FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 4 PM

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RFP for Strategic Plan Development & Grant Writing Support

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING SUPPORT

FULL PDF AVAILABLE HERE

Objective:

The Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corporation (FLRLBC) Board of Directors seeks to identify a qualified consultant or team of consultants to guide and execute a sustainability planning process to produce a FLRLBC Strategic Plan that identifies methods of creating sustainable revenue stemming from single and multi-family housing development projects on vacant, abandoned, and distressed properties acquired by the FLRLBC primarily after tax foreclosure. The collection of funding and development models can be thought of as a “menu” where the FLRLBC can choose an option that best fits the goals of the corporation considering a given situation or property.  The consultant will also assist the FLRLBC in producing applications and applying for identified grant resources for housing projects in 2023. The FLRLBC Strategic Plan and the following grant writing support is meant to provide a foundation for generating consistent revenue for the funding of operations and administration of the corporation.

FLRLBC seeks a consultant or team of consultants that demonstrates strong understanding in nonprofit structure and operations, proven experience with nonprofit strategic planning, and demonstrated ability and experience in drafting grant applications in New York State for various housing construction and rehabilitation programs. Knowledge and experience with NYS Land Banks is a plus.

 

Corporation Overview:

FLRLBC is a New York State Land Bank, a 501 (C) (3) Not-for-Profit Corporation and Local Public Authority established in 2015. The Corporation is staffed and functions from the Seneca County Department of Planning & Community Development under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Seneca County.

The Corporation is County-wide and works in partnership with Seneca County’s 10 towns and four incorporated villages.


SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES

The project is expected to include the design and execution of a strategic planning process that meets the criteria outlined in this RFP including project management, facilitation, budget for implementation, and support structure for plan implementation. It is expected that the Strategic Plan portion of the work will be completed by the end of April 2023 and that grant writing support will be provided to the 2023 NYS Consolidated Funding deadline or other grant deadlines as applicable.

For the Strategic Plan, the selected consultant(s) will provide the following services:

 

•             Work with the FLRLBC CEO/President and Board Members to determine areas of focus for the strategic planning process, which will include a focus on FLRLBC programs/activities, organizational development, and/or board development.

•             Work with the FLRLBC CEO/President and Board Members to identify and create multiple models of single and multifamily housing development projects that capitalize on the Land Bank’s unique ability to acquire properties after tax foreclosure at nominal cost.

•             Identify and create development models that have a range of administrative intensity and cost.

o             The Strategic Plan will determine by estimation the revenue potential for each model along with an estimate of administrative burdens to provide a framework for a financially sustainable operation for Staff and Board Members to consider.

•             Development models will often depend on partnering with other organizations and agencies for execution. A level of communication and coordination with Seneca County Habitat for Humanity, Seneca Housing Inc., and other identified partners is expected as part of this project in both the Strategic Planning phase and grant application phase.

•             Review FLRLBC’s current acquisition and disposition policies. Changes in policies may be necessary to facilitate or streamline successful development projects in accordance with the “menu options” developed in the strategic plan.

•             Formulate and provide recommendations for program delivery and administration.

 

For the Grant Application Support, the selected consultant(s) will provide the following services:

 

•             Drafting and submitting up to three applications to the NYS CFA in 2023 or other identified resource. Grant opportunities will be identified in the Strategic Plan.

•             Coordinate and communicate with development partners in submission of these grant applications.

•             The FLRLBC currently has four (4) vacant lots in its inventory located in Villages and Hamlets in South Seneca County which have been earmarked for new construction of affordable single or multi-family housing. The grant writing portion of the work will include these four properties. 

•             The FLRLBC will be acquiring a slate of vacant, abandoned, and distressed properties in Spring 2023 from Seneca County which should also be included in any grant application as necessary. Former FLRLBC held properties now in ownership of partner organizations may also be included in development applications when appropriate.

•             Assist with the drafting of any Request for Proposals or Requests for Qualifications to identify or cultivate new development partners.

 

Budget

The total project budget is $30,000 with no more than $10,000 dedicated to the Strategic Plan. The remainder of the budget should be dedicated to grant writing and application support.

 

Timeline

The proposed project timeline is two months for the Strategic Plan beginning March, 2023 with a completed report delivered in May 2023. The grant application support will run concurrently and conclude with the identified submissions in 2023.

Proposal Requirements:

Please submit a proposal no longer than five (5) pages in length. Please include resumes of key staff to be working on each portion of the project as well as up to four references that can speak to experience for both the production of the report and ongoing grant writing support. Resumes and references are not included in the five page limit.

Guidelines for Proposal Content:

Please provide a brief proposal outlining your approach and concept for the project, including your use of the funds budgeted for this project and how you would use FLRLBC Staff and engage our Board of Directors in the planning process.

 

The proposal statement of work should be presented in a conceptual, high-level format, with the understanding that the actual scope of work will be refined after consultant selection.

 

Specific Proposal Contents:

•             Name of firm

•             Name and contact information for the consultant(s)

•             Description of experience and qualifications

•             Indication of availability during project period

•             Statement of work: brief response on approach to the project scope

•             Cost proposal, See Appendix A

•             A working schedule for the process

•             Five (5) page limit

•             At least four references (does not count toward five-page proposal limit)

•             Resumes of key staff (does not count toward five-page proposal limit)

 

Submission Requirements

Proposals must be received by mailed sealed bid, March 22nd, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Submit by sealed bid including two hard copies and a thumb drive containing the materials to:

Joseph McGrath
CEO/President
FLRLBC
1 DiPronio Drive
Waterloo, NY 13165

Valuable Links

http:/www.flrlandbank.org/projects

Contact Information

Joseph (Joe) McGrath
CEO/President, Finger Lakes Regional Land Bank Corp.
Deputy Director, Seneca County Department of Planning
1 DiPronio Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1667
jmcgrath@co.seneca.ny.us

FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC Special Meeting - Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC - Special Meeting - Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at 4 PM
Tue, Jul 26, 2022 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

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Meeting Location:
Heroes Conference Room
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1 Dipronio Drive
Waterloo, NY 13165

Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Resolution 22-21 Draft

FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Tue, Jun 28, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

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Meeting Location:
Heroes Conference Room
3rd Floor
1 Dipronio Drive
Waterloo, NY 13165

Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Previous Meeting Minutes
22-19 Authorizing the Side-lot Sale of 2261 E. Seneca Street, Lodi
22-20 Authorize the Listing of 101 Virginia Street, Waterloo with Century 21 Davoli Real Estate Seneca Falls
May 2022 Financial Reports

FLRLBC - Audit & Governance Committee Meetings - March 18, 2022 at 10 AM

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FLRLBC - Audit & Governance Committee Meetings
Fri, Mar 18, 2022 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM (EDT)

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Meeting Location:
Planning Conference Room
1st Floor
1 Dipronio Drive
Waterloo, NY 13165

Meeting Materials:
Agenda
2021 Finger Lakes Land Bank FS Draft - 3.8.22
FLRLBC Mission Statement
FLRLBC Real Property Acquisition Policy
FLRLBC Disposition Policy
Purchasing Policy FLRLBC

FLRLBC - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, March 22 at 4 PM

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FLRLBC - Special Meeting - March 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM

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FLRLBC - Special Meeting - March 1, 2022
Tue, Mar 1, 2022 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)

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Meeting Location:
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Special Meeting Agenda:

0. Start the Teleconference Recording

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Resolutions:

 22-14 Accept Proposal for Demolition of 5 Properties

4. CEO/Presidents Update & Discussion Items

5. Consideration of Executive Session

6. Adjourn

RFP for 5 Residential Demolitions 2022

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BID & PROPOSAL

FOR

DEMOLITION

OF

2261 East Seneca Street, Lodi, NY
2271 East Seneca Street, Lodi, NY
8388 Knight Street, Interlaken, NY
1372 Prospect Street, Ovid, NY
2125 West Seneca Street, Ovid, NY

These structures are slated for demolition and have been determined to be structurally unsound in accordance with 12 NYCRR Part 56-5.1(b). As such, the requirements of 12 NYCRR Part 56-11.5 shall apply and the project shall be bid accordingly.

BID DUE 02/09/2022 at 3:00 PM

 Scheduling:

Demolitions are to occur prior to March 31st, 2022. Each demolition shall be undertaken concurrently or on consecutive business days.

Scope of Work:

In response to this bid solicitation, please bid a price that covers the demolition of the addresses listed herein, for all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and incidentals necessary and required to complete the work of outlined below.

·         Demolition projects must be undertaken consecutively or concurrently with one another.

·         Demolition projects must be completed before the end of March 31st, 2022.

·         The Contractor will provide the Land Bank with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice prior to the commencing the work at each property.

·         The contractor shall obtain, at its sole cost and expense, all permits, authorizations, approvals, and licenses necessary for the planning, performance, and completion of the Work in accordance with the requirements of the respective municipal agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction.

·         The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, county, city, town and other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and all orders and rules of any duly constituted authorities affecting the Property or bearing on the performance of the work. This includes, but is not limited to 12 NYCRR Part 56-11.5 and all applicable Stormwater regulations. 

·         The Contractor will contact Dig Safely NY at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to beginning any excavation at the Property.

·         The Contractor will confirm that all utilities are disconnected before commencing any Work. Disconnections were ordered through NYSEG on 1/14/2021 and each property was issued job numbers.

·         The Contractor will demolish all buildings, structures, and driveways on, in, or upon the Property.

·         The Contractor will provide the Land Bank with all bills of lading and dump tickets, for all hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

·         The Contractor will completely remove all the construction materials and any contents of the demolished structures from the Property. The Contractor will arrange for transportation of the construction materials and any contents of the demolished structures to lawful disposal, storage, or recycling locations, as necessary.

·         The Contractor will fill the foundation pit and appropriate materials. The foundation pit shall not be filled with debris. Any proposed fill must be approved in advance by the Land Bank’s Engineer. Fill cannot include organic materials that will decompose and settle. Fill cannot include construction debris other than concrete or stone.

·         Foundation walls must be removed to three feet below grade. The Contractor must ensure that basement floors are broken up to allow for drainage.

·         The Contractor must contact the Land Bank’s Engineer for inspection before filling the foundation pit.

·         The remaining foundation pit shall be filled with material not larger than 12 cubic inches up to two feet below grade. Clean fill dirt shall be placed above and any rocks contained can be no longer than four cubic inches.

·         The Contractor will finish grading the land on the Property so that there is no standing water on the property or adverse drainage impacts to adjacent property. The Contractor will add sufficient topsoil and will ensure that the property is free from rocks and other items that would prevent grass growth. The Contractor must ensure that there is a minimum of 4” of clean, screened topsoil free of any stones large enough to impede grass growth, or that might damage or be thrown by a lawnmower covering the whole site.

·         The Contractor must contact the Land Bank for inspection before proceeding with hydroseeding.

·         The Contractor will apply hydroseeding in a mix appropriate for local condition that would grow grass and prevent erosion. Hydroseeding shall be applied at a minimum rate of 5 pounds per 100 square feet. The driveway must be removed of all blacktop and gravel to support grass growth.

·         Grading/seeding must be completed within 30 days of pulling the demolition permit unless impossible due to inclement weather.

·         The Contractor will exercise caution so as to not damage any pedestrian sidewalk if present. If a sidewalk is damaged, the Contractor must repair or replace the damaged portion in a timely manner and prior to the Completion Date. The Contractor will provide before and after time/date stamped photos of sidewalk and property.

·         The Contractor must contact the Land Bank’s Engineer for a Final Inspection.

LINKS:

Full RFP Document
Full RFP Materials Including Phase I ESAs

FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Monday, January 24, 2022

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FLRLBC - Regular Meeting - Monday, January 24, 2022
Mon, Jan 24, 2022 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (EST)

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Regular Meeting Agenda

1.       Call to Order

2.       Approval of Minutes

3.       Resolutions:

·         22-01 Resolution to Elect Chairperson

·         22-02 Resolution to Elect Vice Chairperson

·         22-03 Resolution to Elect Secretary

·         22-04 Resolution to Elect CEO/President

·         22-05 Resolution to Elect CFO

·         22-06 Creation of 2022 Audit Committee

·         22-07 Creation of 2022 Governance Committee

·         22-08 Authorize Check Signers for 2021

·         22-09 Meeting Schedule

·         22-10 Appoint Accountants

·         22-11 Appoint Legal Counsel

·         22-12 Accept Transfer of 6 Properties

·         22-13 Authorize RFP for Demolition of 5 Properties

4.       CEO/Presidents Update & Discussion Items                        

5.       CFO Report

6.       New Business

7.       Consideration of Executive Session

8.       Adjourn

FLRLBC Regular Meeting - Monday, November 22, 2021

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FLRLBC Regular Meeting - November 22, 2021
Mon, Nov 22, 2021 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (EST)

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Regular Meeting Agenda

1.       Call to Order

2.       Approval of Minutes

3.       Resolutions:

·         21-32 to Reimburse Habitat for October Activity at 156 Fall Street

4.       CEO/Presidents Update & Discussion Items                        

·         Board Membership for 2022 - 2023

·         Tax Foreclosure and Acquisitions Update

·         Attorney RFP

5.       CFO Report

6.       New Business

7.       Consideration of Executive Session

8.       Adjourn