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Public Hearings 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/20/2016
Issue: 5:31 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan, as requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency.

BACKGROUND:

On December 11, 2014, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution (R2014-146) creating the Ensley Redevelopment District.

On October 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to recommend to the Board to conduct a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., to consider adoption of the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan. A copy of the Plan is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the proper advertisement will be provided through the CRA Administration, Fund 151, Cost Center 370110.

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:

Conducting a Public Hearing to consider adoption of the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The CRA solicited input from residents and business owners in the Ensley area by conducting a series of four monthly public community meetings in October - December 2015, and January 2016. Upon adoption of the Plan by the Board, the CRA will continue to work with residents, neighborhood associations, and area businesses in implementing the plan.

Attachments
Ensley Redevelopment Plan_OCT2016
Legal Stamp_PB Minutes_Ensley Plan