Official Minutes of MARION COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AGENCY BOARD September 15, 2015 The Marion County Board of County Commissioners met as the Marion County Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board in a special session at 1:32 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Marion County Governmental Complex located in Ocala, Florida. Upon roll call the following members were present: Chairman Stan McClain, District 3; Vice-Chairman Kathy Bryant, District 2; Commissioner David Moore, District 1; and Commissioner Carl Zalak, District 4. Commissioner Earl Arnett, District 5, arrived shortly after the meeting commenced. Also present were County Attorney Matthew G. Minter and Interim County Administrator Mounir Bouyounes. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country. County Planning/Projects & Programs - Chairman McClain advised that this is a meeting of the Marion County Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board (MCCRAAB) . It was noted for the record that the Deputy Clerk was in receipt of an 11 page Agenda packet, which includes the Draft June 16, 2015 minutes and 2 memorandums from Senior Planner Christopher D. Rison, AICP, Growth Services. Minutes - A motion was made by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to adopt the MCCRAAB minutes of June 16, 2015. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board (4-0). County Planning/Resolutions - Senior Planner Chris Rison, AICP, Growth Services, presented the following recommendation in regard to the Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Trust Fund Proposed/Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 Budget: Description/Background: The Marion County Property Appraiser determined the Silver Springs CRA's taxable values increased from the 2013 base year, which will result in a Silver Springs CRA Trust Fund (Fund) contribution for Fiscal Year 2015- 2016. The Clerk of Court's projected contribution is $15,000. The Agency Board must approve and submit a final Silver Springs CRA FY 2015- 2016 Budget. The budget must include allocating unspent prior fiscal year funds to acceptable CRA Plan project activities. This budget approval is then incorporated within Marion County's overall final proposed annual budget wherein the final millage rate will be established. Consistent with §163.363(387), FS, all CRA Trust Fund expenditures shall be completed through and by the Board of County Commissioners with input from the Agency Board as the Agency is a dependent district of the County. The recommended Silver Springs CRA FY 2015-2016 Budget is attached. The proposed budget allocates unspent funds to the "Improvements Other than Buildings" project line item which may also allow CRA funds to be coordinated with other agency projects to better leverage and efficiently use the CRA funds . Staff Book A, Page 27
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Official Minutes ofMARION COUNTY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA AGENCY BOARD
September 15, 2015
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners met as the Marion CountyCommunity Redevelopment Area Agency Board in a special session at 1:32 p.m. onTuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Marion County Governmental Complex located inOcala, Florida.
Upon roll call the following members were present: Chairman Stan McClain,District 3; Vice-Chairman Kathy Bryant, District 2; Commissioner David Moore, District 1;and Commissioner Carl Zalak, District 4. Commissioner Earl Arnett, District 5, arrivedshortly after the meeting commenced. Also present were County Attorney Matthew G.Minter and Interim County Administrator Mounir Bouyounes.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country.
County Planning/Projects & Programs - Chairman McClain advised that this is ameeting of the Marion County Community Redevelopment Area Agency Board(MCCRAAB) .
It was noted for the record that the Deputy Clerk was in receipt of an 11 pageAgenda packet, which includes the Draft June 16, 2015 minutes and 2 memorandumsfrom Senior Planner Christopher D. Rison, AICP, Growth Services.
Minutes - A motion was made by Commissioner Bryant, seconded byCommissioner Moore, to adopt the MCCRAAB minutes of June 16, 2015. The motionwas unanimously approved by the Board (4-0).
County Planning/Resolutions - Senior Planner Chris Rison, AICP, GrowthServices, presented the following recommendation in regard to the Silver SpringsCommunity Redevelopment Area (CRA) Trust Fund Proposed/Recommended FiscalYear (FY) 2015-2016 Budget:
Description/Background : The Marion County Property Appraiser determined theSilver Springs CRA's taxable values increased from the 2013 base year, which willresult in a Silver Springs CRA Trust Fund (Fund) contribution for Fiscal Year 20152016. The Clerk of Court's projected contribution is $15,000.The Agency Board must approve and submit a final Silver Springs CRA FY 20152016 Budget. The budget must include allocating unspent prior fiscal year fundsto acceptable CRA Plan project activities. This budget approval is thenincorporated within Marion County's overall final proposed annual budget whereinthe final millage rate will be established. Consistent with §163.363(387), FS, allCRA Trust Fund expenditures shall be completed through and by the Board ofCounty Commissioners with input from the Agency Board as the Agency is adependent district of the County.The recommended Silver Springs CRA FY 2015-2016 Budget is attached. Theproposed budget allocates unspent funds to the "Improvements Other thanBuildings" project line item which may also allow CRA funds to be coordinated withother agency projects to better leverage and efficiently use the CRA funds . Staff
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recommends approval of the attached final Silver Springs CRA Trust FundProposed FY 2015-2016 Budget.Budget/Impact: None.Recommended Action: Motion to approve and authorize staff to submit theattached Silver Springs CRA Trust Fund Proposed/Recommended FY 2015-2016Budget to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners and Clerk ofCourt/Finance.Mr. Rison advised that this is a public hearing, which requires a Proof of
Publication.Deputy Clerk Bonvissuto presented Proof of Publication No. A000871251 entitled,
"Notice of Budget Hearing Marion County Community Redevelopment Area AgencyBoard" published in the Star Banner newspaper on September 10, 2015. The Noticestated the Board will consider adopting the Silver Springs CRA FY 2015-2016 Budget forsubmission to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Mr. Rison stated this item is for the CRA to set the budget for the coming year;however, because the budget is nested within the overall County budget and is alsocovered by the advertising of the County general budget. Since the CRA adopts thebudget by Resolution, it also needs to be advertised here, which is why this is a publichearing. He noted this is the proposal for the coming year's budget and includes rollingover of the prior year funds designating that to what staff is titling as "Improvements Otherthan Buildings". Staff anticipates it will be partnered with other activities that are ongoingin the area; for instance: the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) enhancementactivity and efforts by the Parks Department to put a new trail in for the area; or somepotential transit improvements that can be coordinated with the Metropolitan PlanningOrganization (MPO).
Mr. Rison advised that this is the proposed budget at this point for integration withinthe general County budget and staff is recommending approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner Moore,to adopt Resolution 15-R-393 approving the Silver Springs CRA FY 2015-2016 Budget.The motion was unanimously approved by the Board (4-0).
County Planning - Mr. Rison noted the next item is to go ahead and cancel theOctober meeting, as part of the intent was to look at the budget; however, today's meetingactually addresses that need and requirement.
Senior Planner Rison, Growth Services, presented the following recommendationin regard to the October 20, 2015 MCCRAAB meeting:
Description/Background: The Marion County CRA Agency Board Annual MeetingSchedule, approved in December 2014, includes an October 20, 2015, meeting toadopt the final Silver Springs CRA FY 2015-2016 Budget. Staff has determinedthat the Agency Board's prior action to approve the FY 2015-2016 Budget and itsinclusion in the overall Marion County Board of County Commissioners Budgetsatisfies the budget approval and adoption requirements, making the October 20,2015, meeting unnecessary . Staff recommends the Agency Board cancel themeeting, leaving the remaining 2015 meeting to be held on December 15, 2015,at 1:30 p.m.Budget/Impact: None.Recommended Action: Motion to cancel the October 20, 2015, Marion CountyCommunity Redevelopment Area Agency Board meeting.
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Commissioner Arnett arrived at 1:35 p.m.Mr. Rison advised that he is attending the Florida Redevelopment Associations
annual conference to learn more about the CRAs, which will be held during the week ofOctober 20th.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner Moore ,to cancel the October 20, 2015 MCCRAAB meeting. The motion was unanimouslyapproved by the Board (5-0).
County Planning - Mr. Rison commented on new business in regard to 2 updates:1) The Sam's project has moved through the Development Review Committee (DRC)process with County staff and is essentially waiting on the Wal-Mart side to complete itsdue diligence and work out a few items. Staff's understanding is that this is currently onhold while Wal-Mart processes their activities, which is hoped to be resolved by the endof the calendar year .2) The updating of Codes for CRA activities. Planning Department Staff recently held ameeting with Joint Staff (County and City) to look at Form Based Codes, which is muchmore picture oriented and not text oriented. Mr. Rison noted they are currently workingon a sign section that will be part of the general County Code, which will be specializedfor the CRA.
Chairman McClain referred to earlier conversation this morning in regard to theTourist Development Tax (Items 6B and 6C) about signage during certain periods of timeand inquired if this is something that will need to be incorporated into what staff is currentlyaddressing. Mr. Rison stated it will be a separate entity; however, they can partner fundstogether. He clarified that if it is something that can be split 50/50 and funds are availablein the CRA budget, then the Improvements Other than Buildings line item can be used.
Chairman McClain opined that he is thinking more from a Code perspective andinquired if the general Code covers CRA's. He stated if staff creates sign parameters forthe CRA then the BCC would like to have the flexibility to provide exemptions to allowsignage during a particular period of time for tourist qualified events. Mr. Rison opinedthat it would be a temporary use and Special Event related that can be partnered into thatprocess .
In response to Chairman McClain, Growth Services Director Sam Martsolf advisedthat if someone needs a Special Provision it can be provided.
There being no further business to come before the MCCRAAB, the meeting wasthereupon adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
