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RESO 2009-01A - Tejas Housing LP, Senior Villages, The Villages of Huntsville, Essex Blvd.RESOLUTION NO. 2009-01 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF "THE SENIOR VILLAGES" COMMUNITY WHEREAS, Tejas Housing LP proposes to build an affordable Senior Villages Community, on Lot 4 of "The Villages of Huntsville" consisting of 7.8654 acres located on Essex Boulevard in Huntsville, Texas, and WHEREAS, The "The Senior Villages" community will be comprised of a community center building containing on -site management offices, residential activity areas, as well as 36 units; WHEREAS, The Senior Villages community will consist of one and two bedroom units, which will be beneficial to seniors whose income is below the county's median income level in the City of Huntsville; and WHEREAS, Tejas Housing LP development application for the "Senior Villages" community will be submitted in the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs' 2009 tax credit round for Region 3. WHEREAS, Because of Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs' housing need high score and the strong demand for affordable senior housing in the City of Huntsville, this development should be supported by the City Council. WHEREAS, "The Senior Villages" will become a member of the community of Huntsville and will pay all city and county taxes. WHEREAS, The Senior Villages community will need a financial commitment of at least $255,000.00 from the City of Huntsville to be utilized as leverage as defined in the 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan for Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the State of Texas. The financial commitment will allow Senior Villages community to score high points. WHEREAS, The City of Huntsville will agree to waive permit fees, tap fees and required infrastructure improvements up to the maximum amount of $ 255,054 as follows; Water Taps $ 19,800 (waiver) Wastewater Taps $ 22,500 (waiver) Building & Public Improvement Permits $ 16,290 (waiver) Street Extension Requirements $ 196,464 (waiver) Total $ 255,054 WHEREAS, The City Council of Huntsville agrees to support a plan of action to facilitate a financial commitment to reach said goal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE: That the City Council finds that Tejas Housing L P. has the historical experience in developing high quality affordable communities for the City of Huntsville. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City Council offers its full support to the proposed "Senior Villages" community, including the aforementioned financial commitment. In addition, the City Council supports the efforts to receive an allocation from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Low Income Housing Tax Credits in 2009. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville held on this 11th day of November, 2008. CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS umer, Mayor ATT ST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: e Brim, City Secretary Thomas A. L w. er, tity Attorney Tejas Housing L P 8455 Lyndon Lane Austin, Texas 78729 512- 249 -6240 October 21, 2008 Glenn E. Isbell, P.E. Special Projects Director City of Huntsville 1212 Avenue M Huntsville, Texas 77340 -4608 Re: The Senior Villages, Proposed Essex Boulevard, Huntsville, TX 77320 Lot 4 the Villages of Huntsville -Plat / Volume 4 pg. 105 WCPR (A proposed 36 unit an Affordable Senior Housing Community) Dear Mr. Isbell, Thanks for your time to discuss Tejas Housing LP's proposed new affordable housing community for seniors in the City of Huntsville. Per our discussions Tejas Housing has agreed to the following: The parcel of land shown on The Villages of Huntsville plat as reserve "A" (4.267 acres) on the map enclosed is proposed to be exchanged (deed to HISD by Lone Star L P) with the Huntsville ISD. For the parcel shown on the attached map as property "B" (a portion of 2.101 acres) the HISD would exchange (deed to Lone Star L P by HISD). The HISD would grant (by deed) the parcel shown as proposed R.O.W. (.409 acres) on the attached map to the City of Huntsville. The City of Huntsville would vacate the existing R.O.W. (.353 acres) as shown on the attached map. The City of Huntsville would agree to waive Section 17 paragraphs provision that requires all public improvements to be developed on Essex Blvd. before lot 4 (of the "The Villages of Huntsville" plat) could be developed. The City would allow Tejas Housing or successor owners to develop Lot 4 along with the necessary Public Improvements for the proposed seniors' development The City of Huntsville would agree to support the attached Local Support Resolution in a similar form (final form to be approved by the City Attorney) for Tejas Housing Seniors development in 2009 and future years if necessary to receive an allocation of Tax Credits. Please review and call if questions. Sincerely, R. J. Collins 8455 Lyndon Lane Austin, TX 78729 512- 249 -6240 512 - 249 -6660 Fax emitejas(a,austin.rr.com titt ))), t \ t tt rt 't rt 't • t, •t t• /..,, ...... ' . • — - .„••••••,. t ).) ttti„ . : At— tt" • tx) 0- -- !,.._11..." = 1 0/118 `81' ONIA(WHifIl NUNN 7 ■■ 77.7— „. c..- . . 1 / I t.ti —s)ti • rlt" -`) a a / . tit.' tt tt....t _49 ..t. 7_ \ \ / ). C ar) 0) s o 01 I : ta. tra • • • • a. • .; . - : ...- t t (.) 0 1, ). ,• 13 i3 'th'.. d: 7. / ) ) 'ES ' Ca / at) z „ .7) tt ' t 9 \ t'S '75 > '"\2.), \ \ y MEMO: October 21, 2008 To: Mr. Bill Baine, City Manager From: Glenn E. Isbell, P.E., Director of Special Projects RE: Essex Village Phase II, "Senior Villages" Mr. Baine, The following is a brief summary of the proposed project and the request by Mr. R.J. Collins; PROJECT: Tejas Housing LP's proposes to construct; • An affordable senior housing unit consisting of 36 units, • One and two - bedroom free - standing units • Common amenities include a 1200 square foot clubhouse with a professional management office, laundry room, activity room and social services office. • Property manager and maintenance personnel on site at all times. • Estimated Cost $5,100,000 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City to waive following fees and requirements not to exceed $255,054; • Water taps $ 19,800 • Wastewater taps $ 22,500 • Building & Public Improvement Permits $ 16,290 • Required Street Extension of Essex Blvd. $ 196,464 • Sub -Total $ 255,054 In Addition the following property exchanges are proposed; • Exchange between Teias Housing and H.I.S.D.; o Teias Housing to H.I.S.D. • Reserve "A" of the Villages of Huntsville (4.2670 acres) to H.I.S.D. o H.I.S.D. to Tejas Housing; • Property "B" approx. 2.101 acres of H.I.S.D. Addition Sec. 1, Lot 1 WCPR • Exchange between City and H.I.S.D.; o City to H.I.S.D.; o Existing City ROW ( +/- .353 acres) (V 2, P 76 WCPR) o H.I.S.D. to City; • Proposed ROW from Essex Blvd. to M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.. Approx. +1- 0.409 acres out of H.I.S.D. Addition Sec. 1, Lot 1 WCPR. City to Provide a Resolution of Support for the Project. RESULTS: • Provides 36 Senior Affordable Housing units. • Combines H.I.S.D. property into a usable block. • Completes Essex Blvd. ROW from FM 247 to MLK Jr. Blvd. without cutting H.I.S,D. campus. • Allows future development of Essex Blvd. by City. • Provides additional property on the tax role. THE VILLAGE OF HUNTSVILLE ENGINEER'S PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR ESSEX BOULEVARD EXTENSION AND WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS MBESI No. 10510001 October 6, 2008 Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Estimated Estimated Total Unit Cost Cost ESSEX BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS 1.00 Street Improvement 1.01 Preparation of R.O. W. - Clearing, Grubbing and 904 LF 12.00 10,848.00 Cutting/Filling to subgrade. 1.02 8" Lime Modified Subgrade (includes subgrade preparation 3,415 SY 3.00 10,245.00 and incorporation of lime into subgrade.) 1.03 Lime for Stabilization (5% by weight) 51 TN 120.00 6,147.00 1.04 6" Reinforced Concrete Pavement (includes curb and 3,214 SY 42.00 134,988.00 gutter, complete in place) Subtotal Item 1.00: $162,228.00 3.00 Water Improvements 3.01 8" AWWA C909 Class 150 PVC Pipe (includes 540 LF 18.00 9,720.00 installation, testing, and clean-up) Non - Structural 3.02 Air Release Valve (includes manhole, installation and clean • 1 EA 2,100.00 2,100.00 up) 4.00 Erosion Control 4.01 Silt Fence 4.02 Hydro Seeding with Hay Mulch 4.03 Construction Access/Exit Driveway Subtotal Item 3.00: S11,820.00 540 LF 2,812 SY 1 EA 2.50 0.50 1,800.00 1,350.00 1,406.00 1,800.00 Subtotal Item 4.00: $4,556.00 SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $178,604.00 CONTINGENCY (10 %): $17,860.40 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $196,464.40 The above construction estimate is based on the engineer's opinion of probable construction costs. This estimate constitutes our best judgment at this time. Please note that the engineer does not have and the degree to which inflation may affect project costs between now features may become app : - • t as • e work progresses, which /A-‘,/i41( Prepared by ale Browne, Jr., P.E. McClure & Browne Engineering/S g, Inc. control over contractor or supplier workloads d the bid date. During construction, additional m an increase in cost. ii p EOPrf.Z J. OALB BROWNE, JR. •A 91V...981890 • t�'�S!iQ�y`TEK�•��� Glenn Isbell From: EMITEJAS [emitejas@austin.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 11:56 AM To: Glenn Isbell Subject: RE: Essex Village II Glenn, The total costs projected is $5,100,000.00 and the Cities contribution for us to receive the maximum points is 5% or up to $255,000.00. Do you have a schedule for my presentation for the City? Just let me know. R. J. Collins From: Glenn Isbell [ mailto :GIsbell @huntsvilletx.gov] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 9:44 AM To: EMITEJAS Subject: Essex Village II Mr. Collins, Can you give me an estimated cost of the Essex Village II project? Thanks Glenn The material in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that the unauthorized review, use, disclosure, duplication, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return email and destroy all electronic and paper copies of the original message and any attachments immediately. Please note that neither City of Huntsville nor the sender accepts any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any). Thank you. 1 Glenn Isbell From: Mike Roempke Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:25 PM To: Glenn Isbell Subject: RE: Building permit fee would be $16,290.00 (plan checking fee is included in the permit fee) From: Glenn Isbell Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:15 PM To: Mike Roempke Subject: Mike can you give me an approximation on building permit $$$ for 36 units valued at $5,100,000? Thanks Glenn Glenn Isbell From: Bill Daugette Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:27 PM To: Glenn Isbell Cc: Jason Pierce; Mark Reed; Esther Herklotz Subject: RE: Water Taps 36 © $550 = $19,800 Sewer Taps 36 @ 625 = $22,500 Total $42,300 If you have seen their plans could you determine the number of dumpsters and /or their placement? I would like for Esther to see them prior to final plat approval... BD From: Glenn Isbell Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:16 PM To: Bill Daugette Subject: The new Essex Village II is looking at 36 units, can you give me the water tap and sewer tap fees for 36 single family units? Thanks glenn 1