10/12/1998COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 12, 1998
Present: Rita Garvey Chair
J. B. Johnson Trustee
Robert Clark Trustee
Ed Hooper Trustee
Karen Seel Trustee
Also Present: Michael J. Roberto City Manager
Bob Keller Assistant City Manager/CRA Director
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Gwen Legters Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Minutes Approval
Trustee Hooper moved to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1998, meeting, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Trustee. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Approve allocation of $11,830 in the Miscellaneous Redevelopment Project to the Facade Improvement Grant Program
Initial funding for the Facade Improvement Grant Program was $50,000; $40,000 from the Downtown Development Board and $10,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency. Twenty-one businesses
have taken advantage of the program, resulting in all the funds being committed. The maximum per grant is $5,000. However, the average grant has been $2,000 with the funds being used
for signs, awnings, painting, and decking. Four additional businesses would like to participate in the program. It is recommended the unallocated balance of $11,830 currently in the
Miscellaneous Redevelopment Project be transferred to the Facade Improvement Grant Program to fund additional grants.
Downtown Manager Diane Smith and Assistant City Manager Bob Keller responded to questions, stating the $11,830 remaining in the Miscellaneous Redevelopment Project was carried over
from last year and reallocation needs Trustees approval.
Trustee Hooper moved to approve allocation of $11,830 in the Miscellaneous Redevelopment Project to the Facade Improvement Grant Program. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Mr. Keller reported negotiations with IMR (Informational Management Resources) regarding sale of 1180 Cleveland Street have resulted in an agreement he can recommended. He reviewed
highlights of the agreement, and requested a special CRA Meeting Thursday night. Consensus was to schedule a special CRA Meeting at 7:00 p.m., in conjunction with the City Commission
meeting. Information will be provided regarding IMR and City obligations with regard to impact fees and retention.
ITEM #4 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.