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01/26/1982 , ' " : :1". ,'.; " :.:.{..... . '. \':~~. . ..:" I :(' '.1" '.' ~r, '.. '.. , , ',;" .\ (. .' .,',' . ..:..;BJ..,....:'.;.:\.~:.:;:,. "", H" .,. '.. r ::;:.': ::;:.'>.,:,...~:!.,~::, ~ !~. i "/ ::,:',' . .'.. f" , , . r:' ., , , i t.: >:J .(. or- . c.... ~ l'.' . j. 1....1 " . .;1 ~ " I . ~~Jlt.il1tAe:~!..'"...........~___ . '.,' '. .'"".~,:,.:' ......'41~. ~_~tbW.c.wo~~~~i~::.':' ~ ' t..:: ~j l {'j I.. (.~. , " .',:' , ' : . , ',', ., , " I ',': ,'~ 1i..~' . . " . , . . , . .' , .' '. . . . , , . V I:' ..... ~ , ,'''' ',( , ,. . " "j " , '. d' 't". ".. ::'''-', January 26 ~ 1982 -2- . jCity, the property owners, and the DDS. According to Ms Papandreas, the $40,000 would be broken down as follows: A total of $20~000 from the City including $10,000 in-kind services and $10,000 materials, plus a total of $20,000 between the Board and property owners. Regarding private contributions, Mr. Casella stated that according to the State of Florida~ Department of Veterans and Community Affairs, the downtown area may qualify for a 50% State corporate income tax credit for contributions to the Streetscape Project and the bandshell. This would be based on Chapter 80-249~ which allows such tax credits for approved community development projects in blighted areas. Both the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the DDB could apply to be sponsoring agencies eligible to receive such donations. Mr. Sheeler stated that there was no way these tax credits would be approved for the downtown district and said it would be a waste of valuable time to apply for it. Mr. Bilgore made a motion that the City be requested to join with the DDB in sending the necessary documents to Tallahassee for approval of tax credits for contributions to the Streetscape Program and bandshell. Motion was seconded by Mr. Calderbank. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bomstein made a motion that the DDB agree to the streetscape concept, that the Board work with the planners to attempt to reduce the over-all cost of the project, and to fund 20% of the project up to a maximum of $7,000. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Phifer and discussion followed. Motion was then amended to fund 15% of the project~ not to exceed $5,000. Mr. Calderbank seconded the amendment. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. Mr. Calderbank made a motion that a letter be drafted to the property owners explaining the streetscape project and polling their willingness to contribute. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bilgore. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. Regarding the Radnor Interim Agreement and Development Services Agreement, Mr. Bomstein moved to approve the Development Services Agreement with the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Bilgore made a second. A vote was taken and passed unanimously. Mrs. Phifer asked to go on record as requesting a legal interpretation of the Development Services Agreement, in writing, by the Board's attorney. Mr. Bilgore moved to approve the Radnor Interim Agreement which calls for the Executive Director to serve as Development Manager. Mr. Bomstein made a second. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bomstein suggested accruing the extraordinary expenses of the Development Services Agreement between now and September 30th. Status of Parking Lot #6. City requests to terminate the parking agreement with respect to lot #6 effective January 1, 1982 reducing the amount for free parking to $1,383.42. Free parking on lot #6 will remain at no cost until CPTA starts construction this summey'. Mr. Carley moved to approve City's request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Zabel. Board voted to approve. Mr. Casella gave a report on the FDDA Board of Director's meeting which he had attended on January 8th, including FDDA legislative program, proposed slide program, and State tax credits. Mr. Carley moved to approve minutes of December 29, 1981, which was seconded by Mr. Bilgore. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. . . ,:ift~lf~;~~~~si~):':~::t~~fC~~~~?~l:~4~1:\~~~~~~~0~~~f~:~ ~,'.: ',' ~:'. , ',. .. _.....~~... ,.. .. -'- .... "',',0-' ..::1,/>- "'"" , ,'.'.. '<' : <.','.,',.J,. , ~<.,. ~ -'..~. ,1, ". ..',.. " . ~. ; ." :'J"~'r:i' }. ,. ~. .'//.,....'.1 ',<, : ~ '; , ' ," ,: .)' :. ,,' ~" ..~,