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Home My WebLink About2013-09-09 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 —4:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 4:30 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 City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizen Comments Terry Hale-Hicks, 331 SW 2nd Avenue, thanked the board for the improvements to SW 2nd Avenue; however,there are a lot of potholes at each circle. 3. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports on this agenda. 4. Presentations Director Earle commented this is the same budget presented at the June 17t'workshop and noted the CRA is requesting $822,150.00. He briefly addressed the $279,000.00 cost allocation charged by the City, leftover funds from Broward County comprising the reserve, and funding for projects such as the West Dania Beach Boulevard Roadway Extension project. 4.1 PUBLIC HEARING—RESOLUTION NO. 2013-CRA-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CRA FINANCING AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND ADOPTING THE FINAL ESTIMATES OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS MAY BE NEEDED OR DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CRA FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2013-CRA-003. Chairman Duke opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. Board Member Grace motioned to adopt Resolution #2013-CRA-003; seconded by Vice- Chairman Jones. Vice-Chairman Jones questioned the cost allocations compared to other City departments. P t3' P Director Earle responded he will obtain the information and provide it to the board. Chairman Duke noted the items he does not like about the CRA, specifically, the overlap of duties and responsibilities with Community Development that creates duplication. Also, there is an additional layer of expense for salaries, consultants, and overhead. He indicated that the City could handle some of the items sponsored by the CRA, and absent the seeking of additional funding sources other than the General Fund, he would not be opposed to having a discussion on dissolving our CRA. Despite the successes of the CRA, he wondered if there was a more efficient way to handle it in light of the fact that we do not receive TIF revenues. Vice-Chairman Jones explained how the CRA came about as a TIF-less CRA and the decision to move the CRA forward with funding from the City's General Fund. He noted the major improvements made to neighborhoods and said he will continue to fight for funds going to the CRA, unless the Commission chooses otherwise. While there is always room for improvement in efficiency and there are things the City can do well, let the community speak as they feel good about the CRA. Board Member Grace hoped that we would not have to cut CRA funds for this coming year even though she understands cuts will have to be made elsewhere. 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. Consent Agenda Items Added to Consent Agenda: #5.6 5.1 Minutes: Approve minutes of August 7, 2013 CRA Board Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests:None 5.3 RESOLUTION#2013-CRA-002 Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday, September 9,2013—4:30 p.m. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR THE DANIA BEACH ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL FROM THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,312.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5.4 Approve transfer of $18,000.00 from the CRA Reserve Account to the Contractual Services Account to fund the CRA Construction Manager 5.5 Approve the Fagade and Exterior Grant Application for Wayside Inn, in an amount not to exceed$18,000.00 Addendum 5.6 RESOLUTION#2013-CRA-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR GRANTS, AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE GRANT APPLICATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Duke noted that he would like Dania Beach contractors used for the facade program. Vice-Chairman Jones suggested a pre-approved list of contractors. Board Member Brandimarte commented she has always wanted to keep jobs within the City. Board Member Grace motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the addition of Item #5.6; 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 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 Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday, September 9,2013—4:30 p.m. Vice-Chairman Jones commented on the email the board received from Director Earle. 9. Adjournment Chairman Duke adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. ATTEST: COM 4ITREDEVELOPMENT AGENC LOUISE STILSON, CMC AW LTER B. DUKE III CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA Approved: October 2, 2013 B� DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY RIMELOPMEMT AQIV"' Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Monday,September 9,2013—4:30 p.m.