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Home My WebLink About20201208 Virtual CRA Board MeetingMINUTES OF VIRTUAL MEETING DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020 - 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair James called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Chair: Vice -Chair: Board Members: Executive Director: City Attorney: CRA Secretary: 2. Citizen Comments Tamara James Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Joyce L. Davis Lori Lewellen Lauren Odman K. Michael Chen Thomas Ansbro Thomas Schneider There were no comments at this meeting. 3. Administrative Reports 3.1 Administrative Report Director Chen reviewed the information included in the agenda packet. He noted the Tamara James Foundation Thanksgiving food giveaway at the PATCH operated very efficiently, and addressed signage issues raised at the last CRA Board meeting. 4. Presentations 4.1 Commendation Award to Mr. Leon Carroll, Lead Coordinator, Farm and Market, Dania Beach PATCH Chair James presented a commendation award to Mr. Carroll for his service to the Dania Beach CRA and to the PATCH. 4.2 Presentation by Dr. J. Christopher Ford, Mission -to -Market Manager Director Chen introduced Dr. Ford, who provided a brief background of himself and the Mission -to -Market concept. He reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, previously provided to the Board, which is attached to and incorporated into these minutes. Director Chen noted this is a program that is designed for effective and working collaborations, which he has a lot of experience doing. This is a great opportunity for serving education and new start-up businesses in Dania Beach. Board Member Davis questioned the recruitment of entrepreneurial candidates. Dr. Ford explained recruitment is through their website. He noted a technical background is not necessarily required, and he reviewed their recruitment process. Director Chen added the goal is to develop a steady stream of candidates and applicants for this program. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of November 10, 2020 CRA Board Virtual Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None Board Member Odman motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-CRA-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") BETWEEN THE CRA AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ("FIU") TO EXPLORE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MISSION -TO -MARKET ("M2M") INNOVATION CENTER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution #2020-CRA-018. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 8, 2020 — 5:30 p.m. Director Chen explained the MOU and the significance of establishing a Mission -to -Market Innovation Center. The MOU at this stage would be comparable to a handshake in order to begin the process. Board Member Odman motioned to adopt Resolution #2020-CRA-018; seconded by Board Member Lewellen. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Davis Yes Board Member Lewellen Yes Board Member Odman Yes Vice -Chair Salvino Yes Chair James Yes 7.2 Collaboration between the City of Dania Beach and the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency - Chair James Chair James noted she had conversations with the CRA Director, City Manager and City Attorney regarding whether there would be any issues if the Mission -to -Market program would go outside of the CRA area. City Attorney Ansbro confirmed it would be permissible for the CRA Director to work outside of the CRA area with this program. He will work closely with Director Chen to address any issues that may arise. 8. Board Member Comments Board Member Davis felt the M2M program is a very worthy program and appreciated that it was brought forward. Vice -Chair Salvino noted Director Chen is a breath of fresh air and he is excited to work with him. Chair James welcomed the new Board Members and Director Chen. The Tamara James Foundation was able to give away over 500 turkeys at the Thanksgiving food giveaway and she thanked everyone involved with the event. 9. Information Items There were no items on this agenda. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 8, 2020 — 5:30 p.m. 10. Adjournment Chair James adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m. ATTEST: THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CRA SECRETARY Approved: January 12, 2021 Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 8, 2020 — 5:30 p.m. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAMARA JAN CHAIR — CRA -a DMIA BEACH COMMUNITY NEDEVE—LO T AO ajC; L 16 do r- s'P6A-k� DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR OR SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is required by state law to keep minutes of CRA Board meetings. To properly identify persons who address the CRA in those minutes, the CRA requests that this form be completed and provided to the CRA Secretary, before the meeting begins. DATE OF CRA BOARD MEETING: December 08, 2020 PRINT NAME: Steven Locke ADDRESS: 1852 Washington st aptl, Hollywood, FL 33020 PHONE NO. (Optional): 754 248 4596 PLEASE CHECK ONE OR BOTH OF THE ITEMS BELOW: 1) ✓ CITIZEN COMMENTS: Comments by Dania Beach citizens or interested parties that are not part of the regular printed agenda may be made during each CRA Board meeting during the period set aside for "Citizen Comments." Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments, Persons desiring to speak during the citizen comment period shall inform the CRA Secretary immediately prior to the beginning of the meeting of their intention to speak. PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF YOUR COMMENT: Reopening the dania Beach bar and grill 2) AGENDA ITEM # (AS PRINTED ON AGENDA) ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT COMPENSATION IS PAID OR RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES, EACH LOBBYIST SHALL FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK AN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PAY AN ANNUAL ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100,00) REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYER. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE: WWW.DANIABEACHFL.GOV. (ORDINANCE #2012-019) 12/08/2020 �I N TO HARK14j'T LfeSciences SOUTH FLORIDA technology - talent• research SIGN UP: https://tinyurl.com/M2MInc2O21 C'FROWING SOUTH FLORIDA'S INNOVATION 13(".O`TOMY AND I EVOND https://youtu.be/3i9tW7DIxSY DOE M2M M2M M2M M2M FOR MORE' INFO: C -f. J. Chris Ford, PhD jaford@fiu.edu https://M2M.FIU.edu i FIU )l 2 M Applied Research Center MISSION TO MARKET FIU ®ENERGY 314"120M MISSION STATEMEAT The M2M initiative seeks to tap the trillions of dollars of underutilized patented technologies developed by U.S. Department of Energy and Labs, other Federal Agencies, and universities, and industry in order to foster economic development in South Florida and beyond. Modeled after insights gained from the Military -Industrial complex during the Cold War era, Silicon Valley, and inclusive economic development strategies, the mission of FIU's M2M Initiative is to inclusively grow South Florida's innovation economy and beyond. FIU Applied Research Center Mi"20M MISSIO\' AREAS The M2M Initiative has four goal areas: 1) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Entrepreneurial Workforce Development; 2) Innovation Ecosystem Development; 3) Business Incubator and Accelerator Network; and 4) Technology Transfer &Commercialization. MGM MISSION TO MARKET FIU OgkgkdY FIU Applied Research Center 2 M)Is,)I TAPS INTO THE VALUE OF MISSION TO MARKET COMPONENTS of S&P 500 MARKET VALUE 100% 83% 68% 32% 20% BUJ% fY` % 40% 2'0% 0% i 1975 1985 1995 2005 SOURCE: OCEAN TOMO. LLC Tangible Assets Intangible Assets DWI S&P Soo has $19 trillion in Intangible Assets (2 o 19) : • Patents and Know- how ($12 trillion) • Trademarks and Copyrights ($7 trillion) Intangible Value of 2015' Unutilized US patent. $1. S Trillion The M2M strategy to focus on DOE patents and underserved communities address issues related to tech entrepreneurship rate, access to capital, and economic disparities in minority communities. Patents and Know-how: Firms can increase intangible value via technology transfer (inbound and outbound) and Know-how by improving commercialization skills i.e. through business incubators, accelerators, 4 courses, and partnerships. i 1( LfeSciences SOUTH FLORIDA technology - talent - research �•• TO 1-2 ,k ��■ �� . wit' M2M U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SCIENCE AND TECHN bi6idY DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM • 17 National Labs • User Facilities to advance public and private inventions and innovations. • 30,000+ Scientists and Engineers • 90,000+ Federal and Contractor Employees • 20,000+ patented technologies unlicensed • Covers Energy, Cyber/Data Sci, Bio Tech, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, and more • Technology Transfer Program • Business Incubator Program and Network • SBIR/STTR and CRADA Program FIU Applied Research Center I APPROM AW 9 ill ".11 MISSION TO MARKET Equip Faculty Develop STEM Students Incubate DOE IP )I 2 )I MISSION TO MAUKKf FIU ®ENERGY Equip & Accelerate New Ventures M2M (".0MMERCIALIZATION I'Ii,OC'ESS AND Metrics (Annual Goals by 2022) • No. of M2M applicants (100)/participants (30) • No. of Grant Applications (15)/Awarded (8) • No. of Contracts Bid (10)/Awarded (5) • No. of Term Sheets (5) • Seed Funding ($2 million) • No of License and Tech Transfer Agreements (10) M2M provides early support for start ups and young companies to catalyze de -risking of the venture and technology via programs that target grant, contracts, and access to angel & venture capital funding. Approach is in alignment with south florida regional economic development plan. Target M2M FIU Applied Research Center T]7.(','HN LO(�I' AND INDUSTRY FO(",IJ S AREAS (C.URAT1.7.1) PAT17ANT 1'Oli.'1'FOLIOS) Li eSciences f O U T H FLORIDA technology• talent• research r~..o�rlll��'�i►►� 1 M 2M MISSION TO MARKET F=U OgkghdY M2M Flu ENERGY RESULTS (24 MONTHS) J f, Sciences a.61iGa • M21VI Business Incubator and Accelerator Network created with application process. • 95% diverse entrepreneur and innovator participants. • $2.5 million in revenue generated by incubated companies within 12 months. • 10 jobs created or retained • 2 License Agreements • Tech Fest • Virtual Incubator and Venture Capital Readiness Program Pilot planned for 2021 Innovation Ecosystem Development 2017-18 2018-19 N 2019-20 N 2020-21 19 2021-22 Tech Transfer: • -intellectual Property Agreements with DOE Labs -Technical-economic risk reduction. -inclusive Acceleration Programs with FIU and FIU businesses Businesses DOE Innovation National Ecosystem Labs Inclusive Workforce" DOE & Labs Patents, CRADAs, &'' Development: Funding -Leverage FIU Institutional Economic Inclusive Impact Capacity & Expertise Workforce Development -Cultivate Technical and FIU & Technology Entrepreneurial Talent for Univ. Transfer innovation economy Economic Impact: -inclusive development of small and medium sized businesses. -Job creation from FIU-DOE innovation ecosystem -South Florida Impact -Minority Communities including Opportunity Zones FXU Applied Research Center I- )12M INNOVATION (.17,NTER 411 III 7 T -A , rg low Concept of a M2M Innovation Center to support the South Florida Innovation Ecosystem and high technology entrepreneurship. M 2 M MISSION TO MARKFT -W (a ENERGY FiU M M Applied Research HISSIO110 W (',',,AN WE PARTNIIM? Flu N®ENERGY T0111AR Ur Center Leveraging FIU's expertise in Applied R&D, venture incubation, and DOE Lab complex, industry and investors can partner with M M on: Patent identification for Licensing; Patent Monetization and Commercialization planning; Incubator and Accelerator programs; Advisory and Gap Fund Development; Developing successful grant and contract proposals; Innovation and Entrepreneur Center; and STEM entrepreneurial workforce development (internships programs & courses) https://m2m.fiu.edu J. Chris Ford, Ph.D., M2M Manager jaford(&fiu.edu 305-348-3589 (office) 404-431-4102 (cell) 11! M2M Business Accelerator • Sponsorship • Patent Identification • Provide Industry Challenges • Invest Expertise • Co -develop new ventures • Incubate Talent X t_ _. M2M Technology Venture Course • Patent Identification Sponsor teams • Deploy innovations • Develop new products • Incubate Talent M2M Advisory Board • Sponsor Gap Fund • Advise on DOE IP selection • Patent Monetization • Advise teams in Business accelerator R M2M Cooperative Research & Development • Sponsor new research thrusts • Partner on funding opportunities • Partner with DOE • Source new innovations • Incubate talent FIU Applied Research Center M 2 )l MISSION'1'11,11,111KG'1' ," ENERGY Benefit M2M Tech M2M Business M2M Advisory M2M Cooperative Venture Course Accelerator Board R&D Recruitment of FIU students Talent Development Ak/ INV X Solve Technical Problems Solve Business Problems New Technology Exploration Incubate Innovative DOE Technologies R&D Partnership Opportunities