COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MINUTES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING JUNE 25,2025

CALL TO ORDER

The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fort Myers, Florida met in regular session at Oscar M. Corbin, Jr. City Hall, 2200 Second Street, in Council Chambers on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:02 a.m. Present were Teresa Watkins Brown, Chairperson, Diana Giraldo, Darla Bonk, Kevin Anderson, and Fred Burson, Commissioners. Also present were Michele Hylton-Terry, Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency and Ryan Knight, Esq., Shepard, Smith, Hand, & Brackins, P.A., counsel representing the Community Redevelopment Agency.

Absent: Commissioner Terolyn Watson and Vice-Chair Liston Bochette III.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/OPENING PRAYER

The meeting was opened with prayer by Chair Watkins Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

1.1 PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON US 41 LANDSCAPING PROJECT.

2. CONSENT AGENDA

Dr. Mellone Long, Assistant Director, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), introduced Sabrina McCabe, Director of the Landscape team with RVi Consultants. Ms. McCabe gave a refreshed preview of the design presentation, including plant materials to be used in the landscaping. Ms. McCabe stated that the hardscape areas at crosswalks could use some improvements for both esthetics and safety. Ms. McCabe stated that their schedule was to submit construction documents that would go through a 30,60,90 percent approval phase and once approved would go out to bid and she hopes that the hardscape design would be ready to submit with the construction documents. Ms. McCabe stated that lane closures would be needed for staging and the time schedule could be discussed to impact traffic as little as possible. Ms. McCabe stated that nighttime staging was possible; however, the cost might be different. Ms. McCabe stated that the nosings of turn lanes would have low ground cover and they could review the plan in detail to be sure that the plantings would be low, and visibility would not be obstructed. Commissioner B

Any Commissioner may have an item removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular agenda for discussion following the Consent Agenda.

2.1 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025.

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| 2.2 | CHANGE ORDER #3 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT FOR GULFPOINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR GATEWAY GARDENS DUE TO A CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK PREVIOUSLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTRACTED GMP TO SATISFY PARKS & RECREATIONS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE IRRIGATION LATERAL, METER, AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER FROM 1-INCH SIZE TO 1.5 INCHES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,595.76 AND 10% CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FEE OF $759.54 TOTALING $8,355.30. | | --- | --- |

2.3 LETTER AGREEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR US 41 BRIDGE OVER CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AESTHETICS (LIGHTING ) IMPROVEMENTS.

2.4 LETTER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR US 41 BRIDGE OVER CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER UNDERPASS AESTHETCS IMPROVEMENTS FORT MYERS, FL.

MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Burson, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda.

3. REGULAR AGENDA

3.1 PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSAL OF APPROXIMATELY .251+/- ACRES OF PROPERTY, LAND AND BUILDING LOCATED IN THE CLEVELAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA BY THE FORT MYERS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

Michele Hylton-Terry, Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), stated that one proposal was received from the Southwest Florida Housing Foundation, and they were offering to invest $500,000 promising to keep the property affordable. Ms. Hylton-Terry stated that the Foundation would get vouchers for the tenants so they would not be displaced, and the revenues would cover costs for maintenance of the property.

5. COMMISSIONERS ITEM(S)

None.

MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Burson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, and unanimously carried to approve the proposal from the Southwest Florida Housing Foundation for the disposal of approximately .251 +/- acres of property, land, and building located in the Cleveland Avenue Redevelopment Area by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency.

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MINUTES

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners June 25,2025

6. INFORMATIONAL

Supplement Information

None.

PUBLIC INPUT - NON-AGENDA ITEM(S)

Three (3) minutes time limit per speaker.

None.

ADJOURNMENT - 9:27 a.m. o'clock.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the CRA Clerks Office at (239) 321-7100 or for the hearing impaired, TDD telephone number (239) 332-2541.

Attested:

Michele Hylton-Terry

Executed Director