MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Absent:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Edward Becht; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Commissioner Edward Becht arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Commissioner Reginald Sessions arrived at 5:42 p.m.
Commissioner Rufus Alexander arrived at 5:56 p.m.
Commissioner Reginald Sessions arrived at 5:42 p.m.
Commissioner Rufus Alexander arrived at 5:56 p.m.
Item 7A was taken out of order. Mayor Hudson requested to change order and discuss item 7A, it was stated this item is not an action item and may be discussed with the members seated on the dais with a lack of quorum.
Nicholas Mimms, Deputy City Manager, introduced the Chair and Vice Chair of the CRA to the podium with an update of CRA Advisory Board's recommendations.
One recommendation was to generate a website and put the properties out there and gage the interest of the community, this has been done and it was noted there has been significant interest. Another recommendation of the committee was to install signs on the properties that will direct potential developers and/or buyers to our website and to our contact information.
Mr. Mimms indicated the City will not be the developer, nor hold any of the mortgages for Phase 2 of the Moore's at Oak Creek. The committee is working to develop the language of that RFP at this time and seek a developer to complete that project. It was also stated that FDOT may be entertaining the possibility of donating the adjacent land to the Little Jim bridge area to the City.
Nicholas Mimms, Deputy City Manager, introduced the Chair and Vice Chair of the CRA to the podium with an update of CRA Advisory Board's recommendations.
One recommendation was to generate a website and put the properties out there and gage the interest of the community, this has been done and it was noted there has been significant interest. Another recommendation of the committee was to install signs on the properties that will direct potential developers and/or buyers to our website and to our contact information.
Mr. Mimms indicated the City will not be the developer, nor hold any of the mortgages for Phase 2 of the Moore's at Oak Creek. The committee is working to develop the language of that RFP at this time and seek a developer to complete that project. It was also stated that FDOT may be entertaining the possibility of donating the adjacent land to the Little Jim bridge area to the City.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of minutes from July 21, 2014 regular meeting and September 22, 2014 special meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting on July 21, 2014 and Special Meeting on September 22, 2014.
Commissioner Perona stated for the record that Commissioner Edward Becht and Commissioner Reginald Sessions have arrived and there is a quorum.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Chairperson Linda Hudson
- Other:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander (ABSENT)
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None present
6.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT - Finance Director
Finance Director, Gloria Johnson, appeared and stated this is a preliminary report. There is currently a negative balance of $399,144 that will be offset once the sale of the land at the wharf has taken place. The sale is in the works with the County but at this time there is no definitive date.
Finance Director, Gloria Johnson, appeared and stated this is a preliminary report. There is currently a negative balance of $399,144 that will be offset once the sale of the land at the wharf has taken place. The sale is in the works with the County but at this time there is no definitive date.
7.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Update of CRA Advisory Committee Recommendations - Deputy City Manager
This agenda item was taken out of order and discussed before Approval of Minutes.
This agenda item was taken out of order and discussed before Approval of Minutes.
8.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Consideration of Additional Funds from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for the Cleanup of the H.D. King Site - Deputy City Manager.
Mr. Mimms appeared and stated the City has been approached by the TCRPC that revolving loan funds are available to continue the efforts with the site's cleanup. Four hundred thousand will be made available with a possible close date in the first quarter of 2015. This loan, along with FPUA's contribution to the project will hopefully get this done to our current schedule of July 2016 for bringing the property up to residential standards.
Mr. Mimms appeared and stated the City has been approached by the TCRPC that revolving loan funds are available to continue the efforts with the site's cleanup. Four hundred thousand will be made available with a possible close date in the first quarter of 2015. This loan, along with FPUA's contribution to the project will hopefully get this done to our current schedule of July 2016 for bringing the property up to residential standards.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to approve consideration of additional funds from TCRPC.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
B.
Renewal of Lincoln Park Main Street Lease for 1234 Avenue D - Deputy City Manager
Mr. Mimms appeared and stated there are two items for discussion. In the proposed lease there is a section about the utilization of the facility. The City, as the landlord, had the option to reserve a second floor conference area and open space on the floor of the facility but has not been utilizing this access. Therefore, this option has been removed from the lease. The premise has been totally dedicated to Lincoln Park Mainstreet activities. Secondly, the elevator in the building is currently being maintained by the City; in the proposed lease it will be reworded to clearly identify the entity responsible for this maintenance.
Mr. Mimms appeared and stated there are two items for discussion. In the proposed lease there is a section about the utilization of the facility. The City, as the landlord, had the option to reserve a second floor conference area and open space on the floor of the facility but has not been utilizing this access. Therefore, this option has been removed from the lease. The premise has been totally dedicated to Lincoln Park Mainstreet activities. Secondly, the elevator in the building is currently being maintained by the City; in the proposed lease it will be reworded to clearly identify the entity responsible for this maintenance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve the lease 1234 Avenue D.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Alexander stated the Plaza was dedicated to a past city employee and the commemorative plaque is no longer there. He has concerns and would like it replaced.
Commissioner Alexander stated the Plaza was dedicated to a past city employee and the commemorative plaque is no longer there. He has concerns and would like it replaced.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
There being no further business, Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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