![]() The City has proposed financing the construction of a new water reservoir and water delivery system on the north eastern side of Chelan. The battle lines have been drawn! The City of Chelan and local taxing districts are in a battle over whether or not to implement a Tax Increment Financing district (TIF). of Revenue to make the right decision for the community.” We are working really hard with the Dept. “The Council has the next five years to move forward. ![]() “Our vote on the 24th will not approve a loan,” said Farris. The public has been actively trying to derail the plan. “They are still not going to be happy.” The impact will be assessed and the program adjusted.Ĭouncilman Marc Ericks suggested that the affected parties be told the ramifications if the TIF isn’t passed. “We need to put the fear to rest,” said Farris. The new meetings will look at the impact of the program on Citizens. The City has been up against a barrage of negative rhetoric regarding the proposed program. It gives us another opportunity for another meeting with the Junior Taxing Districts,” said Farris. “You are not approving the District and we have five years to consider it. There will be a Special meeting on TIF on Wednesday, May 24 where the Council could approve the program. He encouraged everyone to go to the new City website where there is an incredible amount of information on Tax Increment Financing.įarris stated that even though the City has gone through all of the necessary legal rules and procedures to pass a TIF ordinance to be on the safe side of the issue, Farris said he was taking the issue off of the May 9th agenda. “John (Ajax) has been working on the TIF issue,” said Farris. We are getting there,” said Farris.Ĭity Attorney went over the new City Council Rules of Procedure with the Council on what they can and cannot do. “This is most of what we are trying to do. Councilman Marc Ericks asked about USDA grants and Noble said she would look into those.įarris stated that a lot of groundwork has been accomplished. ![]() “There are other funding programs we can watch for,” said Noble. “It is currently closed but will open again next year, typically in March and April.” “Is that money still out there,” he asked? Noble replied that it was. Mayor Goedde remarked that private planner Susan Driver had researched crosswalks at Center St. “If you don’t have a safety program, make one,” said Noble. In order to obtain a grant from this program the City needs a Safety Program. PWB funding applications are due for infrastructure grants and loans by July 8.įunding applications for SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) are due by July 15. Noble will be attending Public Works Board webinars on May 10 and 11. Noble replied that CHIP funds are not a 100 percent grant, but could cover 60 to 70 percent of the intended purpose which is to pay for waived connection fees. Public Works Director Jake Youngren said they would be applying for an entire CHIP grant. She plans on meeting with CHIP staff on the Anderson Road Sewer Extension Project. There are also Department of Ecology Grants for water and wastewater projects due in the Fall. She met with the staff of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund that has grants available for priority water projects in the Fall of 2023. Noble planned on coordinating with Luis Gonzalez in the Planning Department, but was informed at the meeting that Gonzalez has left the City for a position at Chelan County. She has also been coordinating with various funding agencies and City Staff in April. The Anderson Road Sewer Extension Project will be on the City’s top list to secure funding. “There is a potential to get grants or a loan you don’t have to pay back,” explained Noble.ĬDBG grants are due in June for affordable housing. However the timing to apply is too early. “It was good to meet with the CDBG staff,” added Noble. ![]() “The City is eligible for that grant,” said Noble. On April 19, Noble met with the Community Development Block Grant staff on the Anderson Road Sewer Extension Project. She has been meeting with Chelan Public Works regarding water, wastewater and transportation funding. In April, Annalisa initiated funding assistance for proposed City Hall Renovation project. In March, she completed the Loop Coalition Trail funding research and coordination, but did not apply for a grant because the cost benefit analysis and strategic objectives did not align with City needs. In February Farris, Councilwoman Erin McCardle and Noble met with the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to discuss potential economic development projects, but the City wasn’t eligible at that time. Noble has been meeting monthly since January with Farris and others to discuss upcoming funding opportunities.
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