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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
July 12, 1993
The City Commission. meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in
regular session at City Hall, Monday, July 12, 1993 at 2:15 P.M., with the following members
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Rita Garvey
Richard Fitzgerald
Sue Berfield
Arthur X. Deegan, 11
Fred Thomas
Phil Henderson
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Lillian Trickel
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Milton A. Galbraith, Jr.
Cynthia E. Goudeau
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g~;'~',:i>>:'.: " ,'resumes received. He indicated the screening committee is now seeking direction regarding
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Approval of the minutes of the June 28, 1993, meeting was continued.
. ITEM 111.- Unfinished Business
~) Status report re: Executive Director search
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reside. He stated one Is in New Orleans and they would be invited here for interviews.
Others Bre In this area and they would be interviewed during the coming week.
Vice.Chairperson Garvey questioned why they would not go to New Orleans and
Member Deegan responded they were trying to limit the time as well as they did not believe
the project~ that had been done in New Orleans were something that they would like to see.
Member Thomas stated they would have a staff person from Human Resources or the
Clerk's Department with them to record the meeting. Member Deegan indicated it was
anticipated they could come back with the short list on August 2nd.
Vice~Chairperson Garvey stated there should be an opportunity for other members to
sit in on the interviews that are held locally. She emphasized a need to accommodate staff's
schedule.
Member Fitzgerald indicated he had no problem with the screening committee doing
some additional short listing and suggested they interview the candidates individually when
they are brought here.
b) Incubator Proposal
Scott Faris, Executive Director of the Enterprise Corporation of Tampa Bay, has
submitted a proposal to do a feasibility study and implement a business incubator for the City
of Clearwater. The first phase would be a comprehensive feasibility analysis. The Enterprise
Corporation proposes to do this analysis and a preliminary business plan for a cost of $2,500
, plus expenses. Should the study find that an incubator is advisable, the proposal would be for
the Enterprise Corporation to manage the incubator through a central director with qualified
, administrative staff on site at the incubator.
Mr. Faris also anticipates that the incubator would require 15,000 square feet of space
as well as support to new and existing companies in the City of Clearwater. Funding for the
center would be through a mixture of public and private funds and in-kind support as well as
revenues. derived from space rental.
Vice.Chairperson Garvey expressed concerns regarding the cost not being known as
the incubator will require a director and staff and the facility. The Executive Director indicated
the proposed cost for the feasibility analysis is a moderate sum. He stated the significant
dollars would be for the 15,000 square feet of office space.
. ,Member Deegan suggested there are several types of incubators and the proposal
'seems to be talking about small manufacturing. He was concerned that he did not see
reference to a retail incubator.
Vice.Chairperson Garvey also pointed out that in the concept, there is a common
administrative center that may not be where the incubator is. The Executive Director stated
the incubator can be any or all of the things mentioned. He stated that Mr. Sternstein had
advised Mr. Faris that the proposal should include retail.
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Member Deegan indicated he was looking for more detailed information and at this
point. he was not inclined to move forward. He felt it would be appropriate to put it on ttthe
back burnerlt .
Member Thomas stated the proposal was not worthy of the $2,500 for the study at
this stag~. He felt it should be dealt with in the future in more detail.
Vice-Chairperson Garvey questioned whether or not the incubator should be limited to
the downtown. Member Deegan stated the CRA is limited to the downtown.
Member Thomas suggested it could be a joint venture between the CRA and the City
but indicated that this question points out that there are many questions not on the table as of
yet.
Vice-Chairperson Garvey. suggested the proposal be given to the new Economic
Development Director of Clearwater to work with the CRA Executive Director and have them
put together a proposal. The Executive Director pointed out that the CRA's Executive Director
would be first hired and would probably be able to address the issue more quickly than the
City's Economic Development Director.
Member Berfield suggested this be tabled for now and when the Executive Director is
hired, that they start looking at it. She stated she was not comfortable with it being limited to
the downtown area.
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Vice-Chairperson Garvey reiterated the consensus which was that this not be taken up
at this time and it be left to the new Executive Director for the CRA to come back with a
proposal.
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c) Community Development Corporation (COe) status report - Verbal
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Mr. Wright indicated that it is a high priority for the planning staff to assist in getting
ready for the first application submittal date in March of 1994. Mr. Sternsteln indicated that
the State' would not give a date certain for applications being accepted but they will give us a
date by letter In the future.
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Vice-Chairperson Garvey suggested it would be best to let the new Executive Director
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Member Deegan stated he had asked the City Manager to get a list of specific steps
that had to be gone through. The Executive Director indicated that list had not been
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Member Deegan reiterated the request was for this CDC to be formed during the
summer months. This would include an election of a board of directors and that the area
would be co-terminus with the already established enterprise zone. He stated the direction
, was also that the application be prepared. These things are t9 be done by October 1 st. He
stated the new Executive Director would be able to "climb on boardn with this in progress.
He requested the steps to be taken be sent to the eRA members as soon as possible.
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Member Thomas questioned whether or not staff was going forward to form the COC':-
The Executive Director indicated it was.
ITEM - Sun Bank Building
Krumm and Associates has submitted a proposal that in addition to purchasing the Sun
Bank 8uHding from the City, it wishes to purchase the Bilgore site from the CRA for parking;
have an option on the remaining two floors of the Sun Bank Building parking garage, currently
owned by the CRA and an option on the police department property owned by the City.
This proposal was discussed by the CRA at a special meeting on July 8, 1993. At that
time, the eRA stated they wished to discuss it further at this meeting.
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Member Deegan agreed that parking is a problem in the downtown area however, he is
opposed to selling the Bilgore property and would prefer to lease it as his hopes arB that in the
future, to,have a mixed use development on that property. This will generate more revenues
to the City than a parking lot. He stated he would have wished to have sold the remaining
portion of the parking garage. He stated although not owned by the eRA, he takes exception
to an option on the police department property. He stated he would contract for a'right of
first refusal but not for $2.00 a square foot and no 2 year holding of the police department
property.
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did not see how they could be given an option for that property but she did support a right of
first refusal. She stated she would prefer to see if they could take the remaining two floors of
the parking garage. She requested staff find out if they would be willing to buy the remaining
two floors up front. She a\so requested they be approached to pay an closing costs. It was
stated that had been settled and the request for bids indicated that all closing costs would be
paid by the purchaser. She stated regarding the Bilgore site, she had no problem with the City
retaining it and making it a parking lot.
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Member Fitzgerald stated he was opposed to selling the Bilgore property and he did not
favor leasing it unless it was advantageous to the City. He was not in favor of addressing the
police department property and binding a future Commission. He is in favor of the purchasers
of the building buying the remainder of the parking garage and allowing them to resolve their
parking problem that way. He stated he would be willing to entertain other proposals that
they may bring forward. He reiterated the closing costs were clearly indicated to be part of
the purchase that they pay.
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property as it is city owned, must have an appraisal and the Commission would not be able to
give an option. He stated however that a right of first refusal would fit in. He stated in the
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proposal, they would purchase the garage for $700,000 however they wanted to delay that
purchase due to cash flow. He stated he would not oppose some level of financing that
would allow them to purchase the garage building now. He stated in the proposal, a survey of
the garage building includes the land surrounding it that the police department is currently
using for parking. He stated there would be 38 spaces.
He reiterated he favored some form of financing on the parking garage, leasing spaces
on the Silgore site and to trade off spaces on the Bilgore site for those that would be lost by
the police department.
Member Thomas further stated that if the police department property should be put up
for sale, the purchasers of the Sun Sank Building could have the right of first refusal but in
that agreement, if they do not buy the police department land for the appraised value at that
time, they loose spaces on the Bilgore site.
Vice-Chairperson Garvey indicated sl1e agreed it was inappropriate to sell the SUgore
site because of the potential for future development. She indicated she was not opposed to
leasing it ror a limited number of years. She agreed it was inappropriate to tie the police
department land as part of this deal but had no problem with the right of first refusal. .She
was opposed to the price and the timeframe as proposed.
Member Barfield pointed out the CRA could not approve anything regarding the police
department land as it is owned by the City.
The Executive Director asked that they consider not selling anymore than the footprint
of the garage as the lack of parking for the police department would limit future expansion of
that building. He also indicated Pinellas Trail will cause some problems with when and how
prisoners are transported. He indicated the property between the garage and the police
department is critical.
Member Deegan supported Member Thomas' suggestion that the police department
continue to use the L-shaped property around the parking garage and allow the Sun Bank
Building purchasers to use a number of spaces on the Bilgore site.
The Executive Director indicated that during the discussions they had never talked of
more than the parking garage and did not realize that any land came with it.
Member Deegan questioned what Member Thomas had in mind regarding financing ,on
, the garage.
Member Thomas indicated that during the special meeting on the 8th, the purchasers
had stated that if the CRA would finance, they would buy the garage. He stated this would
help them with their cash flow but they would buy the garage on the front side.
The Executive Director reported he had been informed that a subsequent deed from the
CRA to the City granted the surface parking around the parking garage to the General Fund.
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Member Thomas questioned whether or not we were absolutely sure whether or not
this was absolutely certain. Staff is to investigate further.
Again, Member Deegan questioned the terms for financing indicating the CRA would
have to defease the bonds if the parking garage were sold. The Executive Director indicated
this would have to be reviewed.
Vlce~Chairperson Garvey suggested the Executive Director be directed to recommend
to the City Commission that the police department land is not for sale but a right of first
refusal would be acceptable but not at the price or time constraints in the proposal.
The Attorney Indicated the right of first refusal would then to be built into the bidding
process at some point.
The Vice.Chairperson asked what direction was to be given regarding the Bilgore site.
The Executive Director questioned whether or not the CRA would want to lease the space for
$26.75 per month which is the current rate being charged for other surface parking. It was
questioned whether or not the City would build the parking lot or the purchasers.
Member Deegan pointed out that if the purchasers were to build the lot, the CRA could
not charge the monthly rate. The Executive Director indicated it would cost between $1,200
and $1,500 per space for surface parking. .
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she suggested they be allowed to use the parking on the Bilgore site for five years to allow
'them to look for other parking opportunities.
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in order to lease it to the market rate. The Vice-Chairperson indicated she was not necessarily
advocating market rate.
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paving and having control or the CRA paving, having control and charging the same rate as in
other parts of the City.
,-,Member Thomas stated that at $26.75 per month, each space would cost
approximately $475 a year or $70,000 a year for the entire 150 spaces on the Bilgore site.
The Executive Director stated he had calculated $360 per year with the result in annual
revenue of $48,750. Member Thomas indicated the purchasers had said it would cost
$280,000 for the parking lot.
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years. The Vice-Chairperson stated that leasing was being discussed and the question was
whether they pave the lot or the eRA paves the lot.
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Member Thomas stated he wanted to put on the table that if they buy the garage, that
the CRA would finance the purchase. Member Deegan stated they would not be satisfied
with iust the garage.
The Executive Director indicated there was 72,000 square feet of property on the
Bilgore site and would possibly hold 200 spaces with drainage. At a cost of $1.200 per
space, it would cost a quarter of a million dollars to construct the parking lot.
Member Thomas stated if the purchasers were willing to pay $180,000 for the Bilgore
site, that should be the down payment for the garage with a five year balloon for the
remainder. He indicated the $180,000 could be used to put parking on the Bilgore site.
The Executive Director questioned the maximum length of term for financing the
garage. Member Thomas indicated he was contemplating a five year timeframe at an interest
rate of what we Bre being paid.
The Executive Director asked what was the consensus for a financing term on the
garage. The general consensus was a maximum of five years.
The Director asked for direction regarding teasing the Bilgore site. Member Thomas
stated we would not be leasing the property but rather the individual spaces and that could
add parking to the downtown area. .
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be there for awhile. He indicated the purchasers concern is permanent parking for. the
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the immediate problem and to put a short term on the Bilgore site, encouraging the purchasers
to find an alternative location. He stated there would be an annual renewal to the spaces, not
the land.
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Member Thomas indicated he stili wanted a provision that for the right of first refusal
on the police department land, that if the purchasers have the opportunity to buy that land,
whether they do or not, they are off of the Sllgore property.
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understood the pay back period but felt it should be limited to a maximum of five years. He
stated they need to understand all the ramifications regarding the right of first refusal.
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faith to exclude it from the purchase. The Vice~Chairperson indicated she would be in favor of
just selling the footprint of the building.
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$180,000 down; the full purchase price of $700,000 with a five year maximum term; (He
questioned whether or not they wanted the payments on installment or a balloon payment. It
was indicated this was a point to be negotiated) the hard costs for development of the SUgore
site as a parking lot will be developed exclusive of land and site work and that this would be
leased to the purchasers at a term that will ensure pay back of the cost; the parking lot behind
the building would not be available for purchase but the CRA and Commission would be
flexible regarding landscaping on the right~of-way and further that the CRA recommends to
the Commission that they allow a right of first refusal to the purchasers regarding obtaining
the police department property.
. Member Berfield moved that a counter offer be made to the purchasers for them to
purchase the remaining two floors of the Sun Bank Building garage for $700,000 with
$180,000 down, with a maximum term of five years with the terms of repayment to be
. negotiated, that the eRA would develop the Bilgore site as a parking lot and lease it to the
purchasers for a minimum time of pay back of costs for the parking lot exclusive of the land
and the site work, that the eRA/Commission was not amenable to selling the small parking lot
between the Sun Bank Building but would be flexible regarding landscaping on the right-of-
way and to recommend to the Commission that they negotiate a right of first refusal on the
police department property with the purchasers. The motion was duly seconded and carried
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a) Elect Chairperson
Member Thomas nominated Member Deegan to be Chairperson of the eRA. The
motIon was duly seconded. Member Deegan accepted. Upon the vote being taken, the
motion carried unanimously.
ITEM V. - Adjournment:
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Monday - July 12, 1993
Present:
Fred Thomas, Commissioner
Arthur X. Deegan III, Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
H. Michael Laursen, Human Resources Director
Deborah Ford, Human Resources Department
The meeting was called to order at 9:39 a.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to review the resumes submitted to the City for the position of
Executive Director/CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency).
The Commissioners and Michael Laursen, Human Resources Director, compared their selections
of the top candidates. there were four applicants selected by all and six others that were in the
top selection of at least two of the three reviewers.
Commissioners Deegan and Thomas reviewed each resume, citing their reasons for selecting
these ,particular individuals. At the conclusion, there were ten people to be interviewed.
Seven are in the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area, one is in New Orleans, and two are from Pinellas
County. The individuals are Charles Adams, Gary Wohlfarth, Alfred Holzman, Yvonne Magee,
David Frank, Merrill Ladika, Leo Connor, Dottie Stephenson, Judith Hackett, and Peter Gozza.
The Commissioners discussed the best method by which they should interview these candidates.
Commissioners Deegan and Thomas decided the best way would be to travel to the Ft.
Lauderdale/Miami area to interview the ca~didates who reside there in order to get a firsthand
view of what these. individuals have accomplished as far as redevelopment is concerned. They
, will, present this proposal to the other Commissioners at their meeting later this afternoon. If
this" is approved, they will travel to south Florida on Friday, July 16th, and ,interview these
candidates on Saturday and. Sunday. Dottie Stephenson, the candidate from New Orleans, will be
invited here' for her interview. The other two candidates nre local.
The Commissioners also requested that we ask Mr. Adams and Mr. Wohlforth to submit whatever
. information they have available, including maps, pictures, etc., of the redevelopment that has
taken place in the MiamilFt. Laurderdale area. This should be sent via Federal Express no later
than Thursday, July 15, 1993. Mr. Laursen will contact Mr. Adams and Mr. Wohlforth to request
,'this, information.
,The Commissioners will advise Mr. Laursen on needed nction concerning the scheduling of
" interviews after the CRA meeting this afternoon.
The meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m.
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JUL 1 9 1993
e111 CLERK DEPT.
CITY OF CLEARWATER
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
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Cyndie Goudeau. City Clerk
FROM:
COPIES:
H. Michael Laursen. Human Resources Director
Kathy Rice. Deputy City Manager
SUB1ECf: Minutes of Special Meeting of CRA Members
DATE:
July 15, 1993
Two members of the Community Redevelopment Agency were designated by the fu 11
eRA membership to serve as the selection review committee to work with Human
Resources in the identification of top candidates for Executive Director/eRA.
'These members met with me on Monday, July 12th, to review resumes and develop a
short list of candidates.
Debbie Ford, Staff Assistant III from this department, attended the meeting for the
purpose of, 'preparing minutes of the meeting. A copy of the minutes of that meeting
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