HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/12/07-Minutes-HEDCCITY OF FORT WORTH
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HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 7, 2010
Present:
Committee Member Jungus Jordan, Chairman
Committee Member Carter Burdette, Vice Chairman
Committee Member Mike Moncrief
Committee Member Salvador Espino
Committee Member W. B. "Zim" Zimmerman
Committee Member Danny Scarth
Committee Member Frank Moss
Committee Member Joel Burns (left at 2:34 p.m.)
Absent:
Committee Member Kathleen Hicks
City Staff:
Susan Alanis, Assistant City Manager
Peter Vaky, Assistant City Attorney
Marty Hendrix, City Secretary
Jay Chapa, Director of Housing and Economic Development Department
Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development Department
Robert Sturns, Manager, Housing and Economic Development Department
Other City Staff in Attendance:
Tom Higgins, Deputy City Manager
Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager
Randall Harwood, Director of Planning and Development Department
Mark Rauscher, Senior Capital Projects Officer, Planning and Development Department
Vicki Ganske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Law Department
Mark Folden, Development Project Coordinator (CDBG), Housing and Economic Development
Department
Ryan Haden, Development Project Coordinator (HOME), Housing and Economic Development
Department
Avis Chaisson, Development Project Coordinator (HOME), Housing and Economic
Development Department
With a quorum of the committee members present, Chairman Jungus Jordan called the
regular meeting of the Housing and Economic Committee to order at 1:35 p.m., on Tuesday.
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December 7, 2010, in the Pre - Council Chamber of the Fort Worth Municipal Building, 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Approval of Minutes of the
September 14, 2010, Housing and
Economic Development Committee
(Agenda Item 2)
Chairman Jordan opened the floor for a motion on the approval of the minutes.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Committee Member Scarth and seconded by Committee
Member Zimmerman, the Committee Members voted eight (8) "ayes" and zero
(0) "nays ", with Committee Member Hicks absent, to approve the minutes of the
September 14, 2010, Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting.
The motion carried unanimously.
Written Reports
(Agenda Item 3)
Chairman Jordan opened the floor for questions and /or comments on the following
written reports:
Update on Tax Foreclosed Property
Mr. Jay Chapa, Director of Housing and Economic Development Department, distributed
to the committee members the written report on the update of the tax foreclosed property and
spoke before the committee on the report. Committee Member Espino requested a clarification
on certain information on the memo, which was provided by Mr. Chapa.
Committee Member Moss also expressed concern for the properties in his district that
were commercial and industrial properties that showed up on the tax foreclosed property list and
stated that he wanted to be notified about them before they were put out for bids.
Committee Member Burns interjected that this review request was probably true for all of
the City Council Members.
TECH Fort Worth Annual Report
There was no discussion on the TECH Fort Worth Annual Report
These reports were received as a matter of information.
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Written Reports (cont'd) (Agenda Item 3)
Chairman Jordan acknowledged receipt and filing of these reports.
Chairman Jordan adjourned the regular meeting of the Housing and Economic
Development Committee into Executive Session at 1:37 p.m. in accordance with the
requirements of the Texas Open Meeting Act.
Executive Session
(Agenda Item 4)
Chairman Jordan called to order the Executive Session at 1:37 p.m. in order to discuss the
following items:
A. Seek the advice of its attorneys concerning the following items that were exempt
from public disclosure under Article X, Section 9 of the Texas State Bar Rules, as
authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: (i) legal issues
related to any current agenda items;
B. Discuss the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property, as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third party;
and,
C. Discuss or deliberate negotiations relating to any economic development
negotiations, as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.
Chairman Jordan adjourned the Executive Session at 1:52 p.m.
Chairman Jordan reconvened the regular session of the Housing and Economic
Development Committee at 1:52 p.m.
Presentation on Proposed Tax Abatement
Agreement on Texas Refinery Corporation
(Agenda Item 5)
Mr. Robert Sturns, Manager of the Housing and Economic Development Department,
spoke before the committee on the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement on Texas Refinery
Corporation.
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Presentation on Proposed Tax Abatement
Agreement on Texas Refinery Corporation (cont'd) (Agenda Item 5)
Mr. Sturns presented the following background information on the Texas Refinery
Corporation:
■ Began in Fort Worth as Panther Grease Manufacturing Company in 1922
■ Leader in developing and producing greases, motor oils, hydraulic oils and fluids,
fuel treatment systems, transmission fluids and gear lubricants
■ Site was being purchased and company must relocate due to the Trinity River Vision
Project
■ Moving from an existing site on 840 N. Main to an existing location at 600 N. Beach
Mr. Sturns showed a slide indicating the current location and the new location at 840 N.
Main and discussed the need for incentives as follows:
■ Company was eligible for abatement under the Relocation Tax Abatement Policy
■ Site for relocation sat on the boundary between Area 1 and Area 2 abatement
• Area 1 provided eight -year, 75% tax abatement, fee waivers
• Area 2 provided four -year, 50% tax abatement, fee waivers
■ Significant costs to relocate the company due to the age /type of equipment
• Company was willing to make commitments to Fort Worth companies and Fort
Worth employment for an incentive equal to Area 1 under the Relocation Policy
Mr. Sturns reviewed the Texas Refinery Company's commitment as follows:
• Invest at least $3,500,000 in real property improvements and $7,750,000 in personal
property improvements by June 30, 2012
• Spend a minimum of $2,800,000 of construction costs with Fort Worth companies
• Spend a minimum of $875,000 with Fort Worth Minority /Women Owned Business
Enterprise companies
• Minimum of 30 full -time employees
• Greater of 65% or 19 of the FTEs with Fort Worth residents
• Greater of 25% or eight (8) of the FTEs with Fort Worth Central City residents
• Spend the greater of 80% or $25,600 of annual discretionary service and supply
expenditures with contractors that were Fort Worth contractors
• Spend the greater of 40% or $12,800 of annual discretionary service and supply
expenditures with contractors that were Certified Fort Worth M /WBE contractors
Mr. Sturns then explained the City's commitment as follows:
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Presentation on Proposed Tax Abatement
Agreement on Texas Refinery Corporation (cont'd) (Agenda Item 5)
• Enter into an 8 -year, 75% tax abatement agreement with Texas Refinery Corporation
on the incremental value of the real property improvements and business personal
property investment
• Waive the following fees: (i) all building permit, plan review, inspection, and re-
inspection fees; (ii) all zoning fees; (iii) all temporary encroachment fees; (iv) all
platting fees; and (v) all fire, sprinkler, and alarm permit fees
Mr. Sturns showed a chart breaking down the Texas Refinery Commitment:
Texas Refinery Commitment
Real & Personal Property Investment
Construction Commitments (80% FW)
Construction Commitment (25% FW MWBE)
Overall Employment (30 FTE)
Employment of Fort Worth Residents (65 %)
Employment of FW Central City Residents (25 %)
Annual Supply & Service (80% FW)
Annual Supply & Service (40% of FW MWBE)
TOTAL
Potential Annual Grant
(Eight Year Term)
25%
15%
10%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
75%
Mr. Sturns concluded his presentation with the following recommendation/next steps:
• Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) creating the reinvestment zone to be
scheduled for Council's consideration on December 14, 2010
• M &C for consideration of tax abatement agreement on December 14, 2010
Chairman Jordan opened the floor for questions and /or comments.
Committee Member Scarth pointed out that the City entered into economic development
agreements from time to time when they created tax value. He added in this particular case the
City was essentially participating in a process where this company was being forced to move
from their existing site due to the threat of condemnation. He indicated that he felt a particular
reason to be cooperative with this sort of incentive plan beside the fact that it was going to do
some redevelopment on a piece of property that had sat fairly stagnate for a number of years
there on North Beach.
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Presentation on Proposed Tax Abatement
Agreement on Texas Refinery Corporation (cont'd) (Agenda Item 5)
Committee Moncrief stated that the City had a long -time family here with Mr. Aggie Pate
and those that had survived him have been team players with the City and were now finding
themselves being displaced from their property for a project of the City's making. He added he
felt this effort needed to be supported, especially with a 20 to 1 return on investment. He stated
that it made sense to him.
It was the consensus of the committee to move forward to the full City Council with this
recommendation as presented.
This concluded the presentation and discussion on this agenda item.
Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Proiects
(Agenda Item 6)
Ms. Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director, Housing and Economic Development
Department, spoke before the committee on the recommendations for the proposed HOME
projects. She advised the City of Fort Worth received federal HOME funds for the development
of low and moderate income housing. She pointed out that the figure was a little more than
$3,000,000.00 per year. She advised that 15% of that funding had to be set aside for Community
Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). She added that the funds could be used by non-
profit and for profit developers to develop low to moderate income housing. She advised that the
staff had prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) in order to receive proposals from developers.
Ms. Garcia presented an overview of the contents of the presentation as follows.
• RFP Timeline
• Funding Availability
• Proposed Project Summaries and Funding Requests
• Funding Recommendations
• Recommended Next Steps
She discussed the RFP Timeline as follows:
• October 14,2010-RFP Posted
• November 14, 2010 - All responses due
• December 1, 2010 - Staff funding CH DO recommendations to CDC
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
• December 7, 2010 — Presentation to City Council
• January 25, 2011 — M &C on City Council Agenda
Ms. Garcia advised the Committee of the breakdown used for the evaluation as follows:
• Project Location — 25 points available
• Proof of Site Control — 5 points available
• Project Description — 30 points available
• Project Design — 15 points available
• Project Budgets — 20 points available
• Experience /Capacity — 20 points available
• Experience /Capacity — 20 points available
• Financial Capability — 20 points available
• Community Support — 20 points available
She provided the funding availability as follows:
• CHDO Available Funds - $1,261,931
• Non -CHDO Available Funds - $2,260,000
She clarified that the CHDOs could apply for the non -CHDO funds.
Ms. Garcia reviewed each of the RFPs received as follows and advised that there were
three (3) proposals received for the CHDOs:
She reviewed the aerial map of the Polytechnic /Wesleyan Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone, which was outlined in the color red on the aerial map and provided the project information
as follows:
Cornerstone Assistance Network Housing Development Corporation
Polytechnic /Wesleyan NEZ Council District 5
• Proposal for new construction of six (6) single family homes, with three (3)
bedrooms, two (2) baths, and attached garage (approx. 1,400 square feet)
• Scope of work included: site acquisition and construction
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
• HOME funding request: $640,000
■ $540,000 in project costs ($90,000/home)
■ $100,000 in operating expenses ($50,000 /year for 2011 and 2012)
• Total project cost: $619,900
• Community support for project and proposed elevations
She indicated that one of the problems with this proposal was that the developer had not
gained site control for the project to date.
Ms. Garcia showed five (5) slides of the elevations of the homes for this project as well
as the architectural drawing of the floor plans.
She reviewed the aerial map of the Como Neighborhood, which was outlined in the color
red on the aerial map and provided the project information as follows:
Neighborhood Land Corporation Habitat for Humanity Como Neighborhood -
Council District 7
• Proposal was for new construction of seven (7) single - family homes, with
three (3) bedrooms, two (2) baths, and a one -car garage
• Approximately 1,100 square feet
• Scope of work: construction
• HOME funding request: $470,000
■ $420,000 in project costs ($60,000 /home)
■ $50,000 (operating)
• Total project cost: $704,074
• Community support had not been established
Ms. Garcia showed four (4) slides of the elevation drawings and photographs of the
homes for this project.
She reviewed the aerial map of the Hillside Morningside Neighborhood, which was
outlined in the color red on the aerial map and provided the project information as follows:
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., Hillside Morningside Neighborhood —
Council District 8
• Proposal: new construction of 17 single - family homes
• Three (3) bedrooms, two (2) baths, with detached rear garage
• Floor plan options range from 1,200 to 1,449 square feet
• Scope of work: site acquisition (all 17 lots were in the City of Fort Worth's
inventory of tax foreclosed properties) and construction
• HOME Request: $617,884
■ $500,000 in project costs
■ $117,884 in operating expenses
• Total project cost: $2,283,471
• The requested HOME amount would only fund approximately 20% of
this project
• Construction cost of each home was over $134,000
• TCHP had applied for other sources to cover the gap in funding.
• Community support for project
Ms. Garcia showed three (3) slides of the elevation artist renderings and architectural
floor plans of the homes for this project.
Committee Member Moss requested clarification on the Cornerstone Project. He
requested clarification that the developer would have to purchase some of the lots from the City.
Ms. Garcia indicated that they were moving forward with the purchase of three (3) lots on Strong
Avenue, which they purchased from the City. She pointed out that the project she had just
reviewed was a new project and the lots had not been identified.
Committee Member Burdette requested clarification on whether the Neighborhood Land
Corporation had acquired the land in the Como area. Ms. Garcia indicated that they had acquired
it. Committee Member Burdette requested confirmation that the only issue that remained was
gaining neighborhood support for this project. Ms. Garcia indicated that was correct.
Ms. Garcia continued her presentation with a chart showing the CHDO funding results
and the CDC recommendation:
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Proiects (cont'd)
Organization
Cornerstone
Assistance Network
Neighborhood Land
Corporation
Tarrant County
Housing Partnership,
Inc.
Total
CHDO Funding and the CDC Recommendation
(Agenda Item 6)
Requested Funds
Staff Recommendation
Operating Funds
Project Funds
Operating
Project Funds
8
MF Rehab
Funds
$16,834,026
$100,000
$540,000
$50,000
$360,000*
(6 homes)
9
(3 homes)
$50,000
$420,000
$50,000
$420,000 **
$117,884
$500,000
$50,000
$331,931
7
(17 homes)
$800,000
(3 Homes)
$267,884
$1,460,000
$150,000
$1,111,931
*Award is contingent upon Cornerstone securing site control of four (4) properties by the end of
February 2011. If Cornerstone is unable to secure site control of all four (4) sites, the award will
be reduced proportionately.
* *Award is contingent upon NLC's ability to secure Como neighborhood support for its project.
She showed a chart detailing the Non -CHDO Submissions as follows:
Organization
CD
Project Type
HOME Request
Total Project Costs
Itex Group
8
MF Rehab
$800,000
$16,834,026
Pilgrim Valley Manor
(168 units)
LDC Housing —
9
MF Rehab
$169,715
$245,433
2508 S. Jennings
(5 units)
LDG Development
7
Senior MF
$800,000
$15,992,424
Willow Bay Apartments
(120 units)
Mary Elizabeth Apartments
9
MF Rehab
$1,902,900
$1,910,700
2008, 2014 S. Hemphill St.
(14 units)
M.R. Development -
4
SF Rental
$1,100,000
$11,977,495
Bonnie Brae Estates
(68 units)
NRP - Belknap Senior
2
Senior MF
$850,000
$8,838,698
(60 units)
NRP — Como Homes
7
SF Rental
$315,056
$7,945,742
(36 units)
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd)
NRP - Four Seasons
8 MF (96 units) $750,000
TCHP Hillside -
8 SF (17 units) $1,583,471
Morningside
Versa Development
2 Senior MF $1,400,000
Sendona Ranch
(172 units)
(Agenda Item 6)
$13,023,105
$2,283,471
$19,259,277
Ms. Garcia provided slides of maps detailing the location of each Non -CHDO RFP submission
and showing the building elevations and some concept plans as follows:
Itex Group, LLC, 1701 East Robert Street (Pilgrim Valley Apartments),
Council District 8
• Proposal: multifamily rehabilitation of 168 units
• HOME Request: $800,000
• Total project costs: $16,834,026
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition and rehabilitation
• Asbestos and lead paint abatement
• Landscaping, paving, and repair sidewalks
• Replace outdated HVAC
• Replace flooring, plumbing and electrical
• Demolish existing community center and rebuild
Support services offered
LDC Housing, LLC, 2508 S. Jennings - Council District 9
• Proposal: rehabilitation of a quadplex plus an accessory structure for total of five
(5) units
• HOME funding request: $167,715
• Total project costs: $245,433
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition and rehabilitation
• Restore hardwood flooring
• Replace siding and soffits as necessary
• Replace HVAC
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
LDG Development — Willow Bay Apartments — Boat Club Road and Cromwell
Marine Creek, Council District 7
• Proposal: new construction of a 124 -unit senior multi - family complex
• One (1) & two (2) bedroom units
• HOME funding request: $800,000
• Total project costs: $15,992,424
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition and new construction
• Community center with common amenities such as a business center
• Offer services to residents including health screening, exercises classes, and
health and nutrition classes
■ Units will feature energy efficiency appliances
Mary Elizabeth Apartments - 2008, 2014 South Hemphill Street — Council District 9,
Fairmount Historic District
• Proposal: substantial rehabilitation and restoration of an existing structure
converting 23 units into 14 units
■ Convert all one (1) bedroom units into two (2) and three (3) bedroom units
• HOME funding request: $1,902,900
• Total project costs: $1,910,700
• Scope of Work:
■ Install central air and heating in units
Replace flooring
Install energy efficient windows
M.R. Development — Bonnie Brae Estates, 3715 NE 28`h Street and
3650 Kimbo Road — Council District 4
• Proposal: New Construction of 68 single family rental units
■ Two (2), three (3) and four (4) bedroom
• HOME funding request: $1,100,000
• Total project costs: $11,977,495
• Scope of Work:
■ Subdivide lot and add new streets
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
• Community Center that will house business center and leasing office
• Tenant services offered include ESL, GED preparation, and financial planning
NRP Group — Belknap Senior, 606 Blandin, 2819 E. Belknap, 2817 Plumwood,
Council District 2
• Proposal: new construction of a 60 -unit senior multi - family complex
■ One (1) and two (2) — bedroom units ranging from 750 — 900 square feet
• HOME funding request: $850,000
• Total project costs: $8,838,698
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition and construction
• Community Center with computer center, health and wellness room, plus a
kitchenette
• Services offered at no cost tenants include health and nutritional counseling,
vocation training and financial planning
NRP Group — Como Homes — Como Neighborhood — Council District 7
• Proposal: new construction of 36 single - family rental units
■ Three (3) and four (4) — bedroom homes ranging from 1,375 to 1,550 square
feet
• HOME funding request: $315,056
• Total project costs: $7,945,742
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition of properties in City's tax foreclosed property
• Construction of community center
• Support services offered to residents
Committee Member Moncrief asked to return to the map showing the NRP Group —
Como Homes and requested clarification as to the reason that Libby Street was cut out of the
area. Ms. Garcia could not respond to the question; however, Committee Member Burdette
indicated that he knew the answer. Committee Member Burdette pointed out that the area in the
color red was the area that was represented by the Neighborhood Advisory Council known as
NAC and Libby Street had its own Neighborhood Association, which was separate from NAC.
He also added that he understood that NRP was requesting tax credits for this project, which
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for Proposed HOME Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
would be part of their financing of this project. Ms. Garcia indicated that information was
correct as this was a low income housing project.
Committee Member Scarth referenced the almost $8 million dollar cost associated with
this project, for 36 homes, which he calculated would be a cost of more than $200,000.00 per
home. Ms. Garcia indicated that the cost of the home would be dependent upon what they could
sell the tax credits for. She explained that they usually do not sell for 100 %, it was usually 60
cents per $1.00. She explained that if they requested the $8 million dollars in tax credits, they
would probably only receive $5 million. Committee Scarth then questioned how they made up
the difference in the total cost of the project; i.e., was it from their own pockets. Ms. Garcia
repeated the explanation she had provided previously. Committee Member Scarth questioned
again the reason that the cost of the project was showing as $8 million, when in reality it was less
than that amount. There was further deliberation on the fact that the tax credits were bid out and
the developer would not know how much they were receiving until the tax credits were bid. She
explained that this was the process on all low income tax credits. Further explanation was
provided by Mr. Jay Chapa, Director of Housing and Economic Development.
Committee Member Espino referenced the housing designs that were shown in the
drawings and elevations and indicated that they appeared small. He referenced slides 18 and 21.
He questioned if that was the best that they could do for these structures.
Ms. Garcia requested to complete her presentation before responding to Committee
Member Espino's question. She reviewed the next project as follows:
NRP Group — Four Seasons — Oak Grove Shelby Road and South Race Street
Council District 8
• Proposal: new construction of a 96 -unit mixed - income multi- family complex
• One (1), two (2) and three (3) bedroom units ranging from 712 to 1,112 sq. feet
• HOME funding request: $750,000
• Total project costs: $13,023,105
• Scope of Work:
■ Community center and clubhouse with amenities such as workout room,
computer room with internet access, and kitchenette
Support services offered at no cost to residents
Child care and after school program
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
• Adult GED
• Vocation and computer skills training
Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., Hillside Morningside Neighborhood —
Council District 8
• Proposal: new construction of a 17 single - family homes
• Three (3) bedrooms, two (2) baths, with detached rear garage
• Floor plan options range from 1,200 to 1,449 square feet
• Scope of Work:
• Site acquisition (all 17 lots were in the City of Fort Worth's inventory of tax
foreclosed properties)
• Construction
• HOME funding request: $1,583,471
■ $500,000 in project costs ($29,411 /home)
■ $117,884 in operating expenses
• Total project costs: $2,283,471
• The requested HOME amount would only fund approximately 20% of this
project
• Construction cost of each home was over $134,000
• TCHP had applied for other sources to cover the gap in funding
• Community support for project
Versa Development — Sedona Ranch, 6101 Old Denton Road — Council District 2
• Proposal: new construction of a 172 -unit senior multi - family complex
• HOME funding request: $1,400,000.00
• Total project costs: $19,259,277.00
• Scope of Work:
• Acquisition and New Construction
• Community room with business and computer center plus a library
• Support services offered to residents
Ms. Garcia completed her presentation. Committee Member Espino requested to go back
and review the requests for the CHDO projects. He referenced the project in District 5,
Cornerstone Assistance Network, with homes at 1,400 square feet. He also referenced the
exterior of the house as wood rather than masonry.
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He referenced the elevations shown on Slide 8. Ms. Garcia indicated that the exterior would be
Hardy board exterior, rather than masonry. Committee Member Espino indicated that with the
attached garage to the house, he pointed out that the City Council had previously indicated that
they did not want the garage frontage to be the predominate feature of the front of the house.
Ms. Garcia explained that the 1,400 square feet, only included the living area and would not
include the garage area.
Committee Member Moss stated that the housing projects to be constructed in District 5
by Cornerstone had gone through a planning process and guidelines had been developed for that
project to follow.
As Committee Member Espino referenced various slides, Ms. Garcia showed again the
elevations and photographs of the proposed houses. Committee Member Espino requested to
view again Slides 15 and 16 showing the elevation and photograph of the proposed housing for
the Como Neighborhood by the Neighborhood Land Corporation, which were 1,100 square feet.
He referenced Slides 17 and 18. He also referenced Slides 21 and 22. Ms. Garcia explained
those houses had a detached garage that was located behind the house. He then referenced Slide
41, showing the elevations for the Bonnie Brae Estates and pointed out that the garage appeared
very predominate on the two elevations shown. There was further discussion on these
elevations. As this project was in District 4, Committee Member Scarth indicated that the
designs met the City's Subdivision Ordinance and the front porches did stick out further than the
front of the garage, approximately 8 feet. He advised that this was not evident from the elevation
drawings. In further discussion, Committee Member Espino requested the square footage of
those houses. Ms. Garcia indicated that she had not included that information in the
presentation. Committee Member Espino reiterated his concern regarding the issue of having the
garage be the predominate feature of the front of the house. He indicated all of his concerns had
been answered.
Ms. Garcia presented a slide showing the staff recommendations for Non -CHDO Funds
as follows:
Staff Recommendations for Non — CHDO Funds
Organization CD RFP HOME Request Staff
Score Recommendations
Itex Group Pilgrim Valley Manor 8 72 5800,000 $0
(L[HTC)
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Proiects (cont'd)
LDC Housing — 2508 S. Jennings
LDG Development
Willow Bay Apartments (LIHTC)
Mary Elizabeth Apartments
2008, 2014 S. Hemphill Street
M.R. Development
Bonnie Brae Estates (LIHTC)
NRP — Belknap Senior (LIHTC)
NRP — Como Homes (LIHTC)
NRP — Four Seasons (LIHTC)
TCHP Hillside — Morningside
Versa Development Sedona Ranch
(LIHTC)
Total HOME Funds Allocated
(Agenda Item 6)
9 46
$169,715
$0
7 49
$800,000
$0
9 62
$1,902,900
$0
4 95
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
2 88
$850,000
$850,000
7 82
$315,056
$315,056
8 59
$750,000
$0
8 68
$1,583,471
$0
2 78
$1,400,000
$0
She pointed out the projects that had received the three (3) highest rankings.
Ms. Garcia presented recommended next steps as follows:
Recommended Next Steps
Presentation to City Council
December 7, 2011
Public Notices in Fort Worth Star Telegram
December 11, 2011
M &C on City Council Agenda
January 25, 2011
HOME Conditional Commitments Agreements Executed
Spring 2011
TDHCA Tax Credit Award
July 2011
Project Commences
Winter 2011
Spring 2012
Chairman Jordan opened the floor for questions and/or comments.
$2,265,056
Committee Member Espino commended the City staff on their work and that they had
managed to look throughout the City for areas where these projects could be built according to
the funding requirements. He indicated that he hoped that these projects would receive the tax
credit funding that they were seeking.
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Presentation Regarding Recommendations
for Proposed HOME Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 6)
Committee Member Scarth pointed out that the Bonnie Brae project only missed
receiving the required funds by four (4) points last year, so he was glad to see that it was in a
position to receive the funding this year. He indicated that he was present at the neighborhood
meeting when they supported this project. He indicated that this was the third time that this
project had been submitted; therefore, he was pleased to see it in the ranking.
Committee Member Moncrief requested to know if the City staff felt satisfied that these
products were going to be sustainable and if these products represented the City's priorities of
responsible building and rebuilding neighborhoods. Ms. Garcia indicated that the answer was
"yes." Ms. Garcia added that the products used in these projects were going to be of the highest
quality and she added that she felt these housing projects were going to be amazing.
It was the consensus of the committee to move forward these recommendations to the full
City Council for consideration.
This concluded the presentation and discussions on this agenda item.
Presentation on Community Development Projects (Agenda Item 7)
Chairman Jordan indicated that this presentation contained really good news for the City.
Jay Chapa, Director of Housing and Economic Development Department, spoke before
the committee regarding the Community Development Division Projects. He spoke about the
combination of the Housing Department with the Department of Economic and Community
Development and the amount of work that they had been putting out.
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Chapa updated the committee on the status of their
accomplishments with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues over
the past year as follows:
• Findings that were cleared this year were 31 that had resulted from the past several
years
• Major Milestones
• Sale of the building at 2909 Mitchell Blvd., which was to become a clinic
• Closure of Mercado Building findings with the pay back of the CDBG funds
• Closing of certain activities in the IDIS accounts of HUD
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
➢ 240 CDBG
➢ 90 HOME
■ First time in at least 8 years, HUD found that "the city has the capacity to carry
out its approved programs in a timely manner"
➢ Since at least 2002 HUD "questioned the city's capacity to carry out its
approved programs"
Mr. Chapa commended his staff on the work that they had done to accomplish the above
standing with HUD.
At this time, Chairman Jordan asked Mr. Chapa to repeat this information. He pointed
out how important this was and referenced the number of years the City had trouble with
carrying out the HUD programs in a timely manner and the City Council had been placed in a
position to have to live through those problems. He pointed out this was a big deal and was a
"foot stomper." Mr. Chapa read the statement again and Chairman Jordan congratulated him on
this progress.
He presented a map of the Central City Target Area that was identified in the color blue,
with the area targeted for economic development outlined in the color red. He indicated that two
(2) staffing positions had been identified to go out and seek economic development for that area
in an aggressive manner. He advised that now with the federal funding, the department could
add to their resources. He presented an organizational chart of the department as it existed today
for the community development group. He pointed out that this group administered
approximately $5 million in federal funds in addition to non - federal fund projects. Mr. Chapa
then went around the room and recognized his staff members that were present. Those present in
the room were Mark Folden, Development Project Coordinator (CDGB); Avis Chaisson,
Development Project Coordinator (HOME); and Ryan Hayden, Development Project
Coordinator (HOME). The other staff members who were not present included: Robin Bentley,
Assistant Housing Program Manager; Leticia Rodriguez, Development Project Coordinator
(CDBG); Fabiola Suarez, Economic Development Specialist (HOME); and Sarah Odle,
Administrative Assistant — Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
Mr. Chapa began the presentation on the community development projects, which
included the following:
• Federally Funded Projects
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Presentation on Community Development
Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
• HOME Partnership Funds
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
• Emergency Shelter Grants
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
• Economic Development Initiative Grants
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant
• Non Federally Funded Projects
380 Grants
■ Tax Abatements
■ TIF Agreements (Working through Economic Development Section)
■ Enhanced CFAs
Mr. Chapa explained that one of the goals of the department was to go into an area of the
City and have a large impact and then move out as the market took over. He began with an
aerial map of the Terrell Heights area (Evans and Rosedale Development) and described the
following project:
NRP /HFC Terrell Heights
• Council District 8
• Funding: $900,000 in HOME Funds
• Total Investment: $11,043,214
• Project:
• HFC and NRP Holdings, LLC are partners in development
• Partnership will buy 54 lots in Terrell Heights neighborhood and build three (3)
and four (4) bedroom single family homes (five (5) HOME units)
• Homes will be available for rent to households earning less than 60% of area
median incomes
• Homes will be rented for 15 years, then sold to current occupant for balance of
debt (20 years for HOME units)
• Start Date: Summer 2011
Terrell Heights HFC
• Council District 8
• Funding: $988,870 in HOME Funds
• Project:
Construction or rehabilitation of up to I I single family homes in Terrell Heights
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Presentation on Community Development
Protects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
■ HFC has option agreement to purchase 11 properties from Tom Struhs and KT
Land, LTD
• Start Date: Acquire Land — Winter 2010
• Request for Proposal for Builder— Jan/Feb 2011
• Construction— Summer 2011
Terrell Heights Street Lights
• Council District 8
• Funding: $1.4 Million in CBDG Funds
• Project:
• Street light replacement and upgrade in Terrell Heights Historic District
• First phase completed
• Status: Installation of lights ongoing
$500,000 remaining for future phases
Jack in the Box (Evans and Rosedale)
• Council District 8
• Funding: CBDG funds were used to acquire lots, private funding will pay for site
development
• Project:
• First retail development in Villages of Evans & Rosedale area
• Pad site improvements include utility relocation, grading, and tree removal
• Jack in the Box to provide 10 -20 new full time employees
• Status: Opening Spring 2011
Missouri Street Reconstruction
• Council District 8
• Funding: $830,000 Enhanced Community Facilities Agreement
• Project:
• Missouri Street reconstruction and streetscape
• Fort Worth Local Development Corporation (LDC) serves as Developer
• City will reimburse LDC for costs expended to construction
• Status: Construction is underway and anticipated to be complete by December 2010
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
Race Street Lofts
• Council District 2
• Funding: $1,412,584 in HOME funds
• Total Investment: $7 Million
• Project:
• 36 -unit multifamily rental complex in Six Points Urban Village (I1 HOME
assisted units)
• Partnership between HFC and NRP Holdings, LLC
• Partnership to acquire property between Race Street and McLemore Avenue and
demolish existing structures
• TDHCA tax credits awarded
• Status: Negotiating partnership terms with NRP. Construction anticipated to be
complete by March 2012
• Start Date: Spring/Summer 2011
Lincoln Terrace
• Council District 7
• Funding: $480,000 in HOME funds
• Total Investment: $9,998,746
• Developer: Fort Worth Housing Authority
• Project:
• Reconstruction of 72 -unit multifamily rental development in 4700 block of Horne
Street
• TDHCA tax credits awarded
• Status: Currently under Construction
Poly Rowhouses
• Council District 8
• Funding: $787,500 in HOME funds
• Total Investment: $2.5 Million
• Developer: TownSite Company
• Project:
• 30 -unit multifamily development (8 HOME units)
• Located in Polytechnic /Wesleyan Urban Village
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
■ Will incorporate historic Polytechnic Heights Fire Station/City Hall and Dillow
House into development
• Start Date: Spring/Summer 2011
Hardy Street
• Council District 2
• Funding: $640,000 in CBDG funds
• Project:
• The City used CDBG funds to acquire two (2) acres of land on Hardy Street in the
Diamond Hill area and to demolish a vacant nursing home
• City will use CDBG funds to construct infrastructure improvements
• Status:
• Public meetings regarding style of house to be held in January 2011
• Hire architect to design and plat subdivision — January 2011
• Construction of infrastructure — Late summer 2011
• Once the infrastructure is complete, City will market the properties to developers
for construction of 21 affordable single family homes
Prince Hall Gardens
• Council District 8
• Funding: $555,000 in HOME funds
• Total Investment: $11 Million
• Developer: The Itex Group LLC
• Project:
• Acquisition and rehabilitation of 100 -unit apartment complex
• TDHCA tax credits awarded
• Start Date: Spring/Summer 2011
Cornerstone CHDO
• Council District 5
• Funding: $290,000 in HOME funds
• Developer: Cornerstone Assistance Network Housing Development Corporation
• Project:
■ Cornerstone Assistance Network to construct 3 single family homes on Strong
Avenue in Polytechnic Neighborhood
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
■ Homes will be available to households earning 80% or less of median area
income
• Start Date: Winter 2010/2011
Neighborhood Land Corporation /Tarrant Habitat
• Council District 8
• Funding: Up to $370,000 in HOME funds
• Developer: NLC
• Project:
• Neighborhood Land Corporation (NLC) and Habitat for Humanity to construct
five (5) new single family homes in the Hanna Ranch subdivision
• Homes will be available to households earning 80% or less of median area
income
• Start Date: Spring 2011
Neighborhood Land Corporation /Tarrant Habitat
• Council District: Various
• Funding: Up to $458,312 in HOME funds
• Developer: NLC
• Project:
• Neighborhood Land Corporation (NLC) and Habitat for Humanity to construct
eight (8) new single family homes on scattered sites around the City
• Homes will be available to households earning 80% or less of median area
income
• Start Date: Fall 2011
TCHP — South Hemphill
• Council District 9
• Funding: Up to $507,404.51 in HOME funds
• Developer: Tarrant County Housing Partnership
• Project:
• Five (5) single family homes
• Acquisition of vacant and improved lots
• Original scope of work new construction only
• Amend scope of work to include rehab and demolition
• Houses will be sold to an individual or family that earns 80 °a or less of AMI
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Presentation on Community Development
Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
• Start Date: Currently, project is under environmental review
TCHP —1307 Elmwood
• Council District 8
• Funding: Up to $145,000 in HOME funds
• Developer: Tarrant County Housing Partnership
• Project:
• New construction of single family home on vacant lot
• Three (3) bedrooms, two (2) baths and a garage (1,250 sq ft)
• The house will be sold to an individual or family that earns 80% or less of AMI
• Start Date: Currently, project is under environmental review
Fire Station No. 10
• Council District 9
• Funding: Up to $380,878 in CBDG funds
• Project:
• Renovation of historic fire station for use as a community center
• Will offer community services for low and moderate income citizens near South
Hemphill Heights neighborhood
• Status: construction ongoing
Lancaster NPO
• Council District 8
• Funding: Up to $700,000 in CBDG funds
• Project:
• Funds used to build NPO along East Lancaster near I -35
• Near public service organizations and shelters
• Status:
• Advertise— December 2010
• Award —February 2011
• Construction — April 2011 thru March 2012
Parkland Acquisition
• Council District: Various
• Funding: CBDG funds - S,128,633.10
• Project:
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
• City has identified dozens of tax foreclosed parcels that are inside or adjacent to
City parkland
• Parks department has chosen parcels that they would like to incorporate into
existing parks
• For parks that service eligible areas, CDBG funds can be used for a portion of the
purchase price
Demolition
• Council Districts 2, 5, 7, 8 and 9
• Funding: CBDG funds - $640,000
• Project:
■ Demolition of structures on tax foreclosed properties
■ 32 properties demolished to date
• Status: $150,000 remaining for ongoing demolition
ADA Infrastructure
• Council Districts 2, 8 and 9
• Funding: CBDG funds - $605,000
• Project:
• Construction of wheelchair accessible ramps in CDBG eligible neighborhoods
• Phase I completed; 100+ ramps constructed
• Status: Phase II — proposed work sites being evaluated
CDBG Street Reconstruction
• Council Districts 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9
• Funding: CBDG funds - $1,020,000
• Project:
■ Reconstruction of streets in income qualifying areas
• Status: Bid to be advertised in January 2011
CDBGR Sidewalks
• Council Districts: Various
• Funding: $1.7M in CDBG -R funds (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009)
• Project:
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
■ Construction of sidewalks in CDBG eligible areas to benefit low and moderate
income and handicapped City residents
• Status: Phase I work to be completed December 2010. Phase 11 M &C will be on
January 4, 2011 Council agenda
Beaty Street
• Council District 8
• Funding: $1,699,755 in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds
• Total Investment: $3,340,700
• Developer: Tarrant County Housing Partnership
• Project:
• Tarrant County Housing Partnership to acquire and rehabilitate properties into a
64 -unit multi - family project
• TCHP will use NSP Funds for acquisition and predevelopment costs
• Status: Bid
• Phase I1 and acquisition— Winter 2010/2011
• Rehabilitation in Spring 2011
Renaissance Square
• Council District 8
• Funding: Up to $12,750,000 in TIF Funds and 380 Grant Funds, plus $199,000 in
Enhanced CFA Funds
• Total Investment: $45 to $75 Million
• Developer: Tarrant County Housing Partnership
• Project:
■ 67 acre commercial development at SW corner of US Hwy 287 and East Berry
Street
■ 500,000 sq. ft. of retail /restaurant space, plus residential component
■ Projects team is helping developer with infrastructure project (traffic turnaround)
and acquiring property from TxDOT
• Status: Turnaround work to being March 2011 and completed by August 2011
Tenants to begin build out in early 2011. Anticipated opening — December 2012
2909 Mitchell
• Council District 8
• Funding: $67,600 in CBDG funds
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
• Total Project Cost: $1,000,000
• Developer: Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc.
• Project:
• City -owned commercial property
• Selling to Fort Worth Northside Community Health Center, Inc. for $67,700
• Purchase price is considered program income. With Council approval, same
amount will be used for development of a community health center providing
services to low and moderate income citizens.
• Status: Bid
• Sell Property December 2010
• Finish Out — Spring 2011
• Opening — Summer 2011
Mr. Chapa showed a slide concerning Model Blocks
• Up to $1.2 Million invested in small geographic area ($600,000 HOME
funds /$600,000 CDBG funds)
• From 1994 -2005, the City selected 18 model block recipients
• CURRENT MODEL BLOCK AREAS:
Stop Six
Historic Carver Heights
South Hemphill
North Greenbrier
Worth Heights
Handley CDBG
Greenway CDBG
Carver Heights East
CDBG
HOME
$402,914
$358,951
$528,814
$563,154
$216,814
$475,112
$98,623
$45,083
$12,736
$8,581
$3,966
Mr. Chapa continued with slides showing additional federally funded projects.
UCC Wesley
• Council District 2
• Funding: $766,500 in CBDG funds
• Project:
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
• Development of a 15,000 sq. ft. community center, playground and parking lot to
be located at 3600 N. Crump St.
• Will offer community services for low and moderate income citizens including
after - school childcare and emergency assistance
• Status: Construction — Fall 2011
Sun Valley
• Council District 5
• Funding: EDI Grant in the amount of $346,500
• Project:
- Developer will construct 27 industrial spec buildings on 20 acres in phases
- The buildings will then be leased
• Status: Construction — Late 2011
1703 South Freeway
Council District 8
• Funding: ECFA or 380
• Total Investment: approx. $2,000,000
• Developer: Spoon Industries
• Project:
- Acquired property in City's tax foreclosure inventory
- Propose new service station with 14 pumps
- Dual quick service restaurants
- Approximately 30 new full time jobs
• Status: Working with developer to relocate utilities and to replat property
Mr. Chapa advised that his staff also was responsible for contract administration of funds
provided to non - profit agencies and that they oversaw the funding provided through the
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing (HPRP), which was part of the federal stimulus
funding as follows:
• City of Fort Worth received $2.7 Million of American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds for homelessness prevention and rapid re-
housing activities
• Agencies provide rental assistance, utility payment assistance, moving expenses,
deposits and hotel vouchers and are reimbursed by City contracted with seven (7)
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
nonprofits and government agencies to provide such services (Catholic Charities,
Safehaven, Salvation Army and others)
• To date, approximately 350 households have been served
Mr. Chapa then explained that the staff also had to oversee the Public Service Contracts
as follows:
• 32 CDBG
■ Child Care, Elderly Services, Youth Services
• 5 Emergency Shelter Grants
• 4 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids
He explained the City staff's oversight of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zones and
related matters as follows:
• Tax Abatements
• Policy Amendments
• Creation and Termination of NEZ
• Certification is done by Planning and Development
Mr. Chapa completed his presentation.
Chairman Jordan opened the floor for questions and /or comments.
Committee Member Moncrief commended the staff on their work and particularly the
rapid housing for the homeless people that was part of the City's Directions Home project. He
pointed out that it was working and it was having an impact. He requested that the City staff
return to Slide 57. This slide contained information about the demolition of properties.
Committee Member Moncrief indicated that he felt the City had more requests for demolition of
condemned property than there was funding available to do what needed to be done. He
reviewed the contents of the slide and requested to know the current demand; i.e., the number of
properties that still needed to be demolished. Mr. Chapa stated that according to Brandon
Bennett, Director of Code Compliance, they could use as much money as possible to address this
issue. Mr. Chapa clarified that he would be coming back to the City Council in January of 2011
with an overview of the amount of CDBG funds that would be available and put together an
action plan for the expenditure of those funds.
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Presentation on Community Development
Projects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
Committee Member Moncrief then referenced the issue about the City finally being in
compliance with HUD. He referenced a business function that he had attended earlier in the
morning and that he talked with HUD Field Office Director Bob Cook about being in
compliance with HUD and Mr. Cook's comments about the City now having a better working
relationship with HUD than it ever had in the past. Committee Member Moncrief congratulated
Mr. Chapa on this work and to the staff for their efforts. He added that they were setting the
proper municipal example of how to cooperate with different levels of government to the benefit
of the citizens who deserved the services that the City employees provided.
Committee Member Espino requested that when Mr. Chapa came back before the
committee in January he felt that they needed to look at monies that would be available for
demolition. He added what he was seeing in the northern area, i.e., Riverside area, and the
Central City area were substandard structures that needed to be demolished. He encouraged Mr.
Chapa to get with the City's Code Compliance Department Director to see what were the priority
sites for demolition. He pointed out that there could also be some substandard properties that
could be tax foreclosed as they owed outstanding taxes. He explained that he was not sure how
this would work; however, he encouraged the staff to look at this issue as there were many
substandard structures that needed to be demolished.
Mr. Chapa explained that since his department also oversaw the real property for the
City, they could look at the properties that owed back taxes and move them quicker through the
system.
Committee Member Moss indicated that he felt it was an impressive report; however, he
indicated that he still had concerns about his district, specifically the model blocks programs that
were in his district and he had been pushing to get some infill housing written into those plans.
He indicated the City really needed to start moving on that issue. He added that he was getting a
lot of private investment coming into the district doing infill housing but that was a major, major
problem in his district and he did not really see that happening in his district.
Chairman Jordan also referenced the demolition issue and indicated that he felt it would
be good to have an all inclusive report from all funding resources on demolition projects that
have been accomplished in the City and what other projects were being done. He pointed out
that Granbury Hills Apartments project was also demolished; however, it was done with other
funding sources. He added that he felt a lot of progress had been made; however, there was more
work to be done.
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Presentation on Community Development
Proiects (cont'd) (Agenda Item 7)
Chairman Jordan also expressed appreciation to Mr. Chapa and his staff for the work that
they have done to clean up the department and the issues with HUD and he asked Mr. Chapa to
take that word back to his staff.
This concluded the presentation and discussions on this agenda item.
Request for Future Agenda Items (Agenda Item 8)
There were no requests for future agenda items.
Date of Next Regular Meeting —
January 4, 2011 (Agenda Item 9)
Chairman Jordan advised that the next regular meeting of the Housing and Economic
Development Committee would be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
Adiourn
(Agenda Item 10)
With no further presentations or discussions, Chairman Jordan adjourned the regular
meeting of the Housing and Economic Development Committee at 2:50 p.m., on Tuesday,
December 7, 2010.
These minutes approved by the Housing and Economic Development Committee on the
4th day of January, 2011.
APPROVED:
Jordan, q hairman
Minutes Prepared by and Attest:
Marty Hendrix, 'ity Secretary