HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-2025 Agenda PacketFIFTY
WEST
OCOEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
August 5, 2025
CRA REGULAR MEETING
• CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
• OLD BUSINESS
• NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes of the June 3, 2025, CRA Regular Meeting
2. FY 2025-2026 Budget Overview
3. Building & Site Improvement Grant Application
4. FY 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
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1. Project Updates
2. Redevelopment Plan Update
• BOARD COMMENTS
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5:00 PM
NOTICE: 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. IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FLORIDA STATUTE 286.26: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY
OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 1 N. BLUFORD AVENUE,
OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105, 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
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FIFTY
WEST
OCOEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
June 3, 2025 MINUTES 5:00 PM
CRA REGULAR MEETING
• CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kennedy called the Community Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:00 PM in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall. Recording Clerk Justice called roll and declared a quorum
present.
Roll Call: Chair Kennedy, Vice -Chair Koovakada, Member Wilsen, Member Firstner, Member
Oliver, and Member June
Absent: Member Johnson
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, Assistant City Manager Rumer, Development Services
Director/CRA Administrator Corless, Redevelopment Program Manager Vaca, Acting Finance
Director Lawitzke, and Recording Clerk Justice
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No speaker reservation forms were received.
• OLD BUSINESS - None
• NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes of the March 4, 2025, CRA Regular Meeting
5:03 PM
Member Firstner, seconded by Member Wilsen, moved to approve the CRA Regular
Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025, as presented. Motion carried 6-0 with Member
Johnson absent.
2. 2024 Audit Presentation
Redevelopment Program Manager Vaca advised that Acting Finance Director Lawitzke would
come up, followed by the auditing team.
Acting Finance Director Lawitzke introduced herself and announced the auditing team from
Purvis Grey.
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CRA Regular Meeting
June 3, 2025
Matthew Ganoe, Purvis Grey, introduced himself and other members of the auditing team. He
presented a brief overview of the 2024 CRA Financial Statement, including compliance reports.
He further explained that the CRA complied in all material aspects with the requirements of
Chapters 163 and 218 of Florida Statutes.
Chair Kennedy asked for a quick summary of GASB 100 and inquired whether Mr. Ganoe
worked with the former Finance Director or the current Acting Finance Director. Mr. Ganoe
addressed his question.
Chair Kennedy asked for clarification regarding GASB 101 versus GASB 100, which was
mentioned in the provided letter. Mr. Ganoe addressed his question.
Member Oliver inquired about compliance, non-compliance reporting, and procedures for the
audit. Mr. Ganoe addressed his questions.
3. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment
Redevelopment Project Manager Vaca provided an overview of the proposed budget
amendment, outlining the adjustments and fund transfers recommended to support the
proposal.
5: 96 PM
Member Oliver, seconded by Vice -Chair Koovakada, moved to adopt CRA Resolution No.
2025-001; Motion carried 6-0, with Member Johnson absent.
• MISCELLANEOUS
Project Updates
Redevelopment Program Manager Vaca updated the Board with the following:
1) The Wellness Park restroom is nearing completion, with a punch -list walkthrough expected
the week of June 12tn
2) Storm repairs have been completed at Wellness Park, and the replacement of small shade
sails began today.
Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless updated the Board with the
following:
3) Staff have received the following with respect to the Bluford Avenue Streetscape Project:
a. 90% construction documents for Old Winter Garden Road to Geneva Street
b. 60% construction documents for Geneva Street to Delaware Street
c. CPH is addressing comments from St. Johns River Water Management District
(SJRWMD)
4) Redevelopment Plan Update — Proposed state legislation that would have affected the
timing of the plan update did not pass. Staff have met and negotiated with Orange County;
Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained the County's
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CRA Regular Meeting
June 3, 2025
proposal and why staff are against the proposal. A meeting with the County Administrator
has been set to further discuss negotiations.
City Manager Shadrix explained potential options for moving forward with the Redevelopment
Plan.
Member June inquired whether a meeting [with Orange County] has already been scheduled.
City Manager Shadrix addressed his question.
• BOARD COMMENTS
Member Oliver inquired when Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless's
final date [of employment] is. She responded to his question. Member Oliver expressed his
gratitude for her exemplary service and commitment to the CRA.
-ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 PM.
Attest:
Miranda Justice, Recording Clerk Chair
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Amended Orange County / City of Ocoee / Ocoee Community
Redevelopment Agency Rebate Calculation
Fiscal Year
**ESTIMATE only** 2026
City of Ocoee Current Year CRA Tax Increment Payment
Orange County Current Year CRA Tax Increment Payment
Total Tax Increment Payment and Amount to be Rebated by
Ocoee CRA
Pro-rata Contribution Share for the City of Ocoee
Pro-rata Contribution Share for Orange County
Rebate Distribution to Orange County (Rebate should be paid
within 60 days of receipt of increment funding)
Total Rebate
$1,912,439.94
$1,713,353.00
$3,625,792.94
52.7454%
47.2546%
$214,005.90
$214,005.90
Upon receipt of Orange County's payment as set forth in paragraph 5 (a) hereof, the City hereby agrees
to rebate, or cause the CRA to rebate to Orange County each year, within sixty days of receipt of said
payment, the following portion of the amount deposited by Orange County in the Community
Redevelopment Trust fund established by the City pursuant to Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, for the
particular year (such payment being herein referred to as the "Rebate")
(1) Thirty percent (30%) of the amount in excess of $1,000,000.00 but less than or equal to
$2,000,000.00, plus,
(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the amount in excess of $2,000,000.00
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FIFTY
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BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Application Date6/9/2025 Application Number: (to be completed by CRA)
Grant Applicant Information (Please Print or Type)
Applicants Name Joseph Daka
110-TATITATINITIMAM
Business Name Joecoee Capital LLC
Parcel Number/(PID)
Address 1550 MAGUIRE RD
Type of Business
Contact Person JOSEPH DAKA Email Address JOECOEEHOLDINGS@GMAIL.COM
Phone Number914-217-7660 Fax Number
Is the applicant a sma"shess (I"han 10 employees), as defined by the U.S. Small
Business Association? "Yes L--iNo
Property Owner Information (if different from applicant)
Property Owners Name SAME AS ABOVE
Address
Contact Person
Email Address JOECOEEHOLDINGS@GMAIL.COM
Phone Number Fax Number
Grant Category: Place a check by the requested grant category (see grant program
overview for additional information).
ElLandscape Grant Requested Amount
iiiiFaqade & Site Improvement Grant Requested Amount $2767000
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CRA
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BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Application Continued
Applicant:JOECOEE CAPITAL LLC Date: 6/9/2025
Project Description: Please provide a summary of proposed work. Please be specific
and provide as many details as possible (attach additional sheets if necessary).
Project Budget: Please provide estimated costs for the project so the entire scope of the
project can be understood, and eligibility determination can be made. Note that
funding award will not increase if final costs exceed proposed project budget.
Proposed Project Budget
Project Item
Cost
Eligible Expense
(y/n to be completed by
CRA Administrator)
I - STORE FRONT (1/2)
$100,000
2. LANDSCAPE
$42,000
3. DEMOLITION
$30,000
4. AWINGS(PATIO AREA)
$69,000
5. PAINT
$15,000
6. TILE/WOOD/STONE FACA
$20,000
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Subtotal
$276,000
Eligible Expenses TOTAL
(to be completed by CRA
50% of Eligible Expense
(to be completed by CRA
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CRA
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BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENT GRANT
Application Checklist
Please submit the following information with your initial application:
• Completed and signed application Form
• At least four (4) photographs clearly showing existing conditions of the
building/site to be improved
• Drawings or sketches showing the proposed improvements to the building and
placement of other features around the building (examples of landscaping,
paint colors, etc.)
• Copy of property / liability insurance
• Proof of property ownership
• Documentation identifying that any loans and mortgages on the property are
current and in good standing, or a copy of the title if no mortgage exists
• Written and notarized consent from the property owner if owner is different from
applicant (see Property Owner Authorization Form). If you are the owner, you do
not need to complete this form.
• Two (2) estimates / quotes for requests under $10,000 and three (3) estimates
quotes for projects over $10,000
0 City of Ocoee Vendor Application and W9 Forms.
Estimated Cost of Project $3,700,000 Grant Amount Requested $2767000
I agree that the information provided above and within this application is accurate and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant Date 6/9/2025
Submit Application to the CRA Administrator I North Blutord Avenue Ocoee, FL 34761
Application Reimbursement Checklist (to be provided upon completion of work)
El Photographs of all completed work
F-1 Copies of all invoices and proof of payment, i.e. copies of checks, credit card
receipts, etc.
11 All utilities up to date
F1 No Code Enforcement fines or liens
11 All regulatory requirements met, i.e. building inspections, approvals and final
completions, etc.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
FROM: Carolina Vaca, Redevelopment Program Manager
DATE: August 5, 2025
RE: Proposed City of Ocoee CRA Meeting Schedule for FY 2025-2026
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the CRA, below are possible dates to be considered for
the four (4) required meetings for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Please be prepared to
adopt these dates, or provide alternate meeting dates for consideration, at the
August 5, 2025, CRA Board Meeting.
1. Meeting #1:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
2. Meeting #2:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
3. Meeting #3:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
4. Meeting #4:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission Meeting)
Staff requests adoption of the FY 2025-2026 meeting calendar as printed or as
modified at the August 5, 2025, CRA Board Meeting.
Ocoee CRA - I N. Bluford Ave. - Ocoee, Florida 34761 1
phone: (407) 905-3100 - fax: (407) 905-3167 - www.ocoeecra.co=
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