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Agenda 03/23/2010 Item #16G 1 Agenda Item No. 16G1 March 23, 2010 Page 1 of 19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommend the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency review and approve the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA 2009 Annual Report, forward the report to the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of Courts and publish public notice of the filing OBJECTIVE: For the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board to review and approve the 2009 CRA Annual Report, forward the report to the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of Courts and publish public notice of the filing. CONSIDERATIONS: As required by Florida law, specifically Subsection 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, in March of each year the CRA Board must deliver its annual report to the Board of County Commissioners. The provision states: ".... An agency authorized to transact business and exercise powers under this part shall file with the governing body, on or before March 31 of each year, a report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year, which report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of such fiscal year. At the time of filing the report, the agency shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the community a notice to the effect that such report has been filed with the county or municipality and that the report is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the clerk of the city or county commission and in the office of the agency." Attached is the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Component 2009 CRA Annual Report as Exhibit A. This report provides a detailed description of the yearly activities of the area. Pursuant to Subsection 163.387(8), a complete audit of the 2009 CRA trust fund is performed within Collier County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and is not a part of this report. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as a result of these actions by the CRA Board. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no direct impact upon the Growth Management Plan as a result of these actions by the CRA Board. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and is legally sufficient for Board action. (HF AC) RECOMMENDATION: For the CRA Board to review and approve the Bayshore Gateway Triangle 2009 CRA Annual Report, forward the report to the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of Courts and publish public notice of the filing. Prepared by David 1. Jackson on February 4, 2010 Executive Director, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA Item Number: Item Summary: Meeting Date: Agenda Item No. 16G1 March 23, 2010 Page 2 of 19 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 16Gl Recommendation that the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency review and approve the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA 2009 Annual Report, forward the report to the Board of County Commissioners and Cierk of Courts and publish pUblic notice of the filing. 3/23/2010 9:00:00 AM Date Prepared By David Jackson Executive Director, eRA 3/8/20105:00:21 PM Date Approved By David Jackson Executive Director, eRA 3/9/201010:10 AM Date Approved By Heidi F. Ashton County Attorney Section Chief/Land Use-Transportation County Attorney 3/9/20104:46 PM Date Approved By OMS Coordinator County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 3/10/2010 8:53 AM Date Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney 3/11/20109:54 AM ManagementfBudget Analyst, Senior Date Approved By Mark Isackson Office of Management & Budget Office of Management & Budget 3/12/20109:22 AM Agenda Item No 16G1 March 23, 2010 Page 3 of 19 colN:r County ~ Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency 2009 Annual Report BAYSHORE GATEWAY TRIANGLE 2009 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Item No. 16G1 March 23, 2010 Page 4 of 19 On behalf of the CRA Board and Local CRA Advisory Board, the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA's 2009 Annual Report is submitted to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Over the last five years, the CRA/MSTU staff has built significant momentum for transformative changes within the CRA through numerous successful initiatives: corridor beautification; elimination of blight and crime reduction through code enforcement; lighting, sidewalk, and drainage improvements; successful grant programs; community outreach; establishment of a cultural district; land assembly; conceptual plans for two flagship catalyst projects; and attracting a development partner for the Cultural Arts Facility site. All these activities have set the stage for a prosperous future. Indeed, this momentum is visible and attractive to the local residents and business owners; however, to continue to grow into a high quality of life community, the CRA must attract new residents and build quality housing, improve local infrastructure and continue beautification efforts, and recruit and retain businesses that provide local jobs. The economic climate is challenging and may create an uncomfortable level of uncertainty that risk-averse development entities and financial institutions avoid. That is w y having an effective development review and approval process, as well s flexible land development regulations for the CRA is crucial. Establishing positive regulatory climate and providing meaningful incentives are key lements in spurring redevelopment. Currently development has subsid for the moment, but will return in the near future. This lull is the perfe time to complete the planning process to facilitate future development. David Jackson Bayshore Gateway Triangle eRA Executive Director l'~,<;i~;'"" ._;; ':- -- ',." ,;-C-\', ._~:,}:: -, .::;~:"'/""::,'J~: '~, f IheBay~hor~'p'~tewayTriangle CRA is fortunate to have an active 'arid eng~gE:!d9r?up of residents, and businesses that support and participat~ i.nth; redevelopment efforts within their community. ,.his wass~roo~s activism was instrumental in the establishment of . the CRA a decade ago, and is still evident today with the ongoing creation of a Cultural District along Bayshore Drive. Through this public: participation, a clear vision for the future has emerged that ~establishes the Gateway Triangle as the definitive southern entry point into Naples. The ',\futureofthe ~ayshore community is bright as it builds a reputation as a regional, cultural, . educational and entertainment area that will foster community activities, support local . artists, and provide affordable entertainment options, while enhancing the residential character ofttle underlying neighborhood. , , r " .' Jim c~i~tta> Chairman [':~':f,f."-'f. ( I wish to inform you that our projects and results have improved the quality of life for our citizens who both live and work within the eRA's boundary. In addition, the projects also increased the 'intangible value' of the area despite the continuing devaluation of property values. Most of the credit for these gains comes from the hard work of our dedicated staff. Our outlook for 2010 is very positive, building on our momentum of the past nine years, and with the support of our citizens, advisory board members and the CRA Board, we are focused on endeavors that continue to enhance the Quality of Life and help raise the, Economic Viability and Diversity ofthe area. . The following annual report tells of the vibrant fiscal health of our redevelopment \ .~. Rrogram. All this wouldn't be possible without the active support of the entire 'community. Lindsey Thomas Bayshore Triangle CRA Advisory Board Chair III Agenda Item No. 16G1 March 23, 2010 f The CRA and consultant Johnson Engineering worked with residents and businesses located near the County's 4.5-acre stormwater pond to investigate options to create a pedestrian path for recreational use in the area. Creation of a passive walking path was a popular idea among planning participants. Many expressed concern for neighborhood security and various strategies were addressed such as path lighting, trash removal and limited hours. Engineering and design ofthe path could begin when the stormwater pond is complete at the end of 201 O. Min~ Triangle Acreages: SELECTED PARCELS ~ lAao'" ~.:....,....... _N(IftTtlYl~ .CINI'IIW."'rOATOII -~~ .- -- l':~ = , """ I The long awaited Phase II portion of the Gateway Triangle pond has been approved. The contract in the amount of 52,694,473 has been awarded and scheduled to begin in February 2010. The project will expand the footprint of the pond and install hydraulic pumps to send overflow drainage to Naples Bay. Part of the CRA Redevelopment Plan cites a large portion of the Gateway Triangle CRA's heavy commercial area as prime for demolishing of substandard structures and redeveloping the lots. The South Florida Water Management District allocated storm water credits to the CRA and county for the 3.98 acre stormwater pond. As a result, a futu redevelopment project within the prE: approved 20.56 acre commerCial1lare will be allowed to send its storm discharge to the Gateway Triangle Pond. Proper permits will have to be obtained as part of the new construc " From.1997-2000, Colli~r County recognized a 14 acre'commercial site as a very important piece of the t.'llievelopment puzzle of what was. to become thefBayshore Gateway Triangle CRA. A Growth Management Plan mdment gavethesit~the designati()n of"mil')i-triangle" and gave it.12 dwelling units per acre density by right proVi?~d it ~edev:lop~~.intea mixed.use project. .... i/-; For three years the CRA s\aff negotiated with pr,bperty owners inan attempt to acquire parcels and assemble them as an incentive tea future development team. In 2009, after several stalled attempts, seven parcels (6.29 acres) were under purchase contr date the CRA has closed on six. To assist in marketing the mini-triangle to pot~ntial.investOl u.a.. as created tp help visualize the possibilities of the site. Numerous inc~ti. .. . availableto re. e site, such as on~5ite stormwater retention credits, impact fees assis,ti\Qce ,,)itiRSr""fax increment rebates, re ntial density and favorable mixed use zoning regulations. J1Ji!t Whil~much of the CRA's:~ffClrts have been focused on the main thoroughfares of Bayshore Drive, Shadowlawn Driv'e;~nd Davis Boulevard, the agency is mindful not to overlook the needs of the community that exist off the well~~~eaten path,ln 2008 conci:!rned citizens approached the County and requested a traffic analysis be conducted at theJnter5ection of Pine StreetandJ:lecca Avenue. This non-aligned three-way intersection was problematic to driv~~ because of safet~ sight lines an'd poo(ly designed turning radii. The CRA acquired two parcels, demolished a re~is.ential blighte,d str.ucture and cleared vegeta~ion to increase visibility. Working with Collier County TraQspprtation l .... ., the eRA offered. :' the la1d to assist. in tl1i'esigiii\nd' reali ent of the i section, Thre enaiios wer scus~ed to co. alighment defi cie~, ... imp drainage, add tiri'g and con tirig side s for' '.' '. .1 add de'5trian , \ \ :-., ~ -'.fIl ~.:'1S.a:-Y~ t'~-_..: .' ~II;~~.~:-i: . .~._....-1. .............' ~ ':~I.'<'-, .. '''I i" 'I f~' I-~ :.. .. .... .. :~. ~.~~_h'"t-..., r .1 S ., !.:; ''; A f ,. C=: ~ "............ ' , r.,... .' ", .. ".... ,.~.. . ,,', .. ,I ' i).. "':. '.."" "J"""" I -:nt. ,.::.:~,r....T . ; i '.':or i f.f; # '" ~ ...: -~~-r~.;lJ .. [. .. I, "_:~ . ~.. .. L.,:_.". ,. ......- ~....f ~__:: : =.:-:~ . . ,~ . . . . . . . . . I . I . . . . . . . 11.-.. . ....,." . . . . . . . . . . _..........~....--_.. An essential element to creating a successful CRA is the ability to "brand" and to create a unique sense of place. Key to this effort is the ability to aiiract creative, eclectic individuals in an inviting and vibrant environment. To this end, many stakeholders in the CRA have rallied existing artists in the community to come together and forge an identity for the area as an arts district. _.. The Bayshore Arts District As the proactive redevelopment efforts of community took effect over 10 years of work, more artists and patrons of the arts have begun to take notice of things happening in the Bayshore GatewayTriangle Area. Photographers, painters, and craftsmen are opening studios and shops inside the CRA boundary. In response to recommendations to the 2008 Cultural Needs Assessment preformed by AMS Consultants, the CRA passed a resolution authorizing the designation of a cultural arts district. The area in red in the map is the area initially under consideration for the designation. As support for the designation has continued to grow, it has become clear that the boundary will expand into the Gateway Triangle where a number of artists already have studios and where Opera Naples purchased property in 2009. The Cultural District will define the Bayshore corridor, while providing a connection from the Naples Botanical Gardens in the southern portior of the CRA to the Gateway Triangle on the northel.. boundary. The establishment of the Cultural District along the Bayshore corridor is very exciting, but the momentum that has been created must be nurtured and allowed to flourish. Name I ~CuItu""MS"""rict I ~ CuItu""Ms Dmrict Proposed Expo"",," I :: : : CAA Boundlf)' I Roaos III --... ........ ,"'~g(lfl; ~,...... -- JlOlOCMCQ -..- ABrownfi~ld;Area is d byactualc>r;p~r~eiv~ owner becomeseligib c()ntaminatioQtincent as a gas station; the C redevelopmen~ incen~r; of Environmental ProtJ ! The CRA has followed diligence work on the the e~vironmental co6 . and properly dispose' ~Tank Closure Report' t~~tground water. Sin ;S~~Assessment may ! 1'<1"-" . .. be- t5 be roperty where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse is complicated designating a piece of property a Brownfield Area, a property various tax incentives for redevelopment and, in the event of actual ination. Because a small portion ofthe 17+ Acre site was formerly used entire site a Brownfield Area to become eligible for various Brownfield n of the site that had been used as a gas station, the Florida Department es clean-up (Site Assessment) activities on it. 'dean-up commitment in conjunction with Pizzuti Solution's initial due he Site Assessment work, the CRA arranged for HSA Engineers & Scientists- rking on the project-to remove the underground gas tanks from the site taminated soil was removed and extensivetestillg has been conducted. the !lext steps include installing three monitoring wells to monitor and ated the site a Brownfieid Area, expenses associated with the required ated through a state-level Brownfield redevelopment program. More e future uses of the site, thanks to the Brownfield designation. HSA Engineers & Scientists have had professionals on site at various times since August to remediate the soil, remove the tanks and all contaminated material, and to monitor the site to ensure there is no more contaminations. These activities will continue into 2010. 3 - 4,000 gallon drums for gasoline were removed from the ground in nearly perfect condition with no holes or scratches to them. This explains why the site had so little contamination. III CElA staff worked closely with members of the co~munity over the past two years, investigating what featu;es of, .lcy grants were more and less helpful.Through these conversations, community members let staff know what was working with the grants, what was not working, and what kinds of grant features would be more responsive to needs in the community. Keeping an eye toward the CRA mission of alleviating slum and blight, the CRA responded to these survey responses in 2009 by adjusting the Site Improvement Grant, Sweat Equity Grant, and the Shoreline Stabilization Grant. In addition, the CRA created the Landscape Improvement Grant and the Commercial Building Improvement Grant to meet interests not addressed by existing grants. The Landscape Improvement Grant addresses the community's interest in beautifying residential areas with vegetation by addressing ecological concerns surrounding irrigation, invasive pest plants, and exotic, invasive plants. With the Landscape Improvement Grant, the CRA f)a5 partnered with Collier CClunty Extension Services to get free assistance from master garden~rs to help grantees learn about wise vegetation choices. The Naples Botanical Garden has also partnered by offering assistance in advising grantees wishing to use native plants and other related assistance. The Commercial Building Grant addresses the needs of businesses. Commercial property owners contribute significantly higher property taxes, and, as such, a large portion of tax increment funds (the source of CRA funds) come from commercial property taxes. Funding caps for the Commercial Building Improvement Grant are quite high--$30,OOO for exterior improvements (compared to $8,000 for residential grants). , A total of 9 applications were approved for grants in 2009 for a total of $50.755.36. Private-dollar-to-CRA-dollar cont'ributions held strong, however, with an average of nearly $3.80 from private development for each CRA dollar ~ 1ged to redevelopment through TIF grants. eRA Staff Assigned Additional Responsibility In 2009 the CRA staff were assigned additional responsibilities to administer the Bayshore Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) and the Haldeman Creek Dredge MSTU. An MSTU is a funding mechanism for community members to tax themselves by creating a special taxing district to make improvements to their neighborhood and/or community. Through approval of the Board of County Commissioners, an enabling ordinance establishes the purpose of the MSTU and outlines the activities to be carried out by the entity. Each MSTU has an advisory committee comprised of members of the affected community who provide guidance to staff on programs that improve the community. The Bayshore Beautification MSTU The Bayshore Beautification MSTU was created in 1997 to beautify the Bayshore Drive Corridor by installing and maintaining plantings, sidewalks, lights, and traffic calming devices throughout the area's boundary (see map). Throughout this MSTU's history, it has installed the Haldeman Creek Bridge lighting, installed Bayshore Drive median landscaping and effluent irrigation system, and installed the Bayshore Drive decorative lighting. For years residents along South Bayshore Drive have wondered when South Bayshore Drive would get a facelift like its northern counterpart. In 2009 those residents got their answer when the CRA partnered with the Bayshore Beautification MSTU to fund the South Bayshore Drive Corridor Streetscape Conceptual Plan. The selected plan is currently in the design phase. ......... ~i~ IJ~I'" Shortly after World War II the original Haldeman Creek was expanded by the Corps of Engineers from its head waters at Pine Street and Becca Avenue to US-41 (Tamiami Trail). The extension served as an outfall for drainage of upland residential and commercial developments. Over time the Creek began to fill in with sediment which hindered local Haldeman Creek MSTU boating navigation and more importantly the ability of the Creek to accept stormwater runoff. In 2006, the County teamed with South Florida Water Management District to fund and permit a dredging project to improve stormwater flow. Collier County Board of Commissioners created a MSTU to collect property taxes to fund the next dredging project and maintain the Creek's navigational markers. In 2009 CRA staff were charged with administering these two MSTUs in addition to their regular duties because the missions of the agency and the MSTUs are compatible and the staff are in touch with the members of the communities. MSTU meetings are publicly announced and held at the CRA office. Shadowlawn Sidewalk The Collier Transportation Division received a FOOT grant for the Shadowlawn residential area sidewalk improvement project in the amount of $305,578. Work will begin in fiscal year 2014 (calendar years 2013-2014). As part of the project, County Transportation has agreed to allow the CRA to install lighted crosswalk at Francis and Shadowlawn Drive to increase elementary school children's safety. II. Bayshor~ [j~i~~h~scome a long Wa;fr()~:!h~~ldd~y~9f Kelly Road, ~s~(!,:" geyelopment has taken r09~al:9~g the B~ys~oreDrive. corridor, res.idents and businesses have (!xpres~ed concerp5~bout the lack of lighting on South Bayshore Drive~ndthe side streets.. In 2008 the eRA overs~.w the installation of lights along South Ba~shore Drive and T~~.lpcrernent Funds (TIF-the funds administered byth(!CRA) wIll b~.g~ed to offset costs of maintaining these lights for the next ten years... In 2009 the Bayshore Beautification MSTU matched the CRA's lighting efforts by installing lights on the side streets. The MSTU contracted with FP&L for installation of 70 lights at no COSt to the residents. Fees will be paid out of existing MSTU funds for the maintenance of the lights through a 1 O-year contract. The advisory boards of the CRA and MSTU are very excited about the combined efforts of these lighting projects. They plan to continue their efforts to provide a community where families can live and play safely. r----------------- At no cost to the advertising businesses, CRA staff and Naples Botanical Garden staff produced 10,000 copies of a high value coupon book. The books were distributed through the Garden where every customer was offered the opportunity to take advantage of the savings offered from local CRA businesses. The update of the CRA's Land Development Regulations (Bay;hOre and Gateway Overlays) is of most importance considering the catalyst development projects at the 17 acres and mini-triangle, and the creation of a business plan for the expanding cultural district. The CRA's RFP to update the overlays received four responses from local- area companies. RWA, Inc. was the preferred consultant and received contract approval in December 2009. II. Bayshore Gateway Triangle eRA T1F S~ ,5C0.ooo,0:; $1(.;:0.0000:: ...._:;.:,?~3.300.(I:) ,---- ------ ~F$1,!3~1:!ITOO s~,o3;:-iiio.oo Sl,<,CXl.nrKI(}f. // "__~-SU'9'9.0;]O'JC __.........-Ss, ,.coO.OJ ~..__--:;~ r;;-;:;;;nlt 3C{lOO ~1";o.("(xJ,OO ~T:rr):IO:l[v $l,COO,OOO,QJ $5oo,0:):,UIO :'J(iC ~cc 1 2M2 : ;)(' ~ ;;:;(1-1 1:););' ;C06 :10:)1 2:):!3 2009 I'U, Fio ~JI h-,jJ 1:~ Bayshore Gateway Triangle eRA FY2009 Revenues fundOOI. 1,_~:1,711,-!08 / 3c% / ,.J'1':;""--!, FL:nd 1 :1, ~.S376,O(JO /' ~, ';~;~!(j[)~ ,...... ...... // '.~ lntere-st, ',-----~--____ <':10,00(1 O;j ~'5! , ." 'y;, Ii FU'ldU01 n ;:~If!C 111 oa~l~~ Irlt.::-re~t -:afTV h.'d Bayshore Gateway Triangle eRA FY2009 Expenditures D":'m >~'; n~'1 t':, " ,'"(1;\00 ~,3()8.4nO_O:) \ 1 \ i ,/,sne..x.JUCJ \ ." ''''.----\ ! // S3~~~;~~'oo__________ '.' '. Cap'lal, 6~~, S2.625,OOQ,OO 49% <;:\"J'i','(' :, /1 {;. .?Oe W.L...... "-. . Pt"~ormC': It Oper<.lting I: Capital t: Grants R,-,~,t'rvcs Dr~bt During Fiscal year 2009, the CRA embarked on an aggressive property acquisition program within d targeted commercial area cited in the original eRA Redevelopment Plan. The objective is to facilitate community development through assembling parcels for infil!. The CRA contracted for purchase 6.29 acres of land (7 parcels) for $7.5M. The approved FY2009 Budget was amended in September 2009 to reflect the refinancing of a $5.9M line of credit and included an additional $7.5M to complete the acquisition purchase. III , , , , _~II,[JI~ MMl!NIT~ utI" VI"" HINl ^, I Nt Y Agenda Item NO.1 ORTSTD March 23, OJIO>OSTAGE Page 18 f 19'AID PERMIT NO, 293 NAPLES,FL 4069 Bayshore Drive Naples, Florida 34112 tel: (239) 643-1 1 15 I fax: (239) 775-4456 www.colliercra.com/BayshoreGatewayCRA While 2009 was an exciting and prosperous year for the eRA and MSTUs, the sun set on the year with the passing of the magical figure of the "Mayor of Bayshore:' Agency staff fondly recall Bill Neal popping by to check in on what was going on and, well-let's b~ honest-to keep us honest! The impetus behind the renaming of Bayshore Drive, ovely greenscaped medians, and countless other redevelopments that abound in our community were Bill's passion for community activism. This passion lives on in the office staff, the volunteers who selflessly give of their time at advisory board meetings, festival meetings, etc. We are blessed to see Bill's spirit live on, as we bravely invest in our own community, working to redevelop each day. We own it and we live it-just as Bill hoped we would. Agenda item No. 16G1 March 23, 2010 BACKUP MATERIAL - LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Page 19 of 19 TO BE RELEASED THROUGH THE COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE VERBIAGE FOR ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE The notice will be in the Naples Daily News notices section: In accordance with s. 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, the annual report for the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Bayshore Gateway Triangle and Immokalee components have been filed with Collier County and the report is available for inspection during business hours in the office of the Collier County Clerk, as well as in the offices of the CRA (4069 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL; and 310 Alachua St., Immokalee, FL). This report includes information on activities for the preceding fiscal year. A complete financial statement setting forth assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of the fiscal year is contained in the 2009 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is on file with the Collier County Clerk of Courts.