Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Regular MeetingLake Park, FL · September 6, 2023
Minutes
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
Roger Michaud — Chair
Kimberly Glas-Castro — Vice-Chair
John Linden — Agency Member
Carmen Rodriguez — Agency Member
Mary Beth Taylor — Agency Member
Judith Thomas — Agency Member
Henry K. Stark — Agency Member
John O. D’Agostino — Executive Director
Lainey Francisco — Agency Attorney
Vivian Mendez, MMC — Agency Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of
the Town Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contact the
Town Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
6:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Chair Roger Michaud
Vice-Chair Kimberly Glas-Castro
Board Member John Linden
Board Member Carmen Rodriguez
Board Member Mary-Beth Taylor
Board Member Judith Thomas
ABSENT
Board Member Henry Stark
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A member of the audience led the pledge.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT:
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a comment
card and provide it to the Agency Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember comments are
limited to a TOTAL of three minutes.
NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda by Board Member Linden, Seconded by Board Member
Rodriguez.
Voting Yea: Chair Michaud, Vice-Chair Glas-Castro, Board Member Taylor, Board Member Thomas
1. Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget and Approval of Resolution 68-09-23 to Adopt
the Community Redevelopment Agency Budget.
Executive Director John D'Agostino explained the budget (see Exhibit "A"). Board Member
Linden asked if the Town had a total cost estimated to complete the Septic to Sewer project.
Executive Director D'Agostino explained that the estimate to complete the project was
approximately $4 Million.
Vice-Chair Glas-Castro asked if there was a list of projects planned and an estimated cost.
Executive Director D'Agostino stated that a list has not been completed, but would provide the
board with a list by the September 20, 2023 Special Call CRA Meeting. Vice-Chair Glas-Castro
asked what the policing schedule was for the area. Executive Director D'Agostino provided the
schedule. He stated that the streets would be power washed prior to the holiday season.
Chair Michaud asked if additional policing services would be sought in the future. Executive
Director D'Agostino explained that they may hire additional Code Compliance Officers for the
area. He explained the educational opportunities available to Code Compliance Officers.
TOWN OF LAKE PARK Exhibit A
PROPOSED BUDGET
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT FUND
FISCAL YEAR
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024
Town of Lake Park
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PROPOSED CRA
2022 2023 2023 2024
G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes
REVENUES
110-311.115 Ad Valorem Taxes - County 517,894.00 631,382.00 621,952.00 696,877.00
110-369.100 Miscellaneous Income 400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
110-381.001 Transfer from General Fund 959,790.00 1,162,739.00 1,162,739.00 1,338,794.00
110-399.999 Balance Brought Forward 0.00 93,412.00 0.00 1,555,578.00
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TOTAL REVENUE 1,877,684.00 1,887,533.00 1,784,691.00 3,591,249.00
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EXPENDITURES
110-55-552-520-12000 Regular Salaries 0.00 81,040.00 0.00 57,013.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 57,013.00
110-55-552-520-21000 FICA 0.00 6,200.00 0.00 4,361.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 4,361.00
110-55-552-520-22000 Retirement 0.00 3,040.00 0.00 4,276.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 4,276.00
110-55-552-520-23100 Health Insurance 0.00 22,006.00 0.00 11,572.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 11,572.00
110-55-552-520-23200 Dental 0.00 812.00 0.00 426.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 426.00
110-55-552-520-23300 Insurance - Life 0.00 288.00 0.00 122.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 122.00
110-55-552-520-23400 Insurance - Vision 0.00 110.00 0.00 55.00
1 Code Compliance Officer 55.00
110-55-552-520-23500 Disability 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 316.00
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1 Code Compliance Officer 316.00
110-55-552-520-2400 Worker's Compensation Insurance 0.00 981.00 0.00 0.00
110-55-552-520-24000 Worker's Compensation Insurance 0.00 0.00 899.25 698.00
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TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES 0.00 115,477.00- 899.25- 78,839.00-
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110-55-552-520-31000 Professional Services 73,347.69 109,412.09 153,378.45 25,000.00
1 Marketing 25,000.00
110-55-552-520-31100 Professional Svc - Town Attorney 10,200.00 40,000.00 21,900.00 32,000.00
110-55-552-520-34000 Contractual Services 180,800.31 114,870.00 107,667.04 657,480.00
1 Landscape Services 95,000.00
2 Landscape Services Contingency Tree Trimming 10,700.00
3 Johnson Controls 1,930.00
4 Holiday Displays Including Electrical Upgrades 120,000.00
5 Signage 75,000.00
6 Custodial Services 3,440.00
7 EV Chargers including Electrical Upgrades 14,000.00
8 It's About Place, LLC 90,000.00
9 Hello Sunshine LLC 54,000.00
10 Creative Contracting Group 193,410.00
110-55-552-520-34010 Contract PBC Sheriff 127,980.00 138,000.00 75,125.00 133,680.00
110-55-552-520-40000 Travel & Training 2,854.57 2,500.00 2,395.41 3,500.00
110-55-552-520-41200 Postage & Shipping 1.73 2,500.00 11.14 6,000.00
1 Outreach 6,000.00
110-55-552-520-43000 Utilities 18,343.69 15,000.00 10,952.75 15,000.00
110-55-552-520-44100 Equipment Rentals 8,827.80 0.00 714.08 1,000.00
110-55-552-520-45000 Insurance 5,783.00 6,566.00 6,566.00 13,000.00
110-55-552-520-46000 Repair and Maintenance 4,403.22 4,000.00 1,529.16 2,000.00
110-55-552-520-47000 Printing 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00
110-55-552-520-48005 Tree Lighting 3,607.63 6,700.00 6,013.17 6,700.00
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G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes
1 Banners 1,000.00
2 Decorations 500.00
3 DJ/Sound System 800.00
4 Marketing 300.00
5 Photography/Videography 300.00
6 Portable Light Towers 1,000.00
7 Portable Restrooms 500.00
8 Stage 500.00
9 Santa Suite Rental 300.00
10 Tents 1,500.00
110-55-552-520-48100 Advertising 151.41 2,500.00 98.88 2,500.00
110-55-552-520-48101 Office Supplies 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00
110-55-552-520-48102 SEASONAL RENTALS 2,537.00 26,000.00 26,000.00 29,900.00
1 Rental of Menorah and Kinara 2,400.00
2 Rental of Holiday Tree 17,000.00
3 Pole Decorations and Wraps 10,500.00
110-55-552-520-52000 Operating Expenses 13,788.99 7,500.00 993.48 2,000.00
110-55-552-520-54200 Memberships, Dues, & Subscriptions 1,045.00 1,045.00 1,045.00 1,045.00
1 Department of Economic Opportunity District Annual Fees 175.00
2 Florida Redevelopment Association 870.00
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 453,672.04- 477,693.09- 414,389.56- 931,905.00-
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110-55-552-520-63000 Improvement Other Than Bldg 14,058.00 329,500.00 98,912.42 432,000.00
1 To Complete Scope for Landscape Upgrades 200,000.00
2 Septic to Sewer Matching Funds 200,000.00
3 New LPR Camera System 32,000.00
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TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 14,058.00- 329,500.00- 98,912.42- 432,000.00-
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TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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110-55-552-520-82111 Grant - Business Development 82,869.00 387,223.00 293,998.72 422,871.00
1 Oceana (2 of 5) 200,000.00
2 Other 222,871.00
110-55-552-520-82118 Grants and Incentives 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,166,397.00
1 Previously Approved/Suggested Programs 1,166,397.00
110-55-552-520-91010 Transfer to Gen Fund - ILA 2008 168,780.00 168,690.00 154,632.50 168,597.00
110-55-552-520-91030 Transfer to Gen Fund - ILA 2009 7,609.08 54,793.00 50,226.88 0.00
110-55-552-520-99110 Indirect Cost Allocation 539,207.52 354,157.00 232,977.25 390,640.00
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 798,465.60- 964,863.00- 731,835.35- 2,148,505.00-
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TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Town of Lake Park
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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TOTAL DEPT EXPENDITURES 1,266,195.64- 1,887,533.09- 1,246,036.58- 3,591,249.00-
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NET INCOME 611,488.36 0.09- 538,654.42 0.00
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CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Exhibit B
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Oceana Coffee at 1301 10th Street is receiving their master permit this week. Site
work/construction is estimated to commence next week. They are on schedule and
have complied with the dates prescribed in their CRA grant agreement up until this
point.
A CRA special call meeting is needed on September 20 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a
Grant application for 796 10th Street for exterior property/facade
improvements. The CRA Board would need to confirm their acceptance for a special
call meeting.
FYI- A Holiday Lights Stakeholder Meeting will be held on September 12 at 8:30
a.m. at Town Hall (for property owners and business owners within the project area
ONLY - this meeting is NOT open to the general public). The goal is to receive input
on this initiative that will be presented at a future meeting for contract
award. Mailers, emails and hand delivery of flyers has been provided to property
owners and business owners.
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Agenda
Lake Park Town Commission, Florida
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 06, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403
Roger Michaud — Chair
Kimberly Glas-Castro — Vice-Chair
John Linden — Agency Member
Carmen Rodriguez — Agency Member
Mary Beth Taylor — Agency Member
Judith Thomas — Agency Member
Henry K. Stark — Agency Member
John O. D’Agostino — Executive Director
Lainey Francisco — Agency Attorney
Vivian Mendez, MMC — Agency Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of
the Town Commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contact the
Town Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a comment
card and provide it to the Agency Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember comments are
limited to a TOTAL of three minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. August 16, 2023 Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget and Approval of Resolution 68-09-23 to
Adopt the Community Redevelopment Agency Budget.
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting September 06, 2023 Page 1
AGENCY MEMBER REQUESTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
FUTURE MEETING DATE: The next Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting will
be conducted on September 20, 2023.
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