HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-IURA-2020-11-23Approved: 12/21/20
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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MINUTES
ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
8:30 A.M., Monday, November 23, 2020
Members: Mayor Svante Myrick, Chair; Tracy Farrell; Karl Graham, Vice‐Chair; Eric Rosario; Chris
Proulx; Laura Lewis, Common Council Liaison
Excused: None
Staff: Nels Bohn; Anisa Mendizabal; Charles Pyott
Guests: Jeffrey Rimland, Ithaca Properties, LLC
James Trasher, CHA Engineering
Jared Hutter, Aptitude Development, LLC
Rick Manzardo, Vecino Group New York, LLC
Bruce Adib‐Yazdi, Vecino Group New York, LLC
Stephen Flash, Finger Lakes Development, LLC
I. Call to Order
Chair Myrick called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M.
II. Agenda Additions/Deletions
None.
III. Public Comments
STEPHEN FLASH, Finger Lakes Development, LLC, noted his development team supports making the
process for considering potential Inlet Island project proposals as open and transparent as possible.
He has personally been involved in Inlet Island development for 20 years, with the goal of creating as
vibrant a waterfront area as possible. His development team is also well‐positioned to ensure that all
cross‐easements can be negotiated, through its partnership with Marina Realty.
IV. Review of Draft Meeting Minutes: October 22, 2020
Farrell moved, seconded by Proulx, to approve the meeting minutes, with no modifications.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
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V. Economic Development Committee (EDC)
A. Green Street Garage Redevelopment Urban Renewal Project
1. Amended Disposition & Development Agreement (DDA), Western & Center Sections of Project
Site: Asteri (Vecino Group NY, LLC)
Proulx explained that the DDA was approved by the IURA last year. In response to concerns expressed
by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board and an adjacent property owner, the project
was revised to increase separation distances between neighboring residential towers, resulting in a
decrease of 36 housing units, which subsequently received Site Plan Approval. The change in the
number of housing units and other revisions requires an amendment to the DDA, for eventual
endorsement by Common Council. Vecino’s November 4, 2020 letter to the IURA enumerates the
revisions in detail.
Bohn added some of the items described in the Vecino letter (e.g., storage, natural lighting) have
changed slightly, but they essentially conform to the terms of the DDA and the State’s requirements.
Proulx moved, seconded by Rosario:
Amended Disposition & Development Agreement
West & Center Sections of Green Street Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2019, the IURA conditionally approved a Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) with the Vecino Group New York, LLC (Developer) for the West and Center
Sections of the Green Street Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project, subject to Environmental
Review and Common Council approval, and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2019, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and the Developer entered into an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) to define a mutually agreed upon urban renewal project
and resolve feasibility issues to implement the project, including a time line for gaining Common
Council approval of the DDA, and
WHEREAS, in response to concerns expressed by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development
Board and an adjacent property owner, the project was revised to increase separation distances
between neighboring residential towers resulting in a decrease of 36 housing units, which has
subsequently received site plan approval, and
WHEREAS, a change in the number of housing units in the project, and other clarifications, requires
an amendment to the DDA, and
WHEREAS, the ENA established a 45‐day period from the date from completion of environmental
review for the project to gain Common Council approval, and
WHEREAS, the project completed environmental review on September 22, 2020 thereby requiring
and Common Council approval by November 5, 2020, and
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WHEREAS, the IURA Economic Development Committee considered these matters at their
November 10, 2020 meeting and recommend the following actions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby approves an amended Disposition and Development Agreement
(DDA) with Vecino Group New York, LLC for the West and Center Sections of the Green Street
Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project, dated November 5, 2020, subject to Common Council
approval, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby approves an amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
with Vecino Group New York, LLC to extend the date to gain Common Council approval of the DDA
to February 6, 2020, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby authorizes and directs the IURA Director of Community
Development, subject to review by IURA legal counsel, to submit the amended DDA to the Vecino
Group of New York, LLC for their execution, and be it further
RESOLVED, the DDA shall be amended to incorporate recommendations of IURA legal counsel or
any amendments requested by Developer’s legal counsel that are acceptable to IURA legal counsel.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
2. Amended DDA, Eastern Section of Project Site: The Ithacan (Ithaca Properties, LLC)
Proulx explained the IURA approved a prior version of the DDA, although it was not agreed to by the
developer, which was still in the process of negotiating a set of financial incentives for the project. All
outstanding issues have now been resolved and the developer has expressed agreement with the
substance of the DDA. At least 10% of the units will be occupied and affordable to households
earning up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), in addition to the developer’s making a payment‐in‐
lieu to the Community Development Housing Fund (CHDF).
Proulx moved, seconded by Graham:
Amended Disposition & Development Agreement
East Section of Green Street Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2019, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency designated Ithaca Properties, LLC
(Ithaca Properties) as the preferred developer, and qualified and eligible sponsor pursuant to
Section 507 of General Municipal Law, to potentially acquire the eastern portion of Tax Parcel #70.‐
4‐5.2, located at 120 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, for the purpose of undertaking an urban renewal
project to develop an in‐fill, mixed‐use project, and
WHEREAS, Developer proposes to purchase an approximately 192’ x 119’ property at the eastern
section of the Green Street parking garage site located at 120 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY
(“Project Site”) to undertake an urban renewal project, subject to Common Council approval, and
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WHEREAS, on December 23, 2019, the IURA endorsed the Developer’s proposed urban renewal
project program that includes reconstruction of two public parking decks and nine to ten levels of
rental housing, and
WHEREAS, the IURA established a project affordable housing goal of 20% of on‐site units subject to
financial feasibility based on the developer’s projected cash‐on‐cash return, and set a project
minimum that at least 10% of the units shall be occupied and affordable to households earning up
to 80% of Area Median Income; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2020, the IURA conditionally approved a Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA), dated June 16, 2020, with Ithaca Properties, LLC for the East section of the
Green Street Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project subject to the following contingencies:
Completion of legal review by IURA legal counsel
Execution of the agreement by Ithaca Properties, LLC or submission of a counteroffer
Completion of environmental review
Approval of the DDA by Common Council, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca Properties, LLC requested several changes to the agreement and a time extension
to provide for consultation with the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency regarding
their recently adopted workforce housing policy, and
WHEREAS, the project has completed environmental review, and
WHEREAS, IURA legal counsel completed legal review of the agreement, and
WHEREAS, an amended DDA, dated August 10, 2020, was prepared by IURA staff to address issues
raised by Ithaca Properties, LLC and IURA legal counsel, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca Properties, LLC has confirmed its intent to provide 10% of the housing units in the
project to be leased at Below Market Rates, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca Properties, LLC has reviewed the proposed amended DDA, dated August 10,
2020, and indicated conceptual acceptance of the major terms, and
WHEREAS, at their November 10, 2020 meeting, the IURA Economic Development Council
reviewed this matter and recommends the following action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby conditionally approves the amended Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) with Ithaca Properties, LLC for the East section of the Green Street
Garage Mixed‐Use Urban Renewal Project, dated August 10, 2020, subject to Common Council
approval, and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the DDA be further amended to clarify that the living wage requirement applies to
workers at the project site employed by Ithaca Properties LLC or a contractors hired by Ithaca
Properties, LLC, such as a residential property management firm, and does not apply to existing or
future tenants at the project site such as commercial retail tenants, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby authorizes and directs the IURA Director of Community
Development, subject to review by IURA legal counsel, to submit the Agreement to Ithaca
Properties, LLC for their execution or counteroffer, and be it further
RESOLVED, should Developer’s counteroffer consist of amendments that do not materially alter the
IURA‐approved DDA in the opinion of the IURA Chair, such requested amendments or similar
amendments shall be incorporated into the DDA, and be it further
RESOLVED, should Developer’s counteroffer consist of amendments that materially alter the IURA‐
approved DDA in the opinion of the IURA Chair, the IURA shall consider and vote on requested
amendments, and be it further,
RESOLVED, the DDA shall be amended to incorporate recommendations of IURA legal counsel or
any amendments requested by Developer’s legal counsel that are acceptable to IURA legal counsel,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA Chair, subject to Common Council approval and IURA legal counsel
review, is authorized to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement upon satisfaction of
all conditions.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
B. Inlet Island Urban Renewal Project
1. Rescind 2006 Preferred Developer & Sponsor Designation
Proulx explained the IURA designated Finger Lakes Development, LLC in 2006 as the project sponsor.
A DDA was developed, which Common Council ultimately chose not to endorse. At the time, the
developer indicated it would submit a revised project proposal, but the Great Recession halted that
effort. The developer has now proposed a new project and is seeking feedback from the IURA. There
is at least one addition project proposal being developed for the site. Subsequent to the Committee
meeting, Bohn consulted with IURA legal counsel and determined it would make considerable sense
to rescind the original 2006 preferred developer status for Finger Lakes Development and issue a
Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI).
Proulx moved, seconded by Graham:
Inlet Island Urban Renewal Project ― Rescind 2006 Preferred Developer Designation
WHEREAS, the IURA seeks to clarify the status of Finger Lakes Development, LLC (FLD) regarding
the 2006 IURA designation of FLD as the preferred developer and qualified and eligible sponsor for
an Inlet Island urban renewal project which failed to gain Common Council endorsement 13 years
ago, and
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WHEREAS, the IURA and the City of Ithaca collectively own approximately 2.5 acres of underutilized
land on Inlet Island, and
WHEREAS, in November 2020, FLD brought forward a revised conceptual development plan and
request to resume the Inlet Island urban renewal process as preferred developer, and
WHEREAS, a second developer has indicated interest to propose a competing development
proposal for Inlet Island, and
WHEREAS, the IURA seeks to implement an open and competitive process to solicit conceptual
development plans and developer qualifications from multiple developers unfettered by a 2006
legacy preferred developer designation, and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2006, Stephen B. Flash was designated by the IURA as the preferred
developer and qualified and eligible sponsor to undertake a proposed urban renewal project on
Inlet Island; and
WHEREAS, the designation did not establish a termination date, and
WHEREAS, the IURA resolution further authorized assignment of the designation to FLD, and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2006, the Common Council for the City of Ithaca concurred with the IURA
designations and authorized the Mayor to negotiate a Preferred Developer Agreement with FLD
subject to approval by the Common Council, and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2007, the Common Council voted to reject the Preferred Development
Agreement for the proposed Inlet Island urban renewal project, and
WHEREAS, at that time, FLD indicated their intention to revise their project to address concerns
raised by Common Council, but economic conditions for development changed drastically with the
2008 global financial crisis and a revised proposal was not forthcoming on a timely basis, and
WHEREAS, in 2015 the City adopted a new comprehensive plan, Plan Ithaca: A Vision for our
Future, (Plan Ithaca) establishing a vision and goals for the entire city, and specified that the plan
would be amended with specific neighborhood and thematic plans identified in the plan, and
WHEREAS, the City subsequently amended Plan Ithaca with a new waterfront plan and revised
zoning for the waterfront area, including Inlet Island, and
WHEREAS, the City amended its CIITAP policy to require projects seeking financial incentives in the
density district, including Inlet Island, to meet specific local labor participation, diversity, and
affordable housing policies, and
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WHEREAS, City policies regarding development along the waterfront have evolved significantly
since 2007, and the IURA seeks an open and competitive process to select a partner for an Inlet
Island urban renewal project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby rescinds its September 28, 2006 resolution designating Stephen B.
Flash as the preferred developer and qualified and eligible sponsor for the Inlet Island urban
renewal project, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this rescission does not represent a judgment on the quality of the 10/30/20
conceptual development plan submitted by Finger Lakes Development, LLC to the IURA Economic
Development Committee, but rather is intended to clarify the IURA’s intent for an open and
competitive process to select a project sponsor with the best feasible conceptual development plan
for an Inlet Island urban renewal project.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
2. Issue Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI)
Proulx recapitulated some of the main points contained in the following memorandum from Bohn to
the IURA:
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Proulx moved, seconded by Farrell:
Inlet Island Urban Renewal Project ― Issue Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI)
WHEREAS, the IURA and the City of Ithaca collectively own approximately 2.5 acres of
underutilized land on Inlet Island, and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2020, the Economic Development Committee (EDC) reviewed a
conceptual development plan for Inlet Island from Finger Lakes Development, LLC (FLD), who was
designated as Sponsor and Preferred Developer for an urban renewal project on Inlet Island in
2006, and
WHEREAS, in 2007 the Common Council declined to approve the proposed preferred development
agreement and the project went dormant for 13 years, and
WHEREAS, at the EDC meeting a development group led by Lincoln Morse indicated their interest
to present a competing conceptual plan for an urban renewal project on Inlet Island, and
WHEREAS, the EDC scheduled review of the second conceptual development plan for their
December meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the EDC seeks an open and competitive process for possible selection of a preferred
conceptual development plan and qualified project sponsor for an urban renewal project, and
therefore recommends issuing a Request For Expression of Interest to provide an opportunity for
any other developers to present a conceptual development plan for an Inlet Island urban renewal
project, and
WHEREAS, the IURA rescinded the September 28, 2006 resolution designating a preferred
developer for the Inlet Island urban renewal project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA, hereby authorizes the IURA Director of Community Development,
subject to advice of IURA legal counsel, to issue an approximately 60‐day Request for Expression
of Interest for undertaking an urban renewal project on Inlet Island, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby recognizes Finger Lakes Development, LLC’s submission of a
conceptual development plan, dated October 30, 2020, as an expression of interest to undertake
an Inlet Island urban renewal project subject to submission of any additional information not
already submitted that is required in the RFEI and any further revisions from FLD received prior to
the RFEI deadline.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
C. Report from Committee Chair
None.
VI. Neighborhood Investment Committee (NIC)
A. Designation of GIAC, Inc. As Community‐Based Development Organization (CBDO) to Implement
Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP)
Graham moved, seconded by Farrell:
2020 IURA Designation of Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. (GIAC) As
Community‐Based Development Organization (CBDO)
WHEREAS, the Board of Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. (GIAC) seeks designation by the
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) as a Community‐Based Development Organization (CBDO),
and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has designated the IURA to administer the City’s HUD Entitlement
Program that oversees Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City, and
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WHEREAS, an eligible category of CDBG activities is a “Special Activity by CBDO”, that offers
certain advantages, such as exemption from the 15% expenditure cap otherwise applicable to
public service activities, authorization to carry out new housing construction (normally
prohibited with CDBG funds), and discretion to allow income generated by a CDBG‐funded
activity to not be considered CDBG program income, and
WHEREAS, the following four tests established at CFR Title 24 §570.204 must be met to
qualify under a category of “Special Activity by CBDOs”:
1. The entity qualifies as a CBDO, including the 51% board membership test;
2. The CBDO will undertake an eligible project;
3. That the CBDO will carry out the funded activity directly or with an entity other than the grantee;
4. That the CBDO will not carry out a prohibited activity, and
WHEREAS, a CBDO must maintain at least 51% of its governing body’s membership to be
made up of any combination of the following:
● Low‐ and moderate‐income residents of its area of operation
● Owners or senior officers of private establishments and other institutions located in
its area of operation
● Representatives of low‐ and moderate‐income neighborhood organizations located in
its area of operation, and
WHEREAS, a CBDO must have as its primary purpose the improvement of the physical,
economic, or social environment of its geographic area of operation, with a particular
emphasis on the needs of low‐ and moderate‐income persons, and
WHEREAS, the project undertaken by the CBDO must qualify as one or more of the following
project types:
● neighborhood revitalization;
● community economic development;
● energy conservation project; and
Whereas, IURA evaluated GIAC’s CBDO application and recommended the following; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA determines that Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. meets the
requirements for eligibility as a CBDO, and that the GIAC’s Hospitality Employment Training
Program qualifies as an eligible CBDO activity, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby designates Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Inc. as a
Community‐Based Development Organization (CBDO) and its “Hospitality Employment
Training Program (HETP) Job Placements” project as eligible for CDBG funding under the
category of “Special Activities by CBDOs”.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
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B. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Contract Extension (2019 CDBG‐CV #1)
Graham explained that the ERAP contract expires at the end of the year, but since the program has
not expended all its funds, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) has asked for an extension.
Rosario asked why it has taken so long to expend all the funds. Mendizabal replied she believes one
of the main drivers is that some form of eviction moratorium has been in effect since the program
launched. She added that GIAC and INHS recently met in an effort to identify GIAC staff who could
disseminate information more widely about the program.
Graham moved, seconded by Farrell:
2019 CDBG‐CV Project #1: EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (ERAP) ― Contract Extension
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2020, the IURA recommended and, on May 6, 2020, the City authorized an
allocation of $190,000 from the CDBG‐CV funding source to the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program (ERAP) activity to be implemented by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (INHS),
and
WHEREAS, the ERAP funding agreement established a termination date of December 31, 2020,
and
WHEREAS, State and Federal eviction moratoria have provided local renter households temporary
protection from non‐payment evictions through December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, INHS does not project full disbursement of project funding by December 31, 2020, and
WHEREAS, INHS has requested an extension of the deadline to June 30, 2021, and
WHEREAS, at their November 13, 2020 meeting, the Neighborhood Investment Committee
considered this matter and recommended the following action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the IURA hereby approves Amendment #1 to the funding agreement with INHS
for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to establish a revised termination date of June 30,
2021, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA Chair is authorized to execute a contract amendment to implement this
resolution.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
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C. Report from Committee Chair
Graham reported the Committee discussed a proposed resolution to provide CDBG‐CV funding for
porta‐potties and hand sanitation stations for homeless populations, in conjunction with the Southern
Tier AIDS Program (STAP) and Continuum of Care (CoC). The Committee agreed on the merits of the
proposal, but did not agree on the ideal locations. The issue will be revisited at the Committee’s next
meeting.
VII. Other Business
A. 2020 HUD Action Plan: Amendment #1 to Correct HUD Funding Allocation Error
Bohn explained HUD made a minor error in its 2020 funding allocations to the City of Ithaca, which
requires the following minor recommended adjustments.
Farrell moved, seconded by Graham:
2020 Action Plan Amendment #1 to Correct HUD Funding Error
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has informed the City
of Ithaca of a minor error in the allocation of 2020 CDBG and HOME programs, and
WHEREAS, the funding correction results in a total award reduction of $186 to the City of Ithaca as
follows, and
2020 HUD
Entitlement CDBG HOME Totals
Original
Award Notice $682,732 $335,173 $1,017,905
Corrected
Award Notice $682,620 $335,099 $1,017,719
Funding
Reduction $112 $74 $186
WHEREAS, an amendment to the adopted 2020 Action Plan is required to reference correct CDBG
and HOME awards, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the following modifications to the adopted 2020 Action Plan to
match corrected HUD funding awards:
1. Economic Development Loan Fund project – reduce CDBG funding by $112
2. Security Deposit Assistance for Vulnerable Households project – reduce HOME funding by $74
3. Security Deposit Assistance for Vulnerable Households project ‐ increase IURA match funding
by $74, and
WHEREAS, per the HUD Citizen Participation Plan, a package of minor funding adjustments to
projects contained in the adopted Action Plan is categorized as a non‐substantial amendment that
does not require Common Council or HUD approval; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, the IURA hereby approves Amendment #1 to the 2020 Action Plan to bring the Action
Plan into alignment with HUD‐corrected CDBG and HOME awards to the City of Ithaca through the
following project funding adjustments:
1. Economic Development Loan Fund project – reduce CDBG funding by $112
2. Security Deposit Assistance for Vulnerable Households project – reduce HOME funding by $74
3. Security Deposit Assistance for Vulnerable Households project – increase IURA match funding
by $74, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the IURA Chair is authorized to execute all documents to implement this
resolution, and be it further
RESOLVED, that staff is directed to submit a revised 2020 Action Plan and SF‐424 Form to HUD.
Carried Unanimously: 5‐0
B. Financials Report ― October 2020
Bohn reported all HUD Entitlement Program projects are generally progressing well. HUD CDBG‐CV
funds have been approved/disbursed and appear on the Grants Summary Report, as well as 2020
Action Plan projects. All borrowers are current (including a number of COVID‐19‐related payment
deferrals), except the Canopy Hotel and the Finger Lakes School of Massage. Bohn has asked the IURA
attorney to identify ways to recoup at least a portion of the massage school’s outstanding debt.
Bohn reported all lease payments are current, as of today, including a number of COVID‐19‐related
rental discounts/deferrals (e.g., Cinemapolis).
C. Chairperson Report
Myrick reported that Common Council received a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application for a
large multi‐use Collegetown project (“Collegetown Innovation District”). The project would
incorporate 10 buildings along College Ave., with Dryden Road as the northern boundary. The
developers have proposed contributing $1 million towards Collegetown neighborhood improvements,
$1 million towards affordable housing projects, and $1 million to the City for budget shortfalls.
D. Common Council Liaison Report
Lewis added that the Planning & Economic Development Committee (PEDC) explored various aspects
of the Collegetown project (e.g., affordable housing, mixed‐use, office space, employment, Zoning
Variances, community benefits).
Lewis announced the final version of the Anti‐Displacement Learning Network (ADLN) grant
application was submitted. It is anticipated an award letter would be received as soon as this week
(for up to $1M).
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E. Staff Report
Bohn reported on the following Low‐Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) project awards:
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 A.M.
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Minutes prepared by C. Pyott, edited by N. Bohn.