Agenda


AGENDA Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency January 19, 2017–Time 9:00 a.m. BOARD CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR ERNIE LEE MAGAHA GOVERNMENT BUILDING 221 PALAFOX PLACE, PENSACOLA FLORIDA


					Call to Order. (PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)

					Proof of publication Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting was properly advertised in the Pensacola News Journal.

					I. Public Forum

					II. Technical/Public Service

	1.				Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2017 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the January 19, 2017, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

	2.				Recommendation Concerning Scheduling and Advertising a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood and Human Services Director That the Board take the following action to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing for Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 5:31 p.m., to consider adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.

					III. Budget/Finance

	1.				Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the following four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Errol Fogarty, owner of residential property located at 406 East Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,420 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Leigh A. Graham, owner of residential property located at 111 Payne Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,400 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Heather I. Malone, owner of residential property located at 208 Bryant Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,495 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Verlon L. Trozal, owner of residential property located at 415 Greve Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,592 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.

	2.				Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard: A. Approve the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Carco Properties, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,335 representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, parking lot improvement; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.

					IV. Discussion/Information Items

					Adjournment.


		Technical/Public Service 1.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue:	Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2017
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2017 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the January 19, 2017, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
BACKGROUND:
On January 19, 2017, the CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of multiple agenda items.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Legal consideration is not necessary for this recommendation.
PERSONNEL:
Neighborhood & Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff compile the minutes for all CRA Board Meetings. No additional personnel is necessary.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
It is policy that all Board Minutes be approved by the CRA Board.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
There are no implementation or coordination tasks associated with this recommendation.

Attachments
CRAMINUTES_December82016


		Technical/Public Service 2.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue:	Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Scheduling and Advertising a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood and Human Services Director That the Board take the following action to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing for Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 5:31 p.m., to consider adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.
BACKGROUND:
On January 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to recommend to the Board to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing for February 16, 2017, at 5:31 p.m., to consider adoption of the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan. A copy of the Plan is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the proper advertisement will be provided through the CRA Brownsville TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 370113.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Plan has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel is necessary to carry out this process.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Schedule a Public Hearing to consider adoption to the updated Brownsville Redevelopment Plan is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The CRA solicited input from residents and business owners in the Brownsville area by conducting a series of four monthly public community meetings in 2016. Upon adoption by the BCC, the CRA will continue to work with these residents, neighborhood associations, and area businesses to implement the plan.

Attachments
Brownsville Redev Plan_Jan2017
Legal sign-off_Jan2017


		Budget/Finance 1.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue:	Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the following four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Errol Fogarty, owner of residential property located at 406 East Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,420 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Leigh A. Graham, owner of residential property located at 111 Payne Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,400 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Heather I. Malone, owner of residential property located at 208 Bryant Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,495 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; 4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Verlon L. Trozal, owner of residential property located at 415 Greve Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,592 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for sanitary sewer connection; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.
BACKGROUND:
The intent of the matching Grant program is to promote private investment which will upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity for commercial and residential properties within the designated CRA areas. A rendering of each project is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the Grants will be provided as follows: 1. Errol Fogarty, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $2,420 2. Leigh A. Graham, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $1,400 3. Heather I. Malone, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $1,495 4. Verlon L. Trozal, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $1,592
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office.
PERSONNEL:
Neighborhood & Human Services/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle these Grant awards.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
NHS/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, handles all implementation tasks. NHS/CRA staff will monitor the work in progress and will be responsible for compiling the necessary documentation prior to the Grant award.

Attachments
Agreement_Fogarty_Jan2017
Agreement_Graham_Jan2017
Agreement_Malone_Jan2017
Agreement_Trozal_Jan2017


		Budget/Finance 2.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue:	Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard: A. Approve the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Carco Properties, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,335 representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, parking lot improvement; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
BACKGROUND:
The CRA created the matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment districts. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to incentize private investment to upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and/or residential properties. A rendering of the project is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the Grant will be provided as follows; 1. Carco Properties, Inc., NED 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, in the amount of $1,335.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.
PERSONNEL:
Neighborhood & Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle this Grant award.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
NHS/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, will handle all implementation tasks.

Attachments
Agreement_CarcoProperties_Jan2017