HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 Affirm and Authorize the City Manager to proceed with actions discussed at the July 18th City Commission WorkshopMeeting Date: August 1, 2023
Item #: 5
Contact Name: Craig Shadrix Department Director: Robert Frank
Contact Number: Ext. 6434 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Affirm and Authorize the City Manager to proceed with actions discussed at the July
18th City Commission Workshop. (Assistant City Manager Shadrix)
Background Summary:
On July 18th, 2023, the City Commission held a workshop to discuss items of importance in the context of the
Downtown Redevelopment Area as well as the implementation of downtown City projects. During the
workshop, staff presented an overview of the downtown master plan, provided an update on the downtown
master plan implementation, and the City Commission identified areas of priority moving forward. There were
several items that were discussed that were of a nature requiring official action of the commission:
1. Parking: The City Commission agreed that more downtown parking is needed, particularly during special
events. The consensus of the commission was that the City should look into leasing or purchase of 1-2 parcels
of land that could be brought back before the City Commission for consideration of development of more
public parking. Additionally, the City Commission were in agreement that the grass area to the north of the
Ocoee Women's Club building could be used for overflow parking.
2. Sewer Projects: Following the update and status of current downtown sewer projects, the City
Commission reached consensus that the Floral Avenue sewer project should be extended to include extension
of the line west of the railroad tracks to the City -owned property at McKey St. and Kissimmee Ave.
3. Possible Downtown Community Redevelopment Area: Staff presented recommendations to pursue
creation of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) for the downtown and the City Commission agreed that
it was a good idea to continue with the necessary actions/studies towards creation of a CRA for downtown
Ocoee.
4. Development of Key City Assets/Properties in the Downtown including the Recording Studio and the
Old City Hall: During this portion of the workshop, the City Commission provided feedback on the importance
of picking the appropriate projects for redevelopment of the old City Hall (scheduled for demolition in August)
as well as the recording studio. Walkability, park accents, and uses were discussed and staff recommended
that the City Commission engage a master developer that would create the appropriate vision for the
development of City assets in the downtown, which would be a collaboration with the City.
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Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners proceed with affirmation and direction from the July
18th City Commission Workshop?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners direct staff to begin implementation of the
goals identified at the workshop held on July 18th.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impacts:
As each item discussed (parking,sewer, CRA, and master development contract) will have individual financial
impacts, they will be addressed sequentially with the upcoming budget as well as at the time they are brought
forward for further City Commission approval.
Type of Item: Consent
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