RDC discusses Safe Streets grant, receives Baker Tilly TIF update; approves small environmental amendment and claims
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Summary
Commissioners agreed staff should pursue a Safe Streets for All implementation grant (80/20 match) and heard Baker Tillys TIF analysis. The commission also approved a $3,500 capped amendment to SEH for environmental work, accepted the claims register and approved a $5,950 invoice.
The Redevelopment Commission reviewed two grant and financial items and approved several administrative actions. Staff and committee members discussed applying for a Safe Streets for All implementation grant before the June 2026 window; staff said the program uses an 80/20 local match model and that, for budgeting, the project scope under consideration would not exceed $1,000,000 (an $800,000 grant request with a $200,000 local match).
Staff said the Safe Streets committee will refine scope and that staff will prepare a grant application and supporting budget for RDC review; the committee's next meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026. Commissioners asked whether local matching funds would be available in future years; staff said that matching funding is being evaluated alongside available TIF and other resources.
Baker Tilly, the RDCs financial advisor, is conducting parcel-level analysis of SEA1 impacts on TIF revenues and preparing the TIF management report required by the state. Staff said Baker Tilly's work will help the RDC understand financial capacity and options to support committed and prospective projects.
On administrative business the commission approved a small amended contract with SEH to pay Soil Solutions about $3,500 for floodway permit coordination and tree mitigation planning. The commission also accepted the claims register and approved a late invoice from Karner/Carter Blue for $5,950. The March 2026 financial reports were approved by roll call vote.
