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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-07 CRA Board Regular Meeting Agenda Packet AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009 — 6:00 P.M. 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 PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE 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. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED-REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 01-93. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 100 W. DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD,DANIA BEACH,FL 33004,(954)924-6800 EXT.3624,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,WE ASK THAT YOU: A. PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF,OR PLACE ON VIBRATE. IF YOU MUST MAKE A CALL,PLEASE STEP OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. B. IF YOU MUST SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN THE AUDIENCE,PLEASE SPEAK SOFTLY OR GO OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from November 10, 2008 3. CRA Update—CRA Executive Director 4. Library Update—Interim City Manager or Public Works Director 5. CRA Air Card for Computer 6. CRA Credit Card for Director 7. CRA Contracts and Expenses for Approval 8. CRA By-Laws 9. CRA Logo and Seal 10. CRA Director Evaluation and Contract (Discussion) 11. Adjournment MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Albert Jones Vice-Chairman: Anne Castro Arrived at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners: Bob Anton John Bertino Patricia Flury City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson CRA Director: Jeremy Earle CRA Attorney: Michael Moskowitz 2. Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2008 Commissioner Anton motioned to approve the Minutes of October 8, 2008; seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Chairman Castro not present Commissioner Bertino Yes Chairman Jones Yes Commissioner Flury Yes 3. CRA Update Jeremy Earle, CRA Director, reported that he attended the Annual Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Conference in Tampa where they discussed several redevelopment issues. Director Earle indicated that they encouraged CRA's to look for additional funding sources and how to operate in the current economic climate. He was pleased to advise that we are already implementing some of the main economic development incentives that they recommended. Director Earle further asked CRA Attorney Mike Moskowitz to brief the Board on last week's meeting with Broward County representative Cynthia Chambers. Vice-Chairman Castro arrived at 6:05 p.m. Mike Moskowitz, Special Counsel for the CRA, noted that he and Director Earle met with Cynthia Chambers regarding the status of the $6.3M loan to grant funds. He indicated that the County agreed with the proposal recommended by Director Earle which was discussed at length at the October 8, 2008 CRA regular meeting. Attorney Moskowitz said that today he sent a Memorandum to Ms. Chambers staring the essential terms of their discussion. He advised that he will meet with Bertha Henry, Broward County Administrator, to make her aware of the County's agreement to the City's proposal. Attorney Moskowitz will also make sure our District County Commissioner and the other Commissioners are on board. Director Earle confirmed that last Friday he submitted the packet for the grant portion of the funds to Cynthia Chambers. He said that he received a response from a developer for the 109 Park parcel, and distributed copies of the proposal to the Board members for their review. 4. CRA Presentation—Jim Carras James Carras, Carras Community Investment, Inc., noted he is assembling three applications for the City. The first application is for a Brownfield Assessment Grant to be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by Friday, November 14. He explained that the Brownfield Assessment Grants provide funds to inventory, characterize, assess and conduct planning and community involvement related to Brownfield sites. Mr. Carras further noted the applicants may request up to $200,000 over a three year period, for hazardous substances, and up to $200,000 for petroleum sites, for a total not to exceed $400,000. The second application is for a State of Florida Brownfield Areas application. He advised our goal is to apply for the State to designate the new CPA area as a Brownfield area for the purpose of environmental remediation rehabilitation and economic redevelopment. Mr. Carras pointed out that we would be entitled to several benefits if we are awarded this grant, including a tax refund of $25,000 for each new project that takes place within the Brownfield area. Lastly, he noted that the third application is for the New Markets Tax Credits Program. Vice-Chairman Castro would like staff to have the various incentive programs linked together so we maximize all of our return in everything we are doing. She further spoke about the SHIP program and the importance of getting the County Commission involved so we can get some more benefits. Chairman Jones asked Director Earle to look at the escheated properties from Broward County to see if they can be included in the Brownfield area. Vice-Chairman Castro clarified we have identified some Brownfield sites within the City. Mr. Carras noted the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, of the US Department of Treasury, created a New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program which allows taxpayers to receive a credit against Federal income taxes for making qualified equity investments in designated Community Development Entities (CDE's). Substantially all of the qualified equity investment must in turn be used by the CDE to provide investments in low- income communities. He explained how the CDE works and the requirements to qualify to Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday,November 10,2008—6:00 p.m. receive awards under the NMTC Program. Mr. Carras stated that the credit provided to the investor totals 39 percent of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period. He pointed out that this is an extremely competitive and convoluted application. Mr. Carras recommended the City submit its application in conjunction with other CRA's since CDFI would give preference to regional or county-wide applications. Commissioner Flury asked for clarification on the process explained by Mr. Carras. Mr. Carras responded that developers are taking a market risk for their development projects. He noted they can invest in a business, or a real estate project. Mr. Carras remarked that they cannot invest 100% in affordable housing and added that this relates more to economic development than housing. Commissioner Flury noted that we should not be pursuing affordable housing, because we have more than our share. Mr. Carras clarified that the focus of the program is primarily for commercial uses and economic development; affordable housing is an allowed use, but it is not a requirement. He confirmed that the tax credit is a subsidy to the developer for creating economic opportunities in a redevelopment area. Further discussion followed between the Board and Mr. Carras regarding the advantages to the City if the application is approved. Mr. Carras advised that the City must select an advisory board with 5-7 members, whose members must live within the designated area, or have a business in the area, or be a representative for the area, or a non-profit organization that serves that specific area. He noted that once the board is created, we would complete the application to be submitted to the Department of the Treasury to become a certified CDE. Mr. Carras advised that he has not seen small municipalities receive a CDE on their own and that if cities want to submit a joint application, they should prepare an operating agreement stating the way they would like funds to be distributed in an equitable way. He noted this program has been in operation for seven years and it is part of the government economic stimulus package. Mr. Carras pointed out that one of the benefits of creating our own CDE is that if there is a deal in Dania Beach they could sub- allocate and we could become part of the deal. He reiterated that a regional approach may be more appropriate for a CDE allocation. Director Earle responded for Vice-Chairman Castro that the Green meeting that he attended was very helpful and informative. He believes that we should set up a "Green Board"under the City Commission which would allow us to implement many of the "green" options available. He indicated there were also State funds available for green projects. Vice-Chairman Castro addressed the grass along Federal Highway which is embedding in the sidewalk. She suggested the City maintain the area, as opposed to the property owners, so that landscaping is consistent throughout the City. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday,November 10,2008—6:00 p.m. Commissioner Bertino suggested the type of palms installed by FDOT in the medians could be installed along the sidewalks on both sides of Federal Highway. Director Earle noted this is part of the conceptual landscape plan which will be addressed in the CRA Plan for the beautification of the Federal Highway Corridor. Commissioner Flury stressed the fact that it is the City's responsibility to maintain the grass area, not the business owners. The Board concurred that the City should maintain the grass area on both sides of Federal Highway, and suggested that the grass be removed to improve the look of the area. Vice-Chairman Castro requested the following item be added to the next CRA regular meeting agenda: "Extension of Director Earle's contract and salary adjustment". Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services, provided an update on the Library project. He noted the bid packet should be ready this week for re-submittal to the County for further review. Director Orlando advised that the earliest we could break ground would be in the first quarter of next year. Commissioner Bertino would like the Library to have a large electrical service to provide for future computer needs. 5. Adjournment Chairman Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOUISE STILSON, CMC ALBERT C. JONES CITY CLERK CHAIRMAN—CRA Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday,November 10,2008—6:00 p.m. � 3 Memo To: CRA Board From: Jeremy Eerie, Executive Director CC: Date: 12/30/2008 Re: CRA Year End Summary Report Greetings Community Redevelopment Agency Board members, I wanted to take this time to thank you for all of your support over the past 8 months of my tenure here at the Community Redevelopment Agency. Without your generosity in funding this agency and your support we would never have accomplished the many remarkable things that we have in such a short period of time. Below are some of the highlights of what we have been able to accomplish over the past 8 months together: 1. You created a new vision and mission statement for the City of Dania Beach which we have been able to use successfully to market our City as being progressive, pro-development and pro- business. 2. We have taken the steps to expand the boundaries of the CRA by conducting a Findings of Necessity that was officially approved by the City Commission and which will be transmitted to Broward County shortly. In the process of doing this we have sought to include within the expanded CRA, the neighborhoods of Sun Garden Isles, Dania Beach Heights and College Gardens which should have been included within our boundaries from day one. 3. We applied to the EPA for brownfield site assessment grant dollars which can be used to provide incentives for development and redevelopment within our city. 4. You approved a Brownfield Area designation for the entire expanded CRA boundary that could potentially provide millions of dollars in state and federal incentives for development and redevelopment within our city. 5. We formed very strong partnerships with the Chamber of Commerce, Smart Growth Partnership (who is currently in the process of putting together a grant application on our behalf for a study of the West Side of town), MIASF and countless others. Through our strong partnerships with other cities and CRA's we have been able to leverage resources that we would not have been able to if we were trying to redevelop by ourselves. I believe that by careful cultivation of our partnerships we will be able to do so much more over the next few years. 6. We have worked tirelessly to promote the City of Dania Beach. I am now getting phone calls from people across the region including developers who are making mention of our redevelopment plans and the new positive image that we are beginning to promote. 7. We have embarked on a major modification of our redevelopment plan which should be the guide for redevelopment over the next 30 years. This implementation plan should be completed by March of 2009. 8. We are in the process of identifying scores of new grants and funding opportunities for the CRA and the City of Dania Beach as a part of the implementation and finance portion of our redevelopment plan. 1 9. We have begun the process of rebranding ourselves as a successful agency by creating our own website and CRA Logo. A few developers have expressed their opinion that our CRA website needs to do more; I wholeheartedly agree with them and over the next few months we will be rolling out a new website that will be full of information about our CRA and potential development opportunities within our City. As the old saying goes,"perception is everything." 10. We hosted a Developers meeting in October at which we had 14 developers from across South Florida come and take a look at Dania Beach. One of those Developers who attended that meeting has returned and asked to submit a proposal on the Parcel 109 project. He will present his proposal at the February 0 CRA Board meeting for your comments. 11. We have conducted cost estimates and done conceptual bridge design for the US-1 Bridge, FEC Bridge, Old Griffin Road Bridge and Dania Beach Blvd Bridge. We are now going to begin the process of seeking outside funding for their construction on a bridge by bridge basis. We might start with the Dania Beach Blvd bridge first for example. 12. We are in the process of completing an Economic Benefit Analysis which is a highly anticipated report that will allow us to make a case for the expansion of the marine industry and by default our tax base here in this city. Various governmental agencies have expressed an interest in our redevelopment plan,especially the raising of the bridges and the creation of a projected 2,500 new marine related jobs which would be a result of raising the bridges. Some agencies have already said that they could find funds for us to do some of the work on the bridges. We hope to leverage their resources with the resources of the State and Federal Government to see all of these things come to fruition 13. We have created CRA Bylaws as required by State Statute. Additionally we have created some initial Procurement Policies and Procedures for the agency to follow. 14. We are now in the process of conducting a parking study which will set the tone for the creation of a payment in lieu system down the road. This payment in lieu system will be another source of revenue for the City of Dania Beach and will ultimately help us with our parking needs by funding new parking facilities. 15. We have conducted over 15 meetings with community residents and leaders, business owners, developers and elected officials in order to provide more input and promote greater ownership by the community of the redevelopment process. 16. We have begun to take the steps necessary to bring property owners together to the table in order to find ways in which they either sell to or partner with developers who are interested in redeveloping our downtown area. 17. We will make our inifial submission of our new Regional Activity Center Land Use designation for the area within the extended CRA Boundaries in January. By making these changes we are setting the stage for property owners and the marine industry to be able to develop and redevelop in a more streamlined and less time intensive way while providing tremendous flexibility. 18. We are in the process of applying to become a Community Development Entity (CDE), which is another source of potential incentives that we might be able to use to encourage development and redevelopment. 19. We have begun the process of working with City Staff of looking for ways to streamline our permitting and approval process in order to be able to fast track certain development projects.This step alone is one of the major non monetary incentives that we can offer a developer. • Page 2 As you can see,vve have accomplished a lot together over the past few months; so much of it seems to be a blur because we have been doing so many things simultaneously but there is much more work to be done. One of the most important things that we can take great pride in is the level of excitement shown by many in the community that things are beginning to happen and that change is around the corner. We have all worked hard to seemingly do the impossible such as find a developer in these horrible market conditions who wishes to partner with us based on what he has seen and heard of Dania Beach over the past 8 months. Your support and the support of the community have made d all Possible. Best Regards, Jeremy Earle,ASt A,AICP Executive Director Dania Beach CRA 0 Page 3 Page 1 of I Earle, Jeremy �-y[ From: Orlando, Dominic Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:35 AM To: Earle, Jeremy; Donnelly, Colin Cc: Williams, Leo; Florentine, Kathryn; Department Heads Subject: RE: Library FYI, Project was advertised on December 26, 2008 and will be advertised again on January 2, 2009. Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Friday January 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Sealed request for Proposals (RFP's) are due by 10:00 am on Friday January 30, 2009 and the Bids will be opened at 10:30 am. The tentative review committee is: Susan Goldstein, Broward County Fred Bloetscher, Consultant Leo Williams, Patricia Varney, Dominic Orlando, City of Dania Beach Tentative Timeline: Review proposals and make recommendation of award at second City Commission Meeting in February 2009 Award contract ASAP in March 2009 Design and construction duration 18 months Project completion September 2010 From: Earle,Jeremy Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:43 PM To: Donnelly,Colin; Orlando, Dominic Subject: Library Dominic and Colin, Pat Flury would like an update on the library including timelines etc. at the next CRA Board meeting next Wednesday January 7x'at 6pm. Thanks Jeremy Earle,ASLA, AICP Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100. W. 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Every amendment to the amounts below can be funded within our current budget; as of 12/31/0 we h 4 I i g 8 had$60, 50 eft n our budget for consultants. In our October CRA Board meeting, I mentioned that Michele Mellgren and team are beginning the steps necessary to create a Regional Activity Center Land Use here within the City of Dania Beach. This land use designation will help to encourage the development of the marine industry as well as other types of development. As approved in October Michele's contract was for$11,500, this amount needs to be amended to include an additional $3000 to account for additional meetings that Michele will need to attend on our behalf with various agencies as we promote our redevelopment plans-Total amount$3,000. Michele Mellgren's staff has also done a great job in helping to send mailings to everyone within the expanded CRA Boundary over the past few months. Those expenses need to be approved separately by the board. Michele's total expenditure to date for additional mailings for the CRA meetings that were not anticipated in her original contract amount to $1,052.75 and $2,498.64 respectively for a total of $3551.39.Total$3551.39. IBI Group Inc. is currently working with us on the Signage Master Plan for the CRA, therefore you will need to officially approve their additional contract for the conceptual bridge design work that we are going to show to FDOT and Various other agencies for$15,000 plus an additional$2000 for extra work that they put into having 50 graphical boards at the December 18"'community meeting. Total$17,000. Kimley Hom and Associates(KHA) has been working diligently on the Parking Study. Representatives from KHA and I spent quite a bit of additional time with the Parking Manager from the City of Delray Beach getting as much information as we could on their Payment in Lieu system. I'm sure you recall that one of the things that we plan to do this year is to set up a Payment in Lieu system for the City of Dania Beach that will become an additional source of revenue as well as pay for additional parking. KHA's out of pocket expenses for doing the additional research, meeting with Delray Beach in addition to researching the payment in lieu system for three other municipalities is$4,000. Total$4,000. Thanks again for your continued support, Jeremy Earle, ASLA, AICP 1 Page 1 of 1 Earle, Jeremy From: Varney, Patricia Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 2:35 PM To: Earle, Jeremy Subject: available funds at 3110 1 went through with Nanci the memo and what we can encumber and what we can't. Right now, you have an additional encumbrance of$61,100; $24,600 for IBR Group, $25,000 for Integra and $11,500 for Michele. So your available balance that we discussed earlier is no longer$121,550. It will be reduced by $61,100, to an available balance of$60,450. Call me if you have any questions. Patricia Varney Director of Finance Please note new phone number and fax number (954) 924-6800 Ext. 3620 (954) 922-5619 (Fax) 12/31/2008 THE MELLGREN PLANNING GROUP Professional Planning, Zoning and Land Use Consulting Services October 31, 2008 Jeremy Earle, AICP, Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, FL 33004 Re: City of Dania Beach CRA Proposal for Professional Services: Land Use Plan Amendment and Marine Partnership Development and Marketing Dear Mr. Earle: Pursuant to our recent discussions, The Mellgren Planning Group is pleased to provide you with the following proposal for additional services related to the redevelopment plan that we are already under contract to prepare. As we discussed, work should be authorized in October to allow sufficient time to complete the application and hold public hearings before the Local Planning Agency and City Commission in order to transmit it to Broward County. - Prepare a Future Land Use Map amendment application for Broward County and Dania Beach to amend the entire expanded CRA from various land use designations to a Regional Activity Center designation. The physical change to the map utilizing GIS is not included in this proposal as mapping is currently done by others in the City. - Attend three public hearings at the City and a total of four public hearings at Broward County. Meetings with City staff are included. Lump Sum $11,500. 6555 Nova Drive REGIONAL OFFICE 954.475.3070 Community Outreach Programs Redevelopment Planning Suite 305 St.Augustine 866.651.PLAN Tou REE Comprehensive Planning Proposed Land tise Analysis Fort Lauderdale,FL 33317 954.475,9550 Fm Corridor Planning Zoning Code Writing v .mellgrenplanningrouocom Expert Witness Testimony Geographic Information Systems Assist you with forming beneficial partnerships with various aspects of the Marine Industry through meeting coordination and attendance. Hourly not to exceed: $3,000. All terms and conditions of our contract shall pertain to this proposal. If the proposed work scope, fees, terms and conditions contained herein are acceptable to you, please indicate your authorization to proceed by signing a copy of this proposal and returning it to me. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, 0 AV �I� Michele C. Mellgreyn, AICP President ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above fees, terms and conditions are acceptable. You are hereby authorized to proceed with the work as specified. Date: ti- 6- Jeremy Earle, AICP, Executive Director Community Redevelopment Agency M �`folz GtT`C n� "I�AN�f4- Q�EfFGF} N UJ N N N N N y 0) U7 N N N 0) m Q) E E E E E o O O 0 0 0 0 o Q Q. U U U U U N N N N N C C C m m m m m m LO E 0 U r, Lo rn cam LL r a) cm U O O N c7 = c 0 O O 7 m m ta j C N N N Cl) m U y D N LL co C L fA (Al 69 m a CD CD CD O O O O N a) O O O O O j Q N N O 7 -� U O M N co O EA EA EH 59 LL L O O O O O O O U) n O O O O O O O N d C) O O O O co Iq 'cp m O O N O N N O d m C") N cD co N m 6? 09 Efl > F � m O O O 0 0 0 0 O O O O O Z O O O O O O O O O C O C CDO N C? N O O O O O LLO O O M N cD f O V O Lo O (o m LO CD UQ M r, m c V c c 0) C d m O) d C d E a m N 0 j 0 Q m W a O O O O C m m >. CO O N E m N C N C N N C C > 0 C c0 N N C U O m N m 6 d (N E 61 O N O m co .m W C O l0 C) C O. 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Q E Fo N N "O UI N N N N m N N > , N m m c m m m m m c m m m m e m o INVOICE The Meligren Planning Group 6555 Nova Drive Suite 305 Fort Lauderdale,FL 33317 Ph: 954-475-3070 Fax:954-475-9550 Date 12/31/2008 Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP Exec.Du. 100 W Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach,FL 33004 Amount Due $2,498.64 Date Transaction Item Quantity Rate Amount 0 113 1 200 8 Balance forward 0.00 DIRECT COST- 03/312008 Copies:72 B&W @$0.05/page Cost 1 3.60 3.60 04/302008 Copies: I I B&W @$0.05/page and 14 color @$0.15/page Cost 1 2.65 2.65 06/302008 Addtl.supplies for charrette Cost 1 311.92 311.92 07/012008 Courier fee:620;pick up aerial and T-Square and deliver Cost 1 39.86 39.86 0113 1 20 08 Copies:351 B&W @$0.05/page and 112 color @$0.15/page Cost I 34.35 34.35 0 813 1 20 08 Copies: 1,326 B&W @$0.05 page and 168 color @$0.15 page Cost 1 91.50 91.50 09262008 USPS:Notice of public hearing Cost 1 37.24 37.24 09/302008 Copies; 107 B&W @$0.05/page and 26 color @$0.15/page Cost 1 9.25 9.25 10/312008 Copies: 84 B&W @$0.05/page and 131 color @$0.15/page Cost 1 23.85 23.85 11212008 CPA Mail-outs:create new mailing list of properties within CRA, Plants... 2.75 100.00 275.00 to include property owners and physical site addresses. l V302008 Copies: 13 B&W @$0.05/page and 110 color @$0.15/page Cost 1 17.15 17.15 12/012008 Coordinate mail notices. Assoc... 0.5 125.00 62.50 12102/2008 Continue with mailing list creation and formatting for USPS use. Plann... 0.5 100.00 50.00 I2103/2008 Ensure City Commissioners,Mayor,etc...receive postcard mailer; Plann... 0.5 100.00 50.00 discuss with staff/Jeremy over phone. 1 213 1/20 0 8 C1ick2Mail:post cards for 12/18/08 meeting Cost 1 1,414.72 1,414.72 1 2/3 1 2008 Copies:754 B&W @$0.05/page and 249 color @$0.15/page Cost 1 75.05 75.05 1-30 DAYS PAST 31-60 DAYS PAST 61-90 DAYS PAST OVER90 DAYS CURRENT DUE DUE DUE PAST DUE Amount Due 2,498.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 $2,498.64 Rhon Ennest—Jones/IBI IBI12500 West Atlantic Boulevard 1 Coral Springs FL 33071 USA GROUP tat 954 344 9855 fax 954 3415961 November 26In, 2008 City of Dania Beach CRA ("Client') 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, FL 33004 Attn: Jeremy Earle, ASLA,AICP/Executive Director Re: Bridge Evaluation and Cost Estimates City of Dania Beach PROPOSAL FOR'PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Job No. 22794 Dear Mr. Earle: Pursuant to our discussions, the firm of Rhon Ernest-Jones / IBI ("REJ/IBI") is pleased to provide you with the followingrevised pro posal for P p professional service on the subject development. From information provided during our discussions s we understand the project to be the evaluation and conceptual design of four (4) bridges and the demolition of two bridges under consideration in connection with the CRA Master Plan execution. In addition, opinions of probable costs are required. Proposal The bridges under consideration are as follow: • A bridge replacement on US1 at the Dania Cut-Off Canal to provide 22 feet of clearance above MHW. An alternative operable bridge having the same clearance will also be evaluated. • Replace the existing fixed railroad bridge on the Dania Cut-Off Canal with a bascule-type bridge. • A new bridge at the re-aligned Old Griffin Road over the C-10 (Hollywood Canal)to provide 22 feet of clearance above MHW. • A new bridge at the extended Dania Beach Blvd. over the C-10 (Hollywood Canal) to provide 22 feet of clearance above MHW. • Demolition of the existing bridge at SW 1'a'Street and the C-10 canal • Demolition of the existing bridge at Old Griffin Road and the C-10 canal. We will prepare base sheets at each location from existing Right-of-Way maps,together with conceptual layouts of the bridges and approach ramps. Coordination with FDOT, Broward County and FECRR will be made to verify correctness of assumptions. Impact on adjacent owners will be examined. We will then prepare opinions of probable cost for each location. LUMP SUM $15,000.00 INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENT Client will provide and/or be responsible for the following (which Engineer shall rely on for the performance of its work): • Basic program direction 181 Group,Inc.is a division of IBI Group and incorporates the practice of Rhon Emest-Jones consulting Engineers Dania Beach CRA Bridge proposal 2 Timely response to requests for review and for information WORK NOT INCLUDED The following services are not provided and, if required, may be Performed on an hourly basis in accordance with our normal hourly rates: • Final design of bridges • Representation or attendance at meetings or before governing boards as required by the Client other than those specifically mentioned above • Any environmental monitoring, permitting or testing, or additional service necessary to address existing pollutants, from whatever source, that may affect project design and development • Land surveying services of any nature unless specifically noted otherwise • Plan revisions requested or necessitated by Site Plan or Client/Owner changes, additions or deletions • Any research, analysis or consultation relating to industrial waste treatment/ pre-treatment • Monitoring and/or reporting related to NPDES Permit • Preparation of Maintenance of Traffic Plans • Other services not specifically provided for or outlined The cost of telephone, local travel, normal postage, prints, document reproduction, photographs, adjacent owner lists and express mail is included This proposal will become an Agreement for Professional Services when executed by both parties, and shall be subject to the Standard Terms and Conditions listed in Exhibit "A" below. If the proposed work scope, fees, terms and conditions contained herein are acceptable to you, please indicate your authorization to proceed by signing the enclosed copy of this proposal and returning same to this office. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity of working with your City and assure you of our best attention at all times. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, S. Rhon.Ernest-Jones, P.E., AICP Scott Stewart P.Eng. Managing Principal Managing Director, 181 Group Inc Dania Beach CRA Bridge proposal 3 ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above fees, terms and conditions are acceptable. You are authorized to proceed with the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined. .��Y-ctv��1 l✓W-Ci-IE i1-2b-aE LRy�- Signature Name & Title (Please Print or Type) 0" 2S olOiU g U Lc yvw-(�rL Ac ev-@ c-s^h-u Phone Number Fax Number E-mail Address PROJECT BILLING INFORMATION(IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE): Billing Contact Name Billing Address Billing Office or Department Name Billing Contact Fax Number Billing E-mail Address Billing Contact Phone Number Dania Beach CRA Bridge proposal G EXHIBIT"A" STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS ADDITIONAL SERVICES The scope of work presented herein is based upon our current understanding of project requirements and is subject to change as dictated by changing project needs and / or governmental requirements. Any additional work not specifically covered by this contract will require authorization prior to commencement of work. The additional work will be considered additional services and will be billed at our current hourly rates unless a specific fee is negotiated for said additional work. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS New or revised governmental regulations that may be enacted during this contract are in addition to this contract,and work necessary to comply with same will be performed, as additional service, in accordance with our current hourly rates. PAYMENTTERMS Work under this proposal will be invoiced through the last day of each month, based on a pro- ration of work completed or upon hours expended. Payment of invoices will be made within 15 days of receipt of invoice. The Client shall notify REJ/161 within this time period of any invoices not accepted for payment. Any invoice for which the Engineer Is not so notified,within the 15 day time period, shall be deemed acceptable for payment by Client. A monthly late payment charge of 1.5%per month will be assessed on all invoices over 30 days past due. It is understood that,with written notice provided by REJ/IBI, services may be suspended or terminated if project has an outstanding past due account balance on any invoice exceeding 60 days . If, for any reason, REJABI should require legal assistance in collecting its fees, then the Client agrees to pay all costs and expenses of liens,collections,trial, appeal or otherwise, including reasonable attorney's fees. Any venue for such action shall be in Broward County, Florida. All outstanding invoices must be paid in full prior to our final certification. CANCELLATION TERMS Either party may terminate this agreement without cause by giving seven (7) days written notice. If,for any reason,this contract is cancelled while work is in progress, REJ/IBI shall be paid for all work performed up to the date ofgiving such notice or the date of receipt of said notice from the Client. All work in progress shall be converted to a fime and materials basis for final billing due to cancellation. RETAINER Client shall .provide a retainer in the amount as noted above upon execution and return of the Agreement to the Engineer unless noted to the contrary,any retainer amount received will be held by Engineer to be applied to final project billing, and any account credit balance will be promptly returned to client Client shall be obligated to pay periodic monthly invoices, as stipulated elsewhere herein in.addition to any initial retainer. LIMITS OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted by law, and notwithstanding any other provision of the Agreement to the contrary, the total liability, in the aggregated, of the Engineer to the Client and anyone claiming by or through theClient,for any and all claims, losses, costs,and/or damages of any kind or species whatsoever, resulting from or in any manner related to the performance of services under this Agreement shall not exceed the total compensation received by the Engineer or $5, whichever is,greater. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary,and to the fullest extent permitted bylaw,neither the Client or the Engineer,their respective officers,directors, partners, employees,contractors, Dania Beach CRA Bridge proposal 5 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (continued) and/or sub-Consultants shall be liable to the other or shall make any claim for any incidental, indirect,or consequential damages arising out of or connected in any way to the Project or to this Agreement. STANDARD OF CARE In providing professional services under this Agreement,the Engineer will endeavor to perform in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing in the community under substantially similar circumstances. EXECUTORY CLAUSE This contract is valid only if executed within thirty(30)days of the date first written herein above. CONTRACT PERIOD Unless noted otherwise elsewhere herein, the scope of services, based upon lump sum fees, ccntemplates performance on a continuous sequential basis for a period not to exceed twelve(12) months. If for any reason the time period, for completion of those tasks, exceeds twelve (12) months, or if there is a hold put on the project that exceeds fifteen (15) calendar days Engineer retains the right to renegotiate fees for services yet remaining to be performed. Fees for services performed on an hourly basis are subject to change without notice. DISPUTE RESOLUTION In an effort to resolve any/ all disputes which might arise out of the performance of the parties obligations hereunder, the Client and the Engineer agree all disputes between them arising out of or in any manner relating to the performance of the services hereunder shall be submitted to non- binding mediation. The parties hereto expressly agree to include a substantially similar contract provision in all contracts to which they may be a party which relate to the Project. In the event either party to this agreement initiated legal action as provided in this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to damages,from the non-prevailing party, reasonable attorney fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and other fees and / or costs reasonably associated with the litigation of the matter at issue. CERTIFICATION.GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES The Engineer shall NOT be required to sign any documents, no matter the source of the request, which would in any manner result in the Engineer's having to certify, guarantee, or otherwise warrant the existence of conditions of the Project, whose existence the Engineer cannot reasonably ascertain. AGENT Under no conditions shall REJ/IBI act as or be deemed to be an agent of Client or Project's Owner. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Any documents, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications prepared in conjunction with the subject project are instruments of service and, as such, ownership of same shall remain with the Engineer. Such documents are not intended to be suitable for reuse,or for extensions of the project,or for use in connection with any other project. It is expressly understood that the Client,its successors,affiliated and/or assigns,shall indemnify and hold harmless Engineer, its successors, assigns,officers,directors and employees, from any and all claims for use and/or modification of plans by others relating to the subject project or any other project. Rhon Ernest—Jones/IBI 12500 West Atlantic Boulevard IBI Coral Springs FL 33071 USA GROLP let 954 344 9855 fax 954 341 5961 December 29. 2008 Project No: 25132 Invoice No: 201192 Jeremy Earle,ASLA,AICP City of Dania Beach 100 West Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach. FL 33004 Project 25132 City of Dania Beach-Bridge Evaluation&Cost Estimate Invoice Summary for Professional Services from December 1.2008 to December 31,2008 Lump Sum Percent Previous Current Phases Fee Complete Earned Billing Billing 110 Additional Boards 2,000,00 100.00 2,000,00 0.00 2,000.00 Totals 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 Total Lump Sum 2,000.00 Total this Invoice $2,000.00 Authorized By _ Brian Street Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc. December30, 2008 _ 4431 Embamadem Orho West Palm Beach Florida 3W7 Mr.Jeremy Earle CRA Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100 W.Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida,33004 Re: Dania Beach Parking Study—Additional Services DearJeremy Per ourcorrversation this morning, the effort involved in performing the additional research associated with the parking payment-in-lieu system for the City of Delray Beach and data collection forfour municipalities within South Florida has been a total of$4,000. We request you to authorize an additional payment for the sum of$4,000 in addition to our contract fee of$40,000 forthe Dania Beach Parking Study.Please indicate your concurrence by signing below. We appreciate your confidence in us and look forward to continuing working with you in the future. Very truly yours, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES,INC. Pooma Bhattacharya,AICP Project Manager Concur by. Jeremy Earle, CRA Director Date: N TEL 561 845 0865 FAX 661 863 8175 TGI' F J � M Q d 1F 1+ V � O �t.,/I�I W L Q Z � N O UQ y J w � Q EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTOR THIS IS AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement') entered into on March 17, 2008, between THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (the Board") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), and JEREMY EARLE. an individual (the "Director"),jointly referred to as "the Parties". WHEREAS. the Board desires to employ the Director to serve as the CRA Director pursuant to Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Director desires to accept such employment;and WHEREAS. the parties desire to set forth in writing in this Agreement the terms of employment with the Board; In consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of which are acknowledged,the parties agree as follows: Section 1. Duties of the Director. Director is employed by and reports to the Board and is to perform the functions and duties specified in the job description (attached as "Exhibit I") to the best of his ability with the resources available and to undertake such duties outlined in Section 12.2 and as otherwise prescribed by the Board from time to time. Section 2. Term. 2.1. Director agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of Board from the date of complete execution of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year (the "Term" of employment), and Director agrees neither to accept other employment nor to become employed by any other employer until such termination date, unless the termination date is altered as provided below. I i 2.2. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Board to terminate the services of Director at any time, subject only to compliance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement. It is understood between the parties to this Agreement that Director shall be considered an "at will" employee. subject, however, to the terms of this Agreement. 2.3 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Director to resign at any time from the position with the Board, subject only to compliance with the provisions set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. 1 2.4 Upon completion of the one year term described in 2.1 above, the agreement and terms may be renewed, revised or both with mutual written approval and written acceptance by both the Board and Director. Section 3. Termination. 3.1 The Board may terminate the employment of Director without cause at any time, with or without any reason or reasons given. 3.2 In the event the Director is terminated without cause by the Board before the expiration of the term of employment as set forth in Paragraph 2.1 of this Agreement, and during such time the Director is willing and able to perform the duties under this Agreement, then in that event Board agrees Director shall be compensated for all earned and accrued sick leave and vacation leave in accordance with City policy and shall receive two weeks severance pay upon receipt of all personal property issued by the City. Section 4. Resi ng ation. In the event Director voluntarily resigns the position with Board before expiration of the Term of employment, then Director shall provide the Board with at least one (1) months' written notice in advance, unless the parties agree in writing otherwise. In the event of resignation by the Director under this Section, the Board shall pay Director all earned and accrued sick and vacation leave calculated at the rate of pay in effect upon the date of the resignation; providing Director has given proper notice as stated. Director understands and agrees that a resignation without notice will result in non-payment of earned accruals by the Board. Section 5. Salary 5.1 The Director shall receive an annual salary of$80,000 payable in accordance with the same payment procedures for Department Heads of the City of Dania Beach, Florida ("City"). 5.2 The Director is not and shall not be considered an employee of the City. The Director shall not be covered by the City's Civil Service System and City rules and regulations and shall have no rights under them. 5.3 At the time of Agreement renewal as described in Paragraph 2.4, the Director will receive a performance evaluation from the Board and if favorable, will be entitled to a merit increase, which evaluation and increase will be consistent with City policy. Nothing in this Section shall limit the ability of the Board to evaluate the performance of the Director more frequently. 2 Section 6. Hours of Work. 6.1 It is recognized that Director must devote some time outside of normal office hours to business of the Board, and to that end the Director will be allowed flexibility in maintaining office hours consistent with his responsibility as a professional. 6.2 Director is authorized to work reduced hours on one Friday each month through June 8, 2008 to allow him to attend a weekend Executive Masters Degree program at the University of Florida. Section 7. Benefits. As an employee of the Board, which operates under the same federal ID number as the City, Director will be eligible for health and pension benefits made available to City employees. Section 8. Professional Development. 8.1 Board agrees to pay the professional dues, memberships, subscriptions, travel expenses of Director for professional participation in meetings and conferences associated with his employment and professional development. Travel must be requested in advance and approved consistent with the policy of the City. Section 9. General Expenses. 9.1 The Finance Director of the City or designee is authorized to disburse funds from the appropriate Board account in the amount of$500.00 per month, on the same date as monthly expense allowance funds are disbursed to City Department Heads for use by the Director for personal expenses associated with his employment. Section 10. Paid Leave 10.1 Director shall accrue 4.62 hours of vacation per pay period and is subject to the same accrual provisions as City Department Heads. 10.2 Director shall accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and is subject to the same accrual provisions as City Department Heads. 10.3 Director shall be entitled to "personal' days subject to the same accrual provisions as City Department Heads. In his first year, Director shall be entitled to two "personal days", which may not be carried over into any subsequent calendar year. 10.4 Director shall be entitled to paid holidays in accordance with City policy for full time employees. 3 Section 11. Conflict of Interest Prohibition. 11.1 Director shall not, without the express prior written approval of the Board, individually, or as a partner,joint venturer, officer, shareholder or any other similar position of any kind or nature whatsoever, invest or participate in any business venture which conducts or intends to conduct business within the corporate limits of the City, except for stock ownership in any company, the capital stock of which is publicly held and regularly traded. 11.2 Except for purchase of a personal residence, Director shall not own or invest in any real property within the corporate limits of the City, without prior notification to and advance written approval by the Board, which approval may be withheld by the Board in its sole discretion. Section 12. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment. 12.1 The Board, in consultation with the Director shall fix any such other terms and conditions of employment as the Board may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of Director, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, or any other law. 12.2 During the term of this agreement the Director shall perform the services listed below: 1. Develop and present to the Board for its adoption, working goals and objectives of the CRA. 2. Develop and present to the Board for their adoption, certain policies and procedures for the operation of the CRA. These policies might include but are not limited to: a downtown fagade improvement policy, housing assistance policy, affordable housing policies,green development policies and inclusionary zoning. 3. Develop and present to the Board an operational budget for the CRA 4. Develop with the help of the Board a 5 year strategic implementation plan for the CRA. 5. Work closely with the City Manager and staff to create non monetary incentives that will encourage development within the City. 6. Identify, meet, negotiate with and work hand in hand with commercial and housing developers and financiers on an ongoing basis in order to market the opportunities available within the City Beach and encourage the creation of new developments within the City. 4 7. Work closely with City planning staff to identify by method of GIS all vacant parcels within the CRA which might be assembled and used for redevelopment purposes. 8. Meet with City staff in order to gain a thorough understanding of the city's planning efforts to date which will include such items as the new TOD/TOC zoning districts. 9. Meet with community groups and businesses on an ongoing basis in order to solicit their input on matters of development and redevelopment within the CRA. 10. Identify grants, loans and other resources that will aid the CRA in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. 11. Identify, develop and present to the Board for adoption any amendments to CRA redevelopment plans which will be vital to the redevelopment efforts of the CRA. 12.3 In order to enhance the ability of the CRA to create the type of redevelopment that it is desires and to leverage resources that are currently available, the CRA shall, during the tenure of the Director, join the Florida Redevelopment Association, Florida Community Development Association, Florida Economic Development Council, and the Florida Housing Coalition, subject to funding availability. Section 13. General Provisions. 13.1 This Agreement contains the complete understanding of the parties and supercedes any oral statements or representations made by the parties. This Agreement shall not be amended unless the same formality is observed as was used in the formation of this Agreement. 13.2 The tights and obligations granted in this Agreement are personal in nature and cannot be transferred or assigned by the Director. 13.3 This Agreement shall become effective upon complete execution by both parties. 13.4 If any provision or any portion of this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or unaffected portions of it shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect. 1 3.5 This Agreement shall be governed by Florida law and venue for any litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in Broward County,Florida. 1 3.6 In any litigation arising out of the terms of this Agreement, each shall bear its own attorney fees and costs. 13.7 Director and Board each had assistance of legal counsel or the opportunity and means to retain such assistance in connection with the preparation and review of the terms of this Agreement and none of its provisions shall be construed more strictly against one party or the 5 other, since the Parties mutually negotiated the terms of this Agreement and it was prepared in w7iting accordingly. IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA ATTEST: _ BY: -/I 1 B b Anton,as board Chairperson BY: �6-Z1 1.(- �XJ Louise Stilson, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: BY: Thoma J. Ansb , Bo ttorney 6 Signed, sealed and delivered DIRECTOR in the presence of the following witnesses: PRINT NA E Signature k1rLeyVL%1 ignature PRINT NAME LA PRINT NA Signatu STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BROWARD The foregoing instrument was acknowledged b e on ►y, 2009, by WPublic, me or has produced as identification and di on My Commission Expires: Jh 8U¢MWE"Jum MyCDMMMMIDD5130 EXPWE&Fetneiy 12,2010 mwammwwnnmur..�r. I 7 EXHIBIT ONE CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Redevelopment Director FLSA Status: Exempt REPORTS TO : CRA Board Union Status: Not Eligible WORK ORIECTIVE This position involves responsibility for development and re-development principally within the CRA district including strategic planning, aggressive solicitation and coordination with developers, investors and business persons. Position serves as a liaison to developers and business representatives in the CRA district. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. • Facilitates real estate development and investment projects through contact with developers, financiers, and businesses about opportunities in the City. • Analyzes situations and prepares recommendations for potential projects and appropriate participants. • Identifies appropriate redevelopment/economic development assistance needed by the private sector including marketing, business establishment/promotion, and financial assistance. • Provides assistance and guidance to developers, businesses and property owners working with the City or other governments. • Maintains an updated file of property owners, business owners, brokers, developers, corporate representatives, etc. • Participates in the development and implementation of revitalization policies and procedures. • Recommends changes to the revitalization process and long-term goals. • Coordinates redevelopment and economic development activities with other City Departments as well as outside agencies. • Assists Finance Department in arranging and facilitating any incentive financing, bonds, real estate packages, and land development packages. • Presents Issues and updates monthly to City management and the Community Redevelopment Agency Board(City Commission.) • Establishes processes and procedures which add value to the customer; review policies, legislation, existing processes and procedures to determine where improvement can be made. • Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration or Business Administration with a minimum of five years experience in political environments, real estate development, CRA related development, transportation planning, project financing, public finance and statistical analysis. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing. 8 Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and codes dealing with redevelopment with emphasis on Florida's Community Redevelopment Act. Familiarity with planning principals and practices as applied to zoning, site planning and comprehensive planning and research & analysis methods. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely,verbally and in writing to groups and individuals. An ability to exercise sound judgment and take responsible actions as a City representative during contact with the public, elected and appointed officials, developers, and other City employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff. Use of computers and full compliment of Microsoft Office software programs induding, Excel,Word, Outlook, PowerPoint,and Publisher. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS i. Must be physically able to operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, computer, calculator, multi-line telephone,typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine, etc.. Work involves sitting and standing for long periods. Work involves frequent typing, walking and occasional bending, lifting and stooping. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to ten pounds. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The City of Dania Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act,the City of Dania Beach provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. I have read and understand this cimification description and hereby certify that I am qualified to perform this job,with or without reasonable accommodation. )iey_e4 rq Name (print) Signature 3—ko- a'b Date 9 Page 1 of 1 Stilson, Louise From: Earle, Jeremy Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 3:28 PM To: Stilson, Louise Subject: CRA Meeting Agenda Attachments: 06-2008-CRA Year End Report.pdf; 07-2009-CRA Contracts and expenses.pdf; Dania Beach Bylaws revised 12-31-08.doc Hi Louise, here are the items for the agenda ,;3 r CRA Update (Director)—Please use the CRA End of Year memo that was sent this morning as backup 4,1-. Library Update(Interim City Manager or Public Works Director) J!x CRA Air Card for computer &.4' CRA Credit Card for Director 1 .5. CRA Contracts and expenses for approval CRA Bylaws CRA Logo and Seal CRA Director Evaluation and Contract(Discussion) Adjourn Thanks for your help with the bylaws. Jeremy Earle, ASLA,AICP Executive Director Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 100. W. Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach, Florida, 33004 954-924-6800 ext 3732 (P) 954-921-2604 (F) APlease consider the environment before printing this email 12/31/2008