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Kearney approves tax abatement for duplex at 105 S. Grove
Summary
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1638-2025 on Aug. 4 to allow construction of a two-unit single-family-attached building at 105 S. Grove with a 12-year tax abatement estimated at $61,144 and conditions including demolition of an existing garage before occupancy.
The Kearney Board of Aldermen on Aug. 4 voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 1638-2025, approving a redevelopment project for 105 S. Grove and an associated tax-abatement agreement.
Economic Development Director Carolyn Yatsook presented the application on behalf of Mike Miller of Lynne Scott Construction LLC, saying, "This is an Ordinance to approve the second residential redevelopment project located at 105 S Grove and the corresponding Abatement Agreement." The applicant was not present at the meeting.
According to Yatsook, the project consists of new construction of a single-family-attached duplex: each side will have two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a single garage. The total anticipated project budget is $398,200, with $380,200 identified as allowable project costs. The application was determined to qualify for a Level B incentive, which the city said grants 100% abatement on the increase in assessed value for 12 years; the estimated tax abatement amount is $61,144.
The K-353 Redevelopment Corporation reviewed the application on July 15, 2025, and unanimously recommended approval with conditions. The Board recorded a condition that nuisance conditions be abated and that the existing garage be demolished prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The ordinance was read by title and approved on both readings. The roll-call vote recorded Aldermen Holt, Spencer, King and Lehman voting in favor; the bill was adopted as Ordinance No. 1638-2025.
The city mailed notice of the public hearing and an assumed Tax Impact Analysis to taxing jurisdictions, as required by state statute. The ordinance does not change the condition that the garage be demolished before occupancy; staff will monitor compliance as part of the permitting process.
The Board also approved the consent agenda and several routine reports during the meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 2, 2025.
