Full Slides of ABC's of Goverence NM CRA AC Mtg FEB 4, 2013

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The North Miami CRARedevelopment Planand CRA Governance

North Miami

CRA Advisory Committee MeetingFebruary 4, 2013

Frank Schnidman

Florida Atlantic University


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WHAT CAN A CRA DO? Acquire and hold property Demolish buildings Dispose of property at FAIR VALUE Develop property (including affordable

housing) Install, construct, and repair

Streets Parks

Utilities Playgrounds Other public improvements

Carry out a voluntary or compulsory repairand rehab of buildings (Code Enforcement)


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A CRA CAN ALSO Enter property or buildings to make inspections,

surveys, appraisals, etc. Solicit proposals for redevelopment (Developer

RFPs)

Invest Funds if not needed immediately Borrow money or accept funds/grants from any

source (borrowing subject to approval of GB) Prepare surveys, plans and other studies necessary

to carry out the CRP Close, vacate, plan, re-plan streets, sidewalks, other

places Develop and implement community policing

innovations Enter into contracts and agree to appropriate

conditions


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REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND

Money in the Trust Fund may be expended forprojects and programs pursuant to an adoptedCRP including:

Administrative expenses Plans, financial analysis, surveys Acquisition of property in the CRA Site preparation and relocation of

occupants Repayment of borrowed funds Development of affordable housing Development of community policing

innovations


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BUT EVEN IF ALLOWED

BY THE STATUTEAny project or program a CRA wishes to

undertake must be outlined in the

Community Redevelopment Plan (CRP)

IF IT IS NOT IN THE PLAN

YOU CANT DO IT !!!!!


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WHAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE

UNDER F.S. 163 PART III Construction or expansion of administrative

buildings for public bodies or police or firebuildings (unless all taxing authoritiesagree)

Installation, construction, repair or alterationof any publicly owned capital improvementsif the projects are normally funded by thegoverning body or user fees or if the projectwould be funded within 3 years under anyexisting CIP or Funding Plan

General government operating expensesunrelated to planning and carrying out theCRP


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A CRA ALSO CANT Suddenly start paying for something the City/

County has always paid for

Build a fire station (unless all ok) Refurbish City Hall Undertake a project in another public entities

Capital Improvement Program unless specificallymentioned as a funding source

Repair utilities usually paid by a user fee Reimburse City/County for expenses unless fully

documented Pay for any project or program outside of the

Redevelopment Area

Pay Board Members/Commissioners for theirservice as a CRA Board member


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EVOLVING

MANAGEMENT ISSUE

Lack of Progress and Activity CRAs with no in-house advocate Greater potential mis-use of Increment

Revenue on projects not allowed by Statuteor an adopted CRP

More CRAs are now being administered byCoordinators or city staff instead of hands-onExecutive Directors, leading to:


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THE NEW REALITY AGs

INTERPRETATIONSThe Florida Attorney Generals Office and theAuditor Generals Office recently have beeninterpreting F.S. 163 Part III, and creatingfindings that show there should be:

Clear decision making by the CRA Board Greater project details of projects in CRPs Clear delineation of time spent on CRA

activities by those whose job encompassmore than the CRA responsibilities

Need for structure when providing grants tooutside agencies or organizations


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MONEY IN THE TRUST FUND

AT END OF THE FISCAL YEARFunds left on the last day shall be:

Returned to the taxing authorities Used to reduce debt Deposited in an escrow account for

reducing debt later

Appropriated to a specific projectcontained in the CRP that will becompleted within three (3) years


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NOW IT IS MORE IMPORTANT

THAN EVER TO

Look for projects that are highly visible

and relatively low cost Landscaping

Entrance signage Faade improvement programs

Seek other peoples money FDOT Highway Beautification Expanding other entities roadway projects Community Development Block Grants

(CDBG) Recreation Grants Other innovative sources/Stimulus $


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ALSO,

MORE IMPORTANT TO

Promote accomplishments Create positive exposure for the district

Network, Network, Network International Council of Shopping Centers Urban Land Institute Local Chamber of Commerce Builders Association Realtors Association


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AND, MORE IMPORTANT TO

Learn about what it takes to implementthe projects you want

Real estate Developer RFPs What attracts businesses/developers What are the real project costs What businesses are viable When are roadway projects scheduled and

who is in charge

Median/landscape design standards


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THE SUNSHINE LAW

CRA Advisory Boards are normallygoverned by the State of FloridaSunshine Law

Two or more members cannotdiscuss or discuss or shareinformation about projects, programs

or items that will come before theAdvisory Board for a vote


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QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU.

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Full Slides of ABC's of Goverence NM CRA AC Mtg FEB 4, 2013