Agenda 05/13/2014 Item # 10B 5/13/2014 10.B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree to restructure the
management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the County
Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control.
OBJECTIVE: To restructure the CRAs under the County Manager and improve staff
support for community projects.
CONSIDERATIONS: On May 6, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners held a
workshop concerning the organization and success of the CRAs for Immokalee and Bayshore.
During discussion, Commissioners asked CRA staff members about the potential of
restructuring the CRAs under the County Manager and/or his designee.
Immoklaee CRA Interim Executive Director Bradley Muckel stated to the BCC that he saw
no issues moving the organization under the County Manager's office since County staff
primarily in Growth Management already assists with most Immokalee ,CRA Projects.
During FY 13,the Immokalee CRA reduced spending by $47,000 as well as staff. Additional
assistance would more sufficiently support the Immokalee CRA's goal to make infrastructure
improvements and attract businesses in the Immokalee area.
Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Interim Executive Director Jean Jourdan stated that
Bayshore CRA staff also works with County staff on projects. She also stated as long as the
additional management layer under the County Manager did not delay projects she did not see
any conflict with moving under the County Manager's Agency.
The County Manager's Grants Compliance Department, Growth Management Division and
other departments consistently research and provide work supporting CRA projects.
Therefore, moving the CRAs under the County Manager would improve coordination and
potentially provide fiscal improvements to use of funding and additional staffing support.
FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is
approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree
to restructure the management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the
County Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control.
Prepared by: Commissioner Tom Henning,District 3
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5/13/2014 10.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.B.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree to
restructure the management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the
County Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control. (Commissioner
Henning)
Meeting Date: 5/13/2014
Prepared By
Name: SmithCamden
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
5/7/2014 11:59:28 AM
Approved By
Name: GrafCynthia
Title: Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 2:53:48 PM
Name: GrafCynthia
Title: Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 3:10:41 PM
Name: GrafCynthia
Title: Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 3:29:40 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/7/2014 3:48:46 PM
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5/13/2014 10.B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree to restructure the
management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the County
Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control.
OBJECTIVE: To restructure the CRAs under the County Manager and improve staff
support for community projects.
CONSIDERATIONS: On May 6, 2014, the Board of County Commissioners held a
workshop concerning the organization and success of the CRAs for Immokalee and Bayshore.
During discussion, Commissioners asked CRA staff members about the potential of
restructuring the CRAs under the County Manager and/or his designee.
Immoklaee CRA Interim Executive Director Bradley Muckel stated to the BCC that he saw
no issues moving the organization under the County Manager's office since County staff
primarily in Growth Management already assists with most Immokalee ,CRA Projects.
During FY 13, the Immokalee CRA reduced spending by $47,000 as well as staff. Additional
assistance would more sufficiently support the Immokalee CRA's goal to make infrastructure
improvements and attract businesses in the Immokalee area.
Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Interim Executive Director Jean Jourdan stated that
Bayshore CRA staff also works with County staff on projects. She also stated as long as the
additional management layer under the County Manager did not delay projects she did not see
any conflict with moving under the County Manager's Agency.
The County Manager's Grants Compliance Department, Growth Management Division and
other departments consistently research and provide work supporting CRA projects.
Therefore, moving the CRAs under the County Manager would improve coordination and
potentially provide fiscal improvements to use of funding and additional staffing support.
FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is
approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree
to restructure the management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the
County Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control.
Prepared by: Commissioner Tom Henning, District 3
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5/13/2014 10.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.B.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners agree to
restructure the management of the Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) under the
County Manager or his designee to improve synergies, communication and staff support of
community projects and to ensure grant compliance and quality control. (Commissioner
Henning)
Meeting Date: 5/13/2014
Prepared By
Name: SmithCamden
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
5/7/2014 11:59:28 AM
Approved By
Name: GrafCynthia
Title: Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 2:53:48 PM
Name: GrafCynthia
Title: Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 3:10:41 PM
Name: GrafCynthia
Title:Applications Analyst,Information Technology
Date: 5/7/2014 3:29:40 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/7/2014 3:48:46 PM
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