City Administrator’s Report for 1/3/2014

 

On Monday December 30, 2013, the Economic Development Administrator sent “Termination of Abatement” notification to the Jackson County Assessor’s Office to conclude the Chapter 353 Tax Abatements previously granted to GE Environmental and AHG, Inc. (Center 63 Shopping Center).

 

The GE Environmental abatement was terminated as a condition of abatement on the property at 8800 East 63rd Street was to maintain a minimum employment threshold on site of no fewer than 165 employees. As GE has relocated to Overland Park, Kansas, this is not feasible, thus voiding the incentive.

The AHG, LLC (Center 63 Shopping Center abatement was terminated as Article III, Section 3.01(c) of the original agreement states “the Owner agrees that it will provide the City a written annual report by July 31st of each year. The annual report shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a listing of tenants, the number of full-time and part-time jobs for each tenant, the length of time each tenant has been occupying its respective space, a listing of any/all vacancies, and the length of time each space has been vacant.”

 

To date, the City has not received the aforementioned report in 2011, 2012 or 2013.

 

Additionally, the Board of Aldermen approved the 353 Tax Abatement based on the promise of two new tenants occupying over 30,000 sq. ft. at the extreme south end of the property. While Save-A-Lot Grocery initially occupied half of the space, the remaining space has yet to be occupied and Save-A-Lot closed due to corporate restructuring. 

 

 

The City of Raytown’s Human Relations Commission is a sponsor of the 2014 MLK Celebration held on January 19, 3 p.m. at Graceway Church. You can get more details at the City’s website at www.raytown.mo.us.

 

The City of Raytown is pleased to announce that Super Splash USA water park will be managed by the Parks and Recreation Department once again in 2014. This means we’re hiring motivated hard-working students! If you’re interested in an exciting summer job that’s challenging and love to work outdoors, seasonal part-time positions are available at Super Splash USA water park for 2014. We’re looking for people who love interacting with guests, competitive pay, exciting staff events, an end-of-season bonus program and working with the public.

 

Applications for the 2014 summer pool season will be accepted beginning January 6th, 2014. Positions include lifeguards, pool attendants, front gate and concession attendants.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and available to work  hroughout the summer months including weekends and holidays.

 

Starting wage is $7.75 per hour depending on qualifications. No benefits are provided with  these positions.

 

Interested applicants may pick up an application form at the City of Raytown Parks and Recreation Dept office, 5912 Lane, Raytown or complete the online application at www.supersplashusa.com under the JOBS page or call 816-358-4100. For best consideration apply immediately as applications will be accepted until Friday, January 31, 2014.

 

 

January 06 – Municipal Court – 6:00 p.m.

January 07 – Board of Aldermen – 7:00 p.m.

January 08 – Municipal Court – 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

January 09 – Planning & Zoning – 7:00 p.m.