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RESOLUTION NO. 18-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO VOTE AGAINST HB 1521 AND
SB 2060, IN THAT THIS LEGISLATION WOULD AMEND PART III,
CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, WITH THE EFFECT OF
SEVERELY REDUCING THE ABILITY OF COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR
STATUTORY REDEVELOPMENT TASKS.
WHEREAS, the Bills would significandy revise the funding mechanisms under which
municipal CRAs fund capital projects, i.e., by automatically reducing current contributions by county
governments; and
WHEREAS, the best way to resolve a desire on the part of one local government to address
an issue in dispute with another local government is at the local government level; and
WHEREAS, the Bills seek to assist counties in such city-county disputes; but leave litde for
municipal interests in such disputes; and
WHEREAS, these Bills would alter the course of redevelopment midstream after approval,
joint planning, and funding commitments by the charter county, prior to the establishment of the
CRA,rorthefuilltermoftheCRA;and
WHEREAS, the Bill not only affects community redevelopment agencies that will be created
subsequent to the effective date of the proposed legislation but would also apply to community
redevelopment agencies now existing and operating; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.410, Florida Statutes, grants all powers of community
redevelopment to charter counties which may then delegate those powers to municipalities within
such charter counties; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will lead to existing community redevelopment agencies being re-
created, making new and specific findings for slum and/or blight that will be subject to challenge,
and if challenged successfully, void all prior action of a community redevelopment agency; and
WHEREAS, charter counties have delegated powers to municipalities in the past, but now
want, through the Bills, to take said powers back; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will undermine the ability of community redevelopment agencies to
upgrade their areas and be attractive to developers; and
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WHEREAS, the Bill would require community redevelopment agencies to obtain approval
from the County for virtually any redevelopment activity; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would result in a limited number of projects with finite time limitations
and give the County the ability to negotiate its share of tax increment revenue payments; and
WHEREAS, the Bill effectively turns a community redevelopment program designed to
eliminate slum and/or blight conditions, and enhance lifestyle and business conditions for residents
and business owners in a community redevelopment area, into an economic development program
designed to impact a limited number of fixed projects with discemable cash returns, benefiting only
those projects prepared to be immediately undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would significandy increase the amount of time to get amendment
approvals of community redevelopment plans thus destroying the ability of community
redevelopment agencies to assist private developers in a timely and opportunistic manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as true and correct by
the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and incorporated herein.
Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach urges each member of the
Delegation to vote against these Bills.
Section 3: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy
of this resolution to be delivered to each member of the Delegation.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
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Resolution No. 18-05
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO VOTE AGAINST HB 1521 AND
SB 2060, IN THAT THIS LEGISLATION WOULD AMEND PART III,
CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, WITH THE EFFECT OF
SEVERELY REDUCING THE ABILITY OF COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR
STATUTORY REDEVELOPMENT TASKS.
WHEREAS, the Bills would significandy revise the funding mechanisms under which
municipal CRAs fund capital projects, i.e., by automatically reducing current contributions by county
governments; and
WHEREAS, the best way to resolve a desire on the part of one local government to address
an issue in dispute with another local government is at the local government level; and
WHEREAS, the Bills seek to assist counties in such city-county disputes; but leave litde for
municipal interests in such disputes; and
WHEREAS, these Bills would alter the course of redevelopment midstream after approval,
joint planning, and funding commitments by the charter county, prior to the establishment of the
CRA, for the fuill term of the CRA; and
WHEREAS, the Bill not only affects community redevelopment agencies that will be created
subsequent to the effective date of the proposed legislation but would also apply to community
redevelopment agencies now existing and operating; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.410, Florida Statutes, grants all powers of community
redevelopment to charter counties which may then delegate those powers to municipalities within
such charter counties; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will lead to existing community redevelopment agencies being re-
created, making new and specific findings for slum and/or blight that will be subject to challenge,
and if challenged successfuilly, void all prior action of a community redevelopment agency; and
WHEREAS, charter counties have delegated powers to municipalities in the past, but now
want, through the Bills, to take said powers back; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will undermine the ability of community redevelopment agencies to
upgrade their areas and be attractive to developers; and
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WHEREAS, the Bill would require community redevelopment agencies to obtain approval
from the County for virtually any redevelopment activity; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would result in a limited number of projects with finite time limitations
and give the County the ability to negotiate its share of tax increment revenue payments; and
WHEREAS, the Bill effectively turns a community redevelopment program designed to
eliminate slum and/or blight conditions, and enhance lifestyle and business conditions for residents
and business owners in a community redevelopment area, into an economic development program
designed to impact a limited number of fixed projects with discemable cash returns, benefiting only
those projects prepared to be immediately undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would significandy increase the amount of time to get amendment
approvals of community redevelopment plans thus destroying the ability of community
redevelopment agencies to assist private developers in a timely and opportunistic manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as true and correct by
the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and incorporated herein.
Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach urges each member of the
Delegation to vote against these Bills.
Section 3: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy
of this resolution to be delivered to each member of the Delegation.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 18-05
Kucmerowski, Carolanne
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nubin, Chevelle
Friday, March 18,20059:45 AM
Kucmerowski, Carolanne
FW: CRA legislative defense
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Carolanne,
This is Mr. Harden's response to Diane Colonna about the resolution for the CRA.
Chevelle D. Nubin
City Clerk
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
(561) 243-7051
-----Original Message-----
From: Harden, David
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 9:15 AM
To: Colonna, Diane¡ Ruby, Susan
Cc: 'rwfed@bellsouth.net'¡ Nubin, Chevelle
Subject: RE: CRA legislative defense
Yes, we can put it on the first meeting in April.
-----Original Message-----
From: Colonna, Diane
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:54 PM
To: Harden, David; Ruby, Susan
Cc: 'rwfed@bellsouth.net'¡ Nubin, Chevelle
Subject: FW: CRA legislative defense
David,
Attached is a sample resolution opposing the CRA legislation that is being proposed, as
well as a sample letter.
Would you consider putting this on an upcoming City Commission meeting? I will be glad to
customize the letter for your or the Mayor's signature.
Thanks,
Diane
-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Roberts [mailto:JRoberts@flcities.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 2:32 PM
To: Carol Westmoreland
Subject: CRA legislative defense
> Dear FRA Members:
>
> Please find a sample resolution and letter designed to help defend against the 2005 CRA
legislation filed. They reference HB 1521 and SB 2060. please let us know if we can
assist in any way.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Carol Westmoreland, Executive Director
> Florida Redevelopment Association
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> PO BOX 1757
> Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
> 850.222-9684
> 850.224-6779 ext. 115
> 800.616-1513 ext. 115
> FAX 850.222.3806
> www.redevelopment.net
> Annual Conference October 19-21, 2005
> St. Petersburg Hilton
>
>
> > «2005 RESOLUTION STATEWIDE.doc» > > «allbillssampleltr.doc»
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Kucmerowski, Carolanne
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Nubin, Chevelle
Wednesday, March 16,20053:58 PM
Kucmerowski, Carolanne
FW: CRA legislative defense
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2005 RESOLUTION allbillssampleltr.doc
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Carolanne,
Please schedule this resolution for the April 5, 2005 Commission Meeting.
Thanks,
Chevelle D. Nubin
City Clerk
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
(561) 243-7051
-----Original Message-----
From: Colonna, Diane
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:54 PM
To: Harden, David¡ Ruby, Susan
Cc: 'rwfed@bellsouth.net'¡ Nubin, Chevelle
Subject: FW: CRA legislative defense
David,
Attached is a sample resolution opposing the CRA legislation that is being proposed, as
well as a sample letter.
Would you consider putting this on an upcoming City Commission meeting? I will be glad to
customize the letter for your or the Mayor's signature.
Thanks,
Diane
-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Roberts [mailto:JRoberts@flcities.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 2:32 PM
To: Carol Westmoreland
Subject: CRA legislative defense
> Dear FRA Members:
>
> Please find a sample resolution and letter designed to help defend against the 2005 CRA
legislation filed. They reference HB 1521 and SB 2060. Please let us know if we can
assist in any way.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Carol Westmoreland, Executive Director
> Florida Redevelopment Association
> PO BOX 1757
> Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
> 850.222-9684
> 850.224-6779 ext. 115
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, > 800.616-1513 ext. 115
> FAX 850.222.3806
> www.redevelopment.net
> Annual Conference October 19-21, 2005
> St. Petersburg Hilton
>
>
> > «2005 RESOLUTION STATEWIDE. doc» > > «allbillssampleltr.doc»
>
>
>
>
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
, FLORIDA, URGING THE
LEGISLATURE TO VOTE AGAINST HB 1521
AND SB 2060, IN THAT THIS LEGISLATION
WOULD AMEND PART III, CHAPTER 163,
FLORIDA STATUTES, WITH THE EFFECT
OF SEVERELY REDUCING THE ABILITY
OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCIES TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR
STATUTORY REDEVELOPMENT TASKS.
WHEREAS, the Bills would significantly revise the funding mechanisms
under which municipal CRAs fund capital projects, i.e., by automatically reducing
current contributions by county governments;
WHEREAS, the best way to resolve a desire on the part of one local
government to address an issue in dispute with another local government is at the
local government level;
WHEREAS, the Bills seek to assist counties in such city-county disputes;
but leave little for municipal interests in such disputes;
WHEREAS, these Bills would alter the course of redevelopment
midstream after approval, joint planning and funding commitments by the charter
county, prior to the establishment of the CRA, for the full tenn of the CRA;
WHEREAS, the Bill not only affects community redevelopment agencies
that will be created subsequent to the effective date of the proposed legislation but
would also apply to community redevelopment agencies now existing and
operating; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.410, Florida Statutes, grants all powers of
community redevelopment to charter counties which may then delegate those
powers to municipalities within such charter counties; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will lead to existing community redevelopment
agencies being re-created, making new and specific findings for slum and/or
blight that will be subject to challenge, and if challenged successfully, void all
prior action of a community redevelopment agency; and
WHEREAS, charter counties have delegated powers to municipalities in
the past, but now want, through the Bills, to take said powers back; and
WHEREAS, the Bill will undennine the ability of community
redevelopment agencies to upgrade their areas and be attractive to developers; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would require community redevelopment agencies to
obtain approval ÍÌ'om the County for virtually any redevelopment activity.
WHEREAS, the Bill would result in a limited number of projects with
finite time limitations and give the County the ability to negotiate its share of tax
increment revenue payments; and
WHEREAS, the Bill effectively turns a community redevelopment
program designed to eliminate slum and/or blight conditions, and enhance
lifestyle and business conditions for residents and business owners in a
community redevelopment area, into an economic development program designed
to impact a limited number of fixed projects with discemable cash returns,
benefiting only those projects prepared to be immediately undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the Bill would significantly increase the amount of time to
get amendment approvals of community redevelopment plans thus destroying the
ability of community redevelopment agencies to assist private developers in a
timely and opportunistic manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
IT RESOLVED BY THE
, FLORIDA:
CITY
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as
true and correct by the City Commission of the City of , Florida, and
incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: The City Commission of the City of
each member of the Delegation to vote against these Bills.
urges
SECTION 3: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and
directed to cause a copy of this resolution to be delivered to each member of the
Delegation.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage.
SAMPLE LETTER TO LEGISLATORS RE: CRAS
(PLEASE PERSONALIZE BEFORE SENDING!)
Date
(Insert legislators name
and address here: The Honorable , Senator or Rep.)
Note: be sure to send this letter to all your Representatives and Senators.
Dear Representative
/ Senator
We are asking for your support of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs)
funded 100% by local governments throughout the state. We respectfully ask that you
oppose any CRA legislation this session. because CRAs are funded and operated locally.
Specifically. Ha 1521. sa 2060 and sa 2300 have been filed. Issues that develop
between cities and counties over CRAs are now resolved at the local level, and we urge
you to help us keep it that way.
Amazing changes take place in communities where CRAs operate. Revitalization does
not happen magically. It is due to the hard work, leadership and local funding by cities
and counties trying to better the quality of life for their citizens. Hundreds of volunteers,
citizen boards and elected officials have committed to turn around urban decay, without
costing the state budget a dime.
CRAs have proven themselves to be an exceptionally valuable and unique tool for
redevelopment. They are one of the only local funding tools used to encourage and
enable private sector leveraging in blighted and deteriorating urban areas.
We are opposed to any effort that changes the way CRAs operate, and we continue
to support Tax Increment Financing as a funding tool for local governments.
Let us share with you the successes of our local CRA. In fact, but for tax increment
financing, the _(local project)_ project would never have been completed. We would
be happy to furnish additional infonnation and meet with you on these issues. Please let
us know how we may be of assistance at any time. I may be reached at
Sincerely,
Mayor, Commissioner or person authorized to represent the City
Cc: FRA office