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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09072006 CRA 01Y OF ~ -=:_- - --~ :::,=- . -... --- . HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) MINUTES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,2006 - 4:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Mayor Burkeen called the CRA meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 2, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Brian Burkeen Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Sal Neglia Council Member AI Paternoster Absent: Council Member Nathan McCollum (excused) Staff Present: City Manager, AI Minner City Attorney, Rich Stringer Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 28. 2006 Approval of the minutes was tabled to September 20, 2006 due to the fact that they were not included in the packet. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Riverfront Redevelopment Proposal B. FY '07 Budqet Consideration The City Manager gave a power point presentation (see attached to these minutes). He advised he would bring back a provisional budget to Council on September 20,2006 and formal adoption of the FY 2007 budget would take place on September 27,2006. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 7, 2006 Page Two The City Manager listed FY 2006 accomplishments realized with CRA funds in the amount of $530,680, discussed possible projects for FY 2007 using combined FY 2006 and 2007 funds; and then listed proposed expenses/projects for FY 2007. He individually described and justified the following proposed projects: o Cavcorp/Yacht Club Improvements o Turf Block Surface for Cavcorp Parking o Indian River Drive/Main Street Project He presented a series of plans showing attempts to utilize the space around the Main Street ramp and then displayed a new concept received today showing City ownership of the Boudrot property which greatly enhances the area. Discussion followed between members of Council and the City Manager about recent discussions between City staff and Ms. Boudrot about the City purchasing the property and then with Ms. Boudrot regarding her current building plans. She said she had first heard of this yesterday and could go either way and discussed her thoughts of what her home will be surrounded by, what insurance may cost in the future, and whether this property should be a part of the City. In response to Mr. Paternoster she said she had been approached by the Growth Management Director about a month ago, and that she had not had anyone really discuss a price with her. The City Manager said Ms. Boudrot's fayade grant would be returned if her building improvements were not realized. Lisanne Monier, Riverfront District, encouraged Council to consider the second half of the presented projects to enhance, protect and unify the entire district. She said she did not believe Riverview Park parking was an emergency and recommended not piecemealing with a Billero sign but unify with lighting and sidewalks. She cautioned if rolled back rate is too low we could lose CRA funds. The City Manager said the City Attorney had investigated and he interprets that since our CRA was formed before 2006-2007 the City is not affected by a new law recently adopted relative to tax increment funds. Ms. Monier cited her summer travels throughout Michigan and small town districts with old street lamps, hanging potted plants, landscaped median strips, etc. and said it adds so much to an area and brings people in. Joe Scarrizi, said he had been making attempts to lease a property at the corner of US 1 and Main Street since December 2005 for his motorcycle leather retail business and was trying to beautify the property but said he was being stonewalled by the City. He described his prepared plans, noting his plans show trees located on city property and said he was told he had to move the landscaping onto his own property and as a result he will not have sufficient parking. He said the building is planned for demolition in 2008 for a three-story building by the property owner, and requested approval to get into the building for one year. Mr. Paternoster said he was concerned when he says he was being stonewalled, and Mr. Scarrizi began his response, however, he was advised this had nothing to do with CRA. The City Attorney said if he disagrees with staff determination he needs to file an 2 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 7, 2006 Page Three appeal. Mayor Burkeen encouraged him to file the appeal. The City Attorney told him to have his attorney to contact him and he would advise him of the process. Damien Gilliams recommended the City buy the Boudrot property, which his family used to own, and that they should buy the Olmstead property; agreed with Ms. Monier about not paving CAVcorp, and said he would like to see operating costs and update on the Billero project. Mr. Neglia asked what happened to the Billero & Billero project, said he was not in favor of paving CAVCorp, urged staff to get going on the Yacht Club improvements, and said he had a lot of doubts on the Boudrot property and would like to see more about it. The City Attorney said Mr. Billero was given a lease agreement approximately seven months ago, and the whole project hinges on what Mr. Billero wants to do with his property. Ms. Coy said she was tired of waiting for the gateway project, and the City Attorney explained the market issue hold up on the part of Mr. Billero. Discussion took place on imposing a time limit for this project. Ms. Coy said she liked the idea of purchasing the Boudrot property, liked the colored conceptual drawing of the Main Street/Indian River Drive, and did not want to see cement on the CAVCorp. Mayor Burkeen suggested giving Mr. Billero three months, and said he did not want to pave CAVCorp rather look at beautifying it and finding parking spaces elsewhere. Mr. Paternoster agreed he did not want to see CAVCorp paved, though the property was in need of repair; said the US 1 corridor needs a lot of repair completed from the hurricanes, citing the CITGO station and business signs, and asked what plans there are for the boat ramps and piers. The City Manager responded that if they can expand into the Boudrot property they can enhance the entire area. The City Manager asked for a consensus of Council to pursue the property and then obtaining appraisals for the fair market value of the Boudrot property. Mr. Paternoster asked for specifics in the Main Street/Indian River Drive district such as road widths, traffic patterns, etc. Peter Jones said although what was presented was a conceptual plan, it is based on engineering principles and said he could obtain the information Mr. Paternoster was seeking from his staff and provide it to the City Manager. Mr. Paternoster recommended finishing up the Yacht Club with extension of the finger pier or a floating dock to help alleviate boating backup, a lift for the police boat, said we have to work ardently with all businesses in the CRA District, and said the splash pad was worth the money that was spent on it. On MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Paternoster, Council recommended the Billero/Sebastian gateway project be limited to three more months and then consider discontinuation on a roll call of 4-0. 3 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 7,2006 Page Four The City Manager recapped what he is hearing: 1) Council does not want to do turf block the CA VCorp lot but keep some funding for redefining parking and do some beautification and landscaping ; 2) Council is interested in moving ahead with the Main Street/Indian River Drive project whereby we look at the Boudrot property for which we should seek a couple of appraisals Mr. Paternoster asked again for the general information on the Main Street/Indian River Drive improvement and Mr. Jones said he would provide it. The City Manager said he can provide that information before the next CRA. Mr. Neglia asked for a price for the demolition of the Boudrot house. The City Manager said the cost of demolition would be approximately $2,500 to $5,000 comparing it to the demolition of the Cain House. Mr. Neglia said he would rather have him come back with a number. 3) Council is in agreement with Riverview Park lighting and FSL program Mr. Neglia asked the status of the bandshell and the City Manager responded it is on its way. The City Attorney said as reported to him by Chris McCarthy the bandshell is being constructed and will be delivered the first week of November. MOTION by Mr. Paternoster and SECOND by Ms. Coy to have the City Manager go ahead with appropriate action to put a budget together and for other matters that are necessary for the CRA. Mr. Gilliams recommended instructing the City Attorney to go into a purchase sale agreement with Ms. Boudrot. Roll call on the motion carried 4-0. 6. Being no further businsess, Mayor Burkeen adjourned the CRA meeting at 5:43 p.m. Approved at the September 20, 2006 CRA meeting. ,~.-- .--/) P?z -'2_- Brian Burkeen, Mayor ATTE8T: - 4 CI1YOF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CRA AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Indian River Drive/Main Street Project Agenda No. Department or~ City Manaaer City Attorney: .( City Clerk: ~ Subject: Date Submitted: 14 SEP 06 Exhibits: See Attached EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A SUMMARY At our last CRA meeting on September 7,2006, I provided you with a report concerning plans for future redevelopment project. The cornerstone of that presentation was the proposal to consider the redesign of the Main Street and Indian River Drive intersection, The goals of this project are numerous and include (1) improved usability and safety of Main Street Boat Ramp; (2) improved ambiance of Main Street/US 1 intersection; (3) create "Since of Place" for central downtown; (4) protect and enhance "View of the River" and, (5) improved traffic and pedestrian circulation and safety, To achieve theses goals it was suggested that additional property be purchased and a conceptual drawing was presented for your consideration. In response to this presentation, Council requested additional data concerning the exact engineering specifications for the design concept. While we are not yet to a design stage, the concept rendering did not provide dimensions and data showing the feasibility of the design, Enclosed for your review is a memorandum from Peter Jones of Neel-Schaffer, Inc, providing that data, Although the data is not up to design standards, it does provide support, which indicates that the concept can be designed properly and redeveloped in a fashion that is shown by the rendering, RECOMMENDED ACTION No financial obligation is required at this time, However, should the CRA move to begin the Indian River Drive/Main Street Project, land purchasing and other construction estimates predict a project over the $1,000,000 range, This amount is very affordable for the CRA and is the exact purpose of the incremental financing, At this time, Staff does recommend a further investigation of the project by causing the execution of a land appraisal. Moving forward would include steps such as (1) land acquisition; (2) design; and, (3) construction, MEMORANDUM Date: September 13, 2006 To: AI Minner, City Manager City of Sebastian, Florida From: Peter W, Jones, AlA, Neel-Schaffer, Inc, RE: MAIN STREET BOAT RAMP/INDIAN RIVER DRIVE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS CC: Stephen Boehning, P,E., Neel-Schaffer, Inc, Frank Watanabe, P.E" Neel-Schaffer, Inc, Per the CRA Board/City Council meeting last week and our discussion regarding the engineering/planning design parameters Neel-Schaffer, Inc, used in developing the rendered proposed plan for recommended improvements to the Main Street Boat ramp and the intersections of Main Street and U,S. Highway One and Main Street and Indian River Drive, the following is for your information: 1, The proposed realignment of Indian River Drive (curve to the west), allowing for the development of boat trailer parking on the east side of Indian River Drive, took into consideration the need to provide enough stacking length in both directions for the segment of Main Street between U,S, Highway One and Indian River Drive, 2, This section of Main Street provides for five (5) lanes, separated by a curbed median (with landscaping), of 12 feet each, The plan proposes two (2) eastbound lanes and three (3) westbound (including a left-turn lane on to U,S. Highway One), of 12 feet each, There is to be no parking or access to this segment of main Street. This section will also be curbed (final curb type to be determined), 3, The proposed re-alignment of Indian River Drive provides for two lanes (12 feet each way), with a 4 foot shoulder each side and a "Miami" (modified) curb each side, 4, Turning radii at intersections is designed for 35 feet. 5, In and around the Boat ramp and proposed boat-trailer parking and circulation, turning radius for vehicles with boat and trailers is 35' (inside radius), The average boat-trailer vehicle parking space is 10 feet wide by 45 feet in length. The circulation drives on average are 20 feet wide (16 feet may be used as a minimum), As we discussed, the rendered plan, although conceptual, does reflect sound engineering design practice, Should you have questions regarding any or all of the above, pleas do not hesitate to call. Peter W. Jones, AlA, NCARB Director Architectural Services NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC. 1705 19th Place, Suite G-3 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Voice: 772.770.4707 Fax: 772.770.4640 Cell: 772.360.7786 Email: peter.iones@neel-schaffer.com AA26000682 CIIY OF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Cit Subject: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 200612007 Exhibits: . Proposed Budget . Line Item Detail Agenda No. C(s; loD D~partment Origi~n: Fin.~ ~ CIty Attorney: ~~ City Clerk: _ Date Submitted: September 14, 2006 For Agenda of: September 20, 2006 EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/ A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A APPROPRIATION 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 200612007, beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007, has been submitted to the CRA Board for review. A budget resolution will be brought to the CRA Board for adoption on September 27, 2006. The proposed budget for the CRA is $1,256,867. Proposed budget and line item detail are presented as exhibits. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to approve proposed budget for fiscal year 200612007. 1 TY OF SEBASTIAN eRA 2006/2007 ANNUAL BU 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 for in a special revenue fund included in the City's operation as a component unit. Tax increment revenues for the Riverfront Redevelopment Agency are estimated to be $593,329. 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 2006-07 represent an increase of $254,492 or 75% from FY 2005-2006 collections. Another source of revenue is interest earnings, CO~TYREDEVELOPMENTAGENCYREVENUES Code: 140010 Amended FY 06/07 Account FY 02/03 FY 03/04 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FY 05/06 Proposed Number Description Actual Actual Actual Budget Proiected Budget TAXES 338200 Tax Increment Revenue - Sebastian 104,157 136,705 160,753 178,786 178,786 289,762 338200 Tax Increment Revenue - Indian River County 87,876 114,289 126,886 184,658 160,051 303,567 TOTAL TAXES 192,033 250,994 287,639 363,444 338,837 593,329 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 361100 Interest Income 2,029 2,737 8,747 10,000 24,000 24,000 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 2,029 2,737 8,747 10,000 24,000 24,000 NON-REVENUE SOURCES 381320 Transfer from Capital Project Fund 0 0 21,598 0 0 0 389991 Fund Balance Carried Forward 0 0 0 359,164 0 639,538 TOTAL NON-REVENUE SOURCES 0 0 21,598 359,164 0 639,538 TOTAL RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT 194,062 253,731 317,984 732,608 362,837 1,256,867 1 Y OF SEBASTIAN eRA 2006/2007 ANNUAL BUDGET COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXPENDITURES Code: 140051 Amended FY 06/07 Account FY 02/03 FY 03/04 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FY 05/06 Proposed Number Description Actual Actual Actual Budget Proiected Budget OPERA TING EXPENDITURES 533100 Professional Services 0 5,000 5,000 8,500 15,000 8,500 533120 Consultants 99,255 28,491 5,000 0 5,000 533201 Admin Svcs Provided by the GF 5,118 5,118 7,203 9,086 9,086 13,583 533425 Contract Mowing Services 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 534120 Postage 0 135 24 50 0 50 534315 Public Lighting 9,586 11,604 8,453 11 ,5 00 13,500 13,500 534700 Printing and Binding 0 205 0 0 0 534830 Special Events Expense 42,618 30,037 10,953 27,500 32,000 31,566 534920 Legal Ads 0 256 0 0 0 535200 Departmental Supplies 0 0 100 250 0 250 535310 Road Materials and Supplies 4,252 0 0 0 0 535410 Dues & Memberships 195 195 395 395 395 395 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 166,024 86,041 32,128 62,281 69,981 72,844 CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 606400 Equipment - Band Shell 0 0 0 95,256 0 95,256 606XXX Fac;ade/Sign ImprQvement Program 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 606XXX Train Depot Moving and Rehabilitation 0 0 0 100,000 0 0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AND PROJECTS 0 0 0 225,256 30,000 125,256 NON-OPERATING 909133 Interfund Trfr to CIP Fund 330 130,444 0 0 0 0 0 909991 Reserve for Sebastian Gateway Enhancement 0 0 0 90,825 0 90,825 909992 Reserve for Riverfront Parking/Y atch Club 0 0 0 96,700 0 50,000 909993 Reserve for Corridore St. Landscape 0 0 0 96,700 0 96,700 909994 Reserve for Cain House 0 0 0 76,000 0 0 909990 Unappropriated 0 0 0 84,846 0 821,242 TOTAL NON-OPERATING 130,444 0 0 445,071 0 1,058,767 TOTAL RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT 296,468 86,041 32,128 732,608 99,981 1,256,867 2 Y OF SEBASTIAN eRA 2006/2007 ANNUAL BUDGET eRA Line Item Expenditures Justification Account FY 2006/07 Number Description Proposed Justification 533100 Professional Services $ 8,500 Property Appraiser programing service 533120 Consultant $ 5,000 Reserve for consultant 533201 Admin Services Provided by General Fund $ 13,583 2,5% of total tax increment revenue estimate 534120 Postage $ 50 Based on projected usage 534315 Public Lighting $ 13,500 Based on FY 2006 actual expenditures 534830 Special Events Expense $ 31,566 See breakdown below. 535200 Departmental Supplies $ 250 Based on projected usage 535410 Due & Membership $ 395 Based on actual expenditure Total $ 72,844 Special Events Expense Estimate breakdown: Concert in the Park ($500/concert) $ 5,000 Holiday Tree Display $ 13,516 Clambake Advertising $ 8,250 Vedio taping, 4th of July, Clam Bake $ 2,400 Trolly rental for festival $ 2,400 Total $ 31,566 3