Minutes - 09.22.2020 - Community Redevelopment AgencyC07 of Clermont
MINUTES
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The Community Redevelopment Board met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in the
Clermont City Center. Community Redevelopment Agency Chair Chair Ash called the meeting to order at
6:00 pm with the following Members present: Board Members Diane Travis, Tim Bates, Jim Purvis, Roman
Brana, and Kimberly Grogan. Other City officials present were City Manager Gray, City Attorney
Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe.
CONSENT AGENDA
Board Member Tim Bates moved to approve the consent agenda which included the
September 24, 2019 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes, seconded by
Board Member Jim Purvis. The motion vassed with all member present voting ave.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 19 — FY2020121 Budget
City Clerk Howe read Resolution 19 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the budget for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.
Planning and Development Coordinator Gonzalez presented the Community Redevelopment Agency
report and budget approval and provided an update on the Community Redevelopment Agency. Mr.
Gonzalez reviewed the community redevelopment map, highlights, new businesses within the
Community Redevelopment Agency, the restructure of grants, events and cancellations due to COVID,
and an update on master plan projects. Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 19.
City Manager Gray stated staff s concentration for this year was the restructure of grants and the funding
and assistance of the master plan projects. Mr. Gray stated that he would want to bring the board back
October 27 for a presentation by Business Liaison Barbara Hollerand for different options for the CRA to
get involved in the Downtown.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Keith Mullins, 640 Drew Avenue, inquired adding non -profits for grants. Mr. Gonzalez stated the non-
profits was only eligible for the faVade improvement grant that will be for next fiscal year. Mr. Mullins
wanted to know the reasoning of adding non -profits although they do not pay taxes. Mr. Gonzalez stated
the criteria of non -profits had previously been with this grant in the past but it would only be a percentage
of grant given. Mr. Gray asked what the value for the grant would be given to non -profits. Mr. Gonzalez
stated that the value was S5,000.
Mr. Gray stated that this could be a topic to discuss next month. Board member Bates asked to see if there
were any non -profits that have used this grant in the past.
Board Member Tim Bates moved to approve Resolution 19. seconded by Board Member
Diane Travis. The motion passed with all member present voting aye.
Jim Purvis mentioned he would like to discuss Light Up Clermont and the Downtown Events next time
they meet. Mr. Gray stated the topic is planned to be a discussed in the first meeting in November.
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 6:14 pm.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk