Citizens Advisory Review Committee

CITIZENS ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 12:00 p.m. 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska and Zoom Topic: Citizens Advisory Review Committee Time: May 25, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93120504537?pwd=K2puakRySVBiZGI1VENpRWhoTUJSZz09 Meeting ID: 931 2050 4537 Passcode: 690236 One tap mobile +12532158782,,93120504537# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,93120504537# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 931 2050 4537 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ay9sFTtL9 You will be connected to the meeting. If making a comment during a public hearing or comment period please press *9 to electronically raise your hand allowing the Chairman to call on you. Once called upon to speak please press * 6 to unmute your phone; press * 6 again to mute when finished speaking  CITIZENS ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 12:00 p.m. 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska and Zoom 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting. 3. Review Fund Balance. 4. Consider Application from Nate Johnson for Local Option Economic Development Film Incentive Rebate. 5. Adjourn. This agenda was posted at the Municipal Building and was distributed to the members of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on May 19, 2021. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military Avenue. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.  CITY OF FREMONT CITIZEN ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 2021 – 12:00 P.M. A meeting of the Citizen Advisory Review Committee was held on January 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at 400 East Military Avenue, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was distributed to the Citizen Advisory Review Committee on January 20, 2021 and posted, along with the supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection. ROLL CALL Roll call showed Members Johannsen, Wiese, Proskovec, Schulz, and Martinez present. 5 present, 0 absent. Others in attendance included Lottie Mitchell, Plan Administrator, Joey Spellerberg, Mayor; Brian Newton, City Administrator; Garry Clark, Greater Fremont Development Council; Tim Gesell and Shawn Morrow with 505 Brewing Company; and Ryan Durant and Matt Dougherty with 505 Main Street Group. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 12, 2021 MEETING. Moved by Member Schulz and seconded by Member Martinez to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting. Ayes: Johannsen, Wiese, Proskovec, Martinez, and Schulz. Motion carried 5-0. REVIEW FUND BALANCE. Mitchell reviewed fund balance. No motion received. CONSIDER AMENDING 505 BREWING COMPANY LOCAL OPTION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND LOAN. Mitchell gave overview. Tim Gesell and Shawn Morrow gave overview and answered questions. Moved by Member Martinez and seconded by Member Wiese to recommend to City Council to approve amending the original LB840 award to add the address of 349 N Main Street to the original loan documents. Ayes: Johannsen, Wiese, Proskovec, Martinez, and Schulz. Motion carried 5-0. CONSIDER APPLICATION FROM 505 MAIN STREET GROUP, LLC FOR LOCAL OPTION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN. Mitchell gave overview. Ryan Durant and Matt Dougherty gave overview and answered questions. Moved by Member Proskovec and seconded by Member Schulz to recommend to City Council to approve the request of $465,000 at 100% forgiveness, paid over three tranches. Ayes: Johannsen, Wiese, Proskovec, Martinez, and Schulz. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Member Schulz and seconded by Member Wiese to adjourn. Ayes: Johannsen, Wiese, Proskovec, Schulz, and Martinez. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 12:21 p.m. 1 City of Fremont Nebraska Status of LB 840 Funds 4/30/2021 Premilinary Estimate Assets: Checking 178,974.33 Money Market 436,576.69 Investments 3,000,000.00 3,615,551.02 Capital Transfers 0.00 3,615,551.02 Known Committed Funds: Tech/Bus Park Res 2011-047 420,000.00 Tech/Bus Park Res 2013-095 1,055,291.10 Morningside Business Park Res 2013-095 172,675.14 Summit Medical Staffing Res 2020-111; Res 2021-014 0.00 Wholestone Farms Res 2020-052 0.00 Tech Partners LLC Res 2020-225 0.00 Elemetal Fabrication Res 2020-266 0.00 New Horizons Cold Storage Res 2021-015 500,000.00 505 Main Street Group, LLC Res 2021-021 465,000.00 Tech/Bus Park Resolution 2011-047 975,392.00 3,588,358.24 Uncommitted Funds 27,192.78  STAFF REPORT TO: Citizens Advisory Review Committee FROM: Lottie Mitchell, Grant Coordinator DATE: May 25, 2021 SUBJECT: Nate Johnson Film Incentive Application Recommendation: Move to recommend to City Council to approve application from Nate Johnson for a Film Incentive Rebate. Background: The Film Incentive Program is funded through the Local Option Economic Development Fund (LB840) and allows for applicants to receive a rebate based on qualified local expenditures. The Film Incentive Guidelines state that rebates may not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the moneys in LB840 and may not exceed 30% of the qualified local expenditures. Film Incentive Program Grants are calculated and paid once local expenditures have been submitted and verified. Nate Johnson applied to the Film Incentive Program requesting a rebate in the amount of 30% of local expenditures. Local expenditures have been estimated at $2,925. The estimated rebate amount is $877.50, which is less than 30% of the moneys available in LB840. Staff recommends allowing a rebate of 30% of local expenditures not to exceed $1000.00. Nate Johnson has met the Film Incentive Rebate program requirements thus far. The requirements include submitting a Film Incentive Application, showing proof of funding, providing the anticipated Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating, and providing a copy of the movie script. Fiscal Impact: Local Option Economic Development Fund 30% Rebate ~ $1,000.00 To whom it may concern, My name is Nate Johnson. I grew up in Fremont and reside in Los Angeles. This spring, I wrote a short film screenplay about two outsider kids looking for friendship and the journey they take to get to each other. The whole film will take place in a cornfield where the cast of children will be detasseling. I have fond memories detasseling as a kid and the conversations we’d have in the field. My experience will incorporate a lot into the film. I would like to hire as many local actors as possible and I would like the cast to be diverse, representing the diversity of Fremont. I may need to hire some local crew as well. I’ll be creating the film with my good friends that I often collaborate with in Los Angeles. The bulk of the costs will be for my LA crew and the flights to get them to Nebraska. Ideally, the field we’ll use will be in the Fremont vicinity. I’m working with Stacy Heatherly to lock down a location. I have attached a breakdown of the costs of the film. Thank you very much for your consideration to help fund my film. I think it will be a good representation of Fremont and something the town can be proud of. Best, Nate  CITY OF FREMONT, NEBRASKA REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE THIS REQUEST, is made on this16thday of May , 20 21 , by Nathan Johnson , located at Los Angeles, CA (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”) to the City of Fremont, Nebraska (hereinafter referred to as the “City”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Applicant has requested the City to investigate the feasibility of obtaining a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant in connection with the financing of a project to be undertaken by Applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the request the following may be done: 1. City agrees to work with the Applicant to investigate the feasibility of obtaining financing through a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant for the Project. City will investigate the financial condition of Applicant and determine whether or not a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant Application is appropriate. City will submit the needed paperwork for a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant for the Applicant to the appropriate committees and City Council, if: a. Applicant and the Project are within the eligibility criteria of the Local Option Economic Development Plan. 2. If the City determines, in its sole discretion, that the Applicant is eligible for a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant, then, and in such event, City will advise and consult with the Applicant in the preparation by the Applicant for a complete set of Grant documents together with supporting exhibits, for the purpose of making applications for a Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant (hereinafter referred to as the “Grant Package”). 3. Applicant hereby acknowledges that the Applicant is charged with the actual responsibility of preparing the Grant Package, and that the City’s sole responsibility in connection with the preparation of the Grant Package shall be to consult with and advise the Applicant as needed. The Applicant further acknowledges that the Applicant will be required to promptly and accurately supply required information concerning the Project. Applicant also further covenants and agrees that City shall not be liable for any of the debts or obligations incurred in and for the assistance of benefit of the Applicant. Applicant further agrees that Applicant will hold the City harmless, and pay all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, in the event that any claim is made or lawsuit is filed by or against the City arising out of any transaction with or assistance to the Applicant which may in any way be connected with the Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Applicant hereto have executed, caused to be duly executed this Request, and have affixed or caused to be duly affixed hereto there seal, this 16th day of May , 20 21 . Applicant BY: Nathan Johnson 1 Effective 10/1/2018  Local Option Economic Development Plan Grant Application (Application is an Official Public Document) A. Business Information: Name of Business: Nathan Johnson Address: 14956 W. Magnolia Blvd., Apt. 1 Sherman Oaks CA 91403 City State Zip Contact Person: Nathan Johnson Phone No. 805-248-9499 Email: nate@n8sully.com Company website: Phone No. FAX No. Project Title: Maiz Total Budget: Sherman Oaks Business Classification (Mark One): ‫܆‬Film/Theatrical X ‫܆‬Film/Documentary ‫܆‬Television/Series ‫܆‬Television/Reality ‫܆‬Video/New Media ‫܆‬Student Films ‫܆‬Commercials ‫܆‬Misc./Other Federal ID#: (Attach W-9 form) State of Incorporation or Formation CA Business Type (Mark One): ‫܆‬Proprietorship X ‫܆‬Corporation ‫܆‬Partnership ‫܆‬L.L.C Does the Company have a Parent or Subsidiaries? ‫܆‬Yes ‫܆‬ X No If Yes, Identify Name: Address: City State Zip 2 Effective 10/1/2018 B. Personal Information: Director: Nathan Johnson Phone No. 805-248-9499 Email: nate@n8sully.com Line Producer: Katya Alexander Phone No. 215-870-8157 Email: katya3y@gmail.com Accountant: Phone No. Email: Location Manager: Phone No. Email: Legal Representation: Phone No. _ Email: C. Budget Information: (Fremont Spend of City Taxable Sales Only) Categories: Projected Spend Location Site Fees $ Production Facilities $ Construction Facilities/Expenditures $ Equipment Rental $ Purchases/Rentals $ Housing/Living Expenses $ Other (Food, Local Actors) $ $2,925 D. Schedule Breakdown: (Fremont Schedule Only) Estimated Start: 8/21/21 Prep/Wrap Period (Days/Weeks): 8/20, 8/23/21 Shoot Period (Days/Weeks): 8/21, 8/22/21 Project Location: Within the City Limits of Fremont Outside of City Limits, but within the Zoning Jurisdiction of Fremont X Unincorporated Area (Dodge County) E. Estimated Production Workforce 27 Total Number of workforce (estimated number of people on the ground in Fremont) 21 Total Number of Fremont resident workforce 78 % of Fremont residents included in entire production force 3 Effective 10/1/2018  Complete the attached Financial Statement Form. All Financial Statement information will be kept confidential. I certify that the above information constitutes a total and complete listing of all information for the above company. Pages 1 and 2 of this application are public information and are subject to public disclosure during the application process. Name: Nathan Johnson _ Signature: Title: Director Date: 5/18/21 Return application to: City of Fremont Attn: Grant Coordinator 400 E. Military Fremont, NE 68025 4 Effective 10/1/2018  Crew Price Gear Budget Production Price Cast Price Nate $0 Alexa Mini Package $700 Music $0 Kids (6x2x$100) $1,200 Victor $0 Zeiss Master prime 3-Lens Set $600 Edit $0 Extras $375 Katya $400 Tiffen Tobacco Filters $48 Sound Design/Mixing $750 Pilot $200 Jake $600 Tiffen Grad & ND Filters $48 Color $500 1st AC $600 Tripod $150 Flights $700 Brice + gear $600 Costumes + $250 Food $1,350