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10.C.

City Council Meeting - FINAL (2)

Meeting Date:: 12/06/2016
From:: Charity Lee, Real Estate Manager

TITLE:

Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-41; and License Agreement: An ordinance authorizing the conveyance of approximately ten (10) acres of land on McMillan Mesa to the State of Arizona for the construction and operation of a Veterans' Home; and License Agreement with the State of Arizona providing for continued use of the land for City purposes prior to development. (Land for Veterans' Home)

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1) Read Ordinance No. 2016-41 by title only for the final time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2016-41 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-41
4) Approve the License Agreement, to be effective upon conveyance of land to State of Arizona

Executive Summary:

The City Council, and City Staff have been working with the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services since 2012 regarding locating a veterans' facility in the City of Flagstaff. Staff had presented to Council a variety of locations and it was determined that the best location for the facility was on McMillan Mesa. Staff is submitting an ordinance for the donation of 10 acres of land, a portion of County Assessor parcel no. 10902001N, located at 2100 North Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001. This land will be for the sole purpose of the construction and operation of a veterans' skilled nursing facility. The land will be transferred by Quit Claim Deed, will revert to the City if conditions therein are not met. The State has agreed to comply with City Dark Sky lighting standards.

Financial Impact:

The financial impact to the City is the donation of 10 acres of land for the site of the veterans' facility. The City receives valuable consideration in return for the donation, as the community will benefit from the location of a veterans' facility in Northern Arizona. The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services will be paying the costs associated with the construction. These funds will come from the States contribution of $10 million dollars that was recently approved in the FY2017 budget and appropriated, and from grant money from the Federal Government.

Policy Impact:

Not Applicable

Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:

COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
10) Support and assist the most vulnerable

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Yes,

December 11, 2012 Homer Rodgers, Assistant Deputy Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services presented to Council on a potential veterans' facility and cemetery in Bellemont, Arizona.

December 16, 2014 Staff presented information to Council to discuss potentially using a portion of McMillan Mesa for a veterans' facility.

January 6, 2015 Staff presentation. Council directed staff to explore a veterans' facility opportunity.

March 10, 2015 Staff presentation.

May 12, 2015 Council meeting

June 2, 2015 Resolution No. 2015-16 memorializing direction for staff to bring an ordinance for consideration providing land for a veterans' facility.

October 11, 2016 Executive Session.

Key Considerations:

Benefits of the Veterans' Facility

1. Provide a facility for the veterans' in Northern Arizona.
2. 60 bed facility with room for expansion
3. Nursing services for the veterans
4. Recreation, social and community benefits
5. Housing for veterans
6. 80 new jobs for Flagstaff

Community Involvement:

Inform
Consult
Involve

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

The City has held multiple open houses, presented this to the Open Space Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and has presented this topic to council on various dates.

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