09-27-2011 CRA Special Meeting City of Clermont
Community Redevelopment Agency
Special Meeting
September 27,2011
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 6:33pm
with the following CRA members present: Mary Jo Pfeiffer, Bob Bowman, Keith
Mullins, Jack Hogan and Rick Van Wagner. Other City officials present were: City
Manager Saunders, Assistant to the City Manager Hollerand and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Council Member Goodgame was absent.
Approval of Minutes
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes of March 22, 2011.
Council Member Mullins moved for the approval of the CRA minutes of
March 22, 2011 as written; seconded by Council Member Hogan. The
motion passed with all members present voting"aye".
Resolution No. 6
City Manager Saunders reported the proposed funds are to be used for the following: the
next phase of the streetscape project, kiosks, entrance way at Highway 50 and 8th Street
as well as the continuation of the façade grant program.
Mayor Turville read Resolution No. 6 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the budget for the 2011-2012
Fiscal Year.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hogan moved to adopt Resolution number 6; seconded
by Council Member Mullins.
Ms. Pfeiffer questioned the amount allocated for the grant façade program
next year. City Manager Saunders replied there is $20,000 budgeted and
can carry over remaining funds from this year. This board has the ability
throughout the year to increase funds for additional grants.
The motion passed with all members present voting"aye".
Facade Improvement Grant
Wine Bar
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Façade
Improvement Grant Program. Wine Bar is located at 712 W. Montrose Street. The CRA
criterion requires no physical renovation or work be done until approved by the CRA, a
contract was completed and Notice to Proceed was issued. The request is for the painting
of the building and a new fabric awning over the front door and windows. Four quotes
have been attained for each of the requested items as required by the criteria. The low bid
cost is $2,925 for the painting and $875 for the awning for a total of$3,800. The total
request is $2,850 and the 25 percent applicant cost/match is $950. Staff recommended
approval.
Matt Rhoda, Applicant, was present and available for questions.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Mullins moved to accept the application; seconded by
Council Member Hogan. The motion passed with all members voting
"aye„
Facade Improvement Grant
Wine Bar
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the request. Wine Bar is located at 712 W.
Montrose Street. The fourth of the grant programs is the Impact Fee Assistance Program
which has a maximum of $5,000 per business with a 50 percent match. The CRA
criterion requires no physical renovation or work be done until approved by the CRA, a
contract was completed and Notice to Proceed was issued. The applicant requested
approval of impact fees based on square footage and intensity used. The total grant
request is $2,518.43. The applicant cost/match is $2,518.43. Staff recommended Council
approval of the grant request.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hogan moved for the approval of the CRA Impact Fee
Assistance program application number 2011-01; seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members voting"aye".
Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.
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