Agenda 09/25/2018 Item #16B109/25/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its capacity as the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual
Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment
of attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund
(Fund 186) travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
OBJECTIVE: To provide training for the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members.
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), “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), “Redevelopment trust fund” states, “Moneys in the redevelopment trust fund
may be expended from time to time for purposes directly related to financing or refinancing of
redevelopment in a community redevelopment area pursuant to an approved community redevelopment
plan and administrative/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 CRA and the trustees of the Redevelopment
Trust Funds.
CONSIDERATIONS: As established by Resolution 2001-98, members of the Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board (CRA) shall serve without compensation but may be entitled to
reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior approval of
the Board of County Commissioners. Annually, the Local Advisory Boar d recommends the CRA Board
approve travel and training funding for any Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members desiring to
attend the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference.
The 2018 conference will be held October 24 - 26, 2018 in Sanibel Harbour Marriott, Fort Myers, Florida.
Two Local Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board members would like to attend. The cost is
approximately $790 for registration ($395/person); approximately $954 for lodging ($159/night/room),
and approximately $45 for parking. The actual cost per person will vary depending on group travel,
mileage, per diem expenses, number of days attended and times of departure from and return to either
Naples or Immokalee. Remainder board members would have the option to attend the FRA Conference
Awards Dinner ($49 per person) approximately $343.
The Collier County CRA/Immokalee Area has submitted entries for three categories for the Awards
Dinner, if awarded the board members would have the option to attend the dinner. The FRA
Redevelopment Awards is a statewide program that honors the hard work and dedication of individuals,
communities and professionals striving to make our state a better place. From annual reports and planning
studies to new building projects and beautification, the awards program has a variety of categories that a
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PUBLIC PURPOSE: To expand the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members
professional development. To attend the annual conference of the Florida Redevelopment Association for
training and education about CRAs, their power and function; redevelopment programs available to CRAs
toward the elimination of slum and blight. Through attendance at conference lectures and tours, attendees
will become aware of successful programs and projects in other Florida CRAs.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient budget exists within the FY 2018/2019 Immokalee CRA Fund 186
(Travel Professional Development) to fund the requested conference attendance.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: By consensus, during the meeting of the Immokalee
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board on June 14, 2018 the Advisory Board agreed to allow two board
members to attend the 2018 FRA Annual Conference.
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 (BCC), acting in
its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual
Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment of
attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund (Fund 186)
travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
Prepared By: Christie Betancourt, Immokalee CRA Operations Manager
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2018 FRA Conference Material (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.B.1
Doc ID: 6484
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its
capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual
Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment of
attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund (Fund 186)
travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose.
Meeting Date: 09/25/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Immokalee CRA
Name: Christie Betancourt
09/07/2018 5:14 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – County Manager's Office
Name: Debrah Forester
09/07/2018 5:14 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Debrah Forester Director - CRAs Completed 09/11/2018 11:36 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Completed 09/11/2018 11:46 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 09/12/2018 11:07 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/12/2018 3:21 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/13/2018 8:10 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/17/2018 1:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/25/2018 9:00 AM
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Sanibel Harbour Marriott n 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive n Fort Myers, FL 33908
www.redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference
BOYNTON BEACH CRA
GAINESVILLE CRA
DELRAY BEACH CRA
MIAMI CRA
ORLANDO CRA
Annual Conference
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JOSEPH PARILLA • Friday, October 26, 2018
Joe leads the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program’s research portfolio on metro economic
performance and development. Most recently, he authored the report “Opportunity for Growth,”
which argues that reducing barriers to economic inclusion can benefit firms, workers, and local
economies. That report built on lessons from Brookings’ Inclusive Economic Development Lab, a
six-month project through which Joe provided research and practical guidance to three regional
economic development organizations. In his presentation, he’ll outline set of principles that define
a more expansive vision of economic development that responds to rapid technological and
demographic changes.
NEDA NAVAB • Thursday, October 25, 2018
Neda Navab is the Associate Director, Urban Systems, at Sidewalk Labs. Prior to joining Sidewalk, she
was the Head of Experience and Innovation at Enjoy, a startup reimagining the future of retail. In her
role Neda managed the end-to-end customer journey, from the online experience to the in-person
visit, as well as the strategy for building new service offerings and launching emerging verticals.
Before joining Enjoy, Neda led the go-to-market partnerships strategy for the software company Box.
She also served as a Fellow at the non-profit TechnoServe, where she launched a business accelerator
for female entrepreneurs in East Africa. Neda started her career as a management consultant at McKinsey, serving finance
and public sector clients throughout the U.S. and Africa.
Neda earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in Economics from Columbia University, where she is
currently on the Board of Directors. She lives in New York City with her husband Andrew.
Keynote Speakers
FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 • (800) 342-8112 • (850) 222-9684 • www.redevelopment.net
October 24-26, 2018 n Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
www.redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference
GYPSY C. GALLARDO, M.P.P. • Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Gypsy Gallardo is CEO of Urban Market Analytics, a Florida-based firm that specializes in designing,
funding, and evaluating place-based solutions that “move the needle” of economic progress for low-
income people and communities. She is also the CEO of The 2020 Plan, a collective impact initiative
of 100 organizations committed to reducing the poverty rate by 30% in South St. Petersburg by
2020 (Florida’s largest poverty reduction plan). Previously, Gypsy was Lead Organizer for a 6-year
advocacy effort that inspired the creation of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment
Area (CRA).
And not least, Gypsy is the CEO of the Power Broker Media Group, and publisher of the Power Broker magazine, targeting
African-Americans in Florida’s Tampa Bay region.
Her career roles have included Vice President of Development for Urban Development Solutions, helping to co-develop and
finance 325,000 square feet of commercial space and 50 affordable homes in low-income communities. As Vice President
for International Enterprise Development she helped establish MicroEnterprise Florida, an Enterprise Florida initiative. She
earned a Master’s in Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government (dual concentrations in
Political & Economic Development and International Trade & Finance), and a B.A. degree from the Whitney Young College of
Leadership at Kentucky State University.
Gypsy has been a teacher of economics and international trade at Eckerd College, Schiller International University, Harvard’s
Kennedy School of Government, and the University of South Florida Community Real Estate Development program. Gypsy is
the recipient of two dozen awards for leadership and service, and is a mother of four adult children, including two nephews
she helped raise.
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Florida Redevelopment Association
October 24-
26, 2018
Sanibel
Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
We look forward to seeing you! If you are paying by check, you are welcomed to send this completed
form to us with the check. However, if you would like to pay by credit card (Visa or MC), you will
need to register online, at http://redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference/. Please complete a
form for each registrant with all fees payable to FRA Annual Conference, P.O. Box 1757,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32302-1757. Visa or MasterCard payments are accepted online only. Note: FRA
dues must be paid by October 1, 2018 to receive the member rate. Conference registration deadline
is October 9, 2018. Cancellations must be made in writing by the close of business on October 15,
2018 to receive a refund and will be subject to a $50 processing fee.
Full Name: _________________________________________ Nickname: ____________________________
Title: _______________________________ Organization ________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________City: _______________________State: _____
Zip: __________ Phone: _____________________Email:_________________________________________
Guest** (if purchasing): ________________________________Nickname: ___________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE (see notes page two) MEMBER NON -
MEMBER
SUB-TOTALS
Full Registration $ 395 $ 480
Wednesday, Oct. 24 Only $ 325 $ 350
Thursday, Oct. 25 Only $ 345 $ 375
Guest/Spouse $ 315 $ 345
CRA Boot Camp
Wednesday, Oct. 24
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
$ 49
$ 49
Mobile Tour
Wednesday, Oct. 24
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fort Myers CRA Districts
(Space available basis)
$49 each
$__________
Fulltime Student (sessions only) COMP COMP COMP
GRAND TOTAL
$_________
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See next page for payment information
Florida Redevelopment Association
October 24-
26, 2018
Sanibel
Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Registration Payment Notes
www.redevelopment.net
Members: FRA dues must be paid by 10/1/18 to receive the member discount in
advance.
Full and Guest registrations include all workshops and meal functions. Guests are
spouses, partners or non-professional relations. Guest registration may not be used
for staff or company representatives.
One-day registration: Includes workshops and meal functions scheduled for that
day only.
Mobile tour and CRA Boot Camp registrations require an additional $49 fee.
Student Registration is available to full-time university students. Fee includes
access to all workshops, but no meal functions.
Extra Tickets: Email Samantha Pedrosa at spedrosa@flcities.com to order
additional tickets for ticketed functions.
Special Needs: If you have special physical needs, or a dietary preference, please
let us know on this registration form.
Payment Type
Check payable to FRA Annual Conference - please mail check payment for
all registrations to FRA Annual Conference, P. O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL
32302
Credit Card payments are available online only (Visa or Master Card)
If paying by check, please be sure to send pages 1 & 2 to
Samantha Pedrosa at spedrosa@flcities.com or FAX to
Samantha at (850) 222-3806.
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FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Tentative Program
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
Mobile Tour of Fort Myers CRA (separate registration fee)
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Take a walk back in time through the beautiful, historic Fort Myers River District. As
you wander streets lined with the same bricks that Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
strolled during their visits to Fort Myers, you will learn the fascinating history of this
turn-of-the-century boom town. Immerse yourself in the ambitions and rivalries of the
sometimes unruly, often stubborn, but always visionary early builders of Fort Myers.
Once you’ve learned the history, you will zoom forward into the 21st Century with an
exclusive insider’s tour of several redevelopment projects. Led by the Fort Myers
CRA’s staff, you will view established successes and new ventures in the making. The
Fort Myers River District Tour will engage your senses, your thoughts and your
emotions as you experience “The City of Palms”.
CRA Boot Camp (separate registration fee)
8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
We will be covering what you need to know about your Florida CRA before you take
another step! We will also share where to get reliable information about Community
Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs). Geared towards policy setters, administrators and
volunteers, this will be about the top answers to the top questions about running a CRA
in Florida. We will share real life examples of how others have dealt with and met the
challenges. Space is limited.
Welcome Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
Welcome Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Keynote Speaker: Gypsy C. Gallardo, M.P.P.
CEO, Urban Market Analytics, and Power Broker Media Group
Refreshment Break
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
The Federal Community Reinvestment Act for Florida’s Community
Redevelopment Agencies
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how city and county
Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) can partner with banks to meet
community development needs. Examples of economic development, small business
support, affordable housing as well as revitalization and stabilization will be discussed.
The session will include a presentation and exercise in identifying bank Community
Reinvestment Act opportunities. You will leave with a general knowledge of the Act
and understanding about how redevelopment areas can use their plan goals and
objectives to partner on your projects.
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Speakers: April A. Atkins, AICP, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation; and Lisa Anne Mifflin, NBE, CRCM, Southern District
Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
Partnering for Success with Citizen Surveys
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Getting input from citizens on current and future projects can be a powerful tool, but
gathering information can be a difficult undertaking for staff. Learn how the City of
Zephyrhills partnered with the University of South Florida to create a dynamic citizen
survey, using GIS technology designed and carried out by students.
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Moderator: Gail K. Hamilton, CRA Director, City of Zephyrhills and FRA President
Elect
Speakers: Jensen Hackett and Kevie DeFranc, USF Interns; and Steve Spina, City
Manager, City of Zephyrhills
Getting Your Redevelopment Project Funded in the Underserved Community
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
The goal of this forum is to provide examples of why it’s important to be engaged in
the local government budgeting process. How to plug into the process, as a stakeholder,
and how to get your projects funded, will be discussed. Local decisions are made based
on funding, but a lot of times it’s also based on public participation. So, we need to
make sure the residents are focused on the funding, and not rely on just having a seat at
the table. Our “Diversity Session” on will dig into any In both sessions, you can
actively engage in the discussion.
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Moderator: Ken Thomas, Manager, Housing & Redevelopment, City of Leesburg
Speakers: The Honorable John H. Christian, Commissioner, City of Leesburg; and
Tony Otte, CEcD, CRA/Economic Development Director, City of New Smyrna Beach
Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
Making the Right Decisions through Land Use Economics
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We will focus on the nuts and bolts of an effective tool for making smart redevelopment
decisions - using land value and economic analysis/projections. We will also discuss a
case study in Gainesville, Florida, where an analysis put the theories to work. The
practical and on-the-ground application of the study revealed benefits and challenges
that come with a greater understanding of economic factors. Want to know what things
are important to measure, and how it is customizable to your community? This
information can get officials, citizens and volunteers excited about your efforts.
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Speakers: Joe Minnicozzi, Urban3, LLC and Sarah Vidal-Finn, Director, Gainesville
Community Redevelopment Agency
No Brainer Social Media for Your CRA Community
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to engage small businesses and residents within your redevelopment area
through social media. We will be using one example in Boynton Beach, in partnership
with their local workforce office, and another statewide example of what was done for
the FRA legislative advocacy statewide campaign. We will share valuable strategies
for marketing and analytics necessary to reach new “customers” whether they are
buying a product, volunteering or supporting CRA projects. These include creative
partnerships, measurable results, video testimonials, and customized training modules.
Come share your experiences and successes that worked for your community!
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Moderator and Speaker: Jessie Johnson, Vice President & Account Supervisor, RB
Oppenheim Associates
Speakers: Michael Corbit, Director of Business Development for CareerSource Palm
Beach County; Renee Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist,
Boynton Beach CRA; and Theresa Utterback, Development Services Manager,
Boynton Beach CRA
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018
Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing & Special Events (Activating Spaces)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Many CRA's sponsor or produce events, programs and campaigns to activate public
spaces and reinvent blighted commercial districts. This session will highlight creative
strategies to ensure statutory compliance while producing engaging community events
or campaigns designed to further your CRA goals. We will talk about tweaking your
program to tighten up the criteria or other aspects to focus on economic development.
Attendees will gain valuable insight to ensure that their existing or future event
programs and marketing campaign strategies contain the specific elements necessary to
meet or exceed statutory guidelines.
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Moderator: Robert Ironsmith, AICP, Director of Economic Development and
Housing, City of Dunedin
Speakers: Sharon West McCormick, Director of Business Attraction & Marketing,
RMA and Claudia McKenna, Esq., CRA Attorney, Community Redevelopment Legal
Services; and Brenda Thrower, FRA-RA, Economic Development Specialist, City of
Tampa, Ybor City Development Corporation
2019 Legislative Outlook for CRAs
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Our FRA lobbyists, legislative committee members, and Board members will share
what they see in store for the 2019 legislative session.
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Reception in the Exhibit Hall
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meet or reconnect with the private sector members of the FRA, and key supporters of
Florida redevelopment! They will provide visuals of the neat things they are doin g in
various areas around the state – you provide business cards to be eligible for drawings
with great giveaways. This is a fun, informal event with light food and beverages
included with conference registration.
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Key Elements of Successful Neighborhood Transformation
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
We will present examples of how redevelopment transforms neighborhoods, not just
commercial areas. The presentation will include how a holistic approach that addresses
the environmental, built and social aspects of communities can work. In these
examples, areas came alive through great design, community support and walkable,
flexible spaces. We will address the “what”, but also the “how” that resulted in
significantly revitalizing these neighborhoods.
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Moderator and Speaker: Jon Ward, Executive Director, West Palm Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Speakers: Felix C. Deloatch, Director of Florida Operations, Torti Gallas; Tom
Gallas, Chief Executive Officer and National Capital Planning Commissioner, CPA,
LEED AP BD+C, Torti Gallas
Taking it to the (Complete) Streets
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The session will describe how a four-lane undivided roadway was successfully
transformed into a “complete street”. This case study will overview the public process,
as well as the government side. Our partners will share the pitfalls and opportunities for
creative coordination in capital project planning. We will also discuss how to plug into
resources available from the Florida Department of Transportation for complete streets,
what the program is, and examples of how it works at the local level.
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Moderator: Melanie Weaver Carr, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst, Office of
Policy Planning, Florida Department of Transportation
Speakers: DeWayne Carver, AICP, State Complete Streets Program Manager, Florida
Department of Transportation; Jennifer Carver, Statewide Community Planning
Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation; Blake Drury, Director, Planning
and Urban Design, Community Solutions Group; and Kyle Dudgeon, FRA-RA,
Assistant Director, Planning/CRA, City of Winter Park
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Meeting Your CRA's Plan Through Bank Partnerships
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Financial Institutions provide lending, services and investments for local infrastructure,
affordable housing and economic development. How can a CRA plug into these
programs? We will discuss how to effectively choose and partner with a financial
institution. Participants will engage with panelists on specific opportunities in their
CRAs and learn about redevelopment best practices from our panelists. This session is
a follow-up to “Understanding Bank CRA for Florida’s CRAs ”. Instead of lectures in
this session, we will host a facilitated audience participation format.
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Moderator: April A. Atkins, AICP, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Presenters: To be confirmed: Ana Castillo, Vice President, Community Development
Manager, TD Bank; Iris Jones, Vice President - Community Reinvestment Officer,
Seacoast Bank; and Monclaude Nestor, Vice President, Relationship Manager, PNC
Bank
Refreshment Break
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Exhibit Hall
Community Development Financial Institutions as Partners in Redevelopment
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
What is a CDFI? There are thousands in Florida, and one near you might be an entity
that can help fund your CRA projects. How can the public sector reach out effectively
to a CDFI to form a CRA partnership? What are the best practices to prepare and be
ready to avail your CRA of the opportunity? We will ask several folks who work with
CDFIs and CRAs to bridge the understanding gap, answer questions and provide
references.
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Moderator: Lisa Anne Mifflin, NBE, CRCM, Southern District Community Affairs
Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Panelists: James Walker, Loan Officer, Florida Community Loan Fund
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Revitalizing Communities through Strategy and Infrastructure Initiatives
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
This session will share case studies, one large and one small, on how redevelopment
efforts resulted in more vibrant and livable communities. How they did it, through
partnerships, incentives, and initiatives, is the focus of each case study. Attendees wil l
learn about practical and readily available tools from experts in engineering, planning,
and economic development.
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Moderators: Cyndi Jantomaso, President, Haines City Economic Development
Council, Inc. and Adriana Trujillo-Villa, AICP, CPM, Public Works Operations
Manager, City of Haines City
Speakers: Addie Javed, Public Works Director, City of Haines City;
Tom Polk, Impact Fee Administrator, Sarasota County; and Kelley Klepper, Project
Manager, Kimley Horn
Good Properties Gone Bad - Redevelopment of Environmentally Challenging Sites
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
This interactive discussion will consider the challenges of redeveloping brownfield sites
– and the variety of remedies. How do you create a vibrant catalyst site for your
community? How clean is clean? We will leave with an understanding of
redevelopment options for sites with environmental issues, and potential funding
resources for the cleanup and revitalization of an existing site.
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Moderator: Jeffrey Burton M.P.A. FRA-RA, Director, Palmetto Community
Redevelopment Agency
Speakers: Miles Ballogg, Brownfields Practice Leader, Cardno; Carrie L. Kruchell,
P.G., Environmental Manager, Florida Department of Environmental Protection;
Frank L. Hearne, Esquire, Terracon; Larry Lallo, Economic Development Manager,
City of Cocoa CRA; Mark Mulligan P.G., Environmental Manager, Terracon and
Brad Tompa P.G., Environmental Manager, Terracon
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall
Analyzing Internal Data with OneNote and GIS
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create a cross-sectional analysis tool to align your city/county
comprehensive plan, development policies, and other important documents with your
adopted community redevelopment plan. This is a great tool that keeps a vast amount
of relevant information at your fingertips. Also, get a sneak peek at the new state-wide
GIS CRA boundaries map from the team that created it. See how it is being used to
prove CRA benefits on a state-wide level, how it is relevant to other data such as the
state-wide brownfield oculus information, and how you can help validate CRA
performance and value.
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Moderator: Jeffrey Burton M.P.A. FRA-RA, Director, Palmetto Community
Redevelopment Agency
Speakers: Wes Benge, Strategic Plan Specialist, City of Palmetto; Zachary Schwartz,
GIS Specialist, City of Palmetto; and Nicole Tremblay, Strategic Plan Specialist, City
of Palmetto
How to Succeed with Public Art in Your Community
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Art can inspire emotions, and CRAs are inspired by (great) minds. The joining of the
two can result in the “wow factor” for any area in any community. We will review and
discuss three case studies of cities that use murals and other art to revitalize an area and
attract economic investment. Come see what can be done with artists to create stunning
art to rebuild an area. We will share the “how” of what happened, and we invite you to
join in the conversation!
CM 1.0
Moderator and Speaker: Melissa LeBaron Davies, Project Coordinator for Arts
Programs, City of Tampa; Sarah Vidal-Finn, Director, City of Gainesville CRA, and
the Honorable Debra Ann Worley, Councilmember, Town of Lake Placid
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Retail Therapy: It’s Not Only the Numbers that Count!
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Learn how your City can position itself to offer the unique, authentic sense of place that
retailers and developers look for today. Placemaking is all about building dynamic and
engaging environments that can inspire and create a sense of place or commun ity. As
retailers become more reliant on experiences and a sense of place to engage customers,
their locations are reflective of this new demand. Florida’s consumer economy has
been expanding rapidly thanks to strong population growth and tourism. This trend is
expected to continue and to drive development of new and creative retail space.
CM 1.0
Speaker: Lynn Dehlinger, RMA, International Council of Shopping Centers Private
Sector P3 Florida Co-Chair
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Keynote Presentation
Neda Navab, Associate Director, Urban Systems at Sidewalk Labs
CM 1.0
Refreshment Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FRA Registration Area
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
Supporting Diversity: Gaining and Keeping the Community’s Trust
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
As a follow up to the “Getting Your Redevelopment Project Funded in the Underserved
Community”, we will hold a group discussion about the how’s of success with this
topic. Come to this session with ideas or suggestions on actual actions that have been
effective in building trust in a community.
CM 1.5
Group Leaders: Toni Shamplain, FRA-RA, Downtown North CRA Manager, City of
Panama City; Ken Thomas, Manager, Housing & Redevelopment, City of Leesburg;
and Gerald Snell, Avon Park Southside Advisory Board
Expert Reveal: Redevelopment Housing
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The topic is housing in redevelopment areas, and not necessarily affordable, but all
kinds of housing. Our five panelists from the public and private sector will each be
asked to answer questions of our moderator, and the audience, relative to how CRAs
most successfully can support housing redevelopment projects. Whether infill,
workforce, market or luxury, we will pepper the panelists with our incisive questions
while we have this rare opportunity to pick their brains!
Moderator: Evan Johnson, Tindale Oliver, Senior Project Manager
Panelists: The Honorable Steven B. Grant, Mayor and CRA Board Chair, City of
Boynton Beach; Eric Haynes, President, Schumer Development Corp; Jaimie Ross,
Executive Director, Florida Housing Coalition; and Rick Stauts, Executive Director,
Florida City CRA
CM 1.5
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THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018
CRA Finance for Practitioners
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
There is a separate language for CRA finance from other types of funds. Not only are
the funds set aside for projects in the redevelopment plan, but CRAs must by law do
things differently. How does a CRA deal with bond issues, financial controls, cost
allocation, valuation of assets, lines of credit and loans, city property transfers,
audits, and how can you as a practitioner, be ready for any of these issues if they
arise? This session is designed to be full of answers to these and other questions.
CM 1.5
Moderator: Jeremy Earle, Ph.D., AICP, FRA-RA, Assistant City Manager, City of
Hallandale Beach
Speakers: Faith Finn, Financial Management Analyst, Hallandale Beach CRA; and
Shawn Mitchell, Budget and Procurement Manager, City of Alpharetta, Georgia
Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This year we are jazzing up the ceremony! Music, dancing, and celebrating with our
great redevelopment community. Everyone is invited to “dress up” to make great
memories and photos. We will be recognizing ALL the great projects submitted for the
2018 Redevelopment Awards this year, and our proud graduates of the FRA Academy.
You may reserve tables by emailing spedrosa@flcities.com in advance.
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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2018
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
No worries, you don’t have to appear at this hour, but beverages and a full hot breakfast
will be waiting!
FRA Business Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Awards Showcase
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
A fast paced and fun celebration of the details of our winners’ successes, big and small.
Keynote Presentation
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Joseph Parilla, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program
CM 1.0
For further information, visit www.redevelopment.net or contact Carol Westmoreland
at cwestmoreland@flcities.com.
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Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check
or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA
AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award
entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at
jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank
you!
__________________________________________________________________________________________
FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ENTRY PROJECT NAME
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NAME
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT EMAIL
_____ CHECK ($150)
IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO
jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME.
Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850)
701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa
and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD
INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM.
PAYMENT FORM
2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards
For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net
Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report
Christie Betancourt
Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov
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Annual Report
Project Title *
Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report
Project Main Image*
100 – word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book*
The Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report is a visual representation of the local rural communities
ongoing efforts to improve and establish the community of Immokalee. The report highlights current
projects and projects on the horizon and programs economic development and neighborhood
enhancement. It also demonstrates the community’s involvement with beautification and safety
improvements. The cover, captures a visual of a community where you can live, work and play.
Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project
program*
The Annual Report has given the reader a blueprint of ongoing community efforts made by the Collier
County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area.
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Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the
community*
By highlighting the current projects and project on the horizon and the ongoing programs the
community has become more aware and involved of the areas growth.
Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance*
N/A
Problem Solving – How the project used problem -solving to address unique local issues*
N/A
Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other
communities*
N/A
Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of it’s kind, most
successful, aspects not included above)*
N/A
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PAYMENT FORM
2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards
For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net
Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check
or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA
AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award
entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at
jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank
you!
Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________________
FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION
Management Programs - Creative Partnerships - Creation of the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition __________________________________________________________________________________________
ENTRY PROJECT NAME
Christie Betancourt
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NAME
Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT EMAIL
_____ CHECK ($150)
IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO
jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME.
Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850)
701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa
and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD
INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM.
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Management Programs/Creative Partnerships
Project Title *
The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition
Project Main Image*
100 – word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book*
In response to Hurricane Irma, the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition was formed within 60 days of
the catastrophic event to improve communication and coordination among the agencies providing
recovery services to those hardest hit in the rural community. The Coalition was a welcomed addition
to the recovery efforts, bringing together all agencies to efficiently serve the community. The
partnerships includes over 50 not-for-profit, faith based, and governmental organizations from local,
state and national organizations. To date, the Coalition has coordinated over 20,000 volunteer hours and
distributed over 5 Million in goods. The Coalition is committed to rebuilding a resilient community.
Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project
program*
The Immokalee community is in unincorporated Collier County and is located approximately 40 miles
from the County’s Emergency Operations Center. According to the American Community Survey the
community’s population is approximately 29,287 annually. The median age is 27 years old. The
median household income is $27,767 and the mean household income is $38,071.
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After Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida, in September 10, 2017, The Immokalee Unmet Needs
Coalition (IUNC) was formed to address the long-term recovery needs of the community. The IUNC
mission is to assist in identifying the unmet needs of those affected by the disaster of Hurricane Irma.
Recognizing the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Irma long-term recovery response is
expected to take up to three years in Collier County. In February 2018, the IUNC contracted World
Renew Disaster Response & Rehabilitation group to conduct a street by street needs assessment to best
identify the unmet needs of survivors. After helping families go through the sequence of delivery of
services of immediate needs after a disaster, the group focused on housing needs which varied from
minor roof repairs or missing siding to major repairs, rebuild, or the complete replacement of the home.
Following the assessment, the IUNC provided follow-up assistance to address the issues which
included funds, donated materials, or laborers to fix the problems. Assistance included roof repair,
replacement of household materials, rental assistance and mold remediation.
The IUNC has met weekly since Hurricane Irma made landfall focusing on sharing information about
services provided to clients to help alleviate duplication of services, ensuring maximum utilization of
resources and communication. Nearly ten months after the storm and more than 50 agencies sti ll
remain at the table collaborating on the long-term recovery for Immokalee.
IUNC’s foundation is strong and will remain an advocate and leader in the community beyond the
recovery efforts due to Irma.
Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the
community*
The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the
community by establishing the following committees:
Needs Assessment: Work with designated agencies to conduct a post-hurricane assessment and
prioritize needs.
Case Management: Coordinate and manage requests to supports unmet needs in the community.
Resource Directory/Communication: Provide information, and update a list of resources for members
and the community.
Benison Distribution Center: Coordinate in-kind donations and distributions to the community.
Volunteer Management: Coordinate volunteer groups coming to the community to match with the
needs in the community.
Housing Task Force: Address immediate and long-term housing needs.
Spiritual & Emotional Care: Coordinate services to reach those in the community.
The Benison Distribution Center is a community warehouse that was established shortly after
Hurricane Irma due to the overwhelming amount of donations that were coming into Immokalee.
Truckloads of goods that include hygiene products, diapers, baby food, non-perishable food items –
both canned and boxed, cleaning supplies, shoes and uniform clothing were made available for pick up
by local non-profit organizations to distribute to the needy individuals in Immokalee. The donations are
available free of charge to the organizations, to date the cost to operate the center has been funded
through donations and volunteers. But to assure long-term sustainability, the organization is
considering a nominal monthly fee for organizations participating in the services to help support the
cost of operation of the Benison Distribution Center.
After Hurricane Irma organizations and individuals in the Immokalee area were not sure what agency
or not for profit to contact for assistance. In response, IUNC Resource Directory/Communication
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Committee created a Community Resource Directory (see attached) to provided updated information
on community agencies and resources available for individuals within the Immokalee area. This
directory will be updated annually to assure the contacts are correct. The information is useful to all
the service providers regardless of the time of year.
The Housing Task Force Committee is dedicated to immediate and long-term housing needs of the
community of Immokalee. The committee developed a Disaster Recover and Resiliency Plan (see
attached). The Plan includes short and long-term efforts that will serve as an Action Plan for the
community. The goals are to increase and improve the supply and mix of safe, affordable housing,
reduce the community’s dependence on substandard units, and improve infrastructure to make the
community more disaster resistant.
Key partners in Immokalee’s recovery has been the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) group, in
partnership with Rural Neighborhoods and the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition. The Mennonites
completed critical repairs to 23 homes. The group arrived in early January and completed their final
project in early May. The Collier Comes Together Fund held at the Community Foundation of Collier
County in partnership with the United Way of Collier County, provided funding to the Coalition’s
partner, Rural Neighborhoods, to cover the cost of materials. The Coalition currently has about 300
open cases in the Immokalee area and is working hard to find resources to help families.
The Spiritual and Emotional Care Committee collaborates with other organizations to provide support
and resources to individuals to help cope with the disaster aftermath. It provides the individuals the
opportunity to express their feelings and emotions of loss, pain and anger.
Please see link of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcbX65lu5bM
Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance*
This coalition was established by leveraged funding from the RCMA (Redlands Christian Migrant
Association) who is currently the fiscal agent and in-kind assistance by local, state, and national grants
and other funded organizations (see attached list). The organization received grant funds from a variety
of organizations. FEMA also provided staff assistance with the organizational structure and guidance
as IUNC was being formed.
Problem Solving – How the project used problem -solving to address unique local issues*
When Hurricane Irma made landfall, stakeholders in the Immokalee community quickly rallied to
manage the overall response to the unmet needs in the area. For many in the community, the needs
were unimaginable. While some simply lost power, others lost all of their belongings including the roof
over their heads.
After the immediate efforts were well underway to provide essential services like meal preparation and
temporary housing, local organizations and community members gathered to quickly establish a
coalition to better prepare Immokalee for future disasters while working to mitigate the devastation felt
with Hurricane Irma.
Over the following weeks, the group came together and with the help and guidance of organizations
like FEMA, Salvation Army, Collier County staff, the group formed the Immokalee Unmet Needs
Coalition. Their purpose is to identify needs within the community and take a hands-on approach to
solving the needs of the individual by utilizing the resources local organizations have to offer.
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Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other
communities*
The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (IUNC) is the first of its kind for this county to self-advocate
for its community. Other long-term recovery groups in the region have noticed the impact and results of
the IUNC working together to address issues and opportunities to help the economic and social well -
being of the Immokalee community and seek to collaborate with the IUNC a “one for all community
leadership approach”. The lesson learned is to be pro-active and prepared. Communities can form an
Unmet Needs Coalition prior to a disaster. The organization brings together all providers and sets a plan
outlining delivery of services and responsibilities prior to an event.
Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of it’s kind, most
successful, aspects not included above)*
So what is the silver lining to disaster? It’s the amazing way a community comes together in time of
crisis to help people they have never met. Individuals and organizations working as partners to help
with the recovery efforts. The Immokalee community understands what the needs are and will continue
to work in collaboration to help rebuild the area. The IUNC views this not only as an option, but an
obligation to step up as community leaders.
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PAYMENT FORM
2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards
For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net
Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check
or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA
AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award
entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at
jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank
you!
Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________________
FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION
Out Of The Box - Creation of the Benison Distribution Center __________________________________________________________________________________________
ENTRY PROJECT NAME
Christie Betancourt
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NAME
Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov
__________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT EMAIL
_____ CHECK ($150)
IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO
jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME.
Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850)
701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa
and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD
INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM.
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Project Title: Out of the Box
The Benison Distribution Center
Project Main Image
100-word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book*
How do you manage the distribution of millions of dollars of donated goods? In response to both
growing needs and donations, The Benison Distribution Center was established by the Immokalee
Unmet Needs Coalition to assist local agencies who didn’t have the capacity to accept and
distribute large quantities of donated items. The community is blessed by the generous outpouring
of food and materials to assist with the recovery efforts. Benison – “good things being brought
from something else” –has grown to 9,000 square feet and will be providing a long- term solution
to serving the community.
Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project or
program*
Where a gap exists between people and their basic needs, the Benison Center is a bridge. When
companies have excess products, the Benison Center puts them to very important use.
Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of
the community*
The Benison Distribution Center is a community warehouse that was established shortly after
Hurricane Irma due to the overwhelming amount of donations that were coming into Immokalee.
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The goods include hygiene products, diapers, baby food, non-perishable food items – both canned
and boxed, cleaning supplies, shoes and uniform clothing are available for pick up by local non-
profit organizations and churches for them to distribute to the needy individuals in Immokalee.
The Benison Center connects millions of dollars of donated products with nonprofit agencies,
churches and schools throughout South West Florida Through this resourceful program, more than
50 nonprofit agencies are much better able to serve an area in which nearly 44 percent of men,
women and children live below the poverty line.
Mothers with babies, fathers with toddlers, single elderly people and others – the people at the
heart of our community – are served by our partners with basics such as paper goods, personal care
items, diapers, cleaning supplies, housewares and much more.
Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance*
Through a small grant from 1 by 1 Leadership Foundation we were able to acquire a warehouse
here in Immokalee located at 815 East Main Street with approximately 9,000 square feet.
We are a World Vision satellite distribution center; World Vision is an international humanitarian
organization that works in nearly 100 countries. Their prime directive is to help children fulfill
their full potential and that they may live life in all its fullness. That is also our goal here at Benison
Center.
World Vision being our major partner provides Immokalee with truckloads of donated product on
a regular basis, which is distributed to schools, churches and nonprofit agencies. These
organizations then meet the needs of the people they serve here in Immokalee and the surrounding
communities.
Problem Solving – How the project used problem-solving to address unique local issues*
Our Mission: To work together with our community to equip people with basic material needs, to
improve the life of every individual, and to be the catalyst and force multiplier that enables all who
serve children to concentrate their resources on programs that ensure a better future.
Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other
communities*
A Distribution Center is always an asset to a community.
Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of its kind, most
successful, aspects not included about) *
N/A
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