Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

City of Groveland 243 S. Lake Avenue Groveland, FL 3436 EVELYN WILSON MIKE RADZIK CHAIR VICE CHAIR FLORIDA Clry w,1h Nmuml Cilarm BRIGGETT BRANNON BARBARA GAINES BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER RICHARD SKYZINSKI COMMISSIONER DOUG SHIELDS BOARD MEMBER EX-OFFICIO MEMBER DINA SWEATT RANDOLPH WAITE BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER BROOKE WORTHINGTON INTERIM CRA MANAGER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY(CRA) BOARD MEETING May 22, 2023 6:00 P.M. The Chair will ask for comments from the public, requesting that anyone desiring to speak on an item. When recognized by the Chair, 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 tospeak. Items listed in the "Consent Agenda" will be approved by the Board in their entirety by a single motion, unless otherwise indicated by the Board. These are routine items not anticipated to be controversial and are placed on the Consent Agenda to expedite the meeting. If a Board 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-parté 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 at (352) 730-9273 or Ciara.bender@groveland-fl.gov. PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE GROVELAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 6:00 PM, MAY 22, 2023 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 22, 2023 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 ciara.bender@groveland-fl.gov or (352) 730-9273. CHAIR EVELYN WILSON VICE CHAIR MIKE RADZIK BOARD MEMBER BRIGGETT BRANNON BOARD MEMBER BARBARA GAINES BOARD MEMBER DINA SWEATT BOARD MEMBER RICHARD SKYZINSKI BOARD MEMBER RANDOLPH WAITE EX-OFFICIO COMMISSIONER DOUG SHIELDS CITY MANAGER MICHAEL HEIN CITY ATTORNEY ANITA GERACI-CARVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TIMOTHY MASLOW INTERIM CRA MANAGER BROOKE WORTHINGTON CRA COORDINATOR JOHN JONES SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CHIEF SHAWN RAMSEY RECORDING SECRETARY CIARA BENDER 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.” OPENING CEREMONIES a. Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL  AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval: A. March 27, 2023 CRA Governing Board Meeting Minutes OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Information Item: Downtown Capital Projects Updates PUBLIC COMMENT REPORTS a) Board Member Reports b) CRA Manager Report c) City Attorney Report UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE* • July 24, 2023 • August 28, 2023 (CRA Budget Adoption) • September 25, 2023 • October 23, 2023 *The CRA Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. 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. CONSENT AGENDA  City of Groveland Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting Monday, March 27, 2023 The Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Chair Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with the following Board Members present: Vice Chair Mike Radzik, Briggett Brannon, Richard Skyzinski, and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were Community Development Director Timothy Maslow in place of City Manager Michael Hein, CRA Manager Dan Murphy, CRA Coordinator John Jones, City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver, Sergeant Christine Boodhoo, and Recording Secretary Ciara Bender. As an alternate option, the public was provided the opportunity to attend the March 27, 2023, 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. Please note: Council Member Barbara Gaines and Ex-Officio Commissioner Doug Shields were absent. OPENING CEREMONIES Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Chair Radzik. A moment of silence for the victims of the Nashville, TN mass shooting. CONSENT AGENDA A. January 23, 2023, Groveland CRA Board Meeting Minutes Motion: Board Member Sweatt moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Skyzinski. Public Comment: None. Motion passed with all Board Members present voting aye. NEW BUSINESS 1. Unsolicited Proposals for Former Public Safety Complex Mr. Murphy reported a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued for the vacant Police and Fire Headquarters site. There were no responses received. He noted Groveland Ordinance 2021-21 allowed for the CRA Board to consider unsolicited proposals from interested applicants. Mr. Murphy introduced conceptual proposals received from Bret Jones with Boat Works, LLC. and Alex Stringfellow with Evergreen Rove, LLC. The proposals are attached to these minutes as Attachment 1. 1  March 27, 2023, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES Chair Wilson asked if it was possible for both groups to work together. Both groups stated yes. However, they noted specific differences between the proposals. Vice Chair asked if there would be any action required for the item. City Attorney Geraci- Carver stated the purpose of the presentations were to see if the Board wanted to make a recommendation to Council to further explore either, both or neither of the proposals. If Council decided to move forward with either proposal an RFP would need to be published to allow for others to submit proposals as well. Board Member Brannon inquired about the boat ramp and boardwalk. The applicant stated they would provide three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) towards the cost to build the boardwalk and would utilize the existing boat ramp. The boardwalk would be for public use. Board Member Skyzinski asked if the City’s intent was to sell the land to the developer. Mr. Maslow reported the appraised value of the land was approximately eight hundred-fifty thousand dollars ($850,000). The applicants proposed to receive the property in return for development. Vice Chair Radzik inquired if the future land use for the property supported what each applicant proposed. Mr. Maslow stated yes, the future land use was designated as Town Core, which allowed for the most flexibility. Vice Chair Radzik deferred to City Attorney Geraci-Carver regarding the ownership of Lake David. Attorney Geraci-Carver stated a determination had been made that a gentleman owned a portion in the center of the lake. The State owned a portion as well in title only. The State does not make any claims of ownership. The City owns up to the water of Lake David, as well as some streets leading to it. The overall ownership would need to be clarified further. Vice Chair Radzik noted a lot would need to be considered before deciding on which proposal to move forward with. He expressed concerns including the State Road 50 Realignment Project, the timing of other projects, and not knowing the full value of the property. Vice Chair Radzik inquired if it was possible to move forward with both proposals while getting a Broker’s Opinion on the property. City Attorney Geraci-Carver advised to complete the Broker’s Opinion first, as to not have the applicants spend more time and money if the Board was not sure of how they wanted to proceed. Chair Wilson felt moving forward with the either of the proposals would create a domino effect in garnering attention from other businesses and partners. Vice Chair Radzik agreed with Chair Wilson. However, felt his concerns were valid. 2  March 27, 2023, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES Mr. Murphy encouraged the Board to consider a consensus on the item. Vice Chair Radzik explained the decision would not be simple. Mr. Maslow added which ever applicant was not chosen could submit a proposal once the RFP was published. Vice Chair Radzik asked if both projects would be in alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan. Mr. Maslow stated they were. CRA Coordinator John Jones stated the unsolicited proposals showed the growth of interest in private sector within the area. He agreed with waiting for the Broker’s Opinion before moving forward, as well as revisiting the City’s unsolicited proposal ordinance. Motion: Vice Chair Radzik moved to bring both proposals to the April 17th City Council Meeting and have a Broker’s Opinion conducted; seconded by Board Member Sweatt. Public Comment: None. Motion passed with all Board Members present voting aye. 2. Streetscape Phase II Construction - Lighting Mr. Murphy reported staff was not satisfied with the lighting installed in Phase I of the Streetscape with Duke Energy. Staff has explored other options to replace the lighting in Phase I and to include in Phase II. Brooke Worthington presented the key points in that decision process from the presentation, attached to these minutes as Attachment 2. Motion: Vice Chair Radzik moved to approve the Streetscape Phase II Construction – Lighting contingent upon the determination of the contract termination requirements with Duke Energy contract; seconded by Board Member Skyzinski. Public Comment: None. Motion passed with all Board Members present voting aye. 3. Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report Mr. Murphy reported the CRA’s Annual Report was completed and asked if the Board had any recommendations. There were none from the Board. Motion: Board Member Sweatt moved to approve the Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report; seconded by Board Member Skyzinski. Public Comment: None. Motion passed with all Board Members present voting aye. 3  March 27, 2023, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES REPORTS Vice Chair Radzik Vice Chair Radzik reported the juice factory owner, Dr. Finkler decided to hire a Broker for the property. Board Member Brannon Nothing to report at this time. Board Member Sweatt Board Member Sweatt thanked Mr. Murphy and Mr. Maslow for the landscape clean up on Broad Street. Board Member Skyzinski Nothing to report at this time. Commissioner Shields Nothing to report at this time. Chair Wilson Chair Wilson stated a lot of time had been spent on the food truck ordinance. However, there seemed to be more issues. She felt business owners who did not follow rules should be held accountable. Chair Wilson noted a business owner who parked and set up outside of the Puryear building when other vendors had paid for their participation in the event. City Attorney Geraci- Carver reported the owner did receive a sign violation. He was allowed twenty (20) days to remedy the offense and then would be fined fifteen dollars ($15) per day thereafter with a lien against the property that he rents. The landlord would ultimately be responsible. Vice Chair Radzik stated staff had been directed to enhance the sign ordinance. Chair Wilson asked for Board consensus to hold code violators accountable. All Board Members present conceded. CRA Manager Murphy Mr. Murphy reported a CRA Board Special Meeting on April 24, 2023 to discuss State Road 50 Realignment Project. Community Development Director Tim Maslow Mr. Maslow stated there would be no action - only an update for the April 24th CRA Board Special Meeting. City Attorney Geraci-Carver Nothing to report at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 4  March 27, 2023, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD MEETING MINUTES ADJOURNMENT Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ~ Groveland FLORIDA _______________________________ City with Natural Chann Evelyn Wilson, Chair Attest: _______________________________ Ciara Bender, Recording Secretary 5 ATTACHMENT 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 745AEF81-B60F-40A4-888C-67E245BA6F13 December 1 5 , 2022 Attn. Mr. Tim Maslow Community Development Director City of Groveland 156 S. Lake Ave. Groveland, FL 34736 Re: Unsolicited Proposal for the redevelopment of the former Fire and Police Station. Dear Mr. Hein: Jones Builders, Inc and Boat Works, LLC. have joined forces to provide you with this Unsolicited Proposal to acquire and redevelop the former Fire and Police Station. Our team has reviewed various options for the redevelopment of the former Fire and Police Station and have determined the structure outlined below will provide the City of Groveland with the current highest and best use of the property to the citizens. Jones Builders Inc. and Boat Works, LLC. have partnered with a highly experienced team in order to complete this Project. Jon Jones Ph.D., CEO of Jones Builders, Inc. is a skilled professional with over forty-five years’ experience in the construction industry and a strong background in building, development, and real estate improvement programs. Assisting Dr. Jon Jones will be the following individuals: Deborah Brown an executive assistant with over twenty two years’ experience in strategic planning and organization; Dennis Martino, construction manager with over thirty six years in the industry; William D. Jones, site development manager with over fifty four years of experience; William P. McGregor CGC, with over forty years in various constructions trades, managing development, site work and coordinating projects; Geoffrey Mouen, AIA, NCARB, CNU, ICAA, architect specializing in the design of authentic traditional houses, buildings and neighborhoods, Naira Petraland, Ph.D. who specializes in Sitework/ site Preparation, Clearing, Grading, Excavation, Paving, Stormwater, Roads, Parking Lots, and Underground Utilities and Alison Strange, Esquire, MBA, with eight years’ experience in sports related tourism. It is worth noting that over half of our redevelopment team currently resides in Lake County and has for several decades. Resumes for the above- mentioned team are available for your review and consideration. The following are the basic terms of our proposal: Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 745AEF81-B60F-40A4-888C-67E245BA6F13 Purchase Agreement: Boat Works, Inc. shall acquire the former Fire and Police Station from the City of Groveland for the purposes of redevelopment and in exchange provide community access to Lake David via shared community dock and parking. Project: The existing Fire Station will be converted into a Boat Dealership selling championship wake boats and employing six to eight local employees. The existing Police Station will be redeveloped into one of the following: the entire building as a local diner; or restaurant; the building will be subdivided into a coffee shop providing an environment for our locals and visitors to gather along with four short term lodging units. In addition, we intend to provide a Social Influence Studio where current and up-and-coming social influencers will have a space to collaborate and promote their ideas to the community which will, in turn, provide organic media exposure to the City of Groveland on multiple digital platforms. The boat dock will be designed and constructed by a local dock company. The dock will be located on the northern shore of Lake David, south of the former Fire Department building and will be designed to be used by the public and the Boat Works for purposes of enjoying Lake David and docking wake boats and providing a location for potential kayak or other lake equipment rental. Parking will be constructed for public surface parking on the right of way edges of Georgia Avenue adjacent to and southwest of SR 50/ W. Orange Street. Six parking spaces are anticipated. Both Buildings will provide adequate exterior dark sky lighting to not only add to the esthetics of the buildings, but the safety of the citizens. In addition, the waterfront/ shoreline will be cleaned up for pedestrian use and the Developer will install a walking pathway from Lake David to the backside of the Parcel through the existing plotted road. The Objective of the Project is to stimulate the City of Groveland’s Economic Development by providing for several high paying jobs, tourism, and sales tax on boat and other commercial sales as well as ad valorem revenue. Care has been taken to incorporate the direction provided by the newly adopted strategic plan. The beneficial impact on the quality of life for the community will be achieved by means of Community and youth frequent programming exposure lessons for water sports, potentially kayak rentals, use of the community dock on Lake David, in addition to the above-mentioned improvements. Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 745AEF81-B60F-40A4-888C-67E245BA6F13 Developer: The Developer shall be Jones Builders, Inc. Engineer: To be determined, if and as needed, during the Preconstruction Phase. General Contractor: General Contractor shall be Jones Builders, Inc. Financing: Boat Works, LLC shall provide self-financing. Construction Phase: Construction to commence immediately upon acceptance and conveyance of parcel and should be completed within six months. Maintenance: Boat Works, LLC shall provide all maintenance. Please find attached the architectural concepts for the proposed Project for your review and consideration. We look forward to receiving your kind acceptance of this Unsolicited Proposal and making this Project a reality. With kindest regards, Boat Works, LLC Jones Builders, Inc. ________________________ Jon Jones, President cc: Anita Geraci, City Attorney Page 3 SCHEMATIC DESIGN GROVELAND, FL MARCH 2ND, 2023 1~@'1 GEOFFREY MOUEN ARCHITECT  SITE PLAN LEGEND • 7 Water Sports Showroom - • Gated Boat Yard with space for 20+ boats • I - --~ .L • , . '. I . I - .._-' . p • Flex-Office & Short-Term Rentals • Crumbl Cookies Shop with Outdoor Seating Area • Six Tiny House Units • Boardwalk Path to Dock • Boat Dock on Lake David • Parking Lot with space for 30+ spaces in the front & 5 rear employee spaces •0 Future Roads Georgia Avenue 7 WATER SPORTS I GROVELAND FL. ~ - GM -~ ARCHITECTS SITE PLAN PAGE 2 DATE 03-02-2023 .' .  ''. 7 WATER SPORTS I GROVELAND FL. :<f!.5..:- GMARcH1TEcTs STREET VIEW DATE 03.ot~G:2~ ' ..  ''. 7 WATER SPORTS GROVELAND FL. :'([!y: ' .. - GMARcH1TEcTs MURAL WALL DATE 03.ot~G:2~  -~,( ,,, r_, ) ~ .-. PAGE 5 7 WATER SPORTS GROVELAND FL. G MARCHITECTS FLEX-OFFICE DATE 03-02-2023  _- ---= ~ ·- ..... I I I I ' I : I I I I I I, II IIII i " I I I I ,I I II .I I ' I I I II ' I i II I I I .......... ,....,u uuuu - ~·uuuUIJ ' YI - - - - , VU . ' '. . 8 , . . PAGE 6 7 WATER SPORTS GROVELAND FL. . . . . G MARCHITECTS MAIN ENTRY DATE 03-02-2023  - J. ~ -v i -- ~-~- - :, · 'Wll 'lll J r":--. . -- 7 WATER SPORTS GROVELAND FL. -:(f!5x G MARCHITECTS INTERIOR IDEAS PAGE 7 DATE 03-02-2023 7 WATER SPORTS I GROVELAND FL. City of Groveland - LOI Page 1 of 1 January 6, 2023 Attn: Timothy Maslow & Dan Murphy City of Groveland 156 S Lake A venue Groveland, FL 34736 RE: Offer to Purchase - +/-1.98 Acres of land located at 408 West Orange Street, Groveland, Florida Dear Tim and Dan, It is our pleasure to provide you with the enclosed non-binding proposal to purchase 1.98 acres of land located at 408 West Orange Street in Groveland, Florida. We have outlined the general terms and conditions upon which we would be willing to enter into a formal Agreement and we look forward to working with The City of Groveland in a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. In general, this proposal is intended to be an incremental development within the Downtown of Groveland that follows the core principles of lean urbanism. This development will provide a "proof of concept" and set the foundation for revitalization of the downtown. The purchaser fully intends to continue to invest in the property and surrounding area as Groveland' s downtown evolves. This Letter of Intent is a non-binding expression of interest in The Property. Purchase contract will be drafted upon agreement of terms in this LOI. If the terms and condilions set forth herein are acceptable to Seller, please indicate such agreement by signing in the space provided and return a fully executed copy of this letter to me no later than ten (10) business days after the date of this letter. Sincerely, Evergreen Rove, LLC Alex Stringfellow Nathan Eissler City of Groveland - LOI Page 1 of 8 January 6, 2023 Attn: Timothy Maslow & Dan Murphy City of Groveland 156 S Lake Avenue Groveland, FL 34736 RE: Offer to Purchase - +/- 1.98 Acres of land located at 408 West Orange Street, Groveland, Florida Dear City of Groveland, It is our pleasure to provide you with the following non-binding proposal to purchase 1.98 acres of land located at 408 West Orange Street in Groveland, Florida. We have outlined below the general terms and conditions upon which we would be willing to enter into a formal Agreement and we look forward to working with The City of Groveland in a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. In general, this proposal is intended to be an incremental development within the Downtown of Groveland that follows the core principles of lean urbanism. This development will provide a "proof of concept" and set the foundation for revitalization of the downtown. The purchaser fully intends to continue to invest in the property and surrounding area as Groveland' s downtown evolves. Address/Property: 1.98+/- Acres Located at 408 West Orange Street Groveland, Florida Purchaser: Evergreen Rove, LLC Seller: City of Groveland Purchase Price: Zero Dollars ($0.00) - see Development Terms below Development Terms: As part of this Purchase: Purchaser will enter into a developer's agreement with the City of Groveland to facilitate the construction of a boardwalk around the west side of Lake David and connect the boardwalk to S Lake Ave on the east side. Purchasers' maximum contribution to this "Boardwalk Project" shall be $300,000.00. The contribution shall be paid towards actual construction costs, either directly to the approved contractor or to the City. Should such construction costs not be incurred in three (3) calendar years from Certificate of Occupancy for the Property. The City may request the $300,000.00 dollars as consideration for the property. Any and all "soft costs" associated with the design and implementation of the Boardwalk Project shall be at the sole cost and responsibility of The City of Groveland. Purchaser shall work with the City of Groveland and/or consultants to help facilitate the Boardwalk Project. The City of Groveland will vacate the Right of Way running through the subject parcel. City of Groveland - LOI Page 2 of 8 Additional Terms: City of Groveland agrees to expedite all City Approvals from the Seller. Purchasers shall have the right to operate a brewery/bar with food service and a liquor license at this location. Purchaser will improve the property to include outdoor seating, enhanced landscaping, an improved facade and an occupiable building similar, in concept, to Exhibit B. The City acknowledges that the permitting is limited to the build-out and renovation of the existing structures. Improvements to the site shall be limited to resurfacing paved areas, landscaping, painting and cleaning up the property. No site permitting will be required in the initial phase of this project and modifications to the conceptual plan may be made to meet this intent. The City will coordinate diligently to ensure that the site can be improved without needing formal site plan construction documents. Due Diligence Period: The Purchaser shall have a period of thirty (30) days from the execution of the Purchase Agreement to accomplish its due diligence with respect to the Premises (the "Due Diligence Period"). Purchaser shall have the right to conduct any/all necessary environmental assessments, geotechnical testing, title review, surveys, zoning, availability of utilities, engineering studies, etc. to verify and satisfy to the Purchaser's sole discretion that the Premises can be acquired, financed, and used for its intended purpose. Within five (5) days from the date of a signed Letter of Intent, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, without charge to Purchaser, (i) all engineering and architectural data and reports, all environmental and title reports, all leases and occupancy agreements, and any other information in Seller's possession, if any, that might aid Purchaser's feasibility study of the real estate (the "Diligence Materials"). Closing: Closing should be within 30 days after completion of Due Diligence Period. Purchase Agreement: The obligations of Purchaser and Seller shall be evidenced by an assignment agreement from Seller to Buyer for the Purchase & Sale Agreement (the "Agreement"). The parties will work diligently to complete and execute the Agreement in a timely fashion. Closing Costs: Purchaser shall pay for all revenue/deed stamps/transfer taxes and the cost of Purchaser's title commitment/owner's policy. Purchaser shall pay for recording fees for the deed and the cost of any title endorsements and loan policy. Each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. Seller shall pay the cost of any legal fees for the City of Groveland associated review. Prorations, Costs: Real estate taxes, service contracts and all other items customarily prorated in commercial transactions of this type shall be prorated at Closing, and (to the extent final bills for such items are not available at City of Groveland - LOI Page3 of8 closing) shall be re-prorated after Closing as soon as final bills are available relative to such prorations. Brokerage Disclosure: Seller and Purchaser each represent and warrant to the other that they have not dealt, directly or indirectly, in connection with the sale of the Premises, with any broker or person entitled to claim a commission. Governing Law: This letter shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida. Express of Interest: Except for the Binding Obligations (as defined below), this letter is not a binding contract or an offer to enter into a contract, and will not create any right or obligation based on any legal or equitable theory including the right to continue any negotiations. Except for the Binding Obligations, the proposed terms of the transaction set forth herein are also non-binding and subject to change. Except for the Binding Obligations, only a subsequent formal written contract executed and delivered by all contemplated parties will bind Purchaser as to any matter discussed in this letter. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided in this letter, the Binding Obligations shall bind Seller and Purchaser upon the execution of this letter by both parties. Neither Purchaser nor Seller will be entitled to rely on this letter or on any representations made with respect to the transactions described herein unless such representations are in writing and are expressly incorporated in a subsequent formal written agreement duly executed on their behalf by their respective authorized representatives. "Binding Obligations" means (a) the obligations of Seller under the paragraph entitled "Exclusivity of Negotiations, and (b) the obligations of each party under the paragraph entitled "Confidentiality of Negotiations." This Letter of Intent is a non-binding expression of interest in The Property. Purchase contract will be drafted upon agreement of terms in this LOI. If the terms and conditions set forth herein are acceptable to Seller, please indicate such agreement by signing in the space provided below and return a fully executed copy of this letter to me no later than ten (10) business days after the date of this letter. **Signature Page to Follow** City of Groveland - LOI Page4 of8 AGREED AND ACCEPTED: Seller: City of Groveland By: Date: Name: Title: Buyer: Evergreen Rove, LLC By: Date: 01/06/2023 Name: Al.ex Stringfellow Title: Managing Member By: Date: 01/06/2023 Name: Nathan Eissler Tille: Managing-Member City of Groveland - LOI Page 5 of 8 "Exhibit A'' Property Outline City of Groveland - LOI Page 6 of 8 Exhibit "B" Development Vision for Site City of Groveland - LOI Page 7 of 8 TH E V ISIO N  City of Groveland - LOI Page 8 of 8 Exhibit "C" Project Example c~LER1vIC:)N1~ /\R~rs 01s11uc:1~ The Art Dis.t.rictt Cit)· of Clermont. FL PROJECT PROFILE 'J'hi, pri\':lC<.' p1<11(i:t is nn~k-r cnfls1tuc1,lln :mJ ,ncluJ.: ur rr, ~1,c11 ~1 SI· mixL:d-ll"(.-...i Jc:,·i:h)rmc1)t ,n Dowm,,,, n Ckrmonc I lonc!:1 ._-,c,mar ...J c,:, h:1\T ,n·L•i 55 milliun d,.,lhrs in Oicnt d,rat anJ ini.!ifL"CI imJXsCC on th" loci.I ,--c,rn, ,m,·. ThL: p!o1c:cr iflclu~lc::- ;i ptiblic /rci,·:.iri:: cw.c The Art Oi.'itcict, JJ.C ,dur,ng pacrn,:,.-,-hip. Plusc one is c.nr1CtfUIL·d r,, bL· complct<.- (.[41U2U. Year Approved W.2ll Project Arca 2 Acres Project Dnration 12months + ATTACHMENT 2 CITY OF GROVELAND CRA Board Meeting March 27, 2023 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Agenda Consideration of Approval: A. January 23, 2023 CRA Governing Board Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Approval: Unsolicited Proposals for Former Public Safety Complex 2. Consideration of Approval: Streetscape Phase II Construction ─ Lighting 3. Consideration of Approval: Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report FY 2021-22 CLOSING COMMENTS Board Members, Staff, Public ~? In FY 2021-22, the City of Groveland issued Request for Proposals 2021-CONST-012, for the ~ development of City-owned property located at ~ 408 W. Orange Street. Groveland F L ORIDA Ciry with arura1 Chann No responses were received. Following the RFP, two unsolicited proposals were received to REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL develop the site. 2021-CONST-012 DEVE LOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN GROVE LAND Boat Works LLC and Jones Builders Inc. submitted a proposal in December 2022; City of Groveland Evergreen Rove, LLC submitted a proposal in 156 S Lake Ave . January 2023. Groveland, FL 34 736 Unsolicited Proposals Issue Date: July 26, 2022 Boat Works, LLC December 15, 2022 Bid Du e Date/Time: 2:00 pm RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: Evergreen Rove, LLC January 06, 2023 https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/groveland As both proposals are conceptual in nature, no real evaluation is possible. Therefore, staff opines that both proposals be reviewed and requests for detailed proposals be provided from both firms for later review and understanding. Former Public Safety Complex 408 W. Orange Street COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Agenda Consideration of Approval: A. January 23, 2023 CRA Governing Board Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Approval: Unsolicited Proposals for Former Public Safety Complex 2. Consideration of Approval: Streetscape Phase II Construction ─ Lighting 3. Consideration of Approval: Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report FY 2021-22 CLOSING COMMENTS Board Members, Staff, Public ~? Downtown Dark Sky Lighting  Dark Sky Lighting • Groveland is on track to become the first designated Dark Sky Community in Florida. <===--=-- • A warm color temperature is typically 3000 Kelvin (K) or less; Groveland's Dark Sky lighting Moon ordinance recommends 2200-3000K. • Light pollution has negative environmental impacts, including effects on animal migration, habitat degradation, and rising CO2 emissions. • Only two Dark Sky places in Florida, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park and Big Cypress Natural Preserve. Downtowrn Lightin.g (IPhotomietric Study, Design & lnstallatiion - D.a1rk Sky lighting CRA PIan Relation • IR.ed evel,op rnent Strategy #2: lnfrastructu re· 1 l mpir,ovements and #4: Re·i nforce Con nections • Pti bllic Safety, Go,aI 24 • Action Strat\egy 24 .10 (sa·fety i1mp1~ove•rnents} • l nfir,astn.1cture, ·Goal 17 •· A.c tion Strategy 17.1, 17 .2, a nid 17 .3 •· (streetscaping .and liglhtined Roadways : E st-w·es.t: Broad St. and Orange St. North-South: S. Lake Ave, S. Mlain Ave. and s.111dliana Ave·. Streetscape Improvements Lighting by Duke Energy • Duke Energy is a utility company that offers lighting rentals • 20-year rental period from Duke • Limited lighting options available • Duke responsible for lighting repairs, maintenance, and liability • Poor response times to damage and customer concerns Streetscape Phase I Results • High lumens across entire block • Color temperature exceeds 3000K; some have been replaced • Current lighting does not meet Dark Sky Lighting standards Phase One – Duke Energy Current Lighting • 9 pedestrian scale lights ..- -.-.......- -:114-111, . ..:i.-"'III _,..,. • 4 FDOT roadway lights ·-· ..... '~ • Standard aluminum poles • Non-decorative fixtures • Slow response times to repairs ·--~=- . l!!l•PJ • Some installed lights are not Dark Sky compliant WashirlQ o:n Po e lnfom,aiio Proposal Phase Two – Duke Energy The City has not received a proposal from Duke for Phase Two, despite requests and assurances at our last meeting on January 18, 2023. Benefits of City-Owned Lighting • Reduces utility costs Home About Services News 51a!{esenergy Contact • Capability for smart-city functions Municipal Street Lighting: 1O Tips for Local Governments by Rick Bunch Home Blog Municipal Street Lighting; 1o Tips,., • Faster outage restoration Munic ipal Stre et lighting: Ten Tips for local Governments Street lighting is often a local government's biggest energy expenditure and the most widespread and visib le service that local governmencs provide. Many local governments pay too much for street lighting and get bad service because investor-owned utilities control their streetlights. Information is power, however, and knowing whac you should expect and haw to get it from your utility can greatly improve your • Lighting customization options outcomes. We draw on the 5 lakes Energy team's extensive experience advocating street light issues and intervening in rate cases on beha lf of local govern ments. Contact us for more information or help with these ideas, or anything else st reetlight related. 1. Own your streetlights. If you own your streetlights, you need to buy only electricity from your utility. Municipalities that own their lights typical ly: Save 50% or more compa red co uti lity tariffs Enjoy su perior reliability and faste r outage rest oration Can add advanced lighting controls and smart•clty functio ns that multiply benefits of LEDs. Ret ain ownersh ip of whateve r light s are al ready mun icipally owned, and whenever fi nancially feasible buy out utility lights or replace the m with new, municipally owned lights. Don't wo rry City-Owned Lighting • Work with lighting manufacturer representative (broker), such as SESCO • Under this arrangement, city owns, installs, and maintains lighting • More Dark Sky lighting choices available • Ability to add fiber optics, security cameras and other smart street features • Ability to customize (city seal, flower baskets, etc.) • Requires installation of small meter boxes in key locations • City liability insurance coverage expanded to include lighting of state roadways Proposal Phase Two – SESCO Lighting • 7 pedestrian scale lights • Install Spring City iron poles and fixtures . CJ -' 2 5. 0 w ~ t;et,EM > ?1 ~- ; _, ; _. ; _. -;_ , 2 .2 3 .o 3. z ~ ., _, • FDOT roadway lights at 1.~ \ .3 ,., i . '9 i ., 'i .o 'i ., 'i ., <ls, < ~ Ll ,_, 2.1 ..,Lo i ... l .1 2 .6 ,_, 2 ."I i .e 1 .6 \ _.; 'i ., 2 .o Z .a crosswalks; installation of one new 2 .e 2 .e Z.1 Y~o~~ i.e 'i . .a 1 ... Z .6 > < w ' :r&kfff .l ,,_, '>. o 3' .1 ~ -' '2 .e ~- 4 -; _, ~ < 5 .9 FDOT light with two Cobra heads z .) J • Meter box installed to gauge power ay.l>ol I Oty I Lull. Wat.U consumption e I' I AGl',i - u;l()O_rvx_x2 - .)0- 0I.J - YPt.F -- tt2 ' Af'l;i 1 101.!> 1,4_0, I Si<Jr>ify -81 • LI.me;. C•lcula Uon - 1 7 _.$T l c.1C!'fyp<i I tllu:iu~c• I UIUU I•., 1,., 1- I= 1,.1 I Av9/)U n I -.c:/Ku, 1,., • Duke energy would still provide electricity to power lights, but I« I'-' I'-' N uua: AVE (;R()$$1(ALJ( I Ilhm1ranc• I« I' ·' I'·' I'·' I ' ·' I' ·' agreement would be unregulated, meaning city assumes liability at crosswalks Proposal Phase One Retrofit – SESCO Lighting • 9 pedestrian scale lights il Cells • Replace current poles with Spring City t- V> LU C < -> z iron poles and fixtures ·< < z 0 < z ~ z z • FDOT roadway lights at crosswalks • Meter box installed to gauge power Soil Ce lls - consumption L ___ ___::=====:::::____ -- -- ------------------ • Total retrofit cost Full Spring City assembly: $47,565 Cost Comparison – Phase Two 1. Regulated Duke Energy owned Phase II system Total: $79,000 (best guess based on phase one costs) 2. Full Spring City assembly with ductile iron pole with custom city seal, 'G' finial, and FDOT roadway lights (with installation, meter, and conduit) Total: $134,000 3. Full Spring City assembly with ductile iron pole and FDOT roadway lights (with installation, meter, and conduit) Total: $131,000 *Phase One Retrofit: $47,565 Cost Comparison – Phase Two Cost Components 1: Duke 2: City-Owned 3: City-Owned Lighting system engineering design and FDOT Permit $27,000 $27,000 $27,000 Construction of conduit (either one or two channels) $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 New Elec. Meter, Panel and additional DD conduits - $18,000 $18,000 Duke Energy Lighting design (10 new fixtures) SESCO (7 pedestrian and one roadway) - $37,000 $34,000 SESCO Light installation (Similar to Duke CIAC) - $12,000 $12,000 Duke CIAC $12,000 - - Total $79,000 $134,000 $131,000 Monthly Utility Charges for Lighting system $500 $45 $45 Spring City Pole and Fixture ___1_3112·~ Flower Baskets • As part of city's America In Bloom efforts, the city may wish to consider purchasing Spring City poles that support flower baskets, like Mount Dora and Winter Park • Internal irrigation and two support arms adds an additional $1650 per pole • One irrigation channel and support arm adds $850 per pole Cost Comparison – Flower Baskets 1. Regulated Duke Energy owned Phase II system Total: $79,000 (best guess based on phase one costs) 2. Full Spring City assembly with ductile iron pole with custom city seal, 'G' finial, flower basket support, and FDOT roadway lights (with installation, meter, conduit) Total: $134,000 $145,550 3. Full Spring City assembly with ductile iron pole with flower basket support and FDOT roadway lights (with installation, meter, conduit) Total: $131,000 $142,550 Phase One Retrofit with flower basket support: $47,565 $62,415 Other City-Owned Lighting Examples • Mount Dora • Casselberry • Apopka (partially city-owned) • Gainesville • Winter Park • Ybor City • West Melbourne Streetlight Poles - Benefits Beyond Lighting • Unique and distinct downtown character • Downtown landscaping and beautification (flower baskets) • Provide residents with high-speed broadband internet • Ability to add special events signage and holiday string lights • Ability to monitor lighting remotely • Safety features with security cameras • Furthers city's Dark Sky efforts Staff Recommendation • Staff recommends installing city-owned lighting for the downtown streetscape project while continuing to work with Duke in other areas of the city. • Additionally, staff recommends selecting the full Spring City assembly with ductile iron pole and custom city seal and 'G' finial, and consideration of flower basket arms and irrigation to further city AIB efforts. CITY OF GROVELAND Thank you! City of Groveland Community & Economic Development Department 156 S. Lake Ave, Groveland, FL 34736 352.429.2141 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Agenda Consideration of Approval: A. January 23, 2023 CRA Governing Board Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of Approval: Unsolicited Proposals for Former Public Safety Complex 2. Consideration of Approval: Streetscape Phase II Construction ─ Lighting 3. Consideration of Approval: Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report FY 2021-22 CLOSING COMMENTS Board Members, Staff, Public ~?  FY 2021-22 Annual Report This report summarizes the activities, progress, and financial position of the Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency for The CRA’s objectives were refined in the City of Groveland’s 2021 the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September Community Redevelopment Plan Update into a Four-Point Action Plan as 30, 2022, in accordance with requirements of section 163.371 presented below: (2), Florida Statutes. Action Item 1: Activate Opportunity Sites (attract development) The FY 2021-2022 CRA accomplishments set the stage for continued realization of the City’s long-term redevelopment goals. Action Item 2: Infrastructure Improvements (support activity in Downtown) Action Item 3: Business Recruitment and Retention (economic development) Action Item 4: Reinforce Connections (themes/wayfinding streetscape) The capital projects and public realm improvements shown in the Master Plan address the Four-Point Action Plan themes. Community Redevelopment Activities and Accomplishments Economic Development Incentives Anchor Tenant: Chefing it Up Façade Grants Anchor Tenant Grant d Broad Street Streetscape Streetscape Phase I Mini-Façade Grant Program Elese Tomlin Center Façade Grant: Papi Pincho LiveWell Grant Small Business Development Groveland Small Business Directory MBE/WBE Luncheon Broad Street Streetscape Phase II Building Demolition: 171 Broad Street (Newett Building) Removal of Solar Street Lights RFP For Redevelopment of Former Public Works Site RFP: Former Public Works Site CITY OF GROVELAND City of Groveland Community & Economic Development Department 156 S. Lake Ave, Groveland, FL 34736 352.429.2141  NEW BUSINESS  ~ ~ AGENDA ITEM 1 Groveland FLOR I DA Community Redevelopment Agency TO: HONORABLE CRA CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS VIA: MIKE HEIN, CITY MANAGER FROM: BROOKE WORTHINGTON, INTERIM CRA MANAGER SUBJECT: INFORMATION ITEM: DOWNTOWN CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATES DATE: MAY 22, 2023 BACKGROUND: At the encouragement of the CRA Governing Board, CRA Staff have commissioned CPWG Engineering to prepare a landscape design and construction plan for Splitter Island, located at the eastern entrance of downtown Groveland. CRA staff finalized the landscape design; the overall design is simplistic and encompasses a native plant palette. The five (5) native species selected are locally sourced through Groveland- based Green Isle Gardens: • Loblolly Pine • Whorled Milkweed • Soft Greeneyes • False Rosemary • Pineywood Dropseed Furthermore, Staff has initiated SESCO Lighting as the Spring City lighting representative to produce updated designs for the Spring City pedestrian light poles. The pedestrian light poles will be placed along W. Broad Street for Streetscape Phase II, and along E. Broad Street to retrofit Streetscape Phase I. The light poles feature a custom city seal, G finial, decorative pole bases, flower basket and signage support, nodes for smart pole capabilities, and Dark Sky compliant fixture heads. City-owned Spring City pedestrian lighting will be incorporated along S. Lake Avenue and continue to the Lake David Center as part of the CDBG-CV grant streetscape project. CRA Staff has prepared visual aids for the downtown project updates, made available via presentation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No action required. BUDGET NOTICE: None. ATTACHMENTS: None.