12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Date: 12/14/2011- 6:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Presentations
4.12011 Turkey Trot Presentation - Skip Rogers
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1Approve the minutes of the December 1, 2011 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk.
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6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
Public Hearings -Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
- Presentation of issues by City staff
- Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council questions
- Comments in support or opposition (3 min. per speaker or 10 min
maximum as spokesperson for others that have waived their time)
- Council questions
- Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 min.)
- Council disposition
7.1Approve the City of Clearwaters Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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7.2Amend the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 32.182 and Appendix A, Section 1(c), to
provide requirements and fees for the extension of sewer service to properties outside the corporate limits
of the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance 8307-12 on first reading.
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City Manager Reports
8. Consent Agenda
8.1Approve a liability claim payment of $60,000 for claim file 10000399, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.2Approve the agreement between the City and Unum; authorize a purchase order in the amount not to
exceed $675,000 for life insurance premiums for City Basic Life, CWA Life, SAMP Life, SAMP
Supplemental Life, Retiree Life, and Long Term Disability coverages for the three-year period from
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.3Approve the amendment to the service agreement between the City and MHNet of Florida for employee
and retiree Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health/Substance Abuse benefits recognizing a
name change only in reference to the MHNet entity that is party to the agreement and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.4Award a contract (purchase order) to Pine Lake Nursery and Landscape of Tampa, Florida, Bid 11-0048-
PR, to provide Phase I landscape improvements for State Road 60 medians from Madison Avenue to
Hillcrest Avenue for a cost of $110,273.63; approve the transfer of $20,525 from 010-01876-550400-572-
000 (Project Team General Operating Fund) to CIP 315-93626 (FDOT Median and ROW Enhancement)
project at first quarter; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.5Approve a blanket purchase order to Earth Designs, of Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of $257,112.00
for landscape maintenance throughout the City during the contract period January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012, according to Bid 03-11, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
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8.6Approve a lease agreement between the InterCultural Advocacy Institute, Inc. (ICAI), and the City of
Clearwater for the premises located at 612 Franklin Street, Clearwater, Florida, for a period commencing
January 1, 2012 and terminating on October 31, 2014, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
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8.7Award a contract to Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. of Tampa, Florida for the construction of the
Clearwater Concentrate Injection Deep Well Project Phase 1 in the amount of $777,321.00, which is the
lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and specifications; approve a supplemental work order for
$146,390.00 to Leggette, Brashears and Graham (EOR) of Tampa, Florida, for Construction, Engineering,
and Inspection (CEI) services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.8Ratify and confirm Change Order 2 for Cleveland Street Streetscape, Phase II to MTM Contractors, Inc.,
in the amount of $118,032.00, for a new contract value of $3,089,527.32. (consent)
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8.9Award a contract for the Marshall Street APCF Storage Facility Construction Manager At Risk Project
(11-0036-UT) to Angle and Schmid, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL, in the amount of $184,067, which includes
all costs for a fully designed, permitted, constructed and operable facility, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
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8.10Accept a Sidewalk Easement conveyed by property owners of 1770 Drew Street, Clearwater, over a
portion of Woodmere Heights, Lot 1, for public use of a newly installed sidewalk. (consent)
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8.11Reappoint Richard Adelson to the Community Development Board with term to expire February 28, 2016
and appoint Norma Carlough to fill the remainder of an unexpired term until February 28, 2015. (consent)
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9. Other Items on City Manager Reports
9.1Approve Clearwater Greenprint, A Framework for a Competitive, Vibrant, Green Future and adopt
Resolution 11-5.
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9.2Provide direction regarding the Business Task Force recommendations regarding the Clearwater Sign
Ordinance.
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9.3Appoint an alternate member to the Community Development Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired
term until April 30, 2014.
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9.4Provide direction regarding the regulation of pedicabs, electric golf carts (i.e., low-speed vehicles), and
other slow-moving vehicles on Clearwater Beach.
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Miscellaneous Reports and Items
10. City Manager Verbal Reports
10.1Provide direction regarding proposal to reallocate Florida Department of Transportation Airpark grant
funds; extend FBO lease to fund a portion of the reallocated grant fund project local match requirement;
and authorize use of airpark reserves for the balance of the local match.
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10.2FLC Legislative Action Day
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11. Other Council Action
11.1Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Plan Resolution
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12. Closing Comments by Mayor
13. Adjourn
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2011 Turkey Trot Presentation - Skip Rogers
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the December 1, 2011 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval:
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City of Clearwaters Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
SUMMARY:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal administrative report,
documenting the Citys expenditures for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) programs to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For Fiscal
Year 2010-2011, the Citys budget was as follows: $1,004,937 in CDBG; $565,055 in HOME; and $337,047 in
program income for a total budget of $1,907,039.
The CAPER document serves as the basis for program monitoring for compliance and for financial audits for all
activities conducted during the Fiscal Year 2010-11 as outlined in the Consolidated Plan for that program year.
The report provides HUD with necessary information for the Department to meet its requirement to assess each
grantees ability to carry out relevant Community Planning and Development programs in compliance with all
applicable rules and regulations. It also provides information necessary for HUDs Annual Report to Congress and
it provides grantees and opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in revitalizing deteriorated
neighborhoods and in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Planning document.
In addition to reporting on our activities with federal money, we also included a summary of activities conducted
with the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, Community Development Block Grant
Recovery Program, Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund Program and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 in
the narrative section; however, these numbers are not included in the totals below.
Through the CDBG and HOME program activities, we expended a total of $1,490,377 in Fiscal Year 2010-11.
This included prior year funds as well as program income and recaptured funds. Those funds not expended from
this years budget will be reprogrammed in future budgets.
The City of Clearwaters Fiscal Year 2010-11 CAPER contains information on the Citys assessment of the
following activities:
-Assessment of Three to Five Year Goals and Objectives
-Affordable Housing
-Continuum of Care
-Leveraging Resources
-Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
-Citizens Comments
-Self-Evaluation
Over 4,361 persons were assisted through Public Services, Public Facilities, Housing Rehabilitation and New
Construction, Fair Housing, and Economic Development projects and programs.
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A brief summary of completed projects are:
-Completed twenty-one rehabilitation loans (homeowner and rental) totaling $233,007
-Completed seventeen down payment assistance loans totaling $224,044
-Purchased two vacant lots and constructed two homes totaling $172,895
-Provided $200,000 loan for acquisition and renovation of 8 rental housing units at Abilities of Morningside 2
-Provided $216,000 loan for renovation of 6 rental housing units at Abilities of Morningside 1
-Provided $106,000 loan to Kimberly Homes for a rehabilitation project
The Citys Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board is scheduled to approve the Fiscal Year 2010-
11 CAPER at their meeting on December 6, 2011. The CAPER is due to HUD no later than December 30, 2011.
Review Approval:
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First Program Year CAPER
The City of Clearwater, Florida FY 2010-11 CPMP First Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report includes Narrative
Responses to CAPER questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG
grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated
Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional.
The grantee must submit an updated Financial Summary Report (PR26).
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The overall purpose of the community planning and development programs as stated
in Section 91 of the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, with
programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program and the
HOME Investment Partnership Program is to develop viable urban communities by
providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for low to moderate-income persons. The primary means
toward this end is to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of
government and the private sector, including for profit and non-profit organizations,
in the production and operation of affordable housing.
The main purpose of these programs is to provide decent housing.Decent housing
includes assisting homeless individuals and families, retaining the existing housing
stock by rehabilitating existing housing units and increasing the availability of
permanent affordable housing by building new affordable rental and owner-occupied
units and providing down payment assistance. The second purpose includes
increasing public services and public facilities to improve the safety and livability of
neighborhoods as a suitable living environment. The third purpose is to expand
economic opportunities to low to moderate-income individuals by creating or
retaining jobs or creating and/or expanding businesses in low to moderate-income
neighborhoods.
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the principal
administrative report to document how effective the City has been in expending
CDBG and HOME funds to meet the objectives listed above. It serves as the basis for
program monitoring for compliance and for financial audits. It provides HUD with
necessary information for the Department to meet its requirement to assess each
grantees ability to carry out relevant Community Planning Development (CPD)
programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. It provides
information necessary for HUDs Annual Report to the U. S. Congress and provides
grantees an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in revitalization of
deteriorated neighborhoods and meeting objectives stipulated in our Consolidated
Plan.
The Citys FY 2010-11 CAPER contains information on the Citys assessment of
activities as they relate to the five-year goals and objectives, affirmatively furthering
fair housing, affordable housing, continuum of care, leveraging resources, citizen
participation, and self-evaluation.
Please note that this CAPER is included under the goals and objectives identified in
the FY 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Planning Period. HUD approved a one
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extension on April 1, 2010 for the FY 2010-11 Consolidated Action. Normally, the FY
2010-11 Consolidated Action Plan and the CAPER would be considered the first year
of the FY 2010-15 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The one-year extension was provided
for grantees to obtain more recent data to include in their five-year plan. The U.S.
Census information was not made available during the timeframe to complete the
five-year plan.
2. ASSESSMENT OF THE ONE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In August 2005, the City of Clearwater approved the FY 2005-10 Consolidated Plan
for funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program (SHIP). In September 2005, the Citys Consolidated Plan was approved by
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HD). The Five-
Year Consolidated Plan includes two key activities; provide decent, safe, and
affordable housing and increase public services and facilities t improve the safety of
the neighborhoods.
The City's mission is to assist residents in achieving self-sufficiency through decent
housing, a suitable living environment and the expansion of economic opportunities.
The goals for community development include promoting community self investment
in low/moderate-income areas, providing facilities/services to address critical social
services needs, providing facilities/services for seniors, children and persons with
special needs, and expanding economic opportunities.
The goals for housing and the homeless include revitalizing older housing and
demolishing unsafe structures, producing high-quality affordableousing, providing
housing assistance, and providing services/housing for the homelss.
The City of Clearwater focuses on three (3) basic areas for assisting in the provision
of decent, safe and affordable housing. The focus consists of:
1.Homeowner rehabilitation - which include emergency repairs and disabled
retrofitting
2.Down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers
3.Acquisition/rehabilitation/new construction
To preserve the existing housing stock, the five-year goal is torehabilitate 100 units
owned by low-income households. The City will preserve the housing stock by
funding the acquisition and rehabilitation of 50 existing units for new low-income
owner households over the five-year period.
To encourage new homebuyers, the five-year goal is to provide direct down
payment/closing cost assistance to 100 low and moderate-income homebuyers. The
City has proposed to construct 20 new affordable, for sale, infill housing units to
support the City's ongoing revitalization/redevelopment efforts.
To encourage participation in the City's homebuyers activities, the five-year goal is
to provide credit counseling and homeownership training assistance to 100
prospective low-income homebuyers.
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During FY 2010-11 funding year, the City implemented its Housing Pool primarily
with SHIP and HOME monies and used the funds for down payment and closing cost
assistance, lot acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction. For larger
developments, a non-profit and/or for-profit organization may be allocated funds in a
line of credit format. This allows for the development of small infill projects, as well
as the acquisition of several single existing units for rehabilitation and resale.
Clearwaters Economic Development and Housing Department - Housing Division
oversees the activities of its subrecipient participants and administers the Citys
rehabilitation and emergency repair program using CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds.
The Housing Pool participants submit a client case for approval for down payment
and/or closing cost assistance. Once approved, the City encumbers those funds.
Upon home closing, the Housing Pool participant will request reimbursement of the
funds they expended and their loan processing fee(s). The loan processing fee(s)
are not funded until we review the client file and have determined that all necessary
documentation has been obtained to verify household income and assets and to
substantiate any rehabilitation that may have been done on the home that was
purchased. The Housing Pool continues to be one of the most effective ways for our
housing partners to access funding for income-eligible clients.
The City has identified five general strategies to provide affordable housing over the
Consolidated Plan period. They are to provide decent, adequate and affordable
housing in safe and desirable environments for: a) renters, b) homeowners, c)
homebuyers, d) homeless and e) non-homeless with special needs.
a. Rental Strategy
The strategy for rental activities includes maintaining the exisg rental housing
stock through rehabilitation, new construction, conversion, and providing additional
funding for acquisition/rehabilitation to very-low income households to ensure that
housing costs, including utilities, does not exceed 30% of their gross monthly
income.
The priorities listed in the current five-year strategy calls for providing decent,
adequate and affordable housing in a safe and desirable communitfor renters. To
fulfill this strategy, the City facilitated meetings with developers and discussed
potential funding for renovations of existing rental properties d/or new
construction projects. Four projects were funded this year:
1)Covert Apartments (Jerry Howe Apartments)
On June 8, 2009, Boley Centers, Inc., a private non-profit
psychosocial rehabilitation and housing agency
established in 1970, presented an application of funding
for construction costs to rehabilitate a thirteen-unit
apartment complex (Covert Apartments). Boley Centers
has developed and operates 15 apartment complexes that
provide 150 units of permanent, supportive housing for
people with severe and persistent mental illness in
Pinellas County.
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The total cost to renovate the Covert Apartments was $620,950 with the Citys
contribution being $128,198. Other funding for this project included $117,752 from the
Veterans Administration and $375,000 from Boley Centers, Inc.
Covert Apartments is located at 1447 and 1451 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard in the East Gateway Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area. This is a commercial sector that is burdened
with a declining business base, deteriorated infrastructure,
various building uses and vacant storefronts. The
rehabilitation of the Covert Apartments is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Citys Consolidated Plan because
it improved the appearance of the site and addressed
homelessness in the area.
The apartment complex is comprised of eight two-bedroom units, four one-bedroom
units and one efficiency apartment. All of the prior tenants incomes were at or below
50% of area median income. The renovation did not result in any permanent relocation
for the tenants. However, the tenants might have moved within the complex while their
units were being renovated.
The scope of the renovation included a new roof on the north building, replacement of
windows, countertops and kitchen appliances, carpeting, interior and exterior painting,
and making one two-bedroom unit accessible for persons with physical disabilities.
The rents for the units are $750 for the two-bedroom units and $500 for the one-
bedroom units. However, the tenants will only pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent
projected at approximately $202 after utility allowances.
The architect for the renovation was Wedding and Stephenson Architects, Inc. and the
contractor was General Home Development, Inc. The project was presented and
approved by the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board in July 2009.
The project was completed September 2011. The units are currently being leased.
2)Pine Berry Apartments
Pine Berry Senior Apartments, located at
1225 Highland Avenue, made an
application for funding to develop
apartments for seniors. The amount
requested was a $545,000, three
percent 30-year loan. The new
apartment complex provides 80
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affordable multi-family units for th
elderly. The project comprises 40 one-
bedroom/one-bathroom units and 40
two-bedroom/one-bathroom units. The
one-bedroom units are 625 square feet
and the two-bedroom units are 780
square feet. The rents are set at 60% of the area median income or lower, based on
the requirements of the City. The project site is approximately 3.02 acres and is
located on a former bowling alley site.
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The purchase price of the Pine Berry property was $1.7 million. The cost for the
project was $15,859,959. Funding for Pine Berry included $545,000 from the City
with $200,000 in funds utilized from the State Housing Initiative Partnership Program
and $345,000 in funds utilized from HOME, $9,240,872 was funded through the
Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, $5,590,341 from the Tax Credit
Assistance Program, and $483,746 from the owners equity.
The Development is equipped with an amenity package that includes emergency call
service in each unit, a community center, a picnic area, a computer lab, laundry
facilities with full size washers and dryers, and a library.
RLI Beneficial Development 7, LLC was the Developer of the apartments. RLI has
engaged a management company since the project is now complete.
The Partnership submitted a LIHTC Application to the Florida Housing Finance Agency
n April 10, 2008. The Partnership obtained their tax credits andrchitectural
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drawings in July 2008. The project was completed in July 2011. The units are
currently being leased.
3)HEP Veterans Housing
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On May 3, 2010, the Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) submitted an applicati
the City in the amount of $100,000 to acquire vacant real property located at 1250
Palmetto Street. The property was previously owned by the Pinellas County School
Board.
HEP is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1986 to meet the
needs of a growing number of homeless individuals and families. HEP provides
emergency shelter, transitional housing, and family rental units for the homeless
n. In addition to housing, the agency provides food, intensive case
populatio
anagement, clinical services, free dental care, child care and other supportive
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services to the homeless.
The vacant land will be used to develop transitional housing for homeless veterans
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and individuals. The sale price was undetermined at the time of e applicatio
however, a February 10, 2010 appraisal listed the value of the land at $558,000. The
subject property is 2.9 acres.
On August 3, 2010, HEP submitted an amended application for the acquisition and
ed
construction costs in the amount of $365,000, the sales price the owner had agre
to sell the property for and an application in the amount of $302,000 for a portion of
the development costs for the construction of six two-bedroom apartments for
omeless female veterans with or without children and a ten-unit male veterans
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group home. This project will create 30 beds specifically for females and females
with children and 20 beds for male veterans.
The total development cost for the project is $3,497,144. The sources include the
City contributing an additional $725,000 (in addition to the $372,340 provided for
land acquisition), Pinellas County contributing $1,800,000, and the agency providing
$599,804. The Citys commitment for the development project will presented and
pproved by the Neighborhood and Housing Advisory Board on November 22, 2011.
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It will be presented to the City Council on December 1, 2011. Construction is
estimated to take 12-13 months.
4) Abilities of Morningside I
On September 24, 2010, Abilities of Morningside I submitted an application for
funding in the amount of $216,000 to renovate rental housing units located at 2500
Harn Blvd., Units B-2, E-3, F-11, F-14, J-2 and J-8. Abilities at Morningside I is an
affiliate of Abilities Inc. of Florida. Funding for this project includes $162,000 from
the HOME Investment Partnership Program and $54,000 from the Pinellas County
Housing Trust Program.
This project will preserve the existing housing stock for low to moderate-income
individuals and families with disabilities. The property renovations will include the
replacement of windows, HVAC systems, cabinets, doors, flooring, appliances, water
heaters, insulation and paint. Household incomes will be limited to 50% of area
median income. The existing tenants will remain in the units.
The $216,000 HOME/PCHTF Program loan was approved in September 2011. The
project is currently under renovations and is scheduled to be coted during the
next reporting period.
5)Abilities of Morningside II
On October 8, 2009, Abilities Inc. of Florida submitted an application to the City in
the amount of $86,000 to acquire real property and make renovations to rental
housing units located at 2500 Harn Blvd., Units A-8, D-4 and E-12 and 2501 Harn
Blvd., Units J-6, J-7, D-9, D-10 and H-24. The total project costs were estimated at
$1,283,000.
On September 2, 2010, the application for this project was amend to $200,000.
The loan was approved by the City as a zero percent, 30-year loan with a five year
deferment. The funding for the project includes $150,000 from the HOME
rtnership Program and a $50,000 match from the Pinellas County
Investment Pa
Housing Trust Fund Program.
Abilities Inc. of Florida is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1959 principally for
the purpose of providing vocational evaluation, case management, job training, and
employment services for persons with disabilities. The parent corporation includes
several affiliate not-for-profit corporations including Abilities at Morningside II, which
is the latest expansion of the housing programs sponsored by Abiliies Inc. of Florida.
The Abilities at Morningside II Project will provide residential units that are scattered
throughout the existing condominium complex. The units will be fully wheelchair
accessible on the first floor and retrofitted for sensory disabilities for units located on
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the second floor. The tenant portion of the rents will not exceed 30% of the adjusted
gross income for the household, with the balance of the monthly rent being provided
by HUD through a Project Rental Assistance Contract.
The agency is currently renovating the units through other funding sources. Upon
completion, the agency will lease the units.
b. Homeowner Strategy
The strategies for homeownership activities are listed as follows
1.Increase homeownership within the City of Clearwater;
2.Bring housing up to standard (and modernize when possible);
3.Remove architectural barriers;
4.Demolish units that prove economically unfeasible to rehabilitate and provide
relocation benefits;
5.Ensure housing costs are in the general range of 30% of household income,
and;
6.Promote energy efficiency and prevent loss of homes.
The five-year goal is to renovate a minimum of 100 housing units through the
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, complete 25 emergency repairs through the
Emergency Repair Program, and retrofit 25 homes to make them more accessible for
physically-challenged individuals through the Disabled Retrofitting Program.
Sixty-seven percent of the housing units in Clearwater are over 20 years of age. To
assist homeowners who need rehabilitation, the City offers loans through the
Housing Division and through the approved housing non-profits participating in the
Citys Housing Pool. The loans are available to owner-occupied households with
incomes that are very-low to moderate, with a priority on very-low and low-income
ouseholds.
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During FY 2010-11, the City made a total of nine (9) owner-occupied rehabilitation
loans with HOME and/or SHIP and Pinellas Housing Trust Fund Program funds. One
(1) SHIP-only loan was provided to a low to moderate-income family with income of
less than 50% of area median income. An additional combination of HOME, PCHTF
and SHIP loans were provided to eight (8) low to moderate-income families. Of those
loans, five (5) were provided to families with income less than 50% of area median
income and three (3) loans were provided to families with income between 50-80%
of area median income.
Homeowner rehabilitation produced $46,587 in expenditures from the HOME
Program with an additional $52,188 in SHIP funds expenditures as the HOME match.
The total expenditures from all funds were $98,775.
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HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY 10-11
Program Less than 50-80% Over Total
50% AMI AMI 80% Units
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Home Program
HOME/SHIP Program
SHIP Program
PCHTF*
Total
Note: HOME Program funds require a local match. SHIP Program funds do not require a local match.
*Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund
c. Homebuyer Strategy
The strategies for homebuyers include housing counseling programs that address
pre-ownership issues, credit counseling, budgeting and foreclosure prevention to the
very-low, low and moderate-income households. The 2011 Median Income for a
family of four (4) in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area is $55,700. The low-
income threshold is $45,200 for households at 80% of area median income and
$28,250 for households at 50% of area median income.
Other strategies include easy access to affordable homeownership opportunities by
providing larger subsidies to the very-low income credit-ready households and those
purchasing homes within the Citys target areas. The homebuyer strategy also
provides a means to finance the cost of rehabilitation as part of acquisition, providing
additional affordable housing units to very-low and low-income households, upgrade
neighborhoods and encourage activities to promote safer neighborhoods.
The City offers several programs that assist in making housing more affordable to
very-low to moderate-income homebuyers. The Citys Homeownership Program
lends funds to purchase land, provide down payment assistance, pay impact fees,
pay disposition costs, pay closing costs and build new homes for income eligible
homebuyers. Funds in this program are also available to approved non-profit
agencies financing their clients home ownership needs. Currently these agencies
include:
1.Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
2.Habitat for Humanity
3.Largo Area Housing Development Corporation
4.Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
The funds will be leveraged against private sector financing to provide affordable
housing.
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The five-year goal for homebuyers calls for assisting 100 homebuyers with down
payment and closing cost assistance and providing 100 homebuyers with educational
services in regards to purchasing a home.
The City provided an allocation of $660 to Tampa Bay Community Development
Corporation (TBCDC) to administer their Home Buyers Club and Homeownership
Counseling Program. In addition, the City provided $60 in funding to Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Services (CNHS) to implement a Housing Educon/Default
Foreclosure Prevention Program.
The City did not budget funding for housing counseling as a single project. Instead,
housing counseling services was provided to homebuyers who purchased homes with
HOME Program funding.
Over thirteen (13) individuals/families took part in the education/counseling services
during this reporting period. A total of eleven (11) participated in both TBCDC
Programs (Homeownership Counseling and Homebuyer Education Programs and two
(2) participated through Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Housing
Education/Default Foreclosure Prevention Programs.
Other activities supported by the City included providing funding for the acquisition
of vacant land and building single family homes, providing funding to purchase
existing homes and rehabilitating them and providing down payment and closing cost
assistance to purchase new and existing homes.
In this reporting period, an additional $23,450 in CHDO HOME funds was expended
by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Community Housing Development organization to
build a single-family housing unit. The housing unit will be sold as an affordable
housing unit to a low to moderate-income family. In addition, another $37,018 was
provided to Largo Area Housing Development Corporation, Inc. (CHDO) to acquire
two (2) vacant lots. The lots will be developed for affordable housing units in the
next reporting period.
The Citys Down Payment and Closing Cost Program provided new homebuyer
opportunities to seventeen (17) families. Of the families assisted, two (2) families
income was below 50% of area median income and fifteen (15) families had incomes
between 50-80% of area median. The average purchase price of the homes was
$115,214.
HOME BUYER PROGRAM FY 09-10
Program Less than 50-80% Over Total
50% AMI AMI 80% Units
AMI
Home Program
HOME/SHIP Program
HOME/SHIP/ PCHTF Program
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Total
Note: HOME Program funds require a local match, unless it is a CHDO Project. SHIP Program funds do not
require a local match.
A total of $223,294 in HOME funds, $7,500 in Pinellas County Housing Trust Program
funds and $98,891 in SHIP funds were provided to make homeownership possible.
This public investment of $329,685 resulted in $1,790,596 in private capital being
placed in the Citys economy.
d. Homeless Strategy
Policy Direction
The Pinellas County Homeless Policy Group (HPG) was formed in the fall 2004. The
mission was to develop a countywide, 10-year plan to end homelessness. This plan
was a result of an 18-month research and planning process. Included in the
planning process were 40 members represented by elected officials, a school board
member, a public defender, community and business leaders from a variety of
industries, including faith-based organizations, housing authorities, healthcare, law
enforcement, businesses, foundations, the homeless coalition, and formerly
homeless persons from the general community.
Several factors were at the forefront of our research and planning discussions. The
factors included: improving the quality of life for homeless individuals and families,
improving the quality of life for those at risk of becoming homeless, eliminating
barriers to housing and services, finding ethical and economical solutions, developing
unified and comprehensive efforts that demonstrate best practices in housing and
service delivery, and being able to demonstrate returns for our forthcoming efforts.
The HPG adopted the plan on January 13, 2006 and the City Council approved the
plan on March 16, 2006.
The HPG has transitioned into the Homeless Leadership Network (HLN). HLN
monitors and oversees implementation of the plan to ensure accountability and
results consistent with the plan. The make-up of the HLN is very similar to the HPG,
but now executive members of the Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless
(PCCH) serve on the group. The PCCH serves as the Operations Network Group and
deals with the operating and actual implementation of the 10-Year Plan, while
getting direction from the HLN.
In creating this plan and demonstrating our commitment to work together to develop
and enact this plan, we hope this will provide motivation for others to get involved
and support the effort.
Operational Support
The City provided CDBG funding to three agencies assisting the homeless in FY
2010-11 Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP), Religious Community
Services Food Pantry/The Haven and Homeless Emergency Project.
The City funded the Clearwater Homeless Intervention Program (CHIP) in the
amount of $30,000 for operational support for a program that provides temporary
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shelter, food and clothing. The agency assisted 760 individuals during this reporting
period. The program requires participants to seek and retain emment and
receive counseling in order to stay at the shelter. Upon stabilization, clients are
moved into transitional housing.
The City funded the Homeless Emergency Project in the amount of $12,000 for
operational support to implement the homeless programs. The agency assisted
1,020 individuals during this reporting period.
A total of $93,306 was provided to Religious Community Services The
Havens/Grace House to renovate their facilities that provides housing opportunities
and supportive services for low-income and homeless individuals nd families. The
agency provided services to 649 families during this reporting period.
The chart below illustrates the non-housing homeless allocations and expenditures
for FY 2010-11 and prior funds expended in this reporting year. These allocations
resulted in many homeless individual/families being provided a place to live and
obtain other essential services.
FY 10/11 Budget FY 10/11 Expended
CHIP - Operational $30,000 $30,000
HEP - Operational$12,000 $12,000
RCS The Havens* $53,306 $11,768
RCS Grace House* $40,000 $3,562
TOTAL $135,306 $57,330
* Note: Construction underway anticipated completion in next reporting period.
Homeless Housing Actions
1)Covert Apartments (Jerry Howe Apartments)
On June 8, 2009, Boley Centers, Inc., a private non-profit psychosocial rehabilitation
and housing agency established in 1970, presented an application of funding for
construction costs to rehabilitate a thirteen-unit apartment complex (Covert
Apartments). Boley Centers has developed and operates fifteen (15) apartment
complexes that provide 150 units of permanent, supportive housing for people with
severe and persistent mental illness in Pinellas County.
The total cost to renovate the Covert Apartments was $620,950 with the Citys
contribution being $128,198. Other funding for this project included $117,752 from the
Veterans Administration and $375,000 from Boley Centers, Inc.
Covert Apartments is located at 1447 and 1451 Gulf to Bay Boulevard in the East
Gateway Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. This is a commercial sector that is
burdened with a declining business base, deteriorated infrastructure, various building
uses and vacant storefronts. The rehabilitation of the Covert Aprtments is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Citys Consolidated Plan because it improved the
appearance of the site and addressed homelessness in the area.
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The apartment complex is comprised of eight two-bedroom units, four one-bedroom
units and one efficiency apartment. All of the prior tenants incomes were at or below
50% of area median income. The renovation did not result in any permanent relocation
for the tenants. However, the tenants might have moved within the complex while their
units were being renovated.
The scope of the renovation included a new roof on the north building, replacement of
windows, countertops and kitchen appliances, carpeting, interior and exterior painting,
and making one two-bedroom unit accessible for persons with physical disabilities.
The rents for the units are $750 for the two-bedroom units and $500 for the one-
bedroom units. However, the tenants will only pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent
projected at approximately $202 after utility allowances.
The architect for the renovation was Wedding and Stephenson Architects, Inc. and the
contractor is General Home Development, Inc. The project was presented and approved
by the Neighborhood and Housing Advisory Board in July 2009. The project was
completed in August 2011.
2)HEP Veterans Housing
On May 3, 2010, the Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) submitted an application to
the City in the amount of $100,000 to acquire vacant real property located at 1250
Palmetto Street. The property was previously owned by the Pinellas County School
Board.
HEP is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1986 to meet the
needs of a growing number of homeless individuals and families. HEP provides
emergency shelter, transitional housing, and family rental units for the homeless
population. In addition to housing, the agency provides food, intensive case
management, clinical services, free dental care, child care and other supportive
services to the homeless.
The vacant land will be used to develop transitional housing for homeless veterans
and individuals. The sale price was undetermined at the time of e application;
however, a February 10, 2010 appraisal listed the value of the land at $558,000. The
subject property is 2.9 acres.
On August 3, 2010, HEP submitted an amended application for the acquisition and
construction costs in the amount of $365,000, the sales price the owner had agreed
to sell the property for and an application in the amount of $302,000 for a portion of
the development costs for the construction of six two-bedroom apartments for
homeless female veterans with or without children and a ten-unit male veterans
group home. This project will create 30 beds specifically for females and females
with children and 20 beds for male veterans.
The total development cost for the project is $3,497,144. The sources include the
City contributing an additional $725,000 (in addition to the $372,340 provided for
land acquisition), Pinellas County contributing $1,800,000, and the agency providing
$599,804. The Citys commitment for the development project will presented and
approved by the Neighborhood and Housing Advisory Board on November 22, 2011.
It will be presented to the City Council on December 1, 2011.
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e. Non-Homeless Special Needs Strategy
CDBG funds were provided in the amount of $30,000 to Pinellas Opportunity Council
to administer their Chore Services Program. Through this program, various chore
services were provided to sixty-six (66) elderly, frail elderly, developmentally-
disabled and physically-disabled individuals to assist them in rining in their
home.
During this reporting period, the City provided funding in the amount of $93,306 to
Religious Community Services to renovate their facilities. Religious Community
Services provides assistance to the elderly, persons with mental and physical
disabilities, and victims of spouse abuse. During this reporting period the agency
was able to provide assistance to over 649 individuals and families.
1) Abilities of Morningside I
On September 24, 2010, Abilities of Morningside I submitted an application for
funding in the amount of $216,000 to renovate rental housing units located at 2500
Harn Blvd., Units B-2, E-3, F-11, F-14, J-2 and J-8. Abilities at Morningside I is an
affiliate of Abilities Inc. of Florida. Funding for this project includes $162,000 from
the HOME Investment Partnership Program and $54,000 from the Pinellas County
Housing Trust Program (PCHTF).
This project will preserve the existing housing stock for low to moderate-income
individuals and families with disabilities. The property renovations will include the
replacement of windows, HVAC systems, cabinets, doors, flooring, appliances, water
heaters, insulation and paint. Household incomes will be limited to 50% of area
median income. The existing tenants will remain in the units.
The $216,000 HOME/PCHTF Program loan was approved in September 2011. The
project is currently under renovations and is scheduled to be complete during the
next reporting period.
2) Abilities of Morningside II
On October 8, 2009, Abilities Inc. of Florida submitted an application to the City in
the amount of $86,000 to acquire real property and make renovations to rental
housing units located at 2500 Harn Blvd., Units A-8, D-4 and E-12 and 2501 Harn
Blvd., Units J-6, J-7, D-9, D-10 and H-24. The total project costs were estimated at
$1,283,000.
On September 2, 2010, the application for this project was amend to $200,000.
The loan was approved by the City as a zero percent, 30-year loan with a five year
deferment. The funding for the project includes $150,000 from the HOME
Investment Partnership Program and a $50,000 match from the Pinellas County
Housing Trust Fund Program. The remaining project costs, $1,083,600 estimated,
will be provided by HUD through a Section 811 loan.
Abilities Inc. of Florida is a not-for-profit corporation organized in 1959 principally for
the purpose of providing vocational evaluation, case management, job training, and
employment services for persons with disabilities. The parent corporation includes
several affiliate not-for-profit corporations including Abilities at Morningside II, which
is the latest expansion of the housing programs sponsored by Abities Inc. of Florida.
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The Abilities at Morningside II Project will provide residential units that are scattered
throughout the existing condominium complex. The units will be fully wheelchair
accessible on the first floor and retrofitted for sensory disabilities for units located on
the second floor. The tenant portion of the rents will not exceed 30% of the adjusted
gross income for the household, with the balance of the monthly rent being provided
by HUD through a Project Rental Assistance Contract.
The agency is currently renovating the units through other funding sources. Upon
completion, the agency will lease up the units.
3. AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING
The City of Clearwater is no longer directly enforcing fair housing laws. The
responsibility has been assigned to the Pinellas County Human Relations Department
since their office investigates and makes recommendations on all Fair Housing issues
for other areas of Pinellas County with the exception of the City of St. Petersburg.
The City plays an active role in affirmatively furthering Fair Housing by adhering to
the Human Rights Ordinance that Pinellas County adopted in 1984. Pinellas County
maintains an Interlocal Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for the
enforcement of the ordinance. The City of St. Petersburg handles enforcement south
of Ulmerton Road and Pinellas County enforces north of Ulmerton Road.
In 2002, the City of Clearwater, along with the cities of St. Petersburg and Largo,
and Pinellas County formed a Fair Housing Partnership to coordinate efforts
countywide to support and expand the availability of housing to ll, regardless of
familial status, national origin, race, accessibility, and disability. The partnerships
tools for furthering this effort are educational programs, training, testing,
assessments, and enforcement through the appropriate channels. The partnership
meets periodically to review programs and to set and review goals.
The City remains active in the provision of affordable and accessible housing and
promotion of home ownership. The City provides information concerning home
ownership, home financing, and home repairs in printed matter and has worked with
our Public Communications Department to provide information in a variety of other
mediums
On April 8, 2011, the City partnered with the Bay Area Apartment Association, Bay
Area Legal Services, the cities of Largo, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Greater Tampa
Association of Board of Realtors, Gulf Coast Legal Services, Hillsborough County
Equal Opportunity Administration and Pinellas County Office of Human Rights
(Tampa Bay Fair Housing Consortium) to sponsor an Annual Fair Housing Certificate
Program. The City provided sponsorship for programs providing workshops on Fair
Housing, Accessible Home Design, Landlord-Tenant Rights and Responsibilities, and
Real Estate Sales and Rentals. On April 19, 2011, the Greater Tampa Association of
Realtors sponsored a workshop on At Home with Diversity. The workshop focused on
fair housing issues.
a. Sale or Rental of Housing
Fair Housing complaints received by the Citys Equity Services Department and
Pinellas County Office on Human Rights/Human Relations indicate that discrimination
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in the sale or rental of housing and provision of housing brokerage services does
occur. The City hopes to partner with other local government agencies and conduct a
study to determine the level of discrimination.
b. Public Policies
The high percentage of build-out in the City affects the availability of suitable land
for multi-family and affordable single-family development. The Citys Community
Development Code, design standards, adequate public facility (concurrency)
ordinance and building code requirements influence the feasibility of affordable
housing projects. Development regulations can limit the potential use of small or
irregular infill parcels for affordable housing or increase costs associated with site
development and construction.
c. Administrative Policies
Administrative policies generally support Fair Housing. These include:
1.Marketing housing programs in targeted areas.
2.Providing citywide homebuyers assistance and education.
3.Placing educational material on the Housing Divisions webpage.
4.Carefully reviewing where affordable housing developments will be located.
5.Avoiding a concentration of very-low to moderate-income households in
multi-family developments.
d. Actions Taken To Overcome Impediments
In 1995, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced
that entitlement communities, communities receiving direct federal funding from
Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency
Shelter Grant programs, must conduct a study of existing barrier housing choice.
This required study is referred to as the Analysis of Impediments (AI) and is part of
entitlement communities consolidated planning process.
The purpose of the AI is to examine how state and local laws, private, public and
non-profit sector regulations, administrative policies, procedures, and practices are
impacting the location, availability, and accessibility of housing in a given area. The
AI is not a Fair Housing Plan rather it is an analysis of the current state of fair
housing choices in Clearwater and identifies specific barriers that need to be
addressed if future fair housing initiatives are to be successful.
Each jurisdiction receiving federal funds must certify that it is affirmatively furthering
fair housing. The certification specifically requires jurisdictions to conduct an analysis
of impediments to fair housing choice within the state or local jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through
that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard.
Evaluating fair housing impediments is a complex process involving diverse and
wide-ranging considerations. The role of economics, housing patts, and personal
choice are important to consider when examining fair housing choice. Clearwater
has relatively few impediments to fair housing. However, some issues were
identified.
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On July 22, 2010, the cities of St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater and Pinellas
County procured the services of J-Quad Planning Group, a fair housing consultant, to
conduct an analysis of impediment to fair housing choice for each entity. The result
of that analysis is listed below.
The analysis of fair housing choice in the City has resulted in the identification of
impediments, identified through a study methodology that includeconducting focus
group sessions, the construction of a demographic analysis resulting in a community
profile and fair housing index, analysis of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
data for the City and Pinellas County and a fair housing law and public policy and
program review.
The Citys commitment to furthering affordable housing through planning and
CDBG/HOME program design and implementation is noteworthy. These efforts will
continue to help maintain stability and strengthen its older and lower-income areas.
The City and its nonprofit partners are encouraged to expand these efforts into other
neighborhoods as a primary means of expanding fair housing choice.
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Other Industry Related Impediments
: Impacts of the Sub-prime Mortgage Lending Crises and increased
Impediment
Foreclosures.
: Continue to work with the State, National Non-Profit Housing
Remedial Action
Intermediaries, Federal Home Loan Bank, other lenders and HUD to evaluate
programs and identify funding that can help reduces the mortgage default rate and
foreclosure rates among low and moderate-income home buyers and existing home
owners.
Impediment: Low number of loan applications from minorities and low origination
rates for minority applicants.
: Continue homebuyer outreach and education efforts. Expand
Remedial Action
homeownership and credit counseling classes as part of a high school curriculum in
order to help prevent credit problems later in life.
Impediment: Predatory lending and other industry practices.
: Continue to encourage financial institutions to assist low to
Remedial Action
moderate-income persons by establishing or reestablishing checking, saving, and
credit accounts for residents that commonly utilize check cashing services through
bank initiated fresh start programs for those with poor credit and previous non-
compliant bank account practices.
Socio-Economic Impediments
t: Poverty and low-income among minority populations.
Impedimen
Remedial Action: Continue to work on expanding job opportunities through the
recruitment of corporations, the provision of incentives for local corporations seeking
expansion opportunities, and the assistance with the preparation of small business
loan applications. Support agencies that provide workforce development programs
and continuing education courses to increase the educational level and job skills of
residents.
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Neighborhood Conditions Related Impediments
Impediment: Limited resources to assist lower income, elderly and indigent
homeowners maintain their homes and stability in neighborhoods.
: Continue to support and expand program of Self-Help Initiatives
Remedial Action
based on volunteers providing housing assistance to designated elderly and indigent
property owners and assist them in complying with municipal housing codes.
Involve volunteers, community and religious organizations/institutions and
businesses as a means of supplementing financial resources for housing repair and
neighborhood cleanups.
Public Policy Related Impediments
There were no Public Policy Related Impediments.
The City funds programs that offer free classes for persons desiring to become
homeowners. The Pinellas Realtor Organization subscribes to the Voluntary
Affirmative Marketing Agreement (VAMA) and works to educate its members about
Fair Housing. Training and marketing materials have been videotaped and translated
into American Sign Language and Spanish. The City promotes home ownership and
education at various homebuyer fairs and expositions. The City also provides
funding to Community Service Foundation to provide Fair Housing Education.
In addition to the Human Relations Department, the City is working with Pinellas
County Realtors through the VAMA Program to further fair housing opportunities in
real estate transactions. To further these efforts of the VAMA, the Pinellas County
Board of Realtors enlisted the services of the Community Housing Resource Board to
focus on the federal, state and local enforcement agencies, housing industry groups
and volunteer community groups working together to promote fair housing practices.
These efforts include:
Providing public information on fair housing
Assessing community fair housing needs and identifying local problems and
issues that impede equal housing opportunity
Evaluating performance and effectiveness of the VAMA
Expanding minority involvement in the real estate industry
Expanding public awareness of housing opportunities in the community
Developing cooperative solutions to problems associated with the
implementation of the VAMA
Other actions during FY 2010-11 include:
Continued support of Pinellas County Human Relations Department, Pinellas
County Board of Realtors, and the Community Housing Resource Board
Continued to work with the local committee of American with Disabilities to
view housing related issues for homeowners, renters, or homebuyers with
disabilities
Provided HOME funding in the amount of $660 to Tampa Bay Community
Development Corporation and $60 to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing
Service to implement homebuyers training programs, fair housing education
and assistance, and default-foreclosure prevention and counseling services
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Provided funding in the amount of $26,381 to Gulf Coast Legal Services to
implement a fair housing program that offers counseling services, initial
needs assessment, rental eviction intervention, and marketing of fair housing
programs. The agency assisted 110 individuals
Provided funding in the amount of $7,500 to Community Service Foundation
to administer a fair housing program. The agency assisted 71 individuals
The Pinellas County anti-discrimination effort focuses on public information and
enforcement of fair housing regulations and the Countys Human Rights Ordinance.
The County publishes a Housing Resource Directory that includes an overview of fair
housing law, information about reasonable accommodation and accessibility, and a
list of state and local enforcement agencies. The County produces a brochure
entitled, Fair Housing in Pinellas County, and distributes approximately 5,000 copies
annually. Below market rate mortgages, down payment and closing cost assistance
are readily available through the Countys Housing Finance Authority and through
other agencies. The County is also active in providing and promoting affordable
housing, providing low-cost funds for home purchase or repair, and modifications to
homes to make them accessible to persons with disabilities.
The City directs significant resources to expand the supply of affordable rental
housing and partners with a variety of for-profit and non-profit developers and the
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. The City also assists developers with a
variety of incentives aimed at reducing development costs, impact fees, and
regulatory impediments.
The City encourages mixed-income, multi-family developments to develop affordable
housing in areas that are not predominantly low to moderate-income areas as part of
a continuing effort to deconcentrate poverty. Funding is denied to developers who
do not provide mixed-income housing where the effect could be to racially or
economically segregate low-income households.
4. LEVERAGING RESOURCES
The Citys efforts to provide affordable housing and other services to very-low to
moderate-income families have resulted in leveraging a great amount of additional
resources.
Through the Infill Housing and Down Payment Assistance Programs, the City
continues to work closely with the lending and housing non-profits in the community
to leverage private investment in home ownership. (Please see Homebuyers Section
for accomplishments). In addition, the City works with Community Service
Foundation, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation, and Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc. to provide homeownership counseling to support
our housing programs.
During this reporting period, the City provided $41,045 in HOME funds to purchase
two (2) vacant lots. The purchase of the lots will result in the development of two (2)
new homes.
In this reporting period, an additional $23,450 in HOME funds was expended to build
a new single-family housing unit. The housing unit will be sold as an affordable
housing unit to a low to moderate-income family in the next reporting period.
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The Citys Down Payment and Closing Cost Program provided new homebuyer
opportunities to seventeen (17) families. Of the families assisted, two (2) familys
income was below 50% of area median income and the remaining fifteen (15)
families had incomes between 50-80% of area median. The average purchase price
of the homes was $115,214.
A total of $223,294 in HOME funds, $7,500 in Pinellas County Housing Trust Funds
and $98,891 in SHIP funds were provided to make homeownership possible. This
public investment of $329,685 resulted in $1,790,596 in private capital being placed
in the Citys economy.
5. CONTINUUM OF CARE NARRATIVE
The City works closely with the Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless and
various other homeless services providers in addressing the needs of the Citys
Homeless.
The City listed Continuum of Care issues as a high priority in the Consolidated Plan.
During this reporting period, the City provided $30,000 in CDBG funds to Clearwater
Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP) as operating capital for their Emergency
Shelter Facility as part of its Continuum of Care. The facility provided shelter, food,
counseling, and case management services to 760 individuals during this reporting
period.
The Homeless Emergency Project received $12,000 as operating capital for their
Emergency Shelter Facility as part of its Continuum of Care. The facility provided
food to 1,020 homeless individuals and families. In addition to short and long-term
housing for the homeless, HEP provides a variety of other services including job
placement, medical, dental and psychological counseling.
A total of $93,306 was provided to Religious Community Services The Havens and
Grace House. The Havens facility provides housing, case management and a variety
of services for victims of spouse abuse. The Grace House facility provides transitional
housing for homeless families. The Havens provided spouse abuse services to 37
families while Grace House provided services to 612 families.
CDBG funds were provided in the amount of $30,000 to the Pinellas Opportunity
Council to administer their Chore Services Program. Through this program, various
chore services were provided to 66 elderly, frail elderly, developmentally-disabled
and physically-disabled individuals to assist them in remaining in their home.
The City provided funding in the amount of $12,000 to WestCare GulfCoast Florida,
Inc. for salary support to operate the Turning Point overnight shelter. The shelter
provides an overnight facility for homeless persons under the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol. It operates as an inebriate receiving and intervention program that
provides for a 24-hour sobering up area, intensive case management, and placement
services. The agencys goal was to serve 150 homeless Clearwater individuals. The
agency expended $12,000 and assisted 172 homeless Clearwater individuals.
The City did not receive any applications for direct support for providing housing
opportunities for persons with HIV/AIDS. The City will continue to outreach to
agencies that provide services to this community.
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6. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
The City maintains a Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board to
encourage public participation. The Board meets periodically to discuss and make
recommendations to City staff and the City Council on housing-related issues. The
City Clerks Office maintains minutes from the meetings.
The City has not received any citizen comments on the Proposed FY 2010-11 CAPER.
7. OTHER ACTIONS
a. Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
The City has been very proactive in fostering and maintaining affordable housing.
Although the City cannot control the cost of labor, goods or land costs, the City
continues to look for new and creative ways to address the issue of affordability.
Some of the steps the City has taken in the past and/or is currently doing include:
Design homes that are practical and efficient
Subsidize impact fees
Provide financing at below market rates, zero percent and/or deferred
payment loans
Fund subrecipients to acquire vacant properties and build affordhouses
Work with subrecipients to acquire homes foreclosed by HUD and rsell them
as affordable housing units
Pay for infrastructure improvements with general revenue funds
Change the Citys Development Code to address other development issues
Work with the local housing authority to buy property and resell for affordable
housing
Work with developers to put together applications for funding through the
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, State of Florida Housing Bond
Program and other resources to build or rehabilitate rental units for affordable
housing
b. Barriers to Affordable Housing
In the early years (1992 1995) of the Citys SHIP Program, the Clearwater's
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) reviewed the following areas to
identify potential barriers to affordable housing:
Affordable Housing Definitions
Permit Processing
Impact Fee Requirements
Infrastructure Capacity
Residential Zoning Density
Transfer of Development Rights
On-Site Parking and Setback Requirements
Zero-Lot Line Development
Sidewalk and Street Requirements
Regulatory Review Processes
Inventory of Lands Suitable for Affordable Housing Development
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The City began receiving SHIP Program funding in 1992 when the Florida Legislature
adopted the Sadowski Act. The SHIP Program is a dedicated source of affordable
housing funds that are provided annually to cities and counties thin the State of
Florida.
One of the driving forces behind the passage of the Sadowski Act was the Florida
Homebuilders and Contractors Associations. As a result of their lobbying effort, SHIP
jurisdictions each year must expend 75% of their funds, entitlement and recaptured
funds, on activities that involve construction and/or rehabilitaon of homes, and in
addition, 65% of the funds, entitlement and recaptured funds, must result in
homeownership.
A major requirement of the SHIP Program, as well as a condition of receiving
continued funding, was each jurisdiction had to adopt affordable housing incentives
that would assist in the implementation of their affordable housing activities. Each
SHIP entitlement community was required to adopt an Affordable Husing Incentive
Plan (AHIP), which contained, at a minimum two statutory required incentives: 1.
Assurance that permits as defined in Chapter 163.3164(7) and (8) F.S. for affordable
housing projects are expedited to a greater degree than other projects; 2. An
ongoing process for review of local policies, ordinances, regulations, and plan
provisions that increase the cost of housing prior to their adoption (420.9071(16)
F.S.).
During the 2007 legislative session, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1375.
Under this bill, approval was granted for the creation of Section 420.9076 of the
Florida Statute. This statute requires counties and cities receiving SHIP funds to
appoint an eleven member Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The
statute further provides that the committee be made up of members from a specific
industry or a specific group as identified in the statute. The requirement was largely
met through the use of the Citys existing Neighborhood and Affordable Housing
Advisory Board (NAHAB). The City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-15 that created
and appointed the AHAC.
The duties of the AHAC included reviewing policies and procedures, ordinances, land
development regulations and the Citys adopted comprehensive plan and
recommending specific actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable
housing.
Per state statute, at a minimum, the AHAC reviewed and made recommendations on
the following:
1.The processing of approvals of development orders or permits, as defined in
F.S.163.3164 (7) and (8), for affordable housing projects is expedited to a
greater degree than other projects.
2.The modification of impact-fee requirements, including reduction or waiver of
fees and alternative methods of fee payment for affordable housing.
3.The allowance of flexibility in densities for affordable housing.
4.The reservation of infrastructure capacity or housing for very-low income
persons, low-income persons, and moderate-income persons.
5.The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in residential zoning
districts.
6.The reduction of parking and setback requirements for affordable housing.
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7.The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero-lot-line
configurations for affordable housing.
8.The modification of street requirements for affordable housing.
9.The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before
adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that
increase the cost of housing.
10.The preparation of a printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable
for affordable housing.
11.The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment
centers and mixed-use developments.
In July 2008, the Economic Development and Housing Department contracted with
Wade Trim, Inc. to help facilitate the process. Wade Trim coordinated the
preparation of the Local Housing Incentive Strategy in cooperation with City staff and
the AHAC. The Local Housing Incentive Strategy encompasses the definition, vision,
strategic focus areas and incentive recommendations in order to facilitate the
development of affordable housing in the City. The AHAC convened on four occasions
in order to develop and identify the value of affordable housing, identify the
principles for Clearwaters affordable housing and develop a vision statement to be
included as part of the Local Hosing Incentives Strategy. A separate focus group
consisting of for-profit and non-profit affordable housing developers was organized in
order to gain additional insight and recommendations concerning incentive
strategies.
The report highlights an affordable housing vision statement that was derived from
input by board members. Additionally, AHAC members focused on the values that
affordable housing brings to the City. The themes identified centered on the values
that affordable housing supports a dynamic and competitive econoy, improves the
social well being that builds a sense of community, and ensures that the Citys
workforce can live within the City limits. Furthermore, the AHAC also identified and
recommended provisions that would identify adaptive reuse practices, require
triennial updates to the Citys Local Housing Incentives Strategy, support design
standards for affordable housing developers, improve communication and marketing
channels for affordable housing, diversify financing resources, and support
development of public and private partnerships for the provision of affordable
housing.
By statute, the initial report was submitted to the City Council by December 30,
2008. After the initial submission, the reports become due every three (3) years on
st
December 31 of the year preceding the submission of the Local Housing Assistance
Plan (LHAP).
The City Council reviewed the Local Housing Incentives Strategy recommendations
that were approved by the AHAC on November 19, 2008. The City Council adopted
an amendment to the LHAP to incorporate the local housing incentive strategies it
will implement for the City. The amendment included, at a minimum, the state
required incentive strategies specified above. Upon approval, the City notified the
state of its adoption of an amendment to its LHAP to incorporate the incentive
strategies. The notice included a copy of the approved amended plan in order to
comply with the SHIP programs participation guidelines.
In future years, as part of the monitoring process conducted by the State of Florida,
the monitors will be evaluating how local jurisdictions are implementing their
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affordable housing incentives in order to ensure they are meeting their statutory
obligations. These evaluations will analyze the process and policies that all affordable
housing projects go through from start to finish. This process is not totally exclusive
to affordable housing projects using SHIP dollars, but any affordable housing project
taking place in the City, regardless of the funding source.
c. Managing the Process
As part of the review process for proposed policies, regulations, plans and programs,
the sponsoring City department requests the Economic Development and Housing
Department to analyze the economic impact of the action proposed as it pertains to
the cost of housing. The analysis shows the estimated increase in cost to an average
home. The analyses are maintained on file in the Housing Division of the Economic
Development and Housing Department.
The City holds public hearings and meetings to obtain citizen input and to respond to
citizen proposals and inquiries about activities and program performances. Citizens
and other City stakeholders have emphasized the need to consider the Citys diverse
interests in the establishment of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; the
identification of new projects and programs; and in the application, monitoring and
evaluation of existing programs.
Typically, the Economic Development and Housing Department staff meets with
prospective affordable housing developers to determine the level of assistance and
project needs. If the developer proceeds with a project, staff fcilitates the plan
review and permitting process through the Planning, Building andgineering
Departments. This allows the Economic Development and Housing Department to
troubleshoot and streamline the process.
Below is a section from the Citys Expedited Processing and Ongoing Review Policy.
d. Expedited Processing
i. Building Department
All affordable housing projects, as defined in Chapter 163.3164(7) and (8) F.S., that
are located within the City limits are required to include with their application for a
building permit a request for Expedited Processing. A copy of this request must be
provided to the Building Official and to the Director of the Economic Development
and Housing Department. Expedited Processing affords eligible projects priority over
projects without this status. When an affordable housing project receives approval,
the Building Division notifies the Director who, in turn, will document the timeframe
for the application process.
ii. Planning Department
The Planning Department will follow the City of Clearwater - Community
Development Code when processing all affordable housing applications for activities
that require rezoning, land-use amendments, variances, development orders, etc.
Under the Code, all projects are reviewed and may be scheduled for the next
meeting of the Development Review Committee (DRC staff level review) and if
needed, the Community Development Board (CDB). Many applications can be
decided at the staff level and may not need to go DRC and/or CDB. When affordable
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housing projects and/or applications are submitted that can be decided at the staff
level, they shall receive priority and be reviewed before any non-affordable housing
project and/or applications. Applicants must indicate that the project will be an
affordable housing development and/or project. The Planning Department has and
will continue to implement, where possible, the expedited plan amendment process
for large-scale amendments related to the provision of affordable housing.
e. Comprehensive Plan Analysis
The Citys Comprehensive Plan includes a state mandated housing element that
analyzes the Citys existing and projected housing need. The element contains goals,
objectives and policies that work in tandem with other housing policy documents.
Fostering and maintaining an affordable housing supply is one of the elements
primary goals. The goal is supported by policies that aim to reduce barriers to public
and private sector construction of affordable units.
The Economic Development and Housing Department coordinated with the Planning
Department in 2005 for the preparation of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
for the Comprehensive Plan. A focus of the EAR was affordable housing. In this
regard, the EAR included an assessment of the successes and shortcomings of the
Citys affordable housing policies and programs, along with recommendations for
improvement.
The EAR recommendations were addressed in a major update of the Comprehensive
Plan in 2007-2008. As part of the review process, the City formed a Citizen Advisory
Committee (CAC) to provide direction in the EAR. The CAC, along with a consultant
(Wade Trim, Inc.), established identification of data needs and thods of
compilation, meetings, methodology of comprehensive issues analys, and
coordination with other city departments. The results were provided to the Citys
Planning Department. The Planning Departments recommendations were approved
by the City Council.
f. Lead Based Paint
Lead based paint continues to be a serious problem throughout cities across
America. It is usually prevalent in homes built prior to 1978. Clearwaters housing
stock is relatively new with the average home being built after 1970. However, the
City still maintains that lead based paint is a serious issue and conducts housing
inspections to determine if there are defective paint surfaces. If lead conditions are
present, the lead paint is either removed or covered in a manner described by HUD.
The City will continue its effort to rid structures of lead based paint and will inspect
any homes built prior to 1978 for any presence of lead based paint. The City will
continue to test and remove all lead based paint surfaces in structures that are being
rehabilitated under our programs that are using federal funds. The City will use the
services of the Pinellas County Environmental Department to test all structures with
defective paint surfaces and the local Health Department to test children for elevated
blood levels. The Willa Carson Community Health Resource Center continues to
participate with the City by providing a meeting area for neighborhood based
education programs, disseminating information on the hazards of ead based paint,
and blood screenings.
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The City places information about lead based paint and safety on the Citys Housing
Division website.
Program activities include:
Collaboration between public-private agencies involving housing, health, and
community-based organizations to facilitate a Healthy Home Team to go
door-to-door in the targeted Brownfields area to identify children and homes
at risk
Assurance that children identified as at risk receive blood lead testing and the
child with elevated lead levels receives follow-up care
Promotion of a public awareness campaign through education via physicians
and the community and disbursement of educational materials
Routine placement of educational materials on the Citys Housing Division
webpage
Assessment of homes at risk to identify lead hazard control services to
eliminate hazards identified in homes
Initiation of supportive lead hazard control services to eliminate hazards
identified in homes
Evaluation of prevention activities to measure the impact and outcome of
program services and intervention efforts in the community
g. Poverty Level Assessment
The City realized that the most effective way to reduce the number of persons below
the poverty level was to increase their income through providing employment
opportunities.
The City provides funding to support service organizations that reduce impediments
for families allowing them to rise above the poverty level. The City provides
economic development opportunities to non-profit and for-profit businesses that
agree to hire lower-income individuals. Through the coordination of programs,
including the Environmental Protection Agency, State Brownfields Redevelopment
initiatives, Juvenile Welfare Board, United Way, the Eckerd Foundation, Pinellas
County WorkNet, and the University of South Florida, the City will continue to expand
its efforts to reduce impediments.
h. Institutional Structure
To overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordintion, the City
provided local lenders with information relative to the Citys housing programs.
Together we are able to provide home ownership and homebuyer opportunities for
very-low to moderate-income families. The City and its subrecipients pre-qualify
clients to the lender's and Citys specifications and provides financing in the form of
down payment assistance.
i. Public Housing and Residential Initiatives
The City understands the benefits of improving public housing and resident
initiatives. To improve the lives of families residing in public housing the City
targeted the children to break the cycle. The City will continue to work and
strengthen our relationship with the Clearwater Housing Authority (CHA) to foster
innovative public housing developments, potential joint ventures and residential
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initiatives.
The agencys FY 2010 and FY 2011 five-year and annual plans are attached as
Appendix A and Appendix B.
8. HOUSING
a. Housing Needs
The City has been very proactive in fostering and maintaining affordable housing.
Although the City cannot control the cost of labor, goods or land costs, the City
continues to look for new and creative ways to address the issue of affordability.
Some of the steps the City has taken in the past and/or is currently doing include:
Design homes that are practical and efficient
Subsidize impact fees
Provide financing at below market rates, zero percent and/or deferred
payment loans
Fund subrecipients to acquire vacant properties and build affordhouses
Work with subrecipients to acquire homes foreclosed by HUD and rsell them
as affordable housing units
Pay for infrastructure improvements with general revenue funds
Change the Citys Development Code to address other development issues
Work with the local housing authority to buy property and resell for affordable
housing
Work with developers to put together applications for funding through the
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, State of Florida Housing Bond
Program and other resources to build or rehabilitate rental units for affordable
housing
b. Specific Five-Year Housing Objectives
Build 200 new mixed-income rental units in conjunction
Housing Objective One:
with ongoing redevelopment/revitalization projects.
Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
State/Other Funds: SHIP, FHFC programs
Acquire and/or rehabilitate 50 units in small rental
Housing Objective Two:
complexes for mixed-income affordable rental housing.
Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
State/Other Funds: SHIP, FHFC programs
Housing Objective Three: Preserve the existing housing stock by rehabilitating 100
units owned by low-income owner households.
Federal Funds: HOME/CBDG
State/Other Funds: SHIP
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Housing Objective Four: Preserve the existing housing stock by funding the
acquisition and rehabilitation/expansion of 50 existing units for new low-income
owner households.
Federal Funds: HOME
State/Other Funds: SHIP
Housing Objective Five: Provide direct down payment/closing cost assistance to 100
low and moderate-income homebuyers.
Federal Funds: HOME
State/Other Funds: SHIP, HFA Bonds
Housing Objective Six: Construct 20 new affordable, for sale, in-fill units in support
of the Citys ongoing revitalization/redevelopment activities.
Federal Funds: HOME/CDBG
State/Other Funds: SHIP
Housing Objective Seven: Provide credit counseling and homeownership training
assistance to 100 perspective low-income homebuyers.
c. Housing Accomplishments
Goals Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Total
FY FY FY FY FY FY
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Build Mixed 200 4 85 0 89
Income
Rentals
Acquire/Rehab 50 2 13 14 29
Mixed Income
Rentals
Rehab Low- 100 20 18 18 17 21 9 103
Income
Owner
Housing
Acquire/Rehab 50 4 9 1 0 14
Low-Income
Housing
Down 100 12 14 7 15 24 19 91
Payment
Assistance
Low-Income
Housing
Build New
20 10 14 3 5 1 33
Affordable
Housing
Housing 100 312 132 204 286 135 15 1,084
Consulting
Total Housing 520 46 46 31 44 149 58 374
Units
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During FY 2010-11, the City made a total of nine (9) owner-occupied rehabilitation
loans with HOME and/or SHIP and Pinellas Housing Trust Fund Program funds. One
SHIP-only loan was provided to a low to moderate-income family with income of less
than 50% of area median income. An additional combination of HOME, PCHTF and
SHIP loans were provided to eight (8) low to moderate-income families. Of those
loans, five (5) were provided to families with income less than 50% of area median
income and three (3) loans were provided to a family with income between 50-80%
of area median income.
Homeowner rehabilitation produced $46,587 in expenditures from the HOME
Program with an additional $52,188 in SHIP funds expenditures as the HOME match.
The total expenditures from all funds were $98,775.
The City offers several programs that help make housing more affordable to very-low
and moderate-income homebuyers. The Citys Home Ownership Program will lend
funds to purchase land, provide down payment assistance, pay impact fees, pay
disposition and closing costs and build new homes for income elie home buyers.
Funds in this program are also available to approved non-profit gencies financing
their clients home ownership needs. Currently these agencies include:
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
Community Service Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
Largo Area Housing Development Corporation
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
The City provided an allocation of $660 to Tampa Bay Community Development
Corporation (TBCDC) to administer their Home Buyers Club and Homeownership
Counseling Program and $60 in funding to Clearwater Neighborhood Housing
Services (CNHS) to implement a Housing Education/Counseling Program. The City
did not provide a pool for home buyer counseling programs. Instead the City
provided housing counseling services to homebuyers who participae in the HOME
Homebuyers Program. All of the education and counseling programs were funded
through the HOME Program.
Over nineteen (19) individuals/families took part in the education/counseling
services during this reporting period. Of this total, seventeen (17) participated in
both TBCDC Programs Homeownership Counseling and Homebuyer Education
Programs and two participated through Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services,
Inc. Housing Education/Counseling Programs.
9. HOME Program
a. Assessment of Relationship of HOME Funds
The City received an allocation of $565,055 in HOME Entitlement Funds for
FY 2010-11. The majority of the funds were set aside for housing development. The
table shows how funds for the entitlement allocation were budgeted this reporting
period:
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Subrecipient Housing Pool $423,792
Community Housing Development
Organizations $84,758
Program Administration $56,505
TOTAL $565,055
Funds set aside in the Subrecipient Housing Pool may be used for homeownership
rehabilitation; new single-family housing construction, down payment and closing
cost assistance, acquisition of real property and other related g costs. Funds
set aside for the Community Housing Development Organization are undetermined.
The table lists the activities by which the funds were expended during this reporting
period with the FY 2010-11 entitlement allocation, program income and
reprogrammed funds from prior years.
Rehabilitation Owner-Occupied $61,113
Administration/Program Delivery Costs* $90,019
Rental Housing Development $391,986
Community Housing Development Organizations $60,478
Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance $256,296
Total HOME Expenditures $859,892
*Includes administration from entitlement and program incme
The City has three (3) certified Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDOs); Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of
Pinellas Community Housing Development Organization, Inc. and Largo Area Housing
Development Corporation. The City is currently soliciting other organizations to
become eligible as a CHDO.
b. HOME Match Report
Please see Match Report in Appendix under IDIS Reports.
c. HOME Inspections, Affirmative Marketing Actions, Outreach to Minority
and Women Owned Businesses
Three rental housing developments previously funded and subject to HOME
monitoring were inspected during this reporting period. The housing developments
were Wellington Apartments, Fulton Avenue Apartments and Lexington Apartments.
Wellington and Fulton Avenue Apartments provide housing for low to moderate-
income families and Lexington Apartments provide housing for the elderly.
The monitoring visits to Wellington, Fulton Avenue and Lexington Apartments did not
show any areas of non-compliance.
10. OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS
a. State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
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During FY 2010-11, the City expended the following dollars in association with the
development and preservation of loans for housing units for low to moderate-income
families with acquisition, down payment and closing cost assistance for new and
existing units.
Challenge Fund Infill (Acquisition) Loan Program
SHIP Funds Expended $32,500
Private Funds Expended $556,000
Owner Equity $16,477
TOTAL $604,977
Funding from this program provided five (5) families with property acquisition cost
assistance. The family had income at less than 80% of the area median income.
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Loan Program
SHIP Funds Expended $66,391
Other Public Funds Expended $0
Private Funds Expended $1,029,926
Owner Equity $27,490
TOTAL $1,123,807
Funding from this program provided twelve (12) families with down payment and
closing cost assistance. All twelve (12) families had incomes less than 80% of the
area median income.
Rehabilitation Loan Program
SHIP Funds Expended $52,189
TOTAL $52,189
Funding from this program provided rehabilitation funds to eight (8) families. All the
families assisted had income less than 80% of the area median income.
A total of $190,314 in total revenues (allocation, program income and recaptured
funds) was deposited into the Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund during State FY
2010-11. These funds were generated through the following:
State Annual Distribution $0
Program Income $190,314
TOTAL $190,314
b. Emergency Shelter Grants Program
The City does not receive any Emergency Shelter Grant Funds.
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c. Community Development Block Grant Program - Recovery
In June 2009, HUD awarded the City $251,549 in funding through the CDBG-R
Program. Through this program the City allocated $25,154 for administration,
$143,305 for sidewalk improvements and $83,090 for the East Gateway District
Façade Improvement Program.
During this reporting period, the City expended $36,500 for sidealk improvements,
$81,500 in loan to grant funds through the façade improvement program and $4,670
for administration.
d. National Stabilization Program 3
Pursuant to federal regulations published in the Federal Register at 75 FR 64322 and
regarding Title III of the
Housing and Economic
Recovery Act of 2008, as
amended, and in
accordance with Title XII
of Division A of the
American Recovery Act of
2009, as amended,
additional funds were
allocated under Section
1497 of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 for the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP 3) and those established at 24 CFR Part
91 require the City of Clearwater to amend its FY 2010-11 Action Plan to
incorporated the proposed FY 2010-11 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Action
Plan.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded the City
of Clearwater $1,385,801 in funding through the NSP 3 Program. The NSP 3 Program
is designed to stabilize neighborhoods that have been and continue to be damaged
by the economic effects of properties that have been foreclosed or abandoned. The
program integrated the following principals:
Retain the Community Development Block Grant distinctive requirements
Target and reconnect neighborhoods
Rapidly arrest neighborhood decline
Assure deep targeting requirements
Ensure continued affordable housing
Support projects that optimize economic activity
Build inclusive and sustainable communities
nd resources
Coordinate planning a
Leverage resources
The NSP 3 Program has established five allowable housing strategies for funding.
They include using the funds for housing related financing mechanism, acquisition
and rehabilitation, land banking, demolition, and redevelopment. It is proposed that
e City utilizes its funding in the following manner:
th
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Activity Amount # of Units
Financing Mechanism $350,000 6
Acquisition and Rehabilitation $397,221 4
Redevelopment $500,000 10
Administration $138,580
20
TOTAL $1,385,801
The target areas identified by HUD include the city-approved Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Areas to include portions of the North Greenwood, South
Greenwood, and East Gateway Strategy Areas.
The City has determined that projects in the following areas may qualify to receive
assistance:
Stevens Creek/North Greenwood Area
The Stevens Creek/North Greenwood
Area was selected to continue the
citys efforts to stabilize the
community. The Citys initial
investment in the area was in
February 2008 when the Clearwater
Housing Authority received
permission from HUD to sell its
deteriorated Homer Villa Public
Housing Complex. Through the
efforts of the City and Pinellas
County, the City was able to assist
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas
County in obtaining ownership of the
9.8 acre parcel of land. The City
contributed $725,000 toward the acquisition and demolition. Pinellas County
provided $1.425 million for land acquisition, engineering and site construction. As
the property lay vacant, the City again partnered with Pinellas County to identify a
financing strategy to build fifty-one (51) new single family homes on the vacant
property. This redevelopment project will have an estimated $8.415 million dollar
project cost. The project will provide housing opportunities for families with incomes
between 30% and 80% of area median income. Funding through the NSP 2 Program
provided a construction loan in the amount of $2.34 million to build eighteen (18)
new housing units.
he East Gateway Area
T
The East Gateway Area was selected to continue the efforts made when the City
established it as a HUD Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. Through the
loped as a
efforts identified in the five year strategy, the area will continue to be deve
low to medium-density residential neighborhood supported with housing,
neighborhood commercial and professional offices. To help redevelop this
community, the City has established and funded a Façade and Building Improvement
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Program to provide incentives to businesses for public-private investment. The City
committed $80,000 as redevelopment stimulus through the Community
Development Block Grant Recovery Program. An additional $142,000 was
provided through the Recovery Program in this area for sidewalk improvements. In
housing development, the City hopes to turn a $700,000 Community Development
Block Grant Program loan into a $7 million dollar investment in affordable housing
for this area. The planned development, Country Club Homes, includes thirty-one
(31) new affordable townhomes. NSP 2 funding in the amount of $1.5 million will be
used as construction financing to commence construction of the cunity project.
The homes include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and two car garages.
Recently, the City purchased a dilapidated hotel that was an eye sore in the
community and a place of many Police calls for service. The City purchased the
property for $1.675 million with funding through the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA). The 2.2 acre property was demolished and land banked for future
development.
re
Lake Belleview (f.k.a. South Greenwood Area)
The City is continuing their efforts to rehabilitate homes and develop infill housing in
the South Greenwood Area. In FY 2009-10 the City provided funding for two (2)
2) down payment assistance loans, and one (1)
infill housing loans, two (
rehabilitation loan.
In 2004, utilizing $2.9 million in general funds, the City built an aquatic/recreation
lds.
complex, a skateboard park, a fishing pier on Lake Belleview and new baseball fie
In 2008, utilizing $200,000 raised from grants and corporate sponsors, the City
partnered with an international organization, Let Them Be Kids, to design and
construct a playground at the Ross Norton Recreation Complex. In 2010, utilizing
$1.8 million in general funds, the City completed the Lake Belleview Stormwater
Improvement project that included major improvements to Lakeview Road. In 2010,
renovations were completed at the Ross Norton Baseball Fields to include bullpens,
sod, irrigation and the reworking of the pitching mounds. Plans are being developed
Greenwood per the request of the
to install traffic calming devices throughout South
neighborhood to improve safety for pedestrians.
The City of Clearwater is in the process of partnering with Pinellas County
Community Development Department for the acquisition of Norton Apartments
utilizing funding through the NSP 2 Program. This 1.8 million dollar investment in a
xpiring and
foreclosure acquisition helped to save 48 Housing Choice Vouchers from e
will provide rental opportunities for 48 low to moderate-income families.
. Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund
e
,139 in funding through the Pinellas
The City of Clearwater expended a total of $139
ounty Housing Trust Fund Program (PCHTF).
C
t
The City provided Kimberly Home with $26,632 to renovate a two (2) unit apartmen
to be used for housing for teenage mothers, $54,000 to Abilities at Morningside to
purchase eight (8) units for rental housing for disable individuals and families and
ilities at Morningside II to renovate seven (7) rental housing units for
$50,000 to Ab
the disabled.
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Other expenditures include $1,007 as a HOME match to rehabilitate a home for a low
to moderate-income homeowner and $7,500 for down payment and closing cost
assistance.
f. Brownfields Program
The Brownfields Area is one of the oldest sections of the City with a low-income,
minority population in the most densely populated county in Florida. The Citys
Brownfields area covers all three of the Citys Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
Areas.
Clearwater has the distinction of being the first state-designated Brownfields area in
the State of Florida. It was over ten years ago since the City was awarded its first
EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant. The Clearwater Brownfields Area (CBA), with
approximately 244 regulatory listed sites located in over 7,000 operties, is spread
across more than 1,842 acres.
Clearwater defines Brownfields as redevelopment opportunities that result in viable
economic and community development, residential, and open-space/nspace
projects. The definition reflects a perception of Brownfields that is results-oriented,
viewing challenges as opportunities rather than insurmountable liabilities.
Over the last decade, the City has moved aggressively to attract funding for its
Brownfields program. The City has received a total of $2.9 million in EPA grants and
over $1.8 million in state and other
Brownfields related funding. Clearwater has
conducted over ninety Phase I
Environmental Assessments, over seventeen
Phase II Assessments, and fourteen sites
have been cleaned up and readied for reuse.
To capture the benefits to public health, the
Citys Economic Development & Housing
Department Brownfields Program developed
a Model Scoping Plan and Report for the
Tampa Bay Region Public Health Monitoring Project (PHM). The PHM was funded from
a US EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant. By integrating public health with
Brownfields redevelopment, the physical, mental, social and spiritual well being of
individuals, families and the community can be improved.
To gain insight about health challenges faced by Clearwater communities, an initial
meeting was held with local public healthcare providers. A summary report of the
meeting was considered an initial measurement to develop a collaborative effort to
improve community health, well-being and sustainability.
Tangible benefits of Brownfields redevelopment can include health clinics, community
gardens, parks and recreations area, and health related business (e.g. pharmacies,
diagnostic centers). Public health monitoring offers a variety of tools that can be
used to identify the public health needs that may be addressed through Brownfields
redevelopment. These include mapping of site characteristics, eation of vital
statistics and monitoring of health and environment (e.g. asthma surveillance, lead
abatement) among other measures.
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The CRA-owned former Clearwater Auto Salvage Yard finalized environmental
remediation and received a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order on July 1, 2009
from FDEP. Tax credits have been awarded from the FDEP Voluntary Tax Clean-up
Program in the amount of $516,943.70 for this project.
The CRA also acquired the Car Pro property (see East Gateway NSRA) for
environmental remediation. The City is currently working with FDEP and USEPA to
complete site assessments and remediation of environmental impacts related to
historical activities at the site.
A Brownfields reuse plan for the East Gateway District was funded from the
Brownfields program. The 30+ area encompasses the portion of the East Gateway
District from the east side of Lady Mary Drive to the Highland Avenue/Gulf to Bay
Boulevard/Court Street intersection generally including parcels along Cleveland
Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The subject area contains 64 parcels, constituting
20.65 acres (an additional 9.5
acres of right-of way makes up
the remainder of the subject
area).
Brownfields Site Assessments
were performed when the CRA
acquired the property located
within the western portion of
the East Gateway. The 2.53
acre site had blighted
structures that were also
demolished. This purchase eliminated a nuisance business and itegative impacts
and gave the CRA an opportunity to create a development asset (cytic
development) to further the East Gateway stabilization and revitalization goals (Five-
Year Action Plan).
The City made scholarships funds available for eligible Brownfields residents to enroll
in a healthcare and medical accreditation program offered at Ultimate Medical
Academy campuses located at 1218 Court Street and 1255 Clevelandtreet.
Brochures were created and distributed to non-profits and libraries in the Brownfields
area. To date, sixteen students were awarded various scholarships, depending on
their field of choice, at a cost of $34,092.50.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City utilized a strategy of diversification when selecting CDBG eligible activities.
During FY 2010-11, funding in the amount of $200,987 was allocated for
administration, $111,542 for housing activities (rehabilitation, acquisition,
disposition, etc.), $175,000 for program delivery costs for the City rehabilitation,
infill and economic development program, $346,306 for public facilities and
improvements and $171,102 for public services.
In addition to the FY 2010-11 allocations, the City made available $76,950 for the
demolition program, $60,902 for public services, $865,928 for the housing pool and
$35,338 for the economic development program through prior years CDBG program
funds.
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FY 2010-11 Projects
The City provided funding in the amount of $30,000 to Clearwater Homeless
Intervention Project, Inc. for salary support to operate an emergency shelter
program for the homeless. The agency provides sixty-seven (67) shelter beds and
ten (10) transitional beds for the homeless. In addition to housg, the agency
provides food, clothing, medical care, personal care items, transportation, case
management, and other related services. The agencys goal was to assist 1,500
homeless individuals. The agency expended $30,000 and assisted 760 homeless
individuals. The agency closed during the reporting period.
The City provided funding in the amount of $58,000 to Community Pride Child Care
of Clearwater, Inc. for building renovations. The renovations will include roof and
window replacements at the Breeden Center. The agency provides quality child
development and supportive services to low-income, at risk, and homeless children
and families. The agencys goal was to provide child care services to 185 children.
The agency expended $57,998 and provided child care services to children.
The City provided funding in the amount of $7,500 to Community Service
Foundation, Inc. for salary support to operate a fair housing counseling and housing
placement program. The program provides housing services to help lower income
families and individuals locate and secure permanent, decent, affordable housing.
The program also strives to counsel households on Fair Housing Landlord/Tenant
Rights, and to provide emergency food and shelter program rent and mortgage
payment assistance. The agencys goal was to serve 60 households. The agency
expended $6,099.29.
The City provided funding in the amount of $26,381 to Gulf Coast Legal Services,
Inc. for salary support to implement the agencys Legal Aid to Preservation Housing
Project. The project seeks to provide legal assistance for low and moderate-income
residents of Clearwater who are victims of predatory lending practices, foreclosure
rescue scams, persons who are experiencing or who have experienced discrimination
and/or fraud in housing and to remedy these matters through negotiation, mediation
or litigation and to assist residents in filing complaints regarding violations of Fair
Housing Laws. The agencys goal was to serve 100 people. The agency expended
$22,140 and assisted 110 people.
The City provided funding in the amount of $12,000 to Homeless Emergency Project,
Inc. for salary support to operate facilities for the homeless. The agency provides
300 units of decent housing for individuals and families, intensive case management
through wellness recovery action planning, medical and mental health services, drug
and alcohol preventive services and other related services. The agencys goal was to
assist 1,000 homeless adults and children. The agency expended $12,000 and
assisted 1,020 homeless individuals.
The City provided funding in the amount of $195,000 to the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Neighborhood Family Center, Inc. for building renovations. The renovations will
include replacing the roof of the facility. The agencys mission is to enrich the lives of
children and families in the spirit of community and providing direct services or
developing collaborative partnerships. This will be accomplished through their Youth
Development Program and Family Support Program. The agencys goal was to
provide services to 680 children and families. The project was cancelled without any
expenditures and the funds were reprogrammed to other activities
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The City provided funding in the amount of $12,500 to Pinellas County Coalition of
the Homeless for salary support to implement a homeless program. The agency
promotes efforts to end chronic homelessness, provides outreach and housing
opportunities for homeless individuals and families and promotes opportunities to
end poverty through job training, employability skills, educational attainment, and
other related activities. The agencys goal was to assist 5,000 individuals. The City
decided to use general revenue funds as opposed to CDBG funds; therefore, the
agency did not expend any CDBG funds and did not report on these activities.
The City provided funding in the amount of $2,800 to Personal Enrichment through
Mental Health Services, Inc. for salary support to operate their Family Emergency
Treatment Center. The center provides assessment, crisis intervention counseling,
individual and/or group support counseling, substance abuse assessment and
intervention, medication evaluation and administration, service and treatment
planning, referrals and other related services. The agencys goal was to serve 150
residents of Clearwater. The agency expended $2,800 and assiste38 Clearwater
residents.
The City provided funding in the amount of $30,000 to Pinellas Opportunity Council,
Inc. for salary support to implement the agencys Chore Services Program. The
program promotes better livable opportunities by providing servie elderly
and frail elderly. The services will help to alleviate blight and blighting conditions,
reduce crime, and create a sense of pride in their community by providing heavy
household cleaning, yard work and minor repairs. The agencys goal was to assist 85
elderly households. The agency expended $30,000 and assisted 66 elderly
households.
The City provided funding in the amount of $93,306 to Religious Community
Services, Inc. for renovations and development at Grace House ($40,000) and The
Havens of RCS ($53,306.00). Grace House is an emergency shelter program for
homeless families. The funds provided to Grace House will be used to construct a
Computer Learning Center and provide for additional storage. The Grace Houses
goal was to assist 500 children and adults. The Havens of RCS is a facility that offers
housing and related support services for victims of domestic abu Funding to the
Havens will be used to replace windows, air conditioning system, water heaters and
appliances. The Havens goal was to serve thirty-four (34) domestic violence victims
(women and children). Both projects experienced delays and will be completed
during the next reporting period. The Havens expended $11,768 and assisted thirty-
seven (37) individuals and/or families. Grace House expended $3,562 and assisted
612 families.
The City provided funding in the amount of $7,921 to the Safety Harbor
Neighborhood Family Center for salary support to operate the Neighborhood Family
Center. The Bridge the Gap project is a combination of services to help individuals
and families survive; stay in their homes and to keep the families together by
providing food, clothing, hygiene products, baby needs, job traig, and financial
assistance. The agencys goal was to assist 500 families. The agency expended
$7,921 and assisted 405 families.
The City provided funding in the amount of $30,000 to the Willa Carson Health
Resource Center for salary support to operate a health facility. The center provides
accessible, quality, culturally sensitive health care to the uninsured and underserved
at no cost. The health care services include blood pressure screenings, diabetic
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screening, cholesterol testing, clinical breast exams, educational programs, school
and work physicals any treatment of minor illnesses. The agencys goal was to assist
2,000 individuals. The agency expended $30,000 and assisted 656 unduplicated
individuals.
The City provided funding in the amount of $12,000 to WestCare GulfCoast Florida,
Inc. for salary support to operate the Turning Point overnight shelter. The shelter
provides an overnight facility for homeless persons under the influence of drugs
and/or alcohol. It operates as an inebriate receiving and intervention program that
provides for a 24-hour sobering up area, intensive case management, and placement
service. The agencys goal was to serve 150 homeless Clearwater individuals. The
agency expended $12,000 and assisted 172 homeless Clearwater individuals.
Please view the revolving loan fund section for available balances in the
rehabilitation, infill and economic development loan funds.
Through funding provided from the FY 2010-11 allocation and prior year funds, the
City expended $32,687 for demolition costs, $123,652 for administration, $9,998 for
economic development program delivery costs, $134,722 for rehabilitation program
delivery costs, $25,000 for infill housing program delivery costs, $169,682 for public
services, $69,766 for public facilities and improvements, $35,338 for façade
improvement loans and $29,640 for fair housing activities.
a. Nature and Reasons for Any Changes to Objectives
There were no changes or amendments to program objectives.
b. Assessment of Grantee Efforts to Carryout Planned Actions
The City maintains a consistent process to certify that agenciesofits, or
subrecipients who request funding through the Citys Programs are eligible. The
process begins in late February when the City publishes a Notice of Funding
Availability. The notice identifies the amount and type of funds available and their
eligible uses. The agencies complete an application for funding that is available
March. The application is due in April. Along with the application, the agencies also
provide a copy of their audit and budget. City Housing Staff review each application
for eligibility. A Technical Review Committee will evaluate each application through a
competitive ranking system. Their results are forward to the Citys Neighborhood and
Affordable Housing Advisory Board for approval.
Once approved, the recommendations and a notice of public hearing are published in
the local newspaper for public comments in May. After the public comment period,
the recommendations and public comments are forwarded to the City Council for
approval in July. After approval, the Consolidated Action Plan is forwarded to HUD for
approval. After HUD approval, the City prepares and executes the subrecipient
agreements in September for an October start date.
To ensure program success, the subrecipients are monitored continually. This
process is detailed in the monitoring section of this report.
1.All resources (CDBG, HOME and SHIP) listed in the Consolidated Plan were
obtained.
2.The City supported the Homeless Emergency Project in an application for
federal funds.
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3.In addition to CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds, the City was successful in
obtaining private sector leveraging for new housing construction and financing
home purchases.
c. Actions of Funds Used Outside the National Objectives
All CDBG funds were used for activities that meet the national objectives.
d. Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Demolition Narrative
Neither the City, nor its subrecipients, acquired or rehabilitated buildings that
resulted in the displacement of business, individuals or families as a result of
projects funded with CDBG or HOME dollars. All properties that were acquired with
CDBG funds were voluntary and mostly vacant parcels.
The Citys subrecipients purchased all properties acquired during this reporting
period. They include Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc. and Habitat for
Humanity.
When subrecipients become interested in a property they want to acquire, the
following steps are required:
1.The subrecipient informs the property owner they are interested in the
property.
2.The subrecipient sends out HUD Guide Notice-Disclosures to Sellers with
Voluntary, Arms Length Purchase Offer.
3.The subrecipient informs the owner they do not have the power of Eminent
Domain and the purchase would strictly be a voluntary transaction.
4.If the owner is interested in selling the property, an appraisal is obtained.
5.The subrecipient determines just compensation for the property.
6.The subrecipient offers just compensation to the owner.
7.The owner agrees to the offer, the subrecipient may purchase the property.
8.If the offer is not acceptable to the owner, both parties walk away from the
deal.
Temporary relocation benefits were provided to eligible homeowners while their
homes were being rehabilitated. Temporary benefits include moving, storage,
temporary rents, and utilities.
e. Economic Development Narrative
For FY 2010-11, the City expended $9,998 for Economic Development Program
Delivery. The program delivery costs were associated with managing the economic
development loan portfolio. These costs include, but are not limited to, collecting on
unpaid loans, sending out late notices, maintaining data in the Citys financial
system, and reevaluating loans. Currently, the City has suspended its Economic
Development Revolving Loan Program and is reviewing options on its status.
At the end of this reporting period, the balance in the Citys Economic Development
Revolving Loan Program was $225,168. The City is has establish a façade
improvement program. This program had an initial budget of $80,000 with funds
established from the existing revolving loan fund.
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f. Limited Clientele Narrative
The City and its subrecipients maintain files that document all clients who qualify for
the limited clientele designation.
g. Loans and Other Receivables
The City maintains three revolving loan funds. They are the Rehabilitation Revolving
Loan Fund to rehabilitate owner-occupied housing, the Economic Development
Revolving Loan Fund to provide loans to for-profit businesses, and an Infill Housing
Revolving Loan Fund to acquire real property to build new owner-occupied housing.
During the reporting year, the Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund generated $68,577
in program income. The cash balance at the end of the reporting period was
$248,660. The Infill Housing Revolving Loan Fund generated $9,470 in program
income. The cash balance at the end of the reporting period was $288,061 The
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund generated $6,853 in program income.
The cash balance at the end of the reporting period was $225,168.
Please see Financial Summary Report for other loans and receivable information.
h. Lump Sum Agreements
The City does not provide lump sum drawdowns.
12. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY AREAS
The City of Clearwaters Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) is a component
of the Citys Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The strategy was established to promote a
flexible design in the Citys allocation of funds provided by HUD and CDBG to
promote innovative programs in economically disadvantaged areas of the City. The
NRS provides for enhanced regulatory flexibility in the program requirements for
providing CDBG funds for economic development, housing and public service
activities.
In terms of economic development relief, the strategy allows job creation or
retention efforts by businesses not to be hampered by requiring them to track the
income of people hired or retained. Economic development activities carried out in
the approved neighborhood revitalization areas are also exempt from the aggregate
public benefit standards.
The relief for public service activities can be viewed in terms of the regulatory
requirements that no more than 15% of the total CDBG allocation may be used for
public services activities. Under this strategy, all public services offered within the
subject neighborhoods and carried out as part of qualified projects by a Community
Based Development Organization (CBDO) are exempt from the public service cap of
15%. Therefore, the City will be able to offer a more intensive level of service to
stimulate revitalization. This allows the City to address some of the urgent needs of
the disadvantaged community by offering job training and other related economic
development assistance.
In terms of housing relief, the revitalization strategy will allow the City to track
scattered site housing units as a single strategy. This will enable the City to provide
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housing opportunities to not only very-low to low-income families, but to other
families who earn between 80-120% of area median income. This will increase the
level of affordable housing units and thereby raise the income level of the
neighborhood and in the process create a mixed-income community.There are
several non-housing factors that cause a blighting influence on communities. They
range from vacant boarded structures, to crime, to lack of commercial/retail
activities. To help stimulate economic development opportunities within the North
Greenwood Neighborhood, the City took several measures to ensure that the
neighborhood would be stable. The City built an 8,000 square foot library and a
state-of-the-art aquatic/recreational center. In addition, the City provided roadway
enhancements on Martin Luther King Avenue from Seminole to Palm Bluff Avenue.
These were provided from non-federal resources.
The NRS includes two (2) different neighborhoods the North Greenwood
Community and South Greenwood Community. They both have their own goals and
objectives.
The North Greenwood NRSA has identified the following strategies to improve their
neighborhood:
Eliminate poor conditions of structures
Remediate low-level contaminated sites
Reverse declining property values
Expand business opportunities
Create new investment opportunities in the neighborhood
Increase new job training and placement opportunities
Reduce the unemployment rate
Empower neighborhood residents to eliminate crime
Strengthen coordination of community organizations in the redevelopment
effort
The Lake Belleview (f.k.a. South Greenwood) NRSA has the same general strategies
of the North Greenwood Area and has identified the following items as needed in
their community:
Additional educational opportunities for businesses
A new neighborhood training facility
A new childcare facility
Job training opportunities
A community library
Additional new homes
Better social services
Better collaboration of existing organizations
More crime awareness programs
The City has taken several steps over the years to address the strategies in the NRS.
Steps include developing a flexible code enforcement program, purchasing and
demolishing dilapidated buildings, working with local law enforcement to reduce
crime, funding outreach programs and providing loans to small businesses.
a. North Greenwood
Listed are the projects the City has completed in the North Greenwood NRSA.
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North Greenwood Branch Library - (2003)
North Greenwood Recreation/Aquatic Complex - (2003)
North Greenwood Apartments Renovation (2003)
North Greenwood Corridor Enhancements - (2006)
North Greenwood Reclaimed Water - (2010)
Stevensons Creek Dredging Project (Ongoing)
In this reporting period, the City provided federal funding for several projects in the
North Greenwood NRSA. They include:
Public Service Willa Carson Community Health Center $30,000
Public Service Homeless Emergency Project Operational $12,000
TOTAL $42,000
The City is continuing their efforts to rehabilitate homes and develop infill housing in
the North Greenwood Area. For this reporting period the City provided funding for
three (3) rehabilitation loans.
b. Lake Belleview (f.k.a. South Greenwood)
The City is continuing their efforts to rehabilitate homes and develop infill housing in
the Lake Belleview Area. For this reporting period the City provided funding to
purchase vacant properties to build two (2) infill housing units and provided a loan to
build one (1) single family home and provide down payment and closing cost
assistance to two (2) homebuyers in the area.
Ross Norton Recreation Complex (2004) Utilizing $2.9 million in general funds, the
City built an aquatic/recreation complex, a skateboard park, a fishing pier on Lake
Belleview and new baseball fields.
In 2008, utilizing $200,000 raised from grants and corporate sponsors, the City
partnered with an international organization, Let Them Be Kids, to design and
construct a playground at the Ross Norton Recreation Complex.
Lake Belleview Stormwater Improvement Project (2010) Utilizing $1.8 million in
general funds, the City completed the Lake Belleview Stormwater Improvement
project that included major improvements to Lakeview Road from MLK to Missouri
Avenues.
In 2010, renovations were completed at the Ross Norton Baseball Fields to include
bullpens, sod, irrigation and the reworking of the pitching mounds.
In 2011, new potable water wells were installed at Ed Wright & Belmont parks. The
wells will serve the Citys new reverse osmosis plant currently under design.
In 2011, Phases 1 & 2 of the in-house traffic calming/ drug interdiction work near
Lake Bellevue was completed. These are speed humps used to not only calm traffic,
but also interrupt the drive-by drug trafficking. Phase 3 (Woodlawn Avenue) will be
completed in December 2011.
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c. East Gateway District
In 2002, the 260-acre Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) was
expanded to encompass 201 acres that included the East Gateway District, a
distressed neighborhood that serves as the primary gateway to Clearwaters central
business district and beaches. The expansion was viewed as a strategic approach to
revitalize the East Gateway, leverage public-private partnerships for economic
development and housing, achieve stability in residential and business areas and
increase redevelopment potential.
Amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan in 2004 established
Downtown Character Districts. The East Gateway Character District sets forth the
vision and policies to govern new development and redevelopment in the
neighborhood.
The 176-acre East Gateway neighborhood is characterized by a mixed-land use
pattern of residential housing interspersed with pockets of poorly maintained rental
properties and outdated strip commercial developments. The commercial sector is
burdened with a declining business base, deteriorating infrastructure, a mismatch of
uses and vacant storefronts. The neighborhood struggles with code issues,
homelessness, high rental rates and a negative image of crime due to problematic
land uses and businesses. Significant decreases in traffic volumes, due to the
rerouting of a state road in 2005, have affected business activity in the neighborhood
and further emphasized the need for a targeted business development and
investment strategy.
The East Gateway Task Force, comprised of City staff from several departments, was
formed in 2005 in order to identify issues and develop a series of strategies
necessary to achieve positive change in the neighborhood. The Task Force conducted
a series of focus group meetings and neighborhood events in 2006 gain an
understanding of neighborhood issues, values and preferences. Input received
through the public process was used in developing the East Gateway District Five-
Year Action Program, which was adopted by the CRA on May 13, 2008. The goals of
the Action Program are to:
Engage residents, businesses and other neighborhood interests in the creation
and implementation of the action program;
Achieve neighborhood stability by addressing the social, economi
physical issues that plague the area;
Establish a unique and positive identity that instills neighborhood pride and
sense of ownership; and
Revitalize the neighborhood to attract reinvestment in private property.
The Action Program focuses on the following emphasis areas: 1) Safety and Security;
2) Business Environment; 3) Neighborhood Appearance; 4) Economic Growth and
Housing; and 5) Hispanic Community Integration. Generally, the Action Program will
be implemented through:
Application of applicable objectives, policies and design guidel
redevelopment projects during the site plan review process;
Use of the Public Amenities Incentive Pool;
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Public strategies (e.g., Code revisions or new program to address a
neighborhood issue); and
Capital improvements projects (public and private).
Action Program activities have been assigned to one of two timeframes for
implementation over the five-year program periodYears 1 - 2: FY 07/08-FY 08/09
and Years 3 - 5: FY 09/10-FY 11/12. For action items that address particularly
challenging issues (chronically homeless) or are highly dependent on outside forces
(real estate market), the timeframe to achieve the desired outcome may extend
beyond the five-year program period. Such occurrences will be assessed and
reported during the monitoring and evaluation process. On an annual basis, in
conjunction with the City budgeting process, actions items in the outer years (Years
3-5) will be moved into Years 1-2, as appropriate and feasible.
While the City provides leadership, technical capabilities and funding for Action
Program implementation, a partnership with community stakeholders is crucial to
achieving neighborhood goals. A Public Outreach and Communications Plan guide the
Task Force in engaging the diverse neighborhood interests in the revitalization
efforts. In late 2008, two (2) community groups were organized the East Gateway
Stakeholders Advisory Group (SAG) and the East Gateway Business and Neighbors
Association (BNA). The City is currently coordinating with the Hispanic Outreach
Center (HOC), a local social services agency, to capture input from Hispanic-Latino
residents through focus groups discussions.
The following accomplishments were noted during this reporting period in the East
Gateway NRSA:
Acquired and demolished a 2.2-acre parcel that included the Economy Inn
Motel, the Royal Palm Motel, Viva Mexico Restaurant, two duplexes, and one
single-family house to be used for future key redevelopment efforts;
Provided $1.5 million construction loan for
Country Club Townhomes, a 31-unit
workforce-housing project;
Provided a $128,198 loan to renovate and
rehabilitate the Jerry Howe Apartments
(formerly known as Covert Apartments), a
13-unit apartment complex that provides
transitional beds for veterans with
disabilities;
Facilitated the monthly Stakeholder
Advisory Group (SAG) meetings;
Presented at the East Gateway Business and Neighbors Association
monthly meetings;
Commenced a comprehensive neighborhood community vision plan:
Held three (3) community focus group meetings;
Facilitated two (2) community workshops;
Coordinated activities with the consultant, the Vision Plan Steeng
Committee, the SAG, the BNA, and the East Gateway Task Force;
Conducted an online survey to several community stakeholders;
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Coordinated, promoted and held a multicultural celebration (East Gateway
Hispanic Festival) on May 22, 2011 that was attended by approximately 800
people;
Continued environmental
assessments at the former CarPro
site;
Maintained the tracking report for
the Five-Year Action Program and
coordinated with the East Gateway
Task Force;
Identified additional sidewalk needs;
Solicited input from the
Engineering Department, the
SAG, and the BNA;
Completed installation of the
De Leon sidewalk project;
Secured additional $65,571
for the construction of new
sidewalks on parts of Park
Street, N. Hillcrest Avenue,
and N. Evergreen Avenue;
Coordinated with Engineering for the
Gulf to Bay / Highland Intersection
Improvements project and solicited design input from the City Council, the
SAG and the BNA;
Implemented the East Gateway District Façade & Building Lot Improvement
Program
Commenced construction of three (3) projects;
Successfully completed two (2) projects;
Processed a new application;
Issued three loan commitments for a total of $106,021;
Coordinated with Code Compliance for a code sweep that took place the week
of April 25, 2011;
Coordinated with Solid Waste for a black barrel awareness campaign in July
2011;
Coordinated efforts with the Florida Department of Transportation for the
Drew Street Sidewalk Improvement project;
Participated in meetings and events sponsored by the Clearwater Regional
Chamber Hispanic Business Council;
Conducted business visits and offered assistance for business expansions
and/or improvements;
Supported two (2) police officers assigned to the Downtown Bike Team, which
has led to an increased and more visible
police presence and better cooperation
between the residents and the City;
NA
Coordinated and promoted, along with B
leaders and the Police Department, the
East Gateway Crime Walk that took place
on April 21, 2011;
Met with community leaders to discuss the
creation of a community garden;
uration of
Coordinated with the Code Compliance department for the reconfig
the code inspection zones;
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To improve consistency, a new inspection zone was created to
encompass the East Gateway District and the Downtown CRA under a
single Code Compliance Inspector.
13. Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
The City does not receive any HOPWA Funds.
14. MONITORING PLAN
All subrecipients will receive federal and local regulations relating to their specific
activity, along with an explanation as to how the regulations apply to their particular
project. Specific Performance Agreements will be executed with each subrecipient
ect is
giving measurable objectives for the eligible activity to be carried out. Each proj
monitored on an ongoing basis. Documentation submitted with reimbursement
requests are reviewed for compliance with applicable regulations and measurable
objectives prior to issuing funds.
On-site monitoring of selected subrecipients are scheduled and cleted annually
by the Housing Manager. A checklist is completed and reviewed to insure all aspects
of the activities are carried out in accordance with applicable rations.
In addition to the above documentation, any subrecipient needing and/or requesting
additional training on how to meet grantee and federal requirements will receive
technical assistance deemed most appropriate to the circumstances by the Assistant
al
Director of Economic Development or Housing Manager. Additional technic
assistance, if needed or requested, will be given at the time of the annual
monitoring.
The City uses a three step approach to monitor subrecipients. The first step begins
during the application process. Subrecipients provide the City with their goals,
objectives, budget and an Implementation Schedule. If funded, the goals, objectives,
budget and Implementation Schedule are included in the Subrecipient Agreement
ith the City.
w
The second step is to provide the subrecipient with the format needed for the
Monthly Activity Report. The reports are completed and returned to the City
ot
monthly. The Housing Division analyzes the reports and if the subrecipient is n
meeting its goals, technical assistance is provided. Subrecipients who provide
an basis and approved by the City
housing assistance are monitored on a loan-by-lo
prior to any loan closing to ensure compliance.
Lastly, the City provides direct monitoring of all subrecipients annually with new
agencies receiving two (2) monitoring visits. The first visit tes place in July and
provides technical assistance to ensure the agency understands the compliance
in September and is a detailed-monitoring visit
process. The second visit takes place
that utilizes an approved checklist.
During this reporting period, the City provided detailed monitoring of all
subrecipients. The City is continues to offer technical assistance to all subrecipients
throughout the year.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban OMB No. 2577-0226
PHA 5-Year and
Development Expires 4/30/2011
Annual Plan
Office of Public and Indian Housing
1.0 PHA Information
PHA Name: Clearwater Housing Authority________________________________________________________ PHA Cod_________
PHA Type: Small High Performing Standard HCV (Section 8)
PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): _04/2011_______
(based on ACC units at time of FY beginning in 1.0 above)
Inventory
2.0
Number of PH units: __202_____________ Number of HCV unit_______
3.0 Submission Type
5-Year and Annual Plan Annual Plan Only 5-Year Plan Only
4.0
PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below.)
PHA Consortia
No. of Units in Each
PHA Program(s) Included in the Programs Not in the
Program
Participating PHAs
Code Consortia Consortia
PH HCV
PHA 1:
PHA 2:
PHA 3:
Complete items 5.1 and 5.2 only at 5-Year Plan update.
5-Year Plan.
5.0
State the PHAs Mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low income families in the PHAs
5.1 Mission.
jurisdiction for the next five years:
To lead in creating housing opportunities to enhance the lives o
We will:
-Build communities with innovative programs.
-Sustain a dignified and desirable environment.
-Create alliances to nurture self-sufficiency.
Identify the PHAs quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and very
Goals and Objectives.
5.2
low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals
and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
1. Apply for additional Housing Choice Vouchers when available and applicable.
CHA recently applied for HUD NOFA 2009-RANE-FL075-6174, Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Families with disabilities. We will
continue to review and seek available local, state and federal funding sources.
2. Continue to work on developing Parkview Village, which is currently in the predevelopment stage.
Due to financing constraints and current economic conditioons for the development of the Parkview Property
including but not limited to the possible sale of the property to other entities or interested parties.
3. Continue to search for affordable housing opportunities and when practical, utilize available Replacement Housing Factor crements.
We intend to accumulate RHF grants for several years and delay the obligation start date for the purpose of using the subject increments for the
development of affordable housing units.
PHA Plan Update
6.0
(a) Identify all PHA Plan elements that have been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission:
(b) Identify the specific location(s) where the public may obtaear and Annual PHA Plan. For a complete list of PHA Plan
elements, see Section 6.0 of the instructions.
The Vincent Building, 908 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755
Barbee Towers, 1100 E. Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756
Ralph Richards Tower, 211 S. Prospect Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, Demolition nd/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership
Include statements related to these programs as applicable.
7.0 Programs, and Project-based Vouchers.
CHA is reviewing its options in converting Barbee Towers and Ralph Richards Tower from Public Housing into Project Based Housing. CHA may
apply for disposition of the Palmetto Properties for the possible sale to current CHA residents.
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Page 1 of 2 form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
Attachment number 4 \nPage 2 of 6
Please complete Parts 8.1 through 8.3, as applicable.
8.0 Capital Improvements.
As part of the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan, annually
Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation
complete and submithe Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation form HUD-50075.1, for each current and
8.1 t
open CFP grant and CFFP financing.
Those attachments have been included with this submittal.
As part of the submission of the Annual Plan, PHAs must complete Capital Fund
Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan.
Program Five-Year Action Plan, form HUD-50075.2, and subsequent annual updates (on a rolling basis, e.g., drop current year, and add latest year
8.2
for a five year period). Large capital items must be included in the Five-Year Action Plan.
Those attachments have been included with this submittal.
Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP).
8.3
Check if the PHA proposes to use any portion of its Capital FunProgram (CFP)/Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) to repay debt incurred to
finance capital improvements.
. Based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available
Housing Needs
data, make a reasonable effort to identify the housing needs of the low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families who reside in
the jurisdiction served by the PHA, including elderly families, families with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups, and
other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The identification of housing needs must address
9.0
issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location.
Due to the current economy there is a continuing increase in the need for affordable housing in the City of Clearwater and throughout Pinellas
County, especially those below 80% of the area median income. However, the increase for affordable housing for those at 50% of the area median
income has increased according to CHAs waiting list data and coty statistics. Many households have lost employment and/or are
underemployed. Unfortunately, there are minimal jobs available h is causing many households to leave the area and live with
relatives in other locations. Although there are many well mainined units in the area, without employment and affordable housin
continue to face challenges.
. Provide a brief description of the PHAs strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the
Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs
jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year.
Note: Small, Section 8 only, and High Performing PHAs complete only for Annual
Plan submission with the 5-Year Plan.
9.1
For the new fiscal year 2011 CHA will continue to grow our curre portfolio. We will apply for additional vouchers when possible and anticipate
opening our HCV waiting list. CHA will continue the educationalandlord meetings to reach out and encourage new landlords to join the program.
We will focus on our utilization to maximize our funding sources ensure we are assisting as many families as possible with affordable housing
within our community. We will also continue to search for additional affordable housing opportunities and when practical utilize available
increments of Replacement Housing Factor funds. CHA will continue to apply for grant opportunities that are applicable to our portfolio and
continue to maintain efficient and effective programs.
. Describe the following, as well as any additional information HUD has requested.
Additional Information
(a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. Provide a brief statement of the PHAs progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-
Year Plan.
See Item 5.2 above.
(b) Significant Amendment and Substantial Deviation/Modification. Provide the PHAs definition of significant amendment and substantial
10.0
deviation/modification
Significant Amendment any modification that has a sizable impact on the agencys mission and services to our customers in their receipt of
services. See Item 5.2 and 7.0 above.
Substantial Deviation/Modification any significant change that has a sizeable impact on the agencys mission and services to our customers in
their receipt of services.
Other: CHA will comply with the provisions of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 200 (Pub. L. 109-
162, H.R. 3402) signed by President Bush on January 3, 2005, andfective for PHAs with fiscal years beginning July 1, 2007. Title VI, Housing
Opportunities and Safety for Battered Women and Children, Section 603, amended Section 5A of the United State937 (42 U.S.C.
1437c-1), in the provision of housing services to its clients.
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Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
Attachment number 4 \nPage 3 of 6
. In addition to the PHA Plan template (HUD-50075), PHAs must submit the following
11.0 Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review
documents. Items (a) through (g) may be submitted with signaturby mail or electronically with scanned signatures, but electronic submission is
encouraged. Items (h) through (i) must be attached electronically with the PHA Plan. Faxed copies of these documents will not be accepted
Note:
by the Field Office.
(a) Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations (which includes all certifications relating
to Civil Rights)
(b) Form HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(c) Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(d) Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(e) Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(f) Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. Comments received from the RAB must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA
Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
(g) Challenged Elements
(h) Form HUD-50075.1, Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(i) Form HUD-50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
Those attachments have been included with this submittal.
Item # 3
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Page 3 of 2 form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
Attachment number 4 \nPage 4 of 6
________________________________________________________________
This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a newsection 5A to the U.S. Housing Act
of 1937, as amended, which introduced 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans. The 5-Year and Annual PHA plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic
PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHAs operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the
public of the PHAs mission and strategies for serving the needslow-income and very low-income families. This form is to be used by all PHA types for submission
of the 5-Year and Annual Plans to HUD. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 12.68 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD
may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information r by virtue of Title
Privacy Act Notice.
12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are
required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality
________________________________________________________________
Instructions form HUD-50075
. This form is to be used by all Public Housing Agencies A statement of financial resources,
Applicability2.Financial Resources.
(PHAs) with Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2008 for the submission of their including a listing by general categories, of the PHAs
5-Year and Annual Plan in accordance with 24 CFR Part 903. The previous anticipated resources, such as PHA Operating, Capital and
version may be used only through April 30, 2008. other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA,
as well as tenant rents and other income available to
support public housing or tenant-based assistance. The
1.0 PHA Information
Include the full PHA name, PHA code, PHA type, and PHA Fiscal Yestatement also should include the non-Federal sources of
Beginning (MM/YYYY). funds supporting each Federal program, and state the
planned use for the resources.
2.0 Inventory
Under each program, enter the number of Annual Contributions Contract A statement of the policies of the
3. Rent Determination.
(ACC) Public Housing (PH) and Section 8 units (HCV). PHA governing rents charged for public housing and HCV
dwelling units.
3.0 Submission Type
Indicate whether this submission is for an Annual and Five Year Plan, Annual A statement of the rules,
4. Operation and Management.
standards, and policies of the PHA governing maintenance
Plan only, or 5-Year Plan only.
management of housing owned, assisted, or operated by
the public housing agency (which shall include measures
4.0 PHA Consortia
Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table.necessary for the prevention or eradication of pest
infestation, including cockroaches), and management of
the PHA and programs of the PHA.
5.0 Five-Year Plan
Identify the PHAs Mission, Goals and/or Objectives (24 CFR 903.
A description of the grievance
Complete only at 5-Year update. 5.Grievance Procedures.
and informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA
. A statement of the mission of the public housing agency makes available to its residents and applicants.
5.1 Mission
for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely
low-income families in the jurisdiction of the PHA during the years
6.Designat
ed Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families.
covered under the planWith respect to public housing projects owned, assisted, or
.
operated by the PHA, describe any projects (or portions
. Identify quantifiable goals and objectives thereof), in the upcoming fiscal year, that the PHA has
5.2 Goals and Objectives
that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low income, very low-designated or will apply for designation for occupancy by
income, and extremely low-income families. elderly and disabled families. The description shall
include the following information: ) development name
1
In addition to the items captured in the Plan and number; ) designation type; ) application status; )
6.0PHA Plan Update. 234
template, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to date the designation was approved, submitted, or planned
the public. Additionally, a PHA must:for submission, and; ) the number of units affected.
5
Identify specifically which plan elements have been revised 7. A description
(a) Community Service and Self-Sufficiency.
since the PHAs prior plan submission. of: (Any programs relating to services and amenities
1)
provided or offered to assisted families; ( Any policies
2)
Identify where the 5-Year and Annual Plan may be obtained by or programs of the PHA for the enhancement of the
(b)
the public. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families,
including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) including programs under Section 3 and FSS; How the
(3)
and main office or central off ice of the PHA. PHAs are PHA will comply with the requirements of community
strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on its official service and treatment of income changes resulting from
website. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident welfare program requirements.
(Note: applies to only
council a copy of its 5-Year and Annual Plan.
public housing).
. (24 CFR 903.7) For public housing only,
PHA Plan Elements8. Safety and Crime Prevention.
describe the PHAs plan for safety and crime prevention to
ensure the safety of the public housing residents. The
1.
Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including
Describe statement must include: (i) A description of the need for
Deconcentration and Wait List Procedures.
the PHAs policies that govern resident or tenant measures to ensure the safety of public housing residents;
eligibility, selection and admission including admission (ii) A description of any crime prevention activities
preferences for both public housing and HCV and unit conducted or to be conducted by the PHA; and (iii) A
assignment policies for public housing; and procedures for description of the coordination between the PHA and the
maintaining waiting lists for admission to public housing appropriate police precincts for carrying out crime
and address any site-based waiting lists. prevention measures and activities.
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Instructions HUD-50075
Attachment number 4 \nPage 5 of 6
P A statement describing the PHAs policies and that the public housing agency plans to voluntarily convert;
9. ets.
requirements pertaining to the ownership of pets in public An analysis of the projects or buildings required to be
2)
housing. converted; and A statement of the amount of assistance
3)
received under this chapter to be used for rental assistance or
A PHA will be considered in other housing assistance in connection with such conversion.
10. Civil Rights Certification.
compliance with the Civil Rights and AFFH Certification See guidance on HUDs website at:
if: it can document that it examines its programs and http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/conversion.cfm
proposed programs to identify any impediments to fair
housing choice within those programs; addresses those . A description of any homeownership
(d) Homeownership
impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the (including project number and unit count) administered by
resources available; works with the local jurisdiction to the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply
implement any of the jurisdictions initiatives to for approval.
affirmatively further fair housing; and assures that the
annual plan is consistent with any applicable Consolidated . If the PHA wishes to use the
(e) Project-based Vouchers
Plan for its jurisdiction.project-based voucher program, a statement of the projected
number of project-based units and general locations and how
The results of the most recent fiscal project basing would be consistent with its PHA Plan.
11. Fiscal Year Audit.
year audit for the PHA.
This section provides information on a PHAs
8.0 Capital Improvements.
A statement of how the agency will Capital Fund Program. With respect to public housing projects o
12. Asset Management.
carry out its asset management functions with respect to assisted, or operated by the public housing agency, a plan descr
the public housing inventory of the agency, including how capital improvements necessary to ensure long-term physical and social
the agency will plan for the long-term operating, capital viability of the projects must be completed along with the requi
investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and forms. Items identified in 8.1 through 8.3, must be signed wher
other needs for such inventory. directed and transmitted electronically along with the PHAs Annual
Plan submission.
A description
13. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
of: Any activities, services, or programs provided or
1)8.1Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and
offered by an agency, either directly or in partnership with PHAs must complete the Capital Fund
Evaluation Report.
other service providers, to child or adult victims of Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or (form HUD-50075.1), for each Capital Fund Program (CFP) to be
stalking; Any activities, services, or programs provided undertaken with the current years CFP funds or with CFFP
2)
or offered by a PHA that helps child and adult victims of proceeds. Additionally, the form shall be used for the following
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or purposes:
stalking, to obtain or maintain housing; and Any
3)
activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a To submit the initial budget for a new grant or CFFP;
(a)
public housing agency to prevent domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or to enhance To report on the Performance and Evaluation Report progress
(b)
victim safety in assisted families.on any open grants previously funded or CFFP; and
To record a budget revision on a previously approved open
(c)
7.0 Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development,
grant or CFFP, e.g., additions or deletions of work items,
Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing,
modification of budgeted amounts that have been undertaken
Homeownership Programs, and Project-based Vouchers
since the submission of the last Annual Plan. The Capital
Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and
(a)Hope VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development.
A description of anyhousing (including project number (if Evaluation Report must be submitted annually.
1)
known) and unit count) for which the PHA will apply for HOPE
VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development; and A Additionally, PHAs shall complete the Performance and
2)
timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The Evaluation Report section (see footnote 2) of the Capital Fund
application and approval process for Hope VI, Mixed Finance Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation (form
Modernization or Development, is a separate process. See HUD-50075.1), at the following times:
guidance on HUDs website at:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/index.cfm 1.At the end of the program year; until the program is
completed or all funds are expended;
With respect to public housing
(b) Demolition and/or Disposition.
projects owned by the PHA and subject to ACCs under the Act: 2.When revisions to the Annual Statement are made,
A description of anyhousing (including project number and which do not require prior HUD approval, (e.g.,
(1)
unit numbers [or addresses]), and the number of affected units expenditures for emergency work, revisions resulting
along with their sizes and accessibility features) for which the from the PHAs application of fungibility); and
PHA will apply or is currently pending for demolition or
disposition; and A timetable for the demolition or Upon completion or termination of the activities funded
(2)3.
disposition. The application and approval process for demolition in a specific capital fund program year.
and/or disposition is a separate process. See guidance on HUDs
website at:
8.2 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/demo_dispo/index.c
fm PHAs must submit the Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action
This statement must be submitted to the exten Plan (form HUD-50075.2) for the entire PHA portfolio for the first
Note: t that
year of participation in the CFP and annual update thereafter to
demolition and/or disposition has
approved and/or pending
changed. eliminate the previous year and to add a new fifth year (rolling
basis) so that the form always covers the present five-year period
beginning with the current year.
With respect to public
(c) Conversion of Public Housing.
housing owned by a PHA: A description of any building
1)
or buildings (including project number and unit count) that Separate, written
8.3 Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP).
the PHA is required to convert to tenant-based assistance or HUD approval is required if the PHA proposes to pledge any
Item # 3
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age 2 of 3 form (2008)
Instructions HUD-50075
Attachment number 4 \nPage 6 of 6
portion of its CFP/RHF funds to repay debt incurred to finance
capital improvements. The PHA must identify in its Annual and 5PHAs must include or reference any applicable memorandum
(c)
year capital plans the amount of the annual payments required toof agreement with HUD or any plan to improve performance.
service the debt. The PHA must also submit an annual statement
(Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually).
detailing the use of the CFFP proceeds. See guidance on HUDs
website at: In order to be a
11.0 Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review.
complete package, PHAs must submit items (a) through (g), with
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/capfund/cffp.cfm
signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures. Items (h)
Provide a statement of the housing needs of families and (i) shall be submitted electronically as an attachment to th
9.0Housing Needs.
Plan.
residing in the jurisdiction served by the PHA and the means by
the PHA intends, to the maximum extent practicable, to address t
needs.Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with
(Note: (a)
the PHA Plans and Related Regulations
and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the
5-Year Plan).
orm HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace
(b) F
Provide a description of
9.1 Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
the PHAs strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in
the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence
(c)
Federal Transactions
Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(Note:
and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted
with the 5-Year Plan). Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
(d)(PHAs
receiving CFP grants only)
Describe the following, as well as any
10.0 Additional Information.
additional information requested by HUD: Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
(e)
Continuation Sheet
(PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
HAs must
(a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. P
include (i) a statement of the PHAs progress in meeting the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments.
(f)
mission and goals described in the 5-Year Plan; (ii) the basic
criteria the PHA will use for determining a significant Challenged Elements. Include any element(s) of the PHA
(g)
amendment from its 5-year Plan; and a significant Plan that is challenged.
amendment or modification to its 5-Year Plan and Annual
PlanForm HUD-50075.1
. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete (h) , Capital Fund Program Annual
annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report (Must be
Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year Plan).
attached electronically for PHAs receiving CFP grants
See instructions in 8.1.
only).
(b) Significant Amendment and Substantial
PHA must provide the definition Form HUD-50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five-Year
Deviation/Modification. (i)
of significant amendment and substantial Action Plan
(Must be attached electronically for PHAs
deviation/modification. See instructions in 8.2.
(Note: Standard and Troubled receiving CFP grants only).
PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers
complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year
Plan.)
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Instructions HUD-50075
Meeting Date:
12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Amend the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 32.182 and Appendix A, Section 1(c), to provide requirements and fees
for the extension of sewer service to properties outside the corporate limits of the City of Clearwater and pass Ordinance 8307-12 on
first reading.
SUMMARY:
The updated Citys Sewer System Expansion Feasibility Study of January 2011, conducted by King Engineering,
identifies septic areas within the Citys service limits that could be added to the Citys wastewater collection system.
The Study identifies a twenty-year expansion plan that will pick up 100% of existing septic systems. Capital Cost has
been incorporated into the most recent Rate Study.
The ordinance establishes a mechanism to provide the requirements and fees in order to receive sewer service to
properties outsides of the corporate limits and establishes an incentive program for residents to connect during
construction.
The incentive program described in the ordinance can be summarized as follows:
(i)If the property owner connects during construction of the Unified Sewer System, the City will utilize the assessed
impact fee ($900.00 for single-family residence) to offset costs to install a sewer lateral between the city cleanout
and the house cleanout. Additionally, these funds can be used to offset costs associated with proper abandoning of
the septic system.
(ii)If during a time period of up to one (1) year after completion of the City expansion project, a property owner that
has opted not to connect then decides to connect, the property owner can apply for and receive an incentive of one-
half of the assessed impact fee ($450.00 for single family residential properties) to offset costs as described above.
(iii)After a period of one (1) year from the date of project completion of a City expansion project, those properties
that have elected to not connect to the Unified Sewer System will receive notice of a requirement to connect. The
property owner will have ninety days to comply with the terms of the notice after which time the property will begin
to be billed for the minimum monthly charge for sewer service, even if the connection to the system has not been
made.
Type:
Other
Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment:
YesNone
Budget Adjustment Comments:
Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost:
00
Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a liability claim payment of $60,000 for claim file 10000399, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
SUMMARY:
On December 14, 2010, a Solid Waste truck pulled from a stop sign into the path of the claimant. The claimant car
suffered $3,105.92 in property damages.
The claimant suffered injuries and underwent medical treatment. The claimants medical bills total $42,121.28. The
claim can be settled for a payment of $60,000.00 in exchange for a release of all claims against the City and the
Citys driver.
The Citys limit of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes is $100,000 per claim or a total of
$200,000 for all claims. The Citys Risk Management Division and Citys Claims Committee recommend this
ratification and confirmation.
Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims expense in the Central Insurance
Fund.
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590-07000-545900-519-000 $60,000.00
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the agreement between the City and Unum; authorize a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $675,000 for life
insurance premiums for City Basic Life, CWA Life, SAMP Life, SAMP Supplemental Life, Retiree Life, and Long Term Disability
coverages for the three-year period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The City is contracted with Lincoln Financial through December 31, 2011 for all life insurance coverages currently provided to
employees and retirees and has combined all services into one purchase order. In response to an unfavorable proposal for renewal of
the current agreement, the Citys Agent of Record, the Gehring Group, requested quotes from other firms qualified to duplicate the
current level of services. Responses to the request were received from Cigna, Hartford, Lincoln, MetLife, Standard, and Unum. All
respondents proposed an increase in the total rates for basic life insurance, some respondents proposed increases and others proposed
maintaining the current rates for the Long Term Disability insurance, and all respondents proposed maintaining or decreasing the
SAMP supplemental insurance rates.
City staff recommends Unum as the new provider for all services. Unum proposed the lowest overall cost for all services,
representing a 13% increase over current cost, but with rates guaranteed for a three-year period.
The agreement will provide for the following group life insurance benefits:
CWA Life in an amount equivalent to 1 times the employees annual base salary not to exceed $50,000
SAMP Life in an amount equivalent to 1 times the employees annual base salary
Voluntary SAMP Supplemental Life in incremental amounts equivalent to an additional 1-3 times the employees annual base
salary, the premiums for which are payroll-deducted from the employees salary
Basic Life insurance in the amount of $2,500 for all employees except CWA
Basic Life insurance in the amount of $1,000 for grandfathered retirees
Long Term Disability Insurance for those employees who do not participate in the City Pension Plan.
This request is for approval of a contract with Unum and authorization of a purchase order in the amount not to exceed $675,000 for
the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014. Costs will be funded through the City's Central Insurance Fund.
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12/14/2011
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendment to the service agreement between the City and MHNet of Florida for employee and retiree Employee
Assistance Program and Mental Health/Substance Abuse benefits recognizing a name change only in reference to the MHNet
entity that is party to the agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this amendment is to correct the reference to the MHNet entity that is a party to the agreement between MHNet and
City of Clearwater.
Since the effective date of the agreement between MHNet and the City, MHNet of Florida has correctly invoiced the City for
services under the agreement and City of Clearwater has correctly made payment to MHNet of Florida, Inc. MHNet recently
became aware that the entity named in the agreement between MHNet and City of Clearwater is actually MHNet Specialty
Services, LLC. As such, they have requested that the parties amend the agreement retroactive to the effective date to reflect the
actual entity for which the City has been correctly invoiced and paid, i.e., MHNet of Florida, Inc.
This amendment to the contract is purely for administrative and accounting reasons, and will in no way alter the nature or scope of
the Citys relationship with MHNet, nor the people that manage and administer our account.
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12/14/2011
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Award a contract (purchase order) to Pine Lake Nursery and Landscape of Tampa, Florida, Bid 11-0048-PR, to provide Phase I landscape
improvements for State Road 60 medians from Madison Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue for a cost of $110,273.63; approve the transfer of
$20,525 from 010-01876-550400-572-000 (Project Team General Operating Fund) to CIP 315-93626 (FDOT Median and ROW
Enhancement) project at first quarter; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
On January 13, 2011, the City Council approved a Highway Landscape Reimbursement and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with
the Florida Department of Transportation for aesthetic improvements to portions of various State Roads within the city limits of Clearwater
including improvements to State Road 60.
Under previously approved agreements with FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), the City has landscaped and maintained State
Road 60 medians. However, these medians are in need of refurbishment as they are in one of the harshest environments for landscape
materials. In addition, the irrigation systems needed to support landscaping in this area need to be replaced. The current landscaping and
irrigation has lasted for approximately 10 years.
This contract is for the completion of Phase I landscape improvements for the four medians between Madison Avenue and Hillcrest
Avenue. The contract will provide for the labor, equipment, materials and maintenance of transportation for the demolition and re-landscaping
and installation of irrigation system for these medians.
The project is broken out in phases since the maximum reimbursement from FDOT for landscape materials and planting is $100,000.
Staff is requesting that $20,525 of operating funds budgeted for irrigation improvements be transferred at first quarter to complete irrigation
work on this project. This is needed since FDOT reimbursement funds can only be used for purchase and planting of the landscape material.
Since Parks and Recreation is currently budgeted to maintain these medians, no additional maintenance costs will be incurred by the City.
Type:
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YesNo
Budget Adjustment Comments:
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$110,273.63
Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
$110,273.63$110,273.63
For Fiscal Year:
2011 to 2012
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315-93626$89,748.63
010-01876-550400-572-00020,525.00
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a blanket purchase order to Earth Designs, of Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of $257,112.00 for landscape maintenance
throughout the City during the contract period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, according to Bid 03-11, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
On December 16, 2010, the City Council approved a blanket purchase order to Earth Designs, of Clearwater, Florida, from January 1,
2011 through December 31, 2011 for landscape maintenance throughout the City.
The blanket purchase order is up for renewal and Earth Designs has agreed to maintain their same cost as approved in 2010. Earth
Designs has been an excellent contractor and staff is recommending approving a second year on their contract with the City.
The purchase order is being increased by $47,220 from $209,892 to $257,112 to maintain additional properties added during the year,
which includes U.S. 19 Soccer Fields, Marymont Park, Belmont Park, Fire Department lots on Brownell, Cleveland Streetscape
Phase II, E.C. Moore West Pond, Druid/Jasmine Alley, Hillcrest/Belleair ditch, Economy Inn lot, etc.
In addition, a renewal of the contract with Buccaneer Landscape of Pinellas Park, Florida for $38,014 was approved with no
changes.
Funds for both of these Purchase Orders are included in the current Fiscal Year budget, 010-01867-550400-572-000.
Type:
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YesNo
Budget Adjustment Comments:
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$257,112$257,112
Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
$257,112$257,112
For Fiscal Year:
2011 to 2012
Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment
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Bid Required?:Bid Number:
Yes03-11
Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions:
None
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Meeting Date:
12/14/2011
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a lease agreement between the InterCultural Advocacy Institute, Inc. (ICAI), and the City of Clearwater for the premises
located at 612 Franklin Street, Clearwater, Florida, for a period commencing January 1, 2012 and terminating on October 31, 2014,
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
Historically, commencing November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2009, the City Council has approved lease
agreements between the YWCA of Tampa Bay and the City of Clearwater for the premises located at 612 Franklin
Street, Clearwater. The premises were utilized to create and operate a central one-stop facility that housed many
relevant services needed by Clearwaters Hispanic community.
For the period October 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009, the City Council approved an Assignment and
Assumption of Lease Agreement that allowed Pinellas Core Management Services, Inc. (PCMS) to assume all of the
YWCAs rights, title, interest and obligations for the 612 Franklin Street premises.
On November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2012, the City entered into a lease agreement with PCMS/ICAI for use of
the Franklin Street premises. Subsequently, PCMS has assigned all of its interests and obligations to (ICAI)
necessitating City Councils approval to enter into a new lease agreement solely with ICAI.
To date, all partnerships involving the premises known as The Hispanic Outreach Center (HOC) and the attendant
community programs have been very successful and have received public acclaim.
A current listing of some of the services/programs currently offered at the HOC includes:
Referring both victims and witnesses to CPD.
Referring individuals to civil court or other non-profits for assistance.
Handling domestic injunctions and referrals.
Training and Consultation.
Topics will include Human Trafficking, police-minority relations, and cultural
integration.
Collaboration with Community Organizations
such as the Mexican Council of Tampa Bay, Suncoast Center, Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida, Gulfcoast Legal Services and others, to provide on-site services for the Hispanic
community.
Managing the Hispanic leadership Council,
of which the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater Police Department
are members to enhance services and access for the Hispanic community.
Interpreter and victim advocacy services.
These services will respond to the needs of the Hispanic community
and may include health matters, legal issues, and other concerns identified by the Hispanic community, the Lessee,
or CPD.
ESOL and Spanish language classes coordinated by the Lessee
. The Lessee will coordinate the provision of
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes at the Hispanic Outreach Center.
Administering Youth services.
Lessee will administer various Youth Programs targeted toward at-risk youth from
Hispanic and other ethnic or language groups. These programs will focus on risk reduction and the development of
individual and leadership skills needed in adulthood.
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responsible for all maintenance of the exterior of the premises, including the building and grounds. Either party may
terminate the agreement on thirty days written notice if any single item of maintenance or repair exceeds $5,000.
Type:
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12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Award a contract to Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. of Tampa, Florida for the construction of the Clearwater Concentrate Injection
Deep Well Project Phase 1 in the amount of $777,321.00, which is the lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and
specifications; approve a supplemental work order for $146,390.00 to Leggette, Brashears and Graham (EOR) of Tampa, Florida, for
Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The City currently operates one reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant at Water Treatment Plant 1 and is preparing to
build a second RO plant at Water Treatment Plant 2. RO Plant 2 will produce concentrate with water quality that is too
brackish to discharge to a wastewater treatment plant.
Additionally, the proposed expansion of Water Treatment Plant 1, which will increase the water treatment plants capacity to
provide potable water, will increase the arsenic concentration level in the concentrate from RO 1, which will not be allowed to
be discharged to the wastewater system. As a result, the City is pursuing a Class I injection well for disposal of the RO
concentrate from both RO Plant 1 and RO Plant 2.
The concentrate injection deep well construction consists of drilling and testing one (1) Class V, Group 9 exploratory well to
be constructed for the new RO water treatment plant. The proposed exploratory well will be used to investigate the potential
for injecting byproduct water from the RO water treatment plant into the Avon Park Formation. Testing is to be performed
during construction of the exploratory well, and if conditions are suitable, the exploration well will eventually be completed as
a Class I deep injection well for disposal of RO byproduct under a separate construction contract.
The project was competitively bid, and Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder for a proposed fee
of $777,321.00.
The supplemental work order in the amount of $146,390.00 includes Construction, Engineering, & Inspection (CEI) services
by Leggette, Brashears and Graham, Inc. (LBG) during the construction and testing of the Class V Test Injection Well, which
includes daily on-site construction inspection, engineering assistance with onsite observations and interpretations, review of
shop drawings, attending meetings, and providing record drawings.
Future engineering work orders for services (design, permitting and construction services) to convert/construct the Class I
Injection Well will be brought forward separately under the next phase for this project.
The contract period for construction is 150 consecutive calendar days estimated to start in January 2012 and finish in June
2012.
The Public Utilities Department shall own and maintain the proposed improvements included in this contract.
September 22, 2010, Council approved a Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City and South West Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) funding up to 50% of the cost of construction and CEI of this project.
A first quarter amendment will increase the budget for Other Governmental Revenue (337900) in Capital Improvement
Program project 0315-96767, Reverse Osmosis at Reservoir 2 for SWFWMDs share in the amount of $461,855.50
Sufficient budget and funding with 2009 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond proceeds is available in project 0376-96767,
Reverse Osmosis at Reservoir 2 in the amount of $461,855.50 to fund the Citys share for total funding in the amount of
$923,711.
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$923,711.00
Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
$923,711.00 $923,711.00
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LEGGETTE, BRASHEARS & GRAHAM, INC.
PROFESSIONAL GROUND-WATER AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
10014 NORTH DALE MABRY HIGHWAY
SUITE 205
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33618
813-968-5882
FAX 813-968-9244
www.lbgweb.com
November 21, 2011
Mr. Robert Maue, P.E.
City of Clearwater
Public Works Administration
100 South Myrtle Ave, Suite 220
Clearwater, Florida 33601
Re: Review of Contractor Bids
Concentrate Injection Deep Well Project
Project No. 09-0044-UT
Dear Mr. Maue:
We have reviewed the bids received by the City of Clearwater on November 17, 2011 for the referenced
project. Six (6) bids were received, ranging in price from $777,321.60 to $1,316,342.50. The average bid price
was $986,136. The low bid of $777,321.60 was submitted by Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. We reviewed
the bid and associated bid documents, and found no omissions or inconsistencies that would invalidate the bid.
Based upon the information reviewed, the bid and required documents from Applied Drilling
Engineering meet the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract Documents. We recommend acceptance of
the apparent lowest responsive bid submitted by Applied Drilling Engineering for this project.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide our services to the Cit
working with you on this project. Please give me a call if you
Very truly yours,
LEGGETTE, BRASHEARS & GRAHAM, INC.
Jeffrey M. Trommer, P.G.
Senior Associate
MISSOURI ILLINOIS SOUTH DAKOTA PENNSYLVANIA
OHIO NEW JERSEY MINNESOTA TEXAS
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MASSACHUSETTS WISCONSIN NEW YORK CONNECTICUT
Meeting Date:
12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify and confirm Change Order 2 for Cleveland Street Streetscape, Phase II to MTM Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $118,032.00,
for a new contract value of $3,089,527.32. (consent)
SUMMARY:
During construction activities associated with the Cleveland Streetscape Phase II project, the existing potable water main was
exposed. Examination of this water main revealed that it was in poor condition. Therefore, it was decided by Engineering and Utilities
that portions of the water main within project limits should be replaced, before implementing all of the proposed improvements over it.
During excavations associated with the project, the contractor discovered a substantial area of unsuitable material (Peat) beneath the
roadway. This area lies between Booth and Myrtle Avenues. Further investigation by a Geotechnical Engineer confirmed the location
and quantified the depth and extent of the unsuitable material. In addition, the recommendation was made to remove this material and
replace with suitable soils. While the contract does provide for the removal of 600 CY of unsuitable material, this change order will
cover the additional amount.
The portion of the existing sanitary sewer main in the area of the unsuitable material, referenced above, is vitrified clay pipe
(VCP). Because of the type of pipe, it has been determined by Engineering and Utilities that this portion of the sanitary main shall be
replaced during the removal of unsuitable material.
First quarter amendments will transfer $20,657.00 of Utility R and R revenue from 0327-96742, Line Relocation - Capitalized to 0327-
92275, Downtown Streetscape Phase II and $53,875.00 of 2009 Water/ Sewer Bond Proceeds from 0376, 96634, Sanitary Utility
Relocation Accommodations to 0376-92275, Downtown Streetscape Phase II for total transfers in the amount of $74,532.00 for
additional Utility costs.
Sufficient budget is available in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-92275, Downtown Streetscape Phase II in the amount of
$43,500 to fund increases for Roads and Administration with total funding in the amount of $118,032.00.
Type:
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NoYes
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Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
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12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Award a contract for the Marshall Street APCF Storage Facility Construction Manager At Risk Project (11-0036-UT) to Angle and
Schmid, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL, in the amount of $184,067, which includes all costs for a fully designed, permitted, constructed
and operable facility, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
SUMMARY:
The Marshall Street Advanced Pollution Control Facility (APCF) is located at 1605 Harbor Drive, Clearwater, Florida and
has been in operation since the 1930s.
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department has identified storage requirements to protect stored parts and
materials from the elements.
Angle and Schmid, Inc. proposes to design, permit and construct a 32 ft. by 38 ft. (1,216 sq. ft.) Single Story Addition to
the southwest corner of the Maintenance Building at the Marshall Street Advanced Pollution Control Facility (APCF)
under the Construction Manager at Risk contract for $184,067.
The proposed facility is to be reinforced concrete and masonry with a precast hollow core concrete roof deck and a 20-year
type bituminous roofing system including all electrical, plumbing and site work for a complete storage facility addition to the
maintenance building.
The Public Utilities Department is the owner and operator of the Marshall Street Advanced Pollution Control Facility and will
be responsible for current and future maintenance of all improvements associated with this project.
Sufficient budget and revenue are available in 0315-96654-563800-535-000-0000, Facilities Upgrades and Improvements
for this contract.
Type:
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YesNo
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$184,067.00
Not to Exceed:Total Cost:
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12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Accept a Sidewalk Easement conveyed by property owners of 1770 Drew Street, Clearwater, over a portion of Woodmere Heights,
Lot 1, for public use of a newly installed sidewalk. (consent)
SUMMARY:
Recently completed improvements to commercial property located at 1770 Drew Street were approved by the
Community Development Board on October 18, 2005 (FLD2005-06054). The approved site plan called for the
construction of a sidewalk along N. Mars Avenue. While a portion of the sidewalk was constructed within the
right-of-way, the remaining portion was constructed on the subject property to avoid two mature Oak Trees
located within the right-of-way. The sidewalk also falls on the extreme southwest corner of the property to provide
for a rounded corner.
The subject easement provides for the publics use of the sidewalk and grants the City perpetual property rights
necessary for maintenance, repair and replacement of the sidewalk.
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Meeting Date:
12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Reappoint Richard Adelson to the Community Development Board with term to expire February 28, 2016 and appoint Norma
Carlough to fill the remainder of an unexpired term until February 28, 2015. (consent)
SUMMARY:
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Community Development Board
BOARD:
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: Nicholas C. Fritsch
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
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PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED:
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of architecture, planning,
landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH EXPIRE & HAVE RESIGNED AND NOW
REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Richard Adelson 2670 Red Oak Court, 33761 Architect
Original Appointment: 2/7/08
(2 absences in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (1st term expires 2/28/12)
2. Doreen DiPolito 420 Druid Rd. W. Harbor Oaks, 33756 Contractor & Mech. Eng.
Original Appointment: 2/15/07
nd
Resigned
(was serving 2 term to expire on 2/28/15)
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES
OR TO BE THE ALTERNATE MEMBER:
1. Nino Accetta 2724 Via Murano Unit 626, 33764
Local Business Owner & Banker
2. Michael Boutzoukas 2433 Bond Ave., 33759
Attorney
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
3. Norma Carlough 1756 Ashton Abbey Rd., 33755
Retired
(Currently serving on the CDB as the Alternate member)
4. Wayne Carothers 1475 Excaliber Dr., 33764
Pres./Carr A/C & Htg. Inc.
5. Sheila Cole 670 Island Way, #600, 33767
Exec. Director
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
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6. John Funk 521 Mandalay Ave., #402, 33767
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Real Estate Broker
7. David L. Jaye 2856 Shady Oak Ct., 33761
Real Estate
(Currently serving on the Brownfields)
8. Alex Plisko 2358 Barkwood Pass, 33763
Architect
(Currently serving on the Public Art & Design Board)
9. Donald Van Weezel 1290 Gulf Blvd., #1408, 33767
Consultant/BA Econ. & Business
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
Zip codes of current members: 3 at 33755, 1 at 33761, 1 at 33764 and 2 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Architect; 2 Civil Engineer; 1 Consultant/Project Manager; 1 Retired Business Mgt.; 1 Retired (Economics); 1 Self
Employed: Investor, Yacht Broker - BS Finance & Marketing
NOTE
: Current Alternate Member Norma Carlough has expressed an interest to serve on the Board as a regular
member. Ms. Carlough was appointed on November 1, 2007 to fill the remainder of unexpired term through April
30, 2010 and then reappointed as the alternate member with term to expire April 30, 2014.
Should Ms. Carlough be appointed to a regular seat, an alternate member will need to be appointed with term to
expire April 30, 2014.
Review Approval:
1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Clerk
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12/14/2011
City Council Agenda
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Clearwater Greenprint, A Framework for a Competitive, Vibrant, Green Future and adopt Resolution 11-5.
SUMMARY:
Clearwater Greenprint, A Framework for a Competitive, Vibrant, Green Future is a community plan and vision
that looks beyond municipal functions to identify a series of strategies that can be implemented by residents,
businesses, the industrial sector, and the municipal government. These strategies have the potential to reduce
energy consumption, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while reducing energy and other costs for residents
and businesses, supporting a variety of housing choices for renters and owners of all ages, and improving the
health and quality of life for the citys residents. The project was funded through the Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, and builds upon other steps the city has taken to reduce
costs, become more energy efficient, and promote quality growth that will help ensure the long-term health and
productivity of the local economy (Appendix B Review of Sustainability Initiatives and Trends for City of
Clearwater).
The process of developing these strategies involved input and guidance from many in the community through the
following outreach activities (Appendix D List of Public Outreach Activities):
Greenprint Stakeholder Steering Committee: Eight meetings over the course of eight months that involved
the development and prioritization of strategies, review of project materials, and feedback on greenhouse
gas reduction targets;
City Council: Project team presentations at two City Council work sessions for guidance on preliminary and
recommended strategies and greenhouse gas reduction targets;
Public Open House Events: Two open house events, in September 2010 and March 2011, to preview draft
strategies, listen to the public, and later prioritize refined strategies; and
Public Outreach Campaign: Attendance at neighborhood meetings, Speakers Bureau presentations at 19
neighborhood, business, civic and service organizations and various community events (i.e., Downtown
Farmers Market, Blast Friday, and Sand Keys Spring Fest).
Clearwater Greenprint will serve as a roadmap for those choosing to participate in the various strategies as
implemented. There is built-in flexibility for timing and emphasis, allowing for change over time as the city
evaluates the success of specific strategies. Regular monitoring and reporting of results is an important component
of implementing a 25-year plan, and will ensure that the city can adapt and respond to changes in available
resources, technology, economic conditions and different community needs.
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green energy and buildings, transportation, land use and urban form, water resources, waste management, food
production, and green business and jobs, generally described below.
Education and Awareness: Provide the community with information on choices available to increase
1.
efficiency and choices available to them through expanded outreach and reporting of benefits, costs, and
lessons learned of various efforts.
Green Energy and Buildings: Reduce energy demands of existing private and city buildings through
2.
programs to support those desiring to invest in upgrades; continue to expand natural gas service in the city;
encourage new development to meet nationally recognized standards such as LEED or Energy Star.
Transportation: Continue to support all modes of transportation to expand choices to the community,
3.
including cars (e.g., standard gas, natural gas, electric), PSTA buses, bicycles and pedestrians (i.e. complete
streets policies).
Land Use and Urban Form: Create a community that has more housing choices for all generations of
4.
residents living in Clearwater, is closer to jobs, shops or schools, and connects neighborhoods, while
protecting and adding natural areas and green space.
Water Resources: Continue programs that assist consumers across residential, commercial and industrial
5.
sectors to conserve water; encourage community members to integrate Florida Friendly landscaping into
their projects.
Waste Management: Continue to expand solid waste services (e.g., commercial and residential recycling,
6.
yard waste collection) to divert more waste from the landfill and consider new programs (composting) if
demonstrated to be feasible over time.
Food Production: Enable and encourage urban agricultural initiatives, such as community gardens or
7.
community supported agriculture programs, and strengthen local markets for locally produced foods.
Green Business and Jobs: Promote and support existing green businesses and those businesses that are
8.
becoming more green; partner with local and regional economic development organizations to attract new
green businesses to the area.
The strategies focus on actions that can be implemented at the local level over the short term (0-5 years), medium
term (6-10 years) and long term (11-25 years). Preliminary scoping to estimate the direct costs and staff hours
required to fully implement the plan was completed (Appendix A Strategies Documentation).
Strategies proposed for implementation in the short term can be accomplished by existing staff when integrated
into existing work programs. Medium- and long-term strategies may require more staff resources or have non-
personnel costs associated with implementation. It is recommended that the city hire a full-time Energy Manager
in the medium-term to implement certain strategies, including creating a Resource Conservation Management
Program to recommend energy saving solutions and products to commercial and industrial businesses and
investigating financing partnerships for expanding energy system options (e.g., renewable energy systems).
Clearwater Greenprint also includes greenhouse gas reduction targets of 10 percent below 2007 levels by the year
2020 and 25 percent below 2007 levels by 2035. These targets were established based on actions that could be
controlled at the local level and on conservative estimates for community participation in reduction efforts. The
targets represent achievable goals to reduce citywide emissions over the 25-year planning period. The 2007
baseline inventory, completed in 2010, measured emissions levels from various sources citywide (Appendix C
Greenhouse Gas Inventory).
Review Approval:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF FIGURES
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PURPOSE
CLEARWATER GREENPRINT
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION TARGETS
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Topic Area Strategy Description
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GHG
Inventory Medium
Short Term Long Term 25-Year
Baseline Term
Topic Area Percentage Percentage Percentage
(2007) Percentage
Reduction Reduction Reduction
Emissions Reduction
(MTCOe)
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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STAFF HOURS AND COSTS
Total Work Average Total Non-
Average Annual
Program Hours Annual Work Personnel
Timeframe Non-Personnel
for Total Program Costs for
Costs for Period
Period 1 Hours Total Period 2
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Annual Non-Annual # Years Energy Total
# Years
Personnel Existing of Reduction Emission
Strategy Funding
Costs to City Staffing Staffing (kilowatt-Reduction
Proposed
($) Hours Proposed hours) (MTCOe)
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Annual Non-Annual # Years Energy Total
# Years
Personnel Existing of Reduction Emission
Strategy Funding
Costs to City Staffing Staffing (kilowatt-Reduction
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Annual Non-Annual # Years Energy Total
# Years
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Strategy Funding
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OTHER ANALYSIS
City of Clearwater Solar Energy Potential Methodology
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Total Usable Annual Energy
Greenhouse Gas
Sector Roof Area Reduction
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Energy Finance Program Feasibility Study for the City of Clearwater
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METHODOLOGY
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Cumulative CorMAP Field
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Trip Purpose
Total
Scenarios
VMT
HBW HBNW NHB
STRATEGIES AND ASSUMPTIONS
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Annual Non-# Years Annual
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LAND USE AND URBAN FORM
METHODOLOGY
EMPLOYMENT LOCATION
U.S. Census Bureau OnTheMap Analysis Tool
Jobs in the Clearwater Area
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Count Share Count Share
Clearwater Pinellas Hillsborough
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Workers Residing in the Clearwater Planning Area
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Planning Area County County
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PROPENSITY FOR CHANGE
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Acres in
Acres in Energy Acres outside Energy
Clearwater
Type of Property Conservation Areas Conservation Areas
Planning
and Corridors and Corridors
Area
Total Acres in Energy
Energy Conservation Areas Redevelopment
Vacant Acres Conservation Areas
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Testing TOD Policies in Existing and Planned Transit Corridors and Station Areas
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Vacant Redev FAR FAR FAR New Res and
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Acres Acres Min Min Adjusted Non-Res SqFt
New DU New Non-New Jobs
TOD Areas DU per Acre
Capacity Res SqFt Capacity
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CONCLUSION
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PHASING, BENEFITS AND COSTS
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WATER DISTRIBUTION AND TREATMENT ENERGY USE
Electricity Water Treatment and
Water Water Electricity
Energy Emission Distribution Emission
Treatment and Supplied Factor
Consumption Factor Factor by Operation
Distribution (million (kWh/million
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kWh) gallons)
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS EMISSIONS
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# Years Annual # Years of
Personnel Emission
Strategy Funding Existing Staffing
Costs to City Reduction
Proposed Staffing Hours Proposed
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Annual Non-Annual Total
# Years # Years of
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# Years # Years of Total Emission
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Annual Annual Total
Non-# Years # Years of
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Strategy Personnel Funding Staffing
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Annual Annual Total
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Annual Annual Total
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Annual Non-# Years # Years of
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Strategy Personnel Costs to Funding Staffing
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# Years Funding Annual Existing
Strategy Personnel Costs to Staffing
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OCTOBER 2010
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LIST OF FIGURES
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CLIMATE ACTION
DATA SOURCES
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availability
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Education and Awareness Initiatives
City of Clearwater WaterWise Program
City of Clearwater Website
CVIEW-TV
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Clearwaters Green Team
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Green Energy and Buildings Trends
Electricity
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Northeast Wastewater Plant Motor Conversion Project
LED Traffic Lighting Replacement
Description
Labor Costs
Cost Savings
Annual kWh Savings
Annual Greenhouse Gas Reduction
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Sector Number of Energy Savings (kWh) Average Savings Total Emission
Energy Efficiency (kWh/implementation) Reduction
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Sector Energy Efficiency Improvement Percent of Total
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Reclaimed Water
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Project Status Service Area
Water Production Expansion
Water Conservation Measures
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Stormwater Management
FOOD PRODUCTION
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GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
SEPTEMBER 2010
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LIST OF EQUATIONS
LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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2007 CITYWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
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Study Area
Greenhouse Gas Basics
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Greenhouse Gas
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Trend Forecast
Conclusions and Recommendations
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1.1 Study Area
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Global atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have
increased markedly as a result of human activities since 1750 and now far exceed pre-
industrial values determined from ice cores spanning many thousands of years. The global
increases in carbon dioxide concentration are due primarily to fossil fuel use and land use
change, while those of methane and nitrous oxide are primarily due to agriculture.
- IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007)
Carbon Dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide
(CO) (CH) (NO)
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2.1 Baseline Year Selection
2.2 Forecast Year Selection
2.3 Boundary Definition
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2.4 Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks
Categories Source
2.5 Greenhouse Gas Protocols and Methodologies
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Source Categories
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Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Source Activity Data Source
Category
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3.0 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
3.1 Electricity
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3.1.1 Activity Data Sources
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Step One:
Configure electricity data by customer class
Step Two:
Identify emission factors
Step Three:
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Customer Class Annual Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
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ELECTRICITY
Example Calculation for Methane Emission Factor Conversion:
0.0171 poundsCH x 1 metric ton x 1 Megawatt hourx 21 = 0.000000162885 metric tons
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Megawatt hour 2204.62 pounds 10 kWh COe/kWh
3
Emission Factor
Emission Factors
Greenhouse Gas
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(MTCOe/kWh)2
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electricityelectricity
Variable Description Value Units Source
Electricity
Final Emission Factor
COe Emissions
1
Customer Class Consumption
(MTCOe/kWh)
(MT)
(kWh)
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Step One:
Configure natural gas data by customer class
Step Two:
Identify emission factors
Step Three:
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Customer Class Therms
NATURAL GAS
Example Calculation for Carbon Dioxide Emission Factor Conversio:
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Residential,
Commercial and Industrial Emission
Emission Factor 1
Government Emission Factor
Greenhouse Gas
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Factors
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(MTCOe/therm)
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Final Emission
Factor COe Emissions
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2
Customer Class Therms (MTCOe/therm) (MT)
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3.2.3 Summary of Results
3.2.4 Key Assumptions
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3.3 Propane
3.3.1 Activity Data Sources
3.3.2 Data Analysis
Step One:
Convert sales activity data into gallons of propane sold
Step Three:
Calculate COe emissions
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Distributor Sales Tax Revenue from Propane
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PROPANE
Example Calculation for Nitrous Oxide Emission Factor Conversion
0.0001 kg NO * 1 metric ton x 310 = 0.000031 MTCOe/gallon of propane
2 2
gallon 1000 kg
Emission Factor
Greenhouse Gas Default Emission Factor
1
(MTCOe/gallon)
GHG= Propane * EmissionFactor
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Propane Consumption (gallons) COe Emissions
2
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3.3.4 Key Assumptions
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3.4 Municipal Solid Waste
City of
City of
Pinellas County Pinellas County
Clearwater
Clearwater
Waste-to-Bridgeway
Municpal Solid Transfer
Energy FacilityAcres Landfill
Waste Collection
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3.4.1 Activity Data Sources
Municipal Solid Waste Diverted
Total
Municipal Solid Yard Municipal
Municipal Solid Waste E-waste
Waste Sent to Recyclables Waste Solid
Sent to Pinellas County (short
Private Landfill (short tons) (short Waste
(short tons) tons)
(short tons) tons) (short
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Category Residential Non-Residential
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Step 1:
Estimate the breakdown of solid waste processed at the
Waste-to-Energy Facility
Step 2:
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Step 3:
Calculate CHand NO emissions from biogenic and
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Total Municipal Solid
Percent of Waste
Waste Type Waste
Stream
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GHG= Fuel consumed * EmissionFactor * Unit Conversion
Waste to Energy CO2
Variable Description Value Units Source
Fuel Consumed CO Emission Factor CO Emissions
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Waste Type
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COe Emissions COe Emissions
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Waste Type from CO from CH and NO COe Emissions
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3.4.2.2 Bridgeway Acres Landfill
Step 1:
Organize data and determine landfill waste emissions
Step 2:
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Step 3:
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Year
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Parameter Selection/Modification Comments
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Waste Facility
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3.5 Wastewater Treatment
3.5.1 Activity Data Sources
3.5.2 Data Analysis
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Determine population served by wastewater treatment
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Step Two:
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Step Three:
Calculate NO emissions
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Step Four:
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Wastewater Facility Population Served
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Conversion B x Unit Conversion C) * GWP)}
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CHEmissionsCOe Emissions
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Wastewater Category
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EmissionFactor * Unit Conversion B * Unit Conversion C * 44/28) * GWP)
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Variable Description Value Units Source
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Source Category NOEmissionsCOe Emissions
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(MT) (MT)
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3.5.4 Key Assumptions
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3.6 Transportation
3.6.1 Activity Data Sources
3.6.2 Data Analysis
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b) Estimate road type distribution
Step 2:
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b) Estimate fuel supply and fuel formulation
Step 3:
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December through February
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Fuel ID Fuel Type Market Share Variation
March through May
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Fuel ID Fuel Type Market Share Variation
May through November
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Fuel
Formulation ID
Fuel Type ID
Fuel Type
Description
Fuel Subtype ID
Fuel Subtype
Description
Reid Vapor
Pressure (psi)
Sulfur Level
(ppm Sulfur)
Ethanol Volume
(% vol)
MTBE Volume
(% vol)
ETBE Volume
(% vol)
TAME Volume
(% vol)
Aromatic
Content (%wt)
Olefin Content
(% wt)
Benzene
Content (% wt)
Lower Volatility
Percentage (%)
Upper Volatility
Percentage (%)
BioDiesel Ester
Volume (%)
Fuel Subtype
Petroleum
Fraction
Fuel Subtype
Fossil Fraction
Carbon Content
Oxidation
Fraction
Humidity
Correction
Coefficient
Energy Content
Fuel Density
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2006 Daily Clearwater VMT = 2,184,665 vehicle-miles per day
2006 Yearly Clearwater VMT = 797,402,725 vehicle-miles per year
Yearly Pinellas VMT Yearly
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E missions
Year Pollutant
Clearwater
Pinellas County
Study Area
COe Emissions
2
Geographical Area Population Served
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3.6.4 Key Assumptions
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4.0 TOTAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
4.1 Summary
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Source Greenhouse Gas Emissions Percentage
Category (MTCOe) Contribution
2
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4.2 Comparative Analysis and Opportunity
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5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conduct Subsequent Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventories
5.2 Establish Greenhouse Gas Data Management System
5.3 Measure Additional Greenhouse Gas Sources and Collect Higher Quality
Data
Source Category Data Gaps
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5.4 Measure Greenhouse Gas Sinks
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APPENDIX D: LIST OF PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 2011
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GREENPRINT STAKEHOLDER STEERING COMMITTEE
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Meeting Date:
12/14/2011
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction regarding the Business Task Force recommendations regarding the Clearwater Sign Ordinance.
SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, in concert with representatives of the sign industry, submitted
proposed revisions to the Clearwater Sign Code. The Planning and Development Department met multiple times
with Chamber and industry representatives and developed a list of proposed sign amendments, which were
presented to City Council for discussion on April 18, 2011. At that meeting some general agreement and
direction was provided. When the Business Task Force was appointed, Council requested that signage be a topic
of their discussion.
A total of 17 recommendations regarding signage were included in the Business Task Force recommendations
(Opportunity 4 of recommendations). At the September 28, 2011 special meeting, City Council directed staff and
the Business Task Force Executive Committee to meet and discuss the recommendations and determine areas of
agreement and disagreement. Staff and the Executive Committee met on October 20, 2011 to discuss the proposed
recommendations and below is a listing of the areas of agreement as staff understands them.
·
Allow businesses on corner lots and through lots to have an attached sign facing each frontage as of right
instead of requiring a property/business owner to go through the Comprehensive Sign Program
(Opportunity 4, Numbers 1 and 2);
·
Allow businesses with rear facades facing parking lots with rear public entrances to have an additional sign
at the entrance (Opportunity 4, Number 3);
·
Allow signage for businesses with waterfront entrances. Need to determine if all properties located on any
water body would be eligible (Opportunity 4, Number 3);
·
Revise formulas for attached, freestanding and monument signs (Opportunity 4, Number 4);
·
Increase timeframe for determining a nonconforming sign has been abandoned from 30 days to 180 days
(Opportunity 4, Number 5);
·
Allow greater flexibility for window signage (Opportunity 4, Number 6);
·
Allow some graphics on awnings in addition to allowable sign area but have some limitations on area and
clarify what is actually permitted (Opportunity 4, Number 7);
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Clarify regulations relating to human signs and vehicle signs (Opportunity 4, Number 8);
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Add language further clarifying the prohibition of moving/revolving signs (Opportunity 4, Number 9);
·
Increase the amount of area allowed for addresses to one square feet per address number (Opportunity 4,
Number 11);
·
Add language regarding the orientation of freestanding drive-through sign (Opportunity 4, Number 10);
and
·
Increase the minimum amount of signage permitted to 24 square feet instead of 20 square feet (Opportunity
4, Number 17).
The Business Task Force Executive Committee indicated that additional research and thought should be given to
electronic changeable message signs but at this time they are not proposing Council allow them (Opportunity 4,
Number 12) and staff agrees this issue should not be pursued. Another recommendation (Opportunity 4, Number
13) supports increasing the frequency of message changes for existing permitted electronic changeable message
boards. While staff does not support this recommendation, staff believes input from the Citys outside legal
counsel is needed before taking action on this.
The Business Task Force recommends the City consider allowing outdoor umbrellas at businesses with logos so
long as the logo is not that of the business (Opportunity 4, Number 14). They would like businesses to be able to
use umbrellas with vendor names on them e.g. Boars Head, Cinzano, Corona, Coca Cola, etc. Staff believes that
input from the Citys outside legal counsel would be beneficial before making a decision on this recommendation.
Lastly, the Planning Department and the Executive Committee do not agree on the allowance of sandwich board
signs throughout the city (Opportunity 4, Number 15). Staff supports their use only along the Citys traditional
urban corridors.
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12/14/2011
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint an alternate member to the Community Development Board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term until April 30,
2014.
SUMMARY:
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
Community Development Board
BOARD:
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: Nicholas C. Fritsch
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
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PLACE: Council Chambers APPTS. NEEDED:
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Board shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of architecture, planning,
landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning & land use law and real estate
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER(S) HAVE TERMS WHICH EXPIRE & HAVE RESIGNED AND NOW
REQUIRE EITHER REAPPOINTMENT FOR A NEW TERM OR REPLACEMENT BY A NEW APPOINTEE:
1. Richard Adelson 2670 Red Oak Court, 33761 Architect
Original Appointment: 2/7/08
(2 absences in the last year)
Yes
Interested in Reappointment: (1st term expires 2/28/12)
2. Doreen DiPolito 420 Druid Rd. W. Harbor Oaks, 33756 Contractor & Mech. Eng.
Original Appointment: 2/15/07
nd
Resigned
(was serving 2 term to expire on 2/28/15)
THE FOLLOWING NAMES ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION TO FILL THE ABOVE VACANCIES
OR TO BE THE ALTERNATE MEMBER:
1. Nino Accetta 2724 Via Murano Unit 626, 33764
Local Business Owner & Banker
2. Michael Boutzoukas 2433 Bond Ave., 33759
Attorney
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
3. Wayne Carothers 1475 Excaliber Dr., 33764
Pres./Carr A/C & Htg. Inc.
4. Sheila Cole 670 Island Way, #600, 33767
Exec. Director
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
5. John Funk 521 Mandalay Ave., #402, 33767
Real Estate Broker
6. David L. Jaye 2856 Shady Oak Ct., 33761
Real Estate
(Currently serving on the Brownfields)
7. Alex Plisko 2358 Barkwood Pass, 33763
Architect
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8. Donald Van Weezel 1290 Gulf Blvd., #1408, 33767
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Consultant/BA Econ. & Business
(Currently serving on the MCEB)
Zip codes of current members: 3 at 33755, 1 at 33761, 1 at 33764 and 2 at 33767
Current Categories:
1 Architect; 2 Civil Engineer; 1 Consultant/Project Manager; 1 Retired Business Mgt.; 1 Retired (Economics); 1 Self
Employed: Investor, Yacht Broker - BS Finance & Marketing
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction regarding the regulation of pedicabs, electric golf carts (i.e., low-speed vehicles), and other slow-moving
vehicles on Clearwater Beach.
SUMMARY:
Several businesses have started offering rides along Clearwater Beach in pedicabs and low-speed vehicles electric golf carts. They
generally do not charge a fee for the service and rely on tips.
Several transportation companies have suggested these companies should be regulated. Council directed Legal to provide options
as to possible regulations for these businesses and for the increasing number of other slow-moving vehicles being operated in the
City.
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction regarding proposal to reallocate Florida Department of Transportation Airpark grant funds; extend FBO lease to
fund a portion of the reallocated grant fund project local match requirement; and authorize use of airpark reserves for the balance
of the local match.
SUMMARY:
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
FLC Legislative Action Day
SUMMARY:
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SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Plan Resolution
SUMMARY:
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