BCC Minutes 01/12/2011 W (w/CRA & CRA Advisory Boards) MINUTES
BCC
Workshop
Meeting
January 12 , 2011
January 12,2011
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND
THE BA YSHORE/GA TEW A Y TRIANGLE AND IMMOKALEE
CRA ADVISORY BOARDS
2011 JOINT WORKSHOP
Naples, Florida, January 12,2011
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency Board and the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and
Immokalee CRA Advisory Boards, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 9:00 AM in JOINT WORKSHOP SESSION in the BCC Chambers,
3rd Floor, Building "F," of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Donna Fiala, District 1
Commissioner James Coletta, District 5
Commissioner Fred Coyle, District 4
Commissioner Tom Henning, District 3
Commissioner Georgia Hiller, District 2
ALSO PRESENT:
Leo Ochs, Jr., Collier County Manager
Jeffrey Klatzkow, Collier County Attorney
David Jackson, Executive Director, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA
Penny Phillippi, Executive Director, Immokalee CRA
Collier County Government
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Wednesday, January 12,2011
9:00am - 11 :OOam
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
2011 JOINT WORKSHOP
BETWEEN THE COLLIER COUNTY CRA BOARD &
CRA LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS
Bayshore Gateway Triangle and Immokalee
WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS & OPENING REMARKS
Commissioner Fiala, CRA Chairman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FY2010 OVERVIEW
Mr. David Jackson - Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Ms Penny Philippi - Immokalee
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN REMARKS
Immokalee Component
Bayshore Gateway Triangle Component
Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Haldeman Creek Dredge MSTU
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - All
PUBLIC COMMENTS
BAYSHORE
GATEWAY
TRIANGLE
COMMUNITY REOEVElOPM[NT AGENCY
IMMO A EE
Commul7ity Rectevelopmel7t Agel7cy
January 12, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
CRA Chairman Donna Fiala called the Workshop to order at 9:06 A.M. and the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND OPENING REMARKS:
CRA Chairman Fiala welcomed the participants. Self-introductions were made.
The following attcnded:
. Michael Facundo, Chairman, Immokalee Community Redevelopment
Agency
. Jeffery Randall, Member - Board of Directors, Immokalee Foundation
. Dan Rosario, Seminole Gaming Commission -- Immokalce CRA Board
Mcmbcr
. Roy Wilson, Chainnan, Haldeman Creek Dredge MSTU
. Lindsay Thomas, Chairman, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' FY 2010 OVERVIEW:
A PowerPoint presentation entitled, "2010 Annual Update Bayshore Gateway
Triangle eRA" was given by David Jackson, Executive Director, Bayshore
Gateway Triangle CRA. (Copies of the presentation were distributed.)
Mr. Jackson is also the Executive Director of the Haldeman Creek and Bayshore
Beautification MSTUs ("Municipal Scrvicc Taxing Unit").
Mr. Jackson noted the Bayshore Gateway Triangle consists of 1,800 acres and its
taxable value in 2010 was $602,814,107 which was an 101 % increase from the
1999 taxable value of $288,081,106.
Highlights:
. MSTU operations
. Brownfields clean-up
. Rcduction in Crime
. Residential Stormwater Master Plan
. Renewed TIF Grant interest
Topics presented:
. Tax Increment Financing
. Property Val ues (FY 2001 - 2011)
. TIF Revenues (FY 200 I - 2011)
. CRA Budget (FY 2(10)
Mr. Jackson stated one of his primary goals when he became Executive Director
was to attack slum and blight which has resulted in a significant reduction in
crime statistics for the area. Problem areas were identified and eliminated.
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(eommissioner Henning arrived at 9: 12 AM.)
. There are three commercial (leased) properties within the Triangle. The
CRA managcs the leases, which bring in approximatcly $360,000 in
yearly revenue.
. He outlined conceptual projects within the Mixed-Use Planned Urban
Developmcnt. ("PUO"), the Grants received in 2010, and the applications
to be submitted in 2011.
Projects:
. Triangle Drainage - received $2.7M to find drainage solutions and prevent
neighborhood flooding
. Brownfield Cleanup
o $26,000 tax credit
Mr. Jackson alerted the CRA Advisory Board that the CRA Master Plan, which
was developed in 1999 and will be updated in 2011. He will petition the Board
for permission to revise the plan at a cost of approximately $300,000.
Bayshore Beautification MSTU:
. 7-member Advisory Board
. Budget - approximately $3.2M
o South Bayshore Improvements (road) - $1.2M
o Side Street lighting - $92,400 (over 10 years)
o Pedestrian Mobility Study ("Walkable") was completed - FOOT
will install sidewalks at no cost to County or CRA
o Greenway System Connectivity Study - $90,000
o Bayshore Area Stonnwater Planning Document - $48,400
o Thomas & Hamilton Street Improvements - $400,000
. Possible expansion ofMSTU boundary
Haldeman Creek Dredge MSTU:
. 5-member Advisory Board
. Tax Neutral for Fiscal Year 2011
. Goals: Bank money for future dredge project (2011) and maintain channel
navigation markers
. Working with Coastal Advisory Board
. Very small budget
Bayshore Gateway Triangle Goal: Sustain ability
. Self-sustaining
. Identify funding sources
. Encourage economic revitalization
. Actively pursue public/private partnerships
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Commissioner Henning asked several questions concerning the objectives of the
small TlF grants, what is permitted (interior and exterior), and the benefits to the
neighborhood.
Mr. Jackson noted the grants provided an incentive for commercial and
residential owners to improve their properties. He stated funding for interior
renovations is not awarded until a busincss owner first provides $60,000 for
exterior improvements. The funding may be used to upgrade to code
requirements, i.e., electrical, plumbing, flooring, roofing and windows. The
upgrades remain with the building.
Residential owners may obtain grants to improve the exterior only, i.e., roofs,
hurricane-approvcd windows.
Commissioner Coyle lauded the Advisory Board noting the area has been
transfonned from what it was during the early 90s.
In response to a question from Commissioner Coletta, Mr. Jackson stated the
CRA is in its 11th year. The life of the CRA is 30-years but can be sunsetted at
the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. He further stated the
update to the redevclopment plan is a open process with public hearings and input
from the community.
Oiscussion ensued concerning the vacant properties purchased by CRA within the
Triangle and the carrying costs for these properties.
Commissioner Coyle stated the seventeen residential and seven commercial
properties had been decaying for two decades until the CRA obtained title to the
parcels. He notcd a coordinated improvemcnt program could not be attempted
until the CRA obtained the properties.
A PowerPoint presentation entitled, "2010 Annual Update Immokalee eRA" was
given by Penny Phillippi, Executive Director, Jmmokalee CRA. (Copies of
the presentation were distributed.)
Immokalee eRA Goals:
. Economic Oevelopment
o Attract new business and retain existing business
o Commercial Fac;ade Grant Program
o Obtained a grant to bring broadband to rural Florida
o Created the Immokalec Business Development Center
o Enterprise Zone Program
o Iml110kalee State Farmcr's Market
o Marketing and Branding
o Tourism and Ecotourism
o Cultural Celebrations Oevelopment
. Housing
o Diversity housing stock - define housing needs
o Esperanza Place (rental units and single-family homes)
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. Infrastructure Improvements
o Roadway projects, seeking funding for illuminated crosswalks,
traffic safety team will conduct an updated traffic study
o Stormwater and Drainage - Master Plan was commissioned
. Reduce f1ooding, address water quality issues
. Natural Resources
o Protection - placed wetlands overlay into Future Land Use Map
o Incorporation of Stormwater Mitigation Bank into Master Plan
. Land use and Urban Form and Design
o Immokalee Area Master Plan was approved by Board of County
Commissioner on June 22, 2010 and submitted to the State's
Department of Community Affairs on June 29,2010
o Transportation - modeling of major arteries, asscss street needs
within community
oLand Oevelopment Regulations - an Interim Land Oevelopment
Code was adopted on May 20, 2010
. Will be finalized in 2011
o Town Design - "The 9'h Street Plaza" proposal is being developed
. Property at 9th and Main has been acquired
. Texas Roadhouse Corporation will volunteer its services
for community services
. Inter-local and intergovernmental coordination
o Coordination with County and Regulatory Agencies
. Building permits are accepted on Tuesdays in Immokalee
COMMENTS FROM ADVISORY BOARDS:
. Michael Facundo, Chairman, Immokalee CRA, noted that a revitalized
State Farmers' Market will present new opportunities for the area.
. Jeffery Randall, Member - Board of Directors, Immokalee Foundation,
commended Ms. PhilIppi on the presentation.
. Oan Rosario, Seminole Gaming Commission - Immokalee CRA Board
Member, stated the casino's goal is to help thc community as a "good
neighbor."
. Lindsay Thomas, Chairman, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA, stated the
accomplishments have been through the efforts of the Executive Oirector
and staff. Crime has been reduced by approximately 85% and people feel
more secure walking in the area. He cited the public involvement as a
positive force and that the CRA is preparing for the future.
. Roy Wilson, Chairman, Haldeman Creek Oredge MSTU, noted the MSTU
was created by the Board of County Commissioners and has been re-
assigned from the transportation department to Oavid Jackson and his
staff. The members are learning about dredging and the creek itself as
well as establishing contacts with the East Naples Bay MSTU. He stated
the MSTU is also focusing on short-term items, such as preventing the
incursion of debris into the creek, in addition to the dredging.
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(Commissioner Coletta left at 11 :00 AM.)
CLOSING REMARKS:
. David Jackson stated the final annual rcport will be presented to the Board of
County Commissioners in March. He noted Bayshore is also interested in
developing its social networking options.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the Workshop
concluded by order of the Chair at 11 :06 A.M.
COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY BOARD
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