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ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 20, 2001
Present:
John Connelly
Bob Kinney
Lt~ Don Hall
Rev. Mack Sigmon
Cheryl Wade
Rick Rosa
Vacant Seat
Vacant Seat
Chair
Vice~Chair
Board Member/Police Department
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member/Community Response Team' ,
Board Member
Board Member
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Absent: '
Robert Vinson
Board Member
Also 'Present: Miles 8allogg
Brenda Moses
Economic Development Programs Manager
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10: 15 a.m. at the Greater
. Clearwater Chamber of Commerce building, followed by a moment of prayer and
, the Pledge of Allegiance.
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda orderolthough not
necessarily discussed in that order. '
ITEM #4 - Introductions - Mr. Robert Vinson. New Board Member
Economic Development Programs Manager Miles 8allogg said Mr. Vinson
was not present but is expected shortly.
, ITEM #5 :... Action' Items
, a. Approve minutes of previous meeting (September 11, 2000)
C " Member Sigmon moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
, , September 11 ~ 2000, as submitted in written summation to each board member.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Approve minutes of previous meeting (Nqvember 20, 2000)
. Member Sigmon moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 20, 2000,' as submitted in written summation to each board member.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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C. , Approve next meeting dates: November 12, 2001, February 18, 2002, and
. May 13, 2002
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, Mr. 8allog9 said the November 12, 2001, meeting has 'been rescheduled to
November 5, 2001.
Member Sigmon moved to approve the meeting dates of November 5, 2001,
, ,February 18, 2002; and May 13, 2002.
d. . Update EZDA Signature Authorization
, Mr. Ballogg said Planing Director Ralph Stone has been promoted to
Assistant City Manager/Economic Development and the EZDA (Enterprise Zone
Development Agency signatures are being updated.
Member Sigmon moved to approve the updates to the EZDA signature
authorizations presented by staff. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Other' Business
a. . Presentation/Review- Gateway Area Status
. Economic Development Program Coordinator Anne Green thanked the EZDA
for their com'ments regarding last November's tour of the'gateway to downtown.
S~e referred to a list of' comments made during the brainstorming se~sion including
the need to increase Code enforcement and suggestions on landscaping. She said
some of the comments. She said streetscaping would commence after the new
bridge' is completed'- She said some' gateway business owners share the EZDA's
concerns. Staff is checking properties with homestead exemptions in the area.
Som!3 rental properties are not as well maintained. Ms. Green said the City plans to
propose a license and inspection of all rental properties. In response to a question,
Ms. Green said the gateway area extends from Highland to Missouri Avenues and
Drew to Court Streets.
Mr. 8allogg said the Brownfield and Enterprise Zone areas are not
contiguous. Staff plans to expand the Enterprise Zone to remedy this situation.
The change requires a resolution to be approved by the Commission and the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency). He anticipates approval within the next 60
,days'. Currently, the gateway area is not in the Brownfields area.
Concern was expressed that the Crest Lake Park area is an illegal drug hang
. out according to business owners along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. It was remarked
that it is not an illegal drug area, but it has a homeless problem. Concern was
expressed that many small hotel owners rent rooms by the day and some of the
clientele are day laborers. In response to a question, Ms. Green said many people
., do not know what Brownffelds are. Staff has worked diligently to distribute
information regardi.ng both the Brownfietds and Enterprise Zone.
In response' to a question, Mr. 8allogg said some community projects
Involving waste Cleanup, assistance to over 38 properties have taken place in the
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Brownfields' area. Many properties have been redeveloped with Phase One
, environmental assistance. Staff is currontly working on the Clearwater Sun
property and the Balk Mediterranean village Townhouse project. He expects to
announce the former Oirnmlt Cadillac dealership on Fort Harrison will have a new
grocery store in its place. He said he has received inquiries about Brownfields
programs from property owners east of Missouri Avenue. Staff also is trying to
include the area west of Alternate 1 9 between Chestnut and Drew Streets in the
Brownfields area.
b. Revie;w - North Greenwood Economic Redevelopment Strategy
Mr. Ballogg said the City received $35,000 fr'om the U.S. Department of
Commerce EDA which the City matched with $30,000 from Economic Development
funds, for the northern portion of the Brownfields area from Drew Street to Sunset
Point R~ad,with Alternate 19 on one side and Betty Lane on the other. He said
staff is concentrating on the North Gr~enwood area. He said the City has hired a
consultant to identify the stakeholders and determine their plans: He suggested the
EZDA host the kickoff meeting and become involved in the process. The scope of
work is still being negotiated with the consultant.
In response to a question, Mr. Ballogg said the North Greenwood Recreation
Complex will be located on North Greenwood and Palmetto and Seminole Streets
across from the public library. It is possible that ground breaking will occur within
the next 2 months. A corridor enhancement including reclaimed water and
landscaping is also planned to create a traffic calming effect. Streets will not be
widened. He said an interested party has inquired about purchasing the Greenwood
Apartments.
Discussion ensued regarding a newspaper article that stated suggestions
have been made to rename the North Greenwood Recreation Complex. Mr. Ballogg
said he was under the impression the community wants to keep the name "North
,Gre'enwood" as part of the recreation center, but additional names could be
considered for the gymnasium and aquatic center.
Member Sigmon moved that the recreation center be called "North
Greenwood Recreation Center". The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
In response to a question, Mr. 8allogg said he did not know what would be
done with the Holt Pool. He anticipates the Martin Luther King Center will remain a
community meeting facility.
It was remarked that Drew Street between Myrtle and Greenwood Avenue
, seems to be improving. It was suggested educating Realtors about the properties'
that are available for tax cr,edits along that corridor. Mr. [3allogg said staff attended
a Board of Realtors meeting and received some follow up calls 'afterward. It was.
remarked that residents of the Brownfields and Enterprise Zone would probably seek
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employment at the new retail 'establishments on Fort, Harrison Avenue across from
South Ward Elementary School where the new Publix supermarket is planned.'
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In response to a question, Mr. Ballog9 said IMR Global is talking to City
Administration regarding qualifications for tax credits.
ITEM #7 - Staff Reports
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Recent Enterprise Zone Activities - Teresa A. Jeffries
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Accounting Clerk Teresa Jeffries said over $20,000 in tax refunds and tax '
credits have been awarded ,~o local area businesses ,in the Enterprise Zone. She said
the owne(of EEI/MODTech would attend a future meeting to' update the EZOA on
the:work planned in association with the military, contract she was recently
awarded. Mr. 8allogg said EEI/MODTech' has received many governmental
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, b. Board Member Vacancies - Resident/Non Profit Community-based
Organization
" Mr. Ballogg said the City is looking for a resident who residents within the,
Enterprise Zone a'nd a resident from a nonprofit organization to serve .on the EZDA.
He said Members Bell and Linn are no longer members. .
. ITEM #8 - Public Comment Period - None.
ITEM #9 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10: 58 a.m.
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Brownfields area. Many properties have been redeveloped with Phase One
environmental assistance. Staff Is currently working on the Clearwater Sun
property and the Balk Mediterranean village Townhouse project. He expects to
announce the former Dimmlt Cadillac dealership on Fort Harrison will have a new
grocery store in its place. He said he has received inquiries about Brownfields :
programs from property owners east of Missouri Avenue. Staff also is trying to
include the area west of Alternate 19 between Chestnut and Drew Streets in the
Brownfields area.
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b. Review' - North Greenwood Economic Redevelopment Strategy
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Mr. Ballogg said the City received $36,000 from the U.S. Department of
Commerce EDA which the City matched with $30,000 from Economic Development
,funds for the northern portion of the Brownfields a'rea from Drew Street to Sunset
'Point Road, with Alternate 19 on one side and Betty Lane 6n the other. He said
staff is concentrating on the North Greenwood area. He said the City has hired a
consultant to identify the stakeholders and determine their plans. He suggested the
EZDA host the kickoff meeting and become, involved in the process. The scope of
work is, still being negotiated with the consultant.
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In response to a question, Mr. 8allogg said the North G~eenwood Recreation
Complex will be located on North Greenwood and Palmetto and Seminole Streets
across from the public library. It is possible that ground breaking will occur within
the next 2 months. A corridor enhancement including reclaimed water and
landscaping is also planned to create a traffic calming effect. Streets will not be
widened. He said an interested party has inquired about purchasing the Greenwood
Apartments.
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Discussion ensued regarding a newspaper article that stated suggestions
have been made to rename the North Greenwood Recreation Complex. Mr. 8allog9
said he was under the impression the community wants to keep the name "North
Greenwood" as part of the recreation center, but additional names could be
considered for the:gymnasium and aquatic center.
Member Sigmon moved that the recreation center be called "North
Greenwood Recreation Center". The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
In response to a question, Mr. 8allogg said he did not know what would be
done with the Holt Pool. He anticipates the Martin Luther King Center will remain a
community 'meeting facility.
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It was remarked that Drew Street between Myrtle and Greenwood Avenue
. seams to ba improving. It was suggested educating Realtors about the properties
that are available for tax credits along that 'corridor. Mr. 8allog9 said staff attended
a Board of Realtors meeting and received some follow up calls afterward. It was
remarked that res~dents of the BrownfieJds and Enterprise Zone would probably seek
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