Agenda 09/24/2013 Item #16B1 9/24/2013 16.B.1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve CRA staff
attendance at Florida Redevelopment Association 2013 Annual Conference; authorize
payment of attendee's 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 receive approval for CRA staff to attend the Florida Redevelopment
Association 2013 Annual Conference; authorize payment of attendee's 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.
BACKGROUND: 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 (BCC) as the governing body of the Community
Redevelopment Agency and the trustee of the Redevelopment Trust Fund.
CONSIDERATIONS: 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 30 —
November 1, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. The Interim Director of the CRA office desires to attend
and would benefit from the professional training received at this conference. The maximum cost
is approximately $744 for registration ($350) lodging ($133/night) 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.
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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 CRAB and learn from other CRA experiences.
Additionally, it allows certified planners to obtain AICP certification maintenance credits to
remain current in the practice of planning.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient budget exists within the proposed FY14 Bayshore Gateway
Triangle Fund 187 (Travel Professional Development) to fund the requested conference
attendance. The registration fee ($350), lodging ($133/night)and approximately $45 for parking
fee will be paid in advance from FY14 CRA budget.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Policy 4.7 of the Future Land Use Element of the
Growth Management Plan states that redevelopment plans may be developed for specific areas
within the County, including the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA that may consider alternative
land use plans, modifications to development standards, improvements to infrastructure and
incentives to encourage redevelopment.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is
approved as to form and legality, and requires majority support for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: The Community Redevelopment Agency approve CRA staff's
attendance at the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual 2013 Conference; authorize
payment of attendee's 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.
Prepared by:
Jean Joudan, Interim Director
Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.B.16.B.1.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
approve CRA staff attendance at Florida Redevelopment Association 2013 Annual Conference;
authorize payment of attendee's 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: 9/24/2013
Prepared By
Name:jourdanj
Title: Project Manager,
9/12/2013 1:21:24 PM
Submitted by
Title: Project Manager,
Name:jourdan_j
9/12/2013 1:21:25 PM
Approved By
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 9/12/2013 2:40:45 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 9/12/2013 3:52:59 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Senior Budget Analyst, OMB
Date: 9/12/2013 5:16:28 PM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage
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Date: 9/12/2013 6:48:44 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 9/13/2013 12:38:06 PM
Amok
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FRA Annual Conference October 30 - November 1, 2013 Tampa Marriott Waterside
This registration form is required to register and program information is available at www.redevelopment.net.
Please return a completed form for each registrant with all fees payable to FRA Annual Conference,P.O. Box
1757, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302-1757. Visa or MasterCard payments may be faxed to Melanie Howe at(850)
222-3806 or emailed to mhowe@flcities.com, 850-701-3642. Member rates are available only to paid members
as of registration date. All advance registrations must be received by October 18,2013. Cancellations in
writing by October 18, 2013 may receive a refund less a$50 processing fee.
Full Name: Nickname:
Title: Business/Agency
Mailing Address:
(If paying by credit card below,please use card billing address)
City: State: Zip:
Phone: Email: @
Guest Name: Nickname:
(Fill in only if purchasing the guest registration below)
Please submit payment with each registration
❑ Check(Payable to FRA Annual Conference) ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard
Credit Card Number Exp. Date
Card Holder's Name Signature
Billing Address (if different from above)
Registration Type* Member* Non- Sub-
Member totals * Members: your agency or business membership
Full Registration** $345 $425 dues must be current at the time of registration.
Wednesday Only*** $285 $ 305 ** Full and Guest registrations include all
Thursday Only*** $ 300 $ 325 workshops and meal functions scheduled for the
Guest/Spouse** $275 $ 300 conference. Guests are defined as spouses, partners or
non-professional relations. Guest registration may not
CRA BD Basics**** $ 25 $ 25 be used for staff or company representatives.
***One-day registration includes workshops and
Mobile Tours**** Rate Subtotals meal functions scheduled for that day only.
WEDS Oct 30 **** Mobile tours and CRA Basics registrations
8:00 am-11:00 am must be purchased separately and are not included.
Tampa Urban Center $ x 25 $ EXTRA TICKETS FOR MEALS ARE
Theatre/Arts Center $ x 25 $ AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ($45 for evening
InVision East/West $ x 25 $ events, $25 other—mhowe @flcities.com)
FRIDAY Nov 1 Special Needs: If you have special physical or dietary
10:30 am —12:30 pm needs, please attach a written description to your
Tampa Heights advance registration.
(Community Garden) $ x 25 $ www.redevelopment.net
GRAND TOTAL Payment Enclosed: $
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