02/18/1997 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 18, 1997
Present: Rita Garvey Chair/CRA Trustee
J. B. Johnson CRA Trustee
Robert Clark CRA Trustee
Ed Hooper CRA Trustee
Karen Seel CRA Trustee
Bob Keller Assistant City Manager
Elizabeth M. Deptula City Manager
Kathy S. Rice Deputy City Manager
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building, C-View Studio.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Approve Lease Agreement between the CRA of the City of Clearwater and AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc.
AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., leases City owned property at 1180 Cleveland Street. In lieu of rental payments, the Lessee agrees to maintain the building and parking
lot in a state of good repair. The existing Lease Agreement expires on March 10, 1997. AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., has notified staff they will move to a southern Pinellas
County location in 6 months. The new 6-month lease agreement extends from March 11, 1997, through September 10, 1997, with a condition that the Lease can continue on a month-to-month
basis until either party elects to terminate, upon 30 days written notice. All terms and conditions are identical to the Lease Agreement.
In response to a question, Assistant City Manager Bob Keller said AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. had met fundamental criteria in the lease related to maintenance. The organization
is moving to South County to better serve the majority of their clients. AIDS Service Association hopes to maintain operations and its headquarters in Clearwater. If requested, staff
will help the organization locate space.
Trustee Johnson moved to approve the Lease Agreement between the CRA and City and AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc., from March 11, 1997, to September 10, 1997, month to month
thereafter until either party terminates, upon 30 days written notice for maintenance of the building and parking lot in lieu of rent payment and that the appropriate officials be authorized
to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
In response to a question, Mr. Keller welcomed City Commission input regarding future uses for the property. He suggested razing the building after the property is vacated to prepare
it as a prime site for development. He recommended against leasing it to another non-profit as repairs are
needed to the roof, air-conditioning system, etc. He said a for-profit business would increase the City’s tax rolls.
ITEM #3 - Approve Reimbursement of the City of Clearwater from CRA for actual costs associated with Downtown Discovery Day - 11/09/96
On October 2, 1996, the DDB (Downtown Development Board) requested the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) provide in-kind services in connection with Downtown Discovery Day held on
November 9, 1996. On November 7, 1996, the City Commission approved this request with a “not to exceed” amount of $1,430. Actual costs for City staff support were reported at $1,397.08.
Mr. Keller stated the Commission had approved the grant and had indicated the CRA would reimburse the City for this expense. It was requested the DDB be advised in writing that funding
requests must be submitted during the normal budget cycle. Mr. Keller indicated this was a “one-time only” request.
Trustee Clark moved to approve reimbursement to the City from the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) for actual costs of $1,397.08 associated with Downtown Discovery Day held November
9, 1996. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Approval of Minutes
Trustee Hooper moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 14, 1996, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Trustee. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #5 - New Business
Appoint ex-officio representatives to the DDB (Downtown Development Board)
Trustee Clark moved to appoint Commissioner Ed Hooper and Commissioner Karen Seel as ex-officio representatives to the DDB (Downtown Development Board). The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Other Business
DDB/CRA relationship
Mr. Keller reported the DDB had written a letter seeking to renew its agreement with the CRA. The two organizations are working toward a better relationship. He recommended broadening
DDB’s ability to promote the progress of downtown. In response to a question, he said plans to reconfigure the CRA to include the DDB were fraught with legal complications. A new plan
for the two organizations will be presented in the future.
Winn-Dixie project
In response to a question, Mr. Keller said he was cautiously optimistic regarding this project. Additional information will be available in two weeks.
ITEM #7 - Assistant City Manager Verbal Reports - None.
ITEM #8 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m.