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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 31, 2005
Present: Frank Hibbard
William C. Jonson
Hoyt P. Hamilton
Carlen Petersen
John Doran
Chair/CRA Trustee
Vice-Chair/CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Pamela K. Akin
Geri Campos
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
CRA Executive Director
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. at City Hall..
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Approval of Minutes
Trustee Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2005, meeting, as
recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each Trustee. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Community Redevelopment Aoency Items:
1 - Accept selection committee recommendation of Opus South Corporation as the qualified
response to RFPQ #21-05 Redevelopment of the City Hall Site. and authorize the neootiation of
a Development Aoreement with selected firm.
Community Redeveiopment Agency Executive Director Geri Campos reviewed the
request. On March 30, 2005, the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) released a
Request for Proposals and Qualifications, RFPQ #21-05, for the Redevelopment of the City Hall
site. The purpose for the RFPQ was to select a qualified Development Team to successfully
redevelop the current City Hall site at 112 S. Osceola Avenue. The CRA desires a mixed-use
development on this property that will enhance the downtown area with new residential units
and associated quality retai; and entertainment opportunities.
One developer, Opus South Corporation, responded to the RFPQ. The Selection
Committee, composed of the Economic Development and Housing Director, Finance Director,
Assistant Planning Director, Public Communications Director, and the land Development
Engineering Manager, met on May 6,2005 to review the proposal and make a recommendation
to the CRA. The selection committee unanimously recommended to accept Opus South as the
selected Developer and authorize the negotiation of a Development Agreement.
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The Selection Committee reviewed the proposal based or. the following criteria: 1) 40% -
Redevelopment Program; 2) 20% - Development Qualifications; 3) 10% - Financial and Legal
Capability of the Development Team; and 4) 30% - Economic Benefit to the City of Clearwater.
Overall, the Selection Committee agreed that the Opus South proposal offers a potential
catalyst for Clearwater's downtown revitalization and provides the desired mix of residential and
retail development in a pedestrian-friendly environment, along with the preservation of important
public space and waterfront views.
The City Manager said the City began to request development proposals for Downtown
in 2000 and brings little money to the table. The City Attorney said the developer is faced with
challenges designing a project for the property they control that can stand on its own without the
City Hall site. Ms. Campos reported staff intends to hire a consultant to do an economic
analysis of the project.
It was felt the proposal provides more public access and view corridor than what
currently exists.
Trustee Hamilton moved to accept the selection committee recommendation of Opus
South Corporation as the qualified response to RFPQ #21-05 Redevelopment of the City Hall
Site, and authorize the negotiation of a Development Agreement with the selected firm. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Executive Director Ve,rbal REQorts - None.
Other Business - None.
Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 a.m.
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