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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 6, 2018.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present:

Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona

Absent:

Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Staff Present:

City Attorney James Messer
City Clerk Linda Cox
City Manager Nicholas Mimms

Commissioners Alexander and Sessions arrived at 5:37 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes from the January 16, 2018 regular meeting and the February 20, 2018 Special Meeting.

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Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona

AYE:: Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona
Other:: Commissioner Rufus Alexander (ABSENT), Commissioner Reginald Sessions (ABSENT)

Passed

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.

There were no comments from the public.

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDING

Final Budget Amendment for FPRA 2016-2017 Budget.

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Ms. Johnna Morris, Finance Director presented the final budget amendment for FPRA with an increase of $1,473,645.00. The increase was made up primarily from the power plant clean-up, voluntary tax credit revenues and land sales and acquisitions.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the budget amendment.

AYE:: Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Chairperson Linda Hudson

Passed

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

FPRA Resolution 18-02 Authorizing the Sale of Voluntary Tax Credits received from the HD King Center remediation.
In December 2016, Staff prepared and transmitted the next application for the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program. The State reviewed our application and found it complete, however, they had run out of funding. As funding becomes available, the State will issue tax credits to the FPRA and we received notification that there is currently $174,147.43 available. They have sent the corresponding tax credit.

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Linda Cox, City Clerk, introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record as follows:

FPRA RESOLUTION NO. 18-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE VOLUNTARY CLEAN UP TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE ON THE OPEN MARKET AND EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY AND INCIDENT TO SUCH SALE; PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES OF PAYMENT ON LOANS AND FOR COSTS OF REMEDIATION OF THE H.D. KING SITE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director and Program Administrator, described the Voluntary Tax Credit Program and advised that funds are once again available in the fund and we hope to be able to sell the tax certificates in order to pay down the loan and any out of pocket expenses. Approval of the resolution allows us to partner with Fallbrook Credit and authorizes the sale of those credits.

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution 18-02.

AYE:: Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Other:: Commissioner Rufus Alexander (ABSENT), Commissioner Reginald Sessions (ABSENT)

Passed

Discussion regarding the demolition costs for the former Kings Inn.

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Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director, provided the background of the acquisition of the Kings Inn Property. Ultimately, the FPRA Board authorized its demolition. When the bids were received by the contractor, they were much higher than anticipated because of the presences of asbestos. Staff is requesting additional time to pursue additional options. Mike Reals, Public Works Director, reiterated the need for additional time to attempt to find more cost effective solutions and methods, such as phasing the removal. Consensus was to allow staff the time needed.

Informational update on the RFP process for the HD King Site

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Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director and Program Manager, reported that staff is nearing completion of the RFQ/P for redevelopment of the former H.D. King Plant site. It is anticipated that the recommendation will be before the FPRA and City Commission on May 21, 2018.

STAFF COMMENTS

Staff had no comments.

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BOARD COMMENTS

Commissioner Johnson indicated he wanted to look toward the future and evaluate the School Resource Officer program in the County and suggest that the FPRA consider funding officers within the FPRA Boundaries which may be four schools. Everyone agreed this would be a great asset if funding is truly available.

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ADJOURNMENT

Chairwoman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

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CHAIRPERSON