09/04/2018Tuesday, September 4, 2018
9:00 AM
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Council Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 4, 2018Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 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 an Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) to provide staffing, Information Technology services, general
administrative services and telephone services for the CRA, provide for the
reimbursement of certain expenses by the CRA to the City, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
4.2 Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Development Board
(DDB) to provide personnel, administrative and management services during
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $71,026, refund the CRA tax increment
fee of $274,651 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
4.3 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA
funding in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $176,279.96 to underwrite
the cost of additional Community Policing services by the Clearwater Police
Department in the Downtown Gateway District, Prospect Lake District, and
Downtown Core District, encompassed by the CRA to address quality of life
issues, drug dealing, prostitution and homelessness and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
4.4 Approve the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Community Redevelopment Agency
Preliminary Budget, adopt CRA Resolution 18-02 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
4.5 Approve an Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, to produce Downtown
Clearwater’s festival series (Blast Fridays, Miracle on Cleveland Street, Cruisin’
at the Capitol) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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4.6 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA
funding in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $97,260 to underwrite
activities in the Clearwater Main Library that support community learning in the
areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, Entrepreneurship and
small business growth and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
5. Director's Report
6. Adjourn
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Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5064
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 2.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the August 13, 2018 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 August 13, 2018
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City of Clearwater
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 13, 2018
1:00 PM
Council Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
Draft
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City of Clearwater
Roll Call
Present 4 - Chair George N. Cretekos, Trustee Doreen Caudell, Trustee Hoyt
Hamilton, and Trustee David Allbritton
Absent 1 - Trustee Bob Cundiff
Also Presen t – William B. Horne II – City Manager, Micah Maxwell – Assistant City
Manager, Pamela K. Akin – City Attorney, Rosem ar ie Call – City
Clerk, Nicol e Spra gue – Offic ial Re cords and Le gis lati ve Ser vice s
Coo rd in ator, and Amanda Thompson – CRA Executive Director.
To pro vi de continui ty fo r research, items are li sted in agend a order altho ugh not
necessarily disc ussed in that order.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order – Chair Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the July 16, 2018 CRA Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee Caudell moved to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2018
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 Repeal and Replace the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Anchor Tenant Incentive
Program.
The CRA established the Anchor Tenant Incentive Program in June 2017 to
attract "anchor tenant" restaurants and breweries to Downtown Clearwater. Draft
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Using restaurants as an attractor, or destination, is a commonly accepted
strategy to bring in an increased number of visitors and pedestrian activity to a
downtown. To date, the Anchor Tenant program has received 32
pre-applications, invited 3 full proposals and received only 1 partially complete
full application. Of those 32 applications, only 2 were micro-breweries and only
7 were full service restaurants open on nights and weekends. From an
administrative perspective, the program lacks clarity and a defined timeline for
review. It places all the risk and burden of compliance on the tenant. The
program is not working as intended.
After a review of pre-applications and in-depth conversations with applicants,
commercial property owners and potential tenants common barriers to
implementing the Anchor Tenant program emerged. Tenants cited high rental
rates, expensive building and fire code improvements, a lack of foot traffic, little
knowledge of available properties for sale or lease and the perceived risk of
being "first to market" as challenges. Larger and more established restaurants
cited lack of adjacent parking as a challenge.
Tenants are interested in establishing restaurants and other types of
businesses in Downtown Clearwater. They recognize that downtown has a
concentration of hi tech workers, a walkable main street, numerous special
events and are excited about the implementation of Imagine Clearwater. In
some cases, the rental rate in Clearwater is less than St. Petersburg and
Tampa which makes this an attractive area for establishing a new business.
It is recommended that the CRA repeal and replace the Anchor Tenant Incentive
Program with a broader approach that brings together the CRA, property
owners and tenants to establish food and/or drink businesses that are open on
nights and weekends. The revised program, the Food and Drink Incentive
program, focuses on establishing new businesses in the Downtown Core and
Prospect Lake districts with a budget of $1 million. Currently, there are only 13
restaurants and 4 bars in these two districts that are open on nights and
weekends vs. 21 restaurants that are open for lunch. This grant program
incentivizes property owners to improve their buildings and reduce rent through
a matching grant from the CRA. Property owners are eligible for up to $250,000
per space, which the CRA will provide on a reimbursement basis. Tenants
must match the grant amount as well through business start-up costs, rent
payment or building improvements. The revised program includes a
pre-qualification form to assist property owners and tenants in finding each
other, a full application form with defined review timelines and more clarity on
the required supporting information. Grant programs are more successful when
education and staff assistance is included. As a companion to the grant
revision, CRA staff would implement the following grant review timeline as well.
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Proposed Grant Process and Timeline
July
CRA Trustees establish the new grant program
City staff forms an internal development review team of building, planning, fire,
engineering and health to plan for an expedited review team for selected
grantees
Publicize the new grant program
August
CRA hosts five grant workshops for potential property owners and tenants to
explain the new program
Pre-Qualification Form is open for 45 days for property owners and tenants
City offers property inspections to identify major code updates needed for
property owners
September
Pre-Qualification period closes
Full Application form is open for 45 days
CRA publishes a list of property owners and tenants who have pre-qualified
CRA hosts 3 “matchmaking” workshops
CRA Director has 1 on 1 meetings with each applicant
October
Full application closes and staff review begins
CRA Trustees vote on grant applications at the October 29th regularly
scheduled hearing
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in CRA Project 388-94893 Opportunity Fund
CRA Executive Director Amanda Thompson provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Thompson said the Anchor Tenant
Incentive Program is not a loan-to-grant program; the property owner will
be provided funds on a reimbursement basis, based on the invoices
submitted for applicable expenditures. The City Attorney said the
program would allow the property owner to bring the property up to code to
be their match. For example, the property owner would invest for ADA
improvements and that would be their match for how the city funds would
be used. Ms. Thompson said the Downtown area goes beyond the
100-700 Cleveland Street blocks; in her opinion, it goes up to Missouri
Avenue because of the residential properties within the area. The
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improvements, will not guarantee a destination restaurant, and will not
guarantee a 2-year return on investment. She said staff can discuss with
stakeholders regarding the creation of a sub-district within the CRA.
A concern was expressed that the proposed program may not attract
property owners in the 500 and 600 blocks to participate. It was suggested
that the program implementation be delayed for staff to hold a round
table discussion with the property owners to determine what they would
like to see in the program. A comment was made that stakeholders have
had ample opportunity to meet with staff and have chosen not to do so.
In response to questions, Ms. Thompson said she has spoken to five
property owners and three tenants; the information has been emailed to
property owners and stakeholders. It is hard to predict how someone will
act when provided a grant application with a deadline. The program is not
a one-time thing or a be-all-end-all; this will be a continuing conversation.
She said the program includes a pre-application and application
processes; the landlord and tenant may submit separate pre-application
forms. This is a unique market; there is a limited number of property
owners who own many commercial spaces. The program's
pre-qualification period requires the property owner to identify issues and
their level of investment, while the tenant will identify what they are going
to do and how much they are willing to invest. Ms. Thompson said staff
will share the information with the property owners and tenants but the full
application requires the property owner and tenant to agree on
improvements and submit an application together.
The City Manager said there is at least one major property owner who
has pushed back because they do not want to be forced into a program
that requires financial investment in order to participate in the proposed
program. That individual has expressed other property owners have the
same issue with the program. It does not appear the other property
owners will not participate. He suggested staff should hold a meeting with
the property owners and tenants regarding the proposed program and
report findings to the Trustees.
Ms. Thompson said she will provide the property owners and tenants direct
invites with RSVPs.
There was consensus to delay approving the new program in order for
staff to meet with the property owners and tenants. There was support to
not allow program funds to be used for items to bring the site up to building
code. Draft
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In response to a question, Ms. Thompson confirmed Clear Sky submitted
their application.
Trustee Allbritton moved to stop applications for the Anchor Tenant
Incentive Program. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The Chair said the Trustees received a letter regarding the City Council
sitting as the CRA.
The City Attorney said Florida Statutes contains an option to have City
Council be the CRA. There can also be other Trustees appointed to the
CRA. She said the Clearwater CRA is also controlled by Pinellas County.
The city and county ordinances that setup the CRA requires City Council
to sit as the CRA. She said other CRAs in the state are setup differently.
5. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m.
Chair
Community Redevelopment Agency
Attest
City Clerk Draft
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5002
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide
staffing, Information Technology services, general administrative services and telephone
services for the CRA, provide for the reimbursement of certain expenses by the CRA to the
City, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
As per Section 163.387, Florida Statues, allows that tax revenue in the redevelopment trust
fund may be expended for undertakings of a community redevelopment agency, including
providing for staff, as needed to implement the 2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment
Plan. The CRA agrees to provide TIF funding in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 for
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to provide staffing for the CRA.
This total amount includes $24,020 for Information Technology Services and $2,000 for
telephone services. These amounts are subject to adjustment and approval in the CRA budget
each year.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this ________ day of
_____________, 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the “Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969”; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2016, the Community Redevelopment Agency
approved the City Manager’s hiring of a CRA Director as a City employee; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide additional staff to assist the CRA director,
for which the CRA agrees to reimburse the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, allows that moneys in the
redevelopment trust fund may be expended from time to time for undertakings of
a community redevelopment agency, including providing for staff, as described in
the community redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes
that funds received by the CRA through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
may be used for certain redevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the
City for the City to provide staff to the CRA and outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each party
to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties hereto, the
CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1.Term. This Interlocal Agreement will be effective starting
October 1, 2017 and will remain in effect unless terminated by either one of the
parties.
Section 2.Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.387(6)(a), Florida Statutes, be used
to provide the following staff in support of the CRA:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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A.Pay the salary and benefits for the CRA Director for the Fiscal Year
2018/2019. This amount may increase annually and is subject to
approval in the CRA budget each year.
B.Provide for the salary and benefits of additional full-time, part-time and
temporary CRA staff that are subject to approval in the CRA budget each
year.
Section 3.Responsibilities of the CRA
Function: Provide TIF funding in the total amount not to exceed $500,000
for the contract year, said funds to be utilized by the City will be allocated
in the following manner:
A. An amount not to exceed $473,980 to pay the salary and benefits for
CRA staff
B. $24,020 to pay for Information Technology services
C. $2,000 to pay for Telephone services
These amounts are subject to adjustment and approval in the CRA
budget each year.
Section 4.Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties: The services that the CITY will provide will be carried out
by the City Manager. These services are:
A.Provide staffing, Information Technology services, telephone
services, Legal services, City Clerk services and other general
services and office space in City Hall for the CRA.
Section 5.Notice.Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the other
pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and hand-
delivered or mailed as follows:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Amanda Thompson, Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Telephone: (727) 562-4072
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Telephone: (727) 562-4046
Section 6.Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal representatives.
Section 7.Indemnification.The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents’ acts
of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree
to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to the
extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein is
intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes). Nothing
herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to be sued by
third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8.Filing Effective Date.As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the parties,
and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives, have
executed this agreement as the date first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: ______________________________
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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Pamela K. Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
___________________________By: _____________________________
George N. Cretekos William B. Horne II
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
Owen Kohler Rosemarie Call
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this ________ day of
_____________, 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the “Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969”; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2016, the Community Redevelopment Agency
approved the City Manager’s hiring of a CRA Director as a City employee; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide additional staff to assist the CRA director,
for which the CRA agrees to reimburse the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, allows that moneys in the
redevelopment trust fund may be expended from time to time for undertakings of
a community redevelopment agency, including providing for staff, as described in
the community redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes
that funds received by the CRA through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
may be used for certain redevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the
City for the City to provide staff to the CRA and outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each party
to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties hereto, the
CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. This Interlocal Agreement will be effective starting
October 1, 2017 and will remain in effect unless terminated by either one of the
parties.
Section 2. Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.387(6)(a), Florida Statutes, be used
to provide the following staff in support of the CRA:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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A. Pay the salary and benefits for the CRA Director for the Fiscal Year
2018/2019. This amount may increase annually and is subject to
approval in the CRA budget each year.
B. Provide for the salary and benefits of additional full-time, part-time and
temporary CRA staff that are subject to approval in the CRA budget each
year.
Section 3. Responsibilities of the CRA
Function: Provide TIF funding in the total amount not to exceed $500,000
for the contract year, said funds to be utilized by the City will be allocated in
the following manner:
A. An amount not to exceed $473,980 to pay the salary and benefits for
CRA staff
B. $24,020 to pay for Information Technology services
C. $2,000 to pay for Telephone services
These amounts are subject to adjustment and approval in the CRA
budget each year.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties: The services that the CITY will provide will be carried out
by the City Manager. These services are:
A. Provide staffing, Information Technology services, telephone
services, Legal services, City Clerk services and other general
services and office space in City Hall for the CRA.
Section 5. Notice. Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the other
pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and hand -
delivered or mailed as follows:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Amanda Thompson, Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Telephone: (727) 562-4072
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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Telephone: (727) 562-4046
Section 6. Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal representatives.
Section 7. Indemnification. The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents’ acts
of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree
to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to the
extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein is
intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes). Nothing
herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to be sued by
third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8. Filing Effective Date. As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the parties,
and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives, have
executed this agreement as the date first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: ______________________________
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
Approved as to form: Attest:
____________________________ _______________________________
Pamela K. Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
SPACE TO CRA
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Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
___________________________ By: _____________________________
George N. Cretekos William B. Horne II
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
____________________________ _______________________________
Owen Kohler Rosemarie Call
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5005
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.2
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Development Board (DDB) to provide
personnel, administrative and management services during Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the
amount of $71,026, refund the CRA tax increment fee of $274,651 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
Florida Statutes 163.387 requires all taxing authorities, which includes the DDB, to make an
annual appropriation in an amount equal to the incremental increase in the ad valorem revenue
within the CRA area. The DDB’s increment payment is $274,651 according to the Pinellas
County Property Appraiser’s office. In a spirit of cooperation to further the downtown
redevelopment plan, the CRA Trustees executed the first Interlocal Agreement in Fiscal Year
1999-2000 to provide personnel, administrative and management services to the DDB and to
refund the difference between the increment payment and the management fee. This is the
twentieth fiscal year that the CRA would enter into the agreement.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 163.01, the CRA and DDB can enter into this agreement in which
the DDB agrees to perform certain responsibilities and functions including funding projects and
programs consistent with the downtown redevelopment plan. The intent of this agreement is for
the DDB and the CRA to work collaboratively on projects and programs that further downtown
goals and objectives. The management of the DDB by CRA staff enables the CRA and the
DDB to utilize the public dollars more efficiently.
The DDB shall pay the CRA $71,026 for the services agreed to in the Interlocal Agreement.
The DDB approved the Interlocal Agreement at their meeting on August 1, 2018.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this ___ day of __________, 2018,
by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater, Florida
(CRA), a redevelopment agency established pursuant to law, and the Downtown
Development Board (DDB), a special district organized and operating pursuant to the
ordinances and laws of the City of Clearwater.
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 163.387 requires all taxing authorities to make an annual
appropriation in an amount equal to the incremental increase in the ad valorem revenue
within the CRA area; and
WHEREAS, the DDB is a taxing authority within the meaning of the statute; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the DDB in the spirit of cooperation desire to offer the downtown
constituents the opportunity to utilize more efficiently the public dollars collected for each
entity; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the DDB have a special obligation to ensure wise and sound
administration of the programs; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the DDB desire to enter into an Interlocal Agreement outlining
the scope of services and responsibilities of the parties; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the DDB wish to enter into an Interlocal Agreement pursuant
to Florida Statues 163.01, in which the DDB agrees to perform certain responsibilities and
functions consistent with and in furtherance of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, in
return for an amount equal to the difference between the increment payment of
$274,651.00 and the $71,026.00 the DDB pays the CRA for administration.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each party to the other
and of the mutual advantages realized by the parties hereto, the DDB and the CRA agree
as follows:
Section 1. Term. The term of this Interlocal Agreement will be October 1, 2018,
through September 30, 2019.
Section 2. Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the moneys paid to the CRA by the
DDB pursuant to Florida Statute section 163.387, commonly referred to as the tax
increment payment, be used to advance the goals and objectives of the Downtown
Redevelopment Plan. The CRA shall retain $71,026.00 to offset the cost of administration
of the DDB as further described herein. The remaining money shall be returned to the
DDB by the CRA in exchange for performance of certain responsibilities and functions by
the DDB consistent with and in furtherance of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
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Section 3. Responsibilities of the DDB. The DDB will promote, facilitate and support
activities that sustain, promote and advance downtown revitalization and attract
businesses and residents to relocate and stay in the DDB’s district. In furtherance of
these goals, the DDB will:
a.advise the City of Clearwater (City) and the CRA on policies and procedures
which will succeed in bringing more businesses and residents into the
downtown district and thus improve its tax base and overall economic
conditions;
b.survey downtown property owners, residents and businesses to determine
needs and attitudes, to monitor progress, to evaluate success or failure of
initiatives;
c.sponsor community events and encourage public attendance at events in
support of downtown merchants and other goals in the Downtown
Redevelopment Plan; and
d.cooperate with local, state and regional organizations in promoting the
downtown district as a destination.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the CRA. The services that the CRA will provide are:
a.Prepare correspondence for DDB members;
b.Maintain all DDB funds in the City’s bank account and with funds
segregated for accounting purposes in the City’s records as a separated,
interest-earning fund;
c.Assist with preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and prepare
amendments as necessary;
d.Prepare monthly financial reports;
e.Prepare agendas and distribute packets to DDB members prior to each
meeting;
f.Prepare meeting notices for monthly and special DDB meetings;
g.Attend meetings and supervise work of Board Reporter who records and
transcribes minutes;
h.Coordinate committee meetings, if applicable;
i.Handle all phone inquiries and follow up on the calls;
j.Handle any special mailing notices;
k.Serve as coordinator for the DDB special activities;
l.Assist in research and implementation of projects initiated by the Board;
m.Assist with promoting design related programs to the downtown community;
n.Manage loans, contracts and all applicable documents;
o.Coordinate field trips and travel arrangements in accordance with the City
of Clearwater Travel and Meals Policy;
p.Other administrative duties as mutually agreed;
q.Coordinate the annual election process in cooperation with the Pinellas
County Supervisor of Elections;
r.Act as a Liaison to the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, Pinellas County
Tax Collector, and DDB legal counsel;
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s.Assure that the annual audit is conducted in compliance with requirements
of the State of Florida Auditor General;
t.Comply with State of Florida Tax Increment Millage Compliance with
Chapter 200, Florida Statutes, Sections 218.23, 218.63, Florida Statutes
(TRIM);
u.Comply with the Florida Department of State Information Services Records
Disposition Act;
v.Comply with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs Special
District Information Program;
w.Comply with the State of Florida Department of Insurance Treasurer’s
Public Depositor Annual Report; and
x.Coordinate financial disclosure requirements of the State of Florida
Commission on Ethics.
Section 5. Compensation. In return for the above services, the CRA shall pay to the
DDB this difference upon receiving the increment payment from the DDB. The budget
for the CRA for services listed in Section 4 above shall be as follows:
Personnel and Administration $71,026.00.
Section 6. Notice. Any notice by either party to the other pursuant to the Interlocal
Agreement shall be given in writing and hand-delivered or mailed as follows:
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Community Redevelopment Agency
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Chairperson
Downtown Development Board
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748
Section 7. Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole Agreement of the
parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or allegations other than those
contained herein. This Agreement shall be binding on the parties, their successors,
assigns and legal representatives.
Section 8.Filing Effective Date. As required by Section 163.01(11), Florida Statutes,
the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County
after execution by the parties, and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their lawful representative, have executed
this agreement as of the date first above written.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: ______________________________
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________
Rosemarie Call, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
__________________________
Pamela K. Akin
Attorney for CRA
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BY:
Paris Morfopoulos, Chairperson
Approved as to form:
__________________________
Elise K. Winters
Attorney for DDB
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5006
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.3
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the
amount of $176,279.96 to underwrite the cost of additional Community Policing services by the
Clearwater Police Department in the Downtown Gateway District, Prospect Lake District, and
Downtown Core District, encompassed by the CRA to address quality of life issues, drug
dealing, prostitution and homelessness and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
Quality of life issues, drug dealing, prostitution, and homelessness, all negatively impact the
implementation of re-development plans. Additional community policing resources are needed
to effectively address these issues above and beyond the level provided by routine road patrol
functions.
An allowable funding source of this action item is the use of CRA Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) funds. Florida Statutes allows for the use of TIF funds for “community policing
innovations” in Community Redevelopment Areas.
The CRA and Clearwater Police Department have reached an agreement on a proposed scope
of services and terms as delineated in the Interlocal Agreement. Included in the scope is the
delineation of specific, measurable crime reduction targets by which to monitor the success of
the initiative as well as providing clear language required by statute assuring that the resources
are applied to the CRA/East Gateway area.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this interlocal agreement will be from CRA project code 3887552-94849
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this ________ day of
_____________, 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the “Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969”; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.361(1) of the Florida Statutes allows for the use of
Tax Increment Funding (TIF) funds for community policing innovations in
Community Redevelopment Areas; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has ascertained that the Downtown Gateway District,
Prospect Lake District, and Downtown Core District, continue to experience a
critical need for an enhanced community policing presence in order to specifically
reduce drug dealing, prostitution and street crimes in the target area, and address
quality of life issues; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY first entered into an Interlocal
Agreement during the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in order to provide for the CRA's
financial contribution to an additional community policing presence by the CITY in
the Downtown Gateway area above and beyond the current activity levels; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has funded two police officers for Fiscal Years 2012-
2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 and wants
to continue the use of TIF funds to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY want to enter into another Interlocal
Agreement during the Fiscal Year 2018-2019, outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each party
to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties hereto, the
CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1.Term. The term of this Interlocal Agreement will be October
1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
Section 2.Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.361(1), Florida Statutes, be used to
provide a more visible community policing presence within the Community
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Redevelopment Area which includes the Downtown Gateway District, Town Lake
District, and Downtown Core District
Section 3.Responsibilities of the CRA
Function:
Provide TIF funding in the total amount of $176,279.96 for the contract year,
said funds to be utilized by the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) to
provide the additional community policing presence, to be allocated in the
following manner:
A.$173,080.00 to pay for the salaries, and benefits for two (2) police
officers for the contract year. Exhibit "A," Position Enhancement Fact
Sheet, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, contains
detailed specifications on salary and benefits.
B.$3,199.96 the estimated fuel cost for the contract year for a police
vehicle used by the two (2) police officers within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
Section 4.Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties. The services that the CITY will provide will be carried out
by the CPD. These services are:
A)Implementation of a Law Enforcement Strategy in the Community
Redevelopment Area as follows:
Goal 1:Reduce the sale of illegal narcotics and reduce the prevalence
of prostitution.
Objective 1: Eliminate sales and distribution of illegal narcotics.
Tasks:
a)Identify street level dealers which may be engaging in
sales of illegal narcotics;
b)Gather intelligence information through proactive law
enforcement techniques, utilizing undercover
techniques and surveillance equipment; and
c)Conduct regular plainclothes operations to determine
if illegal narcotics are being offered for sale in the
Community Redevelopment Area.
Outcome Measures:
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a) Conduct a minimum of six (6) operations to determine if
individuals in the Community Redevelopment Area are
selling illegal narcotics.
b) File criminal charges against anyone where probable
cause is established that they are selling illegal narcotics.
c) If any retail establishments are found to be engaging in the
sales of illegal narcotics, the Florida Division of Alcoholic
Beverages and Tobacco will be notified so that
administrative action may be taken against those
establishments which hold licenses to sell alcoholic
beverages.
Objective 2: Reduce incidence of prostitution and solicitations by
"Johns" in the target area.
Tasks:
a) Conduct prostitution operations in the Community
Redevelopment Area utilizing police officers as decoys;
b) Utilize directed patrols to discourage prostitutes and
"Johns" from frequenting the area; and
c) Seek prosecution enhancements for repeat offenders that
commit prostitution and solicitation offenses when
applicable.
Outcome measures:
a) Conduct minimum of six (6) prostitution operations
annually in the Community Redevelopment Area; and
Goal 2:Address homeless issues in the Community Redevelopment
Area.
Objective 1: Participate in the city’s homeless initiative.
Tasks:
a) Utilize directed patrol in areas known to be frequented by
homeless individuals for the purpose of locating homeless
encampments and identifying homeless persons new to
the area or not known to the CRA officers;
b) Enforce statutes and ordinances against public drinking,
public urination, loitering or prowling, etc.;
c) Utilize the “no trespass” affidavit program when authorized
to address public safety interests in the target area; and
d) Participate in activities/programs related to homelessness,
as appropriate.
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Outcome measures:
a) 100% of reported or observed violations of criminal law or
ordinances will result in arrest, report, citation, warning, or
referral to the appropriate social services agency;
b) 100% of observed or reported trespass violations will
result in trespass warnings, or arrest when authorized by
Florida State Statute within the Community
Redevelopment Area; and
c) CRA officers will complete Field Interview Reports (FIRs)
in the appropriate circumstances.
Goal 3:Improve safety and security of residents and businesses in
the Community Redevelopment Area.
Objective 1: Enhance code enforcement activities and identify
properties meeting the criteria for referral to the Nuisance Abatement
Board.
Tasks:
a) Coordinate with the CRA and the City's Code Compliance
Department to enhance code enforcement in the target
area relative to properties that are in disrepair and
negatively impact the quality of life in the East Gateway;
and
b) Identify those properties meeting the criteria for referral to
the Nuisance Abatement Board to discourage criminal
behavior at those locations.
Outcome Measures:
a) Conduct regular inspections of properties that are in
disrepair and negatively impact the quality of life in the
East Gateway, on a schedule as agreed upon the CRA,
Code Enforcement Inspector, and CPD; and
b) Identify and report to the CRA negative environmental
factors (need for improved street lightning, vacant
buildings, neglected properties, etc.)
c) Identify and refer all properties determined to meet the
criteria for referral to the Nuisance Abatement Board and
provide the necessary documentation to support that
referral.
Objective 2: Enhance the relationship between the residential
neighborhoods and the police department, and increase the
perception of safety through enhanced community policing efforts.
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Tasks:
a) Conduct regular park, walk and talk (PWT) activities in the
Community Redevelopment Area; and
b) Make citizen contacts during PWT activities for the
purpose of community relations and information gathering.
Outcome Measures:
a) CRA officers will conduct a minimum of four (4) PWT
activities in the Community Redevelopment Area per
week.
b) CRA officers will document the outcome of the PWT
activities in the TriTech clearance notes for that PWT.
B)In order to carry out the Law Enforcement Strategy above, the CPD will
provide the following:
1.Two (2) fully-equipped police officers to provide law
enforcement services to the target area defined as the East
Gateway for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
2.Specific duties, activities, and responsibilities:
a)The officers will be assigned to a Community Policing
Team with geographical responsibility for the
Community Redevelopment Area only;
b)The Team assignment will always ensure coverage by
two (2) officers;
c)Schedules of the officers will vary based on the
determination of the CRA and CPD management to
best serve the residents and business owners in the
Community Redevelopment Area. CRA shall be
notified of significant changes of officers’ schedules or
assignments;
d)Officers will patrol by either vehicles, foot, or bicycles;
e)A report of police activities and statistical information
will be provided to the CRA on a monthly and yearly
basis; and
f)The officers selected will be experienced, current
members of the CPD.
3.An existing, fully-equipped Police Car.
a)All CRA funds pursuant to this agreement will be kept
in the CPD's departmental account.
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b)No charges to the CRA account will be made for
activities or hours worked by the two (2) officers outside the
Community Redevelopment Area or for equipment used
outside the Community Redevelopment Area.
c)Other administrative duties as mutually agreed.
Section 5.Notice.Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the other
pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and hand-
delivered or mailed as follows:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Amanda Thompson, CRA Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4072
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4046
Section 6.Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal representatives.
Section 7.Indemnification.The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents’ acts
of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree
to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to the
extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein is
intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes). Nothing
herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to be sued by
third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8. Maintenance of Effort. The expenditures authorized by this
Agreement are solely and exclusively to increase community policing
activity and resources. The City agrees that no diminishment of existing
police efforts in the East Gateway will occur as a result of this agreement.
Section 9.Filing Effective Date.As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with the
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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the parties,
and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives,
have executed this agreement as the date first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: ______________________________
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
Pamela K. Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
___________________________By: _____________________________
George N. Cretekos William B. Horne II
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
Matt Smith Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5003
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.4
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Community Redevelopment Agency Preliminary Budget,
adopt CRA Resolution 18-02 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
With the adoption of the 2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan, the Community
Redevelopment Agency has updated and realigned its project expenditures to facilitate
implementation of the new plan. The major highlights of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 proposed
preliminary budget are as follows:
Tax Increment Revenue increased by $792,415 over the Amended 2017-2018 budget,
reflecting an increase in taxable value of approximately 20% in the original CRA area, and an
increase in taxable value of approximately 9% in the expanded (Downtown Gateway) CRA.
These compare with citywide 9.8% increase in value.
Operating expenditures have increased by $166,282 to reflect an increase in the use of
consulting services for projects identified in the Downtown Plan including utility studies, housing
market studies, architectural and engineering services to determine redevelopment possibilities
for buildings in the CRA and real estate appraisals. This portion of the budget also includes
Information Technology charges as per City/CRA Interlocal Agreement, the pass through
revenues to the Downtown Development Board (DDB) and the $100,000 agreement with Ruth
Eckerd Hall for Blast Friday.
Transfers Out to various projects have been designated in the CRA Plan. County TIF Funds,
$1,602,371 for this fiscal year, are restricted to capital improvement projects and land
acquisition. $1 million dollars of County funds are allocated towards land acquisition. The
remainder of the funds will be used for wayfinding and trail improvements. $300,000 has been
allocated towards Placemaking and Downtown Marketing and Events to support programming
and public art in Station Square, Second Century Studios and throughout the CRA. There will
be an increased focus on public relations and targeted advertising campaigns through social
media to increase foot traffic in Downtown. Finally, $250,000 has been allocated to incentivize
the redevelopment of the commercial warehouse and adjacent greenspace on at 112 South
MLK, Jr Avenue to redevelop it as a full-service restaurant, microbrewery and entertainment
venue or a similar use.
One new project code is being proposed, R1901 - Streetscape and Trail Improvements, to
capture the new focus on improvements for the Pinellas Trail and streetscaping designs and
projects throughout the CRA.
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File Number: ID#18-5003
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Resolution No. 18-02
RESOLUTION NO 18-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER,FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CRA
FY2018/19 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) annual budget
requirements have been clarified and Section 189.418(3), of the Florida Statutes
require that CRA’s adopt their annual budgets by resolution; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Adopt the FY2018/19 CRA Operating Budget as outlined on Exhibit A.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2018.
____________________________
George N. Cretekos
Chairman
Approved as to form: Attest:
_______________________________________________________
Pamela K. Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Revenue Source 2017/18 2018/19 N/A N/A N/A Total
County Portion (Growth)Growth TIF 1,201,968 1,602,371 0 0 0 2,804,339
City Portion (Growth)Growth TIF 1,154,490 1,539,879 0 0 0 2,694,369
DDB Portion (Growth)Growth TIF 210,440 274,651 0 0 0 485,091
Total Projected TIF (Growth Only)2,566,898 3,416,901 0 0 0 5,983,799
Other Revenue Interest 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 100,000
DDB Admin and Loan 68,624 71,026 0 0 0 139,650
DDB Loan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Land Sales/ Other Revenue 0 0 0 0 0
Total Other 118,624 121,026 0 0 0 239,650
Total Available 2,685,522 3,537,927 0 0 0 6,223,449
Less DDB TIF Portion (1)210,440 274,651 0 0 0 485,091
Less CRA Operating and Administration (2)625,840 738,460 0 0 0 1,364,300
Total Projected TIF available for projects/dev. agreements 1,849,242 2,524,816 0 0 0 4,374,058
CRA - TWO YEAR PLAN*
FY 17-18 through FY 18-19
CRA 2-Yr Plan FY 17-18 Page 1 of 3 Revised 8/14/2018
Commitments/City Projects Source 2017/18 2018/19 N/A N/A N/A Total
94714 Downtown Redevelopment County TIF 0 1,000,000 0 0 0 1,000,000
City TIF 830 121,026 0 0 0 121,026
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 1,440,530
Encumbrances 0
Total 2,561,556
99968 Downtown Beautification County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 25,000 25,000 0 0 0 25,000
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 112,984
Encumbrances
Total 137,984
99979 Strorefront Improvement Program County TIF 100,000 100,000 0 0 0 100,000
City TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 194,532
Encumbrances
Total 294,532
94849 Downtown Gateway Projects (3)County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 174,930 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 257,846
Encumbrances
Total 257,846
94853 Downtown Marketing & Events County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 75,000 100,000 0 0 0 100,000
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 79,398
Encumbrances 7,194
Total 172,204
94862 CarPro Site County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 0 31,530 0 0 0 31,530
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 6,848
Encumbrances 3,920
Total 34,458
94866 Economy Inn Debt County TIF 320,000 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 407,606
Encumbrances
Total 407,606
94885 ULI Implementation County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 485,131
Encumbrances
Total 485,131
94887 Library Activiation (4)County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 97,890 97,260 0 0 0 97,260
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 82,531
Encumbrances
Total 0 0 0 179,791
99849 Placemaking Activities County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 100,000 200,000 0 0 0 200,000
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 113,988
Encumbrances 0
Total 313,988
94895 Gateway Mercado County TIF 527,190 100,000 0 0 0 100,000
City TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 527,190
Encumbrances 0
Total 627,190
94896 CRA Wayfinding County TIF 250,000 250,000 0 0 0 250,000
City TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 250,000
Encumbrances 0
Total 500,000
0
94893 Opportunity Fund County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 173,624 0 0 0 0 0
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 1,720,298
Encumbrances 600,000
Total 1,120,298
94897 Pierce Street/Washington Ave County TIF 0 0 0 0 0 0
City TIF 0 250,000 0 0 0 250,000
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 7,822
Encumbrances 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 257,822
CRA 2-Yr Plan FY 17-18 Page 2 of 3 Revised 8/14/2018
TBD Streetscape & Trail Improvements County TIF 0 152,371 0 0 0 152,371
City TIF 0 97,629 0 0 0 97,629
Fund Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0
Encumbrances 0 0 0 0
Total 0 250,000
TOTAL
Notes:
(4) Current interlocal agreement betwee the Clearwater Main Library and the CRA for funding to support the Marker Space
(2)Administration costs includes funding for all staff that supports the Community Redevelopment Agency, $100,000 funding for Blast Friday and the CRA Annual operating
This plan inclsed proposed capital projects for the next two years and current funding commitments through agreements and other program fund projects.
The revenues combine the Old and New (Expanded) CRA.
(1) Current interlocal agreement between the DDB and the CRA (approved yearly) to reimburse the DDB its portion of the tax increment
(3) Current interlocal agreement between the Clearwater Police Departmetn and the CRA for community policing.
CRA 2-Yr Plan FY 17-18 Page 3 of 3 Revised 8/14/2018
Exhibit A
2017-18 2018-19
Amended Proposed
Budget Budget
Revenues & Transfers In
Tax Increment Financing Revenues
338930 Pinellas County 1,198,581 1,602,371
381115 City of Clearwater 1,151,254 1,539,879
381116 Downtown Development Board 210,139 274,651
Total TIF Revenues 2,559,974 3,416,901
Other Revenues
361101 Interest Earnings 50,000 50,000
Transfers In
381782 DDB Administration 68,624 71,026
Total Revenues & Transfers In 2,678,598 3,537,927
Expenditures & Transfers Out
Operating Expenditures
530100 Professional Services 56,888 100,000
530300 Contractual Services 13,000 64,900
540300 Telephone Variable 1,370 2,000
540200 Postal Service 200
541000 Information Technology-Fixed 22,080 24,020
541600 Building & Maintenance Variable 1,000 1,000
542200 Electricity- Utility 500 200
542500 Postage 1,000 500
543100 Advertising 4,000 4,000
543200 Other Promotional Activities 1,500 3,000
543400 Printing & Binding 3,000 3,000
544100 Equipment Rental 2,500 2,500
547100 Uniforms 500 1,000
547200 Employee Expense-Travel 5,000 7,500
547300 Milage Reimbursment 1,000 1,500
548000 Other Services 3,000 3,000
549000 Recruitment Expenses 258 400
550100 Office Supplies 2,000 2,000
552500 $1,000-$4,999 Mach & Equip 2,854
557100 Memberships and Subscriptions 2,500 3,000
557300 Training and Reference 4,000 6,000
581000 Payments to Other Agencies-DDB 210,139 274,651
581000 Payments to Other Agencies-Blast Friday 100,000 100,000
Total Operating Expenditures 438,089 604,371
Transfers Out
590200 General Fund- Administrative 397,890 408,740
590800 Downtown Redevelopment Fund (94714)(2,406) 121,026
590800 Downtown Gateway Project (94849)176,321
590800 Downtown Marketing & Events (94853)75,000 100,000
590800 Car Pro (94862)- 31,530
590800 Economy Inn Debt (94866)
590800 ULI Implementation (94885)
590800 Library Activation (94887)97,890 97,260
590800 Placemaking Activites (94889)100,000 200,000
590800 Restricted County TIF Funds 1,197,190 1,602,371
590800 Opportunity Fund (94893)173,624
590800 CRA Wayfinding (94896)
590800 Gateway Mercado
590800 Pierce/Washington (94897)250,000
590800 Downtown Beautification (99968)25,000 25,000
590800 Façade Program (99979)
590800 Streetscape and Trail Improvements 97,629
Total Transfers Out 2,240,509 2,933,556
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 2,678,598 3,537,927
Community Redevelopment Agency
Preliminary Budget
October 1, 2018- September 30, 2019
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5004
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.5
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and Ruth Eckerd Hall,
Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, to produce Downtown Clearwater’s festival series (Blast
Fridays, Miracle on Cleveland Street, Cruisin’ at the Capitol) in an amount not to exceed
$100,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
The Community Redevelopment Agency proposes to contract with Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. to
produce a downtown festival series that includes seven events, tentatively scheduled as
follows:
·December 1,2018 - Miracle on Cleveland Street
·January 25, 2019- Blast Friday
·Mid-February - Cruisin’ at the Cap (dates TBD)
·February 22, 2019 - Blast Friday
·March 29, 2019 - Blast Friday
·April 26, 2019 - Blast Friday
·May 24, 2019 - Blast Friday
The Downtown Development Board has allocated $40,000 to help fund the festival series,
subject to CRA favorable action.
These events are signature events for Downtown and well attended. They are highly regarded
by Downtown merchants who consistently report an increase in business during Blast Friday.
CRA staff recommends approval of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Agreement between the CRA
and Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding is available through Operating Budget 09311-581000
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Festival Event Series:
Blast Fridays Miracle on Cleveland Street Cruisin’ at the Capitol
Presented by:
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc.
Downtown Clearwater Events, Inc.
Purpose
Our Blast Friday, Miracle on Cleveland Street and Cruisin’ at the Capitol festival event series attracts area
residents and visitors to downtown Clearwater, showcases the district’s assets and fosters economic
development. We are pleased to continue stewarding and strengthening the Blast Friday brand and produce
other signature events in partnership with the City of Clearwater and Downtown Clearwater Events to help
establish downtown as a must-visit destination for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors.
Summary and History
Our programming, production and marketing expertise helps ensure the events in our festival series are of first-
class quality consistent with the Ruth Eckerd Hall brand and experience the community expects from us. We
consistently attract a crowd of approximately 4,000 for each Blast Friday event, while the fun for the entire
family at Miracle on Cleveland Street draws more than 10,000 people, establishing the event as a holiday
tradition for local families. Our vintage car show, Cruisin’ at the Cap, drew more than 6,000 attendees last year,
when it expanded for the first time to include a second day featuring classic motorcycles. This expansion, along
with experimenting with the number and placement of stages at Blast Friday events, reflects our commitment to
modifying our events in response to the evolving needs of the City, its downtown merchants and members of
our community.
We value our partnership with the City on these events, and happily provide our entertainment services and
expertise to the downtown area to fulfill our role as the community’s premier provider of entertainment. We
view our festival event series as an investment in a viable, healthy future for Clearwater’s downtown district.
Accordingly, we will maintain responsibility for booking the performances, and producing, marketing and
managing the events. Themes will be announced once entertainment is contracted.
Each year we seek a strategic variety of event sponsors and partners as part of our due diligence to provide the
highest possible quality experience, while reducing expenses as much as possible. Early commitment from our
sponsors and partners help us in the following ways:
Sponsors: Our marketing department promotes our festival events series on our web site, social media
platforms, e-mail blasts and traditional media once we confirm event dates and book entertainment.
This comprehensive marketing mix gives sponsors substantial visibility which, in turn, facilitates our
efforts to secure sponsorships by demonstrating the wide reach of our promotional efforts, and how this
benefits potential sponsors. Bank of America remains our presenting sponsor this year, and Culver’s is
our secondary sponsor (their inaugural sponsorship of our events). Our media sponsors are the Tampa
Bay Times, WTSP-10 News and Cox Radio. Additional corporate sponsors include Ferman Mini, Hyatt
Regency Clearwater and Crooked Thumb Brewery/JJ Taylor Distributing.
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Media/Media Partners: Our diverse team of media partners enables us to promote our events
throughout the community on radio, television and in print, allowing individuals and families to save the
dates of our events on their calendars. Our robust in-house digital marketing efforts complement our
external media partners and are effective ways of reaching younger patrons. Collectively, all leveraged
media channels enable us to reach a diverse group of residents. This includes the ability to target fans of
different music genres with the support of various Cox Radio stations, e.g. rock, country, oldies and R&B.
Vendors: The diversity of our events enables us to attract an equally wide variety of vendors that
represent and appeal to event attendees. This makes for more targeted matches between vendors and
prospective customers, thereby increasing the likelihood that vendors will commit to participating in the
entire series of events.
Retailers: We make continuous efforts to establish mutually beneficial relationships with downtown
merchants through membership and active participation in the Downtown Clearwater Merchants
Association. Together, we collaborate to promote events, plan promotional opportunities, offer special
discounts, etc.
Artists: Our Chief Programming Officer/Executive Vice President of Entertainment has decades of
experience working with internationally known artists and their management. This enables us to book
the highest quality artists for Blast Fridays. We also appreciate “home cooking” as much as anyone, and
endeavor to book popular local and regional acts as well. Early solicitation and confirmation of artists
capitalizes on their availability to perform at our events and our ability to leverage marketing plans.
Tentative Schedule
The suggested dates for the seven events are as follows:
1. December 1, 2018 – Miracle on Cleveland Street
2. January 25, 2019
3. Middle February – Cruisin’ at the Cap [date(s) TBD]
4. February 22, 2019
5. March 29, 2019
6. April 26, 2019
7. May 24, 2019
Financials
The cost to present, produce and manage the seven events is estimated at $500,000 (see attached project
budget) of which $490,000 is paid for via in-kind contributions, cash sponsorships and contributions from Ruth
Eckerd Hall, which include management and production services in excess of $33,000. These contributions
include booking, marketing, promotions, public relations, design work, sponsor solicitation and service,
accounting and volunteer management. Each Blast Friday event requires approximately 140 hours of staff
preparation and planning before the day of the event in the height of season.
We are grateful to the Community Redevelopment Agency, Downtown Development Board and Clearwater
Parks and Recreation department for their ongoing sponsorship of this series of events. Although the series’
media partners continue to be generous, the cost of hosting a free public event (while meeting the challenge to
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do so over a larger area to broaden its appeal) requires a financial commitment that is beyond our resources
alone.
Accordingly, this $100,000 request of the Community Redevelopment Agency, the City o f Clearwater
sponsorship, cash support from the Downtown Development Board (a $40,000 request) and in-kind advertising
support from the Tampa Bay Times, Cox Media and WTSP-10 News are critical to sustaining this effort for the
community.
We have contributed more than $316,000 since 2010 to produce Blast Fridays and Miracle on Cleveland Street
and Cruisin’ at the Capitol. We believe the mix and number of events is more successful than ever – as
evidenced most recently by the highly successful and well attended second day of Crusin’ at the Capitol
featuring motorcycles – and by the many thousands of individuals who have been drawn to downtown
Clearwater. We sincerely hope cash support from the Community Redevelopment Agency will continue so that
this vibrant series of events may continue at this newly elevated level of success.
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CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
AGREEMENT
Blast Friday
This Grant Funding Agreement is made and entered into this _______ day of September, 2018,
between the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, hereinafter the CRA, and RUTH
ECKERD HALL, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as Ruth Eckerd
Hall.”
WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the 2018 Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan (the
Plan) is to “create and activate space to work as signature destinations…that promote economic
growth for Downtown;” and
WHEREAS, an objective of the Plan is to encourage a variety of visual and performing arts
activities and programs within the downtown; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and Ruth Eckerd Hall desire to continue, expand and improve the Blast
Friday events on Cleveland Street; and
WHEREAS, The Blast Friday events: 1) support existing retail business viability by creating
larger crowds to create dining and retail demand for businesses in Downtown Clearwater; and,
2) provide our retail recruitment efforts with a better customer base to encourage new
retailers/restaurateurs to locate in Downtown Clearwater; 3) expose additional potential
restaurant/retail customers and investors Downtown Clearwater through attendance at Blast
Friday Events; and, 4) support ULI Panel recommendation to create “……a lively Downtown”.
WHEREAS, the CRA has determined that is necessary to provide a $100,000 grant to partially
underwrite the production and management of a 2018-2019 season of the Blast Friday.
.
ARTICLE I. TERM
The term of this agreement shall be for a period of eight (8) months commencing on October 1,
2018 and continuing through June 1, 2019 (the "Termination Date"), unless earlier terminated
under the terms of this agreement.
ARTICLE II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF RUTH ECKERD HALL
1)Services to be Provided.Ruth Eckerd Hall shall develop, produce and manage a 2018-
2019 season of 7 (seven) Blast Friday signature events to promote Downtown Clearwater
as more fully described in Exhibit A. Such events shall be coordinated with the CRA
Director to ensure that the programming is consistent with the intent of the grant.
2)Scheduled Reports of Activities.Ruth Eckerd Hall shall furnish the CRA a financial
report and accounting of the use of the CRA funds quarterly and at the end of the 2018-
2019 season. The financial report is to set forth the total cost of operations provided, and
the detailed account of costs funded in part by the CRA.
3)Use and Disposition of Funds Received.Ruth Eckerd Hall shall deposit the CRA grant
funds in a dedicated, segregated account to be used for Blast Friday events only. Funds
received by Ruth Eckerd Hall from the CRA shall be used towards the payment of
expenses attendant to Blast Friday events only.
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4) Other Funding.Ruth Eckerd Hall will receive DDB funding in the amount of $40,000.
5)Creation, Use and Maintenances of Financial Records.
a)Creation of Records. Ruth Eckerd Hall shall create, maintain and make
accessible to authorized CRA representatives such financial and accounting
records, books, documents, policies, practices and procedures necessary to
reflect fully the financial activities of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Such records shall be
available and accessible at all times for inspection, review or audit by authorized
CRA personnel, and shall be made available in accordance with Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes (Public Records) and other applicable law.
b)Use of Records. Ruth Eckerd Hall shall produce such reports and analyses that
may be required by the CRA to document the proper and prudent stewardship and
use of the monies received through this agreement.
c)Maintenance of Records.All records created hereby are to be retained and
maintained for a period not less than five (5) years from the close of the applicable
fiscal year.
6)Non-discrimination.Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, the Ruth
Eckerd Hall for itself, agents and representatives, as part of the consideration for this
agreement does covenant and agree that:
a)No Exclusion from Use. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied
the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the operation of this
program on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age or national
origin.
b)No Exclusion from Hire.In the management, operation, or provision of the
program activities authorized and enabled by this agreement, no person shall be
excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of or otherwise be subject to
discrimination on the grounds of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination on
the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or national origin, except
that age may be taken into consideration to the extent that the age of an employee
is a bona fide occupational qualification, as permitted by law.
c)Breach of Non-discrimination Covenants. In the event of conclusive evidence
of a breach of any of the above non-discrimination covenants, the CRA shall have
the right to terminate this agreement immediately.
7)Liability and Indemnification.Ruth Eckerd Hall shall act as an independent contractor
and agrees to assume all risks of providing the program activities and services herein
agreed and all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the CRA,
its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims of loss, liability
and damages of whatever nature, to persons and property, including, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss of the use of any property, except
claims arising from the negligence of the CRA or CRA’s agents or employees. This
includes, but is not limited to, matters arising out of or claimed to have been caused by or
in any manner related to Ruth Eckerd Hall activities or those of any approved or
unapproved invitee, contractor, subcontractor, or other person approved, authorized, or
permitted by Ruth Eckerd Hall whether or not based on negligence. Nothing herein shall
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be construed as consent by the CRA to be sued by third parties, or as a waiver or
modification of the provisions or limits of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes or the Doctrine
of Sovereign Immunity.
8)Compliance with Laws. Ruth Eckerd Hall shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
county and local laws, rules and regulations. If it is ever determined that this Agreement
violates any federal, state, county or local laws, rules or regulations, then Ruth Eckerd Hall
shall comply in a timely manner or CRA may terminate.
ARTICLE III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CRA
1) GRANT. The CRA agrees to provide funding on a per event basis in the amount of $14,285.71
per event. Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of receiving an invoice. The total grant
amount shall not exceed $100,000. Payments will be made to Ruth Eckerd Hall to partially
fund the costs incurred in providing the activities authorized by this agreement as provided in
Exhibit A hereto.
ARTICLE IV. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject hereof and may
not be changed, modified or discharged except by written Amendment duly executed by both
parties. No representations or warranties by either party shall be binding unless expressed herein
or in a duly executed Amendment hereof.
ARTICLE V. TERMINATION
1)For Cause.Failure to adhere to any of the provisions of this Agreement in material respect
shall constitute cause for termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause by
giving the other party thirty (30) days notice of termination. If the default is not cured within
the thirty (30) day period following receipt of notice, this Agreement shall terminate on the
thirty-first (31st) day.
2)Disposition of Fund Monies. In the event of termination for any reason, monies provided to
Ruth Eckerd Hall by CRA but not expended in accordance with this Agreement shall be
returned to the CRA within 30 days of demand.
ARTICLE VI. NOTICE
Any notice required or permitted to be given by the provisions of this Agreement shall be
conclusively deemed to have been received by a party hereto on the date it is hand delivered to
such party at the address indicated below (or at such other address as such party shall specify to
the other party in writing), or if sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid), on the fifth
(5th) business day after the day on which such notice is mailed and properly addressed.
1) If to Ruth Eckerd Hall addressed to: Zev Buffman, President & CEO
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
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2) If to CRA, addressed to:Amanda Thompson, Director, CRA
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
With copies to:
Pamela Akin, City Attorney
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
ARTICLE VII. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be as of the date written below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have set their hands and seals this _______ day of
_________________, 2018.
Countersigned:Community Redevelopment Agency
_______________________________________________________________
George N. Cretekos Amanda Thompson
Chairman Director
Approved as to form:Attest:
_______________________________________________________________
Pamela Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
RUTH ECKERD HALL, INC.
By: _______________________________
Zev Buffman
President & CEO
Attest:
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Cover Memo
City of Clearwater City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
File Number: ID#18-5007
Agenda Date: 9/4/2018 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.6
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) and the City of Clearwater to provide CRA funding in Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the
amount of $97,260 to underwrite activities in the Clearwater Main Library that support
community learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,
Entrepreneurship and small business growth and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Main Library is a partner in the Clearwater Business SPARK ecosystem of
organizations working to support the development of entrepreneurship and small businesses
throughout Clearwater. This partnership was prompted by the ULI report recommending
public/private partnerships to encourage business growth in this area.
The Main Library has a prominent position in the CRA area and will provide education and
training in the Business and STEM areas through research opportunities, STEM maker space
areas, classes and tutorials and meeting accommodation.
The CRA funding will pay one staff member to oversee these functions, assist with additional
library hours to make the facility available when needed by the business community and
provide educational and training opportunities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding will be from 3887552-94887 Library Activation
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Specialist
Full Time Salaries & Wages 45,380
Life Ins $2500 Empl & Pens 10
1% Life Insurance-Employee -
Samp Life Insurance 180
Major Medical Insurance 9,580
Social Security 660
Emp Pension Plan 5,900
Total 61,710
Staff support, Additional hours, 14,550.00
evenings, mornings, internship
Business/STEM training including
database 21,000.00
97,260
Downtown Enhancement Fact Sheet
Library - CRA Funded Program
For FY 2018/19
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this ________ day of
_____________, 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the “Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969”; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes, allows for use of moneys
in the redevelopment trust fund which may be expended from time to time for
undertakings of a community redevelopment agency as described in the
Community Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has adopted a Community Redevelopment Plan that
establishes certain Goals and Objectives to guide the revitalization of the
Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, supporting entrepreneurship and growing small businesses are
important activities which help meet certain Objectives established in the 2018
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes
that funds received by the CRA through the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
may be used for certain redevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted an Economic Development Strategic Plan
which outlines the steps for achieving economic development success and
establishes as “Goal Four: Business Development” that the city should “support an
entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem and collaborate with regional partners
to market Clearwater to target industries;” and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2015, and May 7, 2015, the CRA and the City,
respectively, together with the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce,
Technical Arts Facility for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TAFFIE), Florida
Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) of Pinellas County Economic
Development entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to support
collaborative and coordinated approaches to serve pre-venture, startup and small
business enterprises in the City of Clearwater and the greater Clearwater area and
that City of Clearwater – Economic Development & Housing Department and City
of Clearwater Library System would together participate in these efforts; and
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WHEREAS, the Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Report
issued September 2014 recommended that the library “identify uses that can
colocate with the library to boost its use and help activate the area around it” such
as “a community meeting room and center;” and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY want to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement during the Fiscal Year 2018/2019, outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each party
to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties hereto, the
CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1.Term. The term of this Interlocal Agreement will be October
1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
Section 2.Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.387(6)(a), Florida Statutes, be used
to provide the following services in support of the economic enhancement of the
downtown area:
A.Maintain and enhance two (2) maker spaces at the Clearwater Main
Library, located at 100 N. Osceola Avenue, providing technology and
equipment such as but not limited to 3D printers, video and audio
recording equipment, robotics and iMac computer hardware, as well as
specialized software to assist in the production of technology innovation
and business growth and development.
B.Provide training on the proper use of the equipment and technology
listed above, as well as on small business startup, entrepreneurship, job
seeking, technology development, digitization and effective use of the
world wide web for communication and business marketing, and
encouraging science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
education and skills for all age groups to help create tomorrow’s
workforce.
C.Foster a sense of community for the downtown area by providing space
for meetings, both formal and informal, that is receptive to the sharing of
technology and ideas, supports gatherings where participants can share
common interests and grow skills and knowledge by working together
and creates partnerships to effectively facilitate mutual growth and
support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Section 3.Responsibilities of the CRA
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Function: Provide TIF funding in the total amount not to exceed $97,260
for the contract year, said funds to be utilized by the Clearwater Main Library
(Main Library) to provide staffing, equipment, education and training for the
greater Clearwater community on adult and youth STEM activities within the
Studios at Main, a maker space area, and pre-venture, startup and small
business programs and services as described in Section 2. Intent,
paragraphs B and C, to be allocated in the following manner:
A.$61,710 to pay for a Library Program Specialist, Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated by reference, contains detailed
specifications.
B.$14,550 for the estimated cost for the contract year for staff support
and coverage of additional hours to make the library available to the
business community outside of normal operating hours.
C.$21,000 for the estimated cost for the contract year for education and
training programs, equipment and supplies.
Section 4.Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties: The services that the CITY will provide will be carried out
by the Main Library. These services are:
A.Maintenance and enhancement of two (2) maker studios within the
Clearwater Main Library providing technology and training to the
public and working in cooperation with the Clearwater Business
SPARK Partners to support economic development in the
downtown area.
B.Provide staffing for the programs of the maker studios to provide
programs and training to support innovation and entrepreneurship
in the downtown area. Continue developing partnerships to
effectively utilize the library space.
Section 5.Notice.Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the other
pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and hand-
delivered or mailed as follows:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Amanda Thompson, Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4058
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City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4046
Section 6.Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal representatives.
Section 7.Indemnification.The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents’ acts
of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree
to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to the
extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein is
intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes). Nothing
herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to be sued by
third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8.Filing Effective Date.As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the parties,
and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives, have
executed this agreement as the date first above written.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: ______________________________
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
Pamela K. Akin Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
___________________________By: _____________________________
George N. Cretekos William B. Horne II
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
___________________________________________________________
Owen Kohler Rosemarie Call
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk