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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-18 Executive Director's Report EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Update on Oshkosh Arena property: All the environmental remediation activities have been completed. The developer has constructed the building, parking lot and associated amenities as an environmental cap on the site. In addition, the Redevelopment Authority (RDA)/City has submitted the Voluntary Party Liability Exemption (VPLE) application to the WisDNR to obtain the Certificate of Completion (COC). The WisDNR has approved of the remedial action plan and has issued the closure letter, the letter is first step in the WisDNR process required in order to receive the COC. Assuming the City receives the COC, the City will record the final certified survey (CSM) map combining the 2 RDA lots into one lot. This new CSM will be used to transfer Lot 1 to Fox Valley Pro Basketball (FVPB). The City has requested a title commitment on proposed Lot 1 of the new CSM, anticipating transferring the land to FVPB in the near future. f Update on Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Staff prepared an analysis of Neighborhood Revitalization and Housing Programs for the City Council and the tables that present that information is attached. The scattered site approach appears to have the best financial impact. Staff continues to work with Habitat for Humanity and GO-HNI to identify potential "Rock the Block" activities in the Sacred Heart neighborhood. This Rock the Block event is one of 5 scheduled for 2019 to 2020. City staff will be looking for potential CDBG and Healthy Neighborhoods funded projects in all 5 neighborhoods. Staff continues to seek blighted, scattered sites in residential neighborhoods. Staff continues to use the following factors for these possible blight removal or rehabilitation projects: 1. 'Location in an LMI Neighborhood. 2. Condition of the structure. 3. Within a neighborhood association. 4. Code Enforcement actions pending. 5. Acquisition cost is well below the assessed value. 6. Estimated rehabilitation cost and resale price. 7. The potential impact on the neighborhood as a result of the project. 8. Potential redevelopment combination with adjoining properties. The Rush property bids have come in too high, so staff is looking to demolish the house and offer the lot for sale. GO HNI is considering the Monroe Street property. The Eastman estimated bids to rehab came in high, and GO-HNI was not interested in the property. Staff plans to demolish the house. Jefferson Street Property—The Option to Chet Wesenberg expiries October 31, 2018. Update in South Shore Redevelopment Area: 43 E. Th Ave RFP—Staff has distributed the RFP to over 70 organizations and has posted the RFP. In addition, GO-EDC has distributed the RFP as well. Staff has met with at least 6 interested parties. Additional follow-up meetings and tours have been conducted in the last few months. The current tenant, AMP, has given notice to terminate their lease on October 31, 2018. Sawdust District Planning—City staff is working with area stakeholders on developing a more specific redevelopment plan for the District. Staff hopes to have the redevelopment plan completed in 2018. Miles Kimball Building—The City Council approved the revised redevelopment proposal at their May 22, 2018 meeting. The owner is developing final plans and going through bidding. Morgan District—The contractor has installed all the concrete and boardwalk for the Riverwalk. The riverwalk has been open to the public and a ribbon cutting event was held in late August. Lights and bollards have not been delivered yet, so installation may not occur until later this year. The second 1899 Railroad Bridge portal was relocated to RDA property near Pioneer Drive, until the Pioneer Drive Riverwalk is installed. The Plan Commission and City Council reviewed and approved the General Development Plan in June, 2018. The applicant is working on the the Specific Implementation Plans with submittal in the next few weeks. The owners hope to start construction in late 2018 or early 2019. Pioneer Area-Mr. Art Dumke continues to work with City staff to explore multiple development options and funding scenarios. The site now qualifies for New Market Tax Credits and was included in the recently approved Opportunity Zones. City staff has also been in contact with CN representatives regarding the Pioneer Drive right-of-way dedication needed for the riverwalk. City staff has also included projects to support the Pioneer Island redevelopment. The estimated cost of extending 9t''Ave east of Main Street to through the railroad crossing is about$3 million. The estimated cost of constructing the riverwalk along Pioneer Drive and around the island and Marina is about$7 million. South Main Street parcels -The draft 2019 CIP maintains the possible remediation funding in the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program. The adopted CIP includes $412,000 for the land east of Main Street, and $412,000 for the land west of Main Street from TID #20 funds. Boatworks Property-The Option with Chet Wesenberg has expired. Update on Marion &Pearl Redevelopment Area: Jackson/Marion Parcel: Mr. Andy Dumke continues to develop more specific building and site plans. He is also working on tenant occupancy and a financing plan. His option expires on September 20, 2018. Lamico site: Annex is continuing with construction on the site. They have received a partial occupancy permit for part of the building. They still anticipate completing the project as soon as possible. Water Tower: The old water tower has been removed. Site investigation and environmental testing should be completed in the next few months. The site has been sold to Annex 71, the Lamico site developer. Parcel H-Brewery Proposal-staff continues to answer questions from the development team. The Option with Jeff Fullbright expires on December 31, 2018. Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue Accu-Com building-Staff has completed the asbestos investigation and the asbestos has been removed. The City CIP should include funding to demolish the building in 2019. Repp's Bar-Mr. Repp is done removing personal property. The City 2019 CIP should include funding to perform the asbestos investigation and removal, and demolish the building in 2019 along with the Accu-Corn building. Multi-modal Trail-The Lakeshore trail from I-41 to Punhoqua will be constructed in 2019, along with the Oshkosh Corporation Headquarters. The City was awarded a$255,000 grant by WisDOT to extend the trail through Rainbow Memorial Park to the Sawyer Street/Oshkosh Avenue intersection in 2021.