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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
May 5, 2009
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the
Municipal Building at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat
Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a
meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance.
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of Minutes - April 7, 2009
4. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the
agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
a. Resolution 04-2009, Supplemental Budget Appropriation
b. I-70/Kipling Corridors URA Plan Tentative Schedule
c. MS-09-02/Ripp, 3885 Upham Street Subdivision Request
d. Corporate Identity Package Proposal
7. Other Matters
8. Adjournment
MINUTES
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
April 7, 2009
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Adams at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building,
7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present:
3.
4.
5.
6.
Authority Members Absent
Also attending:
Rick Adams ,
James Bahrenburg
Walt Pettit
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz
Becky Bye y
Janet Leo
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
Corey Hoffmann, WRURA Attorney
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 3, 2009
It was moved by Walt Pettit and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve
the minutes of March 3, 2009 as presented. The motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
no one present to address the Authority.
OLD B
There was no old business to come before the Authority.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Metro Food Bank Proposal
The Greater Metro Resource Center, aka Metro Food Bank, has expressed interest
in applying for temporary use of property owned by WRURA located on the
WRURA Minutes - 1 - April 7, 2009
southeast corner of 44th and Wadsworth. The use would involve the sale of
donated and consignment automobiles.
Following discussion of the matter, a consensus was reached that the proposed
use is not consistent with the goals and objectives of WRURA.
B. URA Strategic Planning Proposal
Leland Consulting Group submitted a proposal to assist WRURA with design and
preparation of processes and materials for use in context of the Authority's
operating procedures and investment solicitations.
The proposed services were discussed and prioritized in order of importance to
the Authority. It was decided to proceed with (1) Meeting Materials and (2)
Project Participation Criteria/Economic Incentive Policy. The Meeting Materials
service provides for Leland Consulting to facilitate two separate workshops with
city leaders, WRURA and other stakeholders to solicit input regarding
improvements and financial return objectives in the city core and specific urban
renewal areas as well as identification of tools and resources necessary to advance
WRURA goals. Project Participation Criteria services would facilitate
discussion regarding meritorious project criteria to be presented in the context of
an incentive policy document that would streamline public participation
discussions. Since these two services may overlap in some areas, the price could
be negotiated.
It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by Tom Radigan to authorize
Patrick Goff to accept two pieces of the proposal (Meeting Materials and
Project Participation Criteria/Economic Incentive Policy) and negotiate the
cnct_ The mntinn earri,-d S-n
Resolution 03-2009, Adopting Third Modification to 38th Avenue
Corridor Redevelopment Plan
Staff received direction at the last meeting to draft a resolution recommending
that City Council suspend the TIF for the Cornerstone development project. This
item will be considered for approval by City Council at its April 27, 2009
meeting.
It was moved by Walt Pettit, seconded by Tom Radigan and James
Bahrenberg to approve Resolution No. 3, Series of 2009, a resolution
adopting the third modification to the 38th Avenue Corridor Redevelopment
Plan to suspend the TIF for the Cornerstone project property. The motion
carried 5-0.
WRURA Minutes -2- April 7, 2009
D. Quiet Title Action at 44th and Wadsworth - Update
7.
8.
Patrick Goff announced that a court order has granted WRURA fee simple title to
a sliver of property at the 44th and Wadsworth redevelopment location.
OTHER MATTERS
Patrick Goff distributed a tentative schedule for I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban
Renewal Plan meetings. The first meeting of the public process portion of the
Plan will be held on April 15th, 6:30 p.m., at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center.
All property owners in the area have been invited to this meeting. There was
consensus to videotape this meeting to be streamed on the City's website.
There was further consensus to amend the meeting schedule in order to give more
time to consider public feedback between meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Rick Adams, Chair
Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
WRURA Minutes -3 - April 7, 2009
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 303-235-2846 303-235-2857 (Fax)
TO: Urban Renewal Authority Board Members
FROM: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
RE: Resolution 04-2009 Supplemental Budget Appropriation
DATE: April 30, 2009
Attached is a resolution adopting a supplemental budget appropriation for the 2009 Town
Center Fund budget. A supplemental budget appropriation in the total amount of
$66,204.34 is necessary for the following expenditure:
Town Center Fund
The WRURA entered into a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate from Mel Karl on
March 17, 2008 for two parcels of property at the S.E. corner of 44t" and Wadsworth
Boulevard. Mr. Karl was unable to convey a clear and unencumbered title to the
smaller parcel (the Sliver). On April 1, 2008 the First Addendum to the Contract to
Buy and Sell Real Estate was approved by the Authority which required Mr. Karl to
deposit $75,000 into an escrow account to reimburse the Authority all costs and
expenses incurred by the Authority to obtain clear and unencumbered title to the
Sliver. After over 40 hours of work and $8,795.66 in expenses by the Authority's
legal counsel, a clear and unencumbered title was granted to the Authority. The First
Addendum states that the remaining balance of the escrow account will be returned to
Mr. Karl. Therefore, a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of
$66,204.34 is necessary to satisfy this requirement.
Recommended Motion:
"I move to approve Resolution 04-2009, amending the fiscal year 2009 Urban
Renewal Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in
the amount of $66,204.34 to the Town Center Fund for the purposes of returning
the balance of the Sliver Quiet Title Action Escrow Account to Mel Karl after all
expenses to obtain a clear and unencumbered title were deducted."
Attachments:
1. First Addendum to Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Karl)
2. Resolution 04-2009
FIRST ADDENDUM
TO
CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE
THIS FIRST ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE
("Addendum") is made and entered into this day of March, 2008, by and between the Wheat
Ridge Urban Renewal Authority, a body corporate and politic ("Buyer"), and Milloie E. Karl, an
individual with an address of 149 Badger Lane, Bailey, Colorado 80421 ("Seller") (collectively the
"Parties").
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2008, the Parties entered into a Contract to Buy and Sell Real
Estate (the "Agreement");
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, the Seller agreed to convey two parcels of property to
Buyer;
WHEREAS, Seller does not appear capable of conveying a clear and unencumbered title to
Buyer by the closing date of April 17, 2008 (the "Closing Date") to the smaller parcel, which is
identified as Parcel ID 39-234-00-009 with the Jefferson County Assessor's Office and which has the
following legal description:
The North 134 feet of the South 272.3 feet of the East 8.45 feet of the East '/z of the
Northwest '/4 of the Northwest '/4 of the Southeast `/4 of Section 23, Township 3
South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
(hereinafter referred to as the "Sliver"); and
WHEREAS, if Seller is unable to convey a clear and unencumbered title to the Sliver on the
Closing Date, the Parties desire to impose additional terms on the Seller as set forth in this
Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, the receipt and sufficiency
of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Assumption of Costs. Beginning on March 21, 2008, Seller agrees to pay all costs
and expenses incurred by Buyer that are related to Buyer's efforts to obtain clear and unencumbered
title to the Sliver, including but not limited to compensation to be paid, if any, for the purchase of the
Sliver, the costs associated with the purchase of the Sliver, the costs to condemn the Sliver,
attorney's fees, court costs, and expert witness fees (the "Acquisition Costs"). For purposes of this
Addendum "clear and unencumbered title" shall mean a good, sure, perfect, absolute and
indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, free and clear from all former and other
grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, encumbrances and restriction of whatever kind or
nature soever, including but not limited to the current cloud on the title showing that the Sliver is
ATTACHMENT 1
owned by South Central Underwriting Company, which is listed in Section D of Schedule B-1 of the
Land America Title Commitment No. 43-0002008.
2. Escrow Deposit. If Seller is unable to convey clear and unencumbered title to Buyer
at the Closing Date for the Sliver, Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) shall be withheld from
the purchase price at closing and remain in the closing company's escrow account, pending transfer
to an escrow account of Buyer's choice for Buyer's payment of the Acquisition Costs. Interest
earned on the escrowed amount shall be credited to the account. Buyer will then expend the funds in
the cash escrow to pay any and all Acquisition Costs. Seller shall maintain a minimum balance in
the escrow account of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) until clear and unencumbered
title to the Sliver is conveyed to Buyer. If at any point the cash escrow falls below the amount of
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), Seller shall immediately replenish the escrow account
back to a total of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00). Upon receipt of clear and
unencumbered title, Buyer shall release all remaining funds in the escrow account to Seller. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed to limit Seller's liability to Buyer for any costs incurred by
Buyer in obtaining clear and unencumbered title to the Sliver.
3. Cooperation. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in assisting Buyer to obtain clear and
unencumbered title to the Sliver, including but not limited to, joining Buyer in any lawsuits Buyer
brings to obtain clear and unencumbered title to the Sliver, executing any documents helpful for
Buyer to obtain clear and unencumbered title to the Sliver, and taking any action requested by Buyer
for Buyer to obtain clear and unencumbered title to the Sliver. Seller acknowledges that Buyer may
bring a quiet title action in a court of law to quiet title in the Sliver, and that Buyer may bring an
action of eminent domain to acquire the Sliver. Seller agrees to fully cooperate with Buyer's efforts
to obtain title of the Sliver in any such legal actions, including appearing as a witness on Buyer's
behalf.
4. Indemnification. Seller expressly acknowledges and reaffirms his indemnification
obligation as set forth in Section 16.0 of the Agreement.
5. Remainder of Agreement. All terms and provisions of the Agreement not specifically
amended in this Addendum shall remain in full force and effect. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to release Buyer from his obligation to convey either parcel of property to Seller as set
forth in the Agreement.
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY - BUYER
Bv:
Terrell Williams, Chairman
Buyer's Address: Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W 29th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001
2
MILLOIE E. KARL - SELLER
By:
Milloie E. Karl
Date:
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me this day of
2008, by
My commission expires:
(SEAL)
Notary Public
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 04
Series of 2009
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009
URBAN RENEWAL BUDGET TO REFLECT THE
APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,204.34 TO
THE TOWN CENTER FUND FOR THE PURPOSES OF
RETURNING THE BALANCE OF THE SLIVER QUIET
TITLE ACTION ESCROW ACCOUNT TO MEL KARL
AFTER ALL EXPENSES TO OBTAIN A CLEAR AND
UNENCUMBERED TITLE WERE DEDUCTED
WHEREAS, C.R.S. 29-1-103 (1) of the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado
requires certain local governmental entities to prepare and adopt an annual budget; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney for the Authority has opined that the provisions of the Budget
Law do apply to the Authority; and
WHEREAS, notice of adoption of the 2009 supplemental appropriation and budget was
given by the Urban Renewal Authority in compliance with C.R.S. 29-1-106; and
WHEREAS, the Authority previously adopted an appropriation for 2009 on November
18, 2008, which appropriation must be modified for the return of a portion of the Sliver Quiet
Title Action Escrow Account to the Seller; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the provisions of the Budget Law regarding notice,
objections, and hearing, a public hearing was held on the Supplemental Budget and
Appropriation for 2009 on May 5, 2009.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority as
follows:
Section 1. The year 2009 supplemental appropriation for the Town Center Fund as shown
on Exhibit 1 attached hereto is hereby approved. The purpose of the 2009 supplemental
appropriation is to increase funds in Town Center Fund line item 37-120-800-801 by $66,204.34
for a return of a portion of the Sliver Quiet Title Action Escrow Account to the Seller.
Section 2. Total expenditures of the Authority do not exceed available revenues and
beginning fund balance.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Division of Local
Government.
ADOPTED the 5th day of May, 2009.
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Secretary to the Authority
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EXHIBIT 1
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
Town Center Fund
2008 Actual
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
$634,201
2009 Adopted
$1,089,096
2009 Amended
$1,083,863
Revenues
37-500-00-501 Property Tax Increment
$12,429
$0
$0
37-500-00-504 Sales Tax Increment
$303,032
$300,000
$300,000
37-580-00-581 Interest
$22,126
$15,000
$15,000
37-580-00-582 Rental Income
$42,333
$60,000
$60,000
37-590-00-593 Transfer from Walgreens Fund
$488,877
$0
$0
TOTAL REVENUE
$868,797
$375,000
$375,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
$1,502,998
$1,464,096
$1,458,863
Personnel
37-120-600-602 Salaries
$0
$0
$0
37-120-600-625 FICA
$0
$0
$0
Total Personnel
$0
$0
$0
Supplies
37-120-650-651 Office Supplies
$0
$0
$0
37-120-650-654 Printing & Photocopying
$0
$0
$0
37-120-650-655 Postage
$0
$0
$0
Total Supplies
$0
$0
$0
Services
37-120-700-702 Conference & Meetings
$634
$2,000
$2,000
37-120-700-706 Dues, Books, Sub
$275
$500
$500
37-120-700-740 Mileage
$0
$0
$0
37-120-700-750 Professional Services
$92,198
$75,000
$75,000
37-120-700-758 City Reimbursement
$112,127
$10,000
$10,000
37-120-700-760 Utilities & Maint.
$592
$600
$600
37-120-700-799 Misc.
Total Services
$1,489
$207,315
$1,500
$89,600
$1,500
$89,600
Capital
37-120-800-801 Lands. Buildings, & Wat
$206,587
$292,674
$358,879
37-120-800-872 Site Improvements
$0
$0
$0
37-120-800-873 Payment to Fire District
$0
$0
$0
37-120-890-897 Trans to Walgreens Fund
$0
$0
$0
Total Capital
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$206,587
$413,902
$292,674
$382,274
$358,879
$448,479
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 303-235-2846 303-235-2857 (Fax)
TO: Urban Renewal Authority Board Members
FROM: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
RE: I-70/Kipling Corridors URA Plan Tentative Schedule
DATE: April 30, 2009
The scope of work with Matrix Design and Leland Consulting Group for the I-70/Kipling
Corridors URA Plan includes a public outreach component. In addition, Colorado State
Statutes require that the URA blight findings and plan are approved by the Planning
Commission and the City Council. The tentative schedule for these remaining steps is as
follows:
April 15th
6:30 p.m.
Urban Renewal 101 Stakeholder Meeting
May 12th
6:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting - East of Miller Street
May 19th
6:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting - West of Miller Street
June 16th
6:00 p.m.
Urban Renewal Meeting
July 2"d
7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
July 6th
6:30 p.m.
City Council Study Session
July 27th
7:00 p.m.
City Council Public Hearing
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 303-235-2846 303-235-2857 (Fax)
TO: Urban Renewal Authority Members
FROM: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
RE: MS-09-02/Ripp 3885 Upham Street Subdivision Request
DATE: May 1, 2009
The Community Development Department has received the attached request for a minor
subdivision at 3885 Upham Street. The current use is medical office and parking. The
request is to subdivide a single lot of approximately 2.35 acres in size. The subdivision
will create one 65,080.5 square foot lot and one 37,092.2 square foot lot. Future plans for
the newly created lot on the south have not been submitted by the applicant.
The City's Zoning and Development Code requires the review by WRURA of land use
applications in an urban renewal area. The Code requires a recommendation from
WRURA based on its review of the application "against the provisions of the urban
renewal plan with respect to the land area, land use, design, building requirements, timing
and procedure." You are not making a recommendation on whether the request should be
approved or not. Your task is to determine if the request is in compliance with the 38th
Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Your finding will be one factor to be considered in the
approval process.
The 38th Avenue Redevelopment Plan references many of the goals and policies of the
comprehensive plan in effect at the time the Redevelopment Plan was adopted in 2001.
These goals and policies can be characterized as creating a "gateway" and "main street"
defined as being the center of cultural, entertainment and economic activity, accessible by
vehicle, transit and pedestrian, and identified by the inclusion of certain urban design
elements. Additional objectives of the 38th Avenue Redevelopment Plan are as follows:
• To promote a mixed-use development pattern designed to service the surrounding
neighborhoods and community, to include a balanced mix of residential, retail and
service businesses.
• To improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation and safety.
0 To minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts.
• To encourage retention and enhancements of existing businesses while creating
opportunities for new complimentary uses.
• To encourage new development and redevelopment that is compatible in scale
and design with the existing character of the Redevelopment Area.
The accompanying Land Use Concept Plan adopted as part of the Urban Renewal Plan
establishes the recommended uses for 38`x' Avenue (Attachment 2). This particular area is
shown as Neighborhood Oriented Commercial - Restaurants and Specialty Retail.
Recommended Findings:
The proposed use is in conformance with the 38`h Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The
proposed minor subdivision continues the current use of medical office and parking. The
newly created lot on the south will be vacant.
City of 7500 West 29th Avenue
"AKCO Wheat 1e Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
303.235.2846 Fax: 303.235.2857
M UNITY DEVELOPMENT ~%O
Community Development Referral Form
Date: April 9, 2009 Response Due: April 27, 2009
The Wheat Ridge Community Development Department has received a request for approval of
a two-lot minor subdivision at 3885 Upham Street. No response from you will constitute having
no objections or concerns regarding this proposal.
Case No.: MS-09-02/Ripp
Request: The request is to subdivide the single lot at 3885 Upham Street, approximately 2.35
acres in size. The subdivision will create one 65,080.5 square foot lot and one
37,092.2 square foot lot. The newly created lot on the south will be vacant.
Please respond to this request in writing regarding your ability to serve the property or with
related concerns pertaining to this application. Please specify any new infrastructure needed or
improvements to existing infrastructure that will be required. Include any easements that will be
essential to serve the property as a result of this development. Please detail the requirements
for development in respect to your rules and regulations. If you need further clarification,
contact the case manager.
Case Manager: Adam Tietz Voice: 303-235-2845 Fax: 303-235-2857 Email: atietz@ci.wheatridge.co.us
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Wheat Ridge Sanitation District Wheat Ridge Public Works
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Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 303-235-2846 303-235-2857 (Fax)
TO: Urban Renewal Authority Board Members
FROM: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
RE: Corporate Identity Package Proposal
DATE: May 1, 2009
Staff received direction from the WRURA Board at the April 7, 2009 meeting to move
forward with two menu items from the Leland Consulting strategic planning scope of
services. Those items include stakeholder workshops to develop a vision, mission, goals
and objectives for a total of $6,300 and TIF project participation criteria for a total of
$3,700. Staff is working with Leland Consulting to renegotiate final pricing and scope of
services.
After the April 7, 2009 meeting, Staff received a formal proposal from Portell Works for
a Corporate Identity Package, Annual Report and Project Management to rebrand and
market the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority in conjunction with the strategic
planning process. Attached is the proposal from Portell Works including reference project
experience related to other urban revitalization programs and projects.
Staff recommends that the Board considers moving forward with the Corporate Identity
Package and Project Management for a total of $3,400 to $3,900.
Attachment(s):
1. Proposal from Portell Works, dated April 15, 2009
Portell Works
April 15, 2009
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 West 291n Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Dear Patrick.
2385 Glencoe Street
Denver, CO 80207
720.810.3906
hilarie@portellworks.com
Thank you for the opportunity to work with the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority. I'm sure Anne
Ricker has told you that we specialize in the communications and marketing of urban revitalization
agencies and programs. There's nothing we enjoy more. We're eager to learn about your program and
help you achieve your goals!
Following is a rough estimate for a corporate identity package and an annual report. We can refine
estimates when projects are more clearly defined. I will be your client liaison and will manage projects,
conduct research and write the annual report. All design will be completed by Laura Manthey Design and
billed to you directly. I've attached some introductory material about my firm. You can see examples of
Laura's work at www.lauramantheydesign.com
Corporate Identity Package
$2,400-2,900
Includes logo, letterhead and envelope design, business cards, fax form and mailing label. Logo design
includes 5-7 initial logo concepts and two revisions. We will manage print bidding and coordination, and
will provide you with all final digital files.
Annual Report
$7,000-$8,000
Based on a 12 page, four-color piece similar to Brighton Urban Renewal Authority report. We can provide
a more detailed estimate once the project is more fully scoped out. Final costs will depend on the number
of pages, availability of content (we may need to research data, purchase or generate new
graphics/photos, etc.), the number of client meetings required and other factors. This estimate does not
include printing, which will depend on quantities, paper type, size, etc.
Project Management
$1,000
Client liaison/meetings, content management, creative project direction, scheduling, budget management.
Additional Services
In addition, Portell Works can provide the following services as needed, priced at $100/hour:
• Communications strategy/counsel
• Marketing plans
• Grant writing for specific downtown projects or programs
• Press releases, backgrounders, talking points
• Award applications
ATTACHMENT 1 the Communications of Place
Timina
We are available to start work in mid-May.
I hope this provides you with the information you need. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any
questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Hilarie Portell
Portell Works 2385 Glencoe Street
Denver, CO 80207
720.810.3906
hportell@comcast.net
Project Highlights
Horizon Uptown: Aurora, CO
• 500-acre compact, mixed-use community
• National LEED-ND pilot project
• 3,800 homes, 4 million sf office, 1.3 million sf retail, K-8 school, 60 acres parks
• $1.2 billion local economic impact at buildout
Lend Lease Communities, part of the global Lend Lease Corporation, purchased the 500 -acre
Horizon property at 170 and E470 in 2006. Portell directed the project brand expression and
naming, as well as a master marketing campaign and economic development stra tegies to
support early land sales through project groundbreaking. She also managed design of a 5,500
sq. ft. mixed-use community welcome center, one of Colorado's first LEED Platinum buildings.
"Hilarie's deep local experience and relationships with key stakeholders helped secure early
support and momentum for the project. Her strong understanding of real estate development
and market dynamics made her an integral part of the leadership team. "
Greg Ochis, Project Director, Lend Lease Communities
"Hilarie was the keeper of the vision for the project. She kept all of the designers on the same
page, yet gave us the freedom to advance creative alternatives to enhance the project goals."
Sarah Brown, Principal, Semple Brown Design
Lowry Redevelopment: Denver, CO
• 1,800 acre mixed use community
• 5,000 homes, 1.2 million sf office, 90 sf retail, 800 acres parks, 13 schools
• $5.7 billion local economic impact
Lowry Air Force Base closed in 1994 and the Lowry Redevelopment Authority, a quasi -
governmental entity, was charged with redeveloping it into a mixed use community. One of the
first large-scale urban redevelopments in metro Denver, today Lowry is a local and national
model of smart growth. Portell was a member of the executive team for 11 years an d directed all
strategic communications and marketing to support up to 25 reside ntial and commercial
developers. She also directed a community foundation and projects such as public art, a local
playground, a neighborhood history book and an annual street festival.
"Hilarie was a key part of our leadership team during Lowry's launch and peak development
years. She applied her versatile skill set to manage people, projects and issues. Her keen ability
to strategize through common urban controversies such as affordable housing, environmental
cleanup and land uses was critical to our success."
Tom Markham, Executive Director, Lowry Redevelopment Authority
Great Western Development: Windsor, CO
• 1,400 acre mixed use community
• Rail-served industrial park, residential neighborhoods, schools, local/regional retail, light
industrial commerical
• $1.2 billion local economic impact at buildout
• 2,000 homes, 2,000 jobs
The Great Western Development Company, a division of the Broe Companies, was seeking
entitlements for a 1,400 mixed use development near downtown Windsor when local opposition
broke out. The opposition group was well -connected, led by a prominent developer and
business leader, and threatened to derail the project. Portell helped the project team with their
community engagement strategy and communication of the project's vision and benefits through
speaker training, newsletters, briefing books and website. After nearly a year of negotiations
and controversy, the project was unanimously approved by the Town board.
"Hilarie was tasked to turn an abundantly negative situation into a positive, and directed our
message to the community and the municipal government in such a way that we ultimately
received unanimous approval for our project. She was instrumental in that image turnaround
and was an invaluable director of our team."
Eric Swanson, former Senior Vice President, Great Western Development Company
Brighton Urban Renewal Authority: Brighton, CO
The City of Brighton, once a quiet agricultural town, is now one of the fastest growing
communities in Colorado. But it has balanced its growth with significant investments in public
education, job creation and reinvestment in the historic downtown district. A downtown master
plan was created by Den ver-based Dana Crawford, with participat ion of hundreds of citizens.
Portell is helping advance the downtown initiative through marketing, communications and
fundraising. She is currently coordinating a capital campaign and writing grants to raise $1.5
million for a community arts center and developing a downtown marketing identity program.
"Hilarie helped make our community vision come to life so we could sell it to prospective
investors and the community at large."
Manuel Esquibel, Assistant Executive Director, Brighton Urban Renewal Authority