21-7928 Expressing Support for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Housing Project at the former St. John's Hospital Building located at 139 North Penn Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 21-7928
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT HOUSING PROJECT AT THE FORMER ST.JOHN'S HOSPITAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 139 NORTH PENN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS.
WHEREAS,the City of Salina, Kansas has been informed by Sunflower Development Group of
Kansas City,Missouri that a$9,000,000 Historic Renovation of the original St. John's Hospital Building is
being planned and the Sunflower Development Group plans to file an application with the Kansas Housing
Resources Corporation for 9%Low Income Housing Tax Credits within the Affordable Housing Tax Credit
program.
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WHEREAS,the proposed St.John's senior housing project will be located at 139 North Penn
Avenue,the former St.John's Hospital,with construction beginning upon the demolition of the structures
added to the property after 1955; and
WHEREAS,this senior housing project will contain approximately 47 units within the 50,500
square foot building footprint when demolition of newer portions of the existing structure has been
completed,with rents ranging from$460 to $580 per month; and,
WHEREAS,the fully accessible units will be targeted to those seniors with low to moderate income
levels,aged 55 and over; and,
WHEREAS,the Sunflower Development Group has completed acquisition of land and buildings
and is proceeding with the demolition of various portions of the existing structure to expose the original
facade of the former hospital, at which time final plans will be completed for the renovation of the historic
structure into newly constructed units; and,
WHEREAS,the structure known as the Medaille Center has been sold to another developer and a
the remaining portions of the post 1955 hospital structure will be demolished and made ready for parking and
access to support additional rental housing; and,
WHEREAS,the property will have the following amenities: one and two bedroom accessible
housing units, community room with a leasing office, a business center, a workout facility and a kitchenette
to be used by community patrons, a washer/dryer in each unit, garden area,accessible appliances, and
Energy-Star ratings for extremely efficient utility bills;and
WHEREAS,the Heritage Commission has approved the demolition of the 1958 lobby and covered
drop off area in order to expose the original 1914 façade of the building and the Sunflower Development
Group is in the process of seeking historical designation of the original buildings, and
WHEREAS,the Affordable Housing Tax Credits will be used for the purpose of re-constructing the
subject property as outlined in the proposal submitted to City staff; and
WHEREAS,the Developers agree to meet all City building and zoning codes and all other City
codes applicable to the project; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
SALINA KANSAS,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Governing Body supports and approves the use of Low Income Housing Tax
Credits to help finance the development of the described senior housing project within the community,
subject to all applicable ordinances,rules and regulations of the City.
SECTION 2. In the event the final approval from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for this
senior housing project does not receive all local and state regulatory approvals,this resolution shall become
null and void.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption until
January 24,2022.
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of January,2021.
By: 1/V A Am,,p
Melissa Rose Hodges,M r
[SEAL]
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By:
Cheryl i4 is,D puty City Clerk