06/13/2016Monday, June 13, 2016
1:00 PM
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
City Hall Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda
June 13, 2016Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the May 16, 2016 CRA Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business Items
4.1 Approve the Purchase Contract for the City of Clearwater Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchase of real property located at 1247
Grove Street, Clearwater, with a purchase price of $67,500 and total
expenditures not to exceed $90,100 including closing costs, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments
required to affect closing.
5. Adjourn
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Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#16-2530
Agenda Date: 6/13/2016 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 2.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May 16, 2016 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk.
SUMMARY:
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 16, 2016
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 16, 2016
1:00 PM
City Hall Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes May 16, 2016
Roll Call
Present 4 - Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Doreen Caudell, Trustee Bob
Cundiff, and Trustee Bill Jonson
Absent 1 - Trustee Hoyt Hamilton Also Present – William B. Horne – City Manager, Jill Silverboard – Assistant City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin – City Attorney, Rosemarie Call – City
Clerk, Nicole Sprague – Official Records and Legislative Services
Coordinator
To provide continui ty for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
ne cessarily discussed in that order.
Unapproved
1. Call To Order – Chair Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 1:11 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the April 18, 2016 CRA Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee Caudell moved to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2016
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 Recommend approval of amendments to the Old Bay Character District of the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
The North Marina Area Master Plan, accepted by City Council on January 21,
2016, includes provisions to encourage hotel, restaurant and other like uses to
locate within the waterfront area in order to strengthen the City’s position as a
boating destination. Specifically, it emphasizes activating the waterfront by
enabling opportunities for the establishment of a mix of public and private
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development and active uses while also creating new open/green space. This
planning area overlaps with the northern portion of the Old Bay District of the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan generally from Eldridge Street to
the northern boundary of the Old Bay District.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending amendments to
the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan to address discrepancies
between the Old Bay Character District and the North Marina Area Master
Plan. Proposed Ordinance 8885-16 includes amendments revising the Old Bay
District Vision by:
• Providing language in support of the desired uses provided for by the
North Marina Area Master Plan;
• Adding intensity of use specific to overnight accommodations;
• Increasing the permitted Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.5 to 1.0 in key
locations; and
• Adding a policy in support of the North Marina Area Master Plan.
At its meeting on April 19, 2016, the Community Development Board reviewed
and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
Trustee Cundiff moved to recommend approval of amendments to
the Old Bay Character District of the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
4.2 Accept Urban Land Institute (ULI) Priority (P) Project Quarterly Progress Report for
the period January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016, as well as the Funding and
Program Activity Reports detailing cumulative expenditures through March 31, 2016.
As a part of the ULI Advisory Services Panel Report implementation, staff
committed to providing quarterly updates on the status of Priority (P) items.
The updates are reflected in the ULI Report Implementation Matrix which
includes the Funding Sources and Cost (through Q2 FY15-16) spreadsheet.
Additionally, Program Activity Reports for ULI General Fund Account
(181-99888) and CRA Library Activation Account (388-99887) detailing total
encumbrances and expenditures are provided for review.
Projects Update:
To summarize, the status of the 13 Priority (P) projects are as follows:
8 Projects are complete and/or in the implementation phase:
• Comprehensive Boating Plan for Harbor (ULI 1)
• Comprehensive North Marina Master Plan (ULI 5)
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• Boost Downtown Library to Support Redevelopment (ULI 9)
• Attract Incubator/Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (ULI 15)
• Comprehensive Branding Initiative (ULI 29)
• Real Estate Parcel Marketing (ULI 30)
• Create Stakeholder Advisory Group (ULI 31)
• TIF Bonds Examination (ULI 34)
4 Projects are on schedule:
• Master Development Plan for Bluff/Coachman/Waterfront (ULI 8)
• Use Harbor Bridge as Aesthetic Gateway (ULI 10)
• Update of Downtown Redevelopment Plan (ULI 12)
• Mercado in East Gateway (ULI 27)
1 Project is in progress/delayed:
• Enhance Gateways to Downtown/East Gateway (ULI 20)
In addition to the council-designated priority projects, two additional ULI
projects have been addressed:
• Create a Water Taxi/Ferry (ULI 4)
• Ensure Environmental Integrity of Clearwater Harbor (ULI 2)
Expenditure Update:
With respect to the financial expenditure report, on an accrual basis, $692,396
has been encumbered with $409,795 expended for ULI projects since
September 2014. Broken down by funding source, the expenditure allocations
are: General Fund, $103,257; General Fund Reserve; $9,817; ULI General
Fund Reserve, $269,294; and CRA, $27,527.
The majority of expenditures/commitments to date are attributable to five
projects: 1) Comprehensive Boating Plan, $59,975; 2) North Marina Master
Plan, $105,624; 3) Boost the Library - Library Maker Space and staffing,
$177,909; 4) Attract an Incubator- Clearwater Business SPARK, $125,000; and
5) Comprehensive Branding Initiative, $100,000.
The ULI Report Implementation Matrix and Funding Sources and Cost
spreadsheet reflect ULI activities conducted thru Q2 FY 2015/16.
Detailed information, including fund allocations, timeframes, staff resources
and responsibilities for each Priority Item (P) is provided in the ULI Priority Item
Status Updates.
Additionally, staff has provided Program Activity Reports identifying line item
expenditures and fund balance through the period ending March 31, 2016, for
the General Fund ULI account (181-99888) and the CRA Library Activation
Account (388-99887).
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Project Account (388-94885) in Q2 FY2015/16. Beginning with the Q3 FY
2015/16 Progress Report, a similar activity report will be provided for the
$1,000,000 CRA /ULI Project Account.
The City Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli
said signs for the ferry service have the City's new branding logo. The
City Manager said HR&A was the consultant hired to address ULI
Priority #8. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the
AECOM consultant (Seminole Ramp Marina improvement consultant)
will not interact much with HR&A as they will address a project
specific design component. Recreation Specialist Christopher Hubbard said
staff is speaking with four artist consultants who have worked with other LED
bridge artworks. The artists' prospectus and budget are due May 30. A call
for proposals was not issued; the artists were selected based on their
past performance.
Staff was directed to provide a list of the prospective artists.
The City Manager said the expenditure for $378,000 will be deducted
from the CRA/ULI project account for the costs associated with
HR&A.
In response to questions, a report detailing funding needs will be part of
the next quarterly update; the information would be provided to the
Trustees prior to the meeting. It is anticipated that the new CRA
Executive Director would provide the next update. Economic
Development and Housing Director Denise Sanderson said nothing was
encumbered prior to March 31; the $378,000 HR&A expenditure was
encumbered in April.
A concern was expressed regarding the use on non-traditional terms
that may confuse the public.
Trustee Caudell moved to accept Urban Land Institute (ULI) Priority
(P) Project Quarterly Progress Report for the period January 1,
2016 through March 31, 2016, as well as the Funding and Program
Activity Reports detailing cumulative expenditures through March
31, 2016. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote being
taken:
Ayes: 3 - Chair Cretekos, Trustee Caudell and Trustee Cundiff
Nays: 1 - Trustee Jonson
Motion carried.
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4.3 Confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Seth Taylor as the Community
Redevelopment Executive Director, to be effective July 11, 2016.
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) rules require the Board to
confirm the appointment of the CRA Executive Director.
Seth Taylor was selected after an extensive selection process conducted by
staff.
The City Manager said 35 candidates applied for the position and
reviewed the selection process. Mr. Taylor emerged as the preferred
candidate. Although he lacks CRA experience, Mr. Taylor possess
business improvement district experience and has the ability to work
effectively with a variety of stakeholder representatives.
In response to a question, the City Manager said Jeff Burton also
applied for the Assistant City Manager position. He is from Palmetto and
had specific success with the Southwest Florida Water Management
District in the stormwater area.
Discussion ensued with support expressed for the City Manager's
recommendation.
Trustee Cundiff moved to confirm the City Manager’s appointment
of Seth Taylor as the Community Redevelopment Executive
Director, to be effective July 11, 2016. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.
Chair
Community Redevelopment Agency
Attest
City Clerk
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City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#16-2529
Agenda Date: 6/13/2016 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Purchase Contract for the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) purchase of real property located at 1247 Grove Street, Clearwater, with a purchase
price of $67,500 and total expenditures not to exceed $90,100 including closing costs, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments
required to affect closing.
The subject property is located at 1247 Grove Street and is owned by RTO Homes LLC
(Seller). Seller’s property at 1247 Grove Street has a total land area of approximately 4,400
square feet. A building is currently located on the center of the property which is approximately
1,100 square feet and would be demolished after purchase.
The acquisition of this property expands the developable land available for the property
generally known as the former Economy Inn site which is being marketed as a key
redevelopment opportunity. The East Gateway Vision Plan (Jan 2012) identified the Economy
Inn site as a “prime opportunity to create a mixed-use real estate development serving the
medical/technology industry”. Located in the East Gateway Character District, the assemblage
is together bounded by Cleveland Street, N. Lincoln Avenue, Grove Street, and N. Betty Lane
and with inclusion of the subject property totals approximately 57,100 square feet.
Holtz Appraisal Services, Inc. performed an independent appraisal on the property. The
appraisal provided a value conclusion of $63,500 with a valuation date of April 25, 2016. While
the purchase price is above appraised value, staff recommends the acquisition of this parcel
at this time to be able to implement strategies from the East Gateway Vision Plan that will
benefit the community and improve property values in the area.
Acquisition Costs for the purchase of the subject property:
Purchase price $67,500
Closing costs $500
Demolition $10,000
Asbestos Survey & Removal $10,000
Boundary Survey $2,100
TOTAL $90,100
Funding Source
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of $7,000 from project 388-94849,
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East Gateway to project 388-94868, Economy Inn Acquisition/Demolition, to provide the
additional funding needed for this contract. As this is a property acquisition, restricted county
TIF funds will be used.
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