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TIF #3 Board of Directors Minutes - 01/15/2026 MINUTES Tax Increment Financing #3 Board January 15, 2026 PRESENT: Kenneth Haney, Chairperson •Member Councilman Tom Taylor •Member Councilman Robert Brooks •Member Sandra Gross •Member Mark Beauchamp, Wichita Co. Commissioner •Member Ray Dixon, Jr. •Member Monica Aguon, Deputy City Attorney •Legal Dept. Stephen Calvert, CFO •City Staff Fabian Medellin, Development Services Director •Staff Liaison Rita Miller, Neighborhood Services Manager •City Staff Karen Montgomery-Gagne, Principal Planner •Staff Liaison ABSENT: Barry Mahler, Wichita Co. Commissioner •Member I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mr. Kenneth Haney at 5:35 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING: MOHAMMAD KABIR, 1301 MLK JR. BLVD. REGARDING A FUNDING REQUEST TO SUPPORT AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE (ZOOM ZOOM #5) WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW FUEL PUMPS. Mr. Fabian Medellin started the presentation with a brief history of Mr. Kabir's request. that the board has one item on the agenda. He informed the board that after his presentation, Mr. Kabir will speak with the board and after that the board will go into executive session for discussion. After executive session the board will then come back and take some action. Director Medellin cited that Mr. Kabir is requesting a total of $47,505, for 100% of the costs associated with the purchase and installation for fuel pumps that are located at his store. A clarification was made that the fuel pumps would be a single unit with pumps on both sides and will only dispense gasoline. Mr. Phillip Townsend also gave an update that the $47,505 was the original quote, and the costs have increased by 3%, so they are requesting the board to consider the amount with the increase included. Director Medellin gave a quick description of where Mr. Kabir's store (Zoom Zoom) is located and stated that Mr. Kabir is currently in a lease to own the entire strip center. (Though he occupies just the one unit.) In presenting a timeline overview of the specific project, Director Medellin explained that staff started working with Mr. Kabir in March of last year. The original Tax Increment Financing#3 Board Meeting PAGE 2 January 15,2026 request was in excess of a million dollars to rehab the entire strip center. Over the next several months,the staff went over the third version of his petition(which is the one that was presented to the board), it essentially just encompassed his suite. The improvements in the suite allow him to sell produce and groceries, as well as upgrading the fuel pumps and canopy. That request was approximately$120,000. (October 15th meeting). At that time, the board felt that there wasn't enough information associated with the costs to provide funding. They provided design assistance in order to help solidify that specific cost. It was more than that, up to $10,000 reimbursement assistance. On October 20th, staff met with Mr. Kabir for a pre-development meeting,just talking through the ins and outs of the project. A couple team members went out to the site, and walked through the building, to give their professional perspective on what it might take to proceed with his proposed improvements. November 5th, staff received that new cost estimate from his fuel provider. That was provided to us through Councilor Brooks, that Mr. Kabir had provided to the Councilor. On November 20th, staff received plans from Mr. Kabir's architect (Mr. Phillip Townsend). However, there were some additions that may need to be added before staff could approve set plans and issue permits. We are unable to reimburse the down payment that Mr. Kabir has provided to the architect until we have plan sets that are eligible for permits. Since November 20th, Director Medellin and staff have met with Mr. Kabir, Tim McMahill and Phillip Townsend multiple times and have had multiple conversations (some scheduled and some unscheduled). Director Medellin stated that he met with Mr. Kabir at his convenience store a couple of times. Since the last meeting, Mr. Kabir has advised, and requested, additional funding. The board has approved the façade improvement funding program. Which being the only two financing options available to offer, they weren't sufficient for Mr. Kabir to make those recent requested upgrades. Mr. Kabir requested staff present to the board his full request for funding. In addition, Councilman Brooks requested a special meeting to address this funding request in advance of the regularly scheduled meeting slated for January 29th Director Medellin spoke about the purpose of the board, and some information that has been given to him from the general public. There have been multiple inquiries regarding TIF money, what the fund is for, how it can be used and so forth. He explained that this is not free money, it is a partnership. This board has put together programs and financing options to partner with the property owners/new developers/business owners' investment, so that we can support your investment. Director Medellin emphasized funds are an investment. It's an investment of the board, and an investment in the public, because that's where these funds came from. We want to make sure that those investments are to businesses that are set up for the long term. Because, if those investments are successful, the TIF program will also be successful. Director Medellin recommended that the board invite Mr. Kabir into the executive session, so that they have the opportunity to ask him some direct questions in regards to his business operations and practices, to ensure that he is set up for that long-term success. Also, that we adhere to those previously approved board funding mechanisms, or amounts, which have been offered to Mr. Kabir. Director Medellin presented the staff recommendations: Offer up to the 10% of the overall project cost, or under the Façade Improvement Grant, which can qualify under equipment Tax Increment Financing#3 Board Meeting PAGE 3 January 15,2026 (which would be more beneficial to them to proceed that route). Mr. Kabir was given the microphone and spoke a few words and answered numerous questions from the board members. It was asked how much Mr. Kabir had invested of his own money, and if he had documentation of payments, which he said he could provide. It was pointed out that any private, financial information should be saved for executive session and not discussed in the public meeting. There was clarification made to whether Mr. Kabir had received any funds at this point from either of the two TIF3 grant programs, which Director Medellin informed the board that he has not. He stated that for the confirmed expenses, that Mr. Kabir had paid for, staff couldn't reimburse him for that portion until those plans were ready to be permitted. Clarifying that was for the design plans from the original request ($120,000). It ended up boiling down to some improvements to allow for the new equipment for that project and improvements to the bathroom facilities, to meet ADA compliance. There was additional discussion regarding the underground fuel tanks, plans and any permits needed. An electrical permit would be needed, and plans would be required for this element. It was noted that if he was not modifying the tanks then there wouldn't be any additional requirements from TCEQ for the fuel tanks. Mr. Kabir was asked about any leakage/contamination from the old tanks, and he answered that they were good working order. Lynd Fueling Systems, Inc. came to the site and assessed what would be needed, and provided a complete listing of what's going to be updated for the tanks, fuel pumps and new software, including the credit card system, training, regulations. Mr. Townsend added that the primary emphasis is the gas pumps,and it is the highest priority. 41040 Renovation and spending money, if it's not 100% funded, (renovating the bathroom) is of no benefit to Mr. Kabir from an economic standpoint. The gas pump will provide economic input. Mr. McMahill added that he has spent a lot of time at Zoom Zooms with Mr. Kabir, and the citizens need those gas pumps functional. There was discussion on how the addition of the new pump would benefit the community. Director Medellin clarified that it is within the authority of the board to approve the full request from Mr. Kabir. Prior policy would not have to be changed, and the board could do a "one off." Chairman Haney asked if there were any other comments and questions, and there being none, at 6:01 p.m. Chairman Haney closed the public hearing. III. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Haney stated that the board would be going into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m., in accordance with the Texas Government Code section 551.087. The board came out of Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. IV. CONSIDERATION AND TAKE ACTION: MOHAMMAD KABIR, 1301 MLK JR. BLVD. REGARDING A FUNDING REQUEST TO SUPPORT AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE (ZOOM ZOOM #5)WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW FUEL PUMPS Tax Increment Financing#3 Board Meeting PAGE 4 January 15,2026 Chairman Haney stated that the board will now go back into regular session at 6:29 p.m. He then let the public know that subjects described in the certified agenda were deliberated and no votes or further action was taken. Items discussed in executive session are to remain confidential. Except as provided by law, no TIF3 member, staff member, legal counsel, or any other persons present, may discuss or reveal the proceedings of an executive session to persons not present during the executive session. Chairman Haney asked if there was a motion for the request. Commissioner Mark Beauchamp made the motion to approve a forgivable loan, of up to and not exceeding $50,000.00,with first installment payment directly to the identified contractor[the down payment that has been requested, with the amount to be updated]. The second installment to be paid upon completion of the project and will be a 100%forgivable loan if the business is still operational, and the pumps remain working at the end of the 3- year term. If the business closes within that 3-year window, Mr. Kabir will pay a prorated share back to the CitylTlF#3 fund. A performance agreement shall be signed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tom Taylor. Chairman Haney asked if there was any additional discussion. There being no additional discussion. The motion was taken to vote, and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. V. ADJOURN Chairman Haney adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. vior L . t-lq,.06.1u1� S ?�o 2Kenneth Haney, Chairperson Date