HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-02-I05 Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan Amendment 1_ResolutionAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 2, 2018
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a 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 Amendment No. 1 to the
Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________________
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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE WAUKEE WEST URBAN
RENEWAL AREA
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-458, adopted September 25, 2017, this Council found
and determined that certain areas located within the City are eligible and should be designated as
an urban renewal area under Iowa law, and approved and adopted the Urban Renewal Plan (the
"Plan" or "Urban Renewal Plan") for the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area (the "Area" or
"Urban Renewal Area") described therein, which Plan is on file in the office of the Recorder of
Dallas County; and
WHEREAS, this Urban Renewal Area currently includes and consists of:
THE EAST ½ OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH,
RANGE 27 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA LYING
SOUTH OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY AND EXCEPT FOR THE
NORTH 440 FEET OF THE WEST 262 FEET OF THE NE ¼ OF THE NE ¼
OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST AND THAT
AREA WITHIN THE WEST ½ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP
79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST LYING EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF R-16
AND 440 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH SECTION LINE (INCLUDES THE
EAST HALF OF THE ADJOINING R-16 RIGHT OF WAY AND THE SOUTH
HALF OF THE ADJOINING HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY)(PARCEL
#1135200003, 1135200006, 1135200004); AND,
THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 35 AND THAT AREA WITHIN THE
SW 1/4 OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27
WEST LYING EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF R-16 (INCLUDES THE
EAST HALF OF THE ADJOINING R-16 RIGHT OF WAY IN THE SE ¼ OF
THE SE ¼ AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE ADJOINING 300TH STREET
RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #1135400005); AND,
THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA LYING SOUTH OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY (INCLUDES ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF
HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF
RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #1136100001, 1136100002,
1136100003, 1136100004); AND,
THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE NORTH HALF
OF THE ADJOINING 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND THE WEST
HALF OF THE ADJOINING RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF WAY)
(PARCEL # 1136300001, 1136300002, 1136300003, 1136300004); AND,
THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA EXCEPT THE EAST 7
ACRES OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING SOUTH HALF
OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY, THE ADJOINING EAST HALF OF
RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING NORTH HALF
OF 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1136200001, 1136200002,
1136200003, 1136200004, 1136400001, 1136400002, 1136400005); AND,
THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST
OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
SOUTH HALF OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY AND ADJOINING WEST
HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1231100001,
1231100003, 1231100002, 1231100004, 1231200001, 1231200004, 1231200002,
1231200005, 1231200003); AND,
THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS
COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T
AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1231400007); AND,
THE SE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE
26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE
ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE
ADJOINING NORTH HALF OF 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #
1231400008, 1231400009); AND,
THE SW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE
26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE
ADJOINING EAST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #
1232300003); AND,
THE WEST 884.19 FEET OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS
COUNTY, IOWA AND THE EAST 660.98 FEET OF THE WEST 1545.17
FEET OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA
(PARCEL # 1231300001, 1231300007); AND,
THE NORTH 26.08 ACRES OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS
COUNTY, IOWA (PARCEL # 1231300003); AND,
GOVERNMENT LOT 4 AND THE NORTH 340 FEET OF THE WEST 1,337
FEET AND THE SOUTH 193 FEET OF THE NORTH 533 FEET OF THE
EAST 313 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5 ALL IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP
78 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. (INCLUDES THE
ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND
ADJOINING EAST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #
1502100001, 1502100011); AND,
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH,
RANGE 27 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY IOWA (INCLUDES
THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL
# 1125200004, 1125200003); AND,
THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
WEST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING
NORTH HALF OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1125400001,
1125400004, 1125400007, 1125400008, 1125400009); AND,
ALL OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE
5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT PARCEL "B" OF THE
NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP
79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA
AS SHOWN IN THE SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK 802, PAGE 672 IN
THE OFFICE OF THE DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER. (PARCEL 12-30-100-
013) AND EXCEPT PARCEL “CC” OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE
NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA AS SHOWN IN THE
SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK 2015, PAGE 11658 IN THE OFFICE OF
THE DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING EAST
HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY, THE ADJOINING NORTH HALF OF
HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY, THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T
AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF 280TH
STREET RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL 1230100015, 1230100010, 1230100006,
1230100008, 1230100009, 1230100016, 1230100005, 1230300001, 1230300002,
1230300003, 1230300006, 1230300007, 1230200001, 1230200002, 1230200003,
1230200004, 1230400001, 1230400002, 1230400003, 1230400004); AND,
THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH,
RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES
THE ADJOINING EAST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #
1229300001); AND,
THE NORTH HALF OF THE 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY FROM T
AVENUE TO 6TH STREET (R-22)
WHEREAS, a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Plan ("Amendment No. 1" or
"Amendment") for the Urban Renewal Area described above has been prepared, which proposed
Amendment has been on file in the office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by
reference, the purpose of which is to add land to the Area and to add and/or confirm the list of
proposed projects to be undertaken within the Area; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Area adds land, as
follows:
The Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 35,
Township 79 North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., Adel Township, Dallas
County Iowa and including that area within the NW 1/4 of the SE ¼ of Section
35, Township 79 North, Range 27 West lying East of the Centerline of R-16 and
including the east half of the adjoining R-16 Right of Way. (Parcel #11-35-400-
003); and,
Parcel "B" of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 30, township 79
north, range 26 West of the 5th p.m., Dallas County, Iowa as shown in the survey
recorded in book 802, page 672 in the office of the Dallas County Recorder
including the south half of 280th Street Right of Way. (Parcel 12-30-100-013);
and,
Parcel “CC” of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of section 30, township 79
north, range 26 West of the 5th p.m., Dallas County, Iowa as shown in the survey
recorded in Book 2015, Page 11658 in the office of the Dallas County Recorder
including the south half of 280th Street Right of Way (Parcel 12-30-100-015); and,
Parcel 17-247 of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼)
of Section 31, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Dallas County,
Iowa as shown in the survey recorded in Book 2018, Page 1530 in the office of
the Dallas County Recorder (Parcel 12-31-300-008); and,
The West 23 acres of the North Half (N ½) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of
Section 31, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-31-
400-006); and,
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) lying south and west of the railroad right of way
in Section 29, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. and including
the east half of the adjoining T Avenue right of way (Parcel 12-29-100-001, 12-
29-100-003, 12-29-100-005); and,
The Highway 6 (Hickman Road) right of way from T Avenue to 10th Street (R-
22); and,
The 10th Street (R-22) right of way from Highway 6 (Hickman Road) to the
Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M.; and,
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26
West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-28-100-005, 12-28-100-006, 12-28-100-002, 12-
28-100-003, 12-28-100-004); and,
The North Half (N ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28, Township
79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-28-300-001, 12-28-300-014);
and,
The North 6th Street right of way from Highway 6 (Hickman Road) to the north
line of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of
Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.; and,
The East three fourths (E ¾) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest
Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28 Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.
except Lot 1 of Waukee Development Plat, Parcel A of the Southeast Quarter (SE
¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26
West of the 5th P.M. and Parcel Z as recorded in Book 2011 Page 16803 in the
Dallas County Recorder’s Office, Dallas County, Iowa(Parcel 12-28-300-038);
and
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 32,
Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. and including the adjacent
east half of T Avenue right of way (Parcel 12-32-300-001); and,
The East Half (E ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 32, Township
79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-32-300-002, 12-32-300-004);
and,
The Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 32, Township 79 North, Range 26 West
of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-32-400-001, 12-32-400-002, 12-32-400-003, 12-32-
400-004); and,
Government Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 in Section 6, Township 78 North, Range 26
West of the 5th P.M. and including the south half of the adjoining 300th Street
right of way (Parcel 16-06-200-001, 16-06-200-002, 16-06-200-003, 16-06-200-
006, 16-06-200-007); and,
The East 390.94 feet of the South 922.34 feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of
the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 79 North, Range 26 West
of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-33-376-004, 12-33-376-003); and,
Lots A, B and C in Section 5, Township 78 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.
(Parcel 16-05-100-001); and,
Lot C in Glynn Village Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa (Parcel 16-
05-202-039); and,
The North 60 feet of Parcel A in Government Lots 2 and 3, Section 5, Township
78 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., City of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa as
recorded in the Warranty Deed and Acquisition Plat in Book 2011, Page 14730,
City of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa; and,
Lot C of Windsor West, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa; and
Lot D of Corene Acres Plat 12, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa; and
The University Avenue right of way from the intersection of Warrior Lane to the
intersection of LA Grant Parkway; and,
The Warrior Lane right of way from the intersection of University Avenue to the
intersection of Ashworth Drive; and,
Parcel B of Lot 15 of Corene Acres Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee,
including the adjoining full right of way of Ashworth Drive and the adjoining full
right of way of Northview Drive (Parcel 12-33-426-016); and,
Lots 16 and 51 of Corene Acres Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee (Parcel
12-33-431-018, 12-33-431-009).
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment No. 1 adds land to the Area that is outside the
City’s corporate limits but within two miles of said limits and within Dallas County, and Dallas
County has consented to said property being included in the Area by entering into a Joint
Agreement with the City to allow the City to include the property within the Area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment No. 1 includes land classified as agricultural land
and consequently written permission of the current owners has been obtained; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the Area be redeveloped as part of the activities described
within the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on March 5, 2018, this Council directed that a
consultation be held with the designated representatives of all affected taxing entities to discuss
the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan and the division of revenue
described therein, and that notice of the consultation and a copy of the proposed Amendment No.
1 to the 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 Development Services
Director, or his delegate, 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 Amendment No. 1 to the 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 Dallas County News, 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 Amendment No. 1 to the 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 Amendment No. 1
to the Urban Renewal Plan concerning the area of the City of Waukee, State of Iowa, described
in the preamble hereof, be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects 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 Waukee West Urban Renewal Area into
decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue
hardship to such families;
b)The Plan, as amended, and Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan
conform to the general plan for the development of the City as a whole; and
c)Acquisition by the City is not immediately expected, however, as to any areas
of open land to be acquired by the City included within the Waukee West Urban Renewal
Area:
i. 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.
ii.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 Waukee West Urban Renewal Area, as amended, continues to be an
economic development area within the meaning of Iowa 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 Amendment No. 1 to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan of the City
of Waukee, State of Iowa, attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference, be
and the same is hereby approved and adopted as "Amendment No. 1 to the Waukee West Urban
Renewal Plan for the City of Waukee, State of Iowa"; Amendment No. 1 to the Waukee West
Urban Renewal Plan of the City of Waukee, State of Iowa, including all of the exhibits attached
thereto, is hereby in all respects approved; the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute
the Joint City/County Agreement and approve the executed Agricultural Land Agreements; and
the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of Amendment No. 1 with the
proceedings of this meeting.
Section 5.That, notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, plan, amendment or any other
document, Amendment No. 1 to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan shall be in full force and
effect from the date of this Resolution until the Council amends or repeals the Plan. The
proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Waukee West 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.
Section 6.That all other provisions of the Plan not affected or otherwise revised by the
terms of Amendment No. 1, as well as all resolutions previously adopted by this City Council
related to the Plan be and the same are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved in all respects.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of April, 2018.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Label the Amendment as Exhibit 1 (with all exhibits) and attach it to this Resolution.
Final
AMENDMENT #1
to the
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
for the
WAUKEE WEST
URBAN RENEWAL AREA
WAUKEE, IOWA
Original Plan – 2017
Amendment #1 - 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
A. INTRODUCTION
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA
C. AREA DESIGNATION
D. BASE VALUE
E. DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ZONING
F. PLAN OBJECTIVES
G. TYPES OF RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
H. PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
I. ELIGIBLE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
J. FINANCIAL DATA
K. PUBLIC BUILDING ANALYSIS
L. AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
M. JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT
N. URBAN RENEWAL FINANCING
O. PROPERTY ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION
P. RELOCATION
Q. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
R. URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
S. EFFECTIVE PERIOD
T. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
EXHIBITS
A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA
B. URBAN RENEWAL AREA MAP
C. AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
D. JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT
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Urban Renewal Plan
for the
Waukee West Urban Renewal Area
City of Waukee, Iowa
A. INTRODUCTION
The Urban Renewal Plan (“Plan” or “Urban Renewal Plan”) for the Waukee West Urban
Renewal Area (“Area” or “Urban Renewal Area”) 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 commitment, private investment in
new commercial and 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 of Iowa, as amended.
The Urban Renewal Plan was adopted in 2017 and is being amended to add real estate to
the Area to the extent described hereinafter and to add and/or confirm the list of proposed
projects to be undertaken within the Area, as amended, by this Amendment #1
(“Amendment #1 or “Amendment”).
The Amendment #1 repeats much of the original plan adopted in 2017 for the reader’s
convenience. The material changes by this Amendment #1 include the following:
•The addition of the Amendment #1 Subarea to the Area;
•Section H. “Previously Authorized Urban Renewal Projects” to restate
and update the projects identified in the original Plan, pages 7-8;
•Section I. “ Eligible Urban Renewal Projects” to identify the projects
being added to the Plan by this Amendment #1, pages 8-11;
•Section K. “Public Building Analysis” updated to reflect additional
urban renewal projects included in this Amendment #1, pages 12-13;
•Section L. Update to Agricultural Land section, pages 13-14;
•Section M. “Joint City/County Agreement” (page 14) and Exhibit D, a
copy of the Joint City/County Agreement, to reflect the joint
agreement between the City and Dallas County for land being added to
the Urban Renewal Area by this Amendment #1 that is outside of the
City limits;
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•Exhibit A contains a legal description of the property being added
(“Amendment #1 Subarea”);
•Exhibit B contains a map of the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area
including the Amendment #1 Subarea; and
•Exhibit C contains a signed Agricultural consent from each
agricultural land owner included within the Amendment #1 Subarea.
Except as modified by this Amendment, the provisions of the original Waukee West
Urban Renewal Plan are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved and shall remain in full
force and effect as provided herein. In case of any conflict or uncertainty, the terms of
this Amendment shall control.
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA
The legal description of the property being added to the Waukee West Urban Renewal
Area by this Amendment (called “Amendment #1 Subarea”) is attached hereto as Exhibit
“A”. A map of the Amendment #1 Subarea and including the entire Waukee West Urban
Renewal Area, is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.
The City reserves the right to modify the boundaries of the Area at some future date.
C. AREA DESIGNATION
With the adoption of the Plan, the City of Waukee designated this Urban Renewal Area
as an area that is appropriate for the promotion of economic development, both
commercial and industrial. This designation continues in this Amendment and applies to
the Amendment #1 Subarea.
D. BASE VALUE
If a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Ordinance is adopted for property within the Area, as
amended, and debt is certified prior to December 1, 2018, the taxable valuation within the
area included in the TIF Ordinance as of January 1, 2017, will be considered the frozen
“base valuation.” If debt is not certified until a later date or if a TIF ordinance is not
adopted until later, the “base value” will be the assessed value of the taxable property
within the TIF Ordinance area as of January 1 of the calendar year preceding the calendar
year in which the City first certifies the amount of any debt on the Area. It is also
anticipated that separate TIF ordinances for separate parcel(s) may be adopted as
development in the Area warrants. In that case, each separate TIF ordinance area may
have a separate base and separate sunset or expiration date.
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E. DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ZONING
Waukee has a general plan for the physical development of the City as a whole outlined
in the Waukee Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City on March 10, 2008, and last
amended in September 2017. The goals and objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan, as
amended by this Amendment #1, including the urban renewal projects identified herein,
are in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Urban Renewal Area, as amended, is currently zoned agricultural and light
industrial. It is anticipated that the remaining agricultural property will be zoned for
commercial and light industrial in the future. This Urban Renewal Plan, as amended,
does not in any way replace or modify the City’s current land use planning or zoning
regulation process.
The need for improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and
community facilities, or other public improvements within the Urban Renewal Area, as
amended, is set forth in the Plan and this Amendment #1. As the Area develops, the need
for public infrastructure extensions and upgrades will be evaluated and planned for by the
City.
F. PLAN OBJECTIVES
Renewal activities are designed to provide opportunities, incentives, and sites to promote
economic development, both commercial and industrial. More specific objectives for
development within the Urban Renewal Area are as follows:
1.To achieve a diversified, well-balanced economy providing a desirable
standard of living, creating job opportunities, and strengthening the tax
base.
2.To plan for and provide sufficient land for commercial and industrial
development in a manner that is efficient from the standpoint of providing
municipal services.
3.To provide for the installation of public works and facilities including, but
not limited to, streets, water, sanitary sewer and other public
improvements, which contribute to the revitalization of the area and to the
sound development of the entire City.
4.To encourage commercial and industrial growth and expansion through
governmental policies which make it economically feasible to do business.
5.To provide a more marketable and attractive investment climate through
the use of various federal, state and local incentives.
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6.To stimulate, through public action and commitment, private investment
in new and existing commercial and/or industrial development.
7.To improve the conditions and opportunities for economic development,
both commercial and industrial.
8.To help develop a sound economic base that will serve as the foundation
for future growth and development.
9.To improve recreational, tourism, cultural, and educational opportunities.
10.To enhance the Waukee community by fostering an entrepreneurial
climate, diversifying the local economy, encouraging opportunities for
new businesses, and supporting retention of existing businesses.
G. TYPES OF RENEWAL ACTIVITIES
To meet the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan and to encourage orderly
development of the area, the City intends to utilize the powers conferred under Chapters
403, 15, and 15A, Code of Iowa. Activities may include:
-New rehabilitated, converted, or expanded industrial uses within the Area.
-New, rehabilitated, converted, or expanded commercial uses within the Area.
General development activities by the City in the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area
may include:
1.To undertake and carry out urban renewal projects through the execution
of contracts and other instruments.
2.To arrange for or cause to be provided the construction or repair of public
infrastructure including but not limited to streets, curb and gutter, street
lighting, water, sanitary sewer, public utilities or other facilities in
connection with urban renewal projects.
3.To make loans, forgivable loans, grants, tax rebate payments, tax
exemptions or other types of economic development grants or incentives
to private persons, local development organizations, or businesses for
economic development purposes on such terms as may be determined by
the City Council.
4.To borrow money and to provide security therefor.
5.To acquire or dispose of property.
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6.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.
7.To acquire property through a variety of means (purchase, lease, option,
etc.) and to hold, clear, convert or prepare the property for redevelopment.
8.To undertake the demolition and clearance of existing development.
10. To make or have made surveys and plans necessary for the
implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan or specific urban renewal
projects.
11. To use any or all other powers granted by the Urban Renewal Act to
develop and provide for improved economic conditions for the City of
Waukee.
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.
H. PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
Various urban renewal projects were authorized prior to this Amendment #1, and are
continuing. Those projects include the following (updated where appropriate):
1. Public Improvements
Urban Renewal Project
Description
Estimated
Time Period
Estimated
Cost to be
reimbursed by
tax increment
financing
Rationale (why economic
development is promoted)
Public Safety Facility. Construct
and equip a municipal public
safety facility with fire and
police services and install all
needed utilities and sewers,
bike/pedestrian trails, street
lights, traffic signals and
signage, streets, turn lanes, and
other projects associated with
said public safety facility, as well
as purchase/acquire any real or
personal property necessary for
the construction and operation of
said public safety facility.
2020-2025 $22,000,000 -
$28,000,000
A public safety facility with
fire and police services will
help protect the anticipated
investments of future
commercial and industrial
developments, as well as
protect the motoring public
in the area. See Section J,
Public Building Analysis for
further information on how
a public safety building
within the Area promotes
economic development.
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Douglas Parkway (280th Street)
Extension – T Avenue to S
Avenue
2021 - 2030 $13,000,000 -
$20,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion
University Avenue (300th Street)
Extension – 6th Street to R-16
2021 - 2030 $28,000,000 -
$35,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion
T Avenue Widening – Douglas
Parkway to University Avenue
2021 - 2025 $20,000,000 -
$25,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion
Northwest Area Water Main
Extension from University
Avenue/6th Street to T
Avenue/Hickman Road (multiple
phases)
2018-2025 $2,000,000 -
$4,000,000
Necessary water utility
expansion to support
commercial/industrial
development expansion
Northwest Area Sanitary Trunk
Sewer Extension from University
Avenue/6th Street to T
Avenue/Hickman Road
2018-2025 $2,000,000 -
$4,000,000
Necessary sanitary sewer
utility expansion to support
commercial/industrial
development expansion
Total Range of
$87,000,000
to
$116,000,000
Note: It may be that the above costs will be reduced by the application of state and/or
federal grants or programs; cost-sharing agreements with other entities; or other available
sources of funds.
2. Tax Rebate or other Development Agreements
Data Center Development Agreement: The City entered into a development agreement
with a technology company in order to incentivize the construction of data center and
support building(s) in the Area. The developer’s obligations include executing a
minimum assessment agreement setting a minimum assessed value for each completed
data center building, and employing employees in the building(s). In exchange, the City
agreed, among other things, to abate a percentage of the value created by each building
from taxation under the authority provided by the High Quality Jobs Program and Iowa
Code Section 15.322, to expedite the completion of certain public improvements, and to
rebate franchise fee payments on electricity paid by developer in the event franchise fees
are imposed by the City. The City does not anticipate rebating any tax increment under
the development agreement.
3. Planning, engineering fees (for urban renewal plans), attorney fees, other
related costs to support urban renewal projects and planning
Project Date Estimated cost
Fees and costs Undetermined Range of
$500,000 to
$1,000,000
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I. ELIGIBLE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
Although certain project activities may occur over a period of years, in addition to
projects previously authorized in the Plan, the eligible urban renewal projects under this
Amendment #1 include:
1. Public Improvements
Urban Renewal Project
Description
Estimated
Time Period
Estimated
Cost to be
reimbursed
by tax
increment
financing
Rationale (why economic
development is promoted)
Civic Land Purchase. Purchase
of approximately 225 acres to
allow for the future relocation
and consolidation of several
municipal services including
City Hall and the Public Library
as well as the development of
new services and amenities
which could include a recreation
center, ice arena, amphitheater
and other park amenities
2018 - 2024 $9,000,000 -
$11,000,000
Consolidation of City
services and the
development of civic
amenities which will
provide a centralized
gathering location within
the community which will
promote and generate the
need for surrounding private
economic development to
service the activities within
the civic campus
development. A Public
Building Analysis for this
project is included in
Section K.
10th Street Widening – Hickman
Road to Douglas Parkway
2019 - 2022 $9,000,000 -
$11,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion and access to
new high school and
regional youth sports
complex. The regional
youth sports complex is
anticipated to host a number
of regional tournaments
which will draw many
outside visitors, generating
a need for additional
commercial retail and
service businesses.
Sunrise Drive Extension – 10th
Street to 4th Street
2019 - 2023 $6,000,000 -
$8,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion and access to
new high school and
regional youth sports
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complex. The regional
youth sports complex is
anticipated to host a number
of regional tournaments
which will draw many
outside visitors, generating
a need for additional
commercial retail and
service businesses.
Douglas Parkway Extension –
10th Street to 4th Street
2019 - 2023 $7,000,000 –
10,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion and access to
new high school and
regional youth sports
complex. The regional
youth sports complex is
anticipated to host a number
of regional tournaments
which will draw many
outside visitors, generating
a need for additional
commercial retail and
service businesses.
6th Street Extension – Hickman
Road to Sunrise Drive
2020 - 2023 $6,000,000 -
$8,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion and access to
new high school and
regional youth sports
complex. The regional
youth sports complex is
anticipated to host a number
of regional tournaments
which will draw many
outside visitors, generating
a need for additional
commercial retail and
service businesses.
4th Street Extension – Sunrise
Drive to Douglas Parkway
2021 - 2023 $5,000,000 -
$7,000,000
Expansion and access to
new high school and
regional youth sports
complex. The regional
youth sports complex is
anticipated to host a number
of regional tournaments
which will draw many
outside visitors, generating
a need for additional
commercial retail and
service businesses.
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5 Way Intersection
Improvements – Ashworth
Drive/Warrior Lane/Northview
Drive
2021 - 2023 $2,000,000 -
$4,000,000
Improvements to an
intersection that has a poor
level of service, generates a
number of accidents, and
creates a safety
problem/delay in response
time for the nearby police
and fire station. The
location is a key intersection
of two major collector roads
that when extended will
create the opportunity for
additional commercial
economic development.
Warrior Lane Widening –
University Avenue to Ashworth
Drive
2021 - 2023 $3,000,000 -
$5,000,000
Expansion of existing
collector roadway Corridor
that serves a number of
school and City facilities.
The Corridor is currently
insufficient in size and
creates a number of delays
and safety concerns
including concerns related
to police/fire response
times. The roadway serves
as a major collector
roadway which when
expanded and extended will
allow for additional
commercial economic
development activity.
University Avenue Widening
and Extension – LA Grant
Parkway to 6th Street
2021 - 2025 $15,000,000 -
$18,000,000
Commercial/Industrial
Corridor Roadway
Expansion
TOTAL $62,000,000-
$82,000,000
2. 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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J. FINANCIAL DATA
1. July 1, 2017 constitutional debt limit: $80,529,612
2. Current outstanding general obligation debt: $61,424,472
3. Proposed amount of indebtedness to be incurred: A specific
amount of debt to be incurred for the Eligible Urban Renewal
Projects (Amendment #1) has not yet been determined. This
document is for planning purposes only. The estimated project
costs in this Amendment 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 project 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 Eligible Urban Renewal Projects (Amendment #1) as
described above will be approximately as stated in the next
column:
Previously
Authorized
Projects:
$87,500,000
To
$117,000,000
Eligible Projects
(Amendment
#1):
$70,000,000 –
$92,000,000
These totals do
not include
financing costs
related to debt
issuance, which
will be incurred
over the life of
the Area.
K. PUBLIC BUILDING ANALYSIS
1. Previously Authorized Project (restated from original Plan): A future public
safety facility with fire and police services is contemplated for this Area due to the
distance from existing public safety facilities and the response times for this area of the
community. As development occurs, additional protection will be needed. Using tax
increment financing dollars to pay for the construction and equipping of this public
building is a fair and rational way to fund this urban renewal project.
Alternative development and funding options for a potential public building project in the
Urban Renewal Area would be for the City to go through a process that could result in
the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the project, resulting in the entire cost for
the facility to be borne by City residents. This option is arguably less feasible than the
use of TIF funds because there would be no contribution of tax increment revenues from
affected school districts and Dallas County. Because the public safety facility listed in
this Plan will benefit Dallas County residents/taxpayers and school patrons/taxpayers, the
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use of tax increment is the most appropriate funding mechanism because it is fair for the
school districts and the county to share in the costs for the project. The project
demonstrates regional benefits. Additionally, purchasing land and constructing a new
public safety facility will protect this area of the City, which will promote development,
thus increasing the property tax base, thereby benefiting the City, school and county. The
City also intends to consider the use of other funding sources, such as state, federal,
and/or local grants, and private donations.
Construction of a new public safety facility will provide needed fire and ambulance
protection in this western edge of the City. The current public safety facility is located
approximately three miles from the proposed Urban Renewal Area. The fire district
serviced by the City of Waukee extends along the Highway 6 corridor west to S Avenue.
This area is included within the proposed Urban Renewal Area. Construction of a new
public safety facility in the Area is necessary to allow for commercial and industrial
development in the Area, including the proposed data center development. Construction
of the new public safety facility in the Area will significantly reduce response times to
the anticipated commercial and industrial development in the Area, and such improved
responsiveness is imperative to attracting additional development to the Area, including
the data center project described above.
The Waukee Community School District has recently purchased property for a new high
school scheduled to be open to students in the Fall of 2021. The subject property is
located one half mile north of Highway 6 and east of R-22 (10th Street). Construction of
a public safety facility within the proposed Urban Renewal Area will allow for minimal
response time to the location of the proposed high school. In addition, the proposed City
Public Safety Building will be approximately three miles from the soon to be constructed
Dallas County Public Safety Building, providing new opportunities for mutual assistance
and increased collaboration between the Waukee Police Department and the Dallas
County Sheriff’s Office.
In conclusion, for all the foregoing reasons, alternative options for funding of the urban
renewal projects described above are less feasible than the use of incremental taxes.
2. Eligible Project (Amendment #1): The City contemplates acquiring
approximately 225 acres to allow for the future relocation and consolidation of several
municipal services, including City Hall and the Public Library, into a Civic Campus. In
addition to the consolidation of existing city services, the complex is expected to include
the development of a number of new cultural amenities and athletic facilities over time.
Such facilities and amenities could include but are not limited to a recreation facility/field
house, aquatic amenities, ice arena, amphitheater, and other park and trail components.
The campus is intended to provide a central gathering place and destination for all of
Waukee. The development of the Civic Campus with all of its activities and amenities
will draw significant traffic in the area and create a need and an opportunity for
development of adjacent parcels for commercial retail and service businesses
opportunities.
The proposed Civic Complex would have a regional impact benefitting not only City
residents but those residents of Dallas County and Waukee Community School District.
For example, local amenities such as recreational facilities and public libraries increase
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the standard of living in a community, which draws employers and employees to the
municipality as well as the surrounding area. Therefore, the use of tax increment to pay
for a portion of the project is appropriate, in lieu of other financial support from the
county and school district for this project. If the City were to rely only on general
obligation bonds to be paid solely by the City’s debt service levy (without using
incremental tax revenues), only the City’s taxpayers would be responsible for the
payment of the bonds to finance these projects. The high costs involved in this project,
along with the City’s constitutional debt limit, make financing this project solely through
general obligation bonds or the receipt of grant funds or donations infeasible. For the
aforementioned reasons, the use of tax increment revenue for a portion of these projects
is the most feasible, fair, and equitable mechanism for helping to fund the proposed
project. The City also intends to consider the use of other funding sources, such as state,
federal, and/or local grants and private donations.
In conclusion, for all the foregoing reasons, alternative options for funding of the urban
renewal projects described above are less feasible than the use of incremental taxes.
L. AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
Agricultural land owners have entered into agreements in which they agree to allow the
City to include their real property defined as “Agricultural Land” in the Urban Renewal
Area in accordance with Iowa Code Section 403.17(3). A copy of the signed agreement
of each agricultural land owner within the Original Subarea is attached to the original
Plan and the signed agreement of each agricultural land owner within the Amendment #1
Subarea is attached or will be attached to this Amendment #1 as Exhibit C. The original
signed agreements will be on file at the City Clerk’s office.
M. JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 403.17(4), a City may exercise urban renewal
powers with respect to property which is located outside but within two miles of the
boundary of a City if the City obtains the consent of the County within which such
property is located. A Joint Agreement has been executed by the City of Waukee and
Dallas County, which gives the City permission to add land that is outside the city limits
to the Area through this Amendment #1. A copy of such Joint Agreement is attached
hereto as Exhibit “D.” The original signed Joint Agreement is on file at City Hall.
N. 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 Areas. These include:
A. Tax Increment Financing
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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 or economic development incentives 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 eligible 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.
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 urban renewal projects for commercial or
industrial development or other urban renewal projects. 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 Areas. Alternatively, the City may determine to use
available funds for making such loans or grants for urban renewal projects.
In any event, the City may determine to use tax increment financing to
reimburse the City for any obligations or advances.
B.General Obligation Bonds
Under Division III of Chapter 384 and Chapter 403 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 or incentives for development consistent with this Plan. 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.
C. Other City Lawful Powers
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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O. PROPERTY ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION
If property acquisition/disposition by the City becomes necessary to accomplish the
objectives of the Plan, such acquisition/disposition will be carried out, without limitation,
in accordance with the Iowa Code.
P. RELOCATION
The City does not expect there to be any relocation required as part of the eligible urban
renewal projects; however, if any relocation is necessary, the City will follow all
applicable relocation requirements as contemplated pursuant to Iowa Code Sections
403.5(4)(a) and 403.6(7).
Q. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
All provisions necessary to conform to state and local laws will be complied with by the
City in implementing this Urban Renewal Plan and its supporting documents.
R. URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
This Urban Renewal Plan may be amended from time to time for a variety of reasons,
including but not limited to, to change the boundaries of the Area, to add or change land
use controls and regulations, to modify goals or types of renewal activities, to add or
change urban renewal projects, or to amend property acquisition and disposition
provisions. The City Council may amend this Plan in accordance with applicable state
law.
S. EFFECTIVE PERIOD
This Amendment #1 to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan will become effective
upon its adoption by the City Council and will remain in effect as a Plan, as amended,
until it is repealed by the City Council.
With respect to the property included within the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area,
which is also included in an ordinance which designates that property as a tax increment
area, the use of incremental property tax revenues or the “division of revenue,” as those
words are used in Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, is limited to twenty (20) years
beginning with the first 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 revenues attributable to that
property within a TIF ordinance of the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area. The division
of revenues shall continue on the Urban Renewal Area for the maximum period allowed
by law.
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It is also anticipated that separate TIF ordinances for separate parcel(s) may be adopted
as development in the Area warrants. In that case, each separate TIF ordinance may have
a separate base and separate sunset or expiration date.
At all times, the use of tax increment financing revenues (including the amount of loans,
advances, indebtedness or bonds which qualify for payment from the division of revenue
provided in Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa) by the City for activities carried out
under the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area shall be limited as deemed appropriate by
the City Council and consistent with all applicable provisions of law.
T. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Any parts of the previous Plan, in conflict with this Amendment, are hereby repealed.
If any part of this Amendment #1 or the Plan is determined to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the
Plan as a whole, or any part of the Plan or this Amendment not determined to be invalid
or unconstitutional.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA
Original Area (2017)
THE EAST ½ OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA LYING SOUTH OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY AND EXCEPT FOR THE NORTH 440 FEET OF THE
WEST 262 FEET OF THE NE ¼ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST AND THAT AREA WITHIN THE WEST ½ OF THE NE
¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST LYING EAST OF
THE CENTERLINE OF R-16 AND 440 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH SECTION
LINE (INCLUDES THE EAST HALF OF THE ADJOINING R-16 RIGHT OF WAY
AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE ADJOINING HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF
WAY)(PARCEL #1135200003, 1135200006, 1135200004); AND,
THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 35 AND THAT AREA WITHIN THE SW 1/4
OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST LYING
EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF R-16 (INCLUDES THE EAST HALF OF THE
ADJOINING R-16 RIGHT OF WAY IN THE SE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ AND THE NORTH
HALF OF THE ADJOINING 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL
#1135400005); AND,
THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF THE
5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA LYING SOUTH OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT
OF WAY (INCLUDES ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF
WAY AND THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF
WAY) (PARCEL #1136100001, 1136100002, 1136100003, 1136100004); AND,
THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF THE
5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE NORTH HALF OF THE
ADJOINING 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND THE WEST HALF OF THE
ADJOINING RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1136300001,
1136300002, 1136300003, 1136300004); AND,
THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA EXCEPT THE EAST 7 ACRES OF THE
SOUTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27
WEST (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF
WAY, THE ADJOINING EAST HALF OF RICHLAND PLACE RIGHT OF WAY
AND THE ADJOINING NORTH HALF OF 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY)
(PARCEL # 1136200001, 1136200002, 1136200003, 1136200004, 1136400001,
1136400002, 1136400005); AND,
THE NORTH ½ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING SOUTH
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HALF OF HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY AND ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T
AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1231100001, 1231100003, 1231100002,
1231100004, 1231200001, 1231200004, 1231200002, 1231200005, 1231200003); AND,
THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY,
IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF
WAY) (PARCEL # 1231400007); AND,
THE SE ¼ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
WEST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING NORTH
HALF OF 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1231400008, 1231400009);
AND,
THE SW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
EAST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1232300003); AND,
THE WEST 884.19 FEET OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY,
IOWA AND THE EAST 660.98 FEET OF THE WEST 1545.17 FEET OF THE NW ¼
OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE
5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (PARCEL # 1231300001, 1231300007); AND,
THE NORTH 26.08 ACRES OF THE NE ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 31,
TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY,
IOWA (PARCEL # 1231300003); AND,
GOVERNMENT LOT 4 AND THE NORTH 340 FEET OF THE WEST 1,337 FEET
AND THE SOUTH 193 FEET OF THE NORTH 533 FEET OF THE EAST 313 FEET
OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5 ALL IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH, RANGE 27
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF 300TH
STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND ADJOINING EAST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT
OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1502100001, 1502100011); AND,
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH,
RANGE 27 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY IOWA (INCLUDES THE
ADJOINING WEST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL #
1125200004, 1125200003); AND,
THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 27 WEST OF THE 5TH
P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF S
AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING NORTH HALF OF HIGHWAY 6
RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1125400001, 1125400004, 1125400007, 1125400008,
1125400009); AND,
ALL OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT PARCEL "B" OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
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THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST
OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA AS SHOWN IN THE SURVEY
RECORDED IN BOOK 802, PAGE 672 IN THE OFFICE OF THE DALLAS COUNTY
RECORDER. (PARCEL 12-30-100-013) AND EXCEPT PARCEL “CC” OF THE
NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 79
NORTH, RANGE 26 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA AS
SHOWN IN THE SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK 2015, PAGE 11658 IN THE
OFFICE OF THE DALLAS COUNTY RECORDER (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
EAST HALF OF S AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY, THE ADJOINING NORTH HALF OF
HIGHWAY 6 RIGHT OF WAY, THE ADJOINING WEST HALF OF T AVENUE
RIGHT OF WAY AND THE ADJOINING SOUTH HALF OF 280TH STREET RIGHT
OF WAY) (PARCEL 1230100015, 1230100010, 1230100006, 1230100008,
1230100009, 1230100016, 1230100005, 1230300001, 1230300002, 1230300003,
1230300006, 1230300007, 1230200001, 1230200002, 1230200003, 1230200004,
1230400001, 1230400002, 1230400003, 1230400004); AND,
THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 26
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA (INCLUDES THE ADJOINING
EAST HALF OF T AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY) (PARCEL # 1229300001); AND,
THE NORTH HALF OF THE 300TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY FROM T AVENUE
TO 6TH STREET (R-22)
Amendment #1 Subarea – Property Added to Urban Renewal Area by Amendment
#1
The Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 35, Township
79 North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., Adel Township, Dallas County Iowa and
including that area within the NW 1/4 of the SE ¼ of Section 35, Township 79 North,
Range 27 West lying East of the Centerline of R-16 and including the east half of the
adjoining R-16 Right of Way. (Parcel #11-35-400-003); and,
Parcel "B" of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 30, township 79 north,
range 26 West of the 5th p.m., Dallas County, Iowa as shown in the survey recorded in
book 802, page 672 in the office of the Dallas County Recorder including the south half
of 280th Street Right of Way. (Parcel 12-30-100-013); and,
Parcel “CC” of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of section 30, township 79 north,
range 26 West of the 5th p.m., Dallas County, Iowa as shown in the survey recorded in
Book 2015, Page 11658 in the office of the Dallas County Recorder including the south
half of 280th Street Right of Way (Parcel 12-30-100-015); and,
Parcel 17-247 of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of
Section 31, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., Dallas County, Iowa as
shown in the survey recorded in Book 2018, Page 1530 in the office of the Dallas County
Recorder (Parcel 12-31-300-008); and,
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The West 23 acres of the North Half (N ½) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section
31, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-31-400-006); and,
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) lying south and west of the railroad right of way in
Section 29, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. and including the east
half of the adjoining T Avenue right of way (Parcel 12-29-100-001, 12-29-100-003, 12-
29-100-005); and,
The Highway 6 (Hickman Road) right of way from T Avenue to 10th Street (R-22); and,
The 10th Street (R-22) right of way from Highway 6 (Hickman Road) to the Northwest
corner of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.; and,
The South Half (S ½) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) in Section 29, Township 79 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-29-400-013, 12-29-400-012, 12-29-400-014,
12-29-400-005, 12-29-400-016); and,
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 28, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the
5th P.M. (Parcel 12-28-100-005, 12-28-100-006, 12-28-100-002, 12-28-100-003, 12-28-
100-004); and,
The North Half (N ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28, Township 79
North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-28-300-001, 12-28-300-014); and,
The North 6th Street right of way from Highway 6 (Hickman Road) to the north line of
the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28,
Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M.; and,
The East three fourths (E ¾) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter
(SW ¼) of Section 28 Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. except Lot 1 of
Waukee Development Plat 1, Parcel C of Lot 3 of Waukee Development Plat 1, Parcel A
of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 28,
Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. and Parcel Z as recorded in Book
2011 Page 16803 in the Dallas County Recorder’s Office, Dallas County, Iowa(Parcel
12-28-300-038); and
The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 32,
Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. and including the adjacent east half of
T Avenue right of way (Parcel 12-32-300-001); and,
The East Half (E ½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 32, Township 79 North,
Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel 12-32-300-002, 12-32-300-004); and,
The Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 32, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the
5th P.M. (Parcel 12-32-400-001, 12-32-400-002, 12-32-400-003, 12-32-400-004); and,
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Government Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 in Section 6, Township 78 North, Range 26 West of the
5th P.M. and including the south half of the adjoining 300th Street right of way (Parcel 16-
06-200-001, 16-06-200-002, 16-06-200-003, 16-06-200-006, 16-06-200-007); and,
The East 390.94 feet of the South 922.34 feet of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the
Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of Section 33, Township 79 North, Range 26 West of the 5th
P.M. (Parcel 12-33-376-004, 12-33-376-003); and,
Lots A, B and C in Section 5, Township 78 North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M. (Parcel
16-05-100-001); and,
Lot C in Glynn Village Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa (Parcel 16-05-202-
039); and,
The North 60 feet of Parcel A in Government Lots 2 and 3, Section 5, Township 78
North, Range 26 West of the 5th P.M., City of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa as recorded
in the Warranty Deed and Acquisition Plat in Book 2011, Page 14730, City of Waukee,
Dallas County, Iowa; and,
Lot C of Windsor West, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa; and
Lot D of Corene Acres Plat 12, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, Iowa; and
The University Avenue right of way from the intersection of Warrior Lane to the
intersection of LA Grant Parkway; and,
The Warrior Lane right of way from the intersection of University Avenue to the
intersection of Ashworth Drive; and,
Parcel B of Lot 15 of Corene Acres Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee, including the
adjoining full right of way of Ashworth Drive and the adjoining full right of way of
Northview Drive (Parcel 12-33-426-016); and,
Lots 16 and 51 of Corene Acres Plat 1, an Official Plat, City of Waukee (Parcel 12-33-
431-018, 12-33-431-009).
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EXHIBIT B
WAUKEE WEST URBAN RENEWAL AREA MAP AS AMENDED BY
AMENDMENT #1
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EXHIBIT C
AGREEMENTS TO INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL LAND
IN THE WAUKEE WEST URBAN RENEWAL AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa, (the “City”) has proposed the Amendment #1 to
the Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan”) for the Waukee West 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 Urban Renewal Area, as
amended by Amendment #1, will include certain property which is owned by the Agricultural
Land Owner listed below (the “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 definition 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 of Iowa;
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 Property 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 _______________, 2018.
Agricultural Land Owner’s Name:
__________________________________
Signature:
Date:
Witness:
Agricultural Land Owner’s Name:
__________________________________
Signature:
Date:
Witness:
Approved by the Waukee City Council on the ____ day of ____________, 2018.
_____________________________________
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
______________________________
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EXHIBIT D
JOINT CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee (the “City”) has proposed to amend the Waukee
West Urban Renewal Area to include property that is outside, but within two miles of, its
corporate boundaries for the purpose of engaging in proposed urban renewal projects on
said property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Waukee, State of Iowa, has reviewed
the Amendment #1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for said Urban Renewal Area, and has
determined that the proposed Urban Renewal Area, as amended, and completion of the
eligible projects therein, are in the best interests of the City of Waukee, State of Iowa;
and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 403.17(4) requires a “joint agreement” between
the City and the County before the City can proceed with said projects.
NOW THEREFORE, DALLAS COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA AND THE CITY
OF WAUKEE, STATE OF IOWA, AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Board of Supervisors of Dallas County, State of Iowa hereby agrees
and authorizes the City of Waukee, State of Iowa, to proceed with adding property within
two miles of the City of Waukee to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area as described
in Amendment #1 to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Plan, and the undertaking of the
eligible urban renewal projects therein.
2. This “joint agreement” is intended to meet the requirements of Iowa Code
Chapter 403.17(4) with respect to the Waukee West Urban Renewal Area located in or
within two miles of the City of Waukee, State of Iowa.
3. This Joint Agreement has been duly authorized by the governing bodies of
Dallas County, State of Iowa and the City of Waukee, State of Iowa.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this __________ day of _______________, 201__.
DALLAS COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA
Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Auditor
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF DALLAS
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) SS
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On this __________ day of _______________, 201__, before me a Notary Public
in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared __________________________ and
__________________________ to me personally known, who being duly sworn, did say
that they are the Chairperson and Auditor, respectively, of Dallas County, State of Iowa,
a political subdivision, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the seal of
said political subdivision, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of
said political subdivision by authority and resolution of its Board of Supervisors, and said
Chairperson and Auditor acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of
said political subdivision by it voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for Dallas County, Iowa
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PASSED AND APPROVED this __________ day of _______________, 201__.
CITY OF WAUKEE, STATE OF IOWA
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF
DALLAS
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On this __________ day of _______________, 201__, before me a Notary Public
in and for said County, personally appeared __________________________ and
__________________________ to me personally known, who being duly sworn, did say
that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Waukee, State of
Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, created and existing under the laws of the State of Iowa,
and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the seal of said Municipal
Corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said Municipal
Corporation by authority and resolution of its City Council, and said Mayor and City
Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said Municipal
Corporation by it voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for Dallas County, Iowa
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