AGENDA
Escambia County
Community Redevelopment Agency
November 17, 2014–Time 8:30 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, September 25, 2014 - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the September 25, 2014, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
 
2.   Recommendation Concerning the Enterprise Zone Development Agency 2014 Annual Report - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board accept, for filing with the Board’s Minutes, the Information Report concerning the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) 2014 Annual Report.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution creating Ensley Redevelopment Area- Keith Wilkins, Department Director

That the Board authorize to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m., on Thursday, December 11, 2014, 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 Ensley community; finding that rehabilitation conservation, redevelopment, or a combination of these in the Ensley 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 Ensley as a redevelopment area; and providing for an effective date.
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution creating Oakfield Redevelopment Area - Keith Wilkins, Department Director

That the Board authorize to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing at 5:34 p.m., on Thursday, December 11, 2014, 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 Oakfield community; finding that rehabilitation conservation, redevelopment, or a combination of these in the Oakfield 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 Oakfield as a redevelopment area; and providing for an effective date.
 
III. Budget/Finance 
 
1.   Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approve the following six Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Cecil & Marita R. Ellis, the owners of residential property located at 2312 North "G" Street Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,559, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220520, Object Code 58301, to install new windows, install central heating and air conditioning system, and electrical rewiring;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Grace Watts, the owner of residential property located at 1221 El Paso Circle, Pensacola, Florida, in the Palafox Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,525 representing an in-kind match through the Palafox Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220517, Object Code 58301, to install new windows;

3.The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David W. Fichter, the owner of residential property located at 9 Brandywine Road, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,940, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install new roof;

4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Evan L. Jr & Sheila J. Feltner, the owners of residential property located at 5 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,668 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install new roof and windows;

5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and John A. Phillips, the owner of residential property located at 25 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,700 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to install new roof;

6.The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Clark Lunt, the owner of residential property located at 4 Rowland Court A, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,401, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, Object Code 58301, to install 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 Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approve the Commercial Facade Grant Program Funding and Lien Aggrements between Escambia County CRA and Ball Bushing Warehouse, LLC, the owner of commerical property located at 3825 West Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,800, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220516, 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 masonry, exterior painting, and install new windows; and 

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
3.   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of thirteen Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith 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 thirteen Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner Address Amount
Kara Love  201 Donald Drive $1,262
Thanh-Ha T. Tran  104 Marine Drive $974
Terrence K. Denny  119 Milton Road $1,962
Edward A. Scheper III  22 Ruberia Avenue  $1,842
Patrick D. Pinney  126 Rue Max Street $1,187
Emily Sahlin  1311 Poppy Avenue $897
C Jane Knowles  302 Jamison Street $3,200
Caramia Rosado  11 Aster Street $1,207
Karen M. Lynn  300 1/2 Jamison Street $1,150
Daniel J. Hammer  209 Henry Street $1,275
Gloria J. McCluskey 15 Milton Road $1,900  
Lisa Jones 1402 Wisteria Avenue $1,000  
Edward R. Rankin 1280 Mahogany Mill Road #7 $1,140  

 
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents.
 
4.   Recommendation Concerning Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for 110 Highway 29 - Keith 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 110 Highway 29:

A.  Approve the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement between Escambia County CRA and Tim Daniel, owner of commercial property located at 110 Highway 29, Pensacola, Florida, in the Cantonment Redevelopment District,  in the amount of $2,000, representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Restoration, Fund 151, Cost Center 220521, 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.  Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
 
5.   Recommendation Concerning the 2014 Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement with Cantonment Improvement Committee, Inc. - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement with Cantonment Improvement Committee, Inc.:

A. Award a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement, known as the "No Dumping" Road Signs Project, in the maximum amount of $500, for specific benefit of the Cantonment Improvement Committee, Inc. (CIC).  The funds will assist the CIC Group with costs and installation of "No Dumping" Road Signs for their community , located on Taylor Street and Hicks Street, in the Cantonment Redevelopment District; and

B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreement and all related documents as required to implement the Project.

[Funding:  Fund 129, 2011 CDBG, Cost Center 220439]
 
6.   Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of a Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the cancellation of the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien: 

A. Approve the following cancellation of a Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Lien, as the Grant recipient has met the Grant requirements:

   
Property Owner's Name Address Lien Amount
Family Practice Clinic, Inc 2102 West Town Street $10,000
Kerr Treehouse  Day Care 3912 Barrancas Avenue $10,000
                                         

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien document.
 
7.   Recommendation Concerning a Locally Funded Agreement to support the Installation of Conduit, Anchor Bolts, and Pull Boxes on CR292A Sunset Avenue Bayou  Grande Bridge, Bridge No. 484245 (Project#430003-1-52-03)- Keith Wilkins, Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Installation of Conduit, Anchor Bolts, and Pull Boxes (for future light poles) and Class 5 Finish Surface on CR292A Sunset Avenue Bayou Grande Bridge, Bridge No. 484245 (Project#430003-1-52-03) in Escambia County:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting the installation of conduit, anchor bolts, and pull boxes (for future light poles) and Class 5 Finish Surface on CR292A Sunset Avenue Bayou Grande Bridge, Bridge No. 484245 (Project#430003-1-52-03);

B. Approve the Locally Funded Agreement (LFA) between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Escambia County, Project #430003-1-52-03; and

C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution and Local Funding Agreement.


[Funding Source:  Fund 151, CRA Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Cost Center 220516]
 
IV. Discussion/Information Items
 
Adjournment.