MDC to Mayor re Northgate Option B 4818-2600-7036 v.3 MERIDIAN
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September 24, 2021
Mayor Robert Simison
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 104
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Urban Renewal Plan for the Northern Gateway District
Urban Renewal Project (Option B)
Dear Mayor Simison:
In compliance with the Idaho Urban Renewal Law of 1965, as amended, Chapter 20, Title 50,
Idaho Code (the "Law") and the Local Economic Development Act, as amended, Chapter 29, Title 50,
Idaho Code (the "Act"), I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Northern Gateway District Urban Renewal Project (Option B) (the "Plan") adopted by the
Urban Renewal Agency of Meridian, Idaho, also known as Meridian Development Corporation on
September 22, 2021, pursuant to MDC Resolution No. 21-037, a copy of which is also enclosed. The
MDC Board directed the MDC Administrator to insert Attachment 1 and Attachment 2, the surveyed
boundary map and legal description of the revenue allocation area, into the Plan upon receipt. Pending
finalization of the surveyed map and legal, further adjustments to the acreage within the Plan may be
necessary. It is anticipated these insertions will be completed by the end of next week and prior to
transmittal of the Plan to the taxing entities.
Public Hearing and Ordinance Readings
Under the provisions of the Law and the Act, a public hearing must be held by the City Council
prior to final reading of the Ordinance adopting the Plan. I am herewith respectfully requesting that you
schedule the readings and the public hearing before the City Council in conformance with the City's
Ordinance approval process. I understand the tentative schedule to be as follows: the first reading of
the Ordinance on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.; the public hearing will be scheduled for
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, which will
coincide with the second reading of the Ordinance; and, the final reading of the Ordinance will be
scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
Publication of Public Hearing Notice and Transmittal to Affected Taxing Entities
I have also requested that the City Clerk publish notice of the public hearing and transmit the
notice, the proposed Plan and the MDC resolution recommending adoption of the Plan to the governing
bodies of each taxing district affected by the revenue allocation financing provisions contained in the
Plan no later than Friday, October 15, 2021.
These taxing entities will have received the referenced information no later than at least 30 days
prior to the proposed hearing date but not more than 60 days prior to the date set for the final reading of
the Ordinance as required by the statute, and publication of the notice in the Idaho Press no later than
30 days prior to the public hearing date but not more than 60 days prior to the date set for the final
reading of the Ordinance. With the public hearing scheduled for November 23, 2021, and the final
reading of the Ordinance scheduled for December 7, 2021, the first publication of the notice and receipt
of the information by the taxing entities by October 15, 2021, should comply with the statutory
requirements. A second publication date on Friday, October 29, 2021, should also be arranged.
Planning & Zoning Commission Finding of Conformity
The Plan must also be reviewed by the Planning &Zoning Commission within this same time
frame. The Commission will need to make a finding concerning conformity with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. I understand the Commission has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, October
7, 2021, to consider the Plan.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Ashley B. Ford-Squyres, Administrator
Meridian Development Corporation
c: Meghan S. Conrad
Ted Baird, Meridian City Attorney's Office
Todd Lakey
MDC Chairman Dave Winder
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