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, APRIL 18, 2016.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Absent:
- Commissioner Edward Becht
- Staff Present:
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- City Manager Nick Mimms
- City Clerk Linda Cox
- Assistant City Attorney James Walkder
Commisionner Edward Becht arrived at 5:31pm.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of minutes from the FPRA Regular Quarterly Meeting held on January 19, 2016 and FPRA Special Meeting held on February 16, 2016.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to accept the report
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Other:
- Commissioner Edward Becht (ABSENT)
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC -
Hoyt Murphy, Jr
Hoyt Murphy, Jr
6.
APPROVAL OF FPRA FY2016 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT -
Johnna Morris, Finance Director, presented the FY 2016 2nd Quarter Financial Report. The current FPRA financial status at the end of the 2nd quarter available resources are $1,285,133. Ms. Morris informed the Board that the unrealized revenue is $110,812 and expenses are $1,301,451. The projected resources overage at the end of the 2nd quarter are $94,494. Ms. Morris explained that there will some adjustments and these figures will decrease at the end of the fiscal year.
Johnna Morris, Finance Director, presented the FY 2016 2nd Quarter Financial Report. The current FPRA financial status at the end of the 2nd quarter available resources are $1,285,133. Ms. Morris informed the Board that the unrealized revenue is $110,812 and expenses are $1,301,451. The projected resources overage at the end of the 2nd quarter are $94,494. Ms. Morris explained that there will some adjustments and these figures will decrease at the end of the fiscal year.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to accept the report.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
7.
OLD BUSINESS - There was no old business.
8.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Approval of FPRA Resolution 16-03 Authorizing and Approving a Loan of $300,000 from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) for Clean Up Costs Associated with the King Power Plant Site.
Nick Mimms, City Manager, gave a brief overview of the request for the loan for the property formerly known as King Plant Site. He mentioned that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has been a fantastic partner providing the low interest funding opportunities. Once the funding is provided, the City can remobilize the crews that were previously at this site to get it cleaned up.
Board discussion included the possibility of requesting additional loans for this project in the future. John Andrews, City Engineer, explained that as long no additional materials are found that need to be cleaned up, this should be the last request for a loan for this project. Mr. Andrews hopes to have the cleanup completed within 30 to 60 days and then the City will submit their report to the Department of Environmental Protection. He expects to receive the clearance from DEP by the first of November.
Commissioner Thomas Perona asked Mr. Andrews if the privacy fence will be removed from the area once the cleanup has been completed so that the City can market this property. Mr. Andrews confirmed that the privacy fence will be removed. He also explained that fill has been brought in from Indian Hills to complete the grading. Once the project is complete it will be a vacant sodded lot. The Board agreed that they want it to look very nice so that the realtor can market the property and get the City top dollars for this location.
Discussion also included replacing the bulkhead along the area. Mr. Andrews confirmed that they are in the process of completing those design plans and that they will be presented to this board. Mr. Andrews stated that the first plans will be the seawall replacement. He also informed the Board that they will work together with the Planning Department to complete the design plans. The design process should be complete within 60-90 days. Commissioner Becht stated that he would like to get the public involved with their opinions and input into the plans. The City has worked with many VA groups that have assisted and participated in the design process of other projects. Commissioner Becht believes it is important if the City can get the public input into the plans and get them excited about what the is being done with their money.
Mr. Mimms informed the Board that they will be provided a report and given an update at the next regularly scheduled meeting in July.
Nick Mimms, City Manager, gave a brief overview of the request for the loan for the property formerly known as King Plant Site. He mentioned that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has been a fantastic partner providing the low interest funding opportunities. Once the funding is provided, the City can remobilize the crews that were previously at this site to get it cleaned up.
Board discussion included the possibility of requesting additional loans for this project in the future. John Andrews, City Engineer, explained that as long no additional materials are found that need to be cleaned up, this should be the last request for a loan for this project. Mr. Andrews hopes to have the cleanup completed within 30 to 60 days and then the City will submit their report to the Department of Environmental Protection. He expects to receive the clearance from DEP by the first of November.
Commissioner Thomas Perona asked Mr. Andrews if the privacy fence will be removed from the area once the cleanup has been completed so that the City can market this property. Mr. Andrews confirmed that the privacy fence will be removed. He also explained that fill has been brought in from Indian Hills to complete the grading. Once the project is complete it will be a vacant sodded lot. The Board agreed that they want it to look very nice so that the realtor can market the property and get the City top dollars for this location.
Discussion also included replacing the bulkhead along the area. Mr. Andrews confirmed that they are in the process of completing those design plans and that they will be presented to this board. Mr. Andrews stated that the first plans will be the seawall replacement. He also informed the Board that they will work together with the Planning Department to complete the design plans. The design process should be complete within 60-90 days. Commissioner Becht stated that he would like to get the public involved with their opinions and input into the plans. The City has worked with many VA groups that have assisted and participated in the design process of other projects. Commissioner Becht believes it is important if the City can get the public input into the plans and get them excited about what the is being done with their money.
Mr. Mimms informed the Board that they will be provided a report and given an update at the next regularly scheduled meeting in July.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to approve Resolution 16-03.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
B.
Approval of Motion Declaring certain property to be surplus and authorizing Staff to dispose.
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager, gave a brief presentation and explained the process for selecting the surplus properties and was available for questions. These properties were declared as surplus by the CRA Advisory Committee:
414 Avenue D
1212 Avenue D
1213 Avenue D
1217 Avenue D
1401 N 2nd ST
424 Douglas Ct
426 Douglas Ct
301 Florida Ave
Board discussion included how the CRA Advisory Committee made the decision to declare these properties as surplus. The Board also wanted to make sure that these were not properties adjacent to the Police substation in case the City had a need for those properties in the future.
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager, gave a brief presentation and explained the process for selecting the surplus properties and was available for questions. These properties were declared as surplus by the CRA Advisory Committee:
414 Avenue D
1212 Avenue D
1213 Avenue D
1217 Avenue D
1401 N 2nd ST
424 Douglas Ct
426 Douglas Ct
301 Florida Ave
Board discussion included how the CRA Advisory Committee made the decision to declare these properties as surplus. The Board also wanted to make sure that these were not properties adjacent to the Police substation in case the City had a need for those properties in the future.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to declare the properties as surplus.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Mimms explained that the staff is very excited to work with Coldwell Banker Realtor and now that this motion has passed identifying these properties as surplus, the staff will begin to work with the realtor. The realtor will start marketing these properties and the City will be seeking to receive responses that complement the City. He also said that when these properties are sold it will not be just about the money, but more so the appropriate redevelopment choice.
Mr. Mimms explained that the staff is very excited to work with Coldwell Banker Realtor and now that this motion has passed identifying these properties as surplus, the staff will begin to work with the realtor. The realtor will start marketing these properties and the City will be seeking to receive responses that complement the City. He also said that when these properties are sold it will not be just about the money, but more so the appropriate redevelopment choice.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS - There were no board comments.
11.
ADJOURNMENT - Chairwoman Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:55pm.
ATTEST:
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