Atlantic Beach CRA City Commission 09-26-2016City of Atlantic Beach
Mayport Road Redevelopment Plan
City Commission Meeting
September 26, 2016
Agenda
Introductions
Past Improvement Efforts
Community Redevelopment Plan
–Development of Plan
–Overview of Projects and Programs
–Project Prioritization
–TP results and discussion
–VHB schedule
–TAC recommended schedule
–Implementation Timeline
CRA Basics
Funding Options and Comparison
Summary
Introductions
City Staff
–Derek Reeves, Project Manager
–Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Project Team
–Curt Ostrodka, VHB
–Katie Shannon, VHB
–Tyler Johnson, VHB
–Steve Lindorff, CRP, LLC
–Margo Moehring, NEFRC
–Sheron Forde, NEFRC
TAC Meeting 2
Community Workshop 1
Introductions
TAC Members
–Josh Ashby
–Mike Borno
–John Bryan
–Attillio Cerqueira
–Brian Christensen
–Dara Gourley
–Ted Jackrel
–Wanda Martin
–Richard Parkes
–Donna Rex
–Matt Schellhorn
–Mike Whalen
TAC Meeting 2
Community Workshop 1
Past Efforts
2000-2003 Joint COAB/COJ CRA Plan
and the 2001 Mayport Road Corridor
Study
–Updated Comprehensive Plan
–Adoption of the Commercial Corridor
Development Standards
–Revised allowable uses
–Revised sign code
–Median project
2008-2011 Community
Redevelopment Coordinator
–Community Policing Officers
2012-2013 Redevelopment and
Zoning Coordinator
Development of
the Plan
Establish Study Area Boundaries
Analysis of Existing Conditions
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
Stakeholder Interviews
Community Workshops and Outreach
–First Community Meeting – 17 attendees signed in
–Second Community Meeting – 29 attendees signed in
–Over 155 people participated in the online survey
Key Economic
Findings
Commercial Values Fail
to Appreciate
Residential Assessed
Values Fail to Appreciate
Taxable Values in the
CRA are approximately
12.3% of the entire city
The CRA study area is
approximately 33% of
the entire city acreage
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$1.368
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Overall Loss of $16.03± Million in Taxable Value
Changes in Residential and Commercial Assessed Values
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2010 152,490,779 104,599,305
2015 153,037,432 95,178,596
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2010 29,912,664 28,871,993
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Loss of $4.25± Million
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Loss of $9.42± Million
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Plan Goals
Transform the Mayport Road Corridor into a Complete Street to
improve safety for all users
Improve the appearance of the Mayport Road Corridor
Improve Business Activity along the Mayport Road Corridor
Support a vibrant residential neighborhood adjacent to the
corridor
Maintain or improve the quality of life of City of Atlantic Beach
residents, business owners, and visitors
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Mayport Road
Projects & Programs
1. TRANSFORM MAYPORT INTO A COMPLETE STREET
2. IMPROVEMENTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS
3. IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS & OPEN SPACE
4. GATEWAY SIGNAGE & MURAL PROGRAM
5. SEWER & SEPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
6. COMMERCIAL NODE ALONG MAYPORT ROAD
7. MARKETING, EVENTS & PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
8. HOMEOWNER & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
9. REVITALIZE THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
10. MASTER STORMWATER STUDY
11. COMMUNITY CODE ENFORCEMENT & POLICING PROGRAM
12. PROPERTY ACQUISITION
(Eligible for stormwater, parking, or other public purposes)
13. UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
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1. TRANSFORM MAYPORT ROAD INTO A COMPLETE STREET
GOALS 1.A. - 1.B. - 1.C. - 1.D. - 1.E. - 2.B. - 5.C.
Landscaping Transit Shelters Wayfinding Signage
Increase safety along Mayport Road by providing complete street
techniques and new pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure
Analyze roadway improvements with affiliated agencies
(FDOT, North Florida TPO)
Increase economic activity along the corridor
Estimated cost for Corridor Planning and
Concept Design Study: $250,000
POTENTIAL COMPLETE STREET COMPONENTS
Enhanced Landscaping
Crosswalks and Pedestrian Refuges
Lighting
Street Trees
Additional Landscaping
Transit Shelters
Wayfinding Signage
Pavement Striping
Fiber Optic Communications
Sidewalk Improvements
Stormwater Improvements
Midblock Crossings/Crosswalks
Pavement Markings
Bike Racks
2. IMPROVEMENTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS
GOALS 4.C. - 4.D. - 4.E. - 5.C.
Provide safety and connectivity within residential areas
Connect the Beaches to the Marsh
Specific costs estimates provided through a series of complete street
audits in which more detailed roadway improvements are identified
Estimated cost: $2.9M - $11.3M
Summary of
Estimated Costs
Road Linear Feet Existing Right-of-
Way
Low Estimate
($130/lf)*
High Estimate
($500/lf)
Dutton Island Road 5,000± 50’ – 60’ $650,000 $2.5M
Main Street 5,400± 49’ – 63’ $702,000 $2.7M
Mealy Street 1,750± 48’ – 62’ $227,500 $875,000
Levy Road/Donner Road 2,200± 20’ – 66’ $286,000 $1.1M
Francis Avenue Reconstruction funded by CDBG funds
Stormwater Pathway between
Main St and Orchid St
1,050± n/a $136,500 $525,000
West Plaza Street 760± 50’ $98,800 $380,000
Orchid Street 3,250± 50’ $422,500 $1.63M
4th Street 710± 50’ $92,300 $355,000
3rd Street 740± 52’ – 58’ $96,200 $370,000
1ST Street 1,800± 47’ – 50’ $234,000 $900,000
TOTAL 24,610± $2.9M± $11.3M±
NOTE: Estimated costs are provided for budgeting purposes only and do not include right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation or permitting costs.
Final cost will be refined at the time of design and construction.
*Source: FDOT Long Range Estimating System Project Details Composite Report
3. IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
GOALS 4.C. - 4.D. - 4.E. - 5.C.
CRA Plan provides funding for implementation of a Parks Master Plan
Provide infrastructure improvements to existing parks and open space
Increase variety of ecotourism and recreational activities for the
community and visitors
Increase options for physical activity for residents, supported through
Healthy Community Design
Estimated cost: $50,000/year
Splash Pad Kayak Launch Multi-Use Field
4. GATEWAY SIGNAGE AND MURAL PROGRAM
GOALS 2.B.- 2.C.
Provide aesthetics at the entrance to Atlantic Beach
Engage the community in an arts-based civic engagement initiative,
hiring local artists in a mural program
Brand the Mayport Road Corridor and enhance community identity
Estimated cost: $50,000 for Design; up to $500,000 for construction
Before After
5. SEWER AND SEPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
GOAL 4.D.
Provide a means for
all residents to
connect to city
utilities
Protect
environmentally
sensitive areas along
the Intracoastal
Create a sewer
connection loan
program
Estimated cost:
$2.35M±
Summary of
Estimated
Costs
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
1 Septic Tank Removal 46 EA $7,500.00 $345,000.00
2 8" Wastewater gravity main 5,000 LF $25.00 $125,000.00
3 Wastewater Manhole 18 EA $4,000.00 $72,000.00
4 Lift Station 1 EA $175,000.00 $175,000.00
5 Private Grinder Lift Station 4 EA $50,000.00 $200,000.00
6 Upgrade existing lift station 2 EA $50,000.00 $100,000.00
7 Replace existing roadway for
wastewater install
5,000 LF $175.00 $875,000.00
8 General Conditions and
Mobilization (8%)
1 LS $151,360.00 $151,360.00
Subtotal $2,043,360.00
Contingency (15%) $306,504.00
TOTAL $2,349,864.00
NOTES:
1.General Conditions and Mobilization to include testing, layout, and permits.
2.Land Acquisition costs not included.
3.Assumed that TV Video/Laser Profile is not included.
4.Removal of unsuitable soils and muck is not anticipated or included.
5.Tree removal or repair is not included.
6.Performance and Payment bonds not included.
7.Costs to remove septic tanks includes associated impact fees.
6. COMMERCIAL NODE ALONG MAYPORT ROAD
GOALS 1.E. - 3.E. - 5.A. - 5.B.
Increase commercial activity along Mayport Road in currently
underutilized areas or where there are vacancies
Connects East to West (coast to marsh) at a common gathering point
Provide opportunities for small businesses to sell their goods/services,
increasing overall economic vitality
Catalyze the community in pop-up events including live entertainment
Estimated cost: $12,000 - $60,000/year
Farmers Market Food Trucks Live Music
7. MARKETING, EVENTS & PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
GOALS 3.A. - 3.B. - 5.A. - 5.D.
Ensure the longevity of community programs and promote increased
attendance at community-based initiatives and events
Provide a permanent liaison and support between the community,
local businesses, and the City
Promote the unique character of the Atlantic Beach community and
attract new visitors to the area
Estimated cost: $40,000 - $50,000/year
8. REVITALIZE THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
GOALS 2.C. - 3.C. - 3.E.
Provide more variety in the types of businesses allowed in the
Industrial District
Provide incentives for façade improvements and pavement restoration
to revitalize the district
Provide opportunities for businesses in the area to work with the US
Navy and Chamber of Commerce through new branding strategies
Estimated cost: TBD
Wynwood District in Miami Pearl District in Portland
9. HOMEOWNER AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
GOALS 2.C. - 3.C. - 3.E.
Provide opportunities for businesses and residences to revitalize the
appearance of their homes, storefronts or parking lots
Provide infrastructure needs such as new lighting, pavement, bike
parking, and ADA needs, increasing safety in the area
Help to increase sales, shopping traffic and property values in the area
Estimated cost: $50,000/year
Before After
10. MASTER STORMWATER STUDY
GOAL 4.C.
Identify specific infrastructure needs to improve adequate catchment
of stormwater run-off
Eliminate current flooding hazards in the study area
Estimated cost: $50,000
11. COMMUNITY CODE ENFORCEMENT & POLICING PROGRAM
GOAL 2.B. - 4.D. - 4.E.
Dedicated officer to work with individuals and businesses to strengthen neighborhood-based organizations, and thus overall safety
Act as a liaison to all related City divisions and departments
Provide public education activities, newsletters, and outreach
Assist in the preparation and implementation of community goals
Assist with code enforcement violations
Estimated cost: $50,000/year
12. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Eligible for stormwater, parking, or other public purposes)
GOAL 2.B. - 4.D. - 4.5.
Provide new property for public parking or stormwater infrastructure
Provide redevelopment opportunities through private-public
partnerships
Create easement agreements to increase right-of-way where needed
Estimated cost: fair market value at time of acquisition
13. UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
GOALS 3.C. - 3.D. - 4.A. - 5.B.
Provide more flexible zoning options and permitted uses
Increase buffers between commercial or industrial uses and residential
Increase opportunities for new businesses in the study area
Draft complete street policies for neighborhood roads
Potential to decrease parking requirements with mixed-use
developments
Estimated cost: $100,000
Summary of
Estimated Costs
Project or Program Probable Costs*
1 Transform Mayport Road into a Complete Street* $250,000 for initial
Corridor Study
2 Improvements to Neighborhood Roads $2.9M – $11.3M
3 Improvements to Parks and Open Space* $50,000/year
4 Gateway Signage and Mural Program* $50,000 for Design, up to
$500,000 for construction
5 Sewer and Septic Infrastructure Improvements $2.35M±
6 Commercial Node Along Mayport Road $12,000-60,000/year
7 Marketing, Events & Programming Coordinator $40,000-50,000/year
8 Revitalize the Industrial District tbd
9 Homeowner and Business Improvement Grants $50,000/year
10 Master Stormwater Study* $50,000
11 Community Code Enforcement and Policing Officer $50,000/year
12 Property Acquisition tbd
13 Update Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
Code
$100,000
*Planning level capital costs, where shown, are for illustrative purposes only. Actual costs will be
based on the best fee proposal or bid price for each element of the Capital Improvement Program
at the time the project is implemented.
Schedule of
Improvements
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes authorizes local governments to address
blighted conditions through the creation of Community Redevelopment Plans
Step One: Finding of Necessity
•Establishes presence of slum/blight
•Authorizes Community Redevelopment Area
Step Two: Community Redevelopment Plan
•Programs and Capital Improvements
•Funded by Tax Increment Financing
•Reviewed by taxing authorities and state
CRA 101
CRA 101
Finding of Necessity
Two or more of these conditions must be documented:
Defective or inadequate
street layout, parking
facilities, roadways, bridges,
etc.
Assessed values fail to
appreciate over 5 years
Faulty lot layout (size,
adequacy, accessibility,
usefulness)
Government-owned
property with adverse
environmental conditions
Deterioration of site/area
High density of
population compared
to surrounding
areas/municipality
Falling commercial lease
rates Tax delinquency
Unsanitary or unsafe
conditions
Fire & emergency
medical service calls Building Code violations Unusual title conditions
High commercial &
residential vacancy rates
Incidence of crime
higher than
municipality
(Source: Sec 163.340, F.S.)
Often referred to as “tax
increment financing” or
“TIF”
Calculated from increases
in taxes collected by
certain taxing authorities
over what was collected
in an established “base
year” and remitted by
those authorities to the
CRA for use in financing
redevelopment activities.
Not a new ad valorem tax
What is Tax
Increment Revenue?
What can TIF funds
be used for?
–Acquisition of property.
–Demolition of buildings.
–Relocation expenses associated properties.
–Affordable housing programs.
–Construction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, public areas in convention facilities, parking facilities, and other improvements.
–Disposition of property.
–Repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements.
–Payment of debt service on loans or tax increment revenue bonds.
–Community policing initiatives.
–Administrative and planning expenses associated with carrying out the redevelopment program.
The uses proposed for the TIF must be set out in the adopted
Redevelopment Plan, and generally includes the following:
Mayport Road CRA
TIF Projections
Full Millage Scenario:
–City of Atlantic Beach
Millage Rate of 3.3285
–City of Jacksonville
Millage Rate of 8.1512
Comparison of TIF
Projections
Moderate (3% Increase)
Parity Scenario 8.32
Full Millage Rate 14.19
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Potential TIF Revenues over 20 Years in Millions
Parity Scenario Full Millage Rate
$8.32 million
$14.19 million
50%
COAB
29%
COAB
50%
COJ
71%
COJ
Pros and Cons of
Adopting CRA Plan
Pros
–City of Jacksonville Funds get invested within the CRA
•At 1% growth, the CRA can accrue an additional $2.9 million over 20 years
•At 3% growth, the CRA can accrue an additional $10 million over 20 years
•At 5% growth, the CRA can accrue an additional $19.2 million over 20 years
–Offers support to COAB General Fund
•COJ TIF revenues to directly fund programs in the plan such as policing, code enforcement, parks, utilities, etc.
•General fund still receives base year tax revenue from CRA properties
–Creates a long term commitment to invest in the area and Champions for the Plan in the form of community officers and coordinators
Cons:
–Slightly less flexible than using General Fund revenues
–Additional administrative duties
Summary
TAC vetted and unanimously recommended
Plan
Accrue COJ tax dollars to supplement
Projects and Programs in the Plan
Recommended Projects and Programs will
not only help to revitalize the area, but will
help to attract new investors to the area
Use the Plan as a catalyst to entice revenues
from other regional sources, such as the
North Florida TPO and FDOT
Create new COAB jobs, which will create
permanent champions for the Plan who
work specifically for and with the
community
Ensures long-term commitment for
investment and growth in the CRA
City of Atlantic Beach
Mayport Road Redevelopment Plan
City Commission Meeting
September 26, 2016
CRA
Implementation
Finding of
Necessity
•Atlantic Beach adopts Finding of Necessity
•Atlantic Beach establishes the Community Redevelopment Agency
CRA Plan
•Meet with Councilmember Gulliford, choose preferred TIF scenario (parity
or full millage)
•Atlantic Beach Community Development Board reviews CRA Plan
•CRA submitted to Jacksonville and Duval County for review
•Joint Public Hearing (if necessary)
•City of Atlantic Beach to adopt CRA Plan by ordinance
Redevelopment
Trust Fund
•Atlantic Beach adopts Ordinance to establish Redevelopment Trust Fund
•Atlantic Beach must file audit of Trust Fund each fiscal year.
•Project design, funding, and implementation!