Resolution 2002 28

RESOLUTION 2002 28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH FLORIDA APPROVING A

COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT

PLAN

FOR THE

DOWNTOWN AREA

DESIGNATING THE DOWNTOWN AREA AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS downtown

be

a

9

2002 the

blighted

City adopted that

area

Resolution 2002 19

would be

appropriate

for

the

finding

community

and

redevelopment

WHEREAS itself

designating redevelopment

May

on

to

area

on

as

the

May 9 2002 the City Commission adopted Resolution 2002 19 Community Redevelopment Agency to carry out the community

in the downtown

WHEREAS

Redevelopment

the

Plan

area

and

Community Redevelopment Agency promulgated

hereinafter

Plan

for the downtown

area

a

attached

Community

as

Exhibit A

hereto and

WHEREAS

the

redevelopment of the

is

Plan

downtown

WHEREAS the

designed

area

for

the rehabilitation

with the boundaries

as

conservation

and

defined in Exhibit B and

Planning and Architectural Review Board reviewed Flagler Beach s Comprehensive Plan and

the Plan and

determined that it conforms with

WHEREAS the

City Commission wishes to reaffIrm Resolutions 95

30 95 31 96 7

97 34 Ordinances 95 24 and 97 21 and

WHEREAS the

City

Commission held

a

public hearing

on

the Plan

on

May

23

2002 and

WHEREAS the set forth in Part ill

City Commission finds that the Plan complies with the requirements Chapter 163 Florida Statutes

NOW THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED ByrnE

CITY COMMISSION OF FLAGLER BEACH

FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS

Section 1 attached hereto

as

Section 2

The Plan Exhibit A is

as

submitted by the Community

Redevelopment Agency

and

approved

The downtown

community redevelopment project

area

area

as

and

defined in Exhibit B attached herein is the

Resolution 2002 28 continued

Section 3

implement

The

Community Redevelopment Agency

the Plan within the

authority granted

shall

carry to it pursuant to Chapter 163

out

and

Part ill

Florida Statutes

Section 4

This Resolution shall take effect

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS

13th

immediately

DAY OF

JUNE

2002

CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION

3 Brandon Cross Vice Chairman

ABSENT Mike Evans Commissioner

ATTEST

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u van

omnusslOner y C

M Angel

M

Apperso

ity

Cler

APPROVED THIS

1 ltrDA

Y OF

1lJNE

2002

Flagler

Beach

Community Redevelopment

Prepared on behalf of City Commission of Flagler Beach and

Flagler Beach Community Redevelopment Agency by Clark Roumelis

Associates Inc

Updated by The

Flagler Beach Redevelopment

Exhibit

A

to

Committee

Resolution 2002 28

Plan

INDEX SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

3

SECTION 2

IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS DEFICIENCIES AND STRENGTHS

6

History of the Development of Flagler Beach The Physical Environment Structural Condition Survey

6

Sidewalks

9

Drainage

10

Water Facilities

10

Sewer Facilities

10

Fire Protection

10

Parks

11

Residential

Housing Impact Traffic Intersections and Signalization Parking

11

Aesthetics

13

7 7

12 12

Commercial Facade Current and

14

Improvements Future Capital Improvements

in the CRA CRA Boundary

14 15

Description

SECTION 3

MAJOR GOALS OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

16

SECTION 4

FINANCIAL PLAN

19

Community Development Block Grant CDGB Community Contribution Tax Incentive Program Economic Development Administration

19

20

Small Business Administration

20

Main Street

20

Program

Tax Increment Financing

Special

City

21

Assessment District

22

Local Contributions

22

Private Finance Pool

22

Budgetary SECTION 5

19

Review

22

INTERGOVERNMENT AL COORDINATION

1

of Flagler Beach

Exhibit

A

to Resolution 2002 28

23

Community Redevelopment Plan

SECTION 6

COORDINATION WITH EXISTING CITY PLANS POLICIES AND ORDINANCES

24

Comprehensive Plan Antidisplacement Plan Acquisition Plan Fair Housing Ordinance Procurement Policy Section 504 Policy

24

SECTION 7

CODE OF ETHICS

25

SECTION 8

CAVEATS

26

APPENDIX A

24 24 25 25 25

BLIGHT RESOLUTION Resolution 2002 19

APPENDIX B

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOUNDARY MAP

2

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

to Resolution 2002 28

Community Redevelopment

Plan

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

As the

City the citizens of Flagler Beach and the merchants of downtown Flagler initiating redevelopment of the downtown the first questions that comes to mind is why Why spend money redeveloping or improving downtown There are other areas of the that deserve attention So should the City why certainly City public focus specific interest attention and public dollars on providing improvements to the Beach consider

downtown Proven

primary tool used in over 55 Florida Communities within the Community Redevelopment Program there are several reasons that redevelopment improvements in the downtown should be undertaken Among these are as a

To maintain the heart of the

community preservation and protect the

To enhance historic downtown

image presented by pride To plan and account for Improvements

Flagler

The

Community Needs

downtown

a

vitality and community

high maintenance area quality

of life

Community

Beach is the historic and

symbolic

center of the

heart it is the downtown that maintains the

community Beach s heritage is preserved s

the downtown reflects the

increase property values and the overall

Downtown is the Heart of the Downtown

Old Florida

area

The

As the

traditional

City

s

community pulse Flagler

in its downtown

to Preserve and

Protect the traditional

Old Florida

area

Over the years both public and private interest have invested in the downtown Private individuals have established buildings and business downtown and the City has

provided services for these buildings and businesses The City has provided streets sewer water parking and sidewalks to the the demise of the downtown would still need maintenance must be available

provide

the

same

the streets

sewer

and

County

downtown

and State Even with

lines water lines and

drainage system operation efficient services down falter the City will still have to

For businesses to continue

Even if business

operations

in

services

The Image of Downtown Reflects the One of the first places downtown

a new

Community

resident

or

world be resident visits is the

Is the downtown clean and neat

It is cluttered Are community buildings and lots occupied or vacant Are there people downtown Is signage appealing and helpful If the downtown looks well maintained and active the image of the community will be viewed the same The image of the downtown reflects upon the community as a s

City of Flagler

3

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

whole

A vital downtown indicates

live and work Such

to

maintaining

a

strong

a

a

community

vital

community that is a good place of attracting anew businesses and

community

has better odds

a

tax base

To Plan and Account for

a

Maintenance Area

High

With the many roads public utilities and public properties in downtown it will always be a high maintenance coastal area Regardless of whether business in downtown is

thriving

or

enhance the

With will area

not the infrastructure

quality

viable downtown the tax dollars

Because of past investments made in the downtown it is

community

ensures

a

that the downtown remains vital

drain upon

public

Improvements to the property values increase

Increasing values

creates

a

so

that it is

a

imperative that

contributor

to the

revenues

Improvements Increase Property

they

generated by its business

than pay for the provisions of public services Without a viable downtown the becomes a tax drain taking general fund monies from other areas to support ailing

economy not

As

to protect preserve and

more

infrastructure the

economically

an

system must be maintained

of life

Values and Overall

Quality

of Life

downtown benefit both property owners and the community tax revenues and resale values of property also increases

good

investment and reinvestment

atmosphere

In any market like Flagler Beach businesses are never equal to their competition either ahead or behind To keep ahead of the competition the downtown

are

businesses must

anticipate its competition As the area grows new commercial develop These new developments will compete for existing clientele and win new clientele as new people move into the area than to win back clientele lost to other shopping markets Investing now in downtown Flagler Beach s future will cost the citizens and the City less It is more productive than waiting and investing later attractions will

The

Community Redevelopment

Act of 1969

The

legislature of the State of Florida in recognizing that certain areas exist in communities of this State which constitute an economic and social liability by decreasing the tax base impairing sound growth or creating other burdens upon the larger community has provided through the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 a means for the local

community to conserve rehabilitate or redevelop the area to serve the public health safety morals or welfare of its citizens Chapter 163 Part III of the Florida Statutes titled Community Redevelopment lays out the requirements for establishing a community redevelopment area a community redevelopment agency preparing and adopting a community redevelopment plan and establishing the tax increment finance TIP district to pay for improvements in the area interests of the

City of Flagler Beach

4 Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

TIP

deposited into a separate immediately saved for particular projects

a

trust fund and

revenues are

or can

can

be bonded

be used

to

maximize

the funds available b

Primary

c

projects

are

Streetscapes

new

buildings parking

garages parks sidewalks and street tree The TIP funds must be used for specific

planning

the

Area

adopted Community Redevelopment

not for

In

CRA

redevelopment as

purposes within outlined in the plan and

general government

such

an area

deterioration and

lots and

as

the

Flagler

Beach downtown which exhibits evidence of

decrease in the relative share of the tax base it is

important to the community again provide proportionate share of revenues and that the area is as a vital focal strengthened point for the City and region The Community Redevelopment Plan and the use of the tax increment financing method allows the preservation and enhancement of the tax base so that the downtown area pays a higher share of City services than it presently does Further it encourages private development through the provision of incentives stimulates improved use of underutilized land and commercial buildings and prevents further deterioration which has previously resulted in a lower proportionate tax base a

that the downtown

its

area once

The

legislation lays out specifically the requirements for a community redevelopment plan It is necessary that a redevelopment area be designated by resolution of the governing body and that the plan conforms to certain statutory requirements The redevelopment plan must conform to the community s comprehensive plan must be sufficiently complete to indicate when appropriate acquisition demolition and removal activities eminent domain as well as redevelopment or rehabilitation proposed to be carried out in the area The plan shall recommend design economic restructuring planning and zoning changes land uses maximum densities and building requirements It is required that the plan provide for relocation should any families be displaced by activities recommended in the plan There shall be due consideration to adequate park and recreation facilities especially considering the health safety and welfare of the children in the planning area It is important that the plan affords maximum opportunity for rehabilitation or redevelopment by private enterprise Any recommended no residential uses shall be necessary and appropriate for the proper growth and development of the community The

legislature has determined that the preservation or enhancement of the tax base by providing tax revenues to the community is essential to the financial health of the community Further it has been determined that community redevelopment in a community redevelopment area will enhance the tax base providing increased tax revenues to all effected taxing authorities thereby increasing their ability to accomplish their appropriate purposes

5

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

PurposeoftheFlaglerBeachCommunityRedevelopmentPlanIthasbeenrecognizedforanumberofyearsthatthedowntownFlaglerBeachandtheadjacentCityBeachplaysanimportantroleintheviabilityoftheCityseconomyOverrecentyearsanumberofactionshavebeeninitiatedtorecognizethespecialroleofthedowntownandtostrengthenitseconomicpositionTheFlaglerBeachRedevelopmentCommitteewasformedtoaddressthevarietyofcommunitybasedconcernsThisCommitteeandtheVisionsCommitteeareestablishingavisionforthisredevelopmenteffortBecausedowntownFlaglerBeachisauniqueandeconomicallysignificantsectionoftheCityitdeserversspecialeffortforpreservationredevelopmentrehabilitationandenhancementWhilethemorerecenteffortsindowntownFlaglerBeachhavebeencenteredonmarketingbusinessretentionandpublicimprovementsItisnowtimethatprogramemphasisbeexpandedtomoregeneraleconomicdevelopmentactivitiesfocusingonimprovingandupgradingthecoastaldowntownareamoreaggressiverecruitmentofbusinessactivitiestothedowntownandidentifyingandpursuinganewdevelopmentopportunitiesThiscanbestbeaccomplishedthroughtheadoptionofacommunityredevelopmentplanforthedowntowncommunityItisthereforethepurposeofthisplanningdocumenttosetforththeCommunityRedevelopmentPlanfordowntownFlaglerBeachContentsofthisReportThisdocumentsetsforththeCommunityRedevelopmentPlanfortheCityofFlaglerBeachThesectionsofthisdocumentincludeanintroductionwhichdescribesthegeneralsettingofFlaglerBeachandspecificallythedowntowncommunitytoincludetheboundariesanidentificationofneedsdeficienciesandstrengthsmajorgoalsobjectivesandpoliciesfinancialplanoverviewofintergovernmentalcoordinationastatementoftherelationshipoftheCommunityRedevelopmentPlantotheexistingFlaglerBeachComprehensivePlanandotherlocalpoliciesplansandordinancescodesofethicscaveatsandsupplementalmaterialsprovidedintheappendixSECTION2INDENTIFICATIONOFNEEDSDEFICIENCIESANDSTRENGTHSHistoryoftheDevelopmentofFlaglerBeachRedevelopmentPlanThedevelopmentofthisplanisaresultoftwoseparateplanningeffortsThedevelopmentoftheCityscomprehensiveplanspecificallyidentifiedtheneedtoaddressredevelopmentInadditioncapitalimprovementneedswerealsoidentifiedforthedowntownareaHoweverduetotheconstraintsoftheCitysrevenueandtheplanningconstraintsrequiredbyStatelawthecomprehensiveplandoesnotspecificallyaddressbothprivateandpublicimprovementsthataregenerallyaestheticinnaturebutnecessaryforthesuccessofthedowntownCityofFlaglerBeach6CommunityRedevelopmentPlanExhibitAtoResolution200228

TheotherdrivingforcebehindthedevelopmentoftheFlaglerBeachRedevelopmentPlanwastheformationoftheRedevelopmentCommitteeandtheVisionsCommitteeTheseCommitteeswereformedtodeveloprecommendationsregardingthefuturedevelopmentofthismostimportantresourceTheredevelopmentareathatisproposedinthisplanisadirectresultofthesecommitteesrecommendationstotheCityCommissionIthasbeenshownthattheimplementationofseveralphasesofplannedprojectscanbecarriedoutandsupportedbyanumberoforganizationsandprogramsThePhysicalEnvironmentThelanduseswithinthecommunityredevelopmentareaarecommercialofficesretailresidentialandrecreationOtherbusinessuseswithintheCRAincluderestaurantsserviceandgeneralEcoTouristbusinessesResidentialusesarescatteredthroughoutthestudyareaItisimportanttonotethatthetrafficcirculationsystemincludingrightofwayforstreetsandsidewalksaswellasseparateparkinglotsisamajoruseofdowntownlandStructuralConditionSurveyTheconditionofthebuildingsintheCRAstudyareavariesconsiderablyWhilemostofthebuildingsarestructurallysoundtherearesignificantnumbersofslightlydeterioratedandfewdeterioratedbuildingsinthedowntownareaThesurveyofstructuralconditionsconductedwasbaseduponthefollowingdefinitionsStandardAstandardstructurehasnovisibledefectsorpossiblysomeslightdefectscorrectableinthecourseofroutinemaintenanceSlightlyDeterioratedAslightlydeterioratedstructureisstructurallysoundbutisoffaroutinemaintenanceprogramsuchthatdeterioratingcharacteristicsbecomeavisiblemenaceContinuationofthisdeteriorationwouldeventuallyresultinthestructuresbecomingmoreseriouslydeterioratedRepairsmorethanregularmaintenancearerequiredtobringthestructureuptostandardDeterioratedAdeterioratedstructurerequiresstructuralrepairsnotprovidedinthecourseofroutinemaintenanceSuchastructurehasoneormoredefectsthatmustbecorrectediftheunitistocontinueprovidingsafeandadequateshelterDilapidatedAdilapidatedstructurenolongerprovidesadequateshelterSuchaunitendangersthehealthsafetyorwellbeingoftheinhabitantsThisstructurehasoneormorecriticaldefectsoracombinationofintermediatedefectsinsufficientnumberthatrehabilitationisnotfeasibleCityofFlaglerBeach7CommunityRedevelopmentPlanExhibitAtoResolution200228

City has no dilapidated structures which are infeasible for rehabilitation that presents a negative image of the area Structures which are slightly deteriorated or deteriorated may exhibit many of these same opportunities but are the

Presently

feasible for rehabilitation reuse

it

This represents

an

opportunities

to

save a

useful

building

and

productively When the deteriorated buildings

becomes

other

housing

difficult

are

If the structures

providing housing

to individuals the

problem

suitable for rehabilitation temporary living quarters must often be found while rehabilitation takes place Most importantly if the structures are dilapidated and infeasible for rehabilitation it is then necessary to find more

for individuals

living

are

there

Table 1

STRUCTURAL SURVEY CONDITION

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

TOTAL

STANDARD

20

66

86

SLIGHTLY

51

44

95

9

5

14

DETERIORATED DETERIORATED DILAPIDATED

0

0

0

TOTAL UNITS

80

115

195

The survey of the CRA provides an indicator of the actual need Based on the data collected 56 percent of the structures have deficiencies Of the structures with the deficiencies 55 percent are residential and 45 percent are commercial Although there are no structures either residential or commercial that are considered dilapidated at this time it is

likely that

addressed in the

those noted

near

influence

future

as

deteriorated will reach

a

point beyond repair

Lack of attention to these structures will have

if not

definite

negative Ifproperly through private and and active code enforcement these structures can enhance and promote public resources a long term viable downtown In the reverse if these structures are left unaddressed to further deteriorate so to will the overall viability of the downtown on

the downtown

a

addressed

area

Aesthetic

plan a major role in the success of a downtown Structures that are physically pleasing to the eye as well as structurally sound will encourage and attract new business to a downtown Improvements to the existing structures will also assist existing businesses to provide services in a safer more appealing environment It could also be presumed to provide for an increase in business activity for those businesses currently in existence By aggressively enforcing the codes which insure the structural integrity of all the structures located within the CRA the City will be able to promote a safer and more viable downtown environment In addition

City of Flagler Beach shall review for adverse impact all development or redevelopment affecting or adjacent to properties presently listed in the Policy A 2 1 4 of the City Comprehensive Plan and any properties presently or in the future included in the Florida Master Site File Inventory of Historic Properties City of Flagler

within the CRA the

8

Beach

Exhibit

Community Redevelopment

A to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Sidewalks and Promenades While detailed data is available the CRA

study

recreational

or

areas

a

visual observation of the

indicates that sidewalks

commercial

pedestrian

insufficient in

traffic needs

pedestrian system meeting either the

in

While the need for sidewalks and

top priority item a successful downtown by safe and convenient pedestrian movement Therefore a priority must be established to implement the development of a sidewalk and promenade system to be put in place in phases

promenades does require

may not be viewed

are

Approximately downtown

are

54

some as a

of the residents

low to moderate income

reside within Y2 mile of the downtown

living

within

a

In addition 21 Also 37

Yz mile radius of the

of the residents in the

of the residents in the

City City are over

the age of 65 and 11 of the residents are under the age of 14 These various indicators a need for identify improved pedestrian access to the downtown The downtown does have convenient stores and services that

needed by the

community i e banking convenient stores post office City Hall etc By improving the pedestrian access to these anchor stores and services this will help improve the future development of additional stores and specialty shops are

A field inspection of the sidewalkpedestrian various deficiencies

Table 2 indicates the

the greatest need of additional sidewalk the minimum of three 3 phases

access to the

downtown indicated

within the

redevelopment area that are in improvements implemented and carried out in areas

Table 2 SIDEWALK DEFICIENCIES

LOCATION

LENGTH OF SIDEWALK

implementation within three 3 phases Daytona Avenue from 9th Street S to SRlOO Central Avenue from 9th Street S to 3rcl Street Central Avenue from SRlOO to 4th Street N

NEEDED FEET 1 550 S

1 125 587

The addition of these

walkways will promote and encourage an increased level of pedestrian through the downtown during daytime as well as evening hours The addition of crosswalks will provide downtown patrons with a sense of security and will assist converting the downtown into a pedestrian friendly area festivals and

traffic

pedestrian traffic through the heart of the CRA would also impact the experienced by the existing boardwalk The boardwalk located on the east side of SRAIA currently stretches from S 7th Street to SRlOO With the anticipation of increased pedestrian traffic the City is investigating the possibilities of extending the boardwalk to North 9th Street The City already experiences a high rate of usage on the boardwalk from both residents and visitors alike especially during the major holiday events hosted by the City Increased

traffic

City of Flagler

9

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Drainage The

drainage system in the

and outflows created State Road 100

by

Due to the

downtown it is difficult needs

downtown

as

is

primarily controlled by the inlets Department during the widening of lack of as built plans for the drainage system in the part of this review to determine the current and long range area

the Florida

of Transportation

improvements are made in the downtown every effort should be made to impact the improvements will make to the immediate drainage system and to determine if cost effective improvements can be made to the system during the construction of the improvements Every effort is being made to establish an economical drainage plan for the CRA and the City as a whole that can be referenced during phased improvements to specific locations in the downtown assess

As

the

Water Facilities

The water facilities system currently impacts the ability of the CRA to promote growth of certain services in the downtown due to limitations There are areas within the Downtown

area

that have deficient water lines for

assessment of deficiency is based

on

safety

and commercial

the minimum standard of providing

use

a

This

six inch water

line sufficient to

provide minimum fire protection services The current water service is provide potable water and minimal fire protection The future provision of additional water line would provide an ideal system that would be conducive to

sufficient to the

both residential and commercial infill Additional studies will be necessary to address additional growth and development within the CRA Sewer Facilities A

large portion of the City currently has sewer service including the CRA A preliminary review of the service to the CRA indicates in substantial capital improvements needed at this time However additional television inspection of the sewer lines is necessary to assess the amount of infiltration that is occurring within the CRA In addition the acquisition of generators is necessary to ensure continued service in the event an emergency occurs in the CRA which could disrupt sewer service Further review of the cost effectiveness of providing sewer service within the CRA should be conducted periodically Fire Protection As additional water service is

provided within the CRA fire protection should be improved through the installation of sufficiently sized water lines to meet commercial and residential fire flow requirements In addition sufficient fire hydrants and valves should be installed with all new water lines extensions These improvements will have a positive impact on the current fire protection system and will provide an incentive for the location of new businesses Table 4 indicates some general locations for the provision of fire hydrants within Jhe redevelopment area 10

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

28

TABLE 4 FIRE HYDRANT NEEDS WITHIN THE eRA NEED LOCATION AlA

9th

CURRENT CLOSEST HYDRANT FEET

Street South

Flagler A venue

3m

Central A venue

2nd

Central Avenue

2ridStreet North 8tliStreet North

Central Avenue

Street South Street South

Central Avenue

8th

5th 4th 4th 4th

Street South

Flagler Avenue 500 ft

Street South

Central Avenue 500 ft

Street South

Central Avenue 500 ft

Street North

Central Avenue

Street South 500ft

1 100 ft

Parks

The

including

City of Flagler

Beach is blessed with excellent natural recreational

the Atlantic coastline beach

amount of coastal and eco

needed at the Pier

Recent

area

This recreational

resource

provides

a

resources

considerable

tourist recreational traffic into the eRA Enhancements

and the

improvements

adjacent

are

boardwalk could be extended to the north

just completed at Wickline Park and additional also scheduled i e addition of bike pathpedestrian walkway public improvements restrooms etc The addition of the bike path will have a definite positive impact on the park Save access to the park will be available via the bike path to all residents south of SR 100 As a result there will be an increase in park patrons were

are

Veteran

Park

improvements is benefiting from landscaping City is also pursuing relocation of utility lines SRlOO and Central Avenue which along currently detracts from the natural beauty the has to offer As traffic increases park pedestrian through the downtown area the number of park patrons will increase accordingly As traffic through the park increases additional improvements may be necessary to provide adequate passive recreation i e park benches walkways etc for patrons s

as

a

result of the SR 100

additional lighting and

Residential

The

Housing Impact

The structural needs analysis indicated that a large percentage 41 of the structures in the CRA is residential Furthermore a high percentage of the residential units are deteriorated

following 1

or

dilapidated The

impact through

the

Promote the rehabilitation of residential units

through both private and public Financial institutions participating in the loan pool shall actively promote financing of residential rehabilitation in and adjacent to the CRA

resources

City

CRA shall address residential

manner

i e CDBG and SHIP funds

of Flagler Beach

11 Exhibit

A

to Resolution 2002

Community Redevelopment

Plan

2

Active code enforcement will be titHiiedt81nsllre safe sanitary conditions in the eRA The CRA agency should review the

housing zoning regulations policy with CRA

and the

building code requirements to insure a consistent Agency objectives for existing and future residential structures in 3

the CRA

The CRA

Agency shall monitor the conversion of residential units to commercial use to insure that involuntary displacement does not occur and that the conversion construction is consistent with the goals for the eRA and the aesthetic goals of the CRA Agency

Traffic Intersections and

A

preliminary

Signalization

field

investigation indicates many areas within the eRA are not use Many of the problem areas need to be addressed by on going projects conducted by either the City County or the Florida Department of Transportation The new bridge over the Intracoastal has both a positive and negative impact on the traffic circulation in the CRA The bridge is designed to support a higher level of traffic and the supporting roadway improvements storm drainage and sidewalk improvements will provide a better atmosphere for the improved roadway The improved widened roadway will result in an increased roadway speed along Moody Boulevard SR100 While the improved roadway will not immediately result in additional vehicle use of Moody Street long term the roadway will be able to handle additional capacity which will have a negative impact on the pedestrian access to commercial businesses along Moody Street However additional parking facilities see Parking will assist with the added vehicle impact along Moody Street Continued improvement to the pedestrian walkways see Sidewalks within the CRA will help minimize the impact of additional vehicle usage on Moody Street It may be necessary to conduct a more extensive engineering investigation of intersections especially high hazard locations in order to identify additional improvements as part of Flagler Beach s maintenance and ongoing roadway improvement program conducive to pedestrian

Parking The current need for

parking

is not based

strictly on the number of on and off site spaces currently improve the downtown landscaping which would promote greater use of pedestrian traffic the safety of available parking on the and of existing major roadways grandfathering existing land use which may adversely impact the availability of downtown parking The City of Flagler Beach utilizes a traditional parking strategy in which parking requirements are tied to zoning specific structural use and the size of the structure being used The of City Flagler Beach may consider convenient parking beneath the new bridge adjacent to the Community Area boundaries and the downtown area Redevelopment available but is tied to the need to

The current planning system required the utilization of prime commercial property for parking hindering the expansion or development of many of the vacant

parcels in

the downtown

A

reverse

strategy has been utilized in other communities that

City of Flagler Beach

12 Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

were

facing

decline in which the

parking space requIrements

were minimized allowing

for greater in fill The result is the creation of greater pedestrian traffic due to the increased distance of vehicle parking form the destination However this strategy does not work unless aesthetic improvements are made which allow for a pleasing experience for the vehicle driver

pedestrian With the increased growth and tax revenues parking concerns and planning can be dealt with as an infrastructure need Centralized parking lots which minimize the use of prime commercial property can be purchased and improved through funds generated by the Tax Increment District and through special assessments

on

the business district that created the need

The

City has begun the process of purchasing property in the eRA for the development of parking Parcels have been purchased bat both the north and south ends of the CRA In addition municipal parking exists at Veteran Park Southside Park and along the right of way on AlA The future improvement of the available parcels will provide additional parking for both users of the park and beach facilities and the downtown area As the downtown continues to build out additional municipal parking facilities will need to be secured Aesthetics

An

important part of redeveloping any area is its appearance While many aspects of appearance will improve as the structural conditions are improved as redevelopment takes place for economic reasons as streets are enhanced repaired and infrastructure is upgraded some aspects of the appearance of a downtown must be given special attention Public improvements in a downtown are often concerned with the appearance of the streetscape Investing now in streetscapes will cost less and is more productive The streetscape is the combination of all elements in a pedestrian or vehicular area usually the public right of way and includes street furniture landscaping sidewalks lights signs and the relationship of each of these elements both to each other and to adjacent buildings Design standards need to be adopted for the CRA with regard to these elements of

streetscape

Sidewalks

and

promenades

are an

essential part of the

pedestrian circulation system were discussed earlier in this section For the purposes of this discussion the streetscape includes the street furniture items such as benches planters trash receptacles irrigation and lights In order to make or

appearance evidenced in

the

some a

cases

a

landscaping

attractive for

are

grates

guards

and

pedestrians improvements to the The need for such improvements

have made

are now

While facades and in

to their

improvements building landscaping there are programs readily available for program throughout the entire downtown to upgrade the streetscape

upgraded

and installed

minimum of three 3

phases

A

Table 5

This estimate does not include

proposed

construction activities

City of Flagler

trees tree

necessary Beach with very limited utilization in the downtown

owners

build out and fill in

within

an area

streetscape

Flagler

individual property

kiosks etc

preliminary cost estimate is established in design or permitting costs associated with the

13

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Commercial Facade Improvements Commercial facades

design Currently for the downtown is

the

completed

are an

there has been However

City

as

important aspect effort

to

an

overall theme

board to establish

any city the commercial corridor continues to no

by

and the commercial business

or a

aesthetic

design

develop

theme

and in fill

will not be able to afford

community

Therefore it is necessary to both modify the existing zoning regulations to encourage or require certain design constraints and the City must establish a public private partnership to assist the business in making the necessary to make the

design theme improvements

improvements Improvements can be made by utilizing tax increment financing funds to support facade improvements or by applying for grant funds to assist local businesses with the facade renovations Based on a preliminary field review of the businesses located within the redevelopment district there are at least 49 businesses that could utilize fa ade improvements of one kind or another These improvements can be in the form of new entrances handicap accessible canopies and even complete front fa ade redesigns The design of the facades should be directly related to the overall fa ade

theme that is utilized for the downtown Current and Future

Capital Improvements

Currently there

are a

aesthetic needs in table 5

few

in the CRA

capital improvements

being addressed in

the CRA

in addition to the as

primary Comprehensive with the Capital

identified in the

capital improvements in the CRA shall be in conformance Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan except for emergency related improvements

Plan

Future

or

disaster

TABLE 5 AESTHETIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT

ACTIVITY

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED eOST

150

Each

937

140 550

Parking lot improvements

2

Each

75 000

150 000

Street furniture

40

Each

1 200

48 000

Streetscapes

1

Lump

sum

300 000

300 000

Place electric

1

Lump

sum

600 000

600 000

Pedestrian

lighting

short

power lines

underground City

14

of Flagler Beach

Exhibit

Community Redevelopment

A to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Water line

11 200

Linear foot

24

268 800

0

Linear foot

0

0

6 250

Linear foot

16

100 000

5

Each

2 000

10 000

1

Each

30 000

30 000

20

Each

10 000

200 000

installation

Sewer line installation

Sidewalks and Promenades

Fire

hydrants

Traffic

Signalization Facade

Improvements Total

1 852 350

Above figures the

provided by CRA Clark Roumelis Community Development Block Grant application of

CRA

Associates Inc

were

as a

part of

1995

Boundary Description The CRA boundary

description is defined as a line commencing from the middle of Flagler Avenue at SRlOO going south to the center line of South 9th Street then east on the center line of South 9th Street then east on the center line of South 9th Street to the boundary of the right of way adjacent to SR AlA extending north on the eastern boundary of the right of way adjacent to SR AlA along North Oceanshore Boulevard to the center line of North 9th Street west to a point midway between North Central Avenue eastern

and North Oceanshore Boulevard then south

on

a

line

dividing blocks 6 and 7 eochran ih Street then south dividing of North 5th Street then west on 5th

Place Addition Subdivision to the center line of North Blocks 2 and 3

Moody

Subdivision to the center line

Street to the center line of North Central Avenue then south the center line of North south and east

through

4th

Street then west

Block 37

on

on

North Central Avenue

the center line of North

Moody Subdivision

and 2 block 36

Moody Subdivision

then west

line

3rd Street

along

then west

on

the west side oflots 1

bordering dividing blocks 36

on a

to

Street then

lots 1 2 and 3 then south

the center line of North Central Avenue to the center line of North the center line of North 3rd Street then south

4th

and 47

Moody

Subdivision to the center line of North side of lot 7 block 62

Flagler

Flagler Avenue then south and east to the north Harbor subdivision then west along the north side of lot 7

block 62

Harbor subdivision then south

west to the west

side oflot 7 block 68 Venice Park Subdivision then south to the middle

on the west side of block 62 Flagler Flagler Harbor Subdivision then the north side oflot 7 block 68 Venice Park Subdivision then

of SR 100 then east to the

City

point of beginning 15

of Flagler Beach

Exhibit

Community Redevelopment

A to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

MAJOR GOALS OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

SECTION 3

goal statement which outlines actions to obtain and completion specific outcomes Measurable outcomes are identified where possible dates are proposed The objectives identify activities for achieving the desired goals of the downtown redevelopment Each section

begins

with

a

PROPOSED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A

Redevelopment Establish downtown Flagler Beach as a focal point for the community and attract visitors from the entire region

Goal 1

Overall

Objective

1 1

Increase the visual attractiveness and

unity of downtown Flagler Beach by identifying a common theme by 2003

Objective

1 2

Encourage additional downtown

Objective

area

community

events in the

2003

development and encourage an development of undeveloped or underdeveloped CRA by 2004

Maintain and enhance existing

1 3

additional 15 in the

property

Overall Image Goal Increase the visibility identity and unity of the downtown through physical design promotion uniform store hours and improved signage by 2005

Goal 2

Objective 2

1

Develop by 2003

Objective 2

2

Publish

Objective

2 3

a

a

unified advertisement

list of under

efficient

Objective 3

1

3 1 1

use

campaign for downtown

retailers

represented specialty retail shops by

We1come to the

Construct

Overall Land Use Goal

Goal 3

Policy

by

civic activities and

Foster

City of Flagler Beach signs by

a

2003 2002

diversified economic base and the

of land in the downtown

preservation and restoration of buildings of architectural significance through the review adoption and enforcement of a design following the Comprehensive Plan guidelines

Encourage

encourage the renovation of buildings to office and residential facilities within and commercial

The eRA

promote

the

Agency shall

around the

designated

eRA

16

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Policy

3 1 2

Objective

The

City shall promote and encourage redevelopment of substandard or deteriorating housing through code enforcement

3 2

The CRA to

Agency

shall

analyze

commercial structures in the CRA by 2003

facilities that must

comply

3 2 1

improvements

Commercial

with the Americans with Disabilities

Act shall be included in the

Policy

the need for fa ade

analysis

The need for fa ade

improvements will be considered by the CRA Agency and the City Commission during the budget allocation of the community development trust funds and during at least one public hearing related to the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application process

Goal 4

Create

Environmental Goal

an

attractive safe and comfortable

environment that is conducive to activities

during

the

day and

evenings Objective 4

1

Maintain

city

services for sidewalk maintenance and

Continue to encourage

Policy 4

1 1

Objective

building improvements by

streetscapes

property

owners

The

City shall apply for grants that may improve or maintain existing sidewalks and bikepaths or expand the current system sidewalks streetscapes and bikepaths

4 2

Consider

policies to encourage shade tree pedestrian areas by 2003

of

and other canopy

features in the

Objective

4 3

handbook to assist civic groups with community events to be held in the CRA Continue to holdlhost special community

Develop

activities and events in the downtown to draw visitors tourists and

community 4

Objective

Policy

4 1 1

Objective

members to the eRA by 2005

Emphasize pedestrian orientation in the CRA through streetscape features pedestrian scale lighting and street furniture Begin a phased program by 2003 The

eity shall apply for grants that will assist with installation pedestrian oriented aesthetic improvements

4 5

visual enhancement program through the elimination of visual pollution and by screening surface parking areas with

Begin

a

landscaping Objective 4

6

of

or

other

means

Eliminate

by

2005

blighted structures in vacant lots parcels by 2005 17

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

order to improve appearance of

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Objective 4

7

Study

the

use

of non traditional walkways in the eRA

Transportation Goal

Goal 5

Provide

within and to the downtown

Objective 5

Objective

an

by

by 2003

integrated transportation system

2007

Develop an effective marking and management system for the current parking system by 2007 This should include a unified sign age and parking lot improvements maintenance program

1

traffic circulation of the downtown and surrounding determine the best circulation pattern by 2005

Study

5 2

areas to

appropriate traffic control devices which are integrated with the design of the downtown and which will improve traffic accessibility and internal circulation by 2007

Objective 5

3

Provide

Objective

4 5

the Develop a master plan for accessibility improvements by handicapped to and within the redevelopment area by 2005 Plan should include current analysis conducted on City owned properties located within the CRA

Public Services Goal

Goal 6

public services Objective 6

A

1

to

Ensure the

provision

support additional development in the CRA of existing utility facilities within the determine each system s capacity as it

comprehensive analysis

eRA should be done to relates to existing land use and

intensity by Policy

of adequate and efficient

possible

increases in land

use

2004

adequate City services and amenities in the CRA such parking and streetscaping to encourage private investment in the

as

Provide

6 11

CRA

Objective 6

Repair

2

old and

needed and in

replace undersized water lines in the CRA as conjunction with other construction projects by

2012

Objective

Analyze

3 6

the

feasibility

of

underground installation

utility facilities in the eRA and certain redevelopment area by 2003 Goal 7

other

areas

of all aerial within the

Community Redevelopment Area Agency Goal The CRA Agency shall aggressively develop plan finance and construct improvements to the CRA in an effort to further the redevelopment effort

18

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

Objective 7

Policy

By 2003 the eRA Agency shall adopt a strong policy of utilizing redevelopment funds for those projects that can show justifiable gain in the property value or redevelopment impact in the eRA

1

Create incentives for development in the eRA in order to achieve the desired mix of uses

7 11

Objective 7

Agency shall allocate up to 20 of the funds generated by tax increment financing for the appointment or sponsorship of the individual position s administrative expenses and benefit for complex expenses when the individual s are responsible coordination of development and redevelopment activities in the downtown by 2003 The eRA

2

Objective

7 3

Objective

4 7

Development of a quarterly meeting schedule for the CRA Agency for the purposes of conduction and overseeing CRA business The CRA shall

promote participation

in SBA Loans and

by

local

financial institutions in the eRA loan pool which could be utilized in conjunction with funds maintained in the Redevelopment Trust Fund

FINANCIAL PLAN

SECTION 4 The

considered

based on identification of need and should exhaustive list of financial sources

following an

sources are

Community Development The Florida

a

Block Grant

Department pass through grant program

not be

CDBG

of Community Affairs administers the CDBG program from the U S Department of Housing and Urban

as

local governments in Development The program provides financial assistance to eligible the area of housing rehabilitation neighborhood revitalization commercial revitalization and economic development The City reaffirms that it did apply for funds in 1996 to address many of the needs identified in this plan This program will be the primary focus of the City s grant activities throughout the 2000 s and beyond when appropriate

Community Contribution

Tax Incentive

Program

This program was created by the Florida Legislature to encourage corpOrate involvement in community revitalization This program allows businesses a fifty percent credit on Florida corporate income tax or insurance premium tax for donations to local

community development projects

Donations must be made 501

3

through

eligible nonprofit Corporation conducting an an

corporation such as a Main Street Program approved community development project This program can address the revitalization of the goals the improvements or substantial rehabilitation of housing commercial or a

19

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

c

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

industrial

or

facilities in

public

Beach can promote Economic

historic

preservation private participation by utilizing this a

district Theeity of Flagler incentive program

Development Administration

This Federal agency provides grants to fund public works projects This loan assists distressed communities to attract new industries encourages grant program

business

expansions and primarily focuses on generating long term private employment opportunities As funding sources and project phases solidify should be reviewed as a funding source to be matched with private funds

sector

this program

Small Business Administration Most SBA

financing is done under the 7 A program which focuses on working Under this program banks loan capital to small businesses and the federal capital of the loan amount The loans usually extend for 5 to 7 government guarantees 90 needs

years The other SBA program is known as SBA 503 and 504 Loans This program small businesses with long term below market rate financing provides existing viable for the

acquisition

of land and

building machinery and equipment and construction and job creation The CRAAgency the City Commission and other local interest groups should promote educations understanding of the opportunity that is available under these programs The programs are administered through the Florida Department of Commerce which is willing to provide on site technical training renovation which results in

and educational Main Street

presentations

Program

This technical assistance program is designed to foster economic revitalization of cores of small cities in Florida The four elements of this program are

the central

1

Organization Working

with

public

and

private

sector

Community

Leaders 2

Promotion

3

Design Encouraging quality building rehabilitation preservation signage public improvements window displays streetscapes promenades

Creating and marketing adjacent neighborhoods

and 4

Restructuring Improving the

and

economic base in the downtown

by strengthening existing businesses recruiting new specialty

businesses and

City

positive image of downtown

parks

Economic area

a

filling first plus

of Flagler Beach

20 Exhibit

A

second floor vacancies

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

comprehensive approach emphasizes close cooperation between and private sectors and gradual implementation with periodic assessments This

One

by

key

the

public

Program is the coordination provided participating eity should pledge financial

to the success of the Main Street

the local Main Street

Manager

hiring salary

Each

and benefits for

a full time manager who in turn is the and activities The Manager s primary tasks

support

for the

catalyst

for the downtown program projects on the four Main Street elements and devote all of his or her energies to the downtown to an environment which is vital and stimulating for all It could

are

to work

returning

operations could assist with hands on involvement in a synchronized approach with other organizations or committees involved in the revitalization preservation and enhancement within the eRA

be resolved that the

Project Manager

as

the central coordinator of daily

Downtown Area Tax Increment

Financing

is ability to use tax increment revenues for community redevelopment an the area as authorized by Chapter 163 Part III Florida Statutes Once City designates the Redevelopment Area the assessed valuation of the area is frozen commencing with the certified tax rolls as of a specified date as the base year in order to derive tax increment revenues Such revenues must be used by the agency to pay for approved a basis or a security for projects within the Redevelopment Area either on pay as you go described in bonds the proceeds of which must be used for such lawful purposes as Chapter 163 Florida Statutes The

Plan will be Upon the adoption of this plan a Tax Increment Financing Fund as specified in Section implement with the creation of a Redevelopment Trust 163 387 Florida Statutes Once the tax increment funds are deposited into the an assessment of Redevelopment Trust Fund as a result of Tax Increment Financing based upon the long term revenue stability needs to be conducted and the use of bonds as a term tax increment revenues needs to be reviewed long capital improvement source time certain for Upon the completion of this analysis the CRA Agency shall establish a which shall increment occur not later revenues completing all redevelopment finance by that 30 years after the fiscal year in which the plan is adopted as required by Section 163

10 362

Florida Statutes

The Financial assessment shall determine whether revenue bonds will be within the 30 tear necessary to maximize the efforts to complete infrastructure projects

completion period as required by Florida Statute Revenue bonds issued by the CRA 5 Florida Agency shall comply with the requirements of Sections 163 387 4 Statutes

City of Flagler

21

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment Plan

to Resolution 2002 28

Special

Assessment District The

area

intended for

improvements

can

be established

district where the individuals

receiving benefit form improvements This is usually

the

for their share of the be done on an area wide basis

done

Bonds

can

be issued

The

revenues

security the assessment and project Further analysis included in future update to this plan by

the assessment district

as

of this

as a

special

improvements

using

will be assessed

front foot

on a

the

assessment

revenues

basis but

can

to be generated

dependent upon the size financing option will need to be raised

are

of

Local Contributions

Local

organizations

and

nonprofits can raise

funds for

specific projects identified

Every effort should be made to coordinate with the agencies identified under Coordination Funds raised specifically for needs identified in this

in this

plan Intergovernmental plan by local organizations

or

nonprofits

may be deposited into the

Redevelopment Trust

Fund Private Finance Pool

availability of pubic funds for private improvements in the Community address the immediate private Redevelopment Area is limited making it impossible to needs of the area solely on government funding sources As a result of this need and the local lending institutions is need and development of this policy a cooperative effort by and shall be promoted through the development implementation of this policy Local institutions are encouraged to review this eommunity Redevelopment Plan and determine The

the level of involvement that their institution

can

offer to the needs identified herein

City Commission to assist with the will assist local banks meet improvement of businesses within the CRA This loan pool their lending requirements specific to the Community Reinvestment Act of 1997 This act requires banks to define a service area assess local credit needs and make efforts to meet the community s needs This loan pool can serve as the basis for goal establishment and planning for local institutions The eity of Flagler Beach as the primary agent for this plan will maintain a standing file for local banks to submit letters of participation A in the appendix copy of the loan pool is enclosed A loan

Budgetary

pool has been established by

the

Review

quarterly meeting after the Tax Increment Funds have been deposited into the Trust Fund the CRA shall develop a budget for the proceeding year The budget shall specifically establish spending categories and budgetary amounts Any remaining unencumbered funds from the preceding budget year shall be deposited into an escrow Account on the last day of the fiscal year of the CRA Agency for the purpose of later reducing any indebtedness to which increment revenues are pledge At the first

City of Flagler

22

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

The CRA shall evaluate the programs and revenue sources listed above budgetary review process to insure maximum utilization of available resources Revisions to the

Chapter

during

the

budget during the fiscal year shall be preceded by public notice public hearing and shall be approved by the majority of

120 Florida Statutes

the eRA members

Moneys

in the

redevelopment trust fund may

purposes in accordance with Section 163 387 6 1

be expended for the

following

Florida Statutes

Administrative and overhead expenses necessary

or

incidental

to the

implementation of the community redevelopment plan or specifically named community revitalization and preservation plans 2

Expenses or redevelopment planning surveys and financial analysis including the reimbursement of the governing body or the community redevelopment agency for such expenses incurred before the redevelopment plan was approved and adopted

3

Acquisition

4

elearance of real property for

5

Repayment of principal and interest for loans advances anticipation notes and any other form if indebtedness

SECTION 5

eminent domain of real property in the CRA

redevelopment bonds bond

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION

While all of the

community redevelopment area is within the City limits and thus jurisdiction of the City Commission there are other agencies 501 c 3 Corporations and organizations which have an interest in or responsibility for the CRA Those groups include the following is within the

1 2 3 4 5

Flagler Beach Redevelopment Committee Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce Flagler Beach Main Street Inc eommunity Development Block Citizen Advisory

6

Scenic AlA Corridor Committee

7

Flagler Beach Planning and Architectural Review eommunity Redevelopment Agency City CRA

8 The

Task Force

Historical Museum Board

for the downtown of Flagler Beach depends upon the responsible agencies and organizations for the CRA Specific site construction or redevelopment in the downtown will be reviewed by the

success

of this

Board

plan

coordination of all

plans for new Flagler Beach Planning and Zoning eommittee City

of

Flagler

23

Beach

Exhibit

A

to

The

Flagler Beach Area Chamber of Community Redevelopment

Resolution 2002 28

Plan

promotional activities and business recruitment in the general strengthened to focus specifically on the recruitment of new business activity in the CRA The Flagler Beach City Commission for serving as the Community Redevelopment Agency will have primary responsibility of the CRA the future integrity caring out the projects identified in this plan and ensuring Decisions by the Flagler Beach City Commission should be carefully coordinated with Commerce has

a

major responsibility Their role

area

the contents of this

can

for

be

plan

on comply with the requirements for environmental assessments s federally funded projects and shall comply with the Governor Intergovernmental Review Process which insures compliance with State and Federal environmental protection regulations on all construction related activities

The CRA will

COORDINATION WITH EXISTING CITY PLANS

SECTION 6

POLICIES AND ORDINANCES

Comprehensive

PIau

Section

2

362 163

b

Florida Statutes

include limitations

on the

requires

that the

size

Community height number ad proposed

use

type Redevelopment plan of buildings However this provision has not been revised since the passage of the Growth Management Act of 1985 and the subsequent requirements for Local Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulations Therefore the CRA Agency shall be bound to the latest adopted Comprehensive Plan and the zoning regulations

Agency may make recommended revisions Community Redevelopment effort However the CRA

Antidisplacement

that would enhance the

Plan

City of Flagler Beach adopted an Antidisplacement Plan as part of the CDBG Plan for the CRA Agency This program This plan shall serve as the Antidisplacement plan provides a guideline for addressing both residential and commercial displacement by providing fair compensation for both voluntary and involuntary displacement The

Plan

Acquisition

acquisition of property is required by the complies with the requirements of the Section

If the CRA determines that the

eommunity Redevelopment 163 360 7

Plan and

Florida Statutes the CRA shall establish deed restrictions

or

covenants

on

all

specific redevelopment purposes The acquisition process shall be governed by the Flagler Beach Acquisition Plan which identifies of procedures for both voluntary and non voluntary acquisition Acquisition property federal funds shall occur in accordance with including easements and right of way using property acquired by

the CRA for

the Uniform Relocation Act of 1970

regulations City of Flagler

which may

as

amended and with all State and Federal

apply 24

Beach

Exhibit

A

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan

The CRA

Agency has

pursuant Section utilize

375 163

the

right

to

acquire property through

eminent domain However every effort should be made to or alternative sites when possible

Florida Statutes

voluntary acquisition

Fair Housing Ordinance This ordinance promotes equal housing opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices by timely processing of complaints by conciliation and mediation and The CRA

public hearings Procurement

by

Agency shall

further promote fair

housing

within the CRA

Policy

The CRA may utilize the City of Flagler Beach Procurement Policies and Procedures for Community Development Block Grant Programs and Projects Private organizations and corporations that support sponsor have an interest in or to redevelop

or

revitalize the CRA Downtown

and procurement

Section 504 The

policies

or

plan

will have their specific

responsibility budgets funds

procedures

Policy

City of Flagler Beach is progressing

compliance with Section 504 of taking positive affirmative steps to ensure and The satisfactory timely compliance eity is committed to ensuring that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap or any other factor which may set one group or individual apart from another Actions being taken to promote handicapped the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

toward

amended and is

as

nondiscrimination include

Adoption

of a Compliance

Policy

Self Evaluation of Public Facilities

Preparation and adoption of a Transition Plan Installation of a Telephonic Device for the Deaf Appointment of a Program eoordinator Since the

majority of the public facilities affected by this policy and the Disability Act are located within the CRA it shall be a priority of the CRA Agency to address non complying facilities identified in the transition plan The CRA Agency shall analyze the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act prior to the design of capital within the CRA improvements Americans with

SECTION 7

CODE OF ETIDCS

The officers board members and employees of a Community Redevelopment the Officials Board Members or Agency public City created Section

Employee

357 163

Chapter

Florida Statutes shall be

subject

to the

provisions

and

by

requirements

of Part III of

112 Florida Statutes

City of Flagler

Beach

25 Exhibit

A

to Resolution

Community Redevelopment 2002 28

Plan

eity official board member or employee presently owns or controls or owned or controlled within the preceding tow years any interest direct or indirect in any property which he or she knows is included or planned in a Community Redevelopment Area he or she shall immediately disclose this fact in the manner provided in Part III of Chapter 112 Any disclosure required to be made by this section shall be made prior to taking any official action pursuant to this section If any such Public

CAVEATS

SECTION 8

plan which arise during the implementation or construction phase will be handled as the situation may dictate so as not to impede progress In every case the City Manager will document the problem or situation and immediately communicate it to the City Commission Ifthe item is unique it will be resolved at the appropriate decision level Ultimately by survey of elected officials if it shall be resolved and then necessary If the item has the potential for reoccurrence inc1udedas an addendum to this policy Areas not covered in detail in this

ADOPTED THIS

13th

DAY OF

2002

JUNE

CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH FLORIDA

OMMISSION

CITY

3 Brandon Cross Vice Chairman

ABSENT

ommiSSioner

Mike

Ji

ATTEST

SSioner a

d

ath Commissioner

APPROVED THIS

13thDAY OF

2002

JUNE

d t u J ce

Jo

es

26

City of Flagler Beach Exhibit

A

ayor

Community Redevelopment

to Resolution 2002 28

Plan