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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B: Trude Kaufman Center ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Trude Kaufman Center Meeting Date: May 9, 2012 Agenda Item Number: B Department: LRCS/Recreation & CS/Facilities Staff Contact: Craig Smith www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5334 ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this work session is to provide an update on the status of the City-owned Trude Kaufman property at 996 Jefferson Street. BACKGROUND History 1972: Trude Kaufman donated the home to the City of Eugene to benefit senior citizens. It became a City of Eugene Community Center for senior services. After 1997, the City sub-contracted the facility to service providers working with senior citizens. January, 2011: Cascade Health Solutions, ended a contract with the City and vacated the facility. It was placed in mothball status. July, 2011: Council members were updated on the status of the facility and the potential future use. July, 2011 – present: Input for the use of the facility has been received from the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood Association and from a variety of individuals, community agencies and organizations.  See Attachment A: Jefferson Westside Neighbors – Future Plans for Kaufman Center  See Attachment B: St. Vincent de Paul – Letter of Interest in Kaufman Community Center  See Attachment C: List of potential uses from community individuals and organizations. Financial and/or Resource Considerations The current annual cost to keep the building in mothball status is approximately $20,000 per year and is funded by the Kaufman Trust Fund. If current spending continues, these resources are projected to be depleted by FY15. The appraised value is approximately $495,000. Building Condition The building was originally constructed in 1908 – 1910. An Appraisal Report completed by the City of Eugene identifies: “The overall condition of the dwelling is fair. But other than the newer roofing, the interior and exterior has a tired look. Most all aspects of the property need attention.” Facility Management estimates the value of known condition deficiencies for the property to be in the $150,000 – $200,000 range if the future use of the property is residential. For an institutional use (e.g. a residential care facility), renovation costs could be significantly higher. Zoning Classification The City Council passed ordinance 20330, in 2004, establishing the S-HK Historic Kaufman House Special Area Zone. Under this ordinance any landscape alterations, building alterations or additions, and S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120509\S120509B.doc all new construction must comply with EC 9.8175 Historic Property Alteration Approval Criteria. In addition, partitions and subdivisions of the property are prohibited for the S-HK Historic Kaufman House Special Area Zone. There is no affirmative covenant or other binding language in the transfer of the Kaufman Center that requires the City to forever use or maintain the property for purposes as a community center or forbids the City’s sale of the property. In 1972, Trude Kaufman made the City of Eugene a complete and outright gift of the house and the contents of that house. Ms. Kaufman also sold the City the real property upon which the house is located. RELATED CITY POLICIES Eugene Code 2.872: The City Manager has the authority to present a proposal for the disposition of real property that is not within a development plan, that has not been declared surplus property and for which no other procedure is specified in the code or a council-approved intergovernmental agreement to the City Council for its action. Pursuant to Eugene City Code Section 2.864, the City Council shall be notified by the City Manager of any Declaration of Surplus Real Property, which includes the sale, lease, exchange or donation of real property. The declaration notice must include the proposed general terms and conditions for disposition prior to sale of the property. COUNCIL GOALS Fair, Stable & Adequate Financial Resources: Any major capital investment to retain this building in an operable condition would reduce funds available for reinvestment in City assets that support delivery of City services. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Manager is looking for input on the following options: 1.Dispose of the property by selling it at market value. 2.Retain the property and create a Request for Proposals (RPF) process that meets the criteria as identified by the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood, and determines the most effective use of the property as a community resource via a lease agreement that eliminates the ongoing maintenance costs to the City of Eugene. 3.Retain the property and create a Request for Proposals (RPF) process that considers the criteria as identified by the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood, but does not limit the criteria to those standards, and determines the most effective use of the property as a community resource via a lease agreement that eliminates the ongoing maintenance costs to the City of Eugene. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City create a Request for Proposals (RPF) process that considers the criteria as identified by the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood, but does not limit the criteria to those standards, and determines the most effective use of the property as a community resource via a lease agreement that eliminates the ongoing maintenance costs to the City of Eugene. S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120509\S120509B.doc SUGGESTED MOTION Move to direct the City Manager to create a Request for Proposals (RPF) process that considers the criteria as identified by the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood, but does not limit the criteria to those standards, and determines the most effective use of the property as a community resource via a lease agreement that eliminates the ongoing maintenance costs to the City of Eugene. ATTACHMENTS A.Letter from Jefferson Westside Neighbors B.Letter from St. Vincent de Paul C.Potential Community Uses FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Craig Smith, Recreation Services Director, AIC Telephone: 541-682-5334 Staff E-Mail: craig.h.smith@ci.eugene.or.us S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120509\S120509B.doc Jefferson Westside Neighbors A City-Chartered Neighborhood Association www.jwneugene.org  October 25, 2011  Renee Grube Executive Director Library Recreation and Cultural Services Department 100 W. 10th Ave., Suite 321 Eugene, OR 97401  RE:Future plans for Kaufman Center  Dear Renee, Jefferson Westside Neighbors At our meeting on October 18,2011, the (JWN) Executive Board approved the attached motion regardingthe future of the Kaufman House. The JWN board discussed the Kaufman Houseat two board meetings and one meeting of the JWN general membership. Four board members also toured the Kaufman House with Craig Smith. The board gave considerable thought to articulating criteria that would serve both the neighborhood and larger community well and would be harmonious with the intent of Trude Kaufman’s bequest. We believe the appropriate process for developing proposal(s) for the Kaufman Houserequires that City Council provide staff guidance on the objectives, priorities and other criteria before staff makes any specific recommendation for the future sale or lease of the KaufmanHouse. I would like to meet with you and Craig to review the board’s request at your earliest convenienceand discuss next steps. Could you please contact me to arrange a time? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Paul Conte, Chair 1461 W. 10th Ave. Chair@jwneugene.org 541.344.2552 cc: Mayor Kitty Piercy Ward 1 Councilor George Brown Craig Smith 2011-2012Executive Board Paul Conte, Chair; Stephen Heider, Vice Chair Kirsten Kelso, Treasurer; Sue Cummings; Angie Towle; Michael Kresko; Jess Hampton Renee Grube Executive Director Library Recreation and Cultural Services Department October 25, 2011 A TTACHMENT Motion re Kaufman House – Passed by JWN Executive Board (7-0), October 18, 2011 The Jefferson Westside Neighbors (JWN) Executive Board respectfully requests City staff to ensure that, consistent with the bequest by Trude Kaufman, any proposal(s) to City Council for the future of the Kaufman House meets the following criteria: 1.Objectives. The objectives for future disposition and use of the Kaufman House should include: (a)Promote activities that will contribute to the sense of community in the surrounding neighborhood. (b)Promote activities that will enhance the quality of life of residents of the surrounding neighborhood, with an emphasis on seniors and/or youth. (c)Ensure future uses do not diminish the peace, safety and livability of the surrounding neighborhood. 2.Zoning. The property retains its S-HK Historic Kaufmann House Special Area Zone. 3.Permitted uses. The use is one of the following uses: (a)Accessory uses for any of the permitted uses, below (b)One-Family Dwelling, occupied by no more than two unrelated people (c)Artist Gallery/Studio (d)Club or Lodge of State or National Organization whose membership is open to all individuals (e)Community and Neighborhood Center (f)Museum (conditionally permitted) (g)Non-profit or not-for-profit School, Business or Specialized Educational Training (conditionally permitted) (h)Non-profit or not-for-profit Administrative, General and Professional Office (i)Non-profit or not-for-profit Scientific and Educational Research Center (conditionally permitted) (j)Bed and Breakfast Facility (k)Home occupation, in conjunction with one-family dwelling, occupied by no more than two unrelated people and complying with EC 9.5350. (l)Community and Allotment Garden (m)Library 4.Prohibited activities. The following activities are specifically not permitted under any of the above uses: (a)Residential use, other than One-Family Dwelling, occupied by no more than two unrelated people (b)Correctional facilities (c)Criminal offender treatment centers (d)Drug treatment centers 5.Community building. Any non-residential use of the Kaufman House should provide activities in which a substantial segment of JWN residents can participate and that foster building relationships among JWN residents. 6.Priority for seniors and youth. Priority should be given to usesof the Kaufman House that provide activities and support for seniors and/or youth, including JWN residents. ATTACHMENT C Kaufman Building – Potential Community Uses A summary of community input on the potential use of the Kaufman building, collected by phone and emails from 8/15/11 4/15/12 1. Create a new office building for the “Stop Violence Against Women Project” operated by the University of Oregon, a program offering guidance and legal assistance for women. 2. Convert the space for a Downtown Lions Club site. 3. Lease the space to Lane County Extension Services & 4H, replacing the lost facility and programs. 4. Create an after-care facility for breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Warriors program. 5. Create a breast cancer survivor community center, offering resources, and eventually including all types of cancer survivors. 6. Create a Bed & Breakfast facility that is owned by the City of Eugene and contracted out to service provider. 7. Create a Halfway House for homeless families with children, or other adults who need transitional services. 8. Low income housing with support services. 9. A coalition of youth service providers would use facility to target high risk teens and gang members and provide a variety of intervention services for them, primarily involving Big Brothers / Big Sisters mentoring. 10. Create a community center - Art Guild & Education Center to offer a variety of classes and workshops for all community members. 11. Create a low income housing unit for independent seniors that are living on a limited fixed income. 12. Create low income housing spaces for veterans in transition. 13. Provide basic needs for women released from prison. Sponsor’s Women Transitional Program offers 24 hr. supervision, basic needs, and case management, to help a successful transition back into the community. 14. Preserve the house as a historic site similar to the Shelton- McMurphey Johnson House. 15. Create a Wet-Bed Facility for the homeless.