MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 AT 5:00 P.M., CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 400 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA 33009

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cooper called the Meeting to Order at 5:48 PM.

  1. ROLL CALL

Director Lazarow, Director London, Director Sanders, Vice Chair Julian and Chair Cooper, Acting Executive Director Miller and HBCRA Attorney Steve Zelkowitz, Gray Robinson PA – All Present.

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Items not on the Agenda (Speakers must sign-in with the Clerk prior to the start of the meeting)
  1. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on the Agenda
  1. DIRECTOR LAZAROW

Answering a question posed by Director Lazarow, HBCRA Director Rosemond indicated staff is still researching who is responsible for wrapping the utility boxes on the right-of-ways.

  1. DIRECTOR LONDON

Director London announced Cheetah of Hallandale Beach will be distributing 1,000 turkeys for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Director London inquired on the status of his request for an unsolicited proposals Ordinance.

HBCRA Attorney Zelkowitz indicated while there is a State Statue which governs the CRA on unsolicited proposal he will work with staff on drafting the proposed Ordinance.

Director London shared his concerns regarding abandoned shopping carts. Answering a questions posed by Director London, Executive Director Miller shared how the City has been addressing the issue.

  1. DIRECTOR SANDERS

Answering a questioned posed by Directors Sanders, HBCRA Attorney Zelkowitz provided details on how the State Statue governs solicited and unsolicited proposals. Executive Miller indicated a future discussion item will be presented to the Board for direction.

  1. VICE CHAIR JULIAN

No Communications.

  1. CHAIR COOPER

Answering a question posed by Mayor Cooper, HBCRA Director Rosemond briefly shared staff’s analysis of the New Market Tax Credit as an eligible source of funding.

  1. HBCRA ATTORNEY COMMUNICATIONS

HBCRA Attorney Zelkowitz shared his experience with solicited and unsolicited proposals legislation with Miami-Dade County.

  1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS

Executive Director Miller briefed the Board on termination of the Development Agreement with Foster Dixie LLC. Thus staff will be holding an informal breakfast with the development community on November 17th to obtain input on the highest and best use for the Foster Dixie site.

Executive Director Miller informed the Commission on a grant opportunity for the Fashion, Art and Design District being issued by the Community Foundation of Broward.

Executive Director Miller announced the Habitat for Humanity Project ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on December 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM.

  1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES
  1. OCTOBER , 2015 HBCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MOTIONBY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 21, 2015 HBCRA BOARD DIRECTORS MEETING DRAFT MINUTES. The Motion was approved by a 5/0 Voice Vote.

  1. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC HEARING
  1. A RESOLUTION OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REDEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2015 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $15,400,000 TO FINANCE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO O.B. JOHNSON PARK CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING THAT THE NOTE SHALL BE A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE AGENCY PAYABLE FROM TAX INCREMENT REVENUES AND CERTAIN OTHER MONEYS AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PLEDGING SUCH TAX INCREMENT REVENUES AND OTHER MONEYS TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNER OF THE NOTE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

Chair Cooper introduced the item.

MOTIONBY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REDEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2015 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $15,400,000 TO FINANCE THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO O.B. JOHNSON PARK CONSISTENT WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING THAT THE NOTE SHALL BE A LIMITED OBLIGATION OF THE AGENCY PAYABLE FROM TAX INCREMENT REVENUES AND CERTAIN OTHER MONEYS AS PROVIDED HEREIN; PLEDGING SUCH TAX INCREMENT REVENUES AND OTHER MONEYS TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID NOTE; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNER OF THE NOTE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion passed on a 3/2 Roll Call Vote.

AYES:Director Sander, Vice Chair Julian, and Chair Cooper

NAYES:Directors Lazarow and London

  1. AGENCY BUSINESS
  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND URBAN FARMERS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: HBCRA DIRECTOR)

Chair Cooper introduced the item.

HBCRA Director Rosemond presented the item and answered questions posed by the Board of Directors.

Chair Cooper opened the floor to public comments.

Chuck Kulin, 600 NE 14th Avenue #220, Hallandale Beach, FL, inquired on how the CRA determines what type of proposed partnerships or developments to move forward on. In addition, Mr. Kulin spoke in support of the project; however he opined the subsidy was way too high.

HBCRA Director Rosemond briefed the Board of Directors on the proposed projects and staff’s evaluation process for Items 10A, 10B, and 10C and answered questions posed by the City Commission.

There being no further comments from the floor, Chair Cooper closed the floor to public comments.

Mr. Terry Booty, representing Urban Farmers Inc., appeared before the Board of Directors and answered questions posed by the Board regarding the project.

Director Lazarow shared her concerns regarding the future home owner’s association ability to keep up with maintenance cost.

Mayor Cooper spoke in support of the item.

MOTIONBY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER, A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND URBAN FARMERS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion passed by a 5/0 Roll Call Vote.

AYES:Directors Lazarow, London and Sanders, Vice Chair Julian, and Chair Cooper

NAYES:None

  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND MEGA DEVELOPERS, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: HBCRA DIRECTOR)

Chair Cooper introduced the item.

Answering questions posed by Commissioner London, Executive Director Miller indicated the Developer is in charge of selling the property and HBCRA Director Rosemond explained the difference in the loan repayment interest rate of this item compared to the other.

Answering questions posed by Commissioner London, HBCRA Zelkowitz provided an overview of the development agreement and the common elements of the proposed site.

Director London spoke in support of the item and shared his concern of the future residents and home owners association to maintain common elements, outside structure, and the cost associated with maintaining the property.

MOTIONBY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND URBAN FARMERS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Motion passed by a 5/0 Roll Call Vote.

AYES:Directors Lazarow, London and Sanders, Vice Chair Julian, and Chair Cooper

NAYES:None

  1. A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CBV, LLC: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: HBCRA DIRECTOR)

Mayor Cooper introduced the item.

Answering questions posed by Commission London, Ms. Calhoun, representing CBV, LLC, provided an overview on the project. Lastly, Commissioner London shared his support of the item.

MOTIONBY CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR JULIAN, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF CHAIR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HALLANDALE BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CBV, LLC: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.. The Motion passed by a 5/0 Roll Call Vote.

AYES:Directors Lazarow, London and Sanders, Vice Chair Julian, and Chair Cooper

NAYES:None

  1. ADJOURN

There being no further business before the HBCRA Board of Directors, Chair Cooper adjourned the Meeting at 6:50 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Joy F. Cooper, Chair

RECORDING SECRETARY: Mario Bataille, Clerk to the

HBCRA Board

APPROVED BY BOARD: November 16, 2015

October 19, 2015 HBCRA Board of Director’s Meeting