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JRB Mins 8-15-16DE PLAINES ILLINOIS CITY OF DES PLAINES TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ANNUAL JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2016 1. Welcome by City Representative Michael McMahon introduced himself & welcomed everyone to today's meeting. 2. Call to Order Michael McMahon opened the meeting at 10:01 a.m. at City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, Room 101, Des Plaines, IL 3. Roll Call (in attendance) Michael Bartholomew Mary Kalou Jim Poskozim Nelson Gray Sherry Koerner Vickie Nissen George Giese Katie Skibbe Mohammed M. Elahi Ellen A. Yearwood Also Attended: Michael McMahon Dorothy Wisniewski Lauren Griffin Dick Sayad Bob Rychlicki Gale Cerabona City Manager, City of Des Plaines Assistant Superintendent, School District 207 Vice President, School District 62 Assistant Superintendent, School District 62 Director of Business Services, School District 214 Assistant Superintendent, Community Consolidated Dist. 59 Manager of Administration, Mt. Prospect Park District Superintendent of Business, Des Plaines Park District Deputy Director, Economic Development, City of Chicago Public Member Director of Community & Econ. Dev., City of Des Plaines Assistant City Manager/Dir. of Finance, City of Des Plaines Administrative Assistant, City of Des Plaines Alderman, Ward 4, City of Des Plaines Kane McKenna & Associates, Inc. / TIF Consultant Recording Secretary 4. Election/Confirmation of Chair A motion was made by Nelson Gray, seconded by Mary Kalou, to elect and confirm Director, Michael McMahon, as Chair for the meeting. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES 5. Election/Confirmation of Public Member A motion was made by Nelson Gray, seconded by Sherry Koerner, to elect and confirm Ellen A. Yearwood as Public Member for the meeting. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES 6. Approval of Minutes: September 9, 2015 A motion was made by Nelson Gray, seconded by Mary Kalou, to approve the September 9, 2015 minutes as presented. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES 7. Public Comment: There were no comments. 8. Review of Activities in District & 9. Review of 2015 State Comptroller's Report Michael McMahon introduced Bob Rychlicki who reminded that typically TIF District No. 3 is at the forefront of the agenda. There were no objections. A motion was made by Nelson Gray, seconded by Sherry Koerner, to move TIF District No. 3 to the beginning of the agenda. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES Vickie Nissen arrived at 10:04 p.m. TIF District No. 3 Overview Bob Rychlicki reminded that the format, sections, and pages are derived from the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office. He noted exhibits, activity, and receipts. Bob Rychlicki advised TIF 3 was arranged in 2000, terminates in 2035, with final payment in 2036. The City did not undertake any debt nor was property purchased or disposed of. Fiscal activity actualized a property tax increment of $547,683 with a total amount deposited in special tax allocation of $547,692, and expenditures at $662,908. For the Phase 1 property, Class 6 is phasing out (in 2015-2016 & 2018-2019). Bob Rychlicki noted page 25 refers to outstanding debts and bond payments. Page 30 refers to a fiscal year EAV of $9,558,608. A motion was made by Ellen Yearwood, seconded by Mary Kalou, to accept the report. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES At 10:11 a.m., Sherry Koerner departed. Nelson Gray introduced Vickie Nissen with Community Consolidated District 59. TIF District No. 1 Overview Bob Rychlicki noted this is the City's downtown District. The expiration date is 2020 with final payment in 2021. Bob Rychlicki reviewed the report indicating no amendments, new redevelopments, etc. He referred to page 19 noting property tax increment of $4,758,567, interest, and a special tax allocation of $4,773,815. Bob Rychlicki referenced itemizations on page 24, outstanding amounts on page 26, and page 31 noted an older TIF (which fared better in recent downturn); healthy comparisons were identified. He stated in 2016- 2017, appreciation in value will be noticeable. Michael McMahon asked how much money went out. Bob Rychlicki noted expenditures of $4,142,294. Mary Kalou asked if this is basically streetscape. Michael Bartholomew advised it is. Phase 3, which will go out to bid, was referenced on page 24. Mary Kalou asked if the EAV is 2014; Bob Rychlicki advised it is. A motion was made by Mary Kalou, seconded by Mohammed M. Elahi, to accept the report. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES TIF District No. 5 Overview Bob Rychlicki noted this is primarily a commercial TIF. There were no new redevelopments, debt issues, etc. Bob Rychlicki referred to page 18 and the audit summary. Property tax increment yielded $153,224 with the total amount deposited in special tax allocation of $153,226. Overage was noted. Ending balance is $136,642. Bob Rychlicki referred to the EAV at $2,205,155 with a base EAV of 794,127. Mary Kalou asked about the 15% increase. Bob Rychlicki stated it is likely from 2015. Nelson Gray asked and Bob Rychlicki advised this TIF will end in 2024 with final payment in 2025. He stated there are no current plans for extension. A motion was made by Ellen Yearwood, seconded by Nelson Gray, to accept the report. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES TIF District No. 6 Overview Bob Rychlicki reviewed this commercial property TIF stating it ends in 2024 with final payment in 2025. Certifications, audits were noted. There were no new boundaries, etc. Bob Rychlicki referred to page 18 noting receipts of $52,109; expenditures, debt service were shared. He referred to page 25 noting remaining debt. On page 30, the EAV is 2015 and a tad higher. Ellen Yearwood asked how much money went out. Bob Rychlicki advised $1,150,424 for debt service. A motion was made by Mary Kalou, seconded by Mohammed M. Elahi, to accept the TIF 6 report. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES TIF District No. 7 Overview Bob Rychlicki advised TIF 7 was established in 2014, will expire in 2037, with final payment in 2038. Michael Bartholomew shared that TIF 6 was cut in half and TIF 7 was established. EAV was $0, a developer was selected (to build a gas station, Dunkin Donuts, hotel, etc.). Background on the North parcel was shared. Ellen Yearwood asked how much money went out. Bob Rychlicki advised $172,855. Expenditures for contractors, legal counsel were noted on page 23. Nelson Gray advised TIF 7 will not expand beyond 23 years. Michael Bartholomew stated everyone worked hard and that's why this came to fruition. Nelson Gray confirmed there is no new debt, etc. A motion was made by Nelson Gray, seconded by Mary Kalou, to accept the TIF 7 report. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES 10. Questions from Board Members Ellen Yearwood asked if TIFs 1 &5 are operating with a positive annual result and all others with a negative operating result. Bob Rychlicki responded in the affirmative stating it was all anticipated. Rationale was provided on each TIF. Michael Bartholomew commented 6Bs were granted on top of TIF districts, renewals may be requested however Staff will deny same. Mary Kalou asked if City funds will be used in TIF 6. Michael Bartholomew advised general funds have been used. He provided rationale, potential results. Dorothy Wisniewski advised this only applies if we levy for general funds. Michael Bartholomew stated if TIF 7 makes money, it affects TIF 6. Ellen Yearwood asked about TIF 3 in that tax exemptions (like 6Bs) were asked to be paid off Bob Rychlicki stated it's a risk, it is being reviewed; Assessor's Office has control. Ellen Yearwood stated the TIF balance that is expected may not be received. Michael Bartholomew and Bob Rychlicki concurred stating it is often a threat (that payees may leave). Bob Rychlicki advised it is not easy for some businesses to leave. He stated it is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Michael Bartholomew advised when a renewal is requested, the payee is asked what is new (i.e. additions, etc.). Dorothy Wisniewski stated there is not enough funding. Nelson Gray identified that the trend seems to go toward 6Bs; perhaps a second meeting should take place on this information. Mary Kalou concurred. Michael Bartholomew enlightened everyone on the Vetter Pharmaceutical project ($350 million) which is currently on the Salvation Army parcel (which pays $0 in taxes). Nelson Gray asked if Mariano's is a 6B. Michael Bartholomew advised it's a 7B — which he noted cannot be renewed. Bob Rychlicki reminded tax rates are in double digits; businesses are seeking entitlements. Nelson Gray stated, after incentives are provided, this gets passed onto other taxpayers. Ellen Yearwood stated it's difficult for companies to move as the employees may not move as well. 11. Adjournment A motion was made by Ellen Yearwood, seconded by Mary Kalou, to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 a.m. On a voice vote: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion: CARRIES Respectfully submitted, Gale Cerabona Recording Secretary