HomeMy WebLinkAbout37. Oshkosh Corporation UpdateTO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
Mark Rohloff, City Manager
FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director PO
DATE: April 5, 2018
RE: Oshkosh Corporation Global Headquarters Construction, Public Improvements,
Tax Increment Finance Plan, Timeline
Public Improvements
The weather has delayed the start of the archeological work. Shovel testing conducted last week
indicated that the ground was still frozen. Shovel testing this week may allow excavation to
begin the week of April 9th. The archeologist will first clear the footprint of the building, and
then complete the excavation of the entire site by May 18, 2018. WisDNR has issued the
necessary permit.
Staff has been coordinating with WisDNR and Army Corps of Engineers on the project since last
December, and met with WisDNR and Army Corps regarding City and Oshkosh Corporation
permitting on March 15, 2018. WisDNR permitting concerns have been addressed and staff
anticipates no issues. Army Corps issues arose regarding permits for stormwater outfalls to the
river and wetlands in the right-of-way of future Koeller and Westfield extended. Staff is
working to design solutions that avoid an Army Corps permit.
The final roadway design solution may affect the road alignments which could require new
CSMs for roadway dedication. The new road alignment could also affect the shape and size of
the Outlot, so city staff has delayed the final rezoning of the Outlot until the final shape and size
are determined.
The clubhouse demolition started last week and should be done soon, depending on the
weather.
Staff continues to work on grant applications related to the development. The WisDOT grant
has been submitted and is under review by WisDOT staff. Depending on the grant outcome,
the City may need to schedule a special Council meeting to approve any agreements for a
possible grant award prior to Oshkosh Corporation breaking ground in May.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wl 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
The WisDNR grant will be submitted May 1, 2018. The authorization for the WisDNR grant
submittal was approved by the City Council on March 27, 2018. Grant awards are usually
announced in late summer or early fall.
Tax Increment Finance Plans
The Common Council adopted both Tax Increment Finance #34 and #35 Plans on January 23,
2018. The Joint Review Board approved both TIF Plans on January 30, 2018.
Development Agreement and other Agreements
Council approved the Development Agreement at their March 13, 2018 meeting. Staff has
continued work on an Access Agreement to be used during the construction phase of the project
and a Landscape Maintenance Agreement that would assign responsibility to Oshkosh
Corporation for the City -owned land between the Oshkosh Corporation property and the
proposed riverwalk.
Timeline
Oshkosh Corporation submitted their plans for their Specific Implementation Plan (SIP). The
Plan Commission approved the SIP at their April 3, 2018 meeting and the City Council is
scheduled to consider the project at the April 10, 2018 meeting.
Building Plan Review staff met with Oshkosh Corporation architects for a pre -submittal for the
building plans. The building plans are expected to be submitted for review in April.
City staff continues to meet with Oshkosh Corporation representatives as needed, and at a
minimum, at weekly progress meetings.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us