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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211012 Virtual CRA Board MeetingMINUTES OF VIRTUAL MEETING DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 - 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair James called the meeting to order at 5:31 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, consisting of updates on the Dania Beach Innovation Ecosystem (the Dania Beach Business Academy), and Dania After Dark. Board Member Lewellen asked if there is something in the DAD contract about rain dates. Director Chen said yes, if we know rain is coming, we can cancel in advance. Also, the producer will provide a 20' x 50' tent on site for each event, which is included in our price; it will be located offset from the nautilus. Director Chen continued with the update on Dania After Dark and the agreement with Atlantic Studios. Chair James asked if we are going to be encouraging social distancing and if there would be restrictions concerning COVID. Director Chen responded he has a lot of concern with this himself. Atlantic Studios has been doing numerous events for various cities. We will be paying attention to the positivity rates and people will be encouraged to wear masks. Chair James noted she is concerned with the tent as there could be a lot of people under it who may not wish to wear masks outside and questioned what the plan is if it is too overcrowded. Director Chen said we would work with Atlantic Studios; we will take note of the COVID situation and utilize social distancing as needed. Chair James asked if there would be extra dates provided if an event is cancelled due to rain. Director Chen said there are no extra dates in the contract and explained the vendors are booked in other cities and it would not work well to attempt to hold an event the following week. Chair James questioned if we would receive a credit for an event cancelled in advance. Director Chen explained there would be a 50% fee reduction if we call the event because of anticipated rain. There would still be costs to be covered even with advance notice. Director Chen continued with his administrative report, consisting of updates on new business openings/events, and the PATCH, including the Growers Meet Up, launch of PATCH CSA pilot program (PATCH in a Box), and the Vertical Hydroponic Gardening pilot program. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on the agenda. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of September 13, 2021 CRA Board Hybrid Meeting Approve Minutes of September 28, 2021 CRA Board Hybrid Budget Workshop 5.2 Travel Requests: None 5.3 RESOLUTION #2021-CRA-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A ONE YEAR RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH REAL TIME MARKETING GROUP, LLC, (RTMG) TO PROVIDE DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE DANIA BEACH CRA DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5.4 RESOLUTION #2021-CRA-0I I Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, October 12, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CRA OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING WITH WEISS, SEROTA, HELFMAN, COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE CRA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5.5 RESOLUTION 42021-CRA-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL ESTIMATES OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2021, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS MAY BE NEEDED OR DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CRA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Board Member Lewellen motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Davis. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action There were no discussion items on this agenda. 8. Board Member Comments Chair James asked if staff has spoken to Dania Pointe about collaborative marketing of the Winterfest Parade as we had done in the past. Director Chen responded he met with the Winterfest people at least five or six times. There were three meetings with Dania Pointe; they are not going to advertise in the Winterfest Parade with us as they did in the past. They said their advertising budget comes from a collection from all their tenants and with the previous collaboration, it was not beneficial for their tenants. Chair James referenced the young lady who came before the Board with the lien on her house and said she believes it was resolved. She asked what the status was on this matter. Eve Boutsis, Assistant City Attorney explained the settlement agreement provided to the lienholder has been signed and a check is being delivered tomorrow morning to them; we should be able to move forward with the house closing. Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, October 12, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. Director Chen said it was a serious effort by many at City Hall to get this facilitated and he addressed the process taken by City staff to get the check cut and delivered to Ryan & Ryan. This has been a very unfortunate thing and should have not happened, but it did. He explained it took us a long time to get it resolved and because of this, there were others who suffered expenses and he has committed the CRA to cover their costs. Chair James noted she would be attending the upcoming FRA Conference. 9. Information Items There were no information items on this agenda. 10. Adj ournment Chair James adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. ATTEST: I THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CRA SECRETARY Approved: November 9, 2021 Minutes of Virtual Regular Meeting Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, October 12, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. 2 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /" TAMARA JAN CHAIR — CRA DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REOEVIE DMENT AWN"