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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/2013In= &M B 4:00 P.M. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored ly the Cit y of T Pheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Qfficer at 303-235-28. at least one week- in advance of meeting you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. A. Call Meeting to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2013 and May 28, 2013 D. Officers Reports E. Public Forum 1. Update on Single Family Homes Rehab and Sales 2. Fruitdale School ME�l �= 1. Adjournment A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4.03 p,n Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority Members Present- resent Joe D Authority Mrs Absent eir� Also. `resent. do 1� )y Chair DeMtt the City Council est 9"' Avenuc,aeat Ridge, Colorado. Sall0ayne, Deputy Director Larry 1son, Cornerstone Realty H " ehrdt, TCHA Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director King Waggoner, Recording Secretary C. APPR February 26,2013 and March 26,2013 It was an and seconded by Janice Th ompson o appro minutes of Feb u 6,2013. M otion and Ms. Walter m oved It was « « by Janice Thompson appro minutes of « « « and Ms Thomp Housing Authority Minutes April 23, 2013 There were no officers reports. LA 12 No members of the public were present to address the Authority. 1. Chair DeMott introduced Jennifer Walter to Janice Thompson and Gayle Miller. 2. Sally Payne introduced Ken Johnstone, G. 1. Election of Vice Chair Mr. Urban nominated himself. opment Director. Walter to appoint Mr. 2. Update on Single Family Mr. Nelson stated there were a numl home at 7910 W. 46' Ave. The lea( Wehrdt is to provide quotes for thesi Mr. Wchrdt stated the Certificate of a week �-ctive buyers for the ADA accessible ite would like a garage and grass. Mr. options and funds will be escrowed. will be issued later this week. St.is about 75% complete. Mr. Nelson this home also. The listing will be open Mr. Wchrdt stated Mr... rban met with Alan Feinstein of Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) to discuss future available properties. There may be a duplex available in the future. Mr. Nelson stated we won't be able to get a batch of homes at the same price point as the CDBG block. We will have to spend more money on future acauisitions. There was a brief discussion about duplexes and the past experiences with duplexes. Chair DeMott stated the Housing Authority should not avoid duplexes due to difficult experiences in the past. M. Payne stated the county agreed to allow the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority to keep the remaining Program Income funds to continue purchasing and rehabilitating homes. The restrictions/requirements for using the funds would remain. Housing Authority Minutes 2 April 23, 2013 Mr. Johnstone stated the funds would need to be returned to Washington then sent back to Jefferson County to be returned to the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority, The timing of this process is unknown. Mr. DeMott stated the Housing Authority has its own funds that can be used to purchase properties without restrictions. Mr. DeMott reviewed the Chronology of Events do 1 ent (in, packet) for the Fruitdale School. "ooi `S250,000 to date. M. Payne s Ms. Payne stated the Housing Authority has 1", I Re also provided an overview on the grants asset"'If ', ed wttfi,t) e Fruitdale School. • Last year an architect was hired to complete a Stru"c 't"" Assessment and address the major and minor deficiencies in the buildii V—ia the State Historic Grant Fund ($15,000 non-matching grant). The archite a quote in the amount of $22,ruillion to correct the building det`icienc at would make it habitable. That 4&�tJnclude any renovation for a new use"' • The second grant w istonc Fund is in the amount of $43,000 that I - includes -an,$l 1,0 X YUNJ11 ' Authority for construction 9 do „ h , ts are in the process of selecting an architect. SlaterPau w ill "I'll, 1 - ”' b e selc since they did the Structure ' '�a Payne nets toy Carly to p for a grant for construction funds. funds grant this spring but may in the fall when t)), onstrn docum'dt are complete. C t r DcMott spot ,bout t erte ht, r clause. The land was donated by a family in 18' ,, the school d ct. It donated with the reverter clause that stated it will .. ......... reve the tanft and their heirs if the land is used for anything other than educa i i osesgl, h e reverter clause period is for 18 years. Mr. Urban asked if the buil ding; it I Q16 n utilized for a school during 1890-2007. Chair DeMott ', replied no Housing Authority Minutes 3 April 23, 2013 Ms. Payne stated the Entasis Group prepared the original plans for housing units in 2008. The plan could be updated for a fee. The Historic Structure Assessment was shared with Entasis. The original plan from Entasis was $1.6 million to rehabilitate the building and construct lofts. Now it will cost $2.2 million just to make the building habitable. Refinishing with new housing units will require additional funds. Mr. Johnstone stated reviewing the building as a h( do. There aren't a lot of other possible uses for it. Mr. Johnstone stated a proposal was received from of Roanoke, Virginia. Ms. ,Payne met with a staff weeks ago, The proposal opportur additional monies. They're xp�ise is accessing market tax credits. The hi tol'i tax ef its and neN W is a good thing to not be paid until delivery of equity dollars that would c two programs. They take a fee only after getting isk but Potentially some cost could be incurred by the lingf6be the developer to find the equity partners for Ms. Thompson stated there were issues with the building when it was looked at for housing previously such as location, lack of open space, parking and lack of walkability. Housing Authority Minutes 4 April 23, 2013 Mr. Johnstone stated it will need to be subsidized from multiple sources to get units that can sell to justify the construction costs. Chair DeMott stated this is a delicate process, Working with grants is a long process. We have been discussing this for a while now and we need to make a decision. The Housing Authority does not have $2.2 million dollars. We need to task ourselves with considering the Wishneff proposal. Maybe they can find someone who is willing to buy the building and finish it for apartments. Mr. Urban stated we should research other sites Wishneff and associates has worked on. It may be a viable program. Is there anyone else doing this or is this the only group? He said he would like to better understand the market of creating equity partners and paying a commission for that service. ,"ggg Chair DeMott directed the discussion #"ft s cps o A g"J"'J"N t t consider. SlaterPaull prepared the original Structure Assessment. IN c considering them to prepare the construction documents per the Stat" J storic Fund Grant. Chair DeMott asked Ms. Payne if this would include other uses. Payne , 5, , t, ted no, it is preparation of construction documents to N ,address the d t were identified in the structure assessment. Mr. Johnstone stated the historic structure prioritizes a number,of things I r " such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, full t, ore ' d windows, new interior walls and new ceilings. Those are the main con o- ' ipnents"t need to be addressed. The building is not in good shape. The plans from Entasis tried to maintain the historic asnects. i asked if we can amend the contract with the architecture firm to achieve the )th construction documents and to create a plan for housing as well. fi the construction documents will go through some of the same He said he thinks the market has changed and we should identify the costs Ms. Payne stated the current grant is for a specific scope of work for construction documents only, If we want a quote for housing rehabilitation, we can do that but the Housing Authority will have to pay for it. Chair DeMott asked if the construction documents have to be done to restore the building to the way it was. Mr. Johnstone stated that is the assumption of the Historic Structure Assessment, Housing Authority Minutes 5 April 23, 2013 Can we find sources to subsidize 1,000 square feet units that would range around $300,000 to $350,000? If not the Housing Authority can look at other options in terms of going out for RFP to see if there is interest in pursuing other partners with other uses. The first decision has to be whether housing will be pursued. It is a question as to how much additional information is needed for the Board to make that decision. Mr. Nelson stated we can't sell units priced at $320,000 to $350,000 at that location. $250,000 was initially envisioned. Tax credits may be helpful. There are some creative things being done with them now in housing. Chair DeMott asked if Wishneff is asking ar want to enter into contract with the Housing their proposal that is included in the packet. in an equity role until the bottom line scenar Wishneff proposal may attract equity partne is. Mr. Johnstone stated they under the terms outlined in ray be difficult to get responses ented with tax credits. The Mr. Urban asked if contracts can be acquires tax credits in place. Mr. Johnstone replied t Essentially, the services of Wishneff are to I monies through the program and hopefully community to try to make adeaf;,-, without having a development plan and -1 whole project should be in place. ovide estimates of possible available aarket the package to the development Ms. Payne stated1be could request Entasis to utilize the information from the structure assessment and provide an updated plan for housing and ask what the fee would be to do so. Mr. Johnstone stated there aren't any costs associated with the review of the proposal from Wishneff other than time. At some point we need to solicit the development community to find someone to develop it, Will Wishneff lead that effort or will the Housing Authority lead that effort'? Will the RFP solicit housing partners or others types of partners? Do we need more information to make that decision such as Housing Authority Minutes 6 April 23 , 2013 architectural or a market analysis? The developer would take ownership of the construction documents. The funding sources need to be identified and that hinges on if it will be a housing project or something else. Mr. Urban questioned if we followed through with Wishneff the tax credit programs are equally viable for a development project that includes housing. Mr. Johnstone stated the new market tax credits are similar to CDBG in that they are required to be spent in low to moderate income areas but they don't have to be specifically for housing and doesn't exclude housing. Mr. Johnstone stated if there is a consensus staff 4 t with Wishneff to discuss their proposal. Altern cou Idb p repare an RFP to the development community. Staff's recomme aden tile RFP for more Haan housing to solicit as much interest as p' Chair DeMott asked if there was atf ,", p a market analysis. Mr. Urban _ stated a fee amount should be canned� ed with the market since the original get an update. . Johnstone stated he thought the analysis would cost about $15,000. opposition on spending $15,000. Ms. Payne stated she would contact Entasis to get updated costs for housing construction based on the Structure Assessment and the Genesis Group to get estimates for a housing market analysis, The Board approved the expenditure of $10,000 for both the updated housing construction cost estimate and the updated housing market analysis but stated they would be willing to spend up to $15,000 if needed. Housing Authority Minutes 7 April 23, 2013 it was moved by Zack Urban and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn t meeting at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried 4-1 with Chair DeMott abstaining I Next meeting will be May 28, 2013. Joseph DeMott, Chair Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary Housing Authority Minutes 8 April 23, 2013 A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Ao' The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair I Chambers of the Municipal Building, 75 West 29" A B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority Members Present Joe DeMott Zachary Urban jc� r Walter A [a IN Authority Also Pres( the City Council ' cat Ridge, Colorado. ayne, Deputy Director [ Cornerstone Realty I, tone, Comm Development Director aggoner, Recording Secretary AYY AL OF MINU.'TES: A ir 23, 2013 (Postponed until 06/2512013) It was Zack ban and seconded by Je nnifer Walter to postpone approving It" R A pril 23, 2013 to June 25, 2013. 61% Motion carri OFFICERS REPORTS There were no officers reports, PUBLIC FORUM No members of the public were present to address the Authority. Housing Authority Minutes May 28, 2013 12 M NEW BUSINESS Mr. Nelson stated the home at 4330 Upham Street is under contract and will close on June 27, 2013. The ADA accessible home at 7910 W. 46' Ave. is also under contract and will close on July 10, 2013. Mr. Nelson left the meeting at 4.10 p.m. As directed by the board, Ms. Payne, the proposal from Wishneff & Assoc' time to engage them in the project & The Entasis Group has not yet responder building renovation into housing. Their type is not within their scope. Ms. Payne scope of W( units. Mark Rinner for Mr. Johnstone stated identified. Mr. Benn Mr. Johnstone stated may not be any equit ,et study for housing. The quote for ition aii redevelopment of housing Bennett with Proximity Green. This ng. Mr. Bennett offered services to prior to an RFP. id observe some of the same concerns that have been ided some referrals and follow-up suggestions. and RFP examples have been gathered for review. There ners if a RFP is not executed. Ms. Payne stated that Wishneff indicated they are interested in partnering with a local group in responding to a potential RFQ. They asked if the Housing Authority knows any other groups in Wheat Ridge that could manage the project and would benefit from their tax credit knowledge. Mr. Johnstone stated be reached out to Councilman George Pond who may have some leads in terms of end users that might be interested in a satellite campus in Jefferson County, Other ideas may be identified during the review of the RFP's & RFC's. Housing Authority Minutes 2 May 28, 2013 Mr. Urban stated the Arvada Center is going through a re-organization. They may be an appropriate organization for the building. Mr, Urban stated Mr. Rinner is using the they can provide any other information a Payne stated Mr. Rinner did the assessm4 Mr. Urban stated the highest and in line with historical worth. Ms. Payne stated the cone asked if water proofing is i construction documents wi Entasis Group. He asked if re other alternatives. Ms. NM provided by an appr app is not necessarily complete this WE' Chair DeMott ling. M. Payne stated the Mr. Urban aske iii at, the intend end use p, the con struction documents is. Ms. the 45 Payne state ere is n0,,' use od in ents will address mechanical , dectrical sy�sfems and MZtbrior of t"ildina. quote for the proposed appraisal with a Mike Rinner were discussed. stated hi" "Uterest inUtemative #1. However, alternative #2 would )rmation the potential highest and best use for the building. . ... Mr. Urban 'S"4 ...... S t d" ving forward with alternative I and alternative 2 to acquire infoirnation f o � t and best use and the value of the property within the scope. Ms. Walter arectj Mr. Johnstone stated the negotiations with Mike Rinner will continue. Ms. Payne will contact the school district to have the playground equipment removed. Ms. Payne will review the received RFP's from other organizations for projects. 9RIEROOM Housing Authority Minutes 3 May 2 8, 201 3 • There was a discussion about board member attendance. Mr. DeMott stated lie and Ms. Payne have recently had a discussion about the attendance policy and recent member attendance. He requested the members to inform staff about vacations, etc. for the summer or any reason for non-attendance in advance if possible. It was moved by Zack Urban and seconded by Jennifer Walter to cancel the meeting scheduled for June 25, 2013 due to the expected timing of the proposal from Mike Rinner. Motion carried 3-0. F O R !I! I Next meeting will be July 23, 2013 Joseph DeMott, Chair Housing Authority Minutes 4 May 28, 2013 ' ~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council, that: Section 1. There is hereby created a housing authority ("Housing Authority") to function in the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado,in accordance with The Housing Authorities Law.* r �^ shall not exercise the power of eminent domain without Prior approval by majority vo of the entire City Council, I Section 3. In accordance with Section 29-4-205(3) of The Housing Authorities Law, the Housing Authority shall consist of five (5) commissioners, four of such commissioners being from each of the existing, or hereafter altered, city council districts, and one commissioner being a member of City Council. Section 4., The Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint such commissioners and to designate the first chairperson, subject to the approval by majority vote of the entire City Council. Section 5. The Mayor is hereby directed to file in the office of the City Clerk of the 'City of Wheat'Ridge, Colorado, the necessary certificate evidencing the appointment of the Commissioners and designation of the first Chairperson of the Housing Authority, pursuant to Section 29-4-205(3) of The Housing Authorities Law of the State of Colorado. #ONE AND RESOLVED this --zA day of 2001, ATTEST: - Wanda Sang, City Cle LCkrZ3027%364 7" Qt IN Is I=1 WHEREAS, the parties referenced in the title • this resolution wish to enter into a Cooperation Agreement, described more fully and set forth in the Cooperation Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the parties to the Cooperation Agreement have determined that it is in the best interest of and will promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens • the City of Wheat Ridge to execute this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Section 14.2 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Wheat Ridge requires that all intergovernmental agreements entered into by the City be approved by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows: 1. That certain Cooperation Agreement between the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby approved. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute said Cooperation Agreement. rotoll 1011 VTHEREAS, it is the intent of the parties to clarify the obligations while avoidin unnecessary duplications of services, equipment and employees, to this end, this Agreement provides for the Authority and the City to share resources including services, equipment and personnel when the need of both entities can be served. Section 2. Recommendatio is made to 9Lty Council, The Authority shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding housing development! redevelopment proposals and implementation strategies. All recommendations shall include a fiscal note and request for funding, if necessary. GED\53027\373411.02 Spgtign, 2, Recording a!Q!ae—ta ,U. The City, acting through the City Manag shall provide a recording secretary who will assist the Executive Director and Authori to record meetings, assemble documents, duplicate reports and perform such oth clerical duties as the Authority shall assign. I] Section 3. Cily Employtgs. Upon request of the Executive Director of the Authority, employees' may be assigned to work for the Authority. While performing services for the Authority, City employees shall coordinate their services with the Executive Director and Authority Chair. Section 4. Authority EMP-!Qy—eg§. The Authority May retain the services of additional staff for the Authority, if approved by the City Council or included in a City Council approved budget. 0 , .. The City shall make available appropriate meeting space and equipment to the Authority. All furnishing, equipment, and supplies for the Authority shall be acquired by the City of Wheat Ridge subject to a City Council approved budget. All furnishings, equipment, and supplies acquired by the Authority shall become the property of the City subject to the dissolution of the Authority, GED1530271373411.02 2 i I The parties have executed this Agreement effective on the date first above written. ro N a a KOJ MT, cli Mal 1 1 , 0 IM ATTEST Wanda Sang, City Clerf�� GEM530271373411M 3 (1) Call the meeting to order. (2) Roll Call of members. (3) Approval of minutes. (4) Officers Reports. (5) Public forum. (6) Old business. (7) New business. (8) Other (9) Adjournment and place and time of next meeting. GEW=M73413.03 3 ARTICLE IV AMENDMENTS AND -SUSPENSION OF BY-LAWS Section I - Amendme!21 qf gy-Laws. These By-Laws of the Authority shall b'a amended only if there has been a notice of motion duly seconded in the • revious meeting p Section 2. Sy§pension pf_@y-Laws. Any requirement of these By-Laws may be waived by a written consent signed by all Commissioners, ARTICLE V Section 1. agnioval from Aut M-Adh-0-ft Notwithstanding the removal pro described in Section 4 of Article III of these By-Laws, any Commissioner may be removed for any • the grounds enumerated in 29-4-208, C.R.S., subject to the notice and hearing requirements set forth therein. Section 2. Uniform Standards for The Authority is authorized to adopt uniform standards for the approval of all sales of real Property in the exercise of it duties. This section shall not affect the responsibility of the Authority to approve all purchases of real property by Authority action. GEDW02M7U13.03 4 ADOPTED this 9th day of April 2001. A .iTu, b, Chair lefgol,�1&4& 29 Powers of authority. (1) An authority shall constitute a body both corporate and politic, exercising public powers and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this part 2, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this section: (a) To investigate living, dwelling, and housing conditions and the means and methods of improving such conditions; (b) To determine where unsafe, unsanitary, or substandard dwelling or housing conditions exist; (d.3) To grant or lend moneys or otherwise provide financing to any person, firm, corporation, the city, or a government for any project or any part thereof, (f) To manage as agent of the city any project constructed or owned by the city; (g) To act as agent for the federal government in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, or management of a project or any part thereof, (h) To arrange with the city or with a government for the furnishing, planning, replanning, opening, or closing of streets, roads, roadways, alleys, or other places or facilities for the acquisition by the city or a government of property, options, or property rights, or for the furnishing of property or services in connection with a project; (i) To lease or rent any of the dwellings or other accommodations, or any of the lands, buildings, structures, or facilities embraced in any project, and to establish and revise the rents or charges therefor; (j) To enter upon any buildings or property in order to conduct investigations or to make surveys or soundings; (k) To purchase, lease, obtain options upon, or acquire, by eminent domain, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise any property, real or personal, or any interest therein from anv nerson. finn (y) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers given in this part 2. (3) In addition to all of the other Powers conferred upon it by this section, an authority may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this part 2. No provisions with respect to the acquisition, operation, or disposition of property by public bodies shall be applicable to an authority unless the legislature specifically so states. Source: L. 35: 533, § 9. CSA: C. 82, § 37. CRS 53: § 69-3-9, C.R.S. 1963: § 69-3-9, L. 79: (1) (p) amended, p. 1617, § 15, effective June 8. L. 89: (1)(p) amended, p, 1113, § 20, effective July 1. L. 2000: (1)(d-3), (1)(d.5), and (1)(d.7) added, p. 882. , § 6, effective August 2, .,A WRIIA Wheat Ridge HouSinq /Authority Vision Statement: "To increase home ownership opportunities and neighborhood /community pride in Wheat Ridge." 2010 Program Goals: • Encourage and promote homeownership through the acquisition of deteriorated or foreclosed properties to convert to homeownership. • Become a community resource for the assistance of and referral of housing funding and other housing needs. • Develop partnerships with other Housing Authorities, outside agencies, financial institutions and private investors to provide affordable housing. • Remain a self- sustaining agency by reinvesting profits in the rehabbing of deteriorated housing stock. Home Ownership Program: Quail Square Condominiums For information contact: Wheat Ridge Housing Authority 7500 W. 29 Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303.235.2846 www.ci.wheatridge.co.us Parkside Townhomes 10:1111 M_- U? vr% LRY0 • G T - OT 4/13 Fall 2007 — Fruitdale School used as Pre-school until 2007 when new Norma Anderson Pre-school opens adjacent to Fruitdale School building. East addition of Fruitdale is demolished to accommodate the building of the new pre-school. At this point the building becomes vacant. Spring 2008 — School District issues an RFP to solicit proposals for possible sale of the building. WRHA decides to submit proposal for renovation of School into residential units, # V V L#IMrUIJKVTrQfW*M 0 " Fall 2008 — After pursuing financing for the project, WRHA decides project is n financially feasible given tight multi-family housing financing requirements, Th WRHA notifies School District the project is not feasible and they will not be pursuing the project. I Summer 2010 — School District contacts the City to see if the City or WRHA would like to reconsider their decision before finalizing plans for demolition of the building. 0=9 Ing r#7e.'T.-j[Or;J!J The City Attorney's office researched the original grantors and their heirs and found there to be a large extended family making removal of the clause through negotiations with the family to be difficult at best. The reverter clause is still in place and will need to be dealt with prior to redevelopment of the building if it is not used for school purposes, though the attorney believes school purposes can , - loosely defined. ZonInGL/Plafting: The current zoning on the property is a patchwork of zoning including R-2, R-3, zone classifications. The portion of the property on which the school is located is C-1, R-3 and A-1 . The property will need to be rezoned to accommodate a new use. The property is currently divided into several parcels, It will need to be re-platted into one parcel before redevelopment can occur.