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Community Redevelopment Regular Meeting Agenda
February 26, 2024
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
5.1. Check Presentation
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023
6.2. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023
6.3. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023
7. Action Items
8. CRA Director Report
8.1. Presentation of Annual Report
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 # 5.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Presentation
TO: CRA Board
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE: 2/15/2024
SUBJECT: Check Presentation
BACKGROUND:
The Crestview CRA is working with several businesses in the CRA area with Code Compliance and
Beautification Grants.
DISCUSSION:
Tonight we will be presenting a Check to Gary Eliis with Crestview Plumbing and Hardware.
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 and enforce building and site maintenance codes
4. Eliminate the informality in the enforcement of regulations
Enhance Public and Private partnerships
Enhance the Esthetics of the District
1. Develop design guidelines for Facades, signage, landscaping , access and parking
Expand Activity in the District
1. Promote Arts in the downtown and entire CRA district
Economic Development in the District
1. Develop a commercial incentive program to encourage new development, economic activities and job
creation
Connectivity
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Grant funds are included in the 2024 CRA Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
No Action necessary.
Attachments
None
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 6.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO: CRA Board
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Maryanne Schrader
DATE: 9/14/2023
SUBJECT: Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023
BACKGROUND:
This is a routine approval of past minutes.
DISCUSSION:
The draft minutes were distributed prior to the meeting.
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 respectfully requests a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023.
Attachments
1. 09112023 Community Redevelopment Minutes Draft
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes
September 11, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair
Nathan Boyles. Members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Joe
Blocker, and Ryan Bullard. Also present were City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk
Maryanne Schrader, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and
staff members. Board members Margareth Larose-Pierre and Linda Parker were excused.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Nathan Boyles led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4. Approve Agenda
Chair Nathan Boyles requested action.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Joe Blocker
to approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
No item brought forward.
6. Consent Agenda
Chair Nathan Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member Cynthia Brown and seconded by Board member Doug Capps to
approve the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All
ayes. Motion carried.
6.1. Approval of the minutes of June 12, 2023
7. Action Items
7.1. Resolution CRA 2023-01 - Budget Amendment
CRA Director E. Roy presented the budget amendment and explained that the final
amount with the decrease in TIF and the cash carry forward is $42,896.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Cynthia
Brown to approve Resolution 2023-01 - Budget amendment.
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Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. Resolution CRA 2023-02 Budget Approval for CRA 2023-2024
CRA Director E. Roy stated the budget must be approved before being presented to
the City Council. The total budget is $678,000.
Chair Nathan Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member Ryan Bullard and seconded by Board member Doug
Capps to approve Resolution 2023-02 Budget approval for 2023-2024.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. Discussion/Approval of new CRA Logo
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy displayed the logo design on the overhead. The logo
defines what the agency is for the city. The color ideas will be brought back at a later
meeting.
Discussion ensued on the color scheme, adding a glow behind the buildings and work
on the wording.
City Manager T. Bolduc explained the media team will be working on the color
explaining the color palette will be used in relation to our branding.
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy requested a short meeting be held on October 9th at
5:30 to bring back design information.
Chair Nathan Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member Doug Capps and seconded by Board member Andrew
Rencich to approve the baseline logo and return with options for color.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.4. Grant Proposal Discussion
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy explained the grant proposal for code improvement and
beautification based on a tiered approach for commercial projects. She explained the
total grant for a restaurant would be $28,750.
Discussion ensued.
City Manager T. Bolduc said specific pieces will be designed to encourage
investment. He added the goal is to bring the building in compliance and to a usable
condition. He wants to create a successful downtown as a place for people to live,
work and play. The single family and multi-family tiers provide a place for housing
adding he would like to see student housing, as the goal is to remove barriers and
keep the character of the downtown.
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Discussion ensued on supporting the commercial tier and concern about the
residential component.
CRA Director E. Roy said the residential percentages would help with the impact
fees.
Chair Nathan Boyles said there are some nice small houses with character but it is
very expensive to bring them to code. There are some areas in the district that are
single-family. He added the residential is unique, so there is a natural upper limit
within the fee structure. The dollars are staying within the system.
Council concurred with a single tier with 10% on both commercial and residential.
CRA Director E. Roy said she will be rewriting the grants to bring back at the
November meeting. City Manager T. Bolduc said they will define the timelines, as
well.
8. CRA Director Report
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy stated she will bring back the logo at the October 9th meeting
to be held at 5:30 p.m.
9. City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
City Manager Tim Bolduc said the goal is to go out for bid on the Main Street
improvements in the early part of October.
10. Comments from the Board
Chair Nathan Boyles called for comment. No further comment.
11. Comments from the Audience
Chair Nathan Boyles called for comment. No one came forward.
12. Adjournment
Chair Nathan Boyles adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Minutes approved this __ day of __, 2023.
____________________________
Nathan Boyles, Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
Proper notice having been given
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 6.2.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO: CRA Board
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Maryanne Schrader
DATE: 10/13/2023
SUBJECT: Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023
BACKGROUND:
This is a routine renewal of minutes.
DISCUSSION:
The draft minutes were distributed prior to the meeting.
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 respectfully requests a motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023.
Attachments
1. 10092023 Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting Minutes DRAFT
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Community Development Agency
Minutes - DRAFT
October 9, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1.Call to Order
The Special meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Nathan
Boyles. Board members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Joe Blocker, Ryan Bullard, Margareth
Larose-Pierre, and Linda Parker. Also present were City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne
Schrader, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and staff members. Board
member Cynthia Brown was excused.
2.Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Nathan Boyles.
3.Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4.Approve Agenda
Chair Nathan Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Doug Capps to approve the
agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan
Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
5.Presentations and Reports
6.Consent Agenda
7.Action Items
7.1.Selection of Logo for CRA
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy updated the Board on the black and white logo options presented at
the last meeting. She distributed a logo in color, as the Board had requested a color option.
Discussion ensued on the black and white versus the color option, the arc and the position, size, and
color of the lettering.
CRA Director E. Roy replied that the change will be a slow process. The goal is to identify the
CRA as separate from the city. She added the colors are the same as the mural on the side of the
building.
City Manager T. Bolduc said the logo is designed for scale adding the issue with the current logo is
it does not scale well. He also preferred the colors to be consistent with our branding.
Motion by Board member D. Capps to use the black and white logo as it sits in front of the
building. Chair N. Boyles announced the motion died for a lack of a second.
Motion by Board member A. Rencich and seconded by Board member Ryan Bullard to darken the
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CRA lettering and remove the sun, use the black and white version for the majority of the
requirements and bring back the logo design for final review.
Roll Call: Ayes: Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps, Ryan
Bullard. Nays: Joe Blocker. Motion carried.
7.2.Memorandum of Understanding - Main Street Association
CRA Director E. Roy requested approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Crestview
Main Street as presented, allowing for minor changes to be negotiated by staff with the City
Manager's approval.
Board member R. Bullard mentioned there is misinformation on the dates for events that are on
social media.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Doug Capps to
approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Crestview Main Street, as presented with
correction on the dates for events and email address.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Doug Capps,
Ryan Bullard;. All ayes. Motion carried.
8.CRA Director Report
CRA Director E. Roy announced the meeting will be held on November 13th at 5:30 p.m.
9.City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned the engineers for the Main Street project are working on the
finalization of the documents and the bid should be out by early next week with construction starting
after the first of the year. He mentioned we received permission from FDOT to discuss solutions in a
roundtable discussion, as they have wanted to close the downtown area. However, our goal is to keep the
businesses open through construction.
10.Comments from the Board
Chair Nathan Boyles called for any comments from the Board. No one had further comments.
11.Comments from the Audience
Chair Nathan Boyles called for comments from the public.
Mr. Bill Parker asked for clarification on communication between the city and the Historic Preservation
Board with the move to a 501(c)(3) status.
Discussion ensued on where the Historic Preservation Board fits in with the city and the Strategic Plan.
City Manager T. Bolduc stated the city will assist the Historic Preservation Board in the process of
setting up a 501(c)(3) status.
12.Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Nathan Boyles at 5:52 p.m.
Minutes approved this __ day of __, 2023.
_____________________________________
Nathan Boyles, Chair
Minutes taken by,
___________________________________
Maryanne Schrader, City Clerk
Proper notice having been duly given
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 6.3.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Action Item
TO: CRA Board
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Maryanne Schrader
DATE: 12/15/2023
SUBJECT: Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023
BACKGROUND:
This is a routine renewal of minutes.
DISCUSSION:
The draft minutes were distributed prior to the meeting.
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 respectfully requests a motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023.
Attachments
1. 12112023 CRA Special Meeting Minutes Draft
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Minutes DRAFT
December 11, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Special meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 5:00
p.m. by Chair Nathan Boyles. Members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia
Brown, Joe Blocker, Ryan Bullard, Margareth Larose-Pierre, and Linda Parker. Also
present: City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne Schrader, CRA Director
Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and staff members.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Nathan Boyles asked Beau and Quinn Boyles to lead the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session
4. Approve Agenda
Chair N. Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member D. Capps and seconded by Board member J. Blocker to approve
the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich,
Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
6. Consent Agenda
7. Action Items
7.1. CRA Director Contract
City Manager Tim Bolduc mentioned the term of the agreement is one year. This
provides for an annual review, and the proposed contract provides for a 3% Cost of
Living increase.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Cynthia
Brown to approve the contract for one year with the cost-of-living increase.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew
Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.2. CRA Grant Changes
CRA Director E. Roy mentioned a change was made to the Fees Grant program, so
that if a business is awarded a grant, there is no option for the business to come back
in six months with an additional request.
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City Manager Tim Bolduc clarified that the point of the revision was to assist the
developer in doing a project at once. He mentioned the Board will need to review if
the developer should come back with an additional request. He added the line item in
the budget will remain until the funds are depleted.
Motion by Board member Cynthia Brown and seconded by Board member Doug
Capps to approve the Fees Grant program, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew
Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
7.3. CRA Logo
CRA Director E. Roy mentioned that at the October meeting, a request was made to
bring back a black/white version of the logo and amend the color version. The
recommended changes have been made and a copy of the logo was distributed.
Chair N. Boyles called for action.
Motion by Board member Ryan Bullard and seconded by Board member Margareth
Larose-Pierre to approve the logo, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose-Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew
Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. CRA Director Report
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy stated the next regular meeting is scheduled for February 25,
2024 and the annual report will be reviewed.
9. City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
City Manager T. Bolduc stated a contract for the Main Street project is on the Council
agenda to be awarded. The amount is higher than budgeted, but there are opportunities to
phase the project in. The contractor said he is willing to collaborate with us. The contractor
provided alternatives that are cost-effective, and we will self-perform some tasks to lower
cost. Once the contract is awarded, we will start after the first of the year with the parking
lot behind Desi's. The goal is to impact businesses as little as possible.
10. Comments from the Board
Chair N. Boyles called for comment from the Board.
In response to Board member Joe Blocker whether the street at Courthouse Terrace will be
closed, City Manager T. Bolduc responded that street is not due for closure.
In response to Board member M. Pierre-Larose regarding what we are losing to save
engineering costs on the Main Street project, City Manager T. Bolduc mentioned the
stones and planters will have a different product and we will plant trees native to this area.
He added the pavers will be returned to their original place.
In response to Board member D. Capps on whether the project will be done at night, City
Manager T. Bolduc replied that the majority of the work will be done during the day.
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In response to Board member Joe Blocker on placing drinking fountains on Main Street,
City Manager T. Bolduc said Wilson Street Park will include drinking fountains. He added
that Wilson Street Park will have a train theme stating he will have the rendering at the
next meeting. It will be called the Rotary Park for ten years, as the Rotary has donated
$80,000 toward the park.
11. Comments from the Audience
Chair N. Boyles called for comment from the public and no one came forward.
12. Adjournment
Chair N. Boyles adjourned the meeting at 5: 47 p.m.
Minutes approved on _______ day of ________2024.
_____________________________________
Nathan Boyles, Chair
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Maryanne Schrader
City Clerk
Proper Notice having been duly given
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW Item # 8.1.
Staff Report
CRA MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TYPE OF AGENDA ITEM: Presentation
TO: CRA Board
CC: City Manager, City Clerk, Staff and Attorney
FROM: Elizabeth Roy, CRA Director
DATE: 2/22/2024
SUBJECT: Presentation of Annual Report
BACKGROUND:
Every year, Florida Redevelopment Agencies must publish an annual report with required information from the
previous year.
This report is due by March 31st.
DISCUSSION:
The Annual report is to be posted on the website of the Redevelopment Agency.
Copies are also to be kept in the City Clerk's office and the office of the CRA, if located in a different location.
The Annual report for fiscal year 2023 will be posted to the City of Crestview website on the Community
Redevelopment Agency section.
Copies will be available in the required locations.
The presentation at the meeting will be a informational version of the Annual Report.
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
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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
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 of the annual report is included in the annual budget each year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
No action is needed.
Attachments
1. report for meeting
2. Presentation1
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2023
Annual Report
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2023
Annual Report
PREPARED BY
Elizabeth M Roy
Cra Director1
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CRA
MAP
PROPERTY VALUES
BASE YEAR: $ 12,452,562
CURRENT YEAR: $ 41,182,497
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CRA
BOARD AND STAFF
Nathan Boyles, Elizabeth Roy Tim Bolduc
Chairman CRA Director City Manager
Ad Hoc Member
Andrew Rencich Cynthia Brown Doug Capps Joe Blocker
Ryan Bullard Margareth Larose-Pierre Linda Parker
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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
2022-2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
REVENUES 2022-2023
CASH CARRY-FORWARD $ 550,572
GENERAL FUNDS $ 1,280
Interest $ 718
Other $ 562
TAX INCREMENT FUNDS $ 301,334
County TIF $ 104,632
City TIF $ 196,702
TOTAL REVENUES
INCLUDING CARRY FORWARD $ 853,186
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
EXPENDITURES 2022-2023
ADMINISTRATIVE 54,122
Supplies $, 6,184
Administrative $ 1,307
Dues/Insurance $ 3,610
Conference/Training $ 1,896
Auditing Fees $ 5,125
Director Salary $ 36,000
CRA PROGRAMS $ 189,480
Marketing $ 8,511
Engineering Fees/Main Street $ 82,440
Main Street Partnership $ 50,000
Sanitary Services $ 658
Downtown Beautification $ 10,393
Bush House Renovation $ 1,000
Grants, Incentive $ 36,478
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 243.602
FUND BALANCE $ 609,584
(UNAUDITED) ASSETS AS OF 9/30/2023 $ 609,584
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CRA
2022-2023
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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To a vibrant downtown community with
wider sidewalks, easier business access and
beautiful landscaping.
Work is continuing to turn the plan into reality.
Follow our progress at :
www.cityofcrestview.org/Downtown-Crestview-
Redevelopment-Information
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE CRA AWARDED
SEVERAL GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE
BUSINESSES AND APPEARANCE OF THE
DOWNTOWN AREA.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE LARGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE
YEAR IN THE CRA DISTRICT WAS THE
RENOVATION OF A 1916 POST OFFICE
INTO A BEAUTIFUL, YET HISTORICALLY
ACCRUATE OFFICE BUIDING FOR THE CRA
AND THE CRESTVIEW MAIN STREET
ASSOCIATION .
THE RENOVATION WAS CARRIED OUT BY
THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW TO CREATE A
STATE OF THE ART SUITE OF OFFICES IN
THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.
SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES
ON THE NEXT PAGES.
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DOWNTOWN OFFICE RENOVATION
BEFORE:
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DOWNTOWN OFFICE RENOVATION
AFTER:
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DOWNTOWN OFFICE RENOVATION
ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF
THE RENOVATION WAS THE
TRANSFORMATION OF THE ADJACENT
VACANT LOT FROM THIS:
TO THIS:
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CITY OF CRESTVIEW
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
WORKING TO CREATE A
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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