09-21-2021 Minutes 40"); FIFTY
ocoee WEST
C R A
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee,Florida
September 21, 2021 MINUTES 5:00 PM
L Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Chair June called the Community Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:01 PM in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall. City Clerk Sibbitt called roll and declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Chair June, Vice-Chair Brinson, Member Wilsen, Member Johnson, Member Firstner,
Member Oliver
Also Present: City Manager Frank, Assistant City Manager Shadrix, City Attorney Cookson,
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless, and City Clerk Sibbitt.
IL Public Comments -None
No speaker reservation forms were received.
III. Approval of Minutes from the May 4,2021,, CRA Regular Meeting
Member Wilsen, seconded by Member Johnson, moved to approve the CRA
Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2021, as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
IV. Staff Lead Presentation & Discussion
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless formally introduced her
newest CRA Redevelopment Specialist, Carolina Vaca.
A) Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget - Deputy Development Services Director/CRA
Administrator Corless announced the FY 2021/2022 annual budget for the CRA followed all
guidelines and requirements of Florida State Statute Chapter 163, Governing Redevelopment
Agencies, as well as followed the directions adopted by the City of Ocoee in the Community
Redevelopment Plan. Total estimated revenue is$6,169,296.19 which includes a$2,250,000 grant
from West Orange Healthcare District for Wellness Park. Deputy Development Services
Director/CRA Administrator Corless stated that the final increment and starting cash forward
amounts will not be available until the end of November She further explained the estimated
expenditures for FY 2021/2022 total $6,169,296.19 which balances the budget.
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Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless brought the board's
attention to the following information located in their budget books:Line Item Budget List, 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program, and Resolution and Budget Detail.
Chair June inquired if there were any questions on the budget. Member Brinson inquired about
the $6,200,000.00 listed under Capital Projects for Old Winter Garden Road Extension and
Infrastructure Improvement. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator
Corless addressed his question, and shared the sum is based on the estimate of future increments
as well as the ability to acquire additional funding.
Member Oliver inquired about Community Promotions and Public Relations Development line
items listed in the budget, and if they were one in the same. Deputy Development Services
Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained the difference between the line items. She
further shared some of the events, such as the Ocoee Music Festival and Best Fest, for which the
Community Promotions funding are utilized for.
City Attorney Cookson read the title of the resolution.
A RESOLUTION OF THE OCOEE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; PROVIDING FOR BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS AND THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Member Johnson, seconded by Member Brinson, moved to adopt CRA Resolution No.
2021-001 adopting the CRA Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Motion carried 6-0.
B) Grant Request to Prepare the NW Corner of the Intersection of SR 50 and Maguire Road
for Redevelopment - Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless
explained Jamison Commercial is requesting financial assistance in an amount of$293,333 from
the CRA in the form of an incentive grant to remove a deteriorating gas station building/structures,
underground petroleum tanks, contaminated soil, and backfill with clean soil to prepare this site
for redevelopment. Jamison Commercial is in the final process of acquiring this site to build a
medical office building located at the northwest corner of State Road 50 and Maguire Road. She
further explained the goals and objectives elements the CRA considered to establish a
recommended amount of financial assistance not to exceed $173,333. As this is a reimbursement
grant, the City Attorney will be working with the CRA and Developer to create a Development
Agreement.
Member Johnson shared that the requested total is $293,333, and confirmed the CRA only
recommends an amount not to exceed $173,333. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA
Administrator Corless briefly shared the elements considered by CRA staff, and explained the
CRA Board is entitled to approve the request as they choose appropriate.Member Johnson further
voiced his support in providing the full amount requested. City Attorney Cookson explained there
are legal restrictions placed on the CRA staff when considering these types of grant requests.
Member Wilsen inquired if this would be designated as a Brownfield Site. Deputy Development
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Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless explained this is not designated as a Brownfield
Site,nor is it in the Brownfield Area,but should the developer choose to seek Brownfield funding,
staff would assist. Member Oliver shared he feels comfortable with the recommendation of
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless. Chair June inquired about
the processing timeline. Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless
addressed his question. Member Wilsen shared she is also comfortable with the recommendation
of the CRA staff. Member Firstner inquired if there had been any ground testing for
contamination on the site. Ryan Kingry, Chief Operating Officer for Jamison Commercial,
addressed his question, and shared the site has a No Further Action(NFA) letter from Department
of Environmental Protection(DEP), and they do not expect to find contamination when the tanks
are pulled. He further explained the inclusion of the exfiltration system that was provided in their
budget. Member Firstner inquired, if there was contamination would it be the responsibility of
the developer to clean up. Mr. Kingry answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Brinson also
shared his environmental concerns.
Member Brinson, seconded by Member Firstner, moved to approve grant funding
to Jamison Commercial in an amount not to exceed $173,333 from CRA Developer
Incentives-Capital Account, and to proceed with a Development Agreement that
details the conditions that must be met to request reimbursement. Motion carried
5-1 with Member Johnson opposing.
Member Johnson shared he opposed as he is in favor of awarding the full requested amount of
$293,333.
C) Set FY 2021/2022 CRA Board Meeting Dates — Deputy Development Services
Director/CRA Administrator Corless asked the board to consider the below for their meeting
dates for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. She informed the board that it is required they have at least four
(4)meetings per fiscal year.
Meeting#1:
Tuesday, December 7, 2021,at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting)
Meeting#2:
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting)
Meeting#3:
Tuesday, June 7, 2022,at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting)
Meeting#4:
Tuesday, September 20, 2022,at 5:00 PM (before City Commission meeting)
Member Brinson, seconded by Member Oliver, moved to approve the Fiscal Year
2021/2022 CRA meeting dates, as presented by staff, as follows; December 7, 2021;
March 1, 2022; June 7, 2022; and September 20, 2022. Motion carried 6-0.
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V. Board Comments -None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 PM
Attest: APPROVED:
Melanie Sibbitt, Secretary Randy June, air
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