: The Kalispell City -County Planning Board and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting of May 14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in Kalispell City Council Chambers to consider the Kalispell Airport Urban Renewal Plan in accordance with, Section 7-15-4213(1) M.C.A. states that "Prior to the approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project to the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development of the municipality as a whole." A staff report was presented by Narda Wilson of the Flathead Regional Development Office describing the Airport Plan boundaries, the Tax Increment Finance District boundaries and how the financing mechanisms facilitate the anticipated improvements. Larry Gallagher with the Department of Community Department elaborated on the goals of the plan and the financing methods. Gib Bissell, chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, also spoke in favor the Plan stating that the upgrades to the airport would serve many diverse interests, The Board discussed the Airport Urban Renewal and agreed that it is a valuable project for the City as well as the community. They noted that the Airport Urban Renewal Plan will implement the goals of the Kalispell Airport Neighborhood Plan, improve infrastructure and investment opportunities in the area as well as increase the tax base. The Planning Board recommends that the City Council move ahead with the creation of the tax increment finance district and the implementation of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan. This matter has been scheduled for public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council on June 17, 1996. Providing Community Planning Assistance To: • Flathead County • City of Columbia Falls • City of Kalispell • City of Whitefish • Al Thelen, Interim City Manager Airport Urban Renewal Plan Page 2 Please contact this Board or Narda Wilson at the Flathead Regional Development Office if you have any questions. Respectfully submitted, Therese Fox Hash President TFH/NW/ Attachments: FRDO Report #KRD-96-01 and packet Draft minutes from the 5/14/96 Planning Board meeting H: \...\ 1996\KRD96-1 . TRM AIRPORT URBAN RENEWAL ? FLATHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPINIENT OFFICE STAFF REPORT #KRD-96-1 MAY 3, LAN A report to the Kalispell City -County Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council regarding the Kalispell Airport Urban Renewal Plan. A meeting on this matter has been scheduled before the Kalispell City -County Planning Board for May 14, 1996 and a public hearing has been scheduled before the City Council for June 17, 1996. In 1994, the Kalispell City Council and the Flathead County Board of Commissioners adopted the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the Kalispell City County Master Plan. This Plan outlines improvements for the Kalispell Airport and recommendations for implementation. Elements of the Plan include relocating the existing ballfields and redevelopment of the site for commercial / industrial uses; upgrading the airport to FAA standards; improving the existing infrastructure; and creating opportunities for private investment. The City of Kalispell hopes to accomplish these goals, in part, by creating a tax increment finance district so that bonds may be issued to finance the necessary improvements. The City of Kalispell Department of Planning, Economic and Community Development has prepared a document titled the "Kalispell City Airport / Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis." This document is approximately 40 pages in length and provides a detailed documentation of the properties included within the neighborhood plan, identifying publicly owned property, leasehold interests and privately owned properties. It also provides a detailed analysis of relocation costs for the recreational facilities and associated costs and discusses the financing alternatives for the redevelopment of the area and airport improvements. The report concludes by stating that the goals of the Airport Urban Renewal Plan are to eliminate blight in the area, upgrade the existing facilities and provide profitable, private investment opportunities. This is recommended to be accomplished through the sale of surplus land or through a tax increment financed urban renewal project; or through a combination of both. AREA BOUNDARIES The Airport Neighborhood Plan boundaries are shown the map included with this staff report as Attachment A which indicates that it is bordered on the north by 18th Street East, south along Airport Road to the soccer fields and then turns east and jogs south for a quarter mile, jogs east for a quarter mile, jogs south approximately a third of a mile to Cemetery Road, runs east for a quarter mile and then jogs north for approximately one third of a mile to Highway 93 South. 1 The Plan's western boundary follows US Highway 93 South back to 18th Street East. The Plan area contains approximately 122 acres of private property and approximately 135 acres of City - owned property. The Tax Increment Finance (T.I.F.) District boundarie vary from the Neighborhood Plan boundaries in that they extend beyond the Plan boundaries to the west and follow Ashley Creek. Additionally the T.I.F. District boundaries follow the city limits along the south and include the Haven Ballfields along the east. The T.I.F. District boundaries follow the city limits because of certain bond issuance limitations and restrictions for areas outside the city limits. The area included within the Plan boundaries, but outside the T.I.F. District may be considered for annexation into the future and subsequent inclusion into the T.I.F. District. The area within the Tax Increment Finance District would be eligible for low interest loans for urban renewal, rehabilitation and construction of new building, thereby increasing the City's tax base. The increased revenue will be used to pay off the bonding obligations within a relatively short period of time, and will ultimately generate more tax revenue for the City. A more detailed explanation and analysis of the financing options, enabling state statues and long term benefits can be found in the "Kalispell Airport / Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan Analysis." KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY PLANK ING BOARD REVIEW Parts 42 and 43 of the Montana Code Annotated are cited as the "Urban Renewal Law." Part 42 provides a statement of policy in blighted areas, the need for redevelopment and rehabilitation of blighted areas as well as the preparation of an urban renewal plan. Section 7-15-4213 through Section 7-15-4215 outlines the responsibilities of the Planning Commission and hearing requirements on the urban renewal plan. Part 43 provides for the authorization to issue urban renewal bonds, infrastructure development bonds, obligations for the repayment of bonds and other financing elements. With regard the Planning Commission, Section 7-15-4213(1) states that "Prior to the approval of an urban renewal project, the local governing body shall submit the urban renewal project to the planning commission of the municipality for review and recommendations as to its conformity with the comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development of the municipality as a whole." Further, Section 7-15-4213(2) states, "The planning commission shall submit its written recommendations with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the local governing body within 60 after receipt of it." Subsequent to the recommendation of the Planning Commission the City Council will hold a public hearing. This public hearing has been scheduled for June 17, 1996. All of the property owners within the proposed Tax Increment Finance District will be notified by mail. This notice will include the date and time of hearing, area proposed for the urban renewal and a general Staff would recommend the Planning Board provide the City Council with a recommendation for approval of the proposed Kalispell Airport Urban Renewal Plan as presented for the following reasons: 1. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will implement the goals of the Kalispell Airport Neighborhood Plan, an addendum the Kalispell City -County Master Plan. 2. The Airport Urban Renewal PIan will eliminate existing blight conditions; provide rehabilitation, redevelopment and development opportunities. 3. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will improve the existing infrastructure and airport operations. 4. The Airport Urban Renewal Plan will provide for profitable, private investment opportunities. 5. 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