- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Edward Becht; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Absent:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Staff Present:
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- City Manager Robert Bradshaw
- City Attorney Robert Schwerer
- City Clerk Linda Cox
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 20, 2014.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Chairperson Linda Hudson
- Other:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona (ABSENT)
Passed
Ms. Gloria Johnson, Finance Director, appeared, was available for questions, and reported the 1st Quarter Report - Quarter ending 12/31/2014, as the following:
Beginning available resources: $0
Tax Increment Funding: $2,112,163 (County)
Tax Increment Funding: $1,989,539 (City)
Total Tax Increment Funding: $4,101,702
Expenditures: $95,336
Current Event Available Resources: $4,112,220
Projected Over Resources: $28,735
Construction funding balance is zero
Commissioner Becht requested that a breakdown of expenses be included in future reports.
Mr. Mimms, Chair Matthews, and Vice-Chair Gibbons appeared, were available for questions, and offered recommendations to move forward with appraisals of property, a land transfer involving Little Jim Bait & Tackle Shop*, and evaluating the economic impact of a thriving, local business in the Fort Pierce community.
*Little Jim Bait & Tackle Shop should be added to the conversation and alerted to the possible transfer.
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to accept the CRA Advisory Committee's recommendations as presented.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to adopt Resolution 15-01.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to proceed with Advertising the Intent to Sell Surplus Property located at 306 North 16th Street.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Mr. Mimms reported that Cardno is the consultant on this project with current plans for cleanup to residential standards. There are conceptual plans for a linear park available, however funding has not been identified. The strategic and long term vision requires immediate restoration of the area.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve the Extension of Consultant Agreement with Cardno to December 31, 2016 for the cleanup of the former HD King Power Plant site.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Mr. Mimms appeared, was available for questions, and gave recommendation to approve the Cardno Scope of Services to restore the area to residential standards.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Cardno Scope of Services for 2015 Cleanup Activities for the former HD King Power Plant site.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Mr. Mimms reported that our Tax Credit application is complete and that we are ahead of schedule in the attempt to recover $500,000 reimbursement for work done in calendar year 2014.
Chairperson Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
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