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Agenda 09/12/2023 Item #16L 1 (Authorize four members of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local redevelopment Advisory and four member of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board)09/12/2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), authorize four members of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and four members of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to attend the Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference; authorize payment of the associated registration, lodging, travel and per diem costs from the CRA Trust Funds (Funds 1020/1025); and declare the tra ining received by the Board members as serving a valid public purpose. OBJECTIVE: To provide training for members of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: On March 14, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County (the “BCC”) adopted Resolution No. 2000-82, finding conditions of blight in two separate areas of the County, one commonly known as the “Bayshore/Gateway Triangle” and the other known as “Immokalee,” finding the redevelopment of these areas necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of Collier County, and finding that these areas constitute community redevelopment areas under Florida Statutes. On March 14, 2000, after the adoption of Resolution No. 2000-82, the BCC adopted Resolution No. 2000-83, declaring the Board of County Commissioners to be the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and resolving that the members constitute the head of a legal entity, separate, distinct, and independent from the BCC. On June 13, 2000, the BCC adopted Resolution No. 2000-181, adopting the Community Redevelopment Plan and authorizing and directing the Agency to proceed with implementation of the Plan. On June 13, 2000, after the adoption of Resolution No. 2000-181, the BCC adopted Ordinance No. 2000-42, establishing a Redevelopment Trust Fund, providing for the funding of the Redevelopment Trust Fund for community redevelopment within the community redevelopment areas, and determining the tax increment to be deposited into the Redevelopment Trust Fund. On March 27, 2001, the CRA Board approved CRA Resolution No. 2001-98, adopting the Bylaws of the CRA, creating the “Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board” and the “Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.” The Bylaws of the Local Redevelopment Advisory Boards have been subsequently amended, as more particularly set forth by CRA Resolution No. 2016-198 (Immokalee) and CRA Resolution No. 2009-148 (Bayshore). The Florida Redevelopment Association is to community redevelopment agencies as the Florida Association of Counties is to counties. As set forth in FRA’s own words: Founded in 1974, FRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting Florida professionals and volunteers in community revitalization efforts. With its mission of “transforming spaces, revitalizing places,” FRA is committed to providing a forum for its more than 300 members to share knowledge and co mmon experiences regarding revitalization opportunities and issues throughout Florida. FRA encourages adoption of legal and financial tools and programs favorable to community growth and serves as a statewide clearinghouse for redevelopment information. The FRA Annual Conference is FRA’s biggest annual event and also the biggest and best statewide redevelopment-related event of the year, providing attendees with opportunities to enhance leadership skills, learn from experts, share ideas with peers, tour notable projects, and network with industry professionals and service providers. CONSIDERATIONS: As more particularly set forth by the Bylaws of the CRA and the Local Redevelopment Advisory Boards, the purpose of the Advisory Boards is “to be the primary vehicle for community input… to the CRA relating to the Redevelopment Area…” and the Advisory Boards will make recommendations to the CRA 16.L.1 Packet Pg. 1312 09/12/2023 concerning the Redevelopment Plan, the Redevelopment Area work program, and any redevelopment or other public projects proposed for the Redevelopment Area. Providing the members of the Advisory Boards with relevant training serves this purpose and supports our collective efforts to bring the Community Redevelopment Plans to life. This request is consistent with the CRA’s past practice. Last year, the CRA authorized two members from each Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to attend and for the full Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to attend the awards dinner. This request is also consistent with Florida Statutes. Please note that Section 163.356(3)(e), Florida Statutes, authorizes the appropriation of funds for the administrative expenses and overhead of the CRA, and Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes, authorizes the use of redevelopment trust fund revenue for same. The Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference will be held October 25-27, 2023, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa. After conferring with the Advisory Boards, staff recommends that up to four Board members from each Advisory Board attend (for a total of 8 Board members). The cost per person is approximately $1,349 plus per diem, which consists of: registration ($395); mobile tour or board training ($50); lodging ($836 - $209/night/room); and parking ($68). PUBLIC PURPOSE: To better implement the Community Redevelopment Plans by further developing the talents, abilities, and knowledge of our Advisory Board members through education, training, lectures, tours, and networking made available at the FRA Annual Conference. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the request is available within the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA Fund (1020) and Immokalee CRA Fund (1025). The estimated cost is approximately $10,800 or $5,400 per CRA fund, plus per diems. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None. 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 as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), authorize four members of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and four members of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to attend the Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference; authorize payment of the associated registration, lodging, travel and per diem costs from the CRA Trust Funds (Funds 1020/1025); and declare the training received by the Board members as serving a valid public purpose. Prepared By: Gregory J. Oravec, CRA Director ATTACHMENT(S) 1. FRA Conference 2023 Program (PDF) 16.L.1 Packet Pg. 1313 09/12/2023 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.L.1 Doc ID: 26473 Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), authorize four members of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and four members of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board to attend the Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference; authorize payment of the associated registration, lodging, travel and per diem costs from the CRA Trust Funds (Funds 1020/1025); and declare the training received by the Board members as serving a valid public purpose. Meeting Date: 09/12/2023 Prepared by: Title: – Corporate Business Operations Name: Greg Oravec 08/24/2023 10:34 AM Submitted by: Title: – Corporate Business Operations Name: Greg Oravec 08/24/2023 10:34 AM Approved By: Review: Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 08/24/2023 10:46 AM Corporate Business Operations Charles Kammerer Stage 1 Review Completed 08/24/2023 10:49 AM Corporate Business Operations Greg Oravec Director - CRAs Completed 08/24/2023 11:20 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 08/25/2023 8:30 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/25/2023 8:30 AM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/25/2023 8:32 AM Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 08/30/2023 2:43 PM County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/05/2023 1:24 PM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/12/2023 9:00 AM 16.L.1 Packet Pg. 1314 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1315 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1316 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1317 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1318 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1319 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1320 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1321 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference) 16.L.1.a Packet Pg. 1322 Attachment: FRA Conference 2023 Program (26473 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2023 Annual Conference)