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ACTION AGENDA - CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Monday. April 28. 2003 - 9:00 A.M. - Commission Chambers .
ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes - 3/20/03
ACTION: Minutes approved as submitted.
ITEM #3 - Conceptuallv approve Caoitallmprovement Proiects (CIP) for Downtown Clearwater
ACTION: Consensus was to conceptually approve the Capital Improvement
Projects for Downtown 'and that the marina is a" priority that should be
constructe~ as soon as the permitting process can be completed.
ITEM #4 - Executive Director (Assistant City Manager) Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #5 - Other Business - None.
ITEM #6 - Adiournment: 10:09 a.m.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 28, 200~
Present: Brian J. Aungst
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Harryilton
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
Also. present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Mary K. Diana
Patricia O. Sullivan
. City Manager
Assistant City Manager .
CRA Executive Director/Asst. City Manager
City Attorney
Assistant City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 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
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Trustee Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3,
2003, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Trustee.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
ITEM #3 - Conceptuallv approve Capital Improvement Proiects (CIP) for Downtown
Clearwater
As sections of the Downtown Plan are developed, staff has presented them to
. the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) for review and discussion. To date, the
CRA 'has reviewed major concepts to guide the plan update, character districts and
development potential, streetscape improvements, and plans for Coachman Park.
The CIP (Capital Improvement Project) is,the last key component to be submitted
for review prior to finalizing the draft Downtown Plan. The CIP addresses streetscape
and road improvements, public uses, utilities, and parks. Existing and potential funding
sources are identified, along with a description of each proposed project. Upon CRA
agreement of the CIP items, funding sources, and prioritie.s, the CIP will become part of
the Implementation Section of the Downtown Plan, which will be presented for approval
on August 21,2003.
Following is a list of Capital Improvement Projects by type of project, short-to
long-term in nature, addressing streetscape, road improvements. public uses, utilities
and parks.
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Redevelopment Projects/CIP Arranqed by Type of Project
Project Name Fiscal Year Cost
Street Repaving/Resurfacing (total $23.43 M)
Fort Harrison Avenue/AIL 19 Resurfacinq (FOOT) ... 2003/04 S8.6M
Myrtle Avenue Reconstruction * ! 2004 $12M
Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay Repaving 7FOOT) * I 2005 5870.000
Cleveland & Memorial Causeway RepavinQ fFDOT)- I 2005 5960.000
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Intersection Improvements'" . ! 2003/04 $1M
Utilities & Infrastructure (ttl. $16. .184M-$20.184 M) I
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Osceola Avenue Parkinq Garaqe (750-1,000 spaces) I 2005/07 511 - 15M
Pump Station #16'" I 2003/04 5698.500
Pump station #12- I 2003/04 5186,000
Glen Oaks Park Stormwater Retention Facility. I 2004/05 $4.3M
Streets cape Improvements/Landscaping (total j
$21.75 M **) I
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Wayfindinq Sign Packaoe I . 2003/04 5750,000
Gulf-to-Bay/Highland Avenue Gateway Intersection I 2004/05 $1.5M
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Improvement I
Fort Harrison Avenue Streetscape 2004/05 $3.7M
Memorial Causeway Bridge LandscapinQ 2004/06 5500,000
Cleveland Street Streetscape Funding available upon 2004/06 $3.7M
approval of revised Penny for Pinel/as list during FY
2003/04 Budaet approval process
Osceola Avenue Streetscaoe I 2005/10 $3M
Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay Streetscape 2007/15 $8.6M
Commercial Streets" A" and "B". 2010+ TBD
CourUChestnut Beach Corridors Streetscape* 2010+ TBD
Parks and Recreation Facilities (total $24.7 Ml I
Clearwater Beach Connector Spur (Pinellas Trail)* 2004/05 $1.2M
(includes entire
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Coachman Park Redevelopment (S7.5M) & 450 space 2006/07 S14.5M
Garage ($7M)
Downtown Marina 1 2006/07 $5M
Station Square Park Redevelopment I 2004/05 $1M
Pinellas Trail and East Avenue wideninQ I 2006/07 $3M
Public Uses (total $76.2 M**)
New City Hall (building $7.5M, furnishings $2M, land 2006/07 $13.5M
$1 M & 200 parkinq spaces $3M)
Main Fire Station'" 2005/06 $4.6M
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· Funding approved in adopted CIP or awarded grant
** Total does not include those projects - the costs of which are to be determined at a
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Below- is a list of the Capital Improvement Projects by fiscal year.
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Redevelopment Projects/CIP
Project Name Fiscal Location Existing/Potential
Year Funding Source
Wayfinding 2003/04 SR 60 & Highland intersection CDBG", TIFu, General
Sign Package directing traffic to Downtown; Fund
Court & Chestnut at their
intersections with Missouri,
Myrtle, Osceola & Ft.
Harrison; Drew at its
intersection with Missouri, Ft.
Harrison, Osceola & Myrtle
Fort Harrison 2003/04 The entire length of Ft. FDOT"""".
Avenue/All. 19 Harrison within Clearwater
Resurfacinq
Pump Station 2003/04 South side of west end of Water/Sewer Bond
#16 Pierce Street
Pump station 2003/04 900 N. Osceola (in front of Water/Sewer Bond
#12 Clearwater Bay Marina).
Intersection 2003/04 Based on traffic study after Gas Tax and
Improvements bridge opens Transportation Impact
Fees
Myrtle Avenue 2004 Myrtle between North Ft. Stormwater Utility
Reconstruction Harrison & Lakeview
(including stormwater outfall
from Town Lake to .
Clearwater Harbor)
Station Square 2004/05 The north side of Cleveland Private and TI F
Park between East Ave. & Garden
Redevelopment
Clearwater -2004/05 Turner to Oak to beach Pinellas County, Penny
Beach (2,000 feet within Downtown) for Pinellas, CMAQ****
Connector Spur -
(Pinellas Trail)
Gulf~to~Bay and 2004/05 Gulf-to~Bay Boulevard & FOOT (for paving only),
Highland Highland Intersection TIF and CDBG, Penny
Avenue for PineJlas
Gateway
Intersection
Improvement
Fort Harrison 2004/05 Drew to CourVChestnut Private, Pinellas Cbunty,
Avenue Grants and TIF
Streetscape
Glen Oaks Park 2004/05 Immediately south of the Stormwater Utility,
Stormwater Downtown area at SWFWMD
Retention intersection of Court & Betty
Facility Lane
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Project Name Fiscal Location Existing/Potential
Year Funding Source
Memorial 2004/06 Chestnut to the east end of FOOT, Grant and
Causeway the Memorial Causeway Special Development
Bridge Bridge Fund
Landscapinq
Cleveland 2004/06 Between Osceola and Myrtle Penny for Pinellas, TIF
Street and Private
Streetscape
Cleveland/Gulf- 2005 Between Fredrica & Highland FOOT
to-Bay
Repaving
Cleveland & 2005 Between Island Way & Ft. FOOT
Memorial Harrison
Causeway
RepavinQ
Main Fire 2005/06 Originally planned to rebuild Penny for Pinellas
Station on existing site. Currently
reviewing availabl~ property
on S. Ft. Harrison corridor ' ,
between Court & Lakeview
Osceola 2005-07 ' East side of North Osceola Parking fund and Private
Avenue Parking between Dre.w & Laura (in
Garage (750 - area of AM South building)
1,000 spaces)
Coachman Park 2006/07 Coachman Park - expanded Park portion: General
Redevelopment to include the existing park Fund & Penny for
($7.5M) and site and the area on the south Pinellas
450 space side of Cleveland Garage portion: Private
'Garage ($7M) and Parking System
Downtown 2006/07 Coachman Park on north/ Revenue Bond and
Marina south sides of the bridqe Private
Pinellas Trail/ 2006/07 East Avenue between Drew Grants
East Avenue & Druid
wideninQ
New City Hall 2006/200 Vacant site to south of Sale revenue from
(building $7.5M, 7 Municipal Services Building existing site, General
furnishings along Pierce between South Fund and Bonds
$2M, land $1 M Myrtle.& East Avenue
& 200 parking
spaces $3M)
Osceola 2005/10 Osceola between Drew & Private and Pinellas
Avenue Court County ,
Streetscape .
. Cleveland/Gulf- 2007/15 Between Highland & Myrtle Tl F and COSG
to-Bay
Streetscape
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Court/Chestnut 2010+ Per Master Streetscape Plan
Beach Corridors (from bridge to SR 60 &
Streetsca e Hi hland intersection
, · Community Development Block Grant
.. Tax Increment Financing
... Florida Department of Transportation
*u*Congestion Mitigatio~ and Air Quality Improvement
Capital Project Descriptions'
TIF, Bond and Penny for
Pinellas
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Project Name Fiscal
Year
Commercial 2010+
Streets "A Hand
Location Existl ng/Potentlal
Fundln Source
Per Master Streetscape Plan TI F, Bond and Penny for
Pinellas
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WavfindinQ Siqn Package
In anticipation of the 2004 opening of the Memorial Causeway Bridge, the City is
pursuing preparation of construction drawings and specifications for the Wayfinding
Signage campanent af the overall dawntown Streetscape package. It is anticipated
these new directianal and infarmatianal signs will be in place by February 2004.
Fort Harrisan Avenue/Alt. 19 Resulfacing
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The FD,OT (F!orida Department of Transportatio.n) resurfacing project undelWay
on Fort Harrison Avenue fram Drew Street south to. the City of Largo. will be completed
by late 2003. Fallowing, a FOOT Fart Harrisan Avenue resurfacing project fram Drew
Street north to. the City of Dunedin will be completed by mid-2004. At that time, the.
northern phase af the Fart Harrisan Avenue resurfacing praject and Myrtle Avenue
project will have been campleted and the SR 595 (Alternate US 19) designation will be
reassigned from Fart Harrisan Avenue to. Missouri Avenue, Court Street, and Myrtle,
Avenue. Concurrently, the western terminus af the SR 590 designation on Drew Street
will move east from Fort Harrisan Av~nue to. Myrtle Avenue.
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'Intersectian Improvements:
Variaus impravements to. downtawn intersectians, primarily signal timing
modificatians and/ar turn lanes are propased. The location of affected intersections will
be determined following a traffic analysis conducted subsequent to the opening of the
new Memorial Causeway Bridge and transference af the SR 595 (Alternate US 19) ,
designation from Fort Harrison Avenue to. Missauri Avenue, Ca~rt Street, and Myrtle
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Pump Statian #16:
The City will replace and relocate the sanitary pump station on the bluff behind
City Hall. The City is evaluating the final location of the pump, which most likely will be
on the south side af the west end of Pierce Street. The project is scheduled far
construction in August 2003 and completion in August 2004.
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Mvrtle Avenue Reconstruction:
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Pump Station #12:
The City will replace and relocate the sanitary pump station at 900 N. Osceola
Avenue on the east side of Clearwater Bay Marina. The City is finalizing the new
location in coordination with Clearwater Bay Marina development, which is under review.
Construction is scheduled for late 2003, to be completed in four months.
The City is finalizing plans to reconstruct and resurface Myrtle Avenue through
the downtown area. Construction is scheduled to be complete in mid-2004, at which
time the SR 595 (All. US 19) designation will be reassigned from Ft. Harrison Avenue to
Missouri Avenue. Court Street and' Myrtle Avenue. In addition, the western terminus of
the SR 590 designation on Drew Street will move east from Ft. Harrison Avenue to
Myrtle Avenue.
Station Sauare Park Redevelopment:
As part of Cleveland Street streetscape and wayfinding signage improvements,
the City intends to encourage redevelopment of this important downtown urban space. It
may be possible to initiate this project concurrent with the proposed redevelopment of
the Station Square parking lot, as part of a significant mixed land use project.
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Clearwater Beach Connector Spur (Pinellas Trail):
The Clearwater Beach Connector Spur will provide a multi-use trail facility
connecting Clearwater beach, Downtown, and the Pinellas Trail. Approximately 2,000
feet of the Connector Spur is within the Downtown area between the intersection of
Turner .Street and East Avenue (part of the proposed Pinellas Trail and East Avenue
Widening project) and the new Memorial Causeway Bridge, w~ich is under construction:
Gulf-to-Bav Boulevard and Hiqhland Avenue Gatewav Intersection Improvement:
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Once the Memorial Causeway Bridge is open in 2004, a substantial portion of
existing Cleveland Street traffic will move onto Court Street, resulting in a significant
reduction in Downtown traffic. This reduction may result in negative impacts on
downtown businesses. In addition, as a route to the beach, future traffic may mistakenly
use Cleveland Street, which will terminate at Osceola Avenue. Therefore, the City,
acknowledging the level of importance of this "Gateway" intersection, will implement this
portion of the Downtown streetscape, indicating to motorists the correct routes to
Downtown and the beach.
Fort Harrison Avenue Streetscape:
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As a major "Gateway" thoroughfare within Downtown, the City intends to
implement this portion ofths Downtown streetscape as soon as possible. To that end,
the City will initiate preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and partial
construction of this segment in FY (Fiscal Year) 2003/2004.
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Immediately south of the Downtown area at the intersection of Court Street and
Betty Lane, the Glen Oaks Park Stormwater Detention Facility is a 20-acre flood control
and water quality project, which will remove 78 residences from the 1 DO-year floodplain.
Approximately one-half of these residences are within the downtown area. In addition,'
1 DO-year flood levels will be reduced on area streets. The project also will include
amenities, including two multi-purpose ball fields,-restrooms. a playground, walking
trails, and associated parking.
Memorial Causeway Bridqe (Iandscapinq)
The City and FOOT are constructing the new Memorial Causeway Bridge to
replace the drawbridge at the foot of Cleveland Street. The new bridge will tie into the
Court/Chestnut Street corridor and offer no access from Cleveland or Drew streets. The
bridge is scheduled to open to traffic in December 2003, with demolition of the existing
bridge to follow. In early 2004, the SR 60 designation will be reassigned from Cleveland
Street to Court and Chestnut Streets. Extensive landscaping will be installed along
Court to the waterfront and will continue on the west end of the bridge along the
causeway to the beach. The landscaping will be coordinated with landscaping in place
along Court Street and at the beach roundabout.
Cleveland Street Streetscape:
As the primary "Main Street" within Downtown, the CitY.intends to implement
construction of the downtown streetscape for Cleveland Street from Myrtle to Osceola
Avenues as soon as possible. The City will initiate preparation of construction drawings,
specifications, and the partial construction of this segment in FY 2003/04.
Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard Repaving:
FDOT is preparing plans to resurface Cleveland Street between Frederica
Avenue and Highland Avenue. The construction date is in FY 2005.
Cleveland Street and Memorial Causeway Repavinq:
FDOT is preparing plans to resurface Cleveland Street between Ft. Harrison
Avenue and its western terminus. .
Main Fire Station:
Funded by Penny for Pinellas, this project encompasses the renovation and
modernization of the main fire station located downtown. The improved and expanded
facility will meet current standards and better provide for the needs of a diverse
population. In addition, a review is considering alternate locations farther south to
provide a consistent standard of coverage for the entire Clearwater community. Funding
for the project will be reimbursed partially by Pinellas County since these resources also
. will serv~ unincorporated areas of the Clearwater Fire District.
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Osceola Avenue Parking Garage (750 - 1,000 spaces):
Due to the strategic location of this prime redevelopment site (Superblock), a
public/private partnership may enable the construction of a major downtown parking
garage to serve the block's redevelopment potential and redevelopment activities which
'might occur on parcels west of Osceola Avenue. This parking garage also will provide
additional parking for the new public library under construction.
Coachman Park Redevelopment and Garage:
As part of redevelopment of prime parcels adjacent to Osceola Avenue, the City
plans to construct a park, which will act as a significant Downtown waterfront destination.
The Coachman Park Amphitheater will be enlarged and relocated on site and Drew
Street will terminate at the water, providing a pedestrian promenade along the waters
edge, and a waterfront restaurant. which could be leased to a private operator.. A unique
interactive fountain would be built as a major focal point. Cleveland Street, west of
Osceola Avenue, would be closed and converted into a meandering pedestrian pathway
between Downtown and the water. As part of this project, the City may construct or
enter into a public/private partnership to construct a garage.in the less appealing
southern portion of the 18-acre site, near the start of the new bridge. In addition, current
parking would be removed in favor of a large "great lawn."
Downtown Marina:
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, The City has awarded a consulting contract to analyze the regulatory process for
permitting construction of a 150 _ 200 slip waterfront marina. The marina would be
publicly owned and operated, accommodating power and sail crafts with a mix of
permanent and transient slips. A Iimited.number of tourist related ferries and pleasure
crafts would be allowed. Commercial fishing operations would, be prohibited.
Pinellas Trail and East Avenue widening:
The portion of the Fred E. Marquis Pinellas Trail along East Avenue is the last
unimproved segment of the trail. This project, in FY 2006/07, provides for the addition of
a multi-use trail facility and roadway improvements for approximately 0.7 mile within the
East Avenue right-of-way between Drew and Druid Streets, including replacement of the
southbound lane of East Avenue and sidewalk on the west side of East Avenue with a
landscaped, asphalt surface consistent with the Pine lias Trail standards.
Between Turner and Drew streets, the southbound traffic lane of East Avenue
and the sidewalk on the west side of East Avenue will be removed. The Pinellas Trail
will be reconstructed in the center of this area, with landscaping on either side.
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New City Hall:
. Recently, the City Commission decided to make available the City Hall site for
redevelopment if made part of a larger site in concert with two adjoining properties
owned by the Calvary Baptist Church. Making the City Hall site available for private
development would require a referendum. At this time, it is anticipated a new City Hall
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would be funded largely from proceeds of a future sale. In addition. it is expected City
Hall might be built on the partially vacant lot south of the MSB (Municipal Services
Building). .
Osceola Avenue Streetscape:
Due to the array of prime redevelopment parcels along Osceola Avenue (Calvary
Baptist Church, City Hall, Harborview, and the Superblock), it is expected this
streetscape segment would be implemented as projects come on line.
Cleveland Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard Streetscape:
This segment of Cleveland Street from Myrtle Avenue east to Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard will be improved in future years as new developments are implemented.
Commercial Streets "A" and uB":
These constitute secondary local streets, which will be improved subsequent to
new infill redevelopment projects constructed adjacent to them,
Court/Chestnut Beach Corridors Streetscape:
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With the opening of the Memorial Causeway Bridge, these east-west major
arterials will become the primary route to and from the beaches. It is anticipated as new
infill projects are developed on land parcels adjacent to these streets, the City and
developers would participate in the implementation of a new streetscape.
CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Executive Director Ralph Stone said
many of the projects are not associated specifically with the update or the expansion of
the redevelopment plan. He requested the Commission focus on the policy perspective
in regard to these projects and determine if these are the appropriate ones to move the
Downtown forward or should any be added or removed.
Mr. Stone said in some cases there is dedicated funding in place and in others a
range of funding sources that may be available is being recommended. Some listed
projects are 20 years out. '
Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani reviewed the projects associated with the
redevelopment efforts and expansion of the redevelopment area. She said the entire.
plan will be released on June 2, 2003 and will be available online. She requested
feedback from the Commission. She said a variety of funding sources is being used.
Also, it is hoped the City could partner with private developers for some of these
projects. .
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Discussion' ensued regarding projects that would provide the greatest catalyst for
additional development in the Downtown. It was felt that wayfinding should be made a
top priortiy followed by Coachman Park redevelopment and the marina. In response to a
question. Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani believed Osceola Avenue, Cleveland Street
and Ft. Harrison streetscaping, along with Coachman Park improvements were projects
that most likely would encoura.ge future development. She said park improvements
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would be most beneficial if combined with redevelopment of the Harborview Center and
City Hall sites. She felt development of the marina would take too long to affect near-
term development. The City would need to issue bonds to fund park redevelopment.
Some efficiencies are possible by combining efforts with projects already underway.
In response to a concern regarding the estimated cost of a parking garaget Mr.
Stone said estimates are conservative, reflect a nice facility, and include. land acquisitiol)
costs, if necessary. The Municipal Services Building parking garage cannot be
expanded.
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In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said this CIP (Capital Improvement
Project) plan is not a budget and only contains identified sources of money. A budget
can be developed once plans for the next 20 to 25 years are resolved. Mr. Stone said
according to Commission directiont staff will install wayfinding signs prior to completion
of the new bridge. Some proposed projects will require private sector participation. Ms.
Tarapani sa.id the Downtown Plan includes major incentives for those who participate
with the City in these projects. As not all developments will have adequate space for
parking, Ms. Tarapani expected some developers will aid with streetscaping projects
instead. Mr. Stone reported the City of St. Petersburg had provided large subsidies to
consolidate land for Downtown redevelopment and to construct two parking garages.
He suggested few developers will participate in addressing parking needs in the early
stages of redevelopment. Concern was expressed parking removed from Coachman
Park needs to be relocated. Mr. Stone said without private sector investment, other
communities have spent between $50- and $10Q-million in general obligation bonds to
finance public amenities such as parking .garages.
In response to a recommendation, Ms. Tarapani said the list contains only capital
projects. Public Works Administrator Mahshid Arasteh said staff has identified
approximately $1-million in funding for use once the bridge is open and traffic analyses
determine which intersections need attention and require right-of-way acquisition, which
is expensive. She said D-rated intersections are acceptable. Budgeted 'money should
be adequate to make necessary improvements. It was requested that Court and
Chestnut Streets be in the best shape possible before the bridge is open.
It was suggested a PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) terminal project
be added to the list. Ms. Tarapani said the list includes only projects the City can control
and FOOT projects. which require some City participation.
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Ms. Tarapani said future uses of the Downtown Main Fire Station cannot be
considered before a new location is determined. Fire Chief Rowland Herald said the
Main Station can be moved south of the bridge access now that a Northwest Fire Station
. is being constructed. Land acquisition costs have not been budgeted. Mr. Stone
suggested if operations are moved from the Main Fire Station, the Police Department
could use those bays to house command vehicles. Fire Chief Herald said a command
bus currently is housed in the supply facility by the Main Fire Station. There are no
plans to expand the supply facility to accommodate additional police vehicles. It was
requested staff develop a contingency plan for police vehicle storage if another use for
the Main Fire Station site IS determined. Fire Chief Herald said one plan under
consideration would move Fire Administration to the new City Hall and co~
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locate Fire Prevention & Plans Permitting in the same location.
Ms. Tarapani said a planned CHIP (Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program)
project is not a City project. Improvements to the Court StreeVGulf~to~Bay
Boulevard/Highland Street Intersection will be pushed up as soon as possible. Other.
City policies increased code sweeps of the Gateway area. Other CRA programs also
are planned. Ms. Tarapani said the proposed guideway project was not included as it is
under study. The plan will include policies to make certain guideway connections are
maintained. It was requested staff be mindful of the g'uideway project.
It was felt as success breeds success, small, well~executed projects will provide
a catalyst for future development. Mr. Ston.e said cost estimates for a new City Hall are
conservative and probably could be reduced. Concern was expressed over the
omission of public transportation facilities from the plan.
If the guideway is constructed, it was recommended a station be located on top
of the parking garage planned at the base of the bridge. It was felt the station would
attract vehicles that would help pay for the garage. Mr. Stone said a Downtown garage .
will require a significant subsidy until attractions increase 'usage. He suggested the City
may reduce parking requirements as an incentive for Downtown development.
Consensus was that the marina is a priority for Downtown development and
should be constructed as soon as the permitting process can be completed. The City
Manager reported the public has responded positively to the marina plan.
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In response to a question, Ms. Arasteh said when possible, the City will
coordinate streetscaping plans with FDOT projects. Ms. Tarapani said in the near term,
plans are for the Harborview Center'to remain a com'munity center. As current leases
run to 2009,' cost estimates were requested for the installation of windows along the
facility's east side.. Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said staff is focusing on
getting the facility to be financially sound and addressing infrastructure issues, such as
air-conditioning issues and leaks from the parking deck into exhibit space. It was
recommended staff continue to review future plans for the Harborview Center.
Consensus was to conceptually approve the Capital Improvement ProjeCts for
Downtown.
ITEM #4 - Executive Director (Assistant City Manaqer) Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #5 - Other Business- None.
ITEM #6 - Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
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