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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 18, 1996
Present:
Rita Garvey
Sue A. Berfield
Fred A. Thomas
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Kathy S. Rice
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
eRA Trustee
Interim Director/Deputy City Manager
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9: 12 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are In agenda order although not necessarily
discussed In that order.
ITEM #2 - AODroval of Minutes
Trustee Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 12,
,..~,. 1996, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each Trustee. The motion was
en" duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #3 - Ouarterlv Financial Reoort
Interim Director/Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice referred to the first quarter
financial report and indicated the budget is on track, although a small decrease in tax
incremental funding had occurred. Administrative expenditures will be charged for
employees who had departed. Temporary staff is answering telephones. A loan officer is
splitting her time between the CRA office and Economic Development Department.
The City Manager noted revenues from the DDS (Downtown Development Board)
covered a eRA assessment. The CRA returned the assessment to the DDS without
withholding funds to meet the CRA requirement to distribute 20% of aU income to debt
service. A variance of $5,000 needs to be set aside for debt service. It is important the
CRA remember this requirement in the future. Ms. Rice reported the eRA may have to
move $6,000 from surplus into the operating budget.
Trustee Thomas moved to accept the CRA ts first quarter financial report for FY
(Fiscal Year) '996/97. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Unfinished Business
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a) Grant/Loan Appeals Procedure w Pam Akin
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The City Attorney drafted procedures to appeal decisions regarding the Storefront
Improvement Grant Program. Once Trustees approve procedures, staff will notify the
applicant who had requested an appeal. Staff can schedule her appeal for the April CRA
meeting. In answer to a question, Ms. Rice said staff will provide applicants a copy of
procedures when they file an appeal. It was noted the Florida evidence code will not apply
to these proceedings. '
Member Johnson moved to approve the Grant/Loan Appeals Procedure for the
Storefront Improvement Grant Program. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #5 - New Business - None.
ITEM #6 - Executive Director Verbal Reoorts
Ms. Rice indicated the CRA is running smoothly. She will advise the Trustees
should she have concerns. Staff is meeting with downtown business owners regarding the
transition.
ITEM #7 - Discussion: CRA Executive Director Criteria
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Ms. Rice said staff is discussing with downtown groups criteria for the executive
director position including what accomplishments are expected and which traits are
preferred. The DCA' (Downtown Clearwater Association) has recommended focusing on
retaining businesses already downtown. It was recommended the candidate be able to
work with diverse groups. Ms. Rice said having a Loan Officer at the CRA office has been
helpful. She hoped to forward downtown group recommendations to the Trustees before
the next meeting.
ITEM #8 - Other Trustee Business - None.
ITEM #9 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
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