10-28-2014 Meeting City of Clermont
Community Redevelopment Agency
October 28,2014
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in
the Council Chambers at City Hall. Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman
Turville called the meeting to order at 6:15pm with the following members present:
Mary Jo Pfeiffer, Roger Pierce, Timothy Bates, Keith Mullins, and Ray Goodgame.
Other City officials present were: City Manager Gray and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Economic Development Director Hitt reported sixteen new businesses have opened in the
downtown area.
New Business
Item No. 1 -Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget Adoption
Economic Development Director Hitt presented an overview of the Community Redevelopment
Agency(CRA)budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
Chairman Turville read Resolution No. 9 aloud by title only
A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the budget for the 2014-2015
Fiscal Year.
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Chairman Turville closed the public hearing.
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Goodgame moved to
approve Resolution No. 9 Budget for the CRA: seconded by Community
Redevelopment Agency Member Mullins The motion passed with all members
present voting aye
Item No. 2-Facade Improvement Grant Program Cornerstone Music
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Facade Improvement
Grant Program Applicants are eligible for up to$5,000 per storefront or street side with at least a
25 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 business
is 798 W. Montrose Street The request is for overhead awning/canopy renovation and rebuild
and clean, prep and paint the window and door frames, sills and chains. Three quotes have been
attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $5,550. The
request is for $4,162.50 with a maximum of$10,000 and the applicant cost/match is $1,387.50
which equals 25 percent. Staff recommended approval.
Applicant Bill Stone,owner of the building, was present to request approval
Board Member Pierce moved to approve not to exceed $10,000; seconded by
Board Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting
aye
Item No. 3 -Facade Improvement Grant Program Tattletale
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Facade improvement
Grant Program. Applicants are eligible for up to$5,000 per storefront or street side with at least a
25 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 business
is 1166 Short Street. The request is for demolition of existing windows and installation of new
windows and doors on three building walls Three quotes have been attained for the requested
items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $20,500 The request is for$10,000 and the
applicant cost/match is$10,500 which equals 51.2%percent. Staff recommended approval.
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing.
Wally Herda asked if there is staff oversight to ensure the work is done accordingly. Economic
Development Director Hitt stated he conducts the final inspection to ensure they are in
compliance with receiving the reimbursement grant funds.
Chairman Turville closed the public hearing.
Board Member Goodgame moved to approve; seconded by Board Member
Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye
Item No. 4-Building Code Assistance Program Jell's Decor
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Building Code
Assistance Program. The business is located at 795 West Montrose Street. The 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 electric rewiring of the store. Three quotes have
been attained for the requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is $6,150 The
total request is $4,612.50 and the applicant cost/match is $1,537.50 which equals 25 percent.
Staff recommended approval All permits for electrical installation must be applied for and
granted for the project
Applicant Jeremy Hall was present to request approval
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments
Chairman Turville closed the public hearing
Board Member Mullins moved to approve the application; seconded by Board
Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No. 5-Building Code Assistance Program Moonlight Players
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Building Code
Assistance Program. The business is located at 735 West Minneola Avenue The 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 an air conditioning 5 ton unit with
all materials, electrical and conduit as applicable. Three quotes have been attained for the
requested items as required by the criteria. The total low bid is$4,200. The total request is$3,150
and the applicant cost/match is $1,050 which equals 25 percent. Staff recommended approval. All
permits for installation must be applied for and granted for the project.
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments.
Chairman Turville closed the public hearing.
Board Member Mullins moved to grant the application; seconded by Board
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Adjourn: With no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6:44pm.
APPROVED:
Gail L. Ash, CRA airman
ATTEST:
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Tracy Ackroy., City Clerk
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