Agenda

Call to Order.

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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, March 19, 2015 - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the March 19, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

2.

Recommendation Concerning to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution creating Atwood Redevelopment Area- Keith Wilkins, Department Director

That the Board authorize to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2015, to consider adoption of a Resolution of Escambia County, Florida, relating to Community Redevelopment; finding that there is a blighted area within Escambia County, Florida, and a shortage of affordable housing for low and moderate income households, specifically within the Atwood community; finding that rehabilitation conservation, redevelopment, or a combination of these in the Atwood community is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of Escambia County; finding that there is a need to designate Atwood as a redevelopment area; and providing for an effective date.

3.

Recommendation to approve the branded Logos for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Keith Wilkins, Community and Environment Department Director

That the Board approve the branded logos for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Celebrating Brownsville Festival. These branded logos will be used in conjunction with the approved County official logo on internal printed supplies such as letterheads, envelopes, customer surveys and others as well as marketing and promotional materials. These branded logos will used during special events, workshops, and Grant applications primarily to promote CRA Programs and events.

III. Budget/Finance

1.

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept the following action concerning the four 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 Linda Y. Kennedy, the owner of residential property located at 410 S 1st Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,700, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Phillip McAdams and Viola Loveless, the owners of residential property located at 1301 Dexter Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,847 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Tracey Verge, the owner of residential property located at 203 Baublits Drive, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,680 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, to install new windows and electrical rewiring;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Willie Mae West, the owner of residential property located at 114 Milton Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,850 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install a new roof; 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 the Cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith T. Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens:

A. Approve the following cancellation of three Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner	Address	Amount
Kenneth and Maureen Horton	111 Lakewood Road	$1,209
Prenecker and Marie L. Jackson	109 Lakewood Road	$1,287
Eva Roberts	3205 West Lee Street	$3,730

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.

3.

Recommendation Concerning Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for 1611 North Pace Boulevard, Suite C - Keith T. Wilkins, Community and Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for the property located at 1611 North Pace Boulevard, Suite C:

A. Approve the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement between Escambia County CRA and Thong Tran , owner of commercial property located at 1611 North Pace Blvd, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, in the amount of $971, representing an in-kind match through the CRA Brownsville TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 220515, Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 220435, Object Code 58301, to install new signs; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.

IV. Discussion/Information Items

Adjournment.