LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Delarian Wiggins
SUBJECT:
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APPROVING THE EAST GARDEN DISTRICT STREETSCAPE PROJECT SCHEDULE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council approve the attached project schedule for the East Garden District Streetscape project.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On October 19, 2020 and November 12, 2020, the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council, respectively, approved a Master Redevelopment Agreement with the East Garden District redevelopment project developers to construct streetscape improvements along Jefferson Street from Garden Street to Chase Street.
Per Section 2.6.A of the master redevelopment agreement, “Prior to or upon the completion of the Preconstruction Period, the Developer shall prepare and present to the City and the Agency for review and approval an overall Project Schedule detailing the Construction Period and the Completion Date, and the Developer shall commence construction of the Project in accordance with such schedule and the provisions of this Agreement.”
A copy of the proposed project schedule and master redevelopment agreement is attached.
Implementation of this project furthers the goals and objectives set forth in the Urban Core Redevelopment Plan, which expressly contemplates and encourages redevelopment and enhancement of public rights-of-way and pedestrian walkways and provides private sector participation in remediating and preventing blighted conditions. The project also supports key waterfront connectivity, in conjunction with enhancing the remaining Jefferson Street segments of the “Hashtag” Waterfront Connector (Continuous Waterfront Trail System) project.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 15, 2019 - CRA approved Resolution No. 2019-04 CRA authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of Pensacola and the CRA pertaining to the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
July 15, 2019 - CRA approved Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-05 CRA appropriating funding in connection with the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
August 5, 2019 - The CRA approved the scheduling of a workshop to discuss the use of the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvements Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
February 3, 2020 - The CRA held a workshop to review recommended projects for funding through the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvements Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
February 10, 2020 - The CRA approved the “Hashtag” Waterfront Connector improvements, Bruce Beach improvements, Community Maritime Park Day Marina, and Jefferson Road Diet/sidewalk repair and improvements (aka “East Garden District”) projects for funding through the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
October 19, 2020 - The CRA approved Resolution No. 2020-05 CRA approving and authorizing the Master Redevelopment Agreement to construct streetscape improvements along Jefferson Street from Garden Street to Chase Street.
November 12, 2020 - City Council approved Resolution No. 2020-55, approving and authorizing the Master Redevelopment Agreement to construct streetscape improvements along Jefferson Street from Garden Street to Chase Street.
January 19, 2021 - Approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Administrator
Victoria D’Angelo, Asst. CRA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Project Schedule
2) Master Redevelopment Agreement
PRESENTATION: No