Brownfield Projects and Reimbursements

At a glance

What: Brownfield plans, reimbursements and grants considered by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA).
Where it stands: On 2026-09-23 the BRA approved interlocal agreements with the DDA for 443 Sheldon Ave SE and 125 Ottawa Ave NW, payment of FY27 reimbursements after final tax data, and LBRF grants for 1125 Alpine Ave NW and 720 Crosby; on 2026-10-28 it covered a plan amendment for 2286 Ball Ave NE and a Seeds of Promise work plan.
Next: Next BRA meeting 2026-12-02 (no agenda yet).

Outcomes for 2026-09-23 are from YouTube auto-generated captions; the posted minutes were not read.

Approved interlocal agreements with the DDA for 443 Sheldon Ave SE (75% pass-through) and 125 Ottawa Ave NW (90%).
FY27 preliminary reimbursements: payments approved to follow the City Treasurer's finalized tax data rather than estimates, implemented by the board treasurer, chair and executive director.
Approved LBRF grants of $30,000 (1125 Alpine Ave NW, income-restricted home) and $20,000 (720 Crosby, home with accessory unit), and a $3,000 Phase I assessment for 217 Fox St SW. All by voice vote.

Agenda: brownfield plan amendment for 2286 Ball Ave NE and a Seeds of Promise work plan and DRA; further items not read.
Approved: 2286 Ball Ave NE plan amendment (72 units), Seeds of Promise work plan, Profile Films work plan (701 Ann St NW), Indiana Avenue work plan (Indiana Avenue Work Plan Income and Rent Limits) and two site assessment grants (935/939 Fulton St, 217 Fox St SW). Revolving fund about $1.6M; developer payment delays flagged; executive committee created.

Agenda: the Commission is asked to set a December 1 public hearing on the Brownfield Plan amendment for the 2286 Ball Ave NE Redevelopment Project (see the 2026-10-28 Authority entry above).

Agenda: resolution scheduling the December 1 public hearing on the 2286 Ball Ave NE Brownfield Plan amendment.

Scheduled: public hearing on the Ball Ave NE Brownfield Plan amendment expected.