HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #1 1992 Urban Renewal PlanCHUBBUCI(
The urban renewal agency in the City of Chubbuck, Idaho
Memo
Located at Chubbuck City Hall
290 E. Linden Ave.
Chubbuck, ID 83202
208-237-2400
To: Chubbuck Development Authority & City Council/Mayor; Bridger Morrison, Public Works
Director
From: Devin Hillam, CDA Executive Director I—
Date: November 30, 2022
Re: 1992 Plan Remaining Funds
With the 1992 Downtown Improvement urban renewal plan area terminating at the end of Fiscal
Year'23, the CDA and the City Council met to discuss how to use remaining funds and it was determined
that the bodies wanted to do a safety improvement project at the canal crossing on Hawthorne near
Stuart Park and that the remaining monies would be spent to widen the railroad crossing on New Day
Parkway. Until recently however, through discussions with the railroad, we were estimating that all of
the noncommitted revenues of the district would need to be used to fulfil requirements of the New Day
Parkway railroad crossing obligation and then recently we were told by the railroad company that we
would also need to upgrade the Chubbuck Road railroad crossing. As such, very little planning and design
has gone into the canal crossing safety project to date. Thankfully however, in October 2022 however, the
Idaho Board of Transportation approved funding for both the New Day Parkway and Chubbuck Road
railroad crossings and so significant funds have become available and now we need a plan for how to
proceed through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Attachment #1 contains a conservative estimated cashflow for the district developed in
coordination with the Public Works Director and through inputting budgeted dollars of the Agency's
specific plan budget. As estimated in the table, at the end of the District's life on 9/30/23, the fund will
have a balance of $1,294,613.
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As the two bodies look for projects, we have been counseled by TJ Budge, the CDA's counsel and
Meghan Conrad, the Agency's external counsel, that district monies should be spent in a way that have
an economic tie to those parcels that generate the increment. Those properties that generate increment
in this distict are shown in red, yellow, or green below (please disregard the specific colors as the map
layer is no longer current to reflect development opportunities):
At the past joint meeting, it was decided that the Agency should try to fund a canal bridge safety
improvement project on Hawthorne Road just north of Canal Street. The bridge constricts and realigns
the lanes and is deteriorating and due to the smaller size, does not qualify for federal bridge repair monies.
After we were informed by the railroad that we would have to fund the New Day expansion project and
then the Chubbuck Road railroad crossing expansion project, all efforts on bridge repair design work
ceased. As it stands, we currently only have some preliminary line work of existing conditions through
field surveys and so if this is still the direction that the Council and CDA would like to pursue, City staff
needs direction regarding the scope of the project. Certainly, all of the remaining monies could be used
on the bridge for repairs and to add pedestrian crossing elements for the future TAP grant that the City
obtained for the canal trail greenway that will run from Hawthorne Road to future Miller Park west of
Philbin.
There certainly are other funding needs and desires as well for consideration.
• For many years, the CDA has talked about wanting to fund a skatepark as a way to help
economic development for new and existing businesses and for the community that
would use it- youth, adults, skateboarders, inline skaters, BMXers, etc. Without external
funding partners, estimated costs for a facility that included restrooms, could be
approximately $600-700k. Day-to-day maintenance costs of the facility would be minimal
but the City would need to develop a capital maintenance budget for end of the life repair
and replacement.
• There are streets within the district which are deteriorated and need financial investment.
Those include:
o W Linden Ave, which is fronted directly by properties which generate increment
for the district, many of which are under or undeveloped. The segment is
approximately 1,275 feet long. The current road is pot holed and has collapsed in
some sections. There are some needed water line upgrades under the road which
could qualify for outside funding from the state if tied to economic development,
with said project then helping to fund road repairs.
o Afton Road extension from W Chubbuck Road to W. Linden Ave, which is fronted
directly by properties which generate increment for the district, many of which
are under or undeveloped. The segment is approximately 475 feet long and would
require some property acquisition, either through purchase or donation.
o Valenty Road is across the street from increment generating districts but does not
have any generating properties on its frontage. However, for decades that CDA
and City have discussed doing some improvements to the road, which is
approximately 1,115 feet long. The road is deteriorated and many of its frontage
properties are under or undeveloped. The Council and CDA may wish to consider
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improvement a small section north from Chubbuck Road as a way to enhance to
aesthetic of the road entrance since Chubbuck Road is a main corridor in the City,
which could serve an economic development purpose.
o Briscoe Road has been a topic for several years and recently was nearly funded.
Although Briscoe Road is in disrepair, the fronting lots are largely zoned
residential and so economic development opportunities which would benefit the
revenue generating properties are likely very, very small and therefore this
project would not qualify for funding under the guidance of the CDA's legal
counsel.
• There are numerous parks within the district which are deteriorated and need financial
investment just to maintain what is currently built. The following parks include:
Mary's/Heartland Park, Briarwood Park, Capell Park, Cotant Park, Stuart Park, Sample
Park, Jerry Rowland Park, Dalton Park, and Bistline Park. Of these parks, the following
need investment attention for repairs which would be non -qualifying for parks impact fee
money use and which would likely be outside of the scope for which we could seek
donors/volunteers:
Mary's/Heartland Park (Washburn St, Sacaiawea Dr., Stripes Rd., Brundage St.)
• Pickleball court needs resurfaced — estimated cost $15,000
• Pathway needs seal coated — estimated cost $3,000
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Briarwood Park (Eagle Drive)
• Pathway needs seal coated — estimated cost $5,000
• Playground needs new surface treatment- dig out hard clay and replace with soft material- $5,000
• Basketball Court needs rebuilt entirely - $15,000
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Capell Park (Park Lawn)
• Path needs seal coated and replaced in spots - $10,000
• Park has major out of area visitors- entrance could be landscaped to better feature and enhance
our community- $25,000+
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Cotant Park (Teton St., Victor Ave.)
• Path needs seal coated and replaced in spots - $20,000
• Backstops need significant maintenance or replacement — reshaping, refencing, repainting, etc. -
$60,000 - 90,000
• Repair basketball court- or replace it and the odd landscaped area next to it- $45,000+
• Consider replacing bleachers with aluminum bleachers- $7,000 / 5 row bleacher = $42,000
• Pave southern parking lot- $60,000
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Jerry Rowland Park (Delaware St)
• Pathway needs seal coated — estimated cost $3,000
• Playground needs new surface treatment- dig out hard clay and replace with soft material- $5,000
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Other Park Needs for Council Consideration Outside of the District
The Parks system needs significant investment in maintenance, not just in the boundaries of the district
but outside of it. The remainder of these photos are from parks outside of the boundaries which the
Council may wish to begin considering earmarking monies towards annually once the district closes, in
additional to maintenance of parks within the boundaries.
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Armstrong Park (Boyd St., Gloria St.)
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Heritage Park (Liberty Ave., Pennsylvania Ave.)
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Tree Valley (Garden Dr.)
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Date
Project
Cost
Balance
Notes
11/16/2022
Post Nov. CDA mtg
$779,970.18
12/20/2022
Landscaping design -#110822
$ (1,500.00)
$778,470.18
12/20/2022
City New Day reimburse 11/15/22
$ (55,602.35)
$722,867.83
12/20/2022
Season's West landscaping- New Day-
$ (71,893.37)
$650,974.46
Pay app #1
12/20/2022
New Day Pkwy- Road- invoice coming
$ (140,000.00)
$510,974.46
12/20/2022
HDR New Day Pkwy- invoice coming
$ (1,250.00)
$509,724.46
12/20/2022
HDR- Roundabout #1200477546
$ (756.79)
$508,967.67
12/20/2022
Philbin Roundabout Road invoice
$ (100,000.00)
$408,967.67
coming
12/20/2022
City Roundabout reimburse- 11/15/22
$ (37,073.75)
$371,893.92
12/20/2022
HDR -roundabout- invoice coming
$ (2,500.00)
$369,393.92
12/20/2022
Jackson roundabout- contract amount
$ (3,500.00)
$365,893.92
12/20/2022
UPRR design
$ (10,000.00)
$355,893.92
12/20/2022
CCB Line of Credit
$ (12,235.08)
$343,658.84
$400,000 to draw as needed
12/20/2022
Arbor Court
$ (200,000.00)
143,658.84
max obligation, likely not by
December meeting
12/20/2022
Knudsen Canal Relocate
$ (176,879.00)
($33,220.16)
still need documents, likely
not by December meeting
1/15/2022
Remittance
$ 1,300,000.00
$1,266,779.84
1/15/2022
Repay LoC
$ (38,000.00)
$1,228,779.84
repay as/if needed, add
interest payment
3/1/2022
Elam & Burke district closure and other
$ (60,000.00)
$1,168,779.84
professional services
3/1/2022
Legal publications
$ (2,000.00)
$1,166,779.84
3/1/2022
Administrative fee transfer to general
$ (35,000.00)
$1,131,779.84
fund
3/1/2023
HDR final- New Day Pkwy- invoice
$ (1,250.00)
$1,130,529.84
coming
4/1/2023
Roundabout road
$ (133,206.14)
$997,323.70
4/1/2023
Union Pacific- New Day
$ (366,300.00)
$631,023.70
state may be able to assist
w/ funding
4/1/2023
New Day Pkwy- Road
$ (190,201.68)
$440,822.02
4/1/2023
Season's West New Day Landscaping-
$ (164,208.86)
$276,613.16
Final
4/1/2023
Idaho Power gate- roundabout
$ (5,000.00)
$271,613.16
6/1/2023
Remittance
$ 230,000.00
$501,613.16
7/1/2023
Remittance
$ 793,000.00
$1,294,613.16
CHUBBUCI(
The urban renewal agency in the City of Chubbuck, Idaho
Memo
To: Chubbuck Development Authority & Cityj Council/Mayor;
From: Devin Hillam, CDA Executive Director �—
Date: November 30, 2022
Re: Additional projects for funding consideration
Located at Chubbuck City Hall
290 E. Linden Ave.
Chubbuck, ID 83202
208-237-2400
Attached, please find a memo from the Public Works Director regarding additional project funding
needs, this time however, for monies already budgeted as part of the Philbin Roundabout project. The
projects that Bridger discusses as opportunities are ones that I believe meet the qualifiers for agency
projects since they're located adjacent to increment generating parcels and/or would have a large impact
on traffic and mobility to and from said parcels. Therefore, I am supportive of the Street Department's
request to use the monies which would have been spent at the roundabout on other needed projects as
identified.
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Memo
Public Works Department
290 E. Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
208.237.2430 — Fax 208.237.2409
www.CityofChubbuck.us
To: Devin Hillam - Chubbuck Development Authority Executive Director
From: Bridger Morrison, Public Works Director
Date: November 30, 2022
Re: Potential Funding Opportunity for Philbin/Chubbuck Roundabout Project
Devin,
On the Philbin/Chubbuck Road Roundabout Project, the concrete that was placed for the sidewalks and
truck apron, which is at the interior of the roundabout, failed to meet the project specifications. After
additional testing, it was confirmed that the concrete did not meet the strength requirements called for
the in the construction documents. Therefore, we have two options to address the deficient concrete:
1) Require the concrete to be removed and replaced, or
2) Leave the concrete in place but not pay the contractor for those items.
If Option 2 were selected, there would be a savings to the project of $145,370.00. 1 have reviewed these
options with the Street Department and we believe that Option 2 is worth considering. However, if
Option 2 were selected, there will likely be additional future maintenance costs that the Street
Department will be responsible for related to the concrete. Therefore, the City would like the CDA to
consider if that funding could be applied to projects the Street Department needs to complete in the
near future. If that is possible, the funding provided by the CDA would be recognized as offsetting future
maintenance costs that the Street Department will be responsible for at the roundabout.
The Street Department has identified some project needs that could be considered such as significant
storm drain improvements on Eagle Drive near Briarwood Park, storm drain improvements on
Hawthorne Road between Knudsen and Chubbuck Road, and sidewalk ADA improvements at various
locations. If possible, I would like to discuss this further with the CDA at the joint meeting on December
7, 2022.
Sincerely,
Bridger Morrison
Public Works Director
J: JStreetsJ Projects � Ch ubbuck & Philbin Roundabout - 2021� Correspondence �Deficient Concrete Memo CDA 11-30-22.docx
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CHUBBUCK
IDAHO
City of Chubbuck
Joint Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2022
5:00 PM
City Hall Multi -Purpose Room
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
COUNCIL PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Norman Reece, and Dan Heiner.
CHUBBUCK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairwoman Annette
Baumeister, Rick Keller, Jeff Hough, Krystal Denney, and Attorney; TJ Budge.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Interim. Public
Works Director Bridger Morrison, Planning & Development Director Devin Hillam, Police
Chief Bill Guiberson, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk
Joey Bowers.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. A Joint Meeting with the City Council and the Chubbuck Development Authority Board.
(CDA) to Discuss Project Priorities and the Remainder of the 1992 Urban Renewal Plan.
The City Council and CDA Board Members discussed the current projects
associated with the 1992 Urban Renewal Plan which included expanding New Day
Parkway, and the Chubbuck/Philbin Intersection.
The City Council and CDA Board Members also discussed priorities for future
projects. The main project that both boards wanted to see finished with the 1992
Urban Renewal Plan before it closes out in 2023 was the Hawthorne Irrigation Bridge
Project. The City Council and CDA Board Members recommended moving any
projects that address safety improvements/concerns throughout the community to the
top of the priority list.
City Staff committed to look for available grants and other funding opportunities
to help fund the recommended priority projects. City Staff is still working with the
Union Pacific on a schedule and costs associated with expanding the rail road
crossing along New Day Parkway.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:45.
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Kevin England- r
December 5t", 2022
Honorable Mayor, City Council and CDA Board Members
via email distribution by City and CDA Clerk
RE: Use of excess URA funds
Dear Mayor, Council and Board Members,
Please accept and consider this information as part of the decision process to determine the appropriate
use of excess URA funds.
The information contained in this correspondence is intended to add clarity to the decision process and
provide supplemental information that is not contained in the staff report. The topics are as follows:
1) History of 1992 URA plan and creation of Revenue Allocation Areas (RAA)
2) Historical use of 1992 URA funds
3) Consideration during your decision process
History of 1992 URA Plan and creation of RAA
Since the creation of the 1992 URA Plan, the parcel that generate revenue do NOT match the geographic
locations of the RAA (were the money can be spent). This was by design and the plan has functioned for
30 years under this knowledge. I have attached the current RAA approved in 2016 that defines the
limits where URA funds can be spent (see attachment #1).
It is true that newly created URA Plans should spend the URA funds on the parcels that created the
revenue (in fact the creation of new plans requires this). However, the application of 2022 URA
regulations to the 1992 plan is unwarranted and violates the intent of the 1992 plan objectives.
Please consider adhering to the original intent of the 1992 plan during your decision process.
Historical use of 1992 URA funds
During the 30 years of existence, the 1992 URA plan has provided more than $42 million in funding for
projects located inside the URA. I have attached a project spending history for your review (see
attachment 2a and 2b). This information represents that 68.1% of the funds have been spent on
transportation. This aligns with the original intent of the 1992 URA Plan.
These projects include significant rehabilitation of street networks in previously developed areas of the
City. Most recently, this list includes Whitaker Road, Stuart Additions, Country Acres, New Day Parkway,
Philbin / Chubbuck Intersection. All these projects occurred within the 2016 RAA boundary.
The direct economic benefit of these project is evident by the increased valuation of these
neighborhoods, the renewed pride of residents and the increased care of private property with reduces
blight (a main goal of the 1992 URA).
The other, not so obvious economic benefit is a reduction in property tax needed to fund transportation
improvements. Without the use of URA funds, these projects would have only been accomplished by
increased tax burden to our residents. The City has financial tools in place water, sewer, parks
improvements but there is no other mechanism than increased taxes for local street improvement
funding.
Considerations during your decision process
During your decision process related to allocating the $1.2 million funds, please consider these factors:
The 2016 RAA boundary, established by resolution, allows funds to be spent outside the property that
generates the revenue, but must be withing the 2016 RAA boundary
The original intent and the historical use of funds is largely focused on transportation infrastructure. As
discussed above, transportation infrastructure does not have any other funding mechanism.
The change in funding that has generated the $1.2 million in excess funds came from a transportation
project. Please consider allocating those funds back to transportation needs.
If the $1.2 million needs to be spent by September 30, 2023, the Hawthorne Bridge project would not be
eligible. (construction wouldn't occur until winter of 23-24). For the remaining transportation project
listed by staff (including Briscoe Road), please consider applying a scoring system that could include the
following:
- Cost -Benefit analysis
- Compliance with City Comprehensive plan Chapter 5 goals and the functional road map
- Compliance with Bannock Transportation Planning goals
- Compliance with City Strategic Plan goals
- Ability to design and construct by September 30, 2023
- Safety of pedestrians and cyclist
- Transportation connectivity
- Will corridor be improved by development in the future
Applying these criteria likely narrows the project list to only a few options.
Use of URA funds for parks maintenance appears to be using URA monies for purposes that should be
fulfilled by City budget process. (I believe the 5 year capital budget for parks includes increase
maintenance funding)
Finally, I would openly advocate for the reconstruction of Briscoe Road. This project is shovel ready,
would meet the goals of Comp Plan, Strategic Plan and BTP® Plans. It mirrors the investment that CDA
has made in other residential areas to improve the area and remove blight. It provides connectivity that
increase pedestrian access to parks, schools and churches while also reducing traffic congestion on
Yellowstone Ave.
Previously this project was designed and bid but ultimately was de -funded because of my (at the time
CDA director and City employee) ownership of property at the west end of the project. At this point, I
no longer own the property in question and am no longer a City / CDA employee.
Ultimately, if Briscoe Road is not the top priority, I would still implore you to use a decision process that
identifies the top priority based on criteria that best benefit our community.
Thank You,
Rodney Burch
Chubbuck Resident
5402 Stuart
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Street Reconstruction -
Utility Reconstruction
Parks / Recreation Reconstruction
Street Construction - New
Utility Construction - New
Parks Construction -New x
Development Agreements - Growth
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NWSI Grant-
Admin -
Development Agreements - Grov
11.1%
Parks Construction - New, 2.1%
Utility Construction - New, 6.2% _.
Street Construction - New
10.5%
Parks / Recreation Reconstruction,
3.5%
CHUBBUCK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NWSI Grant, 5.4%
Admin. 3.4%
Project History
$24,547,000 57.6%
$72,000 0.2%
$1,508,000 3.5% O
$4,483,000 10.5%
$2,659,000 6.2%
$886,000 2.1%
$4,721,000 11.1%
$2,280,000 5.4%
$1,451,000 3.4%
$42,607,000
s Street Reconstruction
Utility Reconstruction
Parks / Recreation Reconstruction
Street Construction - New
■ Utility Construction - New
■ Parks Construction - New
■ Development Agreements - Growth
■ NWSI Grant
■ Admin
Street Reconstruction, 57.6%
4/8/2019
CHUBBUCK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Project History
a/s/2019
W. Chubtuck Rd. (Yell. To Hawth) Constr.
Hawthome Rd
Hawthorne Rd. Water line
Waterline (Yell.-Hawth)
Capell Park development
111finel'Mountain Park Intersection
Burley Drive ReconstrucCion
Darris Street Canal Crossing
Hawthorne Rd Chubbuck t James
Bluebird canal crossing
E. Linden Reconstruction
Evans Lane Reconstruction
Adams-Plrk Lawn Reconstruction
W. Chubbuck Rd. wall repair
Hockey Rink
Hillne Rd Reconstruction
Briscoe Road Sidewalk'1-86
W. Chubbuck, Joy toGalena
Knudsen Blvd/Yetlowstone Common
HilineLRd Water Line, Chubbuck to Siphon
Hockey Ice sheet
:Water System Cap. Imp, Wells
Afton Meadows
Water Line Crossing
Cape]] Park Tennis Courts
Dell Rd R�C.nstructlon
Whitaker Rd Reconstruction
Stuart Additions Street Reco st,ucti.n
Industry/Southside Way Reconstruction
Stu
Valenty Rd Reconstruction
Whitaker Rd Reconstruction
Poline Waterline Upgrade
Country Acres Rd Reconstruction
Patriot Square
Downtown Property �",chac
InclustryWay
Hawthorne Road
Briscoe Road
a/s/2019