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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDevelopment Commission 2024-05 RESOLUTION NO. 2.(-2'-1 C BEFORE THE CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A RESOLUTION APPROVING FUTURE FUNDING OF COMMUNITY CENTER RECITALS: WHEREAS, the City and Jackson County are partnering to construct a multi- use pandemic relief center ("Facility") which will include approximately 36,853 square feet for the City's exclusive use as a community center,as well as opportunities for shared use of the Facility for other events; WHEREAS,the Urban Renewal Plan,as amended in 2022 (the"Plan")provides that the Urban Renewal District may fund a Community Center. In particular Project 13 states:"City of Central Point Community Center.Assist with the feasibility analysis, site and architectural design, land acquisition, and construction of a community center within the Area. The Agency's participation in the development of a community center shall be limited to the percentage of the total design and development costs, including land acquisition that can be reasonably attributed to serving the Area. 2022 update: The proposed Community Center now includes a possible location on Jackson County controlled land outside of Central Point city limits (Expo Property/Site). This property is being included into the urban renewal area in the 2022 amendment"; WHEREAS, the Development Commission finds that the Community Center will be used both as a community recreation resource and also as an evacuation center for the community.The funds being allocated to the Community Center project by the Development Commission are being leveraged by significant funds from Jackson County. The City of Central Point is unable to construct a Community Center without this partnership with Jackson County.The Development Commission sees the Community Center as meeting dual purpose needs for the Urban Renewal Area ("Area"). The recreation need is a resource that will enhance the overall community atmosphere including providing a community where people will want to work and reside, supporting the Area.The evacuation center is an important community safety need, and the Area does not have the capacity to adequately serve this need at this time. WHEREAS, the Development Commission finds that "reasonably attributed" in this case means those funds necessary, as determined by the Development Commission to allow the construction of the Community Center to proceed given the funding allocated by Jackson County and any other potential funding sources. 1 - Resolution No. 7/11/2024 (Development Commission Meeting) WHEREAS, the City and Jackson County have entered into a long-term lease for the Community Center in which the City's share of the costs of design and construction is estimated to be between$15,000,000 to$18,000,000. The County has agreed to amortize this cost over the course of 35 years, at 4.5% interest. Interest will not accrue until the City is given possession of the premises for use as a Community Center, estimated to occur in the fall of 2026. WHEREAS, the Development Commission finds these terms favorable and reasonably attributed to the Community Center. The Central Point Development Commission resolves as follows: Section 1. The Development Commission hereby approves the expenditure of District funds for the feasibility, site and architectural design, and construction of the Community Center in the amount of$15,000,000 - $18,000,000, payable in annual installments amortized over 35 years at 4.5% as provided in that lease between the City and Jackson County for the Community Center. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and approval. Passed by the Development Commission and signed by me in the authentication of its passage this 1I day of jUky , 2024. Hank Williams, Chair Central Point Development Commission ATTEST: y Recorder 2 - Resolution No. 2-t-/'1- `' 7 11 2024 (Development Commission Meeting)