Staff says developer aiming to move tenants into Real America project within 30 days after addressing water intrusion

City staff told the Redevelopment Commission on Aug. 18 that the Real America residential project is seeking tenant move-ins within roughly 30 days but faces outstanding construction and inspection work after a recent water-intrusion event.

Anna Kelly Hansen said a Housing and Neighborhood Development inspector performed a preliminary inspection on Bridal (project street) and that county and fire inspections remain to follow. Staff described multiple snags in the project and a water intrusion issue affecting about half of the units that will require those units to be gutted and repaired before occupancy. "They are trying to get tenants moved in within the next month," Hansen said, but added that a temporary certificate of occupancy was a possibility if the work can progress quickly.

Hansen said the project "is moving through the process" and that the inspector did not note extensive issues beyond the water damage in the units that were inspected. Commissioners asked about timelines and were reminded that county and fire sign-offs remain outstanding.

There was no public comment on the item. Staff will continue to track inspections, CFO issuance and the project's progress toward occupancy. The report was provided as an informational update rather than an action item.