08/15/2006
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA
Location: Council Chambers - City Hall
Date: 8/15/2006- 9 :00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the July 18, 2006, Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
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3. CRA Items
3.1 East Gateway Project Update and Consultant Introduction
~ Attachments
3.2 Adopt Resolution 06-01 for the preliminary FY 2006/07 Community Redevelopment Agency budget.
~ Attachments
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
Meeting Date: 811 5/2006
Community Redevelopment
Agency Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the July 18, 2006, Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City
Clerk.
SUMMARY:
Review Approval: 1) Clerk
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 18, 2006
Unapproved
Present:
Frank Hibbard
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Carlen Petersen
John Doran
Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
Also present:
William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Rod Irwin
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
City Manager
Assistant City
Assistant City
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.afCityHall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order
necessarily discussed in that order.
Approval of Minutes:
Trustee Jonson moved to approvethe minutes oftheregular meeting of April 3, 2006, as
submitted in written summation by tHe City Clerk to eacH Trustee. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
1 - Accept title from the City of ClearWater for the real property known as the Clearwater
AutomotiveSalvaaeYard and the former Miller property identified as Pinellas County parcels
15/29/15/65196/000/0030, 0034, 0060,0061. 0062, and 0063.
On October 30, 2003,the City receiyedtitle to the subject parcels of real property,
formerly occupied by ClearwaterAutomotiveSalvage Yard located in the 200 and 300 blocks of
S. Martin Luther King Junior Avenue and the MiIlerproperty on Washington Avenue. The "as is"
purchase obligated the City to fundthe costs of demolition, as well as environmental due
diligence and remediation. One source of funds earmarked for the site remediation is the
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund the City received from the EPA in 1999. The City
determined that the best use of these funds from EPA would be for the cleanup of the
Clearwater Automotive SalvageYard site. The City also determined that the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency) is in .abetter position to convey the site to a developer or other private
entity ifitprovides for the environmental cleanup of the site. The City Council adopted
Resolution 05-19 on May 19,2005, authorizing a loan up to $350,000 to the CRA for the
cleanup of the Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard project. The subject property was declared
surplus by the City of Clearwater on June 15, 2006, for the purpose of conveying title to the
CRA. The transferofthe subject lands from the City to the CRA will essentially consolidate
ownership for environmental remediation utilizing the Brownfields funds prior to offering the
property for redevelopment. An Interlocal Agreement between the City and the CRA will outline
the responsibilities of each entity in this project. The lands being transferred are part of the
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former salvage yard and do not include the former Clearwater Automotive office located at 115
S. Martin Luther King Junior Avenue.
In response to questions, Economic Development & Housing Director Geri Campos said
the first portion of the cleanup is scheduled for completion in November 2006. Redevelopment
plans are for mixed-uses, including affordable housing. Staff is working withFDEP (Florida
Department of Environmental Protection) regarding soil conditions.
Trustee Petersen moved to approve accepting title fromtheCity of Clearwater for the
real property known as the Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard and the former MiUer property
identified as Pinellas County parcels 15/29/15/65196/000/0030,0034, 0060,0061,0062, and
0063. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2 - Accept the Brownfields Cleanup Revolvina Loan fund dollarsintheamount of $350,000to
meet specific expenses incurred for the environmental cleanup ofrealpropedv identified as
Pinellas County parcels 15/29/15/65196/000/0030, 0034, 0060, 0061, 0062, and 0063 and
known as the Clearwater Automotive Salvaae Yard.
In October 1999, the City Council authorizedtheCityManager to sign a Loan Fund
Agreement and Work Plan for the $500,000 award received from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Clearwater BrownfieldsCleanup Revolving
Loan Fund (BCRLF). The BCRLF was structuredto provide 10w~Interestloans to parties
interested in the redevelopment of environmentally impairedproperties.\TheBCRLF also allows
government entities to loan to other governmentagencies,butrequiresaCityresolution.
The City determined that thebestuse of these funds from EPA would be for the cleanup
of the Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard site. The City also determined that the CRA is in a
better position to convey the sitetoadeveloper or otherprivateentityitit provides for the
environmental cleanup of the Site. FOrthese reasons, the City Council adopted Resolution 05-
19 authorizing the use of $350,000earrnarked for loan fundsprovided to the City by the EPA as
partoftheBCRLFtotheCRA for theenyIronmental cleanup of the Clearwater Automotive
SalvageYard project.
An Interlocal Agreementwill outline the City and CRA responsibilities in preparing the site
for redevelopment. The CRAagrees that it wilfrequire the developer, person or entity to whom
the site is conveyed fOllowing the environmental cleanup to pay the City the necessary amount
so appropriated from the BCRLFaspart of the sale agreement. The loan amount to the CRA
willhave a zero interest rate andshaU be repaid from 1) amounts repaid to the CRA from the
private developer or another partytowhom the CRA ultimately conveys the site following the
environmental cleanup, or 2) totheextent that the property is unable to be sold after a
reasonabletime (within five years of the completion of the environmental cleanup) and payment
is not otherwise provided for,thegeneral funds of the City through budget appropriations in
subsequent years so thatsuchBCRLF may be made available by the City for the environmental
cleanup of the other. sites.
Trustee Doranmoved to approve accepting the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan
fund dollars in the amount of $350,000 to meet specific expenses incurred for the environmental
cleanup of real property identified as Pinellas County parcels 15/29/15/65196/000/0030, 0034,
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0060,0061, 0062, and 0063 and known as the Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3 - Execute an Interlocal Aareement between the Community Redevelopment Aaencv of the
City of Clearwater, Florida (the "Aaencv") and the City of Clearwater (the "Citv") that outlines
responsibilities for the environmental cleanup of the Clearwater AutomotiveSalvaae Yard site.
The purpose and intent of this Agreement is to provide ameans by whichtheAgency
and the City can mutually work together to use their existing and anticipated resources available
to meet specific expenses incurred for the environmental cleanup of real property known as the
Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard ("Project"). It is also the purpose of this Agreement,
through assistance and cooperation, to define and delineate the responsibilities and obligations
of the parties in order to accomplish the mutually beneficial Project.
The Clearwater Automotive Salvage Yard in the Town Lakeareaofthe downtown has
long been considered an impediment to the redevelopment of the area. Forthis. reason, the
City acquired the 3.4-acre +/- property through a real property exchange onJuly17, 2003. Due
to the "value added" incurred in obtaining these parcels, the City accepted these parcels "as is"
and without warranties, and is responsible for the demolition of aU structures, andJorany future
environmental due diligence and mitigation. TheCityreceivedfundsfrom EPA and determined
that the best use of the funds would be for the cleanup of the Clearwater Automotive Salvage
Yard site. The City also determined that the Agency is in a betterpositionto convey the site to
a developer or other private entity if it providesJorthe environmental cleanup of the Site. The
City Council adopted Resolution 05-19 on May 19,2005 authorizing a loan up to $350,000 to
the CRA for the cleanup of the site.
The property was declared surplus by the City onJune 15, 2006Jor the purpose of
conveying title to the CRA. TheJandwas transferred to consolidate ownership, conduct the
environmental remediation and prepare the property for redevelopment. A main objective of the
AgreemenLislooutline that the City, rather than the CRA, is in abetter position to enter directly
into .contractsJorenvironmental cleanup of the Project. In addition, it also notes that the
cleanup of the Projectmayexceed the $350,000 loan provided to the CRA. The Agreement
allows the City, throughitsBrownfields program or other sources, or the Agency to cover the
additional costs of remediation and preparing the site for redevelopment.
In response to a question, the City Attorney said this agreement allows the City to
expend additional funds.
Trustee Jonson moved to approve executing an Interlocal Agreement between the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater, Florida (the "Agency") and the
City of Clearwater (the "City") thatoutlines responsibilities for the environmental cleanup of the
Clearwater Automotive SalvageYard site. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4 - Approve theproposedmid-vear amendments to the FY05/06 Community Redevelopment
Aaencv Annual Operatina Budaet and authorize the transfer of the entire unused balance of the
CRA Trust Fund budaet for FY05/06 that is remainina at year-end (September 30, 2006) to the
Downtown Redevelopment Proiect Fund.
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A review of the CRA project revenues and expenditures at midyear indicate the following
proposed budget amendments are needed to align revenues and expenditures in the FY (Fiscal
Year) 2005/06 CRA Operating Budget: TIF (Tax Increment Fund) Revenues decreased by
$8,367 from the preliminary TIF projections used to project the FY05/06 CRA Operating Budget.
Other Revenues are being increased by $350,000 to reflect the acceptance of the loan from the
Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund for the remediation activities at the Clearwater Auto site. Other
Operating Expenses Line Items decreased overall by $784. The decreasereflectsthe decrease
in payment to the DDB (Downtown Development Board) caused by the decreaseinthe TIF
received from the DDB area. Transfer Out Line Items increased overall by $342,417. This
increase is due to the transfer of $350,000 to Clearwater Automotive Site Remediation project
code and small decreases to the Restricted County TIF funds ($3,915) andRedevelopment
Project Funds ($3,668).
This is a request for approval of the proposed midyear amendments. to the FY 2005/06
CRA Annual Operating Budget and authorization to transfer the entire unused balance of the
CRA Trust Fund budget for FY 2005/06 that is remaining at year-end (September 30, 2006) to
the Downtown Redevelopment Project fund.
In response to questions, Ms. Campos said sheWiHprovideinformation onthe$86,000
spent on district fayades. She said $4.7 million isthefull amount allotted to the streetscaping
project. CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin said, until negotiationsonvarious projects are
concluded, it cannot be determined if there would be funds thatcouldbeused for the proposed
downtown docks.
Trustee Petersen moved to approve the proposed mid-year amendments to the FY05/06
Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Operating Budget and authorize the transfer of the
entire unused balance of the CRA Trust Fund budget forFY05/06 thatisremaining at year-end
(September 30, 2006) to the Downtown RedevelopmentProjectFund. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting
6a.m.
Chair
Community Redevelopment Agency
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: 811 5/2006
Community Redevelopment
Agency Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
East Gateway Project Update and Consultant Introduction
SUMMARY:
A key effort in the revitalization of the Downtown/CRA area is a focus on making improvements to and identifying redevelopment
opportunities in the East Gateway area. A city task force and steering committee was formed in December 2005 to look at a series of
strategies to stabilize, improve and redevelop the area. Since that time, staff has been reviewing our existing strategies, evaluating if they are
still applicable and identifying new areas for improvement. The next step in our process is to develop a comprehensive five-year action work
program for the area. The first goal for the East Gateway is to stabilize the area. The major strategies address the key issues that plague the
area including crime, code issues, homelessness, and high rental rates. A second goal is to bring an identity to the area and increase the
business vitality of the neighborhood and engage the neighborhood and business community in the area's improvement. In order to develop
an effective work program, the five-year plan must respond to the needs of the area. For this reason, we have begun outreach to the business
community to solicit their ideas. We also need to reach out to community leaders and the neighborhoods at the same time. For this public
input effort to be fully effective, we identified the need for professional services to assist us in collecting business and resident input with a
key focus on business development. Additionally, we needed a bilingual person that could facilitate meetings in both English and Spanish.
We developed a "Request for Qualifications" for professional services and received one response, from ALC Development Group. Ms.
A wilda Lopez-Cepero, from ALC Development Group, will assist the Economic Development and Housing Department, as the lead
department in the East Gateway effort. As part of the Scope of Work, she will identify these needs and opportunities and make
recommendations to be included in the five-year work program. She will work with the Economic Development and Housing Department to
make direct contact with the local businesses and residents through a variety of meetings, including one-on-ones, focus groups, and public
meetings in order to gather the needed information. The consultant will attend monthly East Gateway Task Force and Steering Committee
meetings as requested; develop a community-building and outreach strategy; facilitate focus groups and public meetings; submit monthly
reports on progress; and prepare a final report on recommendations and next steps for the five year work program. The timeframe to conduct
this work is 6 months.
Type:
Current Year Budget?:
Other
None
Budget Adjustment:
None
Budget Adjustment Comments:
Current Year Cost:
Not to Exceed:
For Fiscal Year:
Annual Operating Cost:
Total Cost:
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Review
Approval:
I) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Economic Development and Housing 4) Office of Management and
Budget 5) Legal 6) Clerk 7) City Manager 8) Clerk 9) City Manager 10) Clerk
Reauest for Qualifications
City of Clearwater
Economic Development and Housing Department
Clearwater, Florida
Business and Community Develooment Professional Services for the East
Gatewav Neiahborhood in Downtown Clearwater
Introduction:
The City of Clearwater, Florida is seeking proposals from qualified consultants with
specific expertise in business development and marketing, bilingual English and
Spanish meeting facilitation, conducting business training and education programs, and
neighborhood meeting/event planning experience. The consultant should have
extensive experience working with government entities and programs as well as a keen
understanding of general social issues and cultural diversity, specifically with the
Hispanic/Latino market in Clearwater, FL.
The City's goal is to create a comprehensive community and economic development
action program for the East Gateway neighborhood bordering Downtown Clearwater. In
2003, the downtown Community Redevelopment Agency area was expanded to include
the East Gateway neighborhood enabling the area to be eligible for redevelopment
programs. The East Gateway area is bounded by Drew Street to the north, Highland
Avenue on the east, Missouri Avenue on the west and Court Street on the south. This
175-acre area is the "gateway" to Downtown and represents 32% of Downtown
Clearwater. The area is in transition and is composed of a mix of uses including
residential (mostly rental housing of mixed sizes), offices, and older strip centers on
Cleveland Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
The main traffic route to the new Memorial Causeway bridge and Clearwater Beach
shifted in 2005 from Cleveland Street to Court Street; therefore, a renewed emphasis
has been placed on the East Gateway to identify improvements and new opportunities.
A city task force and steering committee has been formed to look at a series of
strategies to stabilize, improve and redevelop the area. Among the strategies is to
create a unity among the residents through the creation of a neighborhood association
and a business association for the businesses. We are also working to create more
home ownership opportunities and look at ways of assembling land parcels for
redevelopment. In addition, we need to understand the needs of the businesses in the
area.
The first goal for the East Gateway is to stabilize the area. The major strategies address
the key issues that plague the area including crime, code issues, homelessness, and
high rental rates. A second goal is to bring identity and increase the business vitality of
the neighborhood and engage the neighborhood and business community in the area's
improvement.
Strategies and action items will be grouped in the following general areas:
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1. Housing
2. Infrastructure improvements
3. Public safety, code enforcement, homeless concerns/Clearwater Homeless
Intervention Project (CHIP) campus
4. Business engagement and economic development
5. Neighborhood engagement
6. Long-range planning and development
The East Gateway Task Force was formed at the staff level and includes the Police,
Development and Neighborhood Services, Economic Development and Housing,
Planning, Legal, and Public Communications Departments. In addition, there is a
management level Steering Committee for the East Gateway. Over the next six months,
the task force will be developing a five-year work program for the area. In order to
complete the work program by December 2006, a solid understanding of the business
and residents needs and opportunities need to be identified.
The consultant will assist the Economic Development and Housing Department, as the
lead department in the East Gateway effort, to identify these needs and opportunities
and make recommendations to be included in the five-year work program. This includes
making direct contact with the local businesses and residents through a variety of
meetings, both public and one on ones, in order to gather the needed information.
Consultant work will be completed by December 2006. The Department has $20,000
for this project.
Services:
It is in the City's best interest to select the most qualified consultant to perform these
services for the City as it relates to completing a Five-Year Work Program for the East
Gateway. The general scope of work is as follows:
1. Review current data:
A. Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan
B. Employment/Business Base Data
C. Demographics
2. Identify both business and neighborhood leaders in the community. Create
an outreach strategy to gather input.
3. Help establish relationship between the East Gateway businesses and the
Economic Development and Housing Department including developing
contacts with the new Merchants Association (assist in forming the
Merchants Association if it has not already happened). Fluency in Spanish
will be necessary to conduct this task.
4. Identify current business needs and opportunities (including but not limited
to: infrastructure, government assistance, connections to other business
resources, etc). Fluency in Spanish will be necessary to conduct this task.
5. Work with City to gather public input (resident)/needs on infrastructure,
amenities and services. This will be done through one-on-one meetings,
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focus groups, and/or advertised public meetings. Fluency in Spanish will
be necessary to conduct this task.
6. Identify ways to build neighborhood/business identity.
7. Make recommendations for the development of the city's five-year work
program including potential new programs for assisting businesses,
attracting new businesses and making general improvements to the area.
Anticipated Deliverables:
. Monthly report on progress
. Attend monthly East Gateway Task Force and Steering Committee meetings as
requested
. Develop community-building and outreach strategy
. Facilitate focus groups and public meetings
. Final report on recommendations and next steps
Submittal Information Required:
. Letter of Interest and general approach
. Brief overview of your firm (including location)
. Names and qualifications of individuals who would conduct the work
described (resumes).
. List of similar projects in process or completed by your firm including type
of work done and issues addressed in the last 5 years.
. At least three (3) references (one municipal) for related work (including
specific contact information). References should be from the last five (5)
years.
General Information:
. Release of RFQ 05/31/2006
. Response due date 06/23/2006 10:00 AM
. Email your response to Kimberly.Dupont@myclearwater.com and
Geraldine.Campos@mvclearwater.com or fax response to (727) 562-
4075, attention Geri Campos.
. Inquiries concerning the RFQ and the submittal requirements should be
directed to Kim Dupont at email Kimberlv.Dupont@mvclearwater.com or
phone (727) 562-4056.
Evaluation Criteria:
Evaluation criteria will include the following and will be weighted accordingly:
Professional qualifications and ability to complete work 50%
Prior experience with similar type work 25%
Price 25%
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ALC Development Group, LLC
400 Georgia Ave. PO Box 1124
Crystal Beach, Florida 34681
813-240-3695
Letter of Interest:
This letter is a submittal of information and qualifications as per the Final Request
for Qualifications dated May 31, 2006
Title: Business and Community Development Professional Services of the East
Gateway Neighborhood in Downtown Clearwater
Objective: To stabilize the area with regards to code compliance, crime,
homelessness and high rental rates. The second goal is to bring identity to the
neighborhood and increase business viability engaging the businesses and the
residents in the creating and implementing the solutions. Provide the City of
Clearwater with recommendations for the five year pIan.
General Approach: Develop strategies that would include: Identifying
neighborhood and business leaders. Utilize them as centers of influence to unite
the community for communication regarding existing problems and possible
solutions. Based on knowledge of the unique makeup of this neighborhood
creating neighborhood gatherings using the church as initial facilitator would be
the least threatening and most productive way to gather information from the
residents. Enlist the business leaders to create ideas forums inviting the
businesses in the area to bring their concerns and suggestions to the table. The
overall objective is to create a sense of "ownership" within the community that is
solutions based.
Firm Overview: ALC Development Group, LLC
Weare a Hispanic Woman owned consulting group specializing in targeted
population to enhance their businesses and community standing. Through our
research, training and education targeted populations have benefited from our
experience in working with various governments and our first hand knowledge of
the Hispanic culture. Our services include but are not limited to marketing, public
relations, business development, community development and training. We have
been in business for 3 years in the state of Florida.
Consultant Qualifications: A wilda Lopez-Cepero will be conducting the work.
(See resume below on page 3)
FEE: ALC Development Group can accomplish stated goals for the budgeted
amount of $20,000.00.
Similar Projects:
Currently working with Pinellas County Economic Development as a consultant
targeting population that can best be served by the Minority Entrepreneurial
Training Grant. As their entrepreneurial business assistant I serve as liaison
between PCED, the grant administrators and Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk
Counties. As with the East Gateway project, to reach the intended population the
grant serves, I have had to creatively approach the various communities thru
outreach, existing associations, and groups that allow me to engage with the
people that can best benefit from the training. I personally have been able to
provide training to over 100 aspiring minority entrepreneurs in 8 months. I find
the work very gratifying while keeping me in touch my clients.
I am associated with the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus and their program
100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future. The Caucus has formed "Idea Forums"
around the state and has invited Hispanic Community leaders and activists to
participate. I have been selected to participate because of my work in community
and business development. The purpose of the project is to collect information
from the community and relay it to the Speaker of the House Rep. Mario Rubio.
The Hispanic Legislative Caucus and Representatives, Zapata, Travieso and
Henriquez are responsible for this process. The topics covered deal with
community and business development, social problems and educational concerns
of the Hispanic population of Florida. My work with this project has given me
insight as to the socioeconomic needs of the East Gateway Neighborhood.
Having run my own business (at one point it included over 10 employees) for
over 20 years I am well aware of the problems facing small businesses today.
References: Mike Meidel Director Pinellas County Economic Development
13805 58th St N Suite 1-200 Clearwater, Fl 33760
mmeidel@pinellascountY.org TEL: 727 -464-8114
Dr. Cynthia Johnson Pinellas County Economic Development
13805 58th St N Suite 1-200 Clearwater, Fl 33760
cyiohnson@pinellascounty.org TEL: 727 -453-7200
Marcus Carter Pres/CEO Government Contractor Services
PO 26572 Tampa, Fl 33623
marcus@gsasupport.com TEL: 813-317-0832
Norma Martinez Director Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce 465 Lakeview Dr. Palm Harbor, Fl 34683
nimartinez@tampabaY.rr.com TEL: 727-729-4185
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A wilda Lopez-Cepero
PO Box 1124
Crystal Beach, Florida 34681
813-240-3695
awildalc@hotmai1.com
A SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Highly educated professional with 20 pIus years entrepreneurial experience in
community relations, business development, volunteer service, manufacturing,
operations, and marketing. Proven ability to build successful businesses, solve critical
problems, increase productivity, and increase product/service awareness creatively and
efficiently. Specializing in working with minority businesses and government.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Direct efforts to identify the targeted population in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Polk
Counties for use of the Entrepreneurial Grant. Create entrepreneurial training
opportunities for individuals and start up companies. The targeted population is made up
of Ethnic Groups, Veterans, Disabled and Women. Assist minority businesses serving as
liaison dealing with government affairs and regulations.
Developed an employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness improvement
program for a major hotel chain. Surveyed employees, measured work process
effectiveness and identified root causes of employee dissatisfaction and 10w productivity.
Created a one day training program designed to reinforce trust, respect and
communication. Results: Absenteeism and turnover had dropped by over 35%. The hotel
chain continues to use this same process.
Chosen to organize a fundraising event for American Business Women's Association.
All aspects of the event were coordinated including publicity, prizes, rules and
regulations, lunch, awards and opening and closing ceremonies. Results: ABW A raised
over $25,000 to be used for a scholarship fund. The fund assisted 10 minority women in
furthering their education in nursing, education, law, and medicine.
Created business relationships with Small Business Administration. Results: Moved
the business forward into the world of government contracting. Successfully completed
8(a) certification process and was able to compete for lucrative defense contracts.
Developed and implemented strategies for furthering business to government relations
producing better communication and meeting of goals.
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Selected to coordinate the annual celebration of Earth Day in Polk County. The
challenge was to make the event more visible and economically successful in the eyes of
the State Department of Environmental Protection and County Commissioners. The
celebration went from 20 exhibitors to over 75, entertainment was added and a food area
was added to demonstrate the diversity of nationalities residing in the county. Results:
The state provided for more funds for recycling and education for the county. The
Tampa Tribune covered the event and the following year I was asked to pIan the event
agam.
Developed a Marketing Campaign for a Rotary Club. Created events targeted to
specific professional individuals. Results: The organization grew (15%), with a
significant increase in women membership.
Directed the relocation of the U. S. Army Southern Command from Panama to
Puerto Rico. Arranged with 10cal realtors for housing of soldiers. Results: The housing
industry experienced a boom through bank 10ans and construction, with a total economic
impact of over $13 million, soldiers and families re-located with minimal disruption.
Created and established a precision tooling manufacturing company, Joma
Manufacturing Inc. Purchased equipment, renovated an old theatre to accommodate
equipment, hired skilled personnel and developed business for company. Results: Joma
Mfg Inc. went from a fledging start-up with $100,000 annual sales to a Department of
Defense (DOD) Contractor with sales of over $1.2 million.
Founded and implemented Diverse Marketing and Advertising as a spin-off of a
screen printing and monogramming business. Set-up the business as a public relations
and events firm specializing in sports events. Hired personnel, created policies and
procedures, subcontracted with specialists in graphics, printing and advertising. Results:
Developed a company with annual sales of over $500,000.
Engineered and directed a disaster recovery plan to bring a defense contractor
manufacturing business back on-line in the wake of severe hurricane damage in Puerto
Rico. Coordinated with the military and directed the delivery of supplies including food,
water and electrical power. Results: Within a week the business was up and running
while many 10cal businesses were still shut down.
Created a marketing strategy for a medical device in Central and South America.
Through magazine ads written in Spanish targeting doctors and office managers, the
product was recognized for its competitive pricing and quality. Designed demonstrations
and private events for hospital administrators. Result: The product has cornered a large
Latin American market and the company, Vermont Medical, was recently sold to a
company with strong Latin American sales.
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
ALC Development Group, LLC 2003 - PRESENT
Created a consulting group focusing on the minority businesses in Pinellas and
Hillsborough Counties trying to work with government entities. Specializing in targeted
population to enhance their businesses and community standing. Through training and
education targeted population has effectively benefited from our experience in working
with various governments and our first hand knowledge of the Hispanic culture.
Millennium Technology Ventures, New York, NY
Business Director 2001 - 2003
Oversaw operations for $160 million venture capital fund focusing on technology and
healthcare, with seven investment professionals and ten total employees. Controlled a
$250,000 operations budget.
Diverse Marketing & Advertising Lakeland, FL
Founder & CEO 1989 - 2001
Founder, CEO, and chief consultant of marketing, advertising, event planning, and public
relations firm.
Joma Manufacturing, Inc. Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico
Founder & CEO 1979 - 1989
Hands-on owner overseeing all day-to-day operations of precision metal parts tool and
die machining company focused on U.S. Department of Defense contracts.
EDUCA TION
B.A., & MSW Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
LANGUAGES Fluent Spanish and English
AFFILIA TIONS
Co- Director Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Pinellas Chapter; Board
Member; Recycle Florida Today, Director Puerto Rico Manufacturers Assoc., Director
Products of Puerto Rico
Member; American Businesswoman's Association, Navy League of Pinellas
Member; Rotary International
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AWARDS & HONORS
Minority Business Woman of the Year, Small Business Association New York Region
(including Puerto Rico)
Quality Control Excellence A ward, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Association
Outstanding Growth of Small Business A ward, Economic Development Council of
Puerto Rico
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DRAFT
Exhibit "A"
Scope of Services
Part A: Background Review and Outreach Strategy (6 weeks)
1. Review current data available to the city:
A. Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan and Findings of
Necessity Study
B. Employment/Business Base Data
C. Demographics
2. Identify both business and neighborhood leaders in the community;
conduct interviews and meet with key resources in order to develop
an outreach strategy to gather input.
Part B: Business and Resident Input Gathering Process (14 weeks)
3. Help establish relationship between the East Gateway businesses
and the Economic Development and Housing Department including
developing contacts with the new Merchants Association (assist in
forming the Merchants Association if it has not already happened).
4. Identify current business needs and opportunities (including but not
limited to: infrastructure, government assistance, connections to
other business resources, etc).
5. Work with City to gather public input (resident)/needs on
infrastructure, amenities and services. This will be done through
one-on-one meetings, focus groups, and/or advertised public
meetings.
6. Identify ways to build neighborhood/business identity.
Part C: Recommendations in Final Report (4 weeks)
7. Make recommendations for the development of the city's five-year
work program including potential new programs for assisting
businesses, attracting new businesses and making general
improvements to the area.
Deliverables
. Monthly report on progress
. Attend monthly East Gateway Task Force and Steering Committee
meetings as requested
. Develop community-building and outreach strategy
. Facilitate focus groups and public meetings
. Final report on recommendations and next steps
Invoices
. Submitted on a monthly basis with monthly report on progress
Meeting Date: 811 5/2006
Community Redevelopment
Agency Agenda
Council Chambers - City Hall
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 06-01 for the preliminary FY 2006/07 Community Redevelopment Agency budget.
SUMMARY:
The details of the proposed preliminary FY 2006/07 Community Redevelopment Agency budget are: Revenues and Transfers In: S 2006
Tax Increment Revenues increased $870,150 from the previous year to $2,503,932. S DDB Administration reflects a $2,044 increase (4%).
This is contingent upon the approval of an Inter-local agreement between the DDB and CRA for the administration of the DDB. S Other
General Revenue is being decreased by $350,000 from previous year. The line item was increased at mid year review last year to include a
transfer from the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund to the CRA of $350,000 to cover expenses related to the cleanup of the Clearwater
Automotive Site. Expenditures and Transfers Out: Operating Expenditures: S Professional Services increased by $25,000. This line item was
increased to pay for consultant services for fa<.;ade improvement implementation and/or real estate data services for development agreements
negotiation. S Taxes decreased $15,000. This line item is being eliminated. The Clearwater Automotive Site was leased for two years ending
in October of 2005. During the lease period it was considered taxable and the CRA paid one half of the taxes owed on the land per the lease
agreement. S Employee Travel increased by $500 for proposed travel expenses for the CRA Executive Director and the Main Street
Coordinator. S Other Services increased by $2,000 to cover the annual audit costs for the CRA that is charged to this line item. S
Memberships and Subscriptions increased by $1,000 for costs associated with various memberships. S Training and Reference increased by
$1,500 for proposed registration expenses for the CRA Executive Director and the Main Street Coordinator. S Principal Payment for Loan
and Interest Payment for Loan decreased $7,739 - this is the last payment due to the Central Insurance Fund for the Dimmit Property
(Mediterranean Village), it will be paid in full at yearend (September 30, 2007). S Payments to Other Agencies - DDB increased $53,098 to
equal the TIF dollar amount the DDB pays to the CRA. S Aid to Private Organizations increased $1,000 to fund the Downtown Farmer's
Market annual request for assistance with operational costs. Transfers Out: S General Fund - Administrative increased $61,888. S
Clearwater Auto Site decreased by $295,000. S Restricted County TIF Funds increased $437,218. S Redevelopment Projects Fund increased
$256,729.
Review Approval: 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) City Manager 5) Clerk 6) City Manager 7) Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 06-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CRA
FY2006/07 PRELIMINARY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) annual budget
requirements have been clarified and Section 189.418(3), of the Florida Statutes
require that CRA's adopt their annual budgets by resolution; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Adopt the FY2006/07 CRA Preliminary Operating Budget as outlined
on Exhibit A.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 2006.
Frank V. Hibbard
Chairman
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
Resolution No. 06-
Community Redevelopment Agency Exhibit A
FY06/07 Preliminary Budget
For the Period of October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007
2005/06 2006/07
Amended Preliminary Difference
Budget Budget
Revenues & Transfers In
Tax Increment Financing Revenues
338930 Pine lias County 784,450 1,221,668 437,218
381115 City of Clearwater 734,887 1,114,721 379,834
381116 Downtown Development Board 114,445 167,543 53,098
Total TIF Revenues 1,633,782 2,503,932 870,150
Other Revenues
361101 Interest Earnings 15,000 15,000 0
Transfers In
381782 DDB Administration 51,099 53,143 2,044
381782 Loan Payment From DDB 7,848 7,848 0
Transfer from Surplus 350,000 0 -350,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 2,057,729 2,579,923 522,194
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Operating Expenditures
530100 Professional Services 50,000 75,000 25,000
540200 Document Reproduction 4,200 4,200 0
543100 Advertising 5,000 5,000 0
543600 Taxes 15,000 0 -15,000
547200 Employee Expense-Travel 5,000 5,500 500
548000 Other Services 200 2,200 2,000
550100 Office Supplies 1,000 1,000 0
550400 Operating Supplies 500 500 0
557100 Memberships and Subscriptions 2,000 3,000 1,000
557300 Training and Reference 1,500 3,000 1,500
571200 Principal Payment for Loan 120,402 120,402 0
571220 Interest Payment for Loan 11,739 4,000 -7,739
581000 Payments to Other Agencies-DDB 114,445 167,543 53,098
582000 Aid to Private Organizations 55,000 56,000 1,000
Total Operating Expenditures 385,986 447,345 61,359
Transfers Out
590200 General Fund- Administrative 191,253 253,141 61,888
590200 Clearwater Auto Site 350,000 55,000 -295,000
590800 Restricted County TIF Funds 784,450 1,221,668 437,218
590800 Fagade Improvement Grant Fund 50,000 50,000 0
592400 Redevelopment Projects Fund 296,040 552,769 256,729
Total Transfers Out 1,671,743 2,132,578 460,835
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 2,057,729 2,579,923 522,194
Excess of Revenues & Transfers In Over
Expenditures & Transfers Out $ $