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April 11, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
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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
6.Consent Agenda
6.1.Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022
7.Action Items
8.CRA Director Report
8.1.Annual Report
8.2.Downtown Designs
8.3.Asbestos Grant Information
9.City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
10.Comments from the Board
11.Comments from the Audience
12.Adjournment
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 6.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: April 11, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
DATE:2/1/2022
SUBJECT:Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022
BACKGROUND:
Routine approval of regular minutes.
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
n/a
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff requests a motion to approve the minutes of January 24, 2022.
Attachments
1.01242022 CRA Minutes Draft
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Community Redevelopment Minutes - DRAFT
January 24, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1.Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:30 P.M.by Chairman Nathan Boyles.
Board members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes,
Margareth Larose, and Linda Parker. Also present were City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne
Schrader, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Jon Holloway, and staff members.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Nathan Boyles led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4.Approve Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to approve the
agenda.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose-Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
5.Presentations and Reports
5.1.Reimbursement Check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy presented the reimbursement check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
for the improvements done at 102 Main Street.
6.Consent Agenda
6.1.Approval of Minutes - 9/13/2021 and 11/8/2021 CRA Board Meeting
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve the minutes of September 13 and November 8, 2021.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose-Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
7.Action Items
7.1.Main Street Property Discussion
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy mentioned the property located at 107 Main Street stating the property
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owner does not currently have plans adding Tim and she have spoken to the owner about an
agreement for a pocket park at minimal cost. She added the money has been placed in the
beautification part of the budget.
City Manager T. Bolduc stated the building on the property has been torn down adding this
is a good opportunity to clean up the property, level it and add grass while we are working on
the other projects.
Discussion ensued about the greenspace being part of the plan and that vendors are not part of the
plan yet.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve 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 for greenspace not to exceed
$2000.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose-Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
7.2.Reimbursement for Building Upgrades Discussion
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy said they are talking to the owner of 107 Main Street and have
discussed placing a mural on the building next to the blighted property, as after the building was
demolished the building next to it was found to need painting. They received two quotes at $4,800
and $7,000. She recommended building a 10% contingency.
Councilmember Andrew Rencich supports the beautification, but he wants the area to continue to be
greenspace.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes
to approve the request for the painting and allow the CRA Director, City Manager and CRA
Attorney to draft the agreement to include a 10% contingency factor, for a total of $5,280.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose-Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
8.CRA Director Report
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy told that moved to her new location in the Crestview Suites.
9.City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
City Manager T. Bolduc said we have received the parts for the Wilson Street splashpad and spoken
to the Rotary Club about a partnership. He will meet with the Rotary tomorrow afternoon, as they will
raise funds and return with conceptual designs. He added he wishes that the playground equipment
will have the same theme as the mural. It will be custom made with an artistic approach.
City Manager T. Bolduc added we are moving forward with the design for Main Street which includes
the side streets working toward the railroad. The tree was removed behind Desi's, but we will place
smaller trees in its place. They will coordinate with the restaurant owner. He added there will be a
disruption for Heroes, but we will minimize it, as our goal is to work at night.
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He mentioned that Ms. Roy is working on a grants program and other projects.
10.Comments from the Board
11.Comments from the Audience
12.Adjournment
Chair N. Boyles adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Minutes approve this __ day of __, 2022.
Maryanne Schrader
City Clerk
Nathan Boyles
Chair
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 8.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: April 11, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Presentation
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE:4/5/2022
SUBJECT:Annual Report
BACKGROUND:
Each year the Community Redevelopment Agency must file an Annual Report by March 31st for the preceding
fiscal year.
DISCUSSION:
The Annual Report has to be sent to the County officials and be posted on the CRA page of the City's website.
Our Annual report was filed and posted in Mid-March. An ad was placed in the NWFL Daily News stating
that the report was available, and copies were placed in the City Clerk's office.
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
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2. Refocus the Historic Preservation Board
3. Enhance the SR 85 Bridge
Enhance the Aesthetics of the District
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
The financial impact was the cost of the advertisement, which was included in the 2021-2022 CRA Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
No action needed; presentation only.
Attachments
1.2021 (3) (1)
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ANNUAL
REPORT
PREPARED BY
Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
2021
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CRA
AREA MAP
PROPERTY VALUES
BASE YEAR: $12,452,562
CURRENT YEAR: $35,149,358
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CRA
BOARD AND STAFF
Andrew Rencich Cynthia Brown Doug Capps Joe Blocker
Shannon Hayes Margareth Larose-Pierre Linda Parker
Nathan Boyles, Elizabeth Roy Tim Bolduc
Chairman CRA Director City Manager
Ad Hoc Member
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CRA
VISION
“TO ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
DISTRICT THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
OF THE COMMUNITY, WHILE MAINTAINING
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE.”
CRA
MISSION
“TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
THROUGH
REDEVELOPMENT”
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CRA
STRATEGIC PLAN
IN JULY OF 2019, THE CRESTVIEW COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEVELOPED A
STRATEGIC PLAN TO GUIDE THE CRA THROUGH
THE COMING YEARS IN REDEVELOPMENT.
8 FOCUS AREAS WERE DETERMINED TO BE THE
MOST IMPORTANT MOVING FORWARD, WHILE
STAYING WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED CRA PLAN.
THE ENTIRE CRA STRATEGIC PLAN MAY BE
VIEWED ON THE WEBSITE AT:
WWW.CITYOFCRESTVIEW.ORG
OR A COPY MAY BE RECEIVED BY CONTACTING
THE CRA DIRECTOR AT
CRA@CITYOFCRESTVIEW.ORG
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CRA
2020-2021
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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CRA
2020-2021
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In 2021, the Crestview CRA completed the
Downtown Mobility Study.
The study outlined plans to take Downtown
Crestview from the current conditions:
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CRA
2020-2021
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
To a vibrant downtown community with
wider sidewalks, easier business access and
beautiful landscaping.
Work is now underway to turn the plan into reality. Follow our
progress at :
www.cityofcrestview.org/Downtown-Crestview-
Redevelopment-Information
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CRA
2020-2021
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The CRA partnered with a downtown
business owner to bring new life to his
building and new beauty to downtown.
Before:
After:
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CRESTVIEW
CRA
C
Community
R
Realizing
A
Dream
“The CRA District is the heart of the City
of Crestview. We are looking forward to
strengthening the area to keep the heart
beating strongly for years to come.”
Elizabeth Roy
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
The purpose of these
guidelines is to give examples
of the types of colors and
settings we feel will help to
maintain the Historic look of
the Downtown Crestview.
They are guidelines only.
PURPOSE:
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTIONS:
COLORS
AWNINGS
EXAMPLES
GRANT INFORMATION
CRA MAP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTION 1
COLORS
This section contains
color samples as
they relate to Brick
colors. These colors
should be used for
doors, windows
awnings and trim.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BRICKS
SUGGESTED
COMPLIMENTARY
COLORS
More color combinations information available. Please contact
cradirector@cityofcrestview.org for details.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BRICKS
SUGGESTED
COMPLIMENTARY
COLORS
More color combinations information available. Please contact
cradirector@cityofcrestview.org for details.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BRICKS
SUGGESTED
COMPLIMENTARY
COLORS
More color combinations information available. Please contact
cradirector@cityofcrestview.org for details.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BRICKS
SUGGESTED
COMPLIMENTARY
COLORS
More color combinations information available. Please contact
cradirector@cityofcrestview.org for details.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
BRICKS
SUGGESTED
COMPLIMENTARY
COLORS
More color combinations information available. Please contact
cradirector@cityofcrestview.org for details.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTION 2
AWNINGS
This section contains
examples of
different styles of
awnings. While
awnings are not
required, they do add
to the overall look of
the buildings,
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SUGGESTED AWNING
STYLES AND EXAMPLES
Lateral Arm
Traditional
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SUGGESTED AWNING
STYLES
Concave
Dome
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
EXAMPLES
Other Metal Awnings
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTION 3
EXAMPLES
These are examples
of completed buildings.
We have included
buildings from the
CRA District where
possible.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
EXAMPLES
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
EXAMPLES
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTION 4
GRANT
INFORMATION
There are Beautification Grants
and Code Compliance Grants
available from the
Crestview CRA.
Please contact
Elizabeth Roy
CRA Director
cra@cityofcrestview.org
850-612-6074
or visit the Website at
city of crestview/cra applications
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
SECTION 5
CRA
MAP
The next page contains a
Map of the Crestview CRA
District.
Only Commercial buildings
within this District are
eligible for CRA Grants.
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
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DOWNTOWN
DESIGN
GUIDELINES
For more information or
for any questions, please
contact:
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 8.3.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: April 11, 2022
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO:CRA Board
CC:City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM:Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE:4/6/2022
SUBJECT:Asbestos Grant Information
BACKGROUND:
The asbestos mitigation grant is the only CRA grant that will reimburse100% of expenditures up to $5,000.00.
It does not require approval prior to work commencing, as most times the asbestos is not found until after work
commences.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Phyllis Enzor is working on redevelopment on the property located at 501 South Main Street.
During the process, asbestos was discovered in the front wall.
This process meets the criteria for an asbestos grant, and was approved for payment.
All paperwork has been processed and is complete.
The amount of the grant is $4,567.50
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
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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
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
The amount of the grant for $4567.50 is included in the 2022 budget for the CRA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
This item is for Board information only.
Attachments
1.Enzor asbes app
2.main st asbInv1
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