HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2025 CRA MinutesOCOEE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Ocoee Commission Chambers
I N. Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, Florida
September 16, 2025 MINUTES 5-.00 PM
-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, Member Johnson, Member Wilsen, Member Firstner, Member Oliver,
and Member June
Absent: Vice -Chair Koovakada
Also Present: City Manager Shadrix, Assistant City Manager Rumer, CRA Administrator Vaca,
City Attorney Geller, and Recording Clerk Justice
-PUBLIC COMMENTS
No speaker reservation forms were received.
1. Approval of Minutes of the August 5, 2025, CRA Board Meeting
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Koovakada absent,
CRA Administrator Vaca presented a brief overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026
CRA Budget, including trust fund contributions, estimated revenues and expenditures, and
capital expenditures.
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City Attorney Geller read the title of the resolution.
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Member Oliver inquired how the budget and contributions would be affected if the Orange
County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approves the expansion of the CRA. CRA
Administrator Vaca responded to his question.
Chair Kennedy asked whether the $2 million contribution threshold Would be met through the
expansion of the CRA boundaries. CRA Administrator Vaca responded to his inquiry.
Member Oliver, seconded by Member Johnson, moved to ado•t Resolution No. 2025-002
Motion carried 6-0 with Vice -Chair Koovalkada absent.
Member Johnson inquired about the transfers out associated with $10 million in capital
expenditures. CRA Administrator Vaca addressed his inquiry. Discussion ensued regarding
proposed expenditures and personnel expenses.
3. Economic Development Grant Agreement
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Daka's grant application seeking funds not to exceed $222,500 to assist with the demolition of
the existing, blighted building, and elements that elevate the front and rear facades of the new
building, at 1550 Maguire Road, the former BB&T bank. The new building will align more closely
to Maguire Road and meet the is design standards of nearby Target Area 1. The project will
include retail and dining spaces, outdoor dining patios, and elevated landscaping. CRA
Administrator Vaca presented the grant agreement, which follows the format utilized for
previous grant agreements. She advised that legal counsel has reviewed the agreement, and it
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Chair Kennedy 'inquired about the Grant Agreement document. CRA Administrator Vaca
responded to his question.
Member Oliver asked about the $276,000 listed under the Grant Contributions expenditure ine
in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget as it relates to this Grant Agreement. CRA Administrator Vaca
responded to his inquiry,
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counselCRA Administrator Vaca recounted that at its meeting on March 5, 2024, the CRA Boar ma e
a motion to approve the Finding of Necessity (FON) and directed staff to move forward with
updating the Redevelopment Plan accordingly. The FON has been updated with maps and
property taxable values since it was last presented. Staff prepared Resolution 2025-003, formally
recommending that the City Commission adopt the FON, which has been reviewed by legal
r includes a map showing the proposed p • -! for
conditions of slum and/or blight. Formal adoption of this Resolution is necessary to update the
Redevelopment •lan; another Resolutionbe presented to the City Commission
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City Attorney Geller read the title of the resolution.
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Chair Kennedy inquired if residents and businesses other than the West Oaks Mall receive
notification of the Finding of Necessity. C A Administrator Vaca responded to his question.
carried 6-0 with Vice -Chair Koovakada absent.
Project Updates
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1) The Wellness Park restroom punch -list walkthrough was completed this morning; a small
list of r t and corrections needed for final completion was • • -•
. Mechanical,
plumbing, • electrical inspectionspassed, and permanent electrical power has •--
completed.
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Miranda Justij*, Recording Clerk