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Council approves CDBG loan, extends Hoppy closing and secures annual P3 scholarships
Summary
Council approved a $69,909 CDBG downtown loan, extended a property closing for Hoppy and Sons LLC, and amended a P3 scholarship agreement to ensure four scholarships are provided annually; the scholarship resolution passed after one no vote on final passage.
The Beatrice City Council approved several routine and project resolutions on Nov. 20, including a CDBG downtown revitalization loan, a contract closing extension for a housing project, and a scholarship memorandum tied to a housing bond transaction.
CDBG loan to Hubka: The council adopted Resolution No. 7670 to execute a loan agreement, promissory note and deed of trust with Jeffrey B. Hubka and Shelley K. Hubka for a direct loan of $69,909 from the city's CDBG downtown revitalization grant 23-DTR-002. Staff (Speaker 3) said the funds will pay roof repairs and tuckpointing at 508 Court Street and described the loan as forgivable after five years provided improvements are maintained. The resolution passed 7-0.
Hoppy and Sons closing date extended: Resolution No. 7671 amends the contract for sale of real estate with Hoppy and Sons LLC, moving the closing date for the south half of Stoddard School property from Dec. 31, 2025, to Aug. 7, 2026, to allow time for grant paperwork. Staff said the project remains active and that no construction on the city-owned property is underway; the council approved the amendment 7-0.
P3 scholarship agreement amended to be annual: Resolution No. 7672 memorializes an agreement with the P3 Foundation/AF-18R-Lincoln LLC to set aside four scholarships for qualifying Beatrice students tied to a housing project financed through bonds. Council members raised questions about the definition of "qualifying students" and how the scholarships are tracked. Staff (Speaker 3) said income levels and qualification criteria are set by the taxing entity in Lancaster County and that FAFSA and Pell eligibility are typical measures. Councilmember (Speaker 8) moved to amend the resolution to explicitly require the four scholarships be provided annually; that amendment passed 7-0. On the final resolution vote, one council member (Speaker 10) voted no, expressing residual concerns about the written qualification language; the resolution passed 6-1.
Reporting and outreach: Council members asked that the city request an annual letter or report from the program owner documenting the number of scholarships provided so the city can confirm the benefit is being delivered and help publicize the opportunity to local students. Staff agreed to coordinate outreach to the high school and to request documentation from the owner.
Other consent items: The consent agenda adopted earlier included multiple contract awards, pay requests and appointments, noted in the meeting packet, and passed with standard motions.
