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05/18/2015Monday, May 18, 2015 1:00 PM City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 City Hall Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Work Session Agenda May 18, 2015Community Redevelopment Agency Work Session Agenda 1. Call To Order 2. Approval of Minutes Approve the minutes of the April 13, 2015 Special CRA Meeting and the May 4, 2015 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. ID#15-12992.1 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda 4. New Business Items Dedicate two portions of CRA-owned property as public right of way, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 15-01. 15-01 CRA4.1 5. Trustee Discussion Item Urban Land Institute (ULI) Project - Trustee JonsonID#15-13275.1 6. Adjourn Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 5/18/2015 Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: ID#15-1299 Agenda Date: 5/18/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 2.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the April 13, 2015 Special CRA Meeting and the May 4, 2015 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. SUMMARY: APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 5/18/2015 Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 1 City of Clearwater City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 Meeting Minutes Monday, April 13, 2015 6:00 PM Re ULI with Downtown Development Board (DDB), Clearwater Downtown Partnership (CDP) and Regional Chamber of Commerce Main Library - 100 N. Osceola Ave., Room A/B Community Redevelopment Agency Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 2 City of Clearwater Present 5 - Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Trustee Jay E. Polglaze, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Hoyt Hamilton Also Present – Dennis Bosi – Downtown Development Board (DDB), Paris Morfopolous - Downtown Development Board, Brian Aungst, Jr. – Clearwater Regional Chamber, Carol Hague – Clearwater Regional Chamber, William Sturtevant – Clearwater Downtown Partnership (CDP), Grant Wood – Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Jill Silverboard – Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin - CRA Executive Director/ Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator, Anne Fogarty France – Downtown Manager To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Unapproved 1. Call To Order - Trustee Cretekos The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Chair Cretekos welcomed all and said staff will provide a progress update on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) recommendations. The joint meeting was called in an effort to work towards a mutual goal in addressing the issues raised by the ULI for the Cleveland Street, the East Gateway, and Old Clearwater Bay districts. DDB Chair Paris Morfopolous supported the City Council's position on the ULI recommendations and thanked staff for their efforts in moving the ULI initiatives along. CDP Chair Bill Sturtevant said the CDP has reviewed the ULI recommendations, as well as the priority recommendations submitted by staff, and will share CDP's efforts in pursuing these initiatives later in the evening. Clearwater Regional Chamber President/CEO Carol Hague said the Chamber supports the Bluff Master Plan recommendation. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda – None. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 3 City of Clearwater 4. New Business Items 4.1 Overview of Process and Priority (P) Work Program - Rod Irwin, CRA Executive Director CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin provided a PowerPoint presentation that outlined ULI recommendations, priorities endorsed by the City Council, staff's progress on priority implementation, and next steps for the implementation process (see page 6). 5. Public Comment Jack Mortimer, Joseph Corvino, and Jim Isanik supported staff pursuing the low-hanging fruit priorities, with bold decisions made sooner than later; with one individual supporting demolishing the Harborview Center and another urging Council not to wait for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). David Lillesand and Sara Mullins supported including residents in the public participation process. Lisa Mansell supported the Church of Scientology's recent retail strategy study, which identified high quality restaurants, quick service restaurants, entertainment, and unique boutiques as favorable businesses. Keith Bennet questioned the status of the CMA's proposed lease of City Hall property for a new aquarium. It was stated that the CMA has until June 15 to submit a proposed lease. The CMA has been working on their financing requirements, which the City is not involved with. 6. CRA/DDB/CDP/Chamber Discussion In response to a concern, Mr. Irwin said the implementation process includes active participation by residents. ULI identified three main components: taking advantage of a successful beach to get tourists into Downtown on the third day, drawing on the Capitol Theatre as a regional attraction, and creating an organic city through housing, where people live and play. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 4 City of Clearwater Mr. Morfopoulos said the DDB has not met to discuss the ULI recommendations, as the findings were released after the Board's last meeting. The DDB has discussed the need to enhance wayfinding signs at the gateways to Downtown and update the sign ordinance so that it is more relevant to the concerns of the local merchants and businesses. The Board has nominated Craig Rubright to participate in the downtown design guidelines review process. It was requested that the active downtown residents, businesses, and merchants be consulted and included in the discussion. He expressed concerns with the proposed eighteen-month timeframe. Regarding the Bluff, the location for parking is critical; pedestrian traffic through downtown is important. Mr. Sturtevant said the CDP is focusing on the signage expansion, as well as parking and land use. CDP member Grant Wood said the CDP is encouraged with the progress made so far but has expressed concerns regarding the lack of priority for Coachman Park Master Plan initiatives. It was suggested that urgency be given to code related issues (i.e., parking, signage, land use) and attracting new businesses to downtown. Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Chair Brian Aungst, Jr. said private sector involvement is needed now. To attract the private sector, the City needs to ensure the regulatory conditions, the downtown master plan, the Community Development Code, and the economic development and planning incentives are consistent with the desired private sector investment. The Chamber supports the long term Master Plan for the Bluff as a priority that will take time because it must be done right and include the residents. Mr. Aungst said the Bluff should be an active open space with minor commercial space, attracting residents and tourists. Council discussion ensued with comments made that the community needs to work together as the City cannot do it all, the CMA will soon have a decision, the incubator initiative is almost completed, that a catalytic opportunity for downtown is needed, and that focus is needed on recent successes in downtown (i.e., incubator, recording studio, all retail space in 600-block of Cleveland Street is leased). Support was expressed to have the necessary incentives in place in order to attract desired private sector investment. It was suggested that the Pinellas County Commission be invited to the next meeting. 7. Next Steps In response to concerns, the City Attorney said staff needs to know what the private sector wants; if it is not allowed by city code, it cannot be done unless the code is amended. Temporary sandwich boards were Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 5 City of Clearwater permitted by city ordinance. There may be items that can be done in downtown that cannot be done elsewhere in the city. The City Attorney said code amendments will take time to develop. In response to questions, Mr. Irwin said Planning and Development is receptive to addressing concerns raised regarding the Cleveland Street district, for instance flexing down the on-site parking for retail. Staff is receptive to reviewing suggestions that can be implemented administratively. Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said the character districts in the land development code are highly permissive as to use. The Florida Building Code, which include fire and building standards, is not within the City's purview and cannot be changed. Chair Cretekos thanked all in attendance for their participation and said staff will schedule the next joint meeting in the Summer. 8. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Attest City Clerk Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 1 City of Clearwater City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 Meeting Minutes Monday, May 4, 2015 1:00 PM City Hall Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 2 City of Clearwater Rollcall Present 5 - Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Trustee Jay E. Polglaze, Trustee Bill Jonson, and Trustee Hoyt Hamilton Also Present - William B. Horne II - City Manager, Rod Irwin - CRA Executive Director/ Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. DRAFT 1. Call To Order – Chair Cretekos The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. at City Hall. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the March 30, 2015 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Trustee Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the March 30, 2015 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda – None. 4. New Business Items 4.1 Approve Clearwater Business SPARK! Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same GOAL 4 of the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (ED Strategic Plan) states that the City should “support an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem and collaborate with regional partners to market Clearwater to target industries.” Toward that end, the Economic Development and Housing Department (ED&H) began working with the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 3 City of Clearwater (Chamber) in January 2014 to explore the feasibility of jointly developing a business resource center in Clearwater. The Chamber and ED&H evaluated and/or toured nine Tampa Bay and Orlando area facilities and their program and service offerings. Staff also conducted an inventory of existing organizations and the programs/services provided to entrepreneurs and small businesses. In June 2014, the Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel (ULI) recommended 1) more active uses of the Clearwater Main Library, and 2) that support should be provided to new entrepreneurial small businesses by investing in a technology innovation center or business incubator. ULI recommendations supported and encouraged the expansion of economic development activities underway. By August 2014, Steve Allen (Founder and CEO of iDatix Corporation - an IT/Software firm, and member of the City’s Tech Council), began the development of the Technical Arts Facility for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TAFFIE), a private business incubation and co-worker facility. The convergence of these public and private efforts and the analysis of the information obtained during nine months of evaluation concluded that, for the most part, existing organizations in the city, county, and region are offering programs and services that meet the need of entrepreneurs and small businesses located in Clearwater. However, there is a clear need for a collaborative and coordinated approach for the marketing and delivery of these services. Therefore, in November 2014, the Chamber, TAFFIE, the Small Business Development Center of Pinellas County (SBDC), ED&H and Clearwater Main Library began to work together toward creating the consortium now called “Clearwater Business SPARK!” The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has subsequently joined the consortium due to the emphasis on the downtown and the East Gateway Tech District and support and growth of this workforce. The initial phase of the Clearwater Business SPARK! was to develop an MOU, a non-binding agreement, which details the spirit and intent of the consortium and the roles and responsibilities of the partners. Staff recommends approval of the MOU in order to show the City’s and CRA commitment to moving forward with the goals and objectives outlined in the ED Strategic Plan and ULI Report. MOU Summary As described within the MOU, the partners recognize there is strong interest in the greater Clearwater community for new, small business and entrepreneurial development programs and that the strength and areas of expertise each Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 4 City of Clearwater partner provides will together achieve the shared goal of helping this sector of our economy in Clearwater. Toward that end, the partners desire to work collaboratively and continuously to provide entrepreneurs, innovators, creators and small business owners with a wide variety of programs, services, education, networking opportunities, and flexible and creative workplaces and spaces, and to achieve sustainability within three years of the date of the MOU through a combination of fee-based programs and services, sponsorship, and grants which may be pursued. Exhibit A shows a sampling of the proposed offerings each partner brings to the consortium. At the onset, ED&H will coordinate and facilitate partner meetings. Together, the partners will 1) provide networking opportunities throughout the greater Clearwater area, 2) host and/or participate in events and meet-ups, 3) work together to develop a comprehensive mix of services and facility offerings targeting technology innovation and creative enterprises, 4) promote the availability of programs and services, 5) strive to adopt and adapt programs and services to meet the changing needs of those seeking services, 6) make appropriate referrals to program partners, facilities, or services, 7) provide appropriate training of staff who may from time to time engage individuals who seek or need services provided by one or more of the partners, 8) actively and continuously seek additional partners to join Clearwater Business SPARK!, and 9) jointly establish protocols, common intake processes, performance goals and measures. Additionally, the partners will convene annually to establish a work program, identify resources necessary to sustain Clearwater Business SPARK! and to prepare a budget including in-kind and financial resources necessary to support marketing, programs, and activities of Clearwater Business SPARK! Requests for City and/or CRA financial support of Clearwater Business SPARK! will be presented in separate agenda item(s) at a future date. It is expected that such funding request(s) will be for marketing and promotion activities of Clearwater Business SPARK!, enhanced services provided by SBDC of Pinellas, and payment of fees for programs or services that provide clear evidence of public benefit. On a going forward basis, the City’s financial participation will be considered as a part of the annual budget process. Requests for funds will be submitted annually according to the budget schedule, and is subject to City Council and/or CRA approval. Representatives of the member organizations in the consortium will be present at the CRA meeting to answer any questions. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 5 City of Clearwater Economic Development and Housing Assistant Director Denise Sanderson provided a PowerPoint presentation. iDatix Corp.Founder/CEO and TAFFIE (Technical Arts Facility for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Program Founder said he is trying to generate a core community surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship. Since the launch this January, there are fifteen participants who regularly attend entrepreneurs round table meetings, which address topics such as the initial steps needed to startup a business and identifying ways to take a successful business to a bigger and sustainable business. CRA Executive Director Rod Irwin said the marketing component by Economic Development will come before Council at a later date. Staff is assisting the Library with launching the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) center. Mr. Irwin said $48,000 is needed to prepare the third floor of the Main Library for this STEM center and collaborative space; funds from the ULI Project will be used. A SAMP 2 employee will be needed to manage the area; staff is proposing to fund it as a temporary position, now through the end of the fiscal year, for approximately $13,000. A broader discussion of the proposed maker space will be included during the upcoming budget process. Staff is considering pursuing an Interlocal agreement with the Main Library to permanently fund the position. In response to questions, Mr. Irwin said the costs to prepare the space and fund the temporary position will not exceed $90,000. In order to provide training for business individuals, the Center must be available during the evening. There may be a need to fund the additional evening hours once programming has been confirmed. Trustee Hock-DiPolito moved to approve Clearwater Business SPARK! Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. In response to questions, Mr. Irwin said staff will be providing a periodic update on the status of the ULI expenditures. A report is anticipated within the next several weeks. Staff will be providing an update on the status of the existing Downtown Redevelopment Plan, to set the platform to engage further planning on the Bluff and Harbor in June. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 6 City of Clearwater 5. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 1:29 p.m. Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Attest City Clerk Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: 15-01 CRA Agenda Date: 5/18/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: ResolutionIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 4.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Dedicate two portions of CRA-owned property as public right of way, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same and adopt Resolution 15-01. SUMMARY: On January 10, 2002, City Council passed Ordinance 6834-01 vacating two small portions of city right-of-way along the east boundary of Prospect Avenue. The parcels contain approximately 209.51 square feet and 252.56 square feet. The vacation was intended to accommodate a previous development proposal for the Prospect Lake development site. The CRA took title to the vacated areas and the development proposal subsequently failed. These two parcels are still owned by the CRA and not needed for the current development proposal. Dedicating the parcels as right-of-way will restore east boundary of Prospect Avenue to its original condition. Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 5/18/2015 CRA Resolution No. 15-01 RESOLUTION NO. 15-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, DEDICATING AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TWO PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING 462.07 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO BE COMBINED WITH PROSPECT AVENUE, AN EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE SAME LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2002, the City Council of the City of Clearwater, Florida, passed and adopted Ordinance No. 6834-01 vacating several portions of public right-of-way including two portions of Prospect Avenue containing 209.51 square feet, more or less, and 252.56 square feet, more or less; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Clearwater is the owner in fee simple title to the two portions of Prospect Avenue vacated by Ordinance No. 6834-01 (collectively referred to as the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property is no longer needed by the CRA and now the CRA desires to formally dedicate the Property totaling 462.07 square feet, more or less, as public right-of-way to be combined with and made a part of Prospect Avenue, an existing public right-of-way; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the following described property lying and being situate in the Northwest ¼ of Section 15, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit “A” appended hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby dedicated as right- of-way for use by the general public and the City of Clearwater generally as their respective interests may appear. Section 2. That the public right-of-way herein dedicated shall be combined with and considered a part of Prospect Avenue, an existing public right-of-way. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _______ day of _____________, 2015. ________________________________ George N. Cretekos Mayor Approved as to form: Attest: ______________________________ ________________________________ Laura Lipowski Mahony Rosemarie Call Assistant City Attorney City Clerk Mediterranean Villiage in the Park Plat Book 125 Page 46 Legal Description: Dedicating the following two described tracts as Right-of-Way: A portion of Lot P-34 for the public Right-of-Way. Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot P-34, "Mediterranean Village in the Park", as recorded in Plat Book 125, Page 46 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; thence N08°41'23"W, a distance of 46.67 feet (L1); thence N81°18'37"E, a distance of 7.93 feet (L2), thence S00°17'56"E, a distance of 47.17 feet (L3); thence S81°18'37"W, a distance of 1.05 feet (L4); to the point of beginning. (Containing 209.51 S.F., M.O.L.) A portion of Lot P-44 for the public Right-of-Way. Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot P-44, "Mediterranean Village in the Park", as recorded in Plat Book 125, Page 46 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; thence N08°41'23"W, a distance of 46.67 feet (L1); thence N81°18'37"E, a distance of 8.85 feet (L2), thence S00°17'56"E, a distance of 47.17 feet (L3); thence S81°18'37"W, a distance of 1.97 feet (L4); to the point of beginning. (Containing 252.56 S.F., M.O.L.) The Nolen(un der construction) Proposed Right-of-WayDedication CLEVELAND ST S PROSPECT AVE PIERCE ST PARK ST S MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AVE BOOTH AVE EWING AVE N PROSPECT AVE PADUA LN NATHANS LN N MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AVE PIERCE ST PARK ST LOCATION MAP ²Prepared by:Engineering DepartmentGeographic Technology Division100 S. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Ph: (727)562-4750, Fax: (727)526-4755www.MyClearwater.com JB CL N.T.S.287A 15-29s-15e04/29/2015Map Gen By:Reviewed By:S-T-R:Grid #:Date:Scale: CRA R esolution No. 15-01Right-of-Way Dedication - Propsect Avenue Document Path: V:\GIS\_Staff\Jim_B\Projects-Location Maps\Chuck Lane\ROW Dedication Prospect Ave.mxd Cover Memo City of Clearwater City Hall 112 S. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 File Number: ID#15-1327 Agenda Date: 5/18/2015 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 5.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Urban Land Institute (ULI) Project - Trustee Jonson SUMMARY: Trustee Jonson wishes to discuss the following areas: ·Confirmation that the ULI discussion in June will include the following: o Staff presentation of Conceptual Alternatives for developing the Coachman Park/ Bluff Master Plan o Review of the existing Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan (as I recall this was suggested by the Mayor at the last worksession). ·ULI Project GANT Chart ·Quarterly ULI Project update: format/content - suggesting a format that could be similar to the Weekly Project Report. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 5/18/2015 WEEKLY PROJECT UPDATES May 08, 2015 Engineering Wood Valley Neighborhood Traffic Calming (Tara Kivett) Location: Fairwood/Grantwood/Melonwood/Nutwood Avenues, Edenwood Street and Park Trail Lane Construction Start/Finish: December 2014 / August 2015 Construction Cost: $812,000.00 Scope includes traffic calming features – roundabouts at Fairwood/Park Trail Lane and Edenwood/Calamondin; two medians on Fairwood between Edenwood and Park Trail; numerous traffic separators; and five speed tables. Proposed stormwater improvements include upsized pipe, structures and curb inlets in the Fairwood/Park Trail intersection, as well as grading, rip rap, endwall sections and a mitered end section in the drainage ditches adjacent to the railroad track at Fairwood. Continue work at the Park Trail/Fairwood intersection, including excavation and installation of rip rap for bank stabilization at the southwest corner and installation of base material and curbs. Installed pavers in the two oval medians on Fairwood and the small roundabout at Calamondin/Edenwood. Striped the traffic dividers, medians and roundabout. Completed color treatment at the speed tables. Planted landscape material throughout project. Library Countryside Branch (Tara Kivett) Location: Countryside Community Park, 2642 Sabal Springs Drive Construction Start/Finish: September 2014 / September 2015,October for Recreation Center HVAC Construction Costs:$6,111,586 including $648,918 for Recreation Center HVAC Upgrades Continue painting, both interior and exterior and installation of cabinetry/millwork. Completed overhead work, ceramic bathroom tile, toilet partitions and metal roof. Continue work on footings for front walkway canopy, including layout, excavation, forming and concrete pours. 2 RO #2 Brackish Water Plant Project (Tracy Mercer) Location: 21133 US Highway 19 North (WTP & Disposal Well)/ Eastern and Southern Clearwater (well sites and pipelines) Construction Start/Finish Estimate: March 2013/May 2015 Costs: $21,000,000.00 Design of the 6.25 MGD (5 MGD AADF) brackish water treatment facility was bid and Council awarded to Poole & Kent Contractors for $20.8M. Recent work includes: General Portion of asphalt driveway surface was milled and overlayed by asphalt contractor. Water Production Plant started producing water Friday, April 24th. Current production is 2.1 MGD using 1 skid. Skid 1 is not working properly with the VFD (Veritable Frequency Drive) and motor control. L3 Contractors will address this issue. Skid 3 has a cracked and leaking union. Doosan to replace under warranty. Once these issues are repaired, production will increase with 2 skid operation. FDEP Clearance/Production of Water for Distribution Final clearance received from DEP dated April 24, 2015.