ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Jared Moore, Chairperson
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APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA AND THE EMERALD COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve an agreement for the administration of the Residential Property Improvement Program with the Emerald Coast Regional Council and authorize the CRA Chairperson to execute all necessary documents.
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SUMMARY:
To encourage and support blight removal, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization, each of the City of Pensacola’s adopted community redevelopment plans identify the administration of residential property improvement programs as a key redevelopment strategy. Pursuant to the redevelopment plans, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) established the CRA Residential Property Improvement Program (commonly known as the “RPIP”) in early 2018.
On January 8, 2018, the CRA approved program guidelines and an agreement with the West Florida Regional Planning Council (currently known as the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC)) for the administration of the program. The program provides a zero percent (0%) interest deferred loan secured by a three or five-year lien for exterior renovations and necessary structural and life safety improvements to residential properties within targeted areas of the redevelopment districts.
To date, eight (8) homes have been certified under the program. Common improvements include roofing, windows, painting, doors, siding, and porch repairs, skirting, water, termite and wood rot repairs, floor and wall repairs, fixtures, fencing, and insulation.
Under the program administration agreement, the ECRC is responsible for program advertising and marketing, applicant certification, property inspections, preparation of work write-ups (including the development of specifications and cost estimates), construction bidding and monitoring, certification of pay requests and facilitation of project closeout. All applications are closely coordinated with the CRA office and subject to final approval by the CRA Administrator.
The ECRC is compensated at nine percent (9%) of the total construction cost of each completed rehabilitation project, plus a $300 write up and inspection fee per project.
The program administration agreement currently in place with the ECRC terminates on March 9, 2020. Therefore, the CRA must approve a new agreement for the continuation of program administration services by the ECRC. The new agreement will provide continued service for three years, along with a renewal term for up to three, 3-year renewal terms upon mutual consent by the parties. The administration is subject to the availability of program funds.
PRIOR ACTION:
October 26, 2000 - City Council adopted the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Plan.
February 9, 2004 - City Council approved the Eastside Neighborhood Plan.
October 17, 2005 - City Council amended and readopted the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Plan, incorporating therein the Eastside Neighborhood Plan.
May 27, 2007 - City Council adopted the Westside Community Redevelopment Plan.
January 14, 2010 - City Council adopted the Urban Core Community Redevelopment Plan (2010).
January 8, 2018 - The CRA approved the Residential Property Improvement Program and an agreement for the administration of the Program with the West Florida Regional Planning Council (currently known as the Emerald Coast Regional Council).
September 10, 2018 - The CRA approved revisions to the Residential Property Improvement Program guidelines and prioritization criteria.
November 5, 2018 - The CRA approved Addendum #1 to the Agreement between the CRA and the West Florida Regional Planning Council (currently known as the Emerald Coast Regional Council) to extend the terms of the original agreement for one year commencing on March 9, 2019, and terminating on March 9, 2020.
March 11, 2019 - The CRA approved revisions to the Residential Property Improvement Program guidelines and documents.
December 9, 2019 - The CRA approved revisions to the Residential property Improvement Program to increase the maximum award to $70,000 for owner-occupied properties.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 280,611 Eastside TIF Fund - RPIP
20,926 Urban Core TIF Fund
$ 301,537
Actual: $ 301,537 Estimated Costs
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Program funds are available in the Community Redevelopment Fund, and the Eastside TIF Fund in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget. Under the agreement, the CRA will compensate the Emerald Coast Planning Council for their services at nine percent (9%) of the total construction cost of each funded project, plus a $300 administrative fee per funded project.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
2/18/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Administrator
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Program Administration Agreement with ECRC
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