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Immokalee CRA Minutes 12/15/2021Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 I The Place to Call Home! MINUTES Joint Meeting of the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on December 15, 2021. The Advisory board members, staff, and public appeared virtually and in person. Hybrid Remote Public Meeting CareerSource 750 South 5�h Street Immokalee, FL 34142 A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:00 A.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. Commissioner William "Bill" McDaniel led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mr. Bernardo Barnhart led prayer. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board and the MSTU board. CRA Advisory Board Members Present in Person: Dr.Frank Nappo, Patricia "Anne" Goodnight, Edward "Ski" Olesky(9:21 a.m.), Yvar Pierre (9:09 a.m.), Mark Lemke, Andrea Halman, and Jonathan Argueta. CRA Advisory Board Members Present via Zoom: Michael "Mike" Facundo. CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused: Estil Null. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Bernardo Barnhart, Andrea Halman, Norma Garcia, Christina Guerrero, and David Turrubiartez Jr. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present via Zoom: None. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Cherryle Thomas. Others Present in Person: .Commissioner Bill McDaniel. Others Present via Zoom: Lupita Vazquez Reyes, Marina Guirguis, Silvia Puente, and Clara Herrera. Staff Present in Person: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Marilyn Gijon. D. VotingPrivileges rivileges for Board Members via Zoom. One CRA board member was present via zoom. CRA Action: Action: Mr. Mark Lemke made a motion to allow board members on zoom privileges. Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. MSTUAction: Action: Mr. David Turrubiartez made a motion to allow board members zoom privileges. Ms. Norma Garcia seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 I The Place to Call Home! E. Approval of Agenda. Staff presented the agenda to the boards for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. CRA Action: Action: Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. MSTUAction: Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve agenda as presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. F. Approval of Consent A eg nda. 1. Minutes i. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for November 17, 2021 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2) 3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 3) CRA Action: Action: Mr. Mark Lemke made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Patricia Anne Goodnight seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. MSTUAction: Action Mr. David Turrubiartez made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. G. Announcements. 1. Public Comments speaker slips CRA Staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 2. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. The folder contained the public notice for this meeting and community event flyers for upcoming events. 3. Community Town Hall Meeting — 1.13.22 — 6:00 p.m. at CareerSource SWFL H. Old Business. 1. Redevelopment Plan updates Staff announced that the community input meeting was held on December 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the CareerSource. The Immokalee CRA Redevelopment Updates presentation that was presented at the December 14th Redevelopment meeting was reviewed. The presentation highlights the goals, objectives, and strategies. Goals include Celebrating Culture, Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure, and Plan Implementation/Admin. It was explained that each part of the goals has their objectives to reach completion. Strategies are the third part of the plan implementation. Funding projections and project priorities were also explained in the Project Financing and Leveraging Funds portion of the update. 2 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 I The Place to Call Home! The Project Priorities for Short -Term Capital Projects (Infrastructure) are Sidewalk South Immokalee Phase 3, Main Street Enhancements, First Street Corridor, Lake Trafford Lighting, Stormwater Master Plan Implementation, and for Mobility, Transit Amenities. The Project Priorities for Short -Term Capital Projects (Housing) are Infrastructure Improvements, Mobile Home Replacement Initiative, Housing Renovation Incentives, New Construction Incentives. The Project Priorities for Short -Term Capital Projects (Economic Development) are Regional Partnership, Branding and Marketing, TIF Incentives, Broadband Initiatives, Retail Demand Analysis, Retail Development Incentives, Site Ready Incentives, and Main Street Initiative. The Project Priorities for Short -Term Capital Projects (Cultivating Culture) are Branding and Marketing, Public Art, and Special Events, and the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative includes South Immokalee and Eden Park. In the Redevelopment Plan Update Timeline, it's explained that the current activities of "October - December 2021" is Community Review Meeting & CRA Review Draft Redevelopment Plan. The next step is CRA endorsement of the Final Redevelopment Plan, is tentatively set for January 19, 2022. Planning Commission will be February 2022 and Board of County Commissioners Adoption will be March 2022. *Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record. Click link Redevelopment Presentation 2. Catholic Charities update Staff provided the date for the upcoming scheduled community meeting. The meeting will be held on January 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the CareerSource SWFL conference room. This community meeting will further discuss the proposal to purchase the CRA property and will be for the public to attend and participate. 3. TIGER Grant updates No updates. 4. Contractor Maintenance Report i. A & M Property Maintenance a. Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 5) Staff provided board with a copy of enclosure 5 which is a copy of the upcoming landscape maintenance schedule for remaining December and upcoming month, backup for the last couple of months services is also provided. Staff explained that extra work was done this month due to holiday events and tree trimmings because of dead trees. ii. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 6) Staff provided board a copy of enclosure 6 which is the Project Manager Observation field report for the MSTU beautification area. Staff discussed in detail key areas which include Zocalo Plaza, banners on Main Street, the Historical Cemetery on Main Street, and the plantings at the Welcome sign at the Triangle area. Staff announced that vines are still growing on the overhead wire at the Zocalo Plaza, and quotes are due in January for the removal. 3 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 I The Place to Call Home! Ms. Yvonne Blair explained that the bird of paradise logo located on the stage at the Zocalo Plaza has been completed and are awaiting final permit inspection. On November 30, 2021 staff noticed the logo sign was damaged over the Thanksgiving weekend and contacted Lykins Signtek for a quote for the repair. The renters from Thanksgiving weekend have been notified. Through the zoom chat, Ms. Lupita Vazquez Reyes suggested having guidelines for future events. Staff also explained the grates throughout Main Street are now repaired and are no longer collecting trash. I. New Business. 1. 2022 Public Meeting Calendar (Enclosure 7) 2. MSTU Board Vacancies i. MSTU Application a. Ana Estrella (Enclosure 8) Staff reviewed Enclosure 8 which was an MSTU application for Ana Estrella. Ms. Estrella was not present. Staff announced that Ms. Estrella will be representing Immokalee Friendship House. MSTUAction: Action Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to recommend the appointment of Ms. Ana Estrella to the MSUT Advisory Committee. Mr. David Turrubiartez seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. J. Staff Reports. 1. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 9) Ms. Christie Betancourt reviewed the operations manager report as shown in enclosure 9. Staff briefly discussed Infrastructure Projects, Non-Profit/Private Development, and the modified Impact Fee Installment Payment Program in more detail. Staff provided brief updates on the Infrastructure Projects in Immokalee. The projects discussed were the Carson Road Project (Eden Park Elementary Safe Routes to School), the Lake Trafford Road Improvement Projects, the North 3rd Street Stormwater Improvement Project, the Madison Avenue Channel Project, and the Eden Gardens Project. Staff also provided brief updates on the Housing Development Projects in Immokalee. The projects discussed were the Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab 18 home subdivision, the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance proposed housing development, the Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Kaicasa housing development, Casa Amigos, and the Casa San Juan Diego Multi -Family housing development. Staff also provided brief updates on the Non-Profit/Private Development in Immokalee. The prof ect discussed were the Guadalupe Center van Otterloo Campus, Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Childcare Development Center, Charter School, Community Hub, 7-Eleven, and O'Reilly Auto Parts. 4 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 I The Place to Call Home! Staff will continue to provide monthly updates on the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) Implementation schedule, the Redevelopment Plan, the county Infrastructure Projects, the Non- Profit/Private Development, the Commercial Facade Grant Program, Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO), Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (AJNC), and the Impact Fee Installment Payment Program in more detail. Staff also announced the Commercial Facade Grant Improvement Program continues to allow the Immokalee CRA to provide financial incentives to the businesses of Immokalee. Ms. Christie Betancourt explained two more locations of General Dollars will be added to the community. The General Dollars will be located on New Market Road and Flagler and on E. Main Street and S 2nd St. Suggestions were made that maybe to avoid having any more Family Dollars, in the future there should be an application submitted to the CRA to help the process of eventually getting bigger corporation stores like Walmart or Home Depot in our community. 2. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 10) Ms. Yvonne Blair reviewed the project managers report as shown in enclosure 10. Staff briefly discussed the Carver Street & South 5th Street Project, the Eustis Avenue & West Delaware Avenue Phase III Project, Trash Cans and Garbage Pickup, the Main Street Improvements and Lighting, Main Street Corridor Streetscape Design Plan, and the Zocalo Plaza improvement project. The damaged grates on Main Street have been repaired. Ms.Yvonne Blair also updated on the FDOT meeting she attended on December 7, 2021 and said they discussed they created a 5 year plan. The decorations for the Street Poles 1st — 9th were put up on December 6, 2021 as well as the Christmas tree and decorations at the Zocalo plaza. No ornaments were bought for Zocalo Plaza because there is nowhere to store them safely until the storage container is repaired. The decorations will be picked up by January 10, 2022. K. Other Agencies 1. Code Enforcement (Enclosure 11) No updates, just listing of cases and pictures of improvements. 2. FDOT updates No updates available. 3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator No updates. L. Citizens Comments. No citizen comments. M. Next Meeting ate. The next CRA meeting will be on February 16, 2022 at 9:00 A.M.at the CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, Fl. CUlier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA Enclosure 1 1 The Place fo Call Home! The next MSTU meeting will be on February 23, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. at the Career Source SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee Fl. N. Adj ournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:23 A.M. * Zoom Meeting chat is attached to the minutes for the record. December 15, 2021 Redevelopment Plan Presentation Agenda Item H.1. IMMOKALEE , ) CRA`°lli.coelopmun"C.munl„ �J' Redevent Agency IMMOKALEE CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE DECEMBER 2021 Celebrating Culture: Create a Cultural Destination 0 10 Preserve and enhance the rich mix of cultures and heritage in •' Immokalee and embrace new ones as they are identified. - Educate residents and visitors on the cultures in the community. - Create the Immokalee Brand - Immokalee Cultural Center IMMOKALEE \/ CRA:.....,...,-1J' Redevelopment Plan Implementation Celebrating Culture: Create a Cultural Destination - Educate residents and visitors on the cultures in the community. Strategy 1— Partner with the Collier County Museum and Parks and Recreation and other organizationsto develop and expand signature events such as the Cattle Drive. Strategy 2— Use architectural features and colors to distinguish cultural identities Strategy 3 — Use public an to educate the community an the cultures and history of Immokalee Strategy 4 — Support the expansion of culinary experiences in the unity. Celebrating the richdiversity of food and the fresh produce that are available in the community. Strategy 5 — Investigate the development of a "Cultural Trail" establishing historic and cultural significant places throughout the community that reflect community leaders and significant places using public art to reflect the location. The Trail can educate both residents and visitors. IMMOKALEE ��% CRA" = ._,._. Celebrating Culture: Create a Cultural Destination Celebrating Culture: Create a Cultural Destination - Create the Immokalee Brand. Strategy 1—Develop anew logo and tag line that celebrates the cultures of t Immokalee including its legendary athletes, farming, cattle ranching, and multi -ethnic population. Include input from the Seminole Tribe of Immokalee. Strategy I— Develop an Immokalee Ambassador program —educating local residents on the Immokalee Brand to become the spokesperson for Immokalee. Strategy 3 — Develop a marketing campaign to educate the residents of Collier County, Lee County andthe region on the Immokalee Brand. Strategy 4 — Enhance the gateways and corridors to showcase the Immokalee brand. Strategy 5 — Encourage investment in the public realm to reinforce the Immokalee Brand through incentives and regulatory changes. Collaborate with both public and private development to enhancethe character of the community. Strategy 6 — Engage the business owners and organizations to coordinate branding efforts. IMMOKAL EE i CRA :=_ Economic Development Strengthen the economic health ofthe community - Collaborate and Partnerships services, assisted -living, and memory and palliative care and rehabilitation - Immokalee Regional Airport services. - Establish Immokalee as a regional - Expand Educational and Training opportunity for manufacturing and Opportunities distribution. - Expand tourism as a component of the - Expand Commercial opportunities in Immokalee economic base Immokalee to reduce the gap of retail industrygroups. - Develop Immokalee as a Food Destination - Support the expansion of medical services, both not -for -profit and private - Expand the availability and quality of services, to provide quality health care internet service -broadband and beyond. - Immokalee Cultural Center. Strategy 1-Coordinate with other Collier Divisions, such as the Museum, Library, and Parks and Recreation and Tourism to incorporate the Immokalee Brand into their facilities during renovations and new construction. Strategy 2- Define the concept of a "Cultural Center" and evaluate existing community facilities to determine feasibility of incorporating the "center" into an existing or renovated center or the development of a new "center." Strategy 3 - Coordinate with the Seminole Tribe of Immokalee to showcase the Immokalee Brand. IMMOKALEE ��� CRAB.,.. t). Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community - Collaborate and Partnerships Strategy 1—Support local Chamber of Commerce to become a one -stop shop for business development, promotions, and event hosting. Strategy 2—Support and participate in the State of Florida Rural Area of Opportunity designation for the Immokalee Community. Strategy 3 — Support local career fairs to assist with local company hiring and employee training. Strategy 4— Support the enhancement of Federal Opportunity Zone program in rural areas to expand incentives. Strategy 5 — Collaborate with the Collier County Airport Authority to market the economic development opportunities at the Immokalee Regional Airport. including but not limited to 24-hour urgent care, 24- hour pharmacies, IMMOKALEE',/I IMMOKALEE\% testing laboratories, mental health CRA :-=,".� CRA—_=.9:"-•"i,/x Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community - Immokalee Regional Airport JL Strategy 1-Support development at the Immokalee Regional Airport as an economic development catalyst for the community. Strategy 2-Develop a "shovel ready" site at the airport with an approved set of building plans to encourage new business development at the airport. Strategy 3 - Highlight the establishment of the Immokalee Readiness Center - U.S. National Guard facility at the airport Strategy 4 - Investigate the potential to sell a portion of the Airport property to an independent end user. Strategy 5 - Support the Immokalee Regional Airport efforts to expand industrial development opportunities including the development of an industrial park. Strategy 6-Coordinate with the State of Florida Economic Development Agencies to market the Immokalee Regional Airport. Strategy 7 - Support the Immokalee Regional Airport efforts to seek grant funds to improve infrastructure and building square footage at the Airport. IMMOKALEE i Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community -Coalition the expansion of medical services Strategy 1- Participate in Immokalee Inter -Agency and Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition to identify needs and develop potential incentives to assist with recruitment of services. Strategy 2 - Evaluate existing services and partner with other agencies to recruit and/or expand services in the community. Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community - Expand Commercial opportunities in Immokalee to reduce the gap of retail industry groups. staagy c-spppprt me ee.elopmeM pro ep:meaa aMepdop one Ercpapaiop program mr erciatmg rear eMablianmeptz. progam :home mapae zxe mane, eepcMiop on ercinmg progam:, ape aceptroez. strategy 1—Develop and malnaln a arge[ Ilrt pf rMall Intlurtrvgroups based on retail demand assessmena. —cevelop incentive programs including but not limited to Tax Increment Incentives to mrect the argeted g mtegy6—cevelop Incen[rve programs tp attraR [M1e tlezrelppmen[pf pew retail space mat ran prpvlee lease opportuni[iesto small businesses [p provitle a min of pwduRs one services in the wmmuniry — wi[M1 the mlliercounry Economic Development office, Chamber of commerce antl o[ner economyic tleve opment prganiaatipnstp market anilable properties antl incentives to target intlus[ries. strategy 6—Develop incen[ivez[o eliminate any "faptl deserts" ideMifietl in [M1e community in wortlina[ipn wim cpmmuniry partners sucM1 astne Inteagenry Council. s[w[egy I -Develop [M1e Main street Initiative [o improve appeaance, mire of uses, inFlll tlevelppmen[[o reFleRthe center" of commercial attivityfpr the cpmmuniry. stmteg rdrvise as neetlea apa continuetofuntlthe commercial raSatle improvementpwgammPwvitle design :emee: apa npapnal apa::pre ro epwpage hmlamg reppvauop: mat wlu ephapeeme wmmpplry. IMMOKALEE ��% CRA e;�-`�,i Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community -collaborate local business startups and expansions Strategy 1-Supportthe development of an Entrepreneurial Support Organization to collaborate on training and services for small business development and expansion. Members may include Goodwill, SCORE, Small Business Development Association and Microloan providers. Strategy 2 - Provide incentives for small business start-up and expansion. IMMOKALEE \/ ' IMMOKALE% CRA`:::.`.",... CRA`:.: _= .Ue Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community -training Educational and Training Opportunities Strategy 1—Coordinate with Collier County School Board to maintain and expand training programs within the Immokalee Community. Strategy 2 — Support alternative transportation options to facilitate attendance at training classes outside the community. Strategy 3 — Coordinate with other organizations that provide training and educational opportunities to expand the workforce skills and job placement. IMMOKALEE 1 / CRA.,.m.:. '.� Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community -Strategy Immokalee as a Food Destination Strategy 1— Develop and maintain a database of food venues and food manufacturers Strategy 2 — Develop culinary events that highlight the diverse food options Strategy 3 — Coordinate with and support the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator to promote and expand businesses. Strategy 4 — Develop incentives to create opportunities for graduated Culinary members to stay in the Immokalee community. Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community - Expand tourism as a component of the Immokalee economic base Strategy 1— Support the further development and maintenance of destination hubs in Immokalee including: Roberts Ranch, Peppers Preserve, Lake Trafford and the support services to expand them. Strategy 2— Develop a marketing program to highlight the destinations. Strategy 3 — Coordinate with other Collier County divisions to promote the Immokalee community as tourist destination. Strategy 4— Identify sites as potential corporate retreats and coordinate the steps ssary to,ring those sites forward for future consideration for conference and corporate travel sector. IMMOKALEE �� CRA. 27_—t). Economic Development: Strengthen the economic health of the community - Expand the availability and quality of internet service - broadband and beyond. Strategy 1— Develop a report identifying computer and internet services in Immokalee. Strategy 2 — Support rural broadband internet access initiatives and evaluate a program/initiative for the Immokalee community. IMMOKALEE \ / ' IMMOKALEE ,,% CRA`:::."`.,... CRA`:::_':" 1/x Housing Provide a mix of housing types and price points to allow for safe, r high -quality units in Immokalee. \ - Support multi -generational housing opportunities in the community. V Neighborhood Initiative. Create a wholistic approach to neighborhood revitalization includes infrastructure, housing, and safety improvements. IMMOKALEE ,a� CRA. � ,yJ' Housing: Provide a mix of housing types and price points to allow for safe, high -quality units in Immokalee. -Strategy Initiative. Create a wholistic approach to neighborhood revitalization includes infrastructure, housing, and safety improvements. Strategy 1- Supportthe Immokalee Master Plan Neighborhood Planning Initiative to dewelop neighborhood improvement plans based on the neighborhood map. Strategy 2 - Improve „cant and nuisance properties to restore tom munity,ppea ante and safety. Strategy 3-Comm us to pa rtner with Code Enforcement, Collier County Sheriff's Office and Community Task Force to bring properties into code compliance. Strategy 4 Support Community Policing initiative as identified. Strategy 5 - Develop incentives to facilitate the development/redevelopment of residential properties to neighborhood uses such as housing, recreational or community gardens. Strategy 6 - Evaluate a land am uisidon program to acquire properties with code violation, tax liens, or other blighted conditions to be redeveloped. Strategy 7 - Coordinate with Collier County and housing providers and regulators to review and consider incentives to improve the housing quantity and quality in the Immokalee Urban Area. IMMOKALEE .\ CRA'=w _- Housing: Provide a mix of housing types and price points to allow for safe, high -quality units in Immokalee. - Support multi generational housing opportunities in the community. strategy 1—Update the 2011 Immokalee Housing Condition Inventory and updatethe inventory every five years m —rd—current wndfln—and evaluate progress on housing improvements. strategy 2—Coordlnrte wl[h Collie, county [o evaluam lane developmentwd. regulations t0 support the tlevempment ofatwsw,y unit:. 5—gy3—Cnllab with homing p,nvieers to leverage funds and seek ad b—A funddcc, expand the housing stay 4—Partner with homing provides to crerte Incentives for houstog,ehabilRationand replaeemenq inclutling the replacement of trailers built pnorm 1994 as idi-iffed in Collier County SHIP guitlellnes. Stategys- C-smote withhopsmg agenues ana pw�iaersro prpmaemamgiesromamramand impw.e tu,rent affordable Fousing Inventory and add M1ouzingio urve a mix of Income levels and expand home-ownersM1ip. strategy 6—Partner with Collier Counryto eewlop or expantl programsto Improve affortlable housing options (no re than 30%of grass Inrome Is zpen[on Fpuzingcorts, Including u[IIIfIesl hotF Fouling renova[lons and new mtegy I —Collaborate witM1 Fouling Providers to establisF transitional Fouling pptionsfor the homeless population In the communit, stramgya-Cpdabomm with Fousmg prwlders I. eduram ma —id. -on h—la, ppp.rturiti.. IMMOKALEE i CRA` = Infrastructure Provide safe and healthy environment to maintain a high quality of life 1 to all the residents and visitors of the community. - Improve water quality by partnering and supporting stormwater improvements - Improve Mobility - Improve and maintain water quality and waste management services - Community Development -maintain high quality of life for all the residents of the community through recreational opportunities. - Improve transit services in the community - Maintain and Improve coordination with private and independent service and utility providers such as Immokalee Water and Sewer, Immokalee Fire Department, and Lee County Coop. IMMOKALEE tJ% CRA'C= .._.._.. Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community water quality by partnering and supporting stormwater —improvements improvements Strategy 1— Coordinate with County Divisions to assure stormwater improvements are coordinated with all infrastructure projects. Strategy 2 — Support the implementation of the Immokalee stormwater master plan through partnerships with Collier County for grants and funding opportunities IMMOKALEE \� CRA`— „`. � Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community - Improve mobility Strategy 1— Support County initiative to bring all public roads up to County standards and assist in the implementation of a program to bring private roads up to County standard and acceptance. Strategy 2 — Support measures to advance technology that will improve transportation options, such as Electric Charging Stations and on -demand transit. Strategy 3 — Incorporate the principals of Complete Streets into streetscape improvements when feasible Strategy 4 — Evaluate ADA accessibility issues and provide options to improve ADA facilities on existing properties and investigate incentives to improve accessibility. Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community - Promote and improve walking as a safe and inviting mode of travel through a comprehensive walking program of pedestrian facilities. strategy1-Initial evaluation of anvnew d—I.pment proie shpuld'mdI the opppnumn to'mdude, sidewalks, eme t:, ateetlighthg, road resudachn dstripping, broadband,and:Wade trees pnorro - - movingherwatd.. -Collaboate with other County Departments h, achleve etncient use d resources e, wmplete the Sidewalk M.— Plan(Appendir L Map 1). mtegy 3-Coordination on partnerships to implement the Sidewalk Master plan and incoryorate tM1e pdncipals of complM rtr when feasible to Increase -sally of commuters walking or using t.a to get to work. Strategy 4-Complete F.—Area 1 and Focus Area 2 as funds are available. Focus Area1-lalm Tr MArea(AppendixLMap2). Focus Area 2-So.1h Immokalee (Appendiw L Map 3) 5tmtegy 5-F.—rt g public awareness aboutthe fightsand—ponslbileiea of pedestrians. walking asa recre nal aaiviry antl evaluatewalkingtrailaroundthe9thandE.- IMMOKALEE 5�� CRA 27_—!1). Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community -Strategy and maintain water quality and waste management services Strategy 1—Support and coordinate with Collier County Waste Management Division to educate commercial and residential customers on the benefits, policies, and procedures to provide a clean environment and improve the aesthetic appearance of -_ thecommunity. Strategy 2 — Develop initiatives and incentives to improve proper disposal of trash and recyclables. IMMOKA`..: :=!i LEE \� ' IMMOKALEE ,,% CRACRA`:W,� ' 1/r Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community -Strategy high quality of life for all the residents of the community through recreational opportunities. Strategy 1— Partner and coordinate with Collier County Parks and Recreation to provide high quality recreational opportunities in the community. (See Appendix M — Parks and Open Space Opportunities Map) Strategy 2 — Enhance and maintain recreational faculties to serve a multi -generational and culturally diverse population through partnerships with Collier County Parks and Recreation and private donors and not for profits. Strategy 3 — Support additional amenities that will increase visitor use at tourist destination locations— Lake Trafford, Roberts Ranch and Pepper Ranch. Strategy 4—Continue to support Zocalo Park as a Main Street amenity as a safe and well maintained community gathering place. IMMOKAIL CR,a� A. � , Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community —Strategy and Improve coordination with private and independent service and utility providers such as Immokalee Water and Sewer, Immokalee Fire Department, Lee County Electric Coop and Teco Gas. Strategy 1— Invite partners to participate in goal setting workshops and preliminary project kick-off meetings to discuss the development of conceptual designs. Strategy 2 — Partner with service providers to assure adequate services are available to meet future demand. Strategy 3 — Engage in community outreach activities to market the short and long-term work plans to the agencies. IMMOKAL.`.EE \ / CRA"„ _,Z Infrastructure: Maintain a high quality of life to all the residents and visitors of the community - Improve transit services in the community Strategy 1—Coordinate and support expanded services and choices in the community Strategy 2 — Partner to complete transit amenities at identified bus stops. (See Appendix N — Funded and Unfunded Transit Stop Improvements) Strategy 3 — Support improving intemonnective street system to allow for improved transit opportunities. Strategy 4— Evaluate options to provide on -demand shuttle service (micro -transit) between homes and transit stops and support if feasible. Strategy 5 —Partner with Collier County Transit to improve access both frequency and expanded time of service. IMMOKALEE ��� CRA_.,.. t). Implementation/Administration To maximize resources through collaboration between County, State and Federal agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the community. - To comply with fiscal, legal, and ethical standards as required by Federal, state, and local mandates. - Where applicable, seek funding partners and grants to implement the plan and leverage resources. - Coordinate with the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit I'MSTU). - Ensure a targeted and balanced distribution of CRA planning and implementation efforts. IMMOKALEE ��) CRA:..._. •,i_,/ 0 1 m plementation/Ad m in istration: To maximize resources through collaboration between County, State and Federal agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the community. comply with fiscal, legal, and ethical standards as required by -Strategy Federal, state, and local mandates Strategy 1— Provide opportunities for training on redevelopment laws, ethics, and plan implementation for the CRA Board, Advisory Board members and staff. Strategy 2 - Comply with State reporting requirements. IMMOKALEE / CRA`."._: „._l Implementation/Administration: To maximize resources through collaboration between County, State and Federal agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the community. -Strategy with the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU). Strategy 1-Incorporate Immokalee Beautification MSTU into planning and implementation processes for ICRA improvements. Strategy 2 — Continue to coordinate and partner with the Immokalee Beautification MSTU to leverage fundingfor project implementation. m plementation/Ad m in istration: To maximize resources through collaboration between County, State and Federal agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the community. -Strategy applicable, seek funding partners and grants to implement the plan and leverage resources. Strategy 1— Provide administrative support consistent with Florida Statutes to implement the plan. Strategy 2 — Actively participate in organizations that are aligned with the goals and -- - objectives of the plan to identify potential partnerships to leverage resources. Strategy 3— Develop a project evaluation checklist to verify project is in alignment with plan goals. Strategy 4—Conduct a quarter review of plan implementation and a five year plan review to evaluate and recommend necessary amendments to align the goals, objectives and stmtegies and project priority funding to current conditions of the community. IMMOKALABEE ��� CRf:—`t). Implementation/Administration: To maximize resources through collaboration between County, State and Federal agencies to achieve the goals and objectives of the community. —Strategy a targeted and balanced distribution of CRA planning and implementation efforts. Strategy 1—Account for both need -based and geographic considerations in the distribution of planningand implementation efforts. Strategy 2— Identify street blocks or neighborhoods for targeted comprehensive improvements with a focus on blocks or neighborhoods that have already received some improvements. Strategy 3 — Provide education and support on assuring improvements are properly maintained. IMMOKALEE h/ ' IMMOKALEE ,,% CRA".,:4.._ CRA—,= '' 1/e Framework Map oa 94.11 IMMOKAL O� Projects and Initiatives Prioritization/Planning Stages Criteria: • Funding availabilityfrom dedicated or outside sources (aside from CRAfunds) • Magnitude of anticipated impact and multiplier effects • Whether planning/design has already been undertaken or completed • Project timing considerations independent of prioritization(e.g., TIGER grant improvements should be completed prior to Neighborhood Initiative commences) • Ability to address health/safety concerns • Degree of need • Geographic distribution of projects in the ICRA area • Priorities identified during annual work plan and five-year plan review Projects and Initiatives Prioritization/Planning Stages ■ Short Term - 1 to 5 years - 5 year planning horizon - Continue to complete projects currently underway ■ South Immokalee Phase 3 sidewalk project ■ Main Street Enhancement ■ First Street Corridor ■ Lake Trafford Streetlighting ■ Commercial Facade ■ Mid -Term - Years 6 to 16 - 10-year planning horizon ■ Long -Term Years 17 to 30 - 15-year planning horizon PLAN AMENDMENT - EXTENDS LIFE FOR THE CRA UNTIL 2052 Big Picture Items/Cost Estimates 1. Sidewalk Master Plan Focus Area 2 South - Phase 3 - $1 million construction costs Focus Area 2 other areas - $11,560,000 Focus Area 1- $18,810,000 Other Areas - $6,525,000 Sidewalk Master Plan to tl , f C111I��C1V i�cdrimYi� Neighborhood Focus Initiative Big Picture Items/Cost Estimates 2. Cultural Center - $3,740,000 Capital Cost - Assume 12,600 sgft building+ land costs if necessary 3. Industrial Spec Site Development - $5,210,000 — Assume 33,750 sqft building 4. Neighborhood Revitalization — Area 1— Eden Park — Capital Improvements - $10 million Area 2 — South Immokalee — Capital Improvements - $10 Million Plus Housing improvements/grants Community Policing/Code Enforcement partnerships Project Financing: Leveraging Funds: MSTU GRANTS CO LLABO RATIO N/PARTN ERSH I PS Funding Projections TIF- Short Term (1 to 5 years) TIF projection Conservative Estimate - 3%Growth Short Term Estimate - $5.5 Million ❑ Implementation/Administration ❑ Capital and Program Project TIF projection Medium Estimate - 5% Short -Tenn Estimate - $5.9 Million ❑ Implementation/Administration Estimate ❑ Capital and Program Project Estimate MSTU Projection - $2.4 Million ❑ Capital ❑ Maintenance Fund 111-$1.2 Million ❑ Maintenance MSTU Projection - $2.5 Million ❑ Capital ❑ Maintenance Fund 111-$1.2 Million ❑ Maintenance Project Priorities Short -Term Capital Projects: Infrastructure: Sidewalk South Immokalee Phase 3 Main Street Enhancements First Street Corridor Lake Trafford Lighting Stormwater Master Plan Implementation Parks and Recreation: Zocalo Dreamland Mobility: Transit Amenities Funding Projections TIF- Mid Term (6 to 16 years) TIF projection Conservative Estimate - 3%Growth Mid -Term Estimate - $14.4 Million ❑ Implementation/Administration ❑ Capital and Program Project TIF projection Medium Estimate - 5% Mid Tenn Estimate- $19.9 Million ❑ Implementation/Administration ❑ Capital and Program Project MSTU Projection - $6.1 Million ❑ Maintenance ❑ Capital Fund 111- $2.9 Million ❑ Maintenance MSTU Projection - $7.4 Million ❑ Maintenance ❑ Capital Fund 111- $3.5 Million Maintenance Project Priorities Short -Term Program Projects: Housing: Infrastructure Improvements Mobile Home Replacement Initiative Housing Renovation Incentives New Construction Incentives Economic Development: Regional Partnership Branding and Marketing TIF Incentives Broadband Initiatives TIF Incentives Retail Demand Analysis Retail Development Incentives Site Ready Incentives Main Street Initiative Project Priorities Short -Term Program Projects: Cultivating Culture: Branding and Marketing Public Art Special Events Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative: South Immokalee Eden Park Contacts Debrah Forester, Bayshore And Immokalee CRA Director Email: Debra h.Forester@CollierCountvFL.9ov Phone: 239-252-8846 Christie A. Betancourt, Immokalee CRA Operations Manager Email: Christie.Betancourt@colliercountvFl.Eov Phone: 239-867-0028 httos://Immokaleecra.com/ IMMOKALE!E�) CRAedeCOW rCoonryCam— Rvelopment Agmq Ibri-21„­ Redevelopment Plan Update Timeline Online public survey & Community Kick of Meeting March/April 2021 Goal Validation Focus Group Meetings April/May 2021 CRA AB Workshop with Framework Maps May 2021 Develop Capital Project List for CRA funding Redevelopment Plan Update Drafting Summer 2021 Community Review Meeting & CRA AB review Draft Redevelopment Plan Oct -Dec 2021 CRA AB endorse Final Redevelopment Plan Jan 19th 2022 Planning Commission February 2022 Board of County Commissioners Adoption March 2022 Zoom Chat CRA Meeting 12.15.2021 09:32:13 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes Can I ask a question on what is currently being discussed 09:32:16 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes ? 09:33:00 From Yvonne Blair : Improvements to private roads. Creating a countywide MSTU. 09:49:46 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes i have a question on this, please if possible 10:30:13 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes The Christmas Holiday events were wonderful, even with the downpour! 10:39:24 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes Depending on how much Signtek charged for the original, I feel that the quality of vinyl or finishing should be able to withstand some duct tape as this is a commercial, public use sight. They should not charge us to redo it, truly. Perhaps ask for more durable materials. 10:40:25 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Of course, then later having guidelines and rules about what not to attach or glue on to the structures. Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency IMMOKALEE CRA i The Place to Call Home 1 Certification of Minutes Approval Form Pre ared b Chris ie Betancourt, Operations Manager Immo lee Community Redevelopment Agency Approved by: // Dr. Frank Nappo, Chairman The Minutes for the December 15, 2021 CRA Advisory Board was approved by the CRA Advisory Board on January 19, 2022 as presented. The next meeting will be a CRA Advisory Board meeting and will be held on February 16, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. at CareerSource SWFL. All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the Immokalee Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call Christie Betancourt, at 239-867-0028 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie Betancourt, Operations Manager, at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the CRA Advisory Board are also members of the other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: Immokalee MSTU Board, Immokalee Fire Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority; etc. In this regard, matters coming before the Advisory Board may come before one or more of the referenced Board and Committees from time to time.