HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_cra_mtg_packet_20200616CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
BOARD MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
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June 16, 2020
5:30 PM
AGENDA
COVID-19 PANDEMIC ADVISORY: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency, this meeting
will be held both in -person and virtually by communications media technology (CMT).
Special instructions for the public to remotely attend and provide public comments during
this meeting are attached to this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the
agenda and any agenda item that is listed on the agenda for final official action by the Board excluding public
hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval
of agenda, minutes, informational items), and quasi-judicial or emergency items. Citizens will limit their
comments to three (3) minutes. The Board will not take any action under the "Public Participation" section
of the agenda. The Board may schedule items not on the agenda as items and act upon them in the future.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes for City of Cape Canaveral CRA Board Meeting of September 17, 2019.
2. Discussion on the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Financial
Incentives which a motion was made to have Board feedback to be taken into consideration
and the Incentives were adopted by 5-0 vote at the CRA Meeting on June 19, 2018. (Submitted
by Board Member Morrison)
OPEN DISCUSSION
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the public is advised that: If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose
that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent
by the Agency for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,
nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the
physically handicapped. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should
contact the Agency Clerk's office [(321) 868-1220 Ext. 207 or Ext. 2061 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
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Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920. Comments must be received no later than 4 PM the
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public comments are limited to three (3) minutes so please keep your written comments to no
more than 400 words. Please note that written comments that extend beyond the set time limit
will not be read in their entirety. The citizen's entire written comment, however, will be entered
into the record. Public comments read into the record are subject to City meeting rules of
decorum. Please also note that the time allocated to each person for public comment is subject
to the discretion of the board and may be reduced from three (3) minutes based on the number
of speakers and comments received or previous comments made by the speaker.
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conducting the meeting.
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The citizen's activated audio may be muted by the City for violating the time limit or rules of
decorum. Please also note that the time allocated to each person for public comment is subject
to the discretion of the board and may be reduced from three (3) minutes based on the number
of speakers or comments received or previous comments made by the speaker.
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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The City provides an auto -captioned broadcast of the Meeting via Boxcast, accessible through the
City website at https://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/city_meetings/. However, in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing additional special accommodation
to participate in this meeting may contact the City Clerk's Office at 321-868-1220 no later than
one (1) business day prior to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
The rules established herein are intended to provide a general framework for public participation
via CMT. The City of Cape Canaveral reserves the right to modify, amend, or discontinue these
temporary procedures for public comments, with or without notice, in order to ensure compliance
with applicable laws, rules and regulations; to overcome technical or logistical difficulties or
practical challenges in implementing public participation via CMT; or to ensure the public health,
safety and welfare of the public.
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information about these temporary procedures or a board meeting, please contact the City Clerk
prior to the meeting during normal City business hours at: 321-868-1220.
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Item No. 1
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Tuesday
September 17, 2019
5:30 PM
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:31 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board Member Raymond led the pledge.
ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present:
Vice -Chairperson Mike Brown, Chairperson Bob Hoog, Rocky Randels and Angela Raymond.
Board Members Absent:
Wes Morrison
Others Present:
CRA Director David Dickey, CRA Board Attorney Anthony Garganese, CRA Clerk/Recording
Secretary Mia Goforth, CRA Manager Brenda Defoe-Surprenant, Administrative/Financial Services
Director John DeLeo, Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff, Community Services Director Joshua
Surprenant, Economic Development Director Todd Morley, Financial Services Deputy Director
Melinda Huser, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Jane Ross, City Manager's Office
Executive Assistant Lisa Day, Brevard County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Ross Torquato.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Minutes for Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting of September
18, 2018: A motion was made by Board Member Randels, seconded by Board Member
Raymond, for approval of the minutes. The Motion carried 4-0, with Board Member
Morrison absent.
2. Approve FY 2019/20 Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Schedule and
Financial Reporting Requirements: Discussion ensued regarding CRA Board Meeting cancellations
in the event of no business to discuss. A motion was made by Board Member Randels,
seconded by Board Member Raymond, for approval of FY 2019/20 CRA Board Meeting
Schedule and Financial Reporting Requirements. The Motion carried 4-0, with Board
Member Morrison absent.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida DRAFT
Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Board Meeting
September 17, 2019
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3. Resolution No. CRA-07; adopting a budget for the Cape Canaveral Community
Redevelopment Agency for FY 2019/20; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions,
severability and an effective date: CRA Board Attorney Garganese read the title into the record.
Discussion ensued and included the history of the City's CRA, its purpose and functions, and past,
current and future streetscape projects on North Atlantic Avenue, Central Boulevard and Thurm
Boulevard. There being no other CRA Board discussion, Chairperson Hoog called for a motion. A
motion was made by Board Member Raymond, seconded by Vice -Chairperson Brown, for
approval of Resolution No. CRA-07, adopting a budget for the Cape Canaveral CRA for FY
2019/20. The Motion carried 4-0, with Board Member Morrison absent.
OPEN DISCUSSION: None.
REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Hoog adjourned the meeting at
5:46 PM.
Bob Hoog, Chairperson
Mia Goforth, CRA Clerk/Recording Secretary
City of Cape Canaveral
Community Redevelopment Agency
Board Meeting -June 16, 2020
Agenda Item Summary
Item No. 2
Subject: Discussion on the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Financial Incentives which a motion was made to have Board feedback to be taken into
consideration and the Incentives were adopted by 5-0 vote at the CRA Meeting on June 19, 2018.
Department: CRA Board
Summary: A discussion amongst the CRA on the Financial Incentives which the CRA Board reviewed
and adopted in support (5-0) at the June 19, 2018 CRA Board Meeting.
• Is this program being implemented?
• Should we amend the incentives in the response to COVID-19?
Submitting Board Member: CRA Board Member Wes Morrison Date: 6/3/2020
Attachments:
(1) CRA Agenda Item #2 from CRA Board Meeting held on 6-19-18
(2) Minutes from CRA Board Meeting held on 6-19-18
Attachment 1
City of Cape Canaveral
Community Redevelopment Agency Board
CRA Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018
Item No. 2
Subject: Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) Financial Incentives Guide.
Department: Community Development
Summary: The Community Redevelopment Act, Chapter 163 Part III, F.S. was created as a
tool to assist in improving the general public welfare, local tax base and for redevelopment of
specific geographic areas. The Act declares, "the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment
of deteriorated and distressed areas are necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals,
and welfare."
Recognizing the many benefits associated with redevelopment in 2012, the City established a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The purpose of the Cape Canaveral CRA is to
implement the Vision Statement and recommendations in the Visioning Report. To this end, the
CRA established a listing of strategies, programs and projects to create jobs, increase investment
and property values and attract the types of services and amenities desired by residents.
An integral part of the CRA creation was the adoption of a CRA Plan, which enumerated actions
and strategies to create, fund and implement an array of redevelopment programs and projects
within the CRA District. The Plan provides framework and general guidelines to direct future
decision making of the CRA with respect to possible projects and programs, to include:
• Improvement and Beautification Programs
• Incentive Fund
• Rehabilitation and Repurposing of Existing Buildings
• Site Preparation
To provide a resource for interested property owners, the attached DRAFT CRA Financial
Incentive Guide has been prepared. The Guide implements the aforementioned guidelines,
provides comprehensive information about the City of Cape Canaveral's CRA financial
incentives programs and proposes several grant programs for eligible commercial and residential
properties within the CRA boundary, including items listed below.
1. IMPROVEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS — The appearance of
buildings and properties is important to creating an attractive business environment,
increasing marketability and maintaining property values. The CRA provides incentives
for private property enhancements and improvements for both residential and
commercial properties through a matching grants program. Currently the CRA offers the
following:
A. Commercial Improvement Grants
1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant — 50% reimbursement of
a project with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000.Only one (1) grant award
for one (1) category per structure/business will be awarded for a period of 5 years.
Building must be structurally sound, current on property taxes, and meet (or by
this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes.
Community Redevelopment Board
Meeting Date: 6/19/2018
Item No. 2
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B. Multi -Family Residential or Residential Neighborhood Improvement Grants
1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant — 50% reimbursement
of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one (1) grant
award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five (5) years.
Building must be current on property taxes and meet (or by this project will meet)
minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes.
1.1. Exterior enhancements, improvements and renovations including
landscaping and lighting.
2. Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a
maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Limited to quadraplexes and above.
2.1. Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the residential
structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not
intended for general property maintenance, including yard maintenance or
similar.)
3. Paint Voucher Grant — 100% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum
reimbursement up to $5,000.
• Limited to owner -occupied single residences or duplexes.
• Up to 10% of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work.
• Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written
estimate for cost of paint, type of paint, and color.
• Within the C-1, C-2, and M-1 zoning districts, any exterior building or roof
color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of
the building and surrounding landscaping to create a subtle and harmonious
effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant
colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1,
C-2, or M-1 zoning districts.
2. REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING
BUILDINGS — The CRA supports rehabilitation and repurposing of existing structures
through grants by offering limited financial/technical assistance. The goal is to stimulate
reinvestment in the CRA District, to preserve/renew the traditional retail business
district. Rehabilitation is the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through
repair/alteration, which makes possible an efficient, contemporary use while preserving
those portions which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values.
A. Large Grant Program - 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum
reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s) including
commercial projects that are mixed -use, entertainment, industrial, office,
technology -based businesses, or a jobs -producing entity, as determined/approved by
the CRA.
B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project
costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation
of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code -related interior improvements
including:
1. Electrical work, except as related to Facade Grants.
2. Roof, soffit, and chimney repairs.
Community Redevelopment Board
Meeting Date: 6/19/2018
Item No. 2
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C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs
with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000.
1. Sprinkler systems — as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
2. Fire alarm systems — as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
D. Site Preparation — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum
reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete
structures, thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability.
The main body of the Guide provides an overview of all the various programs, definitions, and
general guidelines. Each of the grant programs is addressed in its own "stand alone" appendix.
Thus, a potential applicant can be furnished an appendix that relates to the applicant's specific
needs.
Program Funding - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is the primary funding tool within CRAs.
This funding tool provides that a portion of the increases in ad valorem revenues, over the base
year, generated within the Community Redevelopment Area are deposited into a redevelopment
trust fund. The year the Community Redevelopment Agency was established is considered the
base year; in the case of Cape Canaveral, the base year was 2012.
Taxing authorities continue to collect taxes based on the base year values while any increases in
real property value are allocated to the CRA. In short, as taxable property values increase due
to redevelopment; the redevelopment fund increases correspondingly. Note that Tax Increment
Financing is not an additional tax on properties, but a reallocation of tax revenues to the CRA.
TIF revenues must be used within the CRA and are held in a Redevelopment Trust Fund for
activities that contribute to improvement in the CRA. Funds can be used for property
acquisition; public improvements including parking facilities and streetscapes; financial
incentives to property owners and businesses; and the financing of capital improvement projects.
TIF Revenue for the 2017/18 FY as contained in the City Budget is $758,731. The majority of
this ($741,527) was budgeted for debt repayment ofprevious capital projects, with the remainder
budgeted for operating and contingency. Funding of the proposed programs will be through TIF
revenues and will be established annually by the CRA Board during its budget process.
Date: 67. 6 • l $
Submitting Director: David Dickey 11
Financial Impact: Staff time/effort to prepare this Agen tem.
Reviewed by Administrative/Financial
Services Director: John DeLeo
Date:
t\
The CRA Registered Agent recommends that the CRoard take the following action:
Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT CRA Finance Incentives Guide.
Approved by CRA Registered Agent: David L. Greene i� V Date: 6! 6 / / g
Attachment 2
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
June 19, 2018
5:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:31 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present: Chairperson Bob Hoog, Vice -Chairperson Mike Brown, Wes Morrison,
Rocky Randels and Angela Raymond
Others Present: CRA Registered Agent David L. Greene, CRA Director David Dickey, CRA
Board Attorney Anthony Garganese, CRA Clerk/Recording Secretary Mia Goforth,
Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo, Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff,
Economic Development Director Todd Morley, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Jane Ross, Public Works Services Director Debra Holliday, Community Engagement/Deputy
Public Works Services Director Joshua Surprenant, Culture & Leisure Services Director Gustavo
Vergara and Deputy City Clerk Daniel LeFever.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Minutes for Community Redevelopment Agency Board Special Meeting of
September 19, 2017: A motion was made by Board Member Randels, seconded by Board
Member Raymond, for approval of the minutes. The Motion carried 5-0.
2. Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Financial Incentives Guide: CRA Registered Agent Greene summarized the item. Discussion
ensued. A motion was made by Board Member Randels, seconded by Board Member
Raymond, recommending Board feedback be taken into consideration and adopt the CRA
Financial Incentives Guide. The motion carried 5-0.
3. Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the City of
Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency and Brevard County, Florida, and authorize
Board Chair to execute same: CRA Registered Agent Greene summarized the item. Discussion
ensued. The Board reached consensus to not delay the Interlocal Agreement by making a
revision to it and instead ensure that both the CRA Board Chair and the City Manager
attend the annual meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chair Brown, seconded by Board
Member Randels, to approve the Interlocal Agreement. The motion carried 4-1, with Board
Member Morrison voting against.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Board Meeting
June 19, 2018
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OPEN DISCUSSION: None.
REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Hoog adjourned the meeting
at 6:05 PM.
Bob Hoog, Chairperson
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Mia Goforth, CRA C4erk/
Recording Secretary