| RECOMMENDATIONS
to the
CANBY URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AGENCY BOARD
from the
Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee
The following
recommendations are listed under each of the four Agency
charges as follows:
CHARGE #1 Develop a recommendation on URD size.
| WE RECOMMEND that the URD
be reduced on the west end by 24 acres. This is approximately
14 acres on the south side of 99E and approximately
10 acres on the north side of 99E. (Passed 10-5) |
Reasons for the Recommendation:
- Provide some near term and long term property tax
revenue to the City. (see charge #2)
- Eliminate the problem of a property swap in the back
of Canby Square which could create a situation in which
part of a new building was outside the URD and part
of it was in the district.
| WE RECOMMEND that the URD
be increased by approximately 3 acres to include the
Fire District main station on South Pine Street. (Passed
15-0) |
Reasons for the Recommendation:
- The increase is needed in order to implement project
No.1 shown under Charge #3.
We suggest that the Agency seek legal advice concerning
the notification required (if any) to the property owners
being removed from the URD.
CHARGE #2 Maximize the City’s general fund revenue
in the short and long term.
When we passed the recommendation shown under Charge
#1, we realized that shrinkage on the west end was the
only way to provide any short term help to the city from
additional property tax revenue. The industrial area on
the east side would not even begin building out until
after Sequoia Parkway is built. Additional short term
and long term revenue from the west side shrinkage would
come from the following:
- Space Age service station.
- Potential large amount from a new grocery store
in Canby Square.
- Avoid potential splitting of revenue from properties
in and near the Fisher industrial area.
- The property taxes on the annual 3% increase in
value would all go to the City.
CHARGE #3 Solve the issues with the Fire District
| WE RECOMMEND that the following
projects be listed for the Fire District. (Passed 12-0
with one abstention) |
- At the main station provide additional administrative
space and a separate structure for some fire vehicle
parking. This will free up space in the existing building
for a ladder truck. (1 to 3 years)
- Training Facility located within the industrial area.
(6 to 10 years)
- North side Fire Station. (10 to 12 years)
Reasons for the Recommendation
- Improve the ISO rating for the Fire District that
will result in lowering fire insurance rates for all
the citizens in the Fire District.
- Provide "equitable" funding for the Fire
District.
We point out that if build-out does not occur,
or it does so at a slower rate than originally anticipated;
these projects would either not be funded, or be funded
at a later date.
Charge #4 Do not place the city in the role of developer
This is a directive, rather than an issue for which recommendations
are being sought.
OTHER ITEMS
| WE RECOMMEND that the Urban
Renewal District Agency work with the Industrial Area
Association property owners to further the progress
of the industrial park . (Passed 15-0) |
We encourage you to approve the above recommendations.
Your URD Advisory Committee,
Ronald S. Berg , Chairperson |
