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22-8078 Aero Plains Waiver of Building Feesr RESOLUTION NUMBER 22-8078 A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FEES ASSOCIATED THE BUILD KANSAS, LLC AERO PLAINS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RURAL HOUSING DISTRICT (RHID). Whereas, The Aero Plains Housing Development has been proposed by Building Kansas, LLC, a group comprised of local builders and developers (the "Developer"). Whereas, this project will consist of 150 units of owner-occupied townhomes. Whereas, the construction duration is 36 months with a desired construction start time of early 2023. Whereas, on March 2022 Building Kansas, LLC requested formation of a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) for a term of 25 years, assistance with applying for an MIH grant, and a waiver of building permit fees. Whereas, the Governing Body adopted Resolution No. 22-8023 on March 28, 2022, which made certain findings relating to the need for financial incentives relating to the construction of quality housing within the City, declared it advisable to establish a RHID pursuant to the Act, and authorized the submission of such resolution and the analysis to the Kansas Department of Commerce in accordance with the Act. Whereas, the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce, pursuant to a letter dated April 12, 2022, authorized the City to proceed with the establishment of a rural housing incentive district pursuant to the Act. Whereas, on June 16, 2021 the Governing Body adopted Ordinance No. 22-11123 establishing a Rural Housing Incentive District (the" RHID") within the City, adopting a plan for the development of housing and public facilities in such district, and making certain findings in conjunction therewith (Building Kansas, LLC, Aero Plains Housing Development). Whereas, the Governing Body wishes to further incentivize the development of housing within the RHID by waiving normal building permit fees associated with new construction within the RHID under the approved Development Plan and Development Agreement relating to Aero Plains Rural Housing Incentive District between the City and the Developer. BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas: Section 1. At the time of application for a residential building permit for construction (a) within the Building Kansas, LLC, Aero Plains Rural Housing Incentive District created pursuant to Ordinance No. 22-11123 and (b) strictly in accordance with the approved Development Plan and related Development Agreement between the City and the Developer, the City of Salina will waive one hundred percent ( 100%) of the normal building permit fees associated with new construction, including the plan review and water meter fees. Section 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of September, 2022. (SEAL) Jo Vo