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EDA COMMISSIONERS
Don Murzyn Jr.
Patricia Jindra
Julienne Wyckoff
Bruce Nawrocki
Bobby Williams
Tarranera Ericson
Bruce Kelzenberg
SPE~IAL MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM 1
590 40~'~I AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
5:30PM THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2004
AGENDA
1. Further Discussion on NEI Site
2. Adjournment
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS Of DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Econormc Development Authority Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2004
Page 7 of 9
Approve Contract for Demolition of NEI Building ~
Streetar stated staff sent out nine bids with four responses. ?34. ?rattalone was the lowest bidder at
$286,500. Bids include demolition of the building, removal of all non-friable asbestos, removal and
preservation of the front archway and balusters, with demolition to begin after July fit. Anoka
Counn' indicated the City will receive $284,600 of CDBG g-ant funds to pay for the demolition, with
the re,::,,ining $1.900 to come from reallocated CDBG fitnds from the sale of 4607 Tyler.
Depending on the subsequent reuse of the NE~ site, a percentage of the CDBG funds may have to be
repaid. In that event, the fimds would remain solely for use in other projects in Columbia Heights.
MOTION by Wyckoff, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Demolition Contract with F.M.
Frattalone for the NEI building at 825 41st Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $286,500 and
pending review and approval by the City Attorney; and furthermore to authorize the President and
Executive Director to enter into an agreement for the same.
Upon Vote: Jindra- Aye, Nawrocki- Nay, Ericson- Aye, Kelzenberg- Aye, Mumyn- Aye, Williams-
Nay, Wyckoff- Aye. Motion Carried. ~
Nawrocki asked why we are saving the Baluster's and archways. Wyckoff stated she requested they
be saved and possibly reused as they have some architectural history of the City, as it was the
original High School.
40th & University Predevelopment Agreement
Schumacher stated at the EDA meeting on March 16ts Mr. Peterson asked the board if they were
interested in a development from the partnership of Williams-Peterson using the same agreement to
market the site as the Haugland Company had with the EDA. The board requested Peterson, to
prepare a proposal for this meeting. The agreement attempts to formulate a definitive development
contract, addresses the purchase price of the property, satisfactory mortgage, equity financing
resolution of zoning, land use and site design issues, economic feasibility and soundness of the
development. The EDA also set four parameters of priority to work with: 1) upscale development
with single or multi-use tenants; 2) no fast food restaurants; 3) no auto related activities; and 4)
uses that would provide vitality and needed services along University Avenue. If the Williams-
Peterson, Partnership, met the requirements of the Predevelopment Agreement, staff will return to
the board with a final development contract for consideration.
Williams stated he would not be participating in the discussion as he is in the partnership.
Ericson stated she did not agree with putting 'a larger building on the site without it beingpre-
leased, as Haugland already tried marketing the site with no interested parties and asked what is it
about their proposal that would make the board think it would work. Peterson stated he has pursued
a business tenant for theproject site, but can't go any further with them until he has an agreement.
He has been in the construction business for 40 years, has lived in Columbia Heights for 35 years,
has built complexes like this before, has never leased out the units, but his partner, Mr. Williams has
and felt it was time to invest in our City.
Streetar stated Haugland's consc:::::y ~t'::s :o have 80?6 leased before a development agreement was
s~ned
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Meeting of April 20, 2004
AGENDA SECTION: Items for Consideration' ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE
NO: 4-C Community Development DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
ITEM: Approve contract with F.M. Frattolone BY: Robert Streetar BY:
for the demolition of the NEI Building. DATE: April 14, 2004
BACKGROUND:
At the direction of the EDA, staff sent nine applications to prospective bidders, and received four
bids for the demolition of the NEI building. Bids were. received from:
Bidder
F.M. Frattolone
Carl Bolander & Sons
Veit & Company
RJK Construction
Amount
$286,500
$294,800
$360,444
$347,900
The bids include demolition of the building, the removal of all non-friable asbestos, and the
removal and preservation of the front archway, and balusters, with demolition to begin after July
1. Anoka County indicates the City will receive $284,600 of CDBG grant funds to pay for the
demolition, with the remaining $1,900 to come from reallocated CDBG funds from the sale of
the four-plex at 4607 Tyler Street. Depending on the subsequent reuse of the NEI site, a
percentage of the CDBG funds may have to be repaid. In that event, the funds repaid would
remain solely for use in other projects in Columbia Heights. Please see attached bidding
information.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends awarding the demolition contract to F.M. Frattolone for
the demolition of the NEI building in an amount not to exceed $286,500.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the demolition contract with F.M. Frattolone for the
NEI building at 825 41st Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $286,500 and pending review and
approval by the City Attorney; and furthermore, to authorize the President and Executive Director
to enter into an agreement for the same.
Attachments
EDA ACTION:
h:\consent 2004\EDA NEI Demolition Contract2
Redevelopment Eligibility Assessment
Proposed Redevelopment
TIF District
Columbia Heights, MN
January 12, 2004
Prepared by:
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)
Butler Square Building, Suite 710C
100 North 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
SEH No. A-COLHT0401.00
City of Columbia Heights
Former Columbia Heights High School TIF District
January 12, 2004
PURPOSE
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) was hired by the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to
survey and evaluate the properties within the proposed Former Columbia Heights High School
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at 825 41st Avenue NE. The proposed district is
generally located north of 41 st Avenue, south of 42nd Avenue, west of Central Avenue and
Quincy Street. The purpose of our work was to independently ascertain whether the qualification
tests for tax increment eligibility, as required under Minnesota Statute, could be met.
The findings and conclusions drawn herein are solely for the purpose of tax increment eligibility
and are not intended to be used outside the scope of this assessment.
SCOPE OF WORK
The proposed district consists of l parcel comprised of the following types of improvements: 1
institutional structure on 1 parcel with parking improvements. Within the district are also several
accessory structures- for the purposes of thisassessment, these are considered 'outbuildings'
and are not included in the Condition of Buildings Test.
EVALUATIONS
An interior and exterior inspection was completed for the building.
FINDINGS
Coverage Test - The property met the coverage test with a 100% area coverage. This exceeds
the 70% area coverage requirement.
Condition of Buildings Test - The building was found to be "structurally substandard" when
considering code deficiencies and other deficiencies of sufficient total significance to justify
substantial renovation or clearance (see definition of "structurally substandard" as follows). This
exceeds the Condition of Building Test whereby over 50% of buildings, not including
outbuildings, must be found "structurally substandard."
CONCLUSION
Our surveying and evaluating of the properties within this proposed Redevelopment District
render results that in our professional opinion qualify the district eligible under the statutory
criteria and formulas for a Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District (State Statute
469.174 Subd. I0).
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
Site Occupied/Building Substandard Determination table
TIF Assessment maps: Buildings Under Study, Occupied Surfaces, Percent Occupied
Report on Building Condition (one per building)
- Individual Building Summary Report (one per building)
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
The properties were surveyed and evaluated in accordance with the following requirements
under Minnesota Statute Section 469.1'74, Subdivision 10, clause (c) which states:
Interior Inspection - "The municipality may not make such determination [that the building is
structurally substandard] without an interior inspection of the property..."
Exterior Inspection and Other Means - "An interior inspection of the property is not required,
if the municipality finds that (1) the municipality or authority is unable to gain access to the
property; and after using its best efforts to obtain permission from the party that owns or controls
the property; and (2) the evidence otherwise supports a reasonable conclusion that the building is
structurally substandard."
Documentation - "Written documentation of the building findings and reasons why an interior
inspection was not conducted must be made and retained under section 469.175, subdivision 3,
clause (1)." An interior and exterior inspection was completed for this building, therefore
documentation for these purposes is not required.
PROCEDURES FOLLOWED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights sent a letter to the property owner located in the district requesting
that an inspection and evaluation be made of their property. SEH conducted the assessment on
December 10, 2003.
Requests for evaluation appointments were made with the building owner or building tenant. An
interior inspection and evaluation was completed and consented to by the owner.
For the subject building, the City of Columbia Heights provided copies of all available building
permits on record for review by SEH. These permits provide a basic description of type of work
completed for each permit (Building, Electrical, or Plumbing, scope of work) and, in some cases,
approximate value of work to be completed. Additional building data was collected from public
taxpayer information available from Anoka County. Building data from these public records was
combined with and reviewed against information gathered in the field.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The property was surveyed and evaluated to ascertain whether the qualification tests for tax
increment eligibility for a redevelopment district, required under the following Minnesota
Statutes, could be met.
Minnesota Statute Section 469.174, Subdivision 10, clause (a) (1) requires two tests for occupied
parcels:
1. Coverage Test - "parcels consisting of 70 percent of the area of the district are occupied by
buildings, streets, utilities, paved or gravel parking lots or similar structures..."
Note: The coverage required by the parcel to be considered occupied is defined under
Minnesota Statute Section 469.174, Subdivision 10, clause (e) which states:."For purposes of
this subdivision, a parcel is not occupied by buildings, streets, utilities, paved or gravel
parking lots or other similar structures unless 15% of the area of the parcel contains
buildings, streets, utilities, paved or gravel parking lots or other similar structures."
2. Condition of Buildings Test - "... and more than 50 percent of the buildings, not including
outbuildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial renovation or
clearance;"
The term 'structurally substandard', as used in the preceding paragraph, is defined by a two-
step test:
Conditions Test: Under the tax increment law, specifically, Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.174, Subdivision 10, clause (b), a building is structurally substandard if it contains
"defects in structural elements or a combination of deficiencies in essential utilities and
facilities, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, layout and
condition of interior partitions, or similar factors, which defects or deficiencies are of
sufficient total significance to justify substantial renovation or clearance."
Code Test: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the tax increment law, specifically,
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subdivision 10, clause (c) also provides that a
building may not be considered structurally substandard if it: "... is in compliance with
building code applicable to new buildings or could be modified to satisfy the building
code at a cost of less than 15 percent of the cost of constructing a new structure of the
same square footage and type on the site."
Based on the above requirements, the substandard determination of a particular building is a
two-step process; therefore, the findings of each step are independent of each other and both
steps must be satisfied in order for a building to be found structurally substandard. It is not
sufficient to conclude that a building is structurally substandard solely because the Code Test
is satisfied. It is theoretically PoSsible for a building to require extensive renovation in order
to meet current building codes but still not meet the main test of the Conditions Test.
Furthermore, deficiencies included in the Conditions Test may or may not include specific
code deficiencies as listed in the Code Test. In many cases, specific building code
deficiencies may well contribute to the data which supPorts satisfying the Conditions Test;
conversely, it is certainly Possible that identified hazards or other deficiencies which could be
included in the Conditions Test do not necessarily constitute current building code
deficiencies. By definition, the nature of the two steps is slightly different. The Conditions
Test is more subjective, whereas the Code Test is an objective test. Conditions Test
deficiencies are less technical and not necessarily measurable to the same extent of the code
deficiencies in the Code Test. To the end that technical, measurable building code
deficiencies support the satisfaction of the less technical Conditions Test, the following code
requirements are defined in terms that go beyond the technical requirements of the code and
demonstrate their relevance in terms of".., deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities,
light and ventilation, etc..."
International Building Code (IBC): The purpose of the IBC is to provide minimum
standards to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare through structural
strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation,
energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed
to the built environment (IBC 101.3). A deficiency in the building code (insufficient
number of building exits, insufficient door landing area, etc.) adversely affects one or
more of the above standards to safeguard 'public health...and safety to life'; therefore, a
deficiency in the building code is considered a deficiency in one or more "essential
utilities and facilities, light and ventilation, etc.".
Minnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341: This chapter sets the requirements for
accessibility all building occupancies. The Minnesota Accessibility Code closely follows
the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), which sets the
guidelines for accessibility to places of public accommodations and commercial facilities
as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADA is a
federal anti-discrimination statute designed to remove barriers that prevent qualified
individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same opportunities that are available to
persons without disabilities (ADA Handbook). Essentially, a deficiency in the
accessibility code (lack of handrail extension at stairs or ramp, lack of clearance at a toilet
fixture, etc.) results in a discrimination against disabled individuals; therefore, a
deficiency in the accessibility code is considered a deficiency in "essential utilities and
facilities".
Minnesota Food Code, Chapter 4626- This chapter is enforced by the Minnesota
Department of Health and is similar to the IBC in that it provides minimum standards to
safeguard public health in areas of public/commercial food preparation. A deficiency in
the food code (lack of non-absorbent wall or ceiling finishes, lack of hand sink, etc.)
causes a condition for potential contamination of food; therefore, a deficiency in the food
code is considered a deficiency in "essential utilities and facilities"2
National Electric Code (NEC)' The purpose of the NEC is the practical safeguarding of
persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. The NEC contains
provisions that are considered necessary for safety (NEC 90-1 (a) and Co)). A deficiency
in the electric code (insufficient electrical service capacity, improper wiring, etc.) causes
a hazard from the use of electricity; therefore, a deficiency in the electric code is
considered a deficiency in "essential utilities and facilities".
International Mechanical Code (I/VIC): The purpose of the IMC is to provide minimum
standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and
controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation,
and maintenance or use of mechanical systems (IMC 101.3). The IMC sets specific
requirements for building ventilation, exhaust, intake and relief. These requirements
translate into a specified number of complete clean air exchanges for a building based on
its occupancy type and occupant load. A deficiency in the mechanical code adversely
affects the 'health... and public welfare' of a building's occupants; therefore, a
deficiency in the mechanical code is considered a deficiency in "light and ventilation".
Note: The above list represents some of the more common potential code deficiencies
considered in the assessment of the buildings in the proposed district. This list does not
necessarily include every factor included in the data used to satisfy the conditions test for
a particular building. Refer to individual building reports for specific findings.
Finally, the tax increment law provides that the municipality may find that a building is not
· disqualified as structurally substandard under the Code Test on the basis of "reasonably
available evidence, such as the size, type, and age of the building, the average cOst of
plumbing, electrical, or structural repairs, or other similar reliable evidence. Items of
evidence that support such a conclusion [that the building is structurally substandard] include
recent fire or police inspections, on-site property appraisals or housing inspections, exterior
evidence of deterioration, or other similar reliable evidence."
MEASUREMENTS AGAINST TECHNICAL TEST REQUIREMENTS
Coverage Test
SEH utilized a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) system database, available through Anoka
County and the City of Columbia Heights, to obtain individual parcel information. The GIS
system contains graphic information (parcel shapes) and numerical data based on county tax
records. This information was used by SEH for the purposes of this assessment.
The total square foot area of each property parcel was obtained from county records (GIS) and
general site verification.
The total extent of site improvements on each property parcel was digitized from recent aerial
photography (Spring, 2000). The total square footage of site improvements was then digitally
measured and confirmed by general site verification.
The total percentage of coverage of each property parcel was computed to determine if the 15%
requirement was met. Refer to attached maps: Occupied Surfaces map and Percent Occupied
map.
The total area of all qualifying property parcels was compared to the total area of all parcels to
determine if the 70% requirement was met.
Condition of Building Test
Replacement Cost - the cost of constructing a new structure of the same size and type on site:
R. S. Means Square Foot Costs (2004) was used as the industry standard for base cost
calculations. R. S. Means is a nationally published reference tool for construction cost
data. The book is updated yearly and establishes a "national average" for materials and
labor prices for all types of building construction. The base costs derived from R. S.
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Means were reviewed, and modified if applicable, against our professional judgment and
experience.
A base cost was calculated by first establishing building type, building construction type,
and construction quality level (residential construction) to obtain the appropriate Means
cost per square foot. This cost .was multiplied times the building square footage to obtain
the total replacement cost for an individual building. Additionally, to account for
regional/local pricing, a cost factor was added to the total cost according to R.S. Means
tables. Using R. S. Means, consideration is made for building occupancy, building size,
and construction type; therefore, the cost per square foot used to construct a new structure
will vary accordingly..
Building Deficiencies: Conditions Test (Condition Deficiencies) - determining the combination
of defects or deficiencies of sufficient total significance to justify substantial renovation or
clearance.
On-Site evaluations - Evaluation of each building was made by reviewing available
information from city records and making interior and/or exterior evaluations, as noted,
sometimes limited to public spaces. Deficiencies in structural elements, essential utilities
and facilities, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, layout and
condition of interior partitions, or similar factors, were noted by the evaluator. Condition
Deficiencies may or may not include Code Deficiencies as defined below. Energy code
compliance was not considered for the purposes of determining Condition Deficiencies.
Deficiencies were combined and summarized for each building in order to determine
their total significance.
Building Deficiencies: Code Test (Code Deficiencies) - determining technical conditions that are
not in compliance with current building code applicable to new buildings and the cost to correct
the deficiencies:
On-Site evaluations - Evaluation of each building was made by reviewing available
information from city records and making interior and/or exterior evaluations, as noted,
sometimes limited to public spaces. On-site evaluations were completed using a standard
checklist format. The standard checklist was derived from several standard building code
plan review checklists and was intended to address the most common, easily identifiable
code deficiencies. Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Building Code
Officials were also consulted in the development of the checklist.
Deficiencies were generally grouped into the following categories (category names are
followed by its applicable building code):
· Building accessibility- Minnesota Accessibility Code
· Building egress, building construction - International Building Code
· Fire protection systems - International Building Code
· Food service - Minnesota Food Code
· HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) - International Mechanical
Code
· Electrical systems - National Electric Code and Minnesota Energy Code
· Energy code compliance - Minnesota Energy Code
For the purposes of determining the Code Test (Code Deficiencies), Energy code
compliance is relevant because its criteria affect the design of integral parts of a majority
of a building's systems. The intent of these criteria is to provide a means for assuring
building durability, and permitting energy efficient operation (7676.0100). The energy
code addresses general building construction (all forms of energy transmission in an
exterior building envelope - walls, roofs, doors and windows, etc.) and energy usage by
lighting and mechanical systems. A deficiency in the energy code (inadequate insulation,
non-insulated window systems, improper air infiltration protection, etc.) reduces energy
efficient operation and adversely affects building system durability and therefore applies
to the Code Test.
Office evaluations - Following the on-site evaluation, each building was then reviewed,
based on on-site data, age of construction, building usage and occupancy, square footage,
and known improvements (from building permit data), and an assessment was made
regarding compliance with current mechanical, electrical, and energy codes. A basic
code review was also completed regarding the potential need for additional egress
(basement stairways, for example), sprinkler systems, or elevators.
Deficiency Cost - Costs to correct identified deficiencies were determined by using R. &
Means Cost Data and our professional judgment and experience. In general, where
several items of varying quality were available for selection to correct a deficiency, an
item of average cost was used, as appropriate for typical commercial or residential
applications. Actual construction costs are affected by many factors (bidding climate,
size of project, etc.). Due to the nature of this assessment, we were only able to
generalize the scope of work for each correction; that is to say that detailed plans,
quantities, and qualities of materials were not possible to be known. Our approach to this
matter was to determine a preliminary cost projection suitable to the level of detail that is
known. This process was similar tO our typical approach for a cost projection that may
be given to an owner during a schematic design stage of a project.
Costs to correct deficiencies were computed for each building and compared to the
building replacement cost to determine if the 15% requirement was met.
The total number of buildings determined to be "structurally substandard" by satisfying both the
Conditions Test and the Code Test in this manner was compared to the total number of buildings
in the proposed district to determine if the 50% requirement was met.
Reports on Building Conditions and Individual Building Summary Reports are available for
review at the offices of SEH and the City of Columbia Heights.
Technical Conditions Resources - the following list represents the current building codes
applicable to new buildings used in the Building Deficiency review:
2003 Minnesota State Building Code
2000 International Building Code
2000 International Housing Code
MN 1341 - Minnesota Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341 (1999)
2000 Minnesota Energy Code, Chapters 7672, 7674, or 7676
1999 National Electric Code
2000 International Mechanical Code
PROJECT TEAM:
Leon A. Grothe, AIA, Project Architect
Jason P. Zemke, AIA, Project Architect
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Report on Building Condition
Building ID/Business Name/Address: Former Columbia Heights High School
Satisfies Conditions Test for Structurally Substandard Building:
Satisfies Code Test for Structurally Substandard Building:
Structurally Substandard Building (Y/N):
Conditions Test
Under the tax increment law, specifically, Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subdivision 10, a building is
structurally substandard if it contains "defects in structural elements or a combination of deficiencies in essential
utilities and facilities, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, layout and condition of interior
partitions, or similar factors, which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient total significance to justify substantial
renovation or clearance."
The above building, based upon actual interior and exterior inspection and review of building permit records,
exhibits the following deficiencies that contribute to justifying substantial renovation or clearance:
Structural Elements
· Defects in exterior building shell: settlement cracks in exterior masonry wall in many areas; moisture
stains on ceilings and exterior walls, with mold in several areas; section of concrete slab missing on
lower level, along south wall, revealing top of footing.
· Holes in floors, walls and ceilings in several areas, possibly from previous structural or plumbing
repairs.
Essential Utilities & Facilities
· Deficient in facilities for disabled: lack of van accessible parking; deficient exterior accessible route
and curb cut; deficient ramp landings, slope and handrails; lack of maneuvering clearance and
accessible features in toilet rooms; lack of maneuvering clearance and accessible features in showers
and common/public use room.
· Installation of additional drinking fountains required.
Light & Ventilation
· Deficient in meeting Mechanical code: for building construction prior to 1989, mechanical systems do
not provide sufficient number of air exchanges
Fire Protection/Egress
· Deficient exterior stairway: deficient in guardrails, handrail heights, terminations and extensions,
rise/mn dimensions and landings.
· Deficient exterior door: deficient in threshold height and door landing.
· Deficient interior stairway: deficient in width, guardrails, handrails, handrail heights, terminations and
extensions, rise/run dimensions and landings.
· Deficient interior door: main door to library opens opposite from the direction of egress travel.
· Installation of sprinkler system required.
Layout/Condition of Interior Partitions
· The plaster on interior partitions is cracked, broken, peeling and "bubbling", with holes in many areas;
there are large, rough openings in partitions, revealing plumbing and wiring in several areas, mainly in
service areas; there are moisture damage and water stains in several areas, with the plaster deteriorating
and/or stained with mold; many hairline cracks in masonry walls in the gym and stairways.
Similar Factors
· General building condition is poor: cracked or broken plaster on ceilings; missing or loose ceiling tiles
in many areas with moisture stains; broken glass in interior skylight in east gym with water stains on
remaining glass; many hairline cracks in the concrete and terrazzo floors and stairs; missing or broken
floor tiles in several areas; many damaged lockers, with trim that is either damaged or missing
altogether; bathroom stall dividers are deteriorating in several areas; deteriorating cast iron urinal in
men's toilet, with corroding fragments falling on the floor; corroding plumbing in several public and
service areas; exterior stair/fire escape is deteriorating and leaving rust stains on exterior of building.
Code Test
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the tax increment law also provides that a building may not be considered
structurally substandard if it is in compliance with the building code applicable to new buildings or could be
modified to satisfy the current building code at a cost of less than 15% of the cost of constructing a new building of
the same square footage and type on the same site.
Estimated cost of new building of same size and type (Total Replacement Cost): $12,647,131.14
Estimated cost of correction of code deficiencies (Total Deficiency Cost): $1,951,374.20
Percentage of Code Deficiency to Replacement Cost: 15.43 %
Refer to Individual Building Summary Report for documentation of specific code deficiencies.
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