Title
Interlocal Agreement regarding CPUH Redevelopment Trust Fund and Design Process for Future of the CRA (B)
Explanation
At a joint meeting on February 12, 2018, the City Commission and County Commission discussed House Bill 1237, a special act (then pending) regarding the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency. After much discussion, both Commissions adopted the following motion:
A) Direct staff to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement that equalizes the College Park TIF effective October 1, 2018; B) The County agrees to not seek any change in the CRA governance for one year and to request Representative Clemons withdraw House Bill 1237 from this current session; C) The City and County request our legislative delegation to propose a potential local bill for the County, at its discretion, to have up to equal representation on the CRA Governing Board; and D) nothing presumes that other CRA related issues should be excluded from the Interlocal Agreement.
At a joint meeting on March 12, 2018, the City Commission and County Commission were provided with a memo from the City Manager and County Manager outlining potential CRA discussion points and the Commissions directed that staff come back with recommendations on the different options outlined in the memo.
At a joint meeting on April 30, 2018, the City Commission and County Commission were provided a draft Interlocal Agreement that included two substantive sections: 1) the County and City agree that their respective contributions to the CPUH Redevelopment Trust Fund will each be calculated using the City’s millage rate; and 2) the City, County and CRA agree to actively engage in a collaborative process to rethink, envision and design the future of the CRA with a goal to reach consensus and develop a mutually agreeable solution.
The Commissions discussed the Interlocal Agreement and both adopted motions revising the Interlocal Agreement. The final version incorporating the Commission revisions is in the back-up to this agenda item.
On May 22, 2018, the County Commission approved the Interlocal Agreement and on June 7, 2018, the City Commission approved the Interlocal Agreement. The Interlocal Agreement also requires the approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Fiscal Impact
Reducing the County’s contribution to the CPUH Redevelopment Trust Fund to match the City’s millage is estimated to result in a $1.2 million reduction (a 28% decrease) in the CPUH budget.
Recommendation
CRA Board: (1) approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Clerk to attest same.