HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2018.02.21 - 23329MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #18057 February 21, 2018
BY: Commissioner Thomas Middleton, Chairperson, Finance Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the economic growth of Oakland
County; and
WHEREAS the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") Act, Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended, MCL
125,1651 et. seq., ("ODA Act") enables DDA's to utilize Tax increment Financing ('TIF") to prevent
deterioration, encourage historic preservation and promote economic growth in a business district; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc
Committee ("TIE Review Committee") reviews requests from municipalities to utilize TIE as provided in
Miscellaneous Resolution # 18000, which contains the TIF Policy performance standards to consider when
making its recommendation to the Finance Committee on possible County participation in TIF plans; and
WHEREAS on January 22, 2018, City of Southfield ("Southfield") held a public hearing regarding its intent
to restate its Development Plan and TIF Plan for the Southfield DDA; and Southfield intends to adopt its
Restated Plans at a public hearing in March of 2018; and
WHEREAS on February 15, 2018 representatives of Southfield and the DDA presented their Restated
Development Plan and TIF Plan to the TIF Review Committee; and
WHEREAS the Restated Plans support the redevelopment of the former Northland Center and the adjacent
area where Providence Hospital and Oakland Community College are located, into a mixed use, vibrant
economic development bringing new life to a gateway property to Southfield and Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the TIF Plan provides for the capture of County property taxes beginning with the collections
attributable to tax year 2018 for up to a total of $9,039,834 or twenty years (through tax collections
attributable to tax year2038), whichever occurs first; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners finds that due to
the special nature of this agreement, the County will contribute 100% of the total amount of County ad
valorem tax revenue available for capture and waives the limitations percentage established in the TIF
Policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommends County participation in the TIF
plan in an amount not to exceed $9,039,834 or for a period of twenty years through collections attributable
to tax year 2038, whichever comes first, beginning with the tax collections attributable to tax year 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the draft Contract presented by
Corporation Counsel and because of timing considerations, authorizes Corporation Counsel to negotiate a
suitable contract with Southfield and the Southfield DDA for the County's participation in the DDA as
specified herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute
the final version of the contract negotiated by Corporation Counsel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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ommissioner Thomas Middleton, District #4
Chairperson, Finance Committee
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kowall and Woodward absent.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, CITY OF SOUTH FIELD, AND THE
SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THIS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered this
day of
, 2018 between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND ("County"), 1200 North
Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341, the CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ("Southfield"), 26000
Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, Michigan 48037 and the SOUTHFIELD
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055,
Southfield, Michigan 48037. In this Agreement, the County, Southfield, and the Southfield
DDA may also be referred to as "Parties."
The Downtown Development Authority Act, Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended,
MCL 125.1651 et. seq. ("Act 197"), authorizes a municipality to establish a DDA when the
municipality determines that it is necessary for the best interests of the public to correct and
prevent deterioration in a business district and to promote economic growth. One of the
purposes for creating a DDA is to permit a municipality to finance improvements in a
designated area by capturing the property taxes levied on any incremental increase in
property values within the development area; this is commonly referred to as tax increment
financing.
Section 14(4) of the Act 197 provides that a DDA may enter into agreements
with taxing jurisdictions and the municipality in which the development area is located.
On May 23, 1988 Southfield adopted Ordinance Number 1246 establishing the DDA,
also known as the Cornerstone District. The DDA was created in the southeast portion of
Southfield; an area that contains Providence Hospital, Oakland Community College and the
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former Northland Center. The DDA was established when the area was beginning to
experience economic blight and needed ways to increase property tax valuation and facilitate
economic growth. The vitality and rebirth of this area is critical to Southfield's continued
success as a thriving city. When the DDA was established, the County did not have the legal
right to opt out of the capture of its taxes by the DDA.
For the first eight years of its existence, the DDA did not capture tax increment
revenue. The City later determined that utilizing tax increment financing was needed to
support investment in the DDA area. After the approval of a Development Plan and Tax
Increment Financing (TIF") Plan in March of 1996, Southfield began to capture taxes in the
development area. The Development Plan and TIF Plan was twice amended on June 12,
2000 and again on January 18, 2011. On January 18, 2017 Southfield discussed its 2017
Restated Development Plan and TIF Plan at a public meeting. Southfield intends to hold a
public hearing in March of 2018 to adopt its Restated Plans. The 2017 Restated Development
Plan and TIF Plan is attached and incorporated as Exhibit A.
Before Southfield held its public hearing concerning the 2017 Restated•
Development Plan and TIF Plan, representatives of Southfield and the County conducted
a series of meetings and discussions concerning the County's continued involvement in
the Southfield DDA TIF Plan. On February 15, 2018 representatives of Southfield
appeared before the County's Tax Increment Financing District Review Policy Ad Hoc
Committee ("Review Committee") to explains their plans for the DDA District. The
Review Committee is charged with evaluating and recommending to the Finance
Committee the County's potential tax sharing agreements. The Parties have determined
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that to help promote economic development throughout Southfield and Oakland County,
it is in their best interests to have this Agreement.
Under the terms set forth in this Agreement, made pursuant to Act 197, the Parties
agree as follows:
1. The County concurs with the capture of the tax increment revenue generated
by its millage rate from the properties listed in Exhibit B, or any future divisions of such
properties for the limited purpose of paying County's Pro-Rata Share of the funding
required for the DDA as set forth herein.
(a) "County's Pro-Rata Share", pursuant to the 2017 Restated
Development Plan and T1F Plan, is defined as the County's proportionate share of
the combined nnillage funds captured by the DDA from all participating taxing
jurisdictions, which include: County of Oakland (for general operating and Parks &
Recreation), City of Southfield, Oakland Community College, Oakland County Public
Transit Authority the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority and the Oakland County
Public Transportation Authority (previously "SMART") With respect to the levy of any
new additional nniliage by County, either to restore amounts reduced by the Headlee
Amendment, or a new additional millage approved by County electors after the date
of this Agreement, such nnillages shall be exempt from this Agreement unless the
County Board of Commissioners, in its sole discretion, adopts a Resolution submitting
such additional millages to this Agreement for capture by the DDA.
(b) The DDA District is approximately 1 square mile (640 acres). The total
estimated capture during the period of the 2017 Revised Development Plan and TIF
Plan is $59,295,077. The total estimated project costs are $59,240,885.
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(c) Southfield, the DDA and County acknowledge that the total
anticipated capture is an approximation only. The expenditures for projects within
the DDA shall be subject to applicable Southfield public bid procedures and the final
cost will be adjusted accordingly. However, notwithstanding the above
acknowledgments, Southfield and the DDA agree that County's participation from the
Oakland County General Operating Millage and the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Millage shall not exceed a total of $9,039,834 or a period of 20 years,
whichever occurs first, subject to the requirement herein.
(d) The capture and retainage of County's millage will be based upon the
2017 taxable value of the properties as set forth in Exhibit B beginning with the tax
collection and capture attributable to tax year 2018 continuing through collections
attributable to tax year 2038. The Parties understand that the list of properties
provided in Exhibit B is subject to change in the future to account for any real
property split/combination activity, new personal property or other legally required
changes.
(e) In no event shall the capture from County's millage be used to bury
utility lines, for land acquisition, for municipal facilities used to house Southfield's
departments or operations, or for event and marketing materials not directly related
to the implementation of projects approved within the TIF Plan.
(f) The elected or appointed officials of Southfield and the DDA, or their
immediate family members, shall not engage in a business transaction relating to
property in the DDA, which he or she may profit from because of his or her official
position or authority, or benefit from confidential information which he or she has
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obtained because of such position or authority. This provision does not prohibit
members of the governing body of Southfield or the DDA from having an ownership
or business interest in the DDA District. Any plans by the DDA to purchase property
in the DDA District from elected or appointed officials of Southfield or the DDA, or
their immediate family members, shall be disclosed in writing to the County.
Immediate Family means a City official or employee, his or her spouse, parents or
children.
2. Southfield and the DDA hereby warrant and agree that the portion of the
captured County ad valorem property taxes ("tax increment revenue") shall be applied to
and limited to County's Pro-Rata Share of the funding necessary for development in the DDA.
3. The DDA and Southfield agree to the following:
(a) The DDA shall within three (3) months after the end of the Authority's
fiscal year, send copies of the annual financial report to the County Treasurer, the
Economic Development and Community Affairs Department and the Board of
Commissioners. The report shall include:
i. The amount of taxes captured by the DDA.
ii. The amount spent on each project in the TIF Plan.
iii. The amount of private sector investment received.
The number of buildings rehabilitated, the square footage per building
rehabilitated, and the amount spent per building.
v. The amount of new construction including the dollar amount spent
and the square footage added.
vi. The number of new businesses locating in the DDA District.
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vii. The number of new jobs created.
viii. The increase/decrease in the taxable value.
ix. Any financial information the County is required to report in its
financial statements to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
(b) The DDA will appear before the TIF Review Committee, at the
Committee's request, within the first five (5) years of the Contract execution date,
and each five (5) years thereafter, to present the DDA's current return on investment,
which is defined as the increase in total value of the properties in the DDA since the
inception of this Agreement, and discuss the financial information required in this
Agreement.
(c) The DDA will promote the services available from the County
Economic Development Community Affairs Department including the One Stop Shop
Business Center and the Oakland County Economic Development Corporation and
the Oakland County Business Finance Corporation.
(d) Southfield will adopt/amend its community master plan to accurately
Incorporate the 2017 Restated Development Plan and TIF Plan with its next
scheduled community master plan review.
4. The DDA and Southfield shall submit to County's Review Committee any
proposed modification or amendments to the Development Plan and TIF Plan that is required
under Act 197 to be submitted to County for review and approval.
5. Southfield agrees that in the event tax increment revenue is retained by the
DDA in excess of the County's Pro-rata Share of the funding for the Project, and if upon
written notice from County, the DDA and Southfield fail to tender over to County the excess
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retained tax increment revenue, then without waiving any legal claims under this Agreement,
County shall be entitled to reduce, set-off, and permanently retain any amount due to
Southfield from the County's Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund ("DTRF") by any such amount
then still due and owing to County pursuant to this Agreement at the time the County
distributes funds to Southfield from the DTRF.
6. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between County, Southfield,
and the DDA and fully supersedes all prior agreements or understandings between them in
any way related to this subject matter. It is further understood and agreed that the terms
and conditions herein are contractual and are not a mere recital and that there are no other
agreements, understandings, contracts, or representations between the Parties in any way
related to the subject matter hereof, except as expressly stated herein. This Agreement
shall not be changed or supplemented orally and may be amended only in writing and signed
by the Parties.
County, Southfield and the DDA warrant that they each have the appropriate
authority to enter into this Agreement and that each of them are bound by the respective
signatures below.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments,
warrants, representations, and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned hereby execute this Agreement on behalf of the Parties, and by doing so legally
obligate and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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THE SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Name
Date:
THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
By:
Name
Date:
OAKLAND COUNTY
By:
Michael J. Gingell,
Chairperson, Board of Commissioners
Date:
2017-1421 Contract Southfield DDA 021418
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Need: To allow the Southfield DDA to restate its Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan which
will allow supporting the redevelopment of the former Northland site. The site is approximately 125
acres and is controlled by the City of Southfield. Future development includes a mix-used consisting of
medical, housing, retail and educational development. The city is committed to investing approximately
$20M for environmental abatement and demolition of approximately 1.4M square feet.
Size of District: Total district is approximately 1 square mile (640 acres). The former Northland site is
125 acres
Term of TIF: Present TIF expires 2031. Restated plan would extend term to 2039
Percent of Capture: 100% up to 2039
Total Estimated Capture: $59,295,077
Total Estimated Capture Southfield: $44,073,840
Total Estimated County Capture: (General and Parks millage combined)- $9,039,834
Total Growth: 1.0%
Base Value (December 31, 2016)- $69,241,070
Estimated value 2037: $221,628,823
Timeline: Southfield DDA created- March 1996
Amended: June 12, 2000
Amended January 18, 2011
Public Hearing: March 2018
• It is the intent the DDA will capture taxes through 2037. Understanding the equalization will not
be set until March of 2038 and capture of the 2037 tax year will not occur until 2038-39. The
plan must stay open through 2039.
As prepared by the City of Southfield Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
2/15/2018
2017 Restated
Development
Plan and Tax
Increment
Financing Plan
SOUTHF I ELD DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SOUTHFI ELD, MICH IGAN
JANUARY 10, 2018
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2017 Restated
Development Plan
and
Tax Increment Financing Plan
Southfield Downtown
Development Authority
Southfield, Michigan
Original Plan Adopted: March, 1996
Amended: June 12, 2000
Amended: January 18, 2011
Restated: January , 2018
Adopted by the Southfield Downtown Development Authority on: 11/17/17
Approved by the Southfield City Council on: -/-/18
Prepared with the Assistance of:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
Kenson J. Slyer, Mayor
Myron A. Frasier, Council President
Lloyd C. Crews, Council President Pro Tern
Daniel Brightwell, Councilman
Donald F. Fracassi, Councilman
Michael A. Mandelbaum, Councilman
Tawnya Morris, Councilwoman
Linnie Taylor, Councilwoman
Sherikia L. Hawkins, Clerk
Iry M. Lowenberg, Treasurer
SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
James K. Ralph Jr., Chairman
Dr. Daveda J. Colbert, Secretary
Ryan A. McKindles, Treasurer
Kenson J. Siver, Mayor
Joseph R. Hurshe, Director
W. Michael McFarland, Director
Frederick A. Najor, Director
Arik Rusk, Director
Steven Schneider, Director
Shawn Stafford, Director
DEVELOPMENT AREA CITIZENS COUNCIL
Secelia Joseph
Veronica Ray Lindsey
Scott MacDonald Reilly
Carol L. Manciel
Kathleen Ann McNelis
STAFF
Al Aceves, Executive Director
Anita J. Preston, Assistant to the Executive Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents iii
List of Maps iv
List of Tables iv
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSES OF THE PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5
RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AND TIF PLAN 7
DEVELOPMENT PLAN 9
1. Designation of Boundaries of the Development Area 9
2. Location and Extent of Existing Streets and Other Public Facilities
Within the Development Area; Location, Character and Extent of
Existing Public and Private Land Uses 9
3. Location and Extent of Proposed Public and Private Land Uses 12
4. Legal Description of the Development Area 19
5. Existing Improvements in the Development Area to be Demolished,
Repaired or Altered and Time Required for Completion 19
6. The Location, Extent, Character and Estimated Cost of Improvements,
Including Rehabilitation Contemplated for the Development Area and
an Estimate of Time Required for Completion 20
7. A Statement of the Construction or Stages of Construction Planned,
and the Estimated Time of Completion 42
8. Parts of the Development Area to be Left as Open Space and
Contemplated Use 42
9. Portions of the Development Area which the Authority Desires
to Sell, Donate, Exchange, or Lease to or from the Municipality
and the Proposed Terms 43
10. Desired Zoning Changes and Changes in Streets, Street Levels,
Intersections and Utilities 43
11. An Estimate of the Cost of the Development, Proposed Method
of Financing and Ability of the Authority to Arrange the Financing 44
12. Designation of Person or Persons, Natural or Corporate, to Whom
All or a Portion of the Development is to be Leased, Sold, or Conveyed
in any Manner and for Whose Benefit the Project is Being Undertaken
if that Information is Available to the Authority 44
13. The Procedures for Bidding for the Leasing, Purchasing, or Conveying of
All or a Portion of the Development Upon its Completion, if There is no
Expressed or Implied Agreement between the Authority and Persons,
Natural or Corporate, that All or a Portion of the Development will be
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Leased, Sold, or Conveyed to Those Persons 45
14. Estimates of the Number of Persons Residing in the Development Area 45
15. Response to MCL 125.1667(2)(m), 125.1667(2)(n),
and 125.1667(2)(o) 46
16. Provision for the Costs of Relocating Persons Displaced by the Development, and
Financial Assistance and Reimbursement of Expenses,
including Litigation Expenses and Expenses Incident to the Transfer of Title
in Accordance with the Standards and Provisions of the Federal Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
of 1970 46
17. A Plan for Compliance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1972 46
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN 47
1. Purpose of the Tax Increment Financing Plan 47
2. Explanation of the Tax Increment Procedure 47
3. Maximum Amount of Bonded Indebtedness to be Incurred 48
4. Duration of the Program 49
5. Statement of the Estimated Impact of Tax Increment Financing on Taxing
Jurisdictions in Which the Development Area is Located 49
6. Plan for the Expenditure of Captured Assessed Value by the Authority 49
APPENDIX A: SOUTHFIELD DDA DEVELOPMENT AREA BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
LIST OF MAPS
Page
Map 1: SDDA and Development Area Boundary 10
Map 2: Existing Land Use 14
Map 3: Concept Master Plan 15
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1: Estimated Project Costs and Timing 22
Table 2: Applicable Millage Summary 48
Table 3: Future Capture Projections 51
Table 4: Estimated Impact on Taxing Jurisdictions 52
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSES OF THE PLAN
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
On May 23, 1988, the City Council adopted Ordinance #1246, creating the Southfield
Downtown Development Authority ("SDDA") of the City of Southfield ("City" or "Southfield"),
formerly called the Cornerstone Development Authority. The SDDA was created pursuant to
the Downtown Development Authority Act, Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended
("DDA Act"). The Preamble to Act 197 states that downtown development authorities are
created for the following purposes:
"...to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to
prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in
business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the
acquisition and disposal of interest in real and personal property; to authorize
the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to
promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe
its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to
authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to
authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown
development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials."
PURPOSE OF THE SOUTHFIELD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
When the SDDA was created, the City had identified the southeast portion of its community
as an area experiencing increasing blight. Consistent with the purposes of the DDA Act, the
City created the SDDA as a way to stabilize this area. By so doing, the City Council also
acknowledged that the downtown district of the SDDA ("District") was the historic retail
center of Southfield (Northland Center), as well as an office and major employment center
including Providence Hospital and Oakland Community College. The continued vitality of this
District is critical for the City's image. A 12-member SDDA Board plus the Mayor, was
established and over the years since has made significant positive impacts.
For the first eight years of its existence, the SDDA did not capture tax increment revenue. In
1996, the SDDA and City Council determined that in order to more aggressively pursue
revitalization and focus more heavily on the capital improvements needed to enhance the
District, the institution of tax increment financing was necessary. Thus, the SDDA's first
Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan ("TIF and Development Plan") was
adopted in March 1996. The TIF and Development Plan has been amended twice since,
first in June 2000 and most recently in January 2011. The SDDA also obtains revenue from
an approximate two-mill property tax levy on properties within the DDA.
RESTATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Much of the District developed during the 1950's and 1960's and reflects the pattern of
suburban design popular in that era. Northland Center was cutting edge when it was built in
1954, drawing people from all over the metro Detroit region. At the time, it was the largest
shopping center in the world and a major draw for Southfield and the region. In the early
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1970's, the shopping center was transformed into an enclosed mall, consistent with the
retail shopping preferences of that period. Other nearby development includes mid- and
high-rise office and residential buildings, separated and surrounded by vast parking lots. A
number of architecturally significant office buildings were constructed in the mid-century
modern style of that period.
The District's auto-centric layout does not lend itself well to the preferences of the
population of the 21st century. Over the decades since Northland's construction, population,
lifestyle and economic preferences changed, the mall declined, and disinvestment and
blight occurred. The mall closed in early 2015. In December 2015, the City, in cooperation
with the SDDA acquired Northland Center (including approximately 115 acres) to facilitate
coordinated redevelopment of the land.
The SDDA partnered with the City to prepare a conceptual master plan for the
transformation and redevelopment of the Northland Center site. The conceptual master
plan process included detailed analysis of existing land and market conditions, outreach for
community engagement, and assessment of the land's development potential to create a
design plan, strategic implementation recommendations and guidelines. The resultant
Northland Concept Vision Redevelopment Plan ("Northland Plan"), completed in September
2016 anticipates using a combination of tax increment financing, brownfield incentives and
several other economic development tools to encourage compatible private reinvestment in
the property. The Northland Plan was subsequently incorporated into the City's Northland
Subarea Redevelopment Plan (MP-06 adopted May 22, 2017) ("Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan"). Consistent with the strategies in the Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan, on March 27, 2017 the City adopted a Brownfield Plan ("Northland
Brownfield Plan") to assist in funding redevelopment of the site. The restatement of the
SDDA's Development and TIF Plan as proposed herein, is an essential component of the
Northland redevelopment program, since tax increment revenues captured by the SDDA will
be used to repay eligible project costs necessary for the desired redevelopment to occur.
In addition to the Northland Center site, the SDDA District includes Providence Hospital,
Oakland Community College, Fox 2, Greenfield Road corridor retail, a variety of multiple
family residential dwellings and other related uses. This balance of the District will be
positively impacted by redevelopment of Northland Center, and will contribute to the City's
economic vitality with improvements, investments and employment. The SDDA's 2013 -
2015 Strategic Plan ("Strategic Plan"), the City's Non-Motorized Pathway and Public Transit
Plan ("Non-Motorized Plan") for the SDDA subarea, the Sustainable Southfield City Master
Plan ("Sustainable Southfield"), the Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan ("Northland
Subarea Redevelopment Plan"), and the Northland Overlay Development District
(PZRODD17-0001, adopted May 22, 2017) ("Northland Overlay Development District") are
among the other recent documents that prioritize and recommend future actions for the
entire District.
This current restatement of the TIE and Development Plan considers the goals and
objectives of the above-referenced plans: to enhance the infrastructure, walkability, and
appearance of the District; to support the success of the District's key stakeholders as
catalysts for new investment and economic vitality; and to continue marketing and
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communications to improve the public's perception of the District. This Plan also continues
to support the SDDA's ongoing activities including business recruitment and retention,
planning, and facilitating potential catalyst project(s) to stimulate investment in the District.
A development plan and tax increment financing plan are required by the DDA Act before the
SDDA may capture and spend tax increment. This Restated Development Plan and Tax
Increment Financing Plan ("2017 Restated Plan") replaces the 2011 TIF and Development
Plan and previous TIE and Development plans. It contains a development plan
("Development Plan") and a tax increment financing plan ("TIF Plan") in one document ("TIE
and Development Plan").
It is the purpose of this 2017 Restated TIF and Development Plan to establish the legal
basis for the capture and expenditure of tax increment revenues in accordance with the DDA
Act, as amended, for the purpose of financing public improvements that are necessary to
accomplish the objectives of the SDDA and the State of Michigan.
ESTABLISH INITIAL ASSESSED VALUE AND EXTEND DURATION OF PLAN
It is also the purpose of this 2017 Restated Plan to establish the total taxable value for all
taxable property within the Development Area as of December 31, 2016 and finally
equalized in May 2017 as the initial assessed value for the 2017 Restated Plan.
The duration of the Plan is also hereby extended to run through the end of 2038.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HISTORY OF SUCCESS
The SDDA has a very successful record making public improvements, creating incentives for
increased private sector investment, and intervening to purchase key district properties to
allow them to be redeveloped and return as increased tax base. Among the SDDA's past
projects and accomplishments are: public-private partnerships to develop the Clock Tower
Plaza shopping center, redevelop the former Stouffer property, assemble the Develop
America parcel and others; support for the recent Nine Mile Road and Greenfield Road
reconstruction projects; construction and maintenance of public improvements in the
District such as sidewalks, landscaping, bus stops and other streetscape amenities to
improve walkability; installation of distinctive district identity signs; assisting with the
Baseline obelisk project; offering incentive programs for new private investment including
new or updated site landscaping, building exterior improvements and fencing; marketing the
district as a good place for business via social media, advertising, market studies; and a
program of financial incentives to entice new businesses to the district.
OVERALL PLAN
The SDDA last updated its vision of the District in the 2013-15 Strategic Plan. The Strategic
Plan considered input from SDDA Board members and other stakeholders, and considered
the effects of changes in the economy, population and housing trends. While several
conditions have changed since then, most significantly Northland Center, the priorities in the
Strategic Plan remain a useful guide and a foundation for this restated TIE and Development
Plan.
The SDDA's basic concepts for the future development of the District focus on making the
physical and economic environment a more successful, vital, attractive, desirable,
comfortable and secure place that embraces 21st century needs and desires. That vision is
combined with the recommendations in the Northland Plan and reflected on Map 3, Concept
Master Plan, herein. The Concept Master Plan is not intended to be lot-line specific, or to
dictate detailed land uses or boundaries. Rather, it is a big picture illustration - the SDDA
District of tomorrow is envisioned as a fully walkable, pedestrian friendly, safe, sustainable,
fine-grain mixed-use place with retail, services, offices, residential, public and other uses
blended in a compatible and vital mix.
To a large extent, the District's success is tied to the success of its major anchors: the
utilization of the former Northland Center parcels, Providence Hospital and Oakland
Community College. The Northland Center property is undergoing major redevelopment and
transformation; its success has yet to be realized, but when implemented the impacts of
that redevelopment will be transformative. The SDDA's Concept Master Plan for this 2017
Restated Plan builds on the strength of the health care, education and mixed-use sectors,
and recommends that attractive public and private spaces be created and blighting
elements removed. Also, opportunities to increase development density, particularly by
redeveloping under-utilized parking lots, vacant land, or obsolete buildings and sites, are
planned to be capitalized upon for new tax base and a vital, energetic physical and
economic environment. Measures are planned to encourage reinvestment in the District.
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FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT
This Restated TIF and Development Plan proposes projects focused on alleviating problems
and revitalizing the District. Projects are intended to accomplish the following:
• Enhance the District's physical layout,.
• Improve the District's public infrastructure and aesthetics
• Encourage healthy living, walkability and pedestrian amenities
• Promote sustainability
• Provide development and redevelopment assistance
• Encourage improvements on private properties
Renovate and improve the District's facilities
Continue maintenance and District operations
Promote business development
• Promote public safety in the District
• Conduct District-wide marketing, on-going administration and planning.
The total anticipated cost of public improvements and projects under this Restated Plan is
$59,240,885. Implementation of the SDDA's Restated TIF and Development Plan will
transform the District into a more vibrant place to live, work, shop, learn, and recreate.
BALANCED FUNDING
This Restated TIF and Development Plan calls for funding from a variety of sources.
Although most of the proposed funding comes from tax increment revenues, funds may also
come from federal and state grants, City funds, SDDA millage, private contributions and
other sources to leverage maximum benefit from the tax increment. Although not planned
at this time, bonds may be sold in the future to allow public improvements to be constructed
in advance of the private construction and tax increment revenues accruing.
AN INVESTMENT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This Restated TIF and Development Plan provides an opportunity for Southfield, Oakland
County, and the other taxing jurisdictions to partner in fostering expanded economic
development opportunities. The proposed SDDA development projects will directly support
redevelopment of Northland Center, which has a projected value of approximately $130
million in new tax base, and which will be a revitalized center of mixed-use activity and a
new regional focus and vitality for the City of Southfield, Oakland County and the State of
Michigan. The projects proposed in the Development Plan also support continuation and
expansion of the largest employer in Southfield, Providence Hospital, and will enhance the
desirability of Oakland Community College's campus with better visibility and access to
surrounding complimentary services, improving their ability to support economic
development, Further, the projects will assist desirable redevelopment and maintain
attractive, high quality public infrastructure in the District.
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RESTATED
DEVELOPMENT AND TIF PLAN
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1. Designation of Boundaries of the Development Area [Section 17(2)(a)] Designation of the
boundaries of the development area in relation to highways, streets, streams, or otherwise
The SDDA's Development Area designated by the Plan ("Development Area") is located
within the limits of the City of Southfield. Generally, the Development Area is bounded
on the south by Eight Mile Road; on the west by the Southfield Freeway and
Northwestern Highway; on the east by Greenfield Road; and on the north by Mount
Vernon Road. The Development Area contains only two residential developments: the
Village at Cornerstone and the Vistas.
Map 1 shows the boundaries of the Development Area and the Southfield Downtown
Development Authority District.
2. Location and Extent of Existing Streets and Other Public Facilities within the
Development Area; Location, Character and Extent of Existing Public and Private Land
Uses [Section 17(2)(b)] The location and extent of existing streets and other public facilities within
the development area; the location, character, and extent of the categories of public and private land uses
then existing and proposed for the development area, including residential, recreational, commercial,
industrial, educational, and other uses; and shall include a legal description of the development area.
The Development Area contains the following streets, facilities and land uses:
A. STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public streets and highways in the Development Area are:
• Southfield Freeway (M-39), Lodge Freeway (M-10) including service drives,
Eight Mile Road (M402) (sections east and west of M-10)
• Greenfield Road, Nine Mile Road, Rutland Road (sections north and south of
M-10)
• J.L. Hudson Drive, Providence Drive, Northland Drive (sections east and west
of M-10), North Park Drive, Foster Winter Drive, Northland Park Court
North Park Place is a private road, located between the buildings of the North Park
Place apartments. Other private roads are contained within the various
condominium complexes in the Development Area.
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B. EXISTING LAND USE
A mixture of land uses exists in the Development Area. Commercial, office, health
care/institutional, utility and communications, educational, transportation, and
residential uses are located in the Development Area. They are described in more
detail below and on Map 2: Existing Land Use. Several existing buildings in the
Development Area are notable examples of mid-century modern architecture.
1. PUBLIC USES
There are two public land uses use currently in or adjacent to the Development
Area. One is the small pocket park located at the southwest corner of Mount
Vernon and Greenfield Road. The other is the small site with the Baseline obelisk
marker at the intersection of Rutland Dr. and Eight Mile Rd. The Southfield
"downtown" police substation formerly located at Northland Center mall has been
relocated to the City civic complex. It will be moved back to the Development
Area when the planned redevelopment occurs. The former Northland Center mall
property and several out-lot parcels are currently owned by the City, are
undergoing demolition and environmental remediation, and are vacant or have
vacant buildings.
2. PRIVATE USES
a. Residential. When the Development Area was originally created, it contained
no residential uses. Since then, two condominium projects (The Village at
Cornerstone and The Vistas) have been built and contain approximately 280
dwelling units. Other mid-rise and high-rise residential units are located inside
the SDDA District, but are outside the Development Area.
b. Commercial. Commercial land uses historically comprised a substantial
portion of the Development Area. Northland Center, now vacant and planned
for redevelopment was the most notable of these. The buildings on the
Northland site are being demolished, and environmental issues on the 100+
acre site are being remediated in accordance with the adopted Northland
Brownfield Plan. Formerly 2 million square feet of retail space, the Northland
site has potential for mixed-use development because of the surrounding
population density and excellent freeway access. Other commercial uses in
the Development Area are located in freestanding buildings and in small
shopping centers concentrated along Greenfield Road.
There are no longer any active hotels in the Development Area. The former
Ramada Inn on Nine Mile Road has been demolished and its site purchased
by Oakland Community College for future use. The Plaza Hotel at the corner
of J. L. Hudson and Northwestern Highway has fallen into disrepair, owes back
taxes and utility bills, and is part of a bankruptcy confirmation plan.
Eating establishments are predominantly fast food restaurants, and small
carryout or casual dining in the small strip centers on Greenfield Road. The
SDDA wishes to attract a variety of sit-down and family dining restaurants as
more up-scale alternatives for the day time and night time populations.
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c. Educational. The Southfield campus of Oakland Community College (OCC) is
located on Rutland Avenue. OCC is the largest community college in
Michigan. The Southfield OCC campus features programs in diagnostic
medical sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy technology,
and surgical technology. OCC has a cooperative arrangement with
Providence Hospital for training and in-hospital experience.
OCC expanded its campus footprint in 2011 with a new building on Rutland
Drive. The expansion and addition created an increase in floor space for labs
in the health and science programs, new double classrooms, enhanced areas
for counseling, enrollment services, financial aid/scholarships and career
center operations, more study areas, an educational testing center and
increased space for tutoring services, and a dedicated center for Student Life
activities. In addition, and as noted above, OCC also recently purchased the
former Ramada Inn and North Park Plaza parcels, and a parking lot adjacent
to the campus for future development purposes.
d. Institutional. Institutional uses in the Development Area include Providence
Hospital, Triumph Church located in the former Millennium Centre, and
several non-profit service organizations. The Salvation Army Regional
Headquarters is located on Northland Drive, west of M-10.
e. Office. The Development Area is home to high-rise multi-tenant, mid-rise and
small individual tenant office buildings. The IBM (Southfield Center) building,
Nine Mile Crossing, Northland Towers and the Shonola building are among the
largest. As noted above, the former North Park Plaza building on Nine Mile
Road has been demolished, and is being held by OCC for future use.
f. Transportation/Utility/Communication. The WM< - Fox 2 television office and
studio, located north of Nine Mile Road, encompasses approximately 38
acres. A Detroit Edison substation is at the corner of J. L. Hudson Drive. Also,
while it is vacant and part of the redevelopment, Northland Center's former
power plant is on the north part of the mall site. DDOT/SMART bus system
supports the redevelopment site with six-eight transfer points plus additional
bus stops distributed throughout the district.
g. Recreational Uses. There are currently no recreational uses in the
Development Area. The former Bally's Total Fitness building north of
Northland Drive is vacant.
h. Industrial Uses. There are no industrial uses in the Development Area.
3. Location and Extent of Proposed Public and Private Land Uses. [Section 17(2)(b)] The
location and extent of existing streets and other public facilities within the development area; the location,
character, and extent of the categories of public and private land uses then existing and proposed for the
development area, including residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, educational, and other uses;
and shall include a legal description of the development area.
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Map 3, Concept Master Plan presents the SDDA's vision and objectives for the
Development Area and is based on the Strategic Plan, Northland Plan, and Sustainable
Southfield. The SDDA's vision incorporates Northland Center as a dynamic mixed-use
destination with a variety of activities focused around a series of unique public spaces
linked through a greenspace network; OCC as a vital, active hub of higher education;
Providence Hospital's expansion into cutting edge health care services; and the overall
District as a safe and prosperous environment that advances values that care, share and
grow the community. The SDDA's three main goals are as follows:
A. Infrastructure and Aesthetics - Work toward a vibrant, mixed-use district that is walkable,
attractive, welcoming, clean, safe and comfortable with landscaping, lighting, streetscape, road,
utility, attractive stormwater features and related improvements, in both the public and private
realm to ensure the District is an attractive, welcoming, distinctive and comfortable place.
B. Development & Redevelopment Facilitate investment and reinvestment in District properties
consistent with this Plan and implement targeted strategies for business, economic and
cornmunity development, recruitment retention, development and redevelopment. Stabilizing
housing values in the District, supporting and marketing the neighborhoods as good places to live
with a variety of available housing stock, and addressing the need for senior housing resulting
from changing demographics are SODA priorities.
C. Marketing & Communications - Promote and market the SODA and its assets to businesses,
residents, the community, and on a regional, state and international basis to enhance the
District's image as a desirable place to invest, work and live, as well as for shopping, education,
and healthcare. Support and enhance the District's economic health and vitality through a
targeted strategy of business and economic development programs and incentives for
recruitment, retention, development and redevelopment.
The Development Area is planned as a vital, active and walkable district, a fine-grained
mixed-use place with retail, services, office, public open space, residential and other
land uses, blended in a compatible, energized mix. The major anchors - Providence
Hospital, OCC, and redevelopment of the Northland Center site - are critical to the
district's future success. Blighting influences should be removed, and attractive public
and private spaces created. Opportunities to increase density, particularly by
redeveloping under-utilized parking lots, vacant land, and obsolete buildings and sites
should be capitalized upon.
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Map 3, Concept Master Plan illustrates several focal activity areas where the key
recommendations are planned to be implemented. These areas may currently contain
obsolete buildings that require retrofitting or redevelopment to be economically viable;
underutilized sites and vacant land with potential for new and expanded uses; vibrant
uses such as Providence Hospital, Oakland Community College; and the Northland
Center site that is slated for redevelopment.
Properly managing public improvements, redevelopment and change will be an
important task for the SDDA and the City. The Concept Master Plan is intended to serve
as the guide for how the District redevelops. Particular areas of focus are described as
follows:
A. NORTHLAND CENTER: The Northland Mall was formerly a major draw that brought many
people into the District. The SDDA and City plan to create a new signature development
worthy of the site's history and prominence as the first regional shopping mall in
Michigan. The transformed Northland site will grow the local economy and will be a new
mixed-use destination for businesses and residents, integrated with new public space to
serve the existing and future community, and with physical and social connections to
adjoining businesses, neighborhoods and local centers. The planned future land uses
and redevelopment activities are described in detail in the Northland Plan. A summary
of the Northland Plan's proposed uses and improvements follows.
Planned land uses include residential dwellings of varied types and densities, a
shopping and entertainment hub, convenience/service commercial, offices, research
and technology, lodging and public open spaces. A new street and multimodal network
will be developed through the Northland site, creating new internal circulation and
frontage for development and better connecting the site to the existing external roads.
The Northland Plan establishes a variety of flexible development "blocks" designed to
be parceled to an individual, or multiple, land developers. The Plan also identifies
building forms and overall development densities (based on market data), but the
specific mix of uses can be integrated with the overall plan on a project-by-project basis
as the market dictates. The redevelopment districts are connected through a
greenspace network. The greenspace elements within this Plan are based on the "Hub
and Wheel" planning concept - the central park serves as the hub of activity, while the
streets and linear parks connect to an outer green loop and activity path.
The following descriptions of the Northland planned use areas are from the Northland
Plan and the Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan.
Central Park District: The Central Park District sits at the center of the development and
includes a variety of uses and public spaces. This area is defined by three key elements:
the adaptive reuse of an iconic structure (the Macys/Hudson's building), a 'central park'
including a variety of public spaces, large stormwater feature, and variety of residential
dwelling types.
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Shopping District: The shopping district serves as an area for larger format and
convenience/service based commercial activities. This area is planned for retail uses
that are traditionally auto-centric and demand high visibility and access.
Lifestyle District: This area is planned as the main shopping and entertainment hub of
the development. It is intended to include a mix of uses including retail, office, and
residential. The core buildings and streets that comprise this district are intended to
look like a self-contained "Main Street".
Innovation District: This area is defined as the innovation hub of the development. This
district should include uses that merge the innovation and employment potential of
research-oriented institutions, high-growth companies, and tech start-ups in well-
designed, amenity-rich residential and commercial environments.
B. PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CAMPUS: Providence Hospital has a history of supporting and
investing in the District. Southfield's largest employer, the hospital is keeping pace with
the times and expanding in new and emerging health care initiatives, such as exploring
partnerships for health, wellness and fitness, the possible expansion and development
of additional medical office and hospital support uses, and transforming its campus into
a more walkable complex.
The Concept Master Plan proposes expanded healthcare technology uses both north
and the south of the existing Providence complex. To the south, the hospital may be a
participant in portions of the Innovation District at Northland Center. To the north, office
parcels could be more closely linked to Providence and functionally be part of the
overall medical campus. Other healthcare technology land use is planned at Northland
Towers at the south end of the Development Area.
The physical image of Providence Hospital should be made more prominent. The Plan
recommends aesthetic enhancements at the related image intersections and from
major roads to better identify this important anchor as part of the Development Area.
C. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS: As discussed previously, Oakland
Community College's student population is a significant potential market for retail and
service businesses. OCC's health care related career programs benefit from the
college's proximity to Providence Hospital.
Similar to Providence, both OCC and the Development Area would benefit from greater
public visibility and recognition of the college's presence. By acquiring the sites of the
former Ramada Inn and North Park Towers building the college has gained considerable
land for future expansion and related uses, all with frontage and visibility on Nine Mile
Road.
Redevelopment of the vacant sites with new education buildings, mixed-uses, or other
uses that complement the college campus should be pursued.
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This vicinity is envisioned as a mixed-use "college town". Beyond the services and
ancillary support uses that could be developed on the college's vacant land, the Plan
recommends the OCC campus be better connected to the other destinations in the
District to enhance the area's appeal as a day and night activity center. The primary
connection is envisioned as a new road that permits vehicle traffic but is primarily
designed as an attractive, enticing place for pedestrians. Sidewalks/non-motorized
paths along the connector should be wide, with ample space and improvements for
sitting, relaxing, and interacting with others. The space should be well landscaped, yet
visibly a safe place to be.
NORTH OF NORTHLAND: The former Millennium Centre/Triumph Church facility has
expanded its parking lot with 6 additional acres from the Northland site. The church is
an institutional use and incorporates religious-based entertainment. With proper
programming, Millennium can attract people from outside the immediate area,
particularly during evening hours, which would create an increased market for
restaurants, specialty shopping and other entertainment venues such as might develop
on the Northland site.
The Plaza Hotel building/parcel is envisioned as a new hotel. The property is in need of
renovation/redevelopment and given its past use and adjacency to Northland, has
potential for such use.
8 MILE ROAD AREA: The land along Eight Mile Road and Northland Drive is a significant
area of the District as it is the interface of the SDDA with Detroit. The road frontage is
planned as commercial, with medical support and mixed-uses to the north, buffering the
existing single-family neighborhoods. Improvements should be designed and
implemented to create a welcoming, high quality image along Eight Mile. Particular
efforts should be made to enhance the District's gateways at Southfield Road,
Greenfield Road, and Northland Drive and Eight Mile Road. Also, the four corners of
Northland Drive at the Lodge Freeway should be enhanced with stronger district identify
features, landscaping and aesthetic improvements.
A Baseline commemorative obelisk was installed in 2016 near Rutland Dr. at Eight Mile
Rd. It is a community identity feature, calling attention to the historic significance of 8
Mile Rd.
The Kalabat site, located at the northwest corner of Northland Drive and 8 Mile Rd. has
potential as new tax base. Site plan approval has been granted for development with a
gas station/convenience center. Future plans call for a new plaza with public art
opposite the Baseline monument, new multi-use pathways, ornamental fencing with
brick pillars and landscaping along Eight Mile Rd. Overall, in addition, the land in this
vicinity is ripe for redevelopment and reinvestment, possibly as medical office, medical
products or related uses.
GATEWAYS, IMAGE INTERSECTIONS, and INFRASTRUCTURE: The Plan recommends
several locations for more intensive improvements to signify entrance into the District or
to identify sub-areas for the major anchors. These gateway and image intersections
may incorporate signage, lush landscaping, color elements, public art and similar
features to distinguish the intersection or entrance within the overall theme of the
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District. Further the roads, sidewalks, streetlights, landscaping, utilities and other
essential infrastructure in the District are aging, and new infrastructure is required for
the Northland redevelopment. In order for the District to remain economically viable,
and to become an even more desirable place, infrastructure and aesthetic updates
must continue to be made.
4. Legal Description of the Development Area [Section 17(2)(b)] The location and extent of existing
streets and other public facilities within the development area; the location, character, and extent of the
categories of public and private land uses then existing and proposed for the development area, including
residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, educational, and other uses; and shall include a legal
description of the development area.
The Development Area boundaries are described in Appendix A, and illustrated on Map 1.
5. Existing improvements in the Development Area to be Demolished, Repaired or Altered, and
Time Required for Completion [Section 17(2)(c)] A description of existing improvements in the
development area to be demolished, repaired, or altered, a description of any repairs and alterations, and an
estimate of the time required for completion.
The proposed development program for the SDDA Development Area incorporates both
public and private improvements. Public improvement project descriptions and an
anticipated schedule for completion are found in Table 1 and on the pages, that follow.
The SDDA's Development Plan calls for the renovation, alteration and repair of existing
public improvements such as public roads and utility facilities within the Development Area
boundaries; assistance with construction of public infrastructure, utilities and drainage
improvements; landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, open space and streetscape
enhancements; installation of public art; construction of new improvements such as the
addition of sidewalks and bike paths; repair/upgrading and installation of street lights; and
public transportation facilities. Improvements will be located throughout the Development
Area, along the road corridors, at the focal intersections and gateways, or on publicly owned
or controlled sites.
As previously described, the Northland Center mall, several outlot buildings, associated
parking lots, underground utilities and other site improvements will be demolished and
environmental issues remediated/mitigated, consistent with the descriptions in the
Northland Brownfield Plan. These changes will ready that approximate 115-acre site for
redevelopment and productive use in accordance with the Northland Plan. Demolition,
remediation and site preparation are expected to take approximately 18 months. The City
acquired 12-15 works of art from the former Northland Center and intends to install some
of those pieces back on the site as part of future development.
The full extent of demolition, repair, or alteration of existing improvements is not yet known
since design plans are not completed for all the projects. Demolition, repair, construction,
enhancement, and/or replacement of existing infrastructure is likely as part of the various
projects, including sidewalks, curbing, pavement, above and below-ground utilities,
decorative walls, fencing, and others. Further, redevelopment of privately owned sites may
be assisted, on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the priorities and procedures in this
Plan. The time required for completion of these projects will be determined as plans are
more fully developed.
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6. The Location, Extent, Character and Estimated Cost of Improvements, Including
Rehabilitation Contemplated for the Development Area and an Estimate of Time Required
for Completion [Section 17(d)] The location, extent, character, and estimated cost of the improvements
including rehabilitation contemplated for the development area and an estimate of the time required for
completion.
The SDDA has successfully completed many projects from the previous Development Plan.
Examples include assistance with costs of land purchase and building demolition for
redevelopment, sidewalk and bus stop improvements, district identification signs, road
reconstruction, and various streetscape improvements on Greenfield, Nine Mile and
Providence Drive. The SDDA's projects have contributed greatly toward the conditions that
support a healthy and desirable office, residential, education and business district.
However, considerable work remains to be done to help the District reach its potential, halt
property value deterioration, eliminate the causes of blight, disinvestment, and economic
decline in the area and promote economic growth, consistent with the purposes of the DDA
Act. Support for the Northland redevelopment project is a major priority of this Plan and is
necessitated by economic factors that reach far beyond the City of Southfield. The City's
redevelopment plan to transform the former Northland mall site into a contemporary,
vibrant, mixed-use district requires participation from the SDDA to fund brownfield cleanup,
demolition and site preparation, as well as needed public improvements on and around the
mall site.
The SDDA wishes to continue its efforts to improve public infrastructure, enhance
streetscapes and beautify the Development Area, as well as implement projects that more
directly lead to new private business investment and tax base increase. Facilitation of
development and redevelopment to increase the Development Area's tax base is a high
priority, with particular focus on the major stakeholders. Changes to the physical layout of
the District are needed to better suit the new economy, sustainability and mixed-use
formats.
Accordingly, the SDDA has identified the improvements, projects and priorities described
below, targeted to accomplish the recommendations of the Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan, and the SIDDA's Concept Master Plan and Strategic Plan. Some of
these projects will require alteration, demolition, or repair of existing land, buildings and
uses, and others will be new construction or development. The timing and order of
implementation is projected based on several factors, including input from SDDA members,
expected timing of tax increment revenue availability, opportunities to promote jobs and
economic development, actions to eliminate blight and under-investment, the availability of
other related investments and funding, and the relative speed with which various projects
could be accomplished, along with the benefits and value of each to the community.
The projects described herein will be undertaken during the term of this Plan as needed to
support development/redevelopment and as funds are available. It is estimated that these
projects will be completed over a period of 1 to 21 years, the life of this Restated TIF and
Development Plan.
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It should be noted that while each project is assigned a phase and estimated timing for
budget and planning purposes, the projects in Phase 1 may be expedited in Phase 1, may
continue into Phase 2 or may not begin until Phase 2, and those in Phase 2 may begin
sooner. Overall, the projects within each phase are not mutually exclusive to one phase or
another. Phase 1 is projected as 2018 through 2027 and coincides with the repayment
scenario adopted in the Northland Brownfield Plan; Phase 2 is 2028 - 2038. Ongoing
projects continue over the life of the TIF and Development Plan.
Costs estimated for the projects are very preliminary. The costs for the Northland
redevelopment project are from the Northland Brownfield Plan, and may need to be
amended as that development process unfolds. Most of the projects in this Restated TIF
and Development Plan have not been fully conceptualized, will not be implemented until
years in the future, and have too many unknowns to allow estimates to be prepared at this
time. Therefore, most cost estimates herein are presented as general budget estimates or
with costs to be determined. Actual costs may increase or decrease based on changes,
opportunities to maximize return, or factors that are unknown today. Specific plans and
refined cost estimates will be completed and approved prior to initiation of each project.
Funding will be obtained from a variety of sources - primarily tax increment revenues, but
also may include: federal and state grants (which may include but are not limited to HUD,
CDBG, MDOT, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan State Housing
Development Authority and the Federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
program); private donations (as available); SDDA millage revenues; City funds; and
additional sources consistent with DDA Act and to be determined. The SDDA intends to
leverage its TIE dollars with other funding sources to the maximum extent practicable to
achieve its goals.
Table 1 following, summarizes the projects, costs and timing of the planned projects. More
detailed descriptions are provided in the following section.
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Table 1
Estimated Project Costs and Timing
Projects . . Cost Estinnetei Timing
PHASE 1: 2018 - 2027
Northland Redevelopment Project - partner with the Southfield
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (SBRA") with respect to
redevelopment of the Northland site, transferring TIF funds to
the SBRA (75% tax increment capture from SBRA area) for
eligible activities and administration fees pursuant to the
Northland Brownfield Plan.4
$10,955,885 5 2019 - 2027
Streetscape Enhancements - prioritize locations where features are
missing, need replacement or are high image locations; remove
old CDA signs & install wayfinding system. Northland interior &
perimeter roads, & other SDDA locations included.
$1,300,000 2018 - 2027
Walkability Improvements - repair, replacement & new construction
of sidewalks & multi-use pathways; and ADA enhancements. $400,000 2019 - 2027
Road Improvements - partner for construction, repair or
replacement of roads. Northland & other SDDA locations
included.
$750,000 2020- 2027
Utility Improvements - partner for construction, repair or
replacement of utilities: water and sewer main, storm sewers
and stormwater management facilities. Northland & other
SDDA locations included.
$750,000 2020- 2027
Development & Redevelopment Assistance - Providence, OCC, 8
Mile Rd. parcels, Michigan Inn & others that meet SDDA
objectives. Facilitate & assist investment/reinvestment in
development area properties; implement targeted strategies for
business & economic development, recruitment, retention,
development/redevelopment consistent with the SDDA's
Concept Master Plan. SDDA participation may include
construction & site preparation, design & other costs (including
but not limited to site acquisition, demo, renovations,
environmental remediation, etc.) as described in this Plan.
$450,000 2018- 2027
Business Recruitment and Retention Activities - includes evaluating
& continuing SDDA's incentive programs, among others. $200,000 2018 - 2027
Community Police Support - Ave. $25,000/yr. contribution $225,000 2019 - 2027
code Enforcement Assistance - includes property maintenance and $100 000 2018 - 2027 ordinance compliance. Ave. $10,000/yr. contribution
Ongoing Marketing, Communications and Administration - includes
marketing and communications, maintenance of improvements,
economic development strategy administration, etc. Includes
funding for additional effort for administrative oversight,
marketing assistance and project management for Northland
redevelopment. Ave. $455,000/yr.
$6460,000 2018 - 2027
Other Projects Consistent with the Plan 2 TBD 2018 - 2027
Total Phase 1 Costs: $15,590,885
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Projects Cost Estimate 1 Timing
PHASE 2: 2028 - 2038
Streetscape Enhancements - other roads (Northland and other
locations included). Includes possible street lighting. $7,650,000 2028 - 2038
District Beautification, Image Intersections & Gateways - public art,
landscaping, cultural amenities, aesthetic improvements, entry
signs/features
$1,500,000 2028 - 2038
Walkability Improvements - repair, replacement & new construction
of sidewalks & multi-use pathways; and ADA enhancements. $2,000,000 2028 - 2038
Road Improvements - partner for construction, repair or
replacement of roads. Northland interior & perimeter roads, &
other SDDA locations included.
$6,500,000 2028- 2038
Utility Improvements - partner for construction, repair or
replacement of utilities: water and sewer main, storm sewers
and stormwater management facilities. Northland and other
SDDA locations included.
$3,000,000 2028 - 2038
Public Transportation Infrastructure - bus stop improvements, park
& ride, and others. $1,000,000 2028 - 2038
Traffic Signals - mast arms, autonomous vehicle support, pedestrian
crossings. $1,500,000 2028 - 2038
Parking Improvements - assist with construction of parking deck(s),
parking lot combinations or enhancements, and other public
parking improvements
$3,000,000 2028 - 2038
Central Park/Public Gathering Space $1,500,000 2028 - 2038
Non-Motorized Vehicle Improvements - construction of bike
paths/lanes for access throughout the district, connect OCC,
Providence, Northland site and other activity centers.
$2,000,000 2028 - 2038
Information Technology Improvements - world class IT infrastructure $1,000,000 2028 - 2038 facilities for improved public internet access
Development & Redevelopment Assistance - Providence, OCC, 8
Mile Rd. parcels, Michigan Inn & others that meet SDDA
objectives. Facilitate & assist investment/reinvestment in
development area properties; & implement targeted strategies
for business & economic development, recruitment, retention,
development/redevelopment consistent with the SDDA's
Concept Plan. SDDA participation may include construction &
site preparation, design & other costs (including but not limited
to site acquisition, demo, renovations, environmental
remediation, etc.) as described in this Plan.
$3,000,000 2028 - 2038
Brownfield Remediation - sites to be determined $2,000,000 2028 - 2038
Property Acquisition - sites to be determined $3,000,000 2028 - 2038
Demolition of Buildings & Structures - sites to be determined $500,000 2028 - 2038
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Projects* Cost Estimate 1 Timing
Improvements to & Renovation of Buildings - public facilities only;
may include ADA improvements $750,000 2028 - 2038
Business Recruitment and Retention Activities - continued from
Phase 1, includes continuing SDDA's incentive programs, among
others.
$1,500,000 2028 - 2038
Community Police Support - Average $60,000/yr. contribution $650,000 2028 - 2038
Code Enforcement Assistance - includes property maintenance and $220,000 2028 - 2038 ordinance compliance. Ave. $20,000/yr. contribution
Ongoing Marketing. Communications and Administration -
continued from Phase 1 - average $1-080,000/year. $14-0880,000 2028 - 2038
Other Projects Consistent with the Plan 2 $500,000 2028 - 2038
Total Phase 2 Costs: $43,650,000
TOTAL PHASE I & 2: $59,240,885
More detailed descriptions of the projects are provided under PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS on
the following pages.
Footnotes to Table
Costs estimated for the projects are preliminary and are budget guides only; specific plans and refined
cost estimates for Development Area improvements will be completed upon initiation of each project.
Expenditures will not exceed available funds. Estimates consider design, construction and associated
costs.
2 Other projects that arise and are consistent with the objectives and priorities of the SDDA - as outlined
in this Restated Plan - may be funded consistent with the financing methods described in the Tax
Increment Financing Plan.
3 All estimates are in current dollars; actual costs will likely vary from these estimates.
4 The remainder of the funding needed to reimburse the City/SBRA for the estimated $20,329,825 in
Northland project costs is expected to come from the State of Michigan. This is consistent with the
project funding and repayment sources specified in the Northland Brownfield Plan.
5 Depending on the amount of funding received from the State, if necessary, the SDDA411-ay-s ha I 1
increase its transfer of TIF revenues for the Northland Redevelopment project up to $43 70007000
$20,329,825, less any local tax increment revenue captured by the SBRA (not subject to capture by the
SDDA), less any increment revenue from taxes levied for school operating purposes as approved by the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan Strategic Fund, pursuant to Act 381,
and less any actual net proceeds received by the City for the sale of portions of the Eligible Property (as
defined in the Northland Brownfield Plan) owned by the City, as required by the Interlocal Agreement
between the SDDA and SBRA. As a consequence, other Phase I projects may be postponed,
eliminated or funded at different levels. Further, in order to generate sufficient TIE revenues for the
increased transfer, this project may carry over into Phase 2 and other projects planned during Phase 2
may be postponed, eliminated or funded at different levels accordingly.,
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
The following public improvements, activities and projects are proposed for implementation
under this 2017 Restated TIE and Development Plan through 2038 (the life of this Plan),
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along with estimated costs and timing. Project descriptions are organized by SDDA goal.
A. PARTNER WITH THE CITY AND SBRA TO SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
NORTHLAND SITE - A primary reason for this Restatement of the SDDA's TIE and
Development Plan is to make funds available to reimburse the City's investment in the
Northland parcels, thereby supporting redevelopment and reinvestment. This project
includes contribution of TIE funds to the SBRA as agent of the SDDA to implement the
project consisting of eligible activities and SBRA administration fees under the
Brownfield Act. This includes reimbursement for City costs incurred for various eligible
activities as outlined in the Northland Brownfield Plan and for which tax increment
revenues may be spent under PA. .197 of 1975, the DDA Act.
1. Reimbursement Agreement. The Northland Brownfield Plan for the Northland mall
site anticipates funding from a variety of sources, including SDDA tax increment
revenue captured from growth in the tax base as the sites are sold, redeveloped and
improved. Under the City's Northland Brownfield Plan, 75% of the SMA's tax
increment capture from the Northland parcels is proposed to be transmitted to the
SBRA as partial reimbursement for the costs of eligible activities and SBRA
administration fees as provided in the Northland Brownfield Plan. The total of the
Northland project's eligible activity costs and SBRA administration fees is estimated
at $20,329,825 in the Northland Brownfield Plan. Along with the approved
Northland Brownfield Plan, associated Reimbursement Agreement, and Interlocal
Agreement to use Local Tax Increment Revenues for the Northland Redevelopment
Project approved by the SBRA on November 1, 2017, this restated TIE and
Development Plan establishes the legal basis to permit that transfer of DDA tax
increment revenues to reimburse a portion of the eligible brownfield costs.
The Northland Brownfield Plan projects that sufficient development will occur over
nine years to generate adequate DDA tax increment revenues to fund the eligible
activities (combined with funds from other anticipated sources). Therefore, the
SDDA's transfer of 75% of the TIE revenues captured from Northland to the
City/SBRA (per the Northland Brownfield Plan), is projected herein for nine years, for
an estimated amount of $10,955,885. These TIF capture estimates are based upon
projections of development; the pace of development and actual revenues captured
will likely vary. In addition to this specific transfer of funds, this Plan proposes an
array of other projects and infrastructure investments that will also help support
Northland's redevelopment.
It is expected that the remainder of the $20,329,825 needed to reimburse the City
for the Northland project costs will come from the State of Michigan through the
Brownfield Act or other sources. If necessary, depending on the amount of funding
received from the State, the SDDA may shall increase its transfer of TIE revenues for
the Northland Redevelopment project up to $43-7000,0-(30-$20,329,825, less any
local tax increment revenue captured by the SBRA (not subject to capture by the
SDDA1, less any increment revenue from taxes levied for school operating purposes
as approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Michigan
Strategic Fund, pursua nt to Act 381, and less any actual net proceeds received by
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the City for the sale of portions of the Eligible Property (as defined in the Northland
Brownfield Plan) owned by the City, as required by the Interlocal Agreement between
the SDDA and SBRA. As a consequence, other Phase I projects may need to be
postponed, eliminated or funded at different levels. Further, in order to generate
sufficient TIF revenues for the increased transfer, this project may carry over into
Phase 2, and other proiects planned during Phase 2 may be postponed, eliminated
or funded at different levels accordingly.
B. INFRASTRUCTURE &AESTHETICS - Work toward a vibrant, mixed-use district with that is
walkable, attractive, welcoming, clean, safe and comfortable with landscaping, lighting,
streetscape, road, utility and related improvements, in both the public and private realm
to ensure the District is an attractive, welcoming, distinctive and comfortable place.
1. Streetscape Enhancements: The existing streetscape improvements in the District
have improved the image of the SDDA, however, there are streets that lack
streetscape, and there are aspects of the District's existing streetscape environment
that would benefit from refreshing, updating and renewal. The SDDA will evaluate
streetscape throughout the Development Area and selectively enhance it.
Streetscape improvements may include landscape plantings such as trees, shrubs,
groundcover and annuals/perennials; decorative paving; decorative accent lights;
street furniture such as benches and trash receptacles; and other design elements.
A focus will be on enhancements that would simplify maintenance, create a uniform
standard of care, and make the major corridors more pedestrian friendly. In
addition, the new streets in the Northland redevelopment area should be provided
with streetscape improvements so as to present the highest quality environment.
The SDDA may choose to allocate TIF funds to those roads as well. Streetscape
elements under this project will be within the public right-of-way, in publicly
controlled easements or otherwise under public control.
The worn-out Cornerstone identification signs will be removed and replaced as soon
as practicable with clear, attractive wayfinding signs using the SDDA's new image.
Street lighting is absent or not functioning in several locations; decorative
streetlights would enhance the District's appearance and public safety along the
roads. The SDDA may evaluate the existing street lighting, prioritize needs and
install uniform decorative lights throughout. Goals are to increase energy-efficiency,
aesthetics and provide for public safety and security. First priority will be to replace
outdated nonfunctioning lights, followed by adding and/or replacing existing lights
where most necessary for public safety and to improve the aesthetics of the SDDA.
Elements of this component may include, but are not limited to:
• Acquisition of land, rights-of-way and easements.
• Removal of plant material, bituminous material, sidewalk, and curb.
• Filling, grading and site preparation.
• Installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks.
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• Installation of decorative pavement or pavers
• Purchase and install trees, plantings and other landscape materials to fill in
"green gaps" inside the public ROW's of the development area.
• Landscape improvements and site amenities, including, but not limited to
grass, trees, other plantings, and other decorative items.
• Installation of benches, trash receptacles, uniform street lighting, signage,
public art, banners, tree grates, and similar hardscape.
• Engineering, architectural, legal and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Projects will be prioritized, timed and constructed based on the benefit to the
district, considering factors such as: increased tax base created; benefits accruing to
multiple properties, significant parcels or image locations affected; and other criteria
to be determined. TIE funds will be supplemented with grants and other fund
sources as available and permitted by the DDA Act.
The improvements have not been designed, thus costs are not known and are to be
determined. The total budget estimate over the life of the Plan is $8,950,000.
2. District Beautification, Image Intersections and Gateways: Plan, design and install
enhanced landscaping, hardscaping and aesthetic improvements at all SDDA
gateway entrances and image intersections, as identified on the Concept Master
Plan. The enhancements are intended to give a consistent image to the SDDA's
entrances, and may incorporate distinctive features, within a uniform palette to
convey the identity of respective anchors at designated intersections and sub-areas.
Improvements may include, but are not limited to, accent lighting, banners,
decorative pavement, crosswalks, seasonal plantings, public art, and similar
features, and may extend beyond the intersections and gateways. Participation by
the neighboring property owners will be encouraged; OCC and Providence Hospital
have expressed interest in the past.
Elements of this component may include but are not limited to:
• Acquisition, installation and maintenance of banners and/or holiday
decorations.
• Acquisition and construction of public art and cultural amenities, including,
but not limited to artwork, statues and fountains.
• Installation of such other aesthetic improvements as the DDA Board
determines to be desirable.
• Engineering, architectural, legal and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SODA Board determines to be desirable to include in connection with
this project
Funding is expected from TIF revenues, grants, private contributions, partnerships
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and donations, and other sources permitted by the DDA Act that may become
available. Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. This
project category is not anticipated to begin until Phase 2, and is budgeted at
$1,500,000 for improvements such as entrance/welcome signs, walls, public art,
and other features throughout the Development Area.
3. Walkability Improvements: New construction, repair or replacement of sidewalks,
walkways, multi-use pathways and other similar improvements in the development
area to enhance pedestrian access and to create a walkable community. This
project includes installing sidewalks, walkways or multi-use pathways along public
streets that lack these facilities, and completing missing segments of sidewalks
(including J. L. Hudson Drive, Northland Drive, Eight Mile Road, and other public
streets in the District). Also, new sidewalk, multi-use pathways and amenities to
enhance walkability may be installed in conjunction with construction of new streets
and other accessways in the Northland redevelopment. The SDDA may also assist
and partner with property owners to implement improved and additional pedestrian
connections throughout the District.
Project components may include, but are not limited to:
• Acquisition of land, rights-of-way and easements.
• Removal of plant material, bituminous material, sidewalk, curb and gutter.
• Filling, grading and site preparation.
• Installation, repair, or replacement of curb, gutter, sidewalks, walkways,
multi-use pathways, boardwalk and other paving or surfacing.
• Landscape improvements and site amenities, including, but not limited to
grass, trees, other plantings, and other decorative items.
• Installation of shelters, benches, trash receptacles, lighting, signage,
banners, tree grates, etc.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
This project is a longer-term opportunity, and will be pursued primarily during Phase
2. The cost of sidewalks, multi-use paths and enhancing SDDA connections will vary
depending on the length, location, whether part of another construction project,
replacement or new and other site-specific factors. Funding is anticipated to come
from SDDA TIF funds, but may be augmented with CDBG funds, grants, SDDA
millage, City and private funds or other fund sources as available.
Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. The estimated
budget is $2,400,000.
4. Road Improvements: Construction, repair or replacement of streets, service drives,
access roads and other public rights-of-way within the Development Area. In recent
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years with SDDA support, many of the existing major roads in and bordering the
SDDA Development Area have been reconstructed and improved, correcting what
was formerly a major deficiency in the District. Of the major roads, J.L. Hudson
Drive, and Northland Drive between Eight Mile Rd. and Northwestern Highway
remain to be reconstructed. Also, Rutland Drive in the vicinity of OCC is in poor
condition. It may be relocated or improved on the same alignment, however the
parameters of that improvement are dependent upon reaching an agreement with
the college about the future development pattern of the adjacent parcels.
Significantly, the redevelopment plan for Northland Center includes a number of
circulation, road and access improvements on which the SDDA may partner.
Providing access to the interior of the former mall site creates an unparalleled
economic development opportunity to establish new uses, public spaces, and mixed-
use developments. Further, other external road and infrastructure modifications
may be needed in order to maximize the benefits of the Northland redevelopment
project, including but not limited to possible closure or relocation of J.L. Hudson Dr.
The SDDA will work with the City to address other road improvements, as determined
most critical to accomplish the objectives of this Plan. Any such changes will be
carefully evaluated before proceeding to ensure that traffic circulation and the
overall future development plan are properly accommodated.
Funds in an amount to be determined, may be allocated for all or a portion of the
activities necessary to accomplish each project which may include but are not
limited to:
• Acquisition of land, rights-of-way and easements.
• Demolition of existing structures and clearing the right-of-way of other
obstacles, and/or removal of existing pavement.
• Grading, erosion control, drainage and site preparation.
• Installation of the road bed and paving.
• Improvements for advanced traffic management and autonomous driving.
• Road lighting.
• Installation of curb, gutter, sidewalks, multi-use pathways and bicycle lanes.
• Installation of signage and traffic control devices.
• Associated landscaping and streetscape improvements.
• Vacating and closing streets, alleys, and rights-of-way within the development
area, removal of the street and remediation and landscaping of the area.
• Elimination of curb cuts.
• Construction of access roads.
• Engineering, architectural, legal and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate
is $7,250,000.
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5. Utility Improvements: Improvements to the water supply system, sanitary sewer
system and the storm water management system in the Development Area
Redevelopment of parcels, relocation of streets or construction of new streets may
require that the existing utilities be realigned, modified or improved. Further,
ongoing repair and replacement of existing facilities is necessary to maintain the
value of properties in the Development Area.
The SDDA will work with the City to address utility improvements as determined most
critical to accomplish the objectives of this Plan. Any such changes will be carefully
evaluated before proceeding to ensure that the overall future development plan is
properly accommodated.
Funds in an amount to be determined, may be allocated for all or a portion of the
activities necessary to accomplish each project which may include but are not
limited to:
• Removal of plant material, pavement material, sidewalk, curb and gutter,
water lines, sewer lines and storm sewer lines.
• Filling, grading and site preparation.
• Installation and replacement of water main and sewer main, lift stations and
associated infrastructure.
• Improvement of existing storm sewers and installation of new storm sewers,
separation of storm sewer from sanitary sewer and conversion of existing
sanitary sewer mains to storm sewer. Green and bio-designed stormwater
management facilities and features.
• Reconstruction and restoration of streets, including, but not limited to filling,
grading and other site preparation, installation of paving, and installation of
curb, gutter and sidewalks.
• Related energy management and efficiency improvements.
• Remediation of landscaping, driveways and rights-of-way damaged as a result
of this project.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate
is $3,750,000.
6. Central Park/Public Gathering Space Improvements: The Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan envisions the creation of a large public plaza/open space as an
outdoor gathering and civic activity area in the heart of the Northland site. This
central, well-designed public open space could be a functional public amenity that
serves as a location for festivals, image enhancement and district promotions. Also,
there are other locations in the Development Area where public open space could
enhance the value, appearance and quality of the District's environment for the
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Public.
This component will include the design, acquisition, and construction of
improvements to enhance areas and facilities in the Development Area to be used
for open space, recreation, public events and gatherings. This component includes:
• Purchase, lease or obtain interests in property, and the improvement of that
property.
• Clearing sites, including removal of plant material, bituminous material,
concrete and other items that must be removed to prepare the property for
redevelopment.
• Filling grading and site work.
• Paving/decorative pavement
• Construction of structures and remodeling of structures.
• Installation, repair, and replacement of associated sidewalks, parking and
other improvements.
• Landscaping, including, but not limited to, the installation of grass, bushes,
trees, other plantings, mulch, ground cover and other decorative items.
• Installation of shelters, fountains, public art, benches, tables, trash
receptacles, lighting, signage, banners, dumpster enclosures, tree grates,
etc.
• Installation of utilities, stormwater management features and irrigation.
• Aesthetic improvements.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Although land
will likely be reserved earlier, this is expected to be a Phase 2 project. Budget
estimate is $1,500,000.
7. Traffic Signals. Replacement of existing traffic signals and the placement of new
traffic signals or other traffic control devices throughout the Development Area.
items under this component may include but are not limited to:
• Removal of existing traffic signals.
• Installation of signal arm structures or such other traffic control devises,
along with any necessary or incidental items.
• Autonomous driving and traffic management improvements.
• Pedestrian crossing facilities.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
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• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Funding may be from TIE revenues, grants, road agency funds, or other sources
permitted by the DDA Act. Costs are not known at the present time and are to be
determined. Budget estimate is $1,500,000.
8. Parking: Assistance to create more efficient, effective parking throughout the
Development Area. The use of land is planned to become more intense, and well-
located, sufficient parking will be necessary to support the increased intensity.
Parking projects may include, but are not limited to working with property owners to
expand sharing of their parking facilities, encouraging less land to be absorbed into
dedicated parking lots and to utilize more cost-effective options; implementing on-
street parking where feasible, consistent with the SDDA's Concept Master Plan;
promoting the design of parking areas to accommodate parking structures in the
future; and assisting in financing, planning and construction of parking structure(s).
Parking improvements, particularly as part of the Northland redevelopment and in
the vicinity of Providence Hospital will be timed to support private development. This
may occur at any time during the Plan period, but SDDA financial assistance is not
expected until Phase 2. The funds may come from several sources, including TIF
funds, private funds, bond proceeds as TIE or revenue bonds, and other sources as
permitted by law.
Elements of this component may include but are not limited to:
• Acquisition of property.
• Demolition of existing structures and clearing the sites of other obstacles.
• Filling, grading and site preparation.
• Construction of parking structures, lots, and on-street parking.
• Installation of pavement.
• Installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks.
• Striping pavement, lots or structures.
• Signage.
• Improvement of existing storm drains and installation of new drainage for the
parking lots.
• Landscape improvements and site amenities, including, but not limited to
grass, trees, other plantings, and other decorative items.
• Installation of benches, trash receptacles, lighting, banners, tree grates, etc.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
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Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget
estimated cost is $3,000,000.
9. Public Transportation Infrastructure. Several years ago, the SDDA partnered with
the City to prepare the Non-Motorized Plan that examined alternatives to auto
transportation, such as bike paths, park and ride facilities, bus transit service and
other options. This Restated Development and TIF Plan anticipates construction of
various improvements in the Development Area to support public transportation and
public transportation alternatives.
The transit facility currently located at Northland Center has been affected by the
redevelopment of Northland. A new park and ride lot along with several
geographically distributed transfer stations and bus stops replace it and continue to
serve the vicinity. On a preliminary basis, bus stop improvements are planned at the
following locations: Providence Hospital at Nine Mile, Providence Towers at Nine
Mile, Fox 2 at Nine Mile, Rutland Drive near OCC, and two locations on Northland
Drive. Other locations may be added, some may be removed or these may be
changed.
Also, the SDDA may partner with the City and/or others to explore and support short
route transit service within the City, to and from the SDDA, such as trolley service
between the Civic Center and SDDA, possible purchase of vehicles and equipment,
and assisting to construct transit stops and similar public improvements.
Items of this component may include but are not limited to:
• Construction of bus turnout lanes, and the associated removal and/or
replacement of curbs, gutters and bituminous paving.
• Autonomous driving technology and improvements.
• Construction of shelters, landing pads and transit stops.
• Aesthetic improvements.
• Pedestrian crossing signals.
• Installation of benches, trash cans, bike racks, signs, etc.
• Acquisition of land, easements and rights-of-way.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Funds for public transportation infrastructure improvements may come from TIF
funds, grants, transit agency funds, private contributions, City and other sources,
and could begin in Phase 1. SDDA millage and operating revenues are potential
funding sources for local short route transit service if that project is pursued. Timing
of this effort would be in the later phases of the TIF Plan implementation.
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Costs are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate
is $1,000,000.
10. Non-motorized Vehicle Paths and Lanes. Construction of improvements to enhance
non-motorized access in the Development Area. The Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan and Non-Motorized Plan identify several desired routes for
pedestrian/bicycle/nonmotorized travel to and from the District which may be
considered for implementation. Among these are from OCC via North Park Place
through the Triumph Church/Millennium site to Northland; Providence Hospital to
Northland; Greenfield Road from the north to Northland; Oak Park to Northland via
Miller Street; from Northland Towers to Northland; and along the Service Drive from
Northland Drive to Nine Mile.
Elements of this project may include but are not limited to:
• Acquisition of property, rights-of-way, and easements.
• Removal of plant material, bituminous material, sidewalk, curb and gutter.
• Filling, grading and site preparation.
• Installation of curb, gutter, sidewalks, and other paving.
• Construction of non-motorized multi-use pathways and bike lanes.
• Landscape improvements and site amenities including, but not limited to
grass, trees, other plantings, and other decorative items.
• Installation of benches, trash receptacles, lighting, signage, banners, tree
grates, bike racks, bike repair stations, trail heads, etc.
• Acquisition of equipment and improvements to aid the mobility of the
physically challenged.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Funding for these projects is expected to come from TIF revenues, grants, private
contributions, City and other sources. Implementation is expected in Phase 2.
Budget estimate is $2,000,000.
11. Information Technology Improvements. Make world-class IT tinfrastructure
improvements to provide access to or improved wireless and high-speed internet or
other advanced communications technology in the development area.
Project components may include, but are not limited to:
• Studying existing internet infrastructure.
• Surveying internet needs.
• Acquisition and installation of such conduit, fiber optic cable or other cable
necessary to provide high speed and/or wireless Internet or other advanced
communications technology.
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• Acquisition and installation of antennas, transmission equipment, hardware
and software and any other equipment needed to provide high speed and/or
wireless internet.
• Improvements to facilitate autonomous cars.
• Solar, alternative energy, or energy saving or efficiency technology.
• Acquisition of land, rights-of-ways or easements.
• Remediation of streets, rights-of-way and other properties affected by the
improvements.
• Engineering, architectural, legal and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Funding for these projects is expected to come from TIE revenues, grants, private
contributions and other sources. This project is expected to be in Phase 2. Costs
are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate:
$1,000,000.
C. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT - Facilitate investment and reinvestment in
District properties consistent with this Plan and implement targeted strategies for
business, economic and community development, recruitment, retention, development
and redevelopment. Stabilizing housing values in the District, supporting and marketing
the neighborhoods as good places to live with a variety of available housing stock, and
addressing the need for senior housing resulting from changing demographics are
SODA priorities.
Several of the projects described under this general heading of Development and
Redevelopment are activities that are being undertaken and funded with the tax
increment revenues transmitted to the SBRA for reimbursement of Northland Center
site demolition, environmental remediation, site preparation and other eligible actions.
These project activities may be necessary or desirable at other sites in the Development
Area, thus they are called out in this section.
1. Development and Redevelopment Assistance for Specific Sites: These activities will
likely continue over the life of the Plan, and the SDDA's participation will necessarily
be flexible and adaptable to specific conditions and circumstances. There is
potential for the SDDA to partner with several of the Development Area's key
stakeholders and assistance with development or redevelopment efforts at their
sites. These improvements may occur as independent efforts or as parts of other
identified projects/categories. Targeted assistance under this category may take
many forms, as permitted by the DDA Act and as described in other sections of this
Plan, including but not limited to the following:
• Roads, utilities, and streetscape amenities.
• Land acquisition, demolition of structures, site preparation including
addressing environmental issues.
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• Building rehabilitation costs.
• Public handicapper facilities.
• Public safety and public fire protection safety improvements.
• Public parking facilities
• Soft costs for architectural, legal, engineering, planning, landscape
architectural, accounting, and similar expenses.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
Funding sources for this category of projects may include TIF funds, private
contributions, grants and other sources as permitted by law. These activities will
continue throughout the life of the Plan. Budget estimate $3,450,000.
Descriptions of anticipated assistance follow:
a. Providence Hospital. The SDDA plans to support Providence Hospital's
continued investment in the Development Area. The hospital has plans to
expand its facilities into a more campus-like layout with new buildings, services
and site improvements. That expansion may require acquisition or lease of land
or buildings as part of the Northland redevelopment, or from parcels to the east
or north of the current hospital location. The SDDA will work with Providence, the
Northland redevelopment plans, and others to facilitate medical campus and
support facilities expansions.
The SDDA may support the expansion with public improvements consistent with
the SDDA's Concept Master Plan, Strategic Plan and Northland Subarea
Redevelopment Plan. SDDA participation may involve construction, design,
planning, land acquisition and assembly, and costs of site preparation for roads,
utilities, parking facilities, demolition, road removal, landscaping, public
amenities, pedestrian crossings and other public improvements to assist
Providence's facility.
b. Oakland Community College: The SDDA will support Oakland Community
College's investments in the District, including assistance to facilitate expansion
of the campus and support facilities, consistent with the SDDA's Plan. The now
vacant OCC-owned former Ramada Inn and North Park Plaza sites offer the
college the significant opportunity to create a prominent image and identity at
Nine Mile Road. TIF funds may be used to enhance OCC's visibility and public
recognition in the District, with possible improvements to roads, utilities,
streetscape, landscaping and public amenities, other public improvements
including sidewalks and multi-use pathways, planning, design, and other
assistance as permitted by the DDA Act. The SDDA will collaborate with OCC and
the City to resolve design, parking and development issues relating to the
campus and create a fitting image.
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c. Eight Mile Road Area: The former Kalbat site, prominently located at the corner
of Eight Mile Road and Northland Drive, is planned for a gas station, convenience
store and other associated retail with attractive amenities. There are also
opportunities for other nearby parcels to develop or redevelop and enhance the
tax base. The SDDA plans to target its marketing and incentive programs to
foster investment in this area, assist with development and redevelopment,
enhance Eight Mile Road with streetscape, lighting and other public
improvements, and consider reconstruction or relocation of Northland Park
Court.
d. Other Sites: The former Plaza Hotel property and several other sites in the
Development Area are rundown, blighted, obsolete or in similar need of
improvement. SDDA will facilitate development and redevelopment efforts in all
parts of the District as opportunities arise, consistent with this Plan.
2. Brownfield Remediation. This component involves coordinating projects with the
Southfield Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and contributing SDDA resources for
remediation of brownfield sites, redevelopment of obsolete sites and construction of
such infrastructure as may be required for these projects.
Elements of this component may include, but are not limited to:
• Demolition of existing structures and clearing the sites of other obstacles and
site work as deemed necessary by the SDDA.
• Environmental remedial and due diligence work, soil removal and
replacement with structurally supporting soils, demolition, backfilling and site
preparation.
• Infrastructure improvements.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
These projects may occur at any time during the life of the Plan. Sites and costs are
not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate is
$2,000,000.
3. Property Acquisition. The lease or purchase of property or interests in land or
buildings within the Development Area. The purpose is to make the properties
marketable or useful; to promote economic growth and revitalization of the district;
to encourage preservation of architecturally significant buildings (e.g. mid-century
modern style); to correct and/or prevent deterioration in the district; for
redevelopment of non-residential property; and to acquire property or rights-of-way
for various public infrastructure projects. If condemnation is determined necessary,
it may only be used for property acquired for public purposes.
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Elements of this component may include but are not limited to:
• Acquisition of property interests, easements, land and/or buildings.
• Demolition of existing structures and clearing the sites of other obstacles and
site work as deemed necessary.
• Environmental remedial and due diligence work, soil removal and
replacement with structurally supporting soils, demolition, backfilling and site
preparation.
• Infrastructure improvements to support the site, including water, stormwater,
sanitary sewer and streets.
• Entering into lease agreements with tenants.
• Sale of land and/or buildings.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, property management and other
professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
These projects may occur at any time during the life of the Plan. Sites and costs are
not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate is
$3,000,000.
4. Demolition of Buildings and Structures. Demolition of buildings and structures as
such work may be necessary to prepare sites for development, redevelopment or for
other purposes. Elements of this component may include, but are not limited to:
• Demolition of existing above or below ground structures and clearing the
sites of other obstacles and site work as deemed necessary by the SDDA.
• Disposal of materials from these sites.
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
These projects may occur at any time during the life of the Plan. Sites and costs are
not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate is
$500,000.
5. Business Recruitment and Retention: The SDDA will continue to engage in business
recruitment and retention activities. These efforts are intended to stimulate new
economic investment, create expanded tax base, provide economic incentives to
attract desirable new business and investment to the District, and to retain existing
businesses. The business recruitment and retention program may involve actions
such as hiring staff or consultant(s) to assist, adopting standards for public/private
partnerships, identifying financial, infrastructure and other possible incentives, and
promoting programs to enhance the human capital of the District, such as creating
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partnerships with major stakeholders.
Part of the SDDA's recruitment and retention efforts is the several incentive
programs that the SDDA has sponsored in the past. The SDDA will evaluate the
effectiveness of those incentive programs, and modify them as may be necessary to
further stimulate reinvestment in the District. For example, the SDDA's Tenant
Recruitment Incentive Program (TRIP) could be modified to include offering small
forgivable loans to new businesses that move to the District and stay ("Come to the
Southfield DDA"). The Site Improvement (Landscape Grants) program could be
revised to allow larger grants for larger investments with associated easements or
other satisfactory guarantees of permeance.
Other incentive programs may be created to encourage owners, developers and
tenants to upgrade their properties, thus adding to the overall value of the District. A
Facade Improvement Revolving Fund could be created which would be a low interest
loan program to help incentivize specific types of facade improvements for existing
buildings (particularly historic or architecturally significant structures) consistent with
the planned vision for the District, with retention of public interest in the
improvements. The program could include funding for these improvements in
exchange for some control over type and timing of improvements, requirements for
regular maintenance and similar restrictions.
These activities will be primarily supported by SDDA millage funds, however TIE
revenues may be used to finance associated public improvements. TIF funds may
be allocated annually and utilized on a "pay-as-you-go" basis for such activities. The
budget for each incentive program will be established annually in the SDDA's
budget. Budget estimate is $1,700,000.
6. Improvements to and Renovation of Buildings. This component includes the
renovation of existing buildings and structures in the Development Area.
' Improvements may be funded with tax increment revenues to the extent the building
is a public building or a building in which the public has an appropriate property
interest. This component includes:
• Purchase of lease of property or an interest in property and the improvement
of the property.
• Environmental due diligence and remediation.
• Demolition of buildings.
• Clearing of sites, including the removal of plant material, bituminous
material, concrete and other items that must be removed.
• Filling grading and site work.
• Construction and/or remodeling of structures.
• Barrier-free access improvements.
• Communications improvements.
• Energy efficiency, alternative energy, and energy management
improvements.
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• Historic preservation and designation
• Engineering, architectural, legal, and other professional fees.
• Any other items that are necessary or incidental to the items listed above or
that the SDDA Board determines to be desirable in connection with this
project.
These projects may occur at any time during the life of the Plan. Buildings and costs
are not known at the present time and are to be determined. Budget estimate is
$750,000.
D. ONGOING MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION - Promote and
market the SDDA and its assets to businesses, residents, the community, and on a
regional, state and international basis to enhance the District's image as a desirable
place to invest, work and live, as well as for shopping, education, and healthcare.
Support and enhance the District's economic health and vitality through a targeted
strategy of business and economic development programs and incentives for
recruitment, retention, development and redevelopment.
Marketing, communications, planning and SDDA administration are essential to the
future success of the SDDA and this Plan. Except as specifically noted, this component
extends over the life of the Plan.
Components 1 - 3, below are budgeted together on an annual basis and largely funded
from SODA millage. However, as needed, a portion of these efforts may be funded by
TIF revenues or other sources as permitted by the DDA Act. Budget estimate for 1 - 3 is
$1,660,000 over the life of this TIF and Development Plan.
1. Maintain SDDA Marketing Program: Promotion and advertising for the SDDA District
are a means of revitalizing and attracting businesses and customers. The SDDA
plans to continue its marketing and public relations efforts to improve the public's
perception of the District and reinforce that it is a good place to do business.
Development of a strong online image and presence, regular updates of the website,
marketing collateral such as professionally prepared brochure(s), targeted
advertising, marketing of special events, promotion of available business sites and
real estate marketing, property tours, use of site consultants, and promotion of the
general assets of the Development Area are all possible elements of the marketing
program. The marketing program may include development of a unique image and
branding for the 8 Mile Road subarea.
As part of this effort, the SDDA will continue to participate in mutually beneficial
organizations and promotional events, such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Eight Mile Boulevard Association, ULI Detroit Chapter, Southfield Area Chamber of
Commerce, Oakland County Business Roundtable and others. Collaborative efforts
may be pursued with the Chamber, OCC and other stakeholders to create specific
retail promotional programs such as a student discount card program.
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2. Ongoing Maintenance of Public Improvements. On an annual basis, the SDDA may
allocate funds to maintain the public improvements it has made in the Development
Are. Included in this project are maintenance of the existing and planned
streetscape elements and other public improvements. The level and costs of
maintenance required will necessarily increase over the life of the Plan, particularly
as new streetscape and gateway improvements are installed, new public spaces are
created, and activity levels increase in the District. The ongoing maintenance costs
of the SDDA are approved in the annual budget process and are currently paid out of
SDDA millage revenues, but may be supplemented in the future with tax increment
revenues and other sources.
3. On-going Administration of the Authority, including Professional, Technical and
Administrative Assistance: The SDDA may fund the ongoing professional, technical,
and administrative costs incurred in accomplishing the purposes and undertaking
the projects listed in this Plan. Professional program and project administration is
essential to the success of this Plan. The SDDA's Executive Director and staff are
responsible for implementing SDDA's economic development strategy which guides
business development, redevelopment, retention and attraction for the District. This
includes overseeing the marketing plan, business attraction efforts, retention and
incentive programs and incorporates the Northland redevelopment strategy.
This component also includes the continued involvement, oversight and project
management support for the Northland redevelopment project for the next 10 years.
Costs and the amount of effort required by the SDDA will increase significantly as
the Northland project develops, and are over and above the normal administration
and project activities of the SDDA. Additional staff, consultant services, and other
resources may be needed to assist in bringing the Northland project to fruition. The
early years will be heavy on marketing, recruitment and planning, including site-
specific efforts; later years will focus more on enhancements and maintenance.
Additional efforts may also include other items that the SDDA Board determines to
be desirable in connection to this project.
Costs may include professional fees for consultants, planning, legal, engineering and
architect fees, administrative and staff support, supplies, materials, postage, dues,
newspaper publications, and similar as permitted under the DDA Act. Further, the
monies allocated for program administration may be used for the employment of a
permanent director and/or other staff, as considered necessary by the SDDA Board.
The increased activities related to Northland will be funded with TIF funds as they
are directly related to and essential for that redevelopment project. Funds will be
allocated annually and the level of funding may be adjusted from year to year.
4. Community Police Support. The SDDA may contribute to partially support a
community policing presence in the District. It is anticipated that the downtown
police substation will be restored at a location to be determined in the Development
Area, with associated staffing that may include a Community Police Officer assigned
to the District. This project is intended to create a positive image of the area as a
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safe place to live, work, visit and do business, as well as to foster public safety
improvements.
Funding may come from SDDA millage, annual assessments on benefitted land
owners, TIF or other sources as permitted by the DDA Act and allocated for the
public benefit. Budget estimate is $875,000.
5. Code Enforcement Assistance. Compliance with land use, health and safety
ordinances and codes is important to keep the SDDA a welcoming, desirable place
to live, invest and do business. The SDDA contribution to fund stepped-up City
ordinance enforcement in the District for property maintenance and ordinance
compliance may come from SDDA millage, TIF or other sources as permitted by the
DDA Act and allocated for the public benefit.
E. OTHER PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN - Certain projects
described in this Plan may require additional construction, demolition, alteration or
other project activities to ensure or expedite completion, beyond that described in this
Plan. Each project listed in this Plan may include such other improvements as the SDDA
Board deems to be necessary or incidental to the project components listed. Also, other
improvements that further the goals of the Development Plan but are not specifically
listed in this Plan or for which costs are not available, may be implemented and/or
constructed at such time as there are sufficient TIF funds generated to fund their cost.
An annual project prioritization system will be adopted by the SDDA. Projects will be
prioritized and may be implemented based on their benefit to the District, considering
factors such as: increased tax base created, benefits accruing to multiple properties,
significant parcels or image locations affected, ability to maintain the improvement,
elimination of blight, timing of elements, and other factors. SDDA funds will be
supplemented with grants and other fund sources as available and permitted by the
DDA Act.
7. A Statement of the Construction or Stages of Construction Planned, and the Estimated Time
of Completion [Section 17(0] A statement of the construction or stages of construction planned, and the
estimated time of completion of each stage.
The anticipated schedule for construction and implementation of the public improvement
projects for the Development Area is outlined in Table 1, Estimated Project Costs and
Timing. The actual timing and sequence of projects may vary based on availability of funds,
opportunities that arise to achieve the goals and purposes of this Plan, and SDDA priorities.
8. Parts of the Development Area to be Left as Open Space and Contemplated Use [Section
17(f)] A description of any parts of the development area to be left as open space and the use contemplated
for the space.
A small parcel of land at the southwest corner of Mount Vernon Rd. and Greenfield Rd. is
set aside as a pocket park and contains a gateway feature for the SDDA, the signature
obelisk sign and landscaping. This area is expected to remain as public open space. The
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site of the Baseline obelisk at Rutland and Eight Mile Rd. will also remain as public open
space. The Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan envisions a future public plaza/central
park and open space near the center of the former mall site and the former Macy's building
that could be used for public events, celebrations and passive enjoyment. Greenways and
public pathways are planned and will be part of the Northland planned open space. No
other part of the Development Area is proposed to be reserved as public open space at this
time, although other open space may be provided in conjunction with permitted uses in the
District and used consistent with Sustainable Southfield and SODA Concept Master Plan.
9. Portions of the Development Area which the Authority Desires to Sell, Donate, Exchange, or
Lease to or From the Municipality and the Proposed Terms [Section 17(g)] A description of any
portion of the development area which the authority desires to sell, donate, exchange, or lease to or from the
municipality and the proposed terms.
The SODA owns no portion of the Development Area at this time. Further the SODA has no
plans to sell, donate, exchange, or lease to or from the City any land or building in the
Development Area. If the SDDA assists in constructing the central park, other public space
or public facility, it may do that work under agreement with the City, or if the land is not
already City-owned, the SDDA may acquire and improve the land and then transfer
ownership to the City. Further, if opportunities arise consistent with the goals and purposes
of this Plan, other land and/or building purchases may be considered and terms would be
determined at that time.
Additional right-of-way and/or easements may be required to accomplish the planned
streetscape, connections, utilities and other public improvements. While it is not the intent
of the SDDA to purchase either right-of-way or easements since considerable benefits will
accrue to the abutting parcels from the public improvements, purchase may be required.
Any road right-of-way acquired will be transferred to the road agency with jurisdiction,
10. Desired Zoning Changes and Changes in Streets, Street Levels, Intersections and Utilities
[Section 17(h)] A description of desired zoning changes and changes in streets, street
levels, intersections and utilities.
No zoning changes are proposed as part of this Plan. In June 2017, the City adopted a new
zoning overlay district, the Northland Overlay Development District. It contains building and
site design standards that guide the appearance of new buildings and sites in the District,
as well as require the inclusion of various site amenities. Any zoning changes on parcels in
the SODA District will be coordinated between the SDDA, the Planning Commission, and the
City Council according to State enabling acts and the adopted procedures of the City. Any
change will occur in a manner that ensures appropriate future land uses within the district
for the attainment of the goals as stated herein.
Proposed changes in utilities, intersections and streets are described previously and
reflected on the Concept Master Plan and Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan. These
changes may include right-of-way acquisition or vacation; pavement removal and
replacement; traffic modifications; relocating, replacing, expanding or burying existing
utilities; changes to median widths, landscaping, driveways and access to parcels; and
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related elements. Detailed design plans that will be prepared as part of the
implementation of this plan may specify further utility, intersection or street changes.
11. An Estimate of the Cost of the Development, Proposed Method of Financing and Ability of
the Authority to Arrange the Financing [Section 17(1)1 An estimate of the cost of the development, a
statement of the proposed method of financing the development and the ability of the authority to arrange
the financing.
The cost estimates for the proposed public improvements to be undertaken by the SDDA
are provided earlier in this plan (see Section 6). The estimated cost of the SDDA's portion
of the public improvement projects listed in this plan, including the cost of associated
administration, engineering, planning, and design work as outlined in Table 1 is
$59,240,885.
It is anticipated that these projects will be paid for with tax increment revenues generated
by annual increases in property valuations from economic growth and new construction
within the Development Area, in accordance with a tax increment financing plan
established pursuant to the DDA Act. The tax increment revenues may be supplemented
with developer contributions, grant dollars, SDDA millage revenues, and other funds as may
become available. Projects will not be initiated until such time as sufficient funds have
been projected to pay for the project or debt service for project financing. Matching funds,
contributions from other funding entities, grants, donations, bonding, special assessments,
and other sources available to the SDDA may be utilized, consistent with the goals and
objectives of this plan.
It is anticipated that most projects will be financed on a "pay-as-you-go" basis using funds
on-hand or accumulated from prior years' captures. However, the SDDA may determine
that there is a need to sell bonds, obtain loan funds or grants, or receive contributions from
any of the other sources permitted under the DDA Act to facilitate completion of one or
more of the improvement projects.
The cost estimates for projects are rough preliminary estimates because the extent of each
project has not yet been determined, construction or design drawings have not been
prepared. Therefore, the estimates have been based on preliminary concepts and typical
ranges of cost. A percentage has been factored into the estimates to cover contingencies
and design costs. Costs are estimated in current 2017 dollars.
12. Designation of Person or Persons, Natural or Corporate, to Whom All or a Portion of the
Development is to be Leased, Sold, or Conveyed in any Manner and for Whose Benefit the
Project is Being Undertaken if that Information is Available to the Authority [Section 17(j)]
Designation of the person or persons, natural or corporate, to whom all or a portion of the development is to
be leased, sold, or conveyed in any manner and for whose benefit the project is being undertaken, if that
information is available to the authority.
All public improvement projects undertaken as part of this plan will remain in public
ownership for the public benefit. The SDDA may participate in and/or facilitate a purchase
of other land for use or redevelopment in accordance with Sustainable Southfield, the
Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan, the SODA Concept Master Plan, and the goals of
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this Development Plan. The SDIDA may convey any such property to another entity, yet
unknown. Further, the SDDA may consider other property acquisition, lease, or sale, as
appropriate, in furtherance of the goals of this Plan. The person or persons to whom such
property may be leased or conveyed is unknown at this time.
13. The Procedures for Bidding for the Leasing, Purchasing, or Conveying of All or a Portion of
the Development Upon its Completion, if There is no Expressed or Implied Agreement
between the Authority and Persons, Natural or Corporate, that all or a Portion of the
Development will be Leased, Sold, or Conveyed to Those Persons [Section 17(d)] The
procedures for bidding for the leasing, purchasing, or conveying of all or a portion of the development upon
its completion, if there is no express or implied agreement between the authority and persons, natural or
corporate, that all era portion of the development will be leased, sold, or conveyed to those persons.
It is intended that the SDDA be authorized to acquire land and/or properties, as necessary,
to facilitate the projects described previously. Should acquisition of property be required to
accomplish the objectives of the SODA, or should the SDDA receive property by donation,
through purchase or by any other means of acquisition, the SDDA will follow its established
procedures, consistent with those of the City for property disposition, and subject to all
applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
It is not the intention of the SDDA to own property on a permanent basis, however the SDDA
will own property (if acquired) until such time as the property in question can be conveyed
to an appropriate party. Temporarily-owned property will encourage suitable development
in targeted areas, and will likely induce quality development elsewhere in the Development
Area.
SODA-owned property will be conveyed to parties equipped to develop that property in a
manner that serves the goals and objectives of this Development Plan. In most cases, this
will occur through the REP process so as to be fair and equitable. If the SODA-owned
property is part of the Northland redevelopment project, it may be handled by the City's
competitively hired master broker for the Northland project. Acquisition and disposition
procedures will include the ability of the SDDA to dispose of acquired parcels or lots with
the value of such parcels or lots based upon an independent appraisal of the real estate by
a qualified real estate appraiser licensed to perform such work in the State of Michigan. In
the event the SODA decides to dispose of a parcel or parcels of real property, the sale may
be for more than appraised value, at appraised value, or below the appraised value at the
discretion of the SDDA Board.
14. Estimates of the Number of Persons Residing in the Development Area [Section 17(0]
Estimates of the number of persons residing in the development area and the number of families and
individuals to be displaced. if occupied residences are designated for acquisition and clearance by the
authority, a development plan shall include a survey of the families and individuals to be displaced, including
the number of private and public units in existence or under construction, the condition of those in existence,
the number of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units, the annual rate of turnover of the various types of
housing and the range of rents and sale prices, an estimate of the total demand for housing in the
community, and the estimated capacity of private and public housing available to displaced families and
individuals
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More than 100 individuals live within the Development Area boundaries. No individuals are
proposed to be displaced as a direct result of SDDA activities under this Plan, and no
occupied residences are designated for acquisition or clearance by the SDDA. Since more
than 100 people reside in the Development Area, the City Council has appointed a
Development Area Citizens Council (DACC) as required by the DDA Act. The DACC has met,
and will review and make its recommendation on this Restated Plan as required by law.
15. Response to MCL 125.1667(2)(m), 125.1667(2)(n), and 125.1667(2)(o) [Section 17(m)] A
plan for establishing priority for the relocation of persons displaced by the development in any new housing in
the development area
Not applicable. The SDDA does not intend to condemn property in conjunction with this Plan
that would result in people being displaced. However, in the future, if the condemnation of
property is necessary to meet the objectives of this Plan and would result in persons being
displaced, the SDDA will submit to the City Council an acquisition and relocation plan
consistent with the Standards and Provisions of the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
16. Provision for the Costs of Relocating Persons Displaced by the Development, and Financial
Assistance and Reimbursement of Expenses, including Litigation expenses and expenses
incident to the Transfer of Title in accordance with the Standards and Provisions of the
Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
[Section 17(n)] Provision for the costs of relocating persons displaced by the development and financial
assistance and reimbursement of expenses, including litigation expenses and expenses incident to the
transfer of title, in accordance with the standards and provisions of the federal uniform relocation assistance
and real property acquisition policies act of 1970, being Public Law 91-646, 42 U.S.C. sections 4601, et seq.
Not applicable. The SDDA does not intend to condemn property in conjunction with this
Plan that would result in people being displaced. As a result, this section is not applicable.
However, in the future, if the condemnation of property is necessary to meet the objectives
of this Plan and would result in persons being displaced, the SDDA will submit to the City
Council an acquisition and relocation plan consistent with the Standards and Provisions of
the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970.
17. A Plan for Compliance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1972 (Section 17(o)] A
plan for compliance with Act. 227 of the Public Acts of 1972, being sections 213.321 to 213.332 of the
Michigan Compiled Laws
Not applicable. The SDDA does not intend to condemn property in conjunction with this
Plan that would result in people being displaced. As a result, this section is not applicable.
However, in the future, if the condemnation of property is necessary to meet the objectives
of this Plan and would result in persons being displaced, the SDDA will submit to the City
Council an acquisition and relocation plan consistent with the Standards and Provisions of
the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 and Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1972.
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
1. Purpose of the Tax Increment Financing Plan.
The SDDA was established in order to accomplish a number of goals, such as to increase
property tax valuation, halt decline in property values and facilitate the overall economic
growth of the City's business district. On that basis, the City Council deemed it beneficial
and necessary to create and provide for the operation of a downtown development
authority under the provisions of the DDA Act.
The SDDA has determined that the 2017 Restated Plan, including establishing a new base
year is necessary to achieve the purposes of the DDA Act. Further, the SDDA is authorized
to prepare and submit the TIF Plan to the governing body. The TIF Plan includes the
preceding Development Plan, along with a detailed explanation of the tax increment
procedure, the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred, the duration of
the program, the impact of tax increment financing on the assessed values of all taxing
jurisdictions in which the development area is located, and a statement of the portion of the
captured assessed value to be used by the SDDA.
2. Explanation of the Tax Increment Procedure.
As provided in the DDA Act, tax increment financing is a tool for the redevelopment of
designated areas within a Development Area. Tax increment financing is the process of
expending new property tax dollars for improvements that generally benefit the
Development Area. Tax dollars generated from new private property developments and
from improvements to existing private property within a designated development area are
"captured" and utilized by the SDDA to finance projects within the Development Area. This
process supports and encourages continued private investment.
To utilize tax increment financing, the SDDA must prepare a Development Plan and a Tax
Increment Financing Plan. Both plans are submitted to the City Council, subject to public
hearing, and City Council must adopt the plans by ordinance. As described above, the plans
specify the initial assessed value, estimate the captured assessed value, and provide for
the expenditure of the funds. These plans may be amended in the future to reflect changes
desired by the SDDA. All amendments must follow the procedures of the DDA Act.
Captured assessed value is defined in the DDA Act as the amount, in any one year, by which
the current assessed value of the Development Area exceeds the initial assessed value.
Initial assessed value is defined as the assessed value, as equalized, of all the taxable
property within the boundaries of the Development Area at the time the ordinance
establishing the tax increment financing plan is approved, as shown by the most recent
assessment roll of the municipality.
Such funds transmitted to the SDDA are termed "tax increment revenues". Tax increment
revenues are the amount of ad valorem and specific local taxes attributable to the
application of the levy of all taxing jurisdictions other than the state education tax, local or
intermediate school districts, and several other entities specifically exempted under the
DDA Act, upon the captured assessed value of real and personal property in the
Development Area.
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The initial assessed value under this 2017 Restated Plan is established as the total taxable
value for all real and personal property in the Development Area as of December 31, 2016
and finally equalized in May 2017, which is the assessed value as equalized at the time of
adoption of this 2017 Restated Plan.
The applicable tax levy for tax increment purposes in the SDDA Development Area will be
the total millage levied by the eligible taxing jurisdictions. The current tax levy of all
applicable taxing jurisdictions listed in Table 2 is 28.0686 mills.
3. Maximum Amount of Bonded Indebtedness to be Incurred.
The SDDA has no bonded indebtedness. Most of the SDDA's proposed improvements are
planned to be implemented on a "pay-as-you-go" basis as tax increment revenues are
transmitted to the SDDA, or as may be accumulated over more than one year, and held in
reserve to allocate for projects. However, bonded indebtedness may be undertaken if the
SDDA determines it would be advantageous to completing all or portions of the
improvement program.
The maximum amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred under this TIF Plan shall be
$20 million. Bonds issued under this TIF Plan may be issued in any form authorized under
the DDA Act.
Table 2
Applicable Millage Summary
TaxingJurisdictlon
City of Southfield***
Oakland County General
Oakland Community College
Drains At Large
SMART
Oakland County Parks
HCMA
Total Applicable Millage
• Projected Captured
Millage Rate**
20.8633
4.0400
1.5707
0.1467
0.9941
0.2392
0.2146
28.0686
Notes:
* Oak Park Schools, Southfield Schools, School Debt, State Education Tax, Oakland County Intermediate
Schools are not included because the tax levies of these jurisdictions are exempt from capture. The Zoo
Authority and Art Institute millages are also statutorily exempt.
** Rates are in dollars per $1,000 of taxable value. Millage rates are current and were provided by the City
of Southfield Finance Office.
*** The City of Southfield millage rate includes the City's General, Sanitation, Publicity, P&F Pension, Police
and Fire 1974 + 2011, Residential Streets and P&R levies. The DDA and Library millages are not
included.
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Under this TIF Plan, the tax levy on the entire captured assessed valuation is planned to be
utilized by the SDDA. The tax increment revenues will be expended in the manner as set
forth in this Plan. Estimates of the projected growth in taxable value and the tax increment
revenues to be received by the SDDA are included in Table 3.
4. Duration of the Program.
The TIF Plan will remain in effect until December 31, 2038 except as the same may be
modified from time to time by the Southfield City Council in accordance with the procedures
required by the DDA Act. Provided, however, the Plan will not terminate before the principal
and interest owing on any bonds which are outstanding has been paid in full, or funds
sufficient for such payment have been segregated.
5. Statement of the Estimated impact of Tax Increment Financing on Taxing Jurisdictions in
Which the Development Area is Located.
The maximum effect of this Plan on the taxing jurisdictions in which the Development Area
is located is that the taxable value upon which taxes are now levied will remain constant
over the life of this Plan. If private development occurs and values increase as anticipated
in this Plan, potential taxes captured from each taxing jurisdiction over the duration of the
Plan are estimated in Table 4. Of course, at the expiration of this TIF Plan all taxing
jurisdictions will benefit substantially from new private development and from a tax base
that has been stabilized and enhanced as a result of the public improvement program.
6. Plan for the Expenditure of Captured Assessed Value by the Authority
A. Estimate of Tax Increment Revenues. Table 3 shows projected value increase through
2038. The value increase for the Northland parcels is estimated at the rates projected
in the adopted Northland Brownfield Plan. After consultation with the City Assessor, the
overall projected annual growth in taxable value for the remainder of the district and for
Northland after 2027, is projected at a conservative 1% per year. Both real and
personal property assessments are included in the taxable value projections, and while
real property values may increase faster than 1% per year, personal property values
fluctuate up and down.
Additional increases in the assessed valuation for the Development Area and
consequent tax increment revenues may result from other new construction, expansion,
rehabilitation, or further appreciation of property values. These increases are beyond
those projected in this Plan, but if such increases result, the tax increment revenues will
be spent according to this Plan to accelerate the implementation of the public
improvement program. The total tax increment revenues captured over the life of this
Plan is estimated at $59,295,077.
B. Expenditure of Tax Increment Revenues. The program and schedule for the expenditure
of tax increment revenues to accomplish the proposed public improvements for the
SDDA Development Area is outlined in Table 1. The cost estimates shown are
approximations only. These cost estimates are based solely upon concepts, are relative
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allocations of the funds expected to be available, and have not been developed from
construction drawings. The cost estimates are intended to include costs for design,
preparation of construction drawings, contract administration, and other costs and
contingencies.
Any additional tax increment revenues beyond those projected in this plan will:
1) be used to further the implementation of the public improvement program and
projects contained in this Plan,
2) be used to expedite any debt service to the extent possible, or
3) be returned, pro-rata, to the taxing units.
If the tax increment revenues are less than projected, the SDDA may choose to:
1) Collect and hold the captured revenues until a sufficient amount is available to
implement specific public improvements.
2) Implement public improvement projects based upon the ability to match existing
funds with expenditures, while seeking out additional funding sources.
3) Amend the development plan and/or tax increment financing plan to allow for
alternative projects and funding.
The SDDA shall annually review proposed increment expenditures and revenues to
prioritize the use of additional funds. Other public improvements which would further
the completion of the Development Plan may be funded by the SDDA.
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TABLE 3 Future Capture Projections Southfield Downtown Development Authority Southfield, Michigan Tax Day Fiscal Year MIllage Northland/ BRA Taxable Value Remainder Dev. Area Taxable Value Total Development Area Taxable Value Total Development Area Captured Taxable Value Total Development Area.Tax Increment Revenue New Base Year 12/31/2016: : 12/31/2017 12/31/2018 12/31/2019 12/31/2020 .:12/31/2021. 12/31/2022 12/31/2923 12/31/2024 12/31/2025 12/31/2026 12/31/2027 12/31/2028 : 12/31/2029 12/31/2030 : 12/31/2031 12/31/2032 12/31/2033 12/31/2034 : 12/31/20.35 12/31/2036 12/31/2037. 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022‘23 2023-24 2024725: 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2122.8-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32: 20327733 2033-34 2034-35 2035-36 2036-37 2037-38 : 2038.-39 28:0686 28.0686 28.0686 • 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 28.0686 $7,500,000 • $15,000;000. $21,056,250' $27,171,063' 557,288,543. $91,485,480 $105 454 085 $122,821,125 $174,049,337 $125,289,831 • $126,542,729..: $127,808,156 $129,086,238 $130,377,100 :.$131;680,871,. $132,997,680:„.. .:•$134,327,657.j... 5135,610,933.. .::.$137,027,643.:•... $69,24-1,070 $69.;334A30 $70,027,774 $70;728,052:: 571,435,332 $74149,685 : $72,871,182 $7.35.99;8 $74,335,893 $75,079;252 $75,830,044 $76,588,345:: $ 17,354,728 $78,127,771: $78,909,048 $79,698,139:: $80,495,120 $81,300,071:1 582,113,072 $82;934,203 583,763,545 $69 241 070 $69 334 430 $77,527,774 $85,728,052 592,491,582 $99,322,748 $ :25,159,725 . .$151,255,073 $165,821,373 $180,533,337 $198,651,170 .$200,637,682 $202,644,059 $204,670,500 $206,717,205 $208,784,377 $210,872,220 $21.2,980,943 $215,110,752 $217,261,860 $219,434,478. $221,628,823 $0 $8,286,704 $16,486;982. $23,250,512 $30;081;678:: $55,918,555 .:$82,014;003 $96,580,3031. .111;292,267 .$129,41.04001 $131 396 612 $133,402,989 /$135;429,430 $137,476,135 $139 543 307 $141,631,150 $1,15,869,682 ::$148,020,790 5150,193,408 ...$152,387,753 . $2,112,505,691; $0 $2;620 5232,596 $462;766 5652 609 $844,351 51,569,558 $2,302;018 $2,710,874 1$3,123;818 $3,632,360 $3 688 119 $3,744,435 ::$3.,801314 $3,858,763 $3;916;785 $3,975,388 $4,034,577 54,094,358 $4,154,736 54.215,719 $4,277,311 $59,295,077 NOTES: 1. Northland Brownfield Area (BRA) taxa ble values increase as projected by the Brownfield Plan during years 2019 - 2027. Remainder of DDA Development Area taxable value increases at 1% per year. 2. In 2028, assume that Northland is built out. Its taxable value increase rate then changes to 1% per year to match the rest of the Development Area. 3. Millages are projected to remain constant for the life of the Plan. 4. 2017 DDA base year value per City Assessor. 5. In 2017 - 2018 the taxable value of the Northland/BRA portion of the Development Area is $0. Those parcels are all City-owned. Potential City purchase of two additional parcels adjacent to Northland is reflected in a $593,120 decrease of Remainder Development Area Taxable Value for 2018-19. Remainder Value for that year is increased by 1% consistent with other years, Southfield Downtown Development Authority -51- DRAFT - January 10, 2018
Southfield Oakland -County General RO.SS33 4.0400 OCC Drains At Large SMART H.C.M.A Oakland County Total Parka 0.2392 ax lnerenlent Revenue 28.0686 Total Taxable Total Captured Value Taxable Value Tax Day Fiscal Year TABLE 4 Estimated Impact on Taxing Jurisdictions Southfield Downtown Development Authority Southfield, Michigan New Base Year 12/31/2016 2017-18 $69,241,070. .:.•:..:::7.-.7!'t!.:. ...701#;A.9.:. .......E9,:l..-4.0: 12/31/2018 2019-20 577,527,774' - :..12/31/2019.•• •:•• • ..2020L21'.:. :••• $8572845•:. 12/31/2020 2021-22 692,491,582.. •• 12/31/2021 • • :4•022•23:-: - $99,324748' . .............. . .. 12/31/2022 2023-24 5125,159725 .. ............. • ••::• 12/31/2023 : .. • 2624-23:: .$151;255,073••••!, 12/31/2074; . 2025-26 $163,822,373 T.':...i2/31/2025 :. .. . 2026-27: . • 5180;533;331.... 12/31/2026 ... 2027-28 $198.651,17C •••••••:••12,/31/2027:;. i ..2028-2:.:: ••$200,637,682.:..., 12/3112028... 2029-30 . $202,641,054 .. 12/31/2026..L.: .10•36-31 ::.:.•:$264,670,s06 12/31/263-0 2031-32 5203,717.205 ::....:12/31/2031•••• • .: 2032=33. ••.:5208,734,377• • .12/31/2032 2033-34 5710872,220: ...,.....12/31/2033'. • :•.2034-35.•-.• .5212,980:943" • 12/31/2034 .7035-36 5215,1174752' .•:::•• 12/3112035.i.::. •2636.47.:::.•: .217,26.1,85.0 : • • . . 12/31/2036 .. 2037-38. $219,434,478 . •• 12/31/2637. • • ..:: 2038-39 ::% •.•:$221,628;823•:••:::-:. $9.3,30" 58.28::,704! $16,486;982 $23,250,512 $36,061;6).•8 $5,918.055 $82,01003: 196,580,303 $1:11;292,267 $120.130,10::: $131.196,12 9133,402,989 $I35.;4430 _37,476.155 $139,513;307: 5111,531,150 1113;739,873 5115,865,687 $148;020,790 5150,193,438 S152,387,753 : 5172,888 $843,973 : $1195.0821 $1,166,648 $1;711,083 12,2:4..981 12,G99,922 12.741,7 : $2,783.227 $2,868,203 .s2.,9:11,334 57,914,853 $7,998,888 : $3,043,323 $3,088,202 $3,143,3301 $#.1. $33.478 : 193,932 121;530 $225,911 1390,18L ::$449,62:f $522,847 $53042 1538,948 6547,135••• $555,404 $563;755•: $572,190 $550,709 : $589,314 $593,0'34 $606,781 $615,647 $13,014 $25;896. 936,520 $47;249 $67,8311 $128,819 $151.693 $103,264: •-• $209,536 $217;719 5215,934 $219,181 $272,460 1229,1:8 5232,496 5235,q09! $239,355 •:' $1,216 $3,412 $4,413 $9,203 514,158 $15,98.1 $19,276:: $19,57') $20,165 • . .$20,777. • • $23:;1387•••. 521,599 ..$21;715 •:• 522,033 • $22.355 8,238 06.;394 : $73,113 $i§:,964 : $55..589 : $56,010• S178,[471 : $132,621 . $132,616 $14;64p 1:36,065 $138,720 S.40,796 $142,892 5145,009 $149,011 $i§1;485.: 523 :. : • 51,773 .$4,990 :i.$17,630•• 570,7m. •••.$23)383.•:.•• $27,771 $78,628._ $29,542 $30,394 • 131,3"..)4 532,232 . • • • $22 $1,982' $5,532 $7,196 $13,376 $19,618 $23.102 $26,67.1 : $30,355. $31,430: . $31,910 532,884: .$33,878 : $3.4,383 $34,892 $35,407 ss-is,w26 $/620 $232,396 5652,6N $844,351 $1,559,55:8 $20218 12,710,874 $3,12,3,832 $3,632,360 $3,688,119 53,744,435 13,801,314 53 858 $3,316,/85 53.975,168 $1,034,577 $1,0i14,3SR $4,154,736 $4,215.719 •.54,272,311 $2,112,505,693 $44,073,840 $8,534,523 $3,318,113! $309,905. $2,100,0421 $453,344 $505,311 $59,295,077 NOTES: a. !Villages am projected to remain constant for the life of the Plan. b. 2017 DDA new base year value per City Assessor. c. City of Southfield millage rate includes the City's General, Sanitatio n, Publicity, P&F Pension, Police and Fire 1874+ 2011, Resfdential Streets and P&R levies. Southfield Downtown Development Authority -52- DRAFT - January 10, 2018
Appendix A
Southfield DDA Development Area Boundary Description
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Southfield DDA Development Area Boundary Description
Located in the City of Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan. Beginning at the northwest corner of parcel 2436-
353-021; thence easterly along the north lot lines of parcels 2436-353-021 through 2436-353-027 across the
right-of-way of Rutland Drive and continuing along the north lot lines of parcels 2436-377-015, 2436-377-016
and 2436-377-027 to the southwest corner of parcel 2436-377-025; thence northeasterly along the west lot
lines of parcels 2436-377-025 and 2436-377-026 to the northwest corner of parcel 2436-377-026; thence
easterly along the north lot lines of parcels 2436-377-026 and 2436-451-012 to the northwest corner of
parcel 2436-451-009; continuing northeast along the north lot line of parcel 2436-451-009 to the point where
such parcel intersects the west right-of-way of Northwestern Highway; thence northwesterly along said west
right-of-way of Northwestern Highway and continuing north through the right-of-way of Southfield Road to the
northwest corner of parcel 2425-352-007; thence easterly along the north lot line of parcel 2425-352-007 to
the west lot line of parcel 2425-376-001; thence northerly along the west lot line of parcel 2425-376-001 to
the northwest corner of said parcel 2425-376-001; thence easterly along the north lot line of parcel 2425-
376-001 to the west lot line of parcel 2425-401-007; thence southerly along the west lot lines of parcels
2425-401-007 and 2425-401-008 and continuing south across Nine Mile Road to the northwest corner of
parcel 2436-201-002; thence southerly along the west lot line of parcel 2436-201-002 to its intersection with
parcel 2436-127-001; thence continuing southwesterly along the northwest lot line of parcel 2436-127-001
392.96 feet, thence continuing along the lot line of parcel 2436-127-001 northwesterly 140.39 feet,
southwesterly 85 feet, northwesterly 129 feet, southwesterly approximately 331 feet and southeasterly 96.66
feet; thence continuing southwesterly along the northwest lot line of parcels 2436-127-001 and 2436-128-
001 to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of Rutland Avenue; thence southerly along the east right-
of-way of Rutland Avenue to the east right-of-way of Northwestern Highway; thence southerly along the east
right-of-way of Northwestern Highway to the north right-of-way of North Park Drive; thence northeasterly and
easterly along the northerly right-of-way line of North Park Drive to the west right-of-way line of Providence
Drive; thence northerly along the west right-of-way of Providence Drive continuing north across Nine Mile Road
to the southeast corner of parcel 2425-401-010; thence northerly along the west right-of-way of Providence
Drive to the northeast corner of parcel 2425-401-010; thence continuing northeasterly along the west right-of-
way of Providence Drive 257.85 feet; thence southeasterly across Providence Drive to the southwesternmost
corner of parcel 2425-476-002; thence easterly along the south lot line of parcel 2425-476-002 to the west
lot line of parcel 2425-476-091; thence northerly along said west lot line of parcel 2425-476-091 to the south
lot line of parcel 2425-476-014; thence easterly along said south lot line of parcel 2425-476-014 and
continuing north along the east lot line of parcel 2425-476-014; thence north across Providence Drive to the
southwest corner of parcel 2425-401-018; thence north along the west lot line of parcel 2425-401-018 and
continuing easterly and northerly along the boundaries of said parcel 2425-401-018 to the south right-of-way
of Mt. Vernon Road; thence north to the centerline of Mt. Vernon Road; thence easterly along the centerline of
Mt. Vernon Road to the centerline of Greenfield Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Greenfield Road
to the centerline of Eight Mile Road; thence westerly along said centerline of Eight Mile Road to the centerline
of Southfield Road; thence northerly along said centerline of Southfield Road to a point due west of the
northwest corner of parcel 2436-353-021; thence east to the northwest corner of parcel 2436-353-021, the
point of beginning.
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235 East Main Street
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John Jackson, AICP President
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Preliminary Development Yield • Anchor Retail: 150, SF • Stand Alone Retail: 35,000 SF • Mixed-Use: 200,000 SF • Hudson's Building: 300,000 SF • Medical Office: 170,000 SF • Residential: 850 Units • Hotel: 125 Rooms
Resolution #18057 February 21, 2018
Moved by Middleton supported by McGillivray the resolution be adopted.
Discussion followed.
Moved by Middleton supported by Quarles the resolution be amended as follows
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AMEND the following in the second WHEREAS:
WHEREAS the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") Act, Public Act 197 of 1975, as
amended, MCL 125.1651 et. seq., ("DDA Act") enables DDA's to utilize Tax [increment Financing
("TIF") to prevent deterioration, encourage historic preservation and promote economic growth in
a business district; and
AMEND the following in the fourth WHEREAS:
WHEREAS on January 22, 201-8, City of Southfield ("Southfield') held a public hearing regarding
Deve1G-iame-nt-P-lan-an-ci gfiglet-DDAL-a-RO Southfield
intends to adopt its Restated Development Plan and TIF Plans at a public hearing in April
March of 2018; and
AMEND the following in the seventh WHEREAS:
WHEREAS the TIF Plan provides for the capture of County property taxes beginning with the
collections attributable to tax year 2018 for up to a total of $9,039,834 or twenty-one years
(through tax collections attributable to tax year 2038), whichever occurs first; and
AMEND the following in the first NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners finds
that due to the special nature of this agreement, situation, the County will may contribute 100%
of the total amount of County ad valorem tax revenue available for capture and waives the
limitations percentage established in the TIF Policy.
AMEND by striking the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommends County participation in
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attributable to tax year 2018.
AMEND the following in the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the draft Contract
, authorizes Corporation
Counsel to negotiate a suitable contract with Southfield and the Southfield DDA for the County's
participation in the DDA as specified herein and the contract will be presented to the TIF
Review Committee as soon as practicable.
AMEND by striking the final BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
Vote on amendment:
AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowa11, McGillivray, Middleton,
Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, KowaII, McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles,
Spisz, Taub, Tietz, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Berman, Bowman, Crawford, Dwyer. (18)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
HERMAPPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on February 21,
2018, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 21 st day of February, 2018.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County
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