Community Redevelopment Agency

1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes a. May 13, 2025 and May 20, 2025 CRA Meeting Minutes 3. Business Items a. Revised Purchase and Sale Agreement w/District School Board of Pasco County RE: Schwettman Education Center MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, CITY HALL, 5919 MAIN ST., NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 June 17, 2025 6:00 PM City Council will meet as the CRA Board of Directors immediately following the close of the regular City Council meeting on June 17, 2025. ORDER OF BUSINESS The meeting was called to order by Chairman Chopper Davis at 7:18 p.m. Those in attendance were Chair Chopper Davis, Director Matt Murphy, Director Peter Altman, Director Bertell Butler IV and Director Brian Jonas. Also in Attendance were Executive Director Debbie Manns, City Attorney Timothy Driscoll, City Clerk Judy Meyers, Finance Director Crystal Dunn, Fire Chief Chris Fitch, Public Works Director Robert Rivera, Library Director Andi Figart, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Trapp, Development Director Dale Hall, Technology Solutions Director Leanne Mahadeo, Lt. Joseph Pascalli and Human Resources Director Arnel Wetzel.. Motion made by Bertell Butler IV, and seconded by Matt Murphy to approve the minutes as submitted. The Motion Passed. 5 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Matt Murphy, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV, Brian Jonas Executive Director Manns introduced the item to the Board. She stated that the purpose of this agenda item was to approve a revised Purchase and Sale Agreement w/District School Board of Pasco County regarding the former-Schwettman Education Center. She stated as the Board will recall, a discussion took place at your meeting on May 20, 2025 regarding the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the former-Schwettman Education Center. Since that time, the City Attorney has 1

b. 7631 US Hwy 19 Asbestos Abatement – Riverside Inn 4. Adjournment worked on incorporating the requested changes and has finalized the updated agreement for your review and approval. The changes made to the agreement are are follows: Contingency Period has been changed from 90 days to 30 days Purchase price shall be payable in full no later than January 31, 2026 as opposed to within two years of the closing date. No interest change on the amount due in between the date of the real estate closing and the payment of the remaining balance In Exhibit C - Restricted Covenant, the Purchaser must pay Seller in the full the Purchase Price under the Agreement (“the Payment Period”); or within sixty (60) days thereafter, reconvey marketable title to the Property to Seller She stated she has spoken to District School Board officials since that time and the agreement will be presented at their meeting on July 8, 2025. City Attorney Driscoll stated at the prior meeting the Board approved the agreement and it was immediately sent to the School Board. The City Manager had some discussions with the School Board and they requested some language changes which have been incorporated. The language changes do not change any of the terms of the contract. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Chairman Davis returned the floor to the Board. Director Altman read some comments he received. City Attorney Driscoll stated that the School Board is requesting they do not have to be subject to the restricted covenant if they receive the property back. He stated it is a reasonable request. Director Butler stated that he could not in good faith communicate back with guaranteed assurances that something could happen that is outside of the intent of why they are all sitting up there. He stated the School Board as the seller has told us what to do and then have asked us for money to do it. He stated he wanted to partner with the School Board. He stated for this vote he cannot support this item. Motion made by Matt Murphy, and seconded by Brian Jonas to approve the revised agreement as presented. The Motion Passed. 4 - 1 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Matt Murphy, Peter Altman, Brian Jonas Nays: Bertell Butler IV Executive Director Manns introduced Public Works Director Robert Rivera who then presented the item to the Board. He stated the purpose of this agenda item was to approve a proposal in the not to exceed amount of $159,650.00 from Cross Construction Services, Incorporated for the asbestos abatement of the Riverside Inn and corresponding budget amendment. The budget amendment funding source is designated for the Boat Ramp project that is expected to move from FY24/25 to FY25/26. He stated the structures on the property contain significant quantities of asbestos requiring the appropriate abatement procedures prior to the commencement of demolition of the site. Upon opening the floor to public comment, no one came forward therefore Chairman Davis returned the floor to the Board. Motion made by Peter Altman, and seconded by Matt Murphy to approve the item as presented and corresponding budget amendment. The Motion Passed. 5 - 0 Ayes: Chopper Davis, Matt Murphy, Peter Altman, Bertell Butler IV, Brian Jonas There being no further business to consider, upon proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 2

(signed) _________________________________ Judy Meyers, MMC City Clerk 3