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05-13-2014 Meeting City of Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting May 13,2014 The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Turville called the meeting to order at 6:17pm with the following CRA board members present Pfeiffer, Mullins, Bates and Van Wagner. Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray and City Clerk Ackroyd. Absent: Members Bowman and Goodgame Item No. 1—Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes of December 10, 2013 Board Member Mullins moved to approve the minutes; seconded by Board Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 2—Extend CRA Boundaries Economic Development Director Hitt presented the potential extension of the CRA boundaries. The current boundaries cover from 4th Street to the west just beyond West Beach. The extension would incorporate the entire waterfront. Expanding the boundaries would allow CRA funds to be used for items such as directional signage for the downtown and waterfront area. The property in the proposed expansion area is all City property and the extension would not have a negative effect on property values. City Manager Gray commented one of the master plan priorities is to connect the downtown area with the waterfront and expanding the boundaries would support accomplishing the connection. He stated no action was necessary,the potential extension was for discussion only. The Board Members discussed funding projects not related to downtown,declaring the waterfront a blighted area, including the trail in the CRA boundaries, the potential for residential programs, and notifying affected residents. Item No.3—Facade Improvement Grant Victoria's Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Façade Improvement Grant Program. 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 business is 721 West Avenue. The request is to wire lathe and stucco; masonry work and stone install, stake stone flats; two new awnings; exterior lights and installation;electrical panel move and new business sign and installation. Three quotes have been attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $6,043.46. The request is for $4,532.59 and the applicant cost/match is$1,510.86 which equals 25 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Van Wagner. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. City of Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting May 13,2014 Economic Development Director Hitt reviewed the amount of available funds in the budget Economic Development Director Hitt reviewed the next three items together and they were voted on separately. Item No. 4—Façade Improvement Grant Erika's Tea Room&Gifts Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Façade Improvement Grant Program. 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 business is 787 W. Montrose Street The request is to repair exterior — stucco; clean and paint; two new awnings and exterior lights and installation. Three quotes have been attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $11,220 The request is for $5,000 and the applicant cost/match is$6,220 which equals 55 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve, seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. S—Building Code Assistance Program Erika's Tea Room &Gifts Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Building Code Assistance Program. 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 business is 787 W. Montrose Street. The request is for a 5-ton HVAC system air conditioner, duct work and electrical and emergency lights, exit lights and fire extinguishers. Three quotes have been attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $22,890. The request is for$5,000 and the applicant cost/match is$17,890 which equals 78.1 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates . The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 6—Building Permit Refund Program Erika's Tea Room &Gifts Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Building Permit Refund Program. 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 business is 787 W. Montrose Street. Any applicant business must be listed as a CBD Targeted Business which includes this proposed Tea Room & Gifts. The total permit amount is $641 18 The request is for $321.09 and the applicant cost/match is$321.09 which equals 50 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. City of Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting May 13,2014 Item No. 7—Facade Improvement Grant Lily Pad Lodge Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Façade Improvement Grant Program 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 business is 848 W Osceola Street. The request is for structural improvements — stairs; clean, prep and paint exterior, window shutters; exterior lights and installation; and new business sign and installation. Three quotes have been attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $15,085. The request is for $5,000 and the applicant cost/match is $10,085 which equals 66.8 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Economic Development Director Hitt reviewed the next two items together and they were voted on separately. Item No. 8—Building Permit Refund Program Lily's on the Lake Restaurant Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Building Permit Refund Program. Any applicant business must be listed as a CBD Targeted Business which includes this proposed Restaurant The business is 846 W. Osceola Street. The total permit amount is $3,810.63. The request is for $1,590.31 and the applicant cost/match is $1,590.32 which equals 50 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 9—Impact Fee Assistance Program Lily's on the Lake Restaurant Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Impact Fee Assistance Program. This covers new businesses, expansion of existing businesses, or change of use in existing buildings for Police, Fire, Water and/or sewer impact fees The business is 846 W. Osceola Street.The total permit amount is$39,866.97. The request is for$5,000 and the applicant cost/match is$34,866.97 which equals 87.4 percent. Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Mullins moved to approve; seconded by Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting aye Mayor Turville opened the floor for public comments Ms. Strom thanked the board for approving the request for Lily's on the Lake. The ground breaking is scheduled to begin on June 9. There were no other comments. City of Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting May 13,2014 ,.:7,1 . Adjourn: With no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6:49pm f`,,7 „''f'X a�, F rA i r :,' ” YIT`4.1,' APPROVED: `sir 1",, , !r", ,4 ��, 'I ,':' �t,,l S's i, . 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