INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARDINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this o'day of 2019,
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
$286,022.53 and the $73,512.00 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, 2019,
through September 30, 2020.
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 $73,512.00 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:
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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;
I. 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 $73,512.00.
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
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600
Clearwater, Florida 33755
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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Approved as to form:
Michael P. Fuino
Attorney for CRA
Approved as to form:
se K. Winters
Attorney for DDB
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CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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