Title
Agreement between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County regarding Community Redevelopment (B)
Explanation
At the February 11, 2019, Joint City of Gainesville and Alachua County meeting a five-part motion was passed by both commissions that directed City and County staff to negotiate an agreement that would effectively move forward the CRA’s proposed One District, One Budget, One Decade plan.
This agreement outlines the five parts of the motion that all work towards setting up the CRA as a single redevelopment district that sunsets in 10 years. It also details a funding formula that in year 10 equalizes the financial contributions of the City and County. Lastly, it provides language for a process by which the County will use the increment from the formula to address areas in need of redevelopment activities in East Gainesville, within the City limits, and an accountability structure that requires the City and County to report its redevelopment activities at an annual joint meeting by April 1st of each year.
The Agreement is before the City Commission today for final review and approval for execution. The County Commission has calendared the same on its April 9, 2019, agenda. Next steps will be to work on a draft ordinance that will need to be adopted by the end of Fiscal Year 2019, per the Agreement. CRA Staff will begin to outline decision points and a schedule for those discussions at its April 15, 2019, Board Meeting.
Fiscal Note
None at this time
Recommendation
City Manager to City Commission: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement, once approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and legality.
Backup
1. Agreement between City and County
2. Exhibit A
3. Minutes from February 11th Joint City/County Meeting