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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08222007CRA AgendacmoF E~fi _- _ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 1-5 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 7/25/07 Meeting 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 07-01 - FY 2007 CRA Budget Amendment (Finance 7-11 Transmittal, R-07-01, Exhibit A) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AS PROVIDED FOR IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. Approve the Proposed 2008 Community Redevelopment Budget -Set Adoption 13-17 Hearing for September 19, 2007 (Finance Transmittal Budget, Line Item Detail) 6. ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Agency at a later date as result of this meeting, will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be heard. (286.0105 F.S.) In compliance with the Americans with .Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting should contact the City's ADA coordinator at 589-5330 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting. cmu~ ~,~ HOME OF PELICAN' ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 - 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Coy called the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Andrea Coy Council Member AI Paternoster Council Member Dale Simchick Council Member Eugene Wolff Members Absent: Vice Mayor Sal Neglia -excused Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Chief of Police, Jim Davis 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 6/27/07 Meeting Mayor Coy noted that the minutes had been revised to add the roll call. The 6/27/07 minutes were approved with addition of the roll call on a voice vote of 4-0. 5. BUSINESS A. INDIAN RIVER DRIVE/MAIN STREET DESIGN PUBLIC INPUT i. Joseph W. Schulke, P.E. Presentation (project description) Joe Schulke, Schulke, Stoddard and Bittle, introduced his staff and addressed City Council on the proposed plan. 0 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting July 25, 2007 Page Two He exhibited his presentation on an overhead for the benefit of Council and the public (this packet is a permanent record on file in the Office of City Clerk). He exhibited two alternate designs (which are also included in the packet) and said he will be seeking consensus on location of parking for the Chamber of Commerce. Chris Morehart, Land Design South, described a conceptual plan which included specialty paving,and creating a Heritage Memorial Park idea. He asked for input on these ideas and the area around the Jordan Park. Bill DeMonde, Land Design South, addressed City Council and discussed the idea of preserving the Hardee Oak and creating "an arrival" to the riverfront with special paving and lighting. He said he was excited about the opportunity to work with Council and the public to provide a good project. The City Manager said Mr. Schulke summed everything up well and now sought direction from Council and the public. Public Input Chuck Lever, Sebastian, said he had studied both boat ramps, and said some boats alone are 32 feet, said more than two spots can be added. Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, said he is having a hard time with the whole project; this is not the highest and best use of this property. He said he thinks the Chamber of Commerce should be by the City Hall complex to open up more parking. He suggested three story parking west of Indian River Drive as they are doing in Melbourne, Jensen Beach or Jupiter CRA Districts. Mr. Paternoster asked if they were doing three stories for boat trailers and Mr. Gilliams said no but for their district parking. He said the plan shows backing out onto Indian River Drive, and causing problems with backing up US 1. He said the City is developing this around an oak tree instead of needs of community. He said this looks like a site plan for the Chamber of Commerce, the plan is cutting into Jordan Park, buffering Sullivan's property, and time was not taken to study this. Joe Scozzari, Sebastian, agreed with Mr. Gilliams that the Chamber should move near City Hall. He said the plan is beautiful but it is dedicated to the boaters and Chamber of Commerce, and asked about other people. He wanted to know what the City was going to spend to upgrade `the shack' called the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Coy said the Chamber has a lease with the City and is in the process of renovating the building at their own cost. 2 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting July 25, 2007 Page Three The City Clerk read a letter from Beth Mitchell, Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Board of Directors (attached). The City Manager said if the City installs more parking spaces, further regulations would apply as to the use of the ramp. He said now would be a good time to talk about additional land such as the Pelican Pub and northwest corner of US 1 because the City could buy property but potentially delay the project. Mr. Schulke addressed public concerns about the length of parking spaces noting that a larger length has been accommodated for in the plan, that there are actually five additional parking spaces to be added to 24 and a possibility of more adjacent to the Chamber. He noted that the County engineers preferred the proposed traffic plan to what the City has have now, and as to buffering that is just being a good neighbor. Council Mr. Paternoster said the focus is the boat ramp, and asked about backing up in plan 1 where the sidewalk parallels the curb. Mr. Schulke said a few connection points should be provided and pointed them out on the overhead. He offered to move the sidewalk further away from the curb or perhaps adding nautical rope in the landscaping. Mr. Paternoster asked if the northern entrance was inbound and outbound. Mr. Schulke said it is to be outbound only but he was contemplating both to accommodate a turn around but was concerned larger boats might not make the turn. Mr. Paternoster asked if the rest room area might provide more room. Ms. Simchick said she preferred Alternate #2; does not want to reduce the parking in Jordan Park; noted people will straddle two spots and asked if cement blocks will separate the spaces; and would like to block off the north entrance with a turn around. She said the Chamber of Commerce is equal to a visitor center, they are putting money into the building, wants them right therein the heart of the City, agree with finding more real estate including property across from old Vickers Hardware for parking. She does not want to block the water view on Main Street with anything and noted the Hardee Oak is an historic tree and some saplings should be taken to continue the tree's history. She said she received a call from Lisanne Monier and Ruth Stanbridge who said David Roach of Florida Inland Navigational District would move the old train station to the Heritage Memorial Park otherwise it will go to the Archie Smith Fish House location. Mr. Wolff asked what the cost was, and Mr. Schulke said it was projected to be $1.9 million including $175,000 contingency and $300,000 for signalization. 3 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting July 25, 2007 Page Four Mr. Wolff asked if this includes the restroom, and Mr. Schulke said it does not. He said he is not in favor of the project but is willing to keep an open mind and acquiesce to a more safe boating area. He said it is quite like the emperor's clothes to call this the heart of Sebastian because it is just a parking lot. He said Alternate #2 has some merit, liked the staging areas, said people don't play fair anymore and dinghy's will take the wider spaces. He said if the Chamber lease says the City provides 12 spaces to Chamber, the City should provide as close as possible, whether or not you agree with current Chamber administration Chamber. He suggested softer parking such as mulch, agreed to getting saplings from the Hardee Oak but agreed it has seen better days and there should probably be a plan B for a fountain or something else there. He asked about the new innovative landscape design features, low cost maintenance, reflecting an old palm oak hammock, and how would it be unique to Sebastian. Mr. Schulke said the idea is to de-emphasize the parking with a low hedge and thinner, higher palm trees to keep the view, with the renovated Chamber, and Heritage Memorial Park it could be nice entrance to this area of City. Mr. Schulke said impervious parking could be done for the Chamber. He said the reason Main Street was realigned is because the Hardee Oak is important to some people, but it does look at it as though it could be gone and be replaced with something else. Bill DeMonde, said it would be intent to use native materials, use accent planting and adhere to xeriscape principles for low maintenance. Mr. Wolff pointed out that in terms of three story parking garage, he believed Mr. Gilliams meant this to be west of U.S. 1. The City Manager read remarks from Mr. Neglia which included reviewing a report from Parks and Recreation; concern for baffle boxes, retention areas; maintaining natural vegetation along the shoreline; no parking in Jordan Park; reaffirm the fees along US 1 would be saved; the FIND grant; did not want to see train station at the location; and would like information from a meeting with Mr. Schulke and SJRWMD held on July 9"' which might necessitate different permitting. Mayor Coy said this is an excellent project and wants it to move forward. She said this project could be added to later on. She said Mr. Schulke is addressing Council's goals. She said she would like to see this one way traffic within the parking area, because it would be difficult to maneuver larger vehicles two way. She said she likes Alternate #1 but realizes that people don't park realistically. She would like to see Jordan Park with maximized but kept natural and agrees the Hardee Oak needs a "Plan B." ~~ 4 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Juy 25, 2007 Page Five Mr. Schulke said he would like to provide another plan incorporating some ideas received tonight. Mr. Wolff was in favor of waiting to buy additional property. Ms. Simchick favored waiting but thought both could happen. Mayor Coy asked Council if they wanted to put this project on hold to see about buying property and Council did not want to do that. Mr. Schulke invited Council to contact him if they have any additional ideas or comments. 6. Being no further business, Mayor Coy adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 7:02 p.m. Approved at the Andrea Coy, Mayor ATTEST.• Sally A. Maio, MMC -City Clerk Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. 0 ~~~rfi o~ ,. ~ .,. _~ ~`~ - Sebastian Community Redevelopment Agency, Florida Subject: Resolution No. R-07-O1 Adopting an Agenda No. Amended Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget. ` Department Ori~ Finance~N;~ r e for Submittal by: City Manager City Attorney: City Clerk: i er, City Manager G ~ Date Submitted: August 15, 2007 For Agenda of: August 22, 2007 Exhibits: • Resolution No. R-07-O1 • Exhibit "A" -Detailed Line Item Budget Adjustments EXPENDITURE AMOUNT BUDGETED: APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: REOUIRED: N/A N/A N/A SUMMARY The main purpose of the line item adjustment is to be in compliance with Florida Statute 166.241(2), which states that it is unlawful for any municipal government to expend or contract for expenditures in any fiscal year except in pursuance of budgeted appropriations. The budget adjustments presented on Exhibit "A" do not increase or decrease the total CRA budget. The adjustments include the following: • Transfer $801,242 from reserve for Indian River Drive project to fund the land purchase ($395,000), the engineering/architect ($190,841), and transfer the remaining reserve to capital project fund (215,401) for the establishment of the Indian River Drive project. • Transfer $50,000 from reserve for Sebastian Yacht Club project to fund the Yacht Club parking lot project ($29,207), the yacht club furniture ($4,268), and transfer the remaining reserve to unappropriated reserve account ($16,525). • Transfer $4,750 from unappropriated reserve account to fund the Veteran Memorial fencing ($1,500) and Indian River lagoon debris removal ($3,250). Staff is recommending the changes identified in CRA Resolution No. 07-01, Exhibit "A", which are more particularly defined. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve CRA R-07-O1. CITY OF SEBASTLAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 07-O1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 AS PROVIDED FOR IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on September 27, 2006; the City of Sebastian Community Redevelopment Agency adopted Resolution No. R-06-O1 providing for the adoption of the Community Redevelopment Agency's 2006-07 budget; and WHEREAS, an analysis of the revenues and expenditures for the ten (10) months ended July 31, 2007 has indicated that some adjustments are necessary, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPEMT AGENCY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The budget of the Sebastian Community Redevelopment Agency, Indian River County, Florida for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007 be amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and more particularly identified as Exhibit "A", which are hereby adopted and the revised appropriations set out therein are hereby made to maintain and carry on the government of the Sebastian Community Redevelopment Agency, Indian River County, Florida. Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective on August 22, 2007. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by CRA Board member The motion was seconded by CRA Board member and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows: Andrea Coy, Board Chairman Board Member Sal Neglia Board Member Al Paternoster Board Member Dale I. Simchick Board Member Eugene Wolff 0 The Chairman thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 22nd day of August 2007. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA By: Andrea Coy, Board Chairman ATTEST: Sally A. Maio, MMC City Clerk Approved as to form and content for reliance by the City of Sebastian only: Rich Stringer, City Attorney ~o EXHIBIT "A" COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXPENDITURES Code: 140051 FY 06/07 Changes FY 06/07 Account Adopted Increase/ Amended Number Description Budget ecrease Budget OPERATING EXPENDITURES 533100 Professional Services 8,500 8,500 533120 Consultants 5,000 5,000 533201 Admin Svcs Provided by the GF 13,583 13,583 533400 Othet Contractual Services 0 3,250 3,250 533425 Contract Mowing Services 0 0 534120. Postage 50 50 534315 Public Lighting 13,500 13,500 534700 Printing and Binding 0 0 534830 Special Events Expense 31,566 31,566 534920 Legal Ads 0 0 535200 Deparhnental Supplies 250 250 535310 Road Materials and Supplies 0 0 535410 Dues & Memberships 395 395 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 72,844 3,250 76,094 CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 606100 Land 0 395,000 395,000 606310 Veteran Memorial Fencing 0 1,500 1,500 606400 Equipment 95,256 4,268 99,524 606900 Yacht Club/parking lot 0 29,207 29,207 606990 C0741 Indian River Dr./Main St. Project Engineering 0 190,841 190,841 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 95,256 620,816 716,072 GRANTS AND AIDS 820100 Facade/Sign Improvement Program 60,000 0 60,000 TOTAL GRANTS AND AIDS 60,000 0 60,000 NON-OPERATING 909133 Interfund Trfr to CIP Fund 330 0 215,401 215,401 909991 Reserve for Sebastian Gateway Enhancement 90,825 90,825 909992 Reserve for Riverfront Parking/Yatch Club 50,000 (50,000) 0 909993 Reserve for Corridore St. Landscape 96,700 96,700 909994 Reserve for Cain House 0 0 909996 Reserve for Indian River Dr./Main Street Project 801,242 (801,242) 0 909990 Unappropriated 20,000 11,775 31,775 TOTAL NON-OPERATING 1,058,767 (624,066) 434,701 TOTAL RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT 1,286,867 0 1,286,867 II i2 ~::.TY Of _, ,_ ~ . ~~ .v>> t F$t~Pl%~ J'6' F ELIS'~i,Pl I " ~f°3~ Sebastian Communitv Redevelopment Agencv, Florida Subject: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Agenda No. 2007/2008 Department Origin: Finance --~-- Ap rov or Submittal by: City Manager City Attorney: City Clerk: 1 n er Date Submitted: August 15, 2007 For Agenda o£ August 22, 2007 Exhibits: • Proposed Budget • Line Item Detail EXPENDITURE AMOUNT BUDGETED: APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A N/A REQUIRED: N/A SUMMARY In accordance with Florida Statute 189.418(3), Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) should adopt a budget by resolution. A tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2007/2008, beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008, has been submitted to the CRA Board for review. A budget resolution will be brought to the CRA Board for adoption on September 19, 2007. The proposed budget for the CRA is $2,224,548. The total tax increment revenue is projected to be $513,023. The proposed budget also includes a debt financing of $1,500,000 to fund the additional costs associated with the Indian River Drive project. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve proposed budget for fiscal year 2007/2008. 1 !3 u SEBASTIAN RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORID RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) The governing body of the CRA is the Sebastian City Council. All revenues and expenditures related to the Community Redevelopment Agency are accounted foi in a special revenue fund included in the City's operation as a component unit. The FY 2007-2008 tax increment revenues for the Riverfront Redevelopment Agency are estimated to be $513,023. The City's General Fund and Indian River County's General fund make tax increment payments to the Riverfront Redevelopment Agency. The estimated tax increment revenues for FY 2007-08 represent a decrease of $39,718 or 7.2% from FY 2006-2007 actual collections. Another source of revenue is interest earnings. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REVENUES Code: 140010 Account Numtier Description FY 03/04 Actual FY 04/05 Actual FY 05/06 Actual Amended FY 06/07 Budget FY 06/07 Pro'ected FY 07(08 Proposed Budget TAXES 338200 Tax Increment Revenue -Sebastian 136,705 160,753 178,786 289,762 282,546 256,482 338200 Tax Increment Revenue -Indian River Co 114,289 126,886 160,051 303,567 270,195 256,541 TOTAL TAXES 250,994 287,639 338,837 593,329 552,741 513,023 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 361100 Interest Income 2,737 8,747 28,500 24,000 30,000 24,000 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2,737 8,747 28,500 24,000 30,000 24,000 NON-REVENUE SOURCES 381320 Transfer from Capital Project Fund 0 21,598 0 0 0 0 384XXX Debt Proceeds 0 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 389991 Fund Balance Carried Forward 0 0 0 669,538 0 187,525 TOTAL NON-REVENUE SOURCES 0 21,598 0 669,538 0 1,687,525 TOTAL RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT 253,731 317,984 367,337 1,286,867 582,741 2,224,548 ~5 SEBASTIAN RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORIDA[ C~ COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXPENDITURES Code: 140051 Account Number Description FY 03/04 Actual FY 04/05 Actual FY 05/06 Actual Amended FY 06/07 Budget FY 06/07 Projected FY 07/08 Proposed Budget OPERATING EXPENDITURES 533100 Professional Services 5,000 5,000 14,492 8,500 15,000 8,500 533120 Consultants 28,491 0 0 5,000 0 5,000 533201 Admire Svcs Provided by the GF 5,118 7,203 9,086 13,583 13,583 12,826 533400 Other Contractual Services 0 0 3,250 3,250 0 533425 Contract Mowing Services 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 534120 Postage 135 24 0 50 50 50 534315 Public Lighting 11,604 8,453 13,053 13,500 13,500 13,500 534700 Printing and Binding 205 0 0 0 0 0 534830 Special Events Expense 30,037 10,953 31,505 31,566 25,000 33,666 534920 Legal Ads 256 0 71 0 0 0 535200 Departmental Supplies 0 100 0 250 750 750 535410 Dues & Memberships 195 395 395 395 695 695 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 86,041 32,128 68,602 76,094 71,828 74,987 CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 606100 Land 0 0 0 395,000 395,000 0 606310 Improvements Other Than Building 0 0 0 1,500 1,500 0 606400 Equipment 0 0 0 99,524 99,524 0 606900 Infrastructure -Yacht Club 0 0 0 29,207 29,207 0 606900 Infrastructure -Indian River Drive Engineer 0 0 0 190,841 190,841 0 606900 Infrastructure -Sebastian Gateway Enhance 0 0 0 0 0 90,825 606900 Infrastructure - Corridore St. Landscape 0 0 0 0 0 96,700 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 0 0 0 716,072 716,072 187,525 DEBT SERVICE 707140 Principal 0 0 0 0 0 150,000 707141 Interest 0 0 0 0 0 35,625 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 0 0 0 0 0 185,625 GRANTS AND AIDS 820100 Facade/Sign Improvement Program 0 0 0 60,000 60,000 30,000 TOTAL GRANTS AND AIDS 0 0 0 60,000 60,000 30,000 NON-OPERATING 909133 Interfund Trfr to CIP Fund 330 0 0 0 215,401 215,401 1;500,000 909991 Reserve for Sebastian Gateway Enhanceme 0 0 0 90,825 0 0 909993 Reserve for Corridore St. Landscape 0 0 0 96,700 0 0 909990 Unappropriated 0 0 0 31,775 0 246,411 TOTAL NON-OPERATING 0 0 0 434,701 215,401 1,746,411 TOTAL RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT 86,041 32,128 68,602 1,286,867 1,063,301 2,224,548 `SEBASTIAN RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORID CRA Line Item Expenditures Justification Account Number Description 533100 Professional Services FY 2007/08 Prouosed Justification $ 8,500 Property Appraiser programing service 533120 Consultant 533201 Admin Services Provided by General Fund 534120 Postage 534315 Public Lighting 534830 Special Events Expense 535200 Departmental Supplies 535410 Due & Membership Total Special Events Expense Estimate breakdown: Concert in the Park ($500/concert) Holiday Tree Display Clambake Advertising Trolly rental for festival Fine Art Festival Advertising Total 5,000 Reserve for consultant 12,826 2.5% of total tax increment revenue estimate 50 Based on projected usage 13,500 Based on FY 2007 projection 33,666 See breakdown below. 750 Based on projected usage 695 Based on FY 2007 actual expenditure $ 5,000 14,416 8,250 2,400 3,600 $ 33,666 3 f7.