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OCOEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCI
Ocoee Commission Chambers
I N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
June 3, 2025 MINUTES 5:00 PM
-CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kennedy called the Community Redevelopment gency Board to order at 5:0 •in t e
Commission Chambers of City Hall. Recording Clerk Justice called roll and declared a quorum
present.
all Call: Chair Kennedy, Vice -Chair Koovakada, Member Wilsen, Member Firstner, Member
Oliver, and Member June
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Also Present: City Manac I ry ces ier Shadrix, Assistant City Manager Rumer, Development Se i
Director/CRA Administrator Corless, Redevelopment Program Manager Vaca, Acting Finance
Director Lawitzke, and Recording Clerk Justice
No speaker reservation forms were received.
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Meeting Minutes of March �fjm, as presented. Motion carried 6-0 with Member
Johnson absent.
R—ed—ev-e-lopment Program 111anager Taca aclVised a c in— Fn_ance�-Virector Lawit-zke wouff
come up, followed by the auditing team.
Acting Finance Director Lawitzke introduced herself and announced the auditing team from
Purvis Grey.
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 proce ures or t e
,.-.udit. Mr. Ganoe addressed his questions.
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Redevelopment Project Manager Vaca provided an overview of the proposed budget
amendment, outlining the adjustments and fund transfers recommended to support the
proposal.
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Member Oliver, seconded by Vice -Chair Koovakada, moved to adopt CRA Resolution No.
2025-001; Motion carried 6-0, with Member Johnson absent.
Project Updates
1) The Wellness Park restroom is nearing completion, with a punch -list walkithrough expected
the week of June 12th.
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
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.
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final date [of employment] is. She responded to his question. Member Oliver expressed his
gratitude for her exemplary service and commitment to the CRA.
Attest:
Miranda Juit6e, Recording Clerk
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