HomeMy WebLinkAbout12. 19-141 MARCH 12, 2019 19-141 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTING APPLICATION TO WISCONSIN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR IDLE
INDUSTRIAL GRANT ON BEHALF OF THOMAS MASTERS,
ROGANS STORES OF OSHKOSH LLC, AND PHOENIX REALTY
LLC FOR THE AVIATION PLAZA; ACCEPT FUNDS;
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has
grant funds available for implementation of redevelopment plans for large industrial
sites that have been idle, abandoned, or underutilized for at least five years; and
WHEREAS, local municipalities are an eligible applicant and can apply for said
grant funds on behalf of a local property owner; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Masters, Rogans Stores of Oshkosh LLC, and Phoenix
Realty LLC approached the City about applying for said grant funds for the proposed
redevelopment of the Aviation Plaza property south of West 201h Avenue, west of South
Koeller Street, north of West South Park and east of Interstate Highway 41.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to submit an Idle Industrial
Sites Redevelopment grant application to Wisconsin Economic Development
Corporation to obtain funds for said purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if said grant funds are awarded, the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept said funds, pursuant to the terms
of the grant application, and to execute any and all documents and assurances which may
be required for purposes of same.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Kelly Nieforth
Economic Development Services Manager
DATE: March 7, 2019
RE: Authorize submitting application to the Wisconsin Economic Development
Corporation (WEDC) for Idle Industrial Site Grant on behalf of Thomas Masters,
Rogans Stores of Oshkosh LLC, and Phoenix Realty LLC for the Aviation Plaza;
accept funds
BACKGROUND
Staff is proposing to submit an Idle Industrial Sites grant application to WEDC on behalf of the
owners of the Aviation Plaza. The grant amount shall not exceed $500,000 and the funds will be
used for site improvements to prepare the property for redevelopment.
Mr. Masters, one of the multiple property owners within Aviation Plaza, is proposing to
construct a new 36,000 sq ft restaurant/entertainment facility geared towards families that
includes a restaurant, game room, and private meeting space. In order to obtain approval to
construct the proposed development, the site must install a new stormwater management
system, install new water laterals, and ensure all other aspects of the development meets current
city and state code.
Phoenix Realty LLC is the owner of the former JCPenny's/Miles Kimball buildings and are
working with a prospective buyer, Extreme Customs, who is looking to move their expanding
business into the building. Per Plan Commission approvals, they must ensure their stormwater
management and water service meet current city and state code before they are allowed to open
their business at that site.
Rogans Stores of Oshkosh LLC is the owner of the Rogan's Shoes site that is currently the only
operational business in Aviation Plaza. They must ensure their stormwater management and
water service meet current city and state code.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1 130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
ANALYSIS
The property owners of Aviation Plaza all have utilities and improvements on their sites that do
not meet current city and state code. Upgrading the utilities are necessary for any type of
development that would be proposed for this site. The property owners are planning on
constructing the infrastructure improvements this summer. The WEDC funds will be used for
expanding the stormwater management system which will include increasing the capacity for
city stormwater needs for the Stringham Creek drainage basin area, install new laterals to each
parcel from the water main in the right of way, install a sanitary lateral from the sanitary main
in the right of way to each parcel, and any other grant -eligible costs that are required by city or
state code. The sites are currently served by a private water and sanitary main with the water
not being state code compliant and the sanitary being outdated.
City staff has worked with representatives of all the parcels in Aviation Plaza in preparing the
grant application. A grant development agreement will need to be approved by Common
Council at a future meeting which will outline how the grant funds will be disbursed and other
WEDC grant requirements that need to be followed by the City and the property owners. This
four -party agreement will be needed to apply for the WEDC Idle Sites grant.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no City funds included in the WEDC Idle Industrial Sites grant application or
implementation. The property owners will be paying the City's staff time for grant
administration, mainly the grant draws.
RECOMMENDATION
The Oshkosh Common Council approves the submission of the WEDC Idle Industrial Sites grant
application and accepts the WEDC Idle Industrial Sites grant funds should they be awarded to
the City.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Kelly Nieforth Mark A. Rohloff
Economic Development Services Manager City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1 130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
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