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Presenters said the resolution was drafted to limit the calculation to ad valorem tax receipts from new construction rather than permit counts. Shelly Knievin, the county chief financial officer, told the committee that the assessor’s office will identify parcels newly placed on the tax rolls and break out how much ad valorem revenue is attributable to new structures; that report will be used by the treasurer and clerk to certify the amount.

Committee members pressed for clarity about whether revenues that arrive as payment‑in‑lieu or PILOTs from economic development agreements would be included. Knievin and Deputy Administrator Wendy Green said the draft resolution, as written, excludes PILOTs because they are not ad valorem tax receipts; the committee could change the language at the commission level if it wanted to include PILOTs.

Knievin also explained the work would produce a recommendation to the commission—not an automatic transfer of funds. Committee members asked whether the document directs the county administrator to recommend using the defined new revenue to retire debt; Green answered yes, the resolution authorizes the administrator to make a recommendation during the budget process.

The committee approved the resolution on a roll call vote: Wakes Aye; Lopez Aye; Burns Aye; Stites Aye; Townsend Aye; Burrows Aye. Several commissioners said they plan to follow the issue at the full commission and consider whether the resulting proposal should be adjusted during the budget process.

What the resolution does and does not do: it asks the county administrator to compute and report ad valorem revenue attributable to newly constructed buildings and to recommend budgetary options that could apply a portion toward debt retirement. It does not reallocate money automatically, nor does it change existing development agreements or require inclusion of PILOT payments; commissioners may amend the approach at the full commission.

Why it matters: commissioners said they want reliable, recurring revenue from new construction to be visible when deciding whether to use such funds to retire debt. Staff emphasized that the assessor’s coding of newly assessed parcels will allow a clean accounting of ad valorem revenue attributable to true new construction.

Votes and next steps: the committee approved the resolution and sent it to the full commission; staff will work with the assessor and treasurer to prepare certification and a recommended package during the budget process.

Sources: Committee meeting transcript, March 3, 2025; remarks by Shelly Knievin (CFO) and Wendy Green (Deputy Administrator/Legal).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wyandotte County Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee- 3/3/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Economic Development Finance standing committee voted March 3 to authorize the county administrator to calculate ad valorem tax revenue arising from newly constructed residential and commercial buildings and recommend budget options to use some of that revenue to retire existing debt.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6278863,"Land Bank approves multiple single‑family dispositions, holds Peregrine Falcon and grants Mount Carmel land‑hold for Tremont redevelopment",3475,4955000,8430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d&start=4955&end=8430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d/thumbnail_4955000.jpg","/articles/6278863/Land-Bank-approves-multiple-singlefamily-dispositions-holds-Peregrine-Falcon-and-grants-Mount-Carmel-landhold-for-Tremont-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278863-361e30b2cd12f81a161b67b7fabbfb3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135256&Signature=fv1ZmfUSIXwWV6m5NcjWXvIUxevOveT7ikZZ9V2yWUsRlw-h48c4rC58zoTdSgShU9Z1CplqHoCTLDhqU6~AvQJOAesXutqTVyt3weFVicHCSwJHx0ZyjABjq4r~rYSebdPljwclarsBwMuuCTbJ~TgUAwE5wtTuiL6hE8AekObyUPZQq847Y5imTVdDCKQ0ruwX8Rvb8IApmLsVYk~HzIpujnT1lRjSvDegFhNClRVy0jGO2ASJAEyBBvC-84oz-owEeo5O-vcZnX4~pu5eSsVMGvK5PgZu-IIwvRoUkjllxhT4goHW-BFLu2XFk4CkQKj0X8k-~6OSZS5vk2Pk6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neighborhood & Community Development standing committee on March 3 considered a batch of land bank requests — single‑family option agreements, property transfers for stormwater projects, and extended holds tied to redevelopment — and took multiple actions.

Single‑family and small multifamily items: The committee approved several option requests for single‑family builds and related transfers after staff presentations. Items approved included options to build at 826 Ohio Avenue, 1309 Springhorn Road (two lots combined to make a buildable frontage), 4321 Lathrop Avenue, 731 Tinney Avenue and a multi‑lot request at 1314 Freeman Avenue (b1). Several requests were tabled to allow neighborhood groups or the applicant to meet with neighbors: those included 714 Orville Avenue (A1), 2646 N. 20th Street (A5), 3812 Washington Avenue (A7) and 1940 N. 11th Street (A8).

Property transfers for stormwater projects: The committee approved transfers of two land bank parcels to the county for stormwater work (listed as PT1 and PT2 in the packet) after staff said the county is actively using the sites for project work.

Peregrine Falcon: The committee approved a resolution placing a hold on parcels within the Peregrine Falcon First Plat area so the unified government and community can pursue coordinated redevelopment. Commissioners said the hold is intended to protect the integrity of the existing homeowners’ covenants while staff and neighborhood stakeholders refine a request for proposals; the committee directed staff to move forward with an RFP process for development that aligns with the plat and homeowners’ declarations and asked staff to return with progress updates.

Mount Carmel — Tremont redevelopment: Mount Carmel Redevelopment Corporation asked the committee to move a number of land bank lots from hold into option status so a phased redevelopment program can begin. Mount Carmel presented a two‑phase plan: Tremont North, focused on single‑family infill and public realm improvements, and Tremont South, a larger mixed‑use project with multifamily housing and commercial space. The committee approved a resolution placing the Tremont properties on hold to preserve the parcels while Mount Carmel completes negotiations with developers; Mount Carmel asked that 18 land bank lots in Tremont North move to option status to begin construction this fall while the remainder remain on extended hold. The committee approved the hold and instructed Mount Carmel to work with staff on neighborhood outreach and to file option applications for the 18 lots they wish to develop first.

Public comment and neighborhood process: Multiple neighbors and neighborhood representatives asked for meetings with applicants before approvals; committee members regularly directed staff to ensure applicants meet with neighborhood groups (for example, Organization for Community Preservation requested time to meet the applicant for 2646 N. 20th Street). Staff confirmed new land bank policy requires any party requesting a hold to provide annual updates and to maintain the lots while a hold is in effect.

Votes and next steps: Several items were approved by roll call or voice vote; multiple items were held over to the next meeting to allow neighborhood meetings and additional staff review. Mount Carmel was instructed to file formal option applications for the 18 lots it seeks to develop immediately and to continue outreach to neighborhood groups and stakeholders. The committee also approved property transfers for county stormwater projects and advanced the Peregrine Falcon hold to preserve the plat’s development conventions while an RFP is prepared.

Sources: Committee meeting transcript, March 3, 2025; presentations by land bank staff and Mount Carmel Redevelopment Corporation representatives (Pam Smart, Brian Collins, Herb Hardwick).","The Neighborhood & Community Development committee approved multiple land bank options and transfers, placed extended holds to preserve plat and neighborhood integrity, and authorized Mount Carmel Redevelopment Corporation to pursue options on a subset of Tremont North lots while Tremont South remains on hold.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6278864,"Industrial revenue bond request for Redbud Reserve stalls in committee after votes fail to advance",3456,1560000,5016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d&start=1560&end=5016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d/thumbnail_1560000.jpg","/articles/6278864/Industrial-revenue-bond-request-for-Redbud-Reserve-stalls-in-committee-after-votes-fail-to-advance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278864-a70f3690d84cd3e9c4106e4fd08276b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135256&Signature=XLCxbdvfsRRR-fEMA46tQ-QRzwyCkN9qI3xhb65jajCxlLco7ssOaznXQeJ9-DO6S0W1TEzWUUu8x5l3jtAUkVYLwzCzWiyb9A3g3IAkO8LO3lDyMatZHRmBqjhyUHFJglXJ0u9J1Z278-3iHykYmoz8rFzFO1Xx28IdDCb63yV63Ui4JcYOeWJXxsx10~6GXzWHcn279N6SC9u4-P5XuZ6Oxa-s2dUUwroxfTPtYo5vAgovJEi0MITLbcz7qAeovuRpEEQLOhSxg3hqsYWQQOgMMk93cNhH5IKPgQbX9zIpTd0yQnPXyeCC1UiqePMNfXZH8sVJwydX-VC1Xvmg2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A proposed issuance of industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) of up to $52 million for Redbud Reserve — a proposed multifamily project at College Parkway and State Avenue — did not advance from the Economic Development Finance standing committee on March 3 after multiple motions failed to secure a second or failed on recorded votes.

Developers and bond counsel presented the project during the meeting. Kevin Wimpey of Gilmore & Bell (bond counsel) and Kurt Peterson, a representative for the developer Marion Development Group, described a roughly $52 million multifamily project to be located at the southeast corner of College Parkway and State Avenue, with 192 units across eight buildings and a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom apartments. The developer discussed reserve accounts, security considerations, transit access and proposed affordability levels tied to federal and state housing tax credits — roughly half the units targeted at 50% of area median income and half at 60% of AMI, which the presenters said would translate to rent caps in the neighborhood of $900 to $1,400 per month using current AMI figures.

The committee discussed parking counts, security measures, the involvement of KCK Community College, potential tax revenue during and after an abatement/pilot period, and whether BPU (Board of Public Utilities) bill‑based PILOT charges should be considered in the financing. Petitioner representatives said the assisted financing package would likely pair federal housing tax credits with IRBs and that the IRBs would be bought by a third party lender as part of the capital stack; bond counsel emphasized that industrial revenue bonds do not place credit risk on the unified government.

Committee action stalled after several attempts to advance the project. A motion to approve or send the resolution to the full commission failed multiple times for lack of a second. Later substitute motions were made and a substitute motion to advance the item for further discussion was put to a roll call; that motion failed on recorded votes (Wakes Aye; Lopez No; Burns No; Sykes No; Townsend No; Burrows No), and additional motions to forward the project without recommendation also failed for lack of a second. With no successful motion to advance, the committee did not forward the request to the full commission at that meeting.

Committee members and presenters agreed the site is constrained for retail and likely most appropriate for housing; presenters estimated the land in its current vacant state yields minimal tax revenue (about $15,000 per year) and that payments during a 10‑year fixed contribution/abatement would be modest at first and grow substantially after the abatement period. Presenters said the developer expects to seek tax credit financing and would return with a completed capital stack and a request for bond issuance if the commission approved the resolution of intent.

Public comment included support from the Wyandotte Economic Development Council, which emphasized the project’s added revenue relative to leaving the land vacant; some residents and commissioners raised concerns about parking, the proposed mix of units, and how the project fits with broader housing needs.

Because committee votes did not produce a recommendation, proponents may return with revised materials or refile the request at a later date.

Sources: Committee meeting transcript, March 3, 2025; presentation by Kurt Peterson and Kevin Wimpey; public comments by Greg Kendall (Wyandotte Economic Development Council).","A $52 million industrial revenue bond request for the Redbud Reserve multifamily project failed to advance out of the Economic Development Finance committee after multiple motions to approve or forward the item did not secure seconders or sufficient votes.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6278874,"Commission approves ordinance to correct Buc-ee’s legal description, releases parcel from Starbond mortgage",527,322000,849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d&start=322&end=849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2631898-1f56652b3760c5a2227b4f1f717a154d/thumbnail_322000.jpg","/articles/6278874/Commission-approves-ordinance-to-correct-Buc-ees-legal-description-releases-parcel-from-Starbond-mortgage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278874-2a462445c4ea71462d2cd27885e32fe1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135256&Signature=kou608VcW615QTKGulNf9Z-tauMMJOK2JfafpjcotyuZ5fPnneFORYYVKoZC5Q1hjUqMSAdh6KPCiazWpjC0gMZwY0wJs3RIc4X5ZBIIYwqohtRJU16Ypycig4p7amscLdbVXeskkWfRrvH3iY9wtgyUhVBVDo1h00oO8gP9ftVlgyiuu5dAVR3lA7KhOa~Er6DKLgqrQuzhF2f0d5PdYlddt95h2cHO3JUNt30JTToa-Kl47FwwBBeu~625nOaOzCXkYHpHSkl9vAlRz5l3ZR9zs0PusInQKDm2veKdnnOQaNAd6Wpb1DVzSum~VqYlGiB8YNdztX48t7B3rRAsNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Development Finance standing committee on March 3 approved an ordinance to amend a prior partial release of mortgage so a small, newly described piece of land can be removed from the Starbond project district tied to the Buc‑ee’s development.

The change fixes a legal description difference that emerged after the commission’s November 2023 action and will allow the developer to close and move forward with construction sooner, county staff and a representative of Kansas Speedway said. Pat Warren of Kansas Speedway told the committee the corrected release would allow Buc‑ee’s to begin construction “probably six weeks sooner” if the ordinance is fast‑tracked to the full commission.

The ordinance amends the 2023 release to include a yellow‑highlighted sliver on the displayed map that was not previously removed from the Starbond mortgage. Todd LaSalla and other county staff described the difference as the result of a road alignment change and said the new description is the final administrative item the project needs to close.

Commissioner Stites moved to approve the ordinance and fast‑track it to the full commission; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous roll call vote: Wakes Aye, Lopez Aye, Burns Aye, Stites Aye, Townsend Aye and Burrows Aye. The committee’s action moves the ordinance to the commission agenda for March 6 for final consideration.

Pat Warren apologized to the committee for returning to the panel again on the matter and said Buc‑ee’s had planned multiple earlier closings; he told the group he signed closing documents again the week of the meeting and the team wanted to expedite so the store could open sooner.

The ordinance approved by the committee is limited to correcting the legal description of property released from the Starbond mortgage; no new incentives or other changes to the development agreement were proposed at the meeting.

The committee recorded no public comments on the item before voting to approve the ordinance and fast‑track it to the commission.

Supporters and opponents: county staff and project representatives framed the item as a technical correction needed to finish a previously approved development package. No residents or community groups spoke in opposition during the committee meeting.

What happens next: the ordinance will be placed on the full commission agenda for consideration; if adopted there, county staff said the corrected release would be recorded so the Buc‑ee’s transaction can complete and construction can proceed.

Sources: Committee meeting transcript, March 3, 2025; remarks by Todd LaSalla (county staff) and Pat Warren (Kansas Speedway).","The Economic Development Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve an ordinance amending a prior partial release of mortgage so a small sliver of land tied to the Buc‑ee’s project is removed from the Starbond project district and mortgage. The county will fast-track the ordinance to the full commission for final action.","actionData","errors"]

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