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Thursday, May 18, 2023 · Government meeting record

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Present: CRA Members: Also Present: CRA Member: CALL TO ORDER DUNEDIN, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 CITY HALL, 542 MAIN STREET 4:30 P.M. Chair Julie Ward Bujalski , Vice-Chair John Tornga , Members Maureen "Moe " Freaney , Jeff Gow , and Robert Walker City Manager Jennifer Bramley , Assistant City Attorney Hillary Ryan , Deputy City Clerk Michelle Wells , Deputy City Manager Jorge Quintas , Economic & Housing DevelopmenUCRA Director Robert lronsmith , Accounting Manager Ross Adair , Special Projects Coordinator Trevor Davis , and Economic & Housing Development Administrative Coordinator Jeannie Garner John Freeborn , CRA Advisory Committee Chair Chair Bujalski called the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 4:30 p.m . CITIZEN INPUT Chair Bujalski advised now was the time for anyone in the audience who wished to speak on a topic that is not already on the agenda . Seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak , Chair Bujalski moved to the next agenda item. 1. BUSINESS 1.a. The Draft March 23, 2023, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Minutes Chair Bujalski inquired if there were any corrections. Hearing none , she asked for a motion. MOTION: Motion was made by Vice-Chair Tornga and seconded by Mr. Walker to approve the March 23 , 2023 , Community Redevelopment Agency minutes . VOTE: Motion carried unanimously . 1.b. Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee Membership Recommendations Staff recommends approval of the following CRA Advisory Committee Membership: Approval to move Barbara Berman from an alternate member to a partial regular member with a term ending March 1, 2024 ; approval to move Kimberly Platt from an alternate member to a partial regular member with a term ending March 1, 2024 . Staff Presentation Economic & Housing DevelopmenUCRA Director lronsmith explained the need for the change in membership and gave a brief summary of the staff recommendations. MOTION: Motion was made by Ms. Freaney and seconded by Mr . Gow to approve moving Barbara Berman from an alternate member to a regular member with a partial term ending March 1, 2024 , and moving Kimberly Platt from an alternate member to a regular member with a partial term ending March 1, 2024 . 23-1

Regu lar Meeting Min utes May 18, 2023 VOTE: Motion carried unanimous ly. Commun ity Redeve lo pmen t Age ncy 1.c. Community Redevelopment Agency Annua l Independent Audi t Staff Presentation Economic & Housing Development/CRA Director lronsmith advised : An independent audit , separate from the General Fund, is required from the CRA each year to meet the Florida Statute requirements. The report was clean ; there were no significant findings . Jeff Wolf , shareholder at MSL CPAs & Advisors, provided an overview of the audit , noting it is a clean audit with no findings or anything noted . The CRA is a component unit of the City . Documents included : Independent Auditor 's Report (Page 1) Financial Statements materially correct had an unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance the City can receive. Independent Auditor 's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Au dit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Page 22) Government Auditing Standards require testing internal controls; however, it is not enough to render opinion. Had any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies been found in control , they would be noted. No findings or issues were noted. Independent Accountant's Report (Page 24) Th is report relates to compliance with Florida Statutes with investments and the statutes that govern CRAs . Again , no findings or issues were noted. Ultimately , that means the revenue is being collected properly and the expenditures are being spent in accordance with the plan and Flor ida Statutes . Independent Auditor 's Management Letter (Page 25) This report discusses any improvements or management letter comments. Again , this is a clean report ; no findings or issues were noted . Questions for Staff - None Public Input Chair Bujalski opened the meeting for public input. Seeing or hearing no comments from any attendees , Chair Bujalski closed the public input. MOTIO N: Motion was made by Mr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Gow to accept the Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Independent Audit. CRA Comments Chair Bujalski and the CRA Members commended staff for the report and expressed their sat isfaction with the service from Mr. Wolf . VOTE: Motion carried unanimously. 1.d. Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee (CRAAC) Chair Report John Freeborn , Chair of the CRAAC , advised : The committee met on May 3, 2023 , in the new City Hall. 23-2

Regula r Meeting Minutes May 18, 20 23 Community Redevelopment Agency Newly appointed alternate members were immediately moved to regular members , which the Agency just approved. The audit was discussed , as was just reviewed . As recommended , some members watched the Government in the Sunshine video presented by former City Attorney Day. At the next meeting , the committee will recommend two new members for the alternate positions . There was a presentation by Rich Badders for a development called Kalamata Townhomes on the corner of Virginia and Milwaukee , immediately to the north of the new City Hall. The committee was in support. Mr . lronsmith gave an update on the Downtown Landscaping Plan , the Paver Enhancement in front of Casa Tina 's, the Fa~ade Grant increase from $5 ,000 to $7 ,500 , and he reviewed the FY24 Budget. Questions Ms . Freaney inquired regarding the 4-unit development that would not come before the Commission. Mr. lronsmith commented the architecture will look good on both sides of the street , including shielding the parking underneath the building. 1.e Com munity Redevelopment Agency Director 's Report Economic & Housing Development/CRA Director lronsmith commented one of the major elements to get across today is they are basically doing projects that create a sense of place ; he provided a PowerPoint presentation , which depicted a pictorial collage of projects being worked on both in the CRA and Economic Development. Chair Bujalski inquired regarding a fence at the Mease Materials parking lot , and Mr. lronsmith explained there is decorative railing on the Main Street side . She also asked about the pavement , which Mr. lronsmith explained is millings due to cost consideration for Phase 1; they will make it more permanent with asphalt at a later date. Chair Bujalski expressed concern that the project did not look completed yet. Mr. lronsmith will check on it. Discussion ensued regarding the Mease Materials projec t and how it is to be finished , including the fencing . Staff will address the concerns. Dunedin Main Street Master Plan - Phase 1B and 1C (Exhibit A) Mr. lronsmith referred to the PowerPoint presentation prepared by City Arborist Wilson . Phase 1-B - Graph ic - Main StreeWirginia Lane Part of the goal was to add color , to keep it native and low-maintenance. Phase 1-C - Graphic - In front of The Living Room - Median 23-3

Regular Meeting Minutes May 18 , 2023 VOSB Viburnum obovotum !AES I/ex x otf.enuoto 'E Jeston' BP Billbergio pyramkiolis CMB Carissa mocrocorpa DRS Duronto erecto OTC Dione/las FM Reus microcorpa MUH Muhlenbergio co pil/ons MP Phoenix doctylifero TV Tulboghio vio/acea UPB Ulmusaloto Community Redevelopment Agency Walter's viburnum 'Mrs. Shrub Schi ll er's Deli ht' Eaglest on holly Tree Bromeliod Groundcover Dwarf corisso/notol plum Tree Durante ' Gold Mound ' Groundcover Dianella 'Clari Blue' Groun d cover Green Island ficus Tree Muhlygass Ornamental ro ss Medjool p alm Pa lm Society ga rtic Ground cover Winged elm Tree Special Projects Coordinator Davis provided additional details regarding the landscaping plan. Questions for Staff Ms. Freaney inquired regarding the trees in front of the new City hall , expressing concern for the future that the trees could grow to a size that would overtake the building. Mr. lronsmith stated the planned trees do not grow to the size of , for example , an Oak Tree . Chai r Bujalski commented regarding hanging plants , similar to what was seen on the Toronto Trip. Mr . lronsmith noted Toronto is a different climate and explained it was explored with Duke Energy in 2018 , and they did not support it. Recently , there have been franch ise negotiations , and aga in the response from Duke was that it would be cost -prohibitive . Deputy City Manager Quintas explained there is cost for installation and an ongoing monthly maintenance cost for hanging basket. Also , there is a design element to make sure the baskets are wind-res istant and can withstand storm events . That was not part of the negotiation as far as a cost Duke Energy was willing to absorb. Chair Bu j alski recalled t he discussion of possibly having potted flowers in different places. Mr. lronsmith expla ined the merchants were not really interested in that. When staff talked with Casa Tina 's, she ind icated she had a difficult time maintaining the pots she had outside . That is when the re was the decis ion for the City to go ahead with color into the downtown as shown today . Also , there are right-of-way considerations with the pots. Main Street Sidewalk Improvements Project (Exhibit B) Mr . lronsmith reviewe d the PowerPoint presentation provided in the staffing with the following highlights and comments . This is a project where they are trying to get some shade . The existing sidewalk does not func ti on as well from a walkab ility perspective . Staff would like to do this project during the summe r when it is slo w. Locat ion Map (Page 1) Project Purpose Br ing the sidewalk into compliance with Federal Law for Handicapped Accessibility Cross-slope is too stee p between build ing entrances and existing curb 23-4

Regular Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 Community Redevelopment Age ncy Need to level sidewalk for a cross-slope not to exceed 1.50 or 2% Project Scope Project Limits : Pinellas Trail to Douglas Avenue and the alley entrance off Douglas Avenue Replace paver brick sidewa lk using new , rectangu lar pavers Replace and elevate curb to achieve required cross-slope Remove and repave angled parking spaces - loss of 1 parking space for creation of a new landscaped island Both Terminal Islands and the new island will receive enhanced landscaping ; all Florida- friendly (Trees and plants detailed - Pages 4-7) New street furniture: benches/trash cans/bike rack Island Infrastructure New irrigation system New electrical New uplighting Budget And Funding Source $371 ,392 Engineers Cost Estimate $30 ,000 to be added for City Contingency Funding Source : CRA Capital Budget Timeline: 2023 May 16 th - Bid Opening June 6, 2023 - Commission Award July - Start of construction (after holiday) Approximate Completion Dates 90 days to substantial completion (September) 120 days to final completion (October) What To Expect During Construction Mr . lronsmith advised staff has had a meeting with property owners who would be affected. Palm Trees removed to increase usable sidewalk width Angled parking in front of businesses will be closed ; no access allowed through work zone Access to businesses to be maintained at all times ; a pedestrian corridor will be routed along the front face of the businesses from the end of each block ; plywood or steel plates will be used as needed at entrances CRA Comments/Questions Ms . Freaney advised a Master Lighting Plan has been done , which has not been seen yet ; that is under Parks & Recreation and asked how this works with that plan. Mr. lronsmith stated did not know what Parks & Recrea tion Director Gizzi has ; however , they were looking to do what was done at City Hall , which is up-lighting with electrical outlets with the ability to do anything additional. Closing Remarks Chair Bujalski noted this is the last CRA meeting in this building. 23-5 --

Regular Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Community Redevelopment Agency NOTE : The meeting was completely recorded and the recording is in the official file. This meeting was also broadcast by Dunedin TV. Deputy 23-6

1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Hall, 542 Main Street MAY 18, 2023 4:30 PM AGENDA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN INPUT 1. BUSINESS 1.a. The Draft Minutes from the March 23, 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency Staff recommends approval of the Draft Minutes from the March 23, 2023 Community Redevelopment Agency. EXHIBIT: A. 03-23-23 CRA Minutes.pdf 1.b. Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee Membership Recommendations Staff recommends approval of the following CRA Advisory Committee Membership: Approval to move Barbara Berman from an Alternate member to a partial Regular member with a term ending March 1, 2024 Approval to move Kimberly Platt from an Alternate Member to a partial Regular member with a term ending March 1, 2024. EXHIBIT: A. CRAAC_Active_Enacting_Resolutions_complete.pdf 1.c. Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Independent Audit Approve Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Independent Audit EXHIBIT: Final Audit Dunedin CRA Financial Statements FY2022.pdf 1.d. Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee Chair Report Receive and discuss Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee Chair Report EXHIBIT: A. CRA Advisory Committee Minutes March 1, 2023.pdf

2 EXHIBIT: B. CRA Advisory Committee Draft Minutes May 3, 2023.pdf 1.e. Community Redevelopment Agency Director's Report Receive Community Redevelopment Agency Director's Report EXHIBIT: A. Downtown Landscaping Plan 5.2023.pdf EXHIBIT: B. Main Street Pavers Enhancement May 2023.pdf ADJOURN Disability Provisions: It is the policy of the City of Dunedin not to discriminate against disabled persons in employment or the provisions of services. If you have a disability that requires accommodations, please notify the ADA Coordinator 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting at (727)298-3043. COPIES OF THIS AND ALL COMMISSION AGENDAS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 737 LOUDEN AVENUE, ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. COPIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT WWW.DUNEDINGOV.COM.

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