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Agenda 03-25-08 J f any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. eRA Board Meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Intracoastal Park Clubhouse 6:30 P.M. I. Call to Order - Chairman Jerry Taylor II. Pledge to the Flag and Invocation III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Approval: A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda V. Announcements & Awards: VI. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the Minutes - CRA Board Meeting - February 12,2008 B. Approval of the Minutes - CRA Board Special Meeting - January 24,2008 C. Approval of the Period-Ended February 29, 2008 Financial Report D. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Bruce Warzoha E. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Stephen Wright and Nyasha Nedd F. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Brad and Sonya Shaw G. CRA Project Status Update (Info. Only) H. Wi-Fi Contract Update (Info. Only) I. INCA Meeting Minutes - January 14,2008 (Info. Only) J. Art in Public Places Master Planning Workshop Minutes _ January 26, 2008 (Info. Only) K. Boynton Beach CRA and Trolley Website Updates (Info. Only) L. CRA Policing District Stats for the Months of January and February 2008 (Info. Only) M. Boynton Beach Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26,2008 (Info. Only) VII. Pulled Consent Agenda Items: VIII. Public Comments: (Note: comments are limited to 3 minutes in duration) IX. Public Hearing: Old Business: None New Business: A. Consideration of Disposing CRA Owned Property X. Old Business: A. Brownfield Presentation by Greg Vaday of Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council B. Consideration of Noise Ordinance XI. New Business: A. Consideration of Community Meeting Grant Program B. Presentation by EDA W of Draft Downtown Master Plan XII. Future Agenda Items XIII. Comments by Staff XIV. Comments by Executive Director XV. Comments by CRA Board Attorney XVI. Comments by CRA Board XVII. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVE~PMENT AGENCY BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 200~AT 6:30 P.M., AT THE INTRACOASTAL PARK CLUBHOUSE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Jerry Taylor, Chair Jose Rodriguez, Vice Chair Woodrow Hay Marlene Ross Ron Weiland I. Call to Order Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance to the .lIagan'dIRvocation The invocation was given by Mr. Hay, followed by the Pleage of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Roll Call The Recording Secretary~:U~q~.,the roll. A quorOm was present. ',~., IV. AgendClARproval A. A&:fl~~s,Deletions, Corr:ections to the Agenda There were no additions, deletions or corrections. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Mr. Hay moved appro"Cl" The motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously. V. Announcements and Awards None. .A ~~Y~T8~ C !V~ East Side....West S'lde-Seas'lde Rena"lssance If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. CRA Board Meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2008 City Commission Chambers 6:30 P.M. I. Call to Order - Chairman Jerry Taylor II. Pledge to the Flag and Invocation III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Approval: A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda V. Announcements & Awards: VI. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the Minutes - CRA Board Meeting - February 12,2008 B. Approval of the Minutes - CRA Board Special Meeting - January 24,2008 C. Approval of the Period-Ended February 29,2008 Financial Report D. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Bruce Warzoha E. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Stephen Wright and Nyasha Nedd F. Approval of Funding $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program to Brad and Sonya Shaw G. CRA Project Status Update (Info. Only) H. Wi-Fi Contract Update (Info. Only) I. INCA Meeting Minutes - January 14, 2008 (Info, Only) J. Art in Public Places Master Planning Workshop Minutes - January 26, 2008 (Info. Only) K. Boynton Beach CRA and Trolley Website Updates (Info. Only) L. CRA Policing District Stats for the Months of January and February 2008 (Info, Only) M. Boynton Beach Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2008 (Info. Only) VII. Pulled Consent Agenda Items: VIII. Public Comments: (Note: comments are limited to 3 minutes in duration) IX. Public Hearing: Old Business: None New Business: A. Consideration of Disposing CRA Owned Property X. Old Business: A. Brownfield Presentation by Greg Vaday of Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council B. Consideration of Noise Ordinance XI. New Business: A. Consideration of Community Meeting Grant Program B. Presentation by EDA W of Draft Downtown Master Plan XII. Future Agenda Items XIII. Comments by Staff XIV. Comments by Executive Director XV. Comments by CRA Board Attorney XVI. Comments by CRA Board XVII. Adjournment SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24,2008, IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS,BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Jerry Taylor, Chair Woodrow Hay Marlene Ross Ronald Weiland Jim Cherof, CRA Board Attorney Ashley Buckley tor Lisa Bright Absent: Jose Rodriguez, Vice Chair I. Call to Order - Chairman Jerry Taylor Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 3:59 p.m. II. Pledge to the Flag and Invocation Chair Taylor gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Roll Call The secretary called the roll. A quorum was present. IV. Approval of Two Separate Purchase and Sale Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding Relative to Ocean Breeze Chair Taylor turned the meeting over to Jim Cherot, Board Counsel. He explained in October of 2007, the board approved American Realty as the selected developer for the Ocean Breeze project in the Heart of Boynton (HOB) district. The selection did not finalize the transaction rather it began the process. The CRA Director and staff engaged in negotiation of an agreement for the development of the property which would occur in several different steps. There were two resolutions needing approval. Mr. Cherot read resolution R08-01 by title only which was a resolution ot the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, approving and authorizing Special Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida January 24, 2008 the Chairman of the Board or its Vice Chair to execute two (2) separate purchase and sale agreements between the Boynton Beach CRA and Oceanbreeze, LLC; providing for repeal in the event of conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. The resolution authorized the approval of two separate agreements because the property was being transitioned in two parcels. The second resolution, R08-02, approved and authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by the CRA relative to the Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program (CWHIP); providing for repeal in the event of conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. This document would have one amendment in paragraph two that would make reference to 140% of the area median income guidelines for first-time homebuyers, rather than 80%. The document was the outcome of serious negotiations taking place over the last several months. Attorney Cherof advised there were a number of amendments made to the draft document from his office, and each amendment was accepted. The document was now in final form. He advised the board needed to make two separate motions for each resolution. Chair Taylor asked if the board had any questions regarding R08-01. Commissioner Hay asked whether the development of the two parcels would be occurring simultaneously. Mr. Cherof explained the purchase and sale agreements would have concurrent closings and then, contingent upon the funding issue, the projects would move forward together. Chair Taylor inquired about the final closing which was scheduled to take place in December, 2008. He asked why the closing was so far off, and whether it could be closed on sooner. Frank Chirkinian, 625 Casa Loma Boulevard, representing American Realty, explained it was the intent of the developer to close as quickly as possible, contingent on the tax credits and the CWHIP funds. That was the reason for the two separate contracts; because they have two separate qualifications and two separate applications. He explained they had to be very specific and that was why they had legal descriptions for each application and contract. Mr. Chirkinian expressed they would like to close earlier and if possible they would. Commissioner Hay inquired if one of the funding sources failed whether they would abandon the project. Mr. Chirkinian responded the most competitive grant was the CWHIP funds, and they did not intend to abandon the project if they were unsuccessful in obtaining 2 Special Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida January 24, 2008 those funds. He explained there are other funding sources, and they would work through those other layers. Attorney Cherof asked Mr. Chirkinian about the processing of documents and various applications. He requested he expound on the concept and time frame of the project. Mr. Chirkinian explained he was not the person to put together the timeframe because he was only involved with CWHIP and tax credit financing. He expressed they were interested in moving forward as quickly as possible, and they did not want to delay breaking ground. He reported, so far, two conversations took place with Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director, and two site plans were put forward for reviews that have been adjusted. They are working concurrently on the land use, zoning and ultimately, the build-out. Mr. Cherof requested having a time frame available at the next meeting, so all could publicly review the plans. Chair Taylor explained the City has been waiting for this project for a long time and he wished American Realty the best of luck in obtaining the funds. There were no other questions and the Chair called for a motion on R08-01. Motion Mr. Hay moved to approve the Resolution 08-01. Ms. Ross seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Chair Taylor called for a motion on R08-02 Motion Mr. Hay moved to approve the Resolution 08-02. Ms. Ross seconded the motion that unanimously passed. v. Adjournment There being no further business before the board, there was consensus to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Chair Taylor thanked the board for attending the special meeting. Cilik/UJVLL (l J 6 J /I J j Catherine Cherry'-""'..........v I Recording Secretary 012507 3 ~<tY~T2~ ~~ lV-\ East Side-West S.lde....Seas.lde Renaissance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March 25,2008 x I Consent Agenda I Old Business I I New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Monthly Financial Report SUMMARY: Monthly budget report to the eRA Board representing the revenues and expenses for the month ending February 29,2008. FISCAL IMPACT: None CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve February financials. 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INCOME MARINA RENT & GRANT INC MARKETING INCOME FESTIVALS & EVENT INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATION MISCELLANEOUS OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURE SUMMARY LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AUDITOR FINANCE INSURANCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PLANNING BUILDINGS & PROPERTY MARINA COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLO SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY CONTINGENCY POLICE TRANSPORTATION INCENTIVES & GRANTS MARKETING SPECIAL EVENTS SIGNAGE PROGRAM HEART OF BOYNTON DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS EMPLOYEE BEBEFITS DEBT SERVICE TRANSFER OUT TOTAL EXPENDITURES REVENUES OVER I (UNDER) EXPENDITURES BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REP( JNAUDlTED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1'0, 2008 ORIGINAL BUDGET 9,500,000 1,453,200 o 10,000 300,000 o o o 11,263,200 AMENDED BUDGET 9,500,000 1,453,200 o 10,000 300,000 o o o 11,263,200 MONI'HLY ACTIVITY 0.00 90,517.76 150.00 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 35.00 0.00 115,702.76 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 9,719,425.00 423,381.62 2,430.00 56,500.00 101,314.53 0.00 209.29 0.00 10,303,260.44 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PAGE: 1 % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING 44,932.91 157,210.94 15,500.00 115,702.80 10,454.21 427,589.41 238,694.50 235,433.49 1,042,485.72 3,866.99 31,000.00 234,000.00 388,784.00 279,629.49 312,894.86 59,154.91 113,952.46 84,822.04 0.00 1,168,567.81 150,216.58 2,835,245.05 0.00 7,950,138.17 11,263,200 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- o 357,790.83) 7,996,735.58 ( 1,006,536.97) ( 6,990,198.61) ------------- ------------- 57,400 264,046 26,200 168,280 105,375 710,120 762,395 506,090 1,410,000 60,740 40,000 234,000 573,853 521,000 465,000 304,905 451,715 85,000 o 1,246,114 204,979 3,065,988 o 11,263,200 o 6,536.13 26,511.92 0.00 11,220.12 0.00 27,201. 77 30.721.30 22,056.70 114,578.40 1,104.72 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 75,228.50 0.00 7,695.30 104,522.09 0.00 0.00 14,460.32) 9,568.37 46,508.59 0.00 473,493.59 12,467.09 106,835.06 10,700.00 52,577.20 94,920.79 108,397.06 175,177.97 82,782.84 367,514.28 19,233.01 9,000.00 0.00 185,069.00 241,370.51 12,105.14 127,382.85 337,762.54 177.96 0.00 77,546.19 54,762.42 230,742.95 0.00 2,306,524.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 174,133.53 348,522.53 187,873.67 0.00 37,640.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 118,367.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,006,536.97 219,425.00) 1,029,818.38 2,430.00) 46,500.00) 198,685.47 0.00 209.29) 0.00 959,939.56 2.31- 70.87 0.00 465.00- 66.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------- 8.52 57,400 264,046 26,200 168,280 105,375 560,120 717,395 506,090 1,410,000 60,740 40,000 274,000 573,853 521,000 425,000 292,905 451,715 85,000 o 1,453,114 204,979 3,065,988 o 78.28 59.54 59.16 68.76 9.92 60.21 31.31 46.52 73.94 6.37 77.50 100.00 67.75 53.67 67.29 19.40 25.23 99.79 0.00 93.78 73.28 92.47 0.00 70.59 0.00 2-29-2008 05: "1 01 -GENERAL FUND REVENUES T. LF. INCOME 01-41000 T.I.F. COLLECTIONS TOTAL T.I.F.INCOME MARINA RENT & GRANT INC 01-42100 TROLLY -FEDERAL & MPO GRANTS 01-42110 MARINA - COUNTY GRANT 01-42112 MORTGAGE REIMB. - COUNTY GRAN 01-42115 MARINA RENTS 01-42116 MISCELLANEOUS RENTS FRO PROPE 01-42117 MARINA FUEL SALES 01-42118 MARINA MISC INCOME 01-42120 MANGROVE LAND PURCHASE TOTAL MARINA RENT & GRANT INC MARKETING INCOME 01-43100 TROLLY MARKETING INCOME TOTAL MARKETING INCOME FESTIVALS & EVENT INCOME 01-44100 FESTIVAL & EVENT INCOME 01-44101 SHARED FESTIVAL INCOME-PIRATE 01-44102 SHARED FESTIVAL INC- MEDIEVAL 01-44103 SHARED FESTIVAL INC - HERITAG 01-44104 SHARED FESTIVAL INC-HOLIDAY F TOTAL FESTIVALS & EVENT INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME 01-46100 INTEREST INCOME TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATION 01-47100 CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATIONS TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATION MISCELLANEOUS 01-48100 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 01-48200 REFUND FROM PRIOR YEAR EXP TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC. NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1,., 2008 ORIGINAL BUDGET 9,500,000 9,500,000 o o o 125,000 7,200 1,320,000 1,000 o 1,453,200 10,000 o o o o 10,000 300,000 300,000 AMENDED BUDGET 9,500,000.0 9,500,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 125,000.0 7,200.0 1,320,000.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,453,200 o o 10,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10,000 300,000.0 300,000 o o o o o MONTHLY ACTIVITY 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,861.38 600.00 76,029.89 26.49 0.00 90,517.76 0.0 o 150.00 150.00 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 o 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 o 35.00 0.00 35.00 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 9,719,425.00 9,719,425.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 58,845.48 3,000.00 361,455.29 80.85 0.00 423,381.62 2,430.00 2,430.00 56,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,500.00 101,314.53 101,314.53 0.00 0.00 209.29 0.00 209.29 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PAGE: 2 % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING 219,425.00) 219,425.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 66,154.52 4,200.00 958,544.71 919.15 0.00 1,029,818.38 2,430.00) 2,430.00) 46,500.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46,500.00) 198,685.47 198,685.47 0.00 0.00 209.29) 0.00 209.29) 2.31- 2.31- 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.92 58.33 72.62 91. 92 0.00 70.87 0.00 0.00 465.00- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 465.00- 66.23 66.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2-29-2008 05: '"I 01 -GENERAL FUND REVENUES BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 291.., 2008 PAGE: 3 % OF ORIGINAL AMENDED MONTHLY YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET ACTIVITY BALANCE ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING 0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,263,200 11,263,200 115,702.76 10,303,260.44 0.00 959,939.56 8.52 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------- OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 01-49100 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES 2-29-2008 05: \1 01 -GENERAL FUND LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51010-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-51010-203 MISCELLANEOUS 01-51010-216 ADVERTISING & PUBLIC NOTI 01-51010-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 01-51010-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 01-51010-227 DELIVERY SERVICES TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51010-300 OFFICE EXPENSE TOTAL SUPPLIES TOTAL LEGISLATIVE ORIGINAL BUDGET 10,000 13 , 000 2,700 o 27,500 3,600 56,800 57,400 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1.., 2008 600 600 AMENDED BUDGET 10,000 13, 000 2,700 o 27,500 3,600 56,800 600 600 57,400 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 0.00 700.00 498.80 0.00 5,016.73 303.00 6,518.53 17.60 17.60 6,536.13 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 200.00 700.00 823.07 0.00 9,664.62 1,023.03 12,410.72 56.37 56.37 12,467.09 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 9,800.00 12,300.00 1,876.93 0.00 17,835.38 2,576.97 44,389.28 543.63 543.63 44,932.91 PAGE: 4 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 98.00 94.62 69.52 0.00 64.86 71.58 78.15 90.61 90.61 78.28 2-29-2008 05: "I BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC JNAUDlTED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1.., 2008 PAGE: 5 01 -GENERAL FUND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED %' OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-51230-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES 215,396 215,396 25,059.26 91,485.58 0.00 123,910.42 57.53 01-51230-115 CAR ALLOWANCE 4,030 4,030 310.00 1,581. 00 0.00 2,449.00 60.77 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES 219,426 219,426 25,369.26 93,066.58 0.00 126,359.42 57.59 PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51230-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-51230-203 MISCELLANEOUS 2,000 2,000 50.00 1,961.60 0.00 38.40 1. 92 01-51230-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-51230-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 14,190 14,190 476.55 4,851.45 0.00 9,338.55 65.81 01-51230-226 MEMBERSHIP DUES 5,030 5,030 0.00 2,681.83 0.00 2,348.17 46.68 01-51230-227 DELIVERY SERVICES 3,000 3,000 0.00 111.13 0.00 2,888.87 96 .30 01-51230-229 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 2,500 2,500 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 100.00 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 26,720 26,720 526.55 9,606.01 0.00 17,113.99 64.05 SUPPLIES 01-51230-300 OFFICE EXPENSE 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-51230-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 8,500 8,500 144.18 2,923.59 0.00 5,576.41 65.60 01-51230-315 POSTAGE 2,000 2,000 471.93 744.10 0.00 1,255.90 62.80 01-51230-355 SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,650 1,650 0.00 85.80 0.00 1,564.20 94.80 01-51230-360 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 750 750 0.00 0.00 0.00 750.00 100.00 01-51230-365 OFFICE PRINTING COSTS 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL SUPPLIES 12,900 12,900 616.11 3,753.49 0.00 9,146.51 70.90 CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51230-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS 5,000 5,000 0.00 408.98 0.00 4,591.02 91. 82 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 5,000 5,000 0.00 408.98 0.00 4,591.02 91. 82 DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-51230-610 DEPRECIATION 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE 264,046 264,046 26,511.92 106,835.06 0.00 157,210.94 59.54 2-29-2008 05: 'M 01 -GENERAL FUND AUDITOR DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC :JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'L_, 2008 AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED BALANCE PAGE: 6 % OF BUDGET REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51320-202 AUDITORS FEES 01-51320-227 DELIVERY SERVICES TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 26,000 200 26,200 26,000 200 26,200 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,700.00 0.00 10,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,300.00 200.00 15,500.00 58.85 100.00 59.16 TOTAL AUDITOR 59.16 26,200 26,200 0.00 10,700.00 0.00 15,500.00 2-29-2008 05, ...., 01 -GENERAL FUND FINANCE DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-51325-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-51325-115 CAR ALLOWENCE TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51325-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-51325-201 BANK FEES 01-51325-203 MISCELLANEOUS 01-51325-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 01-51325-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 01-51325-226 MEMBERSHIP DUES 01-51325-227 DELIVERY COSTS 01-51325-229 CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51325-300 OFFICE EXPENSE 01-51325-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-51325-355 SUBSCRIPTIONS 01-51325-360 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 01-51325-365 OFFICE PRINTING COSTS TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51325-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-51325-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL FINANCE ORIGINAL BUDGET 140,400 o 140,400 5,280 3,600 o o 8,000 900 1,500 3,000 22,280 o 4,500 o 100 1,000 5,600 168,280 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPl JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 291.., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 140,400 o 140,400 5,280 3,600 o o 8,000 900 1,500 3,000 22,280 o 4,500 o 100 1,000 5,600 o o o o 168,280 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 9,450.00 0.00 9,450.00 156.04 117.45 0.00 0.00 1,175.32 150.00 0.00 0.00 1,598.81 0.00 171.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 171.31 o o o o 11,220.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 42,836.53 0.00 42,836.53 1,110.02 390.26 0.00 0.00 6,024.85 310.00 94.51 0.00 7,929.64 0.00 1,765.24 0.00 0.00 45.79 1,811.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52,577.20 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 97,563.47 0.00 97,563.47 4,169.98 3,209.74 0.00 0.00 1,975.15 590.00 1,405.49 3,000.00 14,350.36 0.00 2,734.76 0.00 100.00 954.21 3,788.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 115,702.80 PAGE: 7 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 69.49 0.00 69.49 78.98 89.16 0.00 0.00 24.69 65.56 93.70 100.00 64.41 0.00 60.77 0.00 100.00 95.42 67.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 68.76 2-29-2008 05:' \f BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC ;NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 PAGE: 8 01 -GENERAL FUND INSURANCES DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51410-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 26,090 26,090 0.00 16,144.98 0.00 9,945.02 38.12 01-51410-213 GENERAL PROPERTY COVERAGE 70,050 70,050 0.00 70,050.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-51410-214 EMPLOYEE FIDELITY COVERAG 1,500 1,500 0.00 990.81 0.00 509.19 33.95 01-51410-215 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS COVE 7,735 7,735 0.00 7,735.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 105,375 105,375 0.00 94,920.79 0.00 10,454.21 9.92 TOTAL INSURANCES 105,375 105,375 0.00 94,920.79 0.00 10,454.21 9.92 2-29-2008 05: r '1 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPO NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29T,., 2008 PAGE: 9 01 -GENERAL FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51420-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 110,000 260,000 6,390.00 43,613.73 143,215.70 73,170.57 28.14 01-51420-201 CONTRACT LEGAL 350,000 350,000 17,411.15 47,599.65 0.00 302,400.35 86.40 01-51420-203 LOBBYING COSTS- FED & STA 90,000 90,000 3,400.62 14,082.17 30,917.83 45,000.00 50.00 01-51420-204 CITY STAFF COSTS 10,120 10,120 0.00 3,101.51 0.00 7,018.49 69.35 01-51420-227 CONTRACT LEGAL DELIVERY S 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-51420-228 BUILDING & DEMOLITION PER 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 560,120 710,120 27,201. 77 108,397.06 174,133.53 427,589.41 60.21 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 560,120 710,120 27,201. 77 108,397.06 174,133.53 427,589.41 60.21 2-29-2008 05:' 01 -GENERAL FUND PLANNING DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-51440-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-51440-115 CAR ALLOWANCE TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51440-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-51440-203 MISCELLANEOUS 01-51440-216 ADVERTISING & PUBLIC NOTI 01-51440-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 01-51440-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 01-51440-226 MEMBERSHIP DUES 01-51440-227 DELIVERY SERVICES 01-51440-229 CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51440-300 OFFICE EXPENSE 01-51440-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-51440-355 SUBSCRIPTIONS 01-51440-360 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 01-51440-365 OFFICE PRINTING COSTS TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51440-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-51440-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL PLANNING ORIGINAL BUDGET 177,120 2,600 179,720 522,500 o o o 6,000 1,225 2,000 o 531,725 o 3,500 150 300 2,000 5,950 717,395 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPO, NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Tt., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 177 ,120 2,600 179,720 557,500 o o o 16,000 1,225 2,000 o 576,725 o 3,500 150 300 2,000 5,950 o o o o 762,395 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 13 , 624 .62 200.00 13 , 824 . 62 14,967.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,343.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,311.25 0.00 155.31 0.00 0.00 430.12 585.43 o o 0.00 0.00 o o 0.00 0.00 30,721.30 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 69,485.54 1,020.00 70,505.54 95,997.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,895.68 733.00 270.10 0.00 102,896.20 0.00 1,131.36 0.00 0.00 644.87 1,776.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 175,177.97 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 348,522.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 348,522.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 348,522.53 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 107,634.46 1,580.00 109,214.46 112,980.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,104.32 492.00 1,729.90 0.00 125,306.27 0.00 2,368.64 150.00 300.00 1,355.13 4,173.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 238,694.50 PAGE: 10 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 60.77 60.77 60.77 20.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 63.15 40.16 86.50 0.00 21. 73 0.00 67.68 100.00 100.00 67.76 70.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.31 2-29-2008 05: "l 01 -GENERAL FUND BUILDINGS & PROPERTY DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51620-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-51620-205 RENTAL OF OFFICES 01-51620-206 MAINTENENCE & CLEANING 01-51620-207 OFFICE SPACE CHARGES 01-51620-208 EQUIPMENT LEASES 01-51620-209 PROPERTY MAINTENENCE COST 01-51620-228 BUILDING & DEMOLITION FEE TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51620-315 POSTAGE COSTS 01-51620-325 ELECTRICITY COSTS 01-51620-326 WATER CHARGES TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51620-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-51620-600 DEPREACTION EXPENSE TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL BUILDINGS & PROPERTY ORIGINAL BUDGET 2,700 50,760 8,280 10,000 16,000 312,850 87,500 488,090 o 10,000 8,000 18,000 506,090 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1.-, 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 2,700 50,760 8,280 10,000 16,000 312,850 87,500 488,090 o 10,000 8,000 18,000 o o o o 506,090 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 388.00 8,000.00 0.00 512.75 2,307.10 9,395.83 813.10 21,416.78 0.00 490.14 149.78 639.92 o o 0.00 0.00 o o 0.00 0.00 22,056.70 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 897.85 24,000.00 2,760.00 3,879.21 8,076.05 35,038.17 5,193.10 79,844.38 0.00 2,239.50 698.96 2,938.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 82,782.84 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 24,800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 163,073.67 0.00 187,873.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 187,873.67 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 1,802.15 1,960.00 5,520.00 6,120.79 7,923.95 114,738.16 82,306.90 220,371. 95 0.00 7,760.50 7,301.04 15, 061. 54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 235,433.49 PAGE: 11 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 66.75 3.86 66.67 61. 21 49.52 36.68 94.07 45.15 0.00 77.61 91. 26 83.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46.52 2-29-2008 05: '1 01 -GENERAL FUND MARINA DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51630-200 CONTRACTUAL 01-51630-206 MAINTENANCE 01-51630-209 PROPERTY MAINTENENCE 01-51630-241 MARINA FUEL MANAGEMENT 01-51630-242 MARINE FUEL STATION OVERH TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51630-325 ELECTRIC COSTS 01-51630-326 WATER COSTS 01-51630-327 GASOLINE & DEISEL FUEL PU 01-51630-328 MARINA DIESEL SALES TAX TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51630-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL MARINA ORIGINAL BUDGET 775 o 49,125 125,000 40,900 215,800 20,000 3,000 1,140,000 19,200 1,182,200 12,000 12,000 1,410,000 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC AS OF: FEBRUARY 29T,. AMENDED BUDGET 775 o 49,125 125,000 40,900 215,800 20,000 3,000 1,140,000 19,200 1,182,200 12,000 12,000 1,410,000 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 0.00 0.00 725.00 12,333.00 2,918.16 15,976.16 881. 63 83.19 96,451.55 1,185.87 98,602.24 0.00 0.00 114,578.40 NAUDITED) 2008 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 0.00 0.00 4,588.99 50,966.32 14,664.73 70,220.04 4,417.48 340.40 286,896.56 5,458.19 297,112.63 181. 61 181. 61 367,514.28 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 775.00 0.00 44,536.01 74,033.68 26,235.27 145,579.96 15,582.52 2,659.60 853,103.44 13,741. 81 885,087.37 11,818.39 11,818.39 1,042,485.72 PAGE: 12 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 100.00 0.00 90.66 59.23 64.14 67.46 77.91 88.65 74.83 71. 57 74.87 98.49 98.49 73.94 2-29-2008 05: 01 -GENERAL FUND COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLO DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51650-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-51650-330 TELEPHONE LINES 01-51650-335 T-l COMMUNICATION LINE 01-51650-340 CELLULAR PHONES 01-51650-345 WEB SITE 01-51650-350 WI-FI ANNUAL COST TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51650-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLO ORIGINAL BUDGET 1,500 1,500 7,800 o 7,440 o 44,000 59,240 60,740 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 1,500 1,500 7,800 o 7,440 o 44,000 59,240 o o 60,740 MONTHLY YEAR-TO-DATE ACTIVITY BALANCE 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00 598.02 0.00 506.70 0.00 0.00 1,104.72 o o 0.00 0.00 1,104.72 3,279.59 0.00 2,862.33 0.00 11,891. 09 18,033.01 0.00 0.00 19,233.01 PAGE: 13 % OF TOTAL UNENCUMBERED BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING 0.00 300.00 20.00 0.00 300.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 2,940.00 0.00 34,700.00 37,640.00 0.00 0.00 37,640.00 4,520.41 0.00 1,637.67 0.00 2,591.09) 3,566.99 0.00 0.00 3,866.99 57.95 0.00 22.01 0.00 5.89- 6.02 0.00 0.00 6.37 2-29-2008 05: .~ 01 -GENERAL FUND SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51680-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-51680-210 IT SUPPORT 01-51680-211 COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE 01-51680-212 ACCOUNTING LIC & SUPPORT TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-51680-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-51680-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY ORIGINAL BUDGET 2,500 25,000 1,000 6,500 35,000 5,000 5,000 40,000 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPO, ~AUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 2,500 25,000 1,000 6,500 35,000 5,000 5,000 o o 40,000 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 o o 4,500.00 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,000.00 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 2,500.00 16,000.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 26,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 31,000.00 PAGE: 14 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 100.00 64.00 100.00 100.00 74.29 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 77.50 2-29-2008 05: "'I 01 -GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC JNAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1.., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED PAGE: 15 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE % OF BUDGET REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-51990-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 274,000 274,000 234,000 234,000 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 234,000,00 234,000.00 100.00 100.00 TOTAL CONTINGENCY 100.00 274,000 234,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 234,000.00 2-29-2008 05: '1 01 -GENERAL FUND POLICE DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-53120-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-53120-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-53120-320 POLICE SUPPLIES TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-53120-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS 01-53120-410 POLICE CRUISER TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-53120-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL POLICE ORIGINAL BUDGET 388,794 388,794 45,445 139,614 185,059 573,853 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC lNAUDlTED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1.., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET o o 388,794 388,794 o o 45,445 139,614 185,059 o o 573,853 MONTIILY ACTIVITY o o o o o o 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45,455.00 139,614.00 185,069.00 0.00 0.00 185,069.00 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 0.00 0.00 388,794.00 388,794.00 0.00 0.00 10.00) 0.00 10.00) 0.00 0.00 388,784.00 PAGE: 16 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.02- 0.00 0.01- 0.00 0.00 67.75 2-29-2008 05: '. BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC. NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29T.., 2008 PAGE: 17 01 -GENERAL FUND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-55110-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-55110-230 TROLLEY OPERATIONS 514,800 514,800 74,275.50 236,873.00 0.00 277,927.00 53.99 01-55110-231 TROLEY MARKETING COSTS 1,200 1,200 0.00 1,199.51 0.00 0.49 0.04 01-55110-232 TROLLEY SYSTEMS COSTS 5,000 5,000 953.00 3,298.00 0.00 1,702.00 34.04 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 521,000 521,000 75,228.50 241,370.51 0.00 279,629.49 53.67 TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 521,000 521,000 75,228.50 241,370.51 0.00 279,629.49 53.67 2-29-2008 05: BOYNTON BEACH PAGE: 18 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPG NAUDITED} AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 o 1 -GENERAL FUND INCENTIVES & GRANTS % OF ORIGINAL AMENDED MONTHLY YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL UNENCUMBERED BUDGET DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET BUDGET ACTIVITY BALANCE ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-57200-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-57200-236 PBC - DEVELOP. REGIONS GR 50,000 50,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,000.00 100.00 01-57200-237 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT P 300,000 340,000 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 200,000.00 58.82 01-57200-238 COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT PR 75,000 75,000 0.00 12,105.14 0.00 62,894.86 83.86 01-57200-239 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROG 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-57200-240 DIRECT INCENTIVE PROGRAM 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 425,000 465,000 0.00 12,105.14 140,000.00 312,894.86 67.29 TOTAL INCENTIVES & GRANTS 425,000 465,000 0.00 12, 105.14 140,000.00 312,894.86 67.29 2-29-2008 05:' 01 -GENERAL FUND MARKETING DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-57400-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-57400-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-57400-203 MISCELLANEOUS 01-57400-216 ADVERTISING & PUBLIC NOTI 01-57400-217 NEWS LETTER 01-57400-218 ANNUAL REPORT & BROCHURES 01-57400-219 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 01-57400-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 01-57400-221 CRA MEETINGS & EVENTS 01-57400-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 01-57400-226 MEMBERSHIP DUES 01-57400-227 DELIVERY SERVICES 01-57400-229 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 01-57400-236 PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOS TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-57400-300 OFFICE EXPENSE 01-57400-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-57400-355 SUBSCRIPTIONS 01-57400-360 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 01-57400-365 OFFICE PRINTING COSTS TOTAL SUPPLIES DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-57400-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL MARKETING BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPO_ NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 ORIGINAL BUDGET 82,080 82,080 55,200 o 46,695 14,000 48,000 16,980 o o 9,500 1,150 1,400 o 9,000 201,925 o 3,500 o 400 5,000 8,900 292,905 AMENDED BUDGET 82,080 82,080 55,200 o 51,695 14,000 53,000 16,980 o o 9,500 1,150 1,400 o 9,000 211,925 o 5,500 o 400 5,000 10,900 o o 304,905 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 6,301.54 6,301.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 322.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,222.95 0.00 170.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 170.81 o o 0.00 0.00 7,695.30 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 32,260.94 32,260.94 11,857.80 0.00 20,241.18 6,675.28 14,043.21 31,725.00 0.00 0.00 3,288.93 236.50 97.97 0.00 825.00 88,990.87 0.00 3,776.31 0.00 0.00 2,354.73 6,131.04 0.00 0.00 127,382.85 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 43,342.20 0.00 28,768.82 7,324.72 38,931.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 118,367.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 118,367.24 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 49,819.06 49,819.06 0.00 0.00 2,685.00 0.00 25.29 14,745.00) 0.00 0.00 6,211.07 913.50 1,302.03 0.00 8,175.00 4,566.89 0.00 1,723.69 0.00 400.00 2,645.27 4,768.96 0.00 0.00 59,154.91 PAGE: 19 %' OF BUDGET REMAINING 60.70 60.70 0.00 0.00 5.19 0.00 0.05 86.84- 0.00 0.00 65.38 79.43 93.00 0.00 90.83 2.15 0.00 31. 34 0.00 100.00 52.91 43.75 0.00 0.00 19.40 2-29-2008 05: 01 -GENERAL FUND SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-57500-100 PERSONNEL SERVICES TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-57500-216 ADVERTISING & PUBLIC NOTI 01-57500-219 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 01-57500-220 PROMO & BUSINESS TRAVEL 01-57500-222 BUSINESS PROGRAMING 01-57500-223 BUSINESS GENESIS 01-57500-225 ASSOC. MEETINGS & SEMINAR 01-57500-226 MEMBERSHIP DUES 01-57500-227 DELIVERY SERVICES TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV SUPPLIES 01-57500-300 OFFICE EXPENSE 01-57500-310 OFFICE SUPPLIES 01-57500-355 SUBSCRIPTIONS 01-57500-360 BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS 01-57500-365 OFFICE PRINTING COSTS TOTAL SUPPLIES CAPITAL OUTLAY 01-57500-400 EQUIPMENT COSTS TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-57500-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS ORIGINAL BUDGET 78,840 78,840 o 352,000 o o o 9,500 1,325 500 363,325 o 3,500 250 300 500 4,550 5,000 5,000 451,715 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPG NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 78,840 78,840 o 352,000 o o o 9,500 1,325 500 363,325 o 3,500 250 300 500 4,550 5,000 5,000 o o 451,715 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 6,052.30 6,052.30 0.00 97,844.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 481. 94 0.00 0.00 98,326.18 0.00 143.61 0.00 0.00 0.00 143.61 0.00 0.00 o o 0.00 0.00 104,522.09 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 30,743.65 30,743.65 0.00 302,125.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,401.79 275.00 120.28 304,922.72 0.00 1,373.47 0.00 63.89 0.00 1,437.36 658.81 658.81 0.00 0.00 337,762.54 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 48,096.35 48,096.35 0.00 49,874.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,098.21 1,050.00 379.72 58,402.28 0.00 2,126.53 250.00 236.11 500.00 3,112.64 4,341.19 4,341.19 0.00 0.00 113,952.46 PAGE: 20 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 61.01 61. 01 0.00 14.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 74.72 79.25 75.94 16.07 0.00 60.76 100.00 78.70 100.00 68.41 86.82 86.82 0.00 0.00 25.23 2-29-2008 05: '1 BOYNTON BEACH PAGE: 21 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29'1'.. 2008 01 -GENERAL FUND SIGNAGE PROGRAM % OF ORIGINAL AMENDED MONTHLY YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL UNENCUMBERED BUDGET DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET BUDGET ACTIVITY BALANCE ENCUMBERED BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-58000-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01-58000-224 SIGN CONSTRUCTION 85,000 85,000 0.00 177.96 0.00 84,822.04 99.79 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 85,000 85,000 0.00 177.96 0.00 84,822.04 99.79 TOTAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM 85,000 85,000 0.00 177.96 0.00 84,822.04 99.79 2-29-2008 05: '1 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC AS OF: FEBRUARY 291.. PAGE: 22 NAUDITED) 2008 01 -GENERAL FUND HEART OF BOYNTON DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-58200-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 01-58200-232 NON PHASE I PROPERTY PURC 01-58200-233 TWN SQ PROJ - HS REHAB 01-58200-234 TRASH SYSTEM 01-58200-235 SAVAGE CREATURES TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPRECIATION & AMORT 01-58200-610 DEPRECIATION TOTAL DEPRECIATION & AMORT TOTAL HEART OF BOYNTON 2-29-2008 05:. BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Th, 2008 PAGE: 23 01 -GENERAL FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 01-58300-200 CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE 1,103,114 1,068,114 14,460.32) 33,603.63 0.00 1,034,510.37 96.85 01-58300-201 PROPERTY TAXES 350,000 178,000 0.00 43,942.56 0.00 134,057.44 75.31 TOTAL PURCHASED/CONTRACT SERV 1,453,114 1,246,114 14,460.32) 77,546.19 0.00 1,168,567.81 93.78 INTERFUND/INTERDEPTMENTL 01-58300-500 GAIN/LOSS OF SALE OF PROP 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL INTERFUND/INTERDEPTMENTL 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 1,453,114 1,246,114 ( 14,460.32) 77,546.19 0.00 1,168,567.81 93.78 2-29-2008 05: 01 -GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEE BEBEFITS DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES PERSONNEL SERVICES 01-59000-150 COMPENSATED TIME OFF 01-59000-151 F.I.C.A. 01-59000-152 MEDICARE 01-59000-153 RETIREMENT PLAN 401(a) 01-59000-154 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 01-59000-155 HEALTH INSURANCE 01-59000-156 DENTAL INSURANCE 01-59000-157 LIFE INSURANCE 01-59000-158 SHORT / LONG TERM DISABIL 01-59000-159 UNEMPLOYMENT CHARGES 01-59000-160 VISION INSURANCE 01-59000-161 COMPENSATED ABSENSES TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES TOTAL EMPLOYEE BEBEFITS ORIGINAL BUDGET o 43,379 10,145 76,927 7,063 51,965 3,955 2,580 3,392 5,000 573 o 204,979 204,979 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPO, NAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29Ti., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET o 43,379 10,145 76,927 7,063 51,965 3,955 2,580 3,392 5,000 573 o 204,979 204,979 MONTHLY ACTIVITY 0.00 3, 718.22 869.59 0.00 0.00 4,164.03 250.46 207.91 275.70 0.00 82.46 0.00 9,568.37 9,568.37 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 0.00 16,353.64 2,339.38 7,733.00 0.00 23,701. 81 1,565.38 1,762.62 1,063.55 0.00 243.04 0.00 54,762.42 54,762.42 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE 0.00 27,025.36 7,805.62 69,194.00 7,063.00 28,263.19 2,389.62 817.38 2,328.45 5,000.00 329.96 0.00 150,216.58 150,216.58 PAGE: 24 % OF BUDGET REMAINING 0.00 62.30 76.94 89.95 100.00 54.39 60.42 31. 68 68.65 100.00 57.58 0.00 73.28 73.28 2-29-2008 05:' 01 -GENERAL FUND DEBT SERVICE DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES DEBT SERVICE 01-59800-810 LOAN PRINCIPAL 01-59800-811 BOND #1 PRINCIPAL 01-59800-812 BOND #2 PRINCIPAL 01-59800-820 LOAN INTEREST 01-59800-821 BOND #1 INTEREST 01-59800-822 BOND #2 INTEREST 01-59800-830 FINANCIAL AGENT FEES 01-59800-840 BONDING INSURANCE COSTS TOTAL DEBT SERVICE ORIGINAL BUDGET 664,588 615,000 245,000 192,953 771,612 576,335 500 o 3,065,988 OTHER FINANCING USES 01-59800-990 TRANS OUT TO DEBT SERVICE 0 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES 0 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 3,065,988 BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC INAUDITED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 291.., 2008 AMENDED BUDGET 664,588 615,000 245,000 192,953 771,612 576,335 500 o 3,065,988 3,065,988 MONTIlLY ACTIVITY 39,655.35 0.00 0.00 6,403.24 0.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 46,508.59 o o 0.00 0.00 46,508.59 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE 196,638.13 0.00 0.00 33,654.82 0.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 230,742.95 0.00 0.00 230,742.95 TOTAL ENCUMBERED 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 PAGE: 25 % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING 467,949.87 615,000.00 245,000.00 159,298.18 771,612.00 576,335.00 50.00 0.00 2,835,245.05 0.00 0.00 2,835,245.05 70.41 100.00 100.00 82.56 100.00 100.00 10.00 0.00 92.47 0.00 0.00 92.47 2-29-2008 05:' BOYNTON BEACH REVENUE & EXPENDITURES REPC NAUDlTED) AS OF: FEBRUARY 29T"., ~008 PAGE: 26 01 - GENERAL FUND TRANSFER OUT DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINAL BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET MONTHLY ACTIVITY YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE TOTAL ENCUMBERED % OF UNENCUMBERED BUDGET BALANCE REMAINING OTHER FINANCING USES 01-59999-990 INTERFUND TRANSFERS OUT 01-59999-991 TRANSFER OUT-POLICE EXPEN TOTAL OTHER FINANCING USES o o o o o o 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL TRANSFER OUT o o 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,263,200 11,263,200 473,493.59 2,306,524.86 1,006,536.97 7,950,138.17 70.59 ============ ============ ============= ============= ============= ============= ======= REVENUES OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES o o 357,790.83) 7,996,735.58 (1,006,536.97)( 6,990,198.61) 0.00 ~~Y~T2~ C lV~ East Side....West S.lde....Seas.lde Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March 25, 2008 x I Consent Agenda I Old Business New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Approval of funding Bruce Warzoha up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program SUMMARY: Bruce Warzoha is purchasing a single family townhome located at 1827 NE 5th Street, Unit #1504, in The Preserve. Mr. Warzoha's household income has been certified as moderate per HUD 2008 guidelines. Mr. Wazoha will execute the CRA HAP documents which require the CRA to share the equity in the event the property is sold within 30 years of closing date. FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $50,000 from Bond II proceeds. Line Item 58300-473. CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: Home Buyers Assistance Program RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program budget to assist Bruce Warzoha in the purchase of 1827 NE 5th Street, Unit #1504, in The Preserve, subject to execution of the CRA's mortgage, note and agreement at the closing of the property. ~. Vivian Brooks Assistant Director T:\AGENDAS. CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\0803 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\Warzoha HAP.doc \11.. SUNTRUST. MORTGAGE Peggy S. Miller Mortgage Loan Consultant SunTrust Bank 9945 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth. FL 33467 Tel 561. 629.8905 Fax 954.629.8906 Peggy.Sue.Miller@Suntrust.com Date: February 27, 2008 Client Name: Bruce Warzoha Property Address: 1827 NE 5th Street Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Verified Household Income: $48,551.52 - Moderate Household Size: 1 Purchase Price: $239,990 Maximum Mortgage Amount: $182,000 Mortgage Term: 40 year fixed Mortgage Interest Rate: 5.99% Subsidy Amount: Boynton Beach eRA $50,000 Front End Ratio: 36.77%* Back End Ratio: 44.23% Title Agent: Trans State Title Dale Swank Phone (561)995-1445 Fax: (561) 995-1446 . Please note that the developer will be paying the HOA dues for 2 years, so the front end ratio will be reduced to 31 % for the first 2 years. . Borrower has only been employed in his current job for one year, but was a full time student prior to joining the Delray Beach Police Department as a Police Officer. Otherwise has an excellent credit rating and all funds that he has invested in the transaction are from his personal savings. ~qY~T2~ C lV~ East Side-West S'lde-Seas'lde Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March25,2008 x I Consent Agenda I Old Business New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Approval of funding Stephen Wright and Nyasha Nedd up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program SUMMARY: Stephen Wright and Nyasha Nedd are purchasing a single family townhome located at 1726 NE 6th Street, Unit #1304, in The Preserve. Mr. Wright and Ms. Nedd's household income has been certified as moderate per HUD 2008 guidelines. Mr. Wright and Ms. Nedd will execute the CRA HAP documents which require the CRA to share the equity in the event the property is sold within 30 years of closing date. FISCAL IMP ACT: Up to $50,000 from Bond II proceeds. Line Item 58300-473. CRA PLAN, PROGRAM or PROJECT: Home Buyers Assistance Program RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program budget to assist Stephen Wright and Nyasha Nedd in the purchase of 1726 NE 6th Street, Unit #1304, in The Preserve, subject to execution of the CRA's mortgage, note and agreement at the closing of the property. ,/' ~./ >0/ ;fh Vivian Brooks Assistant Director T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 0311 CRA Board Meeting-March\Wright-Nedd HAP.doc HSBC ~D Rl!QUnT OF SUBSIDY NBBDS LENDER: CONTACT PERSON: BUYER/BORROWER (S): SELLER(S): CONTRACT DATE: CLOSING DATE: PROPERTY ADDRESS: YEAR BUILT: BEDROOMS: BATHS: GARAGE: TOTAL SQFT: HSBC MORTGAGE CORP USA MARIA A. HAMILTON STEPHEN WRIGHT & NYASHA NEDD THE PRESERVE AT BOYNTON BEACH 10/28/2008/ LAURA TALAVERA 17-Mar-08 1726 NE 6 STREET UNIT #1304 BOYNTON BEACH.FL 33435 2007 ~ ~ 1 ~ INCOME CERTlF/CA TlON: DATE FILE SUBMITTED: # ADULTS: # CHILDREN: MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICATION PACKAGE MORTGAGE TERM: MORTGAGE INT RATE: INCOME CLASSIFICATION: ANNUAL HOUSEDOLD INCOME FRONT RATIO: BACK RATIO: LOAN OFFICER: 2/7/2008 ~ Q 217/2008 30 YEAR FIXED ~ MODERATE $61,354.80 ~ 34.97% MARIA A. HAMILTON SALES INFORM A TION: PURCHASE PRICE: NON-PROFIT DEVELOPER FEE: ESTIMATE CLOSING COST: DISCOUNT: PREPAlDS: TOTAL: $239.900.00 $5.663.00 $2.266.34 $247.919.34 FINANCING INFORMA TION: 1ST MORTGAGE: DEPOSIT: CASH NEEDED TO CLOSE: SUBCIDY1 (CRA): SUBCIDY 2: OTHER CREDITS: TOTAL: $181.500.00 $7.500.00 $1.345.34 $50.000.00 $7.199.00 PHONE: PHONE: PHONE: UNDER AIR: 561-400-5383 561-704-6441 561-740-3111 1557.00 DELIVERED X PHONE: 561-400-5383 ~ctY~T2~ C [V~ East Side-West S',de-Seas'lde Rena',ssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March25,2008 x I Consent Agenda I Old Business New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Approval of funding Brad and Sonya Shaw up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program SUMMARY: Brad and Sonya Shaw are purchasing a single family townhome located at 1747 NE 6th Street, Unit #1206, in The Preserve. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw's household income has been certified as moderate per HUD 2008 guidelines. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw will execute the CRA HAP documents which require the CRA to share the equity in the event the property is sold within 30 years of closing date. FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $50,000 from Bond II proceeds. Line Item 58300-473. CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OF PROJECT: Home Buyers Assistance Program RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve up to $50,000 from the Homebuyers Assistance Program budget to assist Brad and Sonya Shaw in the purchase of 1747 NE 6th Street, Unit #1206, in The Preserve, subject to execution of the CRA's mortgage, note and agreement at the closing of the property. ~k2A-.. Vi~an Brooks Assistant Director T:\AGENDAS. CONSENT AGENDAS. MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 0311 CRA Board Meeting-March\Shaw HAP.doc \1.. SUNTRUST" MORTGAGE Peggy S. Miller Mortgage Loan Consultant SunTrust Bank 9945 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth. FL 33467 Tel 561. 629.8905 Fax 954.629.8906 Peggy.Sue.Miller@Suntrust.com Date: February 27, 2008 Client Name: Brad & Sonya Shaw Property Address: 1747 NE 6th Street Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Verified Household Income: $80,100 - Moderate Household Size: 4 Purchase Price: $239,990 Maximum Mortgage Amount: $189,950 Mortgage Term: 30 year fixed Mortgage Interest Rate: 5.99% Subsidy Amount: Boynton Beach CRA $50,000 Front End Ratio: 26.24% Back End Ratio: 43.55% Title Agent: Trans State Title Dale Swank Phone (561)995-1445 Fax: (561) 995-1446 Borrower has overtime income which more than normal year to date. Borrower is employed by the West Palm Beach Water Treatment Facility. In the wake of the water contamination problems all essential employees were called to work many additional hours and although the borrower has a history of receiving overtime pay, it is not guaranteed, so this income was not used in qualifying income. The Co-borrower receives bonus income that also is not guaranteed and varies based on the production of the company and was not used in Verified annual income. 2008 Income Limits allow for a family of 4 to earn up to $83,040 eRA Project Map I Marina 2 The Preserve 3 ~nade -I Boynton Beach Blvd. ExL I Promenade Park S Heart ot Boynton 6 MLK Cor'lido.- 7 Ocean BrceD! . Private Development Projects I The Peflinsula 2 Marina Vilbge ) us Vcmtllnas .. SUR$hlne Sqwore 5 Esunc:ia 6 B:ayw.lllk 7 H3rbor U)' 8 Bayfront 9 WatCf'Side . City Landmarks City Hall Old High School Schoolhouse Children's Musoom , Boynton'sWoman's Oub eRA PROJECT STATUS Two Georges 24-Slip Marina, diveshop building, Cas a Loma Blvd and parking purchased for Preserve "Public Access of a Workin Marina" <4.8 Million> 7,000 sq. ft. Intracoastal parcel, fuel docks, 70 additional a ed ublic arkin s aces urchased <3.5 Million> Secured from the County's $50 Million Waterway Public Access Bond, 2.0 Million in grants to renovate 04/07 the Marina 2,0 Million Additional Marina Info: 2007 RFP Issued - MSCW selected 2007 MSCW under contract MSCW underway with CRA staff to develop Marina Plan CRA sets aside monies for Homebuyers Assistance Pro istrictwide Developer approaches CRA with "Workforce Housin Pro' ect" CRA staff negotiates an agreement to partner with Cornerstone for 50 units of workforce housing out 0 a 180 total units for The Preserve CRA staff negotiates and secures board approval for Direct Incentive Funding Agreement (DIF A) to ensure ro' ect is trul affordable for the ublic The Preserve is a critical project in contributing to the CRA/City receiving the Housing Leadership Council C Innovative Leadershi Award Developer spent considerable time resolving EP A issues, fire and safety concerns, financing and dealing with ra idl declinin residential sales T:\ADMINISTRATIVE\CRA VS PRIVATE PROJECTS STATUS 2,12,08 1 CRAPROJECTSTATUS Action Despite all the chgallenges: The Promenade project is more than 40% com lete CRA staff renegotiated Direct Incentive Funding Agreement (DIF A) to exclude workforce housing component and to assist in keeping the project on time. Tar eted roo ect com letion date ,~~II."'_"~.'-'. 2006 Com leted Received Capital Projects Beautification Award Winner 2006 from the Florida Redevelopment Association RA Disposed of 3 lots to BB Faith-Based CDC to develop 3 single-family homes. Project at permitting Disposed of 2 lots to Habitat for Humanity- 1 single family home completed and 1 single family home in des' hase. Final lot of the six total purchased on March 2008 a enda CRA Purchases a total of 2.8 acres on 4th/5th for townhouse project. Searching for a suitable relocation site for Community Caring Center. Goal is to issue RFP /RF 3rd uarter 2008. MLK Self-Assembly comprised of landowners on the West end of Seacrest desirous of developing the first 4 acres to s ur redevelo ment Ci commission re.ects MLK Self-Assembl City commission holds special meeting to award InTown Developers Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the ro' ect area T:\ADMINISTRATIVE\CRA VS PRIVATE PROJECTS STATUS 2.12,08 2 CRAPROJECTSTATUS .~ Action ~ CRA Board directs staff to publish Request for Proposal for the MLK Corridor area (26.3 acres) of which the Ci / CRA owns less than 4 acres RFP Responses Received from InTown Develo ment and Auburn InTown Selected CRA and InTown negotiation process underway. InTown Development refuses to produce financial information and partnership agreements to CRA Board. 1/07 - 7/07 7/3/07 7/10/07 Finkelstein bu s Bo nton Terrace Site Finkelstein prepares site plan for west side of Seacrest Blvd. InTown Partners, Richard Baron, advises he wants to purchase the parcel- CRA staff gives contact information to him T:\ADMINISTRATIVE\CRA VS PRIVATE PROJECTS STATUS 2,12,08 3 eRA PROJECT STATUS . .__ Action CRA Board approves Purchase Agreement and simulatneous RFP to get this project in-line for FHFC fundin c cle - Winter 2008 CRA Board disbanded RFP Selection at Board meeting - American Realty and Pinnacle Group withdraw their submissions, Auburn ou does the same RFP Reissued RFP Selection - American Real selected American Realty and CRA together meet deadline for CWHIP - FHFC for Oceanbreeze LLC T:\ADMINISTRATIVE\CRA VS PRIVATE PROJECTS STATUS 2.12,08 C'M 4 PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 1 2 3 The Peninsula Marina Villa e Las Ventenas Desai tion Underway, more than 50% complete (North Gateway to Ci Com leted Underwa Gulfstream Lumber Reverted from mixed-use back to commercial, Fa<;ade and Landsca in renovations underwa Com leted Com leted No sales and no financin available Com leted Com leted 4 5 6 7 8 9 uare Other Private Develo ment Discussions: 1 Gulfstream Mall Working with owner's rep on code enforcement issues to secure fencing to improve visual appeal and public safety. Ongoing general discussions to determine if CRA can provide assistance other than financial fundin . 2 Bank. of America/First Financial Plaza 500 Ocean Plaza (formerly know as The Arches Met with condo owner holdouts to determine level of interest in selling their units. Meetings with Bank. of America property owner to consider development o tions other than residential units. MCZ/Centrum pricing construction costs of existing site Ian with value en . eerin add-ons. 3 4 Prelimin discussion of ossible CRA incentives. 5 TOD Site Prelimin discussions with various ro owners. Meet with small businesses wanting to move downtown and assist with 6 retail 0 tions On oin economic develo ment discussions. T:\ADMINISTRATIVE\CRA VS PRIVATE PROJECTS STATUS 2.12.08 1 ~<1Y~T2~ C lV-\ East Side-West S'lde-Seas'lde Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March25,2008 I x I Consent Agenda I Old Business New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Wi-Fi Contract Update (Info. Only) SUMMARY: Last fall, both City and CRA staff made various attempts to work with the Agency's Wi-Fi vendor, Megabytes; in an effort to have all the tropos units in place and a reliable system for the public. After more than 90 days, it became apparent the contractual obligations were being ignored on the part of our vendor. Therefore, City and CRA staff had no other alternative but to request the legal department assist in the termination of the agreement. Please see the attached memo from Jamila Alexander, of the city's legal department, explaining the next steps for terminating this agreement. Once the contract with Megabytes is terminated, the CRA can move forward with securing a company to fully implement an effective Wi-Fi system. FISCAL IMPACT: $44,000 annually-FY07-08 Budget: 51650-350 CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OF PROJECT: Palm Beach County Strategic Economic Development Plan RECOMMENDATIONS: (Info. Only) ~, t- T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 03 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\Wi-fi Update.doc Page 1 ot2 Bright, Lisa From: Jamila Alexander Ualexander@cityatty.com] ,t: Wednesday, February 27,20084:24 PM I 0: Bright, Lisa Cc: Aiken, Carlos; Brooks, Vivian; Harris, Susan; Jim Cherof; DJ Doody SUbject: RE: Wi-Fi Lisa, Good afternoon. Yes, Carlos has shared with me the issues/problems the City/CRA has been experiencing with Megabytes. We recently resent the Notice of Default to Megabytes now from the City, as opposed to from our firm. Additionally, we are now using the same address that the City has on file for sending payments to Megabytes. I would say that if the mail is not returned this time, we can move forward with the termination of the Agreement. However, once the Notice of Default is received, according to the Agreement, Megabytes has five days to remedy the default before the Agreement will be considered terminated. We have researched the corporation and learned that Megabytes has been administratively dissolved with the Department of Corporations. This may play into the termination of the Agreement and possibly their ability to perform under the Agreement. Nevertheless, once the time period for curing the default has elapsed, we will send a Notice of Termination and the Agreement should be considered terminated at that point. Thanks, Jamila V. Alexander Attorney at Law Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P .A. 300Q E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 200 F Jderdale, FL 33308 (9;,,"'t) 771-4500 fax: (954) 771-4923 Palm Beach County: (561) 276-9400 email: ialexander@cityatty.com website: www.cityatty.com Disclaimer: This E-Mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 V.S.C. ~~ 2510-2521 and is legally privileged. The information contained in this E-Mail is intended only for use of the individual or entity named above. lfthe reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. lfyou receive this E-Mail in error, please notify the sender immediately at the phone number above and delete the information from your computer. Please do not copy or use it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other person. From: Bright, Lisa [mailto:BrightL@ci,boynton-beach,f1,us] Sent: Wednesday, February 27,20084:08 PM To: Jamila Alexander Cc: Aiken, Carlos; Brooks, Vivian; Harris, Susan; Jim Cherof; OJ Doody Subject: FW: Wi-Fi Hi Jamila, I would like to provide the CRA Board an update on the Wi-Fi Program for March's meeting. It ee that both you and Carlos are working with Megabytes and dealing with an incorrect address problem. However, the following additional information would be helpful: 03/03/2008 Page '2 ot '2 1.) how many times do we need to attempt the "Certified Mail" option? 2.) Once the notification of termination is received is it an immediate cancellation of the contract? 3.) Anything else to consider? I am certain Carlos shared with you the difficulties we have had with this program since its inception in 2005. We are anxious to 9 to reliable provider. I appreciate your assistance on this matter, Lisa From: Aiken, Carlos Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:10 PM To: 'Bright, Lisa' Cc: Brooks, Vivian; Harris, Susan Subject: RE: Wi-Fi Hi Lisa, I have included the latest correspondence from the attorney office and had followed up with Megabytes but cannot get an answer. Not sure what's happening there but we cannot terminate the contract until they have been served by the city. The address listed is the only one we have and I verified that with our finance department as well; they have not had a payment check returned to sender -hmm. I asked the attorney to forward me another copy of the letter and I will address it from the city's return label and see what happens. CArlos .********************************************************************************************************************************************** c.."". ,os, I actually intended to call you. The mail to MegaByte was returned to or office undeliverable. Do you have any other address for MegaBytes? Even the certified mail was returned. In order to proceed with terminating the Agreement, we need to be able to show proof that they received the notice of termination. Therefore please confirm the address with them. Thanks, Jamila V, Alexander Attorney at Law Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A. 3099 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 771-4500 fax: (954) 771-4923 Palm Beach County: (561) 276-9400 email: website: www.cityatty.com 03/03/2008 Page 1 of2 Bright, Lisa From: Aiken, Carlos 'nt: Thursday, January 17, 20089:23 AM .0: 'andy@megabytestech.com'; 'Thom Sharbaugh' Subject: RE: Service Interruption Thom and Andy, I understand Mike's knowledge and expertise of our system, but the support your company is providing is unacceptable. It appears that we are at the mercy of one skilled or qualified person to manage our environment. I am being placed in a very precarious position with the supportability of your company. You are not living up to the contract agreement that was acquired with the City relating to the monitoring and support of our wireless system. What are we to do when Mike is not available in the future if our environment is down? Is it right for our clients (CRA ) to suffer? What is happening with the 24-hour monitoring that was supposed to be provided? Our support from when we started with Megabytes and the support we are receiving now has suffered greatly. Carlos Aiken Sr. G/SWetwork Administrator Phone: 561-742-6079 Email: aikenc@ci.boynton-beach.f1.us From: andy@megabytestech.com [mailto:andy@megabytestech.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 7:40 PM To: Aiken, Carlos; 'Thom Sharbaugh' ! ect: RE: Service Interruption Hi Carlos, I spoke to Mike this afternoon. He is out of town right now and expects to be back later this week. He is going to give you a call when he gets back in order to set up a time to meet you to install the radio on the firehouse, and take a look at the network. Regards, Andrew Sass Megabytes TechjStarFon Communications Sales/Marketing Tel: 888.545.1211 www.megabvtestech.com www.starfon.ora r/ti Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Aiken, Carlos [mailto:AikenC@ci.boynton-beach.f1.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:49 AM To: Thom Sharbaugh; andy@megabytestech,com 5". ..~ct: Re: Service Interruption Thom and Andy: I am following-up on the status of the installation of the Tropos Antenna for FS#4 and the correction with our down system from 01118/2008 Page 2 of2 our phone conversation on yesterday. Please provide me with an update. Thanks, Carlos Aiken '7ISINetwork Administrator ne: 561-742-6079 Email: aikenc@ci.boynton-beach.fI.us 0111812008 Page 1 of 4 Bright, Lisa From: andy@megabytestech.com nt: Friday, October 12, 2007 12:56 PM ..J: Wallace, Peter; Aiken, Carlos Cc: Bright, Lisa; 'Thom'; 'Michael King' Subject: RE: Boynton Beach CRA WiFi Peter, I am getting a distinct impression that you do not want the network to work and/or work properly. As you and Carlos stated in a conversation a couple weeks ago, the network WAS NOT working from a time between when Mike was let go by Level 3 in March and when we took over at the end of June. It was admitted by you, and confirmed by Mike in his trouble shooting that several of the radios were $B!H (Bfiddled $B!I (B with by someone from Level 3 and that many of the settings and configurations were altered causing them to have little or NO connectivity. Furthermore, after more troubleshooting over the past three (3) weeks Mike found that many of the radios were not working due to defective antennae and/or power issues. The third exception you are forgetting is the fire station that was hit by lightning, knocking out not only that radio, but also the one that was connected to it. When Level 3 shut down their NOC, the routing back to Orlando was cut off therefore altering the way the network was configured. As to the attainable timeline for completion, the network would have been completely operational two (2) months ago if you had acted upon our recommendations. You have admitted in the past that Level 3 is not a WiFi company and therefore was not fully comprehensive in how to plan, implement and maintain a WiFi network. The contract that you keep referring everything back to is UN-fulfill able. Even if all twelve (12) sites become operational, the contract clearly states that 3Mbps is required across the network. As has been proven physically, the Tropos radios will NOT handle it. We have made recommendations on multiple occasions to change out the Tropos radios with radios that we support, that are capable of not only producing a steady 10Mbps on the network, and are also capable of handling the splash page $B!D (Band are CALEA compliant. If the CRA would like to talk about an agreement in regards to recovering some revenue from the network to help pay for itself, the network has to be c Ie of handling it. After reviewing the contract at length again, it clearly states that the city/CRA will pay a flat-rate monthly recurring charge for bandwidth, and is not based on the number of operational sites. We are prepared to be there at 9:00am on Monday morning to install radios on the remaining site. Is the tower raised? You admitted to Thorn and myself in past conversations that you had not raised the towers so that you could $B!H (Bhang up $B! I (B Level 3 on their other obligations. Is this still the current game plan? Nobody is more frustrated than I am in how long this has dragged out. It seems like every time we make a recommendation or proposal based on information we are given, another excuse comes up as to why it won $B!G (Bt work and things drag out even longer. I still feel that it is a waste of the CRA $B!G (Bs money to replace the bad radios with more Tropos radios that we have absolutely no confidence will work to the letter of the contract. I stand by my last proposal which would cost the CRA $47,616 with the city arranging for the needed towers. If it helps, I propose that the CRA pay for half ($23,808) of this amount up front, with the remaining half due when the last radio is plugged in (providing the towers are raised in a timely manner) We can have all of the radios operational within a week if the towers are up. Regards, ~ Sa66 Director of Sales/Marketing Megabytes Tech, LLC (8P'" 545-1211 Toll Free (3 .56-1505 ext 1094 (72, ) 692-5235 Cellular www.megabytestech.com www.StarFon.ora 10/16/2007 Page 2 of 4 r- 11: Wallace, Peter [mailto:WallaceP@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us] ~: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:17 PM To: andy@megabytestech.com; Aiken, Carlos Subject: RE: Boynton Beach CRA WiFi Andy, After reading your e-mail.itis apparent that we are not making any headway. The City and the CRA are growing more frustrated by the day. The issues: We had a Wi-Fi network that WAS working prior to the sale from Level 3 to Megabytes. Signal were transmitted from nine (9) of the eleven (11) sites. The exceptions were Barton Memorial Park, and the Boat Club Park that was never installed. We can all concur that the transmission was weak in certain areas and additional access points would be needed to provide blanket coverage of the entire CRA corridor. Since the support and sale to Megabytes, changes have taken place on the back-end. The router that was configured is no longer operational as well as the SonicWall Firewall system. I am not sure where the DNS information is tracked. However, previously it was routing back to Orlando-no longer exist. Current site status: Site Name: 1. City Hall - Operational (Mix Equipment) ') CRA Building - Not Operational (Worked in Past) Fire Station #4 - Lightning struck old unit (Presently utilizing Megabytes unit) Operational 4. Jaycees Park - Not Operational (Worked in Past) 5. Pence Park - Not Operational (Worked in Past) 6, Twin Towers - Operational (Presently utilizing Megabytes unit) worked with Tropos units in the past. 7. Galaxy Park - Not Operational (Worked in Past) 8. Barton Memorial Park - Not Operational (Never worked) 9. Sara Sims Park - Not Operational (Worked in Past) 10. Palmetto Greens Park - Not Operational (Worked in Past) 11. Boat Club Park - Not Operational (Not Installed) The Boat Club Park is still missing a radio that was supposed to be installed by Level 3. Radio is uncounted for prior and after the sale. The City/CRA continues to pay recurring monthly cost for 11 sites. It is apparent that only 3 sites are operational at this time. Carlos has coordinated a bucket trunk for Tuesday, October 16 to work with Mike (Megabytes) to replace Tropos units that may have had manufacture defect. Carlos will follow up with a status report after the replacement of the Tropos equipments. The City/CRA is requesting an attainable timeline from Megabytes to provide resolution towards an operational network as outlined in the original contract. As the city and the CRA values good stewardship, we cannot continue to pay full price for a network that is less than partially completed. Therefore, the City/CRA is expecting a reduction in the monthly recurring cost until all 11 sites are operational. p ..------------,-~._--- -.----~.--.-.------~--.- -- - ------~-~- ------..---- -"- ----- -" --__.____________._.. __ 0-_- _._ From: andy@megabytestech.com [mailto:andy@megabytestech.com] 10/16/2007 Page 3 of4 Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:02 PM To: Wallace, Peter; Aiken, Carlos Subject: FW: Boynton Beach CRA WiFi .1: andy@megabytestech,com [mailto:andy@megabytestech,com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02,2007 5:14 PM To: 'Wallace, Peter' Cc: 'Thorn'; 'Aiken, Carlos' Subject: Boynton Beach CRA WiFi Peter, After deliberating over the WiFi network extensively, here is what we came up with. In order to finish the network with the 12 sites that have been listed, the following items are needed: 1. A replacement radio is needed for Fire Station #4 that was hit by lightning. Cost to replace that radio will be $5950.00 2. For the Coast Guard site, a 50 $B!G (B tower needs to be erected, and a radio for that location needs to be located or purchased. Cost of the tower should be about $2350.00., plus shipping, and a new radio will be $5950.00 if needed. This does not include 11/4 yards of concrete cost roughly $125.00 per yard, a protective chain link fence, and electrical connections installed. 3. A 50 $B!G (B tower needs to be erected at the CRA location. The cost of the tower should be similar to that of the tower at the Coast Guard site $B!D (B$2350.00 plus concrete, fence and electrical. 4. An AP radio will be needed for the Utility Building area. The current radios that are located there are strictly backhaul radios and are not AP $B!G (Bs for WiFi. Cost of a radio for that location will be $5950.00. 5. It is also recommended that a 40 $B!G (B tower be erected at Jaycee Park. Total for the above points will be $22,550.00 plus the additional items for the towers. (does not include tower at Jaycee Park) I' ::ontinue to try to make the existing Tropos radios work, there are some points that need to be re-stated. The Tropos radios will continue to have very limited connectivity, as the network was originally not designed correctly and the radios will not work correctly according to Tropos $B!G (B specs. They are also not capable of handling a splash page, and are also not CALEA compliant. Under the way the network was originally designed and installed, the Tropos radios are only capable of maintaining approximately 200k - 400kbps of connectivity, not the 3Mb that is required. If the CRA wishes to try to recover some of the revenue and costs of the network, 400kbps is extremely insufficient. If the CRA wishes to continue using the WiFi using the Tropos equipment, we do not want our name used in any conversations regarding the network and will require this in writing. Due to the limitations of the Tropos radios, and the way the network was originally designed improperly, we cannot in good faith be associated with them and risk damaging our reputation. As we stated very early on, we operate our networks on a basis of what physically works, and not what is hypothetical. Here are some of the points that were posted previously regarding the network: $B"* (BThe existing equipment had no capabilities for monitoring or registering users required by city and future Homeland Security requirements. (CALEA) $B"* (Blnstallations where radios are inches from metal objects such as poles and light reflectors reduce the performance of radios by 80% due to reflection. 802.11 b requires standoffs from towers of 3 $B!G (B, so 3 $B!G (B antenna standoff should be used. These are instances of how the network was installed improperly as per WiFi spec. - Here is what I think is our best ootion. Maintain the current contract and improve the free wireless services to the original scope of work. This option would include: 111 '2-50 $B!G (B Communications Towers 13 $B!I (B face $2350.00 + shipping E. .ower will require 11/4 yards of concrete cost roughly $125.00 per yard Protective chain link fence (furnished by City/CRA) Electrical install to each (furnished by City/CRA) Locations: ($4700.00 + shipping) 10/16/2007 Page 4 of4 . CRA building or in area . Intracostal Park - Boat Club . Jaycee Park tower is optional, but recommended as well P ....Iace existing AP $B!G {Bs with Mikrotik 532c AP Units, 12 unit $B!G {Bs $3968.00 ea. 1. Palmetto Greens Park 2. CRA Building (Requires Tower at Location) 3. Twin Towers Parking Deck 4. Pence Park 5. Fire Station #4 (Equipment updated, replaced due to lightning) 6. Jaycees Park (Tower at Location is recommended) 7, Sara Simms Park 8. City Hall (Equipment updated) 9. Galaxy Park 10. Barton Memorial 11. Intra-costal Park - Boat Club (Requires Tower at location) 12. Boynton Beach Utility Compound (Equipment updated) The total to the CRA would be $52,316.00 plus shipping, concrete, electrical, etc. There would also need to be some combinations of bucket-trucks and other equipment that would be needed. I $B!G {BII give you a call on Wednesday to discuss this further. Regards, ( eat S",,6 D., _..:tor of Sales/Marketing Megabytes Tech, LLC (888) 545-1211 Toll Free (321) 256-1505 ext 1094 (727) 692-5235 Cellular www.meaabvtestech.com www.StarFon.org 1 0/16/2007 1. 09 (2) (12) I. 12 (3) I.14 L 15 (40) 1. 16 1.02 DescripdoD Significantly increase, preserve and expand land uses for distribution and logistic companies, technology parks, and business districts Conduct an Inland Port and Cargo Airport Feasibility Study L 03 (20) Assist IP ARC and selected consultants in conducting an Industrial Lands Preservation Study 1. 04 Collaborate with the Palm Beach International Airport via i Master Plan update to encourage development of private sector technology parks on airport owned land and a Cargo Airport linked to the proposed Inland Port logistics hub in the Glades area of western PBC Consider PBC Business Development Board (BDB) I recruitment of distribution, manufacturing, and 3rd tier I technology companies within the Urban Service Areas of the! Glades for an industrial district and provide economic benchmarks to evaluate developing a major Palm Beach County Industrial Park in the Glades Allocate additional dollars for the Job Growth Incentive Fund to encourage the expansion and relocation of companies to Palm Beach County Develop a resilient and sustJlinable economy by implementing the Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan 1. 05 1. 06 L 07 (31) L 08 Collaborate on a wireless broadband infrastructure Develop a master plan for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) 1.10 (6) Establish a Venture Capital fund using proceeds from County-owned Ag Reserve properties and other privatelpublic sources to fund value-added processing of traditional products Address water quality improvements for agricultural lands and disposal of horse industry waste 1.11 (I) I.13 Work to secure permanent showgrounds and provide supporting infrastructure for the equestrian industry in Palm Beach County Encourage tourism agenciesITourist Development Council funded organizations to take advantage of the equestrian industry to attract equestrian related tourism Port of Palm Beach IPARC, BDB EDO BDB BDBIEDO PBC Division of Emergency Management iCoast DCA, FDEP Agricultural Enhancement Council (AEC) FDEP Wellington Equestrian Alliance (WEA) TDClWEA Partners PBIA/EDO, PBC, PBC Municipalities FDOT, EDO, regional users EDRI, LOC, subconsulfllnt Ernest Swiger Consulting PBIA, PBC BDB BDBIEDO BDB, County administration, Major companies Study due 2/07 Task Forceformed - PBC lSS, CIP 2007-2012 iCoast, PBCEC, SDPBC, PBCC, FAlf.SFWMD SFWMD PBC PBC, AEC PBC, PBC Sports Commission, EDO PBC, PBC, WEA I I' Glades municipalities and I' Florida's Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiativej LORE , Glades municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, PBCC, Workforce Alliance, Sugar Companies iConduct a major agriculture/retail Public Market cost benefi Cooperative Cooperative Extension Service and site location fea;ibility study Extension Service' Implement the outcomes of the ongoing Westem Communities Visioning Sessions Support the on-going work of the Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic (LORE) Alliance of PBC 1. 17 ,Secure state funding for Glades area ecotourism LOST proj ects LORE LORE EDO 14 EDO I I Action Item Description Lead Agency I Partners Timeline I 1.]8 Continue to support and encourage international banking to WTC EDO serve the life science, information, aerospace, maritime, equestrian, film and television industries and/or for I I i insurance businesses to invest private capital in Palm Beach I County cluster industries , I I i I 1. 19 'Inventory and evaluate the public/private partnerships ! EDO I BDB, OEDP (41)(45) already in place I 1. 20 [Monitor performance requirements of Scripps of Florida BDB EDO 1. 21 Develop global business plan for the life science cluster I BDB PBC I based upon Scripps as an anchor - utilize this as a model for other industry groups (BDB) 1. 22 Promote and facilitate the life science wet lab incubator I BDB EDO 1. 23 Recruit National Teaching Hospital and Clinic BDB BDB 1. 24 Recruit Major Pharmaceutical Company BDB BDB 1.25 Support the Bioscience lAnd Protection Advisory Board District 1 Bioscience Land Protection I with five municipalities surrounding Scripps Florida Commissioner Advisory Board, municipalities I of JupiJer, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Park, Riviera Beach and Mangonilz Park 1. 26 Encourage cooperation and collaboration of Scripps and PBCCC EDO other biotech companies with Palm Beach County's community organizations to ensure a public education component . Please see Appendix B for acronym identifications, 15 Future business recruitment and business retention depend heavily upon c:conomic survivability during and after disasters. Preliminary discussions are underway to form publici private partnership initiatives that will strengthen business disaster resiliency and survival rates, as well as better utilize local business resources and capabilities in support of community disaster preparedness, and post- disaster recovery and economic redevelopment. Key partners in these discussions are Office Depot, IBM, NCCI, CH2M Hill, Tropical Shipping, Blue Green, the Business Development Board, the Risk and Insurance Managers Society, the Deputy County Administrator, the Director of the Economic Development Office, Director of the Small Business Assistance Office, representatives of Enterprise Florida, Emergency Management's Business and Industry Liaison, the Small Business Development Center, Workforce Alliance, trade and vocational schools, and Chambers of Commerce. In addition, post-disaster redevelopment plans have been adopted by the Palm Beach County Board of County Conunissioners and are being implemented. The creation of a full-time Business and Industry Liaison staff position within the Division of Emergency Management is being explored. Finally, it is anticipated that sustainable design concepts (including water and energy efficiency and the development and use of alternative energy sources) may potentially be considered economically important in the future for policy guidance and subsequent implementation. 1. 08 Collaborate on a wireless broadband infrastructure: Wireless technology countywide is the future. A Palm Beach County Task Force was formed to evaluate existing County infrastructure relating to wireless broadband infrastructure. This task force also examined research from five case study communities, with a special focus on the Silicon Valley approach, which issued a request-for- proposals to the private sector, and the Boston model, which is funded by public dollars. The Task Force has recommended that a collaborative initiative be established to address broadband infrastructure, applications, and content availability in Palm Beach County. Early research revealed several opportunities within Palm Beach County. These include opportunities to develop a seamless broadband network utilizing wireless, fiber optic, satellite, microwave, and other telecommunications technologies. It is expected that these technologies would be shared by county government, municipalities, other governmental agencies, health care facilities, schools, and colleges and universities. These users would be able to collaboratively plan and deploy technologies, applications, and content in a manner that best serves the needs of their respective constituencies in the most effective and efficient manner. A "pioneer" initiative is currently underway as Palm Beach County and the School District are jointly negotiating an Interlocal Agreement to merge the School District into the Palm Beach County Wide Area Network. This agreement to share network resources will result in improved network performance for the School District's students, faculty, and administrative employees while reducing overall costs to the taxpayers. Partnerships among government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector would be forged to ensure the availability of broadband internet access, content, hardware, applications, and associated training and support to low-income residents in an effort to bridge the digital divide. The cost of providing wireless service to low-income residents is estimated to be $250,000 - $500,000 for downtown locations within Palm Beach County. The purpose of such an undertaking is to brand the region with world-class infrastructure, provide easy access to public information including real-time updates about public transportation, promote job opportunities and home-based businesses, enable wireless connectivity for public safety agencies and other governmental operations, and provide businesses with critical infrastructure necessary to compete in the globa~ knowledge-based economy. 26 21 ST Century Palm Beach County The early expansion of the Palm Beach County wireless network infrastruct,ure is included in the County's 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This effort is geared towards providing public service "wifi" capability within select County facilities including courthouses, the Government Center, and the Palm Beach International Airport main tenninal facility. This capability is being deployed as part of a hybrid solution extending high speed data capability to public safety and field service personnel with a range of strategically deployed "hot spots." I. 09 Develop a master plan for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA): In order to insure that the agricultural industry continues to make the necessary long-term financial commitments to agriculture, it is recommended that a comprehensive master plan for the BAA should be developed that reflects the importance of agriculture. I. 10 Establish a Venture Capital fund using proceeds from County-owned Ag Reserve properties and other private/public sources to fund value-added processing of traditional products: This fund would help sustain PBC agriculture during its period of transition from a wholesale-market to a value-added and diversified industry. I. 11 Address water quality improvements for agricultural lands and disposal of horse industry waste: The Equestrian community's growth and prosperity can be enhanced by an eco- friendly system of recycling. This recycling could be coordinated and built into the Everglades restoration system. I. 12 Work to secure permanent showgrounds and provide supporting infrastructure for the equestrian industry in Palm Beach County I. 13 Encourage tourism agencies/Tourist Development Council funded organizations to take advantage of the equestrian industry to attract equestrian related tourism I. 14 Implement the outcomes of the ongoing Western Communities Visioning Sessions: The Glades Region is a rural area in western Palm Beach County that includes the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay. A visioning session was convened in June 2006 by Florida's Heardand Rural Economic Development Initiative for the purpose of creating an up-to-date snapshot of the challenges and issues in the region, with focus on a five-year strategic plan. In addition, two Economic Development Summits were held, one in October 2005 and the second in January 2007, to address economic conditions in the Glades, identify solutions and determine programs that Palm Beach County, the State and other government agencies could implement. Issues addressed included economic development, education, area infrastructure, community life and housing. The cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay are leading this initiative and participants included residents, city, county and state officials, business leaders and agency directors. The Glades Region, with a population of 38,000, is also referred to as the Lake Region because it is nesded at the southeast end of Lake Okeechobee. Poverty and long-term unemployment are huge challenges in the region. Although agriculture remains the most important industry, new technologies and streamlining of operations have decimated the job base. Combined with a lack of development, the results are high unemployment, low median household income, and extreme poverty. Over the years, a number of visioning processes, community planning efforts, and econonuc development initiatives have focused on the Glades. Decades of community and eCOnotlliC 27 MEETING MINUTES: INCA, January 14, 2008 The meeting was called to order by President Belinda Murphy at 7:01 PM. MEMBERS PRESENT: Board Members: Belinda Murphy, Jonathan Keith, Paula Melley, Brad Cooper, Directors: Susan Weeks The pledge of allegiance was read and the Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's report were motioned and seconded by members of INCA and approved. To kick off the year, INCA President Belinda Murphy introduced guest speaker, Boynton Beach Mayor Jerry Taylor. Mayor Taylor wished us a healthy and prosperous 2008. . NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor Taylor expressed great pleasure over newly elected city officials Commissioners Marlene Ross and Woodrow Hay. In the past, Mayor Taylor says personal differences, in-fighting and disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing by some members interfered with the daily goings on of the city. With fresh, open minds now seated, Mayor Taylor is hopeful as to what this new commission can accomplish. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIELD TRIP TO FLL.DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN The city is currently in the midst of adopting a downtown master plan, which ends up being the blueprint for the city as to how ifs going to be develOped and in what order; the whole objective is to devise an actionable plan. In the past, many piecemeal plans got shelved, but that now is the time to really make it happen; reminded INCA of the last master plan process where INCA's input directly impacted how many units per acre would be allowed in the heart of Boynton area; SIDEBAR: Five (5) subcomm_s were established post Hutchinson Island visioning process, one of them being the Infrastructure committee - now coming to commission at the comnission's first meeting in February, 2/5108 Mayor Taylor acknowledged that members of INCA were on this committee and strongly encouraged them to be on-hand during the meeting to provide recommendations and answer questions. 20 years ago, Fort Lauderdale went through the same thing that Boynton is currently doing today. Mayor Taylor addressed recent press conceming a field trip that cost $4500 for members of the CRA Board (which is currently the commission) to attend. Situation: Las Olas was dying - shops were closing, CRA examined the issue - worked to devise ways to breathe life back into the city; during the field trip to FLL to see how a neighboring city achieved downtown revitalization, members of the CRA Board were blown away by the elbow to elbow restaurant district of downtown FLl; the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, during this field trip, came and discussed how difficult it is to get these thing passed; in this case, PARKING was the key thing to bringing people back. Allowing parking on Las 0Ias enabled area businesses to thrive, It narrowly passed in a 3/2 vote. At the field trip, they also heard from the President of CRA of Florida concerning parameters of CRAs statewide, important statutes; anecdote provided where this type of knowledge is important dealt with the recent hire of six (6) additional police offers to patrol the CRA district, officers were being paid by the CRA for this added coverage; the caveat here is that the CRA cannot do this if the police department is already providing that service; the city had to draft a plan that showed these officers were providing additional security outside the purview of the current police force. Mayor Taylor indicated that the paper made it seem as if they were having a party rather than learning valuable infonnation on downtown revitalization. He even mentioned that he missed his 51st wedding anniversary to attend this CRA retreat - but advised it was that important for this city for him to attend. PROPERTY TAX REFORM Amendment January 29,2008 (which passed) Mayor Taylor advises the city is losing $3.5M in annual revenues. When the millage rate was lowered by $9M, Mayor Taylor said the city saw it coming so was able to absorb the cuts and cut 3 positions due to the cuts. So far, no services - police, fire, etc. - have been cut, however. OPEN DISCUSSION Mayor Taylor then opened it up to INCA members for discussion of issues important to them. OLD HIGH SCHOOL Saving the old high school on Ocean Avenue was discussed. BuRt in 1927, 13 classes went through the high school, (Susan Weeks' father included), before becoming an elementary school. In 1945, after serving as a hurricane shelter and school, it was shut down. Mayor Taylor is not convinced the building is historic, being an Art DecolMediterranean blend, is not convinced ifs worth saving, believes ifs more an emotional issue for the people who attended, and is not in support of spending $8M of the city's coffers to save it, He also advised that he is just one vote in this and that there are 4 other commissioners who may feel differently on the issue. His opinion: "I feel like the history and the emotionalism and the love of the facility are probably in the hearts, minds and souls of those who went there. We're never going to tear that down. They'll have those memories forever. But as far as the bricks and mortar, I don't see saving it for $8 million... If there is $8 minion in the city coffers, there's a lot more the city needs than the high schoo!." He did advise that there may be a way to save the ~e, refened in the business as a 'facadectomy.' The high sChool is a matter of discussion and focus in the city's downtown master plan. There is some discussion about sending it back out for RFP (Request For Proposal) within the next 6 months or so. Advised that it's part of a master redevelopment plan for City Hall, now that they've outgrown city hall and the fact that city hall is sitting on the comer of Boynton Beach and Seacrest, which in Mayor Taylor's words, "is a goldmine," The objective is to rework the entire area, high school included. The hope is that monies from a private investor to help pay for a new city hall and surrounding area. Mayor Taylor advised that keeping the school in the plan doesn't fit the plans in his opinion. Expressed his concern over pouring money into the high school every month to maintain it, saying those monies are 'going down the drain.' FIRE ASSESSMENT One INCA member raised the issue of the fire assessment fee. Ifs ending now - 7 year span. The city is currently looking at what it's going to cost to finish fire station #4 - may not have enough - they'll have to decide this year whether to reinstitute the fire assessment fee for another 7 years. NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION North Federal Highway was INCA's #1 priority last year. One INCA member felt they've sowed the seeds of potential progress, and that both Scott Blasia and Jeff Uvergood had worked with INCA the past year as best they could. Steve Homrich also indicated that Jeff Uvergood had promised INCA would see some changes as a result of INCA's efforts, The question was posed as to what else INCA could do to get that stretch from Boynton to Gateway Blvd, along US-1 looking better. Another resident advised that trying to take a walk with his pregnant wife and 2-year-old in a stroller is impossible. Mayor Taylor said that Comm. Jose Rodriguez is big into improving the Federal Highway Corridor and that he is a good person to contact with respect to future INCA initiatives. Mayor Taylor agreed that much could be improved along that area, including bus shelters possibly. With the neighborhood not wanting advertising, it will cost more. Mayor Taylor suggested wortdng with Palm Tran along there. Mayor Taylor assured the group that if Jeff Uvergood says he's going to do something he'll do it Another comment by INCA member Steve Homrich was rather than shelters - just a bench and trash cans similar to the stop near CVS is better than two milk crates stacked on top of each other. It was discussed again that it's important for the city to make sure codes, signage along US-1 are compliant; lighting is a continual problem, especially along the stretch of C-16 canal, and stubs of power polls snapped in 2005 during Hurricane Wilma still are not repaired. It was suggested that the city may need to reach out to Tony Newbold of FPL in hopes of achieving greater cooperation there. WIDENING THE BOYNTON BEACH INLET Mayor Taylor shared a story that upon his arrival to Boynton Beach, he was sitting by the inlet watching the boats go in and out, when one boat when down and up - under the water, the boat bobbed back up, went down again - the second time, only the passengers came up and the boat sank. He also mentioned that by the time they got rescued they were 'dots on the horizon.' Saw that something was very wrong here. Tried for a long time Mayor Taylor said he'd received flack as to why he's taking it on, being that it's under the jurisdiction of the County. Advised that this effects everybody. He went to Tallahassee and got the funds required to do the feasibility study. The study is complete, now they're waiting on an anciUary stonn surge report. The engineering finn came up with several possibilities: 1) dredge it some more 2) widen it by 50' - several million $ 3) widen it 200' - be a big price tag lots of millions of dollars In order to do it - would require federal approval, the cities of Manalapan and Ocean Ridge to support it, as well as the county, not to mention pennits from various federal, state, county and local agencies. He said that Ocean Ridge seems most opposed to the project, while Manalapan seems largely in favor of it. The prospect of an opening bridge is a possibility, although the state has nothing planned for a new bridge in that area.. Regarding storm surge concerns, Mayor Taylor advises that locks/gates that assist with water flow along canals is a possibility and that in fact, the locks could serve as a preemptive strike against storms - when a waming comes in, % day prior to the event, close the locks. The impetus for the project? #1- safety; #2 - economic impact He understands that the fishingJdivinglmarine industry are all concerned due to prohibited access during the years of construction while it's being widened. He assures this can all be worked out. He also commented that the County Commission, the entity who will make the final call on this issue, is very aware of this study. At the conclusion of this discussion, Mayor Taylor got a resounding applause. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES NEW MEETING SCHEDULE Belinda Murphy advised the group of the new INCA meeting schedule-(7) general sessions and (5) open board meetings. This provides INCA more time to work harder and be more focused on INCA's action committee groups. WHERE TO HOW INCA MEETINGS It was also discussed that the group needs to decide where the next general meetings are going to be held. Boat Ramp Park and Intracoastal Park were suggested. INCA Past-President Lulu DaCamara was generous enough to offer her home for February's open board meeting. It was suggested to pursue possibly a Neighborhood Services grant to cover the cost of the room for the meetings, ranging in cost from $35-$70 a session. Mayor Taylor advised he would look. into a neighborhood services grant for this type of measure and 'M>U1d get back to INCA about supporting such an endeavor. ACTION COMMITTEES - FEDERAL HIGHWAY-ANNUAL PICNIC - MEMBERSHIP - NEW INLET COMMITTEE . FED HIGHWAY: Felt it was pretty well set for this conmittee regarding the # of people on the committee. With Stan and Steve being on the Infrastructure Committee, they report some progress being made here in these areas. They are hoping to get the city to a place where it treats the US-1 Corridor like the Gateway that it is to the city's downtown and helps make it look good on a continual basis. Steve Homrich also suggested that the group may want to get out there and clean it up ourselves. Also commented that he was curious as to the sporadic nature of repairing sidewalks along US-1. INCA Past President Buck Buchanan volunteered to be on this committee. . PICNIC DATE: INCA will pick an April date at the next meeting. · MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: There was discussion about forming a membership drive and expanding membership beyond the 'typical' INCA community. Buck Buchanan advised that it's important to establish a framework first to ensure fair representation and equitability among the neighborhoods. It was agreed to discuss this process and how to go about achieving wider membership at the group's first open board meeting in February. It was also advised that each director of INCA should work on the neighborhoods intemaUy to galvanize interest in INCA and help make INCA's voice stronger, · NEW INLET ACTION COMM: Mariners Village resident Jeff King was on hand to discuss the prospect of forming an action committee concerning the Boynton Inlet reconstruction. He advised that on an issue like this or even the Federal Highway project, the more people on board, the stronger voice we have, the whole squeaky wheel gets the on, premise. It was agreed that the prospect of starting an INCA inlet committee will be discussed at the February open board meeting. In February it was also agreed to focus on the action committee groups only and howflf we can solicit more communities and existing communities. Susan Weeks made a motion to adjoum and Belinda Murphy seconded it. Respectfully submitted, Paula Melley INCA Secretary I lews Past Presidents: Jerry Broening, Susan Buchanan, Harry Woodworth, Brian Edwards, Tom Willi, Maryanne Duncan, David Fellows, Suzette Urs, Buck Buchanan, Steve Homrich, Stan Nitkowski, Lulu DaCamara 11IM. ,......... .' '1S1~~!ar,' . ---~ " ~;QR " ,?", " ,j> L ".",;, "". "" ' '.' Monday, March 10 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center - Please attend. Our Guest Speaker for March will be: · Vivian Brooks, CRA Assistant Director She will be speaking on the CRA Brownfields proposal. Meeting Room Fee Sponsor: Belinda Murphy Seeking 'VEB Designer The INCA Views is seeking a new web master to come up with a new, (BETTER), web site. If you would like to volunteer to put a fresh look on our web image, please contact Harry Woodworth at nc4a@msn.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE Article Pa e 2008 Action Committees 3 Calendar of Events 4 Contact Information 3 Main Article 1 Nei hborhood News 2,3 Vendor Advertisements 4 - ft', . ..- -~a;I~;. .r'.,IJU,I,.,; ,..... ...i ',,---i:! '-'.-c-,: ..:. ,,-> ,_;.;... ~. _::-,; .,_"' .-.:: I;.." ,_ .,.,,,;F ,.... , :......" _ _', . _ .,',' '... ."'-".-c By Nancy Chandler The CRA last week approved a resolution designating all of the CRA area as "Brownfields" including our INCA neighborhoods. "Brownfields" are abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by perceived or real contamination. The resolution will now move swiftly to the City Commission and will probably pass as it is being presented as a way to give developers financial incentives to clean up "contaminated areas" (brownfields). We, as property owners have the right to "OPT OUT" but we should have all the facts. In 1997, Florida established a model for overcoming the barriers to brownfield redevelopment. The Brownfields Redevelopment Act (Sections 376.78 to 376.875 in the Florida Statutes) was created to enable the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and other agencies to assist in the reduction of public health and environmental hazards on existing commercial and industrial sites and the reuse of these lands. I spoke at the Feb 19 commission meeting and suggested to the Commission that they designate only known contaminated lots or commercial properties as Brownfields - NOT our single family neighborhoods. The intent is good - to encourage the clean up of contaminated properties but I think they have gone too far by including the whole eRA area. I officially "opted out" my property. There will be a brownfields infonnational meeting at Nancy Chandler's house on Thursday, March 13 from 7 - 8 PM. 914 NE 7th St. 734-2815 or cell: 767-0836. All INCA residents are invited. If you would like me to email you some information, please email me at chandlern26@vahoo.com. INCA Newsletter 1 N~rg~lDQlllil0Q0I N,ews, Federal Highway . By Steve Homrich The Beautification of North Federal Highway has been one of I NCA's major goals in recent years. Broken sidewalks, leftover telephone poles, deteriorated, landscaping and code violations all reflect poorly on our City and diminish the quality of life of downtown residents. It's been a slow and frustrating process as it involves FPL, Comcast Cable, DOT and numerous businesses that front Federal Highway. We have been working with Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator, to remedy code violations of businesses along Federal Highway. Scott's numerous citations have resulted in some significant improvements. AmeriGas being cleaned-up and a few buildings being knocked down north of the Promenade are a couple examples of the fruits of his labor. He's asked that residents contact him whenever they see potential code violations at (561) 742-6121. Jeff Livergood, Director of Public Works & Engineering, has led the effort to make improvements on public property, which includes the road right of way from sidewalk to sidewalk. Recently we contacted Jeff and asked: "Can you give our membership an update regarding sidewalk repair along Federal Highway. At our November meeting you forecast repairs to be completed within the following few weeks, but there are still many damaged sections. For instance, there is a pile of dirt and broken cement (and a couple of decomposing barricades) at the base of a telephone pole in front of the Yachtsman Plaza Shopping Center. It's been there for over three years. When will this be picked up and the sidewalk repaired?" He answered: "I inspected the street with Tony Newbold of FPL on January 28 and Tony has promised that he will enact change. He is planning to have brick pavers replaced, poles removed, etc. Whereas general FPL staff had not acted on our request last summer, I am confident that Tony will come through for us. He always has. That said, I think we need to give Tony a chance. If we don't see commencement of work within four to six weeks, I will follow through further." Since meeting with Mr. Newbold, "FPL had asked us to find the vendor for the pavers used on Federal Highway so they could match them. We dug through our records and could not locate the manufacturer name. But, we also dug through all of our material stockpiles and found over a pallet of pavers that match. So, we have a supply of pavers to get FPL started. Hopefully this will be enough!" Let's hope so! Watch for an update in the next newsletter. ----. . . ; 0:;"' '., ..'- .... .. ~ _', ,.' . ._ '"'" "ci '., ;', ~_ -,~ =~~_...-'.'c .._~' "".~ '.- c,. . _',' = __.r." ~ = ~.' A Notice' from OffIcer ,John Huntington, BB.PD Crime Prevention Unit We are now posting all of the property crimes and the monthly property crime reports in this new site. Plus - there will be updated information concerning crime trends, scams and crime prevention tips. You will find this web site user friendly and our goal is to be able to network out information that will encourage viewers to join with their community crime watch program. By signing in, you will be able to choose to receive police alerts; such as missing persons, witness info and special alerts to specific .crimes that may be occurring in your neighborhood in "real time" through your e-mail account and also if desired, text to your cell phone. Please visit: Iinkinacommunities.com/bbpd ..;-.-:-.,..~;:T. /~~ ~]1~. 11J;- INCA Newsletter 2 2008 ACTION COMMITTEES BY BELINDA MURPHY The City of Boynton Beach is on the edge of making sweeping changes. The time is now to get involved and become concerned about improvements that directly impact our quality of life. If you, or someone you know, are interested in anyone of the Action Committees please get in touch with the contact person. . Federal Highway Beautification: Steve Homrich 731-0004 . Land Usef Heart of Boynton eRA: Nancy Chandler 734-2815 . Boynton Inlet: Jonathan Keith (954) 914-8109 . Newsletter: Genevieve Morris 732-5244 INCA CONTACTS OFFICERS President: Belinda Murphy 312-7546 Belindabythesea@bellsouth.net 760 Mariners Way Vice Pres: Jonathan Keith 752-2046 Jkeith@iwkoa.com 641 Shore Drive Treasurer~ Brad Cooper 740-9579 URSCOOPER@aol.com 611 N.E. 7th Avenue Secretary: Paula Melley 310-3970 Pmellev@omillc.com 720 Mariners Way DIRECTORS Coquina Cove: Pam Keith 752-2046 Pkeitha:uiwkpa.com 641 Shore Drive Harbor Estates: Genevieve Morris 732-5244 morris a@bellsouth.net660 South Road Harbor Hall Inlet Club II: Betty Rudy 752-0699 Brudv67585a:uaol.com 689 N.E. 6th Court, #104 , Manatee Cove: Pat Dolan 742-2966 N/A 704 Mariners Way Mangrove Walk: Nancy Chandler 734-2815 chandlern26@vahoo.com 914 N.E. 7th Street Mariners Village: Susan Weeks 767-6480 spwplumb@aol.com 743-2 N.E. 1ih Terrace Murano Bay: Bob Knorr 734-1462 BaopjpeBoba:umsn.com 3010 Murano Bay Drive W.S. Shepard's Sub.: Betty Roe 436-8420 businessmor@palmbeachnational.com 637 Oak St Yachtman's Cove: John Alvaroe 738-9579 JOHNALVAROE@aol.com 680 N.E. 15th Place NEWS FLASH: If you are receiving this Newsletter, you live in an "INCA" neighborhood. You may not be aware of the existence of the Inlet Cove Association, Inc., a not- for-profit Florida corporation ("INCA") incorporated in 1995 by residents interested in maintaining the integrity of their neighborhoods. The original three neighborhoods were Coquina Cove, Harbor Estates and Yachtman's Cove. Today, there are nine (9) neighborhoods represented in INCA. There are NO mandatory dues, fees or assessments by INCA, The current Officers and Directors generally meet monthly to discuss and address issues which affect our neighborhoods. Recently, these issues include maintenance of Federal Highway (as to sidewalk safety, power pole replacement, building, zoning and code enforcement issues, and Boynton Inlet restoration), All of this representation at no cost to you!!! I do ask, however, that you consider making a voluntary donation to INCA. If you prefer, you may donate to INCA for the benefit of your individual neighborhood for general grounds keeping expenses. Each neighborhood maintains its own entryway with seasonal plantings, mulch, lighting and irrigation systems. There have been donations from a number of residents in the past, but the sad part is that the same few residents continue to donate year after year. I am looking for those who have not donated before to come up with a donation to INCA. I ask you all to deliver a donation payable to INCA today to your Director (telephone numbers are set forth in the INCA Views) to help keep our neighborhoods looking great!!! Thank you in advance for your support, Pamela Keith (CoqUina Cove Director) INCA Newsletter 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MEEnNGS Mon, Mar 1 O-INCA meeting @ Senior Center 7:00-8:00 p.m. Tue, Mar 11--CRA @ 6:30 p.m. Tue, Mar 18--City Commission @ 6:30 p.m. Tue, Mar 25-Planning & Development @ 6:30 p.m. Tue, Apr 1-- City Commission @ 6:30 p.m. Tue, Apr 8-CRA@ 6:30 p.m, Mon, Apr 14-INCA Open Board @ place to be determined (unless otherwise specified, meetings are @ City Hall) HOLIDAYS I EVENTS ;un, Mar 9-Daylight Savings Time @ 2:00 a.m. Mon, Mar 17-5t. Patrick's Day Thu, Mar 2D-First Day of Spring Fri, Mar 21-Concert @ Oceanfront Park 6:00-9:00 p.m. Band: Total Kontroll (R&B) Sun, Mar 23-Easter Tue, Apr 1-April Fool's Day Thu, Apr 3-First Day of Passover Sun, Apr 6-Army Day INCA S 9 Party Sunday, April 27 @ Location TBD 1 :00-11 Bring your favorite 'pot luck' dish and your special white elephant. Enjoy the food and companionship and win a great treasure from the white elephant table. The Raffle returns! Can't make it to the Party? You can still tin a great prize! No need to be present to win. Watch this space! AARON P. BOWLES Pi=< Ff-.l ~-;r:' ;"( k~~" BOWLES . E~E~.~~ RESIDENTIAL' COMMERCIAL < INDUSTRIAL pl'l561.732-3026 CELL561-214-D287 FA}:561-732-6133 i 1 -:; N 1 ~- f I" '\ \ C' f " r f r I rll I () A :J :J -~ "'_ -;~~~~:H1idson _ - J REALTY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. -~ ~ ~_.- ~_._".._-..-.-.,._---~ - ---'--"'--""~ _._~,.~-: "Your Waterfront Neighbor": BELINDA MURPHY I{I':t\ITOH I (OJllL' Office: (')(; I) 7 IO-.j'>}: Cdl Pho!l<:': ('>6] ) :\ 12-"7')'1(' E-;l.JaiJ: 11dind:.hyrhL'sca@hellsollth.!ld !I 11Rb-; 1l;'1OJ]?[I'i)'!l@11ll M@e L'<iJallJ'~J"fPJ'e!)G&''E: 510 E, Boynton Beach BIt/d Boynton Beach. FL 33435 Phone: (561) 732-2161 Fax: (561) 734-4556 ~ ~~- :[!= \ tj, :;;t~ ,Clu 1., ,,,",.' ,>-., '. IllJaB.e !F]e[.;cC'i! Owner Advertise Here We have a limited number of business card size ad slots available for 2008. An annual sponsorship donation of $120 will place your business card ad in each of the ' quarterly newsletters. Your ad will be seen by 400 INCA households and over 30 key city officials. Note: Priority will be given to INCA residents and some restrictions apply. Please contact any INCA officer for details and a sponsorship form. INCA Newsletter 4 MINUTES OF SESSION 1 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MASTER PLANNING WORKSHOP HELD ON JANUARY 26, 2008. AT 10:00 A.M., AT THE INTRACOASTAL CLUBHOUSE, 2240 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Angela Budano, Chair Cheryl Arflin, Vice Chair Barbara Lentz Christine Moeller Barbara Ready Nubia Richman Halena Wolf Debby Coles-Dobay, City Liaison The meeting was called to order at 10: 21 a.m. Introduction to Workshop Planning Process Ms. COles-Dobay advised the board would explore the future of the Public Art program with a view toward enhancing the City's image and focusing on the board's mission statement. The workshop would be the first of two or three sessions centering on the board's objective to create a Master Plan. The intent of today's session would be to generate discussion pertaining to goals for Public Art in specific locations, the board's vision for the Public Art program, and a review of the current Public Art programs, Capital Improvement Plan CaP) and private development projects. It was anticipated the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Program would reflect the City's heritage, character and diversity. It would stimulate cultural interaction, education, business growth and economic development, and present opportunities for Public Art projects. Ms. Coles-Dobay turned the meeting over to Chair Budano who would be selVing as the facilitator for the workshop. Action item: Approve CRA Beautification Project Document with Revisions (Dumpster Mural Implementation Plan> Motion Ms. Ready moved to accept the document which included all the revisions discussed at the January 22, 2008 meeting. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26,2008 Ms. Coles-Dobay brought in maps which reflected City parks, the CRA, Commission and Heart of Boynton (HOB) districts, and various projects including Hunters Run, Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Breeze, and the Sunshine Square renovation. Strategic Planning Session Topic: How can the AIPP program accomplish its mission statement goals? Discussion ensued, The intent was to come up with a broad sweep of ideas which would be refined until a document was generated. Discussion included developing an image. The City's current tagline was "America's Gateway to the Gulfstream." It was suggested the board's logo be consistent in its direction. The CRA's Master Plan would be presented in March 2008, and their slogan was "East Side West Side, East Side Renaissance." Discussion also included a previously suggested slogan, "The heart of the Palm Beaches," which captured the word "art" and was logistically accurate, as the City was located in the center of Palm Beach County, near major airports and seaports, Cultural and legacy components were important and in accord with the board's mission statement. Other suggestions in furtherance of accomplishing the mission statement goals included celebrating the international aspect of the City, focusing on cultural, community, cooperation and unity characteristics. Diversity could include projects by artists from other cultures. Goals to be accomplished and objectives sought included the celebration of local culture, preservation of history (both Old and New Florida), outreach to organizations, formation of partnerships with other groups, communication with other cultures and making art more accessible. It was suggested the element of multiculturalism be embraced, especially with respect to the Heritage Celebration, which was intended to support the City's multicultural legacy and unity. Other events could be multicultural as well. "Season of Peace," the Christmas celebration, could feature choirs from different houses or worship, and the Green Market and "Food with Art" could weave art into the community while embracing the cultures of others and promoting art in ethnic restaurants. The following concepts were discussed in furthering the objectives of the mission statement: a. Reach out to a broader cultural art base. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission !::.rnton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 b. Create opportunities to build bridges between cultures with art. c. Celebrate and promote the community by providing an environment for activities, including the arts. d. Include educational components by which children and adults could express themselves through the arts. Discussion ensued as to partnerships with schools and documenting the various programs (what the programs consisted of, time commitments, general summary and expenses to the program), e. Communicate and celebrate the history of Boynton Beach through art, f, Include the business community with a goal of economic development/growth. The manner in which the objectives would be accomplished would be discussed at a subsequent workshop. Topic: How can Public Art vitalize, stimulate and focus on cultural interaction, amenities, education, business growth and economic development The board suggested the following: a. Consideration be given to a signature event. b. A slogan be developed for the signature event. Suggestions included: "Home is where the heART is, II "Paint your heART out" and "Pour your heART into it." Consideration would also be given as to the manner in which to incorporate hearts into the program. Consensus The board agreed upon the following slogan for the signature event: "Paint your heART out." c. Develop a logo for the slogan. d, Consideration of a legacy pathway, with the use of stones, and incorporating poetry on plaques. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 e, Distribution of flyers. The workshop recessed for lunch at 12:26 p.m, Visuals taken of artwork from various trips were provided by Chair Budano. The workshop reconvened at 1:03 p.m, Topic: Areas that Need Public Art and Why Public art was needed to celebrate the City's history, cultural diversity and unity and to brand areas of the City. Themes suggested included nautical, flora and fauna, Gateway to the Gulfstream and dumpster art. The areas suggested in which to encourage and facilitate Public Art included: a. North and south ends of Federal Highway b. Heart of Boynton (branding) c. The Marina: promenade, roundabout, Marina entryway d. eRA area e. Town Square (history) f. Ocean Avenue corridor (Town Square to the Marina) g. Canals h. Art Public Beach (benches using "Turtle" theme) i. Inlet Cove Association (INCA) j, Industrial k. Neighborhood communities I. Congress Avenue corridor (retail and south end) m. Boynton Beach Mall 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission .=lnton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 It would be necessary to determine how to group the areas identified above, utilizing a unified theme, It would also be necessary to determine whether certain areas should have their own identities, and the area to tackle first. This could be the first item for discussion at the next regular board meeting. Ms. COles-Dobay reiterated a portion of every meeting would be allocated to discussing the Master Plan. There being no further business to discuss, the workshop portion of the meeting properly adjourned at 2:02 p.m. Tour of the City: The tour commenced at 2:35 p.m. Ms, Ready and Ms. Lentz were not present for the tour, The tour was taken to reinforce the planning session direction and included the following areas: · The Crossing, a community located in a multicultural area, with homes built in the 1960s, · Village Royale, a large retirement community, . Sea crest Boulevard. · Community entranceway markers, · Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation (CDC). · Site for the new Fire Station. · Publix Shopping Center. · Quantum Park area, · Children's Services Council. Public Art was placed in the front of the building. · Light industrial area. · Site of the new High Ridge Community. The land to be developed was previously used as a horse ranch. The developers' original site plan was not subject to the Public Art requirement. However, as a result of a major site plan modification, 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission !2Ynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 the developers were required to comply with the Public Art ordinance. They challenged the Public Art requirement but were not successful. · Miner Road. · Fire Station #3. · The community of Whispering Pines. · The Meadows development. · Aspen Glen and Miraflor developments. It was noted Aspen Glen was out of character for Florida. · Citrus Community School. · Manufactured home communities. · Rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, some specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, · Existing old wooden entryways on Boynton Beach Boulevard. Public Works had been charged with the responsibility of replacing the signs, At a recent Commission meeting, Jeff Livergood indicated he was desirous of working with the Arts Commission to create the gateways. This would be in keeping with the board's mission statement. · The site for Dr. Mote's Rehabilitation and Wellness Facility. · Winchester Park (which currently houses the Boynton Beach Mall). · The Roundabouts (near Linens In Things on Congress Avenue) with sculpted horses by artist Mark Fuller, Sculpted cows were originally intended for the roundabouts but were controversial and not used, Prior to development, the land was comprised of cow pastures. The community opposed commercial development and wanted the land to remain either as a cow pasture or developed into a park to protect the foxes, · Leisureville. · Medical and professional buildings. 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 · Congress Avenue Community Park, consisting of existing tennis courts, ponds, natural habitats for wildlife and wetlands. The park was being developed in two phases, the first of which would was known as the IIFlorida Swamp. II Phase 1 would be presented to the City Commission in March 2008. · Hunters Run, an upscale community, . South Tech Academy, . Woolbright Executive Center. . Watertower, · Mausoleum, The stained glass was designed by Conrad Pickle. . Public Works Utilities Building, · Sunshine Square. The renovations would include Public Art. . A mixed-use development across from Sunshine Square. . Woman's Club. . Senior Center. . 500 Ocean Plaza. . The Marina. · Promenade extension that connected into the Marina. This would be made into an entryway feature. . Bicentennial Park. . Mangrove Park. . INCA community, · Heart of Boynton. (The development would focus on the spine of the area - MLK Boulevard, Federal Highway and Seacrest Boulevard,) · Public Works center. (The dumpsters would be painted at this location.) 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida January 26, 2008 · St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Seacrest Boulevard. · Poinciana Elementary School. · The Sims Center. · Ezell Hester Center. · Boat Club Park, one of the last boat-launching facilities in the area. The tour concluded at 3: 15 p.m. ~O- Stepnanie D. Kahn Recording Secretary 020108 8 ~~Y~T8~. C lV~ East Side-West S'lde-Seas',de Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March25,2008 I x I Consent Agenda I Old Business I I New Business I I Public Hearing I I Other SUBJECT: Boynton Beach CRA and Trolley Website Statistics SUMMARY: Monthly report, generated by Google Analytics, providing data on the number of visitors to the CRA and Trolley websites: January 29 - February 28,2008: . Agency: 1,509 . 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Only) SUMMARY: Monthly report, providing data on Crime in the eRA District: January 2008: · Crimes - 81 · Arrests - 9 · Calls for Service - 1650 February 2008: . Crimes - 56 . Arrests - 19 · Calls for Services - 1458 FISCAL IMPACT: Cost budgeted in 200712008 from General Fund Budget 01-53120 CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: CRA Policing Innovations RECOMMENDATIONS: Info. Only c~ ~ Bright Executive Director T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 03 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\CRA Crime Monthly Stats 0208.doc Boynton Beach Police Department Year-To-Date Crime Report 2007/2008 CRA District FEBRUARY 2008 CRIMES Feb-08 Feb-07 + /- Jan-08 + /- Y-T-D Y-T-D + /- 2008 2007 Criminal Homicide 0 1 -1 1 -1 1 1 0 Sexual Offense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robberv 5 3 2 7 -2 12 7 5 Aggravated Assault 9 23 -14 10 -1 19 35 -16 Burglarv 9 15 -6 22 -13 31 33 -2 Larceny 29 34 -5 30 -1 59 73 -14 Auto theft 4 2 2 11 -7 15 2 13 TOTAL 56 78 -22 81 -25 137 151 -14 ARRESTS Feb-08 Feb-07 + /- Jan-08 + /- Y-T-D Y-T-D + /- 2008 2007 Criminal Homicide 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Sexual Offense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robberv 3 0 3 3 0 6 0 6 IAGaravated Assault 5 12 -7 0 5 5 14 -9 Buralarv 2 2 0 4 -2 6 4 2 Larceny 8 9 -1 2 6 10 16 -6 Auto theft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 19 23 -4 9 10 28 34 -6 CALLS FOR SERVICE Feb-08 Feb-07 + /- Jan-08 + /- Y-T-D Y-T-D + /- 2008 2007 TOTAL 1458 1438 20 1650 -192 3108 3196 -88 3/4/2008 MINUTES OF THE BOYNTON BEACH ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,2008 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE BOYTON BEACH GREATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Angela Budano, Chair Cheryl Arflin, Vice Chair (arrived late) Dana Cook Christine Moeller Barbara Ready Nubia Richman Halena Wolf Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Administrator ABSENT: Barbara Lentz I. Call to Order. Chair Budano called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members Self-introductions were made. A quorum was present. III. Agenda Approval Ms. Coles-Dobay added New Business Item VIII, C, which would be to add a member of the Arts Commission to the Dumpster Selection Panel. There were no objections to the addition. IV. Approval of January 22,2008 Meeting Minutes Ms. Coles-Dobay noted on page 3, the second bullet point pertained to the Heritage Public Art Mural Program, not Celebration, On page 6, the date in the last sentence on the page should be February 13, not February 16, 2008. On page 10, in the top paragraph where Ms. Sudano requested a vote, the sentence should read ".. .and a maximum of ten dumpsters would be selected." 1 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 On a different matter, Ms. Richman explained she belonged to the Boynton Beach Camera Club, and the president approached her looking for exhibit locations for their photographs. Ms. Richman indicated she would discuss the issue with the Arts Commission and it was decided this item would be added to the agenda as a Future Agenda Item. Motion Ms. Richman moved to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008 as discussed. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion. V. Announcements A. Dana Cook appointed new board alternate Chair Budano welcomed new member Dana Cook. B. Introduce potential board candidates Ms. Coles-Dobay introduced Esther Orr, a potential candidate for the Arts Commission. Ms. Orr was a retired teacher from Forest Park Elementary School and a friend of Barbara Ready. Ms. Orr has resided in the same house for 50 years and has seen many changes in Boynton Beach. Ms. Orr is a believer in the value of enrichment activities. Ms. Coles-Dobay advised there was another potential board member, Anderson Slocombe, an architect and longstanding resident of the City, who had more than 20 years of experience in architecture, construction, administration and client management services. A group of women from Brandeis University in Massachusetts, which was a research institute that focused on liberal arts, visited with Ms. Coles-Dobay. She reported the group belonged to the National Women's Committee and they raised funds for the library and university research. They had visited several local studios and then met with Ms. Coles-Dobay, She announced they were impressed with the Art Program and another tour would be scheduled in April. The word about the Art Program was spreading. VI. Kinetic Presentation by Ralfonso Ms. Coles-Dobay introduced Ralfonso, an internationally known kinetic sculptor and President and Co-founder of the KAO, (Kinetic Arts Organization). The organization has about 1,000 members from 60 countries. He was selected as 1 of 20 International Artists to create a kinetic sculpture for the Olympic Committee in Bejing, China. His 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 organization was founded in 2001, to provide one place for kinetic artists around the world to interact with those who are interested in kinetic art and sculptures, and to promote kinetic art. They were the largest kinetic art organization in the world and they help to put together kinetic sculpture exhibitions around the world; having exhibited in Holland, Italy, New Mexico, Russia and New Jersey. Ralfonso showed a PowerPoint presentation and a four minute video with music depicting what kinetic art was and showing it as art in motion. He described it being a type of 3-D work, having motion as a significant dimension, possessing or displaying energy; being active, lively, dynamic, and energizing. The video of kinetic art showed this type of art could use water, light, wind; can sway, rotate, use lasers or have the illusion of such, even shadows. The art could be made of nearly anything, even bird feathers. He left two DVDs with Ms. Coles-Dobay. He thought what the Arts Commission was doing was fabulous and he had tried to get West Palm Beach to have a similar program. He noted Boynton Beach was way ahead of West Palm and many other cities who have never executed anything that resulted in any tangible benefit to the community or the artists community. He thought kinetic art could be used to brand Boynton Beach. Since the Arts Commission was in the master planning stages, there may be some opportunities for kinetic art. The members discussed the idea of hosting some type of kinetic exhibit, and if they did, whether it should be an exhibition or include an educational component. There were many issues associated with an exhibition such as what kind of venue they would need, how many pieces should be used to make the event recognizable and worthwhile, and what the associated expenses would be. Ralfonso thought there was enough space in Boynton Beach to do so, and there could be both indoor or outdoor venues. Ideally, it was discussed both venues should be used. He did not know the facilities existing in Boynton Beach well enough to say where the best location would be to have the exhibition, nor did he know what the budget was. Another issue noted was what would be the exhibition time period. One exhibition could last four to six months. Ralfonso's goal was to educate people about public art and kinetic art. The Arts Commission would contemplate whether there was interest to do a kinetic art exhibition, a symposium or an associated event and it was keenly noted, the budget was contingent on the scale and scope of project to be implemented. The members discussed this year's budget was not nearly enough to subsidize an exhibition. Ralfonso explained much depended on what kind of exhibit was wanted, or whether the members wanted to expand the program and kinetic art to become the focus of the City. The Arts Commission was considering having one signature event, which this year could focus on kinetics and wanted to build bridges between the cultures through art. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 The members noted the economy was also struggling, which would have a negative impact. Conversely, it was discussed the Arts Commission should be mindful that they are in close proximity to incredible wealth in the United States and should find a way to make exhibitions viable for the artists, while still serving as an educational bridge. Lastly, it was suggested the Arts Commission take care not to give the impression there was all kinds of monies being spent; there would be a balance. A suggestion was made about exhibiting the maquettes. Having partnerships with local municipalities that were interested in purchasing art could be beneficial. It was thought Renaissance Commons, or the Promendade could provide an opportunity for art due to their marketing and phasing plans depicting their developments as a destination. In difficult times, free entertainment opportunities were successful and could benefit developers. The issue rested with the budget, the goal, and the branding wanted. The members discussed there may be grant opportunities with the City's 501(c)3, or opportunities to pursue donor monies. Ralfonso pointed out De/ray Beach started with their camera event, Photo Fusion, which currently draws thousands of people to Delray Beach. He offered to help brainstorm workable ideas for Boynton Beach. VII. Updates on '07/'08 program A. Avenue of the Arts 1. Artwork submitted for program Ms. Coles-Dobay expressed she was actively soliciting for art work. The City recruited many of their artists from ArtiGras. The artists who traveled for art shows were very interested in displaying on the Avenue of the Arts, but they would want to display locally to avoid shipping their art. If the Arts Commission selected their art pieces, they needed to determine where they would be located and the City would not accept delivery of the pieces until July. Once selected, the art remained for the year, and the artist must install the piece. If the piece sold, the artist needed to substitute a like piece. The mall entrances were suggested as potential sites for art and the mall manager appeared to be receptive to the idea. The CRA was also pulling up pavers in some parts of the downtown area because of saltwater intrusion. It was suggested contacting them about the pads and about helping to subsidize their replacement. The Library Board was interested in having art at the library; however, the City was under strict financial constraints. Soliciting financial donations was suggested. Another suggestion was to have a show location while simultaneously having a big screen TV at an off site location watching the site live. 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 The Arts Commission reviewed artist Dale Rogers' work, specifically his "Hands On" piece and Joseph Palumbo's art brochure. Motion Ms. Ready moved to add the Dale Rogers piece to the Avenue of the Arts. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion. Ms. Coles-Dobay would bring all the pieces back to the Arts Commission at a later time to determine placement. There was agreement to accept the Dale Rogers piece. Motion Ms. Ready moved to accept the Rolling Horse piece by Joseph Palumbo. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1. (Ms. Arflin dissenting) The Arts Commission reviewed a second Palumbo piece, "Cerena" and wanted to decide whether to use the Cerena piece or the Rolling Horse. A vote by show of hands was taken on using Cerena, the Mermaid piece. Ms. Budano, Ms. Wolf, Ms. Arflin and Ms. Moeller were in favor of Cerena. Ms. Ready, Ms, Richman and Mr. Cook were in favor of the Rolling Horse. By vote of four to three, the Cerena piece was selected. B. Artwork Collection 1. City Hall a) Decisions on how to sell & replenish artwork 2. Sims Center b) Call to artists release There was agreement to table item VII B to the next meeting. It was noted the deadline for the call to artists for the Sims Center was March 5, 2008, This was for on-loan artwork for that facility. C. Heritage Celebration/Highwaymen Program 1. Event review Ms. Coles-Dobay had received positive feedback on the event. She was interested in receiving additional comments on how to improve the event for next year. The following observations or suggestions were made: 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 . The event was poorly attended; . The event was not shared with enough people; . The event should have been open to the public; . Submit an attendee list of individuals more prone to purchase as opposed to just a VIP list; . An event such as this may benefit from a more specific mailing list; and . They would like to open up the attendee list. a) Highwaymen Roadshow, Wednesday, Feb 13th This event was open to the public. b) Friday, February 15th, Opening Night The members recommended having the opening night on the weekend during the event. VIII. Development Projects A. Recreation and Parks, Jaycee Park - Artist award approval. Ms. Coles-Dobay distributed a Call to Artists that was issued some time ago. There was a selection panel and the panel participants selected Lucy Keshavarz to create Public Art Interpretive Markers for the park. After City Commission approval, Ms. Keshavarz would be contracted. She asked the members to review her credentials to ensure she was a public artist and approve her credentials by motion. The Call to Artists went out in late December and the deadline was January 15, 2008. The Selection Panel was established and was comprised of Ms, Ready, Ms. Rivers, Assistant City Manager LaVerriere and Ms. Shea. Motion A motion was made by Ms. Ready to accept Lucy Keshavarz as a public artist for the Jaycee Park interpretive public markers. Ms. Richman seconded the motion which passed 5-1 (Ms. Arflin dissenting.) There was lengthy discussion about the process, and that the Commission was accepting the recommendation of the Selection Committee. There was a concern raised; however, that when having to defend an individual being charged with abuse of public process, the problem usually arises from a board that rubber stamped items. The members have a duty to examine and know what they are voting on. Dialogue continued that the item was already reviewed. The review process and the layers of approval that needed to be met before an artist would come before the Arts Commission were explained. 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 The process was first an RFQ is issued and the responses received. The responses are reviewed to ensure they are correct to the request and then references are checked. The information is forwarded to the Selection Panel for review and ranking and then it comes before the Arts Commission to approve the Selection Panel recommendation. B. Approval of Congress Avenue public artists and concepts. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained this park would be the Boundless Playground. The committee was comprised of Ms. Coles-Dobay, several members of the Recreation and Parks Department, and Beth Ravitz of Glatting Jackson, as a public arts consultant. Working over the past several months, they developed some concepts of what they wanted to include in the park. The item still needed City Commission approval. The Arts Commission reviewed Ms. Ravitzs' work. The members would email Ms. Coles- Dobay with comments and feedback on the work and she would bring that information to the next committee meeting on the park. Motion Ms. Ready moved to accept Beth Ravitz as a public artist. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. Dumpster Assignment Ms. Ready volunteered to serve on the selection committee. Ms. Moeller volunteered to serve as a substitute for Ms. Ready, should she be unable to attend. Motion Ms, Wolf moved Ms. Ready be assigned that task. Ms. Moeller seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IX. AIPP MASTER PLAN DETAIL DISCUSSION A. Review and approve Session I, January 26 workshop recap Ms. Coles-Dobay distributed a handout in addition to the minutes comprised of her notes taken from the workshop minutes and Ms. Arflin's notes. Motion Ms. Ready moved to add the notes from Ms. Arflin to the minutes so there would be another layer of information. The board noted there were changes to be made to the workshop minutes. Chair Budano asked for a motion to accept this (Ms. Arflin's notes) 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 and add it to the minutes. Ms. Wolf seconded the motion. There were no objections to the action. Chair Budano requested moving forward and reviewing and approving the recap that was sent. Ms. Coles-Dobay's document was reviewed and questions were raised regarding Boynton needing an image, The document was a synopsis of topics raised, but it was not adopted, A new document would be generated from it and the members made the following changes to it: The mission statement had a grammatical change. and should read, "The Art in Public Places Program is dedicated to Ofeate creatine stimulating . . . .. Item 2, The identity image should: 'EmDhasize,' emphasis the unity of the community." There was discussion on whether to vote on the document; however, the Commission decided to move on to the next item and no further action was taken. B. Discussion on public art sectors The minutes indicated different areas should have their own identities. At the workshop, it was decided to have a recurring agenda item that would tackle part of the planning aspect for the public art sectors. These would be aligned with the planning areas in the City. A historical study on the Intracoastal was conducted and requested by a member, which may assist the Arts Commission with their efforts, The Visions 2030 Redevelopment maps were reviewed. It was suggested reviewing the information for public art opportunities and discussing it at the next meeting, Ms. Coles- Dobay would put together a chart. The meetings were supposed to end at 8:30 p.m. and, therefore, it was suggested putting this item at the top of the next agenda. C. Next months review topic The Boynton Beach Camera Club exhibit would be added to the next agenda. Ms. Richman would obtain additional information about the purpose of the request. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. XI. NEW BUSINESS None. 8 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida February 26, 2008 XII. Adjournment Motion Ms. Moeller moved to adjourn. Ms. Richman seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m, "'. 2(i-f)u/u/Vvl. 0kAlJ.) Catherine Cherry ( Recording Secretary 9 ~<tY~T8~ C lV~ East Side-West Side....Seas.lde Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March 25,2008 I Consent Agenda I Old Business New Business I X I Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Consideration of Disposing CRA Owned Property: Request for Proposals for Vacant Land located at 219 NW 11 th Avenue described as Poinciana Heights, Block 2, Lot 2. SUMMARY: At the December 11,2007, meeting, the CRA Board approved the purchase of the above-referenced property in the amount of $40,000 for the eventual construction of a new, affordable single-family home. Staff is recommending that the property be advertised for the statutory requirement of30 days and that a public hearing is held at the May 13,2008, meeting for the disposal of the property at below market value to an entity that will construct and sell an affordable residence. The CRA closed on the property on January 22,2008. FISCAL IMPACT: None. CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: Heart of Boynton Plan RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the issuance of a public notice for the disposal of the property known as Poinciana Heights, Block 2, Lot 2. /~- Vivian L. Brooks Assistant Director T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Fonns by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 03 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\Disposal of 219 NW 11 th Avenue.doc PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Pursuant to Section 163.380, Florida Statutes, public notice is hereby given that on March 11, 2008, the CRA Board approved the transfer of property identified as Lot 2, Block 2, located at 219 NW 11th Avenue between NW 1st Street and NW 3rd Street, in the Poinciana Heights subdivision, Boynton Beach, Florida, for the construction of an affordable single-family house. Proposals by any persons interested in undertaking to redevelop this property must be made within 30 days of this publication. All proposals received by the CRA shall be evaluated consistent with Section 163.380, Florida Statutes. The CRA will consider proposals received at a public hearing held during its regular Board meeting on May 13, 2008. Further information is available and may be obtained by contacting Michael Simon, CRA Development Manager, at 915 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, (561) 737-3256, simonm@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us. PRESENTATION TO BE GIVEN AT MEETING ~~Y~T2~ eRA East Side-West S'lde-Seas'lde Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: February 12,2008 I Consent Agenda I Old Business I X I New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Consideration of Designating the CRA a Brownfield SUMMARY: A brownfield is an area of real property which is considered difficult to redevelop or reuse because of actual or perceived environmental contamination. In a redevelopment area, particularly one with an old commercial corridor such as Federal Highway, there is a very good chance that numerous properties may be contaminated due to old uses such as gas stations, printers and dry cleaners. For instance, the Gulfstream Lumber and Gulfstream Mall sites both have contamination from solvents, which has to be remediated prior to redevelopment. The brownfield designation does not imply that every property within a designated area is actually environmentally contaminated, just as a community redevelopment area designation does not mean that each property within it is blighted. The designation will not require property owners of potentially contaminated properties to clean up their properties. However, the designation will allow owners or buyers of such sites to access incentives to clean and redevelop the property. The brownfield designation would create another source of development incentives in addition to current CRA incentives. Examples of incentives associated with a brownfield designation are as follows: · Refund of sales tax on building materials for mixed-use projects that include affordable housing. · Job bonus credits up to $2,000 per job · Tax Credits for clean-up activities (see chart below) Tax Credit Type Prior to July 1, 2006 Site 35% $250,000 Rehabilitation No Further Action 10% $50,000 (i.e., SRCO) Affordable N/A N/A Housing Solid Waste N/A N/A I Effect~~~~UIY 1, Ii 50% $500,000 I~~:' $500,000 1;5% $500,000 lr50~/o $500,000 C:\Documents and Settings\kahns\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK17\Brownfield,doc More than ever, developers are seeking public assistance with their projects given the difficulty of developing under current market conditions. The creation of additional incentives to add to the CRA' s existing incentive programs will enable staff to assist developers to make their projects financially feasible. Research conducted by staff shows that a CRA, by definition, may be declared a brownfield area, per Florida Statutes 376.79)4). Attached are examples of resolutions passed by several Florida municipalities to designate their CRA's as a brownfield. FISCAL IMPACT: CRA staff recommends that the CRA reimburse the City for notification of property owners within the proposed area. RECOMMENDATIONS: CRA staff recommends that the Board request that the City move forward with the steps necessary to designate the CRA a brownfield. Vivian L. Brooks Assistant Director C:\Documents and Settings\kahns\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK17\Brownfield,doc Brownfields Redevelopment ... .... .... ... .. . Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency March 25, 2008 Overview ... .... .... ... .. . · Brownfields Redevelopment Program . What are Brownfields? . Florida's Brownfields Process Brownfield Area Designation . Program Benefits · Brownfield Areas . Brownfield Sites . Successful Projects 1 What Are Brownfields? ... .... .... ... .. . What Are Brownfields? ... .... .... ... .. . · Brownfield site means real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by actual or perceived environmental contamination. 376,79(3) FAC, 2 What Are Brownfields? ... .... .... ... .. . · Brownfield area means a contiguous area of one or more brownfield sites, some of which may not be contaminated, and which has been designated by a local government by resolution. Such areas may include all or portions of community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, other such designated economically deprive communities and areas, and Environmental Protection Agency-designated brown field pilot projects. 376.79(4) FAC. What are Brownfields? ... .... .... ... .. . Redevelopment tool that results in: . Economic development . Community development . New job creation opportunities · Open-Space/Green-Space projects and · Reduces the need to develop greenfields · Uses existing infrastructure (cost savings) · Reduction of public health and safety concerns 3 Florida's Brownfields Process ... .... .... ... .. . Brownfields Program Process ... .... .... ... .. . 4 Brownfield Area Designation by Local Government ... .... .... ... .. . · Local government must consider whether the Brownfield area: . Warrants economic development · Is reasonably focused, not overly large · Has potential interest to the private sector · Is suitable for recreation or preservation Brownfield Area Designation Process Local Government ... .... .... ... .. . *Listed Areas: 1. CRAs 2. Enterprise Zones 3. Empowennent Zones 4. Closed Military Bases .. Additional Considerations 1. Economic development and reasonable potential. 2. Reasonably focused approach and not overly large in geographic coverage. 3. Potential to interest private sector in rehabilitation. 4. Area contains sites or parts suitable for limited recreational open spaces, cultural. or historical preservation. 5 Designated Brownfield Areas . 2525 Center Road Fort Pierce ...~ '...j..~.- ;.~ L-.--<_ I 'j; '. ++~""".-l '~-,~~ ~--i Jt-A-1 ~- .f'>' i n-L t'-'.7'~~_1 t '-;- ~-1i~J'1 ~' '":1 II ~' r ~ ... .... .... ... .. . .. ~,. fit I t r!". ' I ~ 'l I "'I Designated Brownfield Areas . Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district CoD.,..~......"tty A_cl__lop...--nt ""--_ Bn::lo'VVnnelld ....'-_ '~ . I :.1\\ r L.,__ ~, " ".:t tt~i " .., .It/ t' ... .... .... ... .. . 6 DesiQl Bed Bn:Mnfield Jtreas Per Year J I ~ ~ ! Z 22 21 22 20 18 17 15 1~ 6 7 01 0 ~ i ... .... .... ... .. . 1997199819992000200120022003200420052006 Veer Brownfields Program Benefits ... .... .... ... .. . 7 ... .... .... ... .. . Brownfields Program Benefits . Brownfield Area . Economic Incentives . Loan Guaranties · Contact Enterprise Florida early in process Brownfield Area Economic Incentives . Bonus Refund for Job Creation . Up to $2,500 per job · May be combined with other incentives . Loan Guarantee Program · 50% loan guarantee on site rehabilitation and development · 75% for affordable housing · Sales/Use Tax Exemption on Building Materials Applicable to any property within a designated brownfield area provided eligibility criteria for each incentive are met ... .... .... ... .. . 8 Brownfields Program Benefits ... .... .... ... .. . . Brownfield Sites (executed BSRA) . All benefits of Brownfield area · Regulatory Framework for Cleanup (Rules 62-785 and 62-777, FAC,) · Dedicated staff - expedited technical review . Liability Protection · Voluntary cleanup tax credits Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits ... .... .... ... .. . . Florida corporate income tax . May be transferred once . $2 million annual cap · If exhausted, remaining applications are first priority in next year's allocation . Annual applications: · Due by January 15 · Issued by March 31 . Complete applications · First-come, first-served order . Applicant = PRFBSR 9 Available Tax Credits - Summary ... .... .... ... .. . Application Maximum Credit for Costs Tax Credit Type Frequency Incurred after 06/30/06 Site Rehabilitation Annually 50% $500,000 No Further Action Once 25% $500,000 (Le., SRCO) Affordable Housing Once 25% $500,000 Solid Waste Once 50% $500,000 Regional Brownfields Incentives ... .... .... ... .. . Treasure Coast Brownfields Program · Environmental site assessment grants · Revolving loan fund for cleanup $50K - $100K Subgrants 100+ Low Interest Loans _ .,...._ ~ .". ..", . T <,.... '"' ~<-~:~~~ ..'. -~<c. i<B~~~;"H~' r/!ilH\". '2J If:t~.:'9!~- 10 Successful Projects ... .... .... ... .. . Former Seacoast Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant Village of North Palm Beach ... .... .... ... .. . ^ =r':-- l:g ~~I! PARK 11 Former Fina Gas Station - Belle Glade Underground Storage Tank Removal Activities - November, 2006 Malibu Bay ... .... .... ... .. . ... .... .... ... .. . 12 Contact Information . Greg Vaday . Economic Development Coordinator for Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council . (772) 221-4060 . Email: gvaday@tcrpc.org . Website: www.tcrpc.om ... .... .... ... .. . 13 Frequently Asked Questions: Q: If my property is included in a Brownfield Area, does that mean that it is contaminated? A: No, Inclusion of your property within a Brownfield Area does not mean that it is contaminated. "Brownfield area" means a contiguous area of one or more brownfield sites, some of which may not be contaminated, and which has been designated by a local government by resolution, Such areas may include all or portions of community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, other such designated economically deprived communities and areas, and Environmental Protection Agency- designated brownfield pilot projects, Q: Will inclusion of my property in a Brownfield Area require me to clean up my property? A: Designation of a Brownfield Area imposes no additional legal obligations on the property owners within the designated area. The obligation to clean up contaminated property under state and federal law is independent of its inclusion within a designated Brownfield Area, If you are obligated to clean it up now, you will remain obligated to clean it up after designation, If you are not otherwise obligated to clean it up now, inclusion of the property in a designated Brownfield Area will not create a new obligation to clean it up, Q: Will inclusion of my property in a Brownfield Area enable the eRA to take my property by eminent domain? A: Nothing in the Brownfield Redevelopment Act gives the CRA or the City any additional eminent domain authority. Existing eminent domain authority for the purpose of urban redevelopment is severely limited, Q: If I don't want to be included in the Brownfield Area can I elect to be excluded? A: A landowner who does not wish his property to be included in a designated Brownfield Area may request in writing that his property be excluded from the designation. The local government is obligated to exclude such properties at the owner's request. However, there is no legal advantage to requesting exclusion, Designation as a Brownfield Area does not impose any additional legal obligations on a landowner. It simply allows innocent owners and subsequent purchasers to take advantage of limitations on liability and incentive programs to clean up the contamination, Q: If I think my property may be contaminated, can I take advantage of the limitations on liability and incentives to clean it up? A: Any person who has not caused or contributed to the contamination of a brownfield site on or after July 1, 1997, is eligible to participate in the brownfield program, Likewise, subsequent purchasers who have not caused or contributed to the contamination can take advantage of the program, Properties that are currently subject to cleanup requirements imposed by a state of federal agency are generally not eligible to participate. Boynton Isles Neighborhood Association 945 Isles Road Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 Jeff Lis, President Jay Laing, Vice President Jeanne Wenzel, Treasurer March 25, 2008 Commissioner Jose Rodriguez Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 Dear Commissioner Rodriguez, Please make this letter available to all CRA Board members at the meeting tonight. I will not be able to attend as we have a Boynton Beach Planning and Zoning Board meeting tonight at the same time, Boynton Isles falls within the Boynton Beach CRA boundary. When you consider declaring the entire CRA district a brownfield, please also consider that the Brownfields Redevelopment Act intends that is apply to commercial and industrial properties, not residential properties, There are many residential properties within the current CRA district. It appears including residential properties would be in conflict with the Act. It is my further understanding that in order to get a Brownfield designation any property (in this case all of the land within the CRA) within the area of designation must be able to prove environmental contamination exists... It would be interesting to know what specific environmental contamination(s) qualified the CRA to have its geographic area designated as a Brownfield, and if this environmental contamination in any way directly impacts the quality of life in Boynton Isles, The potential negative impact to Boynton Isles or any residential, commercial or industrial property within the CRA's Brownfield would be a "taint" on title that may have an adverse impact on the ability to sell or finance, or the property may be diminished in value (by appraisal) due to the "taint" of being a "contaminated" property located within a designated Brownfield, regardless of whether it is actually impacted by the source of contamination... this perception then becomes a part of the public record and shrouds all property within the boundary of the designated Brownfield with the "taint" of environmental contamination. . ..... Regardless, of its (the contamination(s)) location or direct impact on Boynton Isles, it would be interesting to understand the physical point source(s) of the contamination(s), actual physical plume of influence, any migration of that plume from the point(s) of contamination, any ongoing monitoring, any groundwater contamination associated with the plume, any prescribed cleanup recommendations, are there remedial action plans or containment action plans in place for the area(s) of contamination, have closure reports been issues by the local agency having jurisdiction, etc, If there is not environmental contamination impacting Boynton Isles, and, I hope that would be the case, I would hate to have the "taint" of being in a Brownfield associated with the fee title of anyone in Boynton Isles, unless otherwise there is some compelling benefit to be derived by the residents of Boynton Isles that we are unaware of at this time. Unless there is some compelling benefit to the homeowners of Boynton Isles to be located within the boundary of a Brownfield designation we respectfully and formally request that City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA take all necessary action to have Boynton Isles removed from the Brownfield boundary established by the CRA's designation. I am confident that the CRA/City Commission can come up with a legal description for the "Brownfield" that excludes the residential areas. Jeff Lis, President Boynton Isles Neighborhood Association Bright, Lisa ,~, ~ -Ie jJ honJ e . .. (0 I J v1 oj- ,J1Q-fel' u J ! Page 1 of2 01 'I I (ifef) -Iv, VjOJ ~' - O~/h cf From: Bright, Lisa Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:24 PM To: 1reguez@aol.com'; Taylor, Jerry; Weiland, Ronald; Ross, Marlene; Hay, Woodrow Cc: jcherof@cityatty.com; 'DJ Doody'; Brooks, Vivian; Bressner, Kurt; Greene, Quintus Subject: RE: Brownfield, Designation Attachments: RE INCA 2 20 08.doc Good Afternoon Board Members, The calls that Vice Mayor Rodriguez has received could possibly be a result of Monday night's INCA meeting where CRA staff gave a PowerPoint presentation and provided materials on the potential "Brownfield Designation" by the City Commission. Of the more than 25 persons in attendance, the majority enjoyed the small informal setting to learn about the economic possibilities of a Brownfield designation. However, there were three INCA homeowners with the following concerns: 1,} Eminent Domain (ED)- a homeowner stated they conducted research on the internet and learned other states permit the use of eminent domain within Brownfield, CRA staff responded that the citizens of the State of Florida passed a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes which strictly limited eminent domain to public purposes such as, parks, roadways, infrastructure, schools etc. Therefore, there is no legal standing that would permit the City to go into a well established community such as INCA and eminent domain property on behalf of a developer, 2,} Eminent Domain - a homeowner was concerned that the City previously utilized this tool to take properties. Staff reported that in the past three-year's of our tenure with the City, all ED actions were stopped and no properties taken through eminent domain process. 3.} CRA designation - a homeowner was concerned about how the CRA designation as well as the Brownfield designation affected and/or was reflected on their chain of title to their property. Staff informed the group NEITHER designation is reflected on a property owner's chain of title, The designations are strictly for a metes and bounds legal description to provide economic development incentives within the defined area. 4,} Exempting Residences from the Brownfield - a homeowner stated repeatedly it was their understanding from a commissioner that the upcoming March 25th CRA agenda would include a motion to exclude all residential properties. Staff reported a request was made to have the Brownfield designation agenda item again placed on the CRA agenda. CRA staff reported a commissioner would have to make the motion during the public meeting and CRA staff was not in any position to advise or comment on how a board member might motion or vote regarding this matter. S,} CRA public discussions about the Brownfield designation- a homeowner stated the CRA had failed to hold public discussions about the possible exclusion of residential properties from the designation. CRA staff informed the group that there were more than six public meetings held during the Downtown Master Planning process and the Brownfield designation recommendation was an outcome of this process. CRA staff actively and willingly addressed the public outcry from two concerned INCA residents who spoke under "Public Comments" at the City Commission meeting of February 19th, CRA staff sent the attached letter to INCA President, Belinda Murphy on March 20th offering to present Brownfield information at the upcoming March 10th INCA meeting which occurred this past Monday. 6.) Opting Out - a homeowner advised if the City Commission designated the entire CRA district a Brownfield they would initiate their right under state law to opt out of the designated area. This homeowner also stated that they had already opted out of the designation. CRA staff informed the group it was not possible to opt out of the designation since the City Commission had not passed a resolution designating the CRA a Brownfield. However, any property owner may opt out once the designation is passed by simply writing a letter to the City. CRA staff further informed the group that since many of them are downstream from heavy commercial uses along Federal Highway (gas stations, printers, auto repair facilities, etc,) and may in fact suffer contamination from off site sources, they may want the benefits afforded under the Brownfield designation. A few attendees stated they would prefer to take the risk of potential contamination and would accept the associated costs for clean-up should contamination occur on their own property at some future date. 7,} Properties Not Contaminated - a few attendees stated their property was not contaminated and they did not see the reason to have their property designated, CRA staff informed the group all properties within a Brownfield designation would be eligible for incentives REGARDLESS of whether or not their property is contaminated. The sole rationale for the state and federal government creating the Brownfield program was to incentivize the redevelopment of properties that have or appear to have suffered contamination, Given the number of properties within the CRA that have had serious environmental issues (Gulfstream Mall, Gulfstream Lumber, The Promenade), the likelihood there will be more discovered is high since the majority of the CRA is comprised of a commercial corridor, Federal Highway, These were the major discussion points, Yesterday, we received three calls from INCA residents thanking us for our time and 03/24/2008 information. Page 2 of2 The upcoming CRA agenda cover sheet will include the following options for the CRA Board's consideration to recommend to the City Commission: 1.) Designate the CRA a Brownfield 2.) Do NOT designate the CRA a Brownfield 3.) Designate the CRA a Brownfield and exempt all residential properties 4,) Designate the CRA a Brownfield and let each individual property owner "opt out" according to state law, Please feel free to contact Vivian or I to discuss the potential designation of the CRA as a Brownfield. Lisa Bright Executive Director Boynton Beach CRA 915 S, Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 From: jreguez@aol.com [mailto:jreguez@aol,com] Sent: Tuesday, March 11,2008 10:09 PM To: Bright, Lisa; Taylor, Jerry; Weiland, Ronald; Ross, Marlene; Hay, Woodrow Cc: jcherof@cityatty,com Subject: Fwd: Brownfield. Designation I continue to get numerous calls and emails on this topic. I want to ensure that staff (with board support) will be able to present alternatives for this designation that may provide for exclusion for homeowners in the CRA district. Please see email below from 2/25. Regards, Jose Rodriguez From: jreguez@aol,com [mailto:jreguez@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 25,200812:14 PM To: TaylorJ@ci,boynton-beach,f1,us; RocIriguezJ@ci.boynton-beach. f1.us; WeilandR@ci.boynton-beach,fl.us; bressnerk@ci,boynton-beach,f1.us; rossm@ci,boynton-beach.f1,us; hayw@ci.boynton.,beach.fl,us; BrightL@ci.boynton-beach.f1,us Cc: Jim Cherof Subject: Brownfield. Designation Dear CRA Board, I have received numerous emails and calls on the Brownsville designation and would like to put this back on the agenda for discussion at our next meeting. In particular I would like staff to focus information and discussion on this designation's impact on residential properties and possible excluding them from the designation Regards, Jose More new features than ever. Check out the new l\OLMail! Supercharge your AIM. Get the AIM toolbar for your browser. 03/24/2008 February 20, 2008 Ms. Belinda Murphy President-INCA 760 Mariners Way Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Re: INCA Dear Ms. Murphy: At the City Commission meeting on February 19th, members of your community expressed their concerns with regard to the possibility that the entire CRA district may be designated a Brownfield. The Brownfield discussion occurred at the CRA Board meeting on February 12th with a staff recommendation of approval. For your convenience, I have attached a copy of the Brownfield backup materials for your review and distribution. As you can see from the materials, the Brownfield designation is an economic development tool providing incentives to remediate barriers preventing a site from being redeveloped, The staff recommendation was based on discussions during the Downtown Master Planning process and specifically, related to INCA's concerns over the lack of development along the Federal Highway Corridor, The Federal Highway Corridor remains an ongoing concern for INCA as evidenced in your meeting minutes of January 14,2008 (attached). More importantly, the recommendation is endorsed by EDA W, ERA Associates, Palm Beach County, the State of Florida and the Federal Government as an excellent source of external funding to not only drive redevelopment efforts, but also encourage business development opportunities. The far reaching tax cuts to local governments are forcing staff to seek other alternatives to encourage redevelopment within the CRA. Page 1 of2 ~, Please know that CRA staff is available to personally sit down and address concerns, along with your District Commissioner Woodrow Hay, as well as Vice Mayor Jose Rodriguez who has been a driving force in improving the Federal Highway Corridor, Very truly yours, 2fd(L C, -& t-A-+ Lisa A. Bright Executive Director lIb Attachments cc: CRA Board Members (INCA minutes only) K. Bressner, Encl. Q, Greene, Encl. J. Cherof, CRA Attorney (no encl.) D, Doody, CRA Attorney (no encl.) 915 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Office: 561-737-3256 Fax: 561-737-3258 www.boyntonbeachcra.com Page 2 of2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, FL February 12, 2008 questioned how the rate compared in the market. A market rate analysis had been prepared and it would be provided, The owner had requested an increase that Ms. Bright refused, Motion Vice Chair Rodriguez moved to approve Item x,c. Mr, Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, d. Consideration of Providing Additional HAP Funds for Myrtle Marshall Ms, Bright announced Ms, Octavia Sherrod, Manager of Community Improvement had authorized other funding for Myrtle Marshall. The item would not need to be considered as an opportunity for the CRA, Mr, Hay requested confirmation that every effort would be made so Ms, Marshall would not be required to make any substantial contribution. Ms, Sherrod assured Mr. Hay there was a small amount of money she would be responsible to pay; however, everything was under control. It was a Win/Win situation for everyone, Disputes with previous contractors were being resolved and new contractors were available, Chair Taylor stressed the issue was no longer a consideration for the CRA, e. Discussion on MBOs (Management by Objectives) (This item was added to the agenda by Wee Chair Rodriguez.) Vice Chair Rodriguez explained he wanted to bring the issue back before the board for clarification on the eight objectives, He submitted information on why it was important to be developed by the CRA and provided to the Executive Director in advance. It was in her contract that an evaluation be done. He hoped it could be completed by next month, Chair Taylor noted there was performance criteria that had been used the past year when it was established a MBO type process would be better; however, it was never established. It was too late in the year to proceed, Vice Chair Rodriguez suggested the methodology could be split for the year, Chair Taylor had experience with a MBO process and was not sure it was appropriate for the Executive Director position, He supported using the system from the previous year, but not has staff do evaluations of the Executive Director, His reasoning was working with development involved projects over long periods and from year to year, Mr, Hay concurred and indicated his experience was the MBO method did not accommodate projects extending from year to year. Mr. Hay would support any decision; however, he felt the objectives had not been established early enough for evaluating this year. Mr. Weiland offered his thought that flexibility was important in any system as well as accountability. Motion Mr, Hay moved to abolish the MBO evaluation for the Executive Director at this time, Mr, Weiland seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously, XI. New Business: A, Consideration of Designating the CRA a Brownfield 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, FL February 12, 2008 Ms, Brooks reiterated the current market is difficult, resulting in more pressure on the CRA to offer more incentives, Her research found a brownfield designation would be helpful for areas that mayor may not have pollution, but has the appearance, and makes it unattractive to the private sector for investment. Environmental assessment can be costly as well as the clean up costs if pollution is found, Currently there are three locations that have encountered pollution and cleanups, The entire CRA area could be designated a brownfield. The Federal government now allows deductions for environmental cleanup costs that assist with operating expenses. The State brownfield incentives include $2,500 job bonus per new job site, loan guarantees, tax credits for the costs and a sales tax credit on building materials, Also cleanup liability protection is a major issue for lending institutions, There is no expense to the CRA or the City. Ms. Bright reported $70M to $75M of incentive dollars are not used annually, It has been the recommendation of the economic research firm and the downtown master plan to seek out this type of .incentive and remediate this type of problem for the developers, The only negative is the perception of the residents, not the reality of the incentive. Motion Mr. Weiland moved that the City move forward with designating the CRA as a brownfield. Mr, Hay seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously, B, Consideration of Entering into a Subordination Agreement with USC on Behalf of the BBFBCDC (Boynton Beach Faith Based CDC), Ms. Brooks pOinted out there were three homes along Seacrest that the CRA had purchased to assure the homes are built to specific standards, The agreement entered into by the CDC with a non-profit lender (USe) requires the agreement for the right of reverter clause, Linda Charles, Senior Loan Officer for USC advised the loan had been approved in October, 2007 with the condition that the development agreement is subordinate to the first mortgage. The paperwork is completed and the project is in position to proceed. Motion Mr, Hay moved to authorize the Chair to execute the subordination agreement. Vice Chair Rodriguez seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously, C. Residential Improvement Program (RIP) Analysis Ms, Bright reported the RIP had been removed from the web site, but has now been revised and again appears on the website, A mailing was also being prepared advising that only exterior changes would be available through the program, The budget had included $300,000 with $140,000 having been spent. It could be increased by $40,000 so that 10 homes would benefit from the funding, The funds would come from the contingency monies, Chair Taylor recalled the program had been extended to outside the HOB area, 6 Twenty-first Century Florida: Dry-cleaning shops still using septic tanks on U.S. 1 in Pompano Beach -- DEP permitted and inspected -- why to worry about water quality. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-flbhazardous0325sbmar25,0,6032766.story EPA: Pompano dry cleaner polluted soil, groundwater By David Fleshier South Florida Sun-Sentinel March 25, 2008 POMPANO BEACH - A dry-cleaning shop on busy U.S. 1 has been proposed as a federal Superfund site after tests found nearby soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous chemicals. An Environmental Protection Agency official said the site presents no immediate health risk, but Broward County's pollution prevention chief said he isn't so sure, Flash Cleaners, at 4131 N. Federal Highway, polluted the ground with a variety of chemicals used in the dry-cleaning business, most likely through spills and disposal of waste through a septic system, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Tests of soil and groundwater found concentrations of several chemicals exceeding federal safety standards, including dichloroethene, trichloroethene, tetrachloroethylene and vinyl chloride. Although the shop still takes in dry cleaning, it no longer processes it on site. Barbara Schuster, project manager for the EPA, said there's no immediate danger to public health. Eight drinking-water wells, serving Hillsboro Beach and other portions of northern Broward County, are within a mile of the site. But Schuster said there is little danger to the wells because they lie northwest or southwest of the site and the groundwater flows east, away from the wells. Jeff Halsey, Broward County's director of pollution prevention and remediation, said there is not enough information to determine how much danger is posed by the underground spread of hazardous chemicals. Among the possible health effects of these chemicals are liver and kidney damage, neurological diseases and cancer, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Until we can get an assessment done and know exactly where the plume is going, we're going to be very, very concerned," he said. The exact cause of the contamination is unknown, although environmental inspectors documented unsafe practices at the shop, according to EPA records. They found machinery and waste containers on a bare concrete floor without secondary containment. Wastewater from the dry-cleaning work was discharged into an on-site septic tank, which caused contamination of soil and water, according to the EPA. The Superfund program, established after the discovery of thousands of tons of hazardous waste in the Love Canal neighborhood of Niagara Falls, N.Y., takes on the most serious contaminated sites. Under the program, the EPA tries to find the parties responsible for the pollution and make them pay for cleanup. Failing that, the Superfund pays, although its funds have dwindled since the expiration of a special tax on industries that pollute. The owners of the shop, John and Susan Ferrel, say they didn't cause the contamination and can't afford to pay for cleaning it up. They bought the store in 1977 after working there for a year, and they've worked there ever since. They said they disposed of the waste properly and have been forced to pay for a preliminary environmental study because a state inspector found a small amount of dry-cleaning chemicals at the bottom of an unused machine. "Because of that one thing, we spent a lot of money over the years trying to do what the county wanted and what the EPA wanted," Susan Ferrel said, speaking from their home in Sebastian. "We just can't afford this. It will take all our retirement." The EPA will conduct a study of the site and figure out a cleanup plan. Among the most likely options are digging up the soil and taking it to a landfill or pumping up the water and treating it to remove the contaminants. It is unknown what will happen to the business. The one-story, peach-colored shop stands just back from the noisy traffic of Federal Highway. An American flag hangs in the window. A sign in the door states that it is closed Monday. Behind the shop is the Beacon Heights neighborhood, consisting of small apartment buildings and one-story houses. "This is the first I've heard of it," said Bob Manko, standing on the porch of his house on Northeast 42 Street. "If there's something bad there, it ought to be cleaned up." But he said he hoped a small business wouldn't be harmed by having to spend an excessive amount, unless the cleanup is necessary. "Common sense should prevail," he said. David FleshIer can be reached at dfleshler@sun-sentinel.com or 954-356- 4535 , ~I HLC~ Housing Leadership Council PBC .:L 0 f P a 1mB e a c h C 0 U n t y Founding Members Business Development Board Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Economic Council of Palm Beach County, lnc, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Palms West Chamber of Commerce Workforce AJJiance Mission The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County, Inc, is an action. oriented coalition of business, civic and community leaders working to identifY strategic solutions and jimding options to the workforce housing shortage in Palm Beach County, Its primary goal is to increase the availability of attainable housing throughout Palm Beach County for workers at all income levels. I February 5, 2008 Ms. Lisa Bright Boynton Beach CRA 915 Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Ms. Bright: Thank you for your generous support of our "State of Workforce Housing Address" Breakfast on January 30, More than 250 guests attended including elected officials, national corporation representatives, governmental agencies, and area businesses. Dr. Ned Murray of Florida International University introduced the "Municipal Scorecard" system and updated report on Workforce Housing efforts within Palm Beach County. It is through your efforts that we were able to engage Dr. Murray and FlU to research Workforce Housing in Palm Beach County and share his findings. In addition, Housing leadership Council was able to recognize the efforts of School Board of Palm Beach County; City of Delray Beach; City of Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County for their commendable "Start" towards increasing Workforce Housing opportunities within their communities. We appreciate your continuing support of Housing Leadership Council and our mission of working with community and civic leaders to identify solutions and funding options to the workforce housing shortage in Palm Beach County. Sif:jlY, luae brera President/ CEO 700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 107B · West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · Tel: 561-653-4107 . Fax: 561-653-4109 Post Office Box 1709 · West Palm Beach, FL 33402 www.Wcobc.org BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEDURES1 1. Ex parte disclosures by CRA Board Members. 2. The CRA Attorney outlines the hearing procedure, including a statem~:nt that any member of the Board may, at any time during the presentation of testimony, question any witnesses. 3. Attorneys or other individuals acting in a representative capacity make their appearances, 4. Request for identification of any intervenors.2 5. The CRA Attorney or City Clerk swears in all witnesses. 6. City staff members present a summary of the issues before the Board, testify as to their opinions and make recommendations for inclusion in "Conditions of ApprovaL" (The CRA generally limits staff presentations to 15 minutes). 7. CRA staff members offer their comments and recommendations (The CRA generally limits CRA staff presentations to 15 minutes). 8. The Applicant presents its case, including acceptance or objection to proposed conditions of approval. (The eRA generally limits applicant presentations to 15 minutes). 9. Intervenors present their cases, examine previous witnesses, presentations to 15 minutes). offer their facts and opinions, and cross- (The CRA generally limits intervenors 10. Members of the public offer their facts and/or opinions. (The CRA generally limits public presentations to 3 minutes). 11, Intervenor rebuttal/final comments. (The CRA generally limits intervenor rebuttal presentations to 3 minutes). 12, Applicant rebuttal/final comments. (The CRA generally limits applicant rebuttal presentations to 5 minutes). 13. Staff rebuttal/final comments. (The CRA generally limits staff rebuttal presentations to 5 minutes). 14. CRA questions and deliberation / decisions, 1 The guidelines represent a generalized procedure for conducting quasi-judicial hearings and are subject to modification on a case.by-case basis, The controlling principal is that all interested parties have the opportunity to offer testimony, evidence and conduct cross-examination of witnesses, 2 An intervenor can be a person or a business, or even another government entity, who ciaims to have a direct and personal Interest in the pending matter and who wants to have the same legal rights and responsibilities to participate In the public hearing as the actual parties have, For example, an intervenor may also question the witnesses presented by parties and other Intervenors, and can call its own witnesses, who will be sworn to tell the truth and will be subject to possible cross-examination by the parties and other intervenors, The decision whether to grant Intervenor status will be made by the Board, Someone who does not qualify to be an intervenor, or could quality but just does not want to be one, may be allowed to speak briefly on his or her own behalt, either to present facts or to state opinions, but cannot question witnesses, present witnesses, and so forth, It should be noted that being an intervenor in a matter under consideration by the Board does not guarantee that the intervenor can challenge or appeal the final decision in a Judicial or administrative proceeding, Also, being an intervenor here may not even be a prerequisite to filing a challenge or appeal of the final decision depending upon what state laws or court rules require, Nicole's Shares T;IAGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MINUTES & MONTHLY REPORTS\Quasi Judicial Procedures.doc eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March 25,2008 I Consent Agenda IX Old Business New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Consideration of Noise Ordinance SUMMARY: During the Downtown Master Planning process, discussions ensued about the potential barriers to creating a vibrant downtown. The visualization of a "downtown" for Boynton Beach will not only include new physical buildings, but also attempt to entice the local market which historically bleeds over into spending their dollars in Delray Beach or Lake Worth. The process exposed various barriers that might possibly prevent success of a thriving downtown. One such possible barrier is an outmoded "noise ordinance" prohibiting music after 10:00 p.m. on a Friday night, the beginning of the weekend for most residents. Attached is a case from the Code Compliance Department. The letter from Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Director dated January 22,2007, expertly states the position and challenges of a developing downtown for Boynton Beach. Also, included is a letter from Mr. Luke Therien, owner ofthe Banana Boat Restaurant, outlining possible key improvements to the City's noise ordinance in order to increase economic development for downtown restaurants. FISCAL IMPACT: None CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: Visions 20120 and Downtown Master Plan RECOMMENDATION: City Commission to consider evaluating the City's Noise Ordinance for improving and encouraging a vibrant downtown. ~ isa A. Bright Executive Director T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 03 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\Noise Ordinance,doc Page 1 of 1 Bright, Lisa From: Restaurant Holdings, Inc, [rholding@bellsouth.net] "t: Saturday, March 01, 2008 1 :49 PM 10: Bright, Lisa Subject: Re: Noise Ordinance Hi Lisa: 1. Friday Night noise ordinance to Midnight instead of 10pm. This would help a lot. The current code lists Friday night as a "week night" instead of a "weekend" night which creates the problem. 2. Delete the portion of the code called "Plainly Audible". This part of the code states that if a police officer hears any noise whatsovever after IOpm, the business will be cited and fined. 3. The rest of my recommendations are more involved, and are spelled out in my position paper of December 7,2007, which you have a copy of. C"d me about this if you are going ahead. I want to be there, but I want to talk to you first. My Cell # is 561-704-3535. -------------- Original message from "Bright, Lisa" <BrightL@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us>: ______________ Hi Steve & Luke, We are preparing for the March 11th meeting and attempting to place the recommendation to the Ordinance (whiCh is under Code Enforcement and the City Manager) and need to know from both of you what you are actually looking for... it is somewhat vague. Please either email the times and days you want or call and speak to Vivian, Mike or I. For example: Thursdays until 11 :00, Fridays until midnight, etc. Have a nice weekend, Lisa Lisa A. Bright Executive Director Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency 915 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 5R1 .737.3256 - Office 236.8838 - Mobile '-- 1.737.3258 - Fax email: brightl@cLboynton-beach.f1.us 03/0412008 Banana Boat Restaurant 739 East Ocean Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Mailing Address: 900 E. Atlantic Ave. # 12, Delray Beach, FL 33483 Office Number - 561-278-0356 February 7,2007 Mr, Jose A. Rodriguez Commissioner City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FI 33426 Dear Mr. Rodriguez: I am writing to recommend changes in the "Noise Ordinance" for Boynton Beach which I think will help amicably solve the transition between the downtown business district and residential zonmg. Banana Boat and Two George's restaurants have been part of this downtown for a very long time. We represent an ideal setting to attract tourists, snowbirds, and locals to this area. Banana Boat has been around since 1978 and Two George's since 1956, However, in the past three months our entertainment format has been all but shut down by an ordinance we feel is inflexible to the downtown atmosphere for which the city and the CRA is trying to develop. There are three main problems with the current noise ordinance: I. Even though we are in a commercial zone, we have to abide by a residential zone requirement because we are close to a residential zone to the south. 2. The "Plainly Audible" part of the code should not be meant for a commercial zone. Right now any noise whatsoever that a police officer hears over 100 feet from a business after IOpm is currently against the law. Our restaurants close at 2am, so any talking, soft music, drink blenders etc. can be heard, so we are breaking the law everyday. 3. The decibel numbers in the code are unrealistic for the downtown. When noise levels are measured around the bridge area where the closest residents live, the decibels are at their maximum range even without music, just from the general commercial noise. Any soft music or any noises from anything will exceed the maximum ofthe law if you are a resident living underneath or next to the bridge. Ther~ are contributing factors to the noise ordinance conflict. These factors should be considered when next reviewing the noise ordinance changes. They are: Weare on the edge of the zoning line, we are on the waterway, we are next to the bridge, and last but not least, we have one unreasonable neighbor who is the sole complainant. I am recommending a couple of changes that are reasonable, and that also compliment what other cities have with their noise ordinances. PAGE 2 1. Add 5 decibels to residential zones when noise is received from a commercial zone. Recommended change to the code Section I5-8.8(b) Add new Receiving Land Use Category called.,. "Exterior Residential receiving from Commercial (Central Business District)" Sunday - Thursday 7am to IOpm 65 db IOpm to 7am 60 db Friday - Saturday 7am to Midnight 65 db Midnight to 7am 60 db 2, Create an additional exemption to "Plainly Audible" - Right now, any noise a police officer hears after IOpm is against the law (customers talking, low volume music etc) at 100 feet from source. That's unrealistic. Recommendation of change to the code: Section 15-10.6. Exemptions This would add a number (7) to the list of exemptions to the "Plainly Audible" part of the ordinance. (7) Sound generated by the operation and use of businesses in commercial and central business districts where the sound is received by residences will conform to Section 15- 8.8(b) "Exterior Residential receiving from Commercial (Central Business District)" Sunday- Thursday 7am to IOpm 65 db IOpm to 7am 60 db Friday - Saturday 7am to Midnight 65 db Midnight to 7am 60 db 3. Clarify weekends in the code - Friday night is considered a week night, and Sunday night is considered a weekend night. You may want to switch this for the benefit of the residences. Section 15-10.2 Terminology and standards defines weekdays and weekends. I think these minor changes in the code would give a small amount of flexibility to the businesses, while protecting the peace for reasonable people living in and around the downtown. Many of our customers live very close to Banana Boat. We have an interest in protecting our relationship with them, while continuing our business as we always have for 28 years, Thank you for your help. I am available any time on my cell #561-704-3535, or at my office #561-278-0356. Sincerely, Luke Therien Proprietor 100 E, Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 Phone: (561) 742-6100 Fax: (561) 742-6185 G. Matthew Immler, Chief of Police Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator Phone: (561) 742-6120 Fax, (561) 742-6838 .,~. j '/)- ~{-) '1,' 11'1'-;, / , ;;;'>"!' .,' ~,../ ""f,_. 1- ,L. ( ,t ,'., '~_ /,,.,,,-,,,':-'.>.,> I .., ' { f!.<.J.",' ~:,) " \ \tn ^~ ~).).r \ 1 The City of Boynton Beach /'. (/' \:" \ I,..^-" January 22,2007 Nicholas A. & Joan R. Torelli 760 East Ocean Avenue, Apartment 109-N Boynton Beach, FL 33435 RE: Your letter to Chief Immler dated January 12, 2007 concerning tbe Banana Boat Dear Mr. & Mrs. Torelli: I read your letter to Chief Immler and felt obligated to respond due to my intimate knowledge of exactly what has taken place to date. In doing so, I'd like to clarify some of the issues you presented in your correspondence. In our role as a Code Compliance Division we aren't advocates of any particular position, but simply enforcers of our Code of Ordinances. As our name implies, we seek compliance first and foremost and we certainly don't want our citizens to view this procedure or their relationship with their neighbors as a "war." As you know, we've had numerous conversations covering every conceivable angle of this situation. The "Cease & Desist Order" was issued by the Code Compliance Board based on violations that occurred prior to hearing the case at their November 15,2006, meeting. The Board granted a 15 day grace period before setting the deadline of November 30,2006. During one of our many conferences I explained to you that we would have Officers monitor the establishment at various times based on input from you and availability of our Officers, Including the two measurements perfonned January 21,2007, we've responded fully to your requests with the exception of the one instance you noted with no violations documented, We had additional discussions with respect to your concerns about New Year's Eve and I infoD11ed you that the Code still applied, but a reasonable person probably would have trouble levying a fine on anyone given the time of the event. To date. I've not received an amended report from Officer Area and therefore we won't be certifying any fines at this time, Should I receive an amended report documenting a violation of our Code I will certainly bring that forward for consideration by the Code Compliance Board. In using your hand held meter please keep in mind your notations of the high readings don't accurately reflect the L1 0 levels required by Code, Doing so only biases your view as to what's actually occurring and doesn't really serve any real purpose other than providing a general idea as to the noises you may hear at your residence, America's Gateway to the Gulfstream Page 2 During previous conversations we discussed the methodology in measuring sound levels and that simply looking at a digital meter and noting the high readings doesn't necessarily mean there's a violation, As you know, our meter is a highly sophisticated piece of equipment that provides a thorough analysis of the data that's collected over a minimum of 10 minutes as required by our Code of Ordinances, Additionally we record ambient noise levels prior to measuring the noise source to ensure the readings aren't biased by outside agencies such as wind and vehicle/boat traffic. This helps to explain the results of our measurements to date substantiating compliance with our Code. To date, my office has expended nearly $1,000,00 in overtime costs attempting to validate your reports of excessive noise levels coming from the Banana Boat without a documented violation, Given my limited overtime account and the fact we've not documented any violations I'm suspending further measurements. It's becoming apparent based on our conversations and measurement results that your interpretation of a violation isn't consistent with our Code of Ordinances, Obviously, you still have the issue of the music being played beyond the allowable times and we do have one violation documented that will be presented to the Code Compliance Board at their February 21,2007 meeting. In closing, I'll reiterate that you do live in the center of our downtown and your desire to "soundproof' the entire neighborhood probably won't happen. As our City grows and the downtown area becomes increasingly vibrant, the ambient noise levels will increase as it does in urban areas. As it stands now, our ambient readings are extremely close to invalidating our attempts to measure the noise sources currently under scrutiny. Having said that, the more effective approach to your issues probably would be to approach your Board of Directors and suggest they possibly meet with neighboring establishments to work together as a neighborhood as opposed to the adversarial approach. You also have the option to pursue your case through the Courts as provided for by Florida Law, I anticipate your understanding of my position as steward of the resources provided to me by our taxpayers in terms of applying those resources efficiently throughout our community. I think you would agree we've been extremely, cooperative in working on your concerns, If you wish to discuss this matter further please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, "-=-=-.. --'~ '---~~~ : _ .....~ ~_-",..,_..".r-.....:<-=~-? --""--~ ~ ./" Scott Blasie Code Compliance Administrator C: Kurt Bressner, City Manager ",^-' I etlc-I, G. Matthew lmmler. Chief of Police File Chief George Irnmler Boynton Beach Police Department 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Nicholas A. Torelli and Joan R. Torelli 760 East Ocean Avenue-Apt. l09N Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Telephone 561-736-7948 January 12, 2007 Dear Chief Irnmler, RE: Disturbing the Peace Banana Boat Bar & Restaurant Please refer to our letters dated September 15, October 3, and November 16, 2006. For your convenience, we have enclosed copies. Kindly excuse another lengthy letter, but, we are compelled to aprise you of our recent progress. As previously stated, we have won "Round One" but the "war" continues, sorry to say. The Cease and Desist Order is a handy weapon when used as a precedent against the Two Georges Bar & Res:taurant. However, actual enforcement of the Order against the Banana Boat has proven to be a bit elusive, so far. After the hearing on November 15, 2006, I was reminded that calling in complaints on the Banana Boat would not be very beneficial as the Order would not be effective until November 30, 2006. We, therefore, had to endure their reggae band on Sundays, November 19 and November 26, 2006. Using a borrowed decibel meter showed levels on both nights well into the 60's and low 70's. Code Enforcement Officers were scheduled to monitor the Dcb's at the Bar and Restaurant on December 3, 2006. But, as bad luck would have it for one Officer, a personal emergency required that this be cancelled. The noise levels were in the 60's and 70's as usual. A grand lost opportunity. ao..r The Officers were able to monitor the music on December 10, and ~ecemb€r 17, 2006. However, the reggae noise levels on both of these evenings were somehow subdued at the 60 ,levels. When I inquired about the upcoming New Years Eve, I was advised that the owner gave assurances that the music, "Would stop at midnight because the patrons usually went home." Wrong. When we returned home past I1PM the Dcb's were in the high 60's and 70's. The music continued past midnight and I was compelled to call your much overwor.ked Dispatcher at 12:25 AM. An Officer arrived about 30 minutes later. He heard the music, knew what to do and would write a report. He did not need to speak to his Supervisor. The Officer then had the music stopped at 1:00 AM. All well and good, but, because of the holiday, Code Enforcement meter readings could not be taken. On Saturday January 6, 2007 the music was in the high 60's, but, only for periods of three to four moments at a time. On Sunday January 7, 2007 the reggae band returned to their usual place next to the water and played their usual high 60's all evening for extended periods of time. Continued.,..... . Chief lrnrnler Page 2 We expect a fine to be levied against the Banana Boat and its landlord by the Code Compliance Board on January 17, 2007 ror continuing their music after the New Years Eve midnight deadline. We believe this will be the very first time in history a rine is cited to them. Thanks to the Cease and Desist Order we anticipate this will not be their last rine. Unless they actually intend to cooperate and succeed by trying. Let me explain. Un more than several occasions the mmers have expressed desires to "coopera te" and "may try" to subdue their noise. These repeated remarks have become trite and meaningless. The Cease and Desist Order attests to this, Hopefully, their apparent "free pass" will end. Bear in mind, they may play all the music they wish for as long as it pleases them. All the bar and restaurant needs to do is either build a sound barrier around the two open sides of the north bar or simply relocate the bands into the totally enclosed south bar. Another option may be to hire a consultant for suggestions on how to to sound proof the place and ultimately, the entire neighborhood. Is this unreasonable? Sound baffles installed under the east side of the bridge have been discussed and, we hope, discarded. We agree this would be an unacceptable expense no one wishes to incur. To give the bar any assistance might appear to be inappropriate. Baffles, in our opinion, would be ineffective at best. Chief lmmler, once again thank you, your Department and the Code Enforcers for all your past help and any future assistance in our frustrations. Joan R. Torelli Respectfully and sincerely, /'7 ~~ ~'/., ~/./ 1. ,.';t. .../ ~ ~;/"'" ,.;1 ..... ~Zd~~~- , Nicholas A. Torelli q~~""K, \~t cc. Kurt Bressner, City Manager cc. Scott Blasie, Code Compliance Administrator The City of Boynton Beach Police Department '~ CFA Accredited Law EDforcemeJlt Agency" 100 E. Boynton Buch BouIef'llrd Boynton Buch, FloridJI33425-0310 Phone: (5tH) 742-6100 FIlX: (561) 742.6185 G. Matthew Immler, Chief of Police Scott Blasie, Code ComplillDce Administrator Phone: (561) 742..(j120 FAA': (561) 742-6838 DATE: December 5, 2006 VIOLATION ADD: 728 CASA LOMA BLVD CASE#: 06-00003048 COMPLIANCE DATE: December 15,2006 PCN: 08-43-45-27-03-000-0010 NOTICE OF VIOLATION DSS PROPERTIES LC 728 CASA LOMA BL V BOYNTON BEACH, FL 334354102 Palm Beach County property records indicate you own or have an interest in the property which is listed above. Violation(s) of the attached provision(s) of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances were noted on said property: DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S): PLEASE SEE ATTACHED You have until the final compliance date noted above to correct the attached violation(s). Failure to comply will result in a hearing before the City of Boynton Beach Code Enforcement Board which will assess fines for non-compliance. If you require assistance, information, or if you believe an error has been made, please contact the Code Compliance Division located at the address and phone number listed above and ask to speak with the person listed below. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. ~~4 Code Compliance Division 561-742-6120 L I "t.,. l - C -..iL f:>- I'),. -'l ~o(p \J \ \\ \ {, s.~s ~ 1'*l tv .:> '''ff' VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS 06-00003048 728 CASA LOMA BLVD -------------------------------------------------------------- TOLATION: 15-8.5. B.B.C. OF ORD. L~0CRIPTION: NOISE CONTROL LOCATION: QUANTITY: 1 DATE: 12/05/06 I' \J~S - NARRATIVE : TWO GEORGES - DOCUMENTED VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE BOYNTON BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH REGARD TO EXCESSIVE NOISE EMENATING FROM THE RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 728 CASA LOMA BOULEVARD. NOISE LEVELS AT THE RECEIVING PROPERTY LINE MUST NOT EXCEED 60 DECIBELS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM AND 10:00 PM AND MUST NOT BE NOTICEABLE BEYOND 100 FEET FROM THE TWO GEORGES PROPERTY LINE AFTER 10:00PM. PLEASE TAKE THE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO REDUCE THE SOUND LEVELS EMENATING FROM YOUR BUSINESS TO 60 DECIBELS OR LESS BEFORE 10:00 PM AND ELIMINATE SOUND COMPLETELY WITHIN 100 FEET OF YOUR PROPERTY LINE AFTER 10:00 PM TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE, ALSO, IT SHOULD BE NOTED, THIS MATTER MAY BE HEARD BEFORE THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD TO ENFORCE THIS VIOLATION WITHOUT FURTHER DOCUMENTATION OF VIOLATION OF OUR CODE OF ORDINANCES PRIOR TO SUCH HEARING. ~ ,blt16iesft e;. bvy(\/-on-Ioe&<oh. f-'l. uS YJAIJ . ~~,; BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPT fd'{fffJ . {~I tj\. BOYNTON BEACH, .FL I~~:~ .1 CAD Incident Report #6091471 / 1 /J. 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Last Modified By . ~-~ - -~. ~ - . - - , lCOFFEYD (849) on 12/06/2006 04:43:41 I... ."'..,._ _.._... ...___....... ___ . ~ _","'". ~_..__.._....._,..~_.__..._.... _.__..__....._..........._...._~._~.."~. . .~""_ ."-_~........~_.....'~..'".J Narrative ! IOn 12/04/2006 at approx 2202 brs, I responded to 760 E. Ocean Ave, Apll09, in reference to a I noise, disturbance. Upon anival, 1 made contact with the complainant, W 1M Nicholas Torelli, ',' DOB: 03/18/1933, who stated that he had been advised. by code compliane,e to call the : police when ever he could hear music coming from the Banana Boat or Two Georges area past 110:00 pm. I walked to the patio area of Torelli's residence. where the faint sound of music I ~Of\t~ ! could be heard. Torelli was given a BBPD case card, J proceeded to Banana Boat and Two : Georges, advising them to turn the music down, and both complied with my request, : Nothing further at this time. 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Oce,an Ave. ap~ent #109, ref a loud j music complaint about Two George's restaw'ant. I went to the parking area of Two C.Jeorge's but , could barle ' hear any music coming from inside. Upon arrival at t e 760 E. Ocean Ave. apartment, I met with W 1M Nick Torelli, DOB3-18- 33, who advised that there \\'as loud music coming from Two George's restaurant. I did hear .r(\ ~ some music echoing under the Ocean A ve. bridge from the area of the restaurant. The music did not aP12ear loud at the time, however, it seemed to be amplifit...d by the bridge. I advised Torelli that the call would again be documented. 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ICell Pboae I Eml.i1 I 17329400 - '-' -1 -.-.--oo...---...-.-.,..---.....-~....,--'-'_...----'-",-f..-,-----''''---j '.....,....' --.-".'...--..-- .. , I __-..-J i I Is "1I_1l1~_ Sel( R.~__ 'Et~id9: j N M WHITE iNOTOF HISPANIC ORIGIN i --... ,._,__J.-..-.,____ .-\ Complexloll. BUI~_,,_._,,~~~~OIU'"-~________._..= -=::..J F AlR lHEA VY IBROWN !. . ._~_~_..__l,,, ----',....... ,,---- -".,---",...........,.. -------"..,-.....----.. .,--,.-----,,_. ......I ~B "'Ie RA",e, ~1~!1933 _.. 73 j73 IH~i.!....~olor_.__.~eight- !Weight ~RO~,--~lO-l~~. lScars. M.llrks, Tatoos f" ..-...-....~-...-.--------._---'...-. ,..,-,_...., ""---"'"''-''' '""'...c....__..,,,. ...," .... ...._'...... .-----' ...._M._._ ....-..---.-".... ''''-... '''1 t./ @ Nicholas A. Torelli and Joan R. Torelli 760 East Ocean Avenue-Apt. 109N Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Telephone 561-736-7948 November 16, 2006 ~I lot l I }-() Chief George lmmler Boynton Beach Police Department 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Dear Chief lmrnler, RE: Disturbing the Peace Banana Boat Restaurant By the time you receive this you will have likely learned of the Cease and Desist order issued by Code Compliance against the Banana Boat bar and restaurant. This was effected by Scott Blasie1s most efficient and comprehensive rebuttal to the Banana Boat's representatives's arguement to be able to "try" to continue to subdue their noise. Scott Blasie was expert in his professional explanation of the law and the members voted unanimously in our favor. After all these years of Banana Boat victories, Scott brought about a minor miracle for us. We thank you, your efficient officers and most of all, your Code Enforcement officers for winning us this "Round one". We are confident that with your continued help, we will eventually win the "war". Moreover, perhaps this victory will set a precedent against other present and future outdoor noise in bedroom communities. Respectfully and sincerely, '\ .~---- /0 fv.v.... 1). J (""-.A.Q.C " /1.~/? -" /:/~. -;?;." ',/u--- '-'-I.J/L/ . ~) <r---- /J p.':." /f~" O. 'J., - fI: /, ,l?~t!// ".. Joan R. Torelli Nicholas A. Torelli cc. Kurt Bressner, City Manager 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Bressner, Kurt om: ~nt: To: Subject: Bressner, Kurt Thursday, November 16, 20062:28 PM Kurt Bressner (kbressner@bellsouth,net) FW: Banana Boat Code Compliance Case Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding City business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. -----Original Message----- From: Blasie,Scott Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:06 PM To: Bressner, Kurt; Immler, Matt Cc: LeJeune, Carisse; Springer, Diane Subject: Banana Boat Code Compliance Case Good morning, The Code Compliance Board heard our case against the Banana Boat last evening with regard to the complaints we received from a Coastal Tower resident about excessive noise. The Board found the Banana Boat in violation of our regulations based on two sound level measurements and one Police report and issued a Cease & Desist Order effective midnight November 30, 2006. This means any documented violation(s) occurring subsequent to that late will result in a $500.00 fine for each day/occurrence. Code Compliance will continue to work closely with Mr. Therian (Banana Boat) and the complainant from Coastal Towers towards resolution of this issue. It'll be interesting to say the least. In addition, we've also had to cite Two George's Restaurant for similar violations. I'm not looking forward to measuring sound levels down there when both establishments are in full swing. I'll follow up with Senior Staff Officers in P.D. requesting their continued support in documenting their responses to calls from neighbors as per our Code for after hours enforcement. Scott Blasie Code Compliance Administrator (561) 742-6121 (561) 742-6838 (Fax) Diversity - Integrity - Stewardship - Creativity 1 ~ ...........';;\"...="""\.. I "'-;'," "'<"ioo._y.,'" :;;'> i :.J':k1( )'\'-:- '/:..' ...."'..,. ..'..~'yit\ I.. .,' '1""\' "~l :., , '..... ' 1. \1..\, "I;. YO'''. .....\ ..,. oj r"I "'"::,.",,,,' / 'f",.~.~-.:.,/' BOYNTON BEACH POLlCE DEPT BOYNTON BEACH, FL CAD Incident Report #6085500 ..,.,:,,:~.. . --;;~;~'-""H""":'H": / Incident Datr r ;1]/13/200623:01:10 \ !fin:# , \.... r ..-. 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Basic Information iBOY -PD I". .. ..... ........, , ' .'0-." f<:'~5e Tlt)~Vittlril jl~~i~~,nt Ttp~!?ff~;~;~.~" NOISE DISTURB,WeE (DSNA) ; Oate/l'ime I t1cident Report!~ { ...... ..... ....-..... . : 1 0/16,'2\10622:18:00 ~. . .... ..-.......... ....-. .-.....~,..._.. ...._..~.,.. ...... ~ , i,)"ddres$ iStnet Name (.... "._ ._ ,". . {-........_... ,........~...H _...... .... i728 iCASA LOMA ~~V~),' .. ..._._th.........-... ....... '''.-" : City jState., ..,,,.....,..,,,..,__,,.. !B'6YNi(;N'l;~"'''~ ..."." iBEACH i ~_..,...__, . .. ......._..__ .... ..1.. .... ._.h" . ..........'........... .....-,..... 1 BU$Ill.~$5 Nlilnle , .. ." ..., .._..,moo rfviOGEORGi'S l~i:p. . . . .. "f' ,_"__M" ; "._.. ..;...... ..' '__M"_ ...! \ Reporting Area ." ,,! _.. j_"'_"'''~_ - '. .. ......._... ......... ___.0. H' .---....__..,. ... : ;403 I _.......1--.. ......_~.'_...._.. .._:.B~~ines~!h.o.,~e"__,,, ," '.. . 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Dispositions ~:I~:':;;l::"."'i;,.;.: r. f~f:r~~r;;-NoiSEI)!sTfrRBAN-'-f"'~~~~,..rt'-.,..r'ti~..":" I~NEYJ-1 _~,___,_,.,___,..__..~'___', _.~.."....___"__,.._,_...~_,_..___-_......_...~ ..___..J ~~Y~T2~. C lV~ East Side-West Side-Seaside Rena'lssance eRA BOARD MEETING OF: March25,2008 I Consent Agenda I Old Business I X I New Business Public Hearing Other SUBJECT: Consideration ofthe Community Meeting Grant Program SUMMARY: Per the request of a Board member, staff has developed the guidelines and application process for a new grant program aimed at providing financial assistance to community groups and homeowners associations (HOAs) located in the CRA District to pay the fees associated with utilizing City facilities for meetings. To qualify for the grant, the community group or HOA must exist as an official legal entity in the State of Florida. The total grant amount available to each group is not to exceed $1,500 annually. This amount includes the cost of meeting space rental, as well as additional costs to cover a security deposit, staffing fee and a janitorial fee. Applicants are clearly notified that any damages to a city facility cannot be reimbursed by the CRA and will be the sole responsibility of the applying community group or HOA. FISCAL IMPACT: Amount not to exceed $10,000 from Budgeted Line Item 01-51990-200- contingency CRA PLAN, PROGRAM OR PROJECT: Visions 20/20 Plan RECOMMENDA TIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Community Meeting Grant Program. ~ a Bright Executive Director ~ T:\AGENDAS, CONSENT AGENDAS, MONTHLY REPORTS\Completed Agenda Item Request Forms by Meeting\FY 2007 - 2008 Board Meetings\08 03 11 CRA Board Meeting-March\Community Meeting Grant Program,dOC ~~Y~T8~ East Side-West S'I de.... Seas'lde Rena'lssance 2007/2008 BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA COMMUNITY MEETING GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS The following guidelines are intended to define the extent and scope of the program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to community groups and homeowners associations (HOA's) located in the CRA District to pay the fees associated with utilizing City facilities for' meetings. The following guidelines are applicable to this program: 1. The program is available only for community groups and HOA's located within the Community Redevelopment Area (see attached map). 2. In order to qualify, the community group or HOA must exist as an official legal entity via one or more of the following requirements: A. Registered with the State of Florida B. Official designation such as "incorporated" C. Non-profit status 3. Each group may select a preferred meeting space from the attached list of public facilities within the CRA District. Once individual groups have selected a location they must complete the following process: A. Contact the preferred facility and confirm availability for meeting date and space. Ask for a Facility Use Application Form. B. Complete and return to the facility the Facility Use Application Form to hold meeting space. C. Submit the following materials to the Boynton Beach CRA by the 25th of the month prior to the CRA Board Meeting for review and approval by the CRA: a. Completed Community Meeting Grant Application b. Proof of official legal entity status with State of Florida c. Copy of completed Facility Use Application Form Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Community Meeting Grant Application Created 2126fOB D. Applications can be submitted to: Boynton Beach CRA 915 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 737-3256 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM E. Applications must be submitted and properly time stamped to document receipt by the CRA. F, Upon approval, appropriate grant program documents will be prepared in the CRA office and the applicant will be notified of approval. G, The CRA will pay the city directly for any associated facility use rental fees. 4. The maximum grant amount is $1,500 per community group or HOA annually. The total amount is to include the cost of meeting space rental, as well as additional costs to cover a security deposit, staffing fee and janitorial fee (see attached facility use/rental priority and policies). 5. Applicants must be aware that damages to any city facility cannot be reimbursed by the CRA and will be the sole responsibility of the applying community group or HOA. 6. Limited funding is available and will be provided on a first come, first approved basis. 7. APPLICATION TO THIS PROGRAM IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUNDING. FUNDING IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CRA BOARD. Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Community Meeting Grant Application Created 2126/08 East Side-West S'lde-Seas',de Renaissance BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Date: Applicant Information Name of Community Group or HOA: Name and Title of Group Contact: Address of Community Group or HOA: Address of Group Contact: Phone Number: E-mail: Location of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Hours of Meeting: The applicant(s) certify that all information presented in this application, and all of the information furnished in support of the application, is given for the purpose of obtaining a grant under the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Homeowners Association Grant Program, and it is true and complete to the best of the applicant(s) knowledge and belief, Applicant(s) understand that damages to any City facility cannot be reimbursed by the CRA and will be the sole responsibility of the applying community group or HOA. 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The Recreation & Parks Director or his/her designee shall determine whether a group shall be considered affiliated. II. All requests for fee waivers or reductions shall be made to the Recreation & Parks Director. The Director has sole authority to approve deviations from the standard rental fees included in this document. III. Facility use requests must be made on the appropriate form and submitted a minimum of four (4) weeks in advance of the requested date. IV. Per the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the School Board of Palm Beach County (R06-169), schools within the City of Boynton Beach shall be eligible to utilize City facilities at no cost, except as otherwise provided for in the agreement. All other schools shall be considered "Non-Profif for the purpose of fee determination. V, Additional Fees: A Damage Deposit: $300 for each facility excluding athletic fields and pavilions. B Staffing Fee: Will vary based on duration of event, day of the week and staffing requirements. Rate is $35/hr. C, Custodial Fee: $50 ~ $150 per event, depending on size and type of event. D. Wilson Pool: Additional lifeguard fee of $35/hr is required for pool rental. DIFFERENTIAL FEES DEFINITIONS Resident Rates Fees for individuals or groups residing inside the Boynton Beach corporate City limits. Non-Resident Rates Fees for individuals or groups residing outside Boynton Beach corporate City limits. Commercial - Fees for 8 business, commercial or other for-profit organization, :br::::~ - Fees for a non-profit, 501(C) 3 organization. Proof of non-profit status must be Private - Fees for an individual using a facility for a private event. 20 02/19/2008 14:20 5517425233 REC&PARKS PAGE 02 Recreation & Parks Department Re'v'enue Polity Manual Fee CI8Sslfication/Rental Fees: RESIDENT RATES (individualS residing inside the corporate limits of Boynton Beach). Facility Nonprofit Private Commercial Effective Date Art Center Meeting Room $25/hr $35/hr $45/hr 10/1/07 Studio $25/hr $35/hr $45/hr Boat Club 10/1/07 Hall $35/hr $50/hr $65/hr Civic Center Auditorium $50/hr $100/hr $130/hr 10/1/07 EastIWest $25/hr $35/hr $45/hr Hester Center Gymnasium $50/hr $100/hr $130/hr 10/1/07 Meeting Rooms $35/hr $50/hr $65/hr Intracoastal Park Clubhouse Event Room (upstairs) $100/hr $175/hr $2301hr 10/1/07 Program Room $35/hr $50/hr $65/hr Senior Center Activity Room $35/hr $50/hr $65/hr Arts & Crafts Room $35/hr $50/hr $65/hr 10/1/07 Classroom $25/hr $35/hr $45/hr Multi-ourpose room $45/hr $801hr $105/hr Sims Center Room A $40/hr $75/hr $100/hr Room B $40/hr $75/hr $100/hr 10/1/07 Room C $80/hr $1501hr $200/hr Athletic Fields Galaxy/Hester/PencelWilson $30/2 hrs $30/2 hrs $30/2 hrs Light Fee 10/1/07 Hester $12/hr $12/hr $12/hr All other fields $6/hr $6/h r $6/hr Wilson Pool $200/3 hours, plus lifeguard 10/1/07 21 1~~~Y~T8~ eRA Ii East Side-West Side-Seaside Renaissance 1 2 3 4 5 6 .';'~l SilICM.S1'''~ -, """" -= - IR'!c]&E6 7 8 i "'," I .,-;:,:~'",.1. '1 ~_ ..J i~ ,.J 1!t~E]&~ 9 10 11 ~.IIU ~,:-- """" ... r II; 'il ~: I! I' 11 ~ :. it 'it,,: 1 I[ ~___ -4.' d_ ~~----~ ] J~ I~.x~&~ EDAW 1m 35'MAX 35' MAX RES. 2.'MIN RES, 24'MIN RES. RES, RES. RES, 12 13 14 15 WEINER, ARONSON & MANKOFF, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 10 S.E. 1s1 Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Telephone: (561) 265-2666 Telecopier: (561) 272-6831 E-mail: mweiner@zonelaw.com MICHAEL S. WEINER CAROLEJ.ARONSON JASON S. MANKOFF KERRY O. SAFIER STEPHEN B. GEBELOFF March 24, 2008 Via Electronic Mail Ms, Vivian Brooks Boynton Beach eRA 915 South Federal Highway Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 Re: Boynton Beach Master Plan Our File No.: MSWA010 Dear Vivian: I have had an opportunity to study the Master Plan. I am sure you reviewed the maps, a copy of the cultural corridor map is being enclosed. It is my conclusion that the TOD Gateway District has the height of the towers, the marina, the restaurant and retail complexes, and a TOO. If you think of this plan as being one that will be carried out over the next ten (10) years, this is a sufficient amount of concentration in the marina district to assure development. Please contrast this with the western end of the cultural corridor. While the old school, library and civic center are important, they will not generate sufficient traffic on their own to allow for the sustainability and vitality of the remainder of the cultural corridor as it moves from the marina district to Seagate Boulevard. This is a good reason why the City Hall with its employees should remain in the area of Boynton Beach Boulevard, Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. The rebuilding of the City Hall at this location is a necessity to promote the movement of pedestrians along the cultural corridor entioned by the plan. l~m sure you will take my comments under consideration. ~. ", r" / Ve truly' yours. : / Y '. i l,..1 /. /\ ! ' ///' M~Ch~~I~. ~ei~er'''''/ t~<'J'\~ MSW:vf Enclosures Cc: Mayor Jerry Taylor (w/o enclosures) Mr. Kurt Bressner (w/o enclosures) O:\M5WA010\Lelter to Vivan Brooks.March 24, 2008doc.doc , 1 '1 4m II \1111 111111 t11111l1 11I11I 11I11I III I 1111 I III II II II III II III II II III 111111 II II II III II C(JIlol Unecu Po.r~ SEACREST Be Mll< ~D{ CENTER' : ~..d T~__ ~ CIVIC CAIIP4JS ,,'.,..-,t;, :~l! ~OV~ n~ .~I ..... "Dnu" ~ Qf 'Q'aI!IQll GM_AV~N.T .... .., t.... a...... a.. a..a.~..:. Tr.-slt $lop ;....l. loi.i;..:-r.. ....:.:. ""!"".u", '.t ............................ MLK BLVD _.....,-,...!~..'."'.....\. : , : '- . ,- : 1== : J::::: .............. ::!!! MI." ....~Q J ~ NeIfiHlORHOQP'HV~ J~ l~i 'EE i:J '::::: :-1 1--" "'f ,::= 11 Fedwf Highway , =:' LiMOr Park I gg :~ "It IS m I~ Di; i ,:::::: I=: % ,::::: ~ ~ I~ U It:? :~ '" I ::E ~,::::: -I :::: jl::? :11; .~ ~ ,............... iij........... ',: ......................... 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"1 , :"" ...~""""~ OJ o -< Z -i o Z . , DRAFT Downtown Vision & M t as er Plan March 2008 OJ m )> n :r: n o $ $ c Z -i -< ::0 m o m < m r- o -0 $ m Z -i )> G) m Z n -< ~~~'WefCRA .East5Ide-w.st5id -5 ' e ea5lde Renaissance Prepared for Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency ... f\ ECO~v1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FillcHnCiS The Boynton Beach CRA Downtown Master Plan provides a focused vision and action plan for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), The Master Plan identifies goals and needs, and collects them into a strategic framework for implementing the community's aspirations. The implementation action plan is prioritized based on realistic feasibility, The planning process for this effort was transparent and highly participatory, involving stakeholders and residents from throughout the Boynton Beach community, During the process, public concerns and comments were used to develop the Statement of Needs for the Community. The guiding principles for the final Master Plan address the following issues: A need for a clear vision and plan for redevelopment of the entire area Boynton Beach does not have an identifiable center There is little historic fabric remaining Public access to the Intracoastal Waterway is limited Underutilized corridors of commercial uses create a sense of disinvestment in the community Housing is not located close to jobs, and the employees of jobs that are located in the area cannot afford to live in the area Community services are needed closer to where people live Some long-standing local businesses have closed leaving a gap in services for the surrounding neighborhoods BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN (;oals drH.i (jllidmq i\ Create a family friendly mixed-use downtown core of concentrated activity Protect single-family neighborhoods adjacent to downtown Create a cultural center around existing cultural providers Preserve the existing historic fabric of the community Provide improved public access to the water Connect existing greenspace Address visual blight Provide a balance of housing and employment; include affordable housing near employment centers Provide community services near neighborhoods Support local business retention Phase the redevelopment to generate momentum for future developments Articulate a clear vision and provide feasible and realistic implementation steps Big Moves are action steps to implement the Master Plan and provide momentum for future successes, The Big Moves for the Downtown Master Plan evolved from the community input sessions, interviews with elected officials, and were tested against the market for feasibility. It is recommended that these action items be given immediate priority and the sustained effort necessary to see large projects through, 1. TRANSIT ORIENTED DESIGN (TOD) DISTRICT AROUND A FUTURE TRANSIT STATION This activity node is essential to creating a downtown core and building momentum for other redevelopment. Provisions must be made today to accomplish the long-term vision of a commuter rail transit station. "I (l) >< (l) n c r-+ < (l) Vl c 3 3 OJ """'I '< This district creates transit-supportive densities within walking distance of the Marina and the future transit station, Projects within the Transit Oriented Development District add: redevelopment of the existing Bank of America and First Financial site residential development with ground floor retail additional public open space ,\ Jl I; f :-( , Ii \ e I The Cultural and Civic campuses are envisioned as central gathering places for the community where City Hall, Police and other governmental services are adjacent to cultural resources, The Cultural campus includes the adaptive re- use of the core structure of the Boynton Beach High School, the library and civic center. These campuses would serve as a medical, office, and institutional uses, The creation of a highly visible and defining feature at the intersection of Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue could help to achieve these desired effects; accompanying directional signs may also be appropriate, A restaurant cluster could serve the local office community as well as visitors to the area. Greenways with a wayfinding system would serve to connect the corridor to institutional uses, tourist destinations, and nearby neighborhoods, Cy~ U,J "~J ::c Significant projects include: ;~( creation of a Campus for a new City Hall and Police facilities ILl rehabilitation and re-use of the main core of the Old High School development of public space for community gatherings ::11 ~~--- ~=~, 2: ''''" ~cc.-" bt1 1-;\1,) ;\VlcNUf' ; ! i il-< !\'J! The Avenue of the Arts along Ocean Avenue connects the Cultural Campus to the Transit Oriented Development District. Mixed-Use buildings line the Avenue along with historic structures readapted to galleries and supportive retail. land assembly to promote cottage-style uses enhanced pedestrian realm to include consistent street furnishing and streetscape permanent public art displays :\) II;HHC)f~IIU( I) 'II \1 .1\ 1< I i N I II I HI! < 1-.. I The master plan envisions neighborhood serving retail at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard, Mid-rise live work residential development is also proposed, The corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Federal Highway is identified as a potential location for neighborhood retail within a mixed-use project. Concentrating these uses at a prominent intersection will help ensure their sustainability by capturing travelers along Federal Highway in addition to drawing from the adjacent neighborhood, t:UEr~f\1 ! IIC;HWrl \ r VV,l\\ 10J f:': l\H Potential green space opportunities exist between the rail corridor and Federal Highway where parcels can be assembled to develop a string of parks connecting the Canal to the downtown TOO District and future transit sta- tion. i . ~- ~'~ !i'It ' ,/) i~J~i BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN I,li EXECUTIVE SUMMARY KEY FINDINGS 7 .-+ OJ 0- f[) o -+\ n o :J .-+ f[) :J .-+ V\ GOALS f\ND GUIDII\!G PFi! BIG MOVES PROJECT OVERVIEW 13 I NTRODUC1IO~4 PLAN PROCIS; COMMlH,JITl OU I REACH COMMUNITY PROFILE 27 KEY PtArJ~,IIN(J II FJ\ POPU! ilkl /\1 I! i Hel i 1\1'.1/\1 S FCONOf'/II( (\!I\I URBAN ii:')if ill i';'i! I~.i /\I\li\1 YSIS nEC;UI Ai iCHI Ar\jI ,\ j SUI\M\I/1},{ Of' riFf [)') ,l r<.LY j q\! MASTER PLAN VISION AND '~ OBJECfl'/ES 41 iliA M EvVClH:( BIG MOVES 53 1. TOO DISTln( 2. (JJlrUiMI AND 3, I\VEi'llJE OF THF l\fH'; (if! l\i'J J\\f I, ~',I U F 4. FEDER/\L HIGHI/ij\V !IN:)\H Pi\f~I< 5, MAnTli\) LUTlm~ i<!~K; BOUt [\fAfm [,IFlliHBORH()CD CENT!:r;:S FISCAL BENEFITS & FUNDING STRATEGIES 72 SUMMARY OF BEi',jEFITS ALTERNATIVES IMPLEMENTATION 83 QUICK WIf\JS MATRIX ACTION MATRIX 93 ~ "'l'1 I Master Plan for Downtown Boynton Beach seeks to ., i ] . ! I BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN Mayor Jerry Taylor OJ n " ::J o :E r'L) II \.j 1 ...r " Vice Mayor Jose Rodriguez Commissioner Mack McCray Commissioner Carl McKoy Commissioner Ron Weiland (1) Q.. lQ (1) 3 (1) ::J r+ VI Lisa A. Bright, Executive Director Vivian Brooks, Assistant Director Margee Adelsperger Susan Harris Ghishlane Villanueva Mike Simon Kathy Biscuiti Ashley Buckley Alina Wiser !! 'I i (J, (:~ri r ' ! Matthew Barnes LuLu Da Camera Pryse Elam Frank Gulisano Melissa Hudson Myra Jones Wally Majors Paula Melley Bradley Miller Gene Moore Joyce Pickle Barbara Ready Gertrude Sullivan Jeff Sussman John Szerdi Jon Wainwright Michael Weiner ;~?:: "' Q) .:;: >- '0 :> v; <( _.-1 (.J.~ D::: U.J 1..00 il") <( :> :r:: u "':C w CD z o I- Z >- o CD Q) 5 0\ u: Study Area Legend g CRABoundary t;:.;: Primary Focus Area- Da.Nntown Boynton This page left intentionally Blank (1) X (1) ("'I C ..-+ < (1) lJ' C 3 3 OJ -0; '< BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN PROJ Eel OVERVI EW intr\H.JUCi!( i The Boynton Beach CRADowntown Master Plan provides a focused vision and action plan for the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), The Master Plan identifies goals and needs, and collects them into a strategic framework for implementing the community's aspirations. The implementation action plan is prioritized based on realistic feasibility, The study area covers a 746-acre area that stretches along the eastern edge of the city, between 1-95 and the Intracoastal Waterway, and along Federal Highway US 1, as outlined in red in Figure 1, In particular, the plan focused on the area bounded between Martin Luther King Boulevard and just south of Ocean Avenue along SE 3rd Avenue. The planning process for this effort was highly participatory, involving stakeholders and residents from throughout the Boynton Beach community, The goal of the effort was to incorporate as much public input as possible to provide a plan that meets the community's aspirations. -'j,:;'l'~ :-)!'n{'~-::'~,':, The planning process included extensive public outreach and was organized into three phases: Understanding the Community, Vision and Scenario Development, and Action Plan, Public participation was a key element of each phase, with comments and input guiding the Table 1 - The Planning Process final recommendations, Table 1 below outlines the plan process. This report represents the culmination of all three phases, "'0 ..... o '--. (1) n r-+ Phase 1, Understanding the Community, sets the groundwork for the Master Plan, It involved developing a meaningful baseline of information and an assessment of the current conditions of the study area by identifying key issues that are addressed in the Master Plan. Community outreach in phase 1 included stakeholder interviews, a Steering Committee meeting and a Visioning Charrette in June, The Community Profile document is the product of this phase, found in the appendices, and includes detailed data about the community. o < (1) ..... < -. (1) ~ Phase 2, Vision and Scenario Development, focused on developing a draft statement of needs and goals based on community concerns, Two alternatives were created to provide a strategic framework for the Master Plan, and the community provided feedback and insight on these in the Open House in late September, The final phase, the Action Plan, includes the Master Plan and recommended implementation plan. This plan includes a feasibility and funding needs assessment as well as key project timing. The final public Open House was held in December, The public was engaged through a series of public meetings and charrettes throughout the process. The effort was guided by a Steering Committee comprised of local business BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN leaders, technical advisors and residents of the community, The following sections describe the public outreach milestones, ')1' (i k;~ r'lolrj ':~' r Interviewees were asked to identity strengths and weakness of Boynton Beach, desired future outcomes, barriers to improving the downtown area, and other issues, Stakeholders were interviewed in late June, Almost everyone interviewed identified Boynton Beach's proximity to West Palm Beach, as well as its easy access to both 1-95 and the Intracoastal Waterway as an asset that should be maximized, In addition, the existing pedestrian arcades were also considered a strength of the community, The overwhelming opinion of those interviewed was that the greatest weakness of Boynton Beach is its lack of a downtown, or core. They felt that this contributed to the lack of vibrancy and activity within the community. Too many design themes may also be contributing to the scattered impression that some stakeholders identified, Another significant weakness is the lack of activities and destinations for young people and families, This too may be contributing to the void of nightlife activity that many stakeholders recognized, All interviewees envisioned a denser downtown core, They clearly articulated the desire to enhance existing single-family neighborhoods, One method to achieve both desires is through a gradual stepping-down of intensity between the established neighborhoods and the new downtown core, Interviewees discussed the desire to conglomerate activities such as restaurants near the downtown core to attract pedestrian activity and an active nightlife, Most people interviewed recognized that the key to a successful retail market is the densification of the downtown core, Although the interviewees identified a clear vision for Boynton Beach, the barriers to implementation varied, Some thought that the political environment made progress difficult, and others identified the difficult permitting process, Additional barriers identified were the lack of parking, the market downturn, and the multitude of somewhat confusing regulations, Stakeholders articulated the confusion that the development community may feel due to the multiple goals and initiatives the CRA and the local governments have undertaken. Communicating a clear vision and marketing s..1l.........~l*C .-._...~- ,''';, ..,.,',., iIII100t .1j~iU...lt that vision to the public is a desire of many stakeholders. Interviewees appealed to the political leadership to accept the community vision and implement it. The initial kick-off meeting and visioning session were held in late July at the Women's Club, Approximately 90 members of the community participated in the interactive session, and Mayor Jerry Taylor welcomed everyone to the event. Visioning Charrette The attendees of the kick-off meeting participated in an interactive visual character survey, in which they were shown images of different kinds of development and asked to vote for their preference. Images included alternatives for building and design elements for: residential developments, office, retail, streetscapes, parking, plantings, signs, public space and hardscape materials. Overall, participants voted in favor of pedestrian-friendly environments planted with rich native landscaping, Below is a summary of preferences; the preferred image is outlined in green. The full visual character survey can be found in the appendices, Attendees preferred mid-rise residential and commercial structures, between 2 and 3 stories, built in traditional materials and mimicking historic architecture, These types of developments scored higher than high rise and single story construction, Votes also reflected the desire to minimize typically unattractive features such as parking by covering them from sight with landscaping or buildings. Respondents choose designs that focused on art and landscaping while emphasizing the maritime character of Boynton Beach, BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN 0' ." ~ ,; ," c,/c,//c,/c,/ Ci "'C ..., o '--. ([) n r-t o < ([) ..., < ([) ~ Vl <IJ u c: ~ <IJ "- ~ Cl.. III Q) cc ("oj ~ ::J O'l u: 0'" .....J' ......1" ~o..;f ~~. v"t:-d-"- v''''*- 0~J'<:> r}"*. (:1,<1 56% 12% 0% o"'",,/."~ ~./ 0./ .." ~..,if? 0/ o '" (l) v C ill Qj ~ CL ro 17G/. -:= ill '0 Vl ill a:: r0 2:- ~ 0'> lL 23% ill V c 2:' (l) ~ CL 0'> C ~ ro CL ~ 2:- ~ 01 u.. 0' ,,/ BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN o'"'/~'~''' "../ "../ <F~ "../ "../ 49% 16% 18% 16% ..' if / ""' ,,/ / "'C """'Ii o ...... . (t) n ,-+ Q) u c: ~ Q) ..... ~ a. V> -;0 .;:: Q) .... <0 ~ o < (t) """'Ii < -. (t) :E L/') ~ ;:j Cl u: Q) u c: Q) ~ Q) ct Cl c: 'a. <0 u V> " c: <0 --' , \0 ~ ;:j Cl u: The meeting participants were divided into four smaller break-out groups and asked to perform three exercises: update previous planning themes, identify aspirations, and create headlines of the future, !f)date Previous Plannmq I First, group members were given a list of major themes and goals extracted from previous plans and studies, They were asked to show their preference for the goals by placing either a red dot (do not prefer) or a green dot (prefer) next to the goals of their choice. For the most part, the results were similar across the four groups, with a few notable exceptions, By and large, the groups showed the following goals to be most preferable: Family-oriented Coastal Community Pedestrian friendly, attractive streetscapes Downtown urban retail Development regulations/guidelines that protect residential character Iff (9\ \ "'"1- \ _..._~-- .~.- I~-\ ~w: = \ 1~li ~ \ ("\'t...~ ~ \ f\ , '. I I I I, \ ~~~ \ \ \ I ; I ~, Like the preferable goals and themes, the groups also generally agreed on the goals they found to be least preferable, "Floribbean" architectural styles Traffic-calming features in neighborhoods Contemporary design Next, the groups were asked to identify "hopes and avoids" for downtown Boynton Beach, Each group was given a map of the CRA and asked to come up with major opportunities and challenges for redevelopment and represent them on the map, Some major aspirations that emerged from the exercise were: Live-work space Pedestrian-friendly corridors Downtown and neighborhood retail Downtown parking garage Cultural Center and downtown cultural activities -~;a f I I I ! I \ ~ /' / ;, ~/ c o ~ .~ V) Q. :J f:> \.? h.~ ~ . }W': ,,~ ~~.~ ,tJ:i ~ ~(M> It-e\P1 L ~ ~ ~ :J o "'" '" ~ cc j'..... ~ :J 01 C.L V\\ ... '....";."" --.--/-- 7/71 'v :. ~ ....... 1.;"-:.' ,t......, ..""or.... t'l ~ - -.~- ~\ i )( .-..o'lI4 &\ ",,'",") ) <:: --.\' rC1 \....--" ~. 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One table called for an outdoor event space such as an amphitheater to be located near the water, and several tables identified the desire for a linear park along the railroad, Other groups put forth many creative transportation ideas such as introducing a car-sharing program in the downtown core, expanding trolley stops on Seacrest Avenue, providing bike lanes on Boynton Beach Boulevard and launching a water taxi service on the Intracoastal Waterway. All four tables identified the desire to incorporate a transit stop in the downtown area and incorporated transit oriented design elements. Stakeholders rallied around the idea of providing multiple pedestrian links to activity centers like the transit stop and retail core and park spaces. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN "'0 """" o ..... . ..~ ~ tl\~)j \ f.'f: ([) n ~ o < ([) """" < -. ([) ~ --1 ~ Headlines Finally, group members were asked to imagine what a newspaper headline about Boynton Beach might say in the year 2027. Below are a few examples of headlines participants came up with: "Boynton Beach Steals All-American City Award from.,," "Boynton Beach a Cozy Family- oriented Fishing Community" "Innovative "Green Mandated Community Meets the Test of Time!" "Boynton New Cultural Hub of Palm Beach County" "President to Visit Boynton Beach for 10th Annual Marina Village Fishing Tournament" "Commuter Rail Station Energizes Downtown Boynton" "Boynton Deemed the Safest Seaside Village in Florida" Legend . ....",.,rci.. 0 ....... . - m mixed..... high ... ....-1InIl <;)._ D mlxed.....low 0 wale< ~...........- ...... *..... . monument alln ClJ > .~ c ~ <( C '" 0: '" -0 o Z ro ~ :l 01 LL '\ r - .', ~ Lt.... '. . ',I " . ,;,j-.' ..,.t r"',i' 11'" ~ ,.~j:t:~~78 The Steering Committee convened for a Strategy Workshop in late September, The objective of the meeting was to present the development scenario options, After a re-cap of the previous meeting, the Steering Committee was introduced to the two development scenarios. Members responded to the alternatives and noted items that they felt best met the needs of the community, and nodal. The nodal development scenario concentrated the future development around the intersection of Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard into mixed-use high rise towers with retail and office on the bottom floors and a residential tower reaching between 10 and 15 stories. By focusing development into this "node", the remaining corridors and established single-family neighborhoods are protected from future development. /\ I f('r !')dY 1 Vi.~ In the nodal plan, the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard would redevelop with neighborhood commercial services, See Figure 8. Two alternatives were developed representing the two ends of development patterns: linear ki.l;:i';j,.' ~",. ., ...:-w.,. . ~ -- 0..... .- - -...... ...,--- <-'- a-low c- ,n..'._ '4 ,. \\\~,~..i.i~#-ii(~~-;~ i~l'~~ The linear plan distributes future development evenly along the main corridors, Instead of high-rise towers located in one area, mid-rise developments would line these main corridors. Mixed-Use developments would be located at major intersections like Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard, whereas mid-rise residential buildings would line the remainder of the corridors between these intersections. See Figure 9, BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN "'C ..., o ...... . ([) n r-+ o < ([) ..., < ([) ~ QJ > .;::; '" c ~ <c c '" Q: .... '" CIJ C ::; 0- ~ ::J Cl u:: '" c ';:: '" :2: ~ '" Q) C "0 Q) +-' '" U o ~ ~ "0 Q) Q) .0 '" '" ::J 0.. E '" u u ':;: U o ~ ::J 01 u:: The plans represented two concepts for the civic and cultural centers. One concept is to relocate City Hall to the end of Ocean Avenue across the street on Federal Highway, The Civic Campus would frame a central park. creating a vista at the end of Ocean Avenue, The other concept is to focus civic uses at the intersection of Seacrest Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard, Co "0 Q) Qj .0 '" VI ::J 0.. E '" u ~ ~ ::J U ~ "0 Q) Qj .0 '" VI ::J 0.. E '" u u ':;: U ~ ::J 01 u:: Both plans show the concentration of cultural uses around existing assets such as the Old High School and the new library. Cultural uses, such as galleries and live-work spaces, would line Ocean Avenue towards Federal Highway, In both plans, greenspaces and linear parks are linked together by a series of pedestrian- friendly streetscapes. Both plans show a linear greenspace along side the railroad track, connecting Ocean Avenue north to the Canal. The nodal development scenario allows for a wider linear park between the railroad corridor and Federal Highway; whereas the linear development scenario allows for only a trail- width strip along the railroad. This is due in part to the type of development patterns where density is concentrated and offset by open greenspaces, Public Open House After the Strategy Workshop, the community was invited to review and comment on the two plan alternatives to the community. , ,lIlt l.a J , ~ f' , '~l ". Ii' , liT '1' f?!r-' ) ~".'", t ,52 i,::5kj~u d: ,; 1 . c,--" orIenI:aIton at .t,.... . Entry spac.lng fwars pedestrian seale . Varied unit sizes -.1d price points with similar exterior volumes . Varied styles, slmlllr scale , , ' r ~ .: i'.lid'H)€- iesidenti.:.,l . CIur orIentllon to streets . Enuy spacing ~ pectesb1ln sea.. . U1indscaplng and arc:hltectural det.1I .. building base . Ground ftoor retail where viable .:~ ~.e' . " ,j _ _ _ J r>:;. . - .. . . . ., , j . '..... , . ;': i-jigi", nse "E~i(:!if.'nti;~l . c____ . .....rtloors Nt back from strMt . Structured Darll:lna lIW8'I from street BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN Steering Committee members were present to help field questions from the general public. Over 100 members of the public attended providing invaluable comments which were used to develop the final Master Plan. The two alternatives were printed on large boards and accompanied by character images of the development types. For example, if a street was designated on the alternative plan to be low-rise residential, the character image board presented several types of low-rise residential development types, Figure 12 below shows the residential character images presented at the meeting. During the session, members of the public circulated around the alternatives and character images, providing written comments on the images, Below is a summary of these comments which were used to create the Downtown Master Plan. A full summary of these meetings can be found in the workshop summary document. , . '~' , j , ~; ~ \ - - - -:'" "'C ~ o '--. (1) n r-t o < (1) ~ < -. (1) ~ Attendees of the Plan Review Session preferred rich native landscaping and pedestrian- friendly environments V1 <lJ 0\ l'tl E 2} u ~ l'tl ..c U n; '.jJ C <lJ "C 'Vi <lJ cr: N ~ :J 0\ u::: z Attendees of the Plan Review Session discuss and debate their preferred alternative plan, Participants stuck yellow notes to the plans with their comments, <( ,.I C1, r~'~ ,d~ w ~.~ <<i: I I,,",) <( Lbl 00 z o F z >= o 00 Comments from the community included the following observations: Focus cultural events and providers around existing cultural centers such as the Children's Museum Preserve existing historic structures like the Old High School Re-use the structure as a cultural center, a police station, or live-work space for artists Expand existing greens paces and provide a variety of park types for users of all ages . Expand Bicentennial Park to include an outdoor events Provide additional parks for walking trails, skateboard parks and quiet spaces for contemplation Provide enhanced public access to the coastal waterway Address visual blight such as old and out of date commercial spaces, overhead power lines, and underutilized parking lots The comments on density were varied, Some people preferred not to see any high-rise buildings while others felt that the concentration of density in the downtown is very appropriate Most people understand that there must be a concentration of people to support a vital commercial core, and that the more people there are on the streets, the safer it is . Steering Committee members articulated the need to consistently communicate the need for density to support the redevelopment Provide affordable housing near employment centers such as schools, police stations, and government services Provide a police station, or community policing centers near Martin Luther King Boulevard Support local businesses, especially those providing employment to local residents The CRA has successfully worked with the City to abate the Utility Capacity Tax . Consider streamlining permitting and simplifying codes Many condos sit empty or unsold, and the recent Supreme Court ruling requiring a voter referendum for all TIF- funded improvements calls to question the ability to implement any improvements. Further discussion about this subject continues in the Funding Strategies section of this report The plan should be phased so that projects can be implemented to generate momentum for future redevelopment The best strategy for this is to focus efforts on the intersection of Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard tying into the existing activity on the Marina N U'I This page left intentionally Blank "'C ..., o '--. ([) n r-+ o < ([) ..., < ([) ~ BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN !'Ianninq A significant amount of planning has been undertaken in the CRA since its designation in 1983. Over ten plans have been produced as part of the effort to revitalize the area, yet none cover the entire CRA. While many of the plans have focused on a specific subject or area, key themes have emerged that unify the plans. These include: Establish a Downtown Center Create a Unique Identity Propose and Implement Urban Design Projects Encourage and Support Commercial Revital ization Due to Boynton Beach's historically automobile- centric pattern of development after World War II, the city's urban fabric is somewhat fragmented, and a traditional downtown has never emerged. The public sector, along with much of the area's development community, identified the need to retroactively create a downtown center as a key strategy for anchoring the city as well as creating a unique community identity. The Master Plan builds upon these four key themes and goals and creates a unified vision. Using up-to-date analysis, the plan focuses this vision into a prioritized and action-oriented implementation program. Table 2- Population Estimates & Projections, 2000- 2020 !}<JOI lid: ion di hi !iuuseholci An;\iysi-; n o 3 3 c ~ According to the Palm Beach County MPO, Boynton Beach's population in 2000 was 69,800. Using a compound average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6 percent per year provided by the MPO suggests that Boynton Beach's 2007 population is 77,800, reflecting an increase of almost 8,000 new residents over the past seven years. However, this growth rate may be slightly overstated, as the City reports a 2006 population estimate of 67,045; which is a decrease from the 2000 population of 69,800. r-+ '< "'0 """'l o ~ ro + " ro '< Interestingly, using the MPO municipal population forecasts, Boynton Beach's share of Palm Beach County's population is projected to remain constant at about 6.4 percent over the next 20 years. ~ Applying the MPO growth rates suggests that the City of Boynton Beach added almost 3,100 new households between 2000 and 2007, for a total of almost 34,000 households, reflecting a compounded annual growth rate of 1.4 percent. This reflects sustained annual growth of 440 households per year, a growth rate second only to the City of West Palm Beach. ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI Between 2007 and 2012, the rate of population and household growth in Boynton is expected to increase at slightly slower rates than the county as a whole, reflecting, in part, the recent economic downturn and housing slump. Estimates Projections Change, '07-'20 I Jurisdiction 2000 2007 2010 2012 2020 % CAGR 11 Palm Beach Cou nty 1.0B6,640 1.215,216 1,274,877 1,3 I 6,270 1.495,723 280,506 23.1% 1.6% Boynton Beach 69.820 77,798 81,491 84.049 95.112 17,314 22.3% 1.6% % of County 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 6.4% 6.2% Delray Beach 67,566 72,579 74,840 76,387 82.898 10,31B 14.2% 1.0% % of County 6.2% 6.0% 5.9% 5.8% 5.S% 3.7% Boca Raton 78,536 B3,861 86,252 87,884 94.727 10,866 13.0% 0.9% % of County 7.2% 6.9% 6.8% 6.7% 6.3% 3.9% lake Worth 37,968 41,071 42.478 43,442 47,524 6,452 15.7% 1.1% % of County 3.5% 3.4% 3.3% 3.3% 3.2% 2.3% West Pa 1m Beach 94.429 107,314 113,362 117.581 136,090 28,776 26.8% 1.8% % of County 8.7% 8.8% 8.9% 8.9% 9.1% 10.3% l/Compound Annual Growth Rate Source: Palm Beach County M PO; Economics Research Associates, March 2007 BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN I o ~s per year. Between now and 2020, household growth is expected to be an annual rate of 450 to 500 households per year. By 2012, median household income in Boynton should be in the range of $55,200 per year. Boynton Beach households are not as affluent as some of its neighbors with current median household income in the City is $47,500, which is below that of Palm Beach County ($56,700). Table 4 below provides a summary of demographic characteristics and changes projected over the next five years. Included is an estimate of renter-occupied housing units. which area forecasted to increase at a faster rate than those of owner-occupied properties Table 3 - Household Trends & Projections, 2000- 2020 I Estimates I I Projections Jurisdiction 2000 2007 2010 2012 Palm Beach County 469,395 515.777 537,033 551.688 Boynton Beach 30,874 33,950 35,361 36,333 % of County 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% Delray Beach 31,104 32,785 33,533 34,041 % of County 6.6% 6.4% 6.2% 6.2% Boca Raton 36,252 38,099 38,919 39,475 % of County 7.7% 7.4% 7.2% 7.2% Lake Worth 15,640 16,589 17,014 17,302 % of County 3.3% 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% West Palm Beach 43,200 48,324 50,702 52,352 % of County 9.2% 9.4% 9.4% 9.5% 1/ Compound Annual Growth Rate Change, '07-'20 I 2020 % CAGR 1/ 614,418 98,640 19.1% 1.4OAJ 40,499 6,549 19.3% 1,4% 6.6% 6.6% 36,152 3,367 10.3% 0.8% 5.9% 3.4% 41,782 3,683 9.7% 0.7% 6.8% 3.7% 18,508 1,918 11.6% 0.8% 3.0% 1.9% 59,507 11.183 23.1% '1.6% 9.7% 113% Source: Palm Beach County MPO; Economics Research Associates. March 2007 Table 4 - Summary of Demographic Characteristics, 2000- 2012 Boynton Beach Palm Beach County I 2007 2012 % Change 2007 2012 % Change population 77 ,798 B4,049 8.0% 1,215,216 1,316,270 8.3% Households 33,950 36,333 7.0% 515,777 551,688 7.0% Avg. HH Size 2.29 2.31 0.9% 2.36 2.39 1,3% Median Age 45.2 46.6 3.1% 44.5 46.2 ),.8% Race White 50,509 51,714 2.4% 915,283 956,829 4.5% Black 20,907 24,346 16.5% 189,589 220,468 i6.3% American indian, Eskimo 186 216 16.1% 2,951 3,402 15.3% Asian, Pacific Islander 1,345 1,660 23.4% 24,710 31,277 26.6% Other 4,851 6,114 26.0% 82,684 104,294 26.1% Hispanic 1/ 10,106 13,520 33.8% 207,774 274,629 32.2% Median HH Income $47,542 $55,194 16.1% $56,692 $66,249 16.9% Average HH Income $64,038 $76,023 18.7% $87,578 $ 1 07,986 23.3% Owner-Occupied HUs 25,500 27,147 6.5% 396,470 427,176 7.7% Renter-Occupied HUs 8,450 9,186 8.7% 119,308 124,512 4.4% 1/ Hispanic origin is a subset of other race categories Source: Palm Beach County MPO; ESRI Business Analyst; Economics Research Associates, March 2007 This is a function of the large number of condominium units that have been built over the past five years, many of which have been purchased by investors and added to the City's supply of rental units. ll(}i'(jr,. A market analysis is essential to understand the economy of Boynton Beach today. It tests market potentials for a range of uses including housing, workplace, supporting retail. Using the knowledge of today's economy, we identify drivers of demand that can support the desire of the Boynton Beach community to create new development in the Downtown core. This section contains key findings and data that support the Master Plan. A full report including additional supporting data is available in the appendices. Employment A critical barometer of demand for various commercial development such as office and retail space is employment growth. Palm Beach County has a total employment base of 550,000 jobs. Since 2000, economic expansion across the County resulted in the creation of more than 53,200 new jobs, reflecting a sustained annual growth of 7,600 new jobs per year. The County's largest employment sectors include Services (60 percent), Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE) (26 percent), and Construction. According to the MPO, Boynton Beach currently contains almost 33,000 jobs, which comprises about six percent of the total number of jobs in Palm Beach County. The City's economy is heavily weighted toward retail uses, with a significant amount of retail space located in West Boynton. The MPO is forecasting that employment in Boynton Beach will increase into an additional 10,200 new jobs citywide by 2020. Table 5 summarizes these projections. n o 3 3 c ~ r-+ '< "'0 """'l o ~ Table 6 below depicts employment trends and projections. The strongest growth sectors are expected to be in Services (57 percent of all new jobs), Retail Trade (12 percent), and FIRE (11 percent). Service jobs include medical, education, hospitality, and business and professional services. Consistent with national trends, employment in manufacturing is projected to decline. ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lC VI Housing Profile Understanding building permit activity is important to realize the pace of new housing development, by specific product (I.e., single- family detached, townhouses, condominiums, etc.), and location, and to ascertain whether the proposed unit mix in the downtown section of the CRA is competitive with local and regional residential development trends. Table 5 - Employment Trends & Forecasts, 2000- 2020 Estimates Projections Change, '07-'20 I Jurisdiction 2000 2007 2010 2012 2020 # % CAGR11 Palm Beach County 498,842 552,086 576,610 593,562 666,S02 114,416 20.7% 1.5% Boynton Beach 28,384 32,850 34,974 36,465 43,093 10,243 31.2% 2.1% % of County 5.7% 6.0% 6.1% 6.1% 6.5% 9.0% Delray Beach 36,536 39,105 40,261 41,050 44,365 5,260 13.5% 1.0% % of County 7.3% 7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 6.7% 4.6% Boca Raton 84,979 90,397 92,823 94,477 101,392 10,995 12.2% 0.9% % of County 17.0% 16.4% 16.1% 15.9% 15.2% 9.6% lake Worth 13,437 14,386 14,813 15,105 16,331 1,944 13.S% 1.0% % of County 2.7% 2.6% 2.6% 2.5% 2.5% 1.7% West Palm Beach 82,106 91,049 95,174 98,027 110,322 19,273 21.2% 1.5% % of County 16.5% 16.5% 16.5% 16.5% 16.6% 16.8% 1/ Compound Annual Growth Rate Source: Palm Beach County MPO; Economics Research Associates. March 2007 BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN The City issues an average 675 permits per year split evenly between multi-family units and single family units. The majority of residential development is focused in western sections of the City, although over the past five years, redevelopment along Federal Highway in the CRA has generated an increasing amount of new residential development in projects such as Marina Village. A table of permitting activity is available in the appendices. A residential development survey revealed that market activity has slowed substantially in the past 18 months producing significant excess inventory, site plan extensions and project cancellations. A telling sign of this market slowdown is the conversion of for-sale units to rental units. Combined with the tight credit industry and a delayed market recovery, a further increase in inventory is likely. However, between 2000 and 2005, Boynton Beach had felt an upward pressure on market demands resulting in a loss of rental units to conversions. Due to declining multi-family vacancies and the lack of developable land, the Federal Highway corridor had seen an increase in new residential construction. As a result, roughly 2,300 new townhouse or condominium units have been planned or are currently under construction on Federal Highway. Between 2003 and 2005, reported absorption was estimated in the range of 150 to 170 units per month. Since 2005, the unit absorption of these projects has slowed substantially over the past 18 months. This slowdown is producing significant excess inventory, site plan extensions, and project cancellations. Anecdotally, the planning team has heard reports of some developments having an average monthly absorption of less than 1 unit. The full residential development survey can be found in the appendices. Office demand for professional and business services is driven by 'rooftop', or residential unit growth. The current inventory in Boynton Beach includes 1.8 million square feet in 84 buildings. The office inventory is divided among the types of space: Class A, Class B, and Class C or below. 17 percent is Class A, 50 percent is Class B, and 33 percent is Class C or below. In Boynton Beach, 42,000 square feet of office space has been absorbed annually over the last five years for a total of 253,000 square feet. Between 2001 and 2006, Class A absorption totaled 94,000 sq. ft. This is significantly higher than annual net absorption for Class C space. On the other hand, Class A vacancy rates are significantly higher, spiking from 6.4 percent in 2001 to 22.9 percent in 2002. with rates remaining high through 2006. Beyond leasing activity, the strength of the City's office market is also reflected in declining Table 6 - Employment Trends & Forecasts for County, 2000- 2020 Change Industry Sector 2000 2007 2012 2020 '07-'12 '12-'20 '07-'20 Mining & Construction 32,924 37,417 40,946 47,022 3,529 6,076 9,605 Manufacturing 25,769 20,464 19,990 19,629 474 -361 -835 TCPU 1/ 17,005 1 9,536 20,778 22,999 1,242 2,221 3,462 Wholesale & Retail Trade 108,502 111,140 116,000 125,248 4,860 9,248 14,108 FIRE 21 55,960 69,813 74,266 82,265 4,453 8,000 12,452 Services 210,602 242,269 266,428 307,677 24,160 41,248 65,408 Government 48,081 51 ,446 55,153 61,661 3,707 6,508 10,215 Total Employment 498,842 552,086 593,562 666,502 41,476 72,940 114,416 Source: Palm 8each County MPO; Woods and Poole Economics; Economics Research Associates, March 2007 vacancy rates, which dropped from ten percent to five percent between 2005 and 2006; in effect, Boynton's office market has achieved stabilization. In fact, the City's low vacancy rate is lower than neighboring jurisdictions as well as the County as a whole (10 percent). Currently, the highest vacancy rates are in Boca Raton (12 percent). This indicates that the Boynton Beach inventory is very price-sensitive, with the lowest vacancies among 'Class C' stock. The additional 10,000 new jobs forecasted for the City bodes well for office space demand. A full su m mary of current office market cond itions in selected jurisdictions in Palm Beach County, including: Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach can be found in the appendices. Retail Profile Retail space is categorized as either free- standing or shopping center. Examples of freestanding retail, also known as "pad" or "strip" retail, in Boynton Beach are along Congress Avenue where Starbucks or FedEx/Kinko's are located. Shopping center retail, also sometimes called community retail centers, include the Boynton Beach Mall. Boynton Beach has sixty-six free-standing retail centers with over one million square feet of retail, representing six percent of the entire County's retail space. Current vacancies in Boynton Beach are less than one percent, reflecting the fact that these retail properties are at stabilization. Boynton Beach also has a healthy supply of shopping center style retail, with over 4.7 million square feet of shopping center space in 46 properties, accounting for 11 percent of the total shopping center space in Palm Beach County. Rents for shopping centers have averaged at $17.23 per square foot over the last six years. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN This rent rate is lower than rents countywide and are illustrative of the number of aging properties such as those located along Federal Highway. Average rents of only $17 per square foot are below the threshold of feasibility for new construction. At 74 square feet of retail per County resident, far above the national average of 26 square feet per resident, this suggests the City's role as a dominant retail destination within the County. This is a strength and is vital to the tax base. Absorption in Boynton Beach's shopping centers totaled almost 535,000 square feet over the past six years, reflecting a much stronger leasing activity than in neighboring jurisdictions. Vacancy rates for these centers are quite low and consistent with those in neighboring jurisdictions, averaging 2.3 percent per year over the past six years. A summary of retail profiles for Boynton Beach and surrounding cities and counties is detailed in the supporting analysis document, Demographic Profile & Real Estate Market Conditions. i i(-'()tS dnd ',i'! r i i-dY''',i Urban design is the collection of built and open spaces that together make a place unique. Typical urban design focuses on the placement of buildings and public spaces that frame a person's understanding of their environment. But when urban design begins to account for the natural setting and cultural elements, then true "place-making" begins. The Boynton Beach Master Plan builds on all of these elements of urban design. Natural environment and resources Located in the City is a natural mangrove preserve. Mangroves are native Florida plants that thrive in salty environments by secreting Lv .,-=} - I" n o 3 3 c ~ r-+ '< "'0 """'l o ~ ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI Different types of retail contribute to a healthy local economy and community vibrancy. ~t. ()~ !~ I~~ Q"'~ ::c <I UJ (~J :.,:::,:, ~... 2:: >""'. ....~ ~J The natural environment in Boynton Beach is rich with native flora like the mangrove hammock. excess salt through the leaves. The term is often used to describe not just a plant, but an entire habitat of this species, thus the terms mangrove hammock or mangrove forest. Mangroves are most abundant in Southern Florida, although despite this abundance mangroves are still an exciting rarity. It is then not surprising that one of Boynton Beach's most popular and breathtaking attractions is the Mangrove Park of Boynton Beach. Boynton Beach's Mangrove Park has free admission so families have the opportunity to explore the rare North American ecosystem via a board walk. The mangrove preserve is home to a vast array of animals such as wading birds. Situated at the end of Northeast 4th Street, Boynton Beach Mangrove Park's boardwalk leads to a spectacular view of the Intracoastal Waterway. The City adopted policies in its last comprehensive plan to continue developing and supporting educational programs, enhancements, and maintenance of the Mangrove Nature Trail and Nature Center. Boynton Beach is home to a wealth of cultural resources providing entertainment and enrichment to residents of all ages and interests. The Oceanfront Beach Park is the epicenter for multiple cultural festivals including the Oceanfront Concert Series and the Marina Festival, hosting family-friendly art tours and fishing tournaments. West on Ocean Avenue from the Marina and Oceanfront Beach is the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. Geared for children ages 2-12, the museum encourages children to learn through imaginary play about the cultural history of Boynton Beach and the Palm Beach region. The public library has expanded and recently opened. The addition features over 62,000 square feet with a modern cyber cafe and expanded collections. The library offers free computer classes, live homework help services, and access to state-wide literature and reference services. The study area is predominately residential, which comprises 56% of the total land uses. The second greatest percentage of land in the study area is dedicated to commercial use, especially along the major corridors, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway. Many of the residential lots within the study area are vacant, either un-built or uninhabited. A map of the land use within the study area is presented in Figure 13, and a summary table of land uses within the study area and all of Boynton Beach can be found in Table 7 There are a number of historic and contemporary examples of architecture within the study area. Although the area does not have a 'signature' look or style, the creation of a City's identity has more to do with establishing urban design guidelines that will promote vernacular architecture than codes that dictate adherence to a strict architecture style. Some key architectural structures that can be used as a basis of future urban design guidelines include the Woman's Club and the Old School House. , '~ 11. The study area public realm consists of three distinct character types: neighborhoods, corridors and sites - each with their individual characteristics. There are a variety of neighborhoods or character districts within the study area that may be distinguished from one another by their use or other planning, architecture or urban design characteristics. Some ofthe neighborhoods are clearly identifiable while others do not display any unique characteristics. Individual corridors have had an array of improvement over the years. While several of the major roads leading into and within the study area fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Florida or Palm Beach County and have been significantly modified to include new lanes, medians, sidewalks, lighting, plant material, etc., few of the local City streets have had more than basic milling and resurfacing and lack adequate sidewalks and landscape treatment. There are a number of City parks and facilities within the study area including the Veteran's Park. These spaces and facilities serve the community in their own ways yet, there is not one site or facility that generates sufficient activity to be considered or identified as the 'center' of town. Highway 1/ Federal Highway serving the eastern portion of the area; and Seacrest Boulevard serving the central portion of the area. In general, roadways are a continuous network of streets usually in an orthogonal grid pattern with a few exemptions of a non-gridded network in the Boynton Hills Neighborhood and cul-de- sacs at the Intracoastal Waterway and 1-95. There are two trolley routes that serve the study area. The Cross-Town Trolley (route follows US-1, MLK Jr. Blvd., N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach Blvd. and Ocean & SE 2nd Ave.) and the Southern Route which serves the Bethesda Medical area. These two systems effectively link users to the western-most large-scale retail center, Boynton Beach Mall. ;.. :f t I'r Development Codes The City of Boynton Beach has consistently modified its regulatory framework to reflect the redevelopment planning efforts undertaken in the CRA. The Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use Element and Map, and the city's zoning ordinance and development regulations have been updated so as to align the city's regulatory tools to the redevelopment goals identified by CRA. These tools are Circulation features The major vehicular corridors that serve the study area are: Boynton Beach Boulevard with access across and onto Highway 1-95; US Table 7 - Study Area Land Use and Boynton Beach Land Use Downtown Boynton eRA Land Use Acres % Beach Land Use Acres % Conservation 0 verlay 69 6% Conservation Overlay 58 10% Special High-Density High Density Residential 31 5% Residential 99 8% Medium Density Residential 104 18% High Density Residential 247 21% Low Density Residential 157 27% Medium Density Residential 120 10% General Commercial 22 4% Low Density Residential 197 17% Local Retail Commercial 36 6% General Commercial 26 2% Mixed Use Core 39 7% Local Retail Commercial 136 11% Mixed Use 70 12% Mixed Use Core 39 3% Office Commercial 1 0% Mixed Use 100 8% Governmental/ Institutional 47 8% Office Commercial 5 0% Recreational 16 3% Governmental/ Institutional 47 4% Industrial 7 1% Recreational 44 4% TOTAL 587 100% Industrial 61 5% TOTAL 1,189 100% BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN n o 3 3 c ~ r-+ '< "'0 """'l o ~ ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI The Women's Club and the Children's Museum are local design examples in the community with historic significance. 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Parks land Use Conservation Qver1ay: Conservation ~ Development of Regional Impact 11II General Commercial Moderate Density Residential; Medium Densit)i Residefllial:~ OffICe Commercial \nduslrial High OenSity Residential ~ Public & Private Governmenlal/lnstilullonai Loea\ Retail Commercial _ Special t1ign DenSity Re$iOenli&l .. Recreational Low O.nsily ReSidential .. t.lD:ed Use Cor.: Milled Use Suburb.,,: Mixed Use F L >-= complimented by a set of Urban Design Guidelines developed for the CRA, as well as development review procedures mandated in the city's code of ordinances. Many of the previous plans have identified the need for mixed-use developments in implementing the CRA's redevelopment objectives. The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan of 1983 first introduced the concept of creating a special mixed-use Central Business District (CBD) zoning designation in order to encourage the emergence of a downtown center. CBD designation also increases the threshold for Development of Regional Impact (DRI), which encourages larger-scale development. The Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan of 2001 and amended in 2006 recommended the creation of a set of high density and low density mixed-use designations to be applied throughout the CRA, with densities adjusted depending upon context. In turn, the zoning ordinance and zoning map were amended to designate an 83-acre area, generally bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, the FEC railroad to the east, NE 6th Avenue to the north, and SE 2nd Avenue to the south, as CBD. Responding to the recommendations of the Federal Highway Corridor plan, the city created two Mixed Use Future Land Use designations-Mixed Use Core (MXC) for high density in the CBD and Mixed Use (MX) for medium to low density in the gateway communities. The city has enacted Mixed Use Low throughout much of the Federal Highway Corridor; however, the zoning designations remain unchanged until site plan approval. Four companion mixed use zoning districts have been developed, and are differentiated by the level of density each allows. They are Mixed Use Low (MU-L) 1, 2, and 3, and Mixed Use High (MU-H). BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN 'AI \;1 Also in response to the Federal Highway Corridor plan, the city has adopted an innovative Infill Planned Urban Development (IPUD) zoning designation, designed to encourage redevelopment of small sites. Whereas the more traditional PUD designation requires a minimum of 5 acres, IPUD can be applied to sites of 1 to 5 acres. IPUD developments can have a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre. n o 3 3 c ~ r-+ '< "'C """'l o ~ The City of Boynton Beach has 25 zoning designations, 16 of which currently apply in the CRA. Aside from mixed use, much of the CRA's current land use is characterized by suburban- style residential and commercial uses, especially west of the Federal Highway Corridor. A high proportion of the North and South Federal Highway Corridor sub-areas are currently zoned residential as well, but with a greater number of multi-family structures. The two major corridors traversing the CRA, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway, are lined by small scale commercial uses. Figure 14 is a map of the current zoning in the study area. ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI ( urrent Development Within the regulatory framework that has emerged as a result of CRA planning, a number of private sector and public/private partnership- driven development projects have been pursued in the CRA district. The CRA utilizes a number of strategies to encourage development, including land acquisition, public financing, and partnerships with developers. In March 2006, the CRA purchased the Boynton Harbor Marina located on the Intracoastal Waterway and accessible by Ocean Blvd and Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Marina is a key anchor linking downtown to the water, and provides a node of activity essential to the district's redevelopment. The CRA has invested in restorations and has acquired additional land - ~ -~ j! II ~ r-- ~Clj t -L .."-",,-, I,C~ fey: UJ fr ~='= <( :?: J: ~._J <( U~ 0;:\ 2": c ") F' _ c ~ ::l U "'- ,.:-",-"-,0 ~:~:mn Beach """" :;:;.-:;.="' - = r.Of.HU"M "~H'" ""~ ,_ R_ ~~,-;~:::~" "~r~ " "'"-~~"""o., O~~"o,_ _POC","" : '''"'~.._~~~ ".._,,_ ~..._""",":':'O"~"ofC'"O''''''' I ruo'"M''U"''''_~''' c:c_...c-=~r - "'~"ou.~:-'WCMfo'~' *"'!...._,,""""''''''' RS:: ","",~",".'" ~ L., ~ ::l .<:2" LL Q) along the waterfront to improve public access and expand parking opportunities. The CRA has worked to catalyze private development in the downtown area through strategic investment. Aside from the Marina investment, the CRA has invested heavily in streetscape improvements along Boynton Beach Boulevard and a walking promenade which expands the boulevard by 1.4 acres linking it to the Intracoastal Waterway. Two major private developments have been implemented on Boynton Beach Boulevard, The Marina Village and the Promenade, currently under construction. The CRA is currently pursuing development outside of downtown as well. The Preserve is an 180 unit townhouse and condominium project that is being developed jointly by the CRA and a private developer located in the Heart of Boynton neighborhood. Eleven other private developments have either been built or are in the design and construction phases throughout the CRA. Developers are taking advantage of the city's new zoning designations with six mixed use site plans approved to date. Figure 15 shows the location of many of these projects. Economic Incentives The CRA actively participates in acquiring land for development, assisting ongoing developments, and funding seed projects to revitalize Boynton Beach. The agency also manages a broad spectrum of economic incentives that promote the community's goals of revitalizing Boynton Beach's commercial district while promoting a unique identity and preserving historic character wherever possible. Other incentive packages encourage workforce housing, an objective that promotes a sustainable economic environment for Boynton Beach. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN t,u -"',1 Examples of some of the economic incentive programs include: n o 3 3 c ~ Direct Incentive Program for Public Amenities provides gap funding for private developments located within the CRA that include public amenities such as public art, and public parking; r-+ '< "'0 """I o ~ Direct Incentive Program for Workforce Housing offers monetary incentives to projects providing workforce housing; and Commercial Fa~ade Grant provides up to $15,000 of expenses associated with upgrading a commercial historic fa~ade; ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lC VI Le:.:, ::;;~l,> C(~ !~U !o :~r:: c~r: UJ eel "4P ~~=~ r L~ ?= rXJ .. r I \ \ , .. CRA FundedProjecu I Boynton Harbor J. The P'r-eser'olC 3 The Promenade 4 Boynton Seaen Blvd, Exc, " Promenade Park 5 Heart of Boynt-cl'!l 6 MLK Corridor 7 Ocean BrcOlc . Priwte Development Projects; I The Peninsula 1 MarinaVillage 1 LiU "klita!\;\$ 4 Waterside S Est<tl'lr;ia 6 Ba)'Walk 7 Bayfront City landmarks Cit)' Hi\lI Old Hip Smool 5choolhou$e Chi!dreo'" Museum Boynton'sWoman's Club ;:;- > ~ u <( ~ C <:1J E D- o <:1J > <:1J o Lf'l ~ ::l 01 LL Summary of Needs & Key Findinqs Market Analysis Key Findings Excess inventory and slow absorption rates have delayed redevelopment The retail stock is aging and needs updating to stay competitive Bolster retail and office markets by increasing residential density and redeveloping underutilized land An annual average of 450 to 500 new households are expected to make Boynton Beach home. The median household income is about $55,000 Focus on business recruitment and the provision of appropriate office space to ensure that a good portion of the forecasted job growth will reside within the CRA Urban Design Key Findings Weaknesses include low density residential uses, underutilized corridors, poor pedestrian realm, the lack of a town center, shortage of convenient parking and a lack of an identifiable City image Strategies for redevelopments should be to encourage appropriately scaled mixed- use development, identify and create a community image and a community town center, upgrade the existing public realm to a safer, more aesthetically pleasing pedestrian environment Regulatory and Policy Needs Assessment Focus should be given to create "gateways" to downtown, along Boynton Beach Boulevard, the Federal Highway Corridor, and in the Heart of Boynton residential area Land uses and densities should ensure a logical and clear transition linking the downtown core to surrounding areas Encourage limited neighborhood retail on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN C~) 1/) Economic Development Needs Assessment Provide economic development services such as a database of available parcels or redevelopment sites and small area market analyses to encourage businesses to locate into Boynton Beach Additional funding recommendations and sources for specific program needs resulting from the Master Plan will be included in the Implementation section of this report n o 3 3 c ~ r-+ '< "'0 """'l o ~ ro + " ro '< ~ ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI \!islon dnd (jodls The Downtown Boynton Beach Master Plan responds to the needs of the community and provides a framework for redevelopment through 2020. Downtown Boynton Beach will be a center of activity including a vibrant mix of retail, office and residential, where residents of all ages can gather and interact. A network of connected streets and pedestrian paths will provide mobility and access to activity nodes around the community; and a system of active and passive greenspaces will provide needed places for physical activity and quiet contemplation. Downtown Boynton Beach will be a unique place that the community will be proud to call their city-center. 1i The Master Plan provides over-arching objectives garnered from public input, previous planning efforts and adopted state and community goals. These objectives provide counsel to the guiding principles for the Master Plan, and helped identify specific projects and incentives recommended in the Master Plan. Articulating these broad-based objectives also establish a policy foundation for future projects that may not be specifically enumerated in the Master Plan. Hi~tori( Preservation Every effort should be made to incorporate historic structures within the project area. Renovating and re-purposing these buildings preserves the little remaining historic fabric in Boynton Beach for future generations. The re-purposed buildings also add charm and distinction to Boynton Beach, establishing a unique identity from other locations. The Cultural Campus and Ocean Avenue are ideal locations for the preservation of existing historic structures or possibly the relocation of historic BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN structures from elsewhere, adapted for active uses in the district Public Ar r Public Art should be encompassed in public and private developments. Art nourishes the community soul and communicates a sense of pride. Often sited as adding economic value to property, the value of public art to the community psyche is incalculable. Ocean Avenue, as a cultural corridor, is a key location for public art as is greenway along the railroad corridor. Public even.s [~ F'rogrammed Activities Spaces designed to accommodate programmed activities and public events shall continue to be emphasized. The CRA is currently highly regarded for programming public events. Concerts, fairs, markets, and festivals all provide opportunities for the community to gather and share a positive experience. Large events also serve as potential revenue sources for communities, and can attract outside consumers who may not normally visit Boynton Beach. The Civic Campus includes a plaza space that can accommodate large special events, and is also designed to be usable every day. Marketin'J and P,omolions Marketing efforts shall be planned and encouraged to promote Downtown Boynton Beach. The CRA maintains a continuous marketing presence for Boynton Beach redevelopment efforts that help build a sense of identity and involvement for stakeholders and residents. By letting stakeholders know about all of the small positive changes that are occurring in Downtown, the CRA encourages them to invest their time, energy, and money in the corridor. Also, marketing efforts can help promote existing businesses and shopping opportunities, therefore supporting local entrepreneurs. The Master Plan emphasizes initial projects designed to be successful and ~!'~~ ",..,,,...-1 3 OJ VI r-+ ro """'l "'0 OJ ~ The Master Plan provides over-arching objectives used to identify specific projects and incentive recommendations. promote further redevelopment, allowing for certain marketing success. Gateways shall be planned and designed to provide acknowledgement of a unique area and jurisdiction. Gateways are visible landmarks that create a sense of entry and orientation. They can be quite varied in design, from a high- quality sign to a water fountain or a sculpture. The Master Plan identifies gateways at key intersections in the study area. Eventually, gateways could also be incorporated outside the CRA along major corridors entering the City of Boynton Beach. 3!-:~, Demonstrate a commitment to redeveloping the marina for the public. Protecting the marine industry is a cornerstone policy for the Master Plan. A vibrant and accessible marina encourages economic activity for Boynton Beach. The strengthening of activity along Ocean Avenue will connect the economic operations in the Civic and Cultural campuses to the marina, thereby invigorating the marina and promoting redevelopment. A plan to redevelop the Marina is currently under study. i__X_; UJ I~ Whereas redevelopment and the location of new development in Downtown Boynton Beach utilizes existing infrastructure and reduces environmental impacts, green building techniques and environmentally sustainable practices will be incorporated in development activities within the study area. Green building technologies and practices reduce the impact on the environment when compared to standard construction practices. Green building contributes to a healthier community, stronger economy, and reduces the long-term fiscal burden on the tax base. Green building :::r: ,,,-( UI C:f) z ~~, ;/~' OJ incentives, such as priority permitting and tax incentives, are reviewed and encouraged in the Master Plan. Introduce convenient parking within the Downtown Boynton Beach near activity centers Providing convenient parking is importantto retail and other commercial activities, without which redevelopment efforts could be unsuccessful and futile. Public parking decks are proposed within the Civic Campus and the Marina. Active uses envelop the decks on street level to ensure an active pedestrian environment. Workforce housing shall provided wherever possible within Boynton Beach, and especially near employment centers. Many hard-working families struggle to find housing within their budgets, forcing them to commute long distances or live in sub-standard accommodations. This results in increased congestion and other service costs that are borne by every individual. Workforce housing is specified for the Transit Oriented Development District, near existing and future transit options, and near Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard within the Heart of Boynton. Every effort shall be made to encourage economic development and job creation. Economic development improves financial well- being of residents and overall quality of life for a community. When redevelopment proposed in the Master Plan is built out, an additional XXXX new jobs will be added into the study area. (ERA to supply) HHi Promote community policing policies between local communities and their police departments. The foundation for a community policing strategy is regular communications between .. (~ ,~~J ' <~~; I.LI CJ:) :z ~-- ::-,;."' >- o co buffct,.~ntum and defTllinstt!lte commitment ... ., to re~ the vision for Downtown Boynton Beach The following sect/Qn presents the ~ I catalytic projects that are intended to ~fIPOI'!, the tra'l~fo Downtown Bb~ " into ,. ... ~ This page left intentionally Blank 3 OJ Vl rl ro ....... -0 OJ :::l BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN Z Signage, gateways <( and other urban .-1 design techniques D~ help people find their way. 0:::: UJ I- t.f) <( ~ ::c u <( w CO Z 0 .- Z >- 0 CO Another method of helping people understand their environment is to create a unique identity for a place. Preserving existing historic structures like the Old High School and the Children's Museum helps establish an identity for the Cultural Campus. Relocating historic structures into the campus and readapting them for artist galleries and live-work spaces is also recommended in the Master Plan, Gateways Gateways signifying an entrance into a district while establishing an identity for that place. Indicated by the asterisks in Figure 17, gateways are along Federal Highway at the intersection of and Martin Luther King Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. The linear park is another gateway element that defines the downtown core. Addressing visual blight and creating human- scaled architecture is essential to providing pedestrian friendly environments. Burying overhead wires as part of a redevelopment projects and re-purposing underutilized commercial properties into open space and mixed-use projects are central principles of the Downtown Master Plan. On-street parking is also a part of the main streetscape projects in the Master Plan. Providing conveniently located parking is essential to maintaining the viability of a downtown core. The Master Plan balances the needs of automobile drivers and pedestrians by locating a parking deck at the downtown core near the Marina and TOD district. This way, drivers can park once and visit multiple locations without having to drive between destinations. On-street parking should be incorporated on some side streets within the Cultural and Civic Campus to provide easy access to these destinations. Successful place-making requires maximizing existing community assets, such as its natural environment and cultural resources, while improving the visual appearance and organization of uses. The Downtown Master Plan addresses these goals identified by the community: Identify and create a community image Provide pedestrian friendly and attractive streetscapes Address visual blight Provide human-scaled architecture appropriate to surrounding uses Provide gateways at entrances into the downtown Preserve existing historic fabric of the community and enhance cultural resources. Boynton Beach has existing design guidelines, and the Master Plan reinforces these guidelines and other techniques in order to establish a unique identity for the City. Way-finding is a method of helping people locate specific destinations and understand their surroundings without a typical map. It is recommended that similar themed way-finding signage be incorporated into redevelopments in the downtown core. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN 3 QJ Vl .-+ ro -0: lJ QJ ~ Ii' ',ij V1 >- ro :s: ~ ro \.9 -0 (J) V1 o 0. e CL r-... ~ ::l 0\ u::: Circulation The Downtown Master Plan addresses the following circulation goals: Improve connections between bicycles, transit, and pedestrians Improve circulation by introducing new streets and maintaining the existing street network Improve desirability of pedestrian travel with safer more aesthetically pleasing environment Provide conveniently located parking options :2~ The Downtown Master Plan enhances the existing network of streets, pedestrian paths and transit routes by providing improved connections between the different modes oftravel. It is critical that the existing street network be retained with future redevelopments to ensure easy travel for both vehicles and pedestrians. New streets are needed between 6th Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive to break up large blocks. These new streets also provide more convenient routes for pedestrians to transit stops along Sea crest Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard. .,:::t. ..._J I), cr: l~"L.1 '.Fl <( " .::::.:: :::.c.: , I "~,~....' ,,::::.( UJ co z ~-- 7 >- o CO The Boynton Beach trolley is a well established service with high ridership numbers. The recent Transit Circulator Study concluded that the need for an additional downtown trolley circulator is not warranted at this time due to, in part, a lag in planned development to generate ridership. The Downtown Master Plan addresses these concerns by concentrating mixed-use activity at locations where transit is currently or is planned for in the future. The TOD District is centered on a future transit station and is well-served by the revised trolley route as proposed in the Transit Circulator Study. Figure 16 shows the preferred proposed re-routed trolley route from the Circulator Study. The community desires safer and more attractive pedestrian circulation options in the Downtown area. The Master Plan calls for providing aesthetically pleasing pedestrian streetscape projects along Martin Luther King Boulevard between the activity nodes and along Seacrest Avenue between Martin Luther King Boulevard and the Civic and Cultural Campuses. C1I ... ::J o c:: >- .!!! (5 .= '0 C1I OIl o a. o ct \0 ~ ~ ::J Ol u:: private entities and/or residents and the police department and participation by private entities in creating and maintaining a safe environment in their surroundings. Also, the police can communicate with private entities about crime prevention and standard police procedures, resulting in a better informed and safer community. A mini-precinct is incorporated in the Master Plan located along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and within the Heart of Boynton. Addressing the public comments and issues is a key indicator of success for the Downtown Master Plan. The framework below provides guiding principles that address those issues concerning the community. The Boynton Beach Downtown Master Plan, shown in Figure X, is a 20 year vision, synthesizing the many existing plans and regulations into a focused, cohesive plan. The Master Plan is built upon a framework of guiding principles in land use, circulation and urban design. The guiding land use principles for the Master Plan are: Create a mixed-use downtown core of activity that is family-friendly Create a cultural center around existing cultural providers Repurpose underutilized commercial land Protect single-family neighborhoods Provide improved public access to the water Improve connections to existing greenspace Provide community services near neighborhoods BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN A central element of the Downtown Master Plan is protecting established single-family neighborhoods while providing areas of concentrated residential and commercial activity. The primary area of concentration is the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District located along Federal Highway between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. The long- term vision for this area is to be a vital mixed- use district centered on a transit station. The plan builds on the existing activity at the Marina, and extends it west towards Ocean Avenue and the Cultural Campus. Another concentration of activity is the Cultural and Civic Campuses. The Master Plan builds on the existing uses and redevelopment potential inherent in these areas by organizing cultural providers around the Children's Museum and civil providers around the new library. The Master Plan provides a system of linear parks creating connections between existing parks, the I ntracoastal Waterway, neighborhoods and activity centers. The properties to the east of the railroad corridor currently under- utilized commercial and vacant properties, are transformed into a linear park. The park connects the Canal to the new TOD District and transit station, establishing an iconic gateway into downtown Boynton Beach. The final principle, providing services near neig hborhoods, is accomplished with the creation of two smaller neighborhood commercial nodes, each at the intersections of Martin Luther King Boulevard with Seacrest Avenue and Federal Highway. Transit Oriented Development (TOO) districts provide transit-supportive densities and pedestrian. friendly amenities. 3 OJ VI r-+ ro ...... "'0 OJ ~ I I I Iii I 1iI l~' \. ~ ~ 11:",1 ,~, ~ '.;1 <.="'-\ BIG MOVES 3 QJ VI r-+ ro """'l The Boynton Beach Downtown Plan is intended to guide the creation of a downtown through five "Big Moves". Evolving from the community input; these Big Moves are actions and strategies designed to implement the vision of a vibrant downtown core. The Big Moves for the Downtown Master Plan evolved from the community input sessions, interviews with elected officials, and were tested against the market for feasibility. It is recommended that these action items be given immediate priority and the sustained effort necessary to see large projects through. The proposed phasing, estimated cost, and other detail for each project is provided in the Action Plan matrix at the end of the document. "'0 QJ ~ A transit oriented development (TOD) district proposed for portion of Federal Highway between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue and includes several potential redevelopment parcels. This activity node is essential to creating an identifiable and marketable downtown core. In addition, the district will serve as a catalyst to build momentum for other redevelopment along Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue. The TOD district supports the City's vision for future transit service by creating transit-supportive densities of retail and residential uses within walking distance of the Marina and transit station. The Cultural and Civic Campuses both build on the existing uses in the area and organize them into coherent and aesthetically pleasing campuses. Both Campuses are pedestrian friendly and seamlessly integrate existing historic buildings with new structures. The Cultural Corridor along Ocean Avenue connects the Civic Campus to the TOD District and Marina. Live-work space lines the Avenue in historic structures and new mixed-use buildings. Identify potential green space areas between the FEC rail corridor and Federal Highway to form a linear park connecting the C-16 Canal to the downtown TOD District and future transit station. The Seacrest Avenue node includes health services, supporting retail, and a potential mini police precinct while the Federal Highway node includes neighborhood retail. The Martin Luther King and Seacrest Avenue activity node, includes community services. The Federal Highway and MLK node includes neighborhood retail services and acts as a gateway. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN This page left intentionally blank ~~UJ :c c:C( t,U co 2~ ~ ~ C".;,~~-, 0) CD THE TOO DISTRICT AND PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SITES: DETAILS This BIg Move Is essential to creating an identifiable, marketable downtown core. The plan identifies approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of office space; between 90,000 - 100,000 sq. ft. of street-level retail space; and approximately 900 - 1,000 units of resldtmtial space in a combination of rental, multifamily for sale and townhouses. While FOOT (District 4) is currently studying the overall viability of providing commoter rail along the FEC line, it is considered a Iong-tenn venture. However, ongoing planning for this significant, future public investmellt at the local level (i.e., by the City of Boynton Beach) is critical. A critical barometer in evaluating demand for various commercial uses such as office and retail space Is employment growth. According to the MPO, Boynton Beach currently contains almost 33,000 Jobs, which comprises six percent of the total number of jobs In Palm Beach County. While the MPO does not categorize municipal employment by job type, the City's economy is heavily weighted toward retail uses, with a significant amount of retail space located in West Boynton. Moreover, the MPO is forecasting an additional 10,288 new Jobs citywide by 2020. Should forecasted job growth materielize over the next 13 years, ERA estimates 1hat thee8 new jobs wftIlr8nsIate Into defnand .... two to tine million square ,... of 'workpIIIoe'. related ..... .... In Boynton Beach by 2020. ThIs could Incfude office, retd and Industrl8l space; how'8ver, the amount of new.space demanded wlII be determined by the types of ~ jobs creet8d, as empIoyM space requirements vary by job~. Further, Boynton Beach Is consktered a price- BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN sensitive, tertiary office submarket. That said, average annual net absorption (1.8" leasing activity) in Boynton Beach has been positive, with absorption totaHng 253,080 sq. ft. over the past five years, or 42,000 sq. ft. per year. Beyond leasing activity, the strength of the City's office market Is also reftected in dtlcHning vacancy rates-which droppedftom 10 percent to five percent between 2005 and 2006; In effect, Boynton's office market has achieved stabilization. These positive market indicators suggest that market conditions warrant some increment of new construction of price-sensitive, Class B -garden- office buildings In Boyntoll Beach oriented to professional services tenancies. Thus, key economic considerations are as follows, i([ Y [(Oi'JOMI( CO~JSIDFrV\ TIONS Location will playa critical role in the overall marketability of new office development in the City today. The most marketable sites for new office development include high visibility parcels providing immediate aceess to 1-95. As a result, highly visible public initiatives in the plan (such as a new commuter rail station and parking garage) should be designed to enhance the overall marketabllty of this location for multiple uses--tncluding creation of a high-denslty employment node characteristic of a eentrat business district Iocation-and consIder8d key to creeting the market nec:88S8fy to support additional retail space. As a result, commercial otIk:e devetopment In this cant Ioc8tion on a ~ b8sIs wIU be lied dinK:ty to completion of these major public initiatives and, as such, will be . Ionger-ttrm mattcet opportunity. To secure an earty.on -hit", III '""',I 0- le 3 '0 < ro VI public participation to attract an anchor office tenant will be necessary. This may require, for example, land assembly (or write-down), construction of the infrastructure critical to a TOD project (e.g., structured parking, public realm improvements, urban plaza, etc.), and/ or other initiatives, including development subsidies. 0= The public sector may also be a lead tenant in a new office building in this location as a means of inducing the market for office space. This could include, for example, a County or City agency that anchors a new office building. Moreover, the ability of a developer to secure financing will be tied directly to pre-leasing efforts, which typically range from 30 percent to 50 percent before financing is secured. As a result, this would translate into a 60,000 to 100,000 sq. ft. anchor tenant critical to ensure development of 200,000 sq. ft. of office space as identified in the plan. t):: In terms of residential development opportunities, historic population trends in the City of Boynton Beach suggest that the City added about 3,100 new households between 2000 and 2007. This reflects sustained annual growth of 440 households per year, a growth rate second only to the City of West Palm Beach, and reflects new residential development in various locations across the city-ranging from Renaissance Commons on Congress Avenue on the west side to a number of new developments on the Federal Highway corridor such as Marina Village. Notably, between now and 2020, household growth is expected to pick up-to a sustained annual rate of more than 500 households per year. l~iJ I ~~O <( :1:: !.U r:....-J :2: F-' ,~~~.... ""~ .- Further, Boynton Beach issues an average of 675 residential permits annually. Of the ()f) 6,800 total permits issued in Boynton Beach over the past 10 years, activity was distributed evenly between single-family and multi- family product. The majority of residential development is focused in western sections of the City, although over the past five years, redevelopment along Federal Highway in the CRA has generated an increasing amount of new residential development in projects such as Marina Village. The boom economy of South Florida during the early 2000s, fueled by population and household growth in combination with the relatively ease/availability of financing for real estate development from the capital markets, created significant development pressure in jurisdictions throughout South Florida (and in many markets nationwide). These upward pressures on market dynamics- including the loss of multi-family rental units to conversions (as evidenced by Bermuda Cay), declining multi-family vacancies, the lack of developable land in more desirable locations in Palm Beach County, significant increases in assessed values, and price escalations of new residential construction resulted in significant new residential construction on the Federal Highway corridor. Further, the success of previous and ongoing redevelopment efforts in both Deny Beach and West Palm Beach moved to Boynton. As a result, roughly 2,300 MW townhouse or condominium units have .,.... planned or are currenlty under conetruction em Federal Highway. Between 2003 and 2006, reported absorption was estimated in the range of 150 to 170 units per month. Since 2006. however, the perfoImance (I..., unit abaofptIon) of tMae compdttve or camp""" projects ....,....,...betanlaHy over the past 18 mooths, This slowdown t.n \,,() is producing significant excess inventory, conversions to rental, site plan extensions, and project canceHations, and any delay in mar1<et recovery could be expected to further increase inventory, 0- -. (Q Thus, key mar1<et considerations for future residential development in the TOO distrlcV downtown core are as follows, 3 o < ro VI i<r Y Mi\HI<f i U)NSII}FHArl(H~(- While mar1<et conditions are likely to improve (a natural evolution of the real estate cycle), the timing of such improvements is uncertain. Residential development in the range of 900 to 1,000 units as illustrated in the master plan will require a significant capture of the City's overall growth in households. This would include the recently proposed 360 unit high rise project on the comer of Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway, As a result, mar1<et opportunities for residential development are likely to be delivered in two to three phases, in the fonn of 75 to 100 units per phase. Phasing affords multiple objectives- including mitigating developer risk, flexibility in responding to current and near-tenn mar1<et conditions, and reducing the required capture of the City's overall annuaf household growth. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN j ()= C}::: ~~U ~o__co tl~1 ()) ~ ,:",~ ":.= <"- 00 This page left intentionally Blank @ THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD & SEACREST AVENUE DEVELOPMENT: DETAILS Recommendations in the master plan for this part of the CRAare intended to ensure that long- planned redevelopment efforts along tha Martin Luther King Boufevard corridor are successful after multiple, failed attempts. The latest effort, which was submitted to the CRA by lntown Partners LLC and known as Seacrest Village, proposed a mixed-use project on 26.3 acres of underutiHzed land along Martin Luther King Boulevard, between Seacrest Boulevard and Federal Highway. The applicant also sought a significant amount of public funding ($94 million) for infrastructure and site improvements. According to the project application submitted to the CRA in August 2006, Intown Partners LLC proposed 1,052 units of for-sale and multi-family residential at varying densities and 145,000 sq, ft. of commercial space that included street-level retail space anchored by a grocery store, a health club, community center, and office space, The ~t proposed an average unit density of 40 dwelling units per acre and building heights ranging from 45 ft. to 150 ft" significantly higher than the 10.8 units per acre and buifdlng heights of 45 ft. that were supported by the community and oont8ined in the land use recommendatkms in the Heart of Boynton Plan, a neighborhood I118Ster plan prepared in 2001. (Over the course of two years, negotiations between the CRA and the applicant ultimately flIlled). The significant sIulIwdown In South Fiorid8's housing I1'I8I'kat is _ety to reduce residential demand pot.. in this partlcuIar location (and, In fact. throughout the CRA). If the downturn is ptQIoIlg8d, it is _ety that residentIet BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN development potentials along Martin Luther King Boulevard will be more limited than that proposed as part of the Seacntst VfIIaGe concept. The market and financ:W ru..... analysis of that project (prepared by I!RA) identified more Hmited market potentiafs In the range of 400 to 500 units, If market conditions improve, and the Inventory of unsold, under construction, and planned units in the Federal Highway corridor Is abSorbed more raf>ldly, it is likely that market potenti8ts may improve, For commercial development, the Martin Luther King Boulevard corridor is a tertiary location that will limit its ability to capIure demand for any significant commercial uses, While "rooftop. (I.e" household) densities are critical in enhancing market potentials for commercial uses such as office and retail space, this corridor has significant physical Impediments that are likely to limit its overall marketability for commercial development. Primarily, these include a lack of frontage (I.e" limited width) on Federal Highway, which restricts visibility considered critical to many retailers, and the barrier created by the FEC raHIine, which poses both physical as well as liability constraints to commercial office and retait tenents as we. as customers. While the public sector can sometimes induce demand for uses Ilke anchor oIIce tenants (such as municipal agencies). it Is unlikely that the city (or Palm Beach County) Is in a position to locate a fulI-service aget1Cy in this Ioc:don at this time. As a resuI, m8IMt potentieIs for profession8l ofIIce space at MartIn Luther KIng 80ufevafd and Seacntst are Hmhd-In the range of s.... sq. ft. Potential tenants Include a dMsion of a public agency such 8S 8 health department. >>.,....,j 0- lQ 3 o < ro VI Along Railroad Avenue as illustrated in the plan (parallel to the FEC rail line), opportunities for small-scale office uses-in the range of 15,000 to 35,000 sq. ft.-will be tied to residential densities, visibility and frontage, as well as adequate parking. Marketing should be oriented to professional and business services tenancies that generate much of their business from nearby households. z For retail potentials, while there appears to be a theoretical opportunity to stem ongoing leakage of retail spending among households in the surrounding neighborhoods, the constraints outlined above far outweigh the ability of the Martin Luther King Boulevard corridor to capture any significant amount of retail market potential. Further, while a grocery store anchor is critical to drawing other in-line convenience and service retail tenants, in ERA's view the corridor's ability to secure a grocery store will be contingent on the amount of subsidies/incentives provided (such as turnkey buildout, rent write-downs, etc.). . ,ij 1;2.:}= Thus, retail market potentials are contingent on o~: UJ ~"'c, :J: ~:( ~~l Ctj z r L~, :>= 00 the type and degree of subsidies for a grocery store anchor, If sub$idles are made available, 50,000 to 60,000 sq. It, of retell development appears rnaritet..~, induding a small, secof1d.tier grocet'Y store such as Sweet Bay Market (Tampa) and In a location that provides as much visibility aspQS$ible. Without a subsidized anchor, ~, market potentials will be very Hmited-liltely in the range of 5.* to 15,000 sq. ft. if placed in strat~ic corner locations along Martin Luther King Boulevard (such as at Seacrest,l!$oUlevard)-and oriented to neighborhood-serving retailers such as a drug store. 400 to 500 Housing Units Potential site for price sensitve I Clase B office space (focused at the Federal Highway and Seacrest Avenue intersection) that could take advantage of the visability from Federal Highway and lower land value. Up to 15,000 sq, ft. of unanchored retail space or 50,000 sq, ft. with a subsidized anchor would be supportable if a secondary urban-format grocery anchor (such as Sweet Market) can be secured. Otherwise, the amount of general retail in this area will be Iltnited. @ THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY GREENWAY: DETAILS The master plan identifies roughly 35,000 45, 000 sq, ft. of general retail space located at street-level of mixed-use buildings providing a combination of new housing and livework space in approximately 120,000 sq. ft. of building area. Key economic considerations for redevelopment potentials are as follows. l ( ( The role of the CRA (and/or relevant agencies such as FDOT) and their ability to acquire parcels along the FEC rail line is paramount. In light of the limitations imposed by the Florida Supreme Court on the use of tax increment revenues to fund redevelopment initiatives, this may be a longer-term play (Le., beyond five years). While market conditions will determine the depth of potential support for moderate- density residential (and commercial) in this location, the overall marketability of this location for new development is strongest toward the southern end (i.e., closest to Boynton Beach Boulevard) and weakest at its northern end (Le., closest to Martin Luther King Boulevard). As a result, densities should be highest at the southern end. Marketability for new development in this location is also affected by the degree of visibility to Federal Highway as well as ease of access across the rail line. The concept plan illustrates roughly 120,000 sq. ft. of combined residential and office use, Assuming an average unit size of 1,200 sq, ft. and generally moderate densities that provide a muJtl..family "ftar arrangement suggests 75 to 100 housing units in this location. This would BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN be considered a small project that could likely be undertaken in one or two phases by a qualified developer. Market timing will thus be determined by right-of-way acquisition, construction of a new frontage road, and provision of developable pads in this location). The amount of supportable retail space (at street-level) in this location will be tied directly to delivery of new residential development. While some natural market support may exist as a result of traffic on Federal Highway, it is currently limited and access considerations to a new roadway parallel to the FEe line will further limit overall market potentials. As a result, this suggests that implementation strategies include appropriate incentives and other mechanisms that are designed to reduce the overall degree of risk for retail development in this location. (In subsequent tasks, specific implementation mechanisms will be identified). 75 to 100 Housing Units limited market potentials for professional office space-in range of 10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. limited market potentials for unanchored retail space-in range of 45,000 sq. ft. oriented to neighborhood serving tenants, ",' In a- le 3 o < ro VI This page left intentionally Blank 3 OJ VI r-+ ro """'l "'0 OJ ~ BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN ECONOMIC BENEFITS & TIF ANALYSIS Introduction The following summarizes the expected key economic benefits accruing to the City of Boynton Beach from implementation of specific public and private redevelopment initiatives throughout the downtown. Importantly, the public sector cannot implement the plan alone; the plan must also attract and sustain ongoing interest and investment from the private sector. This section of the master plan is intended to guide critical public policy decisions necessary to attract potential private investors. This section also examines the tax increment revenues that could potentially accrue to the CRAas a result of new private-sector investment and development. The analysis includes gross estimates of the potential bonding capacity available to the CRA to finance public realm improvements that could leverage additional private investment. This is particularly critical in light of the current uncertainties surrounding the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds throughout Florida as a result of the Strand v. Escambia County decision in September 2007 in which the Court held that the proposed issuance of certain tax increment bonds that are secured by a pledge of ad valorem tax revenues by Escambia County without a public referendum would violate Florida's constitution. As a result of the Strand decision, significant uncertainty exists across the state related to the future use of TIF funds to undertake redevelopment initiatives in CRA districts (Le., the Court clarified that bonds and certificates of participation that had been validated prior to the Court's decision are not affected). Therefore, Section VII of the master plan explores various state, Federal and other possible funding mechanisms that exist today to fund public BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN realm improvements, including infrastructure enhancements, beautification projects such as streetscape, transportation services and other initiatives identified in the plan intended to support private redevelopment in Downtown Boynton Beach. ""-.,j ''''",."j ~ VI n OJ 0- I ro ~ ro ~ r-+ VI + ~ c ~ 0.. ~ l.Q VI r-+ """'l OJ r-+ ro l.Q ro VI Summary of Development Potentials In previous tasks, the planning team prepared a demographic and economic profile and reviewed market trends and characteristics across various types of real estate in Boynton Beach. These tasks, and preparation of a preliminary market analysis, served to measure redevelopment opportunities, identified as "Big Moves" in the plan. The planning team identified priority candidate sites that could potentially accommodate new development, focusing on a series of activity centers and Big Moves that combine both public and private investment in specific initiatives. These initiatives have been discussed in greater detail elsewhere in the plan. The table on the next page summarizes a possible 15-year development program for these selected candidate sites. Key elements include: New Houslng-a critical mass of new housing-upwards of 2,200 units over time-should be a fundamental goal of the master plan, as future initiatives will build upon recent, successful projects that have delivered new housing in the Federal Highway corridor such as Marina Village, the Promenade, and others. Moreover, new housing will be Instrumental In attracting better- quality and destination retail tenants to downtown Boynton Beach. Notably, new, moderate- to high-density downtown housing on selected priority sites such as the TOD District, the City Hall site, and the MLK corridor (among others) will [" require a capture of roughly 30 percent of future citywide growth over the next 15 years-a reasonably attainable goal-for a downtown location. (For purposes of this analysis, the economic analysis assumes an equal split between multi- family rental and multi-family for-sale [e.g., condominium flats]; future market conditions will dictate the distribution of new housing). New 'Workplace'/Speculative Office Space-a fundamental role of any successful downtown includes a core employment base, typically office- using jobs in professional and business services. A key economic development strategy in Boynton Beach-which is currently defined as a tertiary office market in the County-will include recruitment initiatives that enhance downtown's role as a destination employment center in this part of Palm Beach County. In light of significant competition from communities such as Delray Beach, West Palm and Boca Raton, this will likely require the use of a variety of economic development incentives. For purposes of the TIF analysis, a minimal planning target of roughly 120,000 sq. ft. , I 15-Year Development OPI)ortllnities BOYIl tOil Beach Downtown Master Plan ~, i :, : use Residential MFRmtal M F For-sale Townhouses Total: Required Capture of Rlture atywide Growttl: Key AssulQ)t ions L'(-,\ 50% of total units 50% of total units ';~~ ( I Commerciall\M>lkplace GEneral Rltail a:;.eculat ive Office Other Total: i'.,Y'1; of speculative/multi-tenant office space was examined for the TOD District, which comprises a number of 'core' parcels proximate to Federal Highway and Ocean. Opportunities for additional office space in the downtown will also hinge on recruiting an end user/anchor office tenant. New General & Destination Retail- expanding downtown's offerings of general and destination retail will be driven by three key factors: 1) a critical mass of new downtown housing/residents, employees and visitors; 2) a carefully crafted vision and 'brand' identity for the downtown; and 3) a subsequent tenanting/retail recruitment strategy, Obvious downtown retail success stories in West Palm (CityPlace) and Delray Beach (Atlantic Avenue) have required significant efforts over many years combined with the use of substantial public investment and incentives. Further, a key objective of the plan includes activating streets throughout the downtown. Presuming that these objectives are met, a planning target of up to 250,000 sq. ft. of street-level retail space-in multiple phases as market No. of Units Estimated EIdg. Area (Ill Sq. R .) 972,400 1,342,000 191.500 2,505,900 969 1,183 2.000 1,122 Average Unit 9ze (In Sq. Ft.) 1,004 1,134 96 2,234 31.0% 257,990 118,500 5,000 381,490 SollreE EDAW; hIe; EamomicsRIeseITch Associat~ Febma"y2008. conditions warrant-has been identified in the concept plans for the candidate priority sites and Big Moves in the plan, The majority of this retail space should be clustered in the core, Le., in the TOD district. Potential branding strategies include creation of a dining district! restaurant cluster, and key anchor retailers include an urban-format grocery store (this will require a sizable increase in nearby households). " 1I ii, " I V ' it r i i (} i \ 'i C !) ('> I \ eil h Current property tax revenues generated by existing uses on the candidate sites could not be tabulated. Therefore, future tax revenues and potential bonding capacity are estimated on a gross basis. Key findings and assumptions are summarized below: As illustrated in the accompanying table, redevelopment of the City Hall site could generate up to $27.8 million in gross tax revenues at buildout in 2007 dollars; this produces potential bonding capacity (Le., infrastructure support) ranging from $5.9 million from the City of Boynton Beach Boynton Baldi C lJ'l'Julative 3J-y sa r I n::rement Net Present Value (j 30-year Incr anent Debt CoverogeRatio Adjuslment 8111 ding Capacly: Less I ssuance Fees Pilrn BeachCo..IW C lJ'l'Julative 3J-y sa r I n::rement Net Present Value (j 3D-year Incranent Debt Cova'a,JeRatio Adjuslment 81l1ding Capacity: Less Issuance Fees C ombiled 01\1 & County Bondill1 Cae)acitv BOYIHON BEACH MASTER PLA~~ "'......, \f) and $3.8 million from Palm Beach County. ~ VI n OJ For the Big Moves and priority sites in the remainder of the downtown, redevelopment could generate roughly $105 million in incremental property tax revenues through 2030, enabling potential bonding capacity in the range of $20.5 million from the city and $13 million from the county. In total, full redevelopment (buildout) over the tax increment period could generate potential bonding capacity of more than $43 million ($26.4 million from Boynton Beach and $16.8 million from Palm Beach County). Another key task in the economic analysis included identifying a range ofpossi~e alternative funding mechanisms that might be appropriate for the City of Boynton Beach to pursue ifIlight of the significant uncertainties created as a result of the Strand v. Escambia County case. ERA has identified alternative funding mechanisms using those sources and programs that are currently allowed under Chapter 163 of the Florida State Statutes. These programs provide funding for specific infrastructure initiatives, open space preservation, recreational development,. and economic development and neighborhood revitalization. This will be included in the final report. 0- ro ::J ro ~ r-+ V\ + ~ C ~ 0.. ~ lQ VI r-+ """'l OJ r-t ro lQ ro V\ CiW H~I Site $16,995,243 $7,398,100 $6,165,083 $5,918,480 C RA Remilde1' 384,213,919 $25,613,178 $21,344,315 $20.490,542 CRA Total $81 ,209,162 $33,011,277 $11 ,509, 398 $ J) ,409, 022 City H~I Site C RA Reminder CRA Total $10,779,828 $4 0. 729, 926 $51,509,754 $4,692,504 $1 ~ 246, 055 $~,938,558 $3,91 0,420 $1 ~ 538, 379 $17,448,799 $3,754,003 $1 2, 996, 844 $16,750,847 $9.672.483 $3~487.J86 $43.159.869 Order-of-M agnitude Cust Estimate&General Public Realm Enhancements Boynton Beach Downtown Master Plan Project Desai It io n Preliminary Cost EEt imate Ino-em entally consruct prepored s reascapelpedestri en ream as 9: rea s:;~ e Easem ent ,lIcq uisiti on earementsor property are acquired along the right-of-way, including $ 10,000,000 Program attlition of proposed m edi 6Il V\tere pl6llned. Focus within the TOO Oisrict ard Oceen A\erue Federal Hig h Vltity Con s ruct gat evvays et int ersed ion s of 2 Get ew8>js SParks Federal HighwayS Ocean Avenue, and $ 4,000,000 Federal Highway& MLK, J'. Boulevord E;.p6lld e:<i sing wayfindi ng s gnege 3 Elip anded 'I/\I::l ')'f in di rg SI gneg e into the TOO Oi srict and the O'vic & $ 100,000 Cultura Campures 4 E;.p anded 'I/\I::l ')'f in di rg SI gneg e E;.pend wayfinding signage aloog $ 75,000 Federal Hiqhwav E;.p6lld streets:;spes a Cl'lg O::ean Avenue near Federal Highway t 0 im prove \4SJa links between the Marinaandthe Ci.,.;c& Cultural Campures. This could aso include 5 Elip anded 5! reetscapes a 10 ng enhenced int a-section desgn to $ 3,000,000 Oceen Avenu e im prove linkages. Sc:hem atic desgn mould ind ude preferred met erias SJ ch as h arclsca r:e m lit er ia s, sr eet crossings, benches, sreetl ighting, r f J pedeS: rian lighting, garbege cans, bus sops t... 6 Ci.,.; cperking dfdc 7 Public perking deck - TOO 8 Ci.,.;cPlaza $10 to $15 Million 9 M lJ{ Park $ 600,000 T 10 New Cit yHall Cons ruction N/A 11 Restorlitionof Hgh Sdlool $2to$3Million 12 Public Art installation-Ocean Ave $ 500,000 $30. 300,000 ~~: ES1IMA 18) MINIMUM COST (Order-of-Magnit lxl~: to $36.300.000 ~. SolIn>>: ElM"" Arc., IibnllllY 2MB. This page left intentionally Blank G;) ,-".,,:t, ~ VI n OJ 0- ro I ~ ro ~ rl VI + ~ c ~ 0.. ~ lO VI r-+ """'l OJ rl ro lO ro VI BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN t i' I, I 1f1 I I i ~ i ~ ~' '< ( j tenn efforts 8ssociallJd with the five 'big mows'. \'."~:; IMPLEMENTATION if HIOductiLli Taken as a whole, these projects identified in the action plan provide an array of options for spurring new investment and development within Downtown Boynton Beach. These economic development projects include catalyst developments and public investment to support private redevelopment. Incentives can be geared towards target developers to help build activity centers identified such as the TOD district and the Civic and Cultural Campuses. Both physical development and business development projects are emphasized, as these goals are mutually supportive. Success and growth of existing businesses in the downtown will lead to investment and redevelopment; and creating destination points and improving the City's image will assist with business retention. Provide Land Assembly I~ssistance Though recent changes in Florida law limit the ability of the Redevelopment Agency to acquire land, the Redevelopment Agency can still play a major role in land assembly by serving as an intermediary in negotiations in areas in Downtown where multiple/fragmented ownership exacerbates the ability of developers to assemble sites. The will be particularly helpful with the proposed Federal Highway Greenway. The Redevelopment Agency can acquire underutilized or parcels that are not considered marketable with a long-term eye towards creating parcels of sufficient size and become substantially more marketable for redevelopment. Independent appraisals of candidate properties will establish fair market value. While some opportunities may not materialize because of a lack of willing sellers, the Community Redevelopment Agency should consider this strategy a long-term perspective to consider acquisition of key parcels as BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN 00 W momentum builds for redevelopment in specific locations such as Martin Luther King Boulevard and the constrained lots between Federal Highway and the FEC railroad. 3 "'0 ro 3 ro :J r-+ Q) r-+ Easement Acquisition Program Significant new easements are required to fully realize the goal of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District, the Community Redevelopment Agency should seek to acquire these easements as the opportunity occurs. In most cases, this opportunity will come when the property is being redeveloped. In some cases, current property owners may be willing to sell areas of their property currently dedicated to parking. Easement acquisition terms will need to be worked out on a case-by-case basis, but incentives for donating streetscape easement can include construction of the new streetscape by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The new streetscape design should help improve the image of the subject property and should promote pedestrian access to the property. o :J Gleen Building Incentives Green building technologies and practices reduce the impact on the environment when compared to standard construction practices. Green building contributes to a healthier community, stronger economy, and reduces the long-term fiscal burden on the tax base. Green building incentives offered elsewhere in the country have been reviewed for feasibility in Boynton Beach. The following recommendations could be further explored for implementation within the study area as well as the entire city. Priority Permitting Priority permitting is the most common incentive offered by local governments for applicants using green building techniques. Each jurisdiction defines green building slightly differently, although many rely on the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification program to define green building. Priority permitting is sometimes defined as a percentage reduction in review time (7% reduction), a speCific timeline (15 days), or as 'front of the line' where green permits are always placed at the beginning of the review queue. When jurisdictions offer priority permitting, it is recommended as a best practice that inspectors and plan reviewers are trained in green building technologies and installation. Trained staff understands these new technologies, and therefore reduces inspection time. Otherwise, time gained during the review process will be lost during inspection due to questions and uncertainties about the new techniques. ~2-:: Reduced Fees A reduction in permitting fees is often used to incent green building. Gainesville and Sarasota County in Florida currently have reduced fees for green building permits. c-{ [)-" ()c: Where reduced permit fees is the 'carrot' approach, Arlington, Virginia, is using the 'stick' methodology. Arlington charges applicants who are not utilizing green building techniques a fee of $0.03 per square foot. The revenue from this fee is used to off-set the application fees of those who are construction buildings seeking LEED Certification. The remainder of the fund is used to educate the local development community about the advantages of green building. LLJ F~ ,~ -5 ::r: , , ~,,-,-~l <t,. ,~ 00 Density Bonus Another popular green building incentive is a density bonus. Applicants meeting the local jurisdiction's criteria for green building, such as LEED Certification or construction of a green roof, are granted an increase in density or floor area ratios (FAR). z o ~ .z. >- o ro Free Services or Materials Another incentive that does not require up-front costs from the government is the provision of free services. Some jurisdictions offer technical assistance to applicants seeking a green building permit. Other places will offer a specified number of hours of free xeric (low water) landscape design services. King County Waste Management Department in Washington State also provides free construction waste pick-up and recycling service to builders who sort their construction debris. Free advertising of qualified green builders is another incentive used by some jurisdictions. They provide free ad space on the city's website or in the water bills. Other jurisdictions will provide a list of qualified builders and service providers to citizens. Grants, Cash, and Rebates Many municipalities are now utilizing direct cash rebates and grants to off-set the up-front costs that is sometimes associated with green building. Large competitive grants, between $15,000 and $25,000, are allocated to developers seeking LEED Certification in some western states. New York State also offers up to $10,000 per energy efficient home permit. Smaller grants may be suitable to incent specific objectives, like green roofs or rain gardens. Several local governments, and in some cases local utilities providers, rebate a portion of the cost to install energy efficient technologies like weather stripping, high efficiency lighting, new insulation, or solar water heaters. Florida also rebates the cost of installing a solar panel system, at $4 per watt generated with maximums much higher than western states. The maximum for single-family residential units is $20,000; and for multi-family, non-profit and public institutions, the rebate can be up to $100,000. 00 U1 Loans Many states have established a revolving loan for small businesses or low-income housing developers who include green building and energy efficient technologies. The loans vary in architecture, but all provide a reduced interest rate. In Tennessee and Kansas, for example, developments in Main Street Communities qualify for a 0% interest loan and development in other localities qualify for a 3% interest loan. 3 "'0 ro 3 ro ~ r-+ OJ r-+ o ~ Although Florida does not have a revolving loan fund for green building, a similar loan could be adopted within a municipality or possibly a community redevelopment authority. Florida does have several tax incentive programs such as: Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Renewable Energy Technologies Investment Tax Credit Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Exemption BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN A parking deck with a first-floor retail restaurant could help to activate the corners of Federal Highway and Ocean Boulevard within the TOD district. Parking decks are especially effective when they can be used for multiple purposes. In this case, a single parking deck could potentially be used to accommodate parking for nearby galleries, offices, and boutiques envisioned on Ocean Avenue as well as users of the marina and hammock park. Incorporating a first- floor restaurant would help to create a visible destination along Federal Highway and prevent the space from becoming unused during off- peak hours. ()" Gateways are visible landmarks that create a sense of entry and orientation. They can be quite varied in design, from a high-quality sign to a water fountain to a sculpture. The intersection of Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue is a key location on the corridor, and serves as the key linkage to the waterfront, proposed TOD district, and the Civic and Cultural Campuses. This gateway should create a sense of entrance! destination from multiple directions and reinforce Ocean Avenue as the cultural corridor of Boynton Beach. ()::: !ol""! Ic> Martin Luther King Boulevard and Federal Highway represents another important gateway where the proposed greenway and community servicing retail serve as a significant visual anchor along Federal Highway and would help to create a sense of destination. The creation of a gateway feature would be a signal that a traveler is now entering an urban district. ~J: ~':--) <( UJ co ~7 ~ Z Throughout the planning process, there was strong community interest in additional parks and greenways. There are several ways that parks can be incorporated into Downtown. '-= 0<" o 00 First of all, the addition of new, well-placed parks can create new gathering places for the community. Open space is envisioned as part of the TOO district along with significant open within the Cultural and Civic Campuses. In addition, as redevelopment occurs small plazas incorporated into private development can serve an important community function if they are well located at the crossroads of various activities and benefit from surrounding amenities. Secondly, the proposed linear park along Federal Highway will provide strong green connection to existing parks and between parks and neighborhoods help to enhance the benefit from existing parks. This interconnected park system presents greater benefit in terms of accessibility and recreational opportunity. As Downtown Boynton Beach begins to emerge with an identifiable activity core, it will be important to reinforce the sense of place and destination through a consistent and distinctive wayfinding system. The City currently has wayfinding signage for key destinations. An expanded system would initially focus on connecting the Civic and Cultural Campuses and the TOD district. This same system can be eventually be extended along the Federal Highway to key locations to help orient visitors in the downtown. One ofthe major goals ofthe plan is to reconnect the community to the waterfront using Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue as primary connections for pedestrians to traverse Federal Highway. As part of making Downtown Boynton a destination, Federal Highway must be safely crossable by a variety of pedestrians, young and old alike. Creating safe and convenient crossings at these locations is the first step in reconnecting the city to the waterfront. In addition, these street crossing are integral to the development of the TOD district and its connection to the Civic and Cultural Campuses. I ,-......'- ."'? c- - Visual Linkages During the initial physical analysis of Downtown it became apparent that the Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway nexus could serve as an important driver of activity for the Downtown, particularly if a stronger connection between the marina area and Ocean Avenue were established. There is limited right-of-way to develop a wider pedestrian connection along the marina side of Ocean Avenue. However, expanded streetscapes along Ocean Avenue and more prominent intersection design would help establish a strong visual connection where these two roads intersect. Over the long term Ocean Avenue is envisioned as the cultural corridor that would anchor the marina to the east and the Civic and Cultural Campuses to the west. A successful implementation strategy results in built projects and improving the quality of life for a community, Limited rhemed Areas Over the course of many years, the City of Boynton Beach has adopted numerous themes in an effort to distinguish the City from its neighbors. The recommendation of the master plan is to limit theming within the City as theming multiple areas can actually distract from a community's sense of place. The most appropriate area to reinforce the history of 'Old Boynton Beach' is the marina area where the concept and theme of fishing village can be focused. Many comments from the community indicated that they would like expanded opportunities to fish along the intercoastal. A fishing village theme would promote additional activity along the Ocean Avenue corridor. BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN co ......., 3 "'0 ro 3 ro ~ r-+ QJ r-+ o ~ The following summarizes research on potential funding mechanisms and other incentives that may be available for specific elements of the Boynton Beach Vision and Master Plan. This section of the plan focuses on redevelopment funding mechanisms across a range of Federal and state programs that are typically related to pre-development financing options. Enterprise Zones are areas targeted for economic revitalization. The Florida Enterprise Zone program offers financial incentives to businesses located in designated areas found in urban and rural communities. Seven incentive programs, described on the following page, are offered in urban areas to encourage private investment in the zones as well as employment opportunities for the area's residents, ,:::),., These programs are available to any municipality that creates an enterprise zone development agency and produces a strategic plan meeting the requirements of Florida Statute 29.0057. Palm Beach County Economic Development Office is an established enterprise zone development agency that also serves portions of Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Belle Glade, South Bay, and Pahokee. J i(~J w I~o <1' Each enterprise zone for large urban communities may be no bigger than 20 square miles and should be either contiguous or consist of no more than three non-contiguous areas. Also, each community may have only one enterprise zone (although some exceptions are made for Dade County). Because Palm Beach County's enterprise zone maximizes this size limit, Boynton Beach may be more successful creating its own enterprise area development agency than requesting to amend the existing Palm Beach County zone boundaries T t,J ,;;;( LL! !Xl ,...<" Fr" Z To establish a new enterprise zone in Boynton Beach, a boundary must be drawn that meets the State requirements. The boundaries of a new >= o 00 enterprise zone for smaller urban communities like Boynton Beach may be no larger than 10 square miles and should attempt to coincide with census block boundaries. The area should demonstrate pervasive poverty, economic disinvestment and general distress, which are quantified by The Florida Enterprise Zone Act as areas having: a poverty rate greater than 20% for the overall enterprise zone area, a poverty rate greater than 30% for at least half of the enterprise area, an unemployment rate greater than or equal to the state rate of unemployment, and other quantifiable evidence such as high crime rates, abandoned structures, a significant population decline or deteriorated infrastructure, for examples. Should Boynton Beach pursue this option, a Legislation request must be made to allow Boynton Beach to apply to the State for an enterprise zone. According to a representative at the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, there is one current legislative request for new enterprise zone. Once approved, and an enterprise zone agency has developed a strategic plan, several tax incentives and credits would be available to businesses locating in the enterprise zone or employee residents. Traditionally, smaller businesses have not take full advantage of these credits. Broadway Reinvestment Coalition is working with enterprise zones to increase participation rates of these smaller local business. These incentives are described below. Jobs Sales Tax Credit This program allows a business located within an urban enterprise zone to take a sales and use tax credit for 20 or 30 percent of wages paid to new employees who reside within an enterprise zone. If 20% or more of the permanent, full-time employees are residents of a Florida enterprise zone, the credit is 30%. To be eligible, a business must create at least one new job. Clarification is necessary to determine whether parts of the Cleveland Avenue corridor qualify for Enterprise Zone designation. The Sales Tax Credit cannot be used in conjunction with the Corporate Tax Jobs Credit. Jobs Corporate Income Tax Credit Allows a business located within an Urban Enterprise Zone to take a corporate income tax credit for 15 or 20 percent of wages paid to new employees who reside within an enterprise zone. Sales Tax Refund for Business Equipment and Building Materials A refund is available for sales taxes paid on the purchase of certain business property, which is used exclusively in an Enterprise Zone for at least 3 years. Another refund is available for sales taxes paid on the purchase of building materials used to rehabilitate real property located in an Enterprise Zone. Corporate Income Tax Credit for Property Tax Paid New or expanded businesses located within an enterprise zone are allowed a credit against Florida corporate income tax equal to 96% of ad valorem taxes paid on the new or improved property. Sales Tax Exemption for Electrical Energy A 50% sales tax exemption is available to qualified businesses located within an enterprise zone on the purchase of electrical energy, if the municipality has reduced the municipal utility tax by at least 50%. Corporate Income Tax Credit for Community Contribution Allows businesses a 50% credit on Florida corporate income tax, insurance premium tax, or sales tax refund for donations made to local BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN co \0 community development projects. Businesses are not required to be located in an enterprise zone to be eligible for this credit. 3 "'0 ro 3 ro ~ r-+ OJ r-+ Srownfields and Contaminated Site Programs Although there are many definitions, a brownfield is essentially an abandoned, idled, or under used industrial or commercial property where expansion, reuse, or redevelopment may be complicated by real or perceived environmental conditions. Brownfields do not necessarily have to be contaminated. o ~ Currently there are no State Brownfields, EPA CERCLlS sites or Super Fund sites identified in the City of Boynton Beach. However, there are six state-funded petroleum sites, five other petroleum sites, and one DEP dry cleaning site within the study area. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Palm Beach County each manage the allocation of brownfield funds. In order to qualify and receive these funds, it may be easiest for Boynton Beach to designate a Brownfield Area. A designated Brownfields Area may encompass one or many Brownfields Sites and is done so through the passing of a resolution by the local government. The Brownfield Area designation process includes community notification along with the local municipality approval process. Within a designated Area, any individual site has the ability to access certain Brownfields incentives (e.g., the job creation bonus program) without the cumbersome separate qualification process. However, the local government also has the option to designate each Brownfield site separately if they choose. To access the full suite of Brownfields incentives (including the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit or VCTC), a site owner must designate the individual Brownfields site. The Brownfields site designation process typically involves meeting limited qualifications and may include the execution of a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement. Once these properties have been designated as a Brownfield Area, a qualified organization, such as the local government, a non-profit, or even an individual property owner not responsible for the contamination, can request from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) a free Phase I or Phase II environmental assessment. To qualify for Brownfields Site Assessment Assistance, the identified site should be abandoned, idle, or under used industrial or commercial property, and have the following: -J", real or perceived petroleum or hazardous substances contamination a high degree of redevelopment or reuse potential no responsible party able to conduct the environmental investigation the support of the local government and the community The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) also awards site specific funds up to $75,000 for an environmental assessment. In addition, multiple FDEP identified petroleum storage sites in this area are eligible for assistance through the Petroleum Cleanup Program. There are six of these sites within the study area. ,;'_3_, Ct: UJ ~--" ~~ Once a site has been designated a brownfield, the site may qualify for the following programs, described below. ::2: 1: Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) \=,J The DEP dry cleaning site may be eligible for the VCTC, created in 1998 to encourage voluntary cleanup of certain dry-cleaning solvent contaminated sites and designated Brownfield areas. Each site may deduct up to 50% of the cost of cleanup with a maximum of $500,000. These tax credits can be applied toward Corporate Income Tax or Intangible Personal Property Tax in Florida. Florida is granted a maximum of $2 Million in VCTC, so an applicant must apply for the credit. However, as <( W ,:;0 z F L >~ o 00 of 2007, the State has not reached its maximum allotment Loan Guarantees for Contaminated Sites Cleanup activities can also be funded by the TCRPC Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Fund The Cleanup Loan Fund is capitalized by a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Program. Cleanup loans have flexible terms, offer below market interest rates, and will subordinate to other lenders. Brownfields Redevelopment Bonus The Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus IS available to encourage redevelopment and job creation within designated Brownfield areas. A pre-approved applicant may receive a tax refund equal to 20 percent of the average annual wage of the new jobs created in a designated Brownfield area up to a maximum of $2,500 per new job created. Refunds are based upon taxes paid by the business, including corporate income, sales, ad valorem, intangible personal property, insurance premium, and certain other taxes. No more than 25 percent of the total refund approved may be paid in any single fiscal year. The Brownfield Development Bonus may be awarded in addition to the Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund provided under s 288.106, Florida Statutes. (Please refer to the QTI Tax Refund information sheet for additional information. ) To qualify, an applicant must locate within a Brownfield area and: Be certified as QTI business as defined in Section 288.106, F.S. Be a business that can demonstrate a fixed capital investment of at least $2 million in mixed-use business activities in a Brownfield area, including multiunit housing, commercial, retail, and industrial Create at least 10 new permanent Florida full-time jobs with benefits (including health insurance at a minimum), excluding construction and site remediation jobs. Show that the project will diversify and strengthen the economy of the area surrounding the site. Show that the project will promote capital investment in the area beyond that contemplated for the rehabilitation of the site. Provide a resolution from the city or county commission recommending the applicant for the incentive and, at the option of the city or county, committing the community to provide a local match equaling 20 percent of the tax refund. If a community elects to be exempt from the local match requirement, the applicant is only eligible for 80 percent of the refund for which they would otherwise qualify. The local match exemption must be requested in a resolution of the local governing authority. Submit the Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus application or adopt the Brownfield. Redevelopment Bonus local support resolution before the commencement of operations of the project business. Either execute a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) with the Department of Environmental Protection or demonstrate as many of the following elements as possible: Significant remediation or redevelopment of a site outside the formal BSRA framework and certification (via separate letter) that knowledge of the state brownfields program and benefits played a significant role in the decision to proceed with that remediation or redevelopment. Documented discussion of the availability of the Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus incentive among project contacts and state and local economic development officials prior to proceeding with the project. Submission of a Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus application prior to making a relocation or expansion decision. Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) administers the Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) a conservation project funded by the National Oceanic and BOYNTON BEACH MASTER PLAN \0 -..1 Atmospheric Administration (NOM) Coastal Zone Management Program. The Coastal Partnership Initiative intends to inspire community action and promote the protection and effective management of Florida's coastal resources. 3 "'0 ro 3 ro ~ r-+ C.J r-+ Coastal Partnership Initiative program combines land acquisition with innovative approaches to conservation and resource management, including: o ~ Acquisition of important conservation and recreation land to protect large ecosystems, greenways, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation space, wetlands, forests, coastal areas and significant historical sites; Award of matching grants to local governments for the acquisition of lands for parks, trails, and green spaces within urban areas; Capital improvements on public lands, such as the initial removal of invasive plants, construction of fire lanes, access roads and trails, and the construction, improvement, enlargement or extension of facility signs; Restoration of land and water areas; Water resource development to safeguard Florida's groundwater and surface waters so that sufficient water is available for Florida's natural systems and to support its economy; Conservation easements to protect land from development while maintaining local tax revenues and allowing the owner to continue its management it and realize an economic return. CPI grants can be awarded to local governments, but partnerships between local governments and regional planning agencies or non-profit groups are encouraged. Financial awards are limited to no more than $50,000 and no less than $15,000. Grant recipients are required to provide 1 to 1 matching non-federal funding, which may include cash or in-kind. ,..~~ :1 'f'4 , a ~;,\i 3 0.1 VI r-+ ro """'l "'0 0.1 ~ i ;~ .1 I i , .~ , j "t 1 ~ 3 OJ VI r-+ ro """'l ""0 OJ ~ 'TI 1 "j j :1 J 1 "1 1 '1 :1 J j ] j j _:,~ '1 ,$ ! ;-"~"~-:.-~~:-:::7T~'"~~~~.-"'~-, -"t \J'I MASTER PLAN CONTEXT Ii 1,1 il ii i1 0- ~1lC [13 ~H ;0 >~ < I:~ ro i, VI fj 11 ~,~ f',j i1 '....:-"'" The following section identifies key redevel- opment opportunities within the greater CRA study area. The primary focus area extends to the northern canal including the Martin Luther King Boulevard area and continues south to include Ocean Avenue. Ocean Avenue will serve as a important link to the marina and a future civic campus. Most importantly, a true center for the City of Boynton Beach is planned for the area of Ocean Avenue between Federal Highway and Seacrest Avenue. ~~, !--." I, 1,,1\ r ".' '.'It ; II "~,,"; ~ ~ \, \. 'i,.t1 ; > ' ic:;tl ~7',1 '1'1 ).\. i j ,:;~ I L J J....::.. ;~;~ } ..... ~~,: 1 :f" ,~...i ~~, i'i 1~3\;: "'~L_,."~=,,,_"==,;;,.~ :r,~ ~ " '"-..i.'. " ,I ,\.ji .~'[}~'" r j ~. ' 'i"! \ 1 J . !......" I II :1"1 ; 'F'~ "r~. ~ iI""" .... " 1 ~.Uh " ".:',;.....:,J -~~~-~~ ~N AVE Example: Future transit Example: Future park Example: Planned civic & cultural center BIG MOVES i-j :1 i-i II ;~ j ii ,I I" 0 !i IllQ l ~ lJ 3 fJ.' 0 I~ , < ro VI The key focus areas for redevelopment are along Ocean Avenue, Federal Highway, Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach Boule- vard, and Martin Luther King Boulevard. The plan will encourage an attitude of historic preservation, seeking to preserve and maintain historic structures within the redevelopment area. Job creation is also envisioned, with new civic and commercial activities envisioned in each focus area. t I A public art and culture corridor is envisioned along Ocean Avenue, with a civic campus anchoring the west side at Seacrest Boulevard and the Marina anchoring the east side at the waterfront. Redeveloping these two key areas will require provision of better public access including parking and future transit. Around the key intersection of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway, a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) district is envi- sioned, supported by future light rail. Along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, the plan envisions neighborhood centers emerg- ing, with small scale neighborhood retail and services, new affordable housing options, and improved community policing. A new linear park is envisioned connecting the Martin Luther King Boulevard corridor to the TOD district and the Cultural Corridor (Ocean Avenue). Job creation in TOD district, civic campus, and small neighborhood commercial nodes Future linear park & gateways Greater public access to amenities through future transit and expanded parking Preservation and reuse of existing civic landmarks - ~~r'r'f' : ~ ~,,...'tUlTURECoARIDOR ............ ....t.....GATEWAY ............. ...... 1111111\1111111111111111111111I1111111111' 11I1' 111\11111' \111\\' 11\11111\1\1 Canal L[near Park SEACREST & MLK NE1GHBORHOOQ CENTER .......................... lr~~it $HP MLK BLVD .. ......................... I .- ,== .. 'S ........ ......I=:!!. IS I:::: 1== .=: ,== 'S , ==: ,:::: ,== Federal Highway 1=== I.=: Linear Park ,:::::: ,::::: , ::.-:: ,=== ,:::::: , :::.:: ,::::: ,:::::: ,:: ,=: 'E ,..- ,::::: w,=: ee'':::: -,== -,,- -,,:: :it, :::::::: 0:,:: ,::.::: .,.......... J.~........... .. .:: ,== ,- MLK BLVI;> NEIGHBORHQOP HUBS PtQP()$~d Tr91ley RQute Exp~n~ion '" "' ~ :D "' ~ cg ~ o BOYNTON BEACH BLVD - CIVIC .... CAMPUS : =- ; ; ~t : t" ~I Existin~ Civic 1 ~. & Cu,ltural ..... ~lfilding5 ,,,.,,,, ',.@".....:=..::- 'i ";''-. p..: ........,..::::.: ." I - ::::::::::':::::::::: ::.:.........................."T '-E!" Railway I :: . Linear Park , ........ . , , , , , , , , :::: ::::::::::::::::: ::~.................................... i....~! ,.. .. .. .iL,fa... ~ ClJltlual Corti ...... ~1 ~ FEOERAb HI.G!rlWAY 1 &MLK NEIGHBORHOOD ......,: GATEWAY 'ft "' o "' = :P- .... 3: C\ 3: :e ~ 1:.Q~.~ QI~'fRt~I .... ... .................~ o Example long term vision: District connectivity enhanced by future transit Example: Activated public realm tj\;;'~ Example: Public space is a feature at "gateway" intersections CD i1 'd: l': tri lJ 110 II file !) 113 ~ 0 ~ < ~~..'.. ([) ~ VI t~ ~ !) ~ TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOO) DISTRICT This activity node is essential to creating a downtown core and building momentum for other redevelopment. This district creates tran- sit-supportive densities within walking distance of the Marina and the City's proposed Cultural Corridor on Ocean Avenue. Includes priority redevelopment in the northwest corner with up to 25,000 sf of retail at the ground level. Parking deck. Approximately 900 - 1,000 residential units over several phases. Phasing affords multiple objectives-including mitigating developer risk, flexibility in responding to current and near-term market conditions, and reducing the required capture of the City's overall annual household growth. Between 90,000 - 100,000 sf of retail that would require a primary anchor and a secondary anchor such as a destination dining district. Approximately 100,000 sf of office space. Provisions must be made today to accomplish the long-term vision of potential transit. l r ", .\' "EACH BLVD f3'i'">"{ r-~: .-,j'.'' ! ! Transit Stop \ \ ~ . \'! d , f, ~ I q ,"~j H Pn:p'}sed \ \ T~oll;~:'l::;ute t I ~.xp"nslon ~ i ., I ~ II \ ~~ , ;"} \ , h H 'i'n , Jj - . \-, i: -~ \1 ,. j \ ~ L~,-!",,;,,~ t.:::,o--ii!9 \ Canal Lin201 Pari< i\1Ll\ BLVD Fede(ol !"il,r:tl" F'ot'/i -x------- 15 i ~ ~.Q\g~ QI,S:JAlt'f ...........................~ ,.;,~, , S' .. , ='< .........,..=-... 1= , = IS Railway , == -. ,- Linear Park J ~ , I I , I. ............ ", \ l ,; J i ! I I f I Examp I e: Bannersand streetscaping can provi de the d istrictwith a recognizable character. -~... _0'.._. -~ ~:.~- Example: The TOD District would provide a mix of uses. Example: Wal kable linkages wo uld 5U pport integ rated pedestrian activity within the district. CD II '>>"""/ i.l "c> TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOO) DISTRICT , ~ ] l~ C' i , :i l.C :1 '13 II b ~ ~ ", }ij ::1 j , Lj ., FEET ~ 01025 50 100 Example: A campus environment with public green space will provide a bucolic setting for cultural institutions. Example: Pedestrian accessibility will be an important feature. Example: Institutions of civic importance will be sited in and around the civic campus, creating an activity node that anchors the west end ofthe culture corridor. @ CIVIC & CULTURAL CAMPUSES The Cultural and Civic Campuses both build on the existing uses in the area and organize them into coherent and aesthetically pleasing collection of uses - including the relocation of City Hall to accommodate current and future growth. The area is pedestrian friendly and seamlessly integrates existing historic buildings with new structures. The relocation of City Hall could provide the opportunity to preserve the Old High School core structure. Possible use includes cultural offices, services or an art studio incubator or providing need in the community for artists' studio space and galleries. Historic homes throughout the community are relocated here and refurbished into galleries and live-work spaces. ,i C :1 [ I r ~ :1 cr 'I :-1 lC : ! 'l3 , i H 0 11 [\1 < ~ ~ r;l ~ Historic preservation and adaptive reuse, for instance a Civic Center and! or Arts Center in the Old High School. Campus environment with usable public ~ space. New City Hall at Civic Center site, creating a nexus of public activities and services. Approximately 22,000 sf office space for professional service, art/cultural related tenants. Jobs created in the district. \- Prnpii:{:ed Routr;:;'1 E)(P;c1!1'3iofl / "Ii I / I CIVIC {' CAMPUS -- ~,~ Existi!19 Ci..,i~ =. Br (:I,ll~.ral .... Bl,lildings ~ Cannl Linear Pork Transit Stop fv\Li<. ~jL\,IU r,,:;"',12rol r{iq/I\'~':{/'f' ilP(l1 !J(~,(!~. ~; !'1 "J ,:1 :-'. ~~ -0-------..____... Ul . j BOYNTON BEACH BLVD. .T ......................: .\A~ . '-,....,,;~....,;-olI":.,,_ P.otential T"m~ii Stadon 7,"" " ~ :i 5 ., ~ " ~''f;'!'.'J':::'n'f'''"' _ '~;T : . *. -'~~=:.,..""..~.~,"~.~~,.".,"~~",=." ...".~'~. \',~ . '-'-""i"___"'_ ....,""'...,~ : ..... " .-"- ...~~=. "'@ ...................... r'O'\i Lt",'.- ~:. ~ ~"'':l ;~ .:f C't. Example: Opportunities for public gathering will enhance civic and district identity, and improve quality of life. ::b.i~ The old High School is envisioned as an anchor within the cultural campus. The Children's Museum is located here. @ CIVIC CAMPUS The Civic Campus introduces new office space and supporting retail around the existing government center. A new Civic Center is provided near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard, while the old Civic Center is converted into a central and formal greenspace. Readapted High School 10,000 sf of cultural uses that maybe housed in relocated cottages along Ocean Avenue. Converting old civic center into new public use. 110' !-'-1 ~! [I ~I II rl I r ,;.' t I~ FEET ~ 01025 50 100 Mid-rise mixed use Mid-rise mixed use Example: A campus environment offers a framework for institutional collaboration. @ 0--1 : i II :i Ii 11 ; i d C- IllO 113 ~ 0 ll~~ ~ II Vl ~'1 Ii ~--, ,< ii I' CULTURAL CAMPUS & BOYNTON BEACH BLVD FEET ~ 01025 50 100 Example: Pedestrian realm enhanced through streetscaping Example: Wayfinding & 5ignage encourages district identity Example: Street furniture provides public respite and leisure. @ OCEAN AVENUE: CULTURAL CORRIDOR cr l.Q The Cultural Corridor along Ocean Avenue connects the Cultural/Civic Campus to the TOD District. Live-work space lines the Av- enue in mixed-use buildings. New multifamily development is envisioned opposite the archi- tecturally unique offices and galleries. 3 o < p ro fj (J) i'l '~ l' 120,000 sf of residential 20,000 sf of galleryl retaill professional offices R () \it ,~; :::x~)an s~(;n ,.:L \ r- BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 7p\' I :::: \!:J ,= .... ................ ................... ........ "'r .-:!.. 1= Rqilway I == Linear Park I;:' I I I I -. _L Transit Stop ".f; (rl ;;: {~l ....'." I'n \"i', ~>~ ~.~/J ~ ~.j 1 I J I i I (nna/ LiIJPo( ,on/'I< i I f ! I . , ! ! j MU, ELVO Fi~c!:~'!:]1 ! iil,--:>O( ('dr'!i "'1 i",l ,") '0 '" r:;"', :r: u; .> '::; >~ - -- -. - =rt=:--- SI::::::: ...,= ,:::: ,=: ,=: 1=' , ----- . -,., '..........~..... " CpltYr~J Corri . ~}".T.'c ~ ~.< ~ULTURE CORRIDOR } GATEWAY ............. .... ". " '\ ."\ J:-'...,,:,;,;: . . 1 "".. J ... I '/ I / ,..,; (}, @ OCEAN AVENUE: CULTURAL CORRIDOR o lO 3 o < ro V1 civic buildings f the new cultural the planned TOO ty will be shaped ,r of the corridor, 1d pedestrian-friend- and the marina. ~ I I I , BOYNTON BEACH BLVD , I I , , , , J ~ '....,', ." I . '".\ :' &.. I .... . . n-. , . ... ..... .a.....1 ... -.' - ...1 .I .... I. , - II · . I II .... I · .. . , . ..- I ... . .. I . ... . I , I I -n "' VI , 0 "' I "' ,.. I :10 t"I , ,.. ... :10 I :r: m UoI1 ~ ~, S o:l ...., :r: ~ ::!, :E 0 ..q !( "- I 1%:, I I I Figure Ground: Ocean Avenue After crossing Seacrest Boulevard, the dense residential fabric of Ocean Avenue gives way to a loose corridor of "missing teeth", with little sense of identity or street life. The important civic anc historical buildings at Seacrest and Ocean make individual attempts at creating a meaningful sel of place, but without an overall district and streetscape vision, they can only achieve so much. CIVIC CAMPUS, ~LI.Jt"!:~ Corri ~~1:J'" ~lIljt.l~TURE' CQRRIDOR GATEWAY BOYNTON BEACH BLVD I!I' Exi$.t,i.Dg Civic & c:ylt'lral B.tlihUngs VI m ,.. t"I :10 m VI -4 o:l ~ o I =h ,= ,= , ::.:: ,= .RqjJway I == Lm~ar Park I .. I , UoI1 ~, ...., ::!I ~, I , -n "' o "' :10 ,.. ... :r: S :r: :E !( Ocean Avenue: Cultural Corridor A new identity for Ocean Avenue is proposed from Seacrest Boulevard to the marina. The cluster around Seacrest and Ocean are envisioned as part of a new civic campus anchoring the west en corridor. The east end is anchored by a new pedestrian and retail hub which acts as the gateway district. Mixed use redevelopment will fill in the missing teeth along Ocean Avenue, and a new id through streetscaping. Eventually, the Federal Highway Linear Park will provide a respite in the CE offering views, leisure, and recreational opportunities. The entire corridor is envisioned as transit. Iy. The proposed trolley extension will provide a strong link between this thriving new cultural dist I Example: Street trees provide a shaded pedestrian realm. @ OCEAN AVENUE: CULTURAL CORRIDOR 3 o < ro VI FEET I.I'l..rI o 50 100 Example: Reusing existing structures for shops & galleries enriches district character. Example: A pedestrian-friendly corridor. Example: Retail relates strongly to the street, maintaining an attractive "Main Street" pedestrian environment. Example: Townhomes will create a transition between existing single family areas and new multifamily live-work buildings. Example: Although the scale of neighborhood commercial nodes are small, theywill provide important public gathering space and a sense of place for residents. o NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ALONG MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD fv\ ("; i' ~'j! L The Martin Luther King and Seacrest Avenue activity node includes a mix of uses and community services including limited retail, office, mini-police precinct, and potential public health-related services. In addition, multifamily live/work units are envisioned on and around Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard with town homes serving as a transition between multifamily and single family residential. Seacrest & Martin Luther King Boulevard 5,000 sf office 5,000 - 10,000 sf retail 400-500 residential units , , The Federal Highway node includes space for a potential neighborhood market and ancillary retail. In addition, a formal gateway to the Linear Park occurs at this intersection. Up to 15,000 sq. ft. of unanchored retail space or 50,000 sq. ft. supportable only if an urban format anchor (such as Sweet Bay) can be secured. Potential site for Class B office space for neighborhood serving businesses. j ()~; l! "1 ii fj 0- [j tllQ [13 I ~ ~ ~ /// 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 HEA!ft~6 'Q~ON G.TE\'lA'd~Il.IM.~~T / / !' SEA.C. R~ST.& M. L. K NlatGHBORHOOD \ CENTER' \r- \ \ Canal Lineal Park .. ......................... ML~ B~\(I;) N~IGHRORKQQ~; HUBS I I- I=: I=: . ,=: ............. s. 1== ,=: 1== I::: I::::: .:: I::::: ,= I=::; ._~ Ft'TI",m!-tlilrlr:v(1\I--"-.' ...... ~~ ~ F~J)ERA~ b1lJqHWAY l & MLK NEIG.H130RHOOD .......: GATEWAY .............................. Tt"R~i\ Slep, MLK BLVD I ill~'or (1111"~ "-,1 in tJ ProPQ5ed TIOHJ~V Route E)q:;ai1~ion ~'il ,~ IA i.Ir, ^" .~ ~,J ~~ t":' V'I "4 \'; !.....: .'J ...,J b~)"!'~'! ~'.C, ;\1 r;',f:,::;~,_H t;LVe f. '. ~ I l i ~ i ~ 1 rc.entic\l ~ r-:"'" T,aosl! ~ i ",,'N;.~ Stati~ .t ~;~~~ .,..~~__~""Il!>o't"MJii~~~ O( Lin,.-:'ci' ?(7f!' cI New Street ng ,ood to al Example: A multifamily live/work neighborhood can offer a high quality of life with access to a variety of district amenities. Example: Neighborhood serving retail , Example: Retail presence at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Seacrestt Avenue. o NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ALONG MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD Ij h I:' il i1' IT I', Ii -, 1'1 to ~. [' 3 I ,0 III ~ 'j tn ,I J .~ co. IE SGO~O L-J"I...Il 13~ ..6!aN 1 q-P!,. :lo.ld - [S Isa.l:>>eas 6uole lIelaa 'B 'I:>>U!:>>a.ld-!U!,. ':>>!UIIO IfueaH 'asn pax!,. Example: Small-scale neighborhood retail, offices and services are an amenity for residents. Example: Gateways at Sea crest Avenue and Federal Highway may provide space for markets. Example: Neighborhood retail willfulfill everyday shopping needs of district residents. @ NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ALONG MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD The Federal Highway node includes space for a potential neighborhood grocery and ancillary retail. In addition, a formal gateway to the Linear Park occurs at this intersection, with space for a neighborhood market. Potentially15,000 sf retail space i-j (}~'j !I \C' ii 11 [j lj 1'1 l13 o < t ~ r. ~. 1+ tit cr 1.C Monument Site FEET L.J""1....J"--- 01025 50 100 Example: Multifamily & townhome5. Example: Multifamily & townhome5. 35' MAX ,-, I I : --------------------------- I : I I i I I RES, 24'MfN RES. RES, ~ STREET SECTION ~ MLK Blvd o MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD REDEVELOPMENT SITE Potential redevelopment of the public works site to consist oftownhomes, multifamily units and a community amenity. 3 o < ro VI i Proposed New Mid-block Street Linking Neighborhood to Canal ~EET 10 25 50 100 35' MAX ,-, " --------------------------- l , i , , RES. 24'MIN RES, 5'-0" 10'-0" 5'-0" RES, Example: Gateway to the Park at Federal Highway and Martin Luther King Blvd Example: TOD District Gateway Example: Cultural Corridor Gateway GATEWAYS !1 ~"~ 11 0"\ [1 ii H 11 C' 1.1 II ~,'j lC 11 iJ 3 o < ro V) Gateways & kiosks will serve a important elements within the project area. These elements will help define the new downtown core and the Martin Luther King Boulevard area by providing a sense of arrival to those who enter these areas. Future gateways for the north, south, and western limits of the City will also help define Boynton Beach in the larger context of its surrounding cities. Canal Lineor Porl< SEACREST & tv1LK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Transit Stop MU{ BLVD MLK BLVD i"JEIGl-IBORHOOO HUBS \ 1. 'q Proposed \\\ Trolley Route . Expansion (,11 i11 ;p \ ~ L~ ~ ," ~\' \. ' I BOYNTON 8Li.\d-l 3l'..'D CI\f1C +\1 (J.\MPIJS T l L,"~:. ..:"""'" ~:"d", - I:I.,J ART OF BOYNTON G~TEWAY ELEMENT / Fee/ernl ff!gh\.\!o}' I_ineor Park: b:isting (ivi<: 8" CUltural Build ings Li/l?(]( ,001i:, ~'il nt r~'~ [1 ",,;' r'" G: :1: :2.: ~ :?i ":j ::::!} ,~~ J , , , !"=" Example: A linear park provides adjacent open space for the daily enjoyment of residents - as well as a link to downtown. A sense of community is enhanced with walkability between activity nodes. Example: Scenic views are created for the community. @ I j "c,.! II l,.,j :1 ;1 t'! ii f-: I; 1'1 , I H 11 3 ~ ~ :1 ,l )1 cl FEDERAL HIGHWAY LINEAR PARK 0' lQ Live/work spaces are introduced along the rail corridor and Federal Highway. The units would take advantage of the adjacent of a linear park that connects the are to the core downtown and future transit station. I:, . , Up to 10Q-125 live/work housing units. Limited retail in the range of 45,000 sf. To the degree possible existing viable businesses should remain. Screen existing industrial buildings with Facade Grant incentives. Canal MLK Neighborhood Centers Live/Work Units, Retail & Residential TOD District & Transit Link FEET LrL-.J o 100 200