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01/09/2023Monday, January 9, 2023 1:00 PM City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Main Library - Council Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda January 9, 2023Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda Citizens wishing to provide comments on an agenda item are encouraged to do so in advance through written comment. The City has established the following options: 1)eComments via Granicus - eComments is integrated with the published meeting agenda. Individuals may review the agenda item details and indicate their position on the item. You will be prompted to set up a user profile to allow you to comment, which will become part of the official public record. The eComment period is open from the time the agenda is published. Comments received during the meeting will become part of the official record, if posted prior to the closing of public comment. The City Clerk will read received comments into the record. 2)Email – Individuals may submit written comments or videos to ClearwaterCRA@myclearwater.com. All comments received by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting (January 8) will become part of the official record. The City Clerk will read received comments into the record. 3)Council Chambers - Additionally, like any other council meeting, the public may provide public comment at the Main Library, Council Chambers, 100 N Osceola Avenue. 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. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 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 Discuss active CRA grants. 4.2 Recommend approval of Resolution 23-01 to the City Council that adopts the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. 5. Director's Report 6. Adjourn Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/3/2023 Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#22-1283 Agenda Date: 1/9/2023 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 2.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. SUMMARY: APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/3/2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 1 City of Clearwater City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Meeting Minutes Monday, November 14, 2022 8:00 AM Main Library - Council Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 2 City of Clearwater Roll Call Present 5 - Chair Frank Hibbard, Trustee Kathleen Beckman, Trustee Mark Bunker, Trustee David Allbritton, and Trustee Lina Teixeira Also Present – Jon Jennings – Interim CRA Executive Director, Jennifer Poirrier – Assistant City Manager, Michael Delk – Assistant City Manager, David Margolis – City Attorney, Rosemarie Call – City Clerk, Nicole Sprague – Deputy City Clerk, and Matt Jackson – Assistant CRA Director To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Unapproved 1. Call to Order – Chair Hibbard The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the October 17, 2022 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Trustee Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2022 CRA Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda – None. 4. New Business Items 4.1 Approve revisions to the Business Renovation grant program for property owners and tenants to improve the visual appearance of commercial properties through exterior and interior improvements. The purpose of this item is to request CRA Trustee approval of revisions to the Business Renovation grant program. On August 15, 2022, the CRA trustees approved the Business Renovation grant program to assist in the reduction of blight and encourage private investment into downtown. Post-approval, property owners previously awarded CRA grants expressed interest in applying for the Business Renovation grant program due to the Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 3 City of Clearwater increased funding opportunity over the Whitebox grant program. Staff agrees that a property owner previously awarded a grant but has not received funding should be eligible to apply for the Business Renovation grant. If approved for the Business Renovation grant, no other grant approvals are eligible until after a five-year period. The program description also includes revisions related to blighted buildings and buildings needing renovation ensuring the grant is in line with the goals of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Staff also recommends the addition of “additional permanent improvements will be reviewed by CRA staff” as currently the list of allowable improvements is not exhaustive and restrictive. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in CRA project code 3887552-R2003 ED-City. In response to questions, CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson said staff is looking at all active grant programs to determine if the programs are obsolete or need replacement. Staff will come back to the Trustees with recommendations at a future meeting. The cafe grant program is excluded from the review due to the nature and amount of the grant. He said the Arts and Culture, or outside mural grants, is available through the City, not the CRA. The grant applications are approved by the CRA Executive Director, not the Trustees. He said staff maintains a ledger of all awarded grants in the CRA budget that is available for public records request. Mr. Jackson said there has been a lot of interest in the grant program. Staff has been communicating the grant program with businesses It was suggested that the grant ledger information be made available on the website. Comments were made that the proposed grant application form was easy to understand. A concern was expressed that the CRA is providing less grant funds to those who are spending more. Trustee Beckman moved to approve revisions to the Business Renovation grant program for property owners and tenants to improve the visual appearance of commercial properties through exterior and interior improvements. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.2 Approve the proposed 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 4 City of Clearwater schedule and adopt Resolution 22-04 Community Redevelopment Agency staff has prepared the proposed meeting scheduled of the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board for the calendar year 2023. The CRA board meeting will be held monthly in the City Council Chambers, 100 N. Osceola Avenue. The meeting schedule will be posted on the CRA’s website, with separate meeting notices provided by the City Clerk’s Office and noted on the City’s website prior to each meeting. If there is no action for the board to consider at a schedule meeting, staff will recommend the meeting be cancelled. Changes to the dates may be required to accommodate needs of board members and/or CRA staff. If there is a need for a special meeting CRA staff will notify the board and the meeting will be noticed by the City Clerk’s Office as well as on the City’s website. In response to questions, CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson said the North Greenwood CRA will be presented to the Community Development Board in December and Council in January. Interim CRA Executive Director Jon Jennings said the North Greenwood CRA approval is dependent on Pinellas County. A suggestion was made to move the North Greenwood CRA meetings to the evenings upon its approval to ensure public attendance and engagement. Resolution 22-04 was presented and read by title only. Trustee Bunker moved to approve the proposed 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting schedule and adopt Resolution 22-04. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 5 - Chair Hibbard, Trustee Beckman, Trustee Bunker, Trustee Allbritton and Trustee Teixeira 4.3 Approve a second Whitebox Grant extension to Green Culture 2, LLC in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. At the March 15, 2021, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the CRA Trustees approved the Whitebox grant program for tenants and property owners. Whitebox grant program aims to reduce vacancy in commercial properties by assisting tenants or property owners with funding to renovate Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 5 City of Clearwater vacant spaces for long-term or short-term uses that generate significant pedestrian foot traffic downtown. The program is intended for renovations and repairs that do not exceed a total project cost of $100,000. Eligible exterior improvements include painting, signage, lighting, doors, windows, site improvements, and other minor exterior repairs. Eligible interior improvements include windows, doors, standard lighting and electrical, basic HVAC, concrete floor, ADA restrooms, fountain, and fire code improvements. Green Culture 2, LLC executed a grant agreement with the CRA on June 16, 2021, for the property located at 420 Cleveland Street to complete interior improvements. On June 15, 2022, Green Culture 2, LLC received a six-month grant extension, which will expire on December 15, 2022, from the CRA staff to complete the project. Green Culture 2, LLC requests an additional 12-month extension to complete the project. The reason for the additional twelve-month request is due to: • The COVID-19 pandemic continued to delay the progress o Kitchen equipment is on backorder and will not be available before the grant extension expires in December 2022 o Production shortages & production delays in the supply chain for materials and supplies needed for the build-outs due to COVID supply issues • Two partners left their business, leaving Green Culture 2, LLC unable to manage the day-to-day logistics to open the business by the set timeline of June 2022 • Hurricane Ian halted the building process, which changed their building schedule timeline for scheduling subcontractors to complete tasks. Staff recommends providing a second amendment to the grant to allow a new completion date of December 15, 2023. This location and project are critical to attracting pedestrians to this area, generating a favorable new market downtown. It will also fill a persistently vacant site on Cleveland Street at the 400 block. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds are available in CRA project code 3887552- R2003 ED-City and 3887552-R2004 ED-County. It was suggested that staff provide a photo visual for agenda items dealing with properties. In response to a concern, CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson said the applicant expects to complete the project by first quarter of next year. The applicant did not want to request a 4 or 6-month extension and run into another matter that would trigger another request for an extension. Interim CRA Executive Director Jon Jennings said staff is planning Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 6 City of Clearwater regularly scheduled training for construction companies, developers, and other interested parties that will explain the City's process and online services. Discussion ensued with comments made that a 6-month extension be provided to ensure the project is completed. Trustee Teixeira moved to approve an extension of the grant agreement for six months. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 5. Director's Report CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson reviewed recent and upcoming events. Staff will be presenting the sale and development agreement for the 306 South Washington affordable housing project at the December meeting. He said the new CRA Executive Director will begin on December 5, 2022. Interim CRA Executive Director Jon Jennings said staff will update the Trustees on the status of all outstanding CRA grants in December or January. In response to questions, Mr. Jennings said Ms. Flaherty's concerns regarding overflowing dumpsters near drains should be addressed by code enforcement. Things are going well with the street outreach team and Kathy Hamm, the Police Department's new Social Services Specialist. The Police Department funds the position. CRA Assistant Director Matt Jackson said he spoke with the development team at The Nolen regarding the ground level a couple of weeks ago. There were some roof leaks in the cafe area that required structure repairs. He said the development team is hoping to complete the project on time. A comment was made that The Nolen was allocated the grant approximately three years ago. In response to questions Public Communications Director Joelle Castelli said both the salsa and sangria festival events received the same amount of co-sponsored event coverage. The difference was that the salsa event was sponsored by a radio station, providing a built-in promotion arm. She said the sangria festival was held on the same day as two other local wine festivals. Staff consults with the event host and provide feedback; staff has recommended the sangria festival not be held on the same day of similar events. Mr. Jennings said staff does a fantastic Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes November 14, 2022 Page 7 City of Clearwater job publicizing the event; the event host is responsible for promoting the event. Mr. Jackson said staff does not have a working relationship with the Cleveland Street Alliance; the Alliance is invited to the CRA Open House meetings. Mr. Jennings said he has been in touch with a variety of individuals who make up the Cleveland Street Alliance. The Alliance has submitted a building permit application and have responded to questions raised by Planning staff. A retail broker from Tampa is working with the group to seek tenants for the buildings. In response to a suggestion, Mr. Jennings said he would discuss the Market Marie's request for electronic signs with the appropriate staff. 6. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:46 a.m. Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Attest City Clerk Draft Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#22-1254 Agenda Date: 1/9/2023 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 4.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Discuss active CRA grants. SUMMARY: Presentation and discussion regarding active CRA grants including subject properties, grant status, funds expenditure and remaining funds in each grant program. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/3/2023 |1CITY OF CLEARWATER Community Redevelopment Agency Grant Update CRA Active Grants Scorpion Hall Brewing 527-531 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$500,000 (Vacancy) Immersive Museum 703 Jones Street Approved Grant -$1,000,000 (Vacancy) Eat Green Culture 420 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$50,000 (Whitebox) The Captain’s Lounge 520 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$50,000 (Whitebox) DeLuca’s 1343 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$45,063 (Business Renovation) Downtown Pizza 428 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$28,190.25 (Business Renovation) PJ’s Auto World 1370 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$64,781 (Business Renovation) Traveler’s Inn 1488 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$59,770 (Business Renovation Grant) The Nolen 949 Cleveland Street Approved Grant -$687,632.50 (Three Grants -Food and Drink) |12CITY OF CLEARWATER Community Redevelopment Agency Grant Update Questions Name of Business Address Street Address Property Status Funding Amount Reimbursed CRA Comment 1. Scorpion Hall Brew Project 527-531 Cleveland Street Vacant $500,000.00 No Approved for funding on 5/17/21 - Building must be demolished 2. Immersive Museum 703 Jones Street Vacant $1,000,000.00 No Approved for funding on - 05/16/22 - No movement on project $1,500,000.00 (.5)% over utilization 1. Eat Green Culture 420 Cleveland Street Vacant $50,000.00 No Grant extened until June 2023 - Awaiting building permit 2. The Captains Lounge 520 Cleveland Street Vacant $50,000.00 No Grant Approved 10/21/22 - Awaiting building permit $100,000.00 80% utilization of funds - $60K Remaining 1. No Open Grants 6% utilization of funds - $235K Remaining 1. Delukas 1343 Cleveland Street Occupied $45,063.00 Yes Grant approved on 10/07/22 - No building permit submitted 2. Downtown Pizza 428 Cleveland Street Occupied $28,190.25 Yes Grant approved on 10/06/22 - Portion has been paid 3. PJ's Auto World 1370 Cleveland Street Occupied $64,781.00 Yes Grant Approved on 8/26/22 - 4. Travelers Inn 1488 Cleveland Street Occupied $59,770.00 No Grant approved 11/21/2022 $197,804.25 66% utilization of funds - $102K Remaining 1. Nolen (Cleveland Street Coffe Shop)943 Cleveland Street Vacant $187,632.50 Yes 10% of payment W/H unitl CO is issued ($18,763.25) 2. Nolen- (Clevelnd Street Market -Winery) 1017-1029 Cleveland Street Vacant $250,000.00 Yes 10% of payment W/H unitl CO is issued ($25,000) 3. Nolen- (Cleveland Street Market- Restaturant) 1101 Cleveland Street Vacant $250,000.00 Yes 10% of payment W/H unitl CO is issued ($25,000) $687,632.50 90% utilization of funds - Grant program expired Food and Drink Grant- $1,000,000 Project Budget CRA Grant Information Sheet Vacancy Grants- $1,000,000 Project Budget Whitebox Grants- $300,000 Project Budget Commercial Beautification Grants- $250,000 Project Budget Business Renovation Grants- $300,000 Project Budget Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#22-1360 Agenda Date: 1/9/2023 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 4.2 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of Resolution 23-01 to the City Council that adopts the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. SUMMARY: The purpose of a Community Redevelopment Plan is to address the unique needs of the targeted area and includes the overall goals for redevelopment in the area, as well as identifying specific projects. The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan (CRA Plan) establishes policies and strategies that guide future actions and projects of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency. The plan includes strategies designed to promote the improvement of North Greenwood’s social and physical conditions within the future 20-year planning horizon. They are intended to minimize negative impacts of gentrification and displacement with a focus on the most vulnerable populations who are low-income people of color. There was extensive engagement and outreach done to build consensus and provide a better understanding of community needs and the marketplace to guide development of the CRA Plan. Through the public engagement process six overriding goals were identified and the implementation strategies in the CRA Plan are organized by these goal topics, which include : Public Safety, Mobility, Poverty Reduction, Housing Availability, Quality of Life, and Invest in Youth. These implementation strategies have two primary sources of funding- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA). Tax increment financing projections have been calculated for the CRA using the 2021 property tax value as the base year for the CRA; however, the intent is to base the CRA on the 2022 property tax value when it is available. TIF projections for the CRA assumed city and county millage rates would remain constant, property value would increase 3% each year, and there would be $100 million in development in the Old Bay District (accounted for in years 6-12). Based on these assumptions, it is projected that the CRA could generate approximately $30 million in tax increment over the next 20 years. Additionally, City Council approved $5 million in ARPA funding to go towards implementation of the CRA Plan. This funding must be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. People- and place-based strategies were identified and organized in the CRA Implementation Table in Chapter 4 of the CRA Plan by goal topics and include the estimated cost, funding source(s), and timeline for execution and who will lead the project or strategy. The Community Development Board, in its capacity as the Local Planning Agency, reviewed the proposed North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan at a public hearing on December 20, 2022, and unanimously recommended approval of Resolution No. 23-01 to City Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/3/2023 File Number: ID#22-1360 Council. However, after the meeting of the Community Development Board, the city received comments from Pinellas County staff that required changes to the CRA Plan before it is presented to the City Council. The changes include a correction to the county millage rate, which resulted in an update to Table 11 TIF Projections and Appendix C Tax Increment Projection. Appendix E TIF Expenditures was added to address several County staff comments and includes a narrative covering how the projects and strategies connect to the Finding of Necessity Study and that the city will not incur debt as a result of this CRA. Appendix E also includes tables that were created from the existing Tables 14 and 15 to show only items funded by TIF dollars and specifically identify which projects and strategies that will be funded by County TIF dollars. The total projected TIF increment as well as the total proposed TIF expenditure for each year over the first ten years is included in the tables. The Community Redevelopment Agency has the authority and responsibility to make a recommendation on the proposed North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan to the City Council. The Council has the authority for the final decision on plan adoption. Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 1/3/2023 Resolution No. 23-01 RESOLUTION NO. 23-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO APPLY TO THE NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVLOPMENT AREA IDENTIFIED IN THE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clearwater, by its Resolution No. 20-52 dated October 14, 2020, declared an area of the city to be a slum or blighted area and the need for a Community Redevelopment Agency to carry out redevelopment activities in the blighted area; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20-52, declared the need for a Community Redevelopment Agency and authorized the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the North Greenwood Study Area; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clearwater, by its Resolution No. 81-68 dated August 6, 1981, declared the City Council to be the Community Redevelopment Agency; and WHEREAS, Planning and Development Department staff held four public workshops to collect data and information from community members to assist with drafting the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan (“Proposed CRA Plan”); and WHEREAS, Technical and Steering Committees were established to assist in providing information pertinent to the drafting of the Proposed CRA Plan and review of draft documents; and WHEREAS, the Proposed CRA Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Clearwater as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Plan was reviewed by the Community Development Board serving as the local the Local Planning Agency at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 20, 2022, and the Community Development Board submitted its recommendations to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency on January 9, 2023, voted to recommend approval of the proposed CRA Plan and transmitted it to the City Council for approval; now therefore, Resolution No. 23-01 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan meets the requirements of Section 163.360, F.S. Section 2. The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted. Section 3. In the case of any amendments to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan, such amendments shall be submitted to the City of Clearwater City Council for consideration and approval. Section 4. The City Manager or designee shall forward said Plan to any agency required by law or rule to approve the same. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the approval by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2023. Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Michael P. Fuino Senior Assistant City Attorney Attest: Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC City Clerk Adopted: Month, Day, 2023; Ordinance xxxx-23 Amended Page i Acknowledgments Clearwater City CouncilMayor Frank HibbardVice-Mayor Kathleen BeckmanMark BunkerDavid AllbrittonLina Teixeira Clearwater City AdministrationJon Jennings, City ManagerMichael L. Delk, AICP, Assistant City ManagerJennifer Poirrier, Assistant City ManagerMicah Maxwell, Assistant City Manager Clearwater Planning & DevelopmentGina L. Clayton, DirectorLauren Matzke, AICP, Assistant DirectorJayme Lopko, AICP, Long Range Planning ManagerKyle Brotherton, Senior PlannerDylan Prins, PlannerTammy Vrana, AICP, Vrana Consulting, Inc. Clearwater Economic Development and HousingDenise Sanderson, DirectorChuck Lane, Assistant Director Clearwater Community Redevelopment AgencyAmanda Thompson Jaquez, AICP, DirectorMatt Jackson, Assistant Director Consultant TeamVHBAriel Business GroupGoodwyn Mills CawoodMichael M. English, AICP North Greenwood Steering CommitteeMuhammad Abdur-Rahim, Clearwater Urban Leadership CoalitionJoyce Aldridge, Clearwater Neighborhood Housing ServicesBrian Andrus, Property Owner/Developer, Old Bay Gloria Campbell, Clearwater Urban Leadership CoalitionKimberly Crawford, Willa Carson CenterChelsea Marie Gird, Plaza Park NeighborhoodDavid Habib, Yo Mama’s FoodsJai Hinson, Clearwater Urban Leadership CoalitionAshley Lowery, Homeless Emergency Project (HEP)Marilyn Turman, Clearwater Urban Leadership CoalitionHoward Warshauer, Clearwater Garden ClubPastor Williams, Mt. Olive Church North Greenwood Technical TeamOmar Atallah, Clearwater Traffic EngineeringShaun Beasley, Clearwater Parks & Recreation Rodney Chatman, Forward PinellasGreg Dixon, Clearwater Planning & Development Code ComplianceMichael Fuino, Clearwater Assistant City AttorneyBryant Johnson, Clearwater Solid Waste Evan Johnson, Pinellas County Housing & Community DevelopmentRoger Johnson, Clearwater Stormwater EngineeringBob Lasher, Pinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityRobert Napper, Clearwater Public CommunicationsJay Ravins, Clearwater FinanceHeather Sobush, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Page ii Table of Contents 1. Introduction .....................................................................11.1 Plan Summary .............................................................................21.2 What is a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)? ....21.3 Navigating this Plan .................................................................41.4 Equity Statement .......................................................................4 2. Existing Conditions .......................................................72.1 Community Context & History ............................................82.2 Finding of Necessity Study ....................................................92.3 Establishment of CRA Boundaries ......................................92.4 Pinellas County CRA Score ..................................................112.5 Existing Conditions by Planning Category ....................112.6 Public Engagement and Outreach ....................................792.7 Existing Conditions Summary.............................................87 3. Vision, Goals, & Redevelopment Policies ...............913.1 Vision ..........................................................................................923.2 Goals & Objectives ................................................................933.3 Redevelopment Policies ......................................................94 4. Plan Implementation ..................................................974.1 Overview .....................................................................................984.2 TIF Projections ..........................................................................984.3 Funding Recommendations .............................................1014.4 Diagrammatic Plan & Area Descriptions ....................1024.5 Plan Implementation ..........................................................132 5. Governance ..................................................................1515.1 Overview ..................................................................................1525.2 State Requirements .............................................................1525.3 Pinellas County Requirements ........................................1525.4 City CRA Administration ....................................................1535.5 Citizens Advisory Committee ..........................................153 Appendices ......................................................................155Appendix A ....................................................................................156Appendix B .....................................................................................157Appendix C ....................................................................................160Appendix D ....................................................................................162Appendix E .....................................................................................164 Page iii List of Figures Figure 1 Finding of Necessity Subareas ...............................................3Figure 2 Location of the Old Bay District within the North Greenwood CRA ..........................................................................5Figure 3 CRA Boundaries ........................................................................10Figure 4 Race and Ethnicity Chart .......................................................12Figure 5 North Greenwood Population Pyramid ..........................12Figure 6 Distribution of Household Income Ranges ...................13Figure 7 Comparison of Median Incomes .......................................13Figure 8 Number of Housing Units ....................................................15Figure 9 Vehicle Ownership by Household Type ..........................16Figure 10 Year Structure Built ..................................................................18Figure 11 Where Employees Live and Work ......................................19Figure 12 Workers by Age ........................................................................19Figure 13 Workers by Income .................................................................20Figure 14 Percentage of Workers per Industry .................................20Figure 15 Combined Health Risk ...........................................................24Figure 16 Parks and Recreation Facility Locations ..........................26Figure 17 Cultural, Community, and Historic Places ......................33Figure 18 Churches and Church-Owned Properties .......................34Figure 19 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor ............36Figure 20 Potential Redevelopment Properties ...............................37Figure 21 North Fort Harrison Avenue Corridor ..............................38Figure 22 North Betty Lane Corridor ....................................................39Figure 23 Industrial District ......................................................................40Figure 24 Unincorporated Enclaves ......................................................42Figure 25 Existing Land Use .....................................................................43Figure 26 Future Land Use .......................................................................45Figure 27 Zoning Districts ........................................................................47Figure 28 Vacant Properties .....................................................................49Figure 29 Property Acreage by Tax-Exempt Status .........................51Figure 30 Public and Semi-Public Properties ....................................52Figure 31 Taxable Property Value ..........................................................53Figure 32 Coastal High Hazard Area and Coastal Storm Area ...56Figure 33 FEMA Flood Zones ..................................................................57 Figure 34 Wetlands .....................................................................................59Figure 35 Roadway Jurisdiction ..............................................................61Figure 36 Functional Classification ........................................................63Figure 37 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities .........................................64Figure 38 PSTA Routes and Stops ..........................................................66Figure 39 Stormwater Infrastructure ....................................................68Figure 40 Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure ..............................................69Figure 41 Potable Water Infrastructure ...............................................70Figure 42 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure ..........................................71Figure 43 Natural Gas Infrastructure ....................................................72Figure 44 Non-Violent Crime by Type and Year ..............................73Figure 45 Violent Crime by Type and Year .........................................73Figure 46 Crime Incident Trends by Year ............................................74Figure 47 Crime Hotspots .........................................................................75Figure 48 Top Five Code Violation Categories .................................77Figure 49 Top Five Structural Violation Categories .........................77Figure 50 Code Enforcement Hotspots ...............................................78Figure 51 What amenities do you want most in the neighborhood? .........................................................................84Figure 52 What type of housing units are most needed? ...........84Figure 53 What recreational uses should be along Stevenson Creek? ...........................................................................................84Figure 54 What are the biggest challenges facing North Greenwood? ...............................................................................84Figure 55 Infill Residential Development ............................................86Figure 56 Diagrammatic Plan ................................................................103Figure 57 Emphasis Area A Zoning .....................................................105Figure 58 Emphasis Area B Zoning .....................................................107Figure 59 Emphasis Area C Zoning .....................................................108Figure 60 Emphasis Area D Zoning .....................................................109Figure 61 Emphasis Area E Zoning .....................................................111Figure 62 Emphasis Area F Zoning ......................................................112Figure 63 Emphasis Area G Zoning .....................................................113Figure 64 Emphasis Area H Zoning.....................................................115Figure 65 Emphasis Area I Zoning .......................................................117 Page iv List of Tables Table 1 Indicators of Blight Conditions ..............................................9Table 2 Housing Cost Burden by Tenure Type .............................14Table 3 Median Building Age ..............................................................17Table 4 Health Conditions by Geography ......................................23Table 5 Existing Land Use by Acres and Percentage..................41Table 6 Future Land Use by Acres and Percentage ....................44Table 7 Zoning District by Acres and Percentage .......................46Table 8 Summary of Major Roads .....................................................60Table 9 Study Area Fire/EMS Call Rate ............................................76Table 10 Study Area Fire/EMS Calls Proportional Allocation ....76Table 11 TIF Projections .........................................................................100Table 12 Recommended TIF Expenditures .....................................101Table 13 Recommended ARPA Expenditures ................................101Table 14 Emphasis Area Recommendations ..................................120Table 15 CRA Implementation Table ................................................132Table 16 CRA Emphasis Area TIF Expenditures by Year ............165Table 17 First Five Years of TIF Expenditures, Capital Improvements and Goals ...................................................170Table 18 Years 6-10 of TIF Expenditures, Capital Improvements and Goals ..................................................................................177 Page v Page intentionally left blank 1. Introduction 1.1 Plan Summary | 1.2 What is a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)?1.3 Navigating this Plan | 1.4 Equity Statement Page 2 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 1.1 Plan Summary The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan (CRA Plan) is created to assist residents, property owners, organizations, and officials in identifying and implementing solutions to underlying social and physical conditions that have affected the physical health and economic mobility of the neighborhood for decades. North Greenwood is located north of Downtown Clearwater and is home to over 6,600 residents. It is recognized as a center of African American culture and history in Pinellas County. Its development pattern is similar to many Clearwater neighborhoods developed in the post-World War II (WWII) era. It has a gridded street network with small single-family residences, limited retail uses, and most employment is outside the neighborhood. It has numerous churches and other community assets important to its sense of place. However, as one of the five identified “at-risk zones” in Pinellas County, it experiences a higher and sustained poverty rate than the remainder of the county. It continues to be affected by the associated social impacts, including higher crime rates, lower business opportunities, lower education attainment, increased rates of chronic disease, and a lack of safe and affordable housing. This plan is a direct result of the leadership efforts of the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition who encouraged the city and county to undertake the process of creating a community redevelopment area. Extensive community engagement has continued to shape the CRA Plan. It includes implementation strategies designed to promote the improvement of North Greenwood’s social and physical conditions within the future 20-year planning horizon. The neighborhood benefits from many physical assets (e.g., recreational facilities, library, schools, infrastructure, etc.) created through past public investments. The CRA Plan recognizes the community's desire to leverage its physical assets to improve social conditions through financial investment in programming and coordination among service providers. 1.2 What is a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)? The state created community redevelopment areas in 1969 to provide local governments with a tool to direct tax revenue in a defined geographic area towards addressing blight, inadequate public infrastructure, brownfields, and vacancy to incentivize redevelopment by the private sector. Local governments have evolved CRAs to use them as a planning and coordination mechanism to blend people- and place-based approaches to improve economic mobility and provide affordable housing. This plan recognizes that the state and county have different restrictions on how tax increment revenues may be used and those are noted in the implementation section of the plan. To establish a new CRA, the city must comply with provisions of Chapter 163.330, Florida Statutes, and the newly established Pinellas County Ordinance 21-48, which provides additional local guidance. The Florida Redevelopment Association summarizes the steps to create a CRA as follows: 1. Adopt the Finding of Necessity Study. This will formally identify the blight conditions within the targeted area and establish the area boundary.2. Develop and adopt the Community Redevelopment Plan. The plan addresses the unique needs of the targeted area and includes the overall goals for redevelopment in the area, as well as identifying specific projects.3. Create a Redevelopment Trust Fund. Establishment of the trust fund enables the Community Redevelopment Agency to direct the increase in real property tax revenues back into the targeted area. The first step was completing a Finding of Necessity Study. The city’s August 2020 Finding of Necessity Study identified blighted area conditions and established the need for redevelopment. As shown in Figure 1, the study analyzed six subareas within a larger North Greenwood area. Only five of the subareas, those hatched in Figure 1, met the statutory qualifications to be included within the CRA. Three were ultimately recommended to be included in the 840.77-acre CRA Plan’s limits, and are the North Greenwood Core (green), North Fort Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 3 Introduction Harrison/Osceola (purple), and Downtown (blue). A total of 40.59-acres of the CRA Plan’s geography is located within the unincorporated limits of the county, and the city may grant property owners future voluntary annexations. The next step is the creation of this CRA Plan that further documents existing conditions and community preferences and establishes a vision, goals, and strategies to address the blighted area conditions. Once it is approved by both the city and county, a companion CRA trust fund will be established by an agreement with all three parties as a funding mechanism for future CRA projects. The trust fund establishes a “base year” that sets a floor of taxable value for the CRA. As the total taxable value of the area increases, the increased value exceeding the base year, or the increment, is allocated to the trust fund. The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is this increased value above the base year. Revenues are allocated to the trust fund on an annual basis as part of the city’s budget. TIF revenues must be spent on projects that reduce blight as defined by Florida Statutes. In addition to the future TIF revenues, the city has allocated $5 million of its 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding towards implementation of the North Greenwood CRA Plan. Since the increase in taxable value grows slowly over time, the ARPA funding will allow plan implementation to begin in the first year. TIF Creation TIF TerminationAssessed Value (AV)Base Value = Value Taxable by city & county@ TIF Creation - Remains for TIF Duration IncrementValue Used to PayProject Costs NEW PostProject AVIncreasedTaxable ValueReturned tocity & county How Does a TIF Work? Drew St Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge StNOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveUnion St Sunset Point Rd Palmetto St Kings HwyN Betty LnN Highland AveDowntown Non Low-Mod Area North Fort Harrison/Osceola North Greenwood Core North Greenwood Extension North Osceola Figure 1 Finding of Necessity Subareas Page 4 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 1.3 Navigating this Plan This North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan is a requirement in the CRA establishment process put forth in Chapter 163 Part III of the Florida Statutes. It will serve as the guiding document for city staff, residents, developers, and partner organizations who will participate in the redevelopment of this area. It may be amended in the future to reflect changing conditions or community desires by the City Council upon recommendation of the Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees. The CRA Plan was created, recognizing the existing contributing conditions contained within the adopted Finding of Necessity Study and through the completion of additional planning assessments. It was produced in a collaborative approach between residents, businesses, community organizations, city staff, and dedicated community members. Participants at a Community Workshop Chapter 2 Existing Conditions provides an overview of the history of this area, summary of the Finding of Necessity Study, population and environmental data, Pinellas County CRA funding analysis, and summary of the community engagement efforts that shaped this plan. It closes witha summary of the major redevelopment issues that will be addressed in the plan recommendations. Chapter 3 Vision, Goals and Redevelopment Policies includes the adopted vision for the redevelopment of the North Greenwood CRA and redevelopment goals and policies that will guide plan implementation. Chapter 4 Plan Implementation includes the specific strategies and funding sources that the city, Community Redevelopment Agency staff, and community partners will use to achieve the CRA’s redevelopment goals. Chapter 5 Governance summarizes state and county requirements for CRA administration. It outlines how the city will administer CRA operations, plan implementation, plan revisions, and ongoing community engagement. This plan includes several appendices that fulfill state and county legal requirements including the legal description of the CRA area, the Pinellas County CRA scoring criteria, the statement of neighborhood impact, and TIF expenditures. 1.4 Equity Statement Ensuring Equitable Development The defined legislative purpose of a community redevelopment area in Florida is to reduce blight, vacancy, and restore the functioning of a private market. CRAs are sustained by tax increment funds that are generated through increased property taxes from new development or increasing property values. They are a financial tool that depends on changing the physical character of a neighborhood to increase property values. In short, everything the city does to improve the appearance and quality of life in this area will result in an increase in property values which can have positive and negative impacts on current residents. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 5 Introduction PolicyLink (www.policylink.org) is a national non-profit organization that has studied community redevelopment extensively. They define gentrification as, “the process by which higher income households displace lower income residents of a neighborhood, changing the essential character and flavor of that neighborhood.” They define equitable development as, “the creation and maintenance of economically and socially diverse communities that are stable over the long term, through means that generate a minimum of transition costs that fall unfairly on lower income residents.” Typically, as property values and property taxes increase, the increased costs are passed along to renters and property owners in the form of increased rent and increased property taxes for both residential and commercial properties. These increased costs are transition costs that disproportionately impact lower income residents. Low-income renters are most likely to be displaced because property owners have a strong financial incentive to sell their property for development once the property value exceeds the market rental rate. As part of the planning process, the residents of North Greenwood have repeatedly shared their primary goal of reducing poverty and concerns of gentrification and displacement if the redevelopment of the community is not conducted in a thoughtful manner. These concerns are valid. Even without the creation of a CRA, this area is likely to gentrify over the next ten years. It contains all the amenities of walkability, proximity to the water, affordable single-family lots, and proximity to public areas like the Seminole Boat Ramp and Coachman Park found in desirable urban neighborhoods. As the Old Bay District, shown in Figure 2, and North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor develops it will increase the neighborhood’s desirability. Currently, over half of the residents in the CRA are renters and 57% of those renters are cost burdened (meaning spending more than 30% of their household income on housing). Almost 40% of owner-occupied properties are cost burdened. Even small changes in property values could cause displacement of current residents. The policies and recommended strategies in this plan are designed to ensure equitable development. They are intended to minimize the negative impacts of gentrification and displacement with a focus on the most vulnerable populations who are low-income, people of color. Eldridge St Jones StNOsceolaAve N Myrtle AveOld Bay District North Greenwood CRA Seminole Boat Ramp Figure 2 Location of the Old Bay District within the North Greenwood CRA 2. Existing Conditions 2.1 Community Context & History | 2.2 Finding of Necessity Study | 2.3 Establishment of CRA Boundaries2.4 Pinellas County CRA Score | 2.5 Existing Conditions by Planning Category2.6 Public Engagement and Outreach | 2.7 Existing Conditions Summary Page 8 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Source: Black America Series, Clearwater, Florida, Arcadia Publishing, 2002 Suncoast Barbers Association Luncheon, 1957 2.1 Community Context & History The North Greenwood CRA is located in northwestern Clearwater, consisting of 840.77 acres directly north of Downtown. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with some commercial, institutional, and recreational uses. The community has a rich and long history that stretches from some of the city’s earliest moments. Clearwater’s settlement originated with the establishment of Fort Harrison in 1841 near Druid Road in what is now the Harbor Oaks Subdivision. More than 1,300 settlers came after the Second Seminole Indian War, with the United States government issuance of 160 acres to any man 18 or older who would bear arms and cultivate the land. The Orange Belt Railroad arrived in 1888. Early African American pioneers settled near the railroad tracks in the North Greenwood area. The City of Clearwater was incorporated in 1915, and Downtown land occupation expanded substantially in the post-WWII settlements. The North Greenwood area grew to include numerous churches and local businesses. A large percentage of housing units in North Greenwood were constructed in the post-WWII period, and as such, the area contains a significant number of aging structures. North Greenwood is a recognized center of Clearwater’s African American culture. It grew from the earliest settlers to become a vibrant community that included housing, education, employment, and social organizations providing most of its resident’s daily needs. Residents include multi-generational families that have contributed to the community for decades. They respect the community’s past while actively seeking advancement for future generations. In order to increase the quality of life and appeal of the neighborhood, city efforts removed deteriorating housing units that have left many vacant properties needing redevelopment. Contributing to the vacancy and underutilization of properties is the effect that past public roadway widening improvements along portions of North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue in the 1990-2000s have had in reducing front yard commercial parcel depths and parking spaces. Furthermore, the high amount of private vacant, publicly owned, and other tax-exempt (e.g., churches, community use, not-for-profits, etc.) properties have resulted in reduced tax generation in the CRA Plan area. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 9 Existing Conditions 2.2 Finding of Necessity Study The Finding of Necessity Study is used to determine the appropriate CRA boundaries and if there are enough blighting factors within those boundaries to warrant establishing a redevelopment area. The Finding of Necessity Study completed in August 2020 showed that the incidence of crime in the area was higher than the remainder of the city and there was a greater number of violations of housing and property maintenance standards. It also found that the area, compared to the city overall, had a higher rate of poverty, a lower median household income, lower median household value, and a higher rate of households spending 35% or more of their income on housing costs. Table 1 shows the indicators of blight in the planning area. Chapter 4 Plan Implementation identifies how the city will address the blight factors. Indicator Unified Study Area Citywide Poverty 29%16% Median Household Income $34,540 $47,070 Median Household Value $159,100 $191,600 Housing Vacancy 18%19.7% Affordable Constrained Housing Payments (Owner)44%27% Substandard Housing Conditions 3.7%2.8% Overcrowded Housing Conditions 0.3%1.4% Crime (Incidents per 1,000 population)100.5 52.9 Fire/EMS (Calls per 1,000 population)285.7 211.2 Code Enforcement (Percent of All Cases)18.7% in 4.4% of Total City Area Taxable Property Value Growth 43%37% Table 1 Indicators of Blight Conditions 2.3 Establishment of CRA Boundaries Based on the unified study area in the Finding of Necessity Study, the CRA was established as shown in Figure 3. Generally, the CRA is bounded by Sunset Point Road to the north; Kings Highway to the east; Palmetto Street, CSX Railway, and Jones Street to the south; and North Osceola Avenue, North Fort Harrison Avenue, and Clearwater Harbor to the west. The boundaries are described formally in Appendix A - Legal Description. All plan recommendations must be implemented in or benefit residents and businesses located in this defined area. Big Jim's BBQ Page 10 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 3 CRA Boundaries Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnNorth Greenwood CRA Pinellas Trail CSX Rail Line Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 11 Existing Conditions 2.4 Pinellas County CRA Score In 2021, Pinellas County adopted new regulations and funding guidance for the creation of community redevelopment areas in the county. The full policy and scoring methodology are contained in Appendix B - CRA Local Assessment. The county priorities for TIF expenditures are based upon the county’s comprehensive plan, strategic plan, and other policy initiatives that have been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Three priority areas have been identified and are described below. • Affordable Housing: Create, preserve, or improve income-restricted affordable housing units and prevent displacement• Economic Development & Employment: Increase quality employment opportunities, particularly in the county target industries• Mobility: Improve transit, walking, and biking options and access to transit If this CRA plan is approved by the county, they will establish a category and accompanying TIF funding level. The county will also establish baseline performance measures and require a review of the CRA’s progress at the ten-year mark (2033). There are 12 factors across five categories used to assess the CRA. Using the assessment, the North Greenwood CRA meets the “Urban Revitalization” designation with a score of 78 points. The county defines urban revitalization areas as those that are most economically distressed, where poverty is endemic, and where other programs, such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), have targeted funding. This designation qualifies it to receive a 20-year redevelopment period and up to 95% of the county generated TIF revenue as long as 50% of total TIF revenues are dedicated in the county’s priority areas. 2.5 Existing Conditions by Planning Category Population and Demographics Demographic Analysis Methodology Data in this section is sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2020 5-Year Estimates unless otherwise stated. This ACS data is aggregated by Census Block Groups or Census Tracts that do not align precisely with the CRA boundaries. A total of six Census Block Groups overlap the boundaries. Four of these Block Groups fall entirely within the CRA, one is 25.54% in the CRA, and one is about 10% within the CRA. The overlapping portions of these partial block groups were referenced against total households Census data and housing unit data from the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office (PCPAO) to calculate an adjustment factor used to weight the data from the areas. Because certain census datasets are not available at the block group level, a similar adjustment was applied to Census Tracts where necessary.Information provided by the PCPAO is available on a parcel level and therefore is aligned to CRA boundaries. Socioeconomic Information Current Population The CRA has an estimated population of 6,619 people which is approximately 4.8% of the City of Clearwater’s total population. 1,814 people, or 27% of the CRA population, are aged 18 and younger. Page 12 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Population Trends Based on Decennial Census data, the population of the CRA increased from 6,188 to 6,955 between 2000 and 2010 and decreased from 6,955 to 6,462 between 2010 to 2020. It is unclear why the population declined during this time. Race and Ethnicity Residents of the North Greenwood CRA are a majority Black/African American. The North Greenwood area is approximately 57% Black/African American, 27% white (non-Hispanic), 8% Hispanic or Latino, 7% multi-racial, and 1% Asian. Based on Decennial Census data from 2020, 2010, and 2000, the share of both Black and white residents has been slowly decreasing while the share of Hispanic or Latino and multi-racial has been slowly increasing. Age Distribution The age distribution of male and female residents within the CRA boundaries indicated a diverse range of age groups. The community is not facing a ‘population bubble’ as many communities throughout the state, where a large portion of the community is entering retirement age simultaneously. This distribution indicates a robust community where individuals of all ages can fill various community roles (e.g., students, parents, workers, mentors, and community leaders). The age distribution reinforces the importance of needs communicated by the community through this planning process: youth activities, education, job development, and the ability to age in place. Figure 4 Race and Ethnicity Chart Figure 5 North Greenwood Population Pyramid 0 5,000 5,500 6,500 6,000 7,000 6,188 6,955 6,462 20002010 2020 Population trends Black/African American White (non-Hispanic) Hispanic or Latino (Any Race) Multi-Racial Asian 57%27% 8%7% 1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6%6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 85 and Over 80 to 84 75 to 79 65 to 69 70 to 74 60 to 64 55 to 59 45 to 49 25 to 29 20 to 24 15 to 19 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 50 to 54 10 to 14 5 to 9 Under 5 Male Female 0 5,000 5,500 6,500 6,000 7,000 6,188 6,955 6,462 2000 2010 2020 Population trends Black/African American White (non-Hispanic) Hispanic or Latino (Any Race) Multi-Racial Asian 57%27% 8%7% 1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6%6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 85 and Over 80 to 84 75 to 79 65 to 69 70 to 74 60 to 64 55 to 59 45 to 49 25 to 29 20 to 24 15 to 19 30 to 34 35 to 39 40 to 44 50 to 54 10 to 14 5 to 9 Under 5 Male Female Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 13 Existing Conditions 0 50 100 150 200 250 300150k to 199.9k125k to 149.9k100k to 124.9k75k to 99.9k60k to 74.9k50k to 59.9k45k to 49.9k40k to 44.9k35k to 39.9k30k to 34.9k25k to 29.9k20k to 24.9k15k to 19.9k10k to 14.9kLess than 10kMore than 200kHousehold income ranges 0 $20k $40k $60k All Households Owner Occupied Renter Occupied North Greenwood CRA City of Clearwater Pinellas County Florida$35,277$50,335$56,419$57,703$51,026$62,457$67,097$69,195$27,129$37,805$42,066$41,6450 50 100 150 200 250 300150k to 199.9k125k to 149.9k100k to 124.9k75k to 99.9k60k to 74.9k50k to 59.9k45k to 49.9k40k to 44.9k35k to 39.9k30k to 34.9k25k to 29.9k20k to 24.9k15k to 19.9k10k to 14.9kLess than 10kMore than 200kHousehold income ranges 0 $20k $40k $60k All Households Owner Occupied Renter Occupied North Greenwood CRA City of Clearwater Pinellas County Florida$35,277$50,335$56,419$57,703$51,026$62,457$67,097$69,195$27,129$37,805$42,066$41,645Households Below Poverty Level Approximately 27.3% of households within the CRA are below the poverty level, compared to 13.4% of households in the city and 11% of households in the United States. The Census Bureau calculates poverty status based on the before-tax income of all persons living in a household compared to a poverty threshold determined by the number of individuals living in the household. In 2021, the poverty threshold for one person was $13,788, for three people was $21,559 and for five people was $32,865. Median Annual Income The weighted median annual household income for the CRA Plan area is $35,277. The distribution of households in specific income ranges is shown in Figure 6. This illustrates that a significant share of households live on little income, but a range of household incomes is common in the CRA. The median annual income for owner-occupied households is $51,026 and $27,129 for renters. These income numbers are shown in Figure 7 for the CRA, city, county, and state. The median income of the CRA is about 30% lower than the city and 39% lower than the state. The median income of owner-occupied households within the CRA is 18% lower than the city and 26% lower than the state. Renters and Owners Approximately 35% of all residential properties in the CRA are owner-occupied, according to Homestead Exemption data published by PCPAO. When looking at only single-family residential units, about 47% are owner-occupied. This indicates that about 65% of all residential units and 53% of single-family residential units in the CRA are renter-occupied. Providing programs to prevent displacement of renters and pathways for building equity will be important for this CRA to ensure equitable redevelopment. Figure 6 Distribution of Household Income Ranges Figure 7 Comparison of Median Incomes Page 14 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Housing and Neighborhood Housing Housing Units and Typology Pinellas County Property Appraiser data shows that the CRA contains 2,433 housing units. The distribution of units consists of approximately: • 70% single-family units• 17% units within multifamily buildings that are less than 4-stories• 12% units within duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes• About 1% units within multifamily buildings greater than 4-stories With an estimated CRA population of 6,619, the area has an average household size of approximately 2.42 people per household. As shown in Figure 8, a significant majority of the CRA is single-family units; therefore, funds for building rehabilitation, rental assistance, and affordable housing would be focused on this housing type. Home Values The median home value for owner-occupied homes in the CRA is $219,000, which is slightly less than the city’s median home value of $225,600 and on par with the county’s value of $219,800. These numbers do not reflect the historic housing price increases seen since 2020. Increased home values can both prevent and support displacement of current residents. Property owners can use increased home value to obtain home equity loans to make improvements to their property to stay in their home. They may sell their home and realize a significant financial gain that enables them to purchase a new living unit without a mortgage. However, increased home values typically lead to increased property taxes that a property owner cannot afford causing them to sell or passing the costs onto a tenant that forces the tenant to move. The ability of a property owner or renter to absorb increased costs depends on their current cost burden which is discussed in the next section. Cost Burden The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines cost-burdened households as those “who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing.” HUD includes mortgage and rent payments as well as other expenses such as utilities, taxes, maintenance fees, and insurance in this cost. ACS 2020 estimates for housing costs show that just under 40% of owner-occupied households in the North Greenwood CRA are cost-burdened. Cost burden increases significantly when an owner has a mortgage. Owning a home without a mortgage decreases the likelihood of being cost burdened, compared to owners and renters where over 50% are cost burdened as shown in Table 2. Renters in North Greenwood are particularly vulnerable to displacement due to increased housing costs. As noted earlier, 65% of all residential units are renter-occupied and 57% of those renters are cost burdened. `Total Burdened Households Percent Burdened Owner-Occupied with Mortgage 700 358 51.14% Owner-Occupied with No Mortgage 418 63 15.07% All Owner-Occupied 1,118 421 37.66% Non-Owner-Occupied 1,315 750 57.03%Source: 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimates Table 2 Housing Cost Burden by Tenure Type Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 15 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnVacant 1 2 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 25 26 - 180 North Greenwood CRA Figure 8 Number of Housing Units Page 16 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Car Ownership The employment data discussed later in this section shows that the majority of North Greenwood residents work in jobs outside of the neighborhood. Jobs are primarily in industries that require physical presence and do not accommodate remote work. These residents rely on public or private transportation to travel to their jobs. Figure 9 shows the vehicle ownership rates for owner-occupied, renter-occupied, and all households in North Greenwood. Of 2,433 households, 16.6% do not have a vehicle available, 39.3% have one vehicle available and 36.1% have two vehicles available. When separating owner- versus renter-occupied households, the percentage of renters with no vehicle available jumps to 26.6% while owners is lower at 4.8%. In owner-occupied households, 37.0% only have one vehicle available and for renters the number is slightly higher at 41.4%. This is an indicator that many of the residents are vulnerable to missing work or unable to access high paying jobs because they are transit dependent. The majority of renters are cost burdened which results in low or no savings and in a one car household this often results in increased debt to address unexpected expenses like flat tires and increased gas prices that are necessary to maintain transportation to work. Over time the debt increases while wages remain stagnant and keeps residents in poverty. This data underscores the importance of providing jobs, childcare, health care, and educational and training opportunities within the CRA so residents can walk or bicycle to access them. Figure 9 Vehicle Ownership by Household Type No Vehicle Available 1 Vehicle Available 2 Vehicles Available 3 Vehicles Available 4 Vehicles Available 5+ Vehicles Available 26.6% 41.4% 29.0% 1.5% 1.6% 4.8% 37.0% 44.5% 10.3% 2.9% 0.5% 0 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%All householdsOwner-OccupiedRenter-Occupied16.6% 39.3% 36.1% 5.5% 2.2% 0.3% Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 17 Existing Conditions Building Type Median Age All Structures 68 Single-Family 68 Multifamily 71 Commercial 62 Industrial 57 Other 50Source: Pinellas County Property Appraiser Table 3 Median Building Age Building Age The Pinellas County Property Appraiser identifies building age as the actual year the structure was first built, according to building permit information. Figure 10 shows the year built of a structure for each property. The median structure in the CRA was constructed nearly seven decades ago and as structures age, an increasing level of investment is required to maintain livability, usability, and curb appeal. This reinforces the need for assistance to property and home owners for maintenance and repairs. Because the majority of residential units are occupied by renters (65%) any grant programs should be designed to incentivize property owners to renovate their rental properties and to maintain the current lease rate to prevent displacement of existing tenants. Former Springtime Elks Lodge Page 18 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty Ln1900 - 1920 1921 - 1940 1941 - 1960 1961 - 1980 1981 - 2000 2001 - 2020 2021+ No Structure North Greenwood CRA Figure 10 Year Structure Built Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 19 Existing Conditions Businesses and Employment Reducing poverty requires providing long-term affordable housing and access to jobs that provide a living wage. The community indicated that they wished to attract high wage jobs to North Greenwood. They were particularly focused on implementing workforce development and entrepreneurship programs to engage youth and prevent recidivism. Employment Statistics Employment data for the CRA was collected from the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program. LEHD data is drawn from the US Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and reflects the number of employed persons in 2019. Note this does not include unemployed persons or children under the age of 18. Figure 11 indicates that 2,017 residents of the CRA are employed outside of its boundaries. 730 non-residents are employed within the CRA, and only 24 both live and work in the CRA. The majority of CRA residents are traveling outside of the CRA for work. 16% of all occupied households have no vehicle. Lack of transportation can result in lost wages which disproportionally impacts low-income households. This indicates a need to support transit services to job centers and funding to assist low-income residents with traveling to their jobs. Figure 12 compares the ages of workers who live within the CRA to workers who live outside the CRA. Both data sets show that about half of those who are employed are between the ages of 30 and 54. However, those who live outside the CRA skew slightly younger than those who live within the CRA. Conversely, the CRA contains a larger share of those workers that live within the CRA that are over 55 than those who live outside the CRA. Figure 11 Where Employees Live and Work Figure 12 Workers by Age Age 29 or Younger Age 30 to 54 Age 55 or Older Local Workers Non-Local Workers 23.2% $35,227 24.6%52.2% 18.9% 31.4%49.6% Lives in CRA,Works Outside CRA(2,017) Lives Outside CRA,Works in CRA(730) Lives andWorks inCRA(24) $1,250 or Less $1,251 to $3,333 $3,333 or More Local Workers Non-Local Workers 22.9% 28.4% 48.8% 27.7% 28.4% 43.9% 0 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Health Care andSocial Assistance Manufacturing Retail Trade Construction Transportation andWarehousing Professional, Scientific,and Technical Services Other Services(excluding Public Administration) All Other NAICS Sectors Administration & Support,Waste Management and Remediation Accommodation andFood Services Educational Services Management of Companiesand Enterprises Wholesale Trade Live in CRA Work in CRA Age 29 or Younger Age 30 to 54 Age 55 or Older Workers Livingwithin CRA Workers LivingOutside CRA 23.2% 24.6%52.2% 18.9% 31.4%49.6% Page 20 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 13 Workers by Income Similarly, Figure 13 details the income ranges of those workers who live within the CRA to those that live outside the CRA. For both data sets, most are making between $1,251 and $3,333 per month (or $15,012 and $39,996 per year). Of those who live within the CRA, more workers are making less than $1,250 per month (28.4%) compared to those who live outside the CRA (22.9%), whereas those making over $3,333 per month is higher for those who live outside the CRA (28.4%) compared to those who live within the CRA (27.7%). Figure 14 shows the percentage of those workers who live within the CRA compared to those who live outside the CRA based on the industry they are employed in. Industries are based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. The largest industry for each group is Health Care and Social Assistance. There are several industries where one group has a significantly larger proportion of workers than the other. While Health Care and Social Assistance have the largest percentages for both groups, the share of those workers who live outside the CRA is approximately twice as many than those who live within the CRA. Similarly, those in Manufacturing that live outside the CRA is larger than those that live within the CRA, with this difference being nearly four times as large. Other industries following this trend are Retail Trade, Construction, Transportation and Warehousing, and Other Services. Figure 14 Percentage of Workers per Industry $1,250 or Less $1,251 to $3,333 $3,333 or More Workers Livingwithin CRA Workers LivingOutside CRA 22.9% 28.4% 48.8%27.7% 28.4% 43.9% Age 29 or YoungerAge 30 to 54Age 55 or OlderLocal WorkersNon-Local Workers23.2%$35,22724.6%52.2%18.9% 31.4%49.6% Lives in CRA,Works Outside CRA(2,017)Lives Outside CRA,Works in CRA(730)Lives andWorks inCRA(24)$1,250 or Less$1,251 to $3,333$3,333 or MoreLocal WorkersNon-Local Workers22.9% 28.4% 48.8%27.7%28.4%43.9% 0 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Health Care andSocial Assistance Manufacturing Retail Trade Construction Transportation andWarehousing Professional, Scientific,and Technical Services Other Services(excluding Public Administration) All Other NAICS Sectors Administration & Support,Waste Management and Remediation Accommodation andFood Services Educational Services Management of Companiesand Enterprises Wholesale Trade Live in CRA Work in CRA Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 21 Existing Conditions Conversely, a higher percentage of workers in the Accommodations and Food Services industry live within the CRA at a rate of nearly 14 times higher than workers living outside of the CRA. All Other NAICS Sectors has the second highest difference with nearly five times as many workers that live within the CRA compared to those who live outside the CRA. Wholesale Trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Educational Services, Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation, and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services all have higher percentages of workers living within the CRA than those who only work in the CRA. The recently adopted state minimum wage of $15 per hour, by 2026, generates $2,400 per month or $28,800 per year. In 2022, the minimum wage is $11 per hour. Securing a mortgage of approximately $80,000 requires an annual income of $33,000. With a median home value of $219,000 its clear that home ownership will be out of reach for the majority of residents without public subsidy or access to higher wages. Based on the number of residents in low wage jobs, attracting new jobs and preparing residents to secure high wage jobs will be critical for the neighborhood’s redevelopment. Health Risk Assessment Health Outcome Introduction Within the United States, health outcomes largely depend on socioeconomic and environmental factors, with health care only shaping 20% of a community’s overall health. The built environment, such as access to jobs, cultural institutions, healthcare, housing, and active transportation; community design conducive to walking; and environmental pollutants can support healthy behaviors or create obstacles that contribute to health inequities, leading to populations with a disproportionate burden of chronic disease. Chronic Diseases The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) completed a 500 Cities Project between 2016-2019 that included an evaluation of chronic health diseases in the 500 most populated cities in the US. Population health equity is dependent on policy and planning decision-making. The determinants of health vary widely by place, and much of the place-based disparity is due to differences in demographics and regional economies. However, research also shows that affordability, urban design, the availability and quality of active means of transportation, and the accessibility of public services all play a large role in education outcomes, economic mobility, and other determinants of health. Urban form - residential density, walkable streets, public transit use, and safe streets - can be a health advantage as those elements can lead to greater physical activity and healthier lifestyles, which are related to the rates of a variety of health outcomes. CDC data was utilized to complete a health and environmental determinant assessment for North Greenwood and compared their findings to the city, county, state, and nation as shown in Table 4. Six chronic health conditions are included in the geographic comparison and the CRA health risk assessment discussed below. These chronic health conditions are: Page 22 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan High Blood PressureHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a risk factor for heart disease. Environmental factors that have been found to influence blood pressure include lead exposure and air pollution. Environmental factors can also influence related behavioral factors such as diet, stress, and lack of physical activity. AsthmaAsthma is an inflammatory condition of the lungs and one of the most common long-term diseases in children. Environmental factors that influence asthma include air pollution exposure and exposure to allergens and pests. Other related factors include weight. Coronary Heart DiseaseCoronary Heart Disease occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart and are often caused by high cholesterol. Air pollution, physical inactivity, stress, and an unhealthy diet can all increase the risk for coronary heart disease. DiabetesDiabetes is a chronic health condition that influences how the body produces or uses insulin and, therefore, how the body’s cells have access to energy. Risk factors for diabetes include being overweight, physical inactivity, stress, and exposure to pollution. High CholesterolHigh cholesterol is when total blood cholesterol for adults screened in the past five years is greater than 200 mg/dL. This is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Increased physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating fresh greens can help prevent high cholesterol. ObesityObesity is a chronic disease defined as an excessive amount of body fat that puts people at risk for other diseases, including those listed above, as well as others. Environments lacking healthy food options that do not promote physical activity and that contribute to high stress have been found to influence obesity. Other Health Outcomes and Behaviors The geographic comparison also includes other population health outcomes and behaviors closely linked to environmental conditions. These three factors are discussed below. Physical InactivityThe CDC defines physical inactivity as adults reporting no physical activity in their leisure time. This may not cover physical activity undertaken commuting or in daily life, but may capture much of the population that is not getting the CDC-recommended amount of exercise. Physical inactivity increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis, muscle and joint disorders, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Poor Physical HealthThe CDC defines poor physical health as adults who spend more than 14 days a month with poor physical health, including physical illness and injury. This self-reported measure may overlap with chronic disease but also capture other aspects of health. Poor Mental HealthThe CDC defines poor mental health as adults who spend more than 14 days a month with poor mental health, which includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Population Health Outcomes Geographic Comparison Results of this assessment are included in Table 4 and displayed on Figure 15. The table displays the crude prevalence of chronic diseases in each area. Green highlighted cells show where the CRA has better health outcomes than the city. In contrast, pink highlighted cells show where the population has worse outcomes. The map displays how each of the Census Tracts compares to the average of the city. Dark green Census Tracts received a better health risk rating than the city average, while dark red Census Tracts received a poor health risk rating compared to the city average. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 23 Existing Conditions The results indicate that the CRA population has a higher prevalence percentage of health conditions in seven of the nine categories in comparison with the city, county, state, and national percentages. Figure 15 shows a higher combined health risk in portions of North Greenwood. Community wellness strategies are included in the North Greenwood CRA Plan to help address these conditions. Chronic Disease CRA City Pinellas Florida National High Blood Pressure 39.1%37.0 37.4 33.5 32.6 Asthma 10.7%8.9 8.5 7.3 8.9 Coronary Heart Disease 7.9%8.0 8.0 7.6 6.2 Diabetes 14.4%11.8 12.3 11.8 11.0 High Cholesterol 32.6%35.4 36.4 33.4 33.6 Obesity 37.0%30.2 29.7 28.4 31.3 Physical Inactivity 31.8%25.4 24.5 26.5 26.0 Poor Physical Health 19.2%15.7 15.0 10.3 12.5 Poor Mental Health 20.5%15.9 14.6 12.3 13.6Sources: CDC, Division of Population Health, PLACES Data, 2021; CDC, Division of Population Health, BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data. Table 4 Health Conditions by Geography Willa Carson Health and Wellness Center Page 24 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Good Above Average Average Below Average Concern Poor City of Clearwater North Greenwood CRA Figure 15 Combined Health Risk Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 25 Existing Conditions Places Parks and Recreation Numerous high-quality parks and recreation facilities serve North Greenwood and are shown on Figure 16. These facilities range in amenities and services provided from playgrounds, passive recreation, athletic fields, event and gathering places, outdoor pool, boat access to Clearwater Harbor, youth development, mentoring, and other community services. Many of these facilities could better serve the community through increased access and additional program offerings as described in the recommendations found in Chapter 4 Plan Implementation. Community Centers North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex The North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex is the city’s largest recreation center. The complex has been an essential aspect of the North Greenwood community since opening in 2003. The North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex has a seasonal pool, a fitness center, a double wooden floor gymnasium, meeting rooms, and a catering kitchen. The facility is also home to several community services, including afterschool and summer programs, youth development activities, sports leagues, and several local non-profit organizations. Clearwater Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center The Clearwater Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center was a city-operated recreation center that closed in 2011 due to the economic downturn and the opening of a new city-owned aquatics and recreation complex. The non-profit Clearwater Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center Coalition Inc. was formed to prevent the loss of such an asset to the community. Because of the Coalition’s ongoing efforts, the Center continues to offer a wide range of programs and services to the North Greenwood neighborhood. These include mentorship programs, youth development, local political candidate forums, public speakers, a food pantry, and various other community events. Source: Clearwater Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood Center Coalition, Inc. Clearwater Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Page 26 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 471210 3 11 8 1 9 6 5 2 Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty Ln1 Atrium Park 2 Cherry Harris Park 3 Garden Avenue Park 4 Jack Russell Stadium 5 Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center 6 North Betty Lane Park 7 North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex 8 Overbrook Park 9 Phillip Jones Park 10 Seminole Boat Ramp 11 Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex 12 Walter C Campbell Park Pinellas Trail North Greenwood CRA Figure 16 Parks and Recreation Facility Locations Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 27 Existing Conditions Recreation Facilities Pinellas Trail The Pinellas Trail, formally the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, is a 47-mile multi-use linear trail extending from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. The trail runs through North Greenwood along the Blanche B Littlejohn Trail roadway. In 2016, Forward Pinellas implemented a series of eight electromagnetic and infrared sensors along the entire trail with funding from the CDC. There is one sensor within city limits located at Jones Street, at the southern-most point of the CRA boundary. In 2021, a total of 1,945,427 counts were logged by the trail count sensors. The Clearwater segment accounted for 170,703 of those counts, or approximately 8.7% of all counts. This was the second lowest utilized segment, but the annual report notes that East Lake Tarpon's counter experienced technical issues for several months. Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex The Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex is home to Clearwater Shuffleboard Club, Inc. and the Clearwater Lawn Bowling Club. It is located in the northwest corner of the North Greenwood CRA limits along Stevenson Creek. Surface parking lots and interior-use-based buildings which do not utilize the waterfront are located on the property. Oak shade trees are located in upland areas and mangroves along the water edge. Fishing and kayak water access is seen in Stevenson Creek tributary as it closely connects with Clearwater Harbor under the North Fort Harrison Avenue bridge. However, there is a need for better access to the creek. In 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department began evaluating the property for redevelopment into a multi-generational facility, adding both active and passive recreation opportunities, including better access to Stevenson Creek. Bicyclist on the Pinellas Trail Page 28 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Seminole Boat Ramp Boaters throughout the county widely use the Seminole Boat Ramp. It offers six paved ramps, courtesy docks, approximately 125 boat trailer parking spots, benches, picnic tables, and elevated restrooms. In 2019, the city completed parking and circulation improvements to better utilize the facility. The city created a new sidewalk connection from the North Fort Harrison Avenue intersection to the waterfront. This project also repaved and restriped the parking area, added green spaces, improved surface drainage, provided low-impact stormwater treatments, creating a waterfront boardwalk with educational displays, improved lighting, and provided a multi-use trail. Jack Russell Stadium Jack Russell Stadium is located just outside the CRA boundaries at the Palmetto Street and Phillies Drive intersection. In addition to being the past spring training facility for the Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies, the stadium previously housed concerts and is currently home to several local amateur, high school, and collegiate level baseball and softball teams. The stadium is within walking distance to the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor. There is an opportunity to connect these two locations through wayfinding signage and marketing programs that will bring customers from stadium events to local businesses. Aerial View of Seminole Boat Ramp Source: Nearmap Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 29 Existing Conditions Parks Cherry Harris Park Cherry Harris Park runs along Marshall Street from North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Madison Avenue. The amenities in the park include three shelters with picnic tables and grills, a playground, a tree-lined walking path, restroom facilities, and on-street parking. Garden Avenue Park Garden Avenue Park is a small neighborhood park located on North Garden Avenue between Palm Bluff Street and Cedar Street. It includes a playground facility, benches, and a small-sheltered picnic table area. Overbrook Park Overbrook Park is located on the north side of Stevenson Creek at Stevenson Avenue and Overbrook Avenue. The park offers access to picnic tables in a wooded open space adjacent to the creek, although there is no direct access to the water. Philip Jones Park Philip Jones Park is located at the intersection of Russell Street and Holt Avenue. The park has a large multipurpose turf field. Several youth sports leagues make use of the field, including the Greenwood Panthers football team. Walter C Campbell Park The Walter C Campbell Park is a large multipurpose turf athletic field just south of the North Greenwood Library at the intersection of North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Seminole Street. In addition to numerous sporting events throughout the year, the park also hosts many community events, including the popular Saturday Morning Shoppe. The site is routinely fenced off from unstructured community access and use. Community Event at Walter C Campbell Park Page 30 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Other City-Owned Open Space/Unimproved Spaces Atrium Park Atrium Park is a triangular parcel located at the North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue intersection. The open space/park includes trees, landscaping, signage, lighting, and a row of on-street parking along the northbound side of North Fort Harrison Avenue. North Betty Lane Park The city acquired the lot on the southeast corner of the North Betty Lane and Overlea Street intersection to access Stevenson Creek with dredging machinery. This parcel does not currently serve as a dedicated recreation facility. It has the potential to be enhanced to provide improved open space and access to Stevenson Creek. Heavy equipment access to the waterfront must be maintained to provide the necessary maintenance to Stevenson Creek in the future. Atrium Park Aerial Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 31 Existing Conditions Cultural, Community, and Historic Places The North Greenwood community has abundant cultural, community, and historical places which are shown on Figure 17. The CRA is home to numerous schools and other educational facilities, more than a dozen active churches and other community organizations, and several health care providers. This section will discuss a selection of these places and their importance to the community. How these places can be built upon to increase the quality of life of North Greenwood residents is discussed in the recommendations found in Chapter 4 Plan Implementation. North Greenwood Library The first library in North Greenwood opened in 1950 and was located at Pennsylvania Avenue and Cedar Street. The rented library soon outgrew its space, and a new building opened on Palmetto Street next to Pinellas High School in 1962. The current building was built in 2002 and serves as a prominent community landmark. The library houses the Edward Allen Henry, Jr. Special Collection on Negro Culture and History and is now known as the Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection. The library offers free wireless internet and a meeting room. The library is currently closed on the weekend, although the city is exploring options to provide weekend hours on a limited basis. This facility could better serve the community through increased access and additional program offerings which are further described in the recommendations section. Clearwater Garden Club The Clearwater Garden Club is a small, non-profit organization located in the Old Bay District. Since 1950, it has conducted outreach programs, community projects, and social gatherings that promote the conservation and beautification of the environment. The Club's location is an attractive site for commercial redevelopment. If it does move, it is anticipated that the Club would like to stay in the North Greenwood area. Schools and Other Educational Facilities There are three Pinellas County Schools in North Greenwood. These schools are Sandy Lane Elementary School, Clearwater Intermediate School, and Calvin Hunsinger K-12 School. Several preschool, daycare, and other childcare facilities also exist within the CRA. Additionally, the neighborhood has two adult education centers: Operation Graduate and Clearwater Adult Education and Job Training Center. Clearwater Intermediate School Page 32 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Health Centers There are three community health centers within the CRA. The largest of these is the Clearwater Health Department, the Clearwater branch of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. Part of the county’s larger health system, the Department offers the broader community a wide range of programs and services. Another health center is the Turley Family Health Center, located on the corner of North Myrtle Avenue and Seminole Street. This local health clinic is part of the BayCare Health System. The Willa Carson Health and Wellness Center is a non-profit, grant-funded clinic operating in North Greenwood since 1997. The Center focuses on improving the health of the underinsured and uninsured. It provides the community with essential health services, preventative care, and educational initiatives. Churches North Greenwood is home to more than a dozen churches of various sizes and denominations. Figure 18 shows the location of these churches and church-owned properties. Many of the neighborhood’s churches own additional properties surrounding their primary property for parking or other secondary purposes. The large cluster of church-owned properties in the southwest corner of the CRA is owned by the Church of Scientology, which is headquartered south of the CRA in Downtown Clearwater. Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1999 due to its significance to social history, Black heritage, and Gothic Revival architectural characteristics. Mount Olive A.M.E. Church Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 33 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnAdult Education Center Child Care Facility Fire Station #51 Francis Wilson Playhouse Health Center North Greenwood Cemetery North Greenwood Library North Ward School Curtis Museum School Facility Social Services Clearwater Garden Club North Greenwood CRA Figure 17 Cultural, Community, and Historic Places Page 34 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 8 12 15 10 7 4 11 6 9 13 15 3 2 14 Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveNMyrtleAveKings HwySunsetPoint R d N Betty Ln1 Alpha & Omega Church 2 Bethany Christian Methodist 3 Bethlehem Seventh-Day Adventist 4 Christ Temple Church PAW 5 Church of God By Faith 6 Everybody's Tabernacle 7 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 8 Mt. Olive A.M.E. 9 North Bay Community Church 10 St. John Primitive Baptist 11 St. John's Missionary Baptist 12 St. Matthew Missionary Baptist 13 The Church Of The Kingdom Of God 14 The Refuge of Clearwater 15 True Vine Missionary Baptist Church-Owned Properties North Greenwood CRA Figure 18 Churches and Church-Owned Properties Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 35 Existing Conditions Historic Places Pinellas County African American History Museum The Pinellas County African American History Museum is headquartered in the former Curtis Elementary School at North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Marshall Street. The museum is often referred to as the Curtis Museum within the community. The museum was established in April 2000 and has served as a repository of historical and cultural information and physical artifacts primarily relating to African American History in Pinellas County. North Greenwood Cemetery In the 1940s and 1950s, an unnamed segregation-era African American cemetery was active on the site that would become the Palmetto Elementary School in 1962. In 2019, after a campaign from local community members, the City of Clearwater contracted an archaeological firm to investigate the site to determine if burial sites remain. The investigation determined that at least 55 burial sites remain on the property. An historical marker will be installed to memorialize the deceased and honor the cemetery’s history. More information on the North Greenwood Cemetery is available in the Archaeological Ground-truth Excavation of North Greenwood Cemetery Report published on July 12, 2021. North Ward Elementary School The North Ward Elementary School opened in 1915 and remained in operation as a school until 2009. The City of Clearwater purchased the property in 2019. In 2021, the school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and received a local designation in April of 2022. The building is currently unoccupied and the city is seeking a development partner for the future rehabilitation and reuse of the school. A Certificate of Appropriateness from the Community Development Board will be required if major exterior alterations are proposed. North Ward School, 1922 Historic Single-Family Homes The plan area has several single-family homes of varying architectural styles that are eligible for historic designation. The city should prioritize local designation to preserve the visual character of the neighborhood and ensure compatible renovations. The 1995 North/South Greenwood Residential Infill Study by the Florida Center for Community Design and Research contains extensive block by block research documenting existing housing styles and recommendations for developing vacant lots in keeping with the scale and layout of existing homes. Page 36 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Districts Commercial Districts North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue is the historic heart of North Greenwood. Originally named North Greenwood Avenue, the corridor once served as the community focal point, with many businesses and gathering spots. Many residents expressed their personal experiences with the corridor being a very active location and part of local business and community identity. With most of its businesses gone, vacant lots are prevalent, and the overall prominence in the community for routine retail commercial businesses is diminished. The corridor still serves as a cultural center for the neighborhood with the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex, North Greenwood Library, the Pinellas County African American History Museum, a handful of local businesses, and several community services located along the street. Figure 19 displays these uses, vacant parcels, and city and county property ownership. Vacant property data was collected from the Florida Department of Revenue. These vacant and city-owned lands present an opportunity for this corridor to be revitalized in a way that serves the current community while honoring the corridor’s past. This plan recommends focusing on restoring black entrepreneurship in this area of North Greenwood. More information on this strategy can be found in Chapter 4 Plan Implementation. Figure 20 portrays the current massing and scale of buildings adjacent to the vacant lots on this street. It shows opportunities to assemble lots into larger development parcels and to place new buildings adjacent to the right of way to bring back a traditional, main street storefront experience. In Spring 2023, the city will use a grant from Forward Pinellas to conduct a community charette and accompanying form-based code to incentivize development of the city-owned properties on this corridor. Carlton St Palmetto St Marshall St Pennsylvania AveN MLK JrAvePalmetto ParkApartments Rec Complex ElksLodge OperationGraduate African AmericanHistory Museum City Owned County Owned Vacant Property Figure 19 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 37 Existing Conditions Figure 20 Potential Redevelopment Properties Page 38 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue The intersecting streets of North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue are the two highest traffic volume roadways in the CRA with 18,000 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) and 13,500 AADT respectively. They are two of the primary connections between Downtown Clearwater and northern Pinellas County. Together they form a triangular assortment of parcels shown in Figure 21. This figure also shows more than 140 vacant, mostly privately owned, properties and buildings along this corridor. This area has significant potential for redevelopment due to the high traffic volume, proximity to Downtown, a considerable number of large vacant parcels, and a mixture of Downtown and Commercial zoning designations. This is the mostly likely area to see significant development in the CRA and where the city would anticipate requests for increased building height and density. N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge StNOsceola AveNMyrtleAveCity Owned County Owned Vacant Properties North WardSchool BoatRamp Garden TrailApartments GasDept. Jolley Trolley Health Dept. Figure 21 North Fort Harrison Avenue Corridor Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 39 Existing Conditions North Betty Lane The North Betty Lane corridor is a concentration of commercial properties clustered around the intersection of North Betty Lane and Stevenson Creek. Businesses in the area include neighborhood-scale retail and convenience stores, a car wash, a gas station, and a U-Haul dealer. On the west side of North Betty Lane is the Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) and affiliated church and other facilities. This program provides a number of valuable social services to vulnerable people. Clearwater Fire Station #51 is located at the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and North Betty Lane. The Pinellas County Adult Education and Training Center is just off the corridor along Engman Street. This corridor has few vacant properties relative to the other two commercial corridors in the CRA. Figure 22 North Betty Lane Corridor Engman St Fairmont St Overlea StNBettyLnCity Owned County Owned Vacant Property HEPFacilities Fire Station#51 Adult Ed.Center Betty LaneShopping Cntr. ClearwaterIntermediateSchool andMartin LutherKing, Jr.Community Center Marshall Street WaterReclamation Facility Philip JonesPark Page 40 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Industrial District Eldridge Street The industrial portion of the North Greenwood CRA is located along Eldridge Street north of the CSX Railway Line. The approximately five-block area is the only land in the CRA with the Industrial, Research, and Technology (IRT) zoning designation. This area contains a number of businesses in the marine industry, automotive repair and maintenance, various industrial shops, food shops, and a Duke Energy substation. The Armory Building is directly adjacent to the industrial district. N MLK Jr AveN Myrtle AveEldridge St Vacant Properties City Owned County Owned State of Florida Industrial Zoning District North Greenwood CRA CSX Rail Line Armory Figure 23 Industrial District Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 41 Existing Conditions Land Use Unincorporated Enclaves The CRA boundaries include 40.59-acres of land that has not been incorporated into the City of Clearwater. This represents approximately 4.9% of the entire 840.77-acre CRA limits. As shown on Figure 24, these enclaves of unincorporated properties are located northeast of Stevenson Creek, mostly between Douglas Avenue and North Betty Lane. A smaller set of unincorporated parcels are located near the intersection of Woodbine Street and North Betty Lane. Residents in the unincorporated areas are generally served by septic systems and by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Incorporation should be considered for these areas as a whole to provide a consistent point of contact for public safety through the Clearwater Police Department and to extend sanitary sewer systems to these properties. The city does not recommend individual parcels for annexation because a change in CRA boundaries would require approval by the City Council and Board of County Commissioners. Existing Land Use According to property use data provided by the Florida Department of Revenue, properties within the North Greenwood CRA are 48.07% single-family residential by acreage. A total of 58.37% of the acreage in the CRA is dedicated to residential uses. The next largest category is schools, which utilize 12.29% of property due to the three schools on two large properties. Industrial and storage use utilize 8.52% of the property, about half of which is the wastewater treatment plant. Vacant land comprises 8.22% of the property, government land 7.41%, apartments and condos 6.62%, and all other uses comprise less than 5%. These uses are displayed in Table 5 and Figure 25. This information does not include right-of-way acreage. Seminole Boat Ramp, Stevenson Creek Shuffleboard and Lawn Bowling Complex, North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex, and Walter C Campbell Park are considered government use. Land Use Acres Percentage Single-Family 290.73 48.07% Schools 74.33 12.29% Industrial / Storage 51.50 8.52% Vacant 49.70 8.22% Government 44.81 7.41% Apartment / Condo 40.05 6.62% Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex 22.28 3.68% Non-profit / Church 18.62 3.08% Stores 4.28 0.71% Office 3.45 0.57%Source: Florida Department of Revenue Table 5 Existing Land Use by Acres and Percentage Page 42 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnNorth Greenwood CRA Unincorporated Enclaves Figure 24 Unincorporated Enclaves Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 43 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnApartment / Condo Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex Single-Family Stores Restaurants Office Industrial / Storage Non-profit/Church Parks Government Schools Marina Vacant North Greenwood CRA Figure 25 Existing Land Use Page 44 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Future Land Use The Future Land Use designations within the CRA generally reflect the existing uses within the community. The southwest portion of the overall CRA is designated as Central Business District (CBD), allowing for moderate to high-density residential, office, commercial, and public uses, and is governed by the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Development Standards. Table 6 and Figure 26 show the breakdown of the Future Land Use designations. The most prevalent future land use category in the CRA is Residential Urban (RU) which allows residential uses at a moderate density, including detached single-family dwellings and attached dwellings. Institutional (I) is the second largest and accounts for a majority of the church and school locations within the CRA, as well as other non-profit or social service type uses. Future Land Use Acres Percentage Residential Urban (RU)261.42 39.73% Institutional (I)89.15 13.55% Central Business District (CBD)73.66 11.20% Commercial General (CG)63.53 9.65% Residential Medium (RM)52.39 7.96% Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)27.62 4.20% Water 24.04 3.65% Transport/Utility (T/U)18.26 2.78% Residential Low (RL)15.07 2.29% Industrial Limited (IL)11.38 1.73% Preservation (P)11.06 1.68% Residential High (RH)9.36 1.42% Residential/Office General (R/OG)1.04 0.16%Source: City of Clearwater Table 6 Future Land Use by Acres and Percentage Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 45 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCentral Business District Commercial General Institutional Industrial Limited Preservation Residential/Office General Recreation/Open Space Residential High Residential Low Residential Medium Residential Urban Transport/Utility Water North Greenwood CRA Figure 26 Future Land Use Page 46 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Zoning Districts The CRA includes a wide variety of zoning districts. Table 7 shows the total acres and percentage of districts, shown in Figure 27, occurring within the CRA. Most of the neighborhood (52.2%) is zoned for residential development. These districts are generally located interior of CRA. The largest zoning district is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District which is concentrated along the south side of Stevenson Creek and the southeast portion of the CRA. Palmetto Park Apartments is the only property zoned Medium High Density Residential (MHDR). The CRA has a large concentration of properties zoned Medium Density Residential (MDR) which allows for attached dwellings to be constructed. However, in most zoning districts residential uses require a minimum of two off-street parking spaces which could provide development challenges as the residential lot sizes in the CRA are smaller in nature, typically only 50 feet wide by 100 feet deep. Business-related zoning districts, including Commercial, Downtown, and Office, are located along major corridors, including North Fort Harrison Avenue, North Myrtle Avenue, and North Betty Lane. The Institutional District is located throughout the CRA and is applied to schools, churches, city facilities, and certain vacant lands. Zoning District Acres Percent Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)185.20 29.68% Medium Density Residential (MDR)131.10 21.01% Institutional (I)106.40 17.05% Downtown (D)76.63 12.28% Commercial (C)63.23 10.13% Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)29.13 4.67% Preservation (P)11.58 1.86% Industrial, Research, and Technology (IRT)10.72 1.72% Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)8.23 1.32% High Density Residential (HDR)1.12 0.18% Office (O)0.70 0.11%Source: City of Clearwater Table 7 Zoning District by Acres and Percentage Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 47 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCommercial Downtown High Density Residential Industrial Research and Technology Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Medium High Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation Preservation Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 27 Zoning Districts Page 48 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Vacant Lands According to Pinellas County Property Appraiser data, there are 350 vacant properties within the CRA. Combined, these lots comprise 49.7 acres or 8.22% of the CRA area. The vacant properties are generally dispersed throughout the CRA, though concentrations are present along the North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridors. The development of vacant properties should be a top priority for the CRA because it does not cause direct displacement and can be developed in a way that aligns with the community’s goals. Vacant Housing Units This data also indicates that the CRA has 386 vacant housing units. This is 15.5% of the CRA’s 2,433 total housing units. Its rate is lower than the overall city, which has an estimated 18.3% vacancy rate. Vacant Corner Lot Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 49 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnVacant Property North Greenwood CRA Figure 28 Vacant Properties Page 50 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Public and Semi-Public Property Public and semi-public properties are shown on Figure 30 and are further detailed below by ownership. City-Owned Lands The City of Clearwater owns 64 parcels within the CRA. Together these parcels make up 83.33 acres. Most of these properties are parks or other recreational facilities. Several are public service sites, most notably the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility, Clearwater Gas Department, and Fire Station #51. Other city-owned properties were acquired for community enhancement purposes. See Table 15, CRA Implementation Table, for a description of potential future uses on these sites. Other Publicly Owned Lands Pinellas County The Pinellas County government owns 16 properties throughout the CRA. These include parcels along the Pinellas Trail, the Clearwater Health Department, the Garden Trail Apartments workforce housing, and a handful of residential lots in the unincorporated area. Pinellas County Schools Pinellas County Schools own four properties within the CRA. The largest is the site for Sandy Lane Elementary and Calvin A. Hunsinger Schools, located at the southwest corner of Kings Highway and Sunset Point Road. They also own property along Palmetto Street (Clearwater Intermediate School), the Adult Education Center to the northeast of Clearwater Intermediate School, and the Pinellas County African American History Museum property. State of Florida The State of Florida owns one property within the CRA. This property is the Armory Building, located at 706 North Missouri Avenue. In 2005, National Guard operations were relocated to the C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center in Pinellas Park. This site is now utilized by the City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department for equipment storage and operations. Armory Building Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 51 Existing Conditions Utility and Transportation Owned Lands CSX Railroad CSX Transportation, Inc. is an international transportation company that operates about 20,000 miles of rail line in the eastern United States. This includes the Clearwater Subdivision line, which runs from east of downtown Tampa, along the south side of the North Greenwood CRA and terminates in St. Petersburg. Duke Energy Duke Energy Florida is the electric utility provider for Pinellas County. It owns one property within the CRA on which a power sub-station is located. Land Value Taxable Value and Exempt Properties The CRA has concentrations of relatively high-tax generating, low-tax generating, and tax-exempt lands. As shown on Figure 29, approximately 251 acres or 35.5% of the lands in the CRA are tax-exempt, and the remaining 64.5% are not tax-exempt. This does not include right-of-way or Stevenson Creek. The taxable value of properties in the CRA, as estimated by the Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office, is displayed in Figure 31. The dark red-brown and red properties indicate clusters of properties with a high taxable value, primarily along the North Fort Harrison Avenue corridor, abutting Stevenson Creek, and the industrial area around Eldridge Street. The purple indicates properties that do not pay property taxes, mainly due to being owned by a governmental agency, religious institution, or other non-profit entity. Figure 30 illustrates city-owned land that is suitable for development. Sites determined suitable for development have no known environmental issues, access to public water and sewer infrastructure, and zoning designations that allow for residential or commercial uses. There are opportunities for commercial development in the Old Bay District as Figure 29 Property Acreage by Tax-Exempt Status 64.5% 35.5%Non-Exempt (590 acres) Exempt (251 acres) well as the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor. There is one potential site for residential development adjacent to the existing Fire Station #51 with appropriate environmental remediation. Properties that are closer to the water have the potential to develop at an increased density due to the underlying future land use category of Central Business District (CBD) having higher density and intensity than other areas of the CRA. This type of growth could provide increased tax revenue for the CRA to support programs in areas that will remain predominantly single-family housing. The percentage of tax-exempt properties is not anticipated to change significantly and the institutions who own those properties are providing valuable community services. The CRA can provide coordination services among the institutions to ensure that plan goals are met in an effective manner. Page 52 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCity of Clearwater Pinellas County Pinellas County Schools State of Florida Duke Energy Sites Suitable for Development Pinellas Trail CSX Rail Line North Greenwood CRA Figure 30 Public and Semi-Public Properties Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 53 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnTax Exempt $0.01 - $50,000 $50,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $250,000 $250,000 - $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - $3,327,500 North Greenwood CRA Figure 31 Taxable Property Value Page 54 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Natural Environment Stevenson Creek Stevenson Creek is a prominent aquatic feature of North Greenwood. It is approximately 3.2-miles long, running from the south side of Clearwater, through the city and North Greenwood, and terminating in Clearwater Harbor northwest of the CRA. The one-mile stretch within and northwest of the CRA is the widest and most heavily vegetated portion of Stevenson Creek. Community Use There is currently no designated public water access point to Stevenson Creek. Many local residents use the creek for fishing and have suggested they would benefit from increased access to it for fishing and recreational activities. Most properties abutting the property are single-family residences, many of which have private docks on the creek. The Clearwater Shuffleboard and Lawn Bowling Complex property has about 1,200 feet of creek frontage. Several other city-owned properties are adjacent to the creek, including Overbrook Park, Fire Station #51, the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility, and North Betty Lane Park on the corner of Overlea Street and North Betty Lane used to access the creek with dredging equipment. Waterbody Information Water flows into Stevenson Creek Watershed from the creek’s three main branches: the Spring Branch, Hamon Branch, and Upper Stevenson Branch. The Pinellas County Water Atlas’ Water Quality Index scores Stevenson Creek as “Good” based on levels of water clarity, dissolved oxygen, oxygen demand, nutrients, and bacteria. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) identifies Stevenson Creek as “Impaired” due to the presence of fecal coliform. Stevenson Creek Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 55 Existing Conditions Coastal High Hazard Area The Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) is an area particularly vulnerable to the effects of coastal flooding from hurricanes and other tropical storm events. It is defined by section 163.3178(2)(h)9, Florida Statutes, as the area below the elevation of the category one storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model. The State of Florida limits density in these areas and requires enhanced building standards. The City of Clearwater has designated a Coastal Storm Area (CSA) within the Comprehensive Plan. The CSA includes the CHHA plus those parcels where the CHHA inundates 20% or more of a parcel or those portions of an island not inundated by the CHHA and areas of the FEMA Velocity Zone (VE) not included in Evacuation Zone A and parcels where the VE Zone occupies 20% or more of the parcel. Figure 32 shows the CHHA and CSA within the CRA. The majority of CHHA and CSA within the CRA Plan area occurs in the northern section along Stevenson Creek and its tributary that stretches to Sunset Point Road. The Seminole Boat Ramp area and southward along the Clearwater Harbor coastline are also included. A total of 144.88-acres of CHHA exists with 368 parcels being impacted, of which 337 are residential. A total of 167.04-acres of CSA exists, with 432 total parcels being impacted and 395 of those being residential. FEMA Flood Zones The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines flood hazard areas as areas with at least a 1% chance to flood in a 100-year storm event. The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map identifies the majority of flood hazard areas as those located in the northern half of the CRA along Stevenson Creek and its tributary that stretches to Sunset Point Road and onto the Pinellas County School owned property, as well as an area northwest of the North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Palmetto Street intersection. The Seminole Boat Ramp area and southward along the Clearwater Harbor and the residential area surrounding the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex are also included. In addition to the increased risk of flooding, identified flood hazard areas can negatively affect property values and insurance costs. The flood zones identified in the CRA are A, AE, and VE. The A and AE zones are areas with a 1% chance of annual flooding and a 26% chance of flooding over 30 years. There are 0.82 acres of Zone A and 160.95 acres of AE located in the CRA. The VE zone is coastal areas with a 1% or greater chance of flooding annually or are subject to additional hazard of storm waves as well as a 26% of flooding over 30 years. There are 6.74 acres of VE located in the CRA. There are a total of 168.44 acres impacted by flood zone, with a total of 427 parcels within the CRA are impacted by these zones, of which 315 are residential. Page 56 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCoastal High Hazard Area Coastal Storm Area North Greenwood CRA Figure 32 Coastal High Hazard Area and Coastal Storm Area Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 57 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnZone A Zone AE Zone VE North Greenwood CRA Figure 33 FEMA Flood Zones Page 58 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Wetlands Wetlands provide numerous economic, social, and ecological benefits. They provide habitat for various plant and animal species, reduce flooding, and support recreational activities. They are protected by multiple public agencies permitting requirements. There are several types of wetlands and deep water habitats in the CRA Plan area. Locations of these habitats, as defined by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) National Wetlands Inventory, are displayed in Figure 34. The habitats within the CRA are mostly part of Stevenson Creek, identifying its benefit to the community and potential to be enhanced through continued nuisance vegetation removal, installation of native plant species on public lands, and public education on the benefits of watershed resource protection on private properties. Small areas of wetland are also identified on the edges of the Seminole Boat Ramp. The majority of mapped wetland areas within the CRA Plan area occur in the northern half along Stevenson Creek and its tributary that stretches to Sunset Point Road. A total of 32.07-acres of wetlands exist, with Estuarine and Marine Deepwater (17.05-acres), Estuarine and Marine Wetland (6.65-acres), Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (4.11-acres), Freshwater Pond (2.51-acres), and Riverine (1.75-acres) designations. Stevenson Creek Vegetation Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 59 Existing Conditions Figure 34 Wetlands Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnEstuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Riverine North Greenwood CRA Page 60 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Streets and Transit Road Network Streets in the North Greenwood CRA are generally laid out in a grid network. The street network spans Stevenson Creek over three bridges on North Fort Harrison Avenue, Fairmont Street, and North Betty Lane. The highest traffic volume thoroughfare is Alt US 19. This route follows North Myrtle Avenue and becomes North Fort Harrison Avenue after its intersection with North Myrtle Avenue. This route runs from St. Petersburg north to Holiday in Pasco County before reconnecting with the primary US Route 19 highway. Other significant north-south roads within the CRA are North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, North Betty Lane, and Kings Highway. Significant east-west roads include Palmetto Street and Fairmont Street, which transitions into Douglas Avenue after crossing Stevenson Creek. Sunset Point Road provides a significant east-west route between North Fort Harrison Avenue and Safety Harbor. Information about these roadways is summarized in Table 8. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is the approximate number of cars that pass through a roadway each day. These numbers are used in a wide range of decision-making processes, from transportation planning projects to where new businesses decide to open. Alt US 19/North Fort Harrison Avenue/North Myrtle Avenue has the highest AADT in the CRA. State, County, and Local Roads Most of the roads located within the CRA are owned and maintained by the City of Clearwater. The exception to this is portions of Alt US 19 which is owned and maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Additionally, Pinellas County owns and maintains portions of North Betty Lane, Overbrook Avenue, Douglas Avenue, Sunset Point Road, and Sylvan Drive. Private roads exist in the CRA and are controlled as part of private developments or subdivisions. The jurisdiction of roadways in the CRA is shown in Figure 35. Road Name Directional Lanes AADT Class Jurisdiction North Fort Harrison Avenue 1-2 18,000 Minor Arterial City / FDOT North Myrtle Avenue 3-4 13,500 Minor Arterial FDOT North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 1-2 3,400 Collector City North Betty Lane 1-2 6,500 Collector City / County Kings Highway 1 No Count Minor Collector City Palmetto Street 1-2 4,000 Collector City Fairmont Street / Douglas Avenue 2-4 4,400 Collector City Sunset Point Road 2 6,900 Minor Arterial CountySource: FDOT Transportation Data and Analytics Office Table 8 Summary of Major Roads Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 61 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCity of Clearwater Pinellas County FDOT Private North Greenwood CRA Figure 35 Roadway Jurisdiction Page 62 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Functional Classification Figure 36 shows the functional classifications of roadways within the CRA Plan area. Arterial Roadways Arterial roadways provide major connections between cities, urbanized areas, and major employment centers. These tend to have higher speed limits, more lanes, and more cars passing through. In the CRA, these include North Fort Harrison Avenue, North Myrtle Avenue/Alt US 19, and Sunset Point Road. Collector Streets Collector streets provide connections between arterial networks and residential networks to residential districts and mid-sized commercial areas. There are several of these roadways in the CRA, including Fairmont Street, Douglas Avenue, Overbrook Avenue, North Betty Lane, North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Kings Highway, and Palmetto Street. Local Streets Local streets provide direct access to individual properties. They are not intended as primary throughways between non-local destinations, but are an integral part of the street grid, providing alternatives to other roadways. Roadways not classified as collectors or arterials are local streets. Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Existing Sidewalk Network Sidewalks exist along at least one side of all but a few streets within the CRA and along both sides of most. Sidewalks are along all commercial corridors, arterial roadways, and across all three bridges. Gaps in the sidewalk network exist mostly in residential areas. Areas with major sidewalk gaps include: • The residential area north of Palmetto Street between Pinellas Trail and Douglas Avenue• The residential area north of Overlea Street between North Betty Lane and Kings Highway• The unincorporated areas north of Overbrook Avenue along Sylvan Drive and Pineland Drive The general areas of these gaps are shown as blue circles in Figure 37. Bike Lanes and Paths The main bicycle infrastructure within the CRA is the multi-purpose Pinellas Trail; however, a separated bike lane and sharrows do exist. The separated bike lane is on North Osceola Avenue between Seminole Street and Nicholson Street, and sharrows are on Nicholson Street from North Osceola Avenue to the Pinellas Trail. These two installations aimed at improving bike access and safety from the Pinellas Trail to the Seminole Boat Ramp. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 63 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveNMyrtleAveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnMinor Arterial Collector Minor Collector North Greenwood CRA Figure 36 Functional Classification Page 64 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnPinellas Trail Existing Sidewalks Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 37 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 65 Existing Conditions Transit Bus Routes and Stops The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is the public transit provider for Pinellas County. PSTA contracts with Jolley Trolley, which operates trolley routes. Between PSTA and Jolley Trolley, four routes serve the North Greenwood CRA. These routes are described below and displayed in Figure 38. Jolley Trolley Coastal Route The route is operated by Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater, Inc. (Jolley Trolley) through a contract with PSTA and multiple funding partners. It provides hourly service seven days a week from approximately 8:30am to 11:00pm Sunday through Thursday and from 8:30am to 1pm Friday and Saturday. It connects downtown Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, and Tarpon Springs. Within the CRA, it runs along North Myrtle Avenue and shares stops with PSTA bus routes. The trolley has an integrated fare system with PSTA. PSTA Route 61 Route 61 operates at 60 minute frequencies seven days a week from approximately 5:30am to 8:30pm Monday through Saturday and 7:20am to 6:30pm on Sundays. The route travels between Indian Rocks Shopping Plaza through Largo, Downtown Clearwater, and Dunedin to Countryside Mall. Within the CRA, it runs along North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. PSTA Route 66 Limited Stop (66L) Route 66L operates Monday through Friday with limited morning and evening stops to supplement the Jolley Trolley Coastal Route. It provides connection between Downtown Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. Within the CRA, it runs along North Fort Harrison Avenue. PSTA Route 78 Route 78 operates at 30 minute frequencies seven days a week from approximately 6am to 10pm Monday through Saturday and at a 35 minute frequency from approximately 8am to 8pm on Sundays. The route provides connections between Downtown Clearwater, Dunedin, and the Countryside Mall area. Within the CRA, the route travels along North Myrtle Avenue, Palmetto Street, and North Betty Lane. Jolley Trolley Bus Page 66 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveNMyrtleAveKings HwySunset Point Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnStops 61 66L 78 Jolley Trolley North Greenwood CRA Figure 38 PSTA Routes and Stops Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 67 Existing Conditions Utilities and Infrastructure Parking Automobile parking was not identified as a deficiency in the CRA. Several relatively large public parking lots exist within the area, including the Seminole Boat Ramp, North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex North Greenwood Library, and Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex. Most commercial businesses and public uses have limited off-street parking available for their parcel use. Limited areas of on-street parking spaces (e.g., North Fort Harrison Avenue at Atrium Park, Phillies Drive, Eldridge Street) are available for commercial businesses in the CRA. On-street parking is permitted on most residential streets. Stormwater Infrastructure Stormwater infrastructure is present throughout most of the CRA, with gaps in some residential areas. Existing city stormwater drainage is all underground, whereas open ditch drains are Pinellas County facilities. The network of stormwater infrastructure is shown in Figure 39. Sanitary Sewer Sanitary sewer (wastewater) in the CRA flows into the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located in the CRA along Stevenson Creek. The only gaps in the wastewater network shown in Figure 40 are within the unincorporated enclaves. The city continues to make improvements to the WRF, including the past replacement of the influent pump station and associated odor control. The city is currently preparing a Wastewater Resource Facility Master Plan for multiple facilities, including the Marshall Street WRF. Potable Water The CRA has full potable water coverage with no gaps in the network. The water mains within and surrounding the CRA are shown in Figure 41. The groundwater source for Clearwater is the Floridan Aquifer. This aquifer is a major source of groundwater in the southeastern United States and underlies all of Florida. Reclaimed Water The use of reclaimed water helps the city to preserve high-quality drinking water by providing an alternative source of irrigation water. This allows for the preservation of the supply of potable drinking water. Reclaimed water mains, shown on Figure 42, exist within the CRA along North Osceola Avenue, Seminole Street, North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Fairmont Street, Overbrook Avenue, and Palmetto Street. Natural Gas Natural gas service within the CRA is provided by Clearwater Gas System, which is owned and operated by the City of Clearwater. Natural gas mains are present below nearly all of the roadways within the CRA, shown on Figure 43, providing reliable energy for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Page 68 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnStorm Pipe Underdrain Ditch Stormwater Pond Swale Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 39 Stormwater Infrastructure Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 69 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnGravity Main Force Main Private Mains Lift Stations Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 40 Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Page 70 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnCity Potable Water Main Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 41 Potable Water Infrastructure Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 71 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnReclaimed Water Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 42 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Page 72 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnGas Main Unincorporated Areas North Greenwood CRA Figure 43 Natural Gas Infrastructure Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 73 Existing Conditions Law, Fire/EMS, and Code Enforcement Activity Law Enforcement Types of Reported Criminal Activity The City of Clearwater Police Department provided criminal activity data from 2015 to 2021. Figures 44 and 45 illustrate this data by crime type and severity. Crime and the perception of crime were identified as significant concerns in the community. In general, crime has decreased in most categories measured over this period as shown in Figure 46. This decrease corresponds with national trends and the Clearwater Police Department’s 2017-2022 Strategic Plan. While trends have been moving in the right direction, the North Greenwood CRA Plan aims to reduce crime and address its root causes. Figure 44 Non-Violent Crime by Type and Year Figure 45 Violent Crime by Type and Year Location of Reported Criminal Activity Based on the location data of reported incidents from 2015 to 2021, several areas stand out as having high concentrations of criminal activity. These high-incident areas are the intersections of North Betty Lane and Overlea Street, North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Palmetto Street, and Marshall Street and North Myrtle Avenue as displayed in Figure 47. This crime data is reported with approximated locations, so positions displayed on the map are generalized. The North Betty Lane concentration correlates with North Betty Lane Park. Activation of this and other under-utilized spaces would increase “eyes on the street,” helping to deter criminal activity. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2015 Burglary Disturbance Drug Call Drunk Driver Shoplifting Theft Weapons Violation 0 20 40 60 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2015 Assault Carjacking Homicide Robbery Sexual Battery 0 200 400 600 800 1000 2016 2017 2018 2019 20202021 2015 Burglary Disturbance Drug Call Drunk Driver Shoplifting Theft Weapons Violation 0 20 40 60 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2015 Assault Carjacking Homicide Robbery Sexual Battery Page 74 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 46 Crime Incident Trends by Year 400 600 800 1000 40 60 80 100 Non-Violent Non-ViolentLinear Trend Violent ViolentLinear Trend Non-Violent Crime IncidentsViolent Crime IncidentsClearwater Police Vehicle Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 75 Existing Conditions Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnHigh Occurance Low Occurance North Greenwood CRA Figure 47 Crime Hotspots Page 76 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Fire / EMS The Finding of Necessity Study included an evaluation of city fire and EMS calls provided for 2019. The data were normalized to report the number of calls for service per 1,000 population and the total number of calls within the study's subareas and citywide. Based on this data, the citywide call rate was 211.2 calls per 1,000 population. The city-approved North Greenwood CRA Plan limits include only the Downtown, North Fort Harrison/Osceola, and North Greenwood Core subareas. Table 9 shows that call rates in these subareas exceed the citywide rate of 211.2 calls per 1,000 population. The data shows that while the subareas are a small percentage of the overall city population, their call rates are disproportionately high when compared to their population. Subarea Call Rate per 1,000 Population Downtown 467.4 North Fort Harrison/Osceola 876.4 North Greenwood Core 275.3Source: City of Clearwater Fire/EMS, Finding of Necessity Study Table 9 Study Area Fire/EMS Call Rate Subarea % of City-wide Calls % of Citywide Population Downtown 4%1.7% North Fort Harrison/Osceola 1%0.2% North Greenwood Core 6%4.3%Source: City of Clearwater Fire/EMS, Finding of Necessity Study Table 10 Study Area Fire/EMS Calls Proportional Allocation Fire Station #51 Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 77 Existing Conditions Code Enforcement & Building Maintenance The City of Clearwater Code Compliance and Building Divisions work together with citizens and the business community to make the city a safe, healthy, and economically viable place to live and work. The Divisions seek to attain compliance with various community standards within the Community Development Code, including the Clearwater Housing and Unsafe codes. The following figures display code violations within the North Greenwood CRA between 2015 and 2021. Figure 48 depicts the top five categories of code violations, most of which pertain to the maintenance of vegetation and yards in general and are enforced by the Code Compliance Division. Figure 49 displays the top five violations related to structures on a property, enforced by the Building Division. Generalized concentrations of recorded violations are displayed in Figure 50. These concentrations are visible north of Seminole Street between Vine and Pennsylvania Avenues, along North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between Palm Bluff and Tangerine Streets, and east of North Betty Lane between Overlea and Springdale Streets. These concentrations correspond with primarily single-family residential areas. Figure 48 Top Five Code Violation Categories Figure 49 Top Five Structural Violation Categories top 5 violation categories VegetationOvergrowthUnmaintainedRight-of-Way Yards and Landscaping Exterior Storage InoperableVehicle 32% 20%18% 16%14% Top 5 structure violation categories Doors and Windows Exterior Surfaces Roof/RoofElements Electrical Systems Interior Floors,Walls, Ceilings 33% 26% 23% 9%9% top 5 violation categories VegetationOvergrowth UnmaintainedRight-of-Way Yards and Landscaping Exterior Storage InoperableVehicle 32% 20%18% 16% 14% Top 5 structure violation categories Doors and Windows Exterior Surfaces Roof/RoofElements Electrical Systems Interior Floors,Walls, Ceilings 33% 26% 23% 9%9% Page 78 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Overlea St N MLK Jr AveJones St Eldridge St NOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunsetPoint Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnDense Sparse North Greenwood CRA Figure 50 Code Enforcement Hotspots Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 79 Existing Conditions 2.6 Public Engagement and Outreach Public engagement was conducted throughout the planning process to gather input from residents, business owners, and community organizations through topic education and informal communications. Engagement and outreach build community consensus for project preferences that will provide a better understanding of community needs, the marketplace, and similar communities to guide the development of the CRA Plan and its recommendations. Public Outreach Methods Property Owner and Occupant Mailing A direct property notification was conducted in January 2022 to announce the project and direct residents and tenants to the dedicated project website for background and meeting information. A total of 3,900 direct mailings were delivered. Project Website A project website was created at www.ngreenwoodcra.com and may continue as a city maintained CRA website in the future. Project background information, email contacts, polls, and announcements for upcoming workshops and surveys were hosted on the site. Community Survey An online survey was posted to the project website to collect public responses in June 2022. The survey sought participant responses on a similar exercise conducted during Workshop #3. Faith Leadership Community Roundtable A Faith Leadership Community Roundtable meeting was held on June 15, 2022, at the Curtis Museum with more than ten pastors or faith leaders, five members of the public, and five city staff and consultant team in attendance. Among the participants were representatives of several major North Greenwood churches and the CRA Plan Steering Committee. The purpose of this meeting was to engage the local faith community leaders in a brief education on the CRA Plan project and solicit their ideas on issues affecting the neighborhood, their perspectives as major landowners, and the potential for coordination and partnership in implementation strategies. Image of a Postcard for the North Greenwood CRA Page 80 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan The Roundtable engaged in an in-depth discussion that included issues affecting the faith community, both in rebounding from reduced attendance during the pandemic and how the faith community could assist in the implementation of the CRA Plan. The participants voiced commitment to assist in public-private partnerships, access to facilities, increased support of workforce training initiatives, and providing mentorship. Some of the major takeaways from the conversation include: • Efforts of the Coalition should be built upon• The continued need to identify strategies that lower recidivism and increase affordable housing• Need for social venues/facilities– rotate jazz, then gospel, etc.• Need to address vacant and unmaintained properties• Need to enforce code enforcement fines• Need to go beyond the surface and address the root of the problems • Importance of youth development, job training, and trade school programs• Churches are a potential partner in Pre-K to adult education programs• Urgent need to address the poverty level• Churches own many vacant or underutilized properties that can be repurposed• Variety of housing units needed, both public and private• Gentrification is the greatest threat • Potential to have individual church visions and missions come together to further the community vision with one voice Outreach Events Direct project outreach occurred at scheduled community events during the CRA Plan process. Early opportunities were limited due to ongoing pandemic distancing requirements. However, members of the consultant team attended, provided handout information, directed persons to website, and registered attendees at the following events to broaden the community’s understanding of the project. • Night at the Library - February 25, 2022• Juneteenth Celebration - June 18, 2022 Youth Engagement Event On June 30, 2022, city staff hosted an engagement event to ensure the future generation has a voice in this planning process. Middle school-aged attendees of the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex’s summer program were invited to share their perspectives on the community. The following questions were asked to generate an interactive discussion: • Where do you like to go and why?• Where do you avoid / dislike?• Do you think you’ll stay in North Greenwood after high school?• What’s missing or what could be changed?• What would you like to see in the neighborhood / If you had a million dollars to spend here, what would you spend it on? The discussion spurred from these questions focused on a few key topics. The North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex was discussed in detail. Attendees expressed that the recreation complex is a place they feel safe, welcomed, and have fun with their friends. They wished to see it expanded or have an additional center in the neighborhood. They expressed the desire for more capacity, allowing more kids to join programs, reducing the waitlist for summer programs, and allowing those who have been removed to receive a second chance. They also expressed the desire to have more sports facilities of varying types both at the recreation complex and throughout the neighborhood. The attendees' most significant concerns with the neighborhood were safety and cleanliness. Many shared that they do not always feel safe in the neighborhood, mentioning criminal activities and violence. They also expressed that there was too much litter throughout the area, and it would benefit from more garbage cans. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 81 Existing Conditions When asked if they would stay in the neighborhood after high school graduation, several varying answers were provided. In general, younger participants expressed a strong desire to stay to be near friends and family. Older participants who are closer to graduation tended to say that they plan on leaving to pursue their career and educational goals but hope to return to the neighborhood at some point. Several conveyed they would be more likely to stay in the neighborhood if there were employment opportunities in or nearby North Greenwood. Other desires mentioned by attendees were: • Helping and uplifting the homeless population• Increase road safety and reduce crashes• More parks and outdoor sports facilities• Environmental organizations or volunteer opportunities• Affordable housing• Opportunities to be exposed to new technologies Community Workshops A series of four community workshops were held throughout the planning process. The meetings were held at the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex and attended by a mixture of neighborhood residents, business owners, and other stakeholders. The events were advertised through multiple city social media accounts, a digital message board at the North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Palmetto Street intersection, sign boards along major rights-of-way, and posters at key community building entries. The property owner and physical address post-card mailing discussed in the previous section included an invitation to Workshop #1. Community Workshop #1 Community Workshop #1 was held on February 24, 2022, and was a great success, with more than 93 members of the public in attendance. Among the attendees were representatives of the North Greenwood Steering Committee, multiple community non-profits, faith-based organizations, business owners, and homeowner associations. The purpose of the first workshop was to answer the question, “Where are we now?”. Workshop Exercise – SWOT Analysis Attendees worked in small groups to participate in a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. Each table held engaging discussions and then reported on what was discussed to the larger gathering. The findings were wide-ranging and addressed many large- and small-scale issues. These issues were incorporated into this North Greenwood CRA Plan’s strategies and fueled the discussion in the following workshops. Participants at a Community Workshop Page 82 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Workshop #1 Take-Aways A range of responses was provided through the SWOT analysis. The following responses represent frequently mentioned topics. Strengths • North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex• Curtis Museum• Community residents• Greenwood Panthers Football• Stevenson Creek Weaknesses • Sidewalks• Housing costs• Drugs• Public amenities• Traffic speed Opportunities • Stevenson Creek• Jack Russell Stadium• Old Elk’s Lodge• Trade school• Pinellas Trail development Threats • Gentrification• Housing costs• Crime• Drugs• Displacement Community Workshop #2 Community Workshop #2 was held on April 19, 2022, with more than 65 in attendance. The purpose of this workshop was to answer the question “Where are we going?”. Workshop Exercise – Neighborhood Framework Mapping Attendees worked in small groups focused on identifying neighborhood framework conditions. This exercise informed the creation of the Diagrammatic Plan detailed in Chapter 4 Plan Implementation. Participants were encouraged to consider the SWOT results to identify specific locations and potential future strategies to address the concerns they have with them. This exercise was used to synthesize a consensus diagrammatic plan. Participants at a Community Workshop Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 83 Existing Conditions Workshop #2 Take-Aways Table reports provided key topics for each of the five basic elements (Paths, Edges, Districts, Nodes, and Landmarks), shown in the "Image of The City" by Kevin Lynch on page 102. The following are the most common of the responses provided at the workshop. Paths • Pinellas Trail• North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue• North Fort Harrison Avenue Edges • Stevenson Creek• Clearwater Harbor• CSX Railroad Districts • North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue • Stevenson Creek• North Fort Harrison Avenue Nodes • North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Palmetto Street• Seminole Street and North Fort Harrison Avenue• North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue Landmarks • Curtis Museum• North Ward School• Bridge on Pinellas Trail over Stevenson Creek• Numerous community churches Community Workshop #3 Community Workshop #3 was held on June 13, 2022, with more than 69 members of the public in attendance. The purpose of this workshop was to answer the question, “Where do we want to go?”. Workshop Exercise – Community Survey Attendees participated in a group activity by completing an electronic survey. Attendees were issued Turning Point digital keypads and led through a questionnaire that included demographic, strategy, and vision questions to help shape the CRA Plan. These questions were identical to those asked in the Community Survey. Workshop #3 Take-Aways The following charts display responses to a selection of the survey questions. Page 84 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 52 What type of housing units are most needed? Figure 53 What recreational uses should be along Stevenson Creek? Parks / Open Space Streetlights Sidewalks Shade Trees Community Policing Traffic Calming Public Parking Other (Please Specify) 49 26 26 19 18 11 9 6 Workshop 3 Question 1 Workshop 3 Question 2 Any Type that is Affordable Single-Family Multifamily Apartments Du-, Tri-, or Quadplex Units Multifamily Condo Accessory Dwelling Units Micro-Units Unsure/No Opinion 44 20 16 14 10 3 40 37 Boardwalk Seating/Viewing Fishing Kayak/Canoe Launch No Additional Access 41 26 3 34 31 Workshop 3 Question 3 Workshop 3 Question 4 Other Challenges Aging in Place Homelessness Gentrification/Displacement Crime/Drugs Employment inNeighborhood Housing Costs 5.9 3.3 2.93 2.88 2.12 4.26 3.92 Parks / Open SpaceStreetlightsSidewalksShade TreesCommunity PolicingTraffic CalmingPublic ParkingOther (Please Specify)49262619181196Workshop 3 Question 1 Workshop 3 Question 2Any Type that is AffordableSingle-FamilyMultifamily ApartmentsDu-, Tri-, or Quadplex UnitsMultifamily CondoAccessory Dwelling UnitsMicro-UnitsUnsure/No Opinion 442016141034037 Boardwalk Seating/Viewing Fishing Kayak/Canoe Launch No Additional Access 41 26 3 34 31 Workshop 3 Question 3 Workshop 3 Question 4 Other Challenges Aging in Place Homelessness Gentrification/Displacement Crime/Drugs Employment inNeighborhood Housing Costs 5.9 3.3 2.93 2.88 2.12 4.26 3.92 Figure 51 What amenities do you want most in the neighborhood? Parks / Open Space Streetlights Sidewalks Shade Trees Community Policing Traffic Calming Public Parking Other (Please Specify) 49 26 26 19 18 11 9 6 Workshop 3 Question 1 Workshop 3 Question 2 Any Type that is Affordable Single-Family Multifamily Apartments Du-, Tri-, or Quadplex Units Multifamily Condo Accessory Dwelling Units Micro-Units Unsure/No Opinion 44 20 16 14 10 3 40 37 Boardwalk Seating/Viewing Fishing Kayak/Canoe Launch No Additional Access 41 26 3 34 31 Workshop 3 Question 3 Workshop 3 Question 4 Other Challenges Aging in Place Homelessness Gentrification/Displacement Crime/Drugs Employment inNeighborhood Housing Costs 5.9 3.3 2.93 2.88 2.12 4.26 3.92 Figure 54 What are the biggest challenges facing North Greenwood? Parks / Open Space Streetlights Sidewalks Shade Trees Community Policing Traffic Calming Public Parking Other (Please Specify) 49 26 26 19 18 11 9 6 Workshop 3 Question 1 Workshop 3 Question 2 Any Type that is Affordable Single-Family Multifamily Apartments Du-, Tri-, or Quadplex Units Multifamily Condo Accessory Dwelling Units Micro-Units Unsure/No Opinion 44 20 16 14 10 3 40 37 Boardwalk Seating/Viewing Fishing Kayak/Canoe Launch No Additional Access 41 26 3 34 31 Workshop 3 Question 3 Workshop 3 Question 4 Other Challenges Aging in Place Homelessness Gentrification/Displacement Crime/Drugs Employment inNeighborhood Housing Costs 5.9 3.3 2.93 2.88 2.12 4.26 3.92 Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 85 Existing Conditions Community Workshop #4 Community Workshop #4 was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, with more than 68 members of the public in attendance. The purpose of this workshop was to answer the question, “How do we get there?”. Workshop Exercise – Strategy Review Twelve draft people-based strategies for this CRA Plan were presented to workshop participants. Participants were invited to comment, ask questions, or recommend new strategies. After the discussion, participants were given eight tickets to vote for their top strategies. Workshop Exercise – Infill Development Mapping Participants were asked to complete a tabletop exercise identifying locations they would like infill housing to occur and what intensity of development they would prefer. They were provided with a tabletop map with major community features and current vacant parcels. Workshop #4 Take-Aways The following list shows the workshop participants' top-five people-based strategies as presented or developed during the dialogue. • Strategy A (73 Votes) - Increase home ownership through funding support of housing development grants, low-interest loans, financial literacy education, or other programs as appropriate to protect existing and expand home ownership.• Strategy L (56 Votes) - Work with partners to reduce crime through youth outreach, education, and youth-to-youth mentorship.• Strategy B (52 Votes) - Establish grant funding opportunities to assist current homeowners to make life / safety improvements to remain in their homes. • Strategy F (43 Votes) - Work with partners, including the Pinellas County School District, to leverage the planned middle school “Innovation” program delivery and Pinellas Technical (P-Tech) adult education program expansion at the Clearwater Intermediate School campus for skilled workforce training, youth-to-youth mentorship, and increased year-round employment opportunities.• Strategy M (43 Votes) - Attendees recommended adding a new strategy focused on early childhood development and childcare. The Infill Development exercise garnered a large variety of responses, but a general pattern emerged among the exercise groups. The trends in the expressed preferences included: • Protect the single-family scale of the center of the residential neighborhood (roughly from North Myrtle Avenue to Clearwater Intermediate School)• Allow accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes in some or all of the single-family areas• Allow medium- or high-density development on larger lots and west of North Myrtle Avenue• Encourage commercial or mixed-use development along North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue• Encourage commercial development along Pinellas Trail These areas and potential corresponding residential development types are shown in Figure 55 on the following page. Page 86 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 55 Infill Residential Development Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 87 Existing Conditions 2.7 Existing Conditions Summary The planning process for the CRA Plan included an extensive community outreach and engagement program with four public workshops, community events, steering and technical committee meetings, and a project website. Information was collected through interactive meeting exercises that questioned participants on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting the community. Participants identified major emphasis areas where key community features exist, and completed online surveys and polls to gauge public opinion on relevant topics, the vision, goals, and strategies. The CRA Plan’s technical analysis included demographics, transportation, public facilities, and infrastructure systems. Based on this analysis, a review of issues and opportunities identified through the public outreach program, implementation strategies were identified with both people- and place-based investments. The community has been clear in their desire to engage in equitable development that supports neighborhood change in a holistic manner addressing residents’ physical, health, housing, transportation, educational, and employment needs. They are especially concerned about preparing youth to enter the workforce, reducing recidivism rates for current residents, and providing more high wage jobs within the CRA. Affordable housing and preventing displacement as new development occurs is also a primary concern. The existing conditions assessment shows that direct investment in these areas is needed to reduce poverty and support better health outcomes. Fortunately, the North Greenwood area has many physical and community assets that constitute a strong foundation on which to implement redevelopment strategies. It is situated between Downtown Clearwater and Dunedin and adjacent to Clearwater Harbor near major roadways and the Pinellas Trail. It has no major infrastructure gaps or poor environmental conditions. There are several well maintained city, school, and county recreational, educational, and cultural facilities. There are numerous non-profit organizations that deliver social service, cultural, and recreational programming within the community. The existing conditions analysis found a need to expand access to or make improvements to current public facilities, but there is not a need to build new public buildings or major infrastructure. There is an opportunity to strengthen the capacity of current non-profits to enable them to serve more residents and to encourage greater coordination among current organizations. However, there was not a identified need to establish new community-based organizations. The primary commercial redevelopment opportunities that emerged were in the Old Bay District on North Fort Harrison Avenue and on the historic North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor. Development in these areas which contain numerous vacant parcels and buildings will add to the tax value without causing direct displacement. As a landowner in the area, the city has the opportunity to play a significant role in catalyzing the revitalization of the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor in a way that meets the community’s desire to bring back this corridor as a center for black-owned businesses. There are less existing opportunities for large residential developments, outside of mixed use projects in the Old Bay District. There is a need to repair and preserve the existing single-family housing stock which is over 50 years old. New housing will be obtained through infill on vacant lots and partnerships with small scale housing on publicly-owned sites, like the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center site. Infill design guidelines and historic preservation will be useful tools to preserve the community’s physical character and sense of place. Page 88 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Attracting and retaining businesses and providing affordable housing will require changes to the urban form of the CRA. These changes could result in displacement. The existing conditions clearly showed that low- and moderate-income renters, particularly the 16% that are transit dependent, are vulnerable to displacement. The majority of residents in North Greenwood are cost burdened and are also vulnerable to displacement as property values and costs of living continue to rise. Ensuring equitable redevelopment requires that the plan is implemented in a way that minimizes or prevents negative impacts on vulnerable populations. One example of how equity is maintained is by keeping neighborhood-based recreation centers, library, schools, and businesses so that residents can utilize these services without access to a car. North Greenwood is well positioned for revitalization and to turn around decades of persistent poverty. The city can build on its past investments in facilities and infrastructure by shifting to an expanded focus of investing in people and organizations to increase educational attainment, attract high wage jobs, and improve public health. Additional investments to reduce the cost burden of housing and strengthen local cultural and civic organizations will keep residents in their homes and maintain North Greenwood’s historic legacy as a vibrant black community. Strong partnerships between government entities, the private sector, and the community will be fundamental to success. Former North Ward Elementary School Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 89 Existing Conditions Page intentionally left blank 3. Vision, Goals, & Redevelopment Policies 3.1 Vision | 3.2 Goals & Objectives | 3.3 Redevelopment Policies Page 92 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 3.1 Vision The CRA Plan recognizes the need for a bold and committed approach to the future. Many of the underlying blighted area conditions are large in scale and have been created over many decades. It is expected that improving them will take time. Sustained public and private actions will be necessary over the 20-year planning horizon to increase affordable housing, improve economic development and employment, improve mobility, and eliminate the pervasive effects that poverty has had on North Greenwood. As such, the CRA Plan calls for actions that will significantly change the conditions of the neighborhood and will move the area toward greater economic independence. The CRA Plan has been developed using a combination of good planning practice and public involvement with a strong emphasis on balancing the economic, environmental, and community quality of life needs of the CRA’s current and future residents. It identifies substantial investments in people- and place-based improvements. It is anticipated that the city will want the CRA to self-finance future implementation projects from the reinvestment of future collected TIF funds within the CRA. The reinvestment of TIF funds within the CRA will reduce the blighted area conditions identified in the Finding of Necessity Study and will create a higher rate of taxable value return to both the CRA and the city, particularly after the CRA sunsets. The vision statement was prepared through the planning process in community engagement and outreach. It represents the consensus received and should be used as a guidance statement for future implementation actions. North Greenwood will flourish as a vibrant community where social and economic equity is prioritized to eliminate poverty and enhance the quality of life for all. The success of North Greenwood will be achieved through people-based solutions, academic excellence, the improvement of existing infrastructure, and the creation of new spaces that will foster a thriving and sustainable future. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 93 Vision, Goals, & Redevelopment Policies 3.2 Goals & Objectives The redevelopment will be guided by several overarching redevelopment goals. While many of the recommended redevelopment goals are large in scope, a great deal of thought has been put into their feasibility or ability to implement. All recommended goals are implementable. Objectives have been developed based on the data captured through the Finding of Necessity Study and Chapter 2 Existing Conditions. This plan has created SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound) objectives based on available data. In cases where data was not available, CRA staff should create updated SMART objectives as part of the implementation process. Goal 1: Public Safety Strengthen relationships between residents, neighborhood organizations and public safety providers to improve public safety. Objectives: • Reduce crime committed by youth ages 16-25 by 50% from 2021 to 2043.• Reduce fire and EMS calls to at or below the citywide call rate per 1,000 population by 2031.• Reduce the top five code compliance violations to at or below the citywide level by 2043.• Reduce the top five building code violations to at or below the citywide level by 2043. Goal 2: Mobility Increase the safety of and access to active forms of transportation. Objectives: • Identify the primary causes of conflicts involving pedestrians and bicyclists in the CRA and develop a plan to reduce them.• Increase the number of residents using active transportation (walking, bicycling, transit) in the CRA.• Encourage increased ridership on the Pinellas Trail. Goal 3: Poverty Reduction Increase access to high paying jobs for the residents of the North Greenwood CRA both within and outside of the area through workforce development, business assistance programs, and support for entrepreneurs. Objectives: • Increase the employment density above the 2022 measure by 2043. • Decrease the unemployment rate below the 2022 measure by 2043.• Decrease the percent of households below the poverty level by 2043.• Increase the median household income to match or exceed the citywide median income by 2043.• Reduce the percent of area qualified for CDBG.• Increase job placement and job retention rate for ex-offenders returning to North Greenwood.• Reduce recidivism rates for ex-offenders living in North Greenwood.• Improve transit access to education and employment centers. Page 94 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 6: Invest in Youth Provide opportunities for youth in North Greenwood to live healthy and economically secure lives. Objective: • Increase the supply of early childhood education providers who can deliver quality education programs for ages 0 – 5. • Achieve a senior graduation rate of 90% for all high school seniors in the CRA.• Provide opportunities for afterschool and year-round employment for youth.• Develop apprenticeship programs that prepare youth for careers in Pinellas County’s targeted industries.• Identify partnerships and programs where the faith community can lead youth initiatives. 3.3 Redevelopment Policies Community revitalization is a long-term process that requires responsiveness and adaptability to changing conditions. While the vision and goals will remain stable throughout the 20-year plan period, the objectives and strategies are likely to change based on new information. The redevelopment policies are designed to apply to strategy implementation as well as land redevelopment. They should be used to prioritize the timing of redevelopment projects, financial investments, and the kinds of partnerships the CRA will undertake to implement plan goals. Goal 4: Housing Affordability Provide safe and affordable housing options for residents at all stages of life allowing them to age in place. Objective: • Reduce the percent of households that are housing cost burdened to below the 2022 percentage by 2043.• Reduce the number of vacant lots through construction of new residential development that is compatible with the character of the community.• Increase the amount and types of affordable housing.• Increase existing home ownership rates.• Reduce the amount of people experiencing homelessness. Goal 5: Quality of Life Sustain a high quality of life through community engagement, access to recreational opportunities, celebrating the unique culture of North Greenwood, improving public health, and protecting the environment. Objective: • Preserve and expand the community’s historic and cultural resources.• Provide increased access to the city and county’s cultural, recreational, and educational facilities.• Reduce the percentage of residents living with preventable, chronic health conditions.• Coordinate community engagement efforts to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of plan implementation.• Build public infrastructure that protects the environment and improves health outcomes for residents. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 95 Vision, Goals, & Redevelopment Policies Racial Equity & Co-Creation We recognize that people of color have been disproportionally impacted by poverty, CRA investments will be intentionally designed to improve outcomes for people of color. The faith community, Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition, the school system, and many other organizations have worked for a long time in North Greenwood for the betterment of the neighborhood. Staff commits to collaborating with the community to create new programs, redevelop vacant properties, and determine investment levels in each goal area. Implementing at the Intersection We recognize that complex problems require collaborative solutions and that achieving the recommended objectives for one goal area, ex. Public Safety, may be found through solutions in another goal area, ex. Quality of Life. Staff will identify and sustain partnerships and programs that fulfill multiple goals within the organization and with external partners. Aging in Place The community expressed a strong desire to “age in place”. Staff will implement strategies that provide housing and transportation choices that serve all phases of life. Building Community Capacity Investment strategies will directly benefit the residents, non-profit organizations, and businesses that currently exist in the CRA. Staff should identify a neighborhood provider first, before seeking partners outside the district to implement programs. We recognize that the government cannot do this work alone. The private sector will be an important partner to help bring the North Greenwood vision to life. Evaluate & Adapt Every implementation strategy should answer the questions, “Who are we targeting for this strategy and what outcomes do we want for them?” Staff should collect data on the efficiency and effectiveness of plan expenditures as part of the CRA annual reporting process and adapt as needed to meet plan goals and objectives. Vacant Land Redevelopment The CRA will prioritize the use of publicly owned vacant lots in residential areas for affordable housing. The CRA will prioritize the use of publicly owned vacant lots in commercial and industrial areas for employers in target industries. Infill construction should be compatible with the current community character. The portion of the CRA known as the Old Bay District is governed by the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The character and standards of the Downtown District take precedent. Housing Grant programs will prioritize keeping existing residents in their homes through funding for addressing property maintenance and building code issues and reducing visual blight. Programs should provide a balance of rental and home ownership opportunities. Public Safety The plan recognizes that sending more people to jail does not increase long term public safety. Public safety officials will prioritize their efforts to building relationships with young adults ages 16-25 and returning citizens to deter criminal behavior. Program funding should be directed to identified “hot spots” for crime and code enforcement. Annexation The city should work to annex properties in the unincorporated areas to provide standardized service delivery, especially sanitary sewer service, throughout the CRA area. 4. Plan Implementation 4.1 Overview | 4.2 TIF Projections | 4.3 Funding Recommendations4.4 Diagrammatic Plan & Area Descriptions | 4.5 Plan Implementation Page 98 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 4.1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the sources of funding, redevelopment opportunities, and implementation partners for this plan. It also recommends strategies to meet the goals and objectives in Chapter 3. The Community Redevelopment Agency staff will take the lead role in coordinating the efforts of the city departments and community organizations working on plan implementation. They also prepare funding and program recommendations for consideration by the Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees. Many of the recommendations in this plan are outside of the typical services offered by the City of Clearwater and require forming new partnerships and approaches to service delivery. 4.2 TIF Projections The creation of a new community redevelopment area requires the establishment of a companion redevelopment trust fund used to collect, hold, and disburse the tax increment that grows (if redevelopment is occurring) from the established base year through the life of the CRA Plan. It is the intent to use 2022 as the base year of this plan with a 20-year planning period ending in 2043. Any increase in taxable value over the base year, referred to as “tax increment funds” or “TIF” is collected from the city and county and distributed to the redevelopment trust fund on an annual basis. State law requires that monies in the trust fund are used to implement the strategies and projects identified in the CRA Plan and within the community redevelopment area. The purpose of estimating future tax increment is to identify financial gaps between the anticipated increase in tax revenues generated by new development and the costs of implementing the plan’s redevelopment strategies. Plan implementation occurs as soon as the CRA Plan is adopted. The generation of a significant amount of increased tax revenues can take several years. A mixed-use redevelopment project may take anywhere from 2-4 years to move from concept, to zoning entitlement, to permitting, to construction, and then added to the tax roll. Another consideration is that there are plan recommendations that may increase an individual’s income improving their economic condition that does not increase the taxable value of a property. Those types of successes are not reflected in the TIF projection table. Table 11 includes a 20-year projection, using 2021 as a base year, of total taxable values, total tax increment values, and total TIF revenues collected. These projections are built on the assumptions that the city and the county will maintain their current millage rates (5.8850 and 4.7398 respectively). The projections do not include special tax exemptions. The city and county will contribute 95% of the tax increment. The county can choose to contribute less than 95% through a process which is described in detail later in this section. Redevelopment of vacant infill lots and small commercial properties in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor will occur slowly and at a small scale requiring public subsidy. The city estimates a yearly increase of 3% in taxable value to reflect smaller scale new construction and renovations. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 99 Plan Implementation The real estate market is at a peak and double-digit growth in the value of single-family homes in this area is not anticipated. There has been a significant amount of land assembly by the private sector in the Old Bay District and it is not anticipated additional land assembly on that scale in other areas of the North Greenwood CRA. The city anticipates $100 million in new taxable value to be added between years 6 and 12 predominately in the Old Bay District. This is shown as a 4-6.5% increase in taxable value in years 6-12 in addition to the base increase of 3%.Based on the plan recommendations, large parcels of land and buildings that are currently owned by public entities and non-profits will be improved, but will remain tax exempt to provide affordable housing, youth development, and other cultural programs. The North Greenwood CRA is intended to begin with a year one base year of 2022; however, Pinellas County certified data for 2022 was not available at the time of writing, therefore 2021 taxable value has been used. The taxable value of the CRA in year one (2021) is $193,652,086. Using the estimates of yearly increase, the taxable value of the CRA in year 2042 is estimated to be $496,250,244. This will result in an estimated total tax increment payment (funds available to spend on plan implementation) of $28,650,846 with $12,781,349 from the county and $15,869,497 from the city. The estimated TIF payments begin to exceed $300,000 in year five which would allow the CRA to begin to invest in larger projects. This is an estimate for planning purposes and actual annual taxable growth will be different and based upon actual market conditions. Tax increment is one source of revenue and subject to several state and local restrictions. This plan identifies additional sources of revenue to support plan implementation. State of Florida redevelopment statues (Ch. 163) restrict the use of TIF funds to activities that directly support the redevelopment of property to preserve or increase the supply of affordable housing, community policing, and blight reduction. The county adopted Ordinance 21-48 in 2021, regulating the creation of new community redevelopment areas and the use of tax increment funds. The ordinance establishes county priorities and requires tax increment payments to be used towards affordable housing, economic development and employment, and mobility initiatives. In order to maintain the Housing on Marshall Street full (95%) contribution of county TIF, a minimum of 50% of the total TIF revenue, just over $14 million, must be used in the county priority areas. The CRA is required to develop revenue projections as part of the budgeting process and to report on all TIF expenditures by project category on an annual basis to the county and state governments. Page 100 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Base Year Plus 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year 15 Year 20 City Millage Rate 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 County Millage Rate 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 EstimatedTotalProjection BaseYear TaxableValue Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year 2021 2022 2026 2031 2036 2041 District FY22 FY23 FY27 FY32 FY37 FY42 FY23 to FY42 North Greenwood - Tax Year 2021 193,652,086 Total Value Change: %3.00%3.00%9.00%3.00%3.00% Total Taxable Value 193,652,086 199,461,648.58 224,495,842.73 308,734,685.58 428,069,819.78 496,250,244.06 Tax Increment Value 5,809,562.58 30,843,756.73 115,082,599.58 234,417,733.78 302,598,158.06 Total Value Change: $ 5,809,562.58 6,538,713.87 25,491,854.77 12,468,053.00 14,453,890.60 County Tax Increment Payment 95% 26,159.36 138,883.58 518,195.08 1,055,538.52 1,362,542.01 12,781,349.42 City Tax Increment Payment 95% 32,479.81 172,439.73 643,398.04 1,310,570.95 1,691,750.65 15,869,496.88 Grand Total 58,639.17 311,323.31 1,161,593.12 2,366,109.46 3,054,292.66 28,650,846.30 Table 11 TIF Projections Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 101 Plan Implementation 4.3 Funding Recommendations There are two primary sources of funding identified for plan implementation - TIF revenue and federal ARPA funds. Tables 12 and 13 show how the plan recommends allocating funding by goals for ARPA and by the county's priority categories for TIF revenue. The city has allocated $5 million of ARPA funding that must be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. ARPA funds are prioritized for direct poverty reduction activities. As an area with an Urban Revitalization designation, the North Greenwood CRA will receive a base contribution of 70% of the county TIF revenues. To receive the remaining 25%, the city must commit to spending 50% of all (city and county) TIF revenues in three priority areas as described in Section 2.4. This is just over $14 million. Because there are greater restrictions on how TIF funds can be used, it has been primarily reserved for programs that would address housing affordability and creation of employment opportunities, consistent with the county’s priorities. The city has general funds allocated to city operations and capital improvements in this area. CRA staff should work with local non-profits to obtain additional funds through private and public grants. TIF Expenditure Priorities In 2021, Pinellas County adopted new policies governing the use of TIF funds in CRAs to align expenditures of county TIF with its comprehensive plan. The North Greenwood CRA will receive a base contribution of 70% of the County TIF revenues, and can receive the remaining 25% if it commits to spending 50% of all (city and county) TIF revenues in the three priority areas. This is just over $14 million. There are three county priority areas which are briefly described below. Recommended TIF Expenditures 2023-2043 Category Amount Affordable Housing $13 million Economic Development & Employment $9.5 million Mobility $2 million CRA Administration $4 million Total:$28.5 million Recommended ARPA Funds by Goal and Redevelopment Sites Goal 1: Public Safety $500,000 Goal 2: Mobility $100,000 Goal 3: Poverty Reduction $2,300,000 Goal 4: Housing Affordability $450,000 Goal 5: Quality of Life $400,000 Goal 6: Invest in Youth $950,000 Redevelopment Sites $300,000 Total:$5,000,000 Table 12 Recommended TIF Expenditures Table 13 Recommended ARPA Expenditures Affordable Housing: Rehabilitation, Preservation, and Creation of Housing Affordable housing funds must address income-restricted affordable housing units and prevent displacement for households making less than 120% Area Median Income (AMI). This includes rehabilitation of income-restricted affordable housing units, development of small-scale infill units compatible with existing residential areas, site preparation work, and loan assistance programs for low-income homeowners. This funding could also be used toward mixed-income developments. The focus is not on creating larger scale housing development, but on providing new housing that is in character with the existing neighborhood fabric. Page 102 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Economic Development and Employment: Increase in Quality Employment Increase quality employment opportunities, particularly in the county target industries. This includes site preparation, infrastructure improvements to support redevelopment of a site to attract target industries, and relocation of site residents and businesses to facilitate a capital improvement project. Mobility Improve transit, walking, and biking options and access to transit. This includes capital investments for intermodal facilities, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and parking connected to public transportation. 4.4 Diagrammatic Plan & Area Descriptions Diagrammatic Plan Florida Statutes require a diagrammatic plan to be included in the CRA Plan. Workshop #2 participants were provided a background introduction to Kevin Lynch’s – “Image of The City” five basic elements of wayfinding (e.g., Path, Edge, Landmark, District, and Node). These elements provided an organizational technique for participants to map and describe major emphasis areas in North Greenwood. This interactive process was a transparent method to collect broad community comment that was then synthesized into a consensus diagrammatic plan. The workshop participants’ identification of key locations for the five basic elements provided a pattern of development. Several reoccurring comments included the importance of North Greenwood’s history, its people, and the importance of having access to local businesses on North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The success of neighborhood schools, library, museums, and the number of local churches that helped to create a cultural framework was seen as being critically important, as well as the physical routes through the neighborhood. “Image of The City” Elements by Kevin Lynch Emphasis Areas The diagrammatic plan shown in Figure 56 includes specific place-based emphasis areas where the highest concentration of responses from Workshop #2 participants occurred. The diagrammatic plan used main community elements to organize emphasis areas. Major and minor roadway corridors, the Pinellas Trail, land uses, and specific comments heard during the process were used to identify generalized emphasis areas that captured the highest concentration of wayfinding responses by participants. These response concentrations reinforced the emphasis area’s importance to the community and included potential opportunities where redevelopment strategies may be calibrated to the specific location and the identified needs. Table 14 at the end of this chapter summarizes recommended land use changes and specific redevelopment projects by emphasis area. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 103 Plan Implementation Figure 56 Diagrammatic Plan Page 104 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area A: North Ward Elementary School / Seminole Boat Ramp Area General Characteristics This area is centered around the high visibility intersection of North Fort Harrison Avenue and Seminole Street. The North Ward Elementary School was a former Pinellas County school property that was purchased by the city in 2019 and historically landmarked by the State of Florida due to its importance to Black/African American culture and architectural features. The school was in operation from 1915 to 2009. The city will be seeking a development partner for an adaptive reuse project. The city’s Seminole Boat Ramp is a highly used public trailered boat launch that was improved in 2018 following recommendations contained within the North Marina Area Master Plan. Also in the area are the Francis Wilson Playhouse, a performing arts center, and the Clearwater Garden Club building. The recent completion of the Marina Bay 880 private mid-rise condominium project represents increasing private development interest in this area. The area is regulated by the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Development Standards. The high amount of vacant properties adjacent to the area represents the potential for larger catalytic redevelopment projects that could provide increased benefit to the CRA for housing options, community supportive retail, and increased future tax increment funds generation. Community input received during the planning process included support for protecting the historic building through adaptive reuse, the inclusion of higher-density residential product types in the surrounding area, and improved mobility connections throughout the area. Francis Wilson Playhouse Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 105 Plan Implementation 10 Nicholson St Seminole St Eldridge St N Fort Harrison AveNOsceolaAveEmphasis Area Francis Wilson Playhouse North Ward School 10 Seminole Boat Ramp Zoning Districts Downtown Low Medium Density Residential Preservation North Greenwood CRA Figure 57 Emphasis Area A Zoning Page 106 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area B: North Fort Harrison Avenue / North Myrtle Avenue Corridors General Characteristics These two major parallel roadway corridors have the highest average annual daily trip (13k to 18.5k) counts through North Greenwood, linking Downtown Clearwater and Dunedin. The two corridors merge into a single roadway at the Fairmont Street intersection and Atrium Park at the north end of the corridors. The Pinellas Trail crosses North Myrtle Avenue at a pedestrian-activated signal at La Salle Street and runs between the two corridors through the southern half of the area. Most of the retail and commercial businesses located within the CRA Plan limits are located along North Fort Harrison Avenue and North Myrtle Avenue/Alt US 19. However, both storefront and parcel vacancy contribute to a lack of active foot traffic. The vehicular traffic movements are at higher speeds than posted and do not support a comfortable pedestrian environment. The Clearwater segment of the Pinellas Trail bisects North Greenwood and has one of the lowest amounts of use in the countywide trail network. It is not routinely used by residents, and current users are provided with limited knowledge or connection with the neighborhood. Increasing bicycle and pedestrian use on the trail could add to local business attraction. While the trail corridor occurs at the rear of many properties, other county locales (e.g., Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, etc.) have demonstrated the community benefit that adjacent businesses can capture with higher numbers of trail users and orientation of businesses to the trail corridor. The ability to easily connect to businesses off of the trail is limited by the existing vehicular guard rail barriers. The city’s planned reconstruction of North Fort Harrison Avenue will include design changes that will slow traffic and increase pedestrian safety. Forward Pinellas has completed a preliminary Alt US 19 Cultural Corridor report for the corridor that also seeks to increase community identity and connection to arts and cultural opportunities. Both of these proposed projects can help add to the North Greenwood community identity. Community input received during the planning process included support for increased use along the Pinellas Trail in the commercial business areas, the inclusion of higher-density residential product types in the surrounding area that is scaled to transition to stable single-family neighborhoods, and improved mobility connections throughout the area. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 107 Plan Implementation 3 1 Sunburst Ct Marshall St Eldridge St Jones StN Garden AveNMyrtleAveN Fort Harrison AveEmphasis Area 1 Atrium Park 3 Garden Avenue Park Zoning Districts Commercial Downtown High Density Residential Industrial Research and Technology Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation Preservation Figure 58 Emphasis Area B Zoning Painted Crosswalk at Eldrige Street and North Fort Harrison Avenue Page 108 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area C: CSX Industrial Area / Armory Area General Characteristics The industrial area contains numerous businesses and potential for support and expansion for increased local employment. Existing businesses utilize the public street right-of-way for employee parking, truck delivery, and other services that pose a potential conflict for other users. The potential for an additional pedestrian trail along the CSX railroad line is possible to expand bicycle and pedestrian mobility through this portion of Clearwater. The state-owned Armory property is used by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department for offices and open storage. There is potential for future reuse if city needs for the property change.N MLK Jr AveEldridge St Emphasis Area Armory Building Zoning Districts Commercial Downtown Industrial Research and Technology Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Open Space/ Recreation North Greenwood CRA Figure 59 Emphasis Area C Zoning Community input received during the planning process included support for industrial uses and the desire for increased employment in the area. Lack of public parking for surrounding recreation events and local business employees was identified as an issue. Improvement of on-street parking, co-use of portions of the Armory property, or eventually adaptive re-use of the Armory building if not needed by the city in the future were identified as options. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 109 Plan Implementation JR W Pennsylvania AveN MLK Jr AvePalmetto St Seminole St Emphasis Area North Greenwood Library J Jack Russell Stadium W Walter C Campbell Park R North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex Zoning Districts Commercial Industrial Research and Technology Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Medium High Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation Area D: North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex / North Greenwood Library Area General Characteristics The combination of these facilities creates a center point for the neighborhood. Both are tremendous community assets and experience a high level of use. There is a desire for enhanced access to parks and recreational activities throughout North Greenwood and expanded opportunities for young adult (18+) programs. The need for additional event parking was identified during public workshops. This includes regular use at the recreation complex as well as larger team events occurring at the adjacent Jack Russell Stadium and Walter C Campbell Park facilities. Community input received during the planning process included support for the community uses but sought additional access to fields and facilities through reduced requirements. Lack of public parking for surrounding recreation events was identified as an issue. Figure 60 Emphasis Area D Zoning Page 110 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Eldridge Street Right-of-Way North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 111 Plan Implementation Area E: North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Corridor General Characteristics This is the neighborhood’s traditional local commercial business corridor and generally stretches from Palmetto Street to Carlton Street. There is a high level of vacant parcels and underutilized city ownership properties. The city-owned parcels include community uses that need to remain, including the co-located Suncoast Health Center, Police Substation building, and the Willa Carson Health Center. Portions of the former Elks Lodge property and vacant properties also provide additional corridor surface parking for businesses. The city-owned former Elks Lodge property is scheduled for demolition in the fall of 2022 due to building structural conditions, safety issues, and the presence of asbestos materials that drastically increase the rehabilitation costs. Redevelopment of this parcel and increased pedestrian activity along the corridor are needed. The city-owned parcels represent potential opportunities to activate business and possibly to include additional infill residential use. Community input received during the planning process included support for the re-emergence of the commercial business as a community feature. The former Elks Lodge was recognized as being neglected and requiring demolition. As one of the larger parcels in the corridor, redevelopment with a mixture of commercial, residential, and community use was supported. Reduced parking requirements or shared common improvements for surrounding businesses were supported to improve business viability. Tangerine St Grant St N MLK Jr AveEmphasis Area Zoning Districts Commercial Institutional Medium Density Residential Medium High Density Residential North Greenwood CRA Grant St Metto St Figure 61 Emphasis Area E Zoning Page 112 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area F: Curtis Museum / Cherry Harris Park Area General Characteristics The Curtis Museum anchors the north end of the North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor. It occupies the first floor of the former Pinellas County School District’s Curtis Elementary School. The building is a great example of early 1920’s architecture. The museum is a critically important community cultural feature that needs to be supported and highlighted. The second floor is underutilized due to accessibility limitations. There is the potential for increased adaptive reuse of the upper floor and redevelopment of adjacent vacant parcels with residential or other supportive community uses. Outbuildings on the property house the First Rung program, a 501(C)3 workforce skills training program that has maximized its space. C N MLK Jr AveBeckett St Grant St N Madison AveEmphasis Area C Cherry Harris Park Curtis Museum Zoning Districts Commercial High Density Residential Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation North Greenwood CRA Figure 62 Emphasis Area F Zoning To the north of the museum is Cherry Harris Park. This neighborhood park includes pavilions and a children’s playground. The pavilion is routinely used as a gathering place for residents. The remainder of the emphasis area is zoned for residential use, and existing vacant parcels should be promoted to redevelop with infill residential housing options. Community input received during the planning process included support for the Curtis Museum and its visibility as an important attraction in the county. The potential for increased activation of the building’s second floor with more museum programming or other uses, such as residential units, was discussed as an option. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 113 Plan Implementation Area G: Clearwater Intermediate School / Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center / Cemetery Area General Characteristics The combination of these properties creates a large public ownership area in the eastern portion of the CRA, north of Palmetto Street, that contains community assets. Pinellas County School District recently announced the newly identified program and campus improvements that will occur at Clearwater Intermediate School in fall 2022. It will be renamed Clearwater Innovation School with a concentration on career academy programs. School District representatives identified that they intend to expand education programs with evening P-Tech (Pinellas Technical College) workforce training programs to increase campus activity in early evenings and expand skills training opportunities for residents. School District representatives mentioned new campus capital improvements and the re-institution of historic Pinellas High School colors (maroon and gold) as a link to the past community. Other cultural and recreational uses in this area include the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Phillip Jones Park. The 2021 rediscovery of the North Greenwood Cemetery along Holt Avenue is being addressed by city and family representatives. The next steps to memorialize and honor the cemetery have not yet been finalized, though it is anticipated that an historical marker will be placed to memorialize the cemetery. Enhancements could include a memorial park or plaza with documentation of the cemetery’s history and linkage to those interned and local families. Community input received during the planning process included identification that the city’s Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located along Stevenson Creek emits facility odors that need to be addressed. There is support for the community uses but sought additional access to fields and facilities through reduced requirements. Lack of public parking for surrounding recreation events was identified as an issue. P M Grant St Beckett St N Madison AveEmphasis Area M MLK Jr Community Center P Phillip Jones Park Clearwater Intermediate School Zoning Districts Commercial Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Medium High Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation Preservation Russell St Holt AveDouglas AveFigure 63 Emphasis Area G Zoning Page 114 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area H: Stevenson Creek / Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex Area General Characteristics Stevenson Creek is a significant natural amenity that helps create a transition zone between Clearwater and Dunedin. The city has completed the previous dredging of silt, removal of nuisance species, and the installation of shoreline wetland mangrove plantings to improve water quality in the creek. Portions of the unincorporated county residential neighborhoods located north of the creek remain on septic fields and are within the creek watershed. Wastewater nutrients will continue to leach into groundwater that connects to Clearwater Harbor. Future voluntary annexation should be promoted to bring properties into the city jurisdiction and to remove the septic systems through connection to city services. The Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex is a city-controlled park that is located along the southern shoreline of the creek. Most of its programmed use occurs within the onsite buildings with no orientation to the creek. Protection of these natural resources and expanded recreational uses for residents and visitors could occur with the installation of boardwalks through the mangroves and sidewalks through the upland treed areas with passive park shelters. Community input received during the planning process included support for the increased recreational access to passive and non-motorized watercraft and opportunities for fishing. North Betty Lane Park Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 115 Plan Implementation L O B Overlea St N MLK Jr AveNOsceolaAveN Myrtle AveKings HwySunset Point Rd Palmetto St N Betty LnEmphasis Area Fire Station 51 B North Betty Lane Park O Overbrook Park L Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex Zoning Districts Commercial Downtown High Density Residential Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Medium High Density Residential Office Open Space/ Recreation Preservation North Greenwood CRA Figure 64 Emphasis Area H Zoning Page 116 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area I: Calvin A. Hunsinger / Sandy Lane Schools Area General Characteristics Located in the northeast corner of the CRA Plan area, the Pinellas County Schools property includes two public schools: Calvin A. Hunsinger, a 109-student K-12 school, and Sandy Lane Elementary, a 340-student PK-5 school. Sandy Lane contains the Conservatory for the Arts and focuses on the arts and arts integration programs. The school campuses occupy a small portion of the property. Significant oak trees and a potential FEMA floodplain may limit the ability to intensify the property with any new development. However, underutilized portions of the property could be utilized for additional uses if agreeable with Pinellas County Schools. Community input received during the planning process included a high level of support for the schools and recognition that a large number of students walk along Kings Highway and North Betty Lane sidewalks to surrounding residential neighborhoods and that continued importance of good and safe routes were needed. The community identified that additional co-location and access to recreational courts would be great additions to this area. The lack of surrounding public recreational courts was identified as an issue, and the Pinellas County Schools properties were identified as an option. Calvin A. Hunsinger School Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 117 Plan Implementation Figure 65 Emphasis Area I Zoning 1 2 Sunset Point Rd N Betty LnKings HwyEmphasis Area 1 Calvin A Hunsinger School 2 Sandy Lane Elementary School Zoning Districts Institutional Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Unincorporated Areas Sandy Lane Elementary School Page 118 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Figure 56 Diagrammatic Plan and the subsequent emphasis area descriptions outlined the place-based opportunities in North Greenwood for physical improvement through renovation of current buildings, new construction on vacant or underutilized sites, and land use policies. Table 14 summarizes those recommendations with a project description, assigned project lead, estimated total cost, funding source, and timeline. The recommended land use, zoning and design standards are intended to prevent displacement and provide opportunities for a variety of housing options that are compatible with existing neighborhood character. The plan has identified two catalytic redevelopment projects – the North Ward School site and the North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor. It also recommends supporting renovations for the Curtis Museum and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center with ARPA funding. The plan acknowledges the need for infill development on vacant sites throughout the neighborhood. Community Redevelopment Agency staff will meet with property owners of vacant sites and coordinate development efforts. Since there will not be a significant amount of TIF revenue until after year 10, financial support for infill development is slated to occur in years 2028 and later. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 119 Plan Implementation Page intentionally left blank Page 120 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area Wide Recommended Land Use Change and Redevelopment Opportunities Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Continue to prohibit short term rentals P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Limit lot assembly in single-family areas P&D Staff Time General Fund X Update 1995 Residential Infill Study and establish design guidelines or new zoning district that addresses existing "small" lots and allows additional density to support missing middle housing P&D Staff Time General Fund X X Work with owners of small apartment complexes to avoid demolition and encourage preservation of affordable housing units P&D Staff Time General Fund X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Meet with the owners of vacant properties to develop a strategy for redevelopment CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X Partner with an organization(s) to redevelop lots in single-family neighborhoods as affordable units CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X Table 14 Emphasis Area Recommendations CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 121 Plan Implementation Area Wide Recommended Land Use Change and Redevelopment Opportunities Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to prohibit short term rentals P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Limit lot assembly in single-family areas P&D Staff Time General Fund Update 1995 Residential Infill Study and establish design guidelines or new zoning district that addresses existing "small" lots and allows additional density to support missing middle housing P&D Staff Time General Fund Work with owners of small apartment complexes to avoid demolition and encourage preservation of affordable housing units P&D Staff Time General Fund Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Meet with the owners of vacant properties to develop a strategy for redevelopment CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration Partner with an organization(s) to redevelop lots in single-family neighborhoods as affordable units CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 122 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area A: North Ward School/Seminole Boat Ramp Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q for the private redevelopment of the North Ward School property with adaptive reuse of the structure and expanded mixed-use housing and public activity on the property P&D; CRA Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration X Provide grant funds to support historic preservation of the building and construction of community spaces on the North Ward School property CRA; ED&H; P&D $2,000,000 General Fund X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 123 Plan Implementation Area A: North Ward School/Seminole Boat Ramp Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q for the private redevelopment of the North Ward School property with adaptive reuse of the structure and expanded mixed-use housing and public activity on the property P&D; CRA Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration Provide grant funds to support historic preservation of the building and construction of community spaces on the North Ward School property CRA; ED&H; P&D $2,000,000 General Fund CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 124 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area B: North Fort Harrison Avenue/North Myrtle Avenue Corridors Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $3,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing ($1m) and Economic Development ($2m) Area C: CSX Industrial Area/Armory Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Update zoning, site development, and fire code standards if needed to support shared commercial kitchens, multi-tenant flexible spaces, and shared driveway entries P&D; Fire; Public Works Staff Time General Fund X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Provide grants for renovations and build out to support new businesses CRA; ED&H $1,000,000 TIF for Economic Development CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 125 Plan Implementation Area B: North Fort Harrison Avenue/North Myrtle Avenue Corridors Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $3,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing ($1m) and Economic Development ($2m) X X X X X Area C: CSX Industrial Area/Armory Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Update zoning, site development, and fire code standards if needed to support shared commercial kitchens, multi-tenant flexible spaces, and shared driveway entries P&D; Fire; Public Works Staff Time General Fund Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Provide grants for renovations and build out to support new businesses CRA; ED&H $1,000,000 TIF for Economic Development X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 126 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area D: North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex/North Greenwood Library Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Area E: North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Complete the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor design charette and accompanying recommendations P&D $60,000 General Fund ($25k);Forward Pinellas Grant X Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q to redevelop the former Elks Lodge property to add commercial, community use, and possibly compatible infill mixed residential development CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration X X Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $6,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing ($2m) and Economic Development ($4m) CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 127 Plan Implementation Area D: North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex/North Greenwood Library Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Area E: North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Complete the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor design charette and accompanying recommendations P&D $60,000 General Fund ($25k);Forward Pinellas GrantRedevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q to redevelop the former Elks Lodge property to add commercial, community use, and possibly compatible infill mixed residential development CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $6,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing ($2m) and Economic Development ($4m) X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 128 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area F: Curtis Museum/Cherry Harris Park Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Work with the Pinellas County School District to investigate and expand the adaptive reuse of the Curtis Museum building’s second floor and site CRA $75,000 ARPA X X Provide matching funds to repair Curtis Museum facilities Cultural Affairs; CRA $150,000 ARPA X Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing Area G: Clearwater Intermediate/Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Cemetery AreaLand Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Work with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to investigate and support the renovation and potential expansion of the building and site to support plan goals CRA $75,000 ARPA X Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 129 Plan Implementation Area F: Curtis Museum/Cherry Harris Park Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Work with the Pinellas County School District to investigate and expand the adaptive reuse of the Curtis Museum building’s second floor and site CRA $75,000 ARPA Provide matching funds to repair Curtis Museum facilities Cultural Affairs; CRA $150,000 ARPA Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Area G: Clearwater Intermediate/Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Cemetery AreaLand Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Work with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to investigate and support the renovation and potential expansion of the building and site to support plan goals CRA $75,000 ARPA Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 130 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area H: Stevenson Creek/Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing Area I: Calvin A. Hunsinger/Sandy Lane Schools Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 131 Plan Implementation Area H: Stevenson Creek/Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Area I: Calvin A. Hunsinger/Sandy Lane Schools Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties CRA $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 132 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Capital Improvement ProjectsProject Title Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Provide a 4 foot wide sidewalk on at least one side of every street in the North Greenwood area Public Works $320,000 Streets & Sidewalks X X Redesign and construction of North Fort Harrison Avenue to encourage active transportation Public Works TBD City CIP X X X X X Pinellas Trail safety & placemaking improvements Public Works; Pinellas County $500,000 TIF for Mobility X X Provide new bicycle/pedestrian connections to Pinellas Trail from the Seminole Boat Ramp and the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Public Works; Parks & Recreation $4,150,000 TIF for Mobility;City CIP X Design & construct improvements to the Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex to provide access to Stevenson Creek and additional recreational amenities Parks & Recreation $5,000,000 General Fund X X Provide improvements to Overbrook Park Parks & Recreation $200,000 General Fund X X Provide improvements to North Betty Lane Park Parks & Recreation $200,000 General Fund X X Design improvements to reduce the odor from the Marshall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Public Utilities TBD City CIP X Convert private septic to the city's sewer system in the unincorporated enclave Public Utilities TBD City CIP X X Table 15 CRA Implementation Table 4.5 Plan Implementation Table 15 includes the recommended strategies, implementation lead, estimated cost, funding source, and timeline for each project in the CRA by goal. It also identifies existing capital improvement projects in the city's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development Department The City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 133 Plan Implementation Capital Improvement Projects Project Title Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Provide a 4 foot wide sidewalk on at least one side of every street in the North Greenwood area Public Works $320,000 Streets & Sidewalks Redesign and construction of North Fort Harrison Avenue to encourage active transportation Public Works TBD City CIP Pinellas Trail safety & placemaking improvements Public Works; Pinellas County $500,000 TIF for Mobility X X X X X Provide new bicycle/pedestrian connections to Pinellas Trail from the Seminole Boat Ramp and the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Public Works; Parks & Recreation $4,150,000 TIF for Mobility;City CIP X X X X X Design & construct improvements to the Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex to provide access to Stevenson Creek and additional recreational amenities Parks & Recreation $5,000,000 General Fund Provide improvements to Overbrook Park Parks & Recreation $200,000 General Fund Provide improvements to North Betty Lane Park Parks & Recreation $200,000 General Fund Design improvements to reduce the odor from the Marshall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Public Utilities TBD City CIP Convert private septic to the city's sewer system in the unincorporated enclave Public Utilities TBD City CIP X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 134 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Partner with housing providers to monitor the rate of opioid use to increase intervention and treatment rates Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to host a quarterly information panel for the community to ask Clearwater Police questions and review crime data Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to require annual anti-bias training for the police as provided in the department’s strategic plan Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Fund one on one mentoring programs, like Refuse to Lose, that break the cycle of poverty driven criminal behavior by providing access to better educational and employment opportunities Police $50,000 annually General Fund X X X X Pilot new approaches like community paramedicine to reduce the number of medical calls that do not qualify as emergencies (e.g. https://emsa.ca.gov/community_paramedicine) Fire TBD General Fund X X X Determine the feasibility of increasing the number of Advanced Life Support (ALS) units at Station #51 Fire TBD General Fund;County ALS Funds X Advertise smoke alarm and CPR training programs at Fire Station #51 to North Greenwood area residents Fire $15,000 General Fund X X X X X Develop grant programs to pay for interior and exterior improvements to blighted properties CRA; P&D; ED&H $1,000,000 over 20 years ARPA ($200k); TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 135 Plan Implementation Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Partner with housing providers to monitor the rate of opioid use to increase intervention and treatment rates Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to host a quarterly information panel for the community to ask Clearwater Police questions and review crime data Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to require annual anti-bias training for the police as provided in the department’s strategic plan Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Fund one on one mentoring programs, like Refuse to Lose, that break the cycle of poverty driven criminal behavior by providing access to better educational and employment opportunities Police $50,000 annually General Fund Pilot new approaches like community paramedicine to reduce the number of medical calls that do not qualify as emergencies (e.g. https://emsa.ca.gov/community_paramedicine) Fire TBD General Fund Determine the feasibility of increasing the number of Advanced Life Support (ALS) units at Station #51 Fire TBD General Fund;County ALS Funds Advertise smoke alarm and CPR training programs at Fire Station #51 to North Greenwood area residents Fire $15,000 General Fund X X X X X Develop grant programs to pay for interior and exterior improvements to blighted properties CRA; P&D; ED&H $1,000,000 over 20 years ARPA ($200k); TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 136 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Organize clean up days and trash amnesty days prior to code enforcement sweeps CRA; P&D; Solid Waste TBD General Fund X X X X Maintain a list of landlords and meet regularly with them to share resources about home improvement CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Develop programs to encourage neighborhood pride in yard and home appearance CRA TBD TIF for Administration X X X X X Install additional lighting along sidewalks and trails CRA; Public Works $300,000 ARPA X X Goal 2 Policy Implementation: Mobility Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Explore creating a Safe Routes to Schools program with Pinellas County Schools CRA Staff Time CRA X X Conduct feasibility study of additional on-street parking throughout North Greenwood as a traffic calming measure Public Works Staff Time General Fund X Develop and install solutions to provide additional shade and amenities on sidewalks and trails Public Works $200,000 ARPA ($100k); TIF for Mobility X X Determine the causes of bicycle/pedestrian crashes from the 2021 Forward Pinellas study and implement solutions to improve safety (e.g. pedestrian crosswalk signals, traffic pattern evaluation) CRA; Public Works Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration X X X X Identify opportunities to increase use of existing transit services and expand transit services CRA; Public Works; PSTA Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 137 Plan Implementation Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Organize clean up days and trash amnesty days prior to code enforcement sweeps CRA; P&D; Solid Waste TBD General Fund X X X X X Maintain a list of landlords and meet regularly with them to share resources about home improvement CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Develop programs to encourage neighborhood pride in yard and home appearance CRA TBD TIF for Administration X X X X X Install additional lighting along sidewalks and trails CRA; Public Works $300,000 ARPA Goal 2 Policy Implementation: Mobility Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Explore creating a Safe Routes to Schools program with Pinellas County Schools CRA Staff Time CRA Conduct feasibility study of additional on-street parking throughout North Greenwood as a traffic calming measure Public Works Staff Time General Fund Develop and install solutions to provide additional shade and amenities on sidewalks and trails Public Works $200,000 ARPA ($100k); TIF for Mobility Determine the causes of bicycle/pedestrian crashes from the 2021 Forward Pinellas study and implement solutions to improve safety (e.g. pedestrian crosswalk signals, traffic pattern evaluation) CRA; Public Works Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration X X X X X Identify opportunities to increase use of existing transit services and expand transit services CRA; Public Works; PSTA Staff Time General Fund; TIF for Administration CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 138 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement neighborhood scale business development assistance and marketing program(s) like the Main Street model or other comprehensive programs ED&H; CRA $300,000 ARPA X X X Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement a neighborhood scale workforce development program(s) ED&H; CRA $500,000 ARPA X X X Convene Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas County Economic Development, and local colleges to develop a workforce program focused on bringing the county's target industries to the North Greenwood area and employing North Greenwood residents in these target industries ED&H; CRA $25,000 General Fund X Develop city apprenticeship and employment programs for North Greenwood residents that train them to resolve community problems (e.g. weatherize homes) CRA TBD General Fund; TIF for Administration X X Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor CRA $1,000,000 ARPA X X X X Create an emergency fund to assist low-income residents with one-time costs to mitigate issues that would prevent them from going to work ED&H; CRA $500,000 ARPA X X X X Expand North Greenwood Library hours to support workforce development programming Library TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development Department The City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 139 Plan Implementation Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement neighborhood scale business development assistance and marketing program(s) like the Main Street model or other comprehensive programs ED&H; CRA $300,000 ARPA Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement a neighborhood scale workforce development program(s) ED&H; CRA $500,000 ARPA Convene Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas County Economic Development, and local colleges to develop a workforce program focused on bringing the county's target industries to the North Greenwood area and employing North Greenwood residents in these target industries ED&H; CRA $25,000 General Fund Develop city apprenticeship and employment programs for North Greenwood residents that train them to resolve community problems (e.g. weatherize homes) CRA TBD General Fund; TIF for Administration Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor CRA $1,000,000 ARPA Create an emergency fund to assist low-income residents with one-time costs to mitigate issues that would prevent them from going to work ED&H; CRA $500,000 ARPA Expand North Greenwood Library hours to support workforce development programming Library TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development Department The City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 140 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Pair North Greenwood businesses and residents with mentor companies in Clearwater and Pinellas County ED&H; CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Quarterly research and report on opportunities for the community to leverage city events to promote local businesses (e.g. local vendors at games at Jack Russell Stadium) Library; Parks & Recreation Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Survey residents and business owners on an annual basis to determine if their workforce needs are being met CRA $2,000 TIF for Administration X X X X X Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Determine the feasibility of establishing a land trust to maintain long term affordability of residential properties CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration X X Provide direct rent subsidy to cost burdened households to prevent displacement ED&H $250,000 ARPA X X X X Provide an emergency assistance fund for low-income residents for life safety home repairs and renovations to accommodate physical disabilities ED&H $300,000 ARPA ($150k); TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Create a "role-model" resident program to encourage community role models to live in North Greenwood CRA; ED&H $150,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X Hire an organization(s) to implement homeownership education programs ED&H $50,000 ARPA X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 141 Plan Implementation Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Pair North Greenwood businesses and residents with mentor companies in Clearwater and Pinellas County ED&H; CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Quarterly research and report on opportunities for the community to leverage city events to promote local businesses (e.g. local vendors at games at Jack Russell Stadium) Library; Parks & Recreation Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Survey residents and business owners on an annual basis to determine if their workforce needs are being met CRA $2,000 TIF for Administration X X X X X Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Determine the feasibility of establishing a land trust to maintain long term affordability of residential properties CRA; ED&H Staff Time TIF for Administration Provide direct rent subsidy to cost burdened households to prevent displacement ED&H $250,000 ARPA Provide an emergency assistance fund for low-income residents for life safety home repairs and renovations to accommodate physical disabilities ED&H $300,000 ARPA ($150k); TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Create a "role-model" resident program to encourage community role models to live in North Greenwood CRA; ED&H $150,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Hire an organization(s) to implement homeownership education programs ED&H $50,000 ARPA CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 142 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Create a grant program to reduce blight through the repair and preservation of historic homes CRA; ED&H $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X Create a grant program to incentivize the construction of affordable housing on vacant, infill lots CRA $2,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X Continue current Economic Development & Housing programs and CDBG activities that support homeownership ED&H Staff Time SHIP; CDBG; General Fund X X X X X Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Fund projects and programs that honor North Greenwood's history through memorials, interpretive messaging, and public art installations Cultural Affairs $150,000 ARPA X X X Expand and increase programming of the Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection at the North Greenwood Library Library TBD General Fund X X X Help support the operations and expansion of the Pinellas County African American Museum at Curtis Elementary School Cultural Affairs; CRA $50,000 ARPA X X X Explore the feasibility of attracting existing cultural institutions in Pinellas County to relocate or establish additional locations in the North Greenwood area to bring new funding and programs to underutilized spaces Cultural Affairs; CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 143 Plan Implementation Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Create a grant program to reduce blight through the repair and preservation of historic homes CRA; ED&H $1,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Create a grant program to incentivize the construction of affordable housing on vacant, infill lots CRA $2,000,000 TIF for Affordable Housing X X X X X Continue current Economic Development & Housing programs and CDBG activities that support homeownership ED&H Staff Time SHIP; CDBG; General Fund X X X X X Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Fund projects and programs that honor North Greenwood's history through memorials, interpretive messaging, and public art installations Cultural Affairs $150,000 ARPA Expand and increase programming of the Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection at the North Greenwood Library Library TBD General Fund X X X X X Help support the operations and expansion of the Pinellas County African American Museum at Curtis Elementary School Cultural Affairs; CRA $50,000 ARPA Explore the feasibility of attracting existing cultural institutions in Pinellas County to relocate or establish additional locations in the North Greenwood area to bring new funding and programs to underutilized spaces Cultural Affairs; CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 144 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Examine all recreational facilities and determine how to increase community access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Parks & Recreation Staff Time General Fund X X Work with Pinellas County Schools to examine school properties to determine how to increase communty access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Parks & Recreation; Pinellas County Schools Staff Time General Fund X X Promote historic preservation through public education and assistance with local designation P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to fund existing recreation programs that serve youth and seniors (scholarships, Silver Sneakers etc.) Parks & Recreation $100,000 General Fund X X X X X Support the installation and management of community gardens Parks & Recreation; Sustainability TBD General Fund X X X X X Support organizations implementing community engagement programs CRA $100,000 ARPA X X X X Coordinate the efforts of neighborhood associations, non-profit service providers, churches and other organizations through quarterly meetings in the North Greenwood area CRA $50,000 TIF for Administration X X X X X Convene local health care providers to develop funding strategies to improve public health outcomes (e.g. community health workers, access to fresh food etc.) CRA $50,000 TIF for Administration X X X X Support organizations that provide adult mental health and wellness programs CRA $100,000 ARPA X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development Department The City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 145 Plan Implementation Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Examine all recreational facilities and determine how to increase community access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Parks & Recreation Staff Time General Fund Work with Pinellas County Schools to examine school properties to determine how to increase communty access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Parks & Recreation; Pinellas County Schools Staff Time General Fund Promote historic preservation through public education and assistance with local designation P&D Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Continue to fund existing recreation programs that serve youth and seniors (scholarships, Silver Sneakers etc.) Parks & Recreation $100,000 General Fund X X X X X Support the installation and management of community gardens Parks & Recreation; Sustainability TBD General Fund X X X X X Support organizations implementing community engagement programs CRA $100,000 ARPA Coordinate the efforts of neighborhood associations, non-profit service providers, churches and other organizations through quarterly meetings in the North Greenwood area CRA $50,000 TIF for Administration X X X X X Convene local health care providers to develop funding strategies to improve public health outcomes (e.g. community health workers, access to fresh food etc.) CRA $50,000 TIF for Administration Support organizations that provide adult mental health and wellness programs CRA $100,000 ARPA CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development Department The City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 146 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Continue to utilize community liaison teams and invest in Operation Graduate, arts and sports programs, and other youth focused activities that build relationships between police officers and residents Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Increase afterschool and summer programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Parks & Recreation TBD General Fund X X X X X Address child poverty through direct payments for children in low-income households to ensure adequate access to food, technology, and transportation CRA $350,000 ARPA X X X X Work with partners to implement and enhance workforce development and youth job readiness programs, including year-round afterschool employment CRA $50,000 ARPA X X X X Support increased access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education ED&H $250,000 ARPA X X X X Work with partners including the Pinellas County School District to leverage the planned middle school “Innovation” program delivery CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Hire an organization(s) to provide mentoring services to assist children with receiving social service benefits and participating in educational programs CRA $150,000 ARPA X X X X Expand North Greenwood Library hours to serve youth afterschool and on the weekends Library TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 147 Plan Implementation Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to utilize community liaison teams and invest in Operation Graduate, arts and sports programs, and other youth focused activities that build relationships between police officers and residents Police Staff Time General Fund X X X X X Increase afterschool and summer programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Parks & Recreation TBD General Fund X X X X X Address child poverty through direct payments for children in low-income households to ensure adequate access to food, technology, and transportation CRA $350,000 ARPA Work with partners to implement and enhance workforce development and youth job readiness programs, including year-round afterschool employment CRA $50,000 ARPA Support increased access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education ED&H $250,000 ARPA Work with partners including the Pinellas County School District to leverage the planned middle school “Innovation” program delivery CRA Staff Time TIF for Administration X X X X X Hire an organization(s) to provide mentoring services to assist children with receiving social service benefits and participating in educational programs CRA $150,000 ARPA Expand North Greenwood Library hours to serve youth afterschool and on the weekends Library TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Page 148 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Support organizations that provide youth mental health and wellness programs CRA $150,000 ARPA X X X X Increase availability to and awareness of private afterschool and summer programs in the North Greenwood area CRA TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 149 Plan Implementation Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth (con't) Action Project Lead Estimated Total Cost Funding Source 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support organizations that provide youth mental health and wellness programs CRA $150,000 ARPA Increase availability to and awareness of private afterschool and summer programs in the North Greenwood area CRA TBD General Fund X X X X X CRA - Community Redevelopment AgencyED&H - Economic Development and Housing DepartmentP&D - Planning and Development DepartmentThe City & CRA will abide by the requirements of Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b) which prohibits tax increment revenue from being spent on projects that are in the current City CIP, or have been in the CIP within the last three years. 5. Governance 5.1 Overview | 5.2 State Requirements | 5.3 Pinellas County Requirements5.4 City CRA Administration | 5.5 Citizens Advisory Committee Page 152 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan 5.1 Overview Once established, community redevelopment areas are governed by state and local regulations pertaining to special districts. These regulations include annual reporting requirements, restrictions on how TIF funds are spent, and training requirements for Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees. Staff should check these requirements on a regular basis to ensure they are operating in compliance with adopted regulations. 5.2 State Requirements Chapter 163 of Florida Statues governs community redevelopment areas. Community Redevelopment Agencies are required by state law to prepare five annual reports: 1. Annual Audit (can be independent of the creating entity or included in the creating entity’s audit) (www.myflorida.com/audgen)2. Annual Fees and Updates to the Office of Special District Accountability at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (http://floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/special-districts/special-district-accountability-program)3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (https://myfloridacfo.com/division/aa/local-governments)4. Annual March 31 Report to the public (posted online)5. Annual Budget (proposed and adopted) and Board, contact information updated and posted each September online on CRA pages The state has numerous restrictions on TIF fund expenditures. TIF funds should be kept in a segregated fund and annual reports should clearly explain how funds were spent. 5.3 Pinellas County Requirements Pinellas County recently adopted Ordinance 21-48 which outlines the county’s funding priorities and the process for establishing a new CRA and determining the amount of county TIF revenue it will receive. The full scoring methodology for this plan is contained in Appendix B. The CRA must allocate 50% of all TIF revenue towards the three county priority areas in order to receive 95% of county TIF revenue. If the city chooses to spend the funds in non-priority areas then the county contribution will be reduced to 70%. The funds should be kept in separate project accounts to clearly track how they are being allocated. The unincorporated enclave within the CRA is not included in the current legal description of the CRA and will not contribute any tax increment as long as it remains unincorporated. If there is interest in annexing the unincorporated area into the city in the future, both city and county staff highly recommends that the entire area come in at one time to minimize the administrative burden of plan changes and to consolidate delivery of services. The modification of the CRA boundaries will require approval of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Clearwater City Council. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 153 Governance 5.4 City CRA Administration The City of Clearwater has already established a Community Redevelopment Agency which administers the Downtown CRA. The five City Council members serve as the five Trustees that govern the Community Redevelopment Agency. City staff serves as staff for the agency via an intergovernmental agreement. The current Trustees and staff will administer the implementation of the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. To ensure the CRA Plan is implemented in continuous collaboration with the community, the city will establish a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) comprised of residents, business owners, property owners, and non-profit organizations located in the plan area. The CAC will make recommendations to the Trustees on plan implementation. After plan adoption, Community Redevelopment Agency staff should prepare an annual operating budget that includes staffing recommendations, funds for training of staff and CAC members, and general marketing costs. Over the 20-year life of this plan, it will be amended. The City Council, upon recommendation by the Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees, has the authority to amend the redevelopment plan. The Trustees have the authority to establish grant programs, set budget expenditures, buy and sell property, and invest in redevelopment projects. The Community Redevelopment Agency may amend its boundaries with the approval of the county. 5.5 Citizens Advisory Committee The Citizens Advisory Committee will be a five member body, with three members elected by voters of the North Greenwood CRA area and the remaining two members appointed by City Council. There will be one vote per parcel and each parcel will establish a designated voter. Elections will be administered by the Community Redevelopment Agency in a way that is transparent, cost effective, and accurate. In order to facilitate diverse representation, the Community Redevelopment Agency will provide funding for limited campaign expenses as well as annual stipends for committee service. It will have the authority to make recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees on the annual budget, amendments to the CRA plan, and the adoption of programs. It will have the authority to initiate research to develop new program ideas, evaluate existing programs, and convene meetings to solicit neighborhood input on CRA activities Appendices Appendix A - Legal Description | Appendix B - CRA Local AssessmentAppendix C - Tax Increment Projection | Appendix D - Statement of Neighborhood Impact Page 156 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Appendix A North Greenwood CRA Legal Description BEGIN AT A POINT AT THE CENTER OF THE INTERSECTION with Sunset Point Road and Kings Highway right-of-way and proceed South along the centerline of Kings Highway right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of Palmetto Street right-of-way; thence Proceed West along the centerline of Palmetto Street right-of-way to its intersection with the northerly extension of the East line of Block E, New Country Club Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 64 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, FL; thence Proceed South along the East line of said Block E to its intersection with the centerline of Seminole Street right-of-way; thence Proceed East along the centerline of Seminole Street right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of North Missouri Avenue right-of-way; thence Proceed South along the centerline of North Missouri Avenue right-of -way to its intersection with the North right-of-way line of the CSX Rail Road; thence Proceed West and Southwest along the North right-of-way line of the CSX Rail Road to its intersection with the centerline of North Myrtle Avenue right-of-way; thence Proceed South along the centerline of North Myrtle Avenue right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of Jones Street right-of-way; thence Proceed West along the centerline of Jones Street right-of-way to the seawall or top of bank of Clearwater Harbor; thence Proceed meandering generally North along the seawall and top of bank of Clearwater Harbor to its intersection with the centerline of Cedar Street right-of-way; thence Proceed East along the centerline of Cedar Street right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of North Osceola Avenue right-of-way; thence Proceed Northeasterly along the centerline of North Osceola Avenue right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of Sunburst Court right-of-way; thence Proceed Southeasterly along the centerline of Sunburst Court right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of North Fort Harrison Avenue right-of-way; thence Proceed North along the centerline of North Fort Harrison Avenue right-of-way to a point on the south seawall or top of bank of Stevenson Creek; thence Proceed meandering Southeasterly along the south seawall or top of bank of Stevenson Creek to its intersection with the East boundary line of the Pinellas Trail; thence Proceed Northeasterly along the East line of the Pinellas Trail to its intersection with the centerline of Sunset Point Road right-of-way; thence Proceed East along the centerline of Sunset Point Road right-of-way to its intersection with the centerline of Kings Highway right-of-way and THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Less and except all unincorporated Pinellas County enclaves. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 157 Appendices Appendix B Pinellas County CRA Local Assessment Total Score The local designation assessment utilizes 12 factors across four categories to assess each CRA. These factors provide a baseline understanding of the needs of the CRA, as well as the location’s alignment with county priorities on issues like mobility and economic development. The local designation assessment determines the level of need in the CRA, placing all CRAs into one of three categories depending on the scoring threshold reached. The North Greenwood CRA is designated as Urban Revitalization and has a total score of 79, indicating that the CRA is considered one of the most distressed areas. There is a prevalence of low- and moderate-income persons, endemic poverty, and where other programs can provide targeted funding. Demonstrated Need This set of factors assesses whether the potential CRA is home to a high need population or if the physical environment requires new investment. These needs align with need as defined in CRA statute, as well as with county priorities to promote affordable housing and economic development in disadvantaged areas. Percent of Households Below Poverty – 10 points 25% of the households in the North Greenwood CRA is below the poverty level, which is 2.16 times the county’s poverty rate. North Greenwood CRA scored 10 points for this metric. Median Household Income – 15 points The median household income in the Greenwood CRA is $32,022, 62% of the county’s median household income. North Greenwood CRA scored 11 points for this metric. Percent of area Qualified for CDBG funds – 5 points 87% of the of the Census Block Groups within the North Greenwood CRA qualify for CDBG funding. The North Greenwood CRA scored 5 points for this metric. Demonstrated Blight Factors – 10 points North Greenwood CRA’s Finding of Necessity Study indicated 9 blight factors were present within the CRA boundary. The North Greenwood CRA scored 10 points for this metric. Area Affected by Coastal High Hazard Area – 5 points The Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) covers 22% of the North Greenwood CRA. The North Greenwood CRA scored 5 points for this metric. Economic Development and Employment The county has identified job retention and attraction as a near term priority. These factors indicate the level of economic activity in a CRA and the economic status of its residents. Employment Density – 5 points According to LEHD data the employment density in the North Greenwood CRA boundary is 1.24 jobs per acre. The North Greenwood CRA scored 5 points for this metric. Unemployment (Civilian) – 10 points The unemployment rate (civilian) within the North Greenwood CRA is 8.4%, which is 1.49 times the rate of Pinellas County. The North Greenwood CRA scored 7 points for this metric. Tax Value Trend – 5 points The CRA area’s taxable value grew at a higher rate than the county, outperforming the county’s growth rate by an average of 3% for the years 2017 through 2021. 0 points were scored for this metric. Page 158 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Activity Centers and Target Employment Areas – 5 points There are no target employment areas or activity centers within the boundary of the North Greenwood CRA. 0 points were scored for this metric. Housing Affordability The county has identified creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing as a near term priority. This factor assesses the extent to which households experience a housing cost burden. Percent of Households that are Housing Cost Burdened – 10 points 52% of households within the North Greenwood CRA are considered housing cost burdened, this is 1.5 times higher than Pinellas County. The North Greenwood CRA scored 10 points for this metric. Median Residential Values – 15 points The median residential value for properties within the North Greenwood CRA is $141,579, 23% lower than the county median residential value. The North Greenwood CRA scored 11 points for this metric. Mobility The county places a priority on improving biking, walking, and transit options, particularly in designated corridors. Mobility – 5 points 66% of the area within the North Greenwood CRA is within ¼ mile of a Premium, Primary, or Secondary Transit Corridor. The North Greenwood CRA scored 5 points for this metric. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 159 Appendices Page intentionally left blank Page 160 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Appendix C Tax Increment Projection Base Year Plus 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16 Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20 City Millage Rate 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 County Millage Rate 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 EstimatedTotalProjection BaseYear TaxableValue Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 District FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 FY34 FY35 FY36 FY37 FY38 FY39 FY40 FY41 FY42 FY23 to FY42 North Greenwood - Tax Year 2021 193,652,08 Total Value Change: %3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%3.00%9.00%9.00%9.50%9.50%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00% Total Taxable Value 193,652,086 199,461,648.58 205,445,498.04 211,608,862.98 217,957,128.87 224,495,842.73 237,965,593.30 254,623,184.83 274,993,039.62 283,242,830.80 308,734,685.58 336,520,807.28 368,490,283.97 403,496,860.95 415,601,766.77 428,069,819.78 440,911,914.37 454,139,271.80 467,763,449.96 481,796,353.46 496,250,244.06 Tax Increment Value 5,809,562.58 11,793,412.04 17,956,776.98 24,305,042.87 30,843,756.73 44,313,507.30 60,971,098.83 81,340,953.62 89,590,744.80 115,082,599.58 142,868,721.28 174,838,197.97 209,844,774.95 221,949,680.77 234,417,733.78 247,259,828.37 260,487,185.80 274,111,363.96 288,144,267.46 302,598,158.06 Total Value Change: $5,809,562.58 5,983,849.46 6,163,364.94 6,348,265.89 6,538,713.87 13,469,750.56 16,657,591.53 20,369,854.79 8,249,791.19 25,491,854.77 27,786,121.70 31,969,476.69 35,006,576.98 12,104,905.83 12,468,053.00 12,842,094.59 13,227,357.43 13,624,178.15 14,032,903.50 14,453,890.60 County Tax Increment Payment 95% 26,159.36 53,103.49 80,855.95 109,440.99 138,883.58 199,535.30 274,541.27 366,262.86 403,410.10 518,195.08 643,310.71 787,263.19 944,891.15 999,397.24 1,055,538.52 1,113,364.03 1,172,924.31 1,234,271.39 1,297,458.89 1,362,542.01 12,781,349.42 City Tax Increment Payment 95%32,479.81 65,934.02 100,391.85 135,883.42 172,439.73 247,745.74 340,874.17 454,756.94 500,879.46 643,398.04 798,743.30 977,476.66 1,173,189.68 1,240,865.18 1,310,570.95 1,382,367.89 1,456,318.73 1,532,488.11 1,610,942.56 1,691,750.65 15,869,496.88 Grand Total 58,639.17 119,037.51 181,247.81 245,324.41 311,323.31 447,281.04 615,415.44 821,019.80 904,289.56 1,161,593.12 1,442,054.01 1,764,739.84 2,118,080.83 2,240,262.42 2,366,109.46 2,495,731.91 2,629,243.04 2,766,759.50 2,908,401.45 3,054,292.66 28,650,846.30 Notes:1. Pinellas County Property Appraiser 2021 Estimated Taxes w/o Cap or Exemptions.2. Assumes 3% annual property value increase.3. Assumes a 20-year Trust Fund length.4. Assumes $100 million of new taxable value will come online in years 6-12. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 161 Appendices Base YearPlus 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16 Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20 City Millage Rate5.88505.88505.88505.88505.88505.88505.88505.88505.88505.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 5.8850 County Millage Rate4.73984.73984.73984.73984.73984.73984.73984.73984.73984.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 4.7398 EstimatedTotalProjection BaseYear TaxableValue Tax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax YearTax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year Tax Year 2021202220232024202520262027202820292030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 DistrictFY22FY23FY24FY25FY26FY27FY28FY29FY30FY31 FY32 FY33 FY34 FY35 FY36 FY37 FY38 FY39 FY40 FY41 FY42 FY23 to FY42 North Greenwood - Tax Year 2021 193,652,08 Total Value Change: %3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%3.00%9.00%9.00%9.50%9.50%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00%3.00% Total Taxable Value193,652,086199,461,648.58 205,445,498.04 211,608,862.98217,957,128.87 224,495,842.73237,965,593.30254,623,184.83274,993,039.62 283,242,830.80 308,734,685.58 336,520,807.28 368,490,283.97 403,496,860.95 415,601,766.77 428,069,819.78 440,911,914.37 454,139,271.80 467,763,449.96 481,796,353.46 496,250,244.06 Tax Increment Value5,809,562.5811,793,412.04 17,956,776.9824,305,042.8730,843,756.7344,313,507.3060,971,098.8381,340,953.62 89,590,744.80 115,082,599.58 142,868,721.28 174,838,197.97 209,844,774.95 221,949,680.77 234,417,733.78 247,259,828.37 260,487,185.80 274,111,363.96 288,144,267.46 302,598,158.06 Total Value Change: $5,809,562.585,983,849.46 6,163,364.946,348,265.896,538,713.87 13,469,750.5616,657,591.53 20,369,854.79 8,249,791.19 25,491,854.77 27,786,121.70 31,969,476.69 35,006,576.98 12,104,905.83 12,468,053.00 12,842,094.59 13,227,357.43 13,624,178.15 14,032,903.50 14,453,890.60 County Tax Increment Payment 95% 26,159.36 53,103.49 80,855.95 109,440.99 138,883.58 199,535.30 274,541.27 366,262.86 403,410.10 518,195.08 643,310.71 787,263.19 944,891.15 999,397.24 1,055,538.52 1,113,364.03 1,172,924.31 1,234,271.39 1,297,458.89 1,362,542.01 12,781,349.42 City Tax Increment Payment95%32,479.8165,934.02100,391.85135,883.42172,439.73247,745.74340,874.17 454,756.94 500,879.46 643,398.04 798,743.30 977,476.66 1,173,189.68 1,240,865.18 1,310,570.95 1,382,367.89 1,456,318.73 1,532,488.11 1,610,942.56 1,691,750.65 15,869,496.88 Grand Total 58,639.17 119,037.51 181,247.81 245,324.41 311,323.31 447,281.04 615,415.44 821,019.80 904,289.56 1,161,593.12 1,442,054.01 1,764,739.84 2,118,080.83 2,240,262.42 2,366,109.46 2,495,731.91 2,629,243.04 2,766,759.50 2,908,401.45 3,054,292.66 28,650,846.30 Page 162 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Appendix D Statement of Neighborhood Impact Florida Statutes include a requirement addressing community redevelopment areas that contain low- or moderate-income housing, as the North Greenwood CRA Plan does. It is the intent to retain, improve, and increase the housing stock within North Greenwood. The CRA Plan does not propose any specific project which would result in the acquisition or demolition of existing residential structures nor the relocation of current residents in the area. Any future project supported by the CRA Plan and its financing mechanisms that requires the involuntary displacement of any resident shall be accompanied by a project relocation plan in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The project relocation plan must be approved by the City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees in a publicly noticed Trustees' meeting prior to receiving final approvals. The following information is provided to address the anticipated impact of the CRA Plan’s redevelopment upon the residents of the neighborhood. Relocation The CRA Plan does not include any preemptive public residential land ownership demolition that would require the relocation of any residents. The city does own the former Elks Lodge commercial property that is vacant and scheduled for demolition due to the building’s deteriorated structural condition. The city owns other vacant residential properties within the CRA limits and anticipates working with its partners to make the properties available for infill residential redevelopment through a publicly approved process. Traffic Circulation The CRA Plan limits are served by city, county, and state roadways and county bus transit services. The existing transportation facility’s levels of service, roadway functional classifications, and bus transit routes and frequencies are included in the plan. All facilities are operating at acceptable levels of service and are not anticipated to fail with the projected redevelopment of existing vacant or underutilized properties. The redevelopment is anticipated to be consistent with the city’s adopted Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and its Community Development Code zoning designations. This will require a future amendment to the Community Development Code. The area is also served by the Pinellas Trail, a recreational multi-use facility that connects all of Pinellas County through its 75-mile length. The CRA Plan includes strategies to increase bicycle and pedestrian mobility in the neighborhood. The city has also planned vehicular improvements to the North Fort Harrison Avenue roadway that includes improvements for pedestrians and cyclists resulting in decreased traffic speed and increased bicycle and pedestrian safety in the neighborhood. Environmental Quality The North Greenwood CRA limits include Stevenson Creek, a major tributary that outfalls Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The city has completed past environmental improvements, including the removal of 115,000 cubic yards of sand and organic muck, and increased the tidal volume west of Fairmont Street bridge towards the Pinellas Trail bridge. Exotic vegetation was removed, and native plants were installed. A 3.2-acre mangrove shelf was installed to provide habitat and water quality benefits. The city is evaluating additional recreational improvements at the Stevenson Creek Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex that may include additional environmental improvements. CRA Plan strategies include the promotion of voluntary annexation and replacement of private septic systems with city sewer connections, increased public realm landscaping, and park amenities that will add to creek resource protection and increased community shading and access. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 163 Appendices Availability of Community Facilities and Services The North Greenwood CRA area benefits from numerous existing community facilities. There are 46.76-acres of city-owned park lands, the North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex, the North Greenwood Library, the Pinellas Trail, and the Pinellas County African American History Museum. Effect Upon School Population While redevelopment of vacant residential lands within the North Greenwood CRA limits will increase population, it is assumed that the increased student-aged population will be minor and not have a large effect on public schools. Analysis shows a total of 22.96-acres of vacant residential land exists. An estimate of potential residential units using a minimum 5,000 gross square foot lot may produce 200 new residential units. The current household size is estimated at 2.42 people per household and would yield 485 new persons. If existing household population age percentages are equaled, then it is estimated that 145 additional students may be anticipated if all vacant residential acreage is redeveloped. The Pinellas County School system is a choice-based selection process. Students are able to attend locally zoned schools but are eligible to attend any countywide school. Capacity is available in the public school system to absorb these potential new students. Other Items Affecting the Physical and Social Quality of the Neighborhood The North Greenwood area has a long history of dealing with the pervasive effects of a high concentration of poverty. The CRA Plan includes people-based strategies to help address these underlying issues and support housing, education, and employment initiatives with assistance from the city and partner organizations. Estimated TIF generation is not going to be an adequate source in the short term to make substantive progress. The city is dedicating $5 million of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to advance implementation actions. The CRA Plan identifies that approximately 238 acres (28.31%) within the total 840.77-acre limits are tax-exempt properties. Tax-exempt properties include city, county, school district, church, and other institutional ownership. These properties will not contribute to the trust fund but are important partners that will assist with plan implementation. The plan calls for CRA staff to coordinate the service delivery of these partners to achieve redevelopment goals Page 164 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Appendix E TIF Expenditures The Finding of Necessity Study (Study) identified blight factors within the North Greenwood area to be addressed by the goals, objectives, and strategies of this CRA Plan. The goals and objectives provide overarching guidance for what the strategies should work toward achieving. There were six goals developed based on input from the community. A list of those goals and how the strategies within each goal addresses the blight factors from the Study is provided below. • Public Safety addresses the reduction of crime and code violations as well as fire and EMS calls through programs that expand and continue relationships and education with the City of Clearwater Police and Fire Departments and grant opportunities and community clean-up days to assist with blight properties.• Mobility addresses an increase in transportation opportunities to allow residents better access to employment through expanded transit and sidewalk and trail connections.• Poverty Reduction addresses low median income, poverty, and recidivism through employment opportunities, workforce development, and business assistance programs.• Housing Affordability addresses the substandard housing, low median house value, and households being cost-burdened through programs providing rent subsidies to cost burdened households, emergency assistance to low-income residents for life safety home repairs, and a grant program to incentive the construction of affordable housing.• Quality of Life addresses access to recreational opportunities and improving public health outcomes through coordination of existing organizations providing service to the community, convene health care providers to develop strategies to improve health outcomes, and examine recreational facilities to increase community access outside standard hours. • Invest in Youth addresses opportunities for youth education, mentoring, and job readiness through implementation of a job readiness program, increased access to childcare, and providing a mentoring service for youth. The strategies in the CRA Plan have an estimated cost and funding source identified in Table 15 CRA Implementation Table. The City of Clearwater does not intend to incur debt as a result of the costs identified in Table 15 this CRA Plan. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 165 Appendices Area Wide Recommended Land Use Change and Redevelopment OpportunitiesLand Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to prohibit short term rentals Limit lot assembly in single-family areas Update 1995 Residential Infill Study and establish design guidelines or new zoning district that addresses existing "small" lots and allows additional density to support missing middle housing Work with owners of small apartment complexes to avoid demolition and encourage preservation of affordable housing units Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Meet with the owners of vacant properties to develop a strategy for redevelopment CRA Staff Partner with an organization(s) to redevelop lots in single-family neighborhoods as affordable units CRA Staff CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency Table 16 CRA Emphasis Area TIF Expenditures by Year Page 166 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area A: North Ward School/Seminole Boat Ramp Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q for the private redevelopment of the North Ward School property with adaptive reuse of the structure and expanded mixed-use housing and public activity on the property CRA Staff Provide grant funds to support historic preservation of the building and construction of community spaces on the North Ward School property Area B: North Fort Harrison Avenue/North Myrtle Avenue Corridors Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to implement the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Downtown District and Design Standards Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 167 Appendices Area C: CSX Industrial Area/Armory Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Update zoning, site development, and fire code standards if needed to support shared commercial kitchens, multi-tenant flexible spaces, and shared driveway entries Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Provide grants for renovations and build out to support new businesses $50,000 $50,000 Area D: North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex/North Greenwood LibraryLand Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency Page 168 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Area E: North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Complete the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue corridor design charette and accompanying recommendations Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Request Letters of Interest or issue RFP/Q to redevelop the former Elks Lodge property to add commercial, community use, and possibly compatible infill mixed residential development CRA Staff Support private infill residential and commercial redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 $200,000 $300,000 Area F: Curtis Museum/Cherry Harris Park Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Work with the Pinellas County School District to investigate and expand the adaptive reuse of the Curtis Museum building’s second floor and site Provide matching funds to repair Curtis Museum facilities Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 169 Appendices Area G: Clearwater Intermediate/Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Cemetery Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Work with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to investigate and support the renovation and potential expansion of the building and site to support plan goals Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $50,000 $50,000 Area H: Stevenson Creek/Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex AreaLand Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $50,000 Area I: Calvin A. Hunsinger/Sandy Lane Schools Area Land Use, Zoning, and Design Standards Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 None Identified Redevelopment Opportunities Project Description 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Support private infill of affordable residential redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties $50,000 CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency Page 170 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Provide a 4 foot wide sidewalk on at least one side of every street in the North Greenwood area Redesign and construction of North Fort Harrison Avenue to encourage active transportation Pinellas Trail safety & placemaking improvements $50,000 $50,000 Provide new bicycle/pedestrian connections to Pinellas Trail from the Seminole Boat Ramp and the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Design & construct improvements to the Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex to provide access to Stevenson Creek and additional recreational amenities Provide improvements to Overbrook Park Provide improvements to North Betty Lane Park Design improvements to reduce the odor from the Marshall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Convert private septic to the city's sewer system in the unincorporated enclave Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $50,000 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Table 17 First Five Years of TIF Expenditures, Capital Improvements and Goals Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 171 Appendices Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Partner with housing providers to monitor the rate of opioid use to increase intervention and treatment rates Continue to host a quarterly information panel for the community to ask Clearwater Police questions and review crime data Continue to require annual anti-bias training for the police as provided in the department’s strategic plan Fund one on one mentoring programs, like Refuse to Lose, that break the cycle of poverty driven criminal behavior by providing access to better educational and employment opportunities Pilot new approaches like community paramedicine to reduce the number of medical calls that do not qualify as emergencies (e.g. https://emsa.ca.gov/community_paramedicine) Determine the feasibility of increasing the number of Advanced Life Support (ALS) units at Station #51 Advertise smoke alarm and CPR training programs at Fire Station #51 to North Greenwood area residents Develop grant programs to pay for interior and exterior improvements to blighted properties $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 Organize clean up days and trash amnesty days prior to code enforcement sweeps Maintain a list of landlords and meet regularly with them to share resources about home improvement CRA Staff Develop programs to encourage neighborhood pride in yard and home appearance CRA Staff Install additional lighting along sidewalks and trails Total TIF Dollars Allocated $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Page 172 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 2 Policy Implementation: Mobility Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Explore creating a Safe Routes to Schools program with Pinellas County Schools Conduct feasibility study of additional on-street parking throughout North Greenwood as a traffic calming measure Develop and install solutions to provide additional shade and amenities on sidewalks and trails $50,000 $50,000 Determine the causes of bicycle/pedestrian crashes from the 2021 Forward Pinellas study and implement solutions to improve safety (e.g. pedestrian crosswalk signals, traffic pattern evaluation)CRA Staff Identify opportunities to increase use of existing transit services and expand transit services CRA Staff Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 173 Appendices Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement neighborhood scale business development assistance and marketing program(s) like the Main Street model or other comprehensive programs Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement a neighborhood scale workforce development program(s) Convene Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas County Economic Development, and local colleges to develop a workforce program focused on bringing the county's target industries to the North Greenwood area and employing North Greenwood residents in these target industries Develop city apprenticeship and employment programs for North Greenwood residents that train them to resolve community problems (e.g. weatherize homes)CRA Staff Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor Create an emergency fund to assist low-income residents with one-time costs to mitigate issues that would prevent them from going to work Expand North Greenwood Library hours to support workforce development programming Pair North Greenwood businesses and residents with mentor companies in Clearwater and Pinellas County CRA Staff Quarterly research and report on opportunities for the community to leverage city events to promote local businesses (e.g. local vendors at games at Jack Russell Stadium) Survey residents and business owners on an annual basis to determine if their workforce needs are being met CRA Staff Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Page 174 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Determine the feasibility of establishing a land trust to maintain long term affordability of residential properties CRA Staff Provide direct rent subsidy to cost burdened households to prevent displacement Provide an emergency assistance fund for low-income residents for life safety home repairs and renovations to accommodate physical disabilities $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 Create a "role-model" resident program to encourage community role models to live in North Greenwood $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Hire an organization(s) to implement homeownership education programs Create a grant program to reduce blight through the repair and preservation of historic homes $100,000 $100,000 Create a grant program to incentivize the construction of affordable housing on vacant, infill lots $100,000 $100,000 Continue current Economic Development & Housing programs and CDBG activities that support homeownership Total TIF Dollars Allocated $7,500 $7,500 $22,500 $222,500 $222,500 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 175 Appendices Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Fund projects and programs that honor North Greenwood's history through memorials, interpretive messaging, and public art installations Expand and increase programming of the Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection at the North Greenwood Library Help support the operations and expansion of the Pinellas County African American Museum at Curtis Elementary School Explore the feasibility of attracting existing cultural institutions in Pinellas County to relocate or establish additional locations in the North Greenwood area to bring new funding and programs to underutilized spaces CRA Staff Examine all recreational facilities and determine how to increase community access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Work with Pinellas County Schools to examine school properties to determine how to increase communty access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Promote historic preservation through public education and assistance with local designation Continue to fund existing recreation programs that serve youth and seniors (scholarships, Silver Sneakers etc.) Support the installation and management of community gardens Support organizations implementing community engagement programs Coordinate the efforts of neighborhood associations, non-profit service providers, churches and other organizations through quarterly meetings in the North Greenwood area CRA Staff Convene local health care providers to develop funding strategies to improve public health outcomes (e.g. community health workers, access to fresh food etc.)CRA Staff Support organizations that provide adult mental health and wellness programs Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Page 176 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth Project/Strategy 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Continue to utilize community liaison teams and invest in Operation Graduate, arts and sports programs, and other youth focused activities that build relationships between police officers and residents Increase afterschool and summer programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Address child poverty through direct payments for children in low-income households to ensure adequate access to food, technology, and transportation Work with partners to implement and enhance workforce development and youth job readiness programs, including year-round afterschool employment Support increased access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education Work with partners including the Pinellas County School District to leverage the planned middle school “Innovation” program delivery CRA Staff Hire an organization(s) to provide mentoring services to assist children with receiving social service benefits and participating in educational programs Expand North Greenwood Library hours to serve youth afterschool and on the weekends Support organizations that provide youth mental health and wellness programs Increase availability to and awareness of private afterschool and summer programs in the North Greenwood area Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Grand Total TIF Dollars Allocated First 5 Years $47,500 $97,500 $112,500 $312,500 $312,500 Total TIF Projection Each Year $58,639 $119,038 $181,248 $245,324 $311,323 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 177 Appendices Capital Improvement ProjectsProject/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Provide a 4 foot wide sidewalk on at least one side of every street in the North Greenwood area Redesign and construction of North Fort Harrison Avenue to encourage active transportation Pinellas Trail safety & placemaking improvements $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Provide new bicycle/pedestrian connections to Pinellas Trail from the Seminole Boat Ramp and the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Design & construct improvements to the Shuffleboard & Lawn Bowling Complex to provide access to Stevenson Creek and additional recreational amenities Provide improvements to Overbrook Park Provide improvements to North Betty Lane Park Design improvements to reduce the odor from the Marshall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Convert private septic to the city's sewer system in the unincorporated enclave Total TIF Dollars Allocated $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Table 18 Years 6-10 of TIF Expenditures, Capital Improvements and Goals Page 178 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 1 Policy Implementation: Public Safety Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Partner with housing providers to monitor the rate of opioid use to increase intervention and treatment rates Continue to host a quarterly information panel for the community to ask Clearwater Police questions and review crime data Continue to require annual anti-bias training for the police as provided in the department’s strategic plan Fund one on one mentoring programs, like Refuse to Lose, that break the cycle of poverty driven criminal behavior by providing access to better educational and employment opportunities Pilot new approaches like community paramedicine to reduce the number of medical calls that do not qualify as emergencies (e.g. https://emsa.ca.gov/community_paramedicine) Determine the feasibility of increasing the number of Advanced Life Support (ALS) units at Station #51 Advertise smoke alarm and CPR training programs at Fire Station #51 to North Greenwood area residents Develop grant programs to pay for interior and exterior improvements to blighted properties $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 Organize clean up days and trash amnesty days prior to code enforcement sweeps Maintain a list of landlords and meet regularly with them to share resources about home improvement CRA Staff Develop programs to encourage neighborhood pride in yard and home appearance CRA Staff Install additional lighting along sidewalks and trails Total TIF Dollars Allocated $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 179 Appendices Goal 2 Policy Implementation: Mobility Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Explore creating a Safe Routes to Schools program with Pinellas County Schools Conduct feasibility study of additional on-street parking throughout North Greenwood as a traffic calming measure Develop and install solutions to provide additional shade and amenities on sidewalks and trails Determine the causes of bicycle/pedestrian crashes from the 2021 Forward Pinellas study and implement solutions to improve safety (e.g. pedestrian crosswalk signals, traffic pattern evaluation)CRA Staff Identify opportunities to increase use of existing transit services and expand transit services CRA Staff Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Page 180 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 3 Policy Implementation: Poverty Reduction Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement neighborhood scale business development assistance and marketing program(s) like the Main Street model or other comprehensive programs Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement a neighborhood scale workforce development program(s) Convene Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas County Economic Development, and local colleges to develop a workforce program focused on bringing the county's target industries to the North Greenwood area and employing North Greenwood residents in these target industries Develop city apprenticeship and employment programs for North Greenwood residents that train them to resolve community problems (e.g. weatherize homes)CRA Staff Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue commercial corridor Create an emergency fund to assist low-income residents with one-time costs to mitigate issues that would prevent them from going to work Expand North Greenwood Library hours to support workforce development programming Pair North Greenwood businesses and residents with mentor companies in Clearwater and Pinellas County CRA Staff Quarterly research and report on opportunities for the community to leverage city events to promote local businesses (e.g. local vendors at games at Jack Russell Stadium) Survey residents and business owners on an annual basis to determine if their workforce needs are being met CRA Staff Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 181 Appendices Goal 4 Policy Implementation: Housing Affordability Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Determine the feasibility of establishing a land trust to maintain long term affordability of residential properties CRA Staff Provide direct rent subsidy to cost burdened households to prevent displacement Provide an emergency assistance fund for low-income residents for life safety home repairs and renovations to accommodate physical disabilities $7,500 $7,500 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Create a "role-model" resident program to encourage community role models to live in North Greenwood $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Hire an organization(s) to implement homeownership education programs Create a grant program to reduce blight through the repair and preservation of historic homes $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Create a grant program to incentivize the construction of affordable housing on vacant, infill lots $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $600,000 Continue current Economic Development & Housing programs and CDBG activities that support homeownership Total TIF Dollars Allocated $222,500 $322,500 $525,000 $625,000 $825,000 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Page 182 | Adopted xx.xx.2023 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Goal 5 Policy Implementation: Quality of Life Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Fund projects and programs that honor North Greenwood's history through memorials, interpretive messaging, and public art installations Expand and increase programming of the Christine Wigfall Morris African American Collection at the North Greenwood Library Help support the operations and expansion of the Pinellas County African American Museum at Curtis Elementary School Explore the feasibility of attracting existing cultural institutions in Pinellas County to relocate or establish additional locations in the North Greenwood area to bring new funding and programs to underutilized spaces CRA Staff Examine all recreational facilities and determine how to increase community access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Work with Pinellas County Schools to examine school properties to determine how to increase communty access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours Promote historic preservation through public education and assistance with local designation Continue to fund existing recreation programs that serve youth and seniors (scholarships, Silver Sneakers etc.) Support the installation and management of community gardens Support organizations implementing community engagement programs Coordinate the efforts of neighborhood associations, non-profit service providers, churches and other organizations through quarterly meetings in the North Greenwood area CRA Staff Convene local health care providers to develop funding strategies to improve public health outcomes (e.g. community health workers, access to fresh food etc.)CRA Staff Support organizations that provide adult mental health and wellness programs Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Adopted xx.xx.2023 | Page 183 Appendices Goal 6 Policy Implementation: Invest in Youth Project/Strategy 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Continue to utilize community liaison teams and invest in Operation Graduate, arts and sports programs, and other youth focused activities that build relationships between police officers and residents Increase afterschool and summer programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex Address child poverty through direct payments for children in low-income households to ensure adequate access to food, technology, and transportation Work with partners to implement and enhance workforce development and youth job readiness programs, including year-round afterschool employment Support increased access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education Work with partners including the Pinellas County School District to leverage the planned middle school “Innovation” program delivery CRA Staff Hire an organization(s) to provide mentoring services to assist children with receiving social service benefits and participating in educational programs Expand North Greenwood Library hours to serve youth afterschool and on the weekends Support organizations that provide youth mental health and wellness programs Increase availability to and awareness of private afterschool and summer programs in the North Greenwood area Total TIF Dollars Allocated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Grand Total TIF Dollars Allocated Years 6-10 $512,500 $612,500 $815,000 $915,000 $1,115,000 Total TIF Projection Each Year $447,281 $615,415 $821,020 $904,290 $1,161,593 Notes:1. Any unused TIF dollars will roll over to future years.2. The City of Clearwater will abide by Florida Statutes Ch. 163.370(3)(b), which prohibits tax increment revenue from being expended on projects that are in the current CIP or have been in the CIP within the last three years.3. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency4. Light Blue text are projects or strategies where County TIF dollars can be spent. Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01 – Page 1 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: December 20, 2022 AGENDA ITEM: G.4 RESOLUTION NO.: 23-01 REQUEST: Review and recommendation to City Council on the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater, Planning & Development Department BACKGROUND: History of North Greenwood Area The City of Clearwater was incorporated in 1915, but early African American pioneers settled in what would become North Greenwood near the railroad tracks as the Orange Belt Railroad arrived in 1888. The North Greenwood area later grew to include numerous churches and local businesses and in modern times North Greenwood is a recognized center of Clearwater’s African American culture. It grew from the earliest settlers to become a vibrant community that included housing, education, employment, and social organizations providing most of its resident’s daily needs. Residents include multigenerational families that have contributed to the community for decades. They respect the community’s past while actively seeking advancement for future generations. Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Establishment There are three steps to create a community redevelopment area: adopting a Finding of Necessity Study, developing and adopting a Community Redevelopment Plan, and creating a Redevelopment Trust Fund. Starting in 2019, the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition encouraged the city and county to undertake the process of creating a community redevelopment area in North Greenwood and the city began the process by completing a Finding of Necessity Study in August of 2020. The Coalition spearheaded an intense public outreach in the fall of 2020 including radio interviews, social media campaign, presentations to local community leaders and organizations, and five virtual public information meetings that reached over 2,000 people. The outreach started the process of informing and engaging the public over the need for poverty reduction and economic and redevelopment opportunities in the North Greenwood area to address concerns raised in the Finding of Necessity Study. The Study showed that the incidence of crime in the North Greenwood area was higher than the remainder of the city and there was a greater number of violations of housing and property maintenance standards. It also found that the area, compared to the city overall, had a higher rate of poverty, a lower median household income, lower median household value, and a higher rate of households spending 35% or more of their income on housing costs. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 2 Based on this Study, the City Council and Board of County Commissioners agreed on and established the North Greenwood boundaries. As shown in the map on the below, the CRA is generally bounded by Sunset Point Road to the north; Kings Highway to the east; Palmetto Street, CSX Railway, and Jones Street to the south; and North Osceola Avenue, North Fort Harrison Avenue, and Clearwater Harbor to the west. The next steps in the process are the development and adoption of the Community Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Trust Fund. The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan (CRA Plan) that is being reviewed through this staff report will serve as the Community Redevelopment Plan. The Redevelopment Trust Fund will be created by ordinance through City Council and the Board of County Commissioners concurrently with the adoption of the CRA Plan. ANALYSIS: Purpose of Plan The purpose of a Community Redevelopment Plan is to address the unique needs of the targeted area and includes the overall goals for redevelopment in the area, as well as identifying specific projects. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 3 The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan establishes policies and strategies that guide future actions and projects of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency. The plan includes strategies designed to promote the improvement of North Greenwood’s social and physical conditions within the future 20-year planning horizon. They are intended to minimize negative impacts of gentrification and displacement with a focus on the most vulnerable populations who are low-income people of color. Plan Contents The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan is divided into five chapters which are described below. Chapter 1: Introduction (pages 1-5) This chapter provides a summary of the CRA Plan, what a CRA is, navigating the contents of the plan, and an equity statement to reinforce the purpose of the plan to reduce poverty and provide policies and strategies that are designed to ensure equitable development. Chapter 2: Existing Conditions (pages 6-89) This chapter provides an overview of the history of this area, a summary of the Finding of Necessity Study, data regarding the existing conditions and demographics of the area, Pinellas County CRA funding analysis, and a summary of the community engagement efforts that shaped this plan. It closes with a summary of the major redevelopment issues that are addressed in the plan recommendations. A large portion of the CRA Plan is dedicated to Chapter 2 and it serves as the background data used to support the strategies developed for this plan. Some of the information gathered was required for the factors used to assign a score as part of the CRA Local Assessment. Public Engagement There was extensive engagement and outreach done to build consensus and provide a better understanding of community needs and the marketplace to guide development of the CRA Plan. A variety of public engagement opportunities were conducted including a website dedicated to the project, community survey, youth engagement event, faith leadership roundtable, and four in- person public workshops. In addition, Technical and Steering Committees were formed to help guide the development of the plan. The Technical Committee included members from Forward Pinellas, Pinellas County, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and various City of Clearwater departments. The Steering Committee members came from the North Greenwood community and included representatives from the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition, business owners, faith- based community, non-profit and community organizations, industry and development, and other neighborhood representatives. Several themes resulted from this input including a desire to focus on the revitalization of the North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor, the importance of rehabilitation of existing homes, and the need for increased connections to trails and Stevenson Creek, access to public facilities, and coordination of existing non-profit organizations. The concerns that are intertwined in each of these themes is poverty reduction and support for better health outcomes. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 4 Chapter 3: Vision, Goal, & Redevelopment Policies (pages 90-95) The vision for the plan was established through discussion with the Steering Committee and during one of the public engagement workshops. The vision of the CRA is: “North Greenwood will flourish as a vibrant community where social and economic equity is prioritized to eliminate poverty and enhance the quality of life for all. The success of North Greenwood will be achieved through people-based solutions, academic excellence, the improvement of existing infrastructure, and the creation of new spaces that will foster a thriving and sustainable future.” There are six overriding goals identified in this CRA Plan, which evolved through the public engagement process and are as follows: Public Safety: Strengthen relationships between residents, neighborhood organizations, and public safety providers to improve public safety. Mobility: Increase the safety of and access to active forms of transportation. Poverty Reduction: Increase access to high paying jobs for the residents of the North Greenwood CRA both within and outside the area through workforce development, business assistance programs, and support for entrepreneurs. Housing Availability: Provide safe and affordable housing options for residents at all stages of life allowing them to age in place. Quality of Life: Sustain a high quality of life through community engagement, access to recreational opportunities, celebrating the unique culture of North Greenwood, improving public health, and protecting the environment. Invest in Youth: Provide opportunities for youth in North Greenwood to live healthy and economically secure lives. The vision and goals were used to guide the development of both people- and place-based strategies to ensure the needs of the community are met. Chapter 4: Plan Implementation (pages 96-133) This chapter primarily focuses on funding projections and the specific strategies and funding sources the city, Community Redevelopment Agency, and community partners will use to achieve the CRA’s redevelopment goals. There are two primary sources of funding identified for the plan implementation – Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA). Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Pursuant to Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes the county is authorized to approve the use of TIF in the CRA. Upon adoption of the CRA Plan and creation of the Redevelopment Trust Fund by the city, the county will consider the Plan and authorize the use of TIF funds in this new CRA. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 5 Tax increment financing projections have been calculated for the CRA using the 2021 property tax value as the base year for the CRA; however, the intent is to base the CRA on the 2022 property tax value when it is available. TIF projections for the CRA assumed city and county millage rates would remain constant, property value would increase 3% each year, and there would be $100 million in development in the Old Bay District (accounted for in years 6-12). Based on these assumptions, it is projected that the CRA could generate approximately $30 million in tax increment over the next 20 years. The county requires that 50% of the total TIF revenue generated be committed to three priority areas: affordable housing, economic development and employment, and mobility to receive 95% of the county tax increment. The use of TIF revenue is limited to mostly place-based strategies that are physical in nature. The CRA Implementation Table identifies strategies where TIF revenue is proposed to fund projects within the North Greenwood area. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds The city has allocated $5 million of ARPA funding that must be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. ARPA funds are not restricted so they are prioritized for direct poverty reduction activities that may not be eligible for TIF revenue. The CRA Implementation Table also identifies strategies where the ARPA funds will be allocated. CRA Implementation Table This table identifies 58 strategies that the city will pursue to implement the CRA Plan. Some are very specific while others require study and analysis. Many city departments and divisions will have a role in implementing the Plan including Planning and Development, Economic Development and Housing, Community Redevelopment Agency, Cultural Affairs, Sustainability, Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Library, Fire, and Police. The CRA Implementation Table identifies nine Capital Improvement Projects to implement the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. The type of projects includes sidewalk and trail improvements or connections, streetscape improvements/landscaping, parks and recreation facility improvements, improvements to reduce odor from the wastewater treatment plant, and creative placemaking opportunities. The anticipated cost of these projects totals approximately $10 million over the next 20 years with three of the project costs still yet to be determined. A list of selected strategies from the CRA Implementation Table follows: • Develop grant programs to pay for interior and exterior improvements to blighted properties; • Install additional lighting along sidewalks and trails; • Identify opportunities to increase use of existing transit services and expand transit services; PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 6 • Hire an organization(s) to develop and implement neighborhood scale business development assistance and marketing program(s) like the Main Street model or other comprehensive programs; • Expand North Greenwood Library hours to support workforce development programming; • Provide direct rent subsidy to cost burdened households to prevent displacement; • Create a grant program to incentivize the construction of affordable housing on vacant, infill lots; • Fund programs that honor North Greenwood’s history through memorials, interpretive messaging and public art installations; • Examine all recreational facilities and determine how to increase community access for recreational use outside of standard operating hours; • Work with partners to implement and enhance workforce development and youth job readiness programs, including year-round afterschool employment; and • Support organizations that provide youth mental health and wellness programs. Chapter 5: Governance (pages 134-137) This chapter contains county and state requirements for forming community redevelopment areas, reporting requirements, and restrictions on TIF revenue expenditures as well as how the city will administer the North Greenwood CRA. The county requires that the city form a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to make recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency Trustees on the budget, amendments to the plan, and adoption of programs. The CAC is proposed to include 5 members where 3 would be elected by voters within the North Greenwood CRA and the remaining 2 members would be appointed by City Council. Each member would receive a stipend for their time and service on this committee. Appendices A through D (pages 138-147) Legal Description (Appendix A) Based on the study area in the Finding of Necessity Study, a CRA boundary was created and is formally described in the provided legal description. CRA Local Assessment (Appendix B) Pinellas County uses 12 factors to assess a CRA to get a baseline understanding of the needs of the community and how it aligns with the three county priority areas. Using these factors, the city’s consultant VHB determined the North Greenwood CRA should receive a score of 78 points, designating it an Urban Revitalization area, making it eligible to received 95% of county TIF increment. Tax Increment Projections (Appendix C) The Tax Increment Projections table provides a year over year projection of the CRA taxable value with a standard 3% increase in value in most years and accommodating the possible $100 million in development value in years 6-12 where a range of 3% to 9.5% increase in value is projected. The table also shows the city and county tax increment contributions year over year. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 7 Neighborhood Impact Assessment (Appendix D) A neighborhood impact assessment is required for a redevelopment plan if the CRA contains low to moderate income housing. The statutes require that six elements be evaluated as part of the neighborhood assessment and include the following: Relocation, Traffic Circulation, Environmental Quality, Availability of Community Facilities and Services, Effect on School Population, and Other items affecting the physical and social quality of the neighborhood. The assessment found that the Plan would not have a detrimental impact on any of the above listed elements. CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A selected list of goals, objectives, and policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that are furthered by the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan: Policy A.5.4.3 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue from Fairmont Street to Drew Street. The existing walkable community and livable neighborhood features should be maintained, while residential, office and institutional uses should be supported. Policy A.5.5.2 Preserve the unique qualities of Clearwater and its cultural heritage as exemplified by historic buildings, landmarks, landscapes, streetscapes, lighting, and building design. Policy A.5.6.1 Create art projects that help to shape the City’s image, strengthen civic connectivity and support neighborhood identity. Policy A.5.6.6 Encourage the incorporation of historic and current elements of Clearwater character into public art projects. Goal A.6 The City of Clearwater shall utilize innovative and flexible planning and engineering practices, and urban design standards in order to protect historic resources, ensure neighborhood preservation, redevelop blighted areas, and encourage infill development. Objective A.6.1 The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation of redevelopment and special area plans, the construction of catalytic private projects, city investment, and continued emphasis on property maintenance standards. Policy A.6.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot consolidation; catalytic projects; workforce housing projects; “missing middle housing” projects; and vertically integrated, transit supportive mixed-use development, as well as the use of transfer of developments rights pursuant to approved special area plans and redevelopment plans. Objective A.6.2 The City of Clearwater shall continue to support innovative planned development and mixed land use development techniques in order to promote infill development that is consistent and compatible with the surrounding environment. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 8 Policy A.6.2.4 Through economic development programs, facilitate the development of abandoned, idled, brownfield or underutilized properties and buildings, bringing them back into productive use. Policy A.6.5.1 The City shall support the Pinellas Trail and examine opportunities for Trail extensions or spurs to connect regional attractions and employers. Policy A.6.8.5 Provide easy access to residential, commercial and recreational areas by providing direct routes such as trails and continuous sidewalks between destinations, in order to minimize potential conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles. Policy A.6.8.9 Promote a variety of transportation modes such as walking, bicycling, ride sharing and mass transit to increase transportation choices and decrease dependence on the single- occupancy automobile. Goal C.1 An affordable variety of standard housing units in decent and safe neighborhoods to meet the needs of current and future residents regardless of race, nationality, age, martial status, handicap, or religion. Objective C.1.2 Objective for Affordable Housing – The City of Clearwater shall continue to provide assistance and incentives for the development of housing that is affordable to very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, including those with special needs, consistent with the level of growth in these income categories. Objective C.1.3 Objective for Housing Conditions – The City of Clearwater shall encourage the elimination of substandard housing units through demolition, upgrades, renovation and preservation efforts. Policy C.1.3.5 Encourage ongoing maintenance through programs that foster pride in ownership and individual efforts. Objective C.1.6 Objective for Housing Conservation and Rehabilitation - Through both private and public resources, the City of Clearwater shall encourage the conservation, rehabilitation, and preservation of the existing housing stock, including historically significant housing. Policy C.1.6.2 Use Community Development Block Grant, HOME, SHIP, and any other available funds for programs and improvements throughout the City with special emphasis on North Greenwood, Lake Belleview, and East Gateway neighborhoods and such other neighborhoods as may require program attention. Policy C.1.8.4 Continue to provide assistance to qualified residents to retrofit housing in order to be barrier free and accessible. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan LONG RANGE PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Board – December 20, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency – January 9, 2023 City Council – January 12, 2023 Resolution No. 23-01– Page 9 The North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan is consistent with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan as evidenced by the numerous goals, objectives, and policies identified above. The CRA Plan establishes objectives and strategies to ensure neighborhood and corridor preservation, promote redevelopment of blighted areas, protect historic resources, connect neighborhoods to sidewalks and trails, include public art, provide incentives for affordable housing, encourage infill development, and support programs to promote homeownership, rehabilitation, and retention. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The proposed North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It provides goals, objectives, and policies to guide redevelopment and city actions. It provides a neighborhood impact assessment to meet the requirements of Florida Community Redevelopment Act. Furthermore, it provides TIF projections and a CRA Implementation Table that outlines the schedule and investment in public strategies. The Planning and Development Department recommends APPROVAL of Resolution No. 23-01, that adopts the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan. Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff: ________________________ Jayme Lopko, AICP Long Range Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan Proposed Resolution No. 23-01 Resume Community Redevelopment Agency Monday, January 9, 2023 1 Agenda What is a CRA? Existing Conditions Public Engagement Vision Plan Implementation Governance and Appendices Approval Timeline What is a CRA? 3 Tool to direct tax revenue to geographic area to address blight, inadequate infrastructure, brownfields, and vacancy by incentivizing redevelopment Planning and coordination mechanism to blend people-and place-based strategies to improve economic mobility and provide affordable housing Creating a Community Redevelopment Area The Florida Redevelopment Association summarizes the steps to create a CRA as follows: •Adopt a Finding of Necessity Study (completed August 2020) •Develop and adopt a Community Redevelopment Plan •Create a Redevelopment Trust Fund 4 North Greenwood CRA Boundary 5 Finding of Necessity Study 6 The incidence of crime in the area is higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality. Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area are proportionately higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality. A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality. Higher prevalence for poverty, households spending more than 35% of income on housing costs, housing with substandard conditions, and lower median income and home values. Existing Conditions 7 •Population & Demographics •6,619 residents of CRA •27% of households below poverty rate •Median income of $35,277 •Housing & Neighborhood •Median home value of $219,000 •Over 48% of households are cost burdened •Car Ownership •16% of households have no vehicle available •Business & Employment •Majority of residents work outside CRA •Health Risk Assessment •CRA area has higher prevalence of chronic health conditions Existing Conditions •Parks and Recreation •Various parks and amenities available •Community Centers•Recreation Complex •MLK Community Center •Cultural, Community, and Historic Places •Library, Garden Club, Playhouse •Schools and Health Centers •Over a dozen churches 8 Existing Conditions •Existing Use •40.59 acres unincorporated•Over 48% Single-Family •Future Land Use•Residential Urban almost 40% •Zoning•Over 52% zoned for residential •Public & Semi-Public Owned Property•City owns 64 parcels in CRA 9 Existing Conditions •Natural Environment •Stevenson Creek •Coastal High Hazard & Coastal Storm Areas •Flood Zones•Wetlands •Streets and Transit •Road network and classification •Bike and pedestrian facilities•PSTA & Jolley Trolley •Utilities and Infrastructure •Stormwater •Sanitary Sewer •Potable Water & Reclaimed Water •Natural Gas 10 Public Engagement •Postcard Mailing •Website •Community Survey •Community Workshops •Youth Engagement Event •Faith Leadership Roundtable 11 Engagement Response •Poverty reduction and economic and redevelopment opportunities •Higher intensity opportunities in Old Bay District along Ft. Harrison Avenue •Focus on MLK corridor •Rehabilitation of existing single-family homes •Increased connection to Pinellas Trail and Stevenson Creek •Increased access to public facilities after school and on weekends •Coordination and capacity building for existing non-profits 12 North Greenwood CRA Vision 13 •Chapter 1 Introduction •Chapter 2 Existing Conditions •Chapter 3 Vision, Goals, & Redevelopment Policies •Chapter 4 Plan Implementation •Chapter 5 Governance •Appendices A-D 14 Plan Implementation •TIF Projections •Funding Recommendations •Emphasis Area Recommendations •CRA Implementation 15 •20-year planning period ending in 2043 •Trust Fund created for CRA •Projections use current millage rates •City and county contribute 95% of tax increment to Trust Fund •Must commit 50% of total TIF to three county priority areas to get 95% •TIF funds restricted 16 TIF Projections -$28.6 million over 20 years •Affordable Housing •Renovation/Rehabilitation •Small-scale infill development •Economic Development •Increase employment opportunities 17 Funding Recommendations – TIF Expenditures •Mobility •Improve walking and biking options•Improve access to transit •CRA Administration Funding Recommendations – ARPA Expenditures •$5 million in ARPA funds for CRA •Allow implementation to begin year one •No restriction on use •Focus on people-based strategies •Must be expended by end of 2026 18 Emphasis Area Recommendations •Area A –North Ward School/Seminole Boat Ramp Area •Area B –North Fort Harrison & North Myrtle Avenue Corridors •Area E –North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Corridor 19 CRA Implementation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) •Improvements to sidewalk/trail connections and parks, redesign Ft. Harrison Avenue CRA Plan Goals •Public Safety •Provide programs for blighted properties and police, fire, and medical education for residents, improve sidewalk/trail lighting, continue clean up days •Mobility •Improve bicycle/pedestrian safety, provide Safe Routes to School, conduct on-street parking study, improve sidewalk/trail amenities, increase/expand transit •Poverty Reduction •Create business and workforce development, mentoring and apprenticeship programs, improve MLK corridor, provide one-time emergency assistance 20 CRA Implementation CRA Plan Goals •Housing Affordability •Provide rental assistance, increase homeownership support and education, provide home repair program, create affordable housing incentives •Quality of Life •Expand culture and history programs, include public art and creative placemaking, increase access to recreation facilities, improve public health outcomes, support adult mental wellness •Invest in Youth •Increase afterschool and summer programs, provide job training and readiness, increase access to childcare, provide mentoring programs, expand library hours, support youth mental wellness 21 Governance •State and County Auditing Requirements •Ten -year Update Required by Pinellas County •City Council has authority to amend CRA Plan •CRA Trustees establish programs, budget, and invest in projects •City to establish 5-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) •Proposed hybrid approach: 3 elected and 2 appointed members •Members receive annual stipend •CAC makes recommendations to CRA Trustees 22 Appendices A-E •Appendix A Legal Description •Appendix B CRA Local Assessment •Appendix C Tax Increment Projections •Appendix D Neighborhood Impact Assessment •Appendix E TIF Expenditures 23 CRA Approval Timeline •January 9, 2023 -City Council Work Session Trust Fund & CRA Plan Discussion •January 12, 2023 -City Council 1st Reading of Ordinance for Trust Fund & CRA Plan Adoption •February 2,2023 -City Council 2nd Reading of Ordinance and approval of Trust Fund •April or May of 2023 -Board of County Commissioners 24 Questions? 25