09-20-2022 Annual Budget Agenda PacketFIFTY WEST
FY 2022-2023 ANNUAL BUDGET
September 20, 2022
CRA Board Meeting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
CRA BOARD DIRECTORY 1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2
BUDGET MEETING AGENDA 3
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS 4
CRA BOARD MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 7, 2022
PHILIP KOOVAKADA APPLICATION AND BIO
FY 2022/2023 CRA PROPOSED BUDGET 5
5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) 6
CRA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001 & EXHIBIT A-BUDGET DETAIL 7
PROPOSED FY 2022/2023 CRA BOARD MEETING DATES 8
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTORY
Board Members
Larry Brinson, Sr. (407) 905-3112 office lbrinson@ocoee.org
Commissioner/CRA Chair
Rusty Johnson (407) 905-3112 office rjohnson@ocoee.org
Mayor/CRA Vice Chair
Rosemary Wilsen (407) 905-3112 office rwilsen@ocoee.org
Commissioner/CRA Board Member
Richard Firstner (407) 905-3112 office rfirstner@ocoee.org
Commissioner/CRA Board Member
George Oliver III (407) 905-3112 office goliver@ocoee.org
Commissioner/CRA Board Member
Randy June (407) 325-1422 office randy@jec3.com
OC Appointed CRA Board Member
Philip Koovakada* (407) 296-1803 office philip.koovakada@orlandohealth.com
City Appointed CRA Board Member
*pending Commission approval
Staff
Rob Frank (407) 905-3100 x 1500 office rfrank@ocoee.org
City Manager/Executive Director
Craig Shadrix (407) 905-3100 x 1081 office craig.shadrix@ocoee.org
Assistant City Manager
Mike Rumer (407) 905-3100 x 1018 office mrumer@ocoee.org
Development Services Director
Ginger Corless (407) 905-3100 x 1028 office vcorless@ocoee.org
CRA Administrator/
Deputy Dev. Services Director
Carolina Vaca (407) 905-3100 X 1027 office cvaca@ocoee.org
Redevelopment Program Manager
Legal Counsel
Scott A. Cookson, Esq. (407) 581-9800 scookson@shuffieldlowman.com
Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson, PA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING
Ocoee Commission Chambers
1 N. Bluford Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
September 20, 2022 AGENDA 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
I. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
II. Public Comments
III. Approval of Minutes of the June 7, 2022, CRA Regular Meeting
IV. Welcome Philip Koovakada to CRA Board
V. Staff Lead Presentation & Discussion, CRA Administrator Corless
a) Proposed FY 2022-2023 Budget (Approve by Resolution)
b) Set FY 2022-2023 CRA Board Meeting Dates
VI. Board Comments
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
ALSO, 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 AVE., OCOEE, FL 34761, (407) 905 -3105 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
MEETING.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
June 7, 2022 MINUTES 5:00 PM
I. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Chair Brinson called the Community Redevelopment Agency Board to order at 5:00 PM in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall. City Clerk Sibbitt called roll and declared a quorum present.
Roll Call: Chair Brinson, Vice-Chair Johnson, Member Wilsen, and Member June
Absent: Member Firstner and 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
II. Public Comments - None
No speaker reservation forms were received.
III. Approval of Minutes of March 1, 2022, CRA Meeting
Member Wilsen, seconded by Member June, moved to approve the CRA Meeting
Minutes of March 1, 2022, as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with Member Firstner
and Member Oliver absent.
IV. CRA Audit Report Presentation by Tammy Campbell with McDirmit Davis
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless introduced Tammy
Campbell with McDirmit Davis. Ms. Campbell presented the Board with the highlights of the
CRA audit report, which detailed the audited financial statements for the year ending
September 30, 2021, and included a statement that the Ocoee CRA followed the financial
requirements as set forth for Community Redevelopment Agencies in the Florida State Statutes.
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Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless shared this is not an audit
that is approved by the CRA Board, but is presented for their acceptance. She shared staff will
send an electronic copy of the full audit to the CRA members, as well as to Orange County, as
required by State statute.
V. Project Updates (Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless)
A) Wellness Park
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless provided a project
overview and announced the park is currently in the fourth month of construction, is on time, and
within budget. All fitness equipment and site amenities have been ordered.
B) State Road 50 Lighting
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless provided a project
overview and explained staff has been working with both Duke Energy and FDOT on tracking the
lighting progress.
C) Mobil Site Grant
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless provided a project
overview and announced the grant requirements were met, the reimbursement package was
reviewed, and a check was issued.
D) Bluford Avenue Streetscape
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless provided a project
overview and announced the ROW and utilities survey were completed. The preliminary design is
underway, and staff is evaluating the roundabout designs. Vice-Chair Johnson inquired about the
proposed roundabout off the Maine Street connection and onto Bluford Avenue. Deputy
Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless addressed his question. A brief
discussion ensued about the roundabout designs presented in the presentation.
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless announced the next
meeting will be the budget meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM.
VI. Board Comments
Vice-Chair Johnson inquired about the boardwalk being constructed for the Wellness Park.
Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator Corless addressed his question.
Chair Brinson thanked CRA staff for being proactive in getting projects completed during the
current global construction challenges.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM
Attest: APPROVED:
____________________________ _____________________________
Melanie Sibbitt, Secretary Chair
Philip Koovakada MSN, MSHCA
Senior Vice President, Orlando Health South Central Region.
President, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
President, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital
Philip Koovakada is senior vice president for the Orlando
Health South Central region and president of Orlando
Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health
Horizon West Hospital. In this role, he manages
operations for the South Central region with the Orlando
Health senior executive team, and leads strategic and
operational direction for the hospitals and health
campuses in the region.
Philip has extensive healthcare leadership experience,
including patient care, quality enhancement, operational
and financial management, and building leadership
teams. He formerly served as president and CEO for St.
Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Under his leadership St. Luke’s served the community as a comprehensive stroke
center, a STEMI/Level IV trauma-receiving organization and a Level IV maternal/Level
IV NICU-designated facility. He has also served in leadership roles for NMC Health
Network in Nacogdoches, Texas and for Tenet Health in Nacogdoches and Palm
Springs, California.
He earned a bachelor’s in nursing from the University of St. Francis, a master’s in
nursing and a master’s in healthcare administration from California State University,
Long Beach. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives
(ACHE).
CRA Fund This fund accounts for the activities within the City's
Community Redevelopment Area.
Description
Established in 2006, the Ocoee Community Redevelopment
District, now known as Fifty West, encompasses 1,070 acres
along the State Road 50 corridor. The activities and
programs offered within Fifty West are administered by
the CRA; a seven-member board. The CRA Board consists of
the five members of the Ocoee City Commission and two
individuals appointed by the City Commission, one being
nominated by Orange County.
The CRA Board implements City policy regarding
redevelopment and the expenditure of funds received by the
Agency from local taxing authorities. Redevelopment
revenues are derived from incremental financing.
The CRA has the ability to implement programs and projects
that local governments may not, such as leveraging local
public funds with private dollars. The Community
Redevelopment District is set to sunset in 2036; however, it
may be extended to 2046 by local action. Any funds
remaining in the CRA trust fund on the sunset date will be
returned to the contributing taxing authorities.
Purpose
The purpose of the Ocoee Community Redevelopment
Agency is to formulate a workable program using
appropriate private and public resources to eliminate and
prevent the development or spread of blighted areas within
the Fifty West Redevelopment District consistent with the
adopted Community Redevelopment Plan.
Fifty West is a vital component of the area and represents an
opportunity for the City to revitalize the community with the
creation of jobs, new infrastructure, beautification projects,
new and redeveloped commercial, retail and housing
options, and by improving the quality of life through lifestyle
choices for residents and business owners. The Fifty West
Community Redevelopment Plan and subsequent planning
initiatives such as the Target Areas Special Development
Plan provides solutions related to land use planning,
infrastructure and services, land development regulations,
economic development, and aesthetic design to improve the
vitality of the Redevelopment District and promote Fifty
West as a "destination place."
Vision Statement
The future for Ocoee’s Fifty West Redevelopment District
includes centers of vibrant, urban, mixed-use development
that provides enhanced pedestrian and automobile
connectivity, flexible land uses, a diverse economic base, a
mix of housing types, a shared responsibility of infrastructure
financing, public open space and parks, creating an enhanced
image and contemporary development form.
Summary
The CRA is projecting $2.25M of tax and grant revenue in FY2023. Budgeted
expenditures are projected to be $6,107,353 including $5.1M in Capital
Improvements fund primarily through cash brought forward.
$8M
$6M
$4M
$2M
Actual Revenue Source
Budgeted Revenue Source
Actual Expenditures
Budgeted Expenditures
$0
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
Revenues by Source
Projected 2023 Revenues by Source
Taxes (37.6%)
Cash Balance (58.3%)
Budgeted and Historical 2023 Revenues by Source
$7
$6
$5
$4
Other Revenues
Other Financing $3 Taxes
Cash Balance
$2
$1
$0
Name FY2020 Actual FY2021 Actual FY2022 Budgeted 22/23 Tentative Budget (CRA Fund)
Revenue Source
Cash Balance $0 $0 $2,146,986 $3,562,224
Taxes $1,390,115 $1,718,937 $1,772,310 $2,295,129
Other Financing $589,504 $69,849 $2,250,000 $250,000
Other Revenues $0 $25,000 $0 $0
Total Revenue Source: $1,979,620 $1,813,786 $6,169,296 $6,107,353 Millions
Expenditures by Expense Type
Budgeted Expenditures by Expense Type
Personnel Services (5.6%)
Operating Expenses (10.5%)
Capital (83.8%)
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
$7
$6
$5
$4
Personnel Services
$3 Operating Expenses
Capital
$2
$1
$0
Name FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Budgeted
22/23 Tentative Budget (CRA
Fund)
Expense Objects
Personnel Services
CRA Millions
Name FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Budgeted
22/23 Tentative Budget (CRA
Fund)
OTHER PAY $4,451 $4,512 $3,600 $3,800
REGULAR SALARIES $214,835 $211,384 $261,723 $271,800
FICA TAXES $16,134 $15,730 $20,022 $20,800
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION $18,873 $13,784 $25,175 $28,400
HEALTH INSURANCE $35,069 $34,688 $16,234 $14,000
LIFE INSURANCE $780 $749 $1,052 $510
DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE $1,008 $868 $569 $569
ACCIDENT / DISABILITY INSURANCE $1,402 $1,289 $2,007 $2,007
WORKERS COMP INSURANCE $1,468 $1,284 $4,477 $655
Total CRA: $294,020 $284,289 $334,859 $342,541
Total Personnel Services: $294,020 $284,289 $334,859 $342,541
Operating Expenses
CRA
LEGAL FEES $1,651 $893 $8,000 $8,000
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,968 $17,225 $155,000 $180,000
ACCOUNTING AUDITING $0 $5,500 $5,500
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $57,355 $165,759 $275,000 $300,000
TRAVEL EXPENSE $2,061 $333 $10,000 $10,000
TELEPHONE EXPENSE $2,184 $2,112 $3,800 $3,800
POSTAGE FREIGHT $109 $103 $1,000 $1,100
WATER EXPENSE $73,632 $34,765 $40,000 $40,000
PRINTING AND BINDING $1,954 $2,272 $4,500 $5,400
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENC $0 $0 $50,000 $50,000
ADMINISTRATION LEGAL ADS $284 $396 $600 $600
OFFICE SUPPLIES $980 $692 $1,000 $1,000
POL SUPPLIES $19 $112 $500 $600
UNIFORMS $0 $163 $275 $275
Operating Supplies $405 $22 $1,000 $1,000
COPYING EXPENSE $201 $341 $1,000 $1,000
COMPUTER PERIPHERALS / SOFTWARE
UNDER $1,000
$2,178
$990
$2,000
$2,000
BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $450 $489 $1,000 $1,000
PROFESSIONAL DUES $2,920 $2,145 $2,500 $3,000
TRAINING EXPENSE $865 $2,933 $5,000 $7,000
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS $1,199 $628 $15,000 $15,000
PUBLIC RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT $0 $0 $10,000 $8,000
TRANSFERS OUT $0 $18,787 $0 $0
Total CRA: $153,415 $251,158 $592,675 $644,275
Total Operating Expenses: $153,415 $251,158 $592,675 $644,275
Capital
CRA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $1,452,216 $25,023 $5,241,762 $5,120,537
Name FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Budgeted
22/23 Tentative Budget (CRA
Fund)
VEHICLES $25,611 $0 $0
Total CRA: $1,477,827 $25,023 $5,241,762 $5,120,537
Total Capital: $1,477,827 $25,023 $5,241,762 $5,120,537
Total Expense Objects: $1,925,261 $560,470 $6,169,296 $6,107,353
FY 2022-2023 thru FY 2026-2027
FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Sum of 5
Years
$ 5,120,537 $ 8,250,000 $ 8,800,000 $ 7,750,000 $ 9,250,000 $ 39,170,537
75,000$ 75,000$
75,000$ 75,000$
4,145,537$ 5,000,000$ -$ 9,145,537$
$550,000 - CRA
Eng/Permit. 5,000,000$
(CRA/Utilities)
450,000$ 3,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 3,000,000$ -$ 10,450,000$
450,000$ 3,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 3,000,000$ 10,450,000$
Re-Engineering (CRA)
200,000$ -$ 2,000,000$ 2,200,000$
200,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,200,000$
250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 1,250,000$
250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 1,250,000$
-$ 50,000$ 50,000$
50,000$ 50,000$
(CRA)
-$ 2,500,000$ 3,700,000$ 6,200,000$
2,500,000$ 3,700,000$ 6,200,000$
(Road Impact
Fees)
-$ 800,000$ 9,000,000$ 9,800,000$
800,000$ 9,000,000$ 9,800,000$
$ 5,120,537 $ 8,250,000 $ 8,800,000 $ 7,750,000 $ 9,250,000 $ 39,170,537
*** Updated 08/23/22
CRA 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
5 - Developer Incentives
Capital Projects
1 - Wellness Park Construction
2 - Bluford Avenue Streetscape
Prelim. design encumbered in 2022 ($153,597.04) for
CRA Portion. City was $137,355.55. Slow start due to
covid and lack of man power for survey. FY 23 will
concentrate on completing the engineering and
permitting. Bid Aug/Sept 23, award Oct FY 24.
N. Blackwood Ave. Streetscape includes
roundabout at Montgomery Ave., landscape
medians, lighting, sidewalks and paving. This
project is in final design; however, FDOT requied a
design change to lengthen the southbound left turn
lanes at SR 50. Need to acquire ROW for corner clips
for the roundabout and work with Duke for lighting
package. Waiting to construct to coordinate with
City Center.
4 - N. Blackwood Ave. Complete Street
FY 22 - encumbered/paid/coming change orders
$2,899,382.33. Approved budget of $3 mil. The
$75,000 is for new signage & amenities branded
with the WOHD.
3 - Maguire Road Phase 5
Maguire Road Phase 5 includes operational
roadway improvements and the addition of lanes
on Maguire Rd. north of SR 50 to Story Rd. The
project includes sidewalks and landscaped
medians. The ROW is in place and construction
plans are complete. Plans will need to be updated
to current standards. There is $1 mil from Manheim
and we will be seeking grants.
6 - Maine Park Signage & Amenities
8 - Story Road Widening
This project has been identified to improve roadway
capacity. Winter Garden has identified a project to
widen Story Road west of SR 429.
Funds allocated to assist potential developers and
existing property owners to address blight issues.
$173,333 was awarded in FY 22 for the Mobil Site
Redevelopment.
Includes working with Target Area 1 property owners
to plan, design and construct a master stormwater
system and roadway extension connection to Old
Winter Garden Rd from SR 50.
This new park will be constructed by the developer
of City Center and then deeded to the City. Maine
Street Park will be located around the reshaped
stormwater pond at the NE corner of S. Bluford Ave.
and Maine St. The CRA will add interpretative
exhibits related to the historical significance of "Old
Maine St".
7 - Old Winter Garden Rd Extension
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CRA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE OCOEE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; PROVIDING FOR BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS AND THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (the “CRA”) was
created pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and Ordinance No. 2006-007 of the City
of Ocoee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the CRA is a dependent special district under Chapter 189, Florida
Statutes, known as the Uniform Special District Accountability Act (the “Special District Act”);
and
WHEREAS, the Special District Act requires all special districts, including
dependent special districts, such as the CRA, to adopt a budget for each fiscal year by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OCOEE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Authority. The CRA has the authority to adopt this Resolution
pursuant to the Special District Act.
SECTION 2. Adoption of Budget. The governing body of the CRA does hereby
approve and adopt a budget for the CRA for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. A copy of the budget is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 3. Budget Adjustments. As of the date of adoption of the Budget for
Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the governing body of the CRA may not have received the final
calculations regarding tax increment revenues and/or carried forward monies to be deposited into
the Community Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Community Redevelopment Area which will
be available for use by the CRA for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Accordingly, the governing body of
the CRA does hereby direct that tax increment revenues received in excess of the projected
budgeted revenues be allocated to the 4900 Reserve for Contingency line item as set forth in
Exhibit “A” and that any shortfalls in the projected budgeted tax increment revenues and/or monies
carried forward be deducted from the 4900 Reserve for Contingency line item as set forth in
Exhibit “A”. In accordance with Subsection 163.387(7), F.S., the governing body of the CRA does
hereby direct that monies carried forward in excess of the budgeted amount be allocated to the
6302 Capital Improvements line item, as set forth in Exhibit “A”, to fund projects identified in the
CRA Capital Improvement Plan and Community Redevelopment Plan or be deposited into an
escrow account for the purpose of later reducing any indebtedness to which increment revenues
are pledged. The Executive Director of the CRA is hereby authorized to administratively make
any adjustments to the budget which may be required to implement the provisions of this section.
SECTION 4. Appropriations. There are hereby expressly appropriated out of
anticipated revenues all funds and monies necessary to meet the appropriations stipulated by and
in the attached budget.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
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SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon passage and adoption, and the budget adopted and approved by this Resolution shall be
effective as of October 1, 2022.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th of September, 2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: OCOEE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
___________________________ ___________________________
Melanie Sibbitt, Secretary Larry Brinson, Sr., Chair
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY
BY THE OCOEE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
This 20th day of September, 2022.
SHUFFIELD, LOWMAN & WILSON, PA
By:_____________________________
Scott Cookson , City Attorney
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Ave. ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ fax: (407) 905-3167 ▪ www.ocoee.org
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FY 2022-2023 CRA BUDGET DETAIL & CIP WORK PROGRAM
The following provides a more detailed overview of the CRA’s budget and capital work
program. This document is an attachment to the CRA’s FY 2022-2023 Budget Resolution.
PERSONNEL $342,541.00
This account covers salary, FICA, and benefit costs for the CRA Administrator, the
Redevelopment Program Manager, and a percentage of the Assistant City Manager and
the City Manager personnel cost.
OPERATING EXPENSES $644,275.00
3101 Legal Expense - $8,000 (same as last year)
• Legal costs associated with potential acquisitions, legal review of documents,
attendance at CRA Board meetings and other legal issues pertaining to
implementation of the CRA Plan and/or amendment, or other planning documents;
as well as, the day to day activities of the office of the CRA.
3128 Professional Services/Other – $180,000 (16.12% increase)
• The reason for the increase is funds allocated to update the Redevelopment Plan.
• The allocation includes funds for the following items:
o Graphic Design Services for CRA Branding & Promotions - $10,000
o Economic Development Services - $20,000
o Redevelopment Plan Update - $150,000
3200 Accounting Auditing - $5,500 (same as last year)
• Audit is a new requirement per State Statutes
3400 Contractual Services – $300,000 (9.09% increase)
• The following costs have been estimated:
o CRA Landscape Contract - $160,000
o Plant Replacements in Medians - $100,000
o CRA Website Hosting & Updates - $5,000
o Virtual Tools - $5,000
o Misc. Contracts unknown at this time - $30,000
4000 Travel Expense - $10,000 (same as last year)
• This is for travel to events such as ICSC’s national, state and local networking meetings
to promote the Fifty West Redevelopment District.
4100 Telephone Expense - $3,800 (same as last year)
Exhibit A
CRA Budget Detail
September 20, 2022
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4200 Postage and Freight - $1,100 (10% increase)
• The reason for the increase is the rising cost of postage.
4301 Water Expense - $40,000 (same as last year)
4700 Printing and Binding - $5,400 (20% increase)
• The reason for the increase is the rising cost of paper products.
• For various print jobs, such as the CRA Annual Report, CRA Target Area Special
Development Plan Booklets, and miscellaneous printing and binding.
4900 Reserve for Contingency – $50,000 (same as last year)
• This account serves as the CRA’s reserve.
4901 Administrative Legal Ads – $600 (s ame as last year)
5100 Office Supplies - $1,000 (same as last year)
5200 POL Supplies- $600 (20% increase)
• The reason for the increase is the rising cost of materials.
52001 Uniforms - $275.00(new line item)
5202 Operating Supplies - $1,000 (same as last year)
5216 Copying Expense - $1,000 (same as last year)
5235 Computer Equipment/Software - $2,000 (same as last year)
5401 Books/Subscriptions - $1,000 (same as last year)
5402 Professional Dues - $3,000 (20% increase)
• The reason for the increase is increased staff and membership costs.
5405 Training Expense - $7,000 (40% increase)
• The reason for the increase is increased staff and training opportunities.
8200 Community Promotions - $15,000 (same as last year)
• Provides funding for sponsorship of local events
8205 Public Relations Development – $8,000 (20% decrease)
• Funds promotional activities designed to broaden CRA awareness.
CRA Budget Detail
September 20, 2022
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6302 Capital Improvements $5,120,537
The following provides details for each of the capital improvement program categories.
• Ongoing Projects from FY 2021/2022 – The following projects have been identified to
move forward in FY 22-23.
o Wellness Park ($75,000) – Project is currently under construction and is scheduled
to be completed in late November or early December of 2023.
o S. Bluford Complete Street Project ($4,145,537) The estimated construction cost is
over $7,000,000. Preliminary engineering is nearly complete. In FY 2023, staff
anticipates completing engineering and permitting and placing the project out
to bid for Phase 1, which is the area between Old Winter Garden Road and
Geneva Street.
o N. Blackwood Avenue Streetscape & Roundabouts ($200,000) – A traffic study to
determine if changes were warranted for the Southbound turn lane has been
completed. Negotiations with adjacent property owners for needed right-of-way
were also completed. Construction will probably start once City Center is nearing
completion since Blackwood Avenue is City Center’s construction entrance/exit.
o Maguire Road Phase 5 ($450,000) – In FY 2023, staff plans to update the Maguire
Road Phase 5 construction documents.
• Developer Incentives ($250,000) – These funds can be used to provide developer or
business incentives. Incentives may include participating with developers/businesses
to remove and/or remediate blight factors such as environmental concerns,
demolition of vacant buildings/structures, façade and landscape grants and other
cost sharing activities aimed at removing blight factors identified in the
Redevelopment Plan.
• Acquisition ($0.00) – Funds may be used to pay for property appraisals, site
assessments, and acquisition of property. Currently, there are no funds assigned to
this category. If costs for the capital projects listed above are less than estimated or
if there are additional monies carried forward than anticipated, then those monies
may be used to fund appraisals, site assessment and/or property acquisition.
Ocoee CRA ▪ 1 N. Bluford Ave. ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ fax: (407) 905-3167 ▪ www.ocoeecra.com
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
FROM: Ginger Corless, Deputy Development Services Director/CRA Administrator
DATE: September 1, 2022
RE: Proposed City of Ocoee CRA Meeting Schedule for FY 2022-2023
Pursuant to the Bylaws of the CRA, below are possible dates to be considered for
the four (4) required meetings for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Please be prepared to
adopt these dates or provide alternate meeting dates for consideration at the
September 20, 2022 CRA Board Meeting.
1. Meeting #1:
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
2. Meeting #2:
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
3. Meeting #3:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission meeting)
4. Meeting #4:
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (before City Commission Meeting)
Staff requests CRA adoption of FY 2022-2023 meeting calendar as printed or as
modified at the September 20, 2022 CRA Board Meeting.
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