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Agenda 09/25/2018 Item #16B109/25/2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment of attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund (Fund 186) travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose. OBJECTIVE: To provide training for the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members. BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Resolution No. 99-410, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that attendance at functions or activities that are of educational, professional or trade serves as a valid public purpose, provided that said functions reasonably relate to Collier County matters. Florida Statute 163.356(3)(d), “Creation of community redevelopment agency” states, “At any time after the creation of a community redevelopment agency, the governing body of the county or municipality may appropriate to the agency such amounts as the governing body deems necessary for the administrative expenses and overhead of the agency…” Florida Statute 163.387(6), “Redevelopment trust fund” states, “Moneys in the redevelopment trust fund may be expended from time to time for purposes directly related to financing or refinancing of redevelopment in a community redevelopment area pursuant to an approved community redevelopment plan and administrative/overhead expenses necessary or incidental to the implementation of a community redevelopment plan adopted by the agency.” Collier County Ordinance 2000-42 establishes the Redevelopment Trust Fund and appoints the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as the governing body of the CRA and the trustees of the Redevelopment Trust Funds. CONSIDERATIONS: As established by Resolution 2001-98, members of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board (CRA) shall serve without compensation but may be entitled to reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Annually, the Local Advisory Boar d recommends the CRA Board approve travel and training funding for any Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members desiring to attend the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference. The 2018 conference will be held October 24 - 26, 2018 in Sanibel Harbour Marriott, Fort Myers, Florida. Two Local Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board members would like to attend. The cost is approximately $790 for registration ($395/person); approximately $954 for lodging ($159/night/room), and approximately $45 for parking. The actual cost per person will vary depending on group travel, mileage, per diem expenses, number of days attended and times of departure from and return to either Naples or Immokalee. Remainder board members would have the option to attend the FRA Conference Awards Dinner ($49 per person) approximately $343. The Collier County CRA/Immokalee Area has submitted entries for three categories for the Awards Dinner, if awarded the board members would have the option to attend the dinner. The FRA Redevelopment Awards is a statewide program that honors the hard work and dedication of individuals, communities and professionals striving to make our state a better place. From annual reports and planning studies to new building projects and beautification, the awards program has a variety of categories that a 16.B.1 Packet Pg. 1053 09/25/2018 CRA can enter and win. PUBLIC PURPOSE: To expand the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members professional development. To attend the annual conference of the Florida Redevelopment Association for training and education about CRAs, their power and function; redevelopment programs available to CRAs toward the elimination of slum and blight. Through attendance at conference lectures and tours, attendees will become aware of successful programs and projects in other Florida CRAs. FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient budget exists within the FY 2018/2019 Immokalee CRA Fund 186 (Travel Professional Development) to fund the requested conference attendance. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: By consensus, during the meeting of the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board on June 14, 2018 the Advisory Board agreed to allow two board members to attend the 2018 FRA Annual Conference. 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 in its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment of attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund (Fund 186) travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose. Prepared By: Christie Betancourt, Immokalee CRA Operations Manager ATTACHMENT(S) 1. 2018 FRA Conference Material (PDF) 16.B.1 Packet Pg. 1054 09/25/2018 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.B.1 Doc ID: 6484 Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attendance of two Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board members at the Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference and allow the other Board members to attend the Awards Dinner; authorize payment of attendees’ registration, lodging, travel and per diem from the Immokalee CRA Trust Fund (Fund 186) travel budget; and declare the training received as serving a valid public purpose. Meeting Date: 09/25/2018 Prepared by: Title: Administrative Assistant – Immokalee CRA Name: Christie Betancourt 09/07/2018 5:14 PM Submitted by: Title: – County Manager's Office Name: Debrah Forester 09/07/2018 5:14 PM Approved By: Review: County Manager's Office Debrah Forester Director - CRAs Completed 09/11/2018 11:36 AM County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Completed 09/11/2018 11:46 AM Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 09/12/2018 11:07 AM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/12/2018 3:21 PM Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/13/2018 8:10 AM County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/17/2018 1:52 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/25/2018 9:00 AM 16.B.1 Packet Pg. 1055 October 24-26, 2018 Sanibel Harbour Marriott n 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive n Fort Myers, FL 33908 www.redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference BOYNTON BEACH CRA GAINESVILLE CRA DELRAY BEACH CRA MIAMI CRA ORLANDO CRA Annual Conference 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1056 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) JOSEPH PARILLA • Friday, October 26, 2018 Joe leads the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program’s research portfolio on metro economic performance and development. Most recently, he authored the report “Opportunity for Growth,” which argues that reducing barriers to economic inclusion can benefit firms, workers, and local economies. That report built on lessons from Brookings’ Inclusive Economic Development Lab, a six-month project through which Joe provided research and practical guidance to three regional economic development organizations. In his presentation, he’ll outline set of principles that define a more expansive vision of economic development that responds to rapid technological and demographic changes. NEDA NAVAB • Thursday, October 25, 2018 Neda Navab is the Associate Director, Urban Systems, at Sidewalk Labs. Prior to joining Sidewalk, she was the Head of Experience and Innovation at Enjoy, a startup reimagining the future of retail. In her role Neda managed the end-to-end customer journey, from the online experience to the in-person visit, as well as the strategy for building new service offerings and launching emerging verticals. Before joining Enjoy, Neda led the go-to-market partnerships strategy for the software company Box. She also served as a Fellow at the non-profit TechnoServe, where she launched a business accelerator for female entrepreneurs in East Africa. Neda started her career as a management consultant at McKinsey, serving finance and public sector clients throughout the U.S. and Africa. Neda earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in Economics from Columbia University, where she is currently on the Board of Directors. She lives in New York City with her husband Andrew. Keynote Speakers FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 • (800) 342-8112 • (850) 222-9684 • www.redevelopment.net October 24-26, 2018 n Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa www.redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference GYPSY C. GALLARDO, M.P.P. • Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Gypsy Gallardo is CEO of Urban Market Analytics, a Florida-based firm that specializes in designing, funding, and evaluating place-based solutions that “move the needle” of economic progress for low- income people and communities. She is also the CEO of The 2020 Plan, a collective impact initiative of 100 organizations committed to reducing the poverty rate by 30% in South St. Petersburg by 2020 (Florida’s largest poverty reduction plan). Previously, Gypsy was Lead Organizer for a 6-year advocacy effort that inspired the creation of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). And not least, Gypsy is the CEO of the Power Broker Media Group, and publisher of the Power Broker magazine, targeting African-Americans in Florida’s Tampa Bay region. Her career roles have included Vice President of Development for Urban Development Solutions, helping to co-develop and finance 325,000 square feet of commercial space and 50 affordable homes in low-income communities. As Vice President for International Enterprise Development she helped establish MicroEnterprise Florida, an Enterprise Florida initiative. She earned a Master’s in Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government (dual concentrations in Political & Economic Development and International Trade & Finance), and a B.A. degree from the Whitney Young College of Leadership at Kentucky State University. Gypsy has been a teacher of economics and international trade at Eckerd College, Schiller International University, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and the University of South Florida Community Real Estate Development program. Gypsy is the recipient of two dozen awards for leadership and service, and is a mother of four adult children, including two nephews she helped raise. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1057 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 1 Florida Redevelopment Association October 24- 26, 2018 Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa We look forward to seeing you! If you are paying by check, you are welcomed to send this completed form to us with the check. However, if you would like to pay by credit card (Visa or MC), you will need to register online, at http://redevelopment.net/2018-annual-conference/. Please complete a form for each registrant with all fees payable to FRA Annual Conference, P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302-1757. Visa or MasterCard payments are accepted online only. Note: FRA dues must be paid by October 1, 2018 to receive the member rate. Conference registration deadline is October 9, 2018. Cancellations must be made in writing by the close of business on October 15, 2018 to receive a refund and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. Full Name: _________________________________________ Nickname: ____________________________ Title: _______________________________ Organization ________________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________City: _______________________State: _____ Zip: __________ Phone: _____________________Email:_________________________________________ Guest** (if purchasing): ________________________________Nickname: ___________________________ REGISTRATION TYPE (see notes page two) MEMBER NON - MEMBER SUB-TOTALS Full Registration $ 395 $ 480 Wednesday, Oct. 24 Only $ 325 $ 350 Thursday, Oct. 25 Only $ 345 $ 375 Guest/Spouse $ 315 $ 345 CRA Boot Camp Wednesday, Oct. 24 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. $ 49 $ 49 Mobile Tour Wednesday, Oct. 24 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fort Myers CRA Districts (Space available basis) $49 each $__________ Fulltime Student (sessions only) COMP COMP COMP GRAND TOTAL $_________ 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1058 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 2 See next page for payment information Florida Redevelopment Association October 24- 26, 2018 Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa Registration Payment Notes www.redevelopment.net Members: FRA dues must be paid by 10/1/18 to receive the member discount in advance. Full and Guest registrations include all workshops and meal functions. Guests are spouses, partners or non-professional relations. Guest registration may not be used for staff or company representatives. One-day registration: Includes workshops and meal functions scheduled for that day only. Mobile tour and CRA Boot Camp registrations require an additional $49 fee. Student Registration is available to full-time university students. Fee includes access to all workshops, but no meal functions. Extra Tickets: Email Samantha Pedrosa at spedrosa@flcities.com to order additional tickets for ticketed functions. Special Needs: If you have special physical needs, or a dietary preference, please let us know on this registration form. Payment Type Check payable to FRA Annual Conference - please mail check payment for all registrations to FRA Annual Conference, P. O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302 Credit Card payments are available online only (Visa or Master Card) If paying by check, please be sure to send pages 1 & 2 to Samantha Pedrosa at spedrosa@flcities.com or FAX to Samantha at (850) 222-3806. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1059 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1060 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 1 FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Tentative Program WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 Mobile Tour of Fort Myers CRA (separate registration fee) 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Take a walk back in time through the beautiful, historic Fort Myers River District. As you wander streets lined with the same bricks that Thomas Edison and Henry Ford strolled during their visits to Fort Myers, you will learn the fascinating history of this turn-of-the-century boom town. Immerse yourself in the ambitions and rivalries of the sometimes unruly, often stubborn, but always visionary early builders of Fort Myers. Once you’ve learned the history, you will zoom forward into the 21st Century with an exclusive insider’s tour of several redevelopment projects. Led by the Fort Myers CRA’s staff, you will view established successes and new ventures in the making. The Fort Myers River District Tour will engage your senses, your thoughts and your emotions as you experience “The City of Palms”. CRA Boot Camp (separate registration fee) 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. We will be covering what you need to know about your Florida CRA before you take another step! We will also share where to get reliable information about Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs). Geared towards policy setters, administrators and volunteers, this will be about the top answers to the top questions about running a CRA in Florida. We will share real life examples of how others have dealt with and met the challenges. Space is limited. Welcome Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1061 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 Welcome Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CM 1.0 Keynote Speaker: Gypsy C. Gallardo, M.P.P. CEO, Urban Market Analytics, and Power Broker Media Group Refreshment Break 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall The Federal Community Reinvestment Act for Florida’s Community Redevelopment Agencies 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how city and county Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) can partner with banks to meet community development needs. Examples of economic development, small business support, affordable housing as well as revitalization and stabilization will be discussed. The session will include a presentation and exercise in identifying bank Community Reinvestment Act opportunities. You will leave with a general knowledge of the Act and understanding about how redevelopment areas can use their plan goals and objectives to partner on your projects. CM 1.0 Speakers: April A. Atkins, AICP, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and Lisa Anne Mifflin, NBE, CRCM, Southern District Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1062 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 3 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 Partnering for Success with Citizen Surveys 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Getting input from citizens on current and future projects can be a powerful tool, but gathering information can be a difficult undertaking for staff. Learn how the City of Zephyrhills partnered with the University of South Florida to create a dynamic citizen survey, using GIS technology designed and carried out by students. CM 1.0 Moderator: Gail K. Hamilton, CRA Director, City of Zephyrhills and FRA President Elect Speakers: Jensen Hackett and Kevie DeFranc, USF Interns; and Steve Spina, City Manager, City of Zephyrhills Getting Your Redevelopment Project Funded in the Underserved Community 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. The goal of this forum is to provide examples of why it’s important to be engaged in the local government budgeting process. How to plug into the process, as a stakeholder, and how to get your projects funded, will be discussed. Local decisions are made based on funding, but a lot of times it’s also based on public participation. So, we need to make sure the residents are focused on the funding, and not rely on just having a seat at the table. Our “Diversity Session” on will dig into any In both sessions, you can actively engage in the discussion. CM 1.0 Moderator: Ken Thomas, Manager, Housing & Redevelopment, City of Leesburg Speakers: The Honorable John H. Christian, Commissioner, City of Leesburg; and Tony Otte, CEcD, CRA/Economic Development Director, City of New Smyrna Beach Refreshment Break 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1063 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 Making the Right Decisions through Land Use Economics 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will focus on the nuts and bolts of an effective tool for making smart redevelopment decisions - using land value and economic analysis/projections. We will also discuss a case study in Gainesville, Florida, where an analysis put the theories to work. The practical and on-the-ground application of the study revealed benefits and challenges that come with a greater understanding of economic factors. Want to know what things are important to measure, and how it is customizable to your community? This information can get officials, citizens and volunteers excited about your efforts. CM 1.5 Speakers: Joe Minnicozzi, Urban3, LLC and Sarah Vidal-Finn, Director, Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency No Brainer Social Media for Your CRA Community 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn how to engage small businesses and residents within your redevelopment area through social media. We will be using one example in Boynton Beach, in partnership with their local workforce office, and another statewide example of what was done for the FRA legislative advocacy statewide campaign. We will share valuable strategies for marketing and analytics necessary to reach new “customers” whether they are buying a product, volunteering or supporting CRA projects. These include creative partnerships, measurable results, video testimonials, and customized training modules. Come share your experiences and successes that worked for your community! CM 1.5 Moderator and Speaker: Jessie Johnson, Vice President & Account Supervisor, RB Oppenheim Associates Speakers: Michael Corbit, Director of Business Development for CareerSource Palm Beach County; Renee Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist, Boynton Beach CRA; and Theresa Utterback, Development Services Manager, Boynton Beach CRA 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1064 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing & Special Events (Activating Spaces) 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Many CRA's sponsor or produce events, programs and campaigns to activate public spaces and reinvent blighted commercial districts. This session will highlight creative strategies to ensure statutory compliance while producing engaging community events or campaigns designed to further your CRA goals. We will talk about tweaking your program to tighten up the criteria or other aspects to focus on economic development. Attendees will gain valuable insight to ensure that their existing or future event programs and marketing campaign strategies contain the specific elements necessary to meet or exceed statutory guidelines. CM 1.0 Moderator: Robert Ironsmith, AICP, Director of Economic Development and Housing, City of Dunedin Speakers: Sharon West McCormick, Director of Business Attraction & Marketing, RMA and Claudia McKenna, Esq., CRA Attorney, Community Redevelopment Legal Services; and Brenda Thrower, FRA-RA, Economic Development Specialist, City of Tampa, Ybor City Development Corporation 2019 Legislative Outlook for CRAs 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Our FRA lobbyists, legislative committee members, and Board members will share what they see in store for the 2019 legislative session. CM 1.5 Reception in the Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Meet or reconnect with the private sector members of the FRA, and key supporters of Florida redevelopment! They will provide visuals of the neat things they are doin g in various areas around the state – you provide business cards to be eligible for drawings with great giveaways. This is a fun, informal event with light food and beverages included with conference registration. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1065 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 6 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Key Elements of Successful Neighborhood Transformation 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We will present examples of how redevelopment transforms neighborhoods, not just commercial areas. The presentation will include how a holistic approach that addresses the environmental, built and social aspects of communities can work. In these examples, areas came alive through great design, community support and walkable, flexible spaces. We will address the “what”, but also the “how” that resulted in significantly revitalizing these neighborhoods. CM 1.0 Moderator and Speaker: Jon Ward, Executive Director, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Speakers: Felix C. Deloatch, Director of Florida Operations, Torti Gallas; Tom Gallas, Chief Executive Officer and National Capital Planning Commissioner, CPA, LEED AP BD+C, Torti Gallas Taking it to the (Complete) Streets 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The session will describe how a four-lane undivided roadway was successfully transformed into a “complete street”. This case study will overview the public process, as well as the government side. Our partners will share the pitfalls and opportunities for creative coordination in capital project planning. We will also discuss how to plug into resources available from the Florida Department of Transportation for complete streets, what the program is, and examples of how it works at the local level. CM 1.0 Moderator: Melanie Weaver Carr, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst, Office of Policy Planning, Florida Department of Transportation Speakers: DeWayne Carver, AICP, State Complete Streets Program Manager, Florida Department of Transportation; Jennifer Carver, Statewide Community Planning Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation; Blake Drury, Director, Planning and Urban Design, Community Solutions Group; and Kyle Dudgeon, FRA-RA, Assistant Director, Planning/CRA, City of Winter Park 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1066 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 7 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Meeting Your CRA's Plan Through Bank Partnerships 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Financial Institutions provide lending, services and investments for local infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development. How can a CRA plug into these programs? We will discuss how to effectively choose and partner with a financial institution. Participants will engage with panelists on specific opportunities in their CRAs and learn about redevelopment best practices from our panelists. This session is a follow-up to “Understanding Bank CRA for Florida’s CRAs ”. Instead of lectures in this session, we will host a facilitated audience participation format. CM 1.0 Moderator: April A. Atkins, AICP, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC Presenters: To be confirmed: Ana Castillo, Vice President, Community Development Manager, TD Bank; Iris Jones, Vice President - Community Reinvestment Officer, Seacoast Bank; and Monclaude Nestor, Vice President, Relationship Manager, PNC Bank Refreshment Break 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Exhibit Hall Community Development Financial Institutions as Partners in Redevelopment 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. What is a CDFI? There are thousands in Florida, and one near you might be an entity that can help fund your CRA projects. How can the public sector reach out effectively to a CDFI to form a CRA partnership? What are the best practices to prepare and be ready to avail your CRA of the opportunity? We will ask several folks who work with CDFIs and CRAs to bridge the understanding gap, answer questions and provide references. CM 1.0 Moderator: Lisa Anne Mifflin, NBE, CRCM, Southern District Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Panelists: James Walker, Loan Officer, Florida Community Loan Fund 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1067 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 8 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Revitalizing Communities through Strategy and Infrastructure Initiatives 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. This session will share case studies, one large and one small, on how redevelopment efforts resulted in more vibrant and livable communities. How they did it, through partnerships, incentives, and initiatives, is the focus of each case study. Attendees wil l learn about practical and readily available tools from experts in engineering, planning, and economic development. CM 1.0 Moderators: Cyndi Jantomaso, President, Haines City Economic Development Council, Inc. and Adriana Trujillo-Villa, AICP, CPM, Public Works Operations Manager, City of Haines City Speakers: Addie Javed, Public Works Director, City of Haines City; Tom Polk, Impact Fee Administrator, Sarasota County; and Kelley Klepper, Project Manager, Kimley Horn Good Properties Gone Bad - Redevelopment of Environmentally Challenging Sites 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. This interactive discussion will consider the challenges of redeveloping brownfield sites – and the variety of remedies. How do you create a vibrant catalyst site for your community? How clean is clean? We will leave with an understanding of redevelopment options for sites with environmental issues, and potential funding resources for the cleanup and revitalization of an existing site. CM 1.0 Moderator: Jeffrey Burton M.P.A. FRA-RA, Director, Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency Speakers: Miles Ballogg, Brownfields Practice Leader, Cardno; Carrie L. Kruchell, P.G., Environmental Manager, Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Frank L. Hearne, Esquire, Terracon; Larry Lallo, Economic Development Manager, City of Cocoa CRA; Mark Mulligan P.G., Environmental Manager, Terracon and Brad Tompa P.G., Environmental Manager, Terracon 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1068 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 9 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Refreshment Break 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Analyzing Internal Data with OneNote and GIS 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create a cross-sectional analysis tool to align your city/county comprehensive plan, development policies, and other important documents with your adopted community redevelopment plan. This is a great tool that keeps a vast amount of relevant information at your fingertips. Also, get a sneak peek at the new state-wide GIS CRA boundaries map from the team that created it. See how it is being used to prove CRA benefits on a state-wide level, how it is relevant to other data such as the state-wide brownfield oculus information, and how you can help validate CRA performance and value. CM 1.0 Moderator: Jeffrey Burton M.P.A. FRA-RA, Director, Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency Speakers: Wes Benge, Strategic Plan Specialist, City of Palmetto; Zachary Schwartz, GIS Specialist, City of Palmetto; and Nicole Tremblay, Strategic Plan Specialist, City of Palmetto How to Succeed with Public Art in Your Community 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Art can inspire emotions, and CRAs are inspired by (great) minds. The joining of the two can result in the “wow factor” for any area in any community. We will review and discuss three case studies of cities that use murals and other art to revitalize an area and attract economic investment. Come see what can be done with artists to create stunning art to rebuild an area. We will share the “how” of what happened, and we invite you to join in the conversation! CM 1.0 Moderator and Speaker: Melissa LeBaron Davies, Project Coordinator for Arts Programs, City of Tampa; Sarah Vidal-Finn, Director, City of Gainesville CRA, and the Honorable Debra Ann Worley, Councilmember, Town of Lake Placid 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1069 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 10 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Retail Therapy: It’s Not Only the Numbers that Count! 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Learn how your City can position itself to offer the unique, authentic sense of place that retailers and developers look for today. Placemaking is all about building dynamic and engaging environments that can inspire and create a sense of place or commun ity. As retailers become more reliant on experiences and a sense of place to engage customers, their locations are reflective of this new demand. Florida’s consumer economy has been expanding rapidly thanks to strong population growth and tourism. This trend is expected to continue and to drive development of new and creative retail space. CM 1.0 Speaker: Lynn Dehlinger, RMA, International Council of Shopping Centers Private Sector P3 Florida Co-Chair Lunch in the Exhibit Hall 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Keynote Presentation Neda Navab, Associate Director, Urban Systems at Sidewalk Labs CM 1.0 Refreshment Break 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. FRA Registration Area 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1070 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 11 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 Supporting Diversity: Gaining and Keeping the Community’s Trust 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. As a follow up to the “Getting Your Redevelopment Project Funded in the Underserved Community”, we will hold a group discussion about the how’s of success with this topic. Come to this session with ideas or suggestions on actual actions that have been effective in building trust in a community. CM 1.5 Group Leaders: Toni Shamplain, FRA-RA, Downtown North CRA Manager, City of Panama City; Ken Thomas, Manager, Housing & Redevelopment, City of Leesburg; and Gerald Snell, Avon Park Southside Advisory Board Expert Reveal: Redevelopment Housing 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The topic is housing in redevelopment areas, and not necessarily affordable, but all kinds of housing. Our five panelists from the public and private sector will each be asked to answer questions of our moderator, and the audience, relative to how CRAs most successfully can support housing redevelopment projects. Whether infill, workforce, market or luxury, we will pepper the panelists with our incisive questions while we have this rare opportunity to pick their brains! Moderator: Evan Johnson, Tindale Oliver, Senior Project Manager Panelists: The Honorable Steven B. Grant, Mayor and CRA Board Chair, City of Boynton Beach; Eric Haynes, President, Schumer Development Corp; Jaimie Ross, Executive Director, Florida Housing Coalition; and Rick Stauts, Executive Director, Florida City CRA CM 1.5 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1071 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 12 THURSDAY – OCTOBER 25, 2018 CRA Finance for Practitioners 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is a separate language for CRA finance from other types of funds. Not only are the funds set aside for projects in the redevelopment plan, but CRAs must by law do things differently. How does a CRA deal with bond issues, financial controls, cost allocation, valuation of assets, lines of credit and loans, city property transfers, audits, and how can you as a practitioner, be ready for any of these issues if they arise? This session is designed to be full of answers to these and other questions. CM 1.5 Moderator: Jeremy Earle, Ph.D., AICP, FRA-RA, Assistant City Manager, City of Hallandale Beach Speakers: Faith Finn, Financial Management Analyst, Hallandale Beach CRA; and Shawn Mitchell, Budget and Procurement Manager, City of Alpharetta, Georgia Awards Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This year we are jazzing up the ceremony! Music, dancing, and celebrating with our great redevelopment community. Everyone is invited to “dress up” to make great memories and photos. We will be recognizing ALL the great projects submitted for the 2018 Redevelopment Awards this year, and our proud graduates of the FRA Academy. You may reserve tables by emailing spedrosa@flcities.com in advance. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1072 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) 13 FRIDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2018 Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. No worries, you don’t have to appear at this hour, but beverages and a full hot breakfast will be waiting! FRA Business Meeting 8:30 a.m. Awards Showcase 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. A fast paced and fun celebration of the details of our winners’ successes, big and small. Keynote Presentation 10:30 am – 12:00 noon Joseph Parilla, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program CM 1.0 For further information, visit www.redevelopment.net or contact Carol Westmoreland at cwestmoreland@flcities.com. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1073 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank you! __________________________________________________________________________________________ FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ ENTRY PROJECT NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT EMAIL _____ CHECK ($150) IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME. Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850) 701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM. PAYMENT FORM 2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report Christie Betancourt Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1074 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Annual Report Project Title * Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report Project Main Image* 100 – word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book* The Immokalee CRA 2017 Annual Report is a visual representation of the local rural communities ongoing efforts to improve and establish the community of Immokalee. The report highlights current projects and projects on the horizon and programs economic development and neighborhood enhancement. It also demonstrates the community’s involvement with beautification and safety improvements. The cover, captures a visual of a community where you can live, work and play. Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project program* The Annual Report has given the reader a blueprint of ongoing community efforts made by the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1075 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the community* By highlighting the current projects and project on the horizon and the ongoing programs the community has become more aware and involved of the areas growth. Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance* N/A Problem Solving – How the project used problem -solving to address unique local issues* N/A Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other communities* N/A Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of it’s kind, most successful, aspects not included above)* N/A 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1076 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) PAYMENT FORM 2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank you! Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency __________________________________________________________________________________________ FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION Management Programs - Creative Partnerships - Creation of the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition __________________________________________________________________________________________ ENTRY PROJECT NAME Christie Betancourt __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT NAME Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT EMAIL _____ CHECK ($150) IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME. Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850) 701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1077 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Management Programs/Creative Partnerships Project Title * The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition Project Main Image* 100 – word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book* In response to Hurricane Irma, the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition was formed within 60 days of the catastrophic event to improve communication and coordination among the agencies providing recovery services to those hardest hit in the rural community. The Coalition was a welcomed addition to the recovery efforts, bringing together all agencies to efficiently serve the community. The partnerships includes over 50 not-for-profit, faith based, and governmental organizations from local, state and national organizations. To date, the Coalition has coordinated over 20,000 volunteer hours and distributed over 5 Million in goods. The Coalition is committed to rebuilding a resilient community. Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project program* The Immokalee community is in unincorporated Collier County and is located approximately 40 miles from the County’s Emergency Operations Center. According to the American Community Survey the community’s population is approximately 29,287 annually. The median age is 27 years old. The median household income is $27,767 and the mean household income is $38,071. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1078 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) After Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida, in September 10, 2017, The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (IUNC) was formed to address the long-term recovery needs of the community. The IUNC mission is to assist in identifying the unmet needs of those affected by the disaster of Hurricane Irma. Recognizing the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Irma long-term recovery response is expected to take up to three years in Collier County. In February 2018, the IUNC contracted World Renew Disaster Response & Rehabilitation group to conduct a street by street needs assessment to best identify the unmet needs of survivors. After helping families go through the sequence of delivery of services of immediate needs after a disaster, the group focused on housing needs which varied from minor roof repairs or missing siding to major repairs, rebuild, or the complete replacement of the home. Following the assessment, the IUNC provided follow-up assistance to address the issues which included funds, donated materials, or laborers to fix the problems. Assistance included roof repair, replacement of household materials, rental assistance and mold remediation. The IUNC has met weekly since Hurricane Irma made landfall focusing on sharing information about services provided to clients to help alleviate duplication of services, ensuring maximum utilization of resources and communication. Nearly ten months after the storm and more than 50 agencies sti ll remain at the table collaborating on the long-term recovery for Immokalee. IUNC’s foundation is strong and will remain an advocate and leader in the community beyond the recovery efforts due to Irma. Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the community* The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the community by establishing the following committees: Needs Assessment: Work with designated agencies to conduct a post-hurricane assessment and prioritize needs. Case Management: Coordinate and manage requests to supports unmet needs in the community. Resource Directory/Communication: Provide information, and update a list of resources for members and the community. Benison Distribution Center: Coordinate in-kind donations and distributions to the community. Volunteer Management: Coordinate volunteer groups coming to the community to match with the needs in the community. Housing Task Force: Address immediate and long-term housing needs. Spiritual & Emotional Care: Coordinate services to reach those in the community. The Benison Distribution Center is a community warehouse that was established shortly after Hurricane Irma due to the overwhelming amount of donations that were coming into Immokalee. Truckloads of goods that include hygiene products, diapers, baby food, non-perishable food items – both canned and boxed, cleaning supplies, shoes and uniform clothing were made available for pick up by local non-profit organizations to distribute to the needy individuals in Immokalee. The donations are available free of charge to the organizations, to date the cost to operate the center has been funded through donations and volunteers. But to assure long-term sustainability, the organization is considering a nominal monthly fee for organizations participating in the services to help support the cost of operation of the Benison Distribution Center. After Hurricane Irma organizations and individuals in the Immokalee area were not sure what agency or not for profit to contact for assistance. In response, IUNC Resource Directory/Communication 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1079 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Committee created a Community Resource Directory (see attached) to provided updated information on community agencies and resources available for individuals within the Immokalee area. This directory will be updated annually to assure the contacts are correct. The information is useful to all the service providers regardless of the time of year. The Housing Task Force Committee is dedicated to immediate and long-term housing needs of the community of Immokalee. The committee developed a Disaster Recover and Resiliency Plan (see attached). The Plan includes short and long-term efforts that will serve as an Action Plan for the community. The goals are to increase and improve the supply and mix of safe, affordable housing, reduce the community’s dependence on substandard units, and improve infrastructure to make the community more disaster resistant. Key partners in Immokalee’s recovery has been the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) group, in partnership with Rural Neighborhoods and the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition. The Mennonites completed critical repairs to 23 homes. The group arrived in early January and completed their final project in early May. The Collier Comes Together Fund held at the Community Foundation of Collier County in partnership with the United Way of Collier County, provided funding to the Coalition’s partner, Rural Neighborhoods, to cover the cost of materials. The Coalition currently has about 300 open cases in the Immokalee area and is working hard to find resources to help families. The Spiritual and Emotional Care Committee collaborates with other organizations to provide support and resources to individuals to help cope with the disaster aftermath. It provides the individuals the opportunity to express their feelings and emotions of loss, pain and anger. Please see link of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcbX65lu5bM Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance* This coalition was established by leveraged funding from the RCMA (Redlands Christian Migrant Association) who is currently the fiscal agent and in-kind assistance by local, state, and national grants and other funded organizations (see attached list). The organization received grant funds from a variety of organizations. FEMA also provided staff assistance with the organizational structure and guidance as IUNC was being formed. Problem Solving – How the project used problem -solving to address unique local issues* When Hurricane Irma made landfall, stakeholders in the Immokalee community quickly rallied to manage the overall response to the unmet needs in the area. For many in the community, the needs were unimaginable. While some simply lost power, others lost all of their belongings including the roof over their heads. After the immediate efforts were well underway to provide essential services like meal preparation and temporary housing, local organizations and community members gathered to quickly establish a coalition to better prepare Immokalee for future disasters while working to mitigate the devastation felt with Hurricane Irma. Over the following weeks, the group came together and with the help and guidance of organizations like FEMA, Salvation Army, Collier County staff, the group formed the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition. Their purpose is to identify needs within the community and take a hands-on approach to solving the needs of the individual by utilizing the resources local organizations have to offer. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1080 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other communities* The Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition (IUNC) is the first of its kind for this county to self-advocate for its community. Other long-term recovery groups in the region have noticed the impact and results of the IUNC working together to address issues and opportunities to help the economic and social well - being of the Immokalee community and seek to collaborate with the IUNC a “one for all community leadership approach”. The lesson learned is to be pro-active and prepared. Communities can form an Unmet Needs Coalition prior to a disaster. The organization brings together all providers and sets a plan outlining delivery of services and responsibilities prior to an event. Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of it’s kind, most successful, aspects not included above)* So what is the silver lining to disaster? It’s the amazing way a community comes together in time of crisis to help people they have never met. Individuals and organizations working as partners to help with the recovery efforts. The Immokalee community understands what the needs are and will continue to work in collaboration to help rebuild the area. The IUNC views this not only as an option, but an obligation to step up as community leaders. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1081 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) PAYMENT FORM 2018 Florida Redevelopment Association Awards For more information, please visit www.redevelopment.net Please submit $150 for each award entry. You may download this form and pay by check or see directions below for credit card payments. To pay by check please send to: FRA AWARDS PROGRAM, P.O. BOX 1757, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. The deadline for award entries is JULY 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Piland at jpiland@flcities.com. YOUR ENTRY FEE MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL. Thank you! Collier County CRA - Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency __________________________________________________________________________________________ FRA MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING THIS AWARD NOMINATION Out Of The Box - Creation of the Benison Distribution Center __________________________________________________________________________________________ ENTRY PROJECT NAME Christie Betancourt __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT NAME Christie.Betancourt@CollierCountyFL.gov __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT EMAIL _____ CHECK ($150) IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO jpiland@flcities.com OR FAX TO (850) 222-3806) AHEAD OF TIME. Once you have completed and submitted the form contact Jan Piland at (850) 701-3622 or jpiland@flcities.com to supply your credit card information. Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. DO NOT WRITE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON YOUR FORM. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1082 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) Project Title: Out of the Box The Benison Distribution Center Project Main Image 100-word Description of the Entry – for inclusion in the Best Book* How do you manage the distribution of millions of dollars of donated goods? In response to both growing needs and donations, The Benison Distribution Center was established by the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition to assist local agencies who didn’t have the capacity to accept and distribute large quantities of donated items. The community is blessed by the generous outpouring of food and materials to assist with the recovery efforts. Benison – “good things being brought from something else” –has grown to 9,000 square feet and will be providing a long- term solution to serving the community. Innovation – How the project used new ideas to solve problems or to carry out the project or program* Where a gap exists between people and their basic needs, the Benison Center is a bridge. When companies have excess products, the Benison Center puts them to very important use. Community Impact – How the project improved economic, social, design, cultural assets of the community* The Benison Distribution Center is a community warehouse that was established shortly after Hurricane Irma due to the overwhelming amount of donations that were coming into Immokalee. 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1083 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference) The goods include hygiene products, diapers, baby food, non-perishable food items – both canned and boxed, cleaning supplies, shoes and uniform clothing are available for pick up by local non- profit organizations and churches for them to distribute to the needy individuals in Immokalee. The Benison Center connects millions of dollars of donated products with nonprofit agencies, churches and schools throughout South West Florida Through this resourceful program, more than 50 nonprofit agencies are much better able to serve an area in which nearly 44 percent of men, women and children live below the poverty line. Mothers with babies, fathers with toddlers, single elderly people and others – the people at the heart of our community – are served by our partners with basics such as paper goods, personal care items, diapers, cleaning supplies, housewares and much more. Funding – How the project leveraged funding and in-kind assistance* Through a small grant from 1 by 1 Leadership Foundation we were able to acquire a warehouse here in Immokalee located at 815 East Main Street with approximately 9,000 square feet. We are a World Vision satellite distribution center; World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that works in nearly 100 countries. Their prime directive is to help children fulfill their full potential and that they may live life in all its fullness. That is also our goal here at Benison Center. World Vision being our major partner provides Immokalee with truckloads of donated product on a regular basis, which is distributed to schools, churches and nonprofit agencies. These organizations then meet the needs of the people they serve here in Immokalee and the surrounding communities. Problem Solving – How the project used problem-solving to address unique local issues* Our Mission: To work together with our community to equip people with basic material needs, to improve the life of every individual, and to be the catalyst and force multiplier that enables all who serve children to concentrate their resources on programs that ensure a better future. Applicability to Community – Why this project or program could be transferred to other communities* A Distribution Center is always an asset to a community. Other Things to Tell the judges – A description of any other aspects (first of its kind, most successful, aspects not included about) * N/A 16.B.1.a Packet Pg. 1084 Attachment: 2018 FRA Conference Material (6484 : Florida Redevelopment Association 2018 Annual Conference)