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Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

March 9, 2020 5:15 p.m.

Winter Haven City Hall John Fuller Auditorium

451 Third Street, N.W., Winter Haven, Florida

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes – December 9, 2019 4. Action Items

a. Endorsement of Downtown Water Tank Painting

5. Downtown and Florence Villa Advisory Committee Minutes a. Downtown Advisory Committee November 18, 2019 b. Downtown Advisory Committee December 20, 2019 Special Meeting c. Downtown Advisory Committee February 10, 2020 Meeting (Draft) d. Florence Villa Advisory Committee January 14, 2020 Meeting (Draft)

6. Other Business

a. Comments from the Board b. Comments from Staff

i. Florence Villa CRA Plan update c. Comments from the Public

7. Adjournment

All interested parties who decide to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to the matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and that, 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 (F.S. 286.0105). Please be advised that you must make your own arrangements to produce this record. If you are not fluent in English and need language interpreter assistance to participate in the proceeding, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at least four (4) days prior to the meeting. The City Clerk may be reached at (863) 291-5600, at City Hall, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida, 33881, or online at www.mywinterhaven.com. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. For information regarding this agenda, please contact the Planning Division at (863) 291-5600.

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WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES

City Hall – John Fuller Auditorium

451 Third St. NW Winter Haven, Florida

5:30 p.m., December 09, 2019

1. Call to Order: Chairman Dantzler called the meeting t o order at 5:37 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Board Members Present: Chairman Brad Dantzler; Nathaniel Birdsong, Jr.; Vice-Chairman J.P. Powell; William Twyford; Pete Chichetto; U.J. Johnson; Dr. James B. Threlkel Absent: All Present

Staff Present: Mike Herr, City Manager; T. Michael Stavres, Assistant City Manager; Eric Labbe, Growth Management Director; Sean Byers, Planning Manager

3. Approval of Minutes Chairman Dantzler asked for a motion to approve the June 10, 2019 and the September 10, 2019 CRA Board Meeting Minutes. Vice-Chairman Powell made a motion to approve the June 10, 2019 and September 10, 2019 CRA Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried (7-0).

4. Action Items a) Off-Site Sidewalk Reimbursement Program

Sean Byers presented background regarding the Off-Site Sidewalk Reimbursement Program, and reported on the process and guidelines for reimbursement qualification. Staff and the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee recommend the item as articulated in the Off-Site Sidewalk Reimbursement Application. Board Member Chichetto sought greater clarification concerning the proposed process. Discussion ensued.

Chairman Dantzler asked for a motion to approve the Off-Site Sidewalk Reimbursement Program. Vice-Chairman Powell made a motion to approve the Off-Site Sidewalk Reimbursement Program. Motion carried (7-0). b) Down Payment Assistance Program

Sean Byers presented background regarding the proposed Down Payment Assistance Program, and reported on the process and guidelines for the item. Staff and the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee recommend approval of the item as articulated in presentation and related application.

December 9, 2019-Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

Board Member Threlkel inquired if the business has to be in the City of the Downtown CRA. Sean Byers confirmed it must be in the City. Board Member Threlkel questioned why the incentive in not available for the Florence Villa (FV) area. Eric Labbe stated the FV Advisory Committee did not recommend any programs or improvements to this body at its budget meeting; it awaits the completion of the FV CRA Plan. Discussion ensued. Board Member Threlkel inquired about the availability of Advisory Committee minutes. Eric Labbe stated a representative of the Advisory Committee is present at this Board meeting. Discussion followed. Chairman Dantzler inquired if there are income guidelines to receive the proposed down-payment assistance. Eric Labbe indicated the intent of the program is to incentivize individuals to move into the Downtown district; no income guidelines are recommended. Discussion ensued. Dr. Threlkel inquired concerning t he project’s origin. Eric Labbe stated the Winter Haven Economic Development Council recommended the incentive to the Downtown Advisory Committee as a two-fold inducement for employers and employees. Board Member Chichetto questioned the paucity of this incentive to existing employers. Eric Labbe stated if existing employers are expanding into a new venture or operation, the new employees could qualify for the program. Discussion followed. Board Member Birdsong stated the program was to provide additional incentives for businesses to locate in Winter Haven.

Chairman Dantzler asked for a motion to approve the Down Payment Assistance Program. Vice-Chairman Powell made a motion to approve the Down Payment Assistance Program. Chairman Dantzler closed the CRA meeting and opened the public meeting for questions. Seeing and hearing none, Chairman Dantzler closed the public meeting, and re-opened the CRA meeting. Motion carried (7-0).

c) Adoption of 2020 Meeting Calendar

Sean Byers presented background and requirements for CRA Advisory Committees and CRA Board meetings, and presented 2020 Meeting Calendars for Winter Haven CRA bodies. Board Member Twyford inquired about the March 9, 2020 meetings. Eric Labbe stated Sean Byers and Eric Labbe would separately staff those meetings. Board Threlkel inquired if each of the Advisory Committees concurs with the schedules. Sean Byers confirmed both CRA Advisory Committees are in agreement with the schedules.

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To increase citizen participation and communication, City Manager, Mike Herr recommends having an occasional Florence Villa CRA meeting at the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Arts Center. Discussion ensued.

Chairman Dantzler asked for a motion to approve the Adoption of 2020 Meeting Calendar. Vice-Chairman Powell made a motion to approve the Adoption of 2020 Meeting Calendar, with advisement for staff to have some meetings for the Florence Villa A dvisory Committee at different community locations.

Chairman Dantzler closed the CRA meeting and opened the public meeting for questions. Seeing and hearing none, Chairman Dantzler closed the public meeting, and re-opened the CRA meeting. Motion carried (7-0).

d) Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020

Chairman Dantzler sought nominations for 2020 Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Board Member Threlkel motioned to nominate Vice-Chairman Powell as Chairman. Chairman Dantzler closed the CRA meeting and opened the public meeting for questions. Seeing and hearing none, Chairman Dantzler closed the public meeting, and re-opened the CRA meeting. Motion carried (7-0). Vice-Chairman Powell motioned to nominate Board Member Birdsong as Vice-Chairman. Chairman Dantzler closed the CRA meeting and opened the public meeting for questions. Seeing and hearing none, Chairman Dantzler closed the public meeting, and re-opened the CRA meeting. Motion carried (7-0).

5. Water Tank Art Update Sean Byers presented background and status updates for the Water Tank Initiative.

6. Other Business

a) Comments from the Board Board Member Threlkel inquired if any new Façade Grants were awarded. Eric Labbe stated no new Façade Grants were awarded. Board Member Threlkel sought information concerning the confidential 472 apartment project previously brought before the Board. City Attorney, John Murphy confirmed the project remains confidential at this time. Discussion ensued. Board Member Chichetto and Board Member Twyford expressed gratitude to Board Member’s Johnson and Threlkel for their CRA Board and community service.

b) Comments from Staff Eric Labbe stated the Winter Haven Hospital Bus Pull-Off project is complete.

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7. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

WINTER HAVEN CRA BOARD ATTEST: _____________________________ _____________________________ Brad Dantzler Kimberly Tangree Board Chair CRA Board Clerk

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN FACT SHEET COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

March 9, 2020

DATE: March 2, 2020 TO: Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency Board VIA: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director FROM: Sean Byers, Planning M anager SUBJECT: Downtown (Magnolia Avenue) Water Tank Art BACKGROUND: In the FY 2018/2019 Downtown CRA budget, $20,000 dollars was allocated to brand the elevated water tank located downtown at the intersection of Third Street, SW, Avenue B, SW, and Magnolia Avenue, SW. The original concept for branding the water tank, as recommended by the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee, was not endorsed by the CRA Board. The CRA Board directed staff to issue a “call for art” to engage local artists for ideas. A “call for art” was issued in October 2019, to which 24 proposals were received. The CRA Board increased the funding for the branding of the water tank to $100,000 for FY 2019/2020. At their November 18, 2019, regular meeting, the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee formed a sub-committee to review and discuss the proposals. The sub-committee met December 16, 2019, and January 13, 2020, and narrowed the proposals from 24 to two, and directed staff to research the feasibility of applying a wrap to the tank. The two proposals endorsed for the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee to review were submitted by SixTen and Larry Martiniano. On February 10, 2020, the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee discussed the art proposals recommended by the Water Tank Art Sub-committee, along with staff’s research on wrapping materials, and voted to endorse the proposal submitted by SixTen. The full committee also directed staff to look into LED lighting options to illuminate the tank. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Endorse the Downtown Water Tank Art proposal submitted by SixTen ATTACHMENT: SixTen Water Tank Art Proposal

SixTen Water Tank Art Proposal

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES November 18, 2019

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lockhart called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL Members present: Tinia Clark, Eve Strang Bass, Steve Lockhart, Robert Sammons, Julie Sands, Jessie Skubna, Robert Stambaugh, and Rick Renardson

Members absent: Mike Potthast and Christopher Collany

Staff present: Sean Byers, Planning Manager

Public present: Two

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bob Stambaugh made a motion to approve Minutes from August 5, 2019, September 5, 2019, and September 23. Motion was seconded by Eve Bass, and carried in a unanimous vote.

4. PROGRAM POLICIES/GUIDELINES A. Off-site Sidewalk Reimbursement Program

Sean Byers presented a draft application and guidelines and proposed criterion for reimbursing off-site sidewalk construction costs as approved in the 2019/2020 Downtown CRA Budget. The proposed guidelines address the following:

1) $100,000 budgeted; 2) First Come/First Serve; 3) 100% hard costs reimbursement available at the time spent upon acceptance of the

sidewalk by the City's Engineering Services Division; 4) Use of brick pavers dependent upon the downtown offsite sidewalk locations; 5) Sidewalks must be 5-foot wide and at least 4" inches, with 6" cross driveways; 6) Publicize via City website item, CRA page, and Home Builders Association; 7) It does not matter if it is new projects and new construction, as long as it is offsite and

in the Downtown CRA.

Discussion on the draft application and guidelines ensued, with an agreement staff would remove language on the application requiring receipts be submitted and changed to engineering cost estimate. Mr. Byers indicated the application would likely be approved at the site plan review stage of a project.

B. Down Payment Assistance Program

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Sean Byers presented a draft application and guidelines and proposed criterion for the down payment assistance program as approved in the 2019/2020 Downtown CRA Budget. The proposed guidelines address the following :

1) Budget-$60,000 2) For employees of new employers 3) Ineligible if there are 2nd time unaddressed code enforcement violations 4) Ineligible if no longer homesteading 5) Award lesser of $15,000 or 10% of purchase price, with O payments, and the loan

forgiven 10% annually, over 10 years 6) Secured by a second mortgage 7) Balance due upon "cash-out" refinancing, sale, or loss of homestead exemption

Discussion on the draft application and guidelines ensued. It was agreed the program should be open to new and expanding businesses within the City. It was decided not to define what constitutes an "expanding" business.

• Concerns were expressed regarding the 15% compounded interest rate being significantly higher than prevailing interest rates. It was agreed to lower the interest rate to 5%.

• Concerns were raised regarding "cash-out" refinancing and how a potential homeowner's success should not be penalized .

5. Overview of 2019/2020 Budget

Sean Byers briefly discussed the adopted 2019/2020 Downtown CRA Budget and the major projects contained within it. There was a brief discussion.

6. Downtown CRA Development Activity

Sean Byers went over development activity which has been approved within the Downtown CRA since the last Advisory Committee Meeting on September 23. For this period , no new permitted activity was reported, though a possible future development on the former Crisp Coon Funeral Home property was mentioned. This is intended to become a regular report at future Advisory Committee Meetings.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Comments from committee • Jessie Skubna expressed concerns regarding lighting around the proposed skate park

in Martin Luther King Park. Other members indicated lighting in the area near the Chamber building also needs to be evaluated.

• Concerns were expressed regarding homeless activity increasing in and around downtown.

• Sean Byers indicated he would look into both the lighting concerns and homeless activity.

B. Comments from staff 1) Water Tower Call for Art

Sean Byers passed around the submittals received as part of the "Call for Art" issued in early October, and discussions on the submittals ensued. A motion was made by Robert Sammons to establish a sub-committee chaired by Tinia Clark to include Jessie Skubna, Mike Potthast, one Winter Haven Chamber member, one Cultural Arts Committee member, and one Main Street member, for the purpose of reviewing and

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recommending an art proposal. approved by a unanimous vote.

The motion was seconded by Rick Renardson and

2) Fourth Street Piazza Update Sean Byers provided a brief update on the progress of the project which was approved in the 2019/2020 Budget.

Fourth Street Piazza

3) 2020 Meeting Schedule a. Preference is to move the budget focused meetings in May and July to a Monday

without a City Commission meeting to allow for more discussion time b. 2020 regular meeting dates are: February 10, March 9, May 4, July 20, August

10, and November 9

C. Comments from the public None

8. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

WINTER HAVEN CRA Attest: Downtown Advisory Committee

Ste~ Sean Byers, Planning Manager

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES December 20, 2019


2. ROLL CALL Members present: Christopher Collany, Steve Lockhart, Robert Sammons, Julie Sands, and Rick Renardson

Members absent: Eve Strang Bass, Tinia Clark, Mike Potthast, Robert Stambaugh, and Jessie Skubna


Public present: None

3. SIDEWALK REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST BY STEVE KALOGRIDIS

Sean Byers presented an off-site sidewalk construction reimbursement application received from Steve Kalogridis for the Sunset West Apartments located at 750 Avenue C, SW. The amount requested for reimbursement is $10,350.00.

A motion was made by Robert Sammons to approve the request and was seconded by Christopher Collany. Discussion ensued. The motion was approved.

Robert Sammons made a request that staff look into revising the rules for the sidewalk reimbursement program to allow applications to be submitted for consideration prior to work beginning on the property.

4. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.


Sean Byers, Planning Manager

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CITY OF WINTER HAVEN

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

February 10, 2020


2. ROLL CALL

Members present: Eve Strang Bass, Tinia Clark, Steve Lockhart, Robe rt Sammons, Julie Sands, Jessie Skubnaand Robert Stambaugh Members absent: Christopher Collany, Mike Potthast, and Rick Renardson Staff present: Sean Byers, Planning Manager Public present: Three (3)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bob Stambaugh made a motion to approve Minutes from November 18, 2019; Motion waseconded by Robert Sammons, and carried in a unanimous vote. Robert Sammons made a motion to approve the December 20, 2019 Special MeetinMinutes; Motion was seconded by Julie Sands, and carried in an unanimous voice vote.

4. WATER TOWER PROJECT UPDATE

Discussed two final proposals

Wrap is possible; insurance specifications limit which companies may provide service.

Discussed Plant City’s “Strawberry” painted water tank; it is about six years old Lighting is important and should be addressed

Eve Bass made a motion to approve the Six/Ten water tower “Winter Haven” logo submittalMotion was seconded by Robert Sammons, and carried in a voice vote. Discussion ensued.

5. DOWNTOWN CRA DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE Sean Byers provided updates on the following sites:

MB Medical

Sunset Apartments

Lakeshore Club

Lakeview Tower

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6. OTHER BUSINESS

a. Comments from Committee o Jessie Skubna discussed Skate Parking lighting

b. Comments from Staff o Det. Rusich discussed an inflow of homeless individuals into the city. Concerns

are being addressed. c. Comments from the Public

o Anita Strang offered information to Committee for discussion

7. ADJOURNMENT Robert Sammons made a motion to adjourn; meeting adjourned.


_____________________________ __________________________________ Steve Lockhart, Chairman Sean Byers, Planning Manager

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Members absent: Joe Bodgdahn; Chair Glenda Jones; Miriam Tillman;


Public present: 1

Sean Byers confirmed a quorum.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Due to the lack of a quorum at the October 2019 meeting, there are no official minutes for approval. Mr. Byers did provide meeting notes for committee review.

UPDATE ON FLORENCE VILLA CRA PLAN UPDATE- CFRPC

Jennifer Codo-Salisbury of the Cent the Florence Villa NOW CRA Pla

realistic and doable. Discussion in

Challenges of First Street o Beautification Plan-Should b o Infrastructure o Banking Industry

Unfunded loans Open communication wit

ral Florida regional Planning Council provided an update on n. The City requests a community-centered proposal that is cluded the following objectives:

e an FDOT complete streets program

h local banks o Plan will be presented befor

Board presentation o Tentatively adopt plan in the spring o Engage the five Neighborhood Associations; requested key neighborhood

associations contacts o Set up kiosks/boards in Florence Villa venues for residents to view community

priorities and interactively communicate and indicate preferences o Recommend a March meeting to discuss plan and foster spring adoption.

Spread the word about Census 2020; higher response rate results higher City benefits.

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Reverend Derek Baker; Vermell Brown; Tymesia Ellis; Joey Hilliard; Reverend Deldrick

CITY OF WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – FLORENCE VILLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER Glenda Jones called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.

2. ROLL CALL

Members present:

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5. 2020 BUDGET DISCUSSION

Approximately $300,000 available this year for project funding

Advisory Committee previously decided to wait until the plan update and after a community tour to allocate project funding

6. FLORENCE VILLA CRA DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE

New agenda category to provide quarterly statistical information, including area number of permits and businesses

7. CRA TOUR Florence Villa (FV) Neighborhood Tour with van transportation scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14 in conjunction with the CRA FV Advisory Committee Meeting

8. COMMITTEE SEATS

a. Vacant seats: Received an application; will work to confirm reappointments b. 2019 Term Expirations c. Election of Officers for 2020 By-laws require election at the first meeting following adoption of the fiscal year. Joey Hilliard made a motion to continue elections to the next scheduled meeting; Reverend Derek Baker/ Reverend Deldrick Leonard??? seconded the motion. Motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. (5:0)

9. OTHER BUSINESS

a. Comments from the Committee

i. Whitten Driveway

Discussed driveway composition and handicap parking requirements; discussion ensued

ii. City Christmas Decorations

Discussed who determines and selects City Street Christmas decorations; discussion followed

iii. Private Group Project- 1st Street & MLK

A private group applied to the State for tax credits for Affordable Senior Housing Tax Credits; 80 apartments proposed behind Auto Zone; discussion followed

b. Comments from Staff

i. Recreation and Cultural Center Renovation-Andy Palmer, Parks and Recreation

City budgeted $1.3 Million (General Fund) to make significant improvements to Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center

Wrapping up feasibility study

Priorities o Community meeting space o Expand fitness center o Upgrade mechanical systems o Elevator to 2nd floor

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o Upgrade bathrooms o Branch library, and technology components; move technology center o Will exceed $1.3 Million; identify additional funding strategy o Propose to do all building elements in one phase o Discussion ensued

ii. CRA Manager position –No status update iii. Future Committee meeting locations

Potential alternative locations to stimulate engagement and thought o First Missionary Baptist o Neighborhood Service Center

c. Comments from the Public - NONE

10. ADJOURNMENT – 6:50pm

WINTER HAVEN CRA Attest: Florence Villa Advisory Committee _____________________________ _____________________________ Glenda Jones, Chair Eric Labbe, Planning Manager

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