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, JULY 17, 2017.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Absent:
- Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
-
- City Attorney James Messer
- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
Commissioner Reginald Sessions arrived at 5:31p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2017.
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Jill Marasa
Jill Marasa
6.
OLD BUSINESS - There was no Old Business.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Approval of Lease between the FPRA and Ianco, Inc. for operation of Cobb's Landing Restaurant.
Nick Mimms, City Manager, explained that the FPRA Board directed staff to draft a Lease Agreement that was consistent with the intentions of the original RFP from 2006. The City Clerk and City Manager himself have visited the restaurant and have a draft agreement that is consistent with what was started in 2006. Ianco, Inc has survived a tough economy and handled the restaurant operation very well. They have made their lease payments on time. Staff is recommending continuing the lease through 2021 with an optional additional 5 years upon mutual agreement.
Nick Mimms, City Manager, explained that the FPRA Board directed staff to draft a Lease Agreement that was consistent with the intentions of the original RFP from 2006. The City Clerk and City Manager himself have visited the restaurant and have a draft agreement that is consistent with what was started in 2006. Ianco, Inc has survived a tough economy and handled the restaurant operation very well. They have made their lease payments on time. Staff is recommending continuing the lease through 2021 with an optional additional 5 years upon mutual agreement.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve the Lease between the FPRA and Ianco, Inc. for operation of Cobb's Landing Restaurant.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
b.
Update on the sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) Certificate No. 610
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director, explained the City was able to sell Tax Certificate No. 610 through Fallbrook Credit, our partner in dispositioning these tax certificates. The amount received from this Certificate was $440,000 which was applied back to the loan. The loan has been reduced and is almost paid off.
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director, explained the City was able to sell Tax Certificate No. 610 through Fallbrook Credit, our partner in dispositioning these tax certificates. The amount received from this Certificate was $440,000 which was applied back to the loan. The loan has been reduced and is almost paid off.
c.
Presentation on the utilization of Percy Peek Gymnasium by Boys & Girls Club
Melanie Wiles, Chief Operating Officer for Boys & Girls Club, gave a presentation and explained that the Infinity Center is going to undergo renovations therefore there are 75 club members that have to be relocated. The Boys & Girls Club would like to utilize the Percy Peek Gymnasium for their Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club assists young teens with Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Citizenship and other Specialty Programs.
Cecelia Martin, Boys and Girls Director of Education, also gave a brief presentation about the programs offered.
Ms. Wiles is requesting to operate from M-F until 7pm during the school year. Summer 7:30am – 6pm for Summer hours.
Consensus was to proceed with drafting an agreement for this use.
Melanie Wiles, Chief Operating Officer for Boys & Girls Club, gave a presentation and explained that the Infinity Center is going to undergo renovations therefore there are 75 club members that have to be relocated. The Boys & Girls Club would like to utilize the Percy Peek Gymnasium for their Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club assists young teens with Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Citizenship and other Specialty Programs.
Cecelia Martin, Boys and Girls Director of Education, also gave a brief presentation about the programs offered.
Ms. Wiles is requesting to operate from M-F until 7pm during the school year. Summer 7:30am – 6pm for Summer hours.
Consensus was to proceed with drafting an agreement for this use.
d.
Update on H.D. King Plant Development RFQ/RFP.
Mr. Mimms provided an update on the H.D. King Plant. He explained that the 7.13 acres will be used to market and promote for the development of a hotel in the Downtown area. Within the next 2 weeks, the City should receive the Site Rehabilitation Completion Order from the Department of Environmental Protection. He also provided the potential schedule for the RFQ/RFP.
Mr. Mimms provided an update on the H.D. King Plant. He explained that the 7.13 acres will be used to market and promote for the development of a hotel in the Downtown area. Within the next 2 weeks, the City should receive the Site Rehabilitation Completion Order from the Department of Environmental Protection. He also provided the potential schedule for the RFQ/RFP.
8.
STAFF COMMENTS - There were no Staff Comments.
9.
BOARD COMMENTS - There were no Board Comments.
10.
ADJOURNMENT - Chairwoman Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
| ________________________________ CITY CLERK |
__________________________________ CHAIRPERSON |