HomeMy Public PortalAbout01242022 CRA Agenda PacketCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
January 24, 2022
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
CRA Regular Meeting
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1.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4.Approve Agenda
5.Presentations and Reports
5.1.Reimbursement Check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
6.Consent Agenda
6.1.Approval of Minutes - 9/13/2021 and 11/8/2021 CRA Board Meeting
7.Action Items
7.1.Main Street Property Discussion
7.2.Reimbursement for Building Upgrades Discussion
8.CRA Director Report
9.City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
10.Comments from the Board
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11.Comments from the Audience
12.Adjournment
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 5.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: January 24, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Presentation
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE:11/9/2021
SUBJECT:Reimbursement Check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
BACKGROUND:
Check Presentation. Check disbursement was already approved.
DISCUSSION:
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
This item is consistent with the CRA Strategic Plan 2020 Gateway to Opportunities as follows:
To revitalize the district capitalizing on current resources and recognized opportunities
1. Establish a revitalization task force to address economic and physical Revitalization
2. Maintain and Strengthen the Façade Grant Program
3. Develop green space, open space parks, and public plaza programs and promote connectivity within the
community
To provide infrastructure for current and future needs
1. Develop and enforce building and site maintenance codes
2. Eliminate the informality in the enforcement of regulations
3. Develop a sidewalk restoration and maintenance program
4. Review a realign downtown streets for efficiency/eliminate dangerous intersections
Market the District
1. Build and develop an active marketing and branding program
2. Promote CRA district on website and all social media platforms
3. Clearly identify “Historic Downtown Crestview” and direct visitors and locals to the district
4. Develop “Gateways to Crestview”
5. Develop a cohesive “family” of wayfinding signs to the district
Enhance Public and Private partnerships
1. Re-emphasize and incentivize the Crestview Main Street Program
2. Refocus the Historic Preservation Board
3. Enhance the SR 85 Bridge
Enhance the Aesthetics of the District
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1. Develop design guidelines for Facades, signage, landscaping , access and parking
2. Develop area around new courthouse/add public amenities
3. Eliminate informality of enforcement of regulations
Expand Activity in the District
1. Promote Arts in the downtown and entire CRA district
Economic Development in the District
1. Amend Comprehensive plan to mixed use for downtown district
2. Develop a commercial incentive program to encourage new development, economic activities and job
creation
Connectivity
1. Develop an access road from Industrial Drive to Twin Hills Park
2. Develop a Bike path/pedestrian trail link to between downtown and Twin Hills Park
3. Connect Industrial Drive to Twin Hills park with new entrance
FINANCIAL IMPACT
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Attachments
None
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 6.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: January 24, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
DATE:12/30/2021
SUBJECT:Approval of Minutes - 9/13/2021 and 11/8/2021 CRA Board Meeting
BACKGROUND:
Minutes are presented for approval in regular or special City Council or CRA meetings.
DISCUSSION:
Minutes are accomplished as soon as possible after any meeting of the City Council or CRA Board
Council and CRA members are requested to send any corrections to the City Clerk prior to the meeting so any
corrections can be made.
Any amended minutes will be presented at the meeting for approval.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
This item is consistent with the goals in A New View Strategic Plan 2020 as follows;
Foundational- these are the four areas of focus that make up the necessary foundation of a successful local
government.
Communication- To engage, inform and educate public and staff
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff requests a motion to approve the minutes from the September 13, 2021 and the November 8, 2021 CRA
Board Meetings.
Attachments
1.2021.09.13 CRA Minutes Draft
2.2021.11.08 CRA Minutes Draft
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Crestview Redevelopment Agency Meeting
September 13, 2021
Minutes DRAFT
5:00 PM
Council Chambers
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:00 P.M.
Members present were: Chairman Nathan Boyles, Vice Chairman Dr. Margareth Larose, Shannon
Hayes, Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich. Also present were the
honorable, City Manager Tim Bolduc, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, CRA Attorney department
heads and members of the press. Ms. Linda Parker was not in attendance for this meeting.
1.Call to Order
This meeting was called to order by Chairman Boyles at 5:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Chairman Boyles.
3.Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4.Approve Agenda
Chairman Boyles asked for any objections or changes to the current Agenda.
There were no objections or changes to the agenda it was approved by unanimous consent.
5.Reports and Presentations
6.Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of the minutes from the July 12, 2021, CRA Meeting
Commissioner Boyles asked for approval or changes to the minutes.
There were no objections or changes to the minutes they were approved by unanimous consent.
7.Action Items
7.1 Resolution CRA 21-01 2021-2022 Budget
Ms. Roy, CRA Director read CRA Resolution 21-01 by title,
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CRA Minutes 09/13/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022,
BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 202, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager reviewed the estimated revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.
A brief discussion ensued.
Chairman Boyles asked for action.
A motion made by Commissioner Rencich to adopt Resolution CRA 21-01. Seconded by
Commissioner Hayes with no objections the motion was carried by unanimous vote.
7.2 Approval of Façade Grant Award to Gordon Martial Arts
Ms. Roy, CRA Director informed the Board that at the February 22nd CRA Board meeting, the
Board gave approval for an up to $10,000 Facade Grant to Gordon Martial Arts Studio in
conjunction with their total renovation of the building on Oakdale Avenue. Total cost for the
Facade improvements was $23,633 and the grant reimbursement would be $10,000.
Chairman Boyles asked for action.
A motion made by Commissioner Hayes to approve the Façade Grant to Gordon Martial Arts as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Capps with no objections the motion was carried by
unanimous vote.
7.3 Approval of content for CRA/Main Street Contract
Ms. Roy, CRA Director conducted a brief overview of the CRA/Main Street contract. She
explained the slight changed made for ear-marked funds for marketing.
Chairman Boyles asked for action.
A motion made by Ms. Brown to accept the content of the CRA/Main Street as presented and
allow the director, City Manager and City Attorney to draft. Seconded by Mr. Rencich with no
objections the motion was carried by unanimous vote.
8.CRA Director Report
8.1 Ethics Training
Ms. Roy, CRA Director informed the Board that non-elected members of this Board must go
through Ethics Training before the end of the calendar year.
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8.2 Upcoming Main Street Events
Ms. Roy, CRA Director reviewed the upcoming events pertaining to the CRA and Main Street.
9.City Manager/CRA Administrator Report
10.Comments from Board
11.Comments from the Audience
12.Comments from the Attorney
13.Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m. by Chairman Boyles.
Minutes approve this day of , 2021.
_____________________________ __________________________
Minutes submitted by N. Peacock Nathan Boyles
On behalf of the office of the City Clerk Chairman
Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
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Crestview Redevelopment Agency Meeting
November 8, 2021
Minutes - Draft
5:00 PM
Council Chambers
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:00 P.M.
Members, present were Chairman Nathan Boyles, Vice Chairman Dr. Margaret Larose, Shannon
Hayes, Joe Blocker, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Linda Parker. Also present
were the honorable, City Manager Tim Bolduc, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, CRA Attorney
department heads and members of the press.
1.Call to Order
This meeting was called to order by Chairman Boyles at 5:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Chairman Boyles.
3.Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4.Approve Agenda
Chairman Boyles noted that the CRA Director requested to amend the agenda to add an item
under presentations.
A motion by Mr. Hayes to approve the agenda with the amended change. Seconded by Mr.
Blocker with 7 yeas from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker, Mr. Rencich, Dr. Larose, Ms. Brown, Ms.
Parker, Mr. Capps, with 0 nays, motion carried.
5.Reports and Presentations
5.1 Gordon Martial Arts- Façade Grant
Ms. Roy, CRA Director presented the Façade Grant to Mr. Gordon of Gordon Martial Arts.
6.Consent Agenda
6.1 Bush House Contract for Renovation
6.2 CRA Director Contract
6.3 Main Street Agreement
Chairman Boyles asked for action by the Board.
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A motion made by Mr. Capps to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Ms. Brown with all
yeas the request was approved by unanimous consent.
7.Action Items
7.1 New Grant Application
Ms. Roy, CRA Director stated that Staff has determined that revisions need to be made to
simplify the incentive grant process. As in the name of the Façade Grant has changed to the
Beautification Grant and there is now the Code Compliance grant, she reviewed the changes to
the grant program concerning the amount of funds for each grant.
A brief discussion ensued.
Chairman Boyles asked for action.
A motion made by Mr. Rencich to approve the new grant applications. Seconded by Ms. Brown
with all yeas the request was approved by unanimous consent.
7.2 Request for waiver of grant reimbursement policy
Ms. Roy, CRA Director informed the Board that since March of this year, the CRA began
working with Blue Marlin Real Estate office on a possible after work completed reimbursement
of a facade and code compliance grant. We have had several meetings and conversations over the
last few months. The applications that are attached are the results of those meetings and
consultations. Blue Marlin is requesting a 50% match for facade improvements and code
compliance improvements. Facade Reimbursement would be $4,865. Code compliance would be
$18012. Approval by the Board would need 2 motions: One to waive the policy for 3 quotes for
bids over $7,500 (roof) and a second motion to approve the reimbursement amount for both
grants after the work has been completed.
Discussion ensued.
Chairman Boyles asked for action.
A motion made by Mr. Capps to approve the waiver of the three quotes and to approve the grant
reimbursement. Seconded by Mr. Hayes with 6 yeas from Mr. Capps, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Blocker,
Ms. Brown, Mr. Rencich, Ms. Parker with 1 nay from Dr. Larose, motion carried.
8.CRA Director Report
9.City Manager/CRA Administrator Report
Mr. Bolduc, City Manager gave the Board updates on the Wilson Street Park.
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10.Comments from the Board
11.Comments from the Audience
Ms. Greenwood of Century 21 Blue Marlin group thanked the Board for their approval of the
grant.
12.Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned by Chairman Boyles at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes approve this day of , 2021.
_____________________________ __________________________
Minutes submitted by N. Peacock Nathan Boyles
On behalf of the office of the City Clerk Chairman
Maryanne Schrader
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 7.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: January 24, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE:1/18/2022
SUBJECT:Main Street Property Discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency has funds to aid with downtown upgrades and
beautification. These funds are in addition to the grant program and may be used for beautification projects at
the discretion of the Board, at the recommendation of the CRA Director and City Manager.
DISCUSSION:
The property located at 107 Mainstreet was in disrepair for years leading into 2021. The City partnered with
the property owner through the use of Community Development Block Grant funding to remove the blighted
building and clean up the surrounding area. The property owner does not currently have plans for the
space. The City Manager and the CRA Director have been in discussions with the property owner to do a no
cost land lease to provide the property as greenspace until time for redevelopment.
Staff is requesting Board approval to improve the place in accordance with the CRA plan’s direction to develop
greenspace, parks, public plazas, and removal of blight.
The improvements requested include leveling of the site and installing grass.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
This item is consistent with the CRA Strategic Plan 2020 Gateway to Opportunities as follows:
To revitalize the district capitalizing on current resources and recognized opportunities
1. Develop green space, open space parks, and public plaza programs and promote connectivity within the
community
Enhance Public and Private partnerships
Enhance the Aesthetics of the District
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact to the CRA would be the costs of the cleaning and planting of grass on the
property. Funding is available in the 2022 CRA Budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Staff respectfully request approval of the CRA request and allow the CRA Director, City Manager and CRA
Attorney to develop an agreement with the property owner for the use of the property and to allow
improvements as described with a not-to-exceed budget of $2000.
Attachments
None
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 7.2.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: January 24, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE:1/18/2022
SUBJECT:Reimbursement for Building Upgrades Discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency has funds to aid with downtown upgrades and
beautification. These funds are in addition to the grant program and may be used for beautification projects at
the discretion of the Board, at the recommendation of the CRA Director and City Manager.
DISCUSSION:
The property located at 107 Mainstreet was in disrepair for years leading into 2021. The City partnered with the
property owner through the use of Community Development Block Grant funding to remove the blighted building
and clean up the surrounding area. When the building was removed, it exposed the adjacent building which is in
need of a paint job. Since this issue was exposed as a result of the demolition, Staff has been working with the
property owner to get the property painted.
Two quotes were obtained as follows;
1. Quality Paint $4800
2. R & D Development $7000
The CRA Attorney is currently working on an agreement with the owner to paint the building. The agreement will
include coordination on the color selection and the ability to put a mural on the wall in the future if deemed
appropriate.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
This item is consistent with the CRA Strategic Plan 2020 Gateway to Opportunities as follows:
To revitalize the district capitalizing on current resources and recognized opportunities
1. Establish a revitalization task force to address economic and physical Revitalization
2. Maintain and Strengthen the Façade Grant Program
3. Develop green space, open space parks, and public plaza programs and promote connectivity within the
community
To provide infrastructure for current and future needs
Enhance Public and Private partnerships
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Enhance the Aesthetics of the District
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funds for the cost of the pressure washing, painting and sealing are included in the CRA Budget, in the
beautification line item.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully requests that the board approve the request of the CRA for the repainting of this building, and
allow the CRA Director, City Manager and CRA Attorney to draft the agreement, for a not to exceed cost of
$4800 plus a 10% contingency factor, for a total of $5280.
Attachments
None
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