Redevelopment Authority
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · July 8, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025, 1:30 PM
City Hall, Room 604 - The Harry Maier Room.
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
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Meeting ID: 831 8804 4732
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Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Members: Chair Gary Delveaux, Vice-Chair Matt Schueller, Deby Dehn, Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss,
Stephen Srubas, Melanie Parma, and Renita Robinson.
Liaisons: Jeff Mirkes, Leah Weycker, and Brooke Hafs.
Members Present: Gary J. Delveaux, Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma,
Stephen Srubas, Renita Robinson (arrived 1:37 p.m.)
Members Excused: Deby Dehn
Liaisons Present: Jeff Mirkes, Leah Weycker
Others Present: Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, Ald. Brian Johnson
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment
Authority.
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Matt Schueller to approve.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, No-
None, Abstain-None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
1. Approval of the minutes from the June 10 and June 19, 2025, meetings of the Redevelopment
Authority.
Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Matt Schueller to approve.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, No-
None, Abstain-None.
E. REGULAR BUSINESS.
1. Consideration with possible action on Development Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard
Apartments LLC for the development of 0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and
authority for the Director to approve a collateral assignment, subject to legal review.
The Authority may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the sale of
public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business as necessary for competitive or bargaining reasons. The
Authority may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to report the results of the closed session and
consider the balance of the agenda.
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Matt Schueller to open the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Speaker:
Ted Matkom, Grand Boulevard Apartments LLC
Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Matt Schueller to close the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Moved by Matt Schueller, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to approve Development
Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard Apartments LLC for the development of 0 Grand
Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and authority for the Director to approve a collateral
assignment, subject to legal review.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
2. Consideration with possible action on approval of $500,000 of HOME funding to support
affordable housing development for the Grand Blvd Apartments at the JBS development site
Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Stephen Srubas to open the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Speaker:
Frank Torres, 1490 Capital Drive
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to close the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Matt Schueller to approve $500,000 of HOME
funding to support affordable housing development for the Grand Blvd Apartments at the JBS
development site with the recommendation that the four units rented to persons at or
below 60% of median income consist of two 2-bedroom units and two 3-bedroom units.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
3. Consideration with possible action on an Option to execute a Ground Lease with General
Capital Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet Metal site located at 402 and 420 S.
Broadway, 421 Arndt Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels 3-569, 3-572, 5-574, and
2-947).
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to open the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Speakers:
Sig Strautmanis, General Capital
Frank Torres, 1490 Capital Drive
Moved by Matt Schueller, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to close the floor.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to approve an Option to
Ground Lease with General Capital Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet Metal site
located at 402 and 420 S. Broadway, 421 Arndt Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels
3-569, 3-572, 5-574, and 2-947).
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
4. Consideration with possible action on the approval and recommendation to the Common
Council the City of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual
Action Plan.
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Matt Schueller to approve and recommend to the
Common Council the City of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and
2025 Annual Action Plan.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
F. INFORMATIONAL.
1. Financial report and check register.
2. Brownfields program update.
3. Director's report and project updates.
4. Date of next meeting: August 12, 2025.
G. ADJOURNMENT.
1. Adjournment for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment Authority.
Moved by Stephen Srubas, seconded by Matt Schueller to adjourn.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Gary J. Delveaux, Kathy Hinkfuss, Matt Schueller, Melanie Parma, Stephen Srubas, Renita
Robinson, No-None, Abstain-None.
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025, 1:30 PM
City Hall, Room 604 - The Harry Maier Room.
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83188044732?pwd=YUducEM2VUZWOGVYZzMyNTA0c1FJQT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 831 8804 4732
Passcode: 084117
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: Chair Gary Delveaux, Vice-Chair Matt Schueller, Deby Dehn, Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss,
Stephen Srubas, Melanie Parma, and Renita Robinson.
Liaisons: Jeff Mirkes, Leah Weycker, and Brooke Hafs.
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment
Authority.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the June 10 and June 19, 2025, meetings of the Redevelopment
Authority.
E. Regular Business.
1. Consideration with possible action on Development Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard
Apartments LLC for the development of 0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and
Agenda of the Redevelopment Authority
July 8, 2025
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authority for the Director to approve a collateral assignment, subject to legal review.
The Authority may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the sale of
public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business as necessary for competitive or bargaining reasons. The
Authority may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to report the results of the closed session and
consider the balance of the agenda.
2. Consideration with possible action on approval of $500,000 of HOME funding to support
affordable housing development for the Grand Blvd Apartments at the JBS development site
3. Consideration with possible action on an Option to execute a Ground Lease with General
Capital Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet Metal site located at 402 and 420 S.
Broadway, 421 Arndt Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels 3-569, 3-572, 5-574, and
2-947).
4. Consideration with possible action on the approval and recommendation to the Common
Council the City of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual
Action Plan.
F. Informational.
1. Financial report and check register.
2. Brownfields program update.
3. Director's report and project updates.
4. Date of next meeting: August 12, 2025.
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment Authority.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this
Redevelopment Authority meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of
discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Redevelopment Authority
July 8, 2025
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Packet
AGENDA OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025, 1:30 PM
City Hall, Room 604 - The Harry Maier Room.
Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83188044732?pwd=YUducEM2VUZWOGVYZzMyNTA0c1FJQT09
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 831 8804 4732
Passcode: 084117
If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online
Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Members: Chair Gary Delveaux, Vice-Chair Matt Schueller, Deby Dehn, Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss,
Stephen Srubas, Melanie Parma, and Renita Robinson.
Liaisons: Jeff Mirkes, Leah Weycker, and Brooke Hafs.
C. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment
Authority.
D. Approval of Minutes.
1. Approval of the minutes from the June 10 and June 19, 2025, meetings of the Redevelopment
Authority.
E. Regular Business.
1. Consideration with possible action on Development Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard
Apartments LLC for the development of 0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and
Agenda of the Redevelopment Authority
July 8, 2025
Page 1
authority for the Director to approve a collateral assignment, subject to legal review.
The Authority may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the sale of
public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business as necessary for competitive or bargaining reasons. The
Authority may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to report the results of the closed session and
consider the balance of the agenda.
2. Consideration with possible action on approval of $500,000 of HOME funding to support
affordable housing development for the Grand Blvd Apartments at the JBS development site
3. Consideration with possible action on an Option to execute a Ground Lease with General
Capital Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet Metal site located at 402 and 420 S.
Broadway, 421 Arndt Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels 3-569, 3-572, 5-574, and
2-947).
4. Consideration with possible action on the approval and recommendation to the Common
Council the City of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual
Action Plan.
F. Informational.
1. Financial report and check register.
2. Brownfields program update.
3. Director's report and project updates.
4. Date of next meeting: August 12, 2025.
G. Adjournment.
1. Adjournment for the Tuesday, July 8, 2025, meeting of the Redevelopment Authority.
1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
AT www.greenbaywi.gov
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this
Redevelopment Authority meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of
discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Redevelopment Authority
July 8, 2025
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Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM # D.1
Approval of the minutes from the June 10 and June 19, 2025, meetings of the Redevelopment Authority.
BACKGROUND
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025 Matthew Buchanan, Staff
AGENDA ITEM # E.1
Consideration with possible action on Development Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard Apartments
LLC for the development of 0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and authority for the Director to
approve a collateral assignment, subject to legal review.
The Authority may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the sale of public
properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business as necessary for competitive or bargaining reasons. The Authority may
thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to report the results of the closed session and consider the balance of the
agenda.
BACKGROUND
Grand Boulevard Apartments, LLC, intends to develop a project that includes approximately 95 workforce
housing units. The proposed multi-family units would be rented to households with incomes near 80% of the
Area Median Income (AMI). The project would develop 3.05-acres of Redevelopment Authority (RDA) -
owned land, which makes up a portion of the 26-acres donated by JBS Foods to the City in 2020. The
undeveloped land was donated to support the creation of new workforce housing units and a destination
park.
In May 2024, after releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP), the RDA selected Gorman & Company as a
development partner for multi-family housing at the JBS site. Gorman & Company has since completed their
due diligence, finalized their development plans, and secured funding contingent on a development agreement
with the City that includes Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and HOME assistance. Gorman &
Company has also created a new subsidiary, Grand Boulevard Apartments, LLC, to serve as the official
developer of the project.
The Project aligns with our Department vision to link and leverage our natural, built, human, and social
assets in order to generate valuable products, services, and experiences within the City. It makes our
community more safe, productive, accessible, and innovative, for it will:
• Enhance the physical landscape
• Building new structures with high-performance designs, systems, and finishes
• Create a significantly higher per-acre property value than adjacent properties and the City average
• Generate property taxes greater than the cost of providing infrastructure and services
• Build new structures for individuals of all ages and abilities
• Is located in places easy to reach on foot, bicycle, or transit.
• Expand non-motorized transportation networks
• Expand our range of residential real estate products
• Create and/or enhance unique public spaces, amenities, and art
As of January 1, 2025, the Property has an aggregate assessed value of $0.00, which, based on the assessed
tax rates in effect as of January 1, 2025, the Property yields:
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• $0.00 in total real estate taxes annually (assessed mill rate of $19.92);
• $0.00 in real estate taxes to the City of Green Bay annually (assessed mill rate of $8.12).
Upon completion of the Proposed Project, the City estimates the Property will have an aggregate assessed
value of $11,000,000.00. The Developer guarantees a minimum annual property tax payment of $224,000.00.
The developer requests an up-front TIF loan of $2,500,000 to be repaid by the property taxes generated by
the development. The guaranteed minimum annual property tax paid shall be dependent on the final interest
rate at the time of closing on the City’s loan for the $2,500,000.00 TIF incentive being provided to the
developer.
This is an important first housing project for the JBS site. Staff is in favor of approval.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve Development Agreement 25-07 with Grand Boulevard Apartments LLC for the development of
0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-1), and authority for the Director to approve a collateral assignment,
subject to legal review.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Developer has requested a TIF incentive that includes:
1. Property transfer - The Redevelopment Authority shall convey Tax Parcel 23-243-1) to Developer
for the sum of one dollar ($1.00). The City estimates the value of such Property to be approximately
$429,900.00.
2. TIF Loan - The City shall provide a TIF loan of up to $2,500,000.00 to Developer for eligible site
redevelopment costs. The TIF funds for the loan would be borrowed by the City through a 20-year
bond or note to be repaid through tax increment generated by the new development. The
Developer guarantees a minimum annual property tax to cover the debt service.
No levy dollars will be used for this project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft DA 25-07 Grand Blvd Apts 20250701
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City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2025-07
GRAND BOULEVARD APARTMENTS
This Development Agreement is made this ________ day of ________________________, 2025,
by THE CITY OF GREEN BAY, a Wisconsin municipal corporation (“City”),
THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY (“RDA”),
and GRAND BOULEVARD APARTMENTS, LLC a Wisconsin limited liability company (“Developer”) ,
and GORMAN COMPANY, LLC, (“Guarantor”) a Wisconsin limited liability company.
RECITALS
A. Developer has proposed to acquire and develop certain real property, identified for real estate tax
purposes and address as:
Tax Parcel Address Acres Assessed Value
23-243-1 0 Grand Blvd 3.046 $0.00
B. The parcels listed above, shall be referred to as the “Property.” The Property comprises
approximately three and forty-six thousandths (3.046) acres of land. A map of the Property is herein
attached as EXHIBIT A; a legal description of the Property is herein attached as EXHIBIT B.
C. Developer intends to complete a Project, which shall consist of the construction of a three (3)-story
residential structure with approximately ninety five (95) market rate rental units. The Proposed
Project improvements are shown on a Preliminary Concept Plan, which is herein attached as EXHIBIT
C.
D. As of January 1, 2025, the Property has an aggregate assessed value of $0.00, which based on the
assessed tax rates in effect as of January 1, 2025, the Property yields approximately:
1. $0.00 in total real estate taxes annually (assessed mill rate of $19.92);
2. $0.00 in real estate taxes to the City of Green Bay annually (assessed mill rate of $8.12).
E. Upon completion of Proposed Project, the City estimates the aggregate assessed property value of
the Property to be $11,000,000.00, which is anticipated to yield approximately:
1. $219,120.00 in total real estate taxes annually (assessed mill rate of $19.92);
2. $89,320.00 in real estate taxes to the City of Green Bay annually (assessed mill rate of $8.12).
The City Assessor or their designee may not use this Agreement or any provisions herein as the
sole basis to determine the value of the Project.
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F. Pursuant to the provisions of §66.1105, Wis. Stats. (the “Tax Increment Law”), the City has included
the Property within Tax Increment District Twenty-Eight (“TID 28” or the “TID”), which will provide
part of the financing for certain costs of the Project.
G. Developer has requested Tax Incremental Finance (“TIF”) assistance from the City and RDA with
regard to certain expenses, including, but not limited to environmental remediation; demolition,
remodeling, repair or reconstruction of existing buildings; clearing of land; construction of new
buildings; or the construction of public works infrastructure, which will constitute qualified
expenditures for which TIF assistance may be afforded Developer.
H. The City and RDA desire to have Developer perform the Project in order to generate economic
activity and tax base for the community consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
I. In order to induce Developer to undertake the Project, such that it will enhance the physical landscape,
build new structures with high-performance designs, systems, and finishes, create a significantly higher
per-acre property value than adjacent properties and the City average, generate property taxes
greater than the cost of providing infrastructure and services, build new structures for individuals of
all ages and abilities, is located in places easy to reach on foot, bicycle, or transit, expand non-
motorized transportation networks, expand our range of residential and commercial real estate
products, create and/or enhance unique public spaces, amenities, and art, and the public will generally
benefit,, the City has agreed to provide assistance to Developer as provided by this Agreement, all in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
I. PURPOSE
A. Incorporation of Proceedings, Exhibits, and Recitals. All motions adopted, approvals granted, minutes
documenting such motions and approvals, and plans and specifications submitted in conjunction with
any and all approvals as granted by the City or RDA, including but not limited to adopted or approved
plans or specifications on file with the City or RDA, along with all of the Recitals set forth above, shall
be incorporated into this Agreement by reference, upon attachment, or upon consent by amendment
if necessary if not referenced or attached at the time of execution of this Agreement.
B. Implementation Schedule. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with regard to all dates and time periods set
forth and/or incorporated herein. Any material modification or deviation from an approved schedule
described in this Agreement shall occur only upon approval of the City and RDA, with any such
approvals required to be in writing as an amendment to this Agreement, and which approvals shall
not be unreasonably withheld. City shall cooperate and act promptly with respect to any and all
permits or approvals necessary for completion of the Project. Notwithstanding the above, this
Agreement shall not limit the discretion of the City, or any of its duly appointed and authorized
governing bodies, boards or entities, in approving or rejecting any aspect of the Project or
improvements contemplated on or about the Property.
C. Entire Agreement. This writing including all Exhibits hereto, and the other documents and agreements
referenced herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto in respect to the
Project and all prior letters of intent or offers, if any, are hereby terminated. This Agreement shall be
deemed to include and incorporate such minutes, approvals, plans, and specifications, as referenced
in this Agreement, and in the event of a conflict between this Agreement and any action of the City
or RDA, granting approvals or conditions attendant with such approval, the terms of this Agreement
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shall be deemed controlling and the City and RDA will take the necessary action to amend any
conflicting approvals or conditions.
D. Purpose of the Agreement. In order to cause the Project to occur and to induce Developer to
undertake the Project, to promote community development, industry and job creation and to expand
and enhance the tax base within the City, the City intends to provide the TIF Incentives as set forth
in this Agreement. The City intends to recover its costs through the Available Tax Increment
generated by the Property. The parties intend to enter into this Agreement to record the
understandings and undertakings of the parties and to provide a framework within which the Project
may proceed.
II. DEFINITIONS; EXHIBITS
Whenever in this Agreement a pronoun is used it shall be construed to represent either the singular or
the plural, masculine or feminine, as the case shall demand. As used in this Agreement, the following terms,
when having an initial capital letter, shall have the following meanings:
A. “Agreement” means this Development Agreement among the City, RDA, and Developer, as amended
and supplemented from time to time.
B. “Annual Assessed Value” means the assessed value of the Private Improvements and the Property, as
defined in this Agreement, as of January 1 of any calendar year.
C. “Available Tax Increment” means the amount of Tax Increment (as defined below) actually received
by the City generated by any increase of value of the Property above the base value and attributable
to development within a tax incremental finance district, during the twelve (12) month period
preceding a payment date, that has not been previously used to make payment on bonds or other
obligations as determined by the City. The amount of Available Tax Increment may fluctuate based
on variations in the property valuations, tax rate, depreciation and other independent factors.
D. “Base Value” means the aggregate assessed value of the Property when the TID was created, which
shall be zero dollars ($0.00).
E. “City” means the City of Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin.
F. “Concept Plan” means the plan for the Project.
G. “Developer” means DEVELOPER NAME, or any assignee of the same.
H. “Future Project” means any Private Improvements that will be constructed in the future not specifically
detailed in this Agreement.
I. “Plans and Specifications” means the plans and specifications developed for the Project.
J. “Preliminary Concept Plan” means the initial Concept Plan, a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT B
and which is subject to such changes as Developer, the City or RDA may propose and the City and
RDA may accept in its sole discretion.
K. “Private Improvements” means the improvements to be constructed on the Property that are not
Public Improvements.
L. “Project” means the Project as defined in the Recitals.
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M. “Public Art” means art that shall be accessible to the public, and includes all forms of original creations
of visual art, conceived in any medium, material, or combination thereof, including paintings, drawings,
stained glass, and murals in any media; statues, bas relief, mobile, kinetic, electronic, neon, or other
sculptures; environmental artworks; fountains, arches or other structures intended for ornament;
integrated and functional architectural elements of a structure; video and other media-based works;
inscriptions, fiber works, carvings, mosaics, photographs, drawings, collages, textile works and prints;
crafts, both decorative and utilitarian in clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, stone, plastic and other
materials; artist-designed public spaces and functional elements which are either a part of a larger
project or a separate entity in and of itself.
N. “Public Improvements” means the infrastructure improvements in connection with the Project that
will ultimately be dedicated for public service, including, without limitation:
1. road, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements; and
2. sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and potable water, and storm water management facilities; and
3. telephone, high-speed cable, and related technology infrastructure; and
4. natural gas, electrical power, and other public utilities; and
5. any related engineering, grading, erosion control, and landscaping; and
6. any related land acquisitions and anticipated and intentional corrections to adjacent property
affected by the public improvements, including grading.
O. “Qualified Expenditures” means any expenditures of Developer for the Project that are eligible for
TIF Incentives as defined in Section III. B. 3.
P. “Special Assessment” means any special assessment levied against the Property by the City under
§66.0701-0733, Wis. Stats., the City Code of Ordinances and this Agreement.
Q. “Special Charge” means any special charge levied against the Property by the City under §66.0627,
Wis. Stats., the City Code of Ordinances and this Agreement.
R. “Tax Increment” means that amount obtained by multiplying the total county, city, school and other
local general property taxes levied on all taxable property within a TID in a year by a fraction having
as a numerator the value increment for that year in the district and as a denominator that year’s
equalized value of all taxable property in the TID.
S. “TID” means Tax Increment District Twenty-Eight (“TID 28 or the “TID”), of the City of Green Bay,
which has been established and is in good standing by the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The City
created TID 28 in 2024; TID 28 terminates in 2051.
T. “TIF” means Tax Increment Financing, as described in Section III below and in particular, Tax
Increment Financing relating to the TID.
U. “TIF Incentive” means the incentive as set forth in Section III of this Agreement including specifically
the Tax Incentive Cap.
III. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
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A. Qualification for TIF. Developer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of City and RDA a need for TIF,
with such determination to be made according to the “but for” test, that is, that but for the City and
RDA providing TIF, the Project would not happen. At the request of the City or RDA, Developer
shall provide an independent analysis from a consultant expert in TIF to justify to the satisfaction of
the City and RDA the Developer’s qualification and need for TIF, both in terms of Qualified
Expenditures and the amount of money to be paid to Developer.
B. Nature of TIF Incentive. The TIF Incentive available to Developer under this Agreement shall be
defined as the following:
1. Property Transfer. The City and/or RDA shall convey 0 Grand Boulevard (Tax Parcel 23-243-
1) to the Developer through the following process:
a) The City and/or RDA shall convey Tax Parcel 23-243-1, excluding all City and/or RDA
parcels or right-of way, to Developer, free and clear of liens and encumbrances that
materially prohibit development of the Property as herein proposed, via warranty
deed, for the sum of one dollar ($1.00), and shall provide an owner's policy of title
insurance at the time of conveyance.
b) The RDA shall take a Preferred Forgivable Equity Investment in the Project of four
hundred twenty nine thousand and nine hundred dollars ($429,900.00), which is the
estimated value of the real estate that will be transferred to the Developer. The
Preferred Forgivable Equity Investment shall be secured by this Agreement, shall
survive the expiration of this Agreement, and shall be forgiven when the aggregate
assessed value of the Property is greater than or equal to eleven million dollars
($11,000,000.00). Should the aggregate assessed value of the Property fail to be
greater than or equal to eleven million dollars ($11,000,000.00) prior to January 1,
2028, the Developer shall pay the City and/or RDA the Preferred Forgivable Equity
Investment.
2. TIF Funds and Personal Guarantee.
a) Except the Property Transfer outlined in Section III.B.1.a. above, and the TIF Funds as
defined in Section III.B.2.b. below, the Developer shall obtain all necessary equity and
private loan commitments that are necessary to complete the Project.
b) In order for this Project to occur, City shall contribute not less than $2,500,000.00 in
Tax Increment Financing assistance (“TIF Funds”) to Developer. These TIF Funds shall
be borrowed by the City whether by bond or note, over a 20 year term at the lowest
possible interest rate available to the City at the time of issuance (“TIF Incentive”), to
be disbursed to the Developer pursuant to a TIF Disbursement Agreement, attached
hereto as Exhibit D, and shall be repaid through the Available Tax Increment
generated by the Property starting for the taxable year of 2027 (payable in 2028).
Upon Developer’s receipt of such TIF Funds, which shall be governed by the TIF
Disbursement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit D, between the parties,
Developer shall utilize the TIF Funds for the construction of the Project and for
designated Qualified Expenditures and improvements as set forth in this Agreement.
The City and Developer agree that the TIF Disbursement Agreement is subject to
the review and approval of the lender for the Project, and the parties agree to work
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together in good faith the modify the TIF Disbursement Agreement as may be
reasonable required by such lender.
c) At the time of the issuance of the TIF Funds, the City shall provide to Developer an
amortization schedule showing the City’s Debt Service for the TIF funds each year
necessary to have repaid the TIF Funds in full over the course of the 20-year life of
the City’s bond or note at the City’s lowest possible borrowing rate at the time.
d) The Guarantor guarantees the amount of property taxes to be paid with respect to
the Property and Private Improvements shall not be less than $224,000 in the
aggregate in tax year 2027 and each year thereafter until and including the 2047 tax
year (the “Guaranteed Annual Real Estate Tax Payment”). The guaranteed minimum
annual property tax paid shall be dependent on the final interest rate at the time of
closing on the City’s loan for the $2,500,000.00 TIF incentive being provided to the
developer.
3. Qualified Expenditures. TIF funds shall be disbursed in the following priority, and only fund:
a) Public Improvements, as defined in Section II.N., and environmental remediation, and
asbestos abatement as required by State and Federal law; then
b) “Private Improvements” specifically approved by the City or RDA as stated in Section
IV. C.; then
c) Any other activity specifically approved by the City or RDA.
4. Assignment. Developer may assign any of its payment rights hereunder to any future
purchaser or developer of any part of the Property upon approval of the RDA, provided
however, that the City shall be obligated only to disburse TIF Incentives to the party with
whom the City has an agreement. It shall be incumbent upon Developer to enter into a
separate agreement with any third parties if it intends to assign its payment rights hereunder,
or seek either reimbursement or allocation of any Incremental Property Value and guaranteed
aggregate assessed value generated by any third party purchaser and/or developer of any part
of the Property.
C. Limitations. The TIF Incentive available to Developer for the Project is limited as follows:
1. Tax Incentive Cap. The City shall not be obligated to pay TIF Incentive in excess two million
five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000.00).
2. Tax Receipts Limitation. Only the Available Tax Increment actually received by the City, and
no other property, revenue, or asset of the City, shall be used to pay such amounts.
3. Temporal Limitation. Provided Developer qualifies for TIF Incentive and provides adequate
proof to the City and RDA that Developer has incurred and paid Qualified Expenditures, an
provided Developer and all transferees have paid the real estate taxes and any Special
Assessments and Special Charges in full for the previous tax year by July 31, TIF Incentive
payments shall be made on or before September 1 of each year; provided, however, in no
event shall TIF Incentive payments continue after the earlier of the termination date of the
TID or the termination of this Agreement if before the termination of the TID.
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D. No General Obligation of City. The City’s obligation to make TIF Incentive payments shall be a special
and limited obligation only and shall not be considered a general obligation of the City, and neither
the full faith and credit nor the taxing powers of the City are pledged to the payment of such amounts.
The City shall take no action to dissolve the TID before payment of all TIF Incentive payments due to
the Developer, subject to the provisions of this Agreement. In no circumstances shall amounts to be
paid Developer hereunder be considered an indebtedness of the City, and the obligation of the City
hereunder is limited to the Available Tax Increment appropriated and received by the City. Amounts
due hereunder shall not count against the City’s constitutional debt limitation, and no taxes will be
levied for its payment or pledged to its payment other than from the Available Tax Increment.
IV. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER
A. Concept Plan. Prior to September 1, 2025, Developer shall submit a Concept Plan to RDA for
approval, which shall be based on, but may differ in minor respects from the Preliminary Concept Plan
presented in the Term Sheet. The Concept Plan shall clearly identify:
1. Any proposed changes in boundaries of the Property
2. The approximate location of any proposed structures and/or projects to be built on the
Property
3. A preliminary rendering or other illustration of scale of proposed structures and buildings to
be constructed on the Property.
B. Construction Documents. Prior to September 1, 2025, and prior to commencement of construction
of any Phase of the Project, Developer shall submit site plans, building plans, and other drawings that
fix and describe the size and character of the entire Project, along with architectural and general
contracts, to RDA for approval. The Construction Documents shall include:
1. Plans and specifications for structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials; and
2. Full-color elevations for all sides of all proposed structures; and
3. Descriptions and actual samples of all exterior building materials; and
4. Descriptions and photographic examples of interior finishes; and
5. Other such essential items as may be reasonably determined by the RDA to be appropriate.
C. Development Budget. Prior to September 1, 2025, Developer shall submit a Development Budget,
prepared in accordance with general principles for construction and development budgeting, to RDA
for approval. The Development Budget shall include:
1. Not less than sixteen million dollars ($16,000,000) in “hard” construction costs for the entire
Project; and
2. A line item of not less than five percent (5%) of total Project costs for cost overruns and
change orders; and
3. A line item of not less than one percent (1%) of the estimated aggregate assessed value of the
Property, which shall be specifically dedicated towards
a) Public Art on the Property; or
b) Public Art within one-half (1/2) mile of the Property; or
c) A separate Public Art project(s) approved by the RDA and GBPAC; or
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d) Funds for design and maintenance of Public Art, or any combination of the alternatives
herein; and
4. Line items for each of the Qualified Expenditures for which the Developer is seeking a TIF
Incentive, as identified in Section III.
D. RDA Approvals. The RDA shall indicate its approval or further requirements in writing within thirty
(30) days from the date of receipt of the Concept Plan, Construction Documents, or Development
Budget, or any revisions; provided, however, that the RDA shall approve such revised Concept Plan,
Construction Documents, or Development Budget unless it determines such revisions would impair
the objectives of this Agreement, impose substantial financial burdens on the City or the RDA, or
adversely affect the Concept Plan. The RDA will make all reasonable efforts to determine the
acceptability of plans in less than thirty (30) days, including convening for special meetings to review
and consider such plans. At any time during the implementation of the development contemplated by
this Agreement, the RDA or Developer may propose modifications to the Preliminary Concept Plan
and the approved Concept Plan subject to the agreement of the RDA and the Developer. At any time
during the implementation of the development contemplated by this Agreement, Developer may
submit to the RDA proposed revisions in the approved Concept Plan, Construction Documents, or
Development Budget in order to enhance the achievement of the objectives of this Agreement and
to improve and refine the approved Concept Plan.
E. Compliance with Planning; Zoning; Permits and Use. Developer will obtain from the City and all other
appropriate governmental bodies (and all other councils, boards, and parties having a right to control,
permit, approve, or consent to the development and use of the Property) all approvals and consents
necessary to develop and use the Property as set forth above, including, but not limited to:
1. Developer shall pay all water, sewer, and other impact fees that may be due and payable in
connection with the Project.
2. The acceptance of this Agreement and granting of any and all approvals, licenses, and permits
by the City shall not obligate the City to grant any variances, exceptions, or conditional use
grants, or approve any building or use the City determines not to be in compliance with the
municipal codes and ordinances of the City, or in the best interests of the City or the RDA.
3. Developer shall have obtained the approval of the City, RDA, and State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation to a traffic impact analysis regarding the Project.
F. Proof of Equity. Developer shall have in place and shall provide the City and RDA no later than
September 1, 2025, proof of equity in the form of the value of the Property, less any mortgages
thereon, not less than twenty percent (20%) equity available for injection into the Project in an amount
sufficient to obtain financing for all Project costs. Any available Developer funds obtained from sources
other than lenders or the City shall be expended on the Project before any lender or City funds are
expended or any third party financing is used to pay Project costs.
G. Proof of Financing. By no later than September 1, 2025, Developer shall have delivered proof
satisfactory to the City and RDA of financing, which after injection of the Developer equity into the
Project, will be sufficient in the determination of the City and RDA, to complete the Project according
to the plans and specifications.
H. Acquisition of Property. By no later than September 1, 2025, Developer shall have closed on the
purchase of all of the parcels comprising the Property and all of the necessary rights of way required
for the Project. Developer shall provide copies of deeds and such other closing documents as
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requested by the City or RDA regarding the purchase of the Property and rights of way. The Property
and rights of way shall be owned in the name of the Developer.
I. Termination or Relocation of Easements. Developer shall have agreements with all holders of
easements or any other rights that may be affected by the Project, regarding the termination,
modification or relocation of such easements and other rights in order to accommodate the Concept
Plan.
J. Use of Funds. Developer may use TIF supported funds only to fund Qualified Expenses as set forth in
the approved Development Budget.
K. Improvement of Property. Developer shall promptly design and complete the Project. Substantial
work on the Project shall commence no later than ninety (90) days after the last to occur of approval
by the City and RDA of the Preliminary Concept Plan, approval by RDA of the Development Budget
and Development Plans, and/or issuance of a building permit and all other permits or licenses required
to commence construction, which shall be no later than December 31, 2025. Construction shall be
completed no later than December 31, 2026. Developer shall file with the RDA copies of the detailed
construction plans within ninety (90) days after completion of the Project.
L. Reports and Information. During the period before the commencement of construction, Developer
shall from time to time provide to the RDA information having a bearing upon the interests of the
City and the RDA in the Property or under this Agreement. Upon request of the RDA, Developer
shall submit progress reports during the course of construction. Upon request of the RDA. Developer
shall submit a copy of annual, audited financial statements for Developer through termination of this
Agreement.
M. Copies of Documents. All documents from Developer to the City or RDA shall be submitted in
triplicate.
N. Maintenance and Repair. Developer shall at all times keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and
maintained, the Property in good condition and repair, in a safe, clean, and attractive condition, and
free of all trash, litter, refuse, and waste, subject only to demolition and construction activities
contemplated by this Agreement.
O. Transfer or Sale of Project Property.
1. Notice of Intent to Transfer. If Developer intends to sell, transfer or convey the Property or
any part thereof before termination of this Agreement, Developer shall provide to the City
and RDA a written request for transfer thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated transfer. The
City or RDA may deny the request for any commercially reasonable reason. Developer may
assign all rights and obligations under this Agreement only to an entity controlled and affiliated
with Developer to own, manage and operate the Property. This Agreement inures to the
benefit and becomes the obligation of the heirs, successors and assigns of Developer. This
Agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all current and future owners of
the Property. Owner shall not be required to provide the City or RDA with written notice
of its intent to transfer in connection with the granting of any mortgage or security agreement
to finance or refinance loans for the purchase of the Property or payment of costs of the
Project.
2. No Transfer to Exempt Entities. Prior to the closure of the TID, the Property shall not be
sold, transferred or conveyed to, leased, or owned by any entity or used in any manner that
would render any part of the Project Property exempt from taxation, unless the purchaser,
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transferee, lessee or owner first executes a written agreement with the City and RDA in a
form satisfactory to the City providing for acceptable payments to the City in lieu of taxes.
P. Easements. Developer shall grant to the City such easements as are reasonably necessary for public
improvements, infrastructure, ingress or egress, utilities, lighting or landscaping or any other access
necessary to effectuate this Agreement. Developer shall cause existing easements to be relocated or
terminated to accommodate the Project.
Q. Environmental.
1. Presence of Hazardous Materials and Compliance with Environmental Laws. Before
commencement of the First Phase, Developer shall be satisfied, through such means as are
commercially reasonable, that the Property is free of Hazardous Materials or that any
Hazardous Materials on or within the Property are being stored and handled in strict
compliance with all Environmental Laws. Developer shall provide the City and RDA with
copies of all environmental reports pertaining to the Property no later than ten (10) days after
receiving the same.
2. Developer’s Environmental Indemnification. Developer shall indemnify, pay on behalf of,
defend and hold the City, the RDA, and their respective agents, officials, employees,
representatives, successors and assigns, harmless from and against any loss, damage, claim,
fine, penalty, assessment, liability, or other charge or claim, and all costs (including, without
limitation, reasonable legal, accounting, consulting, engineering, and similar expenses incurred
with respect to such matter and/or incurred in enforcing this indemnity):
a) Arising from the actual existence, treatment, deposit, release, storage, or disposal of
any Hazardous Materials on, within or about the Property; or
b) Arising from the breach of any warranty, covenant or representation of Developer to
the City or RDA, or any other obligation of Developer to the City or RDA regarding
Hazardous Materials under this Agreement.
3. Hazardous Materials Defined. As used herein, the term “Hazardous Materials” means:
a) Hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, hazardous constituents, toxic substances or
related materials, whether solids, liquids or gases, including but not limited to
substances defined as “hazardous wastes,” “hazardous substances,” “toxic
substances,” “pollutants, “contaminants,” “radioactive materials,” or other similar
designations in, or otherwise subject to regulation under, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42
U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. 1802; the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601. et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251; the
Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et
seq.; and in any permits, licenses, approvals, plans, rules, regulations or ordinances
adopted, or other criteria and guidelines promulgated pursuant to the preceding laws
or other similar federal, state or local laws, regulations, rules or ordinances now or
hereafter in effect relating to environmental matters (collectively, “Environmental
Laws”); and
b) Any other substances, constituents or wastes subject to any applicable federal, state
or local law, regulation or ordinance, including any Environmental Law, now or
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hereafter in effect, including but not limited to: petroleum, refined petroleum
products, waste oil, waste aviation or motor vehicle fuel, and asbestos containing
materials.
4. Survival. The provisions of this Section shall survive the conveyance to Developer of any City
and/or RDA Property.
R. Insurance. Before commencement of construction activities on the Property, Developer shall deliver
to the City and RDA certificates of insurance, copies of endorsements, and other evidence of
insurance requested by the City or RDA, which Developer is required to purchase and maintain, or
cause to be purchased or obtained, in the types and amounts of coverage listed below, each of which
shall name the City and RDA as additional insured parties:
1. Workers Compensation and Related Coverage. Coverage for state and federal workers
compensation shall be defined by state and federal statute. The amounts of employer’s liability
coverage shall be in not less than the following limits:
a) Bodily Injury by Accident – one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per accident;
b) Bodily Injury by Disease – one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per employee;
and
c) Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) policy limit.
2. Waiver of Workers Compensation Subrogation. The workers’ compensation policy is to be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation. The insurance company, in its endorsement, agrees
to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, RDA, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the policy that arises from the work performed
by the names insured for or on behalf of the City or RDA.
3. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be written on a commercial
general liability form, and shall protect Developer and any subcontractor during the
performance of work covered by this Agreement from claims or damages for personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages which may arise from
operation under this Agreement, whether such operations be by Developer, any
subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them in such manner
as to impose liability on the City or RDA. The amounts of such insurance shall be not less
than the following limits:
a) General Aggregate Limit – two million dollars ($2,000,000.00); Personal and
Advertising Injury Limit (per person/organization) – two million dollars
($2,000,000.00);
b) Bodily Injury and Property Damage – two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per
occurrence;
c) Fire Legal Liability Damage Limit – one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per
occurrence; and
d) Medical Expense Limit – ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per person.
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4. Comprehensive Automobile Liability and Property Damage. Coverage shall protect
Developer and any subcontractor during the performance of work covered by this Agreement
from claims or damages associated with operations of owned, hired, and non- owned motor
vehicles. The amounts of such insurance shall be not less than the following limits:
a) Bodily Injury – two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per person; and
b) One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence; and Property Damage – two
hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) per occurrence.
5. Umbrella Coverage. Coverage shall protect Developer and any subcontractor during the
performance of work covered by this Agreement with limits of one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage on a combined basis
with the stated underlying limits of Paragraphs IV. S. 1. to IV S. 3. above.
6. Builder’s Risk Insurance. Before commencing construction of any improvements on the
Property and during any construction activities contemplated by this Agreement, Developer
shall obtain and keep in full force and effect and all builders risk insurance policy for all portions
of the Property with coverage equal to the total amount of the construction contracts for all
such construction activities. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to relieve Developer of
its obligation to perform under this Agreement and, in the event of loss, Developer shall use
the proceeds of such insurance to promptly reconstruct the damaged or lost improvements.
7. Fire and Casualty Insurance. Developer shall obtain and keep in full force adequate fire and
casualty insurance with coverage in an amount equal to the assessed value of such
improvements. In the event of loss the Developer shall use the proceeds of such insurance
to promptly reconstruct the damaged or lost improvements.
S. General Indemnity.
1. Protection Against Losses. Developer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City,
RDA, and their respective officers, employees, agents, attorneys, insurers and the successors
and assigns of all of the foregoing, from any and all liabilities, claims, losses, damages, judgments
or awards, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, of whatsoever nature and
by whomsoever asserted, whether asserted by a third party or by a party to this Agreement
(hereinafter “Losses”), directly or indirectly, arising out of, resulting from or in any way
connected with:
a) Any breach by Developer of the terms of this Agreement;
b) Any non-compliance with laws, ordinances, rules or regulations applicable to
Developer’s obligations under this Agreement; or
c) Any governmental, regulatory or other proceedings to the extent any such
proceedings result from Developer’s failure to comply with its obligations under this
Agreement or otherwise.
2. Indemnification Procedures. Developer shall promptly assume full and complete responsibility
for the investigation, defense, compromise and settlement of any claim, suit or action arising
out of or relating to the indemnified matters following written notice thereof from the City
or RDA, which notice shall be given by the City or RDA within ten (10) days of their
knowledge of such claim, suit or action. Failure to provide such timely notice shall not
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eliminate Developer’s indemnification obligations to the City and RDA unless, and only to the
extent to which, such failure has substantially prejudiced Developer. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in its sole discretion and at its expense, the City and RDA may participate in or
defend or prosecute, through their own counsel(s), any claim suit or action for which either
of them is entitled to indemnification by Developer; provided, however, that if the City or
RDA is advised in writing by its legal counsel that there is a conflict between the positions of
Developer and City or RDA, as appropriate, in conducting the defense of such action or that
there are legal defenses available to the City or RDA different from or in addition to those
available to Developer, then counsel for the City or RDA, at Developer’s expense, shall be
entitled to conduct the defense only to the extent necessary to protect the interests of the
City or RDA. Developer shall not enter into any compromise or settlement without the
prior written consent of the City or RDA, as appropriate, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The absence of a complete and general release of all claims against
the City or RDA shall be reasonable grounds for the City or RDA to refuse to provide written
consent to a compromise or settlement. If Developer does not assume the defense of such
claim, suit or action, Developer shall reimburse the City and RDA for the reasonable fees and
expenses of counsel(s) retained by the City and by RDA, and shall be bound by the results
obtained by the City and RDA; provided, however, that no such claim, suit or action shall be
settled without Developer’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The absence of a complete and general release of all claims against Developer shall
be reasonable grounds for Developer to refuse to provide written consent to a compromise
or settlement.
V. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF CITY AND RDA
The City’s and RDA’s obligations under this Agreement are conditioned upon the following:
A. Existence. Developer shall have provided City and/or RDA a certified copy of its organizational
documents and a certificate from the Department of Financial Institutions for the State of Wisconsin
indicating Developer’s existence and good standing.
B. Incumbency; Due Authorization. Developer shall have provided a certificate of incumbency and
resolutions of the company, demonstrating Developer has been duly authorized to enter into this
Agreement and authorizing the person signing this Agreement to execute and deliver it to the City
and/or RDA, and to bind Developer to its terms.
C. No Violation or Default. Developer shall not be in violation of any of its governing documents or
other contracts subject to this Agreement or of any other agreement between Developer and the
City and/or RDA.
D. Insurance. Developer shall have delivered to the City and/or RDA certificates of all insurance required
under this Agreement.
E. TID District. The TID shall be in effect and in good standing certified by the Wisconsin Department
of Revenue.
VI. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER
The obligations of Developer under this Agreement are conditioned upon the following:
A. TID. The TID shall be in effect and in good standing certified by the Wisconsin Department of
Revenue.
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B. Due Authorization. The City Council shall consent to the City entering into this Agreement and shall
authorize the person(s) signing this Agreement to execute and deliver it to Developer and to bind the
City to its terms. All actions required to authorize RDA to enter into this Agreement shall have been
taken and evidence of such actions, including authorization of the person signing this Agreement on
behalf of RDA shall have been provided to Developer.
VII. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS
Developer represents and warrants to the City and RDA as follows:
A. No Material Change in Documents. All contract documents and agreements have been furnished to
the City and RDA, as the case may be, and are true and correct and there has been no material change
in any of the same.
B. No Material Change in Developer Operations. There has been no material change in the business
operations of Developer since the date the parties began negotiation to enter into this Agreement.
C. Compliance with Zoning. The Property now conforms and will continue to conform at all times and
in all respects with applicable zoning and land division laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
D. Payment. Developer shall pay for all work performed or materials furnished for the Project when and
as the same become due and payable. Developer shall not suffer any construction or other involuntary
lien to be imposed upon the Property, except for liens for claims to payment that are subject to a
bona fide dispute, and, in that case, such liens shall be removed by Developer posting bond or other
security, paying one hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the lien claimed into court, escrowing
funds or promptly taking other steps to remove the lien of record. Developer shall pay all other
obligations relating to the Project, including all creditors holding liens or mortgages against the
Property when and as the same become due. Developer will pay all taxes and assessments levied
against the Property when and as the same become due.
E. Certification of Facts. No statement of fact by Developer contained in this Agreement and no
statement of fact furnished or to be furnished by Developer to the City or RDA pursuant to this
Agreement contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to
state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements herein or therein contained not
misleading.
F. Good Standing. Developer is a limited liability company organized and existing in good standing under
the laws of the State of Wisconsin and has the power and all necessary licenses, permits and franchises
to own its assets and properties and to carry on its business.
G. Due Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and all other
agreements requested to be executed and delivered by Developer hereunder have been duly
authorized by all necessary company action of Developer and constitute valid and binding obligations
of Developer, in accordance with their terms, subject only to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, general principles of equity, and other similar laws of general application
affecting the enforceability of creditors’ rights generally.
H. No Conflict. The execution, delivery, and performance of the obligations of Developer pursuant to
this Agreement will not violate or conflict with the Articles of Organization or Operating Agreement
of Developer or any indenture, instrument or material agreement by which Developer is bound, nor
will the execution, delivery, or performance of obligations of Developer pursuant to this Agreement
violate or conflict with any law applicable to Developer.
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I. No Litigation. There is no litigation or proceeding pending or threatened against or affecting
Developer or the Property that would adversely affect the Project, Developer or the priority or
enforceability of this Agreement, the ability of Developer to complete the Project or the ability of
Developer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
J. No Default. No default, or event that with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would be a
default, exists under this Agreement, and Developer is not in default (beyond any applicable period of
grace) of any of its obligations under any other material agreement or instrument to which Developer
is a party or an obligor.
K. Compliance with Laws and Codes. The Project, when completed, will conform and comply in all
respects with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, including without limitation, all
building codes and ordinances of the City. Developer will comply with, and will cause the Project to
be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and other laws, rules, regulations and
ordinances, including without limitation, all environmental laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
L. Fees or Commissions. Neither the City nor RDA shall be liable for any broker fees or commissions
incurred by Developer in connection with the Property or any transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
M. No Objection to Property Assessment. Prior to termination of this Agreement, Developer shall not
file an objection to real or personal property assessment as provided under §70.47(7)(a), Wis. Stats.
VIII. DEFAULT
A. Developer Default. Each of the following shall be an Event of Default by Developer:
1. Failure to Make Payment. Developer fails to make any payment required and such failure
continues for a period of ten (10) days after its due date;
2. Failure to Abide by Other Terms. Developer fails to perform any other of its obligations under
this Agreement and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
notice from the City or RDA; provided, however, if such cure cannot reasonably be
accomplished within such thirty (30) days and the delay in cure does not materially impair the
financial interests of the City or RDA, and if Developer promptly commences cure within the
initial thirty (30) days and diligently pursues cure thereafter, Developer shall have a reasonable
time, not to exceed sixty (60) days after the initial thirty (30) days, for a total of ninety (90)
days to cure;
3. Misrepresentation. Any representation or warranty of Developer in this Agreement or any
agreement contemplated by this Agreement is untrue in any material respect;
4. Fraud and Other Illicit Behavior. Developer or any of its members is convicted of, pleads no
contest to, or enters into any other agreement other than a dismissal with no conditions as
to any allegation of:
a) Fraud; or
b) Indecent or illicit behavior that in the determination of the City or RDA would
threaten the reputation of Developer or its ability to complete the Project according
to the requirements of this Agreement;
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5. Insolvency. Developer or any guarantor of the obligations of Developer hereunder is insolvent
or becomes the subject of a petition in bankruptcy, a receivership, a composition or any other
proceeding designed for the benefit of creditors generally that is not dismissed within sixty
(60) days of the date of filing;
6. Involuntary Liens. Any lien is imposed upon the Property involuntarily due to the acts or
omissions of Developer and such lien is not removed within sixty (60) days of it being imposed
upon the Property.
B. Remedies Upon Default. In the event of the occurrence of an Event of Default by Developer, the City
may in its discretion:
1. Termination. Terminate this Agreement without further notice to Developer;
2. Offset and Recoupment. Offset or recoup against any amounts that may then or thereafter
come due from the City or RDA to Developer, whether under this Agreement or otherwise,
an amount of damages reasonably estimated by the City or RDA resulting from Developer’s
breach;
3. Specific Performance. Sue for specific performance;
4. Sue for Damages. Sue for all damages caused by the Event of Default;
5. Other Remedies. Pursue any other remedies available to the City or RDA at law or in equity;
6. Interest. Collect interest on all delinquent amounts at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per
annum from the date such amount was due; and
7. Costs and Attorney Fees. Collect all costs and fees, including reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the City and RDA, or either of them, by virtue of the Event of Default.
C. City or RDA Default. Developer shall have all rights and remedies available under law or equity with
respect to any failure of the City and/or RDA to perform their obligations under this Agreement, but
only after providing the City and RDA notice of such default and a failure by the City and/or RDA to
commence attempts to cure such default within the thirty (30)-day notice period. If the City and/or
RDA, as appropriate, commences cure within the thirty (30)-day notice period and thereafter
reasonably and continuously takes action to complete such cure, then the failure to perform shall not
be an Event of Default.
D. Limitation of Damages. The foregoing notwithstanding, none of the parties shall be liable to any other
party for any incidental, consequential, indirect, punitive or exemplary damages. All claims and damages
asserted against the City or RDA shall be subject to statutory protections of municipalities and their
officials and employees, including the immunity and limitations set forth in §893.80 Wis. Stats.
E. No Waiver. Any delay in instituting or prosecuting any actions or proceedings or otherwise asserting
the rights granted in this Agreement, shall not operate as a waiver of such rights to, or deprive it of
or limit such rights in any way, nor shall any waiver in fact made with respect to any specific default,
be considered or treated as a waiver of any rights with respect to other defaults or with respect to
the particular default except to the extent specifically waived in writing.
F. Remedies Cumulative. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, the rights and
remedies of the parties to this Agreement, whether provided by law or by this Agreement, shall be
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cumulative, and the exercise by any party of any one or more of such remedies shall not preclude the
exercise of it, at the same or different times, of any other such remedies for any other default or
breach by any other party.
IX. TERMINATION
A. Date of Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of the date:
1. All Qualified Expenditures have been repaid in full by Tax Increment;
2. The City closes and terminates the TID;
3. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue fails to certify or revokes certification of all or any
portion of the TID or the Property;
4. This Agreement is terminated because of an Event of Default; or
5. The parties agree in writing to terminate this Agreement.
B. TIF Payments termination. TIF payments shall only continue for a period of no longer than number
(##) years after the date of execution of this Agreement and therefore shall terminate at the end of
tax year YYYY.
C. Survival of Certain Provisions. Sections III. B. 1. d), III. D., IV. E., IV. I., IV. K., IV. P. 2., IV. Q., IV. R. 2.,
IV. T., V. A., V. B., V. C., V. D., V. E., VII. C., VII. D., VII. E., VII. G., VII. K., VII. L., VIII. B., VIII. D., VIII.
E., VIII. F., X. B., X. C., X. G., X .J., X. M., X. O., X. P., and X. R. shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
X. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. No Effect Until Executed. The terms of this Agreement shall have no force and effect unless and until
this Agreement is executed by all Parties.
B. Assignment. Developer may not assign its rights under this Agreement without the express prior
written consent of the City and RDA, until the obligations of the Developer under Section III hereof
are fully performed and satisfied. Thereafter, this Agreement may be assigned by Developer only upon
the prior, written consent of the City and RDA, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
C. Nondiscrimination. In the performance of work under this Agreement, Developer shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment nor shall the Property or any portion
thereof be sold to, leased or used by any party in any manner to permit discrimination or restriction
on the basis of the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious
creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression,
sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Retaliation is also prohibited. The construction
and operation of the Property shall be in compliance with all effective laws, ordinances and regulations
relating to discrimination on any of the foregoing grounds.
D. No Personal Liability. Under no circumstances shall any trustee, officer, official, commissioner,
director, member, partner or employee of the City or RDA have any personal liability arising out of
this Agreement, and Developer shall not seek or claim any such personal liability.
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E. No Personal Interest of Public Employee. No official or employee of the City or RDA shall have any
personal interest in this Agreement, nor shall any such person voluntarily acquire any ownership
interest, direct or indirect, in the legal entities that are parties to this Agreement. No official or
employee of the City or RDA shall be personally liable to Developer or any successor in interest, in
the event of any default or breach by the City or RDA, or for any amount that becomes due to the
Developer or its successors under this Agreement.
F. Relationship of Parties. The City and the RDA are not partners or joint venturers with Developer in
the Project or otherwise. Under no circumstances shall the City or RDA be liable for any of the
obligations of Developer under this Agreement or otherwise. There are no third party beneficiaries
of this Agreement.
G. Force Majeure. No party shall be responsible to any other party for any resulting losses and it shall
not be a default hereunder if the fulfillment of any of the terms of this Agreement is delayed or
prevented by revolutions or other civil disorders, wars, acts of enemies, strikes, fires, floods, acts of
God, adverse weather conditions, legally required environmental remedial actions, industry-wide
shortage of materials, or by any other cause not within the control of the party whose performance
was interfered with, and which exercise of reasonable diligence, such party is unable to prevent,
whether of the class of causes herein above enumerated or not, and the time for performance shall
be extended by the period of delay occasioned by any such cause. The foregoing notwithstanding, a
Force Majeure event may not be used to avoid an Event of Default if the delay caused by the Force
Majeure event exceeds ninety (90) days from the date the event occurred.
H. Parties and Survival of Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement is
made solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and no other person, partnership, association or
corporation shall acquire or have any rights hereunder or by virtue hereof. All representations and
agreements in this Agreement shall remain operative and in full force and effect until fulfilled and shall
survive the closing.
I. Time. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with regard to all dates and time periods set forth herein. In the
event this Agreement is not executed by both Parties prior to August 1, 2025, any and all approvals
granted pursuant hereto or in conjunction herein by the City which are contemplated as part of this
Agreement shall automatically expire.
J. Notices. All notices, demands, certificates or other communications under this Agreement shall be
given in writing and shall be considered given:
1. Upon receipt if sent via electronic mail (e-mail) or facsimile; or
2. Upon receipt if hand-delivered to the party or person intended; or
3. One (1) business day after deposit with a nationally-recognized overnight commercial courier
service, air bill pre-paid; or
4. Three (3) business days after deposit in the United States Postal Service (USPS), postage
prepaid, by certified mail, return receipt requested.
All correspondence shall be addressed by name and address to the party or person intended as
follows:
To the City: City of Green Bay
Attn: City Clerk
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100 North Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
e-mail: celestine.jefferys@greenbaywi.gov
To RDA: Redevelopment Authority of the City of Green Bay
Attention: Executive Director
100 North Jefferson Street, Room 608
Green Bay, WI 54301
e-mail: cheryl.renier-wigg@greenbayi.gov
To the Developer: Grand Boulevard Apartments, LLC
Attention: PRINCIPAL
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
e-mail: address@address.com
To the Guarantor: Gorman & Company, LLC
Attention: PRINCIPAL
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
e-mail: address@address.com
The foregoing addresses shall be presumed to be correct until notice of a different address is given
according to this paragraph.
K. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Wisconsin shall govern this Agreement.
L. Captions. The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and in no way define,
limit or describe the scope or intent of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
M. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts with the
same effect as if the signature thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
N. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be unenforceable as applied in
any particular case or in all cases because it conflicts with any other provision or provisions hereof or
any constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstance shall
not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any other
case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained
unenforceable to any extent whatever.
O. Recording of Agreement. The City may record this Development Agreement or a Memorandum of
this Agreement with the Register of Deeds for Brown County, Wisconsin. Upon request of the City,
Developer shall execute and deliver to the City any such Memorandum or any other document in
connection with such recording.
P. Priority Over Subsequent Liens. This Agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and assigns. As such, the current and all
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future owners of the Property shall be subject to all of the obligations stated herein. Owner warrants
and represents that there will not be any mortgage or any other lien against the Property at the time
this Development Agreement is recorded other than mortgages for the purchase of the Property and
to finance costs of constructing the Project. This Development Agreement shall have precedence and
shall take priority over any mortgage, lien or other encumbrance that may be recorded against the
Property (or any portion thereof) after the recording of this Development Agreement (or
Memorandum thereof).
Q. No Construction Against Drafter. This Agreement is a product of the negotiation and drafting of
attorneys for the parties, and, as such, the rule of construing ambiguous contracts against the drafter
shall not apply to this Agreement.
R. Venue. The venue for any proceeding involving the negotiation, drafting, interpretation or
enforcement of this Agreement shall be the circuit court for Brown County, Wisconsin, all other
venues being inappropriate for any such proceeding.
S. Signatures and Counterparts. Electronic, facsimile and photocopy signatures shall have the same effect
as original signatures.
T. Due Authority. Developer shall provide to the City and RDA a copy of the Statement of Authority
for Limited Liability Company on file with the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
[Signature pages follow]
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Signature page 1 of 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused this instrument to be
signed by duly authorized representatives of Developer, City and RDA as of the day and year first written
above.
DEVELOPER:
Grand Boulevard Apartments, LLC
By: ___________________________________
____________________________________
Print Name and Title
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) SS
COUNTY OF BROWN )
Personally came before me this ________ day of ________________ 2025, the above named
________________________ , a member of DEVELOPER, a Wisconsin limited liability company, to
me known to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.
____________________________________________
*___________________________________________
Notary Public, ________________ County, Wisconsin
My Commission Expires ________________________
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Signature page 2 of 3
THE CITY OF GREEN BAY, THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY, G
THE CITY OF GREEN BAY
By: ___________________________________
Eric Genrich, Mayor
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) SS
COUNTY OF BROWN )
Personally came before me this ________ day of ________________ 2025, the above named
________________________ and ________________________, on behalf of the City of Green Bay,
a Wisconsin municipal corporation, to me known to be the person who executed the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged the same.
____________________________________________
*___________________________________________
Notary Public, ________________ County, Wisconsin
My Commission Expires ________________________
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Signature page 3 of 3
THE CITY OF GREEN BAY, THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREEN BAY, and
DEVELOPER NAME
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF GREEN BAY
By: ___________________________________
Gary J. Delveaux, Chair
Attest: ____________________________________
Cheryl Renier-Wigg, Executive Director
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) SS
COUNTY OF BROWN )
Personally came before me this ________ day of ________________ 2025, the above named
________________________ and ________________________, on behalf of the Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Green Bay, a Wisconsin municipal corporation, to me known to be the person
who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.
____________________________________________
*___________________________________________
Notary Public, ________________ County, Wisconsin
My Commission Expires ________________________
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Signature page 4 of 4
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused this instrument to be
signed by duly authorized representatives of Developer, Guarantor, City and RDA as of the day and year
first written above.
GUARANTOR:
Gorman & Company, LLC
By: ___________________________________
____________________________________
Print Name and Title
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) SS
COUNTY OF BROWN )
Personally came before me this ________ day of ________________ 2025, the above named
________________________ , a member of Guarantor, a Wisconsin limited liability company, to me
known to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.
____________________________________________
*___________________________________________
Notary Public, ________________ County, Wisconsin
My Commission Expires ________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Property Map
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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description
LOT 1 OF CSM 9773 IN 3068067 BNG PRT OF S1/2 OF PC 9 ESFR & BNG PRT OF LOT 1 OF SUBD
OF PC 10 & 11 ESFR
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EXHIBIT C
Preliminary Concept Plan
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EXHIBIT D
Disbursement Agreement
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Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025 Cheryl Renier-Wigg, Staff
AGENDA ITEM # E.2
Consideration with possible action on approval of $500,000 of HOME funding to support affordable housing
development for the Grand Blvd Apartments at the JBS development site
BACKGROUND
Grand Boulevard Apartments, LLC, (a subsidiary of Gorman & Company) intends to develop a project that
includes approximately 95 workforce housing units. The proposed multi-family units would be rented to
households with incomes near 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Four of the units would be rented to
persons at or below 60% of median income. The project would develop 3.05-acres of Redevelopment
Authority (RDA) -owned land, which makes up a portion of the 26-acres donated by JBS Foods to the City in
2020. The undeveloped land was donated to support the creation of new workforce housing units and a
destination park. The developer intends to work closely with JBS along with the general public, in filling the
apartments after completion.
Staff have reviewed the preliminary pro forma for the project and has determined there is a gap in the
funding needed to complete the project. The $500,000 in HOME funds will in part fill this gap along with the
TIF approved as part of the development agreement. The developer is prepared to start construction in
August of this year.
Staff recommends approval of the HOME funds contingent on an approved HOME application and
underwriting.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve $500,000 of HOME funding to support affordable housing development for the Grand Blvd
Apartments at the JBS development site
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
greenbaywi.gov
Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025 Matthew Buchanan, Staff
AGENDA ITEM # E.3
Consideration with possible action on an Option to execute a Ground Lease with General Capital
Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet Metal site located at 402 and 420 S. Broadway, 421 Arndt
Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels 3-569, 3-572, 5-574, and 2-947).
BACKGROUND
In May 2024, the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) approved the selection of General Capital Group as a
development partner for the former Badger Sheet Metal site. Staff and the developer have prepared a plan
for a mixed-use building with 85 affordable housing units, one commercial unit, a fire station, fire department
administrative offices, and a public green infrastructure corridor with pedestrian access between Broadway
and S. Maple Avenue. In May 2025, the RDA approved an offer to purchase the site, contingent on a
development agreement. RDA also approved the following funding commitment letters to the developer,
contingent on the future approval of a development agreement:
• Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program funds of up to $3,500,000.00
• City funds for a Fire Station Loan in the amount of $5,100,000.00
The proposal and the terms of the Development Agreement are nearly complete and are anticipated to be
presented to the RDA for consideration at the August meeting.
The developer has requested an Option to a Ground Lease, which, when executed, would allow the
developer to start construction prior to the land being sold. The RDA is obligated to maintain ownership of
the land until closure of a brownfield cleanup grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). The grant is expected to be closed in late 2025; however, the developer would like the ability to start
construction at an earlier date. Therefore, this Option to a Ground Lease has been requested to allow the
development to proceed at the preferred timeline.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve an Option to Ground Lease with General Capital Acquisitions, LLC for the former Badger Sheet
Metal site located at 402 and 420 S. Broadway, 421 Arndt Street, and 419 S. Maple Street (Tax Parcels 3-
569, 3-572, 5-574, and 2-947).
FISCAL IMPACT
The option fee paid to RDA will be $100. The option specifies the Ground Lease will require a one-time
payment of Base Rent in the amount of $1,600,000.00 that will be due and payable upon execution of the
Ground Lease. The Ground Lease will be a “triple net” lease requiring Optionee to pay for all costs of
redeveloping, owning and operating the Property, excluding certain costs related to the remediation of
environmental conditions being performed by the City pursuant to the EPA Grant. The Ground Lease will
grant Optionee the option to purchase the Property after the completion of the closeout of the EPA Grant
100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
greenbaywi.gov
for a purchase price of $1.00.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Option to Ground Lease - Green Bay Fire Station 20250703
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OPTION TO GROUND LEASE
This Option to Ground Lease (this “Agreement“) is entered into effective as of
__________, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), between the REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF GREEN BAY (“RDA”) and GENERAL CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS, LLC, a
Wisconsin limited liability company and/or its assignee (“Optionee“).
RECITALS
A. RDA owns certain real property located in Green Bay, Wisconsin commonly known
as 420 S. Broadway and designated as parcel numbers 3-569 and 2-947 (the “Overall Property”);
B. Optionee wishes to develop and construct a mixed use affordable housing project
containing 85 units of multifamily housing, a fire station and a community service facility (the
“Project”) on the portion of the Overall Property generally depicted and described on Exhibit A
attached hereto (the “Property”).
C. Optionee intends to apply to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Authority (“WHEDA”) for an allocation of federal low-income housing tax credits (the “Tax
Credits”) in connection with the Project. Optionee is required to demonstrate site control in its
application to WHEDA for the Tax Credits.
D. RDA wishes to grant Optionee an option to enter into a ground lease for the
Property (“Ground Lease”) pursuant to which Optionee will lease the Property from RDA.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Optionee
and RDA hereby agree as follows:
1. Grant of Option. RDA hereby grants to Optionee the exclusive right and exclusive
option to ground lease the Property from RDA (the “Option“) for a term of up ninety (90) years
and on the following additional terms: (i) the Ground Lease will require a one-time payment of
Base Rent in the amount of $1,600,000.00 that will be due and payable upon execution of the
Ground Lease; (ii) the Ground Lease will be a “triple net” lease requiring Optionee to pay for all
costs of redeveloping, owning and operating the Property (other than certain costs related to the
remediation of environmental conditions which are to be performed by the City of Green Bay
(“City”) pursuant to grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA Grant”) to
the extent EPA Grant funds are available), (iii) the Ground Lease will grant Optionee the option to
purchase the Property after the completion of the closeout of the EPA Grant for a purchase price
of $1.00; and (iv) the Ground Lease will incorporate any required terms set forth in the
development agreement to be executed between Optionee, RDA and the City in connection with
the Project (the “Development Agreement”). The RDA and Optionee shall negotiate, draft and
approve the lease no later than thirty (30) days after Optionee’s exercise of the Option pursuant to
Section 3 of this Agreement, the form of which must be acceptable to the lenders and investor for
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the Project and legal counsel for the RDA. The Option shall extend for one (1) year, from the date
of this Agreement (the “Option Period”), as such period may be extended by mutual agreement
of the parties. The Option shall be irrevocable for the duration of the Option Period except that this
Option shall terminate in the event that the Optionee does not receive a Tax Credit allocation by
December 31, 2025.
2. Option Fee. Within five (5) days following the Effective Date, Optionee shall pay
to RDA in good and immediately available funds the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
(the “Option Fee”). If, for any reason, Optionee does not timely exercise the Option, RDA shall
have the right to retain the Option Fee along with all accrued interest thereto, if any. If the
Option is exercised, the Option Fee and accrued interest shall be applied as a credit against the
payment of Base Rent.
3. Exercise of Option. The Option to ground lease the Property may be exercised by
Optionee by giving written notice of such exercise to the RDA prior to the end of the Option Period.
Upon the timely exercise of the Option by Optionee, the RDA and Optionee shall use best efforts
to finalize and enter into the Ground Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, the obligation of RDA to enter into the Ground Lease is conditioned upon the
negotiation, execution and delivery of the Development Agreement by all parties thereto and is
subject to a determination the recipient of any federal funding on the desirability of the Property
to the Project as a result of the completion of the environmental review in accordance with 24
CFR Part 58.
4. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, tenders and other communications under
this Agreement shall be in writing. Any such notice, request, demand, tender or other
communication shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered or deposited in
the United States Mail, United Postal Service or FedEx (or similar national carrier able to provide
proof of delivery), to the address for each party set forth on the signature page of this Agreement.
Any party, by written notice to the other party in the manner herein provided, may designate an
address different from that stated above.
5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Wisconsin, without regard to any conflicts of laws principals.
6. Bind and Benefit. The terms and conditions contained in this Agreement will run
with the Property and bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
7. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all
of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement.
Signatures transmitted by electronic mail, PDF or other electronic means shall be deemed to be
original signatures for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Option Agreement as of the
Effective Date set forth above.
OPTIONEE:
GENERAL CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS, LLC
By: ____________________________________
Name: _________________________________
Its:_____________________________________
Address: 6938 N. Santa Monica Boulevard
Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217
RDA:
THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF GREEN BAY
By: ____________________________________
Name: _________________________________
Its:_____________________________________
Address: _______________________________
_______________________________
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EXHIBIT A
THE PROPERTY
[To be inserted]
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Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025 Will Peters
AGENDA ITEM # E.4
Consideration with possible action on the approval and recommendation to the Common Council the City
of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of Green Bay is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to invest in the City of Green Bay. The funds are provided under
the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) entitlement programs. These programs provide funds to municipalities and other units of
government around the country to develop viable urban communities. This is accomplished by providing
affordable, decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally
for low and moderate-income persons. Each local unit of government develops their own programs and
funding priorities through a five-year Consolidated Plan required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). This plan is approved by the City Council, who directs the RDA to implement
the related programs.
Public input was received through public hearings and citizen surveys in the year leading up to the submission
of the plan**. The objectives and outcomes identified in this plan are the results of needs identified by the
public, local organizations and government departments.
**Note: A final public hearing to receive comment on community needs was scheduled for Thursday, July 3,
2025. Because the internal agenda publication deadline occurs prior to the final public hearing, staff may
recommend changes at the July 10th RDA meeting.
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Goals
Maintain/Support/Enhance Housing
1. Increase the number of quality affordable owner and rental housing units.
2. Incorporate universal design and energy efficiency in affordable housing projects (rental and/or owner-
occupied) for the disabled and elderly.
3. Preserve existing housing (owner and/or rental) through rehabilitation programs and emergency repair
programs.
4. Increase homeownership opportunities.
5. Increase the number of homeless shelters and/or transitional housing units.
Public Services
1. Increase/support homeless shelters and supportive services.
2. Increase/support mental health services.
3. Increase/support abuse services.
4. Increase/support neglected/abused children centers and services.
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5. Increase/support transportation services.
6. Increase/support childcare services.
7. Increase/support youth and senior services.
Create Physical Improvements
1. Improve drainage.
2. Improve water/sewer.
3. Improve street/alleys.
4. Improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Neighborhood Services
1. Support crime prevention programs.
2. Provide community facilities for the elderly and youth.
3. Cleanup abandoned lots and buildings.
Economic Development Activities
1. Provide employment training.
2. Provide small business loans.
3. Create more job opportunities.
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
1. Increase fair housing rights knowledge.
2. Increase fair housing compliance knowledge.
3. Assist households with fair housing complaints or questions.
The 2025 Annual Action Plan is attached and identifies how the CDBG and HOME Entitlement Allocations
will be spent on activities that support the Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan goals.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and recommend to the Common Council the City of Green Bay's Five-Year (2025-2029)
Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025 CDBG and HOME Budget Draft
page 2 of 2
2025 Community Development Block Grant Allocations
Staff Program
Potential Projects Recommendations Income TOTAL
Public Service Programs
Fair Housing Services $30,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00
Community Gardens $25,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00
Community Pubic Service Activities $151,633.00 $0.00 $151,633.00
Subtotal for Public Service (Max $206,633) $206,633.00 $0.00 $206,633.00
Home Improvement Loan Program (includes
$56,541.00 $133,000.00 $189,541.00
emergency rehabilition)
Infrastructure and Park Improvements in CDBG
$198,971.00 $0.00 $198,971.00
Eligible Areas
Beautification/Art Projects in CDBG Eligible
$50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
Areas
Economic Development Façade $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
Economic Development Revolving Loan $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $400,000.00
* CDBG Administration $176,209.00 $10,000.00 $186,209.00
TOTALS $938,354.00 $343,000.00 $1,281,354.00
2025 CDBG Allocation - $938,354.00
2025 Estimated Program Income $343,000.00 ($200,000.00 is restricted to Economic Revolving Loan fund)
Public Services-limited to a max of 15% total Entitlement + prior year PI ($439,201.41)
* CDBG Administration amount is limited to a maximum of 20% total Entitlement plus Program Income
2025 HOME Allocations
Staff Program
Potential Projects Recommendations Income TOTAL
$151,108.63 $225,000.00 $376,108.63
Housing Development Advancement Projects
$150,224.75 $14,828.70 $165,053.45
Single Family Rehabilitation Loans
$50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00
Downpayment Closing Cost Assistance
Community Housing Development Organizations $70,227.92 $0.00 $70,227.92
(CHDO) Set Aside
$46,624.83 $10,171.30 $56,796.13
*HOME Administration
TOTALS $468,186.13 $250,000.00 $718,186.13
2025 HOME Allocation $468,186.13
2025 Estimated Program Income $250,000.00
* HOME Administration amount is limited to a maximum of 10% total Entitlement plus Program Income
CHDO set-aside must be a minimum of 15% ($) of total Entitlement amount; Eligible activities include:
- Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of housing
- New construction of housing
Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM # F.1
Financial report and check register.
BACKGROUND
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
1. Check Report
100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
greenbaywi.gov
City of Green Bay RDA
Check Register
30-Jun
CHECK # CHECK DATE VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
21879 06/13/2025 BROWN COUNTY HOMELESS & HOUSING COALITION 150.00
21880 06/13/2025 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREEN BAY, INC. 3,953.05
21881 06/13/2025 CITY OF GREEN BAY 26,625.75
21882 06/13/2025 NEIGHBORWORKS GREEN BAY 26,000.00
21883 06/26/2025 NEIGHBORWORKS GREEN BAY 206,789.02
$ 263,517.82
Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025 Rebecca Finco, Staff
AGENDA ITEM # F.2
Brownfields program update.
BACKGROUND
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program offers grant funding for environmental
assessments and the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites, facilitating their sustainable reuse and
supporting the City's redevelopment efforts. The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) acts as the Brownfields
Advisory Committee, providing a platform for Community and Economic Development staff to deliver
updates, which are required by the EPA, on grant-funded activities to both the committee and the
community. The City of Green Bay currently administers three active EPA grants, with the respective status
updates provided in the attached supplemental report.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
1. Brownfields Update to RDA 7.8.25
100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
greenbaywi.gov
EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant
FY 2023 - 2026
Grant Funds: $500,000.00
Environmental Activity Total Funds
Site/Project Address In Progress/Completed Expended/Project
133 N Broadway 133 N Broadway Asbestos Containing Materials/ $ 7,743.00
Lead-Based Paint Testing
Grant Work Completed
719-723 S Broadway 719-723 S Broadway Supplemental Site Investigation complete $ 3,617.39
Additional investigation needed off-site
1400 Main Street 1400 Main St Phase I ESA $ 40,401.75
Phase II ESA
Structural analysis needed for add'l sampling
Blight determination completed/LGU exemption
Badger Sheet Metal 402 & 420 S Broadway St Phase I ESA $ 9,416.00
421 Arndt St Site Investigation
419 S Maple St Remedial Action Plan
Fourth Street Parcels 0 & 418 4th St Site Investigation $ 7,679.66
815 & 821 Chestnut Ave Remedial Action Plan
Grant work completed
Stantec providing oversight of capping of site
Green Bay Drop Forge 1341 State St Phase I ESA $ 91,642.45
(WE Hoban Co) Phase II ESA
Additional sampling completed
Waiting on analytical results
Phase I ESA $ 8,689.00
Hurckman Mechanical 1470 Velp Ave Phase II ESA report in progress
Public Market Parcels 211 N Broadway Phase I ESA $ 116,785.58
228 N Chestnut Ave Hazardous Materials Assessment
228 N Chestnut Ave Phase II ESA
Site Investigation Report submitted
Waiting on WDNR response
Tidy Cleaners 818 S Broadway Phase II ESA $ 9,021.50
Site Investigation sampling completed
Stantec preparing SI memo
University Ave 1160 University Ave Phase I ESA $ 5,886.75
Phase II ESA SAP drafted
Work on hold pending funding
Vanderbraak 0 & 1035 Vanderbraak Phase II ESA $ 29,986.61
Site Investigation completed
WDNR - No Action Required for parking lot portion
RAP to be established when developer secured
Veteran's 1st 2890 St Anthony Dr Phase I ESA $ 8,962.00
Phase II ESA
Additional sampling necessary/waiting on costs
WPS 600 N Jefferson Phase II ESA in progress $ 408.00
Grant Administration QAPP Preparation $ 4,224.50
Programmatic Support
Total Grant Budget Expended $ 344,464.19
% of Budget Expended 69%
Grant Funds Remaining $155,535.81
EPA Clean-Up Grant: Badger Sheet Metal
FY 2023 - 2026
Grant Funds: $1,000,000.00
Site/Project Address Environmental Activity Completed Budget Expended
Badger Sheet Metal 402 & 420 S Broadway Remedial activities, oversight & engineering $16,039.00
421 Arndt St Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives
419 S Maple St Materials Management Plan
Bid specifications prepared
Total Grant Budget Expended $16,039.00
% of Budget Expended 1.60%
Grant Funds Remaining $983,961.00
EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
2020 - 2025
Grant Funds: $800,000.00 $160,000 City's Cost Share
Site/Project Address Environmental Activity Completed Budget Expended Total Expended % Expended
Proposed Project: 402 & 420 S Broadway Staff Hours - City's Cost Share $14,047.62 $18,064.32 11%
Badger Sheet Metal 421 Arndt St Contractual Services - City's Cost Share $4,016.70
419 S Maple St Travel - Grant Expenditure $3,458.51 $3,458.51 0.43%
Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
July 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM # F.3
Director's report and project updates.
BACKGROUND
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
1. Development Tracking 20250703
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City of Green Bay Development Tracker (Large Scale) - July 2025
Project Name Developer Project Location Project Description Status Update Housing Units Est. Prop Value
Multi-family
Total # Under 80%
Development
US Bank Living Market multi-family 66 0
1 425 Pine Street agreement
Redevelopment Downtown LLC rental, commercial
amended in April
$9,600,000.00
Total # Under 80%
Development
1116 Hobart 30 0
2 Moski Corp 1116 Hobart Drive Market multifamily agreement
Drive
approved in April
$3,000,000.00
Total # Under 80%
Merge @ Market multi-family 2025 construction 225 0
3 Merge LLC 239 Arndt Street
Shipyard rental, retail start anticipated
$21,000,000.00
Total # Under 80%
Mixed Income rental Design and due
Three Sixty tbd tbd
4 200 N. Monroe 200 N. Monroe 148 rental units, 27 diligence
LLC
townhomes underway
tbd
Total # Under 80%
DA considered at 95 0
5 Gorman @ JBS Gorman & Co. 0 Lime Kiln Rd Workforce multi-family
July RDA
$11,000,000.00
Development
Multi-family rental, Total # Under 80%
Agreement terms
Former Badger General 420 S. Broadway/419 S. retail, Fire 85 85
6 under
Sheet Metal Capital Maple Station/Admin,
negotiation.
greenway $19,000,000.00
$3.5M ERA
Total # Under 80%
New Land 221 New Land Market rate multi-family Construction 268 0
7 221 Cherry
Cherry Enterprises rental, retail underway
$38,000,000.00
Total # Under 80%
DA amendment
Market rate apts with 71 0
8 222 Cherry St LLC Peter Nugent 216-222 Cherry St terms under
retail 1st floor
negotiation
$10,500,000.00
DA approved in Total # Under 80%
Spark Market rate multi-family April. 2025 125 0
9 One Astor 100 E. Mason
Development rental construction start
anticipated $15,500,000.00
Single-family
Affordable single-family Total # Under 80%
Habitat Habitat for owner occupied Construction 14 14
10 0 Richmond St
Homestead Humanity detached and underway
townhomes $2,925,000.00
Total # Under 80%
DA approved.
Southwest Single family housing 29 0
11 Garritt Bader Hinkle S. of Mason Construction
Woods with new roads
planned this year.
$8,000,000.00
DA approved.
Southwest Single family housing
11 Garritt Bader Hinkle S. of Mason Construction
Woods with new roads
planned this year.
$8,000,000.00
DA approved in Total # Under 80%
Broadway Single family housing May. 2025 41 0
12 The Pines 0 Deuchert Street
Realty with new roads construction start
anticipated. $10,000,000.00
Commercial
Total # Under 80%
DA approved.
Green Bay ICAP 0 0
13 155 W. Mason Commercial Construction
Plaza Development
underway.
$4,000,000.00
Total # Under 80%
Mixed use law office,
Investment 227 E Walnut, 101 Construction 1 0
14 S&S Buildings retail, market rate
Creations & 109 N Adams underway
apartment
$1,500,000.00
DA approved in Total # Under 80%
Fire station rehab
Fire Station May. 2025 0 0
15 MOWGS LLC 501 S. Washington conversion to
One construction start
commercial uses
anticipated. $1,000,000.00
Industrial
Total # Under 80%
Port of Green County approved
Pulliam 420 S. Broadway/419 S. Port development / C. 0 0
16 Bay / Brown agreement in
Redevelopment Maple Reiss relocation
County June 2025.
TBD
DA approved in Total # Under 80%
Hoban Real March. 0 0
17 WE Hoban Co. 1341 State Street Industrial
Estate Construction
underway. $10,500,000.00
Park/Public
Event lawn, dog park, Total # Under 80%
Construction
urban beach, splash 0 0
18 Shipyard Phase 2 City/RDA 100 W. Mason planned to start
pad, playground,
in early 2026.
restrooms $0.00
Units Under 80% Value
COLOR KEY TOTALS 1,050 108 $165,525,000.00
Multi-family
Single-family
Commercial
Industrial
Park/Public