09/15/2020 - SpecialTuesday, September 15, 2020
9:00 AM
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Main Library - Council Chambers
Council Work Session
Special Work Session
Special Work Session - Imagine Clearwater
September 15, 2020Council Work Session Special Work Session
To ensure public safety and comply with the Governor's Safer at Home order in response to the
COVID-19 virus, the Clearwater City Council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 15,
2020 at 9:00 a.m. using communications media technology.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-69, issued by the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis on March 20,
2020, municipalities may conduct meetings of their governing boards without having a quorum of its
members present physically or at any specific location, and utilizing communications media technology
such as telephonic or video conferencing, as provided by Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes.
The meeting will be held through the Zoom platform and will be broadcast live
on the city's website (https://www.myclearwater.com/government/council-meeting-streaming-videos),
o n F a c e b o o k ( w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / c i t y o f c l e a r w a t e r ) a n d o n Y o u T u b e
(www.youtube.com/myclearwater) as well as the following public access TV channels: Spectrum
Channel 638, Frontier Channel 30 and WOW! Channel 15.
Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in this
meeting are asked to contact the City Clerk at (727)562-4092 or rosemarie.call@myclearwater.com in
advance.
1. Call to Order
2. City Manager Verbal Reports
Develop framework for issuance of an RFP and future referendum.2.1
Discuss in broad terms the merits of and development structure for a
possible conservancy role in the activation and management of the park.
2.2
3. City Attorney Verbal Reports
4. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2).
5. Closing Comments by Mayor
6. Adjourn
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Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#20-8255
Agenda Date: 9/15/2020 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Council Work Session
Agenda Number: 2.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Develop framework for issuance of an RFP and future referendum.
SUMMARY:
Discuss and develop a framework for issuance of an RFP and future referendum. Two basic
options staff wants to consider are:
·Issuance of an RFP resulting in the selection of one or more development partners for one
or more bluff properties. Once general parameters or details of the development proposal
are determined, a referendum question or questions are then framed for public
referendum.
·Define a general set of development parameters for one or more bluff properties, and
development of a referendum question or questions for public vote. In the event the public
referendum is successful, then a Request for Proposals would issue for solicitation of
specific development proposal(s) based on the development parameters.
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Downtown Clearwater
Waterfront Development Opportunities
Harborview Site (Cleveland St. and N. Osceola Ave), City Hall Site (Pierce St. and S. Osceola
Ave.), and Pierce St. Site (Pierce St. and S Osceola Ave).
Request for Expressions of Interest
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Summary of Development Opportunity ............................................................................................................... 3
II. A Downtown Poised for Transformation ............................................................................................................... 5
III. Project Goals ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
IV. Site Details ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
V. Regulatory Framework ............................................................................................................................................ 16
VI. Submission Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 17
VIII. Selection Schedule & Contact ............................................................................................................................ 19
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I. Summary of Development Opportunity
The City of Clearwater (“The City”) and the Clearwater Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) are jointly seeking
expressions of interest from respondents to develop three prime waterfront sites in Downtown Clearwater.
The City invites qualified applicants to submit expressions of interest and qualifications for the
transformation of the three City-owned sites into vibrant mixed-use properties that will bring activity and
regeneration to Downtown, in support of the City’s and the CRA’ vision for Downtown. The City and CRA
will ultimately seek to select one or multiple qualified Development Team(s) to redevelop the sites through
one or more future Requests for Proposals. Responses to this RFEI will inform the timing and design of
upcoming RFP(s).
The three parcels represent a prime development opportunity in the heart of Downtown Clearwater. Each
of these sites will offer unparalleled waterfront views, as well as adjacency to Downtown amenities, including
the new Imagine Clearwater waterfront park—a $64 million dollar transformation of the city’s Downtown
waterfront into additional greenspace, marina facilities, playgrounds, gardens and entertainment venues.
The sites are also conveniently located a short distance from the world-renowned Clearwater Beach.
The sites are all located along Osceola Avenue, in the heart of Downtown Clearwater. The first parcel, the
former site of the Harborview Center (+/- 1.5 acres), is located at the intersection of Osceola and Cleveland
Street, Downtown’s major commercial corridor. Today, it is a vacant site adjacent to Clearwater’s library and
is planned to be the main entry point from Downtown to the new waterfront park. The Harborview site is
the City’s greatest priority for redevelopment out of the three sites, given its pivotal location, including its
immediate adjacency to the park entrance. The other two redevelopment sites are the City Hall site (+/-
2.88 acres) and the Pierce St. site (+/- 1.3 acres). The City Hall site is located at 112 S. Osceola Ave, at the
intersection of Pierce St. and Osceola Ave. The City has relocated the functions of City Hall to a new building
in Downtown and is exploring the potential of preserving and reusing the City Hall building to host a cultural
attraction on-site in conjunction with redevelopment. The Pierce St. site is an empty lot located at the
intersection of Osceola and Pierce St., across from the City Hall site.
Figure 1: Waterfront Sites
Downtown Clearwater is experiencing a significant uptick in investment and is strengthened by an emerging
arts scene, a variety of international cuisines, and numerous special events. The City and CRA are committed
to the success of the project and envision these parcels as a major opportunity to create more residential
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concentration in downtown, and to connect Imagine Clearwater’s waterfront amenities with the Downtown
Core.
With the recent creation of an Opportunity Zone in this area, the City continues to work closely with
downtown stakeholders to promote private redevelopment in parallel with the City’s significant public
improvement projects.
The City and CRA are open to one developer or development team who may be interested in developing
one, two, or all three of the sites, understanding that the Harborview site is of special priority to the City.
The optimal development partner(s) will be an experienced team that can successfully deliver a mixed-use
development program that advances the City and the CRA’s vision for Downtown and its waterfront. The
City’s goals for the redevelopment of the sites are explained in detail in sections III and IV of this document.
The City is required by City Charter to hold a public referendum to sell or lease the Harborview and City
Hall sites for non-public uses; the Pierce St. site does not require a referendum for its disposition. The City
plans to schedule this referendum at the end of 2020, in order to hold sufficient time to conduct market
research and gather input from potential respondents.
The selection of a development partner will occur in two phases. In this first phase, the Request for
Expressions of Interest (RFEI), interested parties are requested to present information on their vision for
development, as well as qualifications, past project experience, and capacity to support this development
based on track record. The responses and information gathered from the RFEI process will be used to shape
the disposition strategy for all three sites, including details for the City-led referendum for the Harborview
and the City Hall sites and the subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) stage.
In the second RFP phase, the City and CRA intend to invite respondents to respond to one or more RFPs
for redevelopment of the sites. The RFP(s) will ask respondents for greater detail, including but not limited
to a specific program proposal, a detailed financial plan, and a detailed management structure for
construction and property management. The City/CRA will select one or more teams to enter into
negotiations to reach a development agreement by the summer of 2021.
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II. A Downtown Poised for Transformation
REGIONAL CONTEXT
The City of Clearwater, located on the West Coast of Florida, is the third largest city in the Tampa Bay region,
with an estimated population of 116,000 residents. The Tampa bay region is one of the most dynamic and
fastest-growing metro areas in the country, with a current population of 3.14 million. Last year, the MSA
earned the ninth spot on the Census list for top metro areas in numeric growth (2017-2018), after
experiencing an influx of more than 50,000 new residents (1.6% growth, more than double the national
rate).1 Clearwater is centrally located on the Pinellas County peninsula near the cities of Tampa and St.
Petersburg. Clearwater is a short drive to two international airports serving 22 million passengers annually
and Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s most active port, and offers rail and interstate access connecting businesses
to Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida's largest economies.
World famous Clearwater Beach is at the heart of the Pinellas County tourism market, drawing 5 million
visitors each year. Based on millions of reviews, the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award ranked
Clearwater Beach No. 1 in the United States for the second year in a row, and No. 6 in the world. The City
of Clearwater is home to the Philadelphia Phillies for spring training and a minor league baseball team, the
Clearwater Threshers. The city also hosts several sports tournaments throughout the year that attract visitors
from across the country. Clearwater is the home of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Winter the Dolphin,
the subject of the “Dolphin Tale” book and movies.
As the county seat, the city supports a large number of county and municipal offices and is home to a
growing and diverse business climate with established businesses in finance, information technology,
software, insurance, marine science, medical technology, tourism and advanced manufacturing. Clearwater’s
vibrant business community is drawn to its strong local workforce and a coastal lifestyle that offers variety
of outdoor recreational activities, world-class entertainment and professional and collegiate sporting
events.
CITY GOVERNMENT
In the past 20 years, Clearwater has secured a reputation for the unique ability to balance major
redevelopment and tourism projects while maintaining high-quality infrastructure. The City operates under
a council/manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City
Council, which consists of a mayor and four members elected at large on a nonpartisan basis. The City
Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the
day-to-day operations of the City, and for appointing the heads of the City’s departments. This structure
has allowed the city to secure long-term commitments to funding major improvements in recreation
facilities, stormwater infrastructure and roadways.
Clearwater is a traditional full-service municipality with additional services including water supply and
distribution, public libraries, a gas utility, marina operations and an airpark. The City continues to proactively
fund capital projects to support the City’s five utility operations, which consist of Water and Sewer,
Stormwater, Solid Waste, Recycling, and Gas Utility operations. A total of $56.0 million is budgeted for utility
capital projects for fiscal 2019 with a total of $331.8 million budgeted over the next six years.
1 U.S. Census, American Community Survey 2017
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The City has an annual budget of $542.2 million. The City’s assets and deferred outflows of resources
exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of resources at the close of fiscal year 2018 by $958.7 million
(net position). Of this amount, $251.6 million (unrestricted net position) may be used to meet the
government’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
The City’s total net position increased by $19.2 million, or 2.0%, from the prior year’s net position, as
restated. Net position for governmental activities increased by $3.3 million, or 0.71%, while the business-
type net position increased by $15.9 million, or 3.3%.
IMAGINE CLEARWATER
While Clearwater has historically lagged Tampa and St. Petersburg in terms of new development, Clearwater
is experiencing a significant uptick of investment in its Downtown, signaling a new phase of revitalization
for the city. The three sites included in the RFEI are part of the Imagine Clearwater master plan area, which
includes the area west of Osceola Avenue, bordered by Drew Street to the north and Court Street to the
south.
The master plan features a signature waterfront park, as well as enhancements in surrounding publicly-
owned buildings, cultural spaces, and open space. The City expects that the highly-amenitized Imagine
Clearwater plan will generate significant economic and community benefits for Clearwater. The new urban
parks and surrounding improvements will allow residents and visitors to connect with nature and the arts,
convene with family and friends, and enjoy a variety of activities through city-led programming efforts.
Studies of parks across the U.S demonstrate that successful and highly-programmed parks and recreational
uses can generate significant economic activity by increasing property values and driving economic
development in communities, enhancing the visitor economy, supporting regional resident and business
attraction, and job-creation.2
The $64 million dollar transformation of the downtown waterfront, which voters backed on a referendum
in November 2018, will include additional greenspace, marina facilities, playgrounds and an outdoor
amphitheater. The park will also feature a scenic lake and gardens, family-friendly play spaces and a “bluff
walk” which will extend from Drew St. all the way south to Pierce St., bordering the waterfront properties
included in the RFEI. Additionally, the park will feature an outdoor concert venue, drawing regional crowds
to Downtown Clearwater.
The Clearwater Main Library, designed by Robert M. Stern architects, is expected to undergo $6.1 million of
improvements as part of the plan. The Main Library is a waterfront property, adjacent to the Harborview
site. As part of the economic development strategy that is driving many of these investments, the City also
plans to explore the possibility of development opportunities which include a museum and/or cultural
institution in the now vacant City Hall building, now that City Hall functions have moved to another building
in Downtown Clearwater. Construction of the park will begin in 2020 and is expected to be completed by
2022. Currently, designs have been completed at the 60% conceptual design stage by a design team led by
Stantec. Figures 3 to 5 show recent renderings for the park. Visit the Imagine Clearwater website for more
information on the plan and recent design progress.
2 National Recreation and Park Association, Promoting Parks and Recreation’s Role in Economic Development, 2018
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Figure 2: Imagine Clearwater Master Plan – Site Plan
Figure 3: Imagine Clearwater waterfront park (30% stage renderings)
Stantec
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Figure 4: Imagine Clearwater waterfront park (30% STAGE renderings)
Figure 5: Imagine Clearwater waterfront park (30% stage renderings)
Stantec
Stantec
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DOWNTOWN CONTEXT
In the Spring of 2014, Clearwater refocused its efforts on downtown revitalization by sponsoring an Urban
Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Panel to provide strategic advice on public investments to improve the
downtown. The panel recommended a series of projects including the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan,
North Marina Master Plan and Streetscape Phase III/Market Festival project. Each of these projects are
actively in design or under construction and will create new public amenities for boating, cycling, walking
and enjoying the waterfront. In 2018, the City adopted the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and
an updated zoning ordinance that set the stage to build a vibrant, mixed use community with reduced
parking requirements, a wide range of allowable uses and generous density and building height allowances.
As identified in the ULI study, the City and the CRA are emphasizing the creation of a significant residential
concentration in and around the Downtown Core that will strengthen the vibrancy of downtown’s retail,
office, recreational, and entertainment uses. The three available City-owned sites are in the heart of
Downtown Clearwater, offering unparalleled waterfront views of the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as direct
access to Downtown. The sites are also conveniently located a short distance from world-renowned
Clearwater Beach. The CRA envisions these parcels as a major opportunity to facilitate its strategy to increase
residents and activity in downtown.
Downtown Clearwater offers an emerging arts scene, a variety of international cuisines, and numerous
special events and concerts along Cleveland Street and the existing Coachman Park. It is home to Tampa
Bay’s only unicorn company, KnowBE4, and the Capital Theater, a live music venue that is the highest
grossing theater of its size in the United States.
Below is a list of projects that have occurred or are underway in Downtown:
The completion of The Nolen (2017), a mixed-use development with 257 apartment units, 24,000
square feet of commercial space and 300 parking spaces. The Nolen was acquired by NM
Residential in July 2018 for $44.5 million.
The completion of 1100 APEX (2019), a mixed-use 15-story development with 134 apartment units,
4,348 square feet of commercial space and 202 parking spaces.
The completion of Madison Point, an 80-unit age and income restricted development, at 400 S
Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue.
A recently CRA-acquired 60+ space surface parking lot at the intersection of Cleveland Street and
S Martin Luther King, Jr Avenue that will provide public parking for retail customers visiting nearby
businesses.
The completion of The Ring (2018) a co-working space that meets the WELL standards for human
health and wellness.
The “Best of Bay – People's Choice” award for the Dreams of Dali virtual reality exhibit
Over $2 million in CRA grant funds to support 13 new restaurants and bars.
North Marina Master Plan Improvements.
Complete street studies for Drew St and Fort Harrison St.
Renewal of the Pinellas County TIF funding for the Clearwater CRA ($1.5 million annually)
Community Redevelopment Agency
The CRA is dedicated to the revitalization of downtown. The agency will work closely with respondents to
ensure the successful redevelopment of these properties and to connect developers with other private
redevelopment opportunities. The CRA is currently soliciting letters of interest for the following properties
in the CRA:
1250 Cleveland Street (1+ acres) - multistory apartments and market garden
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306 S Washington Ave (2+ acres) - multistory apartments and structured parking
115 South MLK Jr Ave (.5 acre) - retail/restaurant/brewpub
Figure : Capitol Theatre, Downtown Clearwater
Figure 6: Downtown Clearwater
Ruth Eckerd Hall
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III. Project Goals
As part of the Imagine Clearwater master plan vision, the three parcels on the bluff were identified as a
major opportunity to strengthen the vibrancy of Downtown Clearwater alongside the new iconic waterfront
park. These sites all have direct access to the waterfront park and its amenities, offer unparalleled waterfront
views, and are an important point of connection between the waterfront and the rest of the Downtown Core
and its major commercial corridor along Cleveland Street.
The City and CRA have five major project goals for the redevelopment of the three waterfront properties
included in this RFEI, listed below in order of relevance.
1. Increasing vibrancy and economic activity in Downtown Clearwater. The City/CRA expect that
these development projects will increase Downtown’s residential population and as a result will
increase the level of downtown activity.
2. Supporting activation of the new waterfront park. The Imagine Clearwater vision is anchored
by a signature waterfront park, which would benefit from a complementary mix of active uses on
adjacent properties to ensure that the park is lively across a range of times and seasons.
3. Improving connection between the waterfront and the rest of Downtown. Projects developed
on the sites should enhance the pedestrian experience for residents and visitors, knitting the new
activity at the waterfront back to the core of Downtown.
4. Setting a precedent for future Downtown development. Imagine Clearwater is a
transformational project, and the City expects that redevelopment of neighboring properties will
follow and be instrumental in the creation of a cohesive vision for a more vibrant Downtown.
5. Generating a financial return for the City. The City/CRA expects to generate revenues from the
disposition and redevelopment of the site, including both revenues from sale or leasing of the
parcels and new tax revenues.
The City and the CRA will utilize the responses and information gathered from the RFEI process to inform
the disposition strategy for all three sites, including details for the City-led referendum for the Harborview
and the City Hall sites and the subsequent RFP stage.
Stantec
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IV. Site Details
The City’s three available development parcels are all located along Osceola Avenue in the heart of
Downtown Clearwater and offer unparalleled views of the Intercoastal Waterway and key connection to the
new waterfront parks. The points discussed in the section below outline the City’s and the CRA’s preferences
for the redevelopment of the three sites and potential developer partnership structures. The City and the
CRA seek to validate and refine their approach and preferences through this RFEI and will prioritize
respondents that successfully integrate the City’s/CRA’s preferences within their visions for the sites. Any
proposed divergences from the stated policy preferences should be flagged and explained.
It should be noted that Harborview site is the City’s and the CRA’s priority for disposition, and that the City
and the CRA wish to see RFEI responses that include, as part of their development proposal, a vision for the
Harborview site, in addition to City Hall and Pierce St. sites, should respondents choose to pursue either of
those two development opportunities.
OVERALL CONSIDERATIONS
All three sites are located in an Opportunity Zone.
The City/CRA are open to a mix of rentals and condos in the sites with a minimum target of 150
rental units across the three sites.
The City/CRA have identified ground-floor retail as a requirement to the Harborview site. Although
ground floor retail is not a specific requirement for the City Hall and the Pierce St. sites, active
ground floors are a priority.
Any proposed project must comply with the Downtown Design Guidelines, which require quality
architectural and site design, an urban development pattern and the use of materials that enhance
the attractiveness of Downtown Clearwater’s built environment.
The City/CRA are open to two types of transactions—sale or ground lease for any of the three
properties. The City believes that a long-term lease for those two sites can be a viable structure to
secure public support for redevelopment but is open to other alternatives. Public support is
especially critical given the need for referendum approval prior to the redevelopment of the
Harborview and the City Hall sites.
Figure 8: Development Sites
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HARBORVIEW SITE
Key Information
The Harborview site (+/- 1.5 acres*),3formerly housed the City’s Harborview Center, which was demolished
in February of 2019 to give way for other development uses. It is located at near the intersection of Osceola
and Cleveland Street, Downtown’s major commercial corridor, and is envisioned as the main entrance to
the new waterfront park and a key component of the City’s vision for Downtown Clearwater. Located directly
across from the heart of the planned waterfront park, the Harborview site will truly be the park’s “front
door.” The site is also adjacent to Clearwater’s main public library building, designed by Robert A.M. Stern
Architects, which is undergoing a renovation as part of the Imagine Clearwater master plan. Moreover, the
site’s topographical condition, sitting above the bluff, may allow for the construction of parking below the
building, tucked into the natural hillside.
GIS shapefiles for each of the sites are available on the City’s RFEI portal.
Core Considerations
There is a strong preference for rental housing product and a requirement for active retail uses,
such as a café or restaurant, on the ground floor on this site. The City/CRA would also be open to
a potential hotel use on this site, should respondents deem that use desirable.
The proposed project should also improve public access to the park from Osceola, both along the
entry plaza and Library side of the building, including an active edge on the park side of the building
along the bluff walk.
The City and CRA prefer that future development on sites adjacent to the library be respectful of
the Library’s height, by remaining at or below the building’s height. The City/CRA are open to the
possibility of exceeding the height of the Clearwater Main Library building if required to make the
rental product financially feasible. We seek input from respondents on this matter.
The Harborview site currently contains approximately 112 parking spaces used by Library patrons.
Any future uses will be expected to at least partially replace these parking spaces, potentially with
the support of the City’s parking funds. For planning purposes, the City and CRA currently assume
that the redevelopment will accommodate approximately 50 parking spaces, though the parties are
open to proposals that replace a greater proportion of the displaced parking. City parking funds
can be used to offset some or all of the cost of replacement parking.
Open space improvements (civic gateway, or welcome center) will be funded by the City as part of
the park project.
* The total buildable site area should be confirmed on the technical drawings provided on the City’s RFEI portal. The Harborview site contains a boundary,
designated by the charter, which outlines the buildable area on the site.
Figure 9: Harborview Center Demolition Figure 10: Harborview Site Boundary
John Guerra, TBT
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CITY HALL SITE
Key Information
The City Hall site (+/- 2.88 acres) is located at the intersection of Osceola Ave. and Pierce St., a half block
south of the Harborview site. This site also has direct access to the future waterfront park and is an important
connection between the waterfront and the rest of Downtown. The City has relocated its administrative
functions from the site. The City is exploring the potential of preserving the City Hall building for reuse as a
museum and cultural center. Should the City choose to preserve the building, the City would still dispose
of the remaining developable area on the site. The respondent would not be expected to incur any costs
related to the redevelopment of City Hall. The respondent should also consider how the proposed program
may complement the proposed use and as well as the implications for the remaining developable area of
the site should the City choose to preserve the building.
GIS shapefiles for each of the sites are available on the City’s RFEI portal.
Core Considerations:
The City welcomes respondents’ ideas regarding a variety of uses on the site, potentially including,
but not limited to, rental housing, condominiums, hotel, and ground-floor retail.
The preservation of the old City Hall building is not a requirement for RFEI respondents (i.e., the
museum can be accommodated in a new/different building within the site), and we seek
respondents’ thoughts on the merits of redeveloping the site with and without the City Hall
building;
To the extent a cultural use is accommodated on the site, the City is open to a partnership to provide
the parking needed to meet demand from the museum.
The project proposal should improve pedestrian access from Osceola to the future park, and to the
extent the City Hall building is not preserved, encourage an active edge on the park side of the
property.
Figure 12: City Hall Site Aerial View Figure 11: City Hall Site Boundary
WTSP
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PIERCE ST. SITE
Key Information
The third site available for disposition is the Pierce St. site (+/- 1.3 acres), located across from City Hall, at
the intersection of Osceola Ave. and Pierce St. The site is currently an empty lot and has direct access to the
waterfront parks. The Pierce St. site is the only of the three sites that does not require referendum approval
prior to its disposition.
GIS shapefiles for each of the sites are available on the City’s RFEI portal.
Core Considerations:
The City welcomes respondents’ ideas on a variety of uses on the site including, but not limited to,
rental housing, condominiums, hotel, and ground-floor retail.
Given its adjacency, respondents are encouraged to proposed ideas on this site that are
complementary and relate to proposals on the City Hall site.
The project proposal should consider improved pedestrian conditions and/or active ground-floor
uses on Osceola and/or facing the future park.
Figure 14 : Pierce Street Site Boundary
Figure 13: Pierce Street Site Aerial View
Google Earth
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V. Regulatory Framework
ZONING CONTEXT
All three properties have a future land use plan designation of Central Business District and are within the
Downtown Commercial District as well as the Downtown Core Character District. The allowable FAR is 4.0
and the allowable density is 75 units per acre or 95 hotel units per acre. The Downtown Core has no
maximum height limit or ISR restrictions; however, buildings greater than 75’ in height must provide a 15’
minimum façade step back from the lower floor façade between the 3rd and 6th floors along frontages
abutting public streets. Buildings greater than 150’ in height must provide an additional 15’ minimum façade
step back between the 12th and 15th floors along frontages abutting public streets. With regard to parking
standards, attached dwellings require one space per unit and overnight accommodations require 0.75
spaces per unit. Most other uses have no minimum parking requirements. See Table 1 of the Downtown
Zoning District for the full list of permitted uses and parking standards. Refer to the Community
Development Code for additional details.
The Harborview site is located on a Street Type A and is considered a key corner. The City Hall and Pierce
St. sites are designated a Street Type B and along Pierce the properties are a Street Type C. The Harborview
site (Street Type A) must comply with the Storefront 1 Frontage standards. The other two sites along Osceola
must also comply with Storefront 1 Frontage standards and along Pierce have the option of complying with
Storefront 1 or 2 standards.
Respondents should ultimately seek to propose development concepts that harmonize with existing and
proposed adjacencies, including activation and public access for the park, and that complement the context
of the surrounding district and its buildings.
If the current zoning framework does not provide sufficient FAR or density, it is possible to obtain additional
development potential through the Public Amenities Incentive Pool which is allocated by the City’s
Community Development Board (CDB).
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TAX CREDITS & ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
Due to the importance of these particular downtown infill development sites, it is the intention of the CRA
to consider certain development incentives to assist in making the project feasible, which could potentially
include, but not be limited to, reductions in certain impact fees, workforce housing incentives, and others.
Additionally, the three sites are located in an Opportunity Zone, a designation provided as part of The
Opportunity Zone program which was created as part of the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. If the
Developer wishes to request incentives, it should outline the anticipated needs as part of its response.
Refer to Section II for a comprehensive list of available incentives.
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VI. Submission Requirements
PROCUREMENT PROCESS
The selection of a development partner will occur in two phases. In this first RFEI phase, interested parties
are invited to present information on their vision for development, qualifications, past project experience,
and capacity to secure financing to support this development.
On April 24, 2020 at 10:00AM, The City and CRA will host a round table and site visit in order to enable
prospective teams to tour the sites and ask questions. The City/CRA will also accept written questions
submitted by May 8, 2020. Answers will be posted on a rolling basis, but no later than May 15, 2020.
Responses should be submitted electronically by May 25, 2020 at noon.
The responses and information gathered from the RFEI process will be used to inform the disposition
strategy for all three sites, including details for the City-led referendum for the Harborview and the City Hall
sites and the subsequent RFP stage. The RFP or RFPs will ask respondents for development proposal
elements including, but not limited to, a specific program proposal, a detailed financial plan and bid, and a
detailed management structure for construction and property management. The target date for RFP
issuance is Q1 2021. The City/CRA will select one or more teams to enter into negotiations to reach a
development agreement, with agreement finalization targeted for the summer of 2021.
SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS
The City and the CRA invite development teams of one or more firms with a track record of successfully
delivering mixed-use residential and/or hotel projects to submit responses to this RFEI. Complete teams
should include firms with necessary development and management expertise as well as firms with necessary
design expertise.
Respondent teams must clearly and completely address each of the following areas in response to this RFEI:
1. Cover Letter. Responding teams should prepare a cover letter stating their interest in the
opportunity, summarizing the suitability of the assembled team and the materials presented to
support the RFEI response. This letter should also identify the primary contact person for the
respondent organization.
2. Description of Development Team. Respondents should include a description of all firms
comprising the team, including development team, and the role of each in the project. In this
section, respondent teams should include a description of each organization, their mission, a chart
summarizing the overall team structure, and identify key firm management.
3. Firm Experience and Qualifications. Respondents should include examples of projects that
demonstrate the team’s experience with the proposed development program (mixed-use,
residential condo or rental, retail, hotel) and, if applicable, experience in development partnerships
with public and non-profit sector partners.
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For all projects submitted as examples of relevant previous experience, respondents should provide:
a. Project location.
b. Project size and program description.
c. The respondent member’s role in the project.
d. Project completion date or expected completion date.
e. Public sector involvement, if any.
f. Total project cost and financing structure, if available; and
g. A representative image or images of the project.
4. Personnel Experience and Qualifications: Respondents should demonstrate that their teams
include personnel with the experience and expertise necessary to deliver a high-quality mixed-use
development. Teams should include resumes for identified key personnel within the proposed
team, including qualifications (within the current firm or in previous roles).
5. Development Approach. Teams should include a description of their vision for redeveloping the
site or sites – responses can include any of the three sites, however, it should be noted that the
Harborview site is the City’s priority for redevelopment. This section should take the form of a
narrative accompanied by optional illustrations or simple diagrams, when necessary, to articulate
the development approach. This section should cover at least the following aspects:
a. An overall vision for the sites that articulates the vision and preliminary concept, proposed
program, design and massing approach, ground floor uses and site integration with the
surrounding urban fabric, including Cleveland Street and the adjacent waterfront park.
b. An approach compliant with the Downtown Design Guidelines, which require quality
architectural and sites design, an urban development pattern and the use of materials that
enhance the attractiveness of Downtown Clearwater’s built environment; and
c. Proposed development timeline and phasing, as well as preferred timing for the disposition
of the sites within the context of a referendum vote for the Harborview and City Hall Sites.
EXPENSES
All proposers responding to this RFEI do so at their sole expense and risk. The CRA and City assume no
financial or other obligation to Proposers who respond to this RFEI. The CRA and City will not be liable to
any broker, consultant or other entity acting on behalf of any Proposer for any fee or payment relating
directly or indirectly to the Proposer or its proposal.
NON-CONFIDENTIALITY
All proposals, qualifications, correspondence and records made thereof, are public record and handled in
compliance with applicable state and local laws.
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VIII. Selection Schedule & Contact
The City and CRA’s anticipated timeline for the selection process is outlined below. Dates referring to the
referendum and future stages of the procurement process (RFP and selection of development partners) are
tentative and subject to change.
Milestone Date
RFEI Released March 30, 2020
Pre-Submittal Round Table & Site Tour April 24, 2020
RFEI Questions Due May 8, 2020
Responses posted On a rolling basis up
until May 15, 2020
RFEI Response Due May 25, 2020
Referendum Preparation Period June-October 2020
Referendum Date* November 3, 2020
RFP Release** Q1 2021
RFP Response Due** Q2 2021
Partner Selected** Q3 2021
*Date is subject to change
**Anticipated target date
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Appendix I
LIST OF AVAILABLE INCENTIVES
For more information and a full list of the available programs please visit the City’s website.
CRA Fund for Capital Improvements and Infrastructure
The CRA can allocate funding on a one-time or recurring basis for capital improvements and infrastructure
within the CRA district. Grant amounts can range from $500,000 – $2 million. The annual budget of the fund
is $3 million. Eligible uses for CRA funds may include: a reduction of housing costs, or investments in public
amenities such as streetscape improvements.
CRA Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
TIF is a tool used to finance local redevelopment through a revenue mechanism that pledges future CRA
revenues to pay the debt service on revenue bonds. Revenue bonds are used to pay for improvements
within the CRA districts as outlined in the redevelopment plans. The Community Redevelopment Act calls
for private sector involvement to the maximum extent possible, to coordinate public and private sector
initiatives and successfully revitalize communities which would otherwise further decline.
City of Clearwater Parking Fund
The City of Clearwater’s parking fund can be utilized to pay for construction of public or publicly accessible
parking within the City. The fund has a current budget of $9 million.
Community Development Board Public Amenities Incentive Pool
If the current zoning framework does not provide sufficient FAR or density, it is possible to request
additional development potential through the Public Amenities Incentive Pool which is allocated by the
City’s Community Development Board (CDB). The Pool is an incentive available for projects that provide one
or more improvements and/or fees in-lieu of certain improvements that provide a direct benefit to
Downtown revitalization. The types of amenities eligible for bonuses are outlined in the Downtown
Redevelopment Plan and include, but are not limited to: residential uses, ground floor retail, uses in
particular locations and/or mixed use projects that further the Plan’s major redevelopment goals, district
vision, etc.
Transfer of Development Rights
Program Goal/Brief Description: Property owners having extra density units or floor area ratio (FAR)
available from a project within the Downtown Plan area may be permitted to convey the development rights
of that non-used development potential by deed, easement, or other legal instrument authorized by the
City of Clearwater to another project within the Downtown Plan area that requests an increase above the
maximum permitted development potential.
Opportunity Zone
The three sites are located in an Opportunity Zone, a designation provided as part of The Opportunity Zone
program which was created as part of the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Opportunity Zones are
economically distressed census tracts designated by the U.S. Treasury Department. By investing in an
Opportunity Zone, through a qualifying Opportunity Fund, investors can defer and/or reduce their federal
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capital gains tax liability. These tax benefits increase the longer investments are held. There is no cap on the
amount of capital that can be invested, and the Opportunity Zone incentives can be applied to a wide range
of investments in real estate and operating companies.
Traffic Impact Fee Reduction
To assist in the promotion of revitalization, the program designates all residential and non-residential
development that locates within the boundaries of the CRA as eligible for a Transportation Impact Fee
reduction. The 1990 Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fee Study indicated that projects developed
within the CRA would generate significantly fewer new vehicle trips per each unit of development, making
them eligible for a reduced Traffic Impact Fee.
Contact: Public Works Administration, Traffic Operations - (727) 562-4750.
Stormwater Retention Buy-in District
In cooperation with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), this Site falls within the
boundary of the Prospect Lake District contributing area and is eligible to develop by permitting into the
buy-in district to obtain storm water facilities on-site. The property does not have to have storm water
facilities on-site as long as the developer pays into the Prospect Lake District. Any upgrades needed on
existing city utilities; potable, sanitary sewer, etc. will be the responsibility of the developer. Traffic concerns
will be dependent on what a developer wants to place on the site.
Clearwater Gas System Incentive
Natural gas is available at this site and certain incentives may apply administered by the Clearwater Gas
System.
Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC)
State program providing tax credits for the development/rehabilitation of affordable multi-family housing.
Applications from interested developers are necessary for the consideration of providing City support for
qualified multi-family housing development which meet the goals of the City and comply with applicable
federal and state law. More information can be found on the City’s website.
Cover Memo
City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#20-8256
Agenda Date: 9/15/2020 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Council Work Session
Agenda Number: 2.2
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss in broad terms the merits of and development structure for a possible conservancy
role in the activation and management of the park.
SUMMARY:
A conservancy can manage all or portions of the park and have as significant or limited role as
defined by the established mission. Staff will discuss various options for the conservancy
makeup such as:
·Defining Role or Mission
·Management or Organization Structure
·Selection or Appointment Criteria
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Michael –
As Kelly Kelly advised you when securing the appointment, the Clearwater Neighborhoods
Coalition has created an Imagine Clearwater Committee to assist the City in any positive way we
can in implementing the 2017 Imagine Clearwater Master Plan. We are not interested in
discussing the bandshell versus amphitheater issue nor a delay nor halt in implementation if
the city has identified sufficient funds to continue the development of the park. We are
interested in providing input in planning for programming activities in the new park, and that is
the focus of our call tomorrow. We include below a table of our ideas generated over the last
two committee meetings.
We understand from multiple comments made by each of the five city council members that
serious consideration is given to moving the music venue to the far north end of the park, and
thus uniting the portions of the planned park north of Cleveland Street and south of it.
Since this would be a substantial change from the extant plans now dividing the two main parks
by the music venue, everyone is excited about this opportunity to assist in adding community
input to the programming and planning aspects of the non-music venue portions of the new
park, assuming that plans for the recreational park area will be reconsidered and re-designed
somewhat.
The Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition’s Imagine Clearwater Committee would like to present
some thoughts to you that the group has discussed on programming, planning for programmed
activities, and moving forward with the ICW re-convened Stakeholder’s committee and
conservancy.
The following are assumptions that we have made about the original reason for the Imagine
Clearwater concept.
1. Imagine Clearwater is in the implementation phase of the Imagine Clearwater conceptual
design that was approved at referendum in November 2017.
2. The IC conceptual design implementation will require focus on experiences that can
attract a wide variety of Clearwater residents. Additionally, small and large scale non-
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music events will bring Clearwater residents multiple times a week to their park. It is
these activities that should determine structures and land use adaptations. Program first,
construct facilities to make the chosen programmed activities possible.
3. Many activities can be accommodated at comparatively little cost if they are planned
prior to construction. Structures and configurations should be planned to accommodate
multi-purpose activities wherever possible and should be ADA compliant,
environmentally sound and energy efficient.
4. Residents should have opportunities for a variety of no-cost or low-cost creative
experiences not commonly available in other area parks. You will be amazed at how
many groups and individuals I have seen using “Harborview Field” (the grass area that
replaced the Harborview building across the street from my balcony) including
picnicking, children running up and down the bluff hill, frisbee and playing catch, kite
flying, dog walking, lifting weights and exercising, and most touching, last weekend a
group of families taking photos of their high school graduates in caps and gowns, posing
with the beautiful view of the Intracoastal waterway and marina in the
background. Without any specific invitation or programming now, individuals are
finding creative uses of a plain grass field on a beautiful bluff overlooking the
water. Imagine what we can do!
5. Not all activities need to be city Parks and Recreation initiatives. Some activities should
be community generated and managed, using city permits and advance reservations, and
evolve organically from the Stakeholders Committee and Conservancy in the future.
6. Clearwater already has many good outdoor sports facilities (golf courses, tennis
complexes, recreation centers, ball fields, beach, playgrounds, shuffleboard courts, etc.),
but there are a wide variety of arts and recreational activities that could enhance living in
Clearwater and repeatedly draw residents to downtown, as well as encouraging new
families to become downtown residents. Imagine Clearwater should design new and
different experiences as part of Coachman Park.
7. The table below represents examples of everyday activities that our committee felt could
be incorporated into a plan for the non-music venue portion of Imagine Clearwater:
Category Examples of Activities Adaptations to Consider
Arts
Individual Musicians and small ensembles (Dulcimer,
guitar, groups, etc.)
Literature and poetry readings
Small, informal dramatic productions (including high
school and college groups)
Children’s book readings and dramatic performances
Drum Circles
Plein air painting
Walkways/bicycle paths at waterfront
and from trail to downtown
Observation areas for Gulf waterfront,
permitting blanket spreading,
hammocks, seating
Shade trees where needed
Botanical garden/arboretum/garden
paths
Tree shaded and open areas
A concrete (stepped) or graded pit for
adult seating 25 max
One concrete, stepped pit for 10
children
Clubs and
social
meet‐ups
Meeting areas for social, civic and special interest
clubs (garden clubs, environmental clubs, Girl Scouts,
Boy Scouts, etc.)
Permanent tables for people to play games or share a
coffee as an everyday meeting place that creates a
sense of community
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Community
education
Health and safety (partner with Morton Plant)
Boating education
Art topics
How‐to demonstrations (partner with Home Depot,
Lowes, etc.)
Conservation topics (Partner with Cooperative
Extension Services)
Single, shaded benches for solitary
musician performers with adult multi‐
person swings nearby for viewing and
listening
A small pavilion for 25
Individual immovable tables and
benches, imprinted with chessboard, for
a variety of board or computer games,
etc.
WIFI access
Dog park facilities including shallow pool
Easy hook‐up support for radio/TV
broadcasting
Shallow wading pool, splash pad or
fountain for children, and perhaps more
than one
Equipment rentals
Events
Outdoor Art shows
Farmers Markets and sales events
“Touch‐a‐Truck”
Dog and cat show competitions
Concert venue (not addressed here)
Cultural celebrations (ex: Chinese New Year,
Independence Day, etc.
Dog Park Designated open areas for large and small dogs
Small wading pool
Quiet Relaxatio Reading areas
Meditation garden and walk
Observation areas for water
Health and
athletics
Bocce ball
Tai Chi
Yoga
Trail‐ bikes, walking, skating
Media Ability to hook up onsite broadcast radio and TV
Water feature
and waterfron
activities
Miniature boat floating
Wading pool or water park features for children
Various seating areas for observation
Water cannons, waterfalls, paddle boats, fishing
simulations, water play table accessible to children
with disabilities, stepping stones through water maze,
kayaks.
We would like to see the city reconvene the ICW 18-person Stakeholders Committee (see page 1
of the Master Plan) and charge it, as an advisory body, with the responsibility to recommend
1. programming and the design of the non-music venue portion of the park until a
conservancy is established, and
2. study the implementation of the conservancy concept as originally conceived in the
Master Plan on page 123:
“Establish a Conservancy: A Conservancy’s role will evolve over time, but in the near
term, a conservancy can be critical for advocating for Imagine Clearwater, passing the
referendum [now done], and assisting the City in planning activities for the design,
operations and programming of the park. The conservancy should be comprised of a
variety of individuals from different backgrounds who collectively can ensure that the
design envisioned in this plan is implemented and the community excitement for this
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waterfront is sustained. The conservancy may also begin fundraising for the waterfront’s
capital costs.”
The Imagine Clearwater Committee of the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition is looking
forward to tomorrow’s Zoom conference.
Karen Cunningham
Bill Jonson
Kelly Kelly
Shelly Kuroghlian
Mary Ellen Lansburg
Kristin Langley
Marita Lynch
Annette Pardue
Carl Schrader
Joanna Siskin
David Lillesand, Chair – Cellphone: 352-226-2120
David
David Lillesand, attorney
Lillesand & Associates, P.A.
A member law firm of
Lillesand, Wolasky & Hitchcock, P.L.
635 Court St Ste 202
Clearwater FL 33756‐5512
(727) 330‐7895
David@LillesandLaw.com
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Conservancy Conversation
Conversation Goal: At work session staff will obtain Council buy in on process for forming conservancy
and understanding of policy decision areas that will need further discussion
Successful conservancies:
Can attract and provide programming for a broad audience that sign up as members/individual
donors (regional reach)
Have guaranteed funding sources (NOT fundraising) for a base level of employees and park
maintenance
Have authority to implement diverse revenue streams (leases, events, sponsorship, fundraising)
Have a clearly defined brand, set of operational values and target audiences, often which
focuses on community engagement, environmental preservation and cultural experiences.
Have the freedom to fundraise for and program the park without political interference
Have a diverse board of directors
Have a clearly defined relationship with the City
Proposed Process:
1. Visit or have video calls with existing conservancies that fit what Clearwater is trying to do
(Philly, Memphis, Atlanta etc.)
2. Hire fundraising development firm to do field scan on what funding is available. This is used to
determine the financial feasibility of an endowment campaign and/or to set a realistic
expectation of what a conservancy could fundraise. (Consider REH, CMA and other entities that
are fundraising in this area and how they will impact the new conservancy)
3. Determine direction on policy decision areas
4. Begin a quiet campaign for board members and donors
5. Create conservancy and go public at the conclusion of the quiet campaign with branding and
fundraising efforts
Policy Decision Areas:
Why does Council/staff desire to form a conservancy?
o Financial support to maintain park?
o Develop programs?
o Will Council establish the brand/values for the park?
Organizational Structure
o City owns and operates all aspects of park (Current situation at Crestlake Park)
o City owns, provides base level of funding and leases all or some portions of the park to
operating entity (REH/Capital Theater)
o City owns and outside group helps with some projects/programming (Clearwater Arts
Alliance, Jazz Holiday)
o City owns and leases to operating entity with no additional financial support
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o Hybrid – City owns and operates for a short period of time to provide a “runway” before
the conservancy takes off to an independent model
Financial Contribution
o Will city provide a base level of funding for the operations of the Conservancy?
o What does the city expect the conservancy to fundraise?
o Will the city allow the Conservancy to sub-lease, operate businesses etc. to have a variety of
revenue sources?
Park Programming
o Will the city expect the Conservancy to reserve time for community events or will they have
full control of the park’s programming schedule?
o Will there be a separation between the amphitheater versus the rest of the park?
Amphitheater Operations