HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-21-Resolution 13-257_Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal PlanRESOLUTION NO.13-257
RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA,AND THAT THE
REHABILITATION,CONSERVATION,REDEVELOPMENT,
DEVELOPMENT,OR A COMBINATION THEREOF,OF SUCH AREA
IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECTS;AND ADOPTING THE GATEWAY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
WHEREAS,this Council has reasonable cause to believe that the area described
below satisfies the eligibility criteria for designation as an urban renewal area under Iowa
law;and
WHEREAS,a proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan
("Plan")for the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area ("Urban Renewal
Area"or "Area")described below has been prepared,which proposed Plan is on file in
the office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference;and
WHEREAS,this proposed Urban Renewal Area includes and consists of:
The Southwest y"of the Southwest y"of Section 26,Township 79 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and adjacent Alice's Road Right of Way and
adjacent Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-26-
300-005 and #12-26-300-004),and
A parcel of land within the Southeast y"of the Southwest 1;"of Section 26,
Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.beginning at the
Southwest corner and extending 600 feet to the East,then 295 feet North,
then diagonally Northwest to a point 300 feet West and 245 feet North,then
494.5 feet North,then 300 feet west,then 1034.5 feet South to a starting
point at the Southwest comer and adjacent Hickman Road (U.S.Highway
6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-26-300-007),and
The East Y,of the Northeast y"of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and adjacent Alice's Road Right of Way and adjacent
Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-34-200-006
and Parcel #12-34-200-005),and
The Alice's Road Right of Way extending from the north Right of Way line
of Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)to the south Right of Way line of
University Avenue,and
The West 467 feet of the East 1,012 feet of the South 407 feet of the
Southeast '14 of the Southwest '14 of Section 35,Township 79 North,Range
26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent University Avenue Right of Way
(parcel #12-35-300-005),and
Govennnent Lot 3 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.,and adjacent SE University Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-
100-006);and
Government Lot 2 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
s"P.M.,lying south of railroad light of way and adjacent SE University
Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-200-001),and
Government Lot 1 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.lying south of railroad light of way (Parcel #16-04-200-007),and
Government Lot 7,Except Parcel "A";and Government Lot 10,Except
Parcel "B"thereof,all in Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.(Parcel #16-04-200-011 and Parcel #16-04-200-013 and
Parcel #16-04-200-002),and
Outlot X of Grant Park 2,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa (Parcel #
16-04-200-014),and
Government Lot 8 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.,(Parcel #16-04-200-008),and
Govemment Lot 9 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.(Parcel #16-04-200-009),and
Government Lot 16 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.(Parcel #16-04-200-010),and
Government Lot 5 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5th P.M.(Parcel #16-03-100-034)and adjacent west half of the SE Waco
Place Right of Way,and
Govemment Lot 12 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.and the adjacent west half of the SE Waco Place Right of Way
(Parcel #16-03-100-006)and,
Government Lot 15 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.,(parcel #16-04-200-005),and
The West 3/8ths of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of
Way (Parcel #16-04-401-001),and
The East V.of the Southwest V.of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5"1 P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way
(Parcel #16-04-300-004),and
The Northeast V.of the Southeast V.and the East 10 acres of the Northwest
V.of the Southeast V.of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.(Parcel #16-04-426-001),and
The Northwest V.of the Southwest V.of Section 3,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent west half of the SE Waco
Place Right of Way except Parcel A as defined within the Plat of Survey
recorded in Bk 2009 Pg 18393 (Parcel #16-03-300-015 and Parcel #16-03-
300-014),and
All of Dolmage Estates Plat 1,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa and
adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-478-011 and
Parcel #16-04-478-010 and Parcel #16-04-478-009 and Parcel #16-04-
478-008 and Parcel #16-04-478-007 and Parcel #16-04-477-009 and
Parcel #16-04-477-008 and Parcel #16-04-477-007 and Parcel #16-04-
477-006 and Parcel #16-04-477-005 and Parcel #16-04-451-005 and
Parcel #16-04-451-006 and Parcel #16-04-451-007),and
All of Dohnage Estates Plat 2,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa
(Parcel #16-04-477-001 and Parcel #16-04-477-002 and Parcel #16-04-
477-003 and Parcel #16-04-477-001 and Parcel #16-04-451-001 and
Parcel #16-04-451-002 and Parcel #16-04-451-003 and Parcel #16-04-
451-004 and Parcel #16-04-476-002 and Parcel #16-04-476-003 and
Parcel #16-04-476-004 and Parcel #16-04-476-005 and Parcel #16-04-
476-006 and Parcel #16-04-478-001 and Parcel #16-04-478-002 and
Parcel #16-04-478-003 and Parcel #16-04-478-004),and
The East 10 acres of the Southwest V.of the Southeast V.and the Southeast
V.of the Southeast V.of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of
the 5th P.M.,except Dolmage Estates Plat 1,an Official Plat,City of
Waukee,Iowa and except Dolmage Estates Plat 2,an Official Plat,City of
Waukee,Iowa (Parcel #16-04-478-006 and Parcel #16-04-476-001),and
The Southwest V.of the Southwest V.of Section 3,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of
Way and the adjacent SE Waco Place Right of Way (Parcel #16-03-300-
004 and Parcel #16-03-300-005 and Parcel #16-03-300-006 and Parcel #
16-03-300-007 and Parcel #16-03-300-008 and Parcel #16-03-300-009),
and
The Northeast V.of the Northwest V.of Section 9,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of
Way (Parcel #16-09-100-007),and
The Northwest V.of the Northeast V.and the North 5 acres of the Southwest
V.of the Northeast V.all within Section 9,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way and
the adjacent SE Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-200-001),
and
The Northeast V.of the Northeast V.of Section 9,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P,M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of
Way and the adjacent SE Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-
200-002),and
The Northwest V.of the Northwest V.of Section 10,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of
Way (Parcel #16-10-100-001),and
The Southeast V.of the Northeast V.of Section 9,Township 78 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,except the 11 acres for Interstate 80 and the
adjacent SE Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-200-004),and
The South \0.of the Northwest V.of Section 10,Township 78 North,Range
26 West of the 5th P.M.,located north ofInterstate 80 (Parcel #16-10-100-
007),and
The Northwest V.of the Southeast V.of Section of Section 9,Township 78
North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.located north ofInterstate 80 (Parcel
#16-09-400-001),and
The South 35 acres of the Southwest y"of the Northeast y"and the
Southeast y"of the Northwest y"and the Northeast y"of the Southwest y"all
within Section 9,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,
EXCEPT the area lying 15.00 feet in width on each side of the following
described line or line extended:Commencing as a point of reference at the
West y"corner of said Section 9;thence South 00°39'25"West (all
bearings referenced to Grid North Iowa State Plane Coordinate System
South Zone),a distance 892.50 feet along the West line ofNW y"SW y"of
said Section 9;thence South 89°20'35"East,a distance of 1,308.61 feet to
a point on the West line of said NE y"SW y",said point being the point of
beginning;thence North 36°09'50"East,a distance of 262.58 feet;thence
North 69°25'13"East,a distance of 435.00 feet;thence North 34°26'08"
West,a distance of 165.00 feet;thence North 05°00'03"East,a distance of
210.00 feet;thence North 46°19'55"East,a distance of 170.00 feet;thence
North 36°39'43"East,a distance of 252.00 feet;thence North 31 °32'07"
East,a distance of 392.00 feet;thence South 89°27'15"East,a distance of
360.00 feet;thence North 77°24'35"East,a distance of 125.87 feet to the
West line of an Acquisition Plat Exhibit "A"recorded in Annexation Book
14 Page 268 in said Dallas County Recorder's Office.(Parcel #16-09-200-
003 and Parcel #16-09-100-013 and Parcel #16-09-300-005),and
Government Lot 4 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the
5'h P.M.located west of the centerline of SE Waco Place Right of Way and
the adjacent SE University Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #16-03-100-001
and Parcel #16-03-501-003 and Parcel #16-03-100-013 and Parcel #16-
03-100-002 and Parcel #16-03-100-012);and
WHEREAS,the proposed urban renewal area includes land classified as
agricultural land and written permission of the current owners has been obtained;and
WHEREAS,some of agricultural landowners ofland described in Resolution No.
13-239 adopted September 16,2013 did not consent to their land being put into the Urban
Renewal Area so their properties have been excluded from the above legal description;
and
WHEREAS,it is desirable that these areas be redeveloped as part of the overall
redevelopment area covered by the proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban
Renewal Plan to be known hereafter as the "Gateway Economic Development Urban
Renewal Plan";and
WHEREAS,the Iowa statutes require the City Council to submit the proposed
Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan to the Planning and Zoning
Connnission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan
for development of the City as a whole,prior to City Council approval thereof;and
WHEREAS,creation of the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal
Area and adoption of the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan
therefore has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City as
being in conformity with the general plan for development of the City as a whole,as
evidenced by its written report and recommendation filed herewith,which report and
recommendation is hereby accepted,approved in all respects and incorporated herein by
this reference;and
WHEREAS,by resolution adopted on September 16,2013,this Council directed
that a consultation be held with the designated representatives of all affected taxing
entities to discuss the proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan
and the division of revenue described therein,and that notice of the consultation and a
copy of the proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan be sent to
all affected taxing entities;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to such notice,the consultation was duly held as ordered by
the City Council and all required responses to the recommendations made by the affected
taxing entities,if any,have been timely made as set forth in the report of the City
Administrator or his designee filed herewith and incorporated herein by this reference,
which report is in all respects approved;and
WHEREAS,by resolution this Council also set a public hearing on the adoption of
the proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan for this meeting of
the Council,and due and proper notice of the public hearing was given,as provided by
law,by timely publication in the Des Moines Register,which notice set forth the time
and place for this hearing and the nature and purpose thereof;and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the notice,all persons or organizations desiring to
be heard on the proposed Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan,both
for and against,have been given an opportunity to be heard with respect thereto and due
consideration has been given to all comments and views expressed to this Council in
connection therewith and the public hearing has been closed,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WAUKEE,STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1.That the findings and conclusions set forth or contained in the proposed
"Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan"for the area of the City of
Waukee,State ofIowa,legally described and depicted in the Plan and incorporated
herein by reference (which area shall hereinafter be known as the "Gateway Econon:ric
Development Urban Renewal Area"),be and the same are hereby adopted and approved
as the findings of this Council for this area.
Section 2.This Council further finds:
A.Although relocation is not expected,a feasible method exists for the
relocation of any families who will be displaced from the Gateway Economic
Development Urban Renewal Area into decent,safe and sanitary dwelling
accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families;
B.The Urban Renewal Plan,as amended if applicable,conforms to the general
plan for the development of the City as a whole;and
C.Acquisition by the City is expected and as to those areas of open land to be
acquired by the City included within the Gateway Economic Development Urban
Renewal Area:
1.Residential use is not expected,however,with reference to any portions
thereof which are to be developed for residential uses,this City Council
hereby determines that a shortage of housing of sound standards and design
with decency,safety and sanitation exists within the City;that the
acquisition of the area for residential uses is an integral part of and essential
to the program of the municipality;and that one or more of the following
conditions exist:
A.That the need for housing accommodations has been or will
be increased as a result of the clearance of slums in other areas,
including other portions of the urban renewal area.
B.That conditions of blight in the municipality and the shortage
of decent,safe and sanitary housing cause or contribute to an
increase in and spread of disease and crime,so as to constitute a
menace to the public health,safety,morals,or welfare.
C.That the provision of public improvements related to housing
and residential development will encourage housing and residential
development which is necessary to encourage the retention or
relocation of industrial and commercial enterprises in this state and
its municipalities.
D.The acquisition of the area is necessary to provide for the
construction of housing for low and moderate income families.
2.Non-residential use is expected and with reference to those portions
thereof which are to be developed for non-residential uses,such non-
residential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth
and development of the City in accordance with sound planning standards
and local community objectives.
Section 3.That the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area is an
economic development area within the meaning ofIowa Code Chapter 403;that such
area is eligible for designation as an urban renewal area and otherwise meets all requisites
under the provisions of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa;and that the rehabilitation,
conservation,redevelopment,development,or a combination thereof,of such area is
necessary in the interest of the public health,safety or welfare of the residents of this
City.
Section 4.That the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference,be and the same is
hereby approved and adopted as the "Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal
Plan for the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area";the Gateway
Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan for such area is hereby in all respects
approved;and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of the Gateway
Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan with the proceedings of this meeting.
Section 5.That,notwithstanding any resolution,ordinance,plan,amendment or
any other document,the original Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan
shall be in full force and effect from the date of this Resolution until the Council amends
or repeals the Plan.Said Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan shall be
forthwith certified by the City Clerk,along with a copy of this Resolution,to the
Recorder for Dallas County,Iowa,to be filed and recorded in the manner provided by
law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of October,2013.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
C.Isaiah McGee
Mike Watts
AYE
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X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
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Label the Plan as Exhibit 1 (with all exhibits)and attach it to this Resolution.
GATEWAY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN
for the
GATEWAY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
URBAN RENEWAL AREA
WAUKEE,IOWA
October,2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
A.INTRODUCTION
B.DESCRIPTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA
C.DISTRICT DESIGNATION
D.mSTORY AND PURPOSE
E.BASE VALUE
F.DEVELOPMENT PLAN
G.AREA OBJECTIVES
H.TYPE OF RENEWAL ACTNITIES
1.PROPOSED PROJECTS
J.FINANCIAL DATA
K.AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
L.URBAN RENEWAL FINANCING
M.PROPERTY ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION
N.RELOCATION
O.STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
P.SEVERABILITY
Q.URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
R.EFFECTNE PERIOD
EXLCfIBITS
A.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA
B.URBAN RENEWAL AREA MAP
C.AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
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Urban Renewal Plan
Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area
City of Waukee,Iowa
A.INTRODUCTION
This Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan"or "Urban
Renewal Plan")has been developed to help local officials promote economic
development in the City of Waukee.The primary goal of the Plan is to stimulate,
through public involvement and connnitment,private investment in new
commercial and light industrial development.
In order to achieve this objective,Waukee (the "City")intends to undertake Urban
Renewal activities pursuant to the powers granted to it under Chapter 403 and
Chapter 15A of the Code ofIowa,as amended.
B.DESCRIPTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA
The Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area ("Area"or "Urban
Renewal Area")is described in Exhibit A and illustrated in Exhibit B.
The City reserves the right to modify the boundaries of the Area at some future
date.
C.DISTRICT DESIGNATION
With the adoption of this Plan,the City of Waukee will designate this Gateway
Economic Development Urban Renewal Area as an economic development district
that is appropriate for the promotion of new commercial and light industrial
development.
D.HISTORY AND PURPOSE
The City's first Urban Renewal Area was established in 1988.Over the years,as
the City continued to grow and commercial development opportunities became
available,the City created and amended several new urban renewal areas.In 2004,
the City linked the various urban renewal areas that had been created in previous
years.
In 2011,the City of Waukee approved a Unified Urban Renewal Plan and
Amendment No.1.The 201 I Unified Plan continued the City's objective to
consolidate and link the urban renewal areas in order to maximize the future
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expenditures of incremental property tax revenues necessary to promote economic
development.Amendment Nos.2 and 3 followed.
The City of Waukee is now in the final stages of receiving approval for a new
interchange offInterstate 80.Work on the connecting corridor (Alice's Road)to
the new interchange is anticipated to begin in the fall of2013 with the interchange
work beginning in the summer of20l4.
When the interchange and connecting corridor are completed,it will open up over
1,000 acres of available land for development.Through planning studies that have
been completed,it is estimated that,over time,this new development area can
support up to 7,000 additional residential units and 8.8 million square feet of
commercial and office development.This development potential equates to an
additionall5,000 residents and between 20,000 and 25,000 new jobs.
A new Urban Renewal Area,which the City has designated as the Gateway
Economic Development Area,is being established to include all of the existing
undeveloped property within the proposed corridor as well as the existing right-of-
way for those corridor improvements which will be completed over the next
several years.
The majority of the area to be included in the new Gateway development corridor
is now a pari of the Unified Urban Renewal Area but has remained undeveloped
due to lack of public infrastructure.Simultaneously with the adoption of the
Gateway Economic Development Area,the City is also amending its Unified
Urban Renewal Area,described above,to reflect changes in that Area's uses and
development opportunities.
With the construction of the new interchange,Waukee will be provided with a
direct access to Interstate 80.This new interstate connection will provide new and
unique opportunities to the community,including:
•Development potential for highway service businesses which primarily rely
on the traveler as a market.
•Attractive access for companies in need of the interstate corridor such as
those that are transportation based,market oriented,or distribution related.
•Convenient traffic access which translates into reduced travel time for
connnuters.
•Large lot tracts of developable land appropriate for companies in need
of minimal congestion,convenience to suburban workforce,and new
appropriately-sized infrastructure.
•Potential to recruit big box retailers who draw from a more regional
customer base and who rely on the ease of access made available by
locating near the Interstate.
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In order to accommodate this new development,it is estimated that various
infrastructure and development projects will cost in the range of $45 -$50 million
and will be completed over the next several years.In addition to incremental
taxes,the City intends to apply for available federal and state dollars as a funding
resource.
As the City begins to invest millions of dollars in infrastructure to support this new
corridor,City officials believe it is necessary to remove from the Unified Urban
Renewal Area those parcels which are undeveloped to date and to re-establish
those areas as a new and separate Urban Renewal Area.
Creating this new Area will allow the City to plan for,execute and pay for the
costs of the necessary public infrastructure to service new development and will
allow the City the ability to maximize future expenditures of incremental property
tax revenues to promote economic development within the new connecting
corridor.
Eo BASE VALUE
If the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area is legally established
and debt is certified prior to December 1,2013,the taxable valuation within the
district as of January 1,2012,will be considered the "base valuation."If debt is
not certified until a later date,the "base value"will be the assessed value of the
taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area as of J anuary 1 of the calendar year
preceding the calendar year in which the City first certifies the amount of any debt.
It is anticipated that a number of TIF ordinances will be adopted for various
parcels within the Urban Renewal Area,corresponding to the completion of new
development projects.
F.DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Waukee has a general plan for development outlined in the Waukee
Comprehensive Land Use Plan,adopted in 2008.This Urban Renewal Plan is
consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and the land use policy and priorities
that were adopted as part of the planning process.Specific objectives identified in
the Comprehensive Plan include,but are not limited to,a connected citizenry
involving the creation of strong civic gathering places;a successful and
economically viable downtown;business environments that define the future
through innovation and creativity;and mixed-use and neighborhood integrated
commercial developments which maintain a strong retail base and are designed to
be sustainable.
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The Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area is primarily zoned
agricultural,commercial,and commercial office.A small portion of the Area is
zoned Multi-Family Residential and Townhomes.
This Urban Renewal Plan does not change or in any way replace the City's current
land use planning or zoning regulation process.
G.AREA OBJECTIVES
Renewal activities are designed to provide opportunities,incentives,and sites for
new commercial and light industrial development within the district.More
specific objectives for development within the Gateway Economic Development
Urban Renewal Area are as follows:
1.To stimulate through public action and commitment,private investment
in new commercial and light industrial development.
2.To plan for and provide sufficient land for commercial and light
industrial development in a manner that is efficient from the standpoint
of providing municipal services.
3.To provide for the installation of public infrastructure and other public
facilities which contribute to the sound development in the Area.
4.To provide a more marketable and attractive investment climate.
5.To achieve a diversified,well-balanced economy providing a desirable
standard of living,creating job opportunities,and strengthening the tax
base.
H.TYPE OF RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
To meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan and to encourage the
development of the Area,the City intends to utilize the powers conferred under
Chapter 403 and Chapter 15A,Code of Iowa including,but not limited to,tax
increment financing.Activities may include:
1.To undertake and carry out urban renewal projects through the
execution of contracts and other instruments.
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2.To arrange for or cause to be provided the construction or repair of
public infrastructure,including but not limited to streets,storm water
drainage,sanitary sewer,water,sidewalks,street lights,parks and open
spaces,recreational trails or facilities,landscaping,public utilities or
other related facilities in connection with urban renewal projects.
3.To provide for the construction of specific site improvements such as
grading and site preparation activities,access roads and parking,
fencing,utility connections,and related activities.
4.To make loans,forgivable loans,tax rebate payments or other types of
economic development grants or incentives to private persons or
businesses for economic development purposes on such tenus as may
be determined by the City Council.
5.To use tax increment financing to facilitate urban renewal projects,
including but not limited to,actions to achieve a more marketable and
competitive land offering price and to provide for necessary physical
improvements and infrastructure.
6.To borrow money and to provide security therefor.
7.To make or have made surveys and plans necessary for the
implementation of the Urban Renewal Program or specific urban
renewal projects.
8.To acquire property through a variety of means (purchase,lease,option,
etc.)and to hold,clear,or prepare the property for redevelopment.
9.To dispose of property so acquired.
10.To use ally or all other powers granted by the Urban Renewal Act to
develop and provide for improved economic conditions for the City of
Waukee and the State ofIowa.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City to
exercise any lawful power granted to the City under Chapter 15,Chapter 15A,
Chapter 403,Chapter 427B,or any other provision of the Code of Iowa in
furtherance of the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan.
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I.PROPOSED PROJECTS
Although certain project activities may occur over a period of years,the Proposed
Urban Renewal Projects under this Plan include:
1)Public Improvements:
Project Estimated Estimated Cost Rationale
Date
Alice's Road Extension 2013-$8,610,000 Commercial Corridor
(Ashworth -University 2014 Roadway Expansion
Alice's Road Intersection 2014 $2,300,000 Commercial Corridor
Improvements Roadway Expansion
(University Avenue)
Alice's Road 2014 $350,000 Commercial Corridor
Enhancements,including Roadway Expansion
but not limited to traffic
signals and the
installation of
recreational trails
Alice's Road Streetscape,2014 $3,000,000 Commercial Corridor
including but not limited Roadway Expansion
to medians,lighting,
landscaping,and special
features
Alice's Road Interchange 2014-$6,800,000 Commercial Corridor
(On-off ramps)2015 Interchange Expansion
Alice's Road Paving-2014-$2,470,000 Commercial Conidor
(Ashworth to 1-80)2015 Roadway Expansion
Alice's Road Expansion 2016 $13,400,000 Commercial Corridor
(University to Hickman)Roadway Expansion
TOTAL $36,930,000
2)Development Agreements:
Future Development Agreements:The City expects to consider requests for
Development Agreements for projects that are consistent with this Plan,in the
City's sole discretion.Such Agreements are unknown at this time,but based on
past history,and dependent on development opportunities and climate,the City
expects to consider incentives as authorized by this Plan,including but not limited
to land,loans,grants,rebates,public infrastructure assistance and other incentives.
The costs of such Development Agreements will not exceed $8,000,000 -
$10,000,000.
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3)Related Planning Costs:
Planning,engineering fees for planning work,and legal fees to support
proposed urban renewal projects are estimated not to exceed $2,000,000.
J.FINANCIAL DATA
l.July 1,2013,constitutional debt limit:$54,995,155
2.Current outstanding general obligation debt:$28,547,418
3.Proposed amount of indebtedness to be incurred:
A specific amount of debt to be incurred for the
Proposed Urban Renewal Projects has not yet been
determined,This document IS for planning
purposes,The estimated proj ect costs in tbis Plan
are estimates only and will be incurred and spent
over a number of years.In no event will the City's
constitutional debt limit be exceeded.The City
Council will consider each proj ect proposal on a
case-by-case basis to determine if it is in the City'S
best interest to participate before approving an
urban renewal project or expense.It is further
expected that such indebtedness,including interest
on the same,may be financed in whole or in part
with tax increment revenues from the Urban
Renewal Area.Subject to the foregoing,it is
estimated that the cost of the Proposed Urban
Renewal Projects as described above will be $48,030,000 -
approximately:$50,030,000
K.AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
Because some of the area being added to the Gateway Economic Development
Urban Renewal Area contains land that is defined as "agricultural land"by Iowa
Code Section 403.17(3),the City and property owner have entered into an
agreement in which the property owner agrees to allow the City to include real
property defined as "Agricultural Land"in the Urban Renewal Area.A form of
the agreement is attached as Exhibit C.The original signed agreements are on file
at the City Clerk's office.
L.URBAN RENEWAL FINANCING
The City of Waukee intends to utilize various financing tools such as those
described below to successfully undertake the proposed urban renewal actions.
The City of Waukee has the statutory authority to use a variety of tools to finance
physical improvements within the Area.These include:
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A.Tax Increment Financing.
Under Section 403.19 of the Iowa Code,urban renewal areas may
utilize the tax increment financing mechanism to finance the costs of
public improvements associated with redevelopment projects.Upon
creation of a tax increment district within the Area,by ordinance,the
assessment base is frozen and the amount of tax revenue available
from taxes paid on the difference between the frozen base and the
increased value,if any,is segregated into a separate fund for the use
by the City to pay costs of the proposed urban renewal projects.The
increased taxes generated by any new development,above the base
value,are distributed to the taxing entities,if not requested by the
City and in any event upon the expiration of the tax increment
district.
B.General Obligation Bonds.
Under Sections 384.23 to 384.36 and/or 403.12 of the Iowa Code,
the City has the authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds
for specified essential and general corporate purposes,including the
acquisition and construction of certain public improvements within
the Area.Such bonds are payable from the levy of unlimited ad
valorem taxes on all the taxable property within the City of Waukee.
It may be the City will elect to abate some or all of the debt service
on these bonds with incremental taxes from this Area.
The City may also determine to use tax increment financing to provide incentives
such as cash grants,loans,tax rebates or other incentives to developers in
connection with the urban renewal projects identified in this Plan related to
commercial or light industrial development.In addition,the City may determine to
issue general obligation bonds,tax increment revenue bonds or such other
obligations,or loan agreements for the purpose of making loans or grants of public
funds to private businesses located in the Area.Altematively,the City may
determine to use available funds for making such loans or grants or other
incentives related to urban renewal projects.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City to
exercise any lawful power granted to the City under Chapter 15,Chapter 15A,
Chapter 403,Chapter 427B,or any other provision of the Code of Iowa in
furtherance of the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan.
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M.PROPERTY ACQUISITIONillISPOSITION
If property acquisition/disposition becomes necessary to accomplish the objectives
of the Plan,urban renewal powers will be carried out,without limitation,in
accordance with the State of Iowa Urban Renewal Law.
N.RELOCATION
The City does not expect there to be any relocation required of residents or
businesses as part of the Proposed Urban Renewal Projects;however,if any
relocation is necessary,the City will follow all applicable relocation requirements.
O.STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
All provisions neceSSalY to conform to state and local laws will be complied with
by the City and the developer in implementing this Urban Renewal Plan and its
supporting documents,
P.SEVERABILITY
In the event one or more provisions contained in the Urban Renewal Plan,as
amended,shall be held for any reason to be invalid,illegal,unauthorized or
unenforceable in any respect,such invalidity,illegality,unauthorization OT
enforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Urban Renewal Plan,and
this Urban Renewal Plan shall be construed and implemented as if such provisions
had never been contained herein.
Q.URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
This Urban Renewal Area Plan may be amended from time to time for a number of
reasons,including but not limited to,change in the Area,to add OT change land use
controls and regulations,to modify goals OT types of renewal activities,OT to
amend property acquisition and disposition provisions.The City Council may
amend tills Plan pursuant to appropriate procedures under Iowa Code Chapter 403.
R.EFFECTIVE PERIOD
This Urban Renewal Plan will become effective upon its adoption by the City
Council and will remain in effect as a Plan until it is repealed by the City Council.
During the life of this Plan,the City Council may designate all OT any portion of
the property covered by this Plan as a "tax increment area."With respect to ally
property covered by this Plan which is included in an ordinance which designates
that property as a tax increment area,the use of incremental property tax revenues,
OT the "division of revenue,"as those words are used in Chapter 403 of the Code of
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Iowa,is limited to twenty (20)years from the calendar year following the calendar
year in which the City first certifies to the County Auditor the amount of any loans,
advances,indebtedness,or bonds which qualify for payment from the incremental
property tax revenue attributable to the Area within the ordinance.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA
The Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Area IS described as
follows:
The Southwest y"of the Southwest y"of Section 26,Township 79 North,Range 26
West of the Sth P.M.and adjacent Alice's Road Right of Way and adjacent
Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-26-300-00S and #12-
26-300-004),and
A parcel of land within the Southeast y"of the Southwest y"of Section 26,
Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the Sth P.M.beginning at the Southwest
corner and extending 600 feet to the East,then 29S feet North,then diagonally
Northwest to a point 300 feet West and 24S feet North,then 494.S feet North,then
300 feet west,then 1034.S feet South to a starting point at the Southwest corner
and adjacent Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-26-300-
007),and
The East %of the Northeast y"of Section 34,Township 79 North,Range 26 West
of the Sth P.M.and adjacent Alice's Road Right of Way and adjacent Hickman
Road (U.S.Highway 6)Right of Way (Parcel #12-34-200-006 and Parcel #12-34-
200-00S),and
The Alice's Road Right of Way extending from the north Right of Way line of
Hickman Road (U.S.Highway 6)to the south Right of Way line of University
Avenue,and
The West 467 feet of the East 1,012 feet of the South 407 feet of the Southeast y"
of the Southwest y"of Section 3S,Township 79 North,Range 26 West of the Sth
P.M.and the adjacent University Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #12-3S-300-00S),
and
Government Lot 3 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the Sth
P.M.,and adjacent SE University Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-100-006);
and
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P.M.,lying south of railroad light of way and adjacent SE University Avenue
Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-200-001),and
Government Lot 1 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the Sth
P.M.lying south of railroad right of way (Parcel #16-04-200-007),and
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Government Lot 7,Except Parcel "A";and Government Lot 10,Except Parcel "B"
thereof,all in Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.
(Parcel #16-04-200-011 and Parcel #16-04-200-013 and Parcel #16-04-200-002),
and
Outlot X of Grant Park 2,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa (Parcel #16-04-
200-014),and
Government Lot 8 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.,(Parcel #16-04-200-008),and
Government Lot 9 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.(Parcel #16-04-200-009),and
Government Lot 16 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.(Parcel #16-04-200-010),and
Government Lot 5 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.(Parcel #16-03-100-034)and adjacent west half of the SE Waco Place Right
of Way,and
Government Lot 12 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.and the adjacent west half of the SE Waco Place Right of Way (Parcel #16-
03-100-006)and,
Government Lot 15 of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.,(Parcel #16-04-200-005),and
The West 3/8ths of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range
26 West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel
#16-04-401-001),and
The East 'I.of the Southwest 'I.of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West
of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-
300-004),and
The Northeast 'I.of the Southeast 'I.and the East 10 acres of the Northwest 'I.of
the Southeast ~of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P .M,
(Parcel #16-04-426-001),and
The Northwest 'I.of the Southwest 'I.of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the s"P.M.and the adjacent west half of the SE Waco Place Right of
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Way except Parcel A as defined within the Plat of Survey recorded in Bk 2009 Pg
18393 (Parcel #16-03-300-015 and Parcel #16-03-300-014),and
All of Dolmage Estates Plat 1,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa and adjacent
SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel #16-04-478-011 and Parcel #16-04-
478-010 and Parcel #16-04-478-009 and Parcel #16-04-478-008 and Parcel #16-
04-478-007 and Parcel #16-04-477-009 and Parcel #16-04-477-008 and Parcel #
16-04-477-007 and Parcel #16-04-477-006 and Parcel #16-04-477-005 and Parcel
#16-04-451-005 and Parcel #16-04-451-006 and Parcel #16-04-451 -007),and
All of Dol mage Estates Plat 2,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa (Parcel #16-
04-477-001 and Parcel #16-04-477-002 and Parcel #16-04-477-003 and Parcel #
16-04-477-001 and Parcel #16-04-451-001 and Parcel #16-04-451-002 and Parcel
#16-04-451-003 and Parcel #16-04-451-004 and Parcel #16-04-476-002 and
Parcel #16-04-476-003 and Parcel #16-04-476-004 and Parcel #16-04-476-005
and Parcel #16-04-476-006 and Parcel #16-04-478-001 and Parcel #16-04-478-
002 and Parcel #16-04-478-003 and Parcel #16-04-478-004),and
The East 10 acres of the Southwest y"of the Southeast y"and the Southeast y"of
the Southeast y"of Section 4,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,
except Dolmage Estates Plat 1,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa and except
Dolmage Estates Plat 2,an Official Plat,City of Waukee,Iowa (Parcel #16-04-
478-006 and Parcel #16-04-476-001),and
The Southwest y"of the Southwest y"of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way and the
adjacent SE Waco Place Right of Way (Parcel #16-03-300-004 and Parcel #16-
03-300-005 and Parcel #16-03-300-006 and Parcel #16-03-300-007 and Parcel #
16-03-300-008 and Parcel #16-03-300-009),and
The Northeast 114 of the Northwest y"of Section 9,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel #
16-09-100-007),and
The Northwest y"of the Northeast y"and the North 5 acres of the Southwest y"of
the Northeast y"all within Section 9,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way and the adjacent SE
Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-200-001),and
The Northeast y"of the Northeast y"of Section 9,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way and the
adjacent SE Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-200-002),and
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The Northwest Y.of the Northwest Y.of Section 10,Township 78 North,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.and the adjacent SE Ashworth Road Right of Way (Parcel #
16-10-100-001),and
The Southeast Y.of the Northeast Y.of Section 9,Township 78 N01ih,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.,except the 11 acres for Interstate 80 and the adjacent SE
Vermillion Court Right of Way (Parcel #16-09-200-004),and
The South Yz of the Northwest Y.of Section 10,Township 78 N01ih,Range 26
West of the 5th P.M.,located north of Interstate 80 (Parcel #16-10-100-007),and
The Northwest Y.of the Southeast Y.of Section of Section 9,Township 78 N01ih,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.located north of Interstate 80 (Parcel #16-09-400-
00l),and
The South 35 acres of the Southwest Y.of the Northeast Y.and the Southeast Y.of
the Northwest Y.and the Northeast Y.of the Southwest Y.all within Section 9,
Township 78 N01ih,Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.,EXCEPT the area lying 15.00
feet in width on each side of the following described line or line extended:
Commencing as a point of reference at the West Y.comer of said Section 9;thence
South 00°39'25"West (all bearings referenced to Grid North Iowa State Plane
Coordinate System South Zone),a distance 892.50 feet along the West line ofNW
Y.SW Y.of said Section 9;thence South 89°20'35"East,a distance of 1,308.61
feet to a point on the West line of said NE Y.SW Y.,said point being the point of
beginning;thence North 36°09'50"East,a distance of 262.58 feet;thence North
69°25'13"East,a distance of 435.00 feet;thence North 34°26'08"West,a
distance of 165.00 feet;thence North 05°00'03"East,a distance of 210.00 feet;
thence North 46°19'55"East,a distance of 170.00 feet;thence North 36°39'43"
East,a distance of 252.00 feet;thence North 31 °32'07"East,a distance of 392.00
feet;thence South 89°27'15"East,a distance of 360.00 feet;thence North
77°24'35"East,a distance of 125.87 feet to the West line of an Acquisition Plat
Exhibit "A"recorded in Annexation Book 14 Page 268 in said Dallas County
Recorder's Office.(Parcel #16-09-200-003 and Parcel #16-09-100-013 and
Parcel #16-09-300-005),and
Government Lot 4 of Section 3,Township 78 North,Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.located west of the centerline of SE Waco Place Right of Way and the
adjacent SE University Avenue Right of Way (Parcel #16-03-100-001 and Parcel
#16-03-501-003 and Parcel #16-03-100-013 and Parcel #16-03-100-002 and
Parcel #16-03-100-012).
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Exhibit B
Map of Gateway Economic Development
Urban Renewal Area
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EXHIBITC
AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
IN THE GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL AREA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Iowa,(the "City")has proposed the Gateway
Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan")for the Gateway Economic
Development Urban Renewal Area (the "Urban Renewal Area"),pursuant to Chapter 403
of the Code of Iowa,in order to undertake activities authorized by that Chapter;and
WHEREAS,it has been proposed that the boundaries of the Area will include
certain property designated in the Gateway Economic Development Urban Renewal Plan
("Property");and
WHEREAS,Section 403.17(10)of the Code of Iowa provides that no property
may be included in an urban renewal area which meets the defmition in that Section of
"agricultural land,"until the owners of such property agree to include such property in
such urban renewal area;and
WHEREAS,it has been determined that the portion of the property owned by the
Agricultural Land Owner below meets the definition of "agricultural land"in Section
403.17(3)of the Code ofIowa;
NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby certified and agreed by the Agricultural Land
Owner as follows:
1.The Agricultural Land Owner hereby certifies that he/she is the owner of
certain Property within the proposed Urban Renewal Area and agrees that the City of
Waukee,Iowa,may include such area within the Urban Renewal Area.
2.The Agricultural Land Owner further authorizes the governing body of the City
of Waukee,Iowa,to pass any resolution or ordinance necessary to designate said Property
as part of the Urban Renewal Area under Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,and to
proceed with activities authorized under said Chapter.
DATED this __day of ,2013.
Agricultural Land Owner's Name:Agricultural Land Owner's Name:
Signature:_Signature:_
Date:_Date:_
Witness:_Witness:_
Approved by the Waukee City Council on the __day of ,2013.
Mayor
Attest:City Clerk
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