Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 16, 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 Thomas J. Baird, Esq. — 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 Call to Order 6:32 pm PRESENT Chair Roger Michaud Vice-Chair Kimberly Glas-Castro Agency Member John Linden Agency Member Carmen Rodriguez Agency Member Mary-Beth Taylor Agency Member Judith Thomas Agency Member Henry Stark Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency MeetingAugust 16, 2023 Page 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Agency Member Rodriguez 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: Agency Member Taylor requested to pull Item 2 from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Motion to approve remaining consent items and pull agenda Item #2 for discussion made by Agency Member Thomas. Seconded by Agency Member Rodriguez. Voting Aye: All 1. July 5 2023 Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes. 3. Resolution 53-08-23 2nd Amendment to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Service Contract for the Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency for Community Policing Services. 2. Resolution 52-08-23 of the Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Authorizing and Directing the Chair to Execute an Agreement with Creative Contracting Group for the Provision of Labor, Materials and Equipment Associated with the Construction of a Pocket Park at 7th Street. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.  Agency Member Taylor asked about the price for the pocket park being $93,000 and is now $193,000. Public Works Director Roberto Travieso stated that this item was previously approved but afterwards staff found that there was a numerical error on the Resolution text, but the contract and the agenda request form had the correct amount of $193,000. He stated that the Town attorney was consulted and it was recommended that the item be brought back in another resolution for approval with the corrected amount. Agency Member Taylor expressed concern over this discrepancy and stated that she may not have voted for this item if she had the correct information. Agency Member Stark asked if there was a recording of the meeting to verify how the item was presented previously. Town Attorney Baird stated that the purpose of this resolution was solely to correct a numerical error. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro stated that she was able to pull up and view the previous agenda item in question and it did have the correct amount on it. Motion to approve Resolution 52-08-23 by Vice-Chair Glas-Castro, Seconded by Agency Member Thomas. Agency Member Linden stated that the number is correct, but the feeling is wrong and he is having difficulty with this item. Agency Member Thomas asked if the CRA Board had previous input into the possible uses for this piece of property. Public Works Director Travieso stated that yes, there were different proposals made and the Board approved the pocket park. She asked why it wasn’t considered to use the property to expand the CRA parking lot. Public Works Director Travieso stated that this was considered, but it was not the preferred option of the Board at that time. She asked why the Board purchased this property in the first place. Executive Director D’Agostino explained that they purchased the land with the possibility of expanding the parking area, but during the process, it was determined that it would only create a minimal amount of parking spaces and at that point it went back before the board to consider other options. Agency Member Thomas asked how long ago this property had been purchased. Public Works Director Travieso stated that it had been about 18 months. Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency MeetingAugust 16, 2023 Page 3  Agency Member Thomas stated that this board had done what they were supposed to do during that time and now the Board needs to adopt this resolution and move forward. Agency Member Taylor stated that a resident had contacted her and they discussed using the space for a dog park. Chair Michaud stated that staff had previously mentioned the possibility of having a dog park created down the road. Voting Yea: Chair Michaud, Agency Member Rodriguez, Agency Member Taylor, Agency Member Stark. Voting Nay: Agency Member Linden. NEW BUSINESS: 4. Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Draft Budget Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency. Executive Director D’Agostino provided highlights of the draft budget including a reduction of the millage rate of 3%. (Exhibit A). Vice-Chair Glas-Castro asked about the reduction to the millage rate and the cut of $25000. Finance Director Jeffrey Duvall stated that it would be removed from the assigned grant funding line. She also asked if an outline will be provided during the budget hearing. Executive Director D’Agostino stated yes, we have received a template that will guide us through the process. AGENCY MEMBER REQUESTS: Agency Member Taylor made a request to have the Town Arborist trim some trees on Park Avenue that were overgrown and provided a photo presentation (Exhibit B). Agency Member Linden spoke about the meeting in Orlando and also about the possibility of having a separate discussion at the beginning of all Commission meetings. He also requested an agenda item to see how we can re-vamp the 800 building and CRA District. Executive Director D’Agostino discussed CRA transformations that were coming over the next 4 years and the need to hire staff and consultants in the CRA.  Exhibit A TOWN OF LAKE PARK PROPOSED BUDGET COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT FUND FISCAL YEAR October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024  Town of Lake Park 08.15.2023 13:54 Page 1 of 5 bu246_lp_pg.php/Job No: 92497 Print Itemized Budgets USER: JDUVALL Rept:124 - Itemized Budget For Year 2024 Version 1 CRA 8-16-23 2022 2023 2023 2024 G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes REVENUES 110-311.115 Ad Valorem Taxes - County 517,894.00 631,382.00 621,952.00 730,947.00 110-369.100 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 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL REVENUE 1,877,684.00 1,887,533.00 1,784,691.00 3,625,319.00 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 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 12,628.00 1 Code Compliance Officer 12,628.00 110-55-552-520-23200 Dental 0.00 812.00 0.00 406.00 1 Code Compliance Officer 406.00 110-55-552-520-23300 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  Town of Lake Park 08.15.2023 13:54 Page 2 of 5 bu246_lp_pg.php/Job No: 92497 Print Itemized Budgets USER: JDUVALL Rept:124 - Itemized Budget For Year 2024 Version 1 CRA 8-16-23 2022 2023 2023 2024 G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes 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 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES 0.00 115,477.00- 899.25- 79,875.00- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 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 180,800.31 114,870.00 107,667.04 306,070.00 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 0.00 110-55-552-520-34010 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 12,000.00 110-55-552-520-46000 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 1 Banners 1,000.00 2 Decorations 500.00 3 DJ/Sound System 800.00  Town of Lake Park 08.15.2023 13:54 Page 3 of 5 bu246_lp_pg.php/Job No: 92497 Print Itemized Budgets USER: JDUVALL Rept:124 - Itemized Budget For Year 2024 Version 1 CRA 8-16-23 2022 2023 2023 2024 G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes 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 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 453,672.04- 477,693.09- 414,389.56- 579,495.00- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 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 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 14,058.00- 329,500.00- 98,912.42- 432,000.00- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  Town of Lake Park 08.15.2023 13:54 Page 4 of 5 bu246_lp_pg.php/Job No: 92497 Print Itemized Budgets USER: JDUVALL Rept:124 - Itemized Budget For Year 2024 Version 1 CRA 8-16-23 2022 2023 2023 2024 G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 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 1,555,578.00 1 Previously Approved/Suggested Programs 1,555,578.00 110-55-552-520-91010 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 539,207.52 354,157.00 232,977.25 386,903.00 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 798,465.60- 964,863.00- 731,835.35- 2,533,949.00- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------  Town of Lake Park 08.15.2023 13:54 Page 5 of 5 bu246_lp_pg.php/Job No: 92497 Print Itemized Budgets USER: JDUVALL Rept:124 - Itemized Budget For Year 2024 Version 1 CRA 8-16-23 2022 2023 2023 2024 G/L Account Description Actual Budget YTD+Enc Budget Notes ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- TOTAL DEPT EXPENDITURES 1,266,195.64- 1,887,533.09- 1,246,036.58- 3,625,319.00- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- NET INCOME 611,488.36 0.09- 538,654.42 0.00 ============= ============= ============= ============= Exhibit B “I think that I will never see A poem lovely as a tree” (Trees by Joyce Kilmer, lines 1-2)