Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

City of Groveland EVELYN WILSON MIKE SMITH CHAIR VICE CHAIR Grov land FLORIDA City wi1h Natural Charm BRIGGETT BRANNON BARBARA GAINES BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER MIKERADZIK COMMISSIONER DOUG SHIELDS BOARD MEMBER EX-OFFICIO DINA SWEATT RANDOLPH WAITE BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER DAN MURPHY CRAMANAGER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY(CRA) BOARD MEETING MAY 24, 2021 6:00 P.M. The Mayor will ask for comments from the public, requesting that anyone desiring to speak on an item. When recognized by the Mayor, please approach the podium and speak into the microphone, stating your name, address, if you are a citizen that lives in the Groveland City limits, and then present the information you desire. Each person has a maximum of five (5) minutes to speak. Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by Council in their entirety by a single motion, unless otherwise indicated by Council. These are routine items not anticipated to be controversial and are placed on the Consent Agenda to expedite the meeting. If a Council Member, staff member or member of the public wishes to discuss any item on the Consent Agenda, they can request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. The remaining items on the Consent Agenda will be voted on with one motion being made for all items on the Consent Agenda. Then the item removed from the Consent Agenda will be separately considered and voted on. Items identified with a double asterisk (**) are quasi-judicial functions of the City Council other than land use; the Council Members disclose any ex-parte communications. Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 (f). Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure the permission of the presiding officer and shall give his name and address for the record. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof unless permission to do so is first granted by the presiding officer. Unless further time is granted by the presiding officer or the council, member of the public shall limit their discussion or address to no more than five minutes. No question shall be asked a council member or city official except through the presiding officer. If your address is exempt from public record you are not required to state it. In addition, do not give out your Social Security Number, phone number, email address or any other information you do not want others to have access to as the meetings are recorded and those recordings are considered public record. Pursuant to the provisions of Chap. 286, F.S., Sec. 286.0105, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based and is advised to make such arrangements at his or her own expense. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE GROVELAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 6:00 PM, MAY 24, 2021 IN THE E.L. PURYEAR BUILDING LOCATED AT 243 S. LAKE AVENUE, GROVELAND, FL 34736. As an alternate option, the public can attend the May 24, 2021 CRA Meeting virtually. The virtual meeting will be in “watch/listen mode” only; no public comments will be taken virtually. Instructions to participate have been posted to the City’s website under “public notices” at www.groveland-fl.gov *If you would like additional information regarding an agenda item please contact the Clerk’s Office via email at virginia.wright@groveland-fl.gov or (352) 429-2141, ext. 9171. CHAIR EVELYN WILSON VICE CHAIR MIKE SMITH BOARD MEMBER BRIGGETT BRANNON BOARD MEMBER BARBARA GAINES BOARD MEMBER MIKE RADZIK BOARD MEMBER DINA SWEATT BOARD MEMBER RANDOLPH WAITE EX-OFFICIO COMMISSIONER DOUG SHIELDS CITY MANAGER MICHAEL HEIN CITY ATTORNEY ANITA GERACI-CARVER CRA MANAGER DAN MURPHY CRA COORDINATOR JOHN M. JONES SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CHIEF SHAWN RAMSEY RECORDING SECRETARY KATHERINE NEIL Please note: Most written communication to or from government officials regarding government business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Call to Order PLEDGE OF CONDUCT • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • We will direct all comments to issues. • We will avoid personal attacks. • Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chair. • Speaking without being recognized will be considered “Out of Order.” AGENDA OPENING CEREMONIES a. Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of March 22, 2021 Groveland CRA Governing Board Minutes 2. Update Report: Butcher Block Restaurant Anchor Tenant Summary 3. Broad Street Streetscape Project: Request for CRA Board Approval to Modify Project Scope 4. Final Revised CRA Boundary Map: Request for CRA Board Approval of the Expanded CRA Boundary Map Excluding County Unincorporated Properties NEW BUSINESS 5. CRA Reappointment: Briggett Brannon to Serve a New 4-Year CRA Board Member Term 6. Information Item: Groveland CRA Board Attendance at 2021 Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Meeting, Budget & Logistics 7. Request for CRA Board Approval: Submission of Lake David North Project for Consideration as FRA Award Recipient CRA Manager’s Report City Attorney’s Report Upcoming Meeting Schedule* • July 26th • August 23rd (CRA Budget Workshop) • September 27th (CRA Budget Adoption) • November 29th *The CRA Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 (f). Any person desiring to address the council shall first secure the permission of the presiding officer and shall give his name and address for the record. All remarks shall be addressed to the council as a body and not to any member thereof unless permission to do so is first granted by the presiding officer. Unless further time is granted by the presiding officer or the council, members of the public shall limit their discussion or address to no more than five minutes. No question shall be asked a councilmember or city official except through the presiding officer. Pursuant to the provisions of Chap. 286, F.S., Sec. 286.0105, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by this body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based and is advised to make such arrangements at his or her own expense. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting. OLD BUSINESS  .AGENDA ITEM 1 March 22, 2021 CRA Board Meeting Minutes  City of Groveland Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Monday, March 22, 2021 The Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 that was held in the E. L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Chair Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. with the following Board Members present: Briggett Brannon, Barbara Gaines, Mike Radzik, Dina Sweatt, and Randolph Waite. City officials present were Acting City Manager Tim Maslow, CRA Manager Dan Murphy, CRA Coordinator John Jones, City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver, Sergeant-at-Arms Lieutenant Sammy Anderson, and Recording Secretary Katherine Neill. Note: Vice Chair Mike Smith and Ex-Officio Member Commissioner Doug Shields had an excused absence. Note: As an alternate option, the public was provided the opportunity to attend the March 22, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted to the City's website under "public notices" at www.groveland-fl.gov, and in the display board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Radzik. OLD BUSINESS 1. Approval of March 8, 2021 Groveland CRA Special Board Meeting Minutes Motion: Board Member Sweatt moved to approve the March 8, 2021 Groveland CRA Special Board Meeting Minutes; seconded by Board Member Radzik. Motion passed with all Board Members present voting aye . 2. State Road 50 Realignment - Traffic Study CRA Manager Dan Murphy stated the traffic study was a result of developers raising concerns over the traffic conditions on State Road 50. He informed the Board the last traffic study had been done by the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) several years ago and the data was outdated. Mr. Murphy introduced James Taylor consultant with Kimley-Horn. Mr. Taylor provided a PowerPoint presentation as follows: • SR 50 Realignment Traffic Evaluation • Background o FOOT Project #427056-1 1  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES • SR 50 Realignment (CR 565 to Brown St) • Design complete • ROW Acquisition partial funded ($7M of $35M) • Construction unfunded (+/-$1 ?M) • Phase 1/ Western Realignment (CR 565 to SR 19) • Phase 2/ Eastern Rea lignment (SR 19 to Brown St) o Project Development Summary Report • Complete August 2012 • Used Year 2010 traffic data • SR 50 Realignment • Updated Study Scope o Existing Conditions • AM and PM traffic counts at major intersections • Vehicle/truck traffic patterns evaluation • Operational assessment at major intersections • Growth trends o Future Conditions o Year 2045 No Build o Year 2030 Build (western SR 50 Realignment) o Year 2045 Build (full SR 50 Realignment) o Operational assessment at major intersections • General Study Area • Daily Traffic Volume Growth o Weighted average annual traffic count growth is 4% since 2010 o Percentage of truck traffic has increase at nearly every count station • Existing Volumes versus Previous Forecasting o Rate of traffic growth so far has been higher than anticipated at these locations • Peak Hour Truck Volumes (2020) o Truck traffic as a percentage of total traffic is high in the area, especially along particular routes through Downtown 2  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES • Existing Tuck Routes • Existing (2020) Peak Hour Conditions o All intersections operate at an acceptable level of service in the existing condition; however, peak queue demand exceeds available turn lane lengths at some locations • Future Traffic Volume Forecast Methodology o Multiple sources reviewed: • Travel demand modeling using FDOT's latest adopted tool (CFRPMv6) • Historical traffic growth trends • Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) population growth projections o Development of future volumes based on standard engineering practices to arrive at reasonable and conservative forecasts • Preliminary 2045 Daily Volumes Forecast (No-Build vs. Build) o SR 50 Realignment is anticipated to reroute a substantial amount of vehicle/truck traffic in the future • General Findings o Existing • Area traffic growth +/-4% annual growth since 2010, outpacing previous forecasting • Percentage of trucks has increase at nearly every count station since 2010 • Overall intersections operate within adopted level of service (LOS) at peak times; however, large vehicle queues at some intersections block adjacent intersections at peak times o 2045 No-Build • Without the proposed realignment, SR 50 requires 6-lanes and major intersection improvements which are not compatible with City growth plans o 2045 Build • With SR 50 Realignment, a substantial amount of traffic (including trucks) would be rerouted • Acceptable level of service (LOS) can be obtained throughout the study area with some recommended improvements 3  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES o 2030 Build (Western Alignment only) • With realignment and with some intersection geometry improvements, overall intersections operate within adopted level of service (LOS) at peak times; however, large vehicle queues at some intersections block adjacent intersections at peak times  Major tuck route through the City remains largely intact Board Member Gaines what is the average daily truck volume through the City. Mr. Taylor stated truck traffic made up almost thirty percent (30%) of all traffic or approximately nine­ thousand (9,000) trucks per day. Board Member Radzik inquired if FOOT had set standards for traffic studies and if those standards were used during the Kimley-Horn study. Mr. Taylor stated all traffic studies utilize the same engineering standards. He informed the Board there are different standards for determining future growth rates which could cause some small variations, but the overall result of the study would be consistent. Board Member Radzik inquired if the study had included Villa City Road as trucks are using it as an alternative to State Road 19. Mr. Taylor responded yes. Additionally, the study had utilized information provided by FOOT to determine future growth in the area. Board Member Radzik stated he disagreed with the results of the study indicating the roads had an acceptable level of service. He inquired as to how an acceptable level of service was determined. Mr. Taylor responded the level of service is determined by the average delay per vehicle which is compared to the level of service adopted by the jurisdiction. He clarified an acceptable level of service does not indicate the roads are operating as well as they could be. Board Member Radzik inquired if the thirty-five (35) million dollars allocated for right-of­ way acquisition was an accurate estimate. Mr. Taylor stated the amount for right-of-way acquisition had been provided by FOOT and he could not address the accuracy of the figure. Board Member Radzik inquired how the traffic study could be used. Mr. Taylor stated having accurate up to date information allows for the road's design to better fit the area's needs. He informed the Board the study also included recommendations on specific intersection improvements. Board Member Radzik inquired if the City partnered with FOOT and funded part of the State Road 50 Realignment, could the Project be completed sooner. Mr. Taylor stated 4  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES he was unable to provide an answer but offered to help the City approach FOOT regarding a partnership. Mr. Murphy reported the traffic study could be used to attract developers by showing how the traffic flow would improve after the State Road 50 Realignment Project had been completed. Additionally, the data would show FOOT the need to have the State Road 50 Realignment Project completed as the rate of traffic had grown faster than predicted. Mr. Murphy stated the City currently had a C level of service which could quickly deteriorate to an F level, if the State Road 50 Realignment Project was not completed. Board Member Radzik inquired if an increase in car traffic could be used to attract developers. Mr. Taylor stated car traffic had not increased only truck traffic. Board Member Gaines inquired when the data for the study was collected. Mr. Taylor stated the data was collected between 2019 and 2020. Board Member Waite inquired if traffic cutting through neighborhoods was factored into the study; specifically those using Crittenden Street to get between State Road 19 and State Road 50. Mr. Taylor stated about ten percent (10%) of the traffic used Crittenden Street as a cut-through. Board Member Radzik asked for clarification if cut-through traffic was taken into consideration. Mr. Taylor responded yes. Board Member Waite inquired if any of the other side streets had been included in the study. Mr. Taylor responded no. Board Member Waite asked if a second study could be done to account for the traffic using side streets as a cut-through. Mr. Murphy responded yes. Board Member Waite expressed his concern with trucks using residential streets as a cut­ through. He stated the State Road 50 Realignment needed to be completed to keep neighborhoods safe. Chair Wilson inquired if the City could request the State Road 50 Realignment be built as six (6) lanes or if it would delay the project. Mr. Taylor stated requesting six (6) lanes could stress the need for realignment, but could not say if it would cause a delay with the project. Director of Public Works and Transportation T.J. Fish stated the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) had a policy that limits State Road 50 to four (4) lanes. Mr. Fish stated the State Road 50 Realignment Project would control traffic 5  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES through access management by limiting traffic signals, directional medians, and blocking off some of the cut-through routes. Mr. Fish stated he would be meeting with FOOT on March 25, 2021 to discuss a differed reimbursement agreement for the City to finance part of the State Road 50 Realignment Project. Board Member Radzik inquired how the State's budget shortfalls would impact FOOT funding. Mr. Fish stated FOOT was not funded through the general fund so the State's budget would not have an impact on FDOT's ability to repay any money provided by the City. Board Member Brannon inquired if the City had to wait for FOOT to begin the State Road 50 Realignment Project. Mr. Fish responded yes. NEW BUSINESS 3. Facade Grant Program Status Report Mr. Murphy informed the Board over the last year the CRA had issued four (4) Fa9ade Grants at twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000) each. The following businesses received a grant: Coyote Rojo, First Baptist Church, Chefin It Up, and Cashwell Steel Building. As part of the Founder's Day Weekend, the Board also authorized thirteen thousand dollars ($13,000) to be used to revitalize the alley along the side of Chefin It Up. Of the one­ hundred sixty-three thousand dollars ($163,000) budgeted for the year, ninety-three thousand dollars ($93,000) had been spent. Mr. Murphy referenced the March 8, 2021 Special CRA Board Meeting where the Board authorized fifty-thousand dollars ($50,000) to the Butcher Block Kitchen, leaving approximately twelve-thousand dollars ($12,000) remaining for the fiscal year. Board Member Radzik inquired if business incentives were a separate budgeted line item. Mr. Murphy responded at the previous year's budget hearing business incentives and fa9ade grants were combined into the same account. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REPORTS CRA Manager • Working to reinstate the Business of the Month Program and will be presenting recommendations to Council within sixty (60) days. 6  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES Chair Wilson inquired how the City could better promote the Business of the Month and asked if the Communication Department could be involved. Mr. Murphy stated he has held meetings with staff to discuss how to better promote the Business of the Month. He added staff is working on creating a list of all businesses within the City which could be used to help promote local businesses. Chair Wilson stated she had received several thank you letters from local businesses to the City for the C.A.R.E.S. Act Funding. Board Member Radzik inquired how staff is keeping track of local businesses since the City is no longer utilizing Business Tax Receipts. Mr. Murphy responded staff is working on making contact directly with businesses to develop a list. • CRA had previously installed solar lights within the downtown district which are not compliant with the City's Dark Sky Initiative. Staff is working on replacing the lights and is seeking suggestions on what to do with the non-compliant lights. Board Member Radzik asked for clarification if the lights were portable and inquired if they could be used in the parks. Mr. Maslow stated the City is working on installing Dark Sky compliant lighting in all of the parks. Chair Wilson inquired if the lights could be used at the dog park. Mr. Maslow responded he did not want to install non-compliant lights on City property. Chair Wilson inquired if the lights could be sold. Mr. Murphy responded yes. Mr. Fish stated his team could look at the lights and determine if they could be made compliant. • Working with Affordable Signs to develop new hanging street signs and gateway signs. Will be presenting concept signs at the next CRA Board Meeting. Chair Wilson inquired who had placed the welcome sign on County Road 565. Mr. Fish stated his team had installed the sign. Chair Wilson asked how many signs would be installed. Mr. Fish responded twelve ( 12). Board Member Radzik asked if the signs were considered the gateway signs the Board had previously discussed. Mr. Fish responded no. • The Annual CRA Report is due on March 31, 2021. CRA Coordinator John Jones stated the report would include the CRA's activities from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 and would be finalized on March 29, 2021. Board Member Radzik inquired if the report would include new businesses which have moved to the City. Mr. Jones responded the report would focus on CRA activities regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF), if TIF had been used for affordable housing, and if the CRA has implemented any of the items in the Redevelopment Plan. 7  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES Board Member Radzik inquired about homes that had benefited from the CDBG Grant but were not located within the CRA, if they would be included in the report. Mr. Jones responded no. City Attorney Nothing to report at this time. UPCOMMING MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. Murphy provided the meeting schedule as follows : • May 24th • July 26 th (CRA Budget Workshop) • August 23 rd (CRA Budget Adoption) • September 27 th • November 29 th PUBLIC COMMENTS None. Chair Wilson stated the president of the Lake County Fair invited the City to participate by setting up an informational booth. She stated she would like for Council Members and CRA Board Members to volunteer their time. Chair Wilson stated she believed the Lake County Fair would begin on April 8, 2021. Board Member Sweatt stated the Fair ran from April 8th through April 17th • Board Member Radzik stated the City should utilize the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) to organize the booth. Chair Wilson stated she would speak to the Parks and Recreation Director Mike Walker about involving the RAC. She stated representatives would like South Lake to be more involved. Chair Wilson discussed the possibility of the City hosting the fair in the future. Board Member Radzik expressed his concerns with the traffic impact the fair could cause . Chair Wilson stated she felt participating in the fair would be a good opportunity for people to learn more about the City. Board consensus: All Board Members present concurred to have a booth representing the City at the Lake County Fair. 8  MARCH 22, 2021 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES Chair Wilson stated she would discuss the fair with Police Chief Shawn Ramsey and provide additional information at the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting . ADJOURNMENT Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m . (! ~~ ~ Groveland FLORIDA City with Natural Chann Evelyn Wilson, Chair Attest: Katherine Neill, Recording Secretary 9  AGENDA ITEM 2 Groveland FLORIDA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY, CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: UPDATE REPORT: BUTCHER BLOCK RESTAURANT ANCHOR TENANT SUMMARY DATE: MAY 24, 2021 GENERAL SUMMARY/BACKGROUND: J & K Noles Inc. received an Anchor Tenant incentive award to open The Butcher Block, a full service restaurant, in downtown Groveland. The owners of Papa's Diner in Clermont were authorized to be reimbursed up to $50,000 in a 5-year loan-to-grant agreement based upon projected capital expenditures of more than $110,000 and the intention to hire up to 10 employees and operate a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The anchor tenant agreement was signed April 16, 2021. Entirely new equipment was purchased, and interior electrical and plumbing improvements were made. The owners constructed a paved patio-pergola area for additional seating, added a walk-up ice cream service window to the facility and commenced service to the public May 12, 2021 To date the owners have submitted invoices for reimbursement totaling $34,651.51. BUDGET NOTICE: The $50,000 loan to grant amount is accounted for within a $120,000 CRA incentive budget allocation. LEGAL NOTICE: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No Action Required. ATTACHMENTS: None.  ~ ~ AGENDA ITEM 3 Groveland FLOR I DA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY, CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: BROAD STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT: REQUEST FOR CRA BOARD APPROVAL TO MODIFY PROJECT SCOPE DATE: MAY 24, 2021 BACKGROUND: The CRA Board approved a streetscape project on Broad in downtown Groveland between Main Street and Indiana Avenue in January, 2020. The project was developed to replace dead trees and shrubbery with new trees and plants, silva cells to retain tree root balls, an irrigation system, new electric conduit to facilitate replacement FDOT lighting plus new human scale lighting and other elements. After approval of the design plans, the Board authorized CRA staff to negotiate a construction contract not to exceed $260,000. An RFP resulted in CPWG/Madrid being awarded the contract and following final negotiations, the project has commenced with negotiation of a final agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Two recent developments have prompted staff to consider the project anew: • The possibility that the SR 50 realignment will be completed would mean that Broad and Orange in downtown Groveland would be city roads, not FDOT roads, • As part of the City’s long range water and sewer system upgrades, it is likely that main lines will be replaced, including those lines on Broad and Orange Avenue. City staff is currently evaluating whether replacement of water mains on Broad would require ripping up streets, sidewalks or other elements of the CRA Broad Streetscape project. Changes to the project scope would require modification of the construction contract with CPWG. The Community and Economic Development Department is working with the Public Works Department on modifying the scope and also developing a cohesive streetscape plan for downtown that will achieve the following: • Unifies utilities work with streetscape enhancements  • Reduces interference to local businesses with multiple construction projects, batching all work into one project • Leveraging utilities funding for streetscaping, thus freeing up CRA funds for other strategic initiatives • Creating a consistent design palette (sidewalks, on-street parking, brick, dark sky streetlights, shade trees, native landscaping, signage, etc) • Considers timeline of SR50 realignment and prioritizes higher cost improvements in city ROW, not FDOT ROW. Broad and Orange will eventually be City ROW after realignment completion. BUDGET NOTICE: The project was scheduled to be completed and invoiced from the CRA’s 2020 capital budget. Delays past the fiscal year will require formal reallocation of the budget. LEGAL NOTICE: The Streetscape project was awarded and contract signed. Modification will require notification and negotiation with the contractor. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the CRA Board grant the CRA Manager authority to research the matter and, through coordination with City staff directors make plan modifications necessary, adjust the CRA budget and negotiate with the contractor. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Broad Streetscape Plans  AGENDA ITEM 4 Groveland FLORIDA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY,CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: FINAL REVISED CRA BOUNDARY MAP: REQUEST FOR CRA BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXPANDED CRA BOUNDARY MAP EXCLUDING COUNTY UNINCORPORATED PROPERTIES DATE: MAY 24,2021 GENERAL SUMMARY/BACKGROUND: The CRA Board and Groveland City Council approved the Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency expansion,extension and five-year plan following a 2019 Finding of Necessity. Following discussions with the Lake County Commission, the expansion,extension and plan were approved with no county unincorporated land included,decisions codified in Resolution 2021-10 and Ordinance 2021-04 of the City of Groveland. At the March 8 CRA board meeting,an informal CRA boundary map was presented. A final revised CRA Boundary Map has subsequently been configured using confirmed property data and is presented for formal approval by the CRA board. It has been provided to taxing authorities and will be posted on the CRA website to comply with statutes. BUDGET NOTICE: None. LEGAL NOTICE: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Revised CRA Boundary Map. ATTACHMENTS: 1. CRA Boundary Expansion Map NEW BUSINESS  AGENDA ITEM 5 Groveland FLORIOA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY, CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: CRA REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIGGETT BRANNON TO A NEW 4-YEAR CRA BOARD TERM DATE: MAY 24, 2021 GENERAL SUMMARY/BACKGROUND: Briggett Brannon is a long-serving and contributing member of the Groveland CRA Board. A records search indicates she was last formally appointed by the Groveland City Council January 22, 2014, far exceeding the four-year term for which board members are appointed. To bring her continued Board tenure into compliance with Sec. 22-19(b)(1 ), the CRA proposes re-nomination for a new 4-year term at the earliest Groveland City Council meeting. BUDGET NOTICE: None. LEGAL NOTICE: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No Action Required. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2021-:XX Appointment to CRA Briggett Brannon  RESOLUTION 2021-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND, APPOINTING BRIGGETT BRANNON TO SERVICE ON THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD; PROVIDING FOR A TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in addition to the members of the City Council serving on the CRA Board, two additional members appointed by City Council shall serve for a four year term commencing on the date of appointment; and WHEREAS, the additional members must reside or be engaged in business within the community redevelopment area; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to appoint a member. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Appointment. Briggett Brannon meets the criteria to serve on the CRA as she is engaged in business within the community redevelopment area. Ms. Brannon is appointed to serve on the CRA. Section 2. Term. The term is four (4) years and shall commence on the date of appointment. Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida this_ day of _ _ __ _ _~ 2021. Evelyn Wilson, Mayor City of Groveland, Florida ATTEST: Virginia Wright, City Clerk  Groveland FLORIDA City with Natural Chann· Approved as to Form: Anita Geraci-Carver City Attorney Passed First Reading _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ __ Council Member _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ moved the passage and adoption of the above and foregoing Resolution. Motion was seconded by Council Member _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ and upon roll call on the motion the vote was as follows: YEA NAY Barbara Gaines Mike Radzik Mike Smith Randolph Waite Evelyn Wilson  AGENDA ITEM 6 Groveland FLORIDA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY, CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: INFORMATION ITEM: GROVELAND CRA BOARD ATTENDANCE AT 2021 FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET AND LOGISTICS DATE: MAY 24, 2021 BACKGROUND: The Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) is hosting its annual conference in Fort Myers, Florida, from October 27th to October 29th , 2021. The event will be held at the Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection. Registration for the conference opens July 26, 2021 and six Groveland CRA members have indicated a desire to be registered. Conference registration is $395 per member. Board members are encouraged to attend the FRA's CRA Board Member training seminar on Wednesday, October 27th at 8 am. The seminar introduces concepts and principles relative to the CRA. The seminar fee is $50 per member. Lodging reservations have been made by the City Clerk for October 26th through October 30th• Rooms are booked for the Luminary Hotel & Co., as well. The estimated cost is $753.74 per person. With the inclusion of the training seminar, the cost per person is: Conference registration fee: $395.00 Lodging expenses: $753.74 Training seminar fee: $50.00 Total: $1,198.74 The FRA annual conference will also offer two off-site tours of the Fort Myers area at $50 per tour. These tours are optional. Registration information for the off-site tours is currently pending. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Groveland CRA Governing Board authorize the CRA manager to expend funds for registration, travel and expenses related to the FRA annual conference. ATTACHMENTS: None.  ~ ~ AGENDA ITEM 7 Groveland FLORIOA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: DAN MURPHY, CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CRA BOARD APPROVAL: SUBMISSION OF LAKE DAYID NORTH PROJECT FOR CONSIDERATION AS FRA AWARD RECIPIENT DATE: MAY 24, 2021 BACKGROUND: This item is to present the Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency's application for consideration of a Roy F. Kenzie award from the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). The FRA accepts submissions for consideration of awards annually for outstanding redevelopment projects in the following categories: the President's Award; Annual Report; Capital Project and Infrastructure; Creative Organizational Development and Funding; Cultural Enhancement; Fiscal Impact Study; Management Programs and Creative Partnerships; Out of the Box; Outstanding Housing Project; Outstanding New Building Project; Outstanding Rehabilitation, Renovation or Reuse Project; Planning Studies; Transportation and Transit Enhancements. The Groveland CRA is submitting the Lake David Park improvements for consideration in the Cultural Enhancement category. The FRA selects award recipients just prior to each annual conference and will announce this year's award recipients at the FRA Annual Conference, October 27-29, Luminary Hotel, Fort Myers. The Lake David Park improvements were identified by the Community Redevelopment Agency as a community priority during the 2012 Downtown Groveland Community Visioning process. During this process the cultural and community impacts of urban parks were acknowledged and the cultural impact of Lake David park upon the Groveland community was recognized. In 2017/2018 the park improvements were included in the Groveland CRA' s Annual Work Plan. Over $1.3 million dollars in planned improvements and upgrades were made for the park. These CRA-funded improvements and refurbishments included: upgrades to the great lawn and green spaces, a new performance band shell, walking paths, an elevated boardwalk over the lake shore, a waterfront shade structure, improved landscaping, picnic facilities, improved stormwater functionality and a festival street that enables the use of adjacent Lake Avenue as part of the park facility to accommodate larger events and festivals. Lake David Park hosts the City's Farmer's Market and has also hosted several City festivals and events. The Lake David Park refurbishments represent significant enhancements and upgrades to the historic cultural centerpiece of the downtown Groveland. Subsequent to the completion of the improvements to the Park, the facility has seen a large increase in visitors to the park, and increased cultural events and activities. The overall effect of the refurbishment of the City's cultural icon have been felt City-wide. This has provided positive impacts during the Covid-19 pandemic and will continue provide uplifting, outdoor recreational activities and community celebration opportunities in the heart of downtown Groveland long into the future. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: CRA Board approve and recommend submittal to Florida Redevelopment Association of the Lake David Park North redevelopment project for consideration of a Roy F. Kenzie A ward in the Cultural Enhancement category. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Roy F. Kenzie Award Application package 2. Florida Redevelopment Awards 2020 Best Book