AGENDA

MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 5:00 P.M. BOARD MEETING OF THE

LANCASTER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

AT THE OFFICES OF THE

LANCASTER COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES

150 NORTH QUEEN STREET, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 110

 

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER

II.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

III.               MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2003 MEETING

IV.               TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2003

V.                 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VI.               CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

VII.             COMMITTEE REPORTS

VIII.           OLD BUSINESS

IX.               NEW BUSINESS:

1.                 RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE EXISTING PROCUREMENT POLICY AND ESTABLISHING A NEW PROCUREMENT POLICY. 

 

                   The Board is asked to rescind and make null and void the Redevelopment Authority’s current procurement policy effective this 25th day of February 2003.  Also, the Board is asked to adopt the procurement policy, marked Exhibit “A”, to be effective this 25th day of February 2003. 

 

2.                 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL MATCH FOR A $10,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL GRANT FOR A MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM FACILITY. 

 

          The Board is asked authorize the issuance of bonds to provide the $10 million local match for the anticipated $10 million Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital matching grant, with said bonds expected to be paid with revenues generated from the sale of tickets, naming rights, sky box leases and club box leases and other revenue available to the Redevelopment Authority through negotiation with Keystone Professional Baseball, Inc.  Also, the Board is asked to authorize the Executive Director to procure the assistance of a Financial Advisor to provide professional services necessary for said transaction, to engage Stevens and Lee, the Redevelopment Authority’s present legal counsel, as bond counsel for said transaction, to pay for costs associated with said transaction from the bond proceeds and, to negotiate with financial institutions to provide necessary bridge financing to finance the site acquisition, site development, architectural and engineering services, project and construction management services, and the construction and furnishing of the multi-purpose stadium facility.

 

3.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF LANCASTER COUNTY, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CENTER.    

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $150,000.00 to the Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc., for the operation of the Energy Conservation Center, to provide weatherization services for approximately 80 low and moderate income homeowners. 

 

4.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MANHEIM BOROUGH AUTHORITY.    

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $160,000.00 to Manheim Borough Authority, for the replacement of defective valves and fire hydrants in two income eligible census tracts in Manheim Borough. 

 

5.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY AUTHORITY. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $225,000.00 to the Northern Lancaster County Authority, for the construction of sanitary sewer lines, in Brecknock Township, along South Reading Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Laurel Road, and along Spook Lane for approximately 1,600 feet. 

 

6.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE BOROUGH OF CHRISTIANA. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $124,000.00 to the Borough of Christiana, for the construction of approximately 2,000 feet of new curb and sidewalk along west Slokum Avenue and sections of North Bridge Street between Board Street and Gay Street, in Christiana Borough. 

 

7.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $200,000.00 to East Lampeter Township, for the construction of Susan Avenue starting at the intersection of Meadowview Avenue and Clayton Avenue and ending at the intersection of Reese Avenue and Susan Avenue. 

 

8.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE BOROUGH OF QUARRYVILLE. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $120,000.00 to the Borough of Quarryville, for the replacement of existing water service laterals, valves, replacement of curb and sidewalk, construction of storm sewer facilities and reconstruction of South Hess Street, between Third Street and Park Avenue. 

 

9.                 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE BOROUGH OF COLUMBIA. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $110,000.00 to the Borough of Columbia, for the complete reconstruction of Barber Street from Tenth Street to house number 831. 

 

10.             RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WELSH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND DENTAL CENTER. 

 

                   The Board is asked to approve the execution of a contract, providing a maximum fiscal year 2003 Community Development Block Grant of $185,000.00 to Welsh Mountain Medical and Dental Center, for the construction of a 3,523 square foot two story building adjacent to the Center, and for the renovation of 1,096 square feet of the existing structure. 

 

X.       OTHER BUSINESS:

 

The next meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, immediately following the 5:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Housing Authority in the offices of the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 150 North Queen Street, 1st floor, Suite 110, Lancaster, PA. 

 

XI.      ADJOURNMENT.

 

For additional information or questions regarding this Agenda, please contact Randy S. Patterson, Executive Director at 717-394-0793 or by e-mail at rpatterson@lchra.com.  

 

If you are a person with a disability who wishes to attend this meeting and requires any auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to enable you to participate in the meeting, please contact the Housing Authority at (717) 394-0793 to discuss how we may best accommodate your needs.