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Post Falls agency approves initial $3.63M reimbursement for Beyond Green project, requires documentation for remaining $3.84M
Summary
The commission approved an order of approval and Welch Comer task order related to Beyond Green Incorporated’s reimbursement request. BGI requested $7,470,538.47; the agency recommended initial qualifying reimbursement of $3,629,459.59 and set an October 31 deadline for additional documentation.
The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency on July 16 approved an order of approval related to Beyond Green Incorporated’s (BGI) reimbursement submittal and authorized Welch Comer’s amended Task Order 26-01 to consult on the reimbursement review.
Director Johns told commissioners that Welch Comer had completed a review and identified costs that were nonqualifying or in need of further documentation. Johns said BGI’s requested reimbursement totaled $7,470,538.47 and that Welch Comer recommended initial qualifying reimbursement of $3,629,459.59. "A number of those items... are subject to additional documentation and review," Johns said.
Matt Gillis of Welch Comer described the firm’s two-step review process: an independent cost estimate of public infrastructure items and a receipts-based review to determine eligibility. He stressed that costs outside the public right-of-way, legal fees and costs deemed "exorbitant" are commonly excluded from reimbursement, and added, "The burden's on them," referring to the proponent’s responsibility to provide a complete submittal.
The commission approved Welch Comer’s amended task order and the order of approval for initial reimbursement. Commissioners discussed timing: Johns said BGI has until Oct. 31 to submit the additional supporting documentation; if approved, a subsequent expanded reimbursement would be considered in the next reimbursement cycle, with staff aiming to have a completed package by February. Johns also said staff scheduled a July 29 meeting with BGI representatives and Councilor Bradeson to go through outstanding issues.
Staff noted the current Post Falls Technology District fund balance exceeds the initial reimbursement recommendation. Commissioners debated stronger incentives or penalties to encourage complete submittals; staff said the current work order allows for up to $10,000 in fees to be charged to the proponent to cover additional review costs and that interest/opportunity costs are a secondary deterrent.
The commission voted to authorize Director Johns to sign the amended task order and to approve the initial qualifying reimbursement amount recommended by Welch Comer.
