HomeMy WebLinkAboutR28- Economic Development Agency ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
FROM: Ronald E.Winkler,Director SUBJECT: REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Development Department ORIGINAL DOMAIN AMENDMENTS—EMINENT
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DATE: January 18,2000
Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On January 13,2000,the Redevelopment Committee recommended that this item be forwarded to the Community
Development Commission for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
(Community Development Commission)
MOTION: That the Community Development Commission authorize the Executive Director to prepare plan
amendments to reinstate eminent domain in the Central City North,Central City South,Central City
East,Uptown,and Meadowbrook Project Areas.
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Contact Person(s): Gary Van Osdel/ Phone: 663-1044
Project Area(s) CCN/CCS/CCE/UPT/Meadowbrook Ward(s): 1,2,3,6 and 7
Supporting Data Attached: ® Staff Report O Resolution(s)O Agreement(s)/Contract(s)0 Map(s)0 Letter/Memo
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Amount: $ 50,000 Source: Tax Increment
Budget Authority: Requested
SIGNATURE: f
Gary o an Osdel, xecu ' e Director --Ronald . Winkler,Director
Ec mic Developm t Agency Develo ment Department
Commission/Council Notes:
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GVO:REW:Iag:01-24-00 Eminent Domain COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 011//224/2000
Agenda Item Number: /UY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
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Redevelopment Project Area Plan Amendments—Eminent Domain
Background
At the Redevelopment Committee meeting of October 21, 1999,a discussion was held regarding amending the
Agency's existing Redevelopment Project Areas to extend the ability to use eminent domain when necessary. As
you recall,the power of eminent domain has expired in all project areas but Mt.Vernon. Further,the down swing in
real estate during the early 1990's slowed economic activity in many of our project areas. Recent economic
recovery together with new concepts such as the Lakes and Streams project may lead to new demand for land
assembly. As a consequence,the Committee directed staff to evaluate need to re-establish the power of eminent
domain in selected project areas. This evaluation was presented to the Committee at it's January 13,2000 meeting.
Current Issue
Staff and Special Counsel surveyed each project area considering need and potential for future development. Based
upon that survey, it is recommended that the following project areas be considered for amendment to extend the
power of eminent domain:
• Central City North—The Entire Project Area
• Uptown—The Entire Project Area
• Central City East—The Entire Area,Except Government Buildings
• Meadowbrook—The Entire Project Area
• Central City South—The Entire Project Area
The amendment process involves noticing the affected property owners,drafting and circulating amendment
language and conducting noticed public hearings. Special Counsel is working with IVDA on amendments to
extend their power of eminent domain. This would facilitate joint developments where required.
Fiscal Impact
Cost associated with the process are mostly related to securing a list of affected property owners,mailing notices
and conducting the hearings. It is recommended the hearings be conducted simultaneously to economize on cost.
Total cost is not expected to exceed$50,000.
Recommendations
The Redevelopment Committee recommends that the Community Development Commission authorize the
Executive Director to prepare plan amendments to reinstate eminent domain in the Central City North,Central City
South,Central City East,Uptown,and Meadowbrook Project Areas.
Ronald E inkier, Director
Development Department
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GVO:REW:Iag:01-24-00 Eminent Domain COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 01/24/2000
Agenda Item Number: