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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 2, 1998
Present:
J. B. Johnson
Robert Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Bob Keller,
Michael J. Roberto
Kathy Rice
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Vice-Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
Assistant City Manager/eRA Director
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
Absent:
Rita Garvey
Chair/CRA Trustee
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed
in that order.
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
~, Trustee Clark moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1998, as
recorded and submitted in written summation by,the City Clerk to each Trustee. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - New Business
a) Authorize issuance of a RFP/Q (Request for Proposal and Qualificationsl for real
located property at 1180 Cleveland Street
The RFP/Q for the downtown eastern corridor property represents a continued
opportunity to join in the downtown revitalization and renaissance activities taking place in
Clearwater's Central Business District. The preferred office development will compliment
nearby existing and proposed land uses. The preferred development will be evaluated for:
1) the development proposal; 21 the developer's qualifications; 3) compatibility with nearby
land uses; 4) financial capability of the business; and 5) economic benefit to Clear,water.
The idea behind the RFP/Q is to generate interest in an office facility that is compatible
with existing nearby and proposed land uses.
Assistant City Manager/CRA Director Bob Keller said the AIDS Coalition currently
occupies the property. This is an opportunity to test market the site, particularly in light of
the proposed annex site development. The RFP/Qs are the same as the RFP/Qs the
Commission approved for the annex site, with the exception of: 1) special preference be
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given to compatibility with nearby land uses, and 2) a request the City Commission
authorize issuance within 30 days.
Trustee Clark moved to authorize the issuance of a RFP/Q (Request for Proposal and
Qualifications) for real property located at 1180 Cleveland Street. The motion was duly
seconded.
In response to questions, Deputy City Manager Kathy Rice said the AIDS Coalition is
consolidating its administrative offices in South St. Petersburg and are looking for property
to continue to provide services in Clearwater.
The current assessed value for the property at 11 80 Cleveland Street was
requested. Mr. Keller said it is approximately $180,000.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
b) Accept warranty deed for annex property and transfer from City to eRA
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On January 15, 1998, the former Annex property was declared surplus at an
advertised public hearing by the City Commission. The City Commission finds that there is
a valid public purpose for the transfer to the eRA.
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Trustee Hooper moved to accept the warranty deed for the annex property from the
City. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Assistant City ManaQer Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #5 - Other Business - None.
ITEM #6 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m.
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City Clerk
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