HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-13-2012 CRA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
November 13, 2012
4:30 PM
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CALL TO ORDER: The Meeting was called to order at 4:33 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present: John Bond, Bob Hoog, Buzz Petsos, Rocky Randels, and
Betty Walsh.
Others Present: City Manager David L. Greene, City Attorney Anthony Garganese, City
Clerk Angela Apperson, Community & Economic Development Director Todd Morley,
Planning & Zoning Director Barry Brown and Finance Director John McGinnis.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Officers for Community Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Board
Member Hoog, seconded by Board Member Petsos, to have Board Member
Randels serve as Chairman and Board Member Walsh serve as Vice-Chairperson.
The motion carried unanimously after a roll call vote.
2. Establish the Organizational Structure of CRA: Chairman Randels indicated
Staff recommends the following structure:
Registered Office address — 105 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
CRA Director and Registered Agent— David L. Greene
CRA Clerk (Recording Secretary) —Angela Apperson
It was also recommended to authorize the filing of the above information with the City
Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, all in accordance
with Florida Statute 189.416(1).
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Motion by Board Member Petsos, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Walsh, for
approval as recommended. The motion carried unanimously after a roll call vote.
3. Consideration of the Community Redevelopment Plan and recommendation for
its approval by the Cape Canaveral City Council, Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners and all other taxing authorities that levy ad valorem taxes on property
within the boundaries of the redevelopment area Planning & Zoning Director Barry
Brown explained the two remaining steps to establish a Community Redevelopment
Agency are: 1. adoption of a Community Redevelopment Plan, which requires approval
by the CRA Board and Brevard County Commission; and 2. creation of the Trust Fund.
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He indicated if accomplished, the tax base year for the Trust Fund will be 2012. Mr.
Kelly Klepper, of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., provided an overview of the Plan.
Mayor Randels noted the many maps that are included in the Plan. Attorney
Garganese stated the County reserved the right to approve the Plan, which
necessitates any changes to it will be a bit more complicated, as the CRA must have
the County's approval. He indicated the City will endeavor to change this requirement
over the next few months. Attorney Garganese requested the following changes to the
Plan:
• Page 17
o After the heading insert: "The CRA anticipates exercising, without
limitation, the enumerated powers set forth in the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969 to create, fund and implement an array of
strategies to promote redevelopment programs and projects within the
Community Redevelopment Area. The following strategies, programs and
projects will provide the framework and general guidelines needed to
direct future decision making of the CRA."
o After Business and Development Assistance insert: "The CRA will
formulate, finance and implement economic development strategies that
will create projects and programs, or take full advantage of other existing
and proposed government projects and programs, to stimulate the local
economy by increasing job growth and employment opportunities for
residents within the Cape Canaveral community. Such projects and
programs may include, but shall not be limited to:"
City Partnership Opportunities - When appropriate, the CRA will partner
with the City of Cape Canaveral to foster business and redevelopment
activities within the redevelopment area by assisting the City with
implementing the City's economic and redevelopment policies and
objectives including, but not limited to: the policies and objectives set forth
in the City's Brownfield Area Program, Comprehensive Plan, and City
Code."
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o After "Catalyst Projects" insert: "The CRA will formulate, finance and
implement redevelopment strategies that will serve as a catalyst for future
redevelopment and business opportunities within the redevelopment area
including, but not limited to:"
o After "Public Improvements" insert: "The CRA will provide necessary
public facilities at acceptable levels of service within the redevelopment
area to accommodate existing and future needs as proposed development
occurs within the redevelopment area including, but not limited to:"
o After "Public Improvements" insert: "The CRA will provide necessary
public facilities at acceptable levels of service within the redevelopment
area to accommodate existing and future needs as proposed development
occurs within the redevelopment area including, but not limited to:"
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Partnerships to Improve Services and Facilities - The CRA will work
with all appropriate government and private utilities to ensure the provision
of adequate public and utility services and facilities within the
redevelopment area including, but not limited to: transportation, electricity,
telecommunications, cable television, water, stormwater, sanitary sewer,
gas, parks and recreation and solid waste."
o Change Parks, Recreation and Open Space to be: "Parks, Recreation,
Open Space and Beautification Opportunities — The CRA will pursue
adequate park and recreation facilities that may be desirable for
neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health,
safety and welfare of children."
• Page 21 — change "Code Enforcement" to read: "The CRA may assist the City
with Code Enforcement related activities focused on property maintenance and
removal of dilapidated structures in order to more effectively promote
redevelopment within the Community Redevelopment Area."
• Page 22
o Under "CRA Staff and Consultant Support" add "CRA Attorney," after
director in the last line.
o Change "Community Redevelopment Plan and Updates" to read: "from
time to time, the CRA shall develop, fund and propose amendments to the
CRA Plan."
o Add:
Interlocal Agreements
When appropriate and to the extent authorized by law, the CRA will
consider and may approve entering into interlocal agreements with other
government agencies to exercise any and all authority permitted under the
Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969 and the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969 to undertake redevelopment activities or
projects within the Community Redevelopment Area.
Community Policing Innovation Activities.
The CRA will work with the Brevard County Sheriff and the City to reverse
the perception of crime in the redevelopment area and to provide for the
public health, safety, welfare and morals of the community by formulating,
financing and implementing crime prevention strategies including, but not
limited to: implementing neighborhood or business-based police and
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safety programs; supporting police athletic league programs affecting the
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redevelopment area; incorporating accredited safe neighborhood design
techniques for all public places and for proposed public/private
redevelopment projects; whenever possible, increasing the visibility of the
sheriffs police force within the Community Redevelopment Area to
prevent crime; and, if possible and necessary, work with the sheriff's
department to institute enhanced neighborhood patrols within the
Community Redevelopment Area.
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Short and Long Project Schedules.
As the CRA becomes established, the aforementioned redevelopment
strategies, programs and projects may be the basis for identifying and
developing more precise short and long term project and program
schedules which shall be implemented in accordance with the CRA Plan.
Said schedules shall be adopted by the CRA by resolution and the
projects and programs shall be carried out within the Community
Redevelopment Area as if fully incorporated into the CRA Plan.
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o Change title from "Recommendations" to "Conclusion".
o Remove first sentence of first paragraph.
The goal of the AlA Action Committee to work the Florida Department of Transportation
to reduce the speed limit throughout the City was discussed.
Motion by Board Member Hoog, seconded by Board Member Bond, to accept the
recommendations of the Board Attorney to amend the plan accordingly. A brief
discussion ensued. The motion was amended to include: and to recommend
approval of the amended plan to the taxing authorities and the City Council. The
motion and the amendment carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 5:33 P.M.
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Rocky Randels, Chairman
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Angela M. Apperson, MMC,
CRA Recording Secretary
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