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MINUTES
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
July 19,2017
4:00 p.m.
(ROLL CALL)
The special meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 4:00 p.m. in the Caldwell City Hall
Conference Room with Chairman Hopper presiding via phone.
Roll was called by the secretary. Present: Commissioner Hopper, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Warwick,
Commissioner Stadick,and Commissioner Ramirez. Absent: Commissioner Allgood.
Staff members in attendance: Steve Fultz,Keri Sigman,and E1Jay Waite.
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-32 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SYRINGA NETWORKS, LLC
REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SKY RANCH BUSINESS CENTER
[2.55 ACRES])
Steve Fultz, Community Economic Development Director at 411 Blaine Street, provided the staff report. He reported
that Syringa Networks is interested in purchasing the URA parcel consisting of 2.55 acres located within the Sky Ranch
Business Center on Challenger Way. A letter of intent had been submitted. The development would consist of the
construction of a 10,000 to 20,000 square foot facility for purpose of housing their communications network operations.
There will be approximately 15-20 employees working at the facility. The company is desirous of commencing with
construction immediately.
In response to questions from Commissioner Ramirez, Mr. Fultz reported that the purchase price is $206,605.00($1.86
per foot).
In response to questions from Commissioner Porter, Mr. Fultz reported that it is his understanding that the proposed
Syringa Network building would be an expansion and eventual relocation of their present facility.
Chairman Hopper read the resolution by title only:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH
SYRINGA NETWORKS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SKY RANCH BUSINESS CENTER
(2.55 ACRES).
MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Stadick to approve Resolution No.2017-32 as presented.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Warwick, Stadick, Ramirez, Hopper, and Porter. Those voting no: none. Absent
and/or not voting:Allgood.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-33 AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF THE
AMENDED RETAIL RECRUITMENT SOLUTION WITH BUXTON.
Keri Sigman, Community Economic Development Specialist at 411 Blaine Street, provided the staff report concerning
the Buxton Agreement. She reported that the first-year contract included a partnership with The Strider Group for their
site along Cleveland Boulevard. The second-year amendment will focus on the City of Caldwell and the ability to
center in on desired retail businesses.The amendment removes the third-year early termination agreement fee and moves
the current contract period to October so that next year's budget allocation may be used. If the third-year contract
option is renewed later on,that budget will also be extended until after October 2018.
Ms. Sigman continued by stating that twenty matches were received under the first-year contract on the basis that the
City meets the demographic criteria stipulations. It is the responsibility of the City's representative to meet with the
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company representatives on a one-oaa-one basis. leads have been provided. The second-year contract includes all on-
line portal to track existing business within the community and capture the Buxton data concerning retail leakage. This
would be a resource tool for the local community'businesses.
Discussion followed concerning outcomes of the first-year contract and performance standards being met.
OfffluiSSioner Stadick inquired if the commissioners would be provided with the names of the franchises being
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considered. Ms.Sigman replied that research would need to be conducted concerning that request.
Discussion followed.
In response to questions from Con naissioner R amirez, Ms. Siginan clarified that this is a three-year contract with an
annual opt-out,clause. The 60-day option date is effective September '15,201&in which written notice must be provided.
to Buxton regarding the third-year contract.
Chairman Hopper read the resolution by title only:
A RESOLUTION OF'TTIE C:,AL,DWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AUTTORIZING THE RATIFICATION OF'I"III; AMENDED R NAIL RFCRUl,I,MI?NT SC)LU"1ON W1 f11 BUXTON FOR DOWNTOWN CALI:)Wl LI,
ORIGINALLY APPROVED JULY 11,2016.
MOVED by Stadick,SECONDED by Porter to appi,ove Resolution No.2017-33 as presented.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Stadick, Ramirez, hopper, Porter, and Warwick. Those voting no: none. Absent
and/or-not voting: Allgood. MOTION CARRIED
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Stadick,SECONDED by Warwick to adjourn at 4:19 p.m.
Approved as wr Uei this 14'h day of August,2017.
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