Agenda


AGENDA Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency October 22, 2015–Time 8:45 a.m. BOARD CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR ERNIE LEE MAGAHA GOVERNMENT BUILDING 221 PALAFOX PLACE, PENSACOLA FLORIDA

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

Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2015 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the September 24, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.

Recommendation Concerning to Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Repealing the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) Board - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board conduct a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on Thursday, October 22, 2015, to consider adoption of an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida repealing Volume 1, Chapter 90, Article 1, Section 90-2 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an effective date.

Recommendation Concerning to Conduct a Public Hearing to amend the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Boundaries- Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Resolution amending the Cantonment Redevelopment Area:

A. Conduct a Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m., for consideration of adopting a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida Pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes amending the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only; providing for authority; providing determination; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign and execute the Resolution.

III. Budget/Finance

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

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

A. Approve the Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Jalene Haramia, owner of residential property located at 3701 West Jackson Street A & B, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,390, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370113, 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.

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of two Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

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

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

Property Owner	Address	Amount
Maurice Robinson	802 West Fisher Street	$5,832
Bernard J. Jacobs	107 Mandalay Drive	$1,275

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

Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of four Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

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

A. Approve the following cancellation of four Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements:

Property Owner's Name	Address	Lien Amount
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church	3600 North Palafox Street	$8,774
Grande Lagoon Marine Inc.	3221 Barrancas Avenue	$10,000
L & L Fresh Seafood Inc.	1611 North Pace Boulevard	$10,000
Litedra Burgess	919 West Michigan Avenue	$2,987

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

IV. Discussion/Information Items

Adjournment.


		Technical/Public Service 1.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, August 20, 2015
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2015 - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the September 24, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant.
BACKGROUND:
On September 24, 2015, a CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of multiple agenda items. A copy of the meeting minutes is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Legal consideration is not necessary for this recommendation.
PERSONNEL:
CED/CRA staff compile the minutes for all CRA Board Meetings. No additional personnel is necessary.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
It is policy that all Board Minutes be approved by the CRA Board.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
There are no Implementation or Coordination tasks associated with this recommendation.

Attachments
CRABoardMinutes-Sept2015


		Technical/Public Service 2.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning to Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Repealing the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA) Board - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board conduct a Public Hearing at 5:31 p.m., on Thursday, October 22, 2015, to consider adoption of an Ordinance of Escambia County, Florida repealing Volume 1, Chapter 90, Article 1, Section 90-2 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board; providing for inclusion in the code; providing for an effective date.
BACKGROUND:
On July 22, 2015, the EZDA Board recommended to dissolve the Board in conjunction with the State of Florida Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program set to expire on December 31, 2015. The creation of the EZDA Board serves an important public purpose to the EZ Program. The EZDA Board had regular scheduled quarterly meetings (January, April, July and October) to review and discuss the EZ Strategic Plan. The EZDA Board will hold their last and final quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 to review and approve the final draft of the EZ Annual Report for submission to the State Department of Economic Opportunity and Board of County Commissioners. Attached are supporting documents that relates to the sunset and expiration of the EZ Program scheduled on December 31, 2015. On September 24, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., a CRA meeting was held to recommend to the Board to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 5:31 p.m. On October 22, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to recommend to the Board to conduct a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance repealing the EZDA Board. This Ordinance will serve the intent and a public purpose. A copy of the Ordinance is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
County Attorney's Office has reviewed and signed the original Ordinance as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
Neighborhood and Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will provide all administrative services for the EZDA Board.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Ordinance 2003-48 provides that the Board will appoint a board of commissioners to serve as the EZDA Board. Scheduling a Public Hearing for the adoption of an Ordinance is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
NHS/CRA staff convenes quarterly meetings and coordinates with the EZDA Board to solicit their input and assistance in implementing the EZ Strategic Plan. NHS/CRA has ensured proper advertisement.

Attachments
EZDA ORDINANCE_OCT2015
EZDA DOCS_OCT2015


		Technical/Public Service 3.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Conduct a Public Hearing to Amend the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Boundaries
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning to Conduct a Public Hearing to amend the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Boundaries- Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Resolution amending the Cantonment Redevelopment Area: A. Conduct a Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m., for consideration of adopting a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida Pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes amending the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only; providing for authority; providing determination; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign and execute the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On October 22, 2015, at 8:45 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to recommend to the Board to conduct a Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m., to consider adoption of a Resolution amending the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Plan as to boundaries only. A copy of the Resolution is attached. A map of the proposed area and the "Findings of Necessity" are attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the proper advertisement will be provided through the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Cantonment Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370118, Object Code 54901. After the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Plan is amended, the Cantonment TIF Fund Ordinance will be amended to include the parcels identified in the proposed expansion area.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Kristan Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
There is no additional personnel needed.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Conducting a Public Hearing for the proposed expansion to the redevelopment area is in compliance with the Board guidelines and procedures.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon Board adoption of the Resolution, Neighborhood and Human Services Department/CRA personnel in cooperation with other County Departments and Cantonment Improvement Committee will amend the Cantonment Redevelopment Area Plan and TIF Ordinance to include the expansion area.

Attachments
Resolution_Cantonment_Oct2015
Cantonment Map_Oct2015
FON_Cantonment_Oct2015


		Budget/Finance 1.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director That the Board accept the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Jalene Haramia, owner of residential property located at 3701 West Jackson Street A & B, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,390, representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370113, 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.
BACKGROUND:
The CRA created matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment areas. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to promote private investment which will upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and residential properties. A rendering of each project is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the Grant will be provided as follow: 1. Jalene Haramia, Brownsville TIF, Cost Center 370113, in the amount of $4,390
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office.
PERSONNEL:
Neighborhood and Human Services Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle this Grant award.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
NHS/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, handles all implementation tasks. NHS/CRA staff will monitor the work in progress and will be responsible for compiling the necessary documentation prior to the Grant award.

Attachments
Agreement_Haramia_Oct2015


		Budget/Finance 2.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Property Owner	Address	Amount
Maurice Robinson	802 West Fisher Street	$5,832
Bernard J. Jacobs	107 Mandalay Drive	$1,275

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

BACKGROUND:

The aforementioned property owners have satisfied their one-year compliance with the Residential Rehab Grant Program.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

There will be no budgetary impact.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Cancellation of Lien documents as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff coordinates the Residential Rehab Grant Program and all associated administrative functions.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Current practice requires Board approval for Residential Rehab Grant Program lien cancellations.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon obtaining the Chairman’s signature, the Clerk of Court will record the Cancellation of Lien documents for the owner.

Attachments
LienCx_M.Robinson-Oct2015
LienCx_B.Jacobs-Oct2015


		Budget/Finance 3.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Date:	10/22/2015
Issue:	Cancellation of Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Liens
From:	Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Property Owner's Name	Address	Lien Amount
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church	3600 North Palafox Street	$8,774
Grande Lagoon Marine Inc.	3221 Barrancas Avenue	$10,000
L & L Fresh Seafood Inc.	1611 North Pace Boulevard	$10,000
Litedra Burgess	919 West Michigan Avenue	$2,987

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

BACKGROUND:

The aforementioned property owners have satisfied their one-year compliance with the Grant program.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Cancellation of Lien documents as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood and Human Services Department/ Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will coordinate and administer the Commercial Facade Grant Program.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Current practice requires Board approval of the Cancellation of Liens for the Commercial Facade Grant Program.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon obtaining the Chairman’s signature, the Clerk of Court will record the Cancellation of Liens.

Attachments
LienCx-NewHopeMissBC-Oct2015
LienCx-GrandeLagoonMarine-Oct2015
LienCx-L&LFreshSeafood_Oct2015
LienCx-LitedraBurgess-Oct2015