Waterbury Development Corporation 2012-2013 Annual Report
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Waterbury Development Corporation 2012-2013 Annual Report Waterbury Development Corporation 83 Bank Street 3rd Floor Waterbury, CT 06702 2012 Annual Report 1 It is with great pleasure that I offer this report on the operations of the Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC) for 2012-2013. As you will see, this organization’s efforts remain at the heart of a vast range of economic and community development activities on behalf of the City. While this past year has seen its share of challenges, the pages that follow also represent an amazing story of success as we work together to build Waterbury’s future. I am honored to have joined this organization in May and to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. I view the progress of this past year as a testament to the support and involvement of our Board of Directors and key City stakeholders, an extraordinary team here at the WDC, and of course to the leadership of my predecessor Leo Frank. I would ask that you take particular notice of the Community Impact Map on page 4. While this report provides a narrative of the various activities of our organization, I believe that this map is a powerful reminder of the incredible breadth and scale of WDC’s engagement in partnership with the City of Waterbury. As a key partner in creating a stronger business base, more vibrant neighborhoods and a better quality of life for our City’s residents, I look forward to the opportunity of building an even stronger and more effective organization in the year ahead. Sincerely, Kevin M. DelGobbo Waterbury Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer 2012 Annual Report 2 Table of Contents WDC Profile 3 WDC Community Impact Map 4 General Projects 5 CDBG Projects 8 CDBG and ESG Programs 12 HOME Program 16 NSP3 19 Blight/Demolition & Emergency Relocation 20 Brownfield Projects 23 Business Loans & Outreach 26 State & Enterprise Zone Tax Abatements 28 WDC Community Involvement 30 WDC Board of Directors 31 WDC Staff 32 WDC Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2013 33 Waterbury at a Glance 35 2012 Annual Report 3 Waterbury Development Corporation Profile The Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC) is the City of Waterbury’s designated economic and community development agency. The Corporation was founded as a partnership of the public and private sectors to help the City of Waterbury, its businesses, and its residents revitalize their city, stimulate and support economic development, promote investment in education, rehabilitate and maintain the city's housing stock, eliminate urban blight and decay, manage construction projects, and improve the overall quality of life. WDC is governed by a Board of Directors. All projects and contractual obligations are reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board consists of 23 members. The composition is dictated by City Ordinance. The members are a combination of Alderman, The Mayor or his designee, members of community groups, the NAACP and representatives from various business interests. The Board meets monthly and the meetings are open to the public. In order to better serve the City, the WDC is organized into four groups: Business Growth Group (BGG) - The BGG manages projects and programs that are designed to advance the City’s business economy. Areas of specialization include marketing, business attraction and retention, site selection assistance, and the coordination of local and state resources. The group also administers loan funds, as well as two (2) local tax abatement programs. Project Management Group (PMG) - The PMG directs a number of state and municipally funded construction projects in Waterbury and acts as the city’s “Office of Brownfield Remediation”. As directors of city construction projects, the PMG oversees the construction time schedule, confirms the construction is in accordance with design, and accounts for the financial budgets. The group also coordinates with the Neighborhood Re-Investment group to manage community-based construction projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant program. Neighborhood Re-Investment Group (NRG) - The NRG manages projects and programs that promote city housing, community development and improvements to neighborhood quality of life. The Group administers the city's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement funds, including the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), the Emergency Shelter Grant program (ESG), and the Home Investments Partnership’s program (HOME) and other HUD grants. The NRG also works with neighborhood organizations to apply for grants that support community initiatives and provide technical assistance to their organizations. Administration Group - The Administration Group is responsible for the overall organization and function of WDC. The priority of the Administration Group is to establish performance measurements and action plans for all employees, maintain fiscal and budget operations, and sustain seamless relationships between WDC staff, our clients, and our community. General Projects Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agencies Served Emergency Relocation 101 - 1200 Watertown Avenue - Municipal Stadium Grandstand Renovation 301 - 73 Hill Street - Brass City Harvest 601 - 14 Simons Avenue - Relocation WATERBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 102 - 1875 Thomaston Avenue - Waterbury Industrial Commons Renovation / 302 - 13 Wolcott Street - Catholic Charities 602 - 5 Giles Street - Relocation Demolition 303 - 31 Wolcott Street - Children's Community School 603 - 53 Elmwood Avenue - Relocation 103 - 2121 Thomaston Avenue - Waterbury Industrial Commons Tenant Fit Out / 304 - 34 Murray Street - Family Services of Greater Waterbury 604 - 214 Oak Street - Relocation COMMUNITY IMPACT MAP Renovation 305 - 16 Church Street - GWIM 605 - 62 Inman Avenue - Relocation 104 - 333 Meadow Street - Demolition of Former SNET Building / Station 306 - 135 East Liberty Street - Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury 606 - 292 West Main Street, Apt 23 - Relocation Enhancements 307 - 135 East Liberty Street - La Casa Bienvenida 607 - 17 Southwick Avenue - Relocation 105 - 118 East Main Street - Rectory Building Renovation 308 - 267 Grand Street - Literacy Volunteers of America 608 - 19 North Beacon Street - Relocation 106 - 60 Elmwood Avenue - Community Center Parking Expansion / Passive 309 - 82-100 Pearl Street - Mt. Olive Senior Center 609 - 26 Seymour Street - Relocation Receration Area 310 - 64 Division Street - Police Activity League 610 - 1010 Pearl Lake Road - Relocation 311 - 29 Central Avenue - Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury 611 - 19 Ohio Avenue - Relocation 312 - 117 Bank Street - Shakesperience Productions 612 - 307 Chipman Street - Relocation Hancock Brook Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects 313 - 60 Elmwood Avenue - St. Margaret/Willow Plaza NRZ Assoc. - 613 - 43 Elmwood Avenue, 2nd Floor - Relocation Community Center Programs 614 - 49 Cossett Street - Relocation 201 - 52 Burton Street - NSP III Modular Home Construction 314 - 80 Phoenix Avenue - Staywell Health Care, Inc. 615 - 60 Giles Street - Relocation Old Ice 202 - 238 Walnut Street - NSP III Modular Home Construction Pond 315 - 77-79 Bishop Avenue - WOIC 616 - 25 Seymour Street, 1st Floor - Relocation 203 - 248 Walnut Street - NSP III Modular Home Construction 316 - 95 North Main Street - Waterbury Youth Service System 617 - 1183 Bank Street, 1st Floor - Relocation Spruce Brook 204 - 324 Mill Street - Brass City Harvest/Greenhouse RD 317 - 70 Pine Street - Wellmore, Inc. 618 - 69-71 Wheeler Street, 1st Floor - Relocation 205 - 8 John Street - Brooklyn Facade Rifle 318 - 308 Walnut Street - WOW - NRZ Association 619 - 15 Spreadoak Lane - Relocation Range BLACKMAN RD Pond GR AS S Y 206 - 358 Washington Avenue - Brooklyn Facade 620 - 123 Locust Street, 2nd Floor - Relocation RD HILL RD NO. 2 GRASSY 207 - 64 Bank Street - Commercial Downtown Facade 621 - 14 Simons Avenue - Relocation 208 - 77 Bank Street - Commercial Downtown Facade HOME Funded Completed Projects 622 - 116 Bunker Hill Avenue - Relocation 262 RE D K D R 209 - 111 Bank Street - Commercial Downtown Facade D C M AP L E L A R A 401 - 48 Clifton Avenue - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home BROOK D T HID DE N 210 - 44 North Elm Street - Commercial Downtown Facade O S PO N D DR Y HILL Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) SP R UC E O H A EM E RA L D W WILLOW - CIR PIN ES R D 402 - 263 Atwood Avenue - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home Spruce Brook D 211 - 431 Willow Street - Fire Station Improvements L RD E LE DGE CIR I HILL F CHIPPER 403 - 31 Sheldon Street - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home RD 212 - 1956 East Main Street - Fire Station Improvements AVE 671 - 29 Central Avenue - Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury STOWE 213 - 267 Grand Street - Silas Bronson Library roof/windows 404 - 12 Shelley Street - Rehabilitation of a 3 unit owner occupied home FIELDSTONE 672 - 34 Willow Street - St. Vincent DePaul M O U NT AIN LA U R EL D R 405 - 66 Lund Avenue - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home HOLLOW OW LS 214 - 236 Grand Street - Fire Station Renovation 673 - 74 Central Avenue - The Salvation Army STONE- NES T D R 215 - 77-79 Bishop Street - WOIC Building Improvements 406 - 60 Lockhart Avenue - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home F I E RD L 407 - 33 Birchwood Street - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home D 216 - 60 Elmwood Avenue - St. Margaret Willow Plaza - NRZ Community RD BUCKS W Brownfield Projects O 408 - 288 Wall Street - Rehabilitation of a 1 unit owner occupied home O