02/18/1997 (2)
Present:
Rita Garvey
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Bob Keller
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Clerk
Board Reporter
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 18, 1997
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10: 16 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building,
C-View Studio.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed
in that order.
ITEM #2 - Approve Lease Agreement between the CRA of the City of Clearwater and AIDS
Service Association of Pinellas. Inc.
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AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., leases City owned property at 1180
Cleveland Street. In lieu of rental payments, the Lessee agrees to maintain the building and
parking lot in a state of good repair. The existing Lease Agreement expires on March 10, 1997.
AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., has notified staff they will move to a southern
PInellas County location in 6 months. The new 6-month lease agreement extends from March
11, 1997, through September 10, 1997, with a condition that the Lease can continue on a
month-to-month basis until either party elects to terminate, upon 30 days written notice. All
terms and conditions are Identical to the Lease Agreement.
In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Bob Keller said AIDS Service
Association of Pinellas, Inc. had met fundamental criteria in the lease related to maintenance.
The organization is moving to South County to better serve the majority of their clients. AIDS
Service Association hopes to maintain operations and its headquarters in Clearwater. If
requested, staff will help the organization locate space.
Trustee Johnson moved to approve the Lease Agreement between the CRA and City
and AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., from March 11, 1997, to September 10, 1997,
month to month thereafter until either party terminates, upon 30 days written notice for
maintenance of the building and parking lot In lieu of rent payment and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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In response to a question, Mr. Keller welcomed City Commission input regarding future
uses for the property. He suggested razing the building after the property is vacated to prepare
it as a prime site for development. He recommended against leasing it to another non-profit as
repairs are needed to the roof, air-conditioning system, etc. He said a for-profit business would
increase the City's tax rolls.
ITEM #3 - Approve Reimbursement of the City of Clearwater from CRA for actual costs
associated with Downtown Discovery Day - 11/09/96
On October 2, 1996, the DDS (Downtown Development Board) requested the eRA
(Community Redevelopment Agency) provide in-kind services in connection with Downtown
Discovery Day held on November 9,1996. On November 7, 1996, the City Commission
approved this request with a "not to exceed" amount of $1 ,430. Actual costs for City staff
support were reported at $1,397.08.
Mr. Keller stated the Commission had approved the grant and had indicated the eRA
would reimburse the City for this expense. It was requested the DDS be advised in writing that
funding requests must be submitted during the normal budget cycle. Mr. Keller indicated this
was a "one-time only" request.
Trustee Clark moved to approve reimbursement to the City from the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency) for actual costs of $1,397.08 associated with Downtown Discovery
Day held November 9, 1996. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes
Trustee Hooper moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 14, 1996, as
recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Trustee. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #5 - New Business
AJ::uwint ex-officio representatives to the DDB (Downtown Development Board)
Trustee Clark moved to appoint Commissioner Ed Hooper and Commissioner Karen See I
as ex-officio representatives to the DDS (Downtown Development Board). The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Other Business
DDB/CRA relationship
Mr. Keller reported the DDS had written a letter seeking to renew its agreement with the
CRA. The two organizations are working toward a better relationship. He recommended
broadening DDS's ability to promoto the progress of downtown. In response to a question, he
said plans to reconfigure the eRA to include the DDB were fraught with legal complications. A
new plan for the two organizations will be presented in the future.
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Winn-Oixte project
In response to a question, Mr. Keller said he was cautiously optimistic regarding this
project. Additional information will be available in two weeks.
ITEM #7 - Assistant City Manager Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m.
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