Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-14-12 cra — reading text

Agenda — City of Fort Walton Beach Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5: 00 PM 105 Mingle Strip Par" av Fort Waltun Beach, FL 32548 1. Call to Order 5: 00 PM Meeting will be called to order on February 14, 2012 at Council Chamber, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Presentations 4. Approval of Agenda 4. 1. Approval of Agenda Synopsis: ( Executive Assistant) 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Public Comments 7. Action -Direction -Discussion 7. 1. Presentation Synopsis: Staff will present the final draft of the 2012 CPA Plan Update for discussion and comment. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: 012 C kA Plan Final D. it 02 -07 - 12 ( PDF) 7. 2. Discussion Synopsis: Staff will discuss the possible Economic Incentive Programs that are available within a CRA District to receive direction from the CRA Board in moving forward with the development of the programs. Engineering & Utility Services Director) ATTACHMENTS: HevoM, Loon ftmd Pmgram C- 111he', Drafi 02 07 - I2 1110( 1 Community Redevelopmem dgen9• Page [ Pnr, ed 2/ 8/2012 Regular Meeting Agenda February 14, 2012 l ndVaWeinx', InN111Program Cuidelinee- Dmfl02 -07- 12( DOC) NuisanreAba emenrProgmm Guidelines- Dreft02 -0712 ( DOC) Dnelopmem ASismn¢ Pmarum Onidelinev- Drvfi 02 - 07 - I ( DOCI 7. 3. Request Synopsis: To continue the discussion of Economic Incentive Programs and adopt the CRA Plan Update, Staff requests the next CRA Board of Commissioners meeting be held March 13, 2012 at 5: 00 P. M. in the City Council Chambers. Engineering & Utility Services Director) 8. Director /Staff Reports 9. CRA Board Member Reports 10. Adjourn Quasi -Judicial - denotes that the item must be conducted as a quasi -judicial hearing in accordance with Florida Statutes. Action - Direction - Discussion items may be acted upon by the City Council by either a motion with a vote in accordance with Robert' s Rules of Order, or by a consensus of the Council. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 based. ( Chapter 286. 01105, F. S.) The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 833 -9509 to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD #850 -833- 9925 or 1 - 800- 995 -8771 ( TDD) or 1- 800 -955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service. All City of Fort Walton Beach council and board meetings are recorded. The video can be accessed at www.fwb.org. Community Rede1e701.. 1 Agency Page 2 Prw d 2/ 8/20] 2  4.1 Community Redevelopment Agency 0 To: CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Carole Jones, Executive Assistant Date: February 14, 2012 Subject: Approval of Agenda SIGNATURE BLOCK Carole Jones Completed 02/ 08/ 2012 1: 59 PM Carole Jones Completed 02/ 08/ 2012 2: 00 PM City Manager Completed 02/ 08/ 2012 2: 00 PM Community Redevelopment Agency Pending Packet Pg3  7. 1 Community Redevelopment Agency 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: February 14, 2012 Subject: Final Draft of 2012 CPA Plan Update 1. I. I. Ordinance No. 1747, adopting the current CRA Plan Update, was approved by City Council on December 11, 2007. The CRA Plan Update set forth a five -year implementation plan for capital projects that began in FY 2007 -08 and ends in FY 2011 - 12. 1. 2. In June 2010, the CRA Board of Commissioners approved the execution of a contract with The Gail Easley Company of Crystal River, Florida to revise the current CRA Plan. 1. 3. The Gail Easley Company and the University of Florida Urban and Regional Planning graduate program completed the first draft of the 2012 CRA Plan Update in early 2011. 1. 4. Since the completion of the first draft, Staff has continued to review and revise the information in the 2012 CRA Plan Update to reflect the change in direction of the CRA. The final draft of the 2012 CRA Plan Update will be presented for discussion and comment with a goal of adoption in March 2012 in preparation for the FY 2012 -13 CRA budget, which is the first fiscal year of the 2012 CRA Plan. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. The 2012 CRA Plan Update is organized into the following " chapters ": Executive Summary, Introduction, The Budget Process, Goals, Objectives, & Strategies, and Special Projects. 2. 1. 1. The Executive Summary gives an overall summary of the main discussion points in the 2012 CRA Plan and outlines the six primary goals of the Plan : Land Use, Infrastructure, Transportation, Design Guidelines, Housing, and Economic Development. 2. 1. 2. The Introduction " chapter" discusses the history and the economic characteristics of the Fort Walton Beach CRA. 2. 1. 3. The Budget Process " chapter" discusses Tax Increment Financing ( TIF), the TIF revenue as it relates to the Fort Walton Beach CRA, and the annual CRA budget process to allow for an understanding of the CRA and how revenues are generated. 2. 1. 4. The Goals, Objectives, & Strategies " chapter" outlines the primary objectives and strategies the Fort Walton Beach CRA will strive to accomplish over the Packet Pg. 4  7. 1 Community Redevelopment Agency 0 To: ENGINEERING & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Robert T. Meams, City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: February 14, 2012 Subject: Final Draft of 2012 CRA Plan Update next five years for the six primary goals. 2. 1. 4. 1. Goal 1 focuses on Land Use. In this component, the goal is to promote sustainable redevelopment within the CRA by implementing a true mixed -use district and implementing land value improvement programs while achieving consistency between zoning and land use to allow for more efficient and flexible use of land. 11. 4. 2. Goal 2 focuses on Infrastructure and aims to improve the quality and availability of infrastructure throughout the CRA, which will attract more businesses, residents, and visitors. 2. 1. 4. 3. Goal 3 focuses on Transportation and strives to ensure the availability of an adequate and safe multi -modal transportation system throughout the CRA in order to promote and achieve a higher density. 2. 1. 4. 4. Goal 4 focuses on Design Guidelines to promote a positive image while advancing the health, safety, welfare, and appearance of the CRA. The guidelines are not regulations and allow freedom of individual preference while encouraging a strong, harmonious community identity in an effort to attract redevelopment. 2. 1. 4. 5. Goal 5 focuses on Housing to improve the quality and quantity of housing options in the CRA. 2. 1. 4. 6. Goal 6 focuses on Economic Development to achieve economic stability through new and expanded businesses and employment throughout the CRA by promoting business retention, business expansion, and the attraction of new businesses. 2. 1. 5. The Special Projects " chapter' describes three major projects that the CPA can complete over the next five to ten years in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of the CRA. The three projects are as follows: 2. 1. 5. 1. Promote development and redevelopment along Hollywood Boulevard to create an economic hub along this important corridor that intersects with two state highways: Eglin Parkway and Beal Parkway. 2. 1. 5. 2. Complete a Pilot Project for a Comprehensive Improvement District: the pilot area is bordered by Ferry Road to the north, First Street to the south, Chestnut Avenue to the west, and Chicago Avenue to the cast; PacketPg 5