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Home My WebLink About03-02-2021 Agenda Packet COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING Ocoee Commission Chambers 150 North Lakeshore Drive Ocoee, Florida March 2, 2021 AGENDA 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER I.Roll Call and Determination of Quorum II.Public Comments III.Approval of Minutes of the November 17, 2020, CRA Meeting IV.Staff Presentation, Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless a)FY 2019-2020 Annual Report b)FY 2020-2021 Budget Adjustment c)Capital Projects Update V.Confirm Next Regular CRA Board Meeting (May 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.) VI.Board Comments ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: ANY PERSON WHO DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THIS PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE286.26: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905-3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. 1-1 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING Ocoee Commission Chambers 150 North Lakeshore Drive Ocoee, Florida November 17, 2020 MINUTES 5:00 PM I.Roll Call and Determination of Quorum Chair Firstner called the Community Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:00 PM and announced that City Hall is open to the public; however, attendance inside the Commission Chambers may be limited to accommodate social distancing and is subject to change based on the Governor’s Executive Order. Any interested party is invited to be heard during the public comments and public hearing portion of the meeting. The public may also call or email comments and/or questions to 407-554-7118 or citizens@ocoee.org. City staff will be standing by to ensure that your comments or questions come before the City Commission during the meeting. City Clerk Sibbitt called roll and declared a quorum present. Roll Call: Chair Firstner,Vice-Chair June, Member Brinson, Member Wilsen, Member Johnson, and Member Oliver. Absent: Member Marsh Also Present:City Manager Frank, Assistant City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Cookson, and City Clerk Sibbitt. II.Public Comments - None No speaker reservation forms, telephone calls, or emails were received. III.Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2020, CRA Budget Meeting Member Wilsen, seconded by Member Johnson, moved to approve the CRA Budget Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2020, as presented. Motion carried 6-0 with Member Marsh absent. CRA Regular Meeting 11-17-2020 Page 1 IV. Election of Officers A memorandum was provided in the CRA packet which identified the Chair and Vice-Chair for the past seven fiscal years, including the current year. Chair Firstner opened the floor for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair. Member Wilsen shared she feels there should be some form of order on how appointments to these seats are made. She suggested beginning with the City Commission members starting with District 1 and moving up numerically then onto the other members. Member Johnson suggested starting with the appointed CRA members and then moving onto the City Commission members as suggested by Member Wilsen. Chair Firstner shared that he does not have an issue with a Vice-Chair moving up to Chair as they consider appointments in the future. A brief discussion ensued. MemberJohnson, seconded by MemberWilsen, moved to nominate Vice-Chair June as CRA Board Chair. Motion carried 6-0with Member Marsh absent. MemberJohnson, seconded by Member Oliver, moved to nominate Member Brinson as CRA Board Vice-Chair. Motion carried 6-0Member Marsh absent. V. Staff Presentation (Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless) A)FY 2020/2021 CRA Board Meeting Dates Revision Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless advised staff is proposing a revision to the previously approved meeting dates due to a schedule conflict with one of the members. The below meeting dates are being proposed. Proposed New Dates: Meeting #2: nd Tuesday, March 2 at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting) Meeting #3: th Tuesday, May 4at5:00 PM(before City Commission meeting) Meeting #4: th at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting) Tuesday, September 7 Member Brinson, seconded by Member Wilsen, moved to revise the schedule for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 CRA meeting dates, as presented by staff, as follows; March 2, 2021; May 4, 2021, and September 7, 2021. Motion carried 6-0 with Member Marsh absent. B)PACE – Another Economic Development Tool Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)which is before the CRA Board for their consideration. She further explained PACE is a financing mechanism that enables low-cost, long-term funding for energy CRA Regular Meeting 11-17-2020 Page 2 efficiency, renewable energy, and wind hardening improvements to real property. She provided a brief video and further explained the benefits of PACE. A list of agenciesthat allow PACE financing was shared with the board, followed by an overview of what is required if the City would want to allow PACE financing within the City of Ocoee. Vice-Chair June inquired if there was a financial snapshot of how it affects the tax bill and what the cost would be. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless shared she would be happy to get that information for him from the districts. Member Oliver inquired what are the current opportunities that the City can take advantage of when being a part of this program. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained it would be an economic tool the City can offer to current property owners, as well as future property owners they seek to recruit to the City,to advise that the PACE financing is available. Member Wilsen asked for clarification on the financing. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless addressed her question. Discussion ensued. Chair Firstner inquired how would the City plan to advertise this incentive to the general public. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained they would place information on both the City and CRA website, as well as, utilize social media. Member Johnson inquired why this is before the CRA as this would be a benefit to the whole City. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained that as new development, or redevelopment, occurs within the CRA District this would be a benefit to the CRA but he is correct that approval is provided at the City Commission level as it does benefit the whole City. Chair Firstner inquired if there is a resolution being prepared or if the City Commission is being asked to request one. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained she has already prepared a draft resolution but wanted to be sure the CRA Board would also be interested in this program before it was presented to the City Commission for consideration and approval. Further discussion ensued regarding the qualifications of the program, and it was requested if a report could be provided from surrounding agencies highlighting the participation of the business owners/residents in the program. C) Update on Capital Projects Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless updated the Board on the current Capital Improvement Project (CIP). Wellness Park – Going out to bid in Februaryso they can move forward with the project. Member Johnson inquired about the roundabout at Geneva and Bluford Ave.Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless shared a cost analysis was conducted and provided to staff, but she can bring this request back to the board if they would like to discuss further. A brief discussion ensued. CRA Regular Meeting 11-17-2020 Page 3 D)Maintenance Activities Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless updated the Board on the City’s new landscape maintenance contractor, CEPRA Landscape. She shared there is mulch going down as well as trimming of palm trees in both the CRA and City areas. SR 429 to Clarke Road – Median Landscaping Plant Replacements –They are still under the maintenance periodandhave had some issues with some of the plant material but the contractor is working with the CRA to correct these issues. Member Wilsen thankedDeputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless for the great job that is being done with the medians. Other Activities Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless shared they will be removing staking and wires from the Clarke Road medianpalms and crape myrtles. They will also be replacing plants that got run over. She further briefed the board on additional areas on Old Winter Garden Road and S. Blackwood that will also have plants replaced and mulching provided. A brief discussion ensued. VI. Board Comments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 PM Attest: APPROVED: _________________________________________________________ Melanie Sibbitt, Secretary Richard Firstner, Chair CRA Regular Meeting 11-17-2020 Page 4 ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Board Meeting #2 2020-2021 March 02, 2021 FiscalYear2020 AnnualReport Њ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Hot off the Presses 2020 New Requirements ¤Include taxable property value growth within the District (page 5) 2006 $157,484,822 2020 $346,265,688 120% Increase Ћ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ 2020 New Requirements ¤Tie expenditures, activities, and actions to the Redevelopment Plan (pages 6-8) ¤Report revenue and expenditures, including costs for specific capital projects (pages 10-11) Reporting 2020 Numbers ¤Revenue Î Opening Cash (10/1/19)$2,470,408.00 Î Increment (City/County)$1,390,115.42 Î City/FDOT SR 50 Reimbursement $ 589,504.20 Total Final Revenue$4,450,027.62 DidnÔt Expect to Receive Majority of FDOT Reimbursement before 10/1/20 Ќ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Reporting 2020 Numbers ¤Expenditures Î Operating$153,415.35 Î Personnel$284,911.66 Î Capital$1,477,826.58 Total Final Expenditures$1,916,153.59 Fund Balance as of 9/30/20 $2,306,058.16 Required Distribution st ¤Beat March 31 Deadline ¤Chairman June to Provide Orange County their copies ¤Will advertise per State Statutes ¤Posted On-line ¤Available for Viewing at CRAÔs and ClerkÔs offices Ѝ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ FY 2021 Budget Adjustments FY 2020-2021 Adopted Budget Revenues Ў ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ FY 2020-2021 Adjusted Budget Fund 130 Revenues $318,703. In Additional Revenue CRA Resolution 2020-1 ¤Resolution Adopting FY 2020-2021 Budget ¤Section 3 Increment Revenue Received in Excess of the Estimated Amount is to be Allocated to 4900 Reserve for Contingency Џ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Adjusted Revenue -Increment ¤Adjusted Increment Revenue $1,718,937.50 ¤Adopted Increment Revenue $1,625,987.00 ¤Additional Increment Revenue$93,850.50 Asking CRA Board to Acknowledge $93,850.50 in additional Increment will be allocated to Account 4900: Reserve for Contingency CRA Resolution 2020-1 ¤Resolution Adopting FY 2020-2021 Budget ¤Section 3 Opening Cash and Misc. Income in Excess of the Estimated Amounts to be Allocated to either: o Account 6302 Capital Improvements o or, placed into an Escrow Account for Future Debt in which Increment has been Pledged Authorizes the CRAÔs Executive Director to make any Adjustments to the budget which may be required А ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Adjusted Budget Cash & Misc. Revenues ¤Adjusted Cash & Misc. Revenue $2,375,906.86 ¤Adopted Cash & Misc. Revenue$2,151,054.00 ¤Additional Cash & Misc. Revenue$224,852.86 Requesting the CRA Board allocate the $224,852.86 in Additional Beginning Cash and Misc. Revenue to Account 6302: Capital Improvements. Capital Projects Update Б ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ S. Bluford Avenue Streetscape ¤Project Elements Streetscape Expansion of Sewer & Utility Upgrades Upgraded Drainage Roundabout at Geneva ¤Shortlisted 3 Firms ¤Scheduling Interviews S. Bluford Avenue Streetscape В ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ S. Bluford Avenue Streetscape/Roundabout Engineering ¤Adopted Streetscape Budget $383,500.00 ¤Adopted Intersection Budget $175,000.00 ¤Combined Projects$558,500.00 Requesting to combine the project costs for S. Bluford Avenue Streetscape and the Bluford/Geneva Road Intersection Improvements into one project under Account 6302: Capital Improvements Wellness Park ¤Iconic Public Destination nd ¤2Park south of SR 50 ЊЉ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Wellness Park ¤Iconic Public Destination nd ¤2Park south of SR 50 ¤Depicted on the Healthy West Orange Trails Master Plan Wellness Park ¤Iconic Public Destination nd ¤2Park south of SR 50 ¤Depicted on the Healthy West Orange Trails Master Plan ЊЊ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Wellness Park ¤Iconic Public Destination nd ¤2Park south of SR 50 ¤Depicted on the Healthy West Orange Trails Master Plan ¤Park design aimed at improving Community Health ¤Creates an Activation Hub for wellness and fitness Wellness Park ¤100% Construction Documents Complete ¤Scheduled to bid in April or May ¤100% Cost Estimate is nearly 2.1 million ¤FY 21 Budget $2 million ЊЋ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Wellness Park Requesting CRA Board allocate the $224,852.86 in additional Beginning Cash and Misc. Revenue in Account 6302: Capital Improvements to the Construction of Wellness Park. Adjusted Wellness Park Construction Budget would be $2,224,852.86 SR 50 Median Landscaping Plant Replacements ЊЌ ЋΉЋЎΉЋЉЋЊ Next Meeting th Tuesday, May 4at 5:00 p.m. Board Comments ЊЍ COPY OF ADVERTISEMENT Date to be Published and Media Name Thursday, March 11,2021 Advertisement or Article NOTICE OCOEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, has filed with the City of Ocoee a report of its activities for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. This report includes an Agency financial statement as well as a comparison of the Agency’s goals, objectives and policies to annual program accomplishments. The CRA Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is available for review by the general public during business hours in the offices of the Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency and City Clerk, City of Ocoee, 150 N Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761. This Report can also be viewed online at ocoeecra.com. Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk