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1 AGENDA Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency March 19, 2015 Time 8:45 a.m. BOARD CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR ERNIE LEE MAGAHA GOVERNMENT BUILDING 221 PALAFOX PLACE, PENSACOLA FLORIDA Call to Order. (PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING) Proof of publication Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting was properly advertised in the Pensacola News Journal. 3. I. Public Forum II. Technical/Public Service 1. Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 19, Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the February 19, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant. III. Budget/Finance 1. Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the following three Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Derryl D. Kidder, the owner of residential property located at 4 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,250, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lois Merritt, the owner of residential property located at 205 NW Syrcle Dr, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,475 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, to install new windows; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Velma L Williams, the owner of residential property located at 3409 West Jordan Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $ 2,590, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax

2 Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, replace roof; B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards. 2. Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens: A. Approve the following cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements: Property Owner Address Amount Kristin Davis 1305 Poppy Avenue $1,107 James and Margaret French 114 Lakewood Road $1,325 Justin Kaiser 1220 Wisteria Avenue $1,082 Kent D. Lowman 3306 West La Rua Street $2,245 Gary L. and Lynn M. Van Natter 1217 Wisteria Avenue $1,515 B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents. 3. Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the Commercial Facade Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dang & Nguyen Enterprise, LLC, the owner of commercial property located at 3201 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,443 representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, to restoration the architectural features & parking improvements; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award. IV. Discussion/Information Items Adjournment.

3 Technical/Public Service 1. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Date: 03/19/2015 Issue: Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 19, 2015 From: Keith Wilkins, Department Director Organization: Community & Environment CAO Approval: RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, February 19, Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the February 19, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant. BACKGROUND: On February 19, 2015, a CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of multiple agenda items. A copy of the meeting minutes is attached. BUDGETARY IMPACT: No budgetary impact is anticipated. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: Legal consideration is not necessary for this recommendation. PERSONNEL: CED/CRA staff compile the minutes for all CRA Board Meetings. No additional personnel is necessary. POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: It is policy that all Board Minutes be approved by the CRA Board. IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: There are no Implementation or Coordination tasks associated with this recommendation.

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5 MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY February 19, :45 a.m. BOARD CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, ERNIE LEE MAGAHA GOVERNMENT BUILDING 221 PALAFOX PLACE, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA Present: Commissioner Lumon J. May Vice Chair Wilson Robertson Chair Steven L. Barry Absent: Staff Present: Commissioner Doug Underhill Commissioner Grover Robinson, IV Jack R. Brown, County Administrator Alison Rogers, County Attorney Amy L. Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator Clara Long, Division Manager Keith Wilkins, Department Director Melanie Johnson, Administrative Assistant Call to Order. 8:47 a.m. (PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING) Proof of publication Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting was properly advertised in the Pensacola News Journal. Motion made by Vice Chair Wilson Robertson, Seconded by Commissioner Lumon J. May Vote: Unanimously 3 I. Public Forum II. Technical/Public Service

6 1 Recommendation Concerning Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes, January 22, Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board accept for filing with the Board's Minutes, the January 22, 2015, Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Meeting Minutes, prepared by Melanie Johnson, CRA Administrative Assistant. Motion made by Vice Chair Wilson Robertson, Seconded by Commissioner Lumon J. May Vote: Unanimously III. Budget/Finance 1 Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 210 West Sunset Avenue - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David Frentzel, the owner of residential property located at 210 West Sunset Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,231 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, to replace roof and sanitary sewer connection; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award. Motion made by Vice Chair Wilson Robertson, Seconded by Commissioner Lumon J. May Vote: Unanimously IV. Discussion/Information Items Commissioner Barry discussed the ongoing process of the Night Light Project in Ensley Redevelopment District. Currently there have been 24 LED Cobrahead Lights installed with the remaining 70 lights to be installed no later than Mid-March. Adjournment. 9:00 a.m.

7 Budget/Finance 1. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Date: 03/19/2015 Issue: Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements From: Keith Wilkins, Department Director Organization: Community & Environment CAO Approval: RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the following three Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: 1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Derryl D. Kidder, the owner of residential property located at 4 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,250, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, for electrical rewiring; 2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Lois Merritt, the owner of residential property located at 205 NW Syrcle Dr, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,475 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, to install new windows; 3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Velma L Williams, the owner of residential property located at 3409 West Jordan Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Englewood Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $ 2,590, representing an in-kind match through the Englewood Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, replace roof; B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.

8 BACKGROUND: The CRA created matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment areas. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to promote private investment which will upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and residential properties. A rendering of each project is attached. BUDGETARY IMPACT: Funding for the Grants will be provided as follows 1. Derryl D. Kidder, Barrancas TIF, Cost Center , in the amount of $2,2 2. Dorothy Ward, Warrington TIF, Cost Center , in the amount of $3, Velma L. Williams, Englewood TIF, Cost Center , in the amount of $2,590 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office. PERSONNEL: Community & Environment Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (CED/CRA) staff will handle this Grant award. POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies. IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: CED/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, handles all implementation tasks. CED/CRA staff will monitor the work in progress and will be responsible for compiling the necessary documentation prior to the Grant award. Agreements-D.Kidder-March2015 Agreements-L.Merritt-March2015 Agreements-V.Williams-March2015 Attachments

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33 Budget/Finance 2. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Date: 03/19/2015 Issue: Cancellation of Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens From: Keith Wilkins, Department Director Organization: Community & Environment CAO Approval: RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation Concerning the Cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the cancellation of the Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens: A. Approve the following cancellation of five Residential Rehab Grant Program Liens, as the Grant recipients have met their Grant requirements: Property Owner Address Amount Kristin Davis 1305 Poppy Avenue $1,107 James and Margaret French 114 Lakewood Road $1,325 Justin Kaiser 1220 Wisteria Avenue $1,082 Kent D. Lowman 3306 West La Rua Street $2,245 Gary L. and Lynn M. Van Natter 1217 Wisteria Avenue $1,515 B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Cancellation of Lien documents. BACKGROUND: The aforementioned property owners have satisfied their one-year compliance with the Residential Rehab Grant Program. BUDGETARY IMPACT:

34 There will be no budgetary impact. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the Cancellation of Lien documents as to form and legal sufficiency. PERSONNEL: Community and Environment Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (CED/CRA) staff coordinates the Residential Rehab Grant Program and all associated administrative functions. POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: Current practice requires Board approval for Residential Rehab Grant Program lien cancellations. IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: Upon obtaining the Chairman s signature, the Clerk of Court will record the Cancellation of Lien documents for the owner. LienCx-K.Davis-March2015 LienCx-J&MFrench-March2015 LienCx-J.Kaiser-March2015 LienCx-K.Lowman-March2015 LienCx-G.VanNatter-March2015 Attachments

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55 Budget/Finance 3. Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Date: 03/19/2015 Issue: Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements From: Keith Wilkins, Department Director Organization: Community & Environment CAO Approval: RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements: A. Approve the Commercial Facade Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Dang & Nguyen Enterprise, LLC, the owner of commercial property located at 3201 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, Florida, in the Brownsville Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,443 representing an in-kind match through the Brownsville Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, and/or Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, to restoration the architectural features & parking improvements; and B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award. BACKGROUND: The CRA created the matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment districts. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to incentivize private investment to upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and/or residential properties. A rendering of the project is attached.

56 BUDGETARY IMPACT: Funding for the Grant will be provided as follow: 1. Dang & Nguyen Enterprise, LLC, Brownsville TIF, Cost Center , Object Code 58301, and/or NED 2009 CDBG, Fund 129, Cost Center , Object Code in the amount of $5,443. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney. PERSONNEL: Community & Environment Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (CED/CRA) staff will handle this Grant award. POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies. IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: CED/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, will handle all implementation tasks. Attachments Dang & Nguyen Enterprise-3201 Mobile Hwy-March 2015

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