ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
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APPROVAL OF DESIGN PLANS FOR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL DANIEL "CHAPPIE" JAMES JR. MUSEUM & YOUTH FLIGHT ACADEMY PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve final design plans for the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Museum and Flight Academy Phase II Project Scope and authorize staff to proceed to bid solicitation.
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SUMMARY:
Funding for the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Museum and Flight Academy Project has been a priority for the CRA, especially the Eastside Redevelopment Area. The historic home site of America’s first African American four-star general in the United States Air Force is located on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and listed on the National Register of Historic Place. The museum is operated by the Chappie James Museum of Pensacola, Inc. - a not for profit organization. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) tutoring and youth flight academy workshops are provided at the site by the Chappie James Youth Flight Academy organization to help prepare community youth for potential careers in the field of aviation.
Phase II of the approved project included development of a free-standing surface parking lot one block away to address periodic overflow parking needs at the Chappie James site. However, the shared use of nearby existing parking lots was identified as a more appropriate alternative to constructing an additional surface parking lot in the neighborhood.
In lieu of the parking lot, the Museum and Flight Academy boards requested, and the CRA approved, amending Phase II of the project to include construction of an additional classroom space to expand available space for the two programs.
Staff recommends the CRA approve the construction design plans for Phase II and authorize staff to proceed with solicitation of bids.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 26, 2000 - City Council designated the boundaries of the Urban Infill & Redevelopment Areas.
February 12, 2004 - City Council approved the Eastside Neighborhood Plan for a portion of the Urban Infill & Redevelopment Area.
October 13, 2005 - City Council approved creation of a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) in the Eastside Neighborhood and provided for the funding of the Eastside Redevelopment Trust Fund.
October 27, 2005 - City Council amended, readopted and reapproved the Urban Infill & Redevelopment Plan incorporating therein the Eastside Neighborhood Plan.
August 28, 2014 - City Council approved Ordinance 30-14 amending and readopting the Eastside Neighborhood Plan element of Urban Infill & Redevelopment Area Plan, adding the “Chappie” James Project program element.
September 12, 2016 - CRA Board approved a supplemental budget resolution transferring $440,000 from the CRA’s proceeds of the sale of 16 S. Palafox Street to the City’s General Fund.
January 12, 2017 - City Council approved the transfer of $440,000 from the City’s General Fund to the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA’s) Eastside Tax Increment Financing District, specifically for the General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Museum & Flight Academy Project.
January 12, 2017 - City Council approved a supplemental budget resolution transferring $440,000 from the City’s General Fund to the CRA for the principal payment on the Chappie James Museum & Flight Academy Project loan.
February 6, 2017 - CRA adopted a funding resolution to approve bond financing for the project, including the parking lot construction.
February 9, 2017 - City Council adopted a funding resolution to approve bond financing for the project, including the parking lot construction.
January 13, 2020 - CRA approved amendment of the General Daniel “Chappie” James , Jr. Museum and Flight Academy Phase II Project scope.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 69,705 Design
$375,666 Remaining
$445,371
Actual: $ 445,371
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $445,371 for the “Chappie” James Jr. Museum and Flight Academy project is available in the CRA Series 2017 Project Fund. Carried forward on supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-70.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
5/2/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Manager
Victoria D’Angelo, CRA Assistant Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: Yes end