5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of amending an Ordinance relating to the Atwood Redevelopment Trust Fund.

Recommendation:  That the Board take the following action concerning amending an Ordinance relating to the Atwood Redevelopment Trust Fund:

A. Adopt an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida, amending Chapter 46, Article VI, Section 46-292(b) of the Escambia Code of Ordinances relating to the Atwood Redevelopment Trust Fund; providing for amended legislative findings to expand the boundaries of the area consistent with Resolution R2018-44; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the code; and providing for an effective date; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Ordinance.

On September 20, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to recommend to the Board to conduct a Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m., for consideration to amend an Ordinance relating to the Atwood Redevelopment Trust Fund.  A copy of the Ordinance and map of the expanded boundaries are attached.

Funding for the proper advertisement will be provided through the CRA Atwood TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 370120.

Kristan Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed the Ordinance as to form and legal sufficiency.

No additional personnel is necessary.

Conduct a Public Hearing to amend an Ordinance relating to the Atwood Redevelopment Trust Fund is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.

Upon Board approval of the Ordinance, CRA staff, in coordination with other County Departments, Chris Jones Property Appraiser, and Atwood neighborhood group, will process the necessary documents for the Atwood Trust Fund which will include the expanded area.