06/15/2009COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Date: 6/15/2009- 9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the June 1, 2009 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City
Clerk.
Attachments
3. CRA Items
3.1 Adopt mid-year budget amendments for the Community Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2008/09
and approve payment of $37,000 to Brighthouse Networks for undergrounding of utilities on Missouri
Avenue from East Gateway Action Program funds.
Attachments
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
Meeting Date:6/15/2009
Community Redevelopment
Agency Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the June 1, 2009 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
Cover Memo
Item # 1
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 1, 2009
Unapproved
Present: Frank Hibbard - Chair/CRA Trustee, George N. Cretekos - CRA Trustee, John
Doran - CRA Trustee, Paul Gibson - CRA Trustee, and Carlen Petersen -
CRA Trustee.
Also William B. Horne II - City Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager/CRA
present: Executive Director, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K.
Akin - City Attorney, Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk, and Rosemarie Call -
Management Analyst.
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. at City Hall.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the arch 30, 2009 C tin as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee Petersen moved to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2009 CRA Meeting as
submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
passed unanimously.
3. CRA Items
3.1 Approve Development Agreement between the C RA and Rule of
Clearwater, Florida, concerning the Ilinis Casanova prof ct, 11 CI v land
Street, delineating the terms and conditions for the provision of certain economic
assistance by the C RA.
Rule LLP is developing the "Bell ini's `Casanova"' project located at 811 Cleveland
Street (former Fiore's Restaurant). The Project is a full renovation and expansion,
with outdoor dining, of the existing structure to create a full-service, 5835 sq. ft.
fine dining restaurant with valet parking. Flexible Development Approval was
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issued by the Community Development Board (CDB) on May 16, 2009 to permit
development of the Project.
This agreement provides CRA payment of certain development and equipment
costs for the project, reimbursement to the owner for the cost of utility
undergrounding across the public right-of-way as well as on the project site to
maximize development potential and facilitate redevelopment, and payment of
building permit fees for the project.
The purpose of this Development Agreement is to secure economic assistance
through the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to increase the economic
feasibility of a project which supports the implementation of the City of
Clearwater's "District Vision" for the revitalization of the CRA area, and to further
the implementation of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan by the development
and construction and operation of the Project to enhance the quality of life,
increase employment and improve the aesthetic and useful enjoyment of the
downtown.
CRA staff has been working with the owner of the property to incentivize a full-
service restaurant into the Fiore's building, via CRA assistance that would
generally "mirror" Cleveland Street District incentive programs and the DDB
Restaurant Relocation Program, but also including some more traditional CRA
commercial redevelopment incentives:
$ 85,000 for restaurant build-out and/or permanent fixtures ;
$ 43,500 for utility undergrounding, across Myrtle Avenue and the Site, by
Progress Energy/Verizon/developer, as a site redevelopment preparation cost;
$ 15,000 for facade Improvements to insure a "unified "architectural treatment on
the entire development;
$ 3,500 to pay building permit fees;
$3,000 for outdoor furniture grant.
Due to the location of the property just beyond the "edge" of the area where
our Cleveland Street District incentives are available, but also because quality
redevelopment of this strategic corner with high quality restaurants is consistent
with and facilitative of our downtown retail/restaurant strategy, staff believes it is
appropriate for the CRA to incentivize this type of project from the Redevelopment
Fund. The current project is one phase of a planned, coordinated redevelopment
of the block, with the first phase including the Caf6 Supreme/Avis project.
The incentives are intended to be consistent with the restaurant recruitment and
facade improvements in the Cleveland Street District, with two exceptions: 1) The
DDB program limits the build-out grant to $50,000, but the size (6,000 +/- sq. ft.
compared to the average 2,500 sq. ft. restaurant in the CSD) and extent of
investment in the project (+/- $1.5 M) indicates a higher dollar participation is
appropriate in this case 2) the utility undergrounding and reimbursement of
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building permit fees are a normal CRA redevelopment site preparation and
incentive expenses.
Additionally, the ability of the owner to self fund and move forward with the project
at this time of economic downturn---with the assistance delineated above---is very
helpful to our redevelopment momentum and is another reason to support our
investment.
The incentives are to be structured as a five-year "forgivable" loan, secured with a
performance mortgage, with 20 % "forgiven" annually as long as the property
continues to be used as a full-service, white tablecloth restaurant. If it ceases to
be so operated during the five-year period, the owner would have to reimburse the
CRA for the outstanding balance. Similarly, if the property was sold during the
five-year period, the outstanding balance would become due and payable to the
CRA, unless the CRA agreed to the assumption of the development agreement by
the new owner. The source of funds would be the CRA Redevelopment Fund.
A concept rendering and site plan is attached to the Development Agreement and
is for your information/ use. The design is to be as an exhibit to the agreement.
The Development Agreement requires that any substantive change to the design
or site plan is to be subject to CRA approval.
In response to questions, CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin said the utility
undergrounding is for the entire block. Rule LLP is investing $1.6 million in
redeveloping this critical parcel in the CRA.
Developer Elias Louis Leousis said the site plan incorporates an outdoor terrace. The
project envisions a caf6 style environment with limited outdoor seating on Cleveland
Street, which will be driven by demand. The original plan did include planters
encroaching the sidewalk but were no longer part of the site plan. Corrected renderings
will be provided.
Concerns were expressed regarding the 5-foot walkway requirement on the other side
of Myrtle Avenue. It was stated that future outdoor seating must meet requirements as
stated in ordinance at that time. Mr. Irwin said most of the business will take place
after 4:30 p.m. and that parking spaces at the Municipal Services Building (MSB),
Station Square, and Garden Avenue garages would be available as flex space. It was
stated that a permit to use parking at MSB, Station Square and Garden Avenue for valet
would not be needed if used after hours. Liability above what is required is not needed.
Mr. Leousis said the restaurant is expected to open before the holidays and will seat
200-250 individuals. Rule LLP will pay for undergrounding costs that exceed $43,500.
There will be an entrance on Cleveland Street and on the side.
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In response to questions, Planning Director Michael Delk said to achieve an urban
environment, there are no setbacks in downtown. The valet drop-off point will initially be
in the rear.
Trustee Doran moved to approve a Development Agreement between the CRA and
Rule LLP of Clearwater, Florida, concerning the Bellinis Casanova project, 811
Cleveland Street, delineating the terms and conditions for the provision of certain
economic assistance by the CRA. The motion was duly seconded and passed
unanimously.
4. Other Business - None.
5.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Chair
Community Redevelopment Agency
Attest
City Clerk
Community Redevelopment Agency 2009-06-01 Item #41
Meeting Date:6/15/2009
Community Redevelopment
Agency Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt mid-year budget amendments for the Community Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2008/09 and approve payment of
$37,000 to Brighthouse Networks for undergrounding of utilities on Missouri Avenue from East Gateway Action Program funds.
SUMMARY:
Amendments to the revenues of the operating budget recognize the decrease of $3,259 in TIF received for FY08/09, as well as the
increase of $5,000 in Other General Income associated with sponsorships for the April 26th event of Ciclovia. There are amendments to
the operating expenditures as shown. Under Transfers Out, we transfer revenue received from the Downtown Development Board
(DDB) in the amount of $2,000 to the East Gateway project line item 388-94849 to cover expenses associated with Ciclovia.
All expenditure activity reflected in the Capital Projects Fund is for the period ending April 30, 2009.
Staff is also requesting approval of funding in the amount of $37,000 to Bright House Networks from the CRA East Gateway
uncommitted project line item (388-94849) to retroactively pay for undergrounding approximately 1200' feet of cable along the west
side of Missouri Avenue crossing Cleveland Street.
As part of the East Gateway Five-Year Action Program, staff identified areas in the East Gateway that needed additional streetlights. As
part of this project, this section of Missouri Avenue was identified as an area that still had overhead cables in spite of the existence of
underground conduit. Considering the safety issues as well as the ragged appearance of the old poles and overhead wires, Paul Bertels
requested in a letter to Scott Creasey that BrightHouse bury approximately 1200' feet of cable along the west side of Missouri crossing
Cleveland, Pierce and Franklin Circle. Bright House conducted the work (directional bore along the west side of Missouri and two
directional bores of Missouri at Pierce and Franklin including permitting, cabling, splicing and wreckout with pole removal) and
requested $37,000 in city funding.
As this project is part of the approved East Gateway Action Program under Safety and Security Action Items: S.4 Install street lighting
to eliminate identified dark spots in East Gateway (CRA approved in May 2008), staff recommends paying this amount out of the East
Gateway project line item.
Appropration Code Amount Appropriation Comment
388-94849 $37,000
Review Approval: 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) Assistant City Manager ED 5) Clerk 6) City Manager 7) Clerk
Cover Memo
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Mid Year Review
For the Seven Month Period of October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
2008109 Revenue/ Mid Year 2008109
Adopted Expenditures Proposed Amended Amend
Budget To Date Amendments Budget Ref
Revenues & Transfers In
Tax Increment Financing Revenues
338930 Pinellas County
381115 City of Clearwater
381116 Downtown Development Board
Total TIF Revenues
Other Revenues
361101 Interest Earnings
369901 Other General Revenue
Transfers In
381782 DDB Administration
381782 Loan Payment From DDB
Total Revenues & Transfers In
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Operating Expenditures
530100 Professional Services
540200 Document Reproduction
540300 Telephone Variable
540700 Postal Service
541500 Garage Variable
542300 Gas, Water, Sanitation
542500 Postage
543100 Advertising
543200 Other Promotional Activities
543400 Printing & Binding
547100 Uniforms
547200 Employee Expense-Travel
548000 Other Services
550100 Office Supplies
550400 Operating Supplies
557100 Memberships and Subscriptions
557300 Training and Reference
581000 Payments to Other Agencies-DDB
582000 Aid to Private Organizations
Total Operating Expenditures
Transfers Out
590200 General Fund- Administrative
590800 East Gateway Project (94849)
590800 Cleveland Street Maintenance (99968)
590800 Cleveland Streetscape Phase II
590800 Restricted County TIF Funds
590800 Fagade Improvement Grant Fund
590800 Downtown Redevelopment Fund
590800 Affordable Housing Projects (94851)
590800 Retail Attraction/Assistance (94852)
590800 Cleveland Street Branding (94852)
Total Transfers Out
962,643 961,161 (1,482) 961,161
932,254 930,594 (1,660) 930,594
148,146 148,029 (117) 148,029
2,043,043 2,039,784 (3,259) 2,039,784
100,000 22,390 - 100,000
2,198 4,998 4,998
57,480 41,378 57,480
7,848 - 7,848
2,208,371 2,105,750 1,739 2,210,110
76,900 134 76,900
10,000 2,417 10,000
1,500 566 1,500
2,000 32 2,000
3,600 - 3,600
418 656 656
10 50 50
15,000 (1,000) 14,000
2,500 216 2,500
500 72 - 500
140 150 150
6,500 1,149 - 6,500
2,200 2,175 2,200
1,000 3 1,000
3,000 347 3,000
4,000 1,483 4,000
4,000 1,306 - 4,000
148,146 148,029 (117) 148,029
6,000 6,000 - 6,000
286,846 164,497 (261) 286,585
295,067 172,123 - 295,067
140,000 140,000 2,000 142,000
20,000 20,000 - 20,000
173,487 173,487 173,487
962,644 962,644 962,644
50,000 50,000 50,000
140,327 140,327 140,327
25,000 25,000 25,000
100,000 100,000 100,000
15,000 15,000 - 15,000
1,921,525 1,798,581 2,000 1,923,525
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 2,208,371 1,963,078 1,739 2,210,110
Excess of Revenues & Transfers In Over
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Budget Amendments to Operating Budget
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Community Redevelopment Agency
CRA Capital Improvement Projects
Mid Year Review
For the Seven Month Period of October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009
Project
#
Description
Budget
101112009 Mid Year
Proposed
Amendmnts
Amended
Budget Actual Expenditures
Project Open
To Date Encumbr
Available
Balance
Amend
Ref
388-92269 Downtown Streetscape 1,595,702 (1,574,000) 21,702 20,920 782 1
388-92275 Downtown Streetscape Phase II 1,574,000 1,574,000 28,388 500 1,545,112 1
388-93405 Downtown Boat Slips 500,000 500,000 500,000 0
388-94714 Downtown Redevelopment 2,016,616 (308,066) 1,708,551 19,600 1,688,951 2
388-94765 IMR Development 99,271 99,271 4,660 94,611
388-94847 Clearwater Centre-1100 Cleveland 1,040,000 1,040,000 505,917 534,083
388-94848 Station Square Park 800,000 800,000 800,000 0
388-94849 East Gateway 290,384 2,000 292,384 7,552 284,832 3
388-94851 Affordable Housing 225,000 225,000 225,000
388-94852 Retail Attraction/Assistance 265,000 265,000 139,857 67,143 58,000
388-94853 Cleveland District Branding 76,000 76,000 3,671 72,329
388-94855 Cleveland Auto EPA Loan 350,000 350,000 298,827 48,087 3,087
388-94856 Marriiott Residence Inn 178,000 178,000 178,000 0
388-99881 Clearwater Auto Site - General 187,659 187,659 1,170 186,489
388-99963 Economic Development Incentive 153,861 153,861 16,200 137,661
388-99968 Cleveland Street Maintenance 50,676 50,676 9,813 40,863
388-99979 Historical Facade Program 212,165 212,165 30,078 182,087
388-99886 Mediterranean Village 259,538 259,538 37,572 5,611 216,355
Total 8,299,872 (306,066) 7,993,806 2,602,225 121,340 5,270,241
Budget Amendments to Projects
To record a budget transfer of $1,574,000 in CRA revenue from project 388-92269, Downtown Streetscape to establish a new project
388-92275, Downtown Streetscape Phase II as approved by the CRA on November 3, 2008.
To reflect a budget decrease reflecting the fiscal year 2007/08 year end journal entry to transfer $308,065.79 back to the CRA
operating fund to cover the year end operating deficit due to the funding of the Clearwater EPA loan authorized by the CRA in fiscal
2007/08.
DDB Reimbursement to CRA for East Gateway Project/Ciclovia Expenditures
Item # 2