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Absent:, Isay Gulley
Cheryl Wade
Board Member
Board Member
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ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 29. 2003
Present: Bob Kinney
Rick Rosa'
Capt. Anthony Holloway
Bob Fernandez
Ralph Emmanuelli
Vacant Seat
Vacant Seat
Vice-Chair
Board Member/Community Response Team
Board Member/Police Department
Board Member
Board Member - arrived 5: 17 p.m.
Board Member
Board Member
Also Present: ,Reg Owens
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Diane Hufford
Brenda Moses
Director of Economic Development & Housing
Assistant City Attorney ,
Economic Development Coordinator
Board Reporter
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. at Ross Norton Park. followed
by'the Pledge of Allegiance. '
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To ,provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3. Introduction - new member
Board membe'rs welcomed new members Ralph Emmanuelli and Bob Fernandez.
It was remarked that two vacant seats need to be filled. The Legal Department has
indicated that there is no conflict in allowing Cheryl Wade's husband Jonathan to serve on the
, board.
Consensus was that Jonathan Wade be permitted to serve on the board. The City
Commission would need to officially appoint Mr. Wade to the board.
4. Action Items
a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting - April 24, 2002
Member Emmanuelli moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, '
2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. ' '
b. Appointment of New Chair to replace John Connelly
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Economic Development Coordinator Diane Hufford said board member and Ch~ir John
Connelly is no longer eligible to serve on the board,
Member Rosa moved to appoint Isay Gulley as Vice-Chair and Bob Kinney as Chair.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ms, Hufford said she would check with Ms. Gulley to ensure she is interested in serving
as Vice-Chair.
5. Staff Report
Ms.. Hufford said she has had numerous inquiries regarding the Enterprise Zone. She
said the White Development has applied for a building materials sales tax credit and has
received $30.000, Publix and Albertson's are both in the process of applying for job tax credits.
Publix estimates job tax credits of $10,000 for the fjrstquarter of 2003.
In response to a question, Ms. Hufford said staff is, proactive in informing businesses of
these incentives. She referred to the information provided in board members' packets
regarding a survey and suggestions to make the board more proactive. It was suggested that
board members review the information provided and brainstorm at the next meeting. Ms.
Hufford said she has brochures that the board members can distribute to businesses in the
Enterprise Zone. Planning Department employees also spread the word about the incentives in
the Enterprise Zone.
Director of Economic Development & Housing Reg Owens said developers and
business owners are most attracted to business tax credits. Staff has received good responses
from people constructing new buildings.
Discussion ensued regarding a meeting schedule. Consensus was to meet quarterly at
4:00 p,m. on the second Thursday of the month beginning in October., The next meeting would
be at 4:00 p.m. on October 9,2003, in the Equity Services conference room on the second floor
at City Hall.
6. Presentation - Reo Owens. Director of Economic Development & Housinq
Mr. 'Owens reviewed plans for the downtown and how they tie in ,with streetscaping
plans; Coachman Park, and a new upscale marina. He said the City plans to purchase and
close on the properties owned by Clearwater Automotive, which is MOL (More or less) four-
acres, east of the Town Lake. The City is committed to attracting new housing and retail units
in the downtown, Cleveland Street will be turned over to the City and will terminate 'at Osceola,
Plans are to begin the streetscaping project the later part of next year. The City is increasing
the police presence in downtown to address homelessness. Mr. Owens said if a developer
comes forth with a purchase offer on the Calvary Baptist Church property, the City would sell
City Hall at fair market value, creating 'approximately 6.2 acres of developable property near the
waterfront. The Commission has indicated if the Harborvlew Center were to be sold, they would
like to see future development of the site include a meeting, hotel. retail, and entertainment
component.
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Mr. Owens said earlier this year, staff produced a major marketing brochure entitled
"Development Opportunities" that was distributed nationally to 3,500 developers. The brochure
showcases all the development opportunities in the downtown and the beach. Mr. Owens said
he receives five to eight calls a week regarding the brochure. Staff was congratulated on their
efforts to inform the development community of opportunities in Clearwater. Mr. Owens said
unlike other cities' downtowns, Clearwater's downtown and beach is a safe, clean environment.
In response to a question, Mr. Owens said that State Road 60 would 'extend from.
Cleveland Street to Court/Chestnut Street. Alternate 19 (Ft. Harrison Avenue) would be
redesignated on Myrtle Ave!1ue, making Myrtle Avenue a major north-south roadway in Pinellas
County., Once the City has control of Ft. Harrison Avenue, it can hold farmer's markets,
landscape the medians, etc.
In response to a question, Mr. Fernandez said the Farmer's Market is starting its ninth
year, in ClearWater. He said it has been successful and t~ere have been no parking or safety
issues. He is looking forward to a good 2003. He said he is happy to see the progress
happening now in Clearwater. Mr. Owens said the key to success is, redeveloping the bayfront.,
7. Public Comment - None.
8. ' ,. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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