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NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY TASK' TEAM
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 25, 1997
Present:
Reverend William Graham
MacArthur Boykins
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Bob Clark
J. B. Johnson
Rita Garvey
Kathy S. Rice
Lt. Jeff Kronschnabl
Chair
Team Member
City Commissioner
City Commissioner
City Commissioner
City Commissioner
Mayor
Deputy City Manager
Special Assistant to the City
Manager/Community Response Team
Assistant City Manager/Economic Development
Police Chief
Human Relations Director
Parks and Recreation Director
Economic Development Director
Assistant Economic Development Director
Police lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Research Environmentalist
Board Reporter
Bob Keller
Sid Klein
Eleanor Breland
Ream Wilson
Alan Ferri
Michael Holmes
Mark Teunis
Tony Holloway
Dan Mayer
Brenda Moses
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The meeting was called to order at 1: 1 5 p. m. at the. Martin Luther King Center,
1201 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. To provide continuity. the items
listed were not necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Discussion - City Manager/Economic Development. Bob Keller
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Assistant City Manager/Economic Development, Bob Keller, addressed the group
regarding his role in the economic development of Clearwater, particularly the North
Greenwood community. His role is geared toward business and physical development, and
Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice's goal is to focus on community development. However,
, residents are welcome to contact both Mr. Keller and Ms. Rice regarding any issues
concerning the community. Mr. Keller discussed 3 major areas affecting the North
Greenwood community: 1) business development by bringing jobs and investments into the
community; 2) physical development; and 3) community development which includes
housing redevelopment and job training. Mr. Keller noted he has a solid private business
background which will be an asset in his new position. It was noted there are many
challenges in the City which will be addressed pro actively . The past few months, senior
City staff have met to discuss new innovative ways to implement economic development
throughout the City. A strategic framework will put in place to include 1) creation of a pro-
business environment throughout the City; 2) encouragement of existing businesses to
create new jobs; 3) implementation of a delivery system for redevelopment that combines
competence and innovation with responsive regulationJ by revamping the way the laws
government redevelopment in the City; 4) implementation of catalytic projects that are in
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themselves good, and 'stimulate redevelopment in sections of the City where
redevelopment could enhance prosperity of the entire City; 51 upgrade tourism; and 61
implementation of targeted marketing projects. Mr. Keller explained the concept of
development around "industries of the mind" as developing industries driven by technology
and relying on the mind rather than physical attributes. This scenario encourages
businesses to locate to an area. A high quality of life, a sophisticated, technically-trained
labor force, and an easily accessible investment tool will greatly enhance economic
development in the City. By the end of May 1997 plans are to establish business
development components, including the use of community development block grant funds
for this community.
A proposal which was derived from North Greenwood Community Task Team
meetings was the possibility of joining the North Greenwood community with the
downtown CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). The tax base and revenue process
in a CRA district was explained. Only the additional tax increment that comes from North
Greenwood would be used in North Greenwood, and the projects being built in the
foreseeable future will not significantly impact North Greenwood. There are many legal
avenues to obtain the funds necessary for economic redevelopment in this area. It was
noted although change starts and develops slowly, many positive changes are being
planned throughout the City.
2. Discussion - Economic Development Director. Alan Ferri
Economic Development Director, Alan Ferri, discussed CDBG (Community
Development Block Grant) programs available for the North Greenwood community. This
program is probably the single most flexible federal program available at this time. It '
provides funding of housing developments. Nearly all of the 100 single family homes built
by Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services in North and South Greenwood
neighborho.ods have been financed by block grants. The CDBG also allows for the funding
of public facilities development, which are buildings that are used by nonMprofit groups in
the community. The current cap on this type of funding has been set by Congress at
$150,000. Mr. Ferri invites the community to stop by his office, temporarily located at the
Memorial Civic Center on Clearwater Beach.
3. Discussion - Police Chief Sid Klein
Police Chief Sid Klein introduced Lieutenant Mark Teunis in charge of the west
district from Bayfront to Highland Avenue and everything north and south, and Sergeant
Tony Holloway, Commander of the North Greenwood substation. Chief Klein had
researched the grants awarded to North Greenwood and indicated since 1993 over $1.7
million in funds have been obtained. Additional police officers have been added at all
community stations. Recreational and educational programs have been implemented in this
area. Americorp is a partnership that has been formed through federal grants with the
Pinellas County Sheriff's Department, Largo Police Department, St. Petersburg Police
Department, and the St. Petersburg Junior College. Young people in criminal justice
programs at St. Petersburg Junior College are being hired to work in the Police Department,
assigned to community policing stations. This is an effort to help youth obtain employment
in the criminal justice system. The Weed and Seed Program has been implemented for
communities where crime is high. The proceSf: involves "weeding" out the crime, getting it
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under control, then "seeding" the community with ongoing programs for educational,
recreational and other purposes. Two grants totaling $90,000 were specifically targeted
for the Weed and Seed areas, which are North Greenwood, South Greenwood, and the old
Clearwater Bay community. Funds will be used to develop a job training program and
computer skills for youth. With federal dollars there is always a requirement for a Steering
Committee. A Steering Committee has been developed to include representatives from
each of these 3 neighborhoods. Ms. Mayme Hodges from North Greenwood and Mr. Duke
Tieman from South Greenwood have agreed to serve on the Steering Committee. A
representative from the old Clearwater Bay neighborhood Is being sought. Their task will
be to meet with representatives from the Police Department and the United States
Attorney's office to talk about the future of federal dollars and how the Weed and Seed
Programs are affecting the community.
It was noted the Police Department went door-to-door with fliers inviting the
community to attend today's meeting. Chief Klein noted the Police Department is always
. looking for ways to enhance the quality of life in the community. City government cannot
affect changes alone. The community's help is needed.
The meeting recessed at 2: 15 p.m. and reconvened at 2:25 p.m.
, 4. Consulting Group - Ken and Barbara Vorhees
The Vorhees have worked with the Indian Shores Commission and approached
Clearwater to determine whether they could assist this community in defining key
community issues. They asked that residents keep in mind the reasons they attended
today's meeting. Everyone participated in identifying areas of concern and value to the
community by breaking into smaller groups of 5 to 6 people. Residents were asked to bear
in mind what they would like this community to be in 3 to 5 years, regardless of whether
or not they felt their choices were achievable. The group was reunited into one group, and
issues were discu3sed and categorized under 6 key headings: 1) attractive inviting
environment; 2} unified local communications; 3} fun, wholesome community activities; 4)
hometown village (UJAMAAI; 51 thriving economic opportunities; and 61 safe "walking"
community.
Due to time constraints on the meeting facility, a final electronic vote was not
taken. Residents were asked if they felt this type of community meeting was beneficial
and the general consensus was very positive. Residents were encouraged to contact City
staff should they have any questions.
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