Agenda 09/13/2016 R Item #16B 1 1 6.B.1
09/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve CRA staff
attendance at Florida Redevelopment Association 2016 Annual Conference; authorize payment of
attendees' registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Trust
Fund(Fund 187)travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
OBJECTIVE: To fulfill the continuing education requirements for AICP certification maintenance
credits and expand staff's professional training and education regarding new statutes and redevelopment
programs applicable to CRAs.
CONSIDERATIONS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 99-410, the Board of County Commissioners has
determined that attendance at functions or activities that are of educational,professional or trade serves
as a valid public purpose,provided that said functions reasonably relate to Collier County matters.
Florida Statute 163.356(3)(d), known as"Creation of community redevelopment agency," states"At any
time after the creation of a community redevelopment agency, the governing body of the county or
municipality may appropriate to the agency such amounts as the governing body deems necessary for the
administrative expenses and overhead of the agency. . . ."
Florida Statute 163.387(6),known as"Redevelopment trust fund," states,"Moneys in the redevelopment
trust fund may be expended from time to time for the following purposes, when directly related to
financing or refinancing of redevelopment in a community redevelopment area pursuant to an approved
community redevelopment plan: (a)Administrative and overhead expenses necessary or incidental to the
implementation of a community redevelopment plan adopted by the agency."
Collier County Ordinance 2000-42 establishes the Redevelopment Trust Fund and appoints the Board of
County Commissioners as the governing body of the Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA)and the
trustee of the Redevelopment Trust Fund.
Annually the Local Advisory Board recommends the CRA Board approve travel and training funding for
CRA staff to further their professional development. This year's Florida Redevelopment Association's
Annual Conference is October 12-14, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The Division Director, Operations
Manager and staff of the CRA office desires to attend and would benefit from the professional training
received at this conference. The cost is approximately $1,580 for registration ($395 x 4); approximately
$1,432 for lodging ($179/night x 4) and approximately $45 for parking. Actual cost will vary depending
on mileage, parking fees and per diem expense, number of days attended and times of departure from
and return to Naples.
PUBLIC PURPOSE: To expand the CRA staff's professional development. To attend the annual
conference of the Florida Redevelopment Association training and education about CRAs and their
powers and functions, and redevelopment programs available to CRAs to eliminate slum and blight.
Through the lectures and tours staff will be apprised of successful programs and projects in other Florida
CRAs and learn from other CRA experiences. Additionally, it allows certified planners to obtain AICP
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certification maintenance credits to remain current in the practice of planning.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient budget exists within the proposed FY16/17 Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Fund 187 (Travel Professional Development) to fund the requested conference attendance. The
registration fee, lodging and parking will be paid in advance from FY16/17 CRA budget.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: That the Community Redevelopment Agency approves CRA staff's
attendance at Florida Redevleopment Association Annual 2016 Conference; authorizes payment of
attendees' registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Trust Fund
(Fund 187)travel budget; and declares the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
Prepared by: Jean Jourdan, Operations Manager, Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community
Redevelopment Agency
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.B.1
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve
CRA staff attendance at Florida Redevelopment Association 2016 Annual Conference; authorize payment
of attendees' registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Trust Fund
(Fund 187)travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: CRA Operations Manager—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Jean Jourdan
07/29/2016 10:37 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director-Pub Tran&Nbrhd Enh—Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
07/29/2016 10:37 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8Completed
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 08/03/2016 2:16 PM
Public Services Department Amanda O.Townsend Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 08/05/2016 11:57 AM
County Attorneys Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 08/05/2016 1:50 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 08/09/2016 9:29 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/09/2016 11:37 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Level 3 OMB 1st Reviewer 1-4 Completed 08/15/2016 9:35 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A.Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/15/2016 4:57 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/27/2016 11:10 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/13/2016 9:00 AM
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