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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Municipal Building Monday, October 22, 2018 8:00 PM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Municipal Building Monday, October 22, 2018 8:00 PM I. ORGANIZATION 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 4. Consent Agenda - Approval of Staff Recommendations - (Items on the Consent Agenda [marked by *] will be approved as recommended by staff, subject to removal from the Consent Agenda by Council.) 5. Approval Of Agenda And Additions II. COMMUNICATIONS 6. Presentations 7. Public Hearing 7. An Ordinance Authorizing And Empowering The City Of Greenbelt, Maryland (The “City”) To Issue Up To $8,000,000.00 Of Its Special Obligation Bonds At A Maximum Interest Rate Not To Exceed 8% Per Annum In Order To Finance Or Reimburse The Cost Of Certain Public Improvements Relating To The Development District Known As The Greenbelt Station Development District And The Special Taxing District Known As The Greenbelt Station Special Taxing District And Other Costs Permitted Under The Acts (As Identified Herein); Providing That Such Bonds And The Interest Thereon Shall Never Constitute A General Obligation Of The City Or A Pledge Of Its Full Faith And Credit; Providing For The Further Specification, Prescription, Determination, Provision For Or Approval Of Various Other Matters, Details, Documents And Procedures In Connection With The Authorization, Issuance, Security, Sale And Payment For Any Such Bonds; Making Certain Legislative Findings; And Generally Providing For The Levy, Imposition, Collection And Application Of 1 Such Special Tax And The Issuance Of Special Obligation Bonds In Accordance With The Acts Identified Herein. Suggested Action: The City agreed to provide up to $8.4 Million in public improvement financing for Greenbelt Station Parkway (aka the Connector Road) via the annexation agreement executed in 2006. The economy of the City will benefit from the development of such property. The developers of Greenbelt Station have completed a substantial portion of the roadway and are seeking reimbursement for these costs per the agreement. This financing has been referred to as the Greenbelt Station Tax Increment Financing (TIF). In 2014, the Council adopted Resolution 2018 which created the Greenbelt Station Development District and Greenbelt Station Special Tax District. This is an ordinance to authorize and empower the City to issue up to $8,000,000.00 of its Special Obligation Bonds for public improvements in connection with the proposed Development District Property and the Special Taxing District Property was introduced on October 8, 2018. This ordinance lists a maximum potential borrowing amount and maximum potential interest rate. The actual amount borrowed (currently estimated at $7.2 million) may be lower and the interest rate will be determined at the time the City actually borrows the funds. A public hearing is required prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. A hearing notice was published in the Greenbelt News Review on October 11, 2018 and October 18, 2018. Representatives from Miles & Stockbridge, the City's Bond Counsel, and Davenport and Company, the City's Financial Advisor, will be available to answer any questions. (DEM) Ordinance.pdf Fiscal Impact Analysis.pdf Public Hearing Notice.pdf 8. Petitions and Requests - (Petitions received at the meeting will not be acted upon by the City Council unless Council waives its Standing Rules.) 9. Minutes of Council Meetings 9a. Statement for the Record - Closed Session of October 3, 2018 Suggested Action: The following motion is needed: I move that the minutes of tonight’s meeting reflect that Council met in closed session on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 7:42 p.m. in the Library of the Municipal Building. Council held this closed meeting in accordance with the General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(7) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Public General Laws of Maryland, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding: Friends of the Old Greenbelt Theatre Contract. Vote to close session: Mr. Byrd - Yes Ms. Davis - Yes Ms. Mach - Yes Ms. Pope - Yes 2 Mr. Putens - Yes Mr. Roberts - Yes Mayor Jordan - Yes The following staff members were in attendance: Nicole Ard, City Manager; Todd Pounds, City Solicitor and Friends of the Old Greenbelt Theatre Board members and staff: Dr. Caitlin McGrath, Cathy Jones, Michael Bloom, Kelly McLaughlin and Supratik Chaudhuri. Council took no actions during this session. 9b. Statement for the Record - Closed Session of October 10, 2018 Suggested Action: The following motion is needed: I move that the minutes of tonight’s meeting reflect that Council met in closed session on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 7:40 p.m. in the Library of the Municipal Building. Council held this closed meeting in accordance with the General Provisions Article, §3-305(b)(1) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Public General Laws of Maryland, to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals (Personnel - Police). Vote to close session: Mr. Byrd - Yes Ms. Davis - Yes Ms. Mach - Yes Ms. Pope - Yes Mr. Putens - Yes Mr. Roberts - Yes Mayor Jordan - Yes (by phone) Mayor Jordan was out of town on a business trip and participated by phone. The following staff members were in attendance: Nicole Ard, City Manager; David Moran, Assistant City Manager and Todd Pounds, City Solicitor. Chief Richard Bowers participated via telephone. Council took no actions during this session. 10. Administrative Reports 11. Committee Reports III. LEGISLATION IV. OTHER BUSINESS 12. Draft State Consolidated Transportation Program, FY 2019 - 2024 3 Suggested Action: Reference: Memorandum, J. Howerton, 10/17/18 Memorandum, J. Howerton, 10/17/18 (Attachments) Excerpts from Draft Consolidated Transportation Program, FY 2019-2024 Prince George’s County 2017 Transportation Priority Letter The City has received the Draft FY 2019 - 2024 Maryland Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP). Staff will attend a staff level review session with County and State representatives on November 1, 2018. The annual tour meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro. The FY 2019 – 2024 CTP totals $16 billion. Eleven projects were added to the construction program at a cost of $2.17 billion in funding. In last year’s CTP, a significant program change for Greenbelt included the full Interchange at Greenbelt Metro Station being placed on hold; funding for this project is still not included in this year’s CTP. Funding in the amount of $25.1 million has been allocated for planning activities for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev project through the year 2020. Concurrently, planning activities are underway and a total of $129.5 million in funding has been allocated through 2022 for the Traffic Relief Plan (referred to in the CTP as I-270 Eisenhower Memorial Highway, and I-495, Capital Beltway). Despite the MD-193 Greenbelt Road Streetscape Project being a transportation priority of the County and the City, the project continues to not be included in the CTP. Staff recommends City Council transmit a letter to Transportation Secretary stating the City Council’s opposition to: the SCMAGLEV project, the Traffic Relief Plan (widening of I-495), MD 201 Extended; and the removal of funds for the Full Interchange at Greenbelt Metro Station project from the Construction. Staff also recommends City Council request the MD 193 Greenbelt Road Streetscape Project be added to the CTP. As in previous years the letter will address those projects and initiatives that the City supports. (JH) Memorandum, J. Howerton, 10/17/18 Excerpts from Draft Consolidated Transportation Program, FY 2019-2024 Prince George’s County 2017 Transportation Priority Letter Memorandum, J. Howerton, 10/17/18 (Attachments).pdf *13. Resignation from Advisory Group Suggested Action: Javien Dawson has resigned from the Community Relations Advisory Board (CRAB). Approval of this item on the consent agenda will indicate Council's intent to accept Mr. Dawson's resignation with regret. (DEM) Dawson Resignation Email.pdf *14. Resignation from Advisory Group Suggested Action: Jeremy Tuthill has resigned from the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Approval of this item on the consent agenda will indicate Council's intent to accept Mr. Tuthill resignation with regret. (BA) 4 J. Woodruff Tuthill.pdf 16. Council Activities Suggested Action: Council will report on activities and events recently attended. (If time allows.) 17. Council Reports Suggested Action: Council will report on activities and events recently attended. (If time allows.) V. MEETINGS V. Meetings Meetings.pdf Stakeholder Schedule.pdf 5 Agenda Item No:7 City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: October 22, 2018 Submitted by: David Moran Submitting Department: Administration Item Type: Public Hearing Agenda Section: Public Hearing Subject: An Ordinance Authorizing And Empowering The City Of Greenbelt, Maryland (The “City”) To Issue Up To $8,000,000.00 Of Its Special Obligation Bonds At A Maximum Interest Rate Not To Exceed 8% Per Annum In Order To Finance Or Reimburse The Cost Of Certain Public Improvements Relating To The Development District Known As The Greenbelt Station Development District And The Special Taxing District Known As The
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