Business Retention and Expansion Manager John Saltonstall stated that the Development Agreement was amended in 2016 to facilitate an odor mitigation project, which would result in a 50% reduction of modeled ground level odor at the fence line of the Nestle-Purina property, via two Phases. Phase 1 has been completed and achieved a 44% odor reduction, exceeding the originally planned 37.5%; however, Phase 1 went over Nestle-Purina’s estimated budget by $870,000. Nestle-Purina has determined that the cost of Phase 2, as described in the Development Agreement, is prohibitive. They has the option of returning $400,000 in property tax savings without any obligation to complete Phase 2. However, Nestle-Purina remains committed to achieving the original goal of at least 50% odor reduction and has proposed a new Phase 2 at a lower cost, which is anticipated to accomplish the 50% reduction originally intended. Paul Deasy addressed Council urging them to not approve the amendment because it reduces their original obligations. Purina should fulfill their original agreement or pay the $400,000 back to the city. Written comment cards in opposition to the amendment were submitted by the following individuals:
Mr. Saltonstall further explained that Nestle Purina is very aware of the concerns of the community, and they are very interested in being a good partner. They are in compliance with all air quality standards, and they want to meet the obligations of the fourth amendment which is why the current amendment is before Council. Councilmember Salas stated that the goal of the fourth amendment was to achieve a 50% odor reduction. The reason Council is considering the amendment is for Purina to continue their pursuit of the promised goal of a minimum of 50% odor reduction. This is only a modification of how to get to that goal. |
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Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to read Ordinance No. 2020-04 by title only for the final time. | |||||||
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF TO ENTER INTO A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NESTLE PURINA PETCARE COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE | |||||||
Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-04. | |||||||
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||