5:31 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Ensley Redevelopment Area Plan
From:
Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:
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.