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ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 28, 2005
Present:
Kristin Dailey
Bob Fernandez
Brian Schuh
Ralph Emmanuelli
Cheryl Wade
Acting Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Bob Kinney
Isay Gulley
Capt. Anthony Holloway
Rick Rosa
Chair
Vice-Chair
Board MemberiPolice Department
Board Member/Community Response Team
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides
Diane Hufford
Patricia O. Sullivan
Assistant City Attorney- arrived 1 :05 p.m.
Economic Development Coordinator
Board Reporter
The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
3 - Action Items
a) Approval of Minutes
Member Fernandez moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27,
2005, as submitted in written summation to each board member; The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
b) Schedule next meeting - July 28,2005
Economic Development Coordinator Diane Hufford reported the July 28,2005, meeting
is scheduled for City Hall, Room 222, at 1 :00 p.m.
4 - Presentation - CRA and DDB Overview
Economic Development Programs Coordinator Linda Byars reviewed DDB (Downtown
Development Board) activities, projects, programs, and membership requirements. The CRA
(Community Redevelopment Agency) area has expanded beyond the DDB area. DDB budget
items include assistance to the CRA, Main Street, and special events. A fac;;ade design program
is planned. The Downtown Streetscape project, beginning after the Memorial Causeway bridge
opens, will be completed in 2007.
It was reported that five vacant DDB seats are open for consideration in October. Ms.
Byars reviewed the election process, which is overseen by the Supervisor of Elections. The
board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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. In response to a question, Ms. Byars said the new wayfinding signs are part of the
streetscape project. She distributed copies of "Main Street Update," published quarterly. The
DDS provides advice to the CRA, which is made up of elected officials. Property owners can
disband the organization, however, laws governing the DDB are contained in a City ordinance.
5 - Staff Comments
Ms. Hufford reviewed an amendment to EZDA (Enterprise Zone Development Agency)
related to affordable housing. The City needs to recertify its EZDA and approve a new
resolution. Current reporting data is based on the latest census. Staff assumes the City's
Enterprise Zone will qualify for,ren~wal. EZDA is scheduled to sunset in 2015. Future renewal
may be denied after planned iesidential developments are constructed. Ms. Hufford reviewed
incentives received by developers, including refunded sales tax on build;ng materials and job
credits. Staff contacts property owners regarding available incentives when permit applications
are submitted. Staff is developing a new brochure.
6 - Public Comment - None.
7 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1 :37 p.m.
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