Minutes 09-13-16 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M. IN CITY COMMISSION
CHAMBERS100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Chair Steven Grant Vivian Brooks, Executive Director
Vice Chair Mack McCray Tara Duhy, CRA Board Counsel
Justin -Katz
Christina Romelus
Joe Casello
I. Call to Order
Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Invocation
Chaplain Brannon, Boynton Beach Fire Department, gave the invocation.
III. Roll Call
Roll call established a quorum was present.
IV. Legal:
V. Agenda Approval:
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
Mr. Casello pulled Consent Agenda Item I. Chair Grant moved Item XD after VII. B.
and switched Items XIII.C. Ocean Breeze Purchase and Development Agreement to
hear item XIII.D. to speak about the Ocean Breeze Community Benefits Agreements
first. If the Board needed to table the item, the Board can make the Purchase and
Development Agreement contingent on the next meeting's Community Benefits
Agreement.
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve as amended. Ms. Romelus seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
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VI. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff:
A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts and Relationships for Items Presented to the
CRA Board on Agenda Items
Ms. Romelus attended the CRA Budget workshop, the League of Cities Annual
Conference and met with Marina Village and Chief Katz about concerns she had. She
congratulated, former Police Officer Rita Swan on her retirement and for her service.
She expressed condolences to Ms. Barbara Ready and family on the loss of her
husband.
Mr. Casello met with Bill Morris, Davis Camalier and Attorney Bonnie Miskel on the One
Ocean Avenue project. He spoke with Bradley Miller, Miller Land Planning on the
D'Almeida project. He expressed condolences to Barbara Ready and advised Ms.
Ready has been an advocate for the City. They agree to disagree on some issues, but
she is passionate and fights. He expressed his sympathy to her on the untimely passing
of her husband.
Mr. Katz had spoken with Susan Oyer, former Commissioner Michael Fitzpatrick, Isram
Realty, but had not yet spoken with Bradley Miller on the D'Almeida project. He also
extended condolences to Ms. Barbara Ready and her family, on Mr. Ready's untimely
passing.
Vice Chair McCray offered his condolences to Ms. Ready and her family. He spoke
with Bradley Miller on the phone. He noted there was a well- attended community
meeting and he complimented the organizers on a job well done. He thought the next
time a meeting is held, the churches need to be present. He met with Chief Katz and
Vivian Brooks regarding CRA issues on which they were not seeing eye to eye.
Chair Grant spoke with Bradley Miller and attended the community meeting. He
commented he dived with Splash Down.
Mr. Casello pointed out the community meeting was not on his calendar. Chair Grant
explained he saw it on Facebook and he had met with Ms. Brooks a few hours before
and she informed him. Mr. Casello requested community meetings be put on all the
board member calendars. Chair Grant agreed to pass the information on to the
individuals who organized the meeting.
B. Informational Announcements
VII. Announcements & Awards:
A. Florida Festival and Events Association Presentation of Awards to the CRA ,
MLK Committee and City of Boynton Beach for Project Seahorse, Boynton
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Beach Celebrates MLK and the Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest and
Mermaid Splash
Tracy Smith - Coffey, Marketing and Business Development, explained the Florida
Festival and Events Association (FFEA) was present to give nine awards the CRA won
in August at the 22nd Annual Convention and Trade Show. She introduced Dan Goode,
Chair of FFEA to present the awards. Mr. Goode explained FFEA was started 23 years
ago by Eleanor Krusell, and has over 600 members, event producers and contractors.
Receiving nine awards was quite remarkable as there were over 400 submissions in 18
different categories.
Mr. Goode announced Boynton Beach Celebrates MLK won 1 St Place for Promotional
Poster - Boynton Beach CRA and MLK Committee. The Boynton Beach CRA and MLK
Committee also won 2 Place for street banners for the same event.
Wally Majors, Jonathan Dickenson, Dan Volker, Jim Abernathy, and James Veneble
were present for the 2 " Place Award for Community Outreach - Project Seahorse
Boynton Beach and 2 Place in TV advertisement video for the same event.
Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash, Boynton Beach CRA and
Delray Finest signs, Robert Telford and Lori Griffith received 1 st Place for the brochure,
2nd Place for outdoor advertisement, second place TV advertisement video, second
place in event photo.
Boynton Beach CRA Annual Report 1 St Place Award.
B. Movies in the Park
Chris Burdick, Special Events Coordinator, announced October 7th reopens Movies in
the Park at the Ocean Avenue Amphitheater. The first movie was changed to Willie
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in remembrance of Gene Wilder. The event starts at
8 p.m. and goes to about 10:30 p.m. Attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets.
Free parking is on site and a trailer of CRA business will be viewed prior to the movie..
Gift cards donated by the selected CRA businesses and Pirate Fest souvenirs will be
given away through a drawing after the movie and food, snacks and beverages are
available for purchase from vendors. The next Movies in the Park event will feature
Frozen on November 4th. The movies for the entire Movies in the Park series was
included in the meeting backup.
X. D. Information Only, D. CRA October Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October
10, 2016 @ 6:30 pm, City Hall (Heard out of order)
Chair Grant noted the October CRA meeting was rescheduled to Monday, October 10
at 6:30 p.m. to accommodate Kol Nidre.
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VIII. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Period Ended August 31, 2016 Financial Report
B. Monthly Purchase Orders
C. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Meeting July 12, 2016
D. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Meeting August 9, 2016
E. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Special Meeting August 16, 2016
F. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Budget Meeting August 17, 2016
G. Approval of an Eligible Commercial Fagade Grant Increase to 508 E BBB,
LLC in the amount of $5,000 for a Revised Grant Total of $10,000
H. Approval of an Eligible Commercial Interior Build -Out Grant Increase to
Jamerican Cuisine, LLC in the amount of $5,000 for a Revised Grant Total of
$11,875
I. Approval of Side Walk Caf6 Permit Application for East Ocean Caf6 located at
412 E. Ocean Avenue
IX. Pulled Consent Agenda Items:
Mr. Casello pulled Item I and advised the East Ocean Caf6 was looking for a permit for
outside seating as they had issues with Code Compliance regarding outdoor pots and
plants obstructing the sidewalk. With the new seating arrangement that is proposed, he
wanted to ensure the plants would not encroach on the right of way and she would
abide with the agreement and keep the plants off the sidewalk. He favored the request.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve (Item 1). Mr. Casello seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
Motion
Ms. Romelus moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Mr. Katz seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
X. Information Only:
A. Public Comment Log
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B. Marketing and Business Development Campaign
C. CRA Advisory Board Agenda
D. CRA October Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2016 @ 6:30 pm,
City Hall
E. Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference
F. Minutes — CRAAB Special Meeting 7/21/16
G. Minutes — CRAAB Meeting 8/4/16
XI. Public Comments: (Note: comments are limited to 3 minutes in duration)
Reverend Bernard Wright, 713 NW 2 nd Street, explained there was a meeting last
night and wanted it to be clear that most of the Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy does
not live in Boynton Beach and they do not speak authoritatively for his children. He
wanted the City Commission to recognize him as a community advocate and when they
make decisions about the neighborhood, he be included in the discussion because the
City Commission has not been in office long enough to know what his people need. He
contended the City Commission curtailed their culture by taking away the baseball
diamonds, and diving boards and they do not have the opportunity to be Olympians in
diving or baseball. Rev. Wright commented there are others that need to be recognized
in the City that were productive to the growth and the development of the City. He
contended Ms. Brooks and others who do not live in the Heart of Boynton should have
no decision making authority regarding what the community needs there. Rev. Wright
wanted to see a better Boynton, and did not want youth to die young or go to prison
because they have nothing to engage in. He questioned spending $400,000 for a
property that cost $200,000 last year and disagreed on spending the money on a dog
park, and not when Sara Sims Park looks the way it does. He reiterated his interest in
being invited to neighborhood meetings.
Kim Kelley, Hurricane Ally, 529 E. Ocean Avenue, thanked the CRA Board for the
grant they awarded her to hold the Summer Sizzle in late July. They had more than
2,000 people attend that included over five acts, fire dancers, jugglers, stilt walkers,
DJ's and kids interactions. She thanked the CRA and staff for their continued support of
businesses along Ocean Avenue. She hoped to hold the event every year.
Pastor Richard Dames, President of the Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy, thanked
Ms. Brooks, Chair Grant. Vice Chair McCray, Ms. Romelus and 150 citizens who
attended a community meeting at New Disciples Worship Center. He commented the
meeting informed and engaged residents working with elected officials and
governmental bodies on what makes cities great. On behalf of the parishioners they
represent and from community input that was heard, they asked the Board to delay
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voting on the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) until the next meeting. If not, they
suggested the following amendments:
➢ Make the CBA a true partnership between the developer and the community by
changing signors to the Faith Based CDC and the Boynton Beach Coalition of
Clergy; or
➢ Add Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy and the Faith Based CDC as signors with
the CRA. They would like to see the CBA be included in City and CRA
development agreements with a stipulation for permitting having parties to sign
off acknowledging developer's compliance with the CBA; and
➢ If there are any modular changes to the CBA, the developer must come back to
the governing body for review.
Mr. Katz announced he would have been at the meeting had he been informed. If
another meeting is held, he would attend.
Vice Chair McCray recognized Bishop Sylvester Banks and his son from Bible Church
of God and his Pastor.
Martin Stroud, 132 NE 13 Avenue, advised one cannot rest at night or get through the
streets. If someone reports someone, the information about the complainant is given.
There is a park by a canal is clean enough. Sometimes the bank is cut, but at the water
line there are coconuts, baskets and debris. He thought the residents living there were
littering and they should do something about it. He thought it did not make sense to
give residents half of something, and not take care of it and they were tired of getting
half. He requested the Commission help the community help them. He did not want to
be threatened by calling the Police and the police advise who called.
Gloria Goolsby, 327 Boynton Bay Circle, was concerned about a bus stop on NE 4th
Street between Gateway and 15 Avenue. They changed the bus route and there are
no sidewalks. There are there is a funeral home on the east side of NE 4 and the trees
are so overgrown no one can walk there. Most mornings she gets up early because the
young children are walking in the street and traffic is racing. If the trees were cut back it
would help youth access the actual sidewalk. Vice Chair McCray requested Ms.
LaVerriere and Colin Groff take note of the issue.
No one else coming forward, Public Comments was closed.
XII. Public Hearing: None
XIII. Old Business:
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A. Consideration of Resolution No. R16 -02 Adopting the CRA Budget for FY
2016- 2017
Ms. Brooks explained they had a workshop on August 17 to review the budget and
some of the changes the Board had recommended were made. The Amphitheater site
improvement was deleted from next fiscal year's budget and this year's contingency
funds up to a max of $52K, to start the project.
The Pocket Park for $75K was deleted and added to the MILK Corridor Redevelopment
project.
The Neighborhood Police Program did not include an additional officer or vehicle, in
keeping with the Board's wishes, which reduced the budget by $87K and the difference
was to be added to the MLK Corridor Redevelopment project. Staff had to revise the
budget to reflect pension costs staff was unaware of when they created the original
budget with City staff.
There was an increase to accommodate a Neighborhood Sustainability Code Officer of
$9K, for pension costs not initially calculated in the budget. The total change and final
adopted budget has a loss of $52K, which was all moved into other projects.
Vice Mayor McCray commented although the Pocket Park was removed, he would, in
the near future, bring it back up again. He asked if there would be money for it and
learned there was.
Chair Grant noted $1 M was earmarked for NuRock and there was $162K for other ideas
on the MILK Corridor.
Ms. Romelus asked about the status of the grant for the Old High School (OHS). Ms.
Brooks advised she was working with the County Department of Environmental
Protection, who helped staff expand the scope, if the Board desired, resulting in more
funds to take a bigger and broader look at the entire Town Square area. The County
was also assisting staff with another State grant as well. Commissioner Romelus asked
when the OHS would be stabilized. Ms. Brooks explained once the budget is approved
and the new fiscal year starts, if the Board wanted to direct staff to work with Jeff
Livergood and City staff, they could start the process. Nothing could occur until October
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Mr. Katz announced he intends to make a motion at the next City Commission meeting
the proposals that come in for the RFQ must include the OHS. He wanted the
individuals to vote so when $185K of CRA funds and the same in matching grant funds
are combined, they do not invest nearly $400K into a building that may be torn down.
Vice Chair McCray asked if there was a timeline for the State grant and learned the
earliest it would go before the County Commission was October. If the CRA does not
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spend the funds because the City Commission did not want to go forward with the OHS
because it was not as beneficial to the Town Square project, staff would not spend the
funds or allocate the funds pending a decision from the Board.
Mr. Casello agreed and commented once the City Commission starts mandating items
for an RFQ, it would limit the responses that might be submitted.
Chair Grant opened public comments.
Linda Cross, 625 Casa Loma Boulevard, Unit 61, Chair of CRA Advisory Board,
explained the Advisory Board reviewed the revised budget on Thursday and made
another recommendation to move the $87K back from the MLK Corridor to the
Neighborhood Policing program. The Board understood there were two dedicated
officers and they have to patrol together. There was a discussion to coordinate hours
better and recognized it is a lot of money, but it was shortchanging the HOB and the
neighborhood policing effort. They need to connect with the community and the
Advisory Board did not want to wait for the program to fail because it was understaffed.
They favored fully supporting it so it succeeds .
Vice Chair McCray commented there was already $263K budgeted for the program
and the Board had opted not to add an officer in the substation.
Susan Oyer, 140 27 Way commented the Officers made an amazing presentation at
the Advisory Board meeting and agreed another Officer was needed. She heard the
Officers were sitting in the office and questioned why they were not out more often.
She advised there was a need and the community residents want an extra officer. Ms.
Oyer was appalled at the number of drug deaths which she felt much of it could be
resolved with another Officer. She requested the Board reconsider their position. It
would improve the situation and as a property owner, her tenants had break -ins in the
last few months, which could have been prevented.
Vice Chair McCray commented he met with the Chief and Ms. Brooks earlier in the day
and it was mentioned another Officer was needed. He contended if so, a presentation
should have been made to them. He had earlier indicated the Officers were sitting in
the office and they have two segways. He thought more visibility was needed and for
the moment, he thought it was appropriate.
Ms. Romelus asked why the Board was not informed about the Advisory Board
presentation. Ms. Brooks explained it was not an official presentation, it was a
discussion and the Officers were present because they were on duty. A Board
member called them up and asked them questions.
Ms. Brooks clarified the Officers are in addition to Officers assigned to that area and
the Officers make relationships with the community to start outreach and change the
perception of what Police Officers are in their lives. The CRA cannot pay for policing; it
has to be community- oriented policing. The Officers are not arresting people. Arrests
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are made by the Officers assigned to the area at the time. The Officers were working
with the Coalition of Clergy on a job fair and relationship building to create a stronger
community. A third officer or an additional Officer for enforcement is one thing, but it
was outside the scope of what the CRA does. Ms. Oyer agreed, but even a presence
is a deterrent to crime and every little bit helps, She thought the City was also the
sober home capital of the State.
Mr. Katz asked how much was originally budgeted for MLK and with the adjustments
and learned it is $1.162 million. The $87K was the cost of an additional officer only, but
he was unsure if it included benefits and pensions.
Mr. Casello recalled there was $263K for the two officers with the pensions and
benefits. Ms. Brooks pointed out in the budget, there was a License Plate Reader
(LPR) which took up $24K of the $263K, as there was some technology involved.
Mr. Katz asked if there was a potential within the $1.162 million '^ the m to fund this
position down the road if desired and learned there was.
Motion
Mr. Casello moved to approve. Mr. Katz seconded the motion that unanimously
passed.
B. Consideration of Contract Addendum to the Purchase and Development
Agreement Entered into with Ocean Avenue Pride, LLC for 480 E. Ocean
Avenue Development Timeline
Ms. Brooks explained when the purchase of the property originally came forward, they
did not intend to enclose the porch area, but they decided to do so which was a major
modification process with the City. They are on track with development, but staff wanted
to ensure they stayed on track with the development agreement. The agreement
requires the owner to obtain their Certificate of Completion no later than February 28,
2017. It was 360 days from the effective date of December 20, 2015. The request was
for a 60 -day extension. The owner had applied for construction permits
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve. Mr. Casello seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
D. Consideration of Community Benefits Agreement between the CRA and
Ocean Breeze Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners, Inc.)
for the Ocean Breeze East Project in the Heart of Boynton (Heard out of
Order)
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Chair Grant was aware the Boynton Beach Faith -Based Community Development
Corporation (BBFBCDC) is a corporation, but was unaware if the Boynton Beach
Coalition of Clergy was a legal entity. He asked who was responsible for signing off.
Mr. Casello asked if the item bordered on the Separation of Church and State. Attorney
Duhy responded she did not believe so, but assumed this was in regard to including the
Coalition in the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
Vice Chair McCray asked if there were any legal ramifications to the Coalition. Ms.
Brooks explained she spoke with Reverend Rae Whitely. They are not a formal group
under the Florida Division of Corporations or a non - profit, and they suggested using the
BBFBCDC, which is a 501(c) 3. They would partner together and be a signor of the
agreement. Attorney Duhy explained the request was made earlier in the day and Legal
has not vetted the agreement. She explained the Board could move forward with the
rest of the agreement relative to NuRock, and postpone this portion so Legal could bring
back a contract to the Board in October. They could move forward with the purchase
and development agreement, contingent on execution of a CBA prior to closing.
Vice Chair McCray asked if it would it be a benefit to postpone. Attorney Duhy did not
see a downside to doing so as the agreement was not time sensitive as to the benefits.
Mr. Casello received a copy of the agreement yesterday and it was a mirror copy of the
one Delray Beach used. He thought it should be reviewed. Attorney Duhy and Ms.
Brooks had ideas to give the agreement some real legal authority. Attorney Duhy
explained they have a draft agreement that would have more enforceability and be more
specific what would be enforced with each agreement since agreements change with
each development. Attorney Duhy requested staff be given direction what the Board
would like, in terms of accountability.
Vice Chair McCray commented Reverend Dames spoke for the Coalition and the
request was to table.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to table this item until the Coalition met with Counsel and
they could draft something with teeth they could review. Mr. Katz seconded the motion.
Chair Grant commented the Coalition of Clergy is not a legal entity so they could not be
on the contract.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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C. Consideration of Purchase and Development Agreement with Ocean Breeze
Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners, Inc.) for the Ocean
Breeze East Project in the Heart of Boynton (Heard out of order.)
Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair McCray seconded the motion.
Attorney Duhy recommended making the motion contingent upon execution of the CBA
prior to closing. Mr. Katz amended his motion contingent on CBA agreement being
executed prior to closing. Ms. Romelus seconded the amendment. Chair Grant
questioned if NuRock needed this before October and learned they did. Mr. Casello
asked if the final decision of what is in the contract is made by the Board and learned it
was.
There were no public comments made.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
E. Consideration of Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and the City for the
Required Local Government Contribution in the Amount of $100,000 to
Ocean Breeze Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners, Inc.)
for the Ocean Breeze East Project
Ms. Brooks explained this was part of the funding application NuRock will send to the
State. The State requires a local government contribution and does not recognize
CRAs as a local government. It is an Interlocal Agreement to reimburse the City only if
NuRock is successful. The CRA would receive $800,000 for the property from NuRock.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve. Mr. Casello seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
F. Consideration of Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement
entered into with Heartfelt Florida Housing CLT of South Palm Beach County,
Inc. for two lots located in the Model Block Project in the Heart of Boynton
Ms. Brooks explained this is the same thing as the 480 Ocean Avenue item D. There is
always a development timeline of activities they have to reach by a certain time.
Because there were issues with the design of the houses, it took longer. They submitted
for permits and staff just wanted to ensure the CRA contracts are binding so staff was
asking the amendment be approved so the timeline is accurately reflected. The
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developer executed the agreement as well. This pertained to the Model Block. There
were recommended designs and when it goes through the process, the City will specify
the materials, which caused the delay, The extension is for both homes to obtain the
Certification of Completion no later than June 1, 2017. They were already in for
permits.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve the extension. Mr. Casello seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
XIV. New Business:
A. Annual Performance Evaluation of Executive Director by CRA Board
Ms. Brooks explained under the rules of her employment agreement, the Board is to
conduct an annual review. She provides a format to the Board, which they return and
then discuss. Mr. Casello noted there have been different formats used in the past and
inquired why the rating system changed from five points to four. Ms. Brooks looked for
one that was not as onerous as the last one was lengthy and she had received some
complaints. She pulled several performance evaluations from non - profits and
government and thought the one issued was most applicable to what she does.
Chair Grant opened public comments.
Brian Fitzpatrick, 409 NE 1 st Street, as a citizen and property owner explained he was
excited with having Ms. Brooks as the Director of the CRA. He commented she is a
professional and he hoped to see redevelopment move much faster. He thought she
should be given the opportunity to excel. She is paid for her knowledge, which the
Board does not have.
James DeVoursney, 2625 Lake Drive North, thought it was a fun eight months or so
serving on the CRA Advisory Board and he appreciated the appointment. He would like
to see if the CRA Advisory Board recommendations had weight in regard to Ms. Brooks'
Performance. He sees firsthand how hard Ms. Brooks and her staff works. The
presentations the Board receives are the same ones the Advisory Board receives. As to
overtime, there is much extra effort educating and getting the CRA Advisory Board up to
speed. It is a complicated program. They made recommendations and there have been
disagreements, but the Advisory Board overwhelmingly approved her performance and
gave her high standing. He would like to see some teeth from the Board in regard to
how the Board views the Advisory Board. He advised he was speaking only as a
member of the Advisory Board.
Harry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Street, spoke as a citizen and commented as the
President of INCA, he has worked with Ms. Brooks a lot. She is always willing to talk
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and make an appointment for him. They do not always agree. He commented reviews
are to provide constructive feedback and most say performance appraisals are
worthless. At the end of the day, one can only hold people accountable for what they
control. In Ms. Brooks' case, she is management, and about doing things right. The
CRA Board is responsible for defining what the right thing is to do. As a representative
of INCA and a 30 -year citizen of Boynton Beach, he commented he does not know how
anyone does the job, as he has never seen clear, consistent, direction given and it
changes like the weather. He commented she is dedicated, committed, good at what
she does and has a good feel for development. The appraisal is about what she has
done, what she can control and doing things right, as opposed to doing the right things
which is what the Board controls.
Richard Dames, Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy, on behalf of the entire Coalition
and staff, commented Ms. Brooks could not be held responsible for what happened in
the past. He did not know of any individual that can move forward while walking
backwards. For the first time in a long time, the community feels like they are on the
brink of amazing things in District II. He recommended and hoped the Board would
keep Ms. Brooks on.
Rev Bernard Wright, CEO Bernard Wright Ministries, Robert Wells Foundation and
Real Talk Radio, commented Ms. Brooks earns $147K a year. He commented funds
were spent on Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue, and Ms. Brooks cannot produce
evidence of anything she has done for the children or people in the HOB. No one before
her has done anything. Not even a street light. He noted when Pastor Chaney and
three others served on the CRA Board, they spent a lot of money and gave $6 million to
one person for the Ocean Breeze East and West properties and $1.1 million each for
properties on either side of the Bell property. He commented nothing was done for 20
years, and for 20 years, the children could not go in the pool in the morning during the
summer or past 4:30 p.m. He complained Sara Sims restrooms are dirty, there is no
drainage. He commented the only one who did anything for the youth and the area was
him. He asserted Ms. Brooks did absolutely nothing except purchase property that is
dormant and she has done nothing to keep his people out of jail or the grave. He
contended he cannot trust her to do something now because the Boynton Beach
Coalition is involved, pointing out one clergy lives in Greenacres, another lives out west,
and the one clergy that lives in the HOB has only 30 church members. He commented
he represents the neighborhood, which has a historic character. He thought perhaps
Ms. Brooks did much for Ocean Avenue and spent alot of money for properties
purchased in the neighborhood. He asserted property prices have been doubled. She
was giving people money to retire on. He commented no one can say Ms. Brooks
deserves what she is doing when it comes to the Black neighborhood.
Woodrow Hay, 427 NW 5 Avenue, commented on the Town Hall meeting last night.
Ms. Brooks had a PowerPoint presentation of money spent and projects accomplished
in the area and nobody said anything about it because it was a lot of money spent and
an eye opener regarding what was accomplished. He commented there were many
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irons in the fire that need to come to fruition and it is not Ms. Brooks that makes the
decision; it is the Board members. Ms. Brooks makes recommendations and it is up to
the Board to decide which way to go. She brought a lot of great things to the table and
he announced he supported Ms. Brooks. She still answers his questions and meets
anytime he calls which is commendable. When there is a hostile environment such as
occurred last night, he wished all could hear how Ms. Brooks handled the questions that
were thrown at her and she maintained her professionalism. He could work with
someone like that, not someone who flies off the handle. She has held workshops and
many of the Board members have not been at the table. He suggested not waiting to
come to the table at the last minute and try to changes things. He favored dialogue to
talk about what was wanted and how to get there. Land acquisitions were made
because there are certain requirements that must be addressed in order to do a project.
He thanked Ms. Brooks for a good job.
Mark Karageorge, 240A Main Boulevard, agreed with Rev. Hay and Mr. Woodworth's
comments. He noted $29.1 million has been invested over the last 10 years in the HOB.
There were failures, but they were not due to Ms. Brooks. When seeking tax credits, it
is a lottery and they cannot hold Ms. Brooks responsible. The Board sets policy and
she carries it out. The CRA obtained retail development with Family Dollar, and they
have constructed 60 infill homes with four different partners, such as RTG, the Faith
Based CDC, Habitat for Humanity and some from the private sector. Those individuals
invested in the community and retail follows rooftops. He noted there is $75 million for
SAIL and Palm Beach County will get their share. The NuRock project qualifies and
NuRock scores very well. He hoped the 4% deal comes through to give more rooftops
and affordable housing so they would not gentrify the community and uplift the
community. In addition, if the 9% that NuRock has for MLK does not come through,
there is still $1 million to invest in more land acquisitions to do more retail on MLK. The
CRA has incentives and Ms. Brooks has done very well and each year she tweaks the
incentives such as Build -out and Rent assistance programs, Facade assistance and the
programs are working. Staff has won numerous competitive FRA awards. The CRA
handles things the right way, the City has the right team and they are one of the best
teams in South Florida
Buck Buchanan, 807 Ocean Inlet Drive, worked with Ms. Brooks in many capacities
and she has always been a consummate professional, with incredible knowledge and
foresight and she is creative. She can best be judged by the staff she has, which is the
mark of a leader. She works under difficult circumstances and political situations and
she is amazing. She survived it, put things together, gained consensus and at this time
she knows all the players in development and they respect her. Her job is to balance
development, watch out for taxpayer dollars and she always got the job done. He
thought the Board may have had unreal expectations about what can be done as was
stated earlier in the meeting, but that should not influence the decision. He suggested
looking at what is best for the City of Boynton Beach and moving forward. She is the
best person for the job, and he requested the Board renew her contract as the Board,
the City and the CRA needs her.
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Linda Cross, 625 Casa Loma Blvd., announced the CRA Advisory Board whole
heartedly supported the renewal of Ms. Brooks' contract. Dr. DeVoursney's comments
were what the Board recommended.
No one else coming forward, Chair Grant closed public comments.
Mr. Katz requested hearing from other longer standing Board members to obtain a
greater depth of knowledge. Vice Chair McCray advised he would not comment and
Mr. Katz had the opportunity to evaluate Ms. Brooks for the few months he was here.
Mr. Casello pointed out the highest score was 4 and the lowest was 1. His overall rating
was 2.75 and the Board's overall rating was 2.8. He commented Ms. Brooks has
decency, humility, integrity and knowledge and was a consummate professional, but he
has heard some of the same issues reported as in previous reviews such as external
and internal communication and sharing complete information, and difficulty taking a
leadership position on forming the CRA Advisory Board when they needed leadership
the most, Ms. Brooks said she was confused and there was confusion on the
presentation on the new comprehensive CRA Land Use Plans. He attended every one
of them and by the end of the presentation, attendance dwindled to 20, and there was
frustration and anger. At times, it seems like there is a strange working relationship with
City staff and he did not favor purchasing the AmeriaGas property for over $600K
before conducting a $1,200 land use review.
His was disappointed when the City is experiencing one of the biggest economic booms
the CRA did not fill store fronts with small businesses along N. Federal Highway and
Casa Costa, which receives over $500K a year and the CRA continues to chase tax
credit proposals for the last three years with no plan B. He thought it was important to
have progressive leadership that thinks outside the box, with a vision to successfully
complete the mission of elimination of slum and blight. The CRA is more than putting
on events and Ms. Brooks credited Ms. Smith - Coffey, Mr. Burdick and Ms. Coppin. He
does not question the professionalism of the current leadership, only its direction and
ability to complete the mission. He proposed to add an addendum to Ms. Brook's
contract to extend it by 90 days during which the Board will entertain new applicants via
an RFP, if Ms. Brooks agreed, and she would be part of the process.
Ms. Romelus read her evaluation indicating the CRA was doing a fine job. She
commended Ms. Brooks and staff for all the awards and recognition. Areas she felt
needed improvement were to build better relations with the public as a negative public
perception exists. She also requested Ms. Brooks be more of a source of information
rather than providing her personal opinion as she did not like having her mind made up
for her before receiving all the facts. The CRA has done a lot already and has great
potential to do so much more. Continuing and expanding events will help increase the
CRAs footprint and gain positive public perceptions. Improvements in economic
development programs will help attract businesses to the downtown area and better
communications between the staff and the Board will help their ability to serve the
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residents and business owners more effectively. She favored continuing the contract
and commended Ms. Brooks and her staff. She rated Ms. Brooks a three and thought
there was room for improvement.
Chair Grant gave Ms. Brooks a rating of two and commented he was unhappy with what
Ms. Brooks has done or with things she said to him. One reason he was elected was
residents wanted change. Ms. Brooks was with the CRA for 11 years and he thought it
was time for a change. He favored Mr. Casello's proposition.
Mr. Katz met with Ms. Brooks on Thursday and told her he was sitting on the fence and
he wanted to hear from the community and look at what is available. He wants to go
out to RFP for the position. His evaluation of Ms. Brooks was for a 2.5. He felt that
information given to them was steering, as opposed to them making up their own mind.
He agreed with Mr. Casello and Chair Grant and wanted to see what is available. He
hoped she would reapply for the position. He noted the Board had the opportunity to do
so with the Ocean Breeze East property. The Related Group applied and had an
exclusive right to building and then asked for an extension which the Board decided not
to extend to see what was available.
Vice Chair McCray explained he has worked with her longer than anyone including Mr.
Casello. They have had differences and he gave her an overall evaluation of 3.5.
When he met with Ms. Brooks she asks the questions, "How can I do more ?" "What else
can I do ?" He commented individuals are saying she has not done anything, and he
suggested turning the table because the Board has not done anything because the
Board has not given her any direction. He suggested working with her for a year before
an evaluation is made. The performance might be with the Board as opposed to Ms.
Brooks. There are alot out there, but the Board is on an assignment and he was not in
favor of seeking a new person when they are in the middle of the water. He wanted
someone to bring the Board back on shore. He wanted to renew her contract and for
the new individuals on the Board, he suggested working with her for a year. They do not
know Ms. Brooks' style and makeup, and everyone has shortcoming. He thought giving
her a year would be fair.
Ms. Romelus commented in terms giving for a 90 -day contract extension and
entertaining offers for another CRA Director was an insult and a slap in the face. She
was not in favor of an RFP and thought it was not fair or right to ask that of her.
Chair Grant reiterated it is time for a change.
Motion
Mr. Casello moved to amend her contract to extend by 90 days at which time CRA will
entertain new applicants via an RFP, only if Ms. Brooks agreed. Attorney Duhy thought
90 days was a minimum and thought it may need more time.
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Mr. Casello asked about the timeline for RFP. Ms. LaVerriere explained an RFP would
not be issued, rather an ad would be placed in the newspaper or trade magazines. The
Board can advertise for as long as they want, seek applications and conduct interviews.
Ms. LaVerriere commented to hire that level position was easily a three to six -month
period, especially with the pending holidays.
Motion
Mr. Casello amended his motion to extend the contract by six months instead of 90
days to craft an advertisement.
Ms. Brooks explained she has been here 11 years, and in that time she was the 3 rd
CRA Director. She has not been the CRA Director for 11 years. She did not accept
the Board's offer as generous as it is. She commented to the public, the Board could
not make her cry, but the public could. Their support and working with them has meant
everything to her. This has been a very unfortunate political environment the public has
to live with and she was sorry for them and she wished all well.
Vote
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve Ms. Brook's contract as is. Ms. Romelus
seconded the motion. The motion failed, 2 to 3, (Chair Grant and Messrs. Casello and
Katz dissenting.)
It was noted Ms. Brook's contract expires September 30, 2016.
Mr. Casello noted when a prior director was dismissed, Ms. Brooks stepped into the
position and commented there is a chain of command that follows the CRA. Mike
Simon would be the interim Executive Director effective October 1 st.
Mike Simon, Assistant CRA Director, commented despite his personal feelings on the
issue, he will step in and do what the Board Directors.
B. Consideration of Renewal of CRA Executive Director's Employment
Agreement for FY 2016 -2017
(This item was addressed with Item A.)
C. Consideration of Issuance of Request for Proposal for the Cottage District in
the Heart of Boynton
Ms. Brooks explained this item was to issue an RFP for a development interest in the
property. The CRA owns just under five acres there and they are looking for creativity
and single - family homeownership opportunities.
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This is similar to the Ocean Breeze East and MLK RFPs. Ms. Brooks explained it had
more architectural detail in it because it is adjacent to a district the City would be
designating as historic fairly soon. This would make it consistent with the adjacent
block.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve. Mr. Katz seconded the motion.
Chair Grant opened the item for public comment. No one came forward.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
D. Consideration of Additional Year Extension of Agreement of Real Estate
Services between the CRA and Anderson and Carr, Inc.
Ms. Brooks explained last year they requested proposals from commercial brokers and
the Board selected Anderson Carr under a three -year contract that had to be renewed
annually. Staff negotiated a very favorable lease for the Neighborhood Police Program,
building on MLK. Anderson Carr assisted staff to acquire and locate the owner of
Amerigas, which was voted on by the Board. They also found a potential location for a
dog park which is on the agenda and helped negotiate with potential property owners
along Boynton Beach Boulevard across from the potential Town Square project. Mr.
Casello thought they were locked in for 5% for each sale or purchase and he thought
the commission should be negotiated. Chair Grant reviewed each property could be
addressed as it comes before the Board.
Ms. Romelus suggested setting a threshold anything below $500K get 5% and higher is
4 %. Ms. Brooks commented the Board could amend. Mr. Casello noted for years they
did not have a realtor. You can extend it and negotiate with the broker. The agreement
could be extended and renegotiate.
Motion
Mr. Casello moved to extend and renegotiate the agreement. Ms. Romelus seconded
the motion that unanimously passed.
E. Consideration of entering into a Purchase Agreement with D & J Housing,
LLC in the amount of $19,000 for Lot 10, NE 10 Avenue in the Heart of
Boynton
Ms. Brooks commented this is a vacant lot at the east end of MLK Jr. Boulevard,
appraised value is $24,500. She noted the owner signed an agreement for $19K.
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Motion
Mr. Casello moved to approve. Vice Chair McCray seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
F. Consideration of entering into a Purchase Agreement with Islam Shamsad in
the amount of $425,000 for 513 SE 4 th Street
Ms. Brooks explained based on direction from the 2016/2017 Strategic Plan initiative
which included feasibility of a downtown dog park. This is not a sentence and does not
make sense. The broker located a one -acre wooded parcel on SE 4 th , just south of 500
Ocean. The property had been appraised for $485K. Mr. Casello explained there is a
new dog park by Cortina and there is a park opening up at John Prince Park in Lake
Worth. He did not think there was a need for another dog park. Chair Grant
commented he can walk to this park as could those from Las Ventanas, Casa Costa,
Marina Village, and 500 Ocean and any other new developments along Federal
Highway. It is an acre of land, even if the Board purchases it and does not develop it
into a dog park. it is also a commercial property that is valuable. The Board could
change its mind. Mr. Casello noted the price was only the purchase price and there are
a lot of moving parts and costs involved with turning it into a dog park. He thought they
would have to work with the City, noting the Utilities Department took some land from
Pence Park and the Utility Department owes monies for recreational areas and they can
ask the Department to help develop the park. It was noted the portion the Utilities
Department used was 900 square feet.
Ms. Romelus wanted to hear public comment
Linda Cross, 625 Casa Loma Boulevard. Chair of the CRA Advisory Board announced
the Advisory Board recommended going through with the purchase based on the
Strategic Plan and the need for green space. Its location within walking distance of
many residential areas would be a great idea. The Advisory Board recommended it be
approved.
Brian Fitzpatrick, 409 NE 1 explained he has property. It is two lots and it was not
an acre, but he would sell it to the CRA for much less than the property under
discussion. One property was located at 409 NE 1 St Street which has trees on the west
side of the lot and it is about 136 feet by 110 feet.
Mark Karageorge, 240A Main Boulevard, supports the acquisition because it is so
close to Pence Park. Mr. Fitzpatrick's property is smaller, and it is not an apples to
apples comparison, one is almost half an acre. It will enhance the quality of life they
want to enhance and improve the City.
Lori Gulsby, 327 Boynton Beach Circle, questioned having a dog park when there are
people sleeping behind supermarkets and in abandoned buildings. Everyone loves
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animals, but thought the CRA needed to think about the homeless community. There is
a 23 year old woman with a two and a seven year old that sleeps in a car on Ocean
Avenue. She asked they reconsider a dog park and think of the homeless.
No one else coming forward, public comments closed.
Mr. Katz supported a downtown dog park, but was conflicted on the location and with
increased activity. He has concerns about the property, proximity and its size. Cortina's
dog park is one acre which he thought was small. They could look elsewhere and
maybe go west.
Ms. Romelus recalled the members were in agreement to seek property for a dog park
on the east side, but would not spend $500K for a piece of land and thought something
else could be done with the funds. She advised she would not vote in favor of the dog
park.
David Katz, 67 Midwood Lane, agreed with Ms. Romelus. In October 2014, the
property was purchased by the owner for $200K. He thought if the Board wanted a dog
park, the CRA would be paying $225K over the value of the property. The money for
the dog park could be better spent in the HOB. He did not think it was a good use of
taxpayer dollars.
Vice Chair McCray did not want to spend $70K for a passive park on MLK Boulevard for
citizens and then want to spend $425K for a dog park. He commented it was a bad
investment and he would not support it.
There was no motion made on this item. Chair Grant announced the item failed.
G. Consideration of Economic Development Grants for FY2016 -2017
1. Commercial Rent Reimbursement
2. Commercial Interior Build -Out
3. Commercial Fagade
4. Commercial Construction Permit Incentive
Chair Grant noted new language is the CRA would pay for its own Code Lien Searches.
Chair Grant wanted to discuss economic development grants for jobs. They were
discussing CBA agreements where they are assisting business and land owners. He
asked if they could issue Economic Development Grants to businesses within the CRA
to hire local workers within the CRA and then Boynton Beach and learned they could.
Chair Grant thought now that the $425K slated for the dog park would not be used, he
suggested dedicating $50K to set up a commercial grant for work reimbursement for
business owners to hire employees.
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Mr. Katz agreed, but wanted to see language for training reimbursement for a certain
amount of time. It could apply to for profits and non - profits. Ms. Brooks explained the
business was required to do so, and they used all but $1 K of the $600K. Almost all the
recipients were one and two person operators.
Vice Chair McCray commented $50K will disappear in a flash and it was not enough.
Chair Grant commented it would include a certain amount of time.
Mr. Simon explained it sounded that the discussion was part of these grants, and it was
a grant similar to the one Sherry Johnson has for qualified agencies through an RFQ
and RFP to offer job training service. The CRA did this years ago with Annette Gray's
company who offered successive job classes and business entrepreneur classes, but it
did not reach its goal. Chair Grant explained this would be for new business owners
with the CRA to assist with job training. Chair Grant commented the point of the
program would be local people that pay money to the CRA can receive a salary and job
training and a salary either by a matching grant that an employer still has to pay half.
Mr. Simon commented they could create a program and come up with criteria. Chair
Grant commented it could be a new grant. Ms. Brooks commented Career Source
provides the same thing. Chair Grant commented they would look into it.
Mr. Simon explained the CRA does not have a formal policy to give non - profits, such as
Sherry Johnson has, as the Board decided to open up funding. They did not issue an
RFP or RFQ. When the CRA offered job training programs, they solicited private
companies and they were paid to teach business plans, how to apply for a SBA loan in
an instructional class. Chair Grant commented they could discuss the item further
under CRA Advisory Board assignments. The vote would be for the existing four grants.
Motion
Mr. Casello moved to approve the grants. Ms. Romelus seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
G. Consideration of FY16 -17 Boynton Harbor Marina Dockage Lease Agreement
and Slip Rate
Mr. Simon indicated this is reviewed each year. There are no multi -year leases with
tenants, so the CRA can review and change rates and rules at any time. Language is
being added to protect the CRA's interests. The initial lease rate is set at $14 per linear
foot in 2012, the lease was increased to $16 per linear foot. The CRA, after conducting
its annual slip comparison, and after considering the amount of financial investments
the CRA made at the Marina, the lease stayed flat for nearly four years. The CRA feels
an increase of $18 per foot is warranted, which is slightly under its peers, but the goal is
to keep commercial fishing businesses in the Marina and not over inflate the price. The
Board can adjust the rates if desired, but there is pending construction in October. The
road will be torn up and it will affect patrons. The suggestion was to give free rent in
October. The CRA also has a transient dockage formal document, a multi- vessel
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agreement i.e. which allows two jet skis in a slip. The agreements have been
ministerially approved with the recommendation of the insurance carrier and Marina
management, but the CRA seeks to further codify and protect the CRA, rather than just
give administrative approval.
Vice Chair McCray questioned if the Board approved the increase, if they were not
pricing themselves out of the market and learned there is a waiting list. Mr. Simon
thought $16 was very advantageous to the tenants, more so than it should be. The
CRA invested 20 million at the Marina. People who rent a slip get a 20% discount from
buying gas, which was part of the lease agreement. It was a policy that was set.
Currently it only applies to the slip tenants. Chair Grant wanted to change the policy
whoever rents from a boat renter can get the gas at a discounted price. It would be
written that it would apply to a customer of a tenant who has actively rented the vessel
for a period of time, with their contract, and that that would be the only instance. It would
be very specific to certain classes of renters. Chair Grant asked if the boats have a
sticker that says they are in the Boynton Beach Marina and suggested it apply only to
vehicles that have the sticker or the renter could show the rental agreement for the day.
Attorney Duhy recommended staff be directed to make amendments to the exiting
policy and bring it back to the Board for adoption at the next meeting. The policy is not
in the backup because it was not on the agenda.
Linda Cross, 625 Casa Loma Boulevard, explained having rented a boat there, the
boat owner meets the renter at the pump and pumps the gas. The renter pays for the
gas, but they already pay the discounted amount. Chair Grant wanted to ensure the
person owning the boat delivers the discounted amount. Ms. Cross explained the renter
pays the discount. Chair Grant thought only the harbor master can fill the boat. Mr.
Simon explained filling the vessel is different than the item. There are three different
rental companies and it is handled differently. The policy is the policy and the individuals
operating under the policy will adhere to the policy. He commented the issue is trying to
extend an incentive for renting in the Boynton Harbor Marina and not at others so they
get a discount when they rent a boat. Chair Grant wanted to ensure renters pay the
discounted price.
Ms. Romelus inquired how to distinguish between a renter and an owner. Mr. Simon
explained there is a rental agreement, they get in the boat and fill up the boat. If a
company requires the renter to replenish the gas, the renter will do so before returning
the boat. Freedom Boat Club is different, and Delray Marina Rental sometimes has a
captain. If the tenant gets the gas, they get the discount as well.
Ms. Romelus thought this would complicate the issue and questioned if they need to
make a policy change. Attorney Duhy recommended putting the item on the agenda for
consideration. Ms. Romelus asked if there were any problems with the policy and
learned there were none. She asked if other cities offered the discount to renters. Mr.
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Simon did not know. He wanted the clarification to be they get the discount and for the
CRA to advertise it.
Vice Chair McCray commented there was no problem and he favored the status quo..
The discounted gas was an incentive for businesses to attract people.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve as is. Mr. Casello and Ms. Romelus seconded the
motion that unanimously passed. It was noted the motion pertained to the lease
agreement at $18 per linear square foot.
H. Consideration of First Amendment to the 2006 Grant of Easement between
the CRA and DSS Properties a /k/a Two Georges
Mr. Simon explained this item pertained to consideration of the grant easement
agreement. DSS properties own the slips, roadway and two story building, apartment
and retail downstairs. As part of the negotiation, the contract included the grant of an
easement to provide parking for the restaurant and access to the restaurant on the one
way drive isle. The CRA Board approved the agreement in 2006 and the easement is in
place for 99 years. The agreement included DSS approval rights for repair work or
alterations to the property as described in the easement. The restaurant would have to
sign off on the project. Since the CRA was alighting the roadway to the north with a
drive isle, the alteration changes the legal description in the easement that was in the
original contract and staff now had a signed agreement DSS already agreed to that
describes the new legal description.
Mr. Simon explained the CRA is legally bound. Mr. Katz questioned the CRA giving
away parking spaces because the CRA was investing a million at the Marina. He
thought everything done at the Marina benefits these two businesses. He thought it
would have been better if the restaurant did not park in the garage even if they were
entitled to-# because they have a direct benefit and there is limited parking. Mr. Simon
explained the four parking spaces labeled public parking are for restaurant patrons. Mr.
Katz inquired if the parking would be managed.
Motion
Ms. Romelus moved to approve. Mr. Katz seconded the motion that unanimously
passed.
I. Consideration of Purchase Agreement between the CRA and Kim Newton for
the property located at 120 NW 11 Avenue in the amount of $130,000 for the
Model Block Project in the Heart of Boynton
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Attorney Duhy advised this item was the agreement that settled the eminent domain
counterclaim filed against the CRA suit.
Motion
Vice Chair McCray moved to approve. Mr. Katz and Ms. Romelus seconded the motion
that unanimously passed.
XV. CRA Advisory Board
A. Reports: None
B. Pending Items:
1. Discussion of the Feasibility of a Regular Art Walk Event on Ocean Avenue -
October
2. City Services Survey for the CRA- October
C. New Assignments:
Chair Grant explained he wanted to assign an economic development grant to hire local
employees to the Advisory Board and there was consensus to do so.
XVI. Future Agenda Items:
A. Consideration of Purchase and Development Agreement with Heritage at City
View Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners, Inc.) for the 2.97
Acre Project Site Known as MLK
B. Consideration of Interlocal Agreement between the CRA and the City for the
Required Local Government Contribution in the Amount of $1,000,000 to
Heritage at City View Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners,
Inc.) for the 2.97 Acre Project Site Known as MLK
C. Consideration of Community Benefits Agreement between the CRA and
Heritage at City View Housing Partners, LP (NuRock Development Partners,
Inc.) for the Ocean Breeze East Project in the Heart of Boynton
D. Review of Bid Proposals and Drawings for Amphitheatre Awning Structure
Renovation
Ms. Romelus informed Mr. Simon, her evaluation of him would start tonight, and he had
to work on his monotone voice, and he needed to work on being more concise.
Chair
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XVII. Adjournment
Motion
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Romelus moved to adjourn. Vice Chair
McCray seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at
9:02 p.m.
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