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6. C.

Planning Board-Regular

Meeting Date:	09/05/2017
Issue: A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of the Oakfield Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs

RECOMMENDATION:

A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of Oakfield Redevelopment Plan and Recommend Determination of Conformance With the Comprehensive Plan

That the Planning Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adoption of the Oakfield Redevelopment Plan and determine that the plan is in conformance with the local Comprehensive Plan.

BACKGROUND:

On December 11, 2014, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution (R2014-147) creating the Oakfield Redevelopment Area District. The attached draft Oakfield Redevelopment Plan provides a framework for coordinating and facilitating public and private redevelopment of the area.

Chapter 163.360(4) F.S. requires that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) submit the Plan to the local planning agency for recommendation with respect to the conformity with the local Comprehensive Plan. A draft copy of the Plan is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding sources include Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and non-County funding sources to be determined.

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:

There is no additional personnel required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Chapter 163.360(4) F.S. requires that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) submit the draft plan to the local planning agency for recommendation with respect to the conformity with the local Comprehensive Plan. CRA staff will ensure proper advertisement.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The CRA solicited input from residents and business owners in the Oakfield area by conducting a series of four monthly public community meetings November 2016 thru April 2017. Upon adoption by the BCC, the CRA will continue to work with residents, neighborhood associations, community stakeholders, and area businesses to implement the plan.

Attachments
Draft Oakfield Redev Plan_PB2017
Legal Signoff_Oakfield Plan_PB2017