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HomeMy WebLinkAbout328474 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Walter B. Duke III Vice-Chairman: Albert C. Jones Board Members: Chickie Brandimarte Patricia A. Flury Bobbie H. Grace CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments at this meeting. 3. CRA Updates Director Earle commented that the US-1 Landscape Phase II project is proceeding well; 80% of the irrigation is complete, electrical connections will begin next month, tree installation should begin around June 1St, and the project completion date is anticipated to be in August. Chairman Duke asked Director Earle to coordinate Gallery of Amazing Things' planned landscaping with Phase II. Director Earle reported on the Arts & Seafood Celebration preparations, noting that approximately $26,000.00 has been raised to date through sponsorships and in-kind contributions. The CRA is working with City staff and he commented about the Special Event request coming before the City Commission next week, which will include a request for approval of costs. Kathleen Weekes, CRA Coordinator, provided an update on the entertainers, vendors, and advertisement for the event. Vice-Mayor Jones offered to provide additional venues for advertisement. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of February 6, 2013 CRA Board Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None 5.3 Approve Dania Beach PATCH and Farmers Market Rules and Regulations Board Member Grace motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Vice- Chairman Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Flury Yes Chairman Duke Yes Board Member Grace Yes 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 Dania Beach Interlocal Agreements and Amendments Michael Moskowitz, CRA Special Counsel, was available to answer questions. William Salim, CRA Special Counsel, in response to Vice-Mayor Jones, noted that the Broward Redevelopment Program (ERP) has not been fully developed, and explained the proposed funding, the application process, and eligibility for the program. Director Earle clarified that any funding awarded would be a grant and the Broward County Commission has not yet approved the program. Attorney Salim reviewed the information provided in the memo which was included in the agenda packet. He noted the City has not received the funds for the Gate Arm System because it is not operational; once it is, the funds will be given to the City. He explained the loan-to-grant conversion and the parameters as set forth in the loan agreement. Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,March 6,2013—6:00 p.m. Mayor Duke asked that the loan-to-grant formula be explained to the audience and the Board. He would also like loan payment estimates calculated prior to next year's property assessments coming out. Discussion ensued regarding the percentage increase to the tax base required for loan-to-grant conversion to kick in. Director Earle noted he would like the County to consider only the commercial valuation and not the residential. Responding to Board Member Flury, Mark Bates, Director of Finance, explained details of the potential loan repayment and noted the payment expense needs to be accrued in the budget year prior to the due date year. Further, he spoke about the significance of current and next year's property valuations to the loan due dates, noting technical computations and questions need to be worked through with the County. Mayor Duke expressed concern regarding the County being able to delineate between market condition improvement and redevelopment improvement as the reason attributable to an increase in assessed values. He felt, if necessary, the case should be made to the County that increased valuations are a result of our investment in redevelopment. Director Earle addressed the challenges faced with Broward County and said CRA Special Counsel and staff, including the Finance Director, would be going before the County for discussions regarding the program. He noted it would be helpful if the Board/City Commission was involved in the discussions and process. Vice-Mayor Jones felt there is leverage with the County,particularly concerning timing issues. Commissioner Grace asked if the Saturday hours for the Farmers Market could be extended and Director Earle responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Grace questioned whether the issue relative to the Fagade program for the florist on US-1 has been resolved. Director Earle said it will be worked out as equitably as possible. Commissioner Brandimarte requested a report on funds from Community Garden sales. Vice-Mayor Jones noted he will be in Tallahassee on March llth and 12th on Hospital Board business. While there, he plans to speak to Carol Duncanson and will subsequently report to the Commission. He will also meet with All Florida regarding the commuter rails stem from g g Y Orlando to Miami. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, March 6,2013—6:00 p.m. 8. Adjournment Chairman Duke adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. ATTEST: COM TY REDEVELOPMENT AGE C LOUISE STILSON, CMC WALTER B. DUKE III CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Approved: April 3, 2013 DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AOENC�' Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday, March 6,2013—6:00 p.m.