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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
Ocoee Commission Chambers
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida
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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
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and Member Oliver absent.
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.
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.
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
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