Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 02/06/2019 W
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MINUTES
Joint Budget and Work Plan Workshop of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the
Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committees on February 6, 2019.
CareerSource Southwest Florida
750 South 5th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-658-3000
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 10:10 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ms. Bonnie Keen lead Prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board. A quorum was not
present for the MSTU board.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Estil Null, Frank Nappo, Linda Oberhaus, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Edward “Ski” Olesky, and
Andrea Halman.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Michael “Mike” Facundo, Julian Morgan, and Yvar Pierre
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Bernardo Barnhart and Andrea Halman.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Norma Garcia and Cherryle Thomas.
Others Present:
Leonor Montelongo, Mark Lemke, Alexi Cardona, Miya Reyes, Theresa Schober, Francisco Leon,
Bonnie Keen, Lincoln Price, Victoria Peters, Peter Johnson, Bill McDaniel, and Patti Calderon.
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Donna Lumbert, David Berra, and Kayla Boney.
D. Introductions.
All public present introduced themselves. All board members introduced themselves to the members of
the public.
E. Approval of Workshop Agenda.
Staff presented agenda to the board for approval.
CRA Action:
Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion to approve the Workshop Agenda. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded
the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0.
F. Announcements
Ms. Christie Betancourt announced that the Immokalee CRA will be participating in a skills gap
workshop hosted by the Florida Heartland Economic Region of opportunity. The skills gap workshop
will be on February 7, 2019 from 8: 00a.m to noon at the Dallas Townsend Agricultural Center.
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G. New Business
1. Strategic Planning Session for 2019 CRA & MSTU Plans
i. 2018 Work Plan (Enclosure 1)
Staff and board reviewed the 2018 Work Plan.
ii. Review 2018 Accomplishments (Enclosure 2)
iii. Review and discuss Focus Areas and Priorities for 2019
2. Budget
i. 2018/2019 Adopted Budget (Enclosure 3)
ii. Review 2018/2019 Budget (Enclosure 4)
iii. Review and discuss 2019/2020 Budget
Staff briefly reviewed enclosures 1-4 with the board. Ms. Christie Betancourt reviewed the 2018 and
2019 priorities.
Operational/Administrative
Staff began with a review of 2018.
The CRA hired Management and Budget Analyst Ms. Donna Lumbert and a temporary Administrative
Assistant Kayla Boney. They also moved into a new office, at 750 South 5th Street, Suite C. The new
office is now fully furnished and operational. Staff and two board members attended training at the FRA
Conference.
Staff then discussed 2019 priorities.
The CRA hired Project Manager David Berra in early 2019. The CRA will hire a full-time job bank
Administrative Assistant. The CRA will work on upgrading the IT network for improved speed and
efficiency. Phone lines will be upgraded as well, for more extensions and improved connection. Signs
for the front office door and window will be installed. Staff have processed order for new office vehicle.
Staff will again attend training at the FRA Conference in 2019.
Land Use Planning
Ms. Debrah Forester announced that the Immokalee Area Master Plan is in the process of being reviewed
for adoption. She also said that a portion of the Redevelopment Plan will be updated this year.
Mr. Estil Null would like for the CRA and MSTU boundaries to be made the same.
Economic Development - Marketing and Branding
Ms. Christie Betancourt announced that a draft of the Florida Heartland Economic Region of
Opportunity (FHERO) Immokalee video was ready for viewing. CRA staff toured with the video
producers to capture an economic overview of Immokalee. Staff played the draft video for the boards.
Ms. Debrah Forester updated the boards on the CRA’s work with FHER O including promotion of the
Skills Gap Workshop to local entities. Ms. Forester announced that the Skills Gap Workshop will take
place on February 7, 2019 at 1085 Pratt Boulevard, Labelle, FL.
Ms. Betancourt announced that the CRA is looking into redesigning the Immokaleetoday.com website
in 2019. Dr. Frank Nappo suggested that the CRA upgrade the website into a mobile application for
devices. The board discussed the possibility of making a CRA app for phones and tablets.
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Economic Development – Incentives
Ms. Christie Betancourt reviewed the CRA grants with the board:
• Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) Grant- In 2018 the CRA awarded ROOF a grant for the
completion of one home in Immokalee for adults with developmental disabilities. The priority for
2019 is to issue payment to ROOF for their work on the homes.
• Façade Grant- There were no Façade Grant applicants in 2018. The 2019 priority is to rewrite the
Façade Grant and increase the number of applicants.
• Sweat Equity Grant- There have been no applicants for the Sweat Equity Grant. A rewrite of the
Swear Equity Grant is also a priority for 2019.
Commissioner Bill McDaniel advised staff and the board that the grant language sho uld be revised
so that it is in the building owners’ favor to participate. The board and commissioner McDaniel agree
that both the Façade Grant and Sweat Equity Grant should be advertised more to the public.
• Promise Zone Brownfield Assessment Grant- Ms. Forester announced that the grant will pay for phase
1 of land development, environmental inspection. The priority for 2019 is to begin to distribute the
grant.
• Opportunity Zone- the Opportunity Zone grant is in the stages of being finalized. The grant will assist
in economic development with tax breaks and capital gains for participants. The CRA will move
forward with the grant in 2019 after it is finalized.
Infrastructure - Partnerships Projects
Ms. Christie Betancourt announced that the sidewalk project has been completed on South 9th, Eustis,
and a portion of 5th. Staff is applying for additional funding in the upcoming CDBG grant cycle to
continue the project. Ms. Betancourt reviewed the TIGER Grant and gave updates on N. 19th street. A
photo of the completed project was presented during the meeting. Ms. Betancourt thanked
Commissioner McDaniel for the county support in finishing the project. The CRA is continuing its work
with the Collier County Growth Management Department on the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan.
Ms. Betancourt thanked Collier County Parks and Recreation for maintaining the Zocalo Plaza and Lake
Trafford Pier. The CRA is continuing communication with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) regarding the Main Street Improvement Project.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
H. Citizen Comments
No additional comments were provided.
I. Next Meeting Date. CRA will meet on April 17, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. at CareerSource.
MSTU will meet on April 24, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. at CareerSource.
J. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 12:05 P.M.
Budget & Budget &
Work Plan Work Plann Work Plann
Workshop
Immokalee
Community
Redevelopment
Area
February 6, 2019
2018 Priorities
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Operational/Administrative
2018
¾Hired Temporary
Administrative Assistant
¾Hired Budget Analyst
¾Office Move
o New leased space “Suite C”
o Purchased new furniture
¾Training FRA Conference
2019
¾Upgrade IT connectivity
¾Hired Project Manager
¾Hire Job Bank Administrative
Assistant
¾New Vehicle
¾Office Space
o Signage
¾Training FRA Conference
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I. Land Use Planning
2018
¾Immokalee Area Master Plan
¾Future Land Use Map
¾Assisted with soliciting public
input
2019
¾Transmit Immokalee Area
Master Plan
¾Adopt Immokalee Area
Master Plan
¾Redevelopment Plan Update
Adopt Immokalee Area Master Plan
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February 6, 2019 Agenda Item G. New Business
CRA Staff Workshop Presentation
Enclosure 1 Workshop Minutes
II. Economic Development
2018
¾Florida Heartland Economic
Region of Opportunity
(FHERO)
¾Immokalee Tour to develop
economic overview of the
region.
¾Web Site Updates
¾Clean up
ImmokaleeToday.com site
2019
¾Florida Heartland Economic
Region of Opportunity
(FHERO)
¾Finalize video for Immokalee
¾Skills Gap Analysis
¾Website Redesign
Marketing & Branding
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II. Economic Development
2018
¾CRA Grants
¾Awarded Residential Options
of Florida (ROOF) Grant
¾Façade Grant
¾Sweat Equity Grant
¾Promise Zone
¾Brownfield Assessment Grant
¾Opportunity Zone
2019
¾CRA Grants
¾Issue payment to Residential
Options of Florida (ROOF)
¾Façade Grant rewrite
¾Sweat Equity Grant rewrite
¾Promise Zone
¾Brownfield Assessment Grant
¾Opportunity Zone
Incentives
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III. Infrastructure
Partnerships Projects
¾Collier County Human Services
¾CDBG Grants
¾Collier County Transportation Department
¾TIGER Grant
¾N.19th Street
¾Collier County Stormwater Department
¾Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan
¾Corrective Action Projects
¾Collier County Parks & Recreation
¾Zocalo Plaza
¾Lake Trafford Pier
¾Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
¾Main Street Improvement Project
¾Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
¾Priority Project List
¾Blue Zone Project
¾Marquee Project
¾Other Collier County Agencies
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¾Southside
¾Eustis Avenue
¾South 5th Street
¾South 9th Street
¾Carver Street
¾East Delaware*
¾Lake Trafford Area
¾Anne Olesky Park to Lake Shore Drive *
¾Lake Shore Drive to Little League Road
¾Little League Road to Carson Road*
¾Carson Road to SR29 (15th Street)
¾Carson Road*
¾Eden Avenue to Westclox Street*
¾SR 29 from 1st Street to Panther Crossing*
Sidewalk Master Plan
III. Infrastructure
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Stormwater
III. Infrastructure
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•Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan
•Project Priority List
Lighting Safety
•Neighborhood planning
efforts
•Priority List
III. Infrastructure
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Main Street (SR29)Pedestrian
Safety Improvements
•FDOT Project
•Construction Bid Advertise – August 2019
•Tentative Construction date – December 2019
•Project Completion 2020
•MSTU Funds
•FY 2020
•Enhanced Streetlights
•Banner Arms
•Banners
•Electrical
•FY 2021
•Landscape/Streetscape Design
III. Infrastructure
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Monuments
III. Infrastructure
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IV. Improve Immokalee Campaign
2018
•Attended and Participated in Community Meetings
•Community Taskforce
•Residential Community Clean-up
•Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition
•Housing Committee
•Directory Committee
•Needs Assessment
•Interagency
•Richard M. Schultze Family Foundation (RMSFF)
•Community Assessment Advisory Committee
•Collier County: Community Needs and Assessment (CAN) Report
•Education Program
•Sidewalk Education Flyer
•Trash Can diet
2019
•Attend and Participate in Community Meetings
•Community Taskforce
•Residential Community Clean-up
•Commercial Community Clean-up
•Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition
•Housing Committee
•Directory Committee
•Needs Assessment
•Interagency
•Richard M. Schultze Family Foundation (RMSFF)
•Community Assessment Advisory Committee
•Collier County: Community Needs and Assessment (CAN) Report
•Education Program
•Keep Immokalee Beautiful Brochure
Community Programs
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Budget 20199-9-2020
Collier County y
Community Redevelopment Agencyy
Immokalee
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2018/2019 REVENUE
CRA 186 $1,402,400
MSTU 162/111 $1,285,950
Grant 715 $ 200,000
Total $2,888,350
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CRA Capital Outlay,
$38,000.00
CRA Grants,
$105,000.00
CRA Transfers,
$204,100.00
MSTU Transfers,
$113,100.00
MSTU Captial Outlay,
$100,000.00
2018/2019 Projects
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2018/2019 CRA Operating Expenses
- $237,600
634207 IT CAP ALLOCA 2,900.00
634210 IT OFFICE AUT 11,900.00
634970 INDIRECT COST 48,700.00
634980 INTERDEPT PAY 12,000.00
634999 OTHER CONTRAC 76,500.00
640200 MILEAGE REIMB 500.00
640300 TRAVEL PROF D 4,500.00
640410 MOTOR POOL RE 6,800.00
641230 TELEPHONE ACC 600.00
641400 TELEPHONE DIR 3,700.00
641700 CELLULAR TELE 5,000.00
641900 TELEPHONE SYS 1,500.00
641950 POST FREIGHT 100.00
641951 POSTAGE 50.00
643100 ELECTRICITY 2,000.00
643400 WATER AND SEW 5,000.00
644100 RENT BUILDING 35,000.00
645100 INSURANCE GEN 1,900.00
647110 PRINTING AND 500.00
648160 OTHER ADS 200.00
648170 MARKETING AND 1,000.00
649030 CLERKS RECORD 50.00
649100 LEGAL ADVERTI 1,000.00
649990 OTHER MISCELL 300.00
651110 OFFICE SUPPLI 3,000.00
651210 COPYING CHARG 3,000.00
651950 MINOR DATA PR 2,000.00
652210 FOOD OPERATIN 1,000.00
652920 COMPUTER SOFT 2,000.00
652990 OTHER OPERATI 300.00
654110 BOOKS PUB SUB 500.00
654210 DUES AND MEMB 3,800.00
654360 OTHER TRAININ 300.00
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2018/2019 MSTU Operating Expenses
- $493,450
Fund 111
634990 LANDSCAPE INCIDEN 35,000.00
634999 OTHER CONTRACTUAL 140,000.00
643100 ELECTRICITY 13,000.00
643300 TRASH AND GARBAGE 11,000.00
643400 WATER AND SEWER 6,000.00
646311 SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1,200.00
646318 MULCH 6,000.00
652310 FERT HERB CHEM 300.00
Fund 162
631400 ENG FEES 61,339.50
634970 INDIRECT COST 2,500.00
634999 OTHER
CONTRACTUALS 100,000.00
639980 INTERDEPT PAY 10,000.00
643300 TRASH AND
GARBAGE 3,000.00
645100 INSURANCE GEN 500.00
646311 SPRINKLER SYS 15,000.00
646451 LIGHTING MAIN 85,810.00
649010 LICENSES AND 2,000.00
649100 LEGAL ADVERTI 200.00
651110 OFFICE SUPPLI 100.00
652210 FOOD OPERATING 500.00
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Questions and open estions and op
Discussion
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