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1 Florida's Dynamic Waterfront Community RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES (RFP NO ) CONTACT PERSON: Annetta Jenkins, Director of Neighborhood Services (561) , Phone (561) , Fax The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites qualified Public Relations and/or Marketing firms or individuals to provide public relations/marketing services for CRA projects and activities. This solicitation provides guidelines for submission and outlines the essential services desired for the engagement. Proposals will be accepted at the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, 2001 Broadway, Suite #300, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, until Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Late submittals will not be accepted or considered. This Public Solicitation document, including a scope of services, may be obtained at the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, 2001 Broadway, Suite #300, Riviera Beach, FL Additionally, the solicitation may be obtained by visiting the CRA website at Responses shall be prepared, addressed and submitted in compliance with the instructions set forth in the solicitation documents. The Riviera Beach CRA reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and to waive technicalities, if such measures are deemed appropriate and in the best interest of the CRA. Each proposal shall be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, to Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, 2001 Broadway, Suite #300, Riviera Beach, FL PLEASE SUBMIT SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL COPIES AND TWO (2) CDS OF YOUR PROPOSAL. A link to a secure cloud file may be provided in lieu of the two CDs. PUBLISH: Palm Beach Post July 3, 2018 City of Riviera Beach website July 3, CRA website July 3, 2018 RFP NO

2 Proposal packages received after this deadline will not be considered. All Proposals must be delivered or mailed to: RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTN: ANNETTA JENKINS, DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 2001 BROADWAY, SUITE #300 RIVIERA BEACH, FL ENVELOPES MUST BE IDENTIFIED AS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES (RFP NO ) The Community Redevelopment Agency reserves the right to provide addenda, reject any or all qualifications, or to negotiate individually with one or more firms, and to select the firm based on what the Selection Committee determines to be in the best interest(s) of the CRA.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section General Information: Purpose and Scope General Terms and Conditions Procurement Schedule Insurance Requirements: Insurance Requirements Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Proposal Evaluations Process: Parts 4 & 5 Proposal Evaluations Process Required Forms: STATEMENT OF BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE OF TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS SCHEDULE 1 PARTICIPATION FOR M/WBE CONTRACTORS/SUBMITTERS SCHEDULE 2 LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A MINORITY/SUBCONTRACTOR SCHEDULE 3 PARTICIPATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SCHEDULE 4 LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SMALL BUSINESS SCHEDULE 5- LOCAL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE 6- LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A LOCAL BUSINESS RFP NO

4 RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2001 BROADWAY, SUITE 300 RIVIERA BEACH, FL Florida's Dynamic Waterfront Community PLAN HOLDER INFORMATION SHEET OR FAX TO PROSPECTIVE SUBMITTER INFORMATION SHEET RFP PLEASE COMPLETE AND FAX THIS DOCUMENT TO THE CRA. YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THE CURRENT REQUEST HOLDER LIST AND HELP TO INSURE RECEIPT OF CHANGES OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CRA: FAX OFFICE Contact Person: Business Name: Business Address: Business City, State, Zip: Address: Business Phone #: Business Fax #: Business License # circle one) City, County or State

5 GENERAL INFORMATION Section BACKGROUND The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is soliciting proposals from firms to provide public relations and marketing services to assist the Agency in promoting its mission and objectives. 1-2 SCOPE OF WORK The CRA is at a critical crossroad in advancing its economic objectives. The Agency desires a public relations and marketing firm to help: a. Promote a Shared Vision for the city's economic position among a diverse population to gain civic pride about itself, our history and future. Provide a multi-year proposed campaign for the CRA that addresses the objectives and goals in this Scope; this document should be based on your knowledge of the CRA's needs and the experience of your team. The proposed campaign corresponds to the following 5-year budget (assume your fee is exclusive of the proposed budget): Riviera Beach CRA: 5-Year Marketing Budget (Oct 1 to September 30) FY 2018/ $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 b. Advance the City's Economic Strengths by promoting a bold regional position that builds credibility with the public and helps to improve perceptions about the city from external (outside municipal boundaries) audiences. a. Encourage Tenant Leasing at Targeted CRA Properties: Encourage tenants to relocate to the CRA and secure business patronage at key sectors of commerce in the Agency's redevelopment area with emphasis at Riviera Beach Marina (FY 2018 and beyond), Ocean Mall (FY , FY 2020 and beyond), and other key corridors where the CRA is heavily vested (Blue Heron, Broadway and President Barak Obama Highway in FY 2018 and beyond). b. Program Promotion Special Events, Programs and Initiatives: Strategically promote the Agency's current and future programs, special events and initiatives to targeted audiences: For example, Fiscal Year programs that would focus on the enhancement of commercial and residential properties within the CRA district and the City as a whole. c. Communications and Marketing: Engage the community by creating and managing communication programs and tools to include, but not be limited to: Maintaining the CRA website and producing content about the CRA programs for the City of Riviera Beach's website. Creating marketing promotions that ensure tenant leasing at the City's Municipal Marina and the Ocean Mall. Managing our social media. Creating and managing redevelopment project updates (Riviera Beach Heights, Park Manor, Marina District). Producing an annual report (due in March of each year) of CRA highlights and financial position. Other actions as approved. f. Conflict Resolution and Crisis Communication: Create communication plans to avert public conflicts and act decisively on threats to a safe environment and other actions that can tarnish the City's image or impede the CRA's mission and implement objectives as assigned. RFP NO

6 g. Professional Expertise Required: The lead firm and its sub-consultant team will have demonstrated capabilities in the following disciplines: Public Relations E-Newsletters and Copywriting Brochures, Flyers, Posters, and Pamphlets Conflict Management Crisis Communications Major Real Estate Project Marketing and Promotions Digital/Social Media Capabilities and Experience Experience Working with Community Redevelopment Agencies Experience Working with Small Neighborhood Nonprofits and Civic Groups Public Affairs Litigation Support Training REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

7 1-2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND OPENING All submittals must be received by the CRA no later than 4:00 pm (EST) July 31, 2018 in order to be considered. The following is required to be included in the submittal: Seven (7) original hard copies and two (2) digital copies on individual CDs of a comprehensive submittal (a link to a secure cloud file may be provided in lieu of the two CDs) to include: a. Title Page to include the following: 1. Project name and number 2. Name of firm or individual submitting the submittal 3. Address 4. Telephone number, address, name of contact person, and date of submittal. b. Table of Contents. c. Transmittal Letter (on company letterhead). d. Letter of Interest (limit to one page): 5. Company overview 6. Name, address, and telephone number 7. Principal company contact 8. Number of years in business e. Experience and qualifications of firm or individuals including experience of key personnel who will be assigned to project and similar project experience. f. Narrative expressing understanding and approach to the project to include the following: 9. An executive summary, outlining a brief history of the firm (including form of ownership and name of owners/officers) and describing your understanding of the Project (including the benefits your firm would bring to the Project). 10. In matrix format a list of at least five (5) projects (not to exceed 8), similar to the scope of projects contemplated herein. Please give the name, location and description of the project; name, address and phone number of the owner's representative; and start and completion dates. (Projects currently underway that are similar to that contemplated herein may be submitted in addition to this list.) Provide a detailed summary of each project summarizes the work completed and highlight the similarities to this scope of work and/or unique complexity and challenges met by the specific work history. Matrix should follow this format: Projects Similar to the Scope of Project Contemplated in RFP No Experience Government Annual Report Collateral Materials Social Media Feeds Conflict Resolution RFP NO Marketing and Communications Plans Websites Other Community Development Organizations Community Redevelopment Agencies 11. An Organization Chart indicating the roles and responsibilities for the key personnel proposed for the Project, including those of any sub consultants. For each individual, please provide a resume containing years of service with the firm, education, a brief description of completed projects similar to that contemplated herein, and six (6) client references relative to this scope of work. 12. Indicate Past CRA Experience and Type of Work: Firms that report Marketing and/or Public Relations experience with the Riviera Beach CRA and/or the City of Riviera Beach over the last five (5) years will receive bonus points.

8 13. An explanation of the firm's approach and experience engaging safety perceptions for urban places and regional visitor destinations. 14. Provide a clear list of all services provided by the firm. 15. A list of any adjudicated and open litigation against your firm for the past three (3) years. 16. Provide examples of past work product and type of work. g. Principal office location and local participation. a. Required Forms and a valid copy of M/WBE Certifications b. Addenda c. Response to the Evaluation Criteria outlined in Part (4) Evaluation Process. The response provided for each category should be tabbed separately but numbered sequentially. Interested parties should send their completed responses to the following address: Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Attention: Annetta Jenkins, Director of Neighborhood Services 2001 Broadway, Suite 300 Riviera Beach, FL The CRA shall not accept or consider responses submitted via facsimile transmission or INQUIRIES For additional information, qualified firms are encouraged to contact Annetta Jenkins, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (561) or ajenkins@rbcra.com. 1-4 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE Upon opening, submittals become "public records" and shall be subject to public disclosure consistent with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Firms submitting submittals must invoke in writing the exemptions to disclosure (provided by law) in the response to this Request for Proposals by referencing the specific statutory authority for claimed exemptions, identifying the data or other materials to be protected, and stating the reasons why such exclusion from public disclosure is necessary. 1-5 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS The CRA reserves the right to reject any and all submittals when (1) such rejection is in the best interest of the CRA; or (2) if the submittal contains any irregularities; provided, however, that the CRA reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities and to accept the most responsive and responsible submittal. The CRA reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals at any time and/or to solicit and readvertise for other submittals. The CRA is not obligated to enter a contract on the basis of any submittal submitted in response to this document. 1-6 DEVELOPMENT COSTS Neither the CRA nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, submission or presentation of a response to this public solicitation.

9 1-7 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section , as amended: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a submittal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a submittal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit submittals on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in F.S.S for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 1-8 CODE OF ETHICS If any firm violates or is a party to a violation of the code of ethics of the State of Florida with respect to this submittal, such firm may be disqualified from performing the work or from furnishing the goods or services for which the submittal is submitted and may be further disqualified from submitting on any future solicitations for work, goods, or services for the CRA. 1-9 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS It is the policy of the CRA to comply with all Federal, State, County, and local laws to provide minorities and women equal opportunity for participating in all aspects of the CRA's contracting and procurement programs. It is further the policy of the CRA to prohibit discrimination against any person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, handicap or veteran's status. Each firm should state their commitment to meet these same requirements CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the award will have venue in Palm Beach County and the contractual obligations will be interpreted according to the law of the State of Florida. Any contract or agreement required by the vendor must be enclosed at the time of submittal INDEMNIFICATION The Submitter, at its own expense and without exception, shall indemnify, defend and pay all damages, costs, expenses, including attorney fees, and otherwise hold harmless the CRA, its employees, and agents, from any liability of any nature or kind in regard to the delivery of these services. The Submitter shall secure and maintain General Liability Insurance as will protect him from claims under the Worker's Compensation Acts and from claims for bodily injury, death, or property damage which may arise from the performance of his services under this contract. Further, the submitter shall provide the CRA with evidence and the amount of Errors and Omissions Insurance, i.e., Professional Liability Insurance currently in effect CONE OF SILENCE As of July 2, 2018, no entity filing a response to this RFP shall through their principal, attorneys, or agents, contact the City Council/CRA Commission nor CRA Staff for the purposes of discussing any aspect of this RFP for any possible decision on the RFP; neither shall any such party approach third parties for the purposes of having those third parties have those types of discussions with the City Council/CRA Commission or CRA Staff. Any action in violation of this provision shall be cause for disqualification of this RFP. RFP NO

10 1-13 NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT By signing this offer, the vendor certifies that this offer is made independently and free from collusion. Vendor shall disclose below, to their best knowledge, any Riviera Beach officer or employee, or any relative of any such officer or employee as defined in Section (1) (c), Fla. Stat. (1989), who is an officer or director of, or has a material interest in, the vendor's business, who is in a position to influence this procurement. Any Riviera Beach officer or employee who has any input into the writing of specifications or requirements, solicitation of offers, decision to award, evaluation of offers, or any other activity pertinent to this procurement is presumed, for purposes hereof, to be in a position to influence this procurement. For purposes hereof, a person has a material interest if he/she directly or indirectly owns more than 5 percent of the total assets or capital stock of any business entity, or if they otherwise stand to personally gain if the contract is awarded to this vendor. Failure of a vendor to disclose any relationship described herein shall be reason for debarment in accordance with the provisions of the CRA Procurement Code. Contractor, if doing business under an assumed name, i.e., an Individual, Association, Partnership, Corporation, or otherwise, shall be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations LOBBYING Contact with any CRA employee, appointed official or elected official other than the individual identified above for inquiries regarding this RFP, shall be grounds for elimination from the selection process. This restriction includes lobbying any CRA employee, appointed official or elected official. Lobbying consists of introduction, communication, discussions related to the selection process, or any other discussions or actions that may be interpreted as attempting to influence the outcome of the selection process for the project. This includes holding meetings thereof, engaging in the aforementioned prohibited lobbying and/or prohibited contact; which actions may immediately disqualify the Respondent from further CRA consideration for this project. Lobbying does not include any oral presentations before evaluation/selection teams, contract negotiations, or public presentations made to the CRA during any duly noticed public meeting. By submitting a submittal, proposal, or other response for this RFP, the firm or individual entity certifies that it or he/she and all of its affiliates and agents have not lobbied or attempted to lobby CRA employees, appointed officials or elected officials has defined herein 1-15 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT If awarded a contract, please indicate below if you will permit other governmental entities to purchase from your agreement with the CRA. [ ] Yes, Others can purchase; [ ] No, Only the CRA can purchase 1-16 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT Any and all legal action necessary to enforce the award will have venue in Palm Beach County and the contractual obligations will be interpreted according to the law of the State of Florida. Any contract or agreement required by the vendor must be enclosed at the time of RFP submittal.

11 1-17 ADDENDA TO RFP The CRA reserves the right to amend this RFP prior to the RFP opening date indicated. Only written addenda will be binding. If, upon review, material errors in specifications are found, contact the CRA (Annetta Jenkins) a minimum of (96) hours prior to the RFP submittal deadline to allow for review and subsequent clarification on the part of the CRA. No verbal or written information which is obtained other than through this RFP or its addenda shall be binding on the CRA. No employee of the CRA is authorized to interpret any portion of this RFP or give information as to the requirements of the RFP in addition to that obtained in this written RFP document REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prior to the final selection, submitters may be required to submit additional information which the CRA may deem necessary to further evaluate the submitter's proposal GRATUITY PROHIBITION Submitters shall not offer any gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the CRA for the purpose of influencing consideration of this submittal RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL A submittal may not be withdrawn before the expiration of ninety (90) days from the submittal due date EXCEPTIONS TO THE RFP It is anticipated that submitters may find instances where they may take exception with certain requirements or specifications of the RFP. All exceptions shall be clearly identified, and written explanations shall include the scope of the exceptions, the ramifications of the exceptions for the CRA, and a description of the advantage to be gained or disadvantages to be incurred by the CRA as a result of these exceptions RIGHT OF NEGOTIATION The CRA reserves the right to negotiate with the selected submitter the exact terms and conditions of the contract. Right of Rejection of Lowest Fee Estimate: The CRA is under no obligation to award this project to the submitter having the lowest fee estimate. Evaluation criteria included in this document shall be used in evaluating submittals DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT The CRA will not reimburse submitters for any costs associated with the preparation and submittal of any submittal, or for any travel and/or per diem costs that are incurred in connection with the preparation, submission or presentation of a response to this RFP. RFP NO

12 1-24 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (SBE) N/A to this solicitation LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (LBE) An LBE is any local business within the City limits of Riviera Beach and or the County of Palm Beach and has a valid business license, tax receipt, or a state issued contractor's license. Postal Service Box, UPS Box nor any other Business Service Centers will be used for the purpose of establishing a business location for participating on this project. Permanent physical location must be established for a minimum of 12 months prior to the published date of this solicitation. Permanent locations will be verified through proposer s registration with the Florida Department of State PROJECTED USE OF RIVIERA BEACH BUSINESSES FOR SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES The CRA encourages submitters to show the extent to which the value of annualized subcontracting services will exceed 15% to businesses based in Riviera Beach. Submitters should use the FY 2018 budget outlined in the included Appendix for projecting the subcontracts with local businesses TRUTH IN NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE For all lump sum or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee professional service contracts over $50,000 the person/firm receiving the award shall execute a truth-in-negotiation certificates stating wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation are accurate, complete and current at the time of contracting. A professional service contract under which a certificate is required shall contain a provision that the contract price shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums where the agency determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete or non-current wage rates and other factual unit costs. Contract adjustments shall be made within one year following the end of contract MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION All submitters have an opportunity to increase their opportunity to be awarded a CRA contract/project by maximizing their use of qualified MBEs in accordance with the CRA s MBE Participation goals The CRA shall have the right to consider price, quality, past performance including meeting qualified MBE commitments, time required for performance and qualifications of the Submitter in making awards. Consistent with section of the CRA s Procurement Policies and Procedures, as an incentive for the submitters maximizing the participation of qualified MBEs on the project, additional bonus points shall be added to the submitter s score for the written proposal based upon the distribution of bonus points indicated in the table below: Total Qualified MBE Participation in Excess of 15% Bonus Points Awarded as a Percentage of Total Available Points for Written Score 0% -15% 0% 16%-30 4% 31%-40% 6% 41%-50% 8%

13 51% and above 10% The submitter shall seek to maximize its use of qualified MBEs. The submitter shall complete the Tabulation of Subcontractors and Material Suppliers form (See Schedule One and Two) that will be provided with the RFQ package by the CRA. The total qualified minority business participation shall be the percentage of the total contract/project dollar amount that will be completed by qualified minority businesses. This amount shall be incorporated into the term of the final contract agreement between the CRA and the submitter. The total qualified minority business participation shall be completed by qualified minority businesses. The total qualified minority business participation percentage is non-cumulative; however, one or more qualified minority businesses can comprise the total qualified minority business participation percentage. The percentage of total bonus points awarded of maximum allowable points is non-cumulative and is the percentage of points to be awarded to a submitter based on the total qualified minority business participation. Bonus points shall be calculated based only upon total points available for scoring written proposal (points for oral interviews shall not be used in calculation). Bonus points are not applicable to the prime but rather to subcontractors and material suppliers contracted by the prime. All proposed qualified minority businesses shall provide a letter of participation on its own letterhead and signed by the chief operating officer stating the actual dollar amount or percentage of work to be completed by its own forces. This information shall be submitted in the sealed proposal packet. An MBE business is an entity that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a minority person. Minority persons are African-Americans, Native-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian Americans, and Women. Women Business owners are females that own operate and control at least 51% of a business entity. Additionally, MBE must have current certification of its MBE status granted/authorized by a Federal Agency or State of Florida, municipality, county or agency PROPOSAL PROTEST COST AND FILING FEES 1. Written Protest. The written protest submitted to the Purchasing Director must be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a money order or cashier's check in the amount equal to $ or 2% of the value of the estimated five-year project budget (see 1-2, A.), whichever is greater up to a maximum of $2, Appeal to the CRA Executive Director. The written appeal to the CRA Executive Director must be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a money order or cashier's check in the amount equal to $ or 2%, of the value of the estimated five-year project budget (see 1-2, A.), whichever is greater up to a maximum of $2, Appeal to the CRA Board of Commissioners. The written request for an appeal to the CRA Board of Commissioners must be accompanied by a filing fee in the form of a money order or cashier's check in the amount equal to $500.00, or 2%, of the value of the estimated five-year project budget (see 1-2, A.), whichever is greater up to a maximum of $2,500. Refund of Filing Fees. All costs resulting from a protest shall be borne by the Protestor. If a protest is upheld by either the Purchasing Director or CRA Executive Director, as applicable, the filing fee shall be refunded to the Protestor less costs incurred by the CRA. If the protest is denied the filing fee shall be forfeited to the CRA in lieu of payment of costs incurred by the CRA 1-30 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Federal, State, County and Local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the items covered herein apply. Lack of knowledge by the provider will in no way be a cause for relief from responsibility. RFP NO

14 A. Submitters doing business with the CRA are prohibited from discriminating against any employee, applicant, origin, sex or age with regard to, but not limited to, the following: Employment practices, rates of pay or other compensation methods, and training selection. B. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) indicates a business entity, which is owned and operated by a minority. In this instance, minority group members are citizens of the United States who are Black, Hispanics, Native American, Women, and Others as outlined in Florida Statues, Chapter 287. Minority owned business wishing to participate in the CRA procurement process may contact the Purchasing Department for information and assistance. Failure of a vendor to disclose any relationship described herein shall be reason for debarment in accordance with the provisions of the CRA Procurement Policies and Procedures. Contractor, if doing business under an assumed name, i.e. an Individual, Association, Partnership, Corporation, or otherwise, shall be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations 1-31 RIVIERA BEACH CRA CONTRACT The Contract for Professional Services shall prevail as the basis for contractual obligations basis for contractual obligations between the selected firm and the CRA. The terms, and conditions of the solicitation shall be incorporated into the CRA s contract STANDARD PERFORMANCE A. The Consultant shall be required to unconditionally warrant that it and any sub consultant shall use sound and professional principles and practices in accordance with the highest degree of skill and care in the performance of service required under the agreement. B. The performance of Consultant s and any sub consultant s personnel shall reflect their best knowledge, skills, and judgment. C. For any failure to meet the foregoing warranty during the term of the agreement, CRA may terminate the agreement and require reimbursement of all expenses necessary to replace or restore such services SUB-CONSULTING Should any proposer contemplate subcontracting (to one or more sub-consultants) any part of the work or services as specified under the SCOPE OF WORK, that Proposer shall submit with its proposal a description of the work or service to be done under such subcontractors, together with the name and qualifications of the proposed sub-consultant(s) who shall perform any part of the project. The CRA prefers to consider qualifications from firms that perform at least 65% of work assignments in house with existing staff RIVIERA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTRACT The Contract for Consulting/Professional Services shall prevail as the basis for contractual obligations between the selected firm and the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for any terms and conditions not specifically stated in this Request for Proposals. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

15 INFORMATION SECTION PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE The CRA will use the following time lines which will result in selection of qualified firms. Dates are subject to change if necessary. July 3, 2018 July 24, 2018 July 31, 2018 August 16, 2018 August 23, 2018 RFP Available to Submitters Final Day to Submit Requests for Information Proposals Due no Later than 4:00 p.m. Evaluation Committee Meeting & Selection Oral Interviews 2-2 AWARD OF CONTRACTS A recommendation of the top ranked submittals will be made to the CRA Executive Director regarding the award of this contract. The Executive Director, in turn, will then present a recommendation to the CRA Board of Commissioners for Selection. The CRA reserves the right to reject any or all offers or to accept any offers which is in its best interest. The CRA also reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities and technicalities in procedure. The CRA reserves the right, before awarding any contract, to require a firm to submit such evidence of qualifications and any current or updated information that was requested in the RFP as it may deem necessary and may consider any information available to it of the financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of a submitter, including past performance with other governmental agencies. Submitters are advised that requests for additional information or site visitation are not to be construed as an indication that a submitter will receive or is in the best position to receive a contract award. The CRA reserves the right to cancel the contract, or portions thereof, without penalty at any time. Based on the combined score of the Evaluation Selection Committee and the Oral Interview Committee a recommendation will be presented to the CRA Executive Director, who in turn, will present a recommendation to the CRA Board of Commissioners for selection. The CRA Board will select the submittal which best meets the best interests of the CRA. The decision of the CRA Board of Commissioners will be final. The award will be made in a timely manner. Following notification of the firm selected, the CRA will expect a contract to be executed by the parties within fourteen (14) business days. The CRA will engage in negotiations with the top ranked firm and so on in order of ranking until a firm is selected. The term of the contract will be for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods based on favorable annual performance. Any additional requirements or changes will be added to future renewals as written addendums. 2-3 INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMITTERS Proposals not conforming to the instructions provided herein may be subject to disqualification at the option of the CRA. RFP NO

16 All questions concerning this Request for Proposal document shall be submitted in written form. Only questions submitted in writing shall be responded to by addendum. No questions may be submitted after the cut off for questions specified in Section 2-1, Procurement Schedule. All questions shall be submitted to: Annetta Jenkins, Director of Neighborhood Services Riviera Beach CRA 2001 Broadway, Suite 300 Riviera Beach, FL or Phone: Contacting other CRA Staff regarding this solicitation may be grounds for dismissal. If a submittal is transmitted by U.S. Mail or other delivery medium, the Submitter shall be responsible for its timely delivery to the designated City Clerk's office. Proposals received after the stated time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the Submitter. Seven (7) printed hard copies with one marked "Original" and containing a manual signature, bound with tabbed dividers separating each section. The original and hard copies shall not exceed ninety-five (95) pages, inclusive of any schedules, charts or other illustrations (Appendix section does not count toward total page count). Each page shall be numbered consecutively and shall not exceed 8-1/2" x 11" in size. Each text page shall be printed in font 11 and have a minimum 1" margin and include the required responses specified in Section 1-2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. An additional two (2) digital copies on individual CDs (PDF format and bookmarked to the same specifications as the hard copy) of the submittal shall be submitted by the proposing firm. A link to a secure cloud file may be provided in lieu of the two CDs. All sets will be clearly labeled with the Submitter's Name, Project Name, and Submission Date on the outside of each bound copy/on each CD label. If multiple submittals are being submitted, each must be packaged separately and presented as directed herein. Following submittal of the proposal, firms shall not add or substitute team members, including subconsultants, unless approved by the Director of Neighborhood Services. Any change in the proposed team shall be requested in writing to the Director of Neighborhood Services. The request shall include an explanation of the reason for the substitution and a resume with the background and experience of the substitute team member. Proposals and CDs shall be sealed within a container (box, envelope, package, etc.) and labeled in a prominent place on the exterior of the package as follows: Firm Name- Request for Proposals-"Title Name" and number The Submitter shall have a place of business for contact by the CRA during normal hours on normal working days. An emergency phone number and the name of a responsible managing employee of the successful submitter shall be provided to the CRA.

17 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 3 The successful firm or individual entering a resulting contract with the CRA shall provide, pay for, and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the services to be performed insurance as set forth below: Type of Coverage Professional Liability Commercial General Liability (Products/Completed Operations, Contractual, Insurance Broad Form Property, Independent Contractor, Personal Injury) Automobile (Owned, Non-Owned, & Hired) Worker's Compensation, As Applicable Including Employer's Liability Insurance Amount of Coverage $1,000,000 Per Occurrence $1,000,000 Per Occurrence $1,000,000 Annual Aggregate $1,000,000 Single Limits $1,000,000 Per Accident $1,000,000 Disease Each Employee $1,000,000 Disease Policy Limit $1,000,000 Per Occurrence Professional liability insurance requirements for outside counsel will maintain in full force and effect, during the life of this engagement, Standard Professional Liability Insurance with limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) each occurrence with a maximum deductible of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). Certificates of liability insurance, satisfactory to the CRA, shall be furnished to the CRA immediately upon commencement of any legal services, with complete copies of policies to be furnished upon the CRA's request. Such certificates of insurance will provide the CRA with thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation or non-renewal. The commercial general liability and excess liability policies will name the CRA as an additional insured, and proof of such coverage shall be furnished to the CRA by way of an endorsement to same or a certificate of insurance no later than ten (10) days prior to the provision of services under the awarded contract and upon renewal of each policy each year the awarded contract remains in effect and for a period of one (1) year after the termination of the contract. All such insurance must be with an insurance carrier approved and authorized to do business in the state of Florida, and who must have a rating of no less than "excellent" by A.M. BEST, or as mutually agreed upon by the CRA and the successful Respondent. All such insurance policies may not be modified or terminated without the express written authorization of the CRA. The insurance requirements set forth herein may be modified by the CRA in its sole discretion in competitive negotiations. Misrepresentation of any material fact, whether intentional or not, regarding the Respondent's insurance coverage, policies or capabilities may be grounds for rejection of the submittal and rescission of any resulting. Evidence of ability to obtain appropriate insurance coverage shall be provided in each proposing firm's or individual's submittal. The Remainder of the page is left purposely left blank

18 4.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW EVALUATION PROCESS SECTION 4 The purpose of the Evaluation Process is to equitably judge each submittal submitted in response to the requirements specified by the Request for Proposals; each responsive submittal will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee using the process outlined herein. Final award is subject to approval by the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners. All issues and questions regarding this project shall be addressed through the CRA. There shall be no communication between Evaluation Committee Members, their Staff, CRA staff and/or its Owners Representative or Consultant and the Submitters or their sub-consultants regarding this solicitation. Evaluation Committee Members are not allowed to meet separately and discuss the project or contents of the submittals. 4.2 EVALUATION PROCESS An Evaluation Committee, consisting of appointees designated by the CRA Executive Director, will convene, review, and discuss all submittals submitted. Purchasing personnel will participate in an advisory capacity. The evaluation of submittals shall be to establish the ranking order of the Submitters. The Evaluation Committee shall evaluate all responsive submittals to establish the final ranking order of all submitters. Each Committee Member shall award points for each category based upon their assessment of the written response to the requirements of the criteria described in each category. The points indicated as Points Possible are the maximum that may be awarded for category. As specified in the criteria, the point award for certain categories shall be established and/or verified by the Purchasing Department. The points awarded for all categories shall be tabulated on a Tabulation Form to achieve the Total Points awarded to each Submitter. The Tabulation Form shall be the basis for determining the ranking order of the Submitters. The total points awarded to each Submitter will be ranked 1,2,3,4, etc. with the highest point total ranked 1, the next highest point total ranked 2, etc. 4.3 ORAL INTERVIEWS The Selection Committee shall review each submittal and rank them based on the Evaluation Method and Criteria noted within this solicitation and select a short list of finalists. The finalists will then present an oral presentation (not to exceed 40 Minutes) to the Selection Committee and Oral Interview Committee for final selection. The evaluation method for the oral interviews will be communicated upon invitation to the finalists to present and will focus substantially on the information presented in Section 1-2 of this solicitation. The Selection Committee and Oral Interview Committee will be appointed by the CRA Executive Director. 4.4 FINAL SELECTION A recommendation of the top three (3) ranked submittals will be made to the CRA Executive Director regarding the award of this contract. The Executive Director in turn will then present a recommendation to the CRA Board of Commissioners for approval. The CRA reserves the right to reject any or all offers or to accept any offers which is in its best interest. The CRA also reserves the right to waive any informalities,

19 irregularities and technicalities in procedure. The CRA reserves the right, before awarding any contract, to require a firm to submit such evidence of qualifications and any current or updated information that was requested in the RFP as it may deem necessary and may consider any information available to it of the financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of a submitter, including past performance with other governmental agencies. Submitters are advised that requests for additional information or site visitation are not to be construed as an indication that a submitter will receive or is in the best position to receive a contract award. The CRA reserves the right to cancel the contract, or portions thereof, without penalty at any time. The award will be made in a timely manner. Following notification of the firm selected, the CRA will expect a contract to be executed by the parties within fourteen (14) business days. The CRA will engage in negotiations with the top ranked firm and so on in order of ranking until a firm is selected. The term of the contract will be for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods based on favorable annual performance. Any additional requirements or changes will be added to future renewals as written addendums. Award for this service is subject to negotiation of a contract acceptable to the CRA. The Evaluation Committee reserves the right to negotiate further terms and conditions, including price with the highest ranked submitter. If the Evaluation Committee cannot reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the first selected submitter, the Committee reserves the right to enter into negotiations with the next highest ranked submitter and continue this process until agreement is reached. The CRA Commission will award a contract or reject any or all submittal(s).

20 EVALUATION CATEGORIES SECTION 5 The Evaluation Committee shall rank all submitters received, which meet the submittal requirements. The evaluation committee will consider the following factors when ranking the submittals received: EVALUATION CATEGORIES 1. Quality and Extent of Experience Criteria (50 points) The experience of the proposed firm or individual based on the following information: Resumes for firm, individual and proposed project personnel: Firm's Location, Personnel & Size: emphasis on Project manager and key personnel assigned to engagement Past experience with similar development projects: Does the submittal clearly POSSIBLE POINTS demonstrate the following: 25 Firm's Government Experience: emphasis on CRAs and DDAs government economic development initiatives Firms Community Development Experience: emphasis on not-for profit community development corporations (CDCs) Number of Similar Projects Listed: Five or more projects Up to 10 Points Four projects Up to 8 Points Three projects Up to 6 Points Two projects Up to 4 Points One project Up to 2 Points 2. Approach Criteria (65 points) The proposed firm's or individual's overall understanding of the scope of services, and how it intends to approach the project and address issues which typically arise in such projects. Does the approach: Indicate past CRA Experience by including Work Product 20 Include Work Product from Similar Projects (such as but not limited to-copies 10 of social media feeds, collateral materials, press releases, communications and marketing plans and so on) Provide evidence of conflict resolution experience 10 Provide a clear list of all services provided by the company 5 Provide a clear marketing and communications plan geared to the needs of the 20 CRA 3. Location (10 points) Within Riviera Beach\Within Palm Beach County 10 Within Florida 4 Outside Florida 2 Prime submitter's corporate headquarters locations shall be the office for which points will be awarded. M/WBE M/WBE Owned Meet or Exceeds 15% M/WBE participation 15 < 15% participation 10 0 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS for WRITTEN PROPOSAL

21 EVALUATION CATEGORIES SECTION 5 Bonus Points: Total qualified MBE business participation as outlined in Ordinance No. 4010, Section POSSIBLE BONUS POINTS: Bonus points are only applicable to the written proposals. Bonus points will be added to the overall average score for the written proposal and used for shortlist determination. Oral Interview Points 60 REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

22 REQUIRED FORMS IN ADDITION TO A FORMAL PROPOSAL, THE FORMS LISTED BELOW ARE TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR RESPONSE. 1. STATEMENT OF BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY 2. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE 3. CERTIFICATE OF TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS 4. SCHEDULE 1-PARTICIPATION FOR M/WBE CONTRACTORS/SUBMITTERS 5. SCHEDULE 2-LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A MINORITY/SUBCONTRACTOR 6. SCHEDULE 3-PARTICIPATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES 7. SCHEDULE 4-LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SMALL BUSINESS 8. SCHEDULE 5-LOCAL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION 9. SCHEDULE 6-LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A LOCAL BUSINESS NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION SHEET ON THE PRECEDING PAGE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR PROPOSAL NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. IT IS THE SUBMITTER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL TO ASCERTAIN IF ANY ADDENDA HAVE BEEN ISSUED, TO OBTAIN ANY AND ALL SUCH ADDENDA AND RETURN EXECUTED ADDENDA WITH THIS PROPOSAL.

23 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie bids will be followed if none of the tied vendors have a drug-free workplace program. In order to have a drug-free workplace program, a business shall: 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1). 4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. 5. Impose a sanction on or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, by any employee who is so convicted. 6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section. As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this form complies fully with the above requirements. THIS CERTIFICATION is submitted by the (INDIVIDUAL'S NAME) of (TITLE/POSITION WITH COMPANY/VENDOR) (NAME OF COMPANY/VENDOR) who does hereby certify that said Company/ Vendor has implemented a drug free workplace program which meets the requirements of Section , Florida Statutes, which are identified in numbers (1) through (6) above. SIGNATURE DATE

24 CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES LAW Pursuant to Section , Florida Statutes (1995), you are hereby notified that a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases or real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s [F.S.] for CATEGORY TWO [$10,000.00] for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Acknowledged by: Firm Name Signature Name & Title (Print or Type)

25 TRUTH IN NEGOTIATIONS CERTIFICATE This is to certify that, to best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data submitted, either actually or by specific identification in writing, to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative in support of are accurate, complete, and current as of ** This certification includes the cost or pricing data supporting any advance agreements and forward pricing rate agreements between proposer and the City that are part of the proposal. FIRM: SIGNATURE: NAME: TITLE: DATE: *** *Identify the proposal, request for price adjustment, or other submission involved, giving the appropriate identifying number (e.g., RFP No.). ** Insert the day, month, and year when price negotiations were concluded and price agreement was reached, of, if applicable, an earlier date agreed upon between the parties that is as close as practicable to the date of agreement on price. *** Insert the day, month, and year of signing, which should be as close to practicable to the date when the price negotiations were concluded and the contract price was agreed to. *

26 SCHEDULE 1 PARTICIPATION FOR M/WBE CONTRACTORS/PROPOSERS RFP TITLE: NAME OF PRIME BIDDER: RFP NUMBER: RFP OPENING DATE: CONTACT PERSON: TELEPHONE NUMBER: NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MINORITY CONTRACTOR TYPE & DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BLACK HISPANIC OTHER WOMEN TOTAL TOTAL PARTICIPATION: % TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME PROPOSER: RFP PRICE: SIGNATURE: TITLE: RFQ

27 SCHEDULE 2 RFP NUMBER: LIASON: LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A MINORITY/SUBCONTRACTOR TO: The undersigned intends to perform work in connection with the above RFP as (check one): an individual a corporation a partnership a joint venture The undersigned is prepared to perform the following described work in connection with the above project (specify in detail particular work items or parts thereof to be performed): Type of Service to be provided: At the following price: OR Percent You have projected the following commencement date of such work, and the undersigned is projecting completion of such work as follows: Items: Projected Commencement Date: Projected Completion: % of the dollar value of the subcontract will be sublet and/or awarded to non-minority contractors and/or nonminority suppliers. The undersigned will enter into a formal agreement for the work with you, conditioned upon your execution of a contract with the City of Riviera Beach. (FIRM \NAME OF MINORITY CONTRACTOR)

28 SCHEDULE 3 PARTICIPATION FOR SBE CONTRACTORS/PROPOSERS RFP TITLE: RFP NUMBER: NAME OF PRIME BIDDER: RFP OPENING DATE: CONTACT PERSON: TELEPHONE NUMBER: DEPARTMENT: NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MINORITY CONTRACTOR TYPE & DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED CERTIFICATION TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME PROPOSER: RFQ PRICE: OR TOTAL PARTICIPATION: % (FIRM\NAME OF CONTRACTOR) DATE: BY: SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR

29 LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TO: The undersigned intends to perform work in connection with the above RFP as (check one): an individual a corporation a partnership a joint venture The undersigned is prepared to perform the following described work in connection with the above project (specify in detail particular work items or parts thereof to be performed): Type of Service to be provided: At the following price: $ You have projected the following commencement date of such work, and the undersigned is projecting completion of such work as follows: Items: Projected Commencement Date: Projected Completion: % of the dollar value of the subcontract will be sublet and/or awarded to non-minority contractors and/or non-minority suppliers. The undersigned will enter into a formal agreement for the work with you, conditioned upon your execution of a contract with the City of Riviera Beach. NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CONTRACTOR - 4 -

30 PARTICIPATION FOR LOCAL BUSINESS AS CONTRACTOR AT LEAST 25% RFP TITLE: RFP NUMBER: NAME OF PRIME BIDDER: RFP OPENING DATE: CONTACT PERSON: TELEPHONE NUMBER: DEPARTMENT: NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF MINORITY CONTRACTOR TYPE & DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED % TO BE PERFORMED BY LOCAL BUSINESS ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE TOTAL: TO BE COMPLETED BY PRIME PROPOSER: RFP PRICE: OR TOTAL PARTICIPATION: (FIRM\NAME OF CONTRACTOR)

31 DATE: BY: SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR

32 LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A MINORITY/SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TO: The undersigned intends to perform work in connection with the above RFP as (check one): an individual a corporation a partnership a joint venture The undersigned is certified as an M/WBE. The undersigned is prepared to perform the following described work in connection with the above project (specify in detail particular work items or parts thereof to be performed): Type of Service to be provided: At the following price: $ You have projected the following commencement date of such work, and the undersigned is projecting completion of such work as follows: Items: Projected Commencement Date: Projected Completion: % of the dollar value of the subcontract will be sublet and/or awarded to non-minority contractors and/or non-minority suppliers. The undersigned will enter into a formal agreement for the work with you, conditioned upon your execution of a contract with the City of Riviera Beach. (FIRM\NAME OF LOCAL CONTRACTOR)

33 APPENDIX

34 Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Budget and Work Plan

35 RIVIERA BEACH CRA TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BUDGET MODIFICATIONS BUDGET OVERVIEW REVENUES EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATING BUDGET ORGANIZATIONAL CHART PERSONNEL SUMMARY MARINA VILLAGE ENTERPRISE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION CLEAN & SAFE PROGRAM CAPITAL PROJECTS

36 RIVIERA BEACH CRA RIVIERA BEACH CRA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CHAIR KaShamba Miller-Anderson VICE CHAIR Tonya Davis Johnson COMMISSIONER Dawn Pardo COMMISSIONER Lynne Hubbard COMMISSIONER Terence "TD" Davis 1

37 RIVIERA BEACH CRA August 22, 2017 Dear Chairperson Miller-Anderson and Board of Commissioners: I am pleased to submit the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency s budget proposal for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2017 to September 30, This proposal for FY 2018 is a balanced budget that combined with our Agency s Workplan, provides an excellent summary of the redevelopment projects, programs, and investments proposed for the coming year. All revenues and expenditures were carefully evaluated to identify possible revenue enhancements or cost reductions to produce a balance budget. The Agency will introduce an increased focus on our Housing and Neighborhood Stabilization efforts in the coming year and continue to forge partnerships with Palm Beach County, the City of Riviera Beach, and other non-profit organizations to leverage Agency s funds to have a greater impact on our community. In accordance with Board direction, the coming year will include implementing the Marina Village Phase II Development Opportunity, which will seek to attract new private development that will provide a destination for local residents and visitors alike; continuing our existing economic development programs; and completing some needed enhancements to Marina Village. Mindful of Commission and City priorities, we are keeping local opportunity and participation at the forefront of our planning. Highlights of the budget include: An increase in TIF funding of 10% due to increased property values a positive sign of CRA success, and a healthy economy. A reduction in costs related to the Administration & Operating Budget equaling a savings of more than 14% from last year s budget. Implementing the proposed first step in streamlining the multiple agreements and coordination between the City of Riviera Beach and the Agency. A new Interlocal Agreement, a companion to the City and CRA Fiscal Budgets, will need to be approved in September. Continuing and expanding our Workforce and Affordable housing programs that enhance the quality of life of the members of the community, increase our residential property values, and provide our residents with improved neighborhoods and housing opportunities. The proposed staffing resources and positions remain unchanged from last year as we focus on achieving increased productivity and cost savings through enhanced coordination by obtaining direct services for our redevelopment efforts from the City s Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources Departments. 2

38 RIVIERA BEACH CRA RIVIERA BEACH CRA The exciting challenges ahead for the CRA in FY 2018 include growing our partnership with Palm Beach County to participate in their new housing initiatives towards leveraging our expanding neighborhood stabilization and affordable housing programs. The Agency will embark upon selecting a new Marina Village developer and negotiating and implementing the Phase II private development opportunities within the Marina Village. The budget includes providing immediate surface parking within the Marina and working with the City to develop the Parking Enterprise and a needed Marina Public Parking Garage. The Agency will seek to encourage real estate development, build upon our existing industries, and attract the related new jobs and business opportunities within the CRA district. The Budget & Workplan is enhanced this year to provide various implementation schedules to provide the Commission with more information and tools to track the Agency s progress. The CRA will support and assist the City s efforts to create a new Vision for our Broadway Corridor and to implement those outcomes into a comprehensive update to the City s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and the Community Redevelopment Plan. Developing the budget is an extensive process which requires cooperation and involvement of many CRA team members. Our team carefully and creatively examined their operations and Board direction to develop new initiatives and enhance our existing ones. I would like to express my gratitude to the new City Manager, Jonathan Evans, and his staff who have been gracious partners with the CRA in our joint efforts to work together to make Riviera Beach all that it can be: The Best Place To Live, Work And Play. I wish to thank the CRA Board of Commissioners for continuing commitment to share your priorities and ideas to direct the Agency in our diligent efforts to make a difference in our community. We are One City! Sincerely, Scott Evans, AICP Interim Executive Director 3

39 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 Explanation of differences: The following table outlines the significant differences in the adopted budget between the FY 2016/2017 Budget and the proposed FY 2017/2018 budget. 1. Increase to Housing & Neighborhood Programs 2. Reduction of Administration & Operations Budget 3. Increase: Payment for City Direct Services 4. Increase: Clean & Safe Step Program 5. Increase: Elimination of City Program Sponsorship 6. Increase: Property Acquisition Dollars RIVIERA BEACH CRA $1,155,00 The CRA will work to leverage the increased housing funding working with P.B. County, local financial institutions and the CDC to make a significant impact within our Neighborhoods. -$199,421 Cost savings achieved by carefully reviewing each line item and implementing multiple small reductions. (14%) $76,000 Increase the amount of Direct Services purchased from the City of Riviera Beach $24,000 New evaluation and wage enhancement program to improve employee retention and pay scale for employees who remain with the Agency $1,300,000 As a part of the revisions to the various Interlocal agreements between the City and CRA this eliminates program support that was provided previously. This impact is offset by an increase of the CRA TIF Revenue. $600,000 These dollars are programmed within the Neighborhood Stabilization and Housing budget and will be leveraged through partnerships with PBC and other Non-Profits including the CDC. 7. The above increases were offset by additional TIF revenue of $757,991 a reduction of new spending on Capital Projects, and Grant Programs which will continue utilizing funds allocated in the previous year (Carry-over.) The CRA Budget was developed based on the planned reduction of the various Interlocal Agreements between the City and CRA. A single new Interlocal Agreement is planned to replace the following agreements: Marina Uplands Ground Lease, Bicentennial Park Lease Fee, Debt Service for Marina Infrastructure, Marina Public Infrastructure Rebate, Program Sponsorship, old City Services Agreement. The CRA will continue to fund the Maintenance of Marina Village, and will issue the RFP for the Phase II development of Marina Village. The review, selection, and negotiation process will be a combined effort with final approval required by the City Council. The CRA will negotiate with the City for them to assume the maintenance responsibilities for Marina Village in the coming year and proposes to reassign any cost savings to immediately begin repaying the Ocean Mall debt in a new modified payment structure. 4

40 RIVIERA BEACH CRA RIVIERA BEACH CRA BUDGET 2017/2018 REVENUE $ 11,958,395 Tax Incremental Revenue Palm Beach County $ 3,058,387 City of Riviera Beach $ 5,406,145 Other Revenue Grants, Interest, Other Revenue $ 94,000 Carry-over $ 3,399,863 EXPENDITURES $ 11,958,395 Redevelopment Projects & Programs $ 1,275,000 Economic Development $ 540,000 Avenue E Corridor Revitilization Plan $ 75,000 CRA Plan Update $ 85,000 Broadway Vision Plan - Partnership Comp Plan $ 25,000 Marina Village Phase II $ 150,000 Small Business Loan Fund $ 400,000 Housing & Neighborhood Stabilization $ 2,135,000 CRA Neighborhood Programs $ 1,155,000 Property Acquisition & Due Diligence $ 650,000 Community Boating $ 30,000 CDC Support $ 300,000 Clean & Safe Program $ 495,300 Operations/Administration $ 2,392,891 Administration $ 1,289,077 Staff / Management $ 656,976 Taxes and Benefits $ 241,838 Dedicated City Services $ 180,000 City Marketing & Promotion Partnership Support $ 25,000 Debt Service $ 3,203,854 Wachovia Note $ 610,189 Ocean Mall $ - BBT 2011 $ 1,330,014 BBT 2013A $ 363,076 BBT2013B $ 900,575 Continuing: 2017 Redevelopment Programs (Carry-over) $ 900,000 ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS SUBSIDY (MARINA VILLAGE) $ 1,556,350 CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 3,269,537 5

41 RIVIERA BEACH CRA ESTIMATED RBCRA REVENUE FOR FY FROM TIF PAYMENTS PB COUNTY CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH TAXABLE VALUE PER JUNE 29, 2017 LETTER $806,061,279 $806,061,279 BASE $132,767,499 $132,767,499 TAX INCREMENT NET $673,293,780 $673,293,780 MILLAGE RATE INCREMENTAL REVENUE $3,219,354 $5,690,679 STATUTORY REDUCTION % FACTOR 5% 5% REDUCTION FACTOR $160,968 $284,534 NET TIF REVENUE TO RBCRA $3,058,387 $5,406,145 6

42 RIVIERA BEACH CRA HISTORY OF RBCRA TIF FUNDING City of Riviera Beach Palm Beach County Total TIF FYE 2011 $3,347,631 $1,765,572 $5,113,203 FYE ,337,390 1,773,476 5,110,866 FYE ,551,769 1,886,732 5,438,501 FYE ,913,330 2,079,528 5,992,858 FYE ,202,205 2,243,742 6,445,947 FYE ,549,159 2,568,488 7,117,647 FYE ,922,353 2,784,188 7,706,541 FYE 2018 Projected $5,406,145 $3,058,387 $8,464,532 $9,000,000 HISTORICAL TIF FUNDING FY Projected FY2018 $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Total TIF 7

43 HISTORY OF RBCRA TIF FUNDING RIVIERA BEACH CRA $6,000,000 Historical TIF FY Projected FY2018 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 FYE 2011 FYE 2012 FYE 2013 FYE 2014 FYE 2015 FYE 2016 FYE 2017 FYE 2018 Projected City of Riviera Beach Palm Beach County The trend in CRA TIF revenue has moved steadily upward for the last 8 years. This has been a result of increased property values within the CRA District. Total property values include new construction minus demolition plus changes in values of existing properties. These value changes are due to the work of the CRA as well as natural changes in property value. The CRA receives the County and City Millage rate for only 95% of the increased values of property after the base period, i.e., when the property became a part of the CRA District. The other 5% of the change in the property value is added to the City and County Base Real Estate Value for Property Tax purposes. It is anticipated that the trend will continue and that property values, and thus TIF Revenue, will increase as the current CRA initiatives accomplish their goal of increasing property values in the CRA District. Residential and Commercial Property improvements will continue to increase property values in the area surrounding those improvements. The new Singer Island parking as well as ongoing safety initiatives will increase values in the CRA District located on Singer Island. The Marina District revitalization will spur increased values all along the Broadway Corridor and will have a direct impact for the property near the Marina. 8

44 TOTAL RBCRA FUNDING SOURCES OPERATING & CAPITAL FYE 2018 RIVIERA BEACH CRA REVENUE Proposed BUDGET FY TAX INCREMENTAL REVENUES TIF- City of RB $5,406,145 TIF- Palm Beach County $3,058,387 SUBTOTAL TAX INCREMENTAL REVENUES $8,464,532 OTHER REVENUES Interest Earned $10,000 Other Income $84,000 SUBTOTAL OTHER REVENUE $94,000 OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING Unfinished Capital Projects Using BB&T Loan Proceeds $1,799,537 Unfinished Capital Projects Using TIF Funds $1,470,000 Carry Forward Other $3,399,863 SUBTOTAL OTHER SOURCES $6,669,400 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES OPERATING & CAPITAL $15,227,932 Capital Projects - TIF Funds, $1,470,000 CRA FUNDING SOURCES Carry Forward Other, $3,399,863 TIF- City of RB, $5,406,145 Capital Projects - BB&T Loan Proceeds, $1,799,537 Other Income, $84,000 Interest Earned, $10,000 TIF- Palm Beach County, $3,058,387 9

45 RIVIERA BEACH CRA FY 2018 EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION 19% REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS 12% DEBT SERVICE 29% CLEAN & SAFE PROGRAM 4% MARINA VILLAGE ENTERPRISE SUBSIDY 14% OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION STAFF SALARIES 16% 6% BUDGET EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES: Debt Service $3,203,854 29% Operations/Administration (Including Taxes, Benefits, City 1,735,915 16% Services and Marketing/Promotion) Staff Salaries (Administration) 656,976 6% Marina Village Enterprise Subsidy 1,556,350 14% Clean & Safe Program 495,300 4% Housing and Neighborhood Stabilization 2,135,000 19% Redevelopment Projects and Programs 1,275,000 12% Subtotal 11,058, % 2017 Program Carryover $900,000 Total $11,958,395 10

46 RIVIERA BEACH CRA RIVIERA BEACH CRA FY CRA OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION BUDGET CATEGORY BUDGET FY2017 PROPOSED FY2018 OFFICE LEASE $112,265 $112,265 OFFICE REPAIRS & MISC. EXPENSES 10,000 5,000 CABLE & MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS 25,000 20,000 PRINTING, POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 30,000 20,000 EQUIPMENT LEASES 25,000 30,000 OTHER EQUIPMENT COSTS 10,000 5,000 OFFICE EXPENSES 24,500 25,000 LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE 25,000 22,832 LEGAL ADS 7,000 15,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROF. SERVICES - LEGAL 155, ,000 PROF. SERVICES - FINANCE 55,000 20,000 PROF. SERVICES - AUDITS 30,000 20,000 PROF. SERVICES - GRANT SUPPORT 60,000 60,000 PROF. SERVICES -TRANSCRIPTION 15,000 15,000 PROF. SERVICES - IT MAINTENANCE 25,000 25,000 OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 10,000 25,000 TEMPORARY STAFF 28,000 25,000 PROPERTY & PARK MAINTENANCE 95,000 95,000 PROPERTY & PARKS UTILITIES, TAXES, etc. 45,000 50,000 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MEETINGS 20,000 10,000 SUBSCRIPTIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & 25,000 15,000 SPONSORSHIPS MARKETING 120, ,000 SPECIAL EVENTS 150, ,000 TRAVEL & PER DIEM BOARD 50,000 50,000 TRAVEL & PER DIEM DIRECTOR 15,000 12,500 TRAVEL & PER DIEM STAFF 12,500 12,500 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROF. SERVICES 165,000 95,000 PARKING LOT LEASE S.I. 28,980 28,980 OFFICE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 18,000 10,000 TRAINING 47,253 40,000 CONTINGENCY 50,000 30,000 TOTAL CRA OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION $1,488,498 $1,289,077 11

47 RIVIERA BEACH CRA FY 2018 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART BOARD OF COMMSSIONERS Legal Counsel Michael Haygood Interim Executive Director Scott Evans Director of Planning & Development Vacant Director of Neighborhood Services Annetta Jenkins Operations Manager & PIO Darlene Hatcher Finance Manager (City of Riviera Beach) Sr. Admin. Assistant Sherley Desir Project Manager I Andre Lewis Public Safety Officer Roderick McLeod Clean & Safe Operations Mgr. Event Center Manager Gabrielle Monroe Admin. Assistant Tamara Seguin Finance Specialists Tessfa Bell Conrad Koller Neimah Spence Events Coordinator Clean & Safe Ambassadors KiAndra Knighten 14 FTE 12

48 PERSONNEL SUMMARY BY DIVISION (FULL TIME EQUIVALENT) DEPARTMENTS FY2017 FY2018 ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS VARIANCE FY2017 v. FY2018 Executive Director Administrative Director (Operations Manager) Accounting Specialist Accounting Specialist Receptionist/Admin Assistant Director of Planning & Development (Vacant) Director of Neighborhood Services Administrative Assistant Project Manager CLEAN & SAFE OPERATIONS RIVIERA BEACH CRA Manager of CSI & PSO Operations Manager Ambassadors MARINA VILLAGE ENTERPRISE MARINA VILLAGE UPLANDS Ambassadors MARINA EVENT CENTER Event Center Manager Event Center Coordinator (Concierge) Ambassadors BICENTENNIAL PARK Ambassadors TOTAL VARIANCE ** The budget includes a 3% cost of living adjustment for all agency staff. ** 13

49 MARINA VILLAGE ENTERPRISE The CRA s Marina Village Enterprise project consists of over 15 acres of City and CRA controlled property on the Intracoastal Waterway. The redevelopment of this area has been a major CRA priority over the last several years. The CRA has invested millions of dollars in upgrading the property and in improving infrastructure such as utilities and flood control in order to prepare the property for further development. This effort has resulted in the Marina Village having four distinct sections: Bicentennial Park The Marina Event Center Marina Uplands Marina Docks Bicentennial Park is a 3.5-acre public park area that has an Interactive Splash Fountain water feature, a pavilion, bathrooms and kiosks for watersport vendors. The pavilion is ideal for hosting festivals and concerts. The park can accommodate a variety of both formal and informal outdoor events. The private companies who rent the kiosks provide rentals of kayaks, paddleboards, jetskis, boats and more. The Marina Event Center is a two story state of the art conference center with 6,500 square feet of indoor ballrooms and meeting rooms as well as a 6,000-square foot rooftop outdoor area. Gatherings for up to 300 people are possible. Uses of the facility have included weddings, corporate meetings, family reunions, community group events, and public gatherings. The facility has a warming kitchen that provides equipment for catered events. There is also a Café that is open to the public. The Marina Event Center is booked for almost every weekend. The rental fee for the facility is deeply discounted for Riviera Beach residents. The building was built using the New Markets Tax Credit Program allowing over $2,000,000 in non-local additional sources to be made available for construction. 14

50 The Marina Uplands area of Marina Village includes several surface parking areas and the Marina Operations building, which is used by the City to oversee the Docks area. The Marina Uplands is the subject of the new RFP that will seek private firms to develop this area. Possible future development includes a hotel, a parking garage, a public market, and several restaurants. The Marina Uplands serves as the gateway to the Docks and accommodates the parking of Dock users. The Docks area of Marina Village is operated by the City and provides spaces for boats to dock. In addition, fishing boats, diving charters, dining cruises, tourist attractions, and a water taxi to Peanut Island operate from the docks. The CRA s Marina Village Enterprise is responsible for the operation of Bicentennial Park, The Marina Event Center, and Marina Uplands. Each area has its own budget that includes the direct costs of operating that area as well as the indirect costs, i.e., an allocation of the Common Area Maintenance costs. Staff salaries, including related taxes and benefits, are allocated to the area where the work is performed. The Phase II development opportunity will provide the City and CRA with new lease revenues and property taxes towards creating a profit center at Marina Village. FYE 2018 MARINA VILLAGE ENTERPRISE SUMMARY Revenue Expenses Net Income (Loss) Event Center $232,000 $977,200 ($745,200) Marina Village Uplands $156,005 $479,500 ($323,495) Bicentennial Park $35,000 $467,655 ($432,655) Contingency $0 $55,000 ($55,000) Total $423,005 $1,979,355 ($1,556,350) 15

51 FYE 2018 EVENT CENTER BUDGET RIVIERA BEACH CRA REVENUE Facility Rentals (net) $150,000 Tenant Lease Revenue 31,000 Other Revenue 51,000 TOTAL REVENUE $232,000 EXPENSES Personnel - Management $120,000 Personnel - Operations 214,000 Insurance (Liability and Property) 104,000 Building Services and Maintenance 70,000 Communications 9,000 IT Services 22,000 Security - CCTV/Comcast 4,000 Utilities 14,000 Cleaning Supplies and Equipment 13,000 Capital Equipment, Buidling Improvements, and Repairs 15,000 Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion 15,000 Office Supplies 5,000 Equipment Leases 21,000 Payroll Management System 500 Uniforms and Equipment 2,000 Training and Professional Development 3,500 Software 3,000 Common Area Maintenance (CAM) UPLANDS 27,200 SUBTOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $662,200 NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $(430,200) CRA RENT FOR EVENT CENTER (NMTC DEBT PAYMENT) 315,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 977,200 TOTAL NET INCOME (LOSS) $(745,200) 16

52 RIVIERA BEACH CRA FYE 2018 MARINA VILLAGE UPLANDS BUDGET REVENUE Kiosk Rentals $6,000 CAM Revenue 150,005 TOTAL REVENUE $156,005 EXPENSES Personnel $139,000 Parking - Yachtsman Lease Payments 131,000 Site Maintenance 79,000 Communications 1,700 Insurance (Liability and Property) 25,000 Utilities 86,000 Cleaning Supplies and Equipment 6,000 Capital Equipment and Replacement 5,000 Security - CCTV/Comcast 4,000 Payroll Management System 400 Uniforms and Equipment 1,200 Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion 1,200 TOTAL EXPENSES $479,500 NET INCOME (LOSS) $(323,495) 17

53 RIVIERA BEACH CRA FYE 2018 BICENTENNIAL PARK BUDGET REVENUE Pavilion/Park Rental $8,000 Beach Kiosk Rentals 27,000 Total Revenue $35,000 EXPENSES Personnel $69,000 Site Maintenance 77,000 Insurance (Liability and Property) 25,000 Communications 1,700 Utilities 142,000 Cleaning Supplies and Equipment 12,000 Security - CCTV/Comcast 4,000 Capital Equipment and Replacement 10,000 Payroll Management System 400 Uniforms and Equipment 1,200 Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion 1,200 Beach Kiosk Management Fee 1,350 Common Area Maintenance (CAM) 122,805 $467,655 Net Income (Loss) $(432,655) 18

54 RIVIERA BEACH CRA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS 19

55 RIVIERA BEACH CRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Overview Having a vibrant economic framework is critical to successful revitalization of our City. We know that reinforcing and expanding local, existing small businesses will insure that our residents participate in the growth that is to come but also serve to stabilize our neighborhoods. Our economic development programs will be focused on these business owners operating within the City of Riviera Beach, with emphasis on the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Area. We will also propose to have programming for young entrepreneurs and emerging business owners and operators. These programs will provide a critical component that is lacking for potential customers in terms of strengthened business capacity; assist business operators in becoming bankable: shore up lagging area demographics as increased business acumen with raise incomes, creates jobs, stabilize neighborhoods and improve economic revitalization in this challenged market. Strategic Partnerships There are several very fine programs operating in our county. We propose to partner with several of these in order to bring to our City very effective programs with a proven track record: The Comerica Bank Small Business Resource Center will indirectly serve residents in and around the City of Riviera Beach, by providing the resources necessary for business expansion and economic growth, creating new job opportunities. Comerica Bank has given grant funds to our nonprofit partner, Riviera Beach CDC, to create the Comerica Bank Small Business Resource Center to provide business development training for both new and emerging small businesses located in Riviera Beach. In partnership with Paragon Florida, Inc., a certified CDFI dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services, training and asset development for businesses in Palm Beach County, the Center will provide a curriculum-guided slate of resources based upon Paragon's established and proven Business Readiness Certification Program. The program will also include a financial literacy/readiness component in conjunction with Consolidated Credit Solutions, a nonprofit financial services organization based in Ft. Lauderdale. Junior Achievement: Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, Inc., has as its mission: To prepare and inspire young people to succeed in a global economy through classroom programs and simulations that focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. For over 90 years, Junior Achievement has provided quality financial education to millions of children around the world. Right here in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River & Hendry counties, Junior Achievement reaches nearly 20,000 students each year. Their programs teach students the key concepts of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship; crucial life skills for today s economy. JA educates the next generation on how to create a budget, stay out of debt, and save for the future. Their work readiness programs teach the next generation how to enter the job market, interview for a job, and most importantly, the skills that are needed to retain that job. Junior Achievement is teaching the next generation how an entrepreneur can bring about powerful economic change in our global economy! 20

56 RIVIERA BEACH CRA Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast reaches students through classroom programs (K-12), the JA Company Program (where high school students produce, market, and sell a product during a semester), JA BizTown Mobile and our newest program, JA Finance Park Virtual. Budget Narrative Comerica Small Business Resource Center: Counselor/Facilitator, marketing, facility charge, supplies and marketing materials. Thirty (30) small business owners or hopeful entrepreneurs registered in the Center's program. Twenty (20) registered participants complete the program and receive Paragon's Business Readiness Certificate. Twenty-five (25) people attend specialty workshops. Five (5) participants establish new businesses within the City of Riviera Beach boundaries. Ten (10) businesses achieve bankable status. JA Spark: Riviera Beach Youth Entrepreneur Center: Facilitator, materials, facility expense and marketing material. Two hundred (200) children participate in the various program components. Tween Financial Literacy Camps: Facilitator, materials, marketing and supplies. Twenty-five (25) children participate in the camps. Small Business Loan Program: Loan capital. Five (5) businesses access loan capital. Programs Comerica Small Business Resource Center: Through a combination of mechanisms that include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling, referrals, printed materials, web-based learning and structured class format (one-hour sessions over a six-week period), the Center will endeavor to provide comprehensive training in business development and capacity building for owners of startups as well as existing small business seeking growth opportunities. The above-mentioned training mechanisms will be supplemented by quick-start opportunities with lenders, marketing professionals, financial coaches and management consultants who will offer additional reinforcement specific to individual participant needs. The Center will also offer occasional specialty sessions, delivered in a variety of formats -- lunch presentations, early breakfast Fast Breaks, Saturday workshops -- as well as individual counseling sessions for those businesses with unique needs. The Center will be housed at the Riviera Beach Ambassador Service Center, located at 1229 East Blue Heron Boulevard in 21

57 RIVIERA BEACH CRA Riviera Beach. The site can accommodate technology, be set up in a classroom style and has ample free parking. Kiosks providing pamphlets and brochures with useful business tidbits and information about applicable product offerings from Resource Center partners will be set up at the Riviera Beach Branch of Comerica Bank and at the Riviera Beach CRA's main office at 2001 Broadway, Suite 300. Business participants will become knowledgeable in business essentials and fundamentals including business plan development, finance and accounting, credit readiness, business operations, marketing, contracting, negotiating, insurance and more; become business-ready to apply for a Paragon business loan, and receive a Business Readiness Certificate from Paragon Florida, Inc. The Comerica Bank Small Business Resource Center will address the following issues facing small business owners and those seeking to establish new businesses within the City of Riviera Beach: -Lack of an accessible, comprehensive source for information related to small business development -Lack of affordable consulting services -Need to enhance the skill sets of start-up entrepreneurs with little or no experience in business management -Need for skilled professional advice geared to business owners in emerging markets -Need for an easily accessible path for small business owners to secure eligibility and apply for financial support programs offered by the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Specific topics that will be addressed within the Center's comprehensive curriculum include, but are not limited to:. Start Smart: What Every Start-up Business Should Know. Legal Structure for Starting a Small Business. Business Planning for Success. Marketing and Social Media Strategies. HR Basics for Small Business. Insurance and Bonding. Contracting with Corporations & Government. Record Keeping. De-mystifying The Financial Puzzle. Credit for Small Business/Credit as an Asset. Business Banking Basics. Budgeting for Small Business. Business & Personal Finances -- Why it's Important to Keep them Separate. Avoid Money Mistakes. Coping with Financial Stress. ID Theft -- Protect Yourself & Protect your Business 22

58 RIVIERA BEACH CRA JA Spark: Riviera Beach Youth Entrepreneur Center: JA SPARK Riviera Beach Youth Entrepreneur Center is a program for High School students who have a passion for business and entrepreneurship. Students will participate in JA SPARK during Winter, Spring and Summer school breaks. Students will have the opportunity to work with their peers, participate in hands on and experiential activities. This initiative targets Junior Achievement s at-risk high school students in Riviera Beach. JA will purposefully work with a high-percentage of "Federal Free or Reduced Lunch" schools and students ( Title 1 ) as they correspond to the highest levels of those in need. JA SPARK will be held tentatively at the Riviera Beach Marina. During the week long program, students will participate in both the JA Be Entrepreneurial and JA Company programs. JA Be Entrepreneurial challenges students, through interactive activities, to start their own entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. The program provides useful, practical content to assist teens in the transition from being students to productive, contributing members of society. JA Company unlocks the innate ability in students to solve a problem or fill a need in their community through an entrepreneurial spirit. Students are introduced to key elements involving on organizing and operating a business, while empowering them to solve problems and address local needs through the entrepreneurial spirit. JA SPARK will culminate in a business model presentation and competition. Tween Financial Literacy Camps: We will develop financial literacy camps for young entrepreneurs, from the ages of These camps will operate with students participating during Winter, Spring and Summer school breaks. Students will have coaching sessions from bankers, financial literacy experts, investment and business counselor s familiar with working with children. Mini-grants will be given to each participant to open a savings account, along with piggy banks. Children will have classes in terms, credit, and budgeting as well as an introduction to small business/entrepreneurship. Some of the older children will also be encouraged to participate in the BisCamps. Small Business Loan Fund: In preparing small business entrepreneurs and start-ups for sound, long-term operations, we will link participants to the RBCRA's Small Business Loan Fund, a newly revised multi-million-dollar loan program aimed at retaining current businesses and attracting new businesses to its primary business districts by providing small business loans from $10,000-$1,000,000 to entities that meet key public benefit thresholds. The CRA Board discontinued this program last year with concerns that we only had partnered with a single loan entity. This year the CRA proposes to set-up new agreements with several entities to provide choices for potential applicants to obtain funding. 23

59 RIVIERA BEACH CRA RIVIERA BEACH CRA NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES BUDGET PROGRAM SERVICES Comerica Small Business Resource Center $ 15,000 JA Spark: Riviera Beach Youth Entrepreneur Center 25,000 Tween Financial Literacy Camps 5,000 Resident & Youth Technology Outreach 20,000 CRA Partnership Support & Outreach 10,000 PROPERTY OF DISTINCTION GRANTS Property Improvements 300,000 Property of Distinction-Program Support 45,000 Corridor Enhancement Program 120,000 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $ 540,000 PROPERTY OF DISTINCTION GRANT PROGRAM In FY 2018, The CRA will continue the Properties of Distinction Program. The program allows the agency to select properties identified as significant redevelopment opportunities which will eliminate blight and dilapidation within the CRA district and the City as a whole. The rehabilitation of these properties will promote Agency s vision of economic development and transformation. This includes dollars earmarked for the Tony s Subs Development Project and future enhancements of the CRA owned property located at the corner of Broadway and Blue Heron. New for FY 2018, the program will include $120,000 reserved as matching dollars to partner with individual property owners to beautify and enhance our major corridors. These dollars can be used in amounts not to exceed $20,000 to enhance our vacant properties with landscaping and decorative elements. These improvements will assist the City in attracting the type of future development that will be consistent with the new City Council adopted vision. JOB CREATION GRANT PROGRAM The On-the-Job Training Program provides financial assistance to the City of Riviera Beach employers within the CRA to hire and train eligible individuals from Riviera Beach. The program will reduce the first year s salary costs and provide more training time for new hires who earn more than $15.00 per hour. 24

60 RIVIERA BEACH CRA COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is commencing with our Commercial Grant Program in the coming budget year. The programs funding was approved in the 2016/2017 fiscal year budget, and the program was authorized to begin implementation in May The funds will be carried forward in the coming fiscal year for disbursement; no new funds have been allocated for the coming years. The program has two distinct initiatives: The Property Improvement Incentive Program and The Beautification Incentive Program. Both programs are focused on eliminating blighted structures within the CRA boundary and incentivizing commercial property owners to make improvements which will improve the overall aesthetics and value of the commercial properties in Riviera Beach. The Property Improvement Grant Program provides business and property owners with grants of up to $40,000 to make exterior and façade improvements to their property. The program requires $1 in private contribution which is matched by $4 of public funds. The business owners are encouraged to utilize our local and minority contractors. Additional points will be provided to businesses during the applicant review process. The Beautification Incentive Program allows the CRA to fund 100% of the cost to paint, landscape and/or pressure clean an existing commercial building within the redevelopment area, up to $4,000. The criteria for each program are as follows: The commercial property must be located in the CRA District. All proposed exterior improvements must meet the CRA s design guidelines. Funding can only be used for exterior improvements, renovations and rehabilitation as well as landscaping. All work must be done in compliance with applicable City of Riviera Beach building codes and land development regulations. All contractors must be licensed in Riviera Beach/Palm Beach County. COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AUG 2017 LAUNCHED EVENT 8/23/2017 DISTRIBUTE APPLICATIONS SEP 2017 WEEKEND LAUNCH EVENT 9/9/2017 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 9/21/2017 NOV 2017 APPLICATION CUTTOFF APPLICATION REVIEW AND SCORING DEC 2017 GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMIT FOR BOARD'S APPROVAL GRANTS AWARDED 25

61 RIVIERA BEACH CRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FY COMERICA SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER Activity Timetable Execution of Grant/Program Agreements October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach Nov Jan 2018 Program Kickoff Jan 2018 Session 1 Commences Feb 2018 Session 1 Concludes April 2018 Evaluation May 2018 Session 2 Commences Aug 2018 Session 2 Concludes Sept 2018 Evaluation Oct 2018 Wrap Up Nov 2018 JA SPARK: RIVIERA BEACH YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR CENTER Activity Timetable Execution of Grant/Program Agreements October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach Nov Ongoing Program Kickoff Dec 2017 Winter Camp Commences Dec 2017 Winter Camp Concludes Jan 2018 Evaluation Jan 2018 Spring Break Camp Commences Mar 2018 Spring Break Camp Concludes Mar 2018 Evaluation April 2018 Summer Camp Commences Jun 2018 Summer Camp Concludes Jun 2018 Evaluation Jul 2018 Wrap Up Aug

62 RIVIERA BEACH CRA TWEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY CAMPS Activity Timetable Execution of Grant/Program Agreements October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach Nov Ongoing Program Kickoff Dec 2017 Winter Camp Commences Dec 2017 Winter Camp Concludes Jan 2018 Evaluation Jan 2018 Spring Break Camp Commences Mar 2018 Spring Break Camp Concludes Mar 2018 Evaluation April 2018 Summer Camp Commences Jun 2018 Summer Camp Concludes Jun 2018 Evaluation Jul 2018 Wrap Up Aug 2018 SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM Activity Timetable Execution of Grant/Program Agreements October 2017 Updated Marketing Materials Developed Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach Nov Ongoing Program Kickoff/Rollout Jan 2017 Technical Assistance Sessions Rolling Quick Start Feb 2018 Applications Feb 2018-Ongoing Evaluation Sept 2018 Wrap Up Oct

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64 RIVIERA BEACH CRA BUDGET NARRATIVE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES Strategic Initiatives, Projects and Partnerships Overview Riviera Beach is strongly committed to neighborhood revitalization and development. We are increasing our staff and financial resources to address various issues of code-challenged properties, vacant lots, delayed maintenance of our housing stock, community beautification and neighborhood capacity building. We are anticipating an exciting year with new and enhanced programs and initiatives developed because of input from our Board of Commissioners, residents and stakeholders. The Marina development is off to a good start. As promised, we are shifting more resources to our neighborhoods. One of the top priorities is stabilizing the neighborhoods through homeownership. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between economic development, improved perceptions and realities of crime, better education outcomes, and improvements in civic pride. Riviera Beach has a 65% rental rate a trend we must reverse. Also, the proportion of vacant and derelict properties is very high. For instance, in Riviera Beach Heights, of almost 500 properties, about 200 are vacant or derelict. Riviera Beach Heights also had a high incidence of Part I crime-- in burglary and larceny. With the introduction of the SmartWater program, along with other safety interventions, those particular crimes have drastically been reduced in numbers. Strategic Partnerships For the past several years, the City has dedicated fewer resources to neighborhood services. The CRA Commissioners endeavored to try and fill some of the gap by creating the Riviera Beach Community Development Corporation (CDC) to serve as one of the nonprofit partners of the CRA. Created to qualify as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), the CDC can attract federal, state, and philanthropic dollars. Many of these grants can be used to enhance or support neighborhood priorities within the CRA. Other key partnerships are with the Riviera Beach Housing Authority, several neighborhood and civic associations, our business operators, and with local contractors and subcontractors. To date this fiscal year, CDC has completed five new homes, has over 65 people enrolled in the Riviera Beach Homebuyers Club, has assisted five homeowners with painting and landscaping, and welcomed more than 500 volunteers to assist throughout the neighborhoods. 29

65 HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM SUMMARY Community Garden: The Community Garden is an award-winning green project located at 1010 W. 10 th Street. Programming and management is conducted by a Professional Gardener, Dennis Reichel. These dollars will support his stipend, programs, seeds, supplies, utilities and maintenance. Scores of residents and kids frequent the garden on a weekly basis, to pick vegetables, pull weeds, participate in projects and to visit. Some of the planned events in FY18 include: harvesting and planting events; our popular Evenings in the Garden; Art, Wine & Cheese events; Volunteer/Holiday Evening; Read-Ins with the Police Department; Earth Day of Service event; Health Fairs; and cooking demonstrations. House X House: This initiative, often in conjunction with Code Compliance, offers free house painting for elders and the disabled, neighborhood clean ups, assistance with landscaping and sprinkler repairs, and flower planting. This program done on a modest budget, depends on many volunteers and partners. Smart Home Program: This community safety program offers SmartWater throughout the CRA area to residents and businesses, motion lights, and replacement of house numbers. RIVIERA BEACH CRA Housing Initiatives: These various housing programs will create homeownership opportunities for first time homebuyers who have received intensive education and counseling. Our rent to own program will be available for those who desire homeownership, but require a little longer to be ready. The Single-Family Housing Beautification Program will assist owner occupied residencies with rehabilitation and beautification grants for exterior improvements. Lot acquisitions will allow the Agency to purchase properties for residential redevelopment. HFHL: Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Inc., is a nonprofit food bank providing assistance to our most vulnerable citizens. This pass-through grant provides support for operational expenses like rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and trash. Additionally, capacity building support is available to the organization. Parks, Trails & Signs: This program provides funding for development and enhancement of green space throughout the redevelopment area, including parklets, wayfinding signage, and trail development. 30

66 RIVIERA BEACH CRA SOURCES HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION BUDGET CRA TIF $1,155,000 BBT ,000 PROPERTY ACQUISITION 650,000 TOTAL SOURCES $2,005,000 USES PROGRAM SERVICES 152,500 Community Garden 65,000 Garden Education Initiative 24,000 Satellite Garden Program 24,000 House X House 24,500 Smart Home Program 15,000 HOUSING INITIATIVES 1,852,500 First Time Homebuyer/Workforce 500,000 Workforce Rent to Own 164,500 Housing Beautification 400,000 Renaissance Property Acquisition 650,000 HFHL (Support & Enhancement) 35,000 Parks, Trails & Signs 103,000 TOTAL USES $2,005,000 31

67 RIVIERA BEACH CRA BUDGET NARRATIVE Community Garden: Includes garden manager stipend, programs, Senior Citizen Garden Club, supplies, utilities, and maintenance. House X House: Includes 10 houses painting and landscaping. Smart Home Program: Assistance for 100 homes: SmartWater, Motion Lights, House Numbers Housing Initiatives: Assist 8 homeowners, 2 Rent to Own., 15 rehabilitations, 15 beautifications, property acquisition HFHL: Operating and capacity building support to Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Inc. Parks, Trails & Signs: Assistance for parklets, signs, trail links. Neighborhood Services Community Garden House X House Smart Home Program Housing Initiatives HFHL Parks, Trails & Signs 32

68 RIVIERA BEACH CRA NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES FY Activity COMMUNITY GARDEN Harvesting October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed; New Oct-Nov 2017 Brochure Outreach Oct Ongoing Events Monthly Reports Monthly Senior Citizen Garden Club Weekly Earth Day of Service April 2018 Maintenance Weekly Activity HOUSE X HOUSE Timetable Execution of Grant/Program Agreements October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach Oct Ongoing Event 1 Nov 2017 MLK Day of Service Jan 2018 Event 2 Feb 2018 Event 3 Mar 2018 Event 4 Apr 2018 Event 5 Sept 2018 Evaluation Sept 2018 Wrap Up Oct 2018 Timetable 33

69 RIVIERA BEACH CRA HOUSING INITIATIVES Overview Riviera Beach Heights, Inlet City and Park Manor, priority focus areas, are distressed low-income neighborhoods located within the Community Redevelopment Area. Due to the economic downturn and the real estate crisis, these neighborhoods have experienced disinvestment and high levels of foreclosures which have led to a significant number of abandoned and derelict properties throughout the neighborhoods. We estimate that at least 450 such properties qualify for this description. These properties, along with vacant properties, are contributing to neighborhood decline and instability which are negatively affecting the desirability of the community. In an effort to avoid further decline, the Agency has implemented programs to provide assistance to homeowners, multi-family property owners, and business owners to rehabilitate distressed and vacant properties within RBCRA neighborhoods. These programs will improve the stability of the neighborhood and foster revitalization to improve the quality of life of residents. All properties must be located within the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Area. Each property rehabilitated as part of RBCRA s current rehabilitation program must be single family homes. Properties are required to be insured (property/ homeowners, including flood insurance, if located in a flood area.) Property taxes and mortgages must be current and not delinquent. RBCRA will not provide financial assistance outlined in these programs, to properties that are delinquent on taxes, delinquent on mortgage / loan payments, or in the foreclosure process. Additionally, RBCRA has endeavored to work with City Code Compliance to address code violations that affect health and safety on the exterior of properties. One of the top priorities is stabilizing the neighborhoods through homeownership. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between economic development, improved perceptions and realities of crime, better education outcomes, and improvements in civic pride. Riviera Beach has a 65% rental rate a trend we must reverse. RBCRA will endeavor to leverage our investment whenever the opportunity presents itself. If other funding sources (US HUD, State of Florida, etc.) require income restrictions, i.e., 80% AMI, 120% AMI, etc., then we will follow those income restrictions with any dollars contributed to a project, if required by the funding source. Strategic Partnerships For the past several years, the City has dedicated fewer resources to neighborhood services. The CRA Commissioners endeavored to try and fill some of the gap by creating the Riviera Beach Community Development Corporation (CDC) to serve as one of the nonprofit partners of the CRA. Created to qualify as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), the CDC can attract federal, state, and philanthropic dollars. Many of these grants can be used to enhance or support neighborhood priorities within the CRA. 34

70 Other key partnerships are with the Riviera Beach Housing Authority, several neighborhood and civic associations, our business operators, and with local contractors and subcontractors. We propose to work with the CDC to produce our first-time homebuyer programs. Programs RIVIERA BEACH CRA First Time Homebuyer/Workforce Program The First Time Homebuyer/Workforce Program will provide down payment and housing rehabilitation assistance to first time homebuyers purchasing single family homes within the Community Redevelopment Area. As part of the program, homebuyers can make exterior and interior improvements to their homes. Eligible improvements include painting, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, landscaping, weatherization (windows and doors), air conditioning/heating, roof repair/replacement, and other repairs necessary to correct health, safety, and code violations. Applicants will be selected on a first come, first ready, first served basis. As part of the First Time Homebuyer/Workforce Program, RBCRA will acquire derelict properties and vacant land for demolition and reconstruction for development of new construction homes for purchase by first time homebuyers. Properties and vacant land must be located within the Community Redevelopment Area. Workforce Rent to Own This program will work similarly to the First-Time homebuyer/workforce Program, but title will not transfer until the buyer has repaired credit, completed the Homebuyers Club, increased income, and/or saved adequate minimum down payments. This allows residents who desire homeownership but require a longer period of counseling and assistance. Rent payments will remain affordable based on income. Depending on incomes, a portion of rent payments may be reserved in escrow towards a down payment. Single Family Housing Beautification Program The Single-Family Housing Beautification Program will provide funding through the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (RBCRA) to eligible single family (one unit) homeowners to make exterior improvements to their property. Eligible improvements include fence replacement, painting, irrigation, landscaping, weatherization (windows and doors), roof repair/replacement, driveway repair and other minor exterior repairs to improve RBCRA identified key homes within the Community Redevelopment Area. Priority will be given to improvements that are necessary to correct health, safety, and code violations. Renaissance This program allows for acquisition of vacant lots or residential properties for redevelopment and rehabilitation. Thereafter, the property will be available for ownership or the rent to own scenario. The funding includes both acquisition and due diligence costs. House X House: This initiative, often in conjunction with Code Compliance, offers free house painting for elders and the disabled, neighborhood clean ups, assistance with landscaping and sprinkler repairs, and flower planting. This program attracts, done on a modest budget, depends on many volunteers and partners. 35

71 Budget Narrative Housing Initiatives: Assist 8 homeowners, 2 Rent to Own, 15 rehabilitations, 15 beautifications, property acquisition First Time Homebuyer/Workforce: Workforce Rent to Own: Assist 8 Homeowners House Beautification: Assist 15 rehabs and 15 beautifications Renaissance: Acquire various lots or derelict properties House X House: Includes 10 houses painting and landscaping Amenities and Features The homes will enjoy the following amenities: Energy efficient appliances Energy efficient lighting fixtures Washer/dryer connections and appliances Tankless water heaters Impact resistant windows and doors Porcelain tile/alternative flooring Low flow plumbing features Upgraded countertops Low VOC paints Wood cabinets Outdoor entertainment area Gathering spot features 36

72 RIVIERA BEACH CRA Homebuyer Counseling RBCDC will provide a program of counseling, in conjunction with our partner, Housing Foundation Association, to provide eight (8) hours of homeownership counseling, at least six (6) hours in a classroom setting, and two (2) hours of one-on-one (individual) counseling sessions. We will produce a certificate identifying the date of counseling, total hours counseled, the name of the HUD approved agency provider, and signature of the authorized counselor, within one (1) year from the date of issue. Additionally, all participants will be members of our Homebuyers Club, which meets monthly at our Clean and Safe Ambassador Center for two hours, obtaining more in depth counseling covering the areas of: Benefits of Club Membership, 1:1 Credit Management Assistance, Re-Learn Behavior in Handling Credit, Learn to Budget and Increase Savings, Become Educated on Financial Matters, Guidance from Application to Closing, Help with Grants and Down Payment Assistance, and Hear Testimonials from Recent Homeowners. 37

73 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER/WORKFORCE PROGRAM Activity Timetable Program Guidelines Developed October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed; New Brochure Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach for Potential Buyers Oct Ongoing RFP Proposal Developed Jan Feb 2018 Execution of Agreements March 2018 Property Acquisition Month 1 Ongoing (after execution) Construction Bids Month 5 Ongoing Construction Starts Month 7 Ongoing Closings Month 11 Ongoing Evaluations Month 13 Ongoing Activity WORKFORCE/RENT TO OWN Timetable Program Guidelines Developed October 2017 Marketing Materials Developed; New Brochure Oct-Nov 2017 Outreach for Potential Buyers Oct Ongoing RFP Proposal Developed Jan Feb 2018 Execution of Agreements March 2018 Property Acquisition Month 1 Ongoing (after execution) Construction Bids Month 5 Ongoing Construction Starts Month 7 Ongoing Leases Month 11 Ongoing Monitoring Quarterly Closings Month 35 Ongoing Evaluations Annually SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM Activity Program Guidelines Updated October 2017 Marketing Materials Distributed Oct-Ongoing Notice of Funds Availability Feb 2018 Application Intake Feb March 2018 Outreach for Potential Owners Oct Ongoing Construction Bids Apr Ongoing Construction Starts June Ongoing Closings May Ongoing Evaluations Quarterly RIVIERA BEACH CRA Timetable 38

74 RIVIERA BEACH CRA CLEAN & SAFE PROGRAM 39