HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution SEDA 2004-02 11/15/2004 Resolution No. 8tx 2004-02
A RESOLUTION BY THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON THAT THE
GLENWOOD URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IS ACCEPTED BY THE URBAN
RENEWAL AGENCY AND THE AGENCY FORWARDS IT TO THE
SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE
PLAN BY ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the Springfield Economic Development Agency has determined that there is
need for a Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan because the area within the Plan is blighted for
the following reasons: 1) The existence of inadequate streets, rights of way, open spaces,
recreation facilities, and utilities (including, for example, storm water systems and
sanitary sewer trunk lines and laterals); 2) the existence of buildings and structures for
industrial, commercial, and residential use with problematic exterior spacing, design, and
physical construction (including obsolescence, deterioration and mixed character of
uses); 3) Properties and lots in irregular form, shape and dimensions limiting usefulness
and development; 4) Lack of proper utilization of areas resulting in a stagnant and
unproductive condition of lands potentially useful and valuable for contributing to the
public health, safety, and welfare; and 5) Economic deterioration and disuse of property.
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation and redevelopment outlined in the Glenwood Urban
Renewal Plan, incorporated herein by reference, is necessary to protect the public health,
safety or welfare of the municipality;
WHEREAS, the 2001 Springfield Charter, Section 49, requires voter approval before the
Springfield City Council can approve an Urban Renewal District Plan that includes
allocating property taxes;
WHEREAS, Ballot Measure 20-92 presented to the voters of the City of Springfield on
November 2, 2004 for their approval the question of the allocation of such taxes before
the City Council approval of any Urban Renewal Plan;
WHEREAS, the results of that election overwhelmingly approved Ballot Measure 20-92
so that the City Council may comply with the provisions of Section 49 of the 2001
Springfield Charter and Oregon law;
WHEREAS, Oregon law also requires that adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan be
approved by the City Council in the jurisdiction included in the Urban Renewal District;
WHEREAS, a portion of the proposed Glenwood Urban Renewal District Plan extends
beyond the boundaries of the City of Springfield, yet within the City of Springfield's
Urban Growth Boundary and remains within Lane County jurisdiction, the Lane County
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Board of Commissioners, as the governing body of that area, has approved the Glenwood
Urban Renewal District Plan by resolution on November 10, 2004, subject to certain
revisions and final approval on November 23, 2004;
WHEREAS,the notice was sent out to the electors registered in Springfield and within the
proposed Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan area on October 22,2004, that the Springfield City
Council would conduct a Public Hearing on November 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Springfield City Council Chambers of Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield,
OR 97477,to accept testimony on a proposal to consider an ordinance adopting an urban
renewal plan for nearly all the area known as "Glenwood"within Springfield's urban
growth boundary;
WHEREAS,the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan and Report was forwarded to the
governing body of each taxing district affected by the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan
and the Springfield Economic Development Agency shall consult and confer with the
taxing districts prior to presenting the Plan to the City of Springfield for approval;
WHEREAS, the Springfield Economic Development Agency has consulted and
conferred with taxing districts;
WHEREAS,the maximum indebtedness that can be incurred under the proposed
Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan is$32,860,000;
410 WHEREAS, the Springfield City Council determines and finds that the urban renewal
plan conforms to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Comprehensive Plan that includes
the City of Springfield as a whole (along with the Glenwood Refinement Plan and the
several individual adopted functional plans)provides an outline for accomplishing the
urban renewal projects the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan proposes;
WHEREAS, provision has been made to house displaced persons within their financial
means in accordance with ORS 281.045 to 281.105 and, except in the relocation of
elderly or disabled individuals, without displacing on priority lists persons already
waiting for existing federally subsidized housing;
WHEREAS, if acquisition of real property is necessary it will be provided for through
later amendments to the Glenwood Urban Renewal Plan;
WHEREAS, adoption and carrying out of the urban renewal plan is economically sound
and feasible based on the information included in the Report incorporated in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield, as the governing municipality of the Plan, assumes
and shall complete any activities prescribed it by the urban renewal plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BASED ON THE FOREGOING RECITALS BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON THAT THE GLENWOOD URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN IS ACCEPTED BY THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AND
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THE AGENCY FORWARDS IT TO THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL AND
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE PLAN BY ORDINANCE; AND
FURTHER RESOLVED,THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT
UPON PASSAGE BY THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
RESOLVED BY THE SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ON NOVEMBER 15,2004 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTES:
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