Item 3B - CRA Technical Adv. Comm.CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #JB
DECEMBER 14, 20i5
AGENDA ITEM: Creation of a CRA Technical Advisory Committee and Appointment of
Members
SUBMITTED BY: Jeremy Hubsch, Building and Zoning Director (
DATE: October 26, 2015
BACKGROUND: The City recently approved a contract with the firm VHB for the creation of a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The contract calls for the creation of a Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) to assist the City and VHB with the CRA Study. Staff would like to
suggest a 15 member committee with 10 members appointed by the City Commission. The contract
states the T AC' s role is to:
• Represent the community and guide the establishment of the Atlantic Beach CRA Plan
• Provide input and refinement for the identification of redevelopment issues and opportunities
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of the CRA boundary
• Assist in the development of the goals, objectives, and benchmarks for implementing the CRA
Plan
• Participate in Community Workshops
• Recommend the draft plan to City Commission
• Identify issues to be addressed by the CRA Plan
Ideally, the 15 members will represent a broad cross-section of technical experts, residents,
business owners, and stakeholders. Staff has had discussions with several prospective members of
the T AC, and the interest level and enthusiasm has been strong. Staff has five recommendations for
members ofthe TAC; John Bryan (Beaches Chamber), Bob Kosoy (FOOT), Donna Rex (Beaches
Habitat), Josh Ashby (Fleet Landing) and Matt Schellhorn (Navy Liaison). The remaining members
can be nominated by the City Commission. Staff has a list of possible members of the TAC to be
considered by the Commission. However, this is by no means a comprehensive list of possible
candidates.
Rich Trendel-Petra Management
Bishop Percy Golden-Holy Church of the Living God
Michael Hoffmann-resident
Jim Gilmore-Infinity Global Solutions
Brian Burke-Planner and Landscape Architect
Wanda Martin-Francis Avenue Resident
Atillio Cerqueira-Mayport Corridor Business and Property Owner
Chris Rule-resident
Chris Lambertson-Residential Home Building
Susan Green Fairbairn-Planning Consultant
Tim Anderson-Attorney
BUDGET: None.
AGENDA ITEM# 3B
DECEMBER 14, 2015
RECOMMENDATION: 1.) Create CRA Technical Advisory Committee, with a role as stated
in this staff report. 2.) Consider nominees for TAC Committee to provide support to the CRA
consulting team for the duration of their contract. The CRA consulting team will provide a final
report to the City Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: None ..
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