Garden City Urban Renewal Commissioner Job Description
A Garden City Urban Renewal Commissioner is a public official who serves on a commission or board responsible for overseeing urban renewal projects in Garden City. The Urban Renewal Commissioner works with other commissioners, city officials, and community members to develop and implement plans for revitalizing urban areas. Key responsibilities of a Garden City Urban Renewal Commissioner include:
• Developing urban renewal plans: Urban Renewal Commissioners work with other officials and community members to develop plans for revitalizing blighted or underdeveloped areas of a city or town.
• Serving as a fiduciary for Urban Renewal Funds: Urban Renewal Commissioners are responsible for approving the annual budget, overseeing the appropriate use of funds, and ensuring transparent financial records.
• Overseeing urban renewal projects: Urban Renewal Commissioners are responsible for overseeing the implementation of urban renewal projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget.
• Engaging with the community: Urban Renewal Commissioners must engage with community members to understand their needs and concerns, and to ensure that urban renewal projects are aligned with community goals.
• Collaborating with other officials: Urban Renewal Commissioners must work collaboratively with other city officials, such as planners, engineers, and architects, to ensure that urban renewal projects are well-designed and effective.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations: Urban Renewal Commissioners must ensure that all urban renewal projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, and that they are carried out in an ethical and transparent manner.
Requirements and Duties
• Commissioners must live in Ada County
• Be willing to accept the responsibilities listed above
• Be familiar with Idaho Urban Renewal Law and how it has been used in Garden City
• Be familiar with Garden City and understand the needs and concerns of local businesses and residents
• Be willing to interact with the public to explain the use of the urban renewal tool, to seek information, and to answer questions
• Attend meetings regularly
• Approve budgets, periodic financial reports, grants, and contracts
• Determine project priorities, evaluate proposals, allocate funding
The ideal candidate lives in Garden City and wants to actively participate in improving the city’s business environment and overall livability. He/she has a basic familiarity of urban renewal law, has a clear idea of the city’s diverse needs and challenges, and understands the current state of development within the city. Each commissioner brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and abilities to the position. A background in project management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, construction, etc. would be extremely valuable, though not required. Time for activities beyond the required duties is always a plus.
Governance
GCURA is currently governed by a five-member Board. Board members are appointed by the Garden City Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for rotating five-year terms. Board members do not receive compensation for their services.
GCURA enters into professional services agreements with an Executive Consultant and for outside legal services, secretarial services, accounting services and an annual audit. To ensure transparency and accountability, GCURA abides by numerous requirements including the Idaho Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, and Ethics in Government, as well as State Tax Commission and State Controller’s Office transparency reporting requirements.
Board Meetings
Regular bi-monthly meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of odd-numbered months at noon. When holidays fall on a third Monday, the meeting moves to the following day. Special meetings and Public Hearings are scheduled as needed during the year. Meetings are held in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall, 6015 Glenwood Street. Public participation is encouraged.