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Home My WebLink About399100 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 Bobbie H. Grace CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle CRA Attorney: Michael Moskowitz CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizen Comments Ann Page, 38 SW 5 h Street, noted she is upset with the sign on the Holiday Inn Express and requested that the sign be brought down to eye level. 3. Administrative Reports Director Earle reviewed the successes of the CRA over the past five years, noting the CRA received two more major awards from the Florida Redevelopment Association. He added we are seeing a lot of interest from the development community and gave a brief presentation on the four new projects, which would bring approximately $1 million annually in new tax revenue to the City. Chairman Duke requested that backup material be provided for administrative reports. Dan Murphy, Economic Development Manager, noted a Business Workshop would be held on August 15, which will address three key issues of concern to businesses: the Enterprise Zone, business finance, and expedited building permits. He described ongoing work, which includes the updating of the Business Retention Plan, promotion efforts, handling specific Enterprise Zone inquiries, securing and establishing loans and grants for Dania Beach businesses, and fagade and merchant grants. He addressed questions regarding job projections, obtaining grants, Dania Jai Alai, and the importance of working with the Ft. Lauderdale Alliance. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. 5. Consent Agenda Items Removed from Consent Agenda: #5.4, #5.S, #5.8 5.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of May 1, 2013 CRA Board Meeting Approve minutes of June 17, 2013 CRA Board Workshop 5.2 Travel Requests: RequestP of Dan Murphy,Y h , Economic Development Director, to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Orlando, Florida, from August 18—20, 2013 (Estimated cost $1,360.39) 5.3 Approve application for the Broward Redevelopment Program Grant 5.6 Approve agreement with MetroStrategies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for the DBCRA Redevelopment Plan changes 5.7 Approve additional encumbrances of$20,000.00 for MetroStrategies, Inc. 5.9 Approve the Facade and Exterior Grant Application for Gallery of Amazing Things, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 5.10 Approve Merchant Assistance Program for Millennium Fire and Safety Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 5.11 Approve an extension to the agreement with Wentworth Creative Management Inc., in the amount of$2,640.00 Board Member Grace motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items #5.4, #5.5, and #5.8; seconded by Board Member Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman Duke Yes 5.4 Approve application for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant in the amount of$799,994.00 Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,August 7,2013—6:00 p.m. At Vice-Chairman Jones' request, Director Earle explained the grant being sought as it relates to the success of the community garden and farmers market, noting the funding would be used to create a food innovation hub in Dania Beach. He added a stipulation of this grant is that 40 new jobs be created, which would come from construction and food delivery. Vice-Chairman Jones motioned to approve the application for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant; seconded by Board Member Grace. Mark Bates, Director of Finance, noted, according to the application, the City will be required to make a cash commitment of$498,000.00. Director Earle explained the granting agency indicated the City did not have to show any cash. To strengthen the application, we showed funds to be used for other projects, which were previously discussed; specifically, the Dania Beach Boulevard roadway project, the Wrice Center project, and the community garden. He emphasized that we do not need to show new funds. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman Duke Yes 5.5 Approve Interlocal Agreement between the CRA, City of Dania Beach, and Broward County for the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note for the Parking Garage Gate Arm System, in the amount of$273,790.00 Vice-Chairman Jones noted we have not received any revenue from the garage since its construction. Director Earle responded once the subject agreements are approved and signed, the City will receive the funding from the County. Marc LaFerrier, Director of Community Development, noted we recently passed all inspections to get the gate arms working, and hope to be operational in the next 30-45 days. Vice-Chairman Jones expressed the need for a pilot program for generating revenue. Board Member Grace motioned to approve the Interlocal Agreement for the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note for the Parking Garage Gate Arm System; seconded by Vice-Chairman Jones. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman Duke Yes 5.8 Approve the Facade and Exterior Grant Application for Dockers Bar and Grill, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 Withdrawn Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,August 7,2013—6:00 p.m. 6. Proposals and Bids i 6.1 Motion to award the West Dania Beach Boulevard Roadway and Drainage Project to Westwind Contracting, Inc., in the amount of$216,259.00; and to transfer $18,000.00 from the CRA Reserve Account to the Sunny Garden Isle Infrastructure CRA Streetscape Enhancements Director Earle gave an overview of the project. Vice-Chairman Jones motioned to award the West Dania Beach Boulevard Roadway and Drainage Project to Westwind Contracting, Inc., and to transfer $18,000.00 from the CRA Reserve Account to the Sunny Isle Infrastructure CRA Streetscape Enhancements; seconded by Board Member Grace. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman Duke Yes 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 Discussion of Crime Innovation Pilot Project-Mobility Security Cameras Director Earle explained this would be a pilot project in policing innovation and would work in conjunction with BSO on crime prevention measures. The next phase of the project involves four mobile security cameras and there is money in the CRA budget to pay for this. He added a fifth camera could be purchased at a discount by the City to be used outside of the CRA boundaries. BSO Chief Kevin Granville spoke in favor of the camera system and noted it would be monitored by BSO. Discussion ensued regarding coverage afforded by five cameras and the benefit derived for the residents. Cheri Fyfe, Southeast Regional Manager, Q-Star Technology, noted they are a GSA contractor and Homeland Security approved. Vice-Chairman Jones motioned to participate in the Pilot Project Mobility Security Cameras; seconded by Board Member Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman Duke Yes Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,August 7,2013—6:00 p.m. Board Member Grace left at 6:55 p.m. 8. Board Member Comments Mayor Duke commented on the sometimes lack of communication between the CRA and Community Development, and asked the respective Directors to work together on redevelopment projects. 9. Adjournment Chairman Duke adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. 1 ATTEST: CO I/TY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, �l LOUISE STI SON, C C WALTER B. DUKE III CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Approved: September 9, 2013 =IA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY' Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,August 7,2013—6:00 p.m.