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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327.1800
Community Development
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR AGENDA ITEM:
II. 1. COUNTY PROPOSED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA)
STAFF REPORT:
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APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The Florida Legislature concerned that "slum and blighted areas" exist in cities and
counties, passed the comr\1unity Redevelopment Action of 1969 with specific regulations
found in 163.330 to 163.450 F.S. (See Attachment)
The provisions of Sec. 2-57 of the City Code which state in part ". . .the planning and
zoning board shall serve as the local planning agency pursuant to the county
comprehensive planning act and the local government comprehensive planning act of the
state. . ."
1. BACKGROUND
CHRONOLOGY:
Recognizing the potential for degradation of development along the U.S. 17/92 corridor,
the Board of County commissioners established the Spirit of 17/92 Ad-hoc Task Force in
1991. In 1996, the Task Force recommended the creation ofa community
Redevelopment Agency. Following an investigation of existing conditions for a proposed
redevelopment district, and as documented in an Assessment of Needs Study in June,
1997, the Board of County commissioners established the U.S. 17/92 corridor Community
Redevelopment Agency. The CRAjurisdiction extends the' length of the U.S. 17/92
corridor and excludes the previously established Casselberry and Sanford CRAs.
As the first product of the U. S. 17/92 CRA, the Board of County Commissioners
authorized the consulting firm ofIvey, Harris & Walls, Inc. To prepare the corridor
Redevelopment Plan for U.S. 17/92. (See Attachment)
REQUEST:
Kevin Fall, Seminole County Planning Department will give a presentation and request the
Local Planning Agency to pass a resolution of support for the County's U. S. 17/92 CRA
and recommend same to the City Commission, since Winter Springs has part of its city
limits within the County CRA area (redevelopment district).
REVIEW:
Several planners from the cities in the county discussed the draft U.S. 17/92 Corridor
Redevelopment Plan and offer the following observations:
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There are way too many activities being discussed in the Objectives and Strategies
Section. A priority of activities is not clearly indicated.
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The Objectives and/or Strategies are not measurable. How will the CRA
determine the level of achievement?
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The Strategies are vague. Without some more specificity, there is a large amount
of latitude for the CRA to operate.
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Suggest all of the municipal CRA members be elected officials, to avoid the
taxation without representation argument.
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On page 33, Should private developers get credits for public stormwater
improvements? Is it legal to grant relief from stormwater utility fees? Would each
governing body be required to do so, or does the CRA preempt the cities?
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It was mentioned that there are many issues to be addressed after the CRA is
appointed and funding stream established. The county is asking the cities to take a
huge leap of faith with little details, especially since the cities are giving up a lot of
tax money in some cases.
II. RECOM11ENDATION:
Staff recommends the Local Planning Agency recommend the City Commission pass a resolution
of support for the County initiated U. S. 17/92 CRA Corridor Redevelopment Plan.
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Tom Grimms
Winter Springs
Draft Report
US 17-92 Corridor Redevelopment Plan
Seminole County, Florida
October 1997
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Maguire, Voorhis, & Wells, P.A.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................1
Introd uction ........................................ ...... .......................................................... ................ .....2
The Community Redevelopment Area Defined .......................................................................3
Project Location............................ ................ ....................... ..................... ...... .........................4
Redevelopment Area Maps ...................................................................................................... 5
Executive Summary of the Finding of Necessity ......................................................................9
Summary of Existing Conditions............................................................................................10
Parcel Composition ............................................................................................................10
Transportation....................... ................ ...................... .......................... ...... .......................10
Parks and Recreation ..........................................................................................................10
Infrastructu re .. ...................................... ...... .................... ........ ...;... .......... ...... .............. ...... 11
Utility Service Areas ...........................................................:................................................... 13
Future land Use .................................................................................................................14
Future land Use Map ............................................................................................................15
Programmed Capital Improvements ...... ...........:.................................................................... 16
1990 Socio.Economic Data....................................................................................................17
Population Characteristics .................................................................................................17
Housing Characteristics .....................................................................................................17
Financial Characteristics........ ................ ........... ............. ...... ................. .......... ........... ......... 18
Driver and Business Surveys .................................................................................................19
Driver and Business Survey Results.......................................................................................20
Conditions Synthes is ... ........................... .......................... .......... ............. .......... ....................21
Apparent Assets: ... ....... ..... ..................................... ....... .......................... ...........................21
latent Assets: ..... :................. ......... ............................ .................. ................. ........ .............. 21
Constraints: ...... .........._-................................................................................................21
The Four Planning Districts Defined ......................................................................................23
Redevelopment Objectives and Strategies. ...... .................... ........................ ...:... ...................24
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ................................................24
A. REDEVELOPMENT ADM INISTRA TION ................................................................ .... ......24
B. LAND USE............................................................. .................. ............................... .....;..25
C. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES ...............................................................................26
E. HOUSING ..... ................ .......... ....... ................................................................................28
D. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS .........................................................................28
E. ECONOM IC DEVELOPMENT ............. .......................................................... ..................2 9
H. AESTH ETICS . ...................................... ............................................................. .............. 30
Program Organization and Initial Actions ..............................................................................32
The Tax Base and Revenue Projections ..............................................................................33
Tax Increment Projections - Scenario 1 .................................................................................35
Tax Increment Projections - Scenario 2 .................................................................................36
Sources of Redevelopment Funding and Finance ..................................................................37
Appendix A: 1990 Census Data.............................................................................................39
Appendix B:Operational Parameters of the Community Redevelopment Agency .................41
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Introduction
US 17.92 is one of the most significant commercial corridors in Seminole County. It is the
County's "Main Street," the only at.grade roadway that traverses the entire County on its
north.south axis. The physical, economic and fundional condition of US 17-92 has a great
effect on the citizens of several communities.
Recognizing the potential for degradation of development along the US 1 7.92 corridor, the
Seminole County Commission established the Spirit of 17.92 Ad.hoc Task Force in 1991. In
1996, the Task Force recommended the creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency.
Following a thorough investigation of existing conditions for a proposed redevelopment
distrid, and as documented in an Assessment of Needs Study in June 1997, the Seminole
County Commission established the US 17-92 corridor Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA). The CRA jurisdiction extends the length of the US 17.92 corridor and excludes the
previously established Casselberry and Sanford CRAs.
As the first produd of the US 17.92 CRA, the Seminole County Commission authorized the
consulting firm of Ivey, Harris & Walls, Inc. to prepare the corridor Redevelopment Plan for
US 17-92. This document summarizes the previous findings and presents the broad set of
strategies to improve the corridor and adjacent lands. Recognizing that the development
pattern of the facility and neighboring properties has emerged after some ninety years of
development adivity, the Plan offers a guide to those efforts that will take some time to
come to fruition. However, it is also clear that the failure to take adion could result in a
continued decline of the County's "Main Street."
Document Organization
The following sedions present background information gathered with the process followed
in creating the Community Redevelopment Plan.
. the Redevelopm~_~~.~lanning Area;
. summary of the Finding of Necessity;
· existing conditions of the Redevelopment Area, including citizens survey results;
· the Redevelopment Plan, including Objectives and Strategies;
· establishing the continued operational parameters of the CRA; and
· funding sources for Redevelopment.
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The Community Redevelopment Area Defined
The Redevelopment Area was delineated after careful consideration and evaluation of all
parcels located approximately 1,500 feet east and west of the US 17.92 centerline. Final
determination of parcels to be included in the study area was made after consideration of
such factors as those parcels fronting US 17.92; parcels having increased development or
redevelopment potential based on adjacent land uses or land attributes; and irregular or
small or surrounded parcels that, at some' future time, might be combined with adjacent
parcels for a more efficient use of land.
The final Redevelopment Area is shown on the following pages. According to Seminole
County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data files, the total land area of parcels
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within this area is 1,820.56 acres, exclusive of public rights of way. It includes 1,216
parcels along 12.6 miles of US 17.92.
The US 17.92 Redevelopment Area is unique in that it is spans six different goveming
jurisdictions. These include unincorporated Seminole County and the cities of Casselberry,
Longwood, Lake Mary, Sanford, and Winter Springs. However, a portion of the city of
Casselberry is presently situated within the Casselberry CRA. For purposes of this Plan the
Casselberry CRA is not included in detailed descriptions of existing conditions and analysis,
but is included in those instances where continuity and the 'blend' between the adjacent
jurisdictions is important to consider.
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Executive Summary of the Finding of Necessity
The consulting firm of Ivey, Harris & Walls (IH&W) was commissioned in May 1997 to
conduct a summary assessment of the US 17.92 corridor in terms of the need for
redevelopment. Prepared under separate cover, the study provided evidence that 'blighted'
conditions exist along US 17.92.
Relying upon a variety of empirical observations of 1,216 parcels within the US 17-92 study
area, the Assessment of Need study was prepared cognizant of the requirements of Chapter
163 of the Florida Statutes. The determination, classification and measurement of the
statutory, criteria-based variables was performed in a consistent manner throughout the
study area. Highlights of the statutory conditions and findings included the following:
Defective Street Layout
. 56 percent of the developed sites have undefined driveway openings
. 21 percent of the developed sites feature excessive width in drive openings
. 63 percent of sites have inadequate queuing area for cars to safely ingress to parcels
Faulty lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy, Accessibility, or Usefulness
. 32 percent of the developed sites had unpaved parking areas
. 78 percent of the developed sites had no provision for cross.access
. 63 percent of all sites had no public sidewalks
58 percent of the developed sites had no disabled access between parking areas and
builpings
Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
For those sites with paved parking, 36 percent had some level of pavement deterioration
For those sites with sidewalks, 20 percent had some sidewalk deterioration
. 23 percent of all sites had trash or other uncontained debris on site
Deteriorati?n of Site or Other Improvements
Excessive disparity of permitted building materials, or inappropriate use of building
materials
. 39 percent of the developed properties had some dilapidation in building cosmetics or
conditions
. 81 percent of the developed properties had some level of deterioration in landscape
condition
Visual Blight
Disparate signage also was indicative of a blighted condition. Resulting from ineffective and
non-cohesive current regulations within the US 17-92 torridor, this condition is further
aggravated by a lack of code enforcement and by concentrations of signs in poor or
dilapidated condition at major intersections.
AcQdent Statistics
While six. lane portions of the US 17.92 corridor were substantially below the state's critical
accident ratio as of 1995, the accident ratio for the four.lane portion of the corridor almost
tripled between 1993 and 1995.
In 1995, the four-lane section exceeded the state's critical ratio for accidents on this type of
facility, qualifying the vast majority of the US 17.92 corridor as an unsafe roadway by the
Florida Department of Transportation. Transportation safety issue is further evidence of a
blighted condition along US 17-92.
Static Tax Role
Gro~etween 1992 and 1997 in the US 1.7.92 corridor tax role, totaling less than three
percent, substantially lagged behind the County's five.year change of 16.6 percent overall.
This relatively static level of growth strongly indicates a business corridor growing at a rate
inferior to that of the balance ofthe County.
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Summary of Existing Conditions
Parcel Composition
An analysis of the sizes of the 1,216 redevelopment area parcels provides revealing data that
is useful to understand opportunities for small lot aggregation, and the development
potential of large, undeveloped parcels.
Parcel < 0.5 ac. 0.5 at. < P~rcel > 1.0 ac. 1 .0 aCo < Parcel> 3.0 &Co Parcel> 3.0 oc.
parcels 6&4 222 206 124
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The complexity of the US 17-92 redevelopment effort can be summarized by one major
finding. That is, seventy-fIVe percent of all parcels within the study area are less than one
acre in size. Although the largest group of parcels is less than one-half acre, these 664
parcels represent only nine percent of the total land area within the corridor. Conversely,
tracts greater than three acres represent only ten percent of the total parcels and 63 percent
of the total land area within the corridor.
In many cases, the smallest lots occur in concentrated areas of residential or formerly
residential development, such as the north end of the Redevelopment Area in Sanford.
Another group occurs north and south of the SR 434 and US 17.92 intersection in
longwood.
This fact underscores the challenge of the land assembly and development process.
Current, suburban site development regulations limit a new building to approximately 200/0
of a site's total acreage. For a one. half acre site, a building would be limited to 4,3S6 square
feet; this constraint could limit the types of commercial development possible along the
corridor. The small parcel size parameter also challenges the ability to safely and efficiently
manage access to the corridor and adjacent properties.
Transportation
As noted in the Assessment of Need Study, accident and safety records of the Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT) indicate that portions of the US 17.92 corridor have
breached the acceptable ratio for arterial roadways. In addition, traffic volumes have grown
and continue to increase along many segments of the corridor. level of service deficiencies
are notable during morning and afternoon rush hour at several intersections along the
roadway.
In response, FOOT has programmed a near.term expansion of US 17.92, from Melody lane
in the city of Casselberry to Shepard Road near the Spring Hammock Conservation Area.
This widening to six lanes, scheduled for construction in 1998, will substantially improve the
carrying capacity of US 17-92 in the corridor's central locale. However, there are presently
no additional programs to continue the expansion of this facility north toward the city of
Sanford.
The historic expansion of US 17.92 to six lanes along the southern portion of the corridor
has also contributed to the dysfunctional character of selected, older commercial properties.
Generally, the acquisition of right-of-way to accommodate previous improvements has
reduced the available area for parking, pedestrian treatments, landscaping, and on.site
drainage facilities. In some cases, this circumstance also renders difficult the ability to
secure cross-access easements or other desired on.site circulation improvements that could
enhance the ulooku and function of the corridor. Opportunities to retrofit these types of
improvements should be carefully considered as part of future redevelopment activities.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation facilities are located throughout the Redevelopment Area. They
constitute an asset for the corridor as green space and as a desired mechanism for the
development of pedestrian and other non.vehicular linkages. Each facility is listed below by
the jurisdiction in which it occurs.
While there are many lakes within the Redevelopment Area, some of which are directly
adjacent to the roadway, there is no park within the Redevelopment Area that promotes
lakeside views or shoreline recreation.
Sanford
Sanford has six parks within the Redevelopment Area. Elm Avenue Park, between first and
third street and east of US 17.92, has unlighted basketball courts and a playground. The
Jaycee Park, south of Elm Avenue Park, has picnic tables only.
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Pinehurst Park, west of US 17-92 near the intersection of Hartwell Avenue and twenty-
fourth street, has a Iighte~ softball field, lighted tennis court, and play equipment.
South Pinecrest Park, east of US 17-92 and north of Airport Boulevard, has play equipment
. and an unlighted tennis court.
lee P. Moore Park, the city's largest within the Redevelopment Area, is west of US 17-92 at
the end of Sweet Bay Drive. Facilities include a picnic shelter, basketball court, tennis court,
handball courts, play equipment, shuffleboard courts, an athletic field, a play area, and a vita
course.
Seminole County
Sunland Park is approximately 15 acres in area, and includes a ball field, tennis courts,
basketball courts, a playground, and open space.
Winter Springs
The Winter Springs Gold Club is located within the Redevelopment Area, and is a city-owned
facility.
Lake Mary
Spruce Wood Park, located at the end of the Spruce Wood cul-de-sac, is the City's only
recreation facility located within the Redevelopment Area. It is approximately one acre, and
includes a playground and picnic tables.
Longwood
There are no parks owned by longwood that are within the Redevelopment Area.
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Infrastructure
The provision of infrastructure to new and existing development includes such facilities and
services as potable water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, power, telecommunications,
and transportation facilities. Generally, the US 17-92 corridor is reasonably well serviced by
most of these infrastructure elements. Issues that are important to recognize relate to the
adequacy of service, limitations to the expedient provision of service, and the contribution of
certain elements to the aesthetic and functional character of the corridor.
Overhead power and telecommunication lines contribute to the aesthetic challenge of
corridor redevelopment. This includes not only lines paralleling each side of the corridor,
but also those lines frequently crossing the corridor. In addition, the condition of utility
poles varies between relatively new, concrete poles, to older, and in some cases, dilapidated
and unsafe metal and wooden poles. At a minimum, consideration should be given to the
upgrading to a consistent concrete pole structure along the entire corridor; or alternatively,
to the relocation of lines to a parallel easement in the rear of frontage parcels; or to the
burial of power and telecommunication lines as part of the overall plan.
Construction of a sizable majority of structures within the US 17-92 corridor occurred prior
to contemporary stormwater management requirements. Consequently, adequate
stormwater management is lacking in much of the redevelopment area. This circumstance is
further aggravated by the relatively inability to retrofit small parcels with adequate retention.
Redevelopment activities must include a concerted effort to evaluate existing drainage basins
and site conditions so that adequate stormwater provisions will be included in future plans.
This may entail the negotiation of area-wide or site-specific storm water management
strategies with the appropriate permitting authorities.
Availability of adequate potable water and wastewater service is fundamental to
development. Without access to these utilities, the potential for new development is
severely reduced, as accommodations are made via septic systems and potable water wells.
In addition, existing development presently using septic systems and wells is' limited in its
potential for redevelopment, because of inherent permitting and capacity limitations of
septic systems and individual raw water wells.
The majority of the CRA is included within a designated utility service area for potable water
distribution or wastewater collection. However, portions of the corridor are apparently not
subject to inclusion within a designated service area. In addition, a substantial portion of the
serviced areas of the corridor is either lacking utility lines, or contains inadequately sized
lines. Emphasis must be placed on the agreement by area utility providers to service the
entire C1evelopable area of the corridor, and to effectively program those improvements
necessary to ensure adequate and safe facilities to accommodate future development.
According to each of the local Comprehensive Plans, those areas within the CRA that are not
included in service areas of any jurisdiction are illustrated on the following page and are
briefly described as follows:
Sanford
Incomplete water line service, west of US 17-92 to the CRA western limit, north of lake
Minnie to lake Mary Blvd.
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Winter Springs
Non-service area north of Boat Lake to Shepard Road, east of US 17-92; and a small area
directly west of Shepard Road and US 17-92 to the western boundary of the CRA.
. Longwood
Non-service area north of Seminola Blvd., north to SR 434, east of US 17-92 to the
approximate mid-point between the eastern eRA boundary and US 17-92.
Seminole County
No sewer or water service is available within the redevelopment area from O'Brien Road
south to the County line.
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Future land Use
A composite map of future land use designations for the redevelopment area is shown on
the following page. Generally, the pattem of future land use has been established by the
existing development characteristics along the corridor. However, with respect to vacant
land and specific development initiatives, the pattern of future land use designations is
important for purposes of gauging compatibility and the need, if any, to consider
amendments to the future land use elements of the various local government
comprehensive plans.
Non-residential Uses
The non-residential composition of the redevelopment area includes resource protection and
conservation, commercial, office, industrial, mixed use and recreation. Commercial land use
areas generally occur directly along US 17-92, but are inlerrupted by pockets of residential
and industrial land use. Conservation areas are primarily found around lakes, but also
includes Spring Hammock conservation area.
Residential Uses
Residential land use areas are prevalent throughout the redevelopment area, including low
density and PUD, medium density, and high density. These areas generally occur on the
outside edges of the redevelopment area, but also occur in limited areas directly fronting US
17-92. The predominant designation is low density I PUD for residential, with Jimited areas
of medium and high density residential.
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Programmed Capital Improvements
Each local government was contacted to secure information regarding capital improvements
that may relate to the redevelopment initiative. The following projects were listed or
reported as being part of the five-year Capital Improvement Program for each jurisdiction.
(Note: Local governments are strongly requested to review this information for accuracy and
completeness.)
Winter Springs
Information is presently available for the city of Winter Springs only through 1997. Of those
projects occurring in the 1996-97 fiscal year, none contribute directly to parcels within the
Redevelopment Area.
Sanford
· Water lines will be relocated on east Lake Mary Boulevard between US 17-92 and
Sanford Avenue. This work is projected to cost $75,000 and will occur in 1998.
· Water lines on Airport Boulevard, between US 17-92 and SR 417, will be relocated in
1999 at a projected cost of $301,076.
· A 12" water main will be installed in 2002, on US 17-92, from Mangoustine Avenue to
Sailpoint Apartments, at a projected cost of $140,000.
· Eight and 12" force mains will be constructed near Sun land on the west side of US 17-
92.
Longwood
· Orange Avenue will be repaved from US 17-92 to Highland in longwood. Total cost is
proj~ed at $7,100. C9P~ruction will occur in 1999.
· Along US 17-92 near the Slone Brothers Furniture store parcel, a _ diameter water main'
is scheduled for installation in 1998, at a projected cost of $8,1.00.
· longwood has dedicated $150,000 to miscellaneous water main improvements,
beginning in 1999 and continuing for two to three years. While exact locations of this
work are yet to be determined, the city anticipates that none of this work will impact the
Redevelopment Area.
Lake Mary
Several projects that may impact the Redevelopment Area are:
· Replacement of asphalt and the base course at three locations on Pugh Street and
Sprucewood Road, west of US 17-92 within the Redevelopment Area. Projected cost for
this project is $25,000. Construction will occur in 1998.
· Selected streets in lake Mary Subdivision will be resurfaced in 1998, at a projected cost
of $15,000.
· The existing 8" sewer line along lake Mary Boulevard will be extended at approximately
seven locations to make service available to additional properties. This work will be
completed in 1998 at a projected cost of $ 12,000.
· Twenty and twenty-four inch water transmission lines from the existing termini north to
CR 46A will be installed per the Seminole County I lake Mary Interlocal Agreement. The
1998 project will provide a wholesale water connection for Seminole County at a
projected cost of $585,000.
· Design and construction of an 8" looped water line from East lake Mary Boulevard south
to Cardinal Oaks Cove subdivision will occur in 1998 at a projected cost of $60,000.
· Design and construction of a 3000 ' long, 12" water transmission line on Country Club
Road, from the CSX railroad south to Broadmoor will occur in 1999, at a projected cost
of $1 75,000.
· An outfall pipe at the east end of Big lake Mary will be installed in 1998. This project
will-lie jointly funded between the City and Seminole County, at a projected cost of
$40,000.
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1990 Socio-Economic Data
The socio-econom'ic conditions of the US 17-92 corridor were compared to the balance of
Seminole County. While the 1990 census data is nearly eight years old, it is assumed that
the characteristics of the corridor and the County have not significantly changed. The census
data offers a historic baseline overview of those population, housing and financial variables
that define the socio-economic character of both US 1 7-92 and Seminole County. As year
2000 census data is available, it is recommended that the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) update this inventory and assess its continued relevance to redevelopment
plans and programs.
Generally, 1990 data related to population, housing and financial characteristics of the
corridor planning areas, and the County as a whole, was collected and analyzed. Because
census tract 208.01 extended west to 1-4 in the city of lake Mary, it was excluded from the
analysis.
Area 1:
Along US 17-92 from Orangel Seminole County line to SR 436
218.02, 220.05
Area 2
Nong US 17-92 from Dog Track! Seminola to CR 427
214.01,215.02,215.03,221.01
Area 3
Along US 17-92 from CR 427 to Airport Boulevard
208.03, 209.03
Area 4
Along US 17-92 from Airport Boulevard to lake Monroe
201.01,201.02, 203.01, 203.02,204.01, 205, 209.D1,
209.D2
Population Characteristics
The corridor accounted for nearly twenty percent (20%) of the County's total 1990
population, with 56,921 people residing in the corridor as compared to 287,529 in the
County. Appendix A, Analysis of 1990 Socio-Economic Data, indicates that the US 17-92
corridor and County's population possessed similar attributes in most data categories.
Population by Age
The breakdown of the corridor and County's population by age display essentially the same
composition in 1990.
Population by Race
In terms of ethnic composition, the corridor had approximately five percent (5%) fewer
Caucasian residents and five percent more African-American residents than the County. The
proportional representation of other corridor ethnic groups was essentially the same as the
County.
Housing Characteristics
The corridor's total and occupied housing units accounted for nearly twenty-one percent
(21%) of the County's housing stock.
Tenure o( Housing Stock
Fifty-three percent (53%) of occupied housing units in the corridor were owner-occupied,
compared with sixty-seven percent (67%) in the County. In addition, forty-seven percent
(4]%) were renter-occupied in the corridor as compared with thirty-three pe~ent (33%) in
the County.
Vehicles AvaI1able
The percentage of corridor housing units that had no vehicles available was more than
double the percentage of the County (10.3% in the Corridor compared 5.0% in the County).
The County also had a greater number of proportional occupied housing units with one and
two or more cars than that in corridor. This suggests greater propensity for mass transit use
along t~e corridor compared to that of the County.
Year Structure Built
The majority of housing units in the corridor are older than those .in the County as a who':.
Only 27.8% of the units in the corridor, compared with 51.4% In the County, were bUilt
between 1980 and 1990.
Pe~onsperHousehold
Both the corridor and the County had approximately 2.6 persons per household in 1990.
However, when the four planning areas are examined independently, Area 3 (CR 427 to
Airport Boulevard) possessed slightly over three (3) persons per household.
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Vacant Units
Slightly more vacant housing units (10.2%) were located in the corridor than in the County
(8.6%). In addition, fourteen percent (14%) of housing units in 1990 were vacant in Area 4
(Airport Boulevard to lake Monroe)
Lacking Complete Plumbing
Both the corridor and the County had only 0.3% of their housing units lacking complete
plumbing facilities. No acute problem was identified at the planning area level.
Water and Sewer Facilities
As a total corridor, US 17-92 appeared to be on par with providing water and sewer facilities
to nearly the same number of proportional housing units as the County in 1990. However,
Area 3 (from CR 427 to Airport Boulevard) lagged far behind in the provision of water and
sewer facilities to housing units along the corridor (79.8% water system and 59.3% sewer
system) as compared to the County (89.6% water system and 77.5% sewer system).
Complete Kitchen Facilities
Nearly one hundred percent (10oo,,) of both the housing units in the corridor and the County
had complete kitchen facilities.
Telephone Service
The number of occupied housing units in the corridor without telephone service in 1990
(1,373) accounted for nearly fifty percent (500/.) of the total number of occupied housing
units in the County without telephone service (2,799).
Financial Characteristics
Median Household Income '_ ....
At $24, 842, median household income in the corridor was substantially lower than
that of the County at $3S,637.
Owner-Occupied Housing Units
The corridor's owner-occupied housing units reported values which were $29,968 or thirty-
three percent (33%) less than those in the County. In addition, median monthly owner costs
for mortgaged units were $239 or twenty-nine percent (29%) less than those in the County.
For housing units without a mortgage, median monthly owner costs were $35 or nineteen
percent (19%) less than those in the County.
Monthly Owner CosMo-Income Ratio
Nearly twenty-three (23%) of the owner-occupied housing units in the US 17-92 corridor
possessed housing costs exceeding thirty percent (30%) of household income.
Renter-Occupied Housing Units
Median rent in the corridor was $470 a month. This was approximately fourteen percent
(140/.) less than the median rent of $548 in the 'County.
Monthly Rent-to-Income Ratio
Nearly.forty-three (430/.) of the renter-occupied housing units in the US 17-92 corridor
possessed monthly rent e thirty percent (30%) of household income.
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Driver and Business Surveys
In mid-September 1997, IH&W prepared and distributed a pre-paid mailback survey
of various user groups of the US 17-92 corridor. The survey was designed to assess
user recognition of the corridor and to determine the degree and type of
development activities and area improvements that might be desired in the future.
Approximately 3,200 surveys were distributed - 2,000, to southbound area motorists
during the morning rush hour at US 17-92 and SR 436 and the balance to area
businesses fronting the entire corridor from the Seminole/Orange County line to SR
46 in Sanford. Approximately 350 surveys were returned; the overall eleven percent
(11 %) response rate was split almost evenly between the motorist response (245
responses - 12%) and the business operator response (105 responses - 9%).
As shown in the following table, a host of importa,;;t and relevant findings can be
associated with the survey results. For example, more than ninety percent (90%) of
all respondents consider the US 17-92 corridor to be Seminole County's "Main
Street." Perhaps more importantly, virtually all respondents - 98% - agreed that the
US 17-92 corridor needed to be improved. Clearly, these two survey findings
underscore an overwhelming level of public support for the redevelopment initiative
along US 17-92. This support is consistent with respect to both the motorist and
business operator survey groups.
In terms of the type of improvements desired for the US 17-92 corridor, the
motorists most often selected landscaping, road and pedestrian improvements,
building renovations and signage controls as desired activities. The business
operators also established a very strong interest in corridor landscaping. The
business respondents were also desirous of building renovations and signage
controls, the addition of sidewalks and the burial of power lines.
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With respect to the types of development desired along the corridor, the clear.
majority of respondents in both groups established a preference for more parks,
quality sit-down restaurants and professional offices. A sizable share of each group
also specified a desire for civic buildings, shopping centers, banks, and movie
theaters.
Finally, with respect to the types of uses that were relatively undesired along the
corridor, the vast majority of both survey groups were supportive of fewer car sales
lots and nightclubs and bars. A reduction in the number of boat dealerships, fast
food restaurants and, presumably, older, inexpensive motels were also notable
responses from one or both survey groups.
Overall, the survey provides an excellent guide to the type of activities and
treatments that could be undertaken as part of the corridor redevelopment effort.
Opportunities for site selection of specific types of uses, corridor beautification
efforts, heightened code enforcement and design guideline efforts are specific
activities that should be considered to respond to the public's perception of needs
and desires for the US 1 7-92 corridor.
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Driver and Business Survey Results
How did you receive this cardl
How often do you travel US 17.921
Do you consider US 17.92 to be
Seminole County's 'Main Streetl"
Are you a resident of
Seminole Countyl
Do you work in Seminole County?
Do you think US 17-92
area needs improvement?
If yes, what type improvements 1
Please circle 4.
DRIVERS
in mv car 232 960
at mv business 5 2
bvmail 4 2~0
at a meetin" 0 m
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BUSINESSES COMBINED
RESPONSES
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214 64
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163 480
161 48'
151 45
150 44
143 42
124 37
121 36
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What kinds of development
would you like
to see more of on US 17.921
Please circle 4.
What kinds of development
would you like
to see less of on US 17.921
Please circle 4.
DRIVERS
loarks 158 69
restaurants 133 58
rofessional offices 124 54'
civic buildin!!s 191 40'
shonnin" centers 71 31
movie theaters 68 30
banks 37 16
churches 44 1
rocerv stores 29 1
fast food 21
motels 12 5
I "as stations 16 I~
clubs & bars 18 I~
car sales 2 I~
boat sales 1 I~
car sales 180 80
clubs & bars 168 74
boat sales 108 48
fast food 83 37
motels 82 36
as stations 58 26
shoonin" cent..rs 52 23
rocerv <tores lQ 8
churches 15 7'
professional offices 18 8~
civic buildin!!s 13 6~
restaurants 8 4~
banks 1? 5
arks 6 3
movie theater-, 9 4
BUSINESSES
COMBINED
RESPONSES
59 61' 217 6~
62 640 195 6~0
68 700 192 590
34 35 125 38
36 37'l 107 3~~
17 18~ 85 26
26 27~ 63 190
18 19~ 62 19'1
10 10 39 12
7 7'l1 28 9'
15 15 27 80
10 10 26 8
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44 440
31 310
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244 73
149 44
127 38
113 3
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add landscaoin!! 132 56
road imorovements 151 64
buildin" renovations 120 51~o
clean un trash 90 38~
reduce sipn clutter 109 46~
add sidewalks 100 42~
ooen views of lakes 93 39
burY oower lines 80 340
more oarks 84 36~
add bus facilities 39 17~
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Conditions Synthesis
Based on the combined evaluation of the Assessment of Need Study, the existing conditions
of the corridor, and the Driver and Business Survey, the corridor redevelopment area can be
summarily characterized by its apparent assets, its latent assets, and its constraints.
The corridor's apparent assets are clearly recognizable as being of value to redevelopment
efforts, and may contribute to continued interest and security in redevelopment investment
initiatives for the area. Latent assets are valuable as well, and may contribute to
redevelopment success though they may not be readily apparent to the community at large.
Constraints challenge the success of development or redevelopment efforts.
Apparent Assets:
Community support for redevelopment: Community leaders and government officials of all
local jurisdictions along the US 17-92 corridor support redevelopment efforts.
Existing and available right-of-way: Rights of way along the majority of the us 17-92
corridor are sufficiently wide to accommodate future road improvement projects. In several
segments of the corridor the existing roadway is a six-lane divided road.
lakes and other natural land features: lakes and conservation areas that are directly adjacent
to us 1 7-92 contribute to the natural beauty of the roadway, greatly enhancing the aesthetic
nature of each area where natural features occur.
Established public facilities: Many public facilities, such as police stations, fire stations,
schools, research centers, and cultural centers, are located on or near us 1 7-92.
Historic ~ature of us 17-92:_# the first transportation link between Seminole and Orange
Counties, this roadway is one of historic significance. This lends additional support to the
effort to enhance it through redevelopment.
New business that are enhancing the character of the corridor: New businesses along the
corridor represent a base level of investment and confidence in the location.
Undeveloped land: The corridor contains many acres of undeveloped land in parcels of
large size and key locations. These parcels have the ability to be developed under current
land development guidelines.
Pockets of mature vegetation remaining: Spring Hammock conservation area and other
pockets of mature vegetation enhance the natural aesthetics of the corridor.
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Designation of US 17.92 as the primary transportation corridor in the county: The roadway
is considered to be the "Main Street" of Seminole County.
Latent Assets:
Undeveloped land - parcels not yet developed and of near sufficient size to develop under
contemporary land development code requirements.
Nearby Lakes: Those lakes not directly adjacent to the corridor but hidden from view or
access by existing development.
Underdeveloped, existing parks: Parks with minimal facilities that have adequate land for
improvement or enhancement
Minimally developed land (existing development): land developed in a marginally efficient
manner.
Creeneway terminus / Beltway connection: Future connection across US 17-92, and existing
connection to major transportation network.
Community College: Important cultural facility and community asset providing a connection
to the community.
Multi-jurisdictional recognition of common problems: Each of the six jurisdictions along the
US 17-92 corridor recognizes the need for redevelopment.
Const~aints:
Underimproved businesses: Marginal investment in property.
Brownfields: Contaminated land in need of detailed site assessment
Small parcels: Sixty percent of all parcels, representing seventeen percent of all parcels
within the redevelopment area are less than one acre in size. Those that are undeveloped
are difficult to develop; those that are developed often do not meet current site design
criteria.
Adult Entertainment establishments: These businesses contribute to a negative public image
of the corridor.
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Lack of landscaping on individual parcels and within the right of way: This condition
contributes to a sterile im~ge of the corridor.
Lack of pedestrian facilities: Sidewalks are absent along most of the corridor.
Visual clutter and disparity of signage: Many signs do not meet current code requirements.
General lack of maintenance: Many parcels are in need of pavement and building
maintenance, and improvement in general upkeep of the site
Lack of utilities in some locations: Sewer and water is unavailable in several locales within
the redevelopment area.
Overall visual disparity: Signage, building types, arrangements, and materials, overhead
utility lines, and other clutter contribute to this factor.
Historic land development patterns: Existing development is anachronistic or otherwise
incongruous with Future Land Use designations.
Accessibility and parking: Many parcels have inadequate parking and unsafe access to and
from the site.
Drainage: Lack of drainage improvements throughout the redevelopment area contribute to
the lack of attention to water quality and quantity management.
Deteriorating residential areas: Several instances of decline in building condition and
landscape.
Traffic management and signalization: Throughout the corridor, changes in site access and
intersection signalization woukl'improve safety and efficiency.
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The Four Planning Districts Defined
Because the US 1 7-92 Redevelopment Area covers a large, linear area of land, it is divided
for purposes of this plan into four areas of interest. These areas were delineated based on
geography, land use, development patterns, and traffic circulation patterns.
Fern Park South District
The Fern Park South District begins at the south end of the Redevelopment Area at the
Orange and Seminole County line, and extends north to the boundary of the Casselberry
Redevelopment Area at Prairie lake. This is the smallest sub-area of the four, and it contains
a largely disparate section of development with regard to use and condition. It has little
topographic relief, .and features many parcels of greater than one acre in land area. The
jurisdiction of this area is unincorporated Seminole County. The character of US 17.92 is a
combination of rural and urban sections.
Longwood / Spring Hammock District
The Longwood / Spring Hammock District begins at the north end of the Casselberry CRA at
Dog Track Road and US 17-92, and extends to the northern limit of Spring Hammock
Conservation area. This district is characterized by several lakes that flank the US 17-92
corridor, with rolling topography containing many parcels larger than one acre in land area.
The jurisdictions of this district are Longwood and Winter Springs. The character of US 17-
92 is of a rural, open swale drainage design; this portion of the corridor will be modified
through the near-term FDOT road widening in 1998.
Lake Mary District
The lake Mary District begins at the northern edge of Spring Hammock Conservation area
and continues to Airport Boulevard in Sanford. The district contains, almost exclusively,
parcels greater than three acres, and contains the largest individual parcels of all of the sub-
areas. The jurisdictions ofthis area are Lake Mary and Sanford. The character of US 17-92 is
of a rural, open swale drainageeJ"esign.
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Historic Sanford District
The Historic Sanford District begins at Airport Boulevard and extends to west First Street (SR
46) in Sanford. This district features the most concentrated development pattern of the
Redevelopment Area, with the greatest occurrence of parcels less than one-half acre, a great
many of those parcels being residential or formerly residential development. The character
of US 17-92 changes from a rural, open swale drainage design, to an urban, curb and gutter
section.
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Redevelopment Objectives and Strategies
The overall mission statement of the US 17-92 corridor Redevelopment
. Plan is to maintain the existing corridor assets, to discover and promote
its hidden assets, and to improve or eliminate deficiencies in the target
Redevelopment Area.
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The role of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in each of the following strategies
is to work with local governments and existing agencies as an advocate to focus
redevelopment work efforts.
In pursuit of accomplishing substantial improvements throughout the US 17-92
redevelopment district, the following objectives and strategies are established in draft form
to obtain community input and approval. They provide the framework and general
guidelines to direct Agency decision-making and enable redevelopment activities that are
consistent with the interests of the community.
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A. REDEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Objective
Establish the administrative and financial mechanisms necessary to achieve the goals and
strategies of the US 17-92 Redevelopment Plan.
Strategies
1. The county should commit initial resources to staff and support for agency activities,
reserving tax increment revenues for funding capital improvements and other programs
as approved in the Redevelopment Plan. Tax increment revenues should be leveraged
through grants, commercial loans or other financial mechanisms to expedite the
completion of projects.
2. Strategic objectives should be consistent other county-wide economic development
prerogatives.
3. The Agency should oversee the planning process and develop appropriate administrative
policies for implementing the plan effectively. It should actively facilitate and expedite
approval of private development projects that further the goals and strategies of the
redevelopment plan.
4. The Agency should promote effective communication and a cohesive, cooperative spirit
among the various public and private leaders in the county and cities, using the venues
and talents of existing civic organizations and committees.
5. Work with area talents to initiate desirable special events activities, to develop and
implement sound marketing and promotion strategies, and to formulate reasonable and
acc';Ptable design guidelines and architectural standards.
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6. The Agency should provide suitable public information services concerning all aspects of
the redevelopment program such as media reporting and speaking engagements at
neighborhood and civic organization meetings.
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B. LAND USE
Objective I
Establish a land use pattern that reflects the redevelopment area as a total community of
diversified interests and activities while promoting compatibility and harmonious land-use
relationships.
Strategies
1. Promote and locate strategic land use activities of regional importance within the
redevelopment area to capture additional market opportunities while reinforcing the
unique character of the community.
2. Develop land uses and patterns that create, complement, and strengthen existing nodal
activity centers along the corridor. .
3. Formulate. future land use strategies based on the premise of sound market analysis and
demographic research.
4. Encourage a variety of uses, including residential, mixed use, office, commercial, and
parks.
Identify areas that have potential for development as medium and high density housing.
modifying the local Future Land Use elements as necessary. Generally, building height
should be restricted to four stories. Compatibility with adjacent residential development
must be maintained.
1. Identify and promote parks and recreation development, in areas where natural features
such as lakes and con~~tyation areas would immediately enhance the recreation
opportunities or aesthetics. Modify the Future Land Use plan as necessary to designate
land for this use.
2. Restrict additional industrial areas.
Objective 1/
Encourage innovation in land planning and site development techniques.
Strategies
1. Work with local Planning and Zoning Boards to include mixed use developments within
city and county plans and zoning ordinances.
2. Work with the planning and zoning staffs in the development and implementation of
performance standards that will provide incentives and/or bonuses for developer
proposals providing creative design and amenities.
3. Achieve the on-site mixing of residential and commercial uses in appropriate locations.
Objective III
Encourage projects that promote environmental clean-up, restoration, and protection.
Strategies
1. Encourage the preservation of lake shoreline protection and restoration in cooperation
with appropriate agencies.
2. Encourage reforestation or other tree planting efforts to create "urban wilderness" areas
along the corridor.
3. Inventory parcels having potential for hazardous waste contamination, and maintain a
database of information for these sites.
4. Proactively work toward identifying environmentally difficult projects that are in need of
action.
5. Faci~~ijJe clean-up grants.
6. Secure stormwatei- management improvements for protection of natural water systems.
7. Working with regulatory agencies, provide a focused effort in identifying and restoring
"brownfield" sites.
Objective tV
Selectively identify and, where necessary, acquire small lots for aggregation, to promote
more efficient or appropriate development.
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Strategies
1. Identify those clustered small parcels that may be aggregated to increase larger-scale
development potential.
2. Develop and maintain a database regarding parcel ownership, conditions for sale, and
parcel acreage information.
3. Establish relationships with area real estate professionals.
4. Develop policies or procedures internally to define the CRA's role regarding land
assembly, and incorporate to the Land Development Regulations.
C. INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Objective I
Provide necessary public facilities at acceptable levels of service to accommodate existing
needs and future demands from proposed development within the redevelopment area.
Strategies
1. Work with all appropriate government and private utilities to ensure the provision of
adequate services for future development including power, water, stormwater, sanitary
sewer, telecommunications, cable television, gas, and solid waste.
2. Develop a list of all utility providers and their appropriate contacts to help facilitate
expedient service for future land development projects.
3. Review the comprehensive plans of all local jurisdictions to ensure adequate capacity of
public facilities, and consi$tency with proposed capital improvements and the demands
of projected development activity.
4. Incorporate a regional approach to stormwater ma,nagement, working with regulatory
agencies to develop creative solutions to problems that inhibit rehabilitation and
development of substandard sized properties.
5. Provide opportunities for drainage improvements to large land areas, including master
drainage basins, stormwater structure improvements and on-site retention on individual
sites.
6. Maintain existing systems, and augment systems with deficiencies.
7. Coordinate with St. John's Water Management District and FDOT for any drainage
improvements.
8. Seek opportunities for participation by the CRA with FDOT for future improvements.
9. Work with public utility providers to resolve jurisdictional issues through
intergovernmental agreements that will result in the efficient provision of services.
10. Provide underground power in areas of new development, and seek opportunities to
bury existing overhead lines along US 17-92.
Objective /I
Provide utility service in all areas of the redevelopment area.
Strategies
Sewer
1. Where it is unavailable, provide sewer service. Where existing service is in poor
condition or is inadequate, provide upgrades and enhancements.
2. Coordinate with representatives of existing utility service areas to bring consensus to a
mapping of service area boundaries.
Weter - potable and rectaimed
1. Provide trunk potable water lines in all areas where there are none, at a minimum size of
8". For those areas with potable water lines, look for opportuniti.es to upgrade lines
smaller than 8".
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2. Encourage abandonment of potable water wells and subsequent connection to water
mains..
Objective 11/
Support the planning of a safe, efficient traffic circulation system that provides sufficient
access by all modes of transportation between activity centers within the redevelopment
area and the balance of the community.
Strategies
1. Assess existing traffic patterns and pursue any automotive transportation improvements
which may include vacating of right of ways, redistribution of traffic, roadway
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realignment, directional changes in traffic flow and other measures that will increase
traffic carrying capacity and traveling convenience.
2. Coordinate with LYNX to increase the quantity and quality of bus stops and shelters
along US 17-92.
3. Encourage the construction of LYNX stops and shelters along side streets intersecting US
17.92.
4. Create a parking system to support existing activities as well as increased demands as
new development occurs in the redevelopment district. taking into consideration,
quantity, location and design of such facilities.
5. Minimize the impacts of increased traffic and activity levels on residential areas.
6. Provide adequate loading and unloading space for goods with minimum disruption of
through traffic.
7. Create a safe, secure, appealing and efficient pedestrian system linking major activity
centers, parking facilities and other interchange points.
8. Encourage pedestrian and bicycle pathways through the redevelopment area.
9. Coordinate work efforts with Seminole County and Seminole County MPO to obtain
grants for roadway-related improvements.
10. For programmed improvements, coordinate with FDOT to minimize impacts to the
existing business operations.
11. Encourage surfacing of unpaved roads, resurfacing of dilapidated roads, restriping, and
. addition of RPMS by FOOT.
12. Encourage roadway projects by private developers through coordination with developers
and local governments.
13. Encourage access-related projects in coordination with other planned or program-med
projects.
14. Provide sidewalks on both sides of US 17-92.
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15. Repair existing sidewalks that are in decline, and upgrade any sidewalks lacking disabled
access, such as curb cuts at street edges.
16. Extend sidewalks into areas beyond the US 17-92 corridor, to provide strong
connections of side streets to the corridor.
17. Coordinate CRA efforts with FDOT, the Seminole County MPO, and the MPO Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
18. Provide a bicycle lane on each side of US 1 7-92, outside the traffic lane, or in addition to
the sidewalk.
Objective IV
Establish parks, recreation, open space and beautification efforts to create an identifiable
character for the redevelopment area which will reflect a pleasant appealing atmosphere
for working, shopping, touring and residing in the district
Strategies
1. Pursue park and recreational opportunities on existing publicly owned lands and in
conjunction with proposed private sector development plans when deemed appropriate.
2. Secure grant funding when possible to leverage tax increment revenues to accomplish
stated goals.
3. Prepare landscaping, streetscaping and lighting plans for public spaces to strengthen the
character of the redevelopment area and encourage the use of these features when
negotiating private sector development plans.
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4. When undertaking streetscape improvements, new private construction and building
rehabilitation, place utility lines underground where it is feasible to improve visual
qualities.
5. Utilize a variety of beautification techniques to provide comfortable, pleasing and
healthful work, leisure, residential and shopping environments.
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E. HOUSING
Objective
Promote marketing and development of housing opportunities within the redevelopment
area.
Strategies
1. Identify areas where private interests can market and develop housing and necessary
support facilities.
2. Help facilitate the land development process on approved housing projects.
3. Encourage higher density housing opportunities.
4. Target and facilitate the transition of incompatible pockets of low density housing
directly abutting the corridor to a compatible, non-residential use.
5. Encourage community code enforcement to maintain and enhance quality
neighbomoods.
Objective V
Continue to provide for the F'ublic health, safety, morals and welfare of the community.
Strategies
1. Worlk with the County Sheriff and various municipal Police Departments to implement
neighborhood based safety programs.
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2. Incorporate accredited safe neighborhood design techniques for all public places and for
proposed public/private coventure redevelopment projects.
D. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Objective
Develop an overlay zoning district that supersedes county and municipal zoning
classifications in order to consolidate regulations into one consistent set of standards for
new development and redevelopment.
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Strategies
1. Develop reasonable design guidelines and sign regulations that may be applicable to new
development and redevelopment within the redevelopment area.
2. Establish programs that provide incentives for voluntary compliance with new
construction and retrofitting of existing signs and structures.
3. Sign regulations should address the size, type, location and amount of signage for the
purpose of minimizing visual clutter, enhancing community character and maximizing
the flow of clear information to pedestrian and automotive traffic.
4. The Agency and its staff should advocate approval of development proposals that meet
stated criteria, and should actively participate in the expeditious permitting and site plan
approval process. .
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Objective I
Maintain the diverse, identifiable character of each of the cities within the district while
promoting economic vitality through private sector investment.
Strategies
Establish a partnership between the public sector and private sector for the purpose of
understanding the mutual benefits of proposed redevelopment projects.
1. Identify existing opportunities for all sectors of the economy and work toward
successful implementation of projects and programs, while considering the needs of
those currently located within the redevelopment district.
2. Improve the investment image of the redevelopment area and use selected public
actions to stimulate private investment.
3. Make the redevelopment area competitive with major activity centers in Seminole
County, and other nearby Central Florida Counties.
4. Expand the economic base of the district by retaining existing jobs while creating new
diverse employment opportunities.
5. Create investment opportunities which will increase the tax base, thereby generating
additional revenues to finance actions which support public goals.
Objective 11
Market the redevelopment" 8istrict as a major destination point in the Central Florida
Region.
Strategies
1. Promote the redevelopment district as it relates to the County's unique economic
activities and market its assets.
2. Work with local government, the Chamber of Commerce, and those individuals who
have a vested interest in the commercial success of the US 17-92 corridor to ensure
sufficient funding for marketing. Funding may include national campaigns as well as
local and regional promotional efforts.
3. Maximize marketing opportunities in conjunction with other promotional organizations
such as the Tourist Development Council, Sanford-Orlando Airport, and other local
redevelopment districts and Main Street programs.
4. Project the image of the redevelopment area as a safe and exciting place to go while
encouraging both business and family oriented patronage.
5. Promote the redevelopment area as a unique center of activities that include- a full range
of commercial, office, institutional, community, residential and neighborhood service
facilities as well as arts and entertainment.
Objective III
Encourage the acquisition, demolition, and reuse of those properties that, by virtue of
their location, condition, or value, no longer function at their highest economic potential.
Strategies
1. Identify and cooperate with property owners within areas designated for potential
redevelopment projects to assess their willingness to participate in those projects.
2. Encourage partnerships among property owners and private and public sector groups in
order to implement proposed redevelopment projects which will achieve public goals.
3. Facilitate redevelopment transitions by developing appropriate relocation plans sensitive
to the needs of those whose properties will be included in reuse projects.
4. Provide creative incentives to private sector participants in redevelopment projects and
programs.
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Objective IV
Eliminate blight conditions in the redevelopment area, as defined by Florida Statutes and
the Finding of Necessity, which constitute an economic and social liability.
Strategies
1. Where appropriate, eliminate dilapidated and unsafe structures through selective
demolition and removal efforts.
2. Encourage the upgrading of existing sub-stan-dard structures through enforcement of
local housing and building codes and the provision of financial incentives for
rehabilitation if possible.
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3. Eliminate unsanitary and unsightly outside storage containers through directed
enforcement and revi~ion of county and city zoning codes.
4. Through negotiation, acquisition, exchange, transfer of development rights or any other
available means in cooperation with property owners, eliminate nonconforming uses
that detract from the character of the community hindering investment opportunities
5. Through successful implementation of projects and programs, increase the tax base to
generate additional revenue for county and municipal services.
Objective V
Prevent the future occurrence of blight
Strategies
1. Work, with the planning staffs, planning and zoning boards, residents and businesses of
the area, members of the various city councils and the County Commission to refine
zoning classifications within the redevelopment district to encourage a high degree of
design and development standards for new construction and rehabilitation, and to
ensure that new development consists of appropriate land uses that will stabilize and
enhance the area.
2. Work with the County's Economic Development Commission to formulate specific
economic development strategies for the district that will ensure future economic
stability.
3. Eliminate conditions which decrease property values and reduce the tax base.
4. Create or promote programs to foster development and rehabilitation of properties,
including financial or other-.economic incentives, to facilitate new investment in the
redevelopment district.
H. AESTHETICS
Objective I
Enhance the visual and aesthetic qualities of the redevelopment area through streetscape,
landscape, hardscape, and gateway projects.
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1. Provide street trees, groundcovers, and median plantings to provide a continuous visual
connection, shade, and aesthetic improvement to the entire corridor.
2. Encourage existing development to plant additional trees and shrubs, and provide design
guidelines for new development that require extensive landscape installation at time of
development.
3. Provide decorative paving. benches, decorative lighting. directional signage, and other
"hardscape" elements that provide the redevelopment area with aesthetic improvements
and a means of creating a consistent aesthetic identity.
4. Individual jurisdictions should be encouraged to build ~gateway. features to enhance the
identity of their community.
5. Coordinate south county Gateway features with the City of Maitland.
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Candidate Projects I Program Matrix
Area 1 : Area 2: Area 3: Area 4:
Fern Park Longwood / Lake Mary Historic
South Spring District Sanford
District Hammock District
District
Transit . . . .
Streetscape . . . .
Pedestrian Ways . . .
Bicycle Ways . . . .
Infrastructure:
Water . .
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Drainage . . . .
Overhead Power . . . .
Highway Safety and Access Management . . .
Design Guidelines . . . .
Parks . . .
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LaKe Views . . .
Landscape:
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Roadside . . . .
Entryways . . .
Gateways . . . .
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Program Organization and Initial Actions
~~ 1.7.92 Redevelopment Plan sets forth long range community objectives, regulatory
initiatives and proposed capital projects designed to improve the physical characteristics and
,functionality of the primary commercial corridor in Seminole County. After accurately
defining and validating problematic conditions along the corridor and subsequently devising
the projects and programs contained herein, it is left to the Board of County Commissioners
to adopt the Redevelopment Plan and provide for its successful implementation. The
following section of the plan provides recommendations concerning the organizational
framework and administration of the Agency. While recognizing the Agency's unique role
and relationship with local governments, affected property owners, businesses, development
professionals and the community, initial actions are presented for consideration as the
County begins undertaking this formidable task.
The Redevelopment Agency Board
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners appoint a seven member board
to oversee agency operations. To foster a cooperative spirit and insure input from the
municipalities along the corridor, it is recommended that each of the five cities provide a
recommendation for the appointment of one representative to the board and that the
County agrees on two appointments to fill the remaining seats. In this manner each of the
vested government jurisdictions can determine selected candidates whether they be public
officials, property owners or businessmen established along the corridor.
Subcommittees
The Agency should consider establishing subcommittees to provide a forum for discussion
and recommendations to the Board concerning various aspects of the program. The number
of committees should be limited for effective administration, targeted to specific issues and
dispersed upon completion of their mission. Subcommittee membership should be
manageable in number and 'representative of those most affected by policies and decisions
of the Board. Suggested committees and their recommended tasks include the following:
Land Development Policies and Procedures
Provides recommendations concerning any proposed land development regulations which
may include uniform sign regulations, site plan requirements, architectural guidelines' and
landscaping. Formulates policies and procedures to enable effective facilitation of the
development review process including incentives such as "one stop shopping" for plan
review and policies concerning project advocacy and coordination by agency staff for the
purpose of expediting various permitting processes.
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Capita/Improvements Programming
Responsible for the preparation of a detailed Capital Improvements Plan (ClP) for the
redevelopment agency to be reviewed annually during budget preparation. Elements would
include the itemization of projects identified in the Redevelopment Plan, their prioritization,
phasing. recommended funding sources and on-going status. Recommendations should
include procedures designed to coordinate capital improvements from multiple government
jurisdictions and those from the private sector to maximize opportunities and avoid
duplication which can squander financial resources.
Marketing and Public Relations
Formulates marketing strategies and promotions while establishing public relations policies
and procedures geared toward sharing information conceming the redevelopment program.
. Should assist in developing and maintaining a data base identifying all groups and individuals
with an interest in the program for on-going contact. It may be beneficial to work closely
with organizations already established for this purpose such as the Chamber of Commerce
and Auto Dealers Association.
Staffing
During the initial stages of the redevelopment program, it is recommended that staffing be
provided by the County's Planning Department. Eventually there will be a need for a full
time staff that may consist of a Director, planner 'and administrative assistant. Staffing
requirements will be dependent on the relationships established within the County's
administrative staff, the extent of responsibility ultimately afforded to the Agency by the
County C9mmission and the total amount of funding. It is recommended that the County
assume-The leadership role in funding the operational expenses of the Agency through the
general fund while reserving tax increment revenues to be leveraged with grants and other
financing measures for planning and capital improvements. The County may wish to explore
the possibility of sharing operational expenses proportionately with the other municipalities
impacted by the program.
Administration
The redevelopment program administration should be integrated with the County. All
administrative practices should be consistent with county policies pertaining to issues such
as personnel, finance, procurement, contracts etc. to assure compliance with all state laws
and local policies. The Agency should thereby function as any other department within in
the County and should be afforded access to all other departments for information,
programs and services.
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The Agency Charter and By-laws
The Redevelopment Board should draft a Charter and By-laws which establishes their
mission and clearly defines operational policies based on the requirements contained in
Chapter 163 Part III of the Florida Statutes as well as those set forth by the County
Commission.
Coordination with Local Governments and Agencies
Perhaps the most important function of the Redevelopment Agency will be the coordination
of planning efforts and capita' projects between the various local governments and agencies
with jurisdiction along the 17-92 corridor. The Agency should assume the lead role in this
capacity providing focus and advocacy for maximizing opportunities that may exist between
organizations but may otherwise proceed unnoticed. This, however, does not mean
interference with other's operations, but instead means the establishment of cooperative
relationships that will nurture benefits for all jurisdictions involved. Therefore, it will be the
responsibility of the Agency staff to identify the appropriate organizations, establish
relationships, and become educated about the various projects and programs being
undertaken along the corridor. Suggested jurisdictions and their relationship to the
redevelopment program include the following:
Municipalities
Relationships should be established with all municipal adininistrative staffs to coordinate
policies and procedures concerning land development regulations, ensure compliance with
comprehensive plans, provide forecasting and budgeting of capital projects and to pursue
the negotiation and execution of any necessary intergovernmental agreements or joint
resolutions.
FOOT
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Obviously all plans and proposals for 17-92 will be coordinated with FOOT including
permits for construction, landscaping and curb cuts. Additionally, the Agency should.
coordinate with FDOT and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to
maximize the impact of storm water retention improvements by enabling the private sector
to secure storm water credit for any future construction based on any increased runoff
treatment capacity afforded by the road widening project. The Agency could possibly seek
relief from County stormwater utility fees for private properties as well. Also, the Agency
staff should assume the critical role of Hombudsman" between business and property
owners, FDOT and the contractor during 17-92 road construction.
5JRWMD
Stormwater management is a critical issue facing the Redevelopment Agency, many parcels
of property are of insufficient size to be redeveloped if they are required to meet current
retention requirements. Therefore, the Agency staff should work with the 5JRWMD to
formulate a regional stormwater master plan for the redevelopment district which will
alleviate restrictions on retrofitted properties and enable more expeditious permitting.
These efforts should also include the County stormwater utility.
All Utilities
Agency staff should establish relationships with all of the various utilities to stay abreast of
future plans for service expansion, routine maintenance .projects and other improvements
that may be combined with agency sponsored capital improvements. A data base should be
developed containing a list of contacts for service hook-up, planning and engineering and
administrators serving governing boards. This information should be readily available for
anyone interested in developing property in the redevelopment district and the staff should
be involved in assisting developers in this process.
Chamber of Commerce
The Redevelopment Agency and the Chamber should develop a strong relationship. Support
from the business community is critical to the success of the redevelopment program and
the Chamber provides access to businesses. The Agency should become a member of the
Chamber and leadership from the staff should be involved with appropriate Chamber
subcommittees.
The T~Base and Revenue Projections
Perhaps the greatest indication of the economic health of a community is the relative
strength of its tax base, which is the total value of property used when determining ad
valorem taxes. A stable growth rate in property value correlated favorably to the rate of
inflation would indicate a strong market for real estate investment and provide stability in
the rate of taxation expressed in millages assessed on property. A weak market is one in
which the increase in property values in not keeping pace with the rate of inflation or worse,
when property values are in a cycle of decline. This condition may give cause for an
increase in tax millage to provide an equivalent amount of revenue to support government
services.
An evaluation of the tax roll has shown that the redevelopment area is currently
characterized as having weak market conditions with an average annual increase in property
values of only 2.9% during the past five years, averaging 0.6% annual. Fortunately, property
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values for the rest of the County have maintained a steady rate of increase at 16.6% during
the same period, averaging approximately 3.3% annually. However, over the long term, if
the general condition 'of Seminole County's main commercial corridor is not improved and
weak market conditions prevail, the County could be faced with the negative economic
consequences associated with increased taxation and the deterioration of the commercial tax
base.
One of the primary objectives of the redevelopment program is to refortify the tax base by
undertaking selective capital improvements and implementing strategies designed to
invigorate private Sector investment in the redevelopment area. New investment and the
resulting increase in property values provides the fuel for the redevelopment program which
derives its funding from tax increment revenues. Upon adoption of the redevelopment plan
and the redevelopment trust fund ordinance, the total value of property within the
redevelopment area is determined and fixed to establish the tax base. All tax revenues
generated on the fixed tax base will continue to flow through the appropriate taxing
authorities for budgetary purposes. All future tax revenues generated by an increase of
property value within the redevelopment area are diverted to the redevelopment trust fund
for program implementation. The redevelopment agency is not a taxing jurisdiction, so it
does not have the authority to assess a millage rate which is applied to the value of property
to generate ad valorem tax revenue.
By creating a Community Redevelopment Agency, the Seminole County Commission has
utilized statutory provisions to establish a revenue stream that can be used to finance the
capital projects set forth in the Redevelopment plan. These revenues can be used to satisfy
debt obligations or may be leveraged with grants, commercial loan pools and other financial
strategies to successfully implement the plan.
If approved this year, the tax base would be fIXed at $308,021,649.
For purposes of establishing revenue projections, a range of between 0.6% and 5% of an
increase in annual property .viJues are provided with the associated revenue calculated at
95% of the total income as provided by statute. These values are then compounded and
projected for a ten year period.
Several conclusions can be drawn after reviewing the revenue projections. If the existing
trend of property value appreciation continues at 0.6%, a nominal increase in annual
revenues of only $131,197 will be realized after a ten year period. At this rate of increase,
accommodation of future needs for government services and capital improvements wfll be
difficult. This further emphasizes the need to strengthen the tax base by improving the
physical image of the US 17-92 corridor, thereby stimulating interest in private investment.
Using the best-case scenario, if new development and rehabilitation can successfully
stimulate a 5% annual rate of increase in property values in the redevelopment area, the
community would benefit from an increase of $1,336,428 in annual tax increment revenues.
With a standard capitalization rate of 10%, the Agency could issue a redevelopment bond of
approximately S 13.3 million, which establishes a firm foundation for leveraging grants,
commercial loan pools, and private contributions for embarking on programmed capital
improvements.
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Tax Increment Projections - Scenario 1
Year Tax Value .6% Tax Value 1 % Tax Value 2% Tax Value 3% Tax Value 4% Tax Value 5%
1997 Taxable Value
1998 309,869,779 311,101,865 314,182,082 317,262,298 320,342,515 323,422,731 $600,000,000
$500,000,000
1999 311,728,998 314,212,884 320,465,724 326,780,167 333,156,216 339,593,868
$400,000,000
2000 313,599,372 317,355,013 326,875,038 336,583,572 346,482,464 356,573,561 $300,000,000
2001 315,480,968 320,528,563 333,412,539 346,681,080 360,341,763 374,402,239 $200,000,000
$100,000,000
2002 317,373,B54 323,733,849 340,080,790 357,081,512 374,755,433 393,122,351
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2003 319,278,097 326,971,187 346,882,405 367,793,957 389,745,651 412,778,469 Ol Ol 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2004 321,193,765 330,240,899 353,820,054 378,827,776 405,335,477 433,417,392
2005 323,120,928 333,543,308 360,896,455 390,192,609 421,548,896 455,088,262
2006 325,059,653 336,878,741 368,114,384 401,898,388 438,410,852 477,842,675
2007 327,010,011 340,247,529 375,476,671 413,955,339 455,947,286 501,734,809
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Tax Increment Projections - Scenario 2
Year Tax Incr .6% Tax Incr 1 % Tax Incr 2% Tax Incr 3% Tax Incr 4% Tax Incr 5% Tax Increment Revenues
1997 $1,400,000
$1,200,000
1998 12,769 21,282 42,564 63,847 85,129 106,411
$1,000,000
1999 25,615 42,777 85,980 129,609 173,663 21B,143 $800,000
$600,000
2000 38,538 64 ,4B7 130,264 197,344 265,738 335,461 $400,000
$200,000
2001 51,539 86,414 175,434 267,111 361,497 458,645 $0
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2002 64,617 108,561 221,507 338,971 461,086 587,989 ~ en 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2003 77,774 130,929 268,502 412,986 564,658 723,799
2004 91,010 153,520 316,436 489,223 672,373 866,400
2005 104,326 176,338 365,329 567,746 784,397 1,016,131
2006 117,721 199,383 415,200 648,625 900,902 1,173,349
2007 131,197 222,659 466,069 731,931 1,022,067 1,338,428
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Sources of Redevelopment Funding and Finance
The following section provides a general review of potential sources of funding for
redevelopment programs. In general, a variety of financing options are presently available to
Seminole County and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Among these are the
following:
Tax Increment Revenues
Tax Increment Revenue is typically the major source of funding for redevelopment projects
under the State of Florida Community Redevelopment Act. This increment, which is" to be
determined annually, is equal to 95% of the difference between: the amount of ad valorem
taxes levied each year by each applicable taxing authority on taxable real property within the
Community Redevelopment Area; and, the amount of ad valorem taxes that would have been
produced by the current millage rates prior to establishing of the Redevelopment Trust Fund.
Both of these amounts are exclusive ot"debt service millage of the taxing authorities.
Redevelopment Revenue Bonds
The provisions of F. S. 163.3 85 allow Seminole County or the Community Redevelopment
Agency to issue 'Revenue Bonds' to finance redevelopment actions, with the security for such
bonds being based on the 'anticipated assessed valuation of the completed community
Redevelopment Area, the 'tax increment', is used to finance the long term bond debt. Prior to
the issuance of long term revenue bonds, the County or Community Redevelopment Agency
may issue bond anticipation notes to provide up-front funding for redevelopment actions until
sufficient tax increment funds are available to amortize a bond issue.
General Revenue &nds
For the purposes of financing redevelopment actions, The County may also issue General
Obligation Bonds. These bonds are secured by debt service" millage on the real property
within th!! County and must releive voter approval.
Speciat Assessment Districts
Seminole County could also establish special assessment districts for the purpose of funding
various capital improvements within an area or for the construction of a particular project.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
The CDBG monies may be committed to demolition of substandard housing units, housing
rehab assistance, and home ownership assistance within targeted areas within the Community
Redevelopment Area. Fund expenditures are for the benefit of low and moderate income
residents.
CDBG Cammercial Revitalization Grants
Funding may be used for planning. design and construction of infrastructure that supports
commercial revitalization or strategic planning initiatives for redevelopment and revitalization
of commercial properties contained in targeted areas of low to moderate income.
Parks Recreation and Beautification Grants
The following grant pro"grams may be used for design and construction of parks and
streetscape improvements. All of these programs have funding limits, require a 50% local
matching contribution and are obtained through competitive processes.
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
This annual state recreation assistance program may be used for recreational land acquisition,
park design and construction. Active park amenitie~ are normally afforded a higher priority
than passive parks. $150,000 limit, projects may be phased over several years.
Intennodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act Grants (lSTEA)
Excellent source of funding for streetscape improvements. As the name implies, this program
is particularly valuable for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Annual Federal program
administered through FDOT and local MPO. No specific funding limitations. Projects are
awarded on merit, need and political influences.
FDOT Highway Beautification Grants
Annual State Highway beautification program. $1 SO,OOO annual limit, projects may be phased
over several years. Excellent source of funding for improvements on US 17-92.
Keep America Beautifut Grant (KAB)
Annual landScaping grant program administered through State Department of Agriculture.
$20,000 Ifmit, projects may be phased. $40,000 worth of trees planted in an urban area has a
substantial physical impact.
Small Business Administration Tree Planting Grant (SBA)
Annual tree planting grant geared toward supporting nursery operations and landscaping
contractors with less than 100 employees. $20,000 limit. Same impact as above.
Industrial Revenue Sands (lRB)
Industrial revenue bonds may be used to finance industrial, and some commercial projects.
The primary emphasis on such projects is the creation of jobs, and as a consequence
speculative ventures are not normally financed by these means. Such bonds are typically
issued by the County, with repayment pledged against the revenues of the private enterprise
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being funded. fRB's are tax exempt and consequently are typically 3 percentage points below
prevailing interest rates.
Land Sales I Leases
. Acquisition of property and its preparation for development are powers available to the
redevelopment agency under statutory provisions. The resale or leasing of such land to
private developers can provide another source of income within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
Private Contributions
Voluntary contributions by private companies, foundations and individuals is a potential
source of income to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Although such contributions
may only account for a small portion of redevelopment costs, they do provide opportunities
for community participation with positive promotional benefits.
Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG)
This is one of severa' programs at the federal level designed to fund private development
through leveraged public investment. Due to cutbacks in Federal funding this is not
considered a strong source of funds at this time.
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Sefe Neighborhoods Act. Chapter 163.502 FS
Neighborhood Improvement Districts created pursuant to the Act my request a planning grant
from the state's Safe Neighborhood Trust Fund on a 100% matching basis. The District my
also authorize to levy an ad valorem tax of up to 2 mills annually on rea' and persona'
property.
Direct Borrowing From Commercial Lenders
The CRA is also authorized to fund redevelopment projects and programs through direct
borrowing of funds. Depending on the particular projectCs) funding requirements, the CRA
may utilize both short and long term borrowing. Although terms and conditions may have a
direct bearing on use of a particular commercial lending institution, the CRA will generally
attempt to attain the lowest available interest rate.
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Appendix B
Operational Parameters of the Community
Redevelopment Agency
Authority to Undertake Community Redevelopment
This document has been prepared under the direction of the Seminole County Community
Redevelopment Agency in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969,
Chapter 163 Part "' F.S. In recognition of the need to prevent and eliminate slum and blighted
conditions within the community, the Community Redevelopment Act confers upon counties
and municipalities the authority and powers to carry out "Community Redevelopment u. For
the purpose of this Community Redevelopment Plan, the following definition taken from the
Florida Statutes shall apply:
"Community Redevelopment" or "Redevelopment" means undertakings, activities, or projects
of a county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums
and blight or for the provision of affordable housing. whether for rent or for sale, to residents
of low or moderate income, including the elderly, and may include slum clearance and
redevelopment in a community redevelopment area or rehabilitation or conservation in a
community redevelopment area, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with a
community redevelopment plan and may include the preparation of such plan."
The ability of the county or the municipality to utilize the authority granted under this Act is
predicated upon the adoption of the "Finding of Necessity" by the governing body. This
finding must demonstrate that:
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1. One or more slum or blighted areas, or one or more areas in which there is a shortage of
housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, exist in the
county or municipality; and,
2. The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such an
area, or areas, is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the
residents of the county or municipality. ..
Creation of the Community Redevelopment Agency
Upon a "Finding of Necessity" by the governing body and upon further finding that there is a
need for a Community Redevelopment Agency to function in the county or municipality to
carry out community redevelopment purposes, any county or municipality may create a public
body corporate and politic to be known as a uCommunity Redevelopment Agency". The
Agency shall be constituted as a public instrumentality, and be afforded the authority to
exercise the powers conferred by Florida Statute Chapter 163 Part III.
Powers of the Ccmmunity Redevelopment Agency
As authorized by the Community Redevelopment Act, a wide variety of powers are available to
Seminole County to carry out redevelopment activities. The Seminole County Redevelopment
Agency is vested with the following powers pursuant to Florida Statutes; Section 163.370.
To make and execute contacts and other instruments necessary or convenient to exercise its
powers in accordance with statutes;
To disseminate redevelopment information;
To undertake and carry out community development projects and related activities within its
area of operation, such projects to include: .
v Acquisition of a slum area or a blighted area of any portion thereof;
v Demolition and removal of buildings and improvements;
v Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds,
and othe~ improvements necessary for carrying out the Community Redevelopment Plan;
v Disposition of any property acquired in the Community Redevelopment Area at its fair
value for uses in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Plan;
v Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary of compulsory repair and rehabilitation
of buildings or other improvements in accordance with the Community Redevelopment
Plan;
v Acquisition of real property in the Community Redevelopment Project area which,
under the Community Redevelopment Plan, is to be repaired or rehabilitated for dwelling
use or related facilities, repair or rehabilitation of the structures for guidance purposes, and
resale of the property;
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v Acquisition of any other rear property in the Community Redevelopment Area when
necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, eliminate
obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or otherwise, to remove or prevent
the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities;
v Acquisitions, without regard to any requirement that the area be a slum or blighted
area, of air rights in an area consisting principally of land in highways, railway tracks, bridge
entrances, or other similar facilities which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area
and over which air rights sites are to be developed for the elimination of such blighting
influences and for the provision of housing and related facilities and uses designed
specifically for and limited to, families and individuals of low or moderate income;
v Construction of foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites
of housing and related facilities and uses designed specifically for, and limited to, families
and individuals of low or moderate income; ,
v To. provide, or arrange or contract for, the furnishings or repair by any person or
agency, public or private, of services, privileges, works, streets, roads, public utilities or
other facilities or in connection with a Community Redevelopment Project; and to agree to
any conditions that it may deem reasonable and appropriate attached to federal financial
assistance and imposed pursuant to federal law relating to the determination of prevailing
salaries or wages or compliance with labor standards, in activities, and to include in any
contract let in connection with such a project and related activities, provisions to fulfill such
of said conditions as it may deem reasonable and appropriate;
Within its area of operation:
v To acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest devise, or otherwise except
in eminent domain, any real property (or personal property for ins administrative purposes)
together with any improvements thereon;
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v To hold, improve, clear, or prepare for redevelopment any such property;
v To mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber to dispose of any real
property;
v To insure or provide for the insurance of any real or personal property or operations of
the county or municipality against any risks or hazards, including the power to pay
premiums on any such insurance;
v To enter into any contracts necessary to effectuate the purpose of this part.
1. To invest any Community Redevelopment Funds held in reserves or sinking funds
or any such funds not required for immediate disbursement in property or
securities in which savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control;
to redeem revenue bonds issued pursuant to this part at the redemption price
established therein or to purchase such bonds at less than redemption price, all
such bonds so redeemed or purchased to be canceled;
2. To borrow money and to apply for and accept advances, loans, grants,
contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from the Federal
Government, the State, County, or other public body, or from any sources, public
or private, for the purposes of this part , and to give such security as may be
required and to enter into and carry out contracts or agreements in connection
therewith; and to include in any contract for financial assistance with the Federal
Government or with respect to a Community Redevelopment Project and unrelated
activities such conditions imposed pursuant to. federal laws as the county or
municipality may deem reasonable and appropriate and which are not inconsistent
with the purposes of this part;
3. Within its area of operation, to make or have made all surveys and plans necessary
to carry out the purposes of this part and with the consent of the City Council to
contract with any person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans,
which plans nay include, but not be limited to:
4. Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or co,\,pulsory. repair and
rehabilitation of buildings and improvements;
5. Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other plans and work necessary to
prepare for the undertaking of Community Redevelopment Projects and related
activities;
6. Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes and regulations relating to
tile use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to
~the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and
improvements.
7. To develop, test, and report methods and techniques, and carry out
demonstrations and other activities, for the prevention and the elimination of
slums and urban blight and development and demonstrating new or improved
means of providing housing for families and persons of low income;
8. To apply for, accept and utilize grants of funds from the Federal Government for
such purposes;
9. To prepare plans for and assist in the relocation of persons (including individuals,
families, business concerns, nonprofit organizations and others) displaced from a
Community Redevelopment Area, and to make relocation. payment to or with
respect to such persons for moving expenses and losses of property for which
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reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made, including the making of
such paymen~s financed by the Federal Government;
10. To appropriate such finds and make such expenditures as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes of this part;
11 . To close, vacate, plan or replat streets, roads, sidewalks, or other places;
12. Within its area of operation, to organize, coordinate, and direct the administration
. of the provisions of this part, as they may apply to the City in order that the
objective of remedying slum and blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof
within the City, and to establish such offices in order to carry out such purposes
most effectively;
13. To acquire by eminent domain any reai property together with any improvements
thereon.
The following powers shall remain vested with the Board of County .Commissioners of
Seminole County:
1. The power to determine an area to be a slum or blighted area, or combination
thereof, to designate such area as appropriate for a Community Redevelopment
Project, and to hold any public hearings required with respect thereto;
2. The power to grant final approval to Community Redevelopment Plans and
modifications thereof;
3. The power to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds as set forth in Section
163.385;
4. The power to approve the acquisition, demolition, removal, or disposal of property
as provided in Section 163.370 (4) and the power to assume the responsibility to
bear loss as provided in Section 163.370 (4).
The Community Redey~Jopment Area
Pursuant to State Statutes, a community redevelopment area must be a slum area, a blighted
area or an area in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low or
moderate income, including the elderly. The Seminole County Redevelopment Area consists of
the US 17-92 corridor and adjacent areas which have become deteriorated due to age,
obsolescence and the lack of investment. Unfortunately, a deteriorating area is self
propagating, and as conditions worsen, residents and private businesses become less.willing
to put financial resources into the area. It is this cycle that severely limits the ability of private
enterprise to stop the spread of slum and blight without public assistance. The redevelopment
area boundaries were delineated as the area encompassing those properties that were found
to qualify as slum and blighted. (see accompanying map)
The Community Redevelopment Plan
All public redevelopment activities expressly authorized by the community redevelopment act
and funded by tax increment financing must be set forth in a redevelopment plan which has
been approved by the County Commission. like the Comprehensive Plan, the Community
Redevelopment Plan is an evolving document which must be evaluated and amended on a
regular basis in order to accurately reflect changing conditions and community objectives. As
such, this Community Redevelopment Plan has been prepared to update the established
action priorities contained in the comprehensive plan based upon a new set of priorities set
forth by the citizens and governing body.
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ORDINANCE NO. 97-
SE1\1INOLE COUNTY FLORIDA
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNITED
STATES HIGHWAY 17-92 CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE UNITED STATES IDGHWAY 17-92 COMMDNITY REDEVELOP:MENT
AREA; FINDING THAT THE PLAN CONFORMS TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED, AND IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, AND WELFARE OF
THE RESIDENTS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY AND ITS MUNICIPALITIES AS SET
FORTH IN CHAPTER 163, PART ill, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
.,.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida,
(the "Board of County Commissioners") has determined that the United States Highway
17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area (as defined by its Resolution 97-R-120
and Resolution 97-R-130), is a blighted area appropriate for community redevelopment
projects pursuant to Chapter 163, Part Ill, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the aforesaid area is necessary in the interest of
the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of Seminole County, and in
...
the interest of revitalizing the ~ea economically and socially, improving the tax base,
promoting sound growth, and providing improved conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will establish and provide for
the funding of a Redevelopment Trust Fund to finance a community project or projects
within the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will authorize the establishment
of a Redevelopment Trust Fund as provided for in Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, to
be funded by Tax Increment Revenues for the purpose of financing particular elements of
a Community Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, acting as the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community
,
Redevelopment Area, has caused to be prepared a Community Redevelopment Plan for
the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area (the
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"Plan"), and has identified in the Plan particular elements of a Community
Redevelopment Project to be financed from Tax Increment Revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Local Planning Agency of Seminole County has reviewed the
Plan and has found that it is in conformance with the Seminole County Comprehensive
Plan; and
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WHEREAs, the Local Planning Agencies of the cities of Casselberry, Longwood,
Lake Mary, Sanford, and Winter Springs have reviewed the Plan and has found that it is
in conformance with their respective Comprehensive Plans; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissions of the cities of Casselberry, Longwood, Lake
Mary, Sanford and Winter Springs have concurred with the contents of the Plan by
adopting a Resolution thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has held a public hearing on the
Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 163.360, Florida Statutes; now,
therefore,
BE IT ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM1-1ISSIONERS OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
Authorization.
The Board of County Commissioners
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hereby adopts and approves the Community Redevelopment Plan (the "Plan") for the
United States Highway 17-92 Conidor Community Redevelopment Area, dated as of
December, 1997, and the Redevelopment Plan Programs and Projects (the ''Project'')
described therein pursuant to Section 163.360, Florida Statutes and finds:
(a) The Plan conforms with the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, as
amended, and is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety,
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morals, and welfare of the residents of Seminole County and its
municipalities, c,md will effectuate the purpose of the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969, as amended, by revitalizing the areas
economically and socially, thereby increasing the tax base, promoting
sound growth, improving conditions, and eliminating the conditions which
the Florida Legislature in such Redevelopment Act found constituted a
menace which was injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and
welfare of residents;
(b) The Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plans of Seminole County and
the cities of Casselberry, Longwood, Lake Mary, Sanford and Winter
Springs, as a whole;
(c) The Plan gives due consideration to the provision of adequate park and
recreational areas and facilities that may be desirable for community
improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety and welfare
of children residing in the general vicinity of the area covered by the Plan;
(d) The Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound
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needs of the County as a whole, for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of
the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment
Area by private enterprise and/or joint public/private partnerships;
(e) Non-residential uses are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper
growth and development of the community in accordance with sound
planning standards arid local community objectives; and
(f) Acquisition and disposition of property within the United States Highway
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17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area may require the exercise
of governmental action because of any or all of the following:
a. defective, or unusual conditions ot; title or diversity of ownership
which prevents the free alienability of such land;
b. tax delinquency;
c. outmoded street and traffic circulation patterns;
d. deterioration of site(s);
e. econolTlic disuse;
f unsuitable topography or faulty lot layouts;
g. lack of correlation of the area with other areas of the County by
streets and modem traffic requirements;
h. development occurring prior to the establishment of contemporary
stormwater management regulations; or,
1. any combination of such factors or other conditions which serve to
retard the sound growth and development of the United States
Highway 17-92 Corridor Commuruty Redevelopment Area.
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Section 2.
Redevelopment Plan Proiects.
Those elements of the Project set
forth in the Plan, (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and made a part hereof
by reference) are hereby designated as the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor
Community Redevelopment Projects for the purposes authorized by Chapter 163, Part ill,
Florida Statutes and Resolution 97-R-130 of the Board of County Commissioners of
Seminole County, Florida, adopted on June 24, 1997.
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Section 3.
Codification.
It is the intention of the Board of County
Commissioners that the provisions of this Ordinance, including its preamble, shall
become and be made part of the Seminole County Code and the word "ordinance" may
be change to "section," "article," or other appropriate word or phrase and the sections of
this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; provided,
however, that Sections 3, 4 and 5 shall not be codified.
Section 4.
Severabilitv. Ifany provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, it is the intent of the Board of County
Commissioners that such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the
Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and, to
this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.
Section 5.
Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County and shall
remain in effect for a period often (10) years.
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Enacted this _ day of December, 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Chairman
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CH.AIlWAN
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
SEMINOLE COUNTY FLORIDA
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17-92 CORRIDOR CO:M:MUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA; ESTABLISHING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
FUNDING OF REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.387, FLORIDA-STATUTES, TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OF THE UNITED STATES IllGHWAY 17-92
CORRIDOR CO:M1vfUNITY REDEVELOP:MENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR ~
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
A On May 27, 1997, the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County (herein
call the Board) adopted Resolution No. 97-R-120 by which it found and declared that
there existed in Seminole County a blighted area more particularly described therein; that
the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of said
blighted area was necessary in the ip.terest of the public health, safety, morals or welfare
of the resident of Seminole County to eliminate, remedy and prevent conditions of slums
and bights; that said blighted area was appropriate for community redevelopment
projects; and that there existed the need for a community redevelopment agency to
function in the Seminole County to cany out the community redevelopment purposes
pursuant to Part ill of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (hereinafter called the Act). Said
resolutid'n designated said blighted areas as a community redevelopment area.
B. On June 24, 1997, the Board of County Commissioners adopteciResolution No. 97-R-
130 by which it declared itself the Community Redevelopment Agency in Seminole
County and vested in itself all rights, powers, duties, privileges and immunities vested in
a community redevelopment agency by the Act.
C. The Board now finds that the findings, determinations, declarations and actions set
forth in Resolution Nos. 97-R-120 and 97-R-130 were supported by substantial evidence
and were proper; and that said findings, determinations, declarations and actions are valid
today, and therefore, the Board does hereby readopt and reaffirm said Resolutions.
SECTION 2, Establishment of Redevelopment Trust Fund.
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Pursuant to Section 163.387 of the Act there is hereby established a Redevelopment Trust
Fund for the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency
of Seminole County (hereinafter called the Agency). Funds allocated to and deposited in
his fund shall be used to finance or refinance community redevelopment projects
undertaken within the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community
Redevelopment Area pursuant to the Act and when directly related to the financing or
refinancing of such a community redevelopment project, may be expended for any
purpose authorized by the Act, including:
A Administration and overhead expenses necessary or incidental to the
preparation and implementation of a community redevelopment plan adopted
by the Agency;
B Expense -of redevelopment planning, surveys, and financial analysis;
C The acquisition of real property in the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor
Community Redevelopment Area;
D The clearance and preparation of the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor
Community Redevelopment Area for redevelopment as provided in Section
163.370, Florida Statutes;
E Repayment of principal and interest for loans, advances, bond anticipation
notes, bonds, and other forms of indebtedness; and
F All expenses incidental or connected with the issuance, sale, redemption,
retirement, or purchase of Agency Bonds, Bond anticipation notes, or other
forms of indebtedness, including funding of any reserve, redemption or other
fund or accounts provided for in the Ordinance or Resolution authorizing such
bonds, notes or other forms of indebtedness.
SECTld'N 3. Funding of Redevelopment Trust Fund.
A For the duration of any community redevelopment project undertaken in the United
States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area pursuant to the Act, the
annual funding of the Redevelopment Trust Fund established by Section 2 shall be in an
amount not less than that increment in the income, proceeds, revenues and funds derived
from or held in connection with its. undertaking and carrying out of community
redevelopment projects pursuant to the Act. Such increments shall be determined
annually and shall be that amount equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the difference
between:
a The amount of ad Valorem taxes levied each year by each Taxing Authority
as defined in Chapter 163, Part ITl, Florida Statutes, exclusive of any amount
from any debt service millage, on taxable real property contained within the
United States Highway 17-92 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area; and
b The amount of ad Valorem taxes which would have been produced by the rate
upon which the taxes levied each year by or for each Taxing Authority,
exclusive of any debt service millage, upon the total of the assessed value of
the taxable real property in the United States Highway 17-92 Corridor
Community Redevelopment Area as shown upon the most recent assessment
role use in connection with the taxation of such property by each Taxing
Authority prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
B. Pursuant to Section 163.387(2) of the Act, commencing upon the effective
date of this Ordinance and for the duration of any community redevelopment
project undertaken pursuant to the Act, each Taxing Authority as defined in
Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, shall annually appropriate and pay on or
before Januaiy 1 to the Redevelopment Trust Fund a sum which is no less than
the increment of ad Valorem tax revenues as defined and detennined in Paragraph
A (a) and (b) above. Any Taxing Authority which does not pay the incr@ll1ent to
the Trust Fund by January 1 shall pay to the Trust Fund and amount equal to five
percent (5%) of the amount of the increment and shall pay interest on the amount
of the increment equal to one percent (1 %) of each month the increment is
outstanding.
c. The obligation to fund the Redevelopment Trust Fund annually shall continue
until all loans, advances, and indebtedness, if any, and interest thereon of the
Agency incurred as a result of a community redevelopment project, have been
paid, but only to the extent that the tax increment described in this section
accrues. Each taxing authority covenants that so long as its obligation to fund the
Redevelopment Trust Fund continues, it shall take all necessary action to enforce
the performance of the obligation of each Taxing Authority to make the annual
appropriations required by paragraph B. Provided, however, the obligation to
fund the Redevelopment Trust Fund shall not be construed to make a guarantor of
the obligations of other taxing authorities under this ordinance or the Act; nor
. Shall it be construed to require the exercise of the taxing power or the payment to
the Redevelopment Trust Fund from any other funds except the incremental
revenue provided for in paragraph A.
D. Each taxing authority may, in its discretion, deposit such other legally
available funds into the Redevelopment Trust Fund as may be described by
resolutions adopted on or after the effective date of this ordinance.
E. The Redevelopment Trust Fund shall be maintained and administered as a
separate account of Seminole County for the Agency, and unexpended monies
deposited therein shall be invested in any lawful manner in which other County
funds may be invested, subject to such direction as may be given by resolutions of
the County Commission from time to time.
SECTION 4. Independent Financial Audit. The Community Redevelopment
Agency shall provide for an independent financial audit of the Trust Fund each
fiscal year and a report of such audit. Such report shall describe the amount and
source of deposits into and the amount and purpose of withdrawals from, the
Trust Fund during such fiscal year and the amount of principal and interest paid
during such year on any indebtedness to which is pledged increment revenues and
remitting amount of such indebtedness. The Agency shall provide a copy of the
report to each Taxing Authority.
SECTION 5. Definitions. The terms contained in this ordinance shall have the
meaning set forth in the Act.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of any other provision, and
to that end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared t be sever.able.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shaH take effect immediately upon
its adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and shall be published as
required by law. .
Enacted by the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida on
this the day of , 1997.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BY:
CHAIRMAN
MARY ANNE MORSE
CLERK OF THE COURT
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1998 FY98/99 YEAR 1
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 98199 levy- 98199 levy- 98/99 levy- 98/99 levy- 98/99 levy-
JurlsdlcUon base(97) @1% @rl. @3% @4OI. @5% 97/98 mDlages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1%) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3% ) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(5%)
Uninc 111,127,881 112,239,160 113,350,439 114,461,717 115,572,996 116,684,275 0.00792 880,133 8,801 17,603 26,404 35,205 44,007
Cass 1,039,520 1,049,915 1,060,310 1,070,706 1,081,101 1,091,496 0.00495 5,146 51 103 154 206 2Sl
Lgwd 35,224,961 35,577,211 35,929,460 36,281,710 36,633,959 36,986,209 0.0050601 178,242 1,782 3,565 5,347 7,130 8,912
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,032,891 5,082,nl 5,132,552 5,182,382 5,232,2i3 0.0037648 18,760 188 375 563 750 938
Sanford 148,238,828 149,n1,216 151,203,605 152,685,993 154,168,381 155,650,769 0.0068759 1,019,275 10,193 20,386 30,578 40,771 50,964
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,481,473 7,555,547 7,629,621 7,703,695 7,m,769 0.0036 26,667 267 533 800 1,067 1,333
Totals 308,021,649 311,101,865 314,182,082 317,262,298 320,342,515 323,422, 731
Total Levy @95 21,282 42,564 63,847 85,129 106,411
1999 FY99/00 YEAR 2
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 99/00 levy- 99/00 levy- 99/00 levy- 99/00 levy- 99/00 levy-
JurlsdlcUon base(97) @1% @2o;o @3% @4% @5% 97/98 mDlages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1%) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(5%)
Uninc 111,127,881 113,361,551 115,617,447 117,895,569 120,195,916 122,518,489 0.00792 880,133 17,691 35,557 53,600 71,819 90,214
Cass 1,039,520 1,060,414 1,081,517 1,102,827 1,124,345 1,146,071 0.00495 5,146 103 208 313 420 527
Lgwd 35,224,961 35,932,983 36,648,049 37,370,161 36,099,318 36,835,520 0.0050601 178,242 3,583 7,201 10,855 14,545 18,270
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,083,220 5,184,376 5,266,528 5,389,678 5,493,824 0.0037648 18,760 377 758 1,142 1,531 1,923
Sanford 148,238,828 151,21B,428 154,227,677 157,266,573 160,335,116 163,433,308 0.0068759 1,019,275 20,487 41,179 62,074 63,173 104,476
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,556,288 7,706,658 7,858,510 8,011,843 8,166,657 0.0036 26,667 536 1,077 1,624 2,176 2,733
Totals 308,021,649 314,212,684 32O,465,n4 "3!6';780,167 333,156,216 339,593,868
Total Levy @95 42,m 85,980 129,609 173,663 218,143
2000 FYOO/01 YEAR 3
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 00101 levy- 00/01 levy- 00/01 levy- 00/01 levy- 00/01 levy.
JUrlsdlcUon base(97) @1OI. @2"1. @3% @4% @5% 97/9j mnlages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1%) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(5%)
Uninc 111,127,881 114,495,167 117,929,796 121,432,436 125,003,753 12B,644,413 0.00792 880,133 26,669 53,871 81,612 109,897 138,731
Cass 1,039,520 1,071,01B 1,103,147 1,135,912 1,169,319 1,203,374 0.00495 5,146 156 315 477 643 811
Lgwd 35,224,961 36,292,313 37,381,010 38,491,266 39,623,291 4O,m,295 0.0050601 178,242 5,401 10,910 16,52B 22,256 28,095
Lk Mary 4,963,060 5,134,052 5,288,063 5,445,124 5,605,265 5,768,515 0.0037648 18,760 568 1,148 1,740 2,342 2,957
Sanford 148,238,828 152,730,613 157,3\2,230 161,984,570 166,748.521 171,604,973 0.0068759 1,019,275 30,885 62,386 94,514 127,271 160,663
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,631,851 7,880,791 8,094,265 8,332,316 8,574,990 0.0036 26,667 808 1,632 2,473 3,330 4,203
Totals 308,021,649 317,355,013 326,875,038 336,583,572 346,482,464 356,573,561
Total Levy @95 64,487 130,264 197,344 265,738 335,461
2001 FY01/02 YEAR 4
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 01102 levy- 01/02 levy- 01102 levy- 01102 levy- 01/02 levy-
Jurisdiction base(97) @1% @2Y. @3% @4'Y. @S% 97/98 mlllages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1%) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(S%)
Uninc 111,127,881 115,640,119 120,288,392 125,075,409 130,003,903 135,076,634 0.00792 880,133 35,737 72,551 110,464 149,498 189,674
Cass 1,039,520 1,081,729 1,125,210 1,169,989 1,216,091 1 ,263,543 0.00495 5,146 209 424 646 874 1,109
Lgwd 35,224,961 38,655,236 38,128,631 39,646,004 41,208,222 42,816,160 0.0050601 178,242 7,237 14,693 22,371 30,276 38,412
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,185,392 5,393,824 5,608,478 5,829,475 6,056,941 0.0037648 18,760 762 1,546 2,355 3,187 4,043
Sanford 148,238,828 154,257,919 160,458,475 166,844,107 173,418,462 180,185,222 0.cXl68759 1,019,275 41,387 84,021 . 127,928 173,133 219,660
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,708,169 8,018,007 B,337,093 8,665,609 9,003,740 0.0036 26,667 1,083 2, 198 3,347 4,530 5,747
Totals 308,021,649 320,528,563 333,412,539 346,681,080 360,341,763 374,402,239
Total Levy @95 86,414 175,434 267,111 381,497 458,645
2002 FY02l03 YEAR 5
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 02103 levy- 02103 levy- 02103 levy- 02103 levy- 02103 levy-
Jurisdiction base(97) @1% @2% @3% @4% @S'Y. 97/98 mlllages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1%) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(5%)
Uninc 111,127,881 116,796,520 122,694,160 128,827,671 135,204,059 141,830,466 0.00792 880,133 44,896 91,605 140,182 190,683 243,164
Cass 1,039,520 1,092,546 1,147,714 1,205,089 1,264,735 1 ,326,720 0.00495 5,146 262 536 820 1,115 1,422
Lgwd 35,224,961 37,021,788 38,891,203 40,635,384 42,856,551 44,956,968 0.0050601 178,242 9,092 18,552 28,389 38,617 49,245
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,237,246 5,501,701 5,n6,732 6,062,654 6,359,788 0.0037648 18,760 957 1,953 2,988 4,064 5,183
Sanford 148,238,828 155,800,498 163,667,644 171,649,430 180,355,200 189,194,483 0.0068759 1,019,275 51,993 106,087 162,344 220,829 281,607
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,785,251 8,178,367 8,587,206 9,012,233 9,453,927 0.0036 26,667 1,360 2,n5 4,247 5,777 7,387
Totals 308,021,649 323,733,849 340,080,790 'S5i',081,512 374,755,433 393,122,351
Total Levy @95 108,561 221,507 338,971 461,086 587,989
2003 FY03/04 YEAR 6
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 03104 levy- 03/04 levy- 03/04 levy- 03/04 levy- 03/04 levy-
Jurisdiction base(97) @1% @2.':' @3"1. @4% @S% 97/ll1 mlllages 98/99 Ievy-base Incrmt(1"1.) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(S.k)
Uninc 111,127,881 117,964,485 125,148,043 132,692,502 140,612,221 148,921,989 0.00792 880,133 54,146 111,040 170,792 233,516 299,329
Cass 1,039,520 1,103,471 1,170,668 1,241,241 1,315,324 1,393,056 0.00495 5,146 317 649 999 1,365 1,750
Lgwd 35,224,961 37,392,006 39,669,027 42,060,446 44,570,813 47,204,817 0.0050601 178,242 10,965 22,487 34,588 47,291 60,619
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,289,619 5,611,735 5,950,034 6,305,161 6,6n,777 0.0037648 18,760 1,154 2,387 3,640 4,9n 6,380
Sanford 148,238,828 157,358,503 166,940,997 1n,004,913 1B7,569,408 198,654,207 0.0068759 1,019,275 62,706 128,594 197,793 270,433 346,651
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,863,103 B,341,934 8,844,822 9,372,723 9,926,623 0.0036 26,667 1,641 3,364 5,175 7,075 9,069
Totals 308,021,649 326,971,187 346,882,405 367,793,957 389,745,651 412,n8,469
Total Levy @95 130,929 268,502 412,986 564,658 723,799
2004 FY04/05 YEAR 7
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 04105 levy- 04105 levy- 04105 levy- 04105 levy- 04105 Ievy-
Jurlsdlctlon base(97) @1% @2% @3% @Co!. @s% 97198 mlllages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(1 %) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3%) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(S~o)
Uninc 111,127,881 119,144,130 127,651,004 136,673,277 146,236,710 156,368,088 0.00792 880,133 63,489 130,863 202,320 278,062 358,302
Cass 1,039,520 1,114,506 1,194,082 1,278,478 1,367,937 1,462,709 0.00495 5,146 371 765 1,183 1,626 2,095
Lgwd 35,224,961 37,765,926 40,462,408 43,322,259 46,353,646 49,565,058 0.0050601 178,242 12,858 26,502 40,973 56,312 72,562
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,342,515 5,723,970 6,128,535 6,557,367 7,Oll,6S6 0.0037648 18,760 1,353 2,789 4,312 5,927 7,637
Sanford 148,238,828 158,932,088 170.279,817 182,315,060 195,072,185 208,586,918 0.0068759 1,019,275 73,526 151,552 234,305 322,021 414,947
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,941,734 B,508,773 9,110,166 9,747,632 10,422,954 0.0036 26,667 1,924 3,965 . 6,130 8,425 10,856
Totals 308,021,649 330,240,899 353,820,054 378,827,n6 405,335,4n 433,417,392
Total Levy@95 153,520 316,436 489,223 672,373 866,400
2005 FY05/06 YEAR 8
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 05106 Ievy- 05/06 levy- 05106 Ievy- 05/06 levy- 05106 levy-
Jurlsdlctlon base(97) @1% @2% @3% @C% @S% 97198 mlllages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(Wo) Incrmt(2".4 ) Incrmt(3% ) Incrmt(4%) Incrmt(S%)
Uninc 111,127,881 120,335,571 130,204,024 140,773,475 152,086,179 164,166,493 0.00792 880,133 72,925 151,083 234,793 324,390 420,224
Cass 1,039,520 1,125,651 1,217,963 1,316,833 1,422,655 1,535,844 0.00495 5,146 426 883 1,373 1,897 2,457
Lgwd 35,224,961 38,143,585 41,271,656 44,621,927 48,207,791 52,043,310 0.0050601 17B,242 14,769 30,597 47,550 65,694 85,103
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,395,940 5,838,449 6,312,391 6,819,662 7,362.249 0.0037648 1B,760 1,554 3,220 5,005 6,914 8,957
Sanford 148,238,B28 160,521,409 173,685,413 187,784,512 202,875,072 219,016,263 0.0068759 1,019,275 84,454 174,968 271,912 375,673 486,659
Wl11ter Spgs 7,407,399 8,021,152 8,678,949 9,383,471 10,137,537 10,944,102 0.0036 26,667 2,210 4,578 7,114 9,828 12,732
Totals 308,021,649 333,543,308 360,896,455 '$0,192,609 421,548,896 455,088,262
Total Levy@95 176,338 365,329 567,746 784,397 1,016,131
2006 FY06/07 YEAR 9
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 06107 levy- 06/07 levy- 06107 Ievy- 06107 levy- 06107 levy-
Jurlsdlctlon base(97) @1% @2% @3% @4% @so!. 9719J mlllages 98/99 levy-base Incrmt(Wo) Incrmt(2%) Incrmt(3~o) Incrmt{4%) Incrmt(So.4)
Uninc 111,127,881 121,538,927 132,808,105 144,996,679 158,169,626 172,395,817 0.00792 880,133 82,455 171,707 268,241 372,571 485,242
Cass 1,039,520 1,136,908 1,242,323 1,356,338 1,479,561 1,612,637 0.00495 5,146 482 1,004 1,568 2,178 2,837
Lgwd 35,224,961 38,525,021 42,097,089 45,960,585 50,136,103 54,645,476 0.005ll601 178,242 16,699 34,n4 54,323 75,452 98,270
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,449,899 5,955,218 6,501,763 7,092,448 7,730,362 0.0037648 18,760 1,758 3,660 5,718 7,941 10,343
Sanford 148,238,828 162,126,623 1n,l59,122 193,418,048 210,990,075 229,967,On 0.0068759 1,019,275 95,491 198,653 310,648 431,471 561,955
WlIlter Spgs 7,407,399 8,101,363 8,852,527 9,664,976 10,543,038 11,491,307 0.0036 26,667 2,498 5,202 8,127 11,286 14,702
Totals 308,021,649 336,878,741 368,114,384 401,898,388 438,410,852 4n,842,675
Total Levy @95 199,383 415,200 648,625 900,902 1,173,349
2007 FY07/08 YEAR 10
Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- Just Value- 07/08 levy- 07108 levy- 07108 levy- 07/08 levy- 07/08 Ievy-
Jurisdiction base(97) @1% @2% @3.!. @'I% @5% 97198 mlllages 98199 levy-base Incnnt(1%) Incnnt(2"!.) Incnnt(3%) Incnnt(4%) Incnnt(5%)
Uninc 111,127,881 122,754,316 135,464,267 149,346,579 164,496,411 181,015,608 0.00792 880,133 92,081 192,744 302,692 422,679 553,511
Cass 1,039,520 1,148,277 1,267,169 1,397,028 1,538,744 1,693,269 0.00495 5,146 538 1,127 1,770 2,471 3,236
Lgwd 35,224,961 38,910,271 42,939,031 47,339,402 52,141,547 57,377,750 0.0050601 178,242 18,648 39,034 61 ,300 85,600 112,095
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,504,398 6,074,322 6,696,816 7,376,146 8,116,890 0.0037648 18,760 1,963 4,108 6,452 9,009 11,798
Sanford 148,238,828 163,747,889 160,702,304 199,220,589 219,429,678 241,465,430 0.0068759 1,019,275 106,639 223,216 350,545 489,501 641,017
Wintsr Spgs 7,407,399 8,182,377 9,029,578 9,954,925 10,964,760 12,065,872 0.0036 26,667 2,790 5,840 9,171 12,806 16,771
Totals 308,021,649 340,247,529 375,476,671 413,955,339 455,947,288 501,734,809
Total Levy@95 222,659 466,069 731,931 1,022,067 1,338,426
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Just Value-
Jurisdiction base(97) 98 Value 99 Value
Uninc 111,127,881 111,794,648 112,465,416
Cass 1,039,520 1,045,757 1,052,032
Lgwd 35,224,961 35,436,311 35,648,929
Lk Mary 4,983,060 5,012,958 5,043,036
Sanford 148,238,828 149,128,261 150,023,031
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 7,451,843 7,496,554
Totals 308,021,649 309,869,m 311,728,998
Just Value-
Jurisdiction base(97) 97/98 millages levy-base
Uninc 111,127,881 0.00792 880,133
Cass 1,039,520 0.00495 5,146
Lgwd 35,224,961 0.0050601 178,242
Lk Mary 4,983,060 0.0037648 18,760
Sanford 148,238,628 0.0068759 1,019,275
Winter Spgs 7,407,399 0.0036 26,667
Totals 308,021,649 2, 128,222
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00 Value 01 Value 02 Value 03 Value 04 Value 05 Value 06 Value 07 Value
113,140,209 113,819,050 114,501,964 115,188,976 115,880,110 116,575,391 117,274,843 117,978,492
1,058,344 1,064,694 1,071,082 1,077,509 1,083,974 1,000,477 1,097,020 1,103,602
35,862,822 36,077,999 36,294,467 36,512,234 36,731,307 36,951,695 37,173,405 37,396,446
5,073,294 5,103,734 5,134,356 5,165,163 5,196,154 5,227,331 5,258,695 5,290,247
150,923,169 151,828,708 152,739,680 153,656,118 154,578,055 155,505,523 156,438,556 157,377,188
7,541,534 7,586,783 7,632,304 7,678,098 7,724,166 7,770,511 7,817,134 7,864,037
313,599,372 315,480,968 317,373,854 319,278,097 321,193,765 323,120,928 325,059,653 327,010,011
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98/99 incremen 99100 Incremen 00101 incremen 01102lncremen 02103 incremen 03104 incremen 04105 incremen 05106 incremen 06/07 incremen 07108 increment
5,281 10,593 15,936 21,314 26,723 32,164 37,638 43,144 48,684 54,257
31 62 93 125 156 188 220 252 2B5 317
1,069 2,145 3,228 4,316 5,412 6,514 7,622 8,737 9,859 10,988
113 226 340 454 570 6B6 802 920 1,038 1,156
6,116 12,268 18,457 24,684 30,947 37,249 43,588 49,965 56,381 62,834
180 321 483 646 810 975 1,140 1,307 1,475 1,644
12,769 25,615 38,536 51,539 64,617 77,774 91,010 104,326 117,721 131,197
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Year Tax Value .6% Tax Value 1% Tax Value 2"- Tax Value 3% Tax Value 4% Tax Value 6%
1997
1998 309,869,779 311,101,865 314,182,082 317,262,298 320,342,515 323,422,731
1999 311,728,998 314,212,684 320,465,724 326,780,167 333,156,216 339,593,868 Taxable Value
2000 313,599,372 317,355,013 326,B75,038 336,583,572 346,482,464 356,573,561
2001 315,480,968 320,526,563 333,412,539 346,681,080 360,341,763 374,402,239
2002 317,373,854 323,733,849 340,080,790 357,081,512 374,755,433 393,122,351 $600,000,000
2003 319,278,097 326,971,187 346,662,405 3E7,793,957 389,745,651 412,778,469
2004 321,193,765 330,240,899 353,820,054 378,827,776 405,335,477 433,417,392 $500,000,000 __Vearl997
2005 323,120,928 333,543,308 360,896,455 390,192,609 421,548,896 455,088,262 ___ Tax Value .6%
2006 325,059,653 336,878,741 368,114,384 401,898,388 438,410,852 477,842,675 $400,000,000 -0- Tax Value 1 %
2007 327,010,011 340,247,529 375,476,671 413,955,339 455,947,286 501,734,809 $300,000,000 ->l- Tax Value 2'll.
-II- Tax Value 3%
$200,000,000 -- Tax Value 4%
$100,000,000 -+- Tax Value 5%
$0.
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Year Tax Incr .6% Tax Incr 1% Tax Incr 2% Tax Incr 3% Tax Incr 4% Tax Incr 6%
1997
1998 12,769 21,282 42,564 63,847 85,129 106,411
1999 25,615 42,m 85,980 129,609 173,663 218,143
2000 38,538 64,487 130,264 197,344 265,738 335,481 Tax Increment Revenues
2001 51,539 86,414 175,434 ....~7,111 381,497 458,645
2002 64,617 108,561 221,507 336,971 481,086 587,989 $1,600,000
2003 77,774 130,929 268,502 412,986 564,658 723,799 $1,400,000
2004 91,010 153,520 316,438 489,223 672,373 866,400 __ Tax Incr .6%
2005 104,326 176,338 365,329 567,748 784,397 1,016,131 $1,200.000 -o-Tax Incr I'll.
2006 117,721 199,383 415,200 648,625 900,902 1,173,349 $1,000,000 ->l- Tax Incr 2'll.
2007 131,197 222,659 486,069 731,931 1,022,067 1,338,428 $600,000 -II- Tax Incr 3%
$600,000 __ Tax Incr 4%
$400,000 -+- Tax Incr 5%
$200,000
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PART III
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
Short title.
Findings and declarations of necessity.
Definitions.
Encouragement of private enterprise.
Notice to taxing authorities.
Workable program.
Power of taxing authority to tax or appropriate
funds to a redevelopment trust fund in
order to preserve and enhance the tax base
of the authority.
Finding of necessity by county or municipal-
ity.
Creation 01 community redevelopment
agency.
Governing body as the community redevelop-
ment agency.
Exercise of powers in carrying out community
redevelopment and related activities.
Community redevelopment plans.
Modification of community redevelopment
plans.
Contents of community redevelopment plan.
163.365
163.367
163.370
163.375
163.380
163.385
163.387
163.390
163.395
163.400
163.405
163.410
163.415
163.430
163.44S
163.450
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Neighborhood and communitywide plans.
Public oHicials. commissioners. and emple
ees subject to code of ethics.
Powers: counties and municipalities: comrn
nity redevelopment agencies.
Eminent domain.
Disposal of property in community redevelo
ment area.
Issuance of revenue bonds.
Redevelopment trust fund.
Bonds as legal investments.
Property exempt from taxes and from levy a,
sale by vinue of an execution.
Cooperation by public bodies.
Tille of purchaser.
Exercise of powers in counties with home ru
charters.
Exercise of powers in counties without hon
rule chaners.
Powers supplemental to existing communi
redevelopment powers.
Assistance to community redevelopment I
state agencies.
Municipal and county participation in neig
borhood development programs undo
Pub. L. No. 90-448.
163.330 Short title.- This part shaD be known' ar
may be citeG as the 'Community Redevelopment Act
1969.-
Hla1ory,-s. 1, en. 69-.):)5.
163.335 Findings and declarations of necessity.-
(1) It is hereby found and declared that there eXI
in counties and municipalities of the state slum a'
blighted areas which constitute a serious and growi,
menace. injurious to the public health. safety. moral
and welfare of the residents of the state; that the exi~
ence of such areas contributes substantially ar
increasingly to the spread of disease and crime. cons
tutes an economic and social liability imposing onerol
burdens which decrease the tax base and reduce t,
revenues. substantially impairs or arrests sound growt
retards the provision of housing accommodation
aggravates traHic problems, and substantially hampe
the elimination of traHic hazards and the improveme
of traHic facilities; and that the prevention and elimin
tion of slums and blight is a matter of state policy ar
state concern in order that the state and its counties a,
municipalities shall not continue to be endangered I
areas which are focal centers of disease. promote juv
nile delinquency, and consume an excessive proportll
of its revenues because of the extra services requir<
for police. lire, accident, hospitalization. and other forn
of public protection, services, and facilities.
(2) It is further found and declared that certain slu
or blighted areas, or portions thereof, may require acql
silion. clearance. and disposition subject to use restn
tions. as provided in this pan, since the prevailing con'
tion of decay may make impracticable the reclamati<
of the area by conservation or rehabilitation; that oth
areas or portions thereof may. through the means pr
vided in this part. be susceptible of conservation or reh
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Ch.16.
bilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils
enumerated may be eliminated. remedied. or prevented;
and that salvageable slum and blighted areas can be
conserved and rehabilitated through appropriate public
action as herein authorized and the cooperation and vol-
untary action of the owners and tenants of property in
such areas.
(3) It is further found and declared that the powers
conferred by this part are for public uses and purposes
for which public money may be expended and the
power of eminent domain and police ptlwer exercised,
and the necessity in the public interest for the provisions
herein enacted is hereby declared as a matter of legisla.
tive determination.
(4) It is further found and declared that the preserva.
tion or enhancement of the tax base from which a taxing
authority realizes tax revenues is essential to its exist.
ence and financial health; that the preservation and
enhancement of such tax base is implicit in the pur.
poses for which a taxing authority is established; that
tax increment financing is an effective method of achiev-
ing such preservation and enhancement in areas in
which such tax base is declining; that community rede-
velopment in such areas, when complete, will enhance
such tax base and provide increased tax revenues to all
affected taxing authorities, increasing their ability to
accomplish their other respective purposes; and that
the preservation and enhancement of the ta~ base in
such areas through tax increment financing: and the
levying of taxes by such taxing authorities therefor and
the appropriation of funds to a redevelopment trust fund
bears a substantial relation to the purposes of such tax-
ing authorities and is for their respective purposes and
concerns. This subsection does not applY'in any jurisdic.
tion where the community redevelopment agency vali.
dated bonds as of April 30, 1984.
(5) It is further found and declared that there axists
in counties and municipalities of the state a severe
shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or
moderate income. including the elderly; that the exist.
ence of such condition affects the health, safety, and
welfare of the residents of such counties and municipali-
ties and retards their growth and economic and social
development; and that the elimination or improvement
of such condition is a proper matter of state policy and
state concern and is for a valid and desirable public pur.
pose.
Hial.Ot'y.-.. 2, Ch. fB-X6: 55. 1, 22, ch. 84-356
163.340 Definltions.- The following terms, wher.
ever used or referred to in this part, have the following
meanings;
(1) "Agency" or 'community redevelopment agency"
means a public agency created by, or designated pursu.
ant to, s. 163.356 or s. 163.357.
(2) 'Public body" or "taxing authority" means the
state or any county, municipality, authority, special dis.
trict as defined in s. 165.031 (5), or other public body of
the state, except a school district.
(3) "Governing body" means the councilor other leg.
islative body charged with governing the county or
municipality.
F.S. 1995
(4) "Mayor' means the mayor of a municipality or, for
a county, the chair of the board of county commissioners
or such other officer as may be constituted by law to act
as the executive head of such municipality or county.
(5) "Clerk" means the clerk or other official of the
county or municipality who is the custodian of the official
records of such county or municipality.
(6) "Federal Government' includes the United States
or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise.
of the United States.
(7) "Slum area' means an area in which there is a
predominance 01 buildings or improvements, whether
residential or nonresidential. which by reason of dilapi.
dation. deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate
provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation. or open
spaces; high density of population and overcrowding;
the existence of conditions which endanger life or prop.
erty by fire or other causes; or any combination of such
factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of dis.
ease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and
is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals. or wel.
fare.
(B) 'Blighted area" means either;
(a) An area in which there are a substantial number
of slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures and
conditions which endanger life or property by fire or
other causes or one or more of the following factors
which substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth
of a county or municipality and is a menace to the public
health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition
and use:
1. Predominance of defective or inadequate street
layout;
2. Faulty lot layout in relation to size. adequacy,
accessibility, or usefulness;
3. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
4. Deterioration of site or other improvements;
5. Tax or'lifjlltial assessment delinquency exceed.
ing the fair value of the land; and
6. Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual
conditions of title which prevent the free alienability of
land within the deteriorated or hazardous area; or
(b) An area in which there exists faulty or inadequate
street layout; inadequate parking facilities; or roadways,
bridges, or public transportation facilities incapable of
handling the volume of traffic flow into or through the
area, either at present or following proposed construc.
tion.
However, for purposes of qualifying for the tax credits
authorized in chapter 220, 'blighted area" means an area
described in paragraph (a).
(9) "Community redevelopment" or 'redevelopment"
means undertakings. activities, or projects of a county,
municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a
community redevelopmant area for the elimination and
prevention of the development or spread of slums and
blight or for the provision of affordable housing, whether
for rent or for sale, to residents of low or moderate
income, including the elderly, and may include slum
clearance and redevelopment in a community redevel-
opment area or rehabilitation or conservation in a com.
munity redevelopment area, or any combination or part
thereof, in accordance with a community redevelopment
plan and may include the preparation of such a plan.
(10) "Community redevelopment area" means a slum
area. a blighted area, or an area in which there is a short.
age of housing that is affordable to residents of low or
moderate income, including the elderly, or a combina-
tion thereof which the governing body designates as
appropriate for community redevelopment.
(11) "Community redevelopment plan" means a plan,
as it exists from time to time. for a community redevelop-
ment area.
(12) 'Related activities" means:
(a) Planning work for the preparation of a general
neighborhood redevelopment plan or for the preparation .
or completion of a communitywide plan or program pur.
suant to s. 163.365.
(b) The functions related to the acquisition and dis-
posal of real property pursuant to s. 163.370(3).
(c) The development of affordable housing for resi-
dents of the area.
(13) "Real property' means all lands. including
improvements and fixturRs thereon, and property of any
nature appurtenantther~to or used in connection there.
with and every estate, interest. right, and use, legal or
equitable, therein, including but not limited to terms for
years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or other-
wise.
(14) 'Bonds' means any bonds (including refunding
bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebt.
edness, debentures, or other obligations.
(15) "Obligee' means and inCludes any bondholder,
agents or trustees for any bondholders, or lessor demis.
ing to the county or municipality property used in con.
nection with community redevelopment, or any
assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any
part thereof, and the Federal Government when it is a
party to any contract with the county or municipality.
(16) "Person' means any individual, firm, partnership,
corporation, company, association, joint stock associa.
tion, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver,
assignee, or other person acting in a similar representa-
tive capacity.
(17) 'Area 01 operation" means, for a county, the area
within the boundaries of the county, and for a municipal.
ity, the area within the corporate limits of the municipal.
ity.
(18) "Housing authority" means a housing authority
created by and established pursuant to chapter 421.
(19) "Board' or 'commission" means a board, commis-
sion, department, division, office. body or other unit of
the county or municipality.
(20) 'Public officer" means any officer who is in
charge 01 any department or branch of the government
of the county or municipality relating to health, fire, build-
ing regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings
in the county or municipality.
(21) "Debt service millage" means any millage levied
pursuant to s. 12, Art. VII of the State Constitution.
(22) 'Increment revenue" means the amount calcu.
lated pursuant to s. 163.387(1).
Hi'tCWY,-I, 3, ch. 69<~l5; s. I, Ch. 77-391; &. 1, Ch. 81-....: s. 3, ch. 83-231; SS.
2.22, ch, 84-356; 50 83, ch. 85-180; s. 72. ch. 87-2-43: s_ 33, Ch. 91-45: s. 1, ch
93-286; S. I, ch, 94-236: I. '....7, ch. ~141.
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163.345 Encouragement of private enterprise.-
(1) Any county or municipality, to the greatest exler.
it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provision
of this part, shall afford maximum opportunity, consis'
ent with the sound needs of the county or municipalil
as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of th
community redevelopment area by private enterpris(
Any county or municipality shall give consideration t
this objective in exercising its powers under this par.
including the formulation of a workable program; th
approval of community redevelopment plan~
communitywide plans Or programs for community red,
velopment, and general neighborhood redevelopmer
plans (consistent with the general plan of the county c
municipality); the exercise of its zoning powers; th,
enforcement of other laws, codes. and regulations rela'
ing to the use of land and the use and occupancy c
buildings and improvements; the development c
affordable housing; the disposition of any propert
acquired; and the provision of necessary pub"
improvements.
(2) In giving consideration to the objectives outline,
in subsection (1), the county or municipality shall cor
sider making available the incentives provided under Ih.
'Florida Enterprise Zone Act and chapter 420.
History.-s. 4, ch. 69-305; s, 4, en, 83-231; s. 2, ch. 94-236,
1No1e,-Aedestgnaled the Florida Enlefpnse Zone Acl 01 1994 by S. 16, ch. 90:
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163.346 Notice to taxing authorities.-Before th,
governing body adopts any resolution or enacts an'
ordinance required under s. 163.355. s. 163.356, ~
163.357. or s. 163.387; creates a community redevelop
ment agency; approves, adopts. or amends a commu
nity redevelopment plan; or issues redevelopment reVE
nue bonds under s. 163.385, the governing body mus
provide public notice of such proposed action pursuan
to s. 125.66(2) or s. 166.041(3)(a) and, at least 15 day
before such proposed aClion, mail by registered mail;
notice to each taxing authority which levies ad valoree
taxes on taxable real property contained within the gee.
graphic boundaries of the redevelopment area.
Hta&ory.-s. 8, ell. 84-356: 5. 2, en 93-286: 5. 13. Ch. 95-310.
163.350 Workable program.-Any county or munic
ipality for the purposes of this part may formulate for thl
county or municipality a workable program for utilizin,
appropriate private and public resources to eliminat,
and prevent the development or spread of slums anI
urban blight, to encourage needed community rehabill
tation, to provide for the redevelopment of slum anc
blighted areas, to provide housing affordable to res I
dents of low or moderate income, including the elderly
or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or othe
feasible county or municipal activities as may be suit
ably employed to achieve the objectives of such wor~
able program. Such workable program may include pro
vision for the prevention of the spread of blight intI
areas of the county or municipality which are free fron
blight through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning
and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilit"
tion or conservation of slum and blighted areas or pOI
tions thereof by replanning, removing congestion, pre.
viding parks. playgrounds, and other public improvEo
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F.S. 1995
serve terms of '. 2, and 3 years, respectively, from the
date of their appointments, and all other members shall
be designated to serve for terms of 4 years from the date
of their appointments. A vacancy occurring during a
term shall be filled for the unexpired term.
(3)(a) A commissioner shall receive no compensa-
tion for services, but is entitled to the necessary
expenses, including travel expenses. incurred in the dis.
charge of duties. Each commissioner shall hold office
until his or her successor has been appointed and has
qualified. A certificate of the appointment or reappoint.
ment of any commissioner shall be filed with the clerk
of the county or municipality, and such certificate is con.
clusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of
such commissioner.
(b) The powers of a community redevelopment
agency shall be exercised by the commissioners
thereof. A majority of the commissioners constitutes a
quorum for the purpose of conducting business and
exercising the powers of the agency and for all other
purposes. Action may be taken by the agency upon a
vote of a majority of the commissioners present, unless
in any case the bylaws require a larger number. Any per-
son may be appointed as commissioner if he or she
resides or is engaged in business, which means owning
a business. practicing a profession, or performing a ser-
vice for compensation, or serving as an officer or direc.
tor of a corporation or other business entily so engaged.
within the area of operation of the agency, which shall
be coterminous with the area of operation of the county
or municipality, and is otherwise eligible for such
appointment under this part.
(c) The governing body of the county or municipality
shall designate a chair and vice chair from among the
commissioners. An agency may employ an executive
director, technical experts, and such other agents and
163.356 Crealion of community redevelopment employees,. ~.'l"jlnent and temporary, as it requires,
agency.- and determine the" quallf,catlons, duties. and compen.
(1) Upon a finding of necessity as set forth in s. sation. For such legal service as it requires, an agency
, 63.355, and upon a further finding that there is a need may employ or retain its own counsel and legal staff. An
for a community redevelopment agency to function in agency authorized to transact business and exercise
the county or municipality to carry out the community powers under this part shall file with the governing body
redevelopment purposes of this part, any county or and with the Auditor General. on or before March 31 of
municipality may create a public body corporate and each year, a report of its activities for the preceding fis.
politic to be known as a 'community redevelopment cal year, which report shall include a complete financial
agency." Each such agency shall be constituted as a statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and
public instrumentality, and the exercise by a community operating expenses as of the end of such fiscal year. At
redevelopment agency of the powers conferred by this the time of filing the report, the agency shall publiSh in
part shall be deemed and held to be the performance a newspaper of general circulation in the community a
of an essential public function. The community redevel. notice to the effect that such report has been filed with
opment agency of a county has the power to function the county or municipality and that the report is available
within the corporate limits of a municipality only as. if, for inspection during business hours in the office of the
and when the governing body of the municipality has by clerk of the city or county commission and in the office
resolution concurred in the community redevelopment of the agency.
plan proposed by the governing body of the county. (d) At any time after the creation of a community
(2) When the governing body adopts a resolution redevelopment agency, the governing body of the
declaring the need for a community redevelopment county or municipality may appropriate to the agency
agency, that body shall. by ordinance, appoint a board such amounts as the governing body deems necessary
of commissioners of the community redevelopment for the administrative expenses and overhead of the
agency. which shall consist ot not fewer than five or agency.
more than seven commissioners. The terms of office of (4) The governing body may remove a commissioner
the commissioners shall be for 4 years. except that three for inefficiency, neglect of duty. or misconduct in office
of the members first appointed shall be designated to only after a hearing and only it he or she has been given
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a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to such hear.
ing and has had an opportunity to be heard in person
or by counsel.
Kiatory,-'. 2, Ch. 71-391:.. 1, en. 83-231: s. 6, cn. 84-356: s. 003, Ch. 95-1.4],
ments, encouraging voluntary rehabilitation, and com.
pelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or
deteriorating structures; the development of affordable
housing; and the clearance and redevelopment of slum
and blighted areas or portions thereof.
Hiatory,-'. 5, ch. 69-305. .. 3, en, &4-356: I.. 3. Ch. 94-236
163.357 Governing body as the community rede-
velopment agency.-
(l)(a) As an alternative to the appointment of not
fewer than five or more than seven members of the
agency, the governing body may. at the time of the
adoption of a resolution under s. 163.355, or at any time
thereafter by adoption of a resolution, declare ilself to
be an agency, in which case all the rights, powers.
duties, privileges, and immunities vested by this part in
an agency will be vested in the governing body of the
county or municipality, subject to all responsibilities and
liabilities imposed or incurred.
(b) The members of the governing body shall be the
members of the agency. but such members constitute
the head of a legal entity, separate, distinct. and
independent from the governing body of the county or
municipality. If the goveining body declares itself to be
an agency which alread#xists. the new agency is sub-
ject to all of the responllibilities and liabilities imposed
or incurred by the existing agency. .
(c) A governing body which consists of five mem-
bers may appoint two additional persons to act as memo
bers of the community redevelopment agency. The
terms of office of the additional members shall be for 4
years. except that the first person appointed shall ini.
tially serve a term of 2 years. Persons appointed under
this section are subject to all provisions of this part relat.
ing to appointed members of a community redevelop-
ment agency.
(2) Nothing in this part prevents the governing body
from conferring the rights. powers, privileges, duties,
and immunities of a community redevelopment agency
upon any entity in existence on July " 1977, which has
been authorized by law to function as a downtown
development board or authority or as any other body the
purpose of which is to prevent and eliminate slums and
blight through community redevelopment plans. Any
entity in existence on July " 1977, which has been
vested with the rights, powers, privileges, duties. and
immunities of a community redevelopment agency is
subject to all provisions and responsibilities imposed by
this part, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary
in any law or amendment thereto which established the
entity. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impair or
diminish any powers of any redevelopment agency or
other entity as referred to herein in existence on the
effective date of this act or to repeal. modify. or amend
any law establishing such entity, except as specifically
set forth herein.
tbtory,-s. 2, ch. 11-391; s. 75, ch. 19-400: 6. 2. en. 83-231: Ii f>. Ch. 84-356.
163.353 Power of taxing authority to tax or appro-
priate funds to a redevelopment trust fund in order to
preserve and enhance the tax base of the authority.-
Notwithstanding any other provision of general or spe.
cial law, the purposes for which a taxing authority may
levy taxes or appropriate funds to a redevelopment trust
fund include the preservation and enhancement of the
tax base of such taxing authority and the furthering of
the purposes of such taxing authority as provided by
law.
Kiatoty.-s. 21, ch. 84-356
163.355 Finding of necessity by county or munici-
pality.-No county or municipality shall exercise the
authority conferred by this part until after the governing
body has adopted a resolution finding that:
(1) One or more slum or blighted areas, or one or
more areas in which there is a shortage of housing
affordable to residents of low or moderate income,
including the elderly, exist in such county or municipal.
ity; and,
(2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelop.
ment, or a combination thereof, of such area br areas,
including, if appropriate, the development ofl housing
wt,ich residents of low or moderate income, including
the elderly, can afford, is necessary in the interest of the
public health, safety, morals. or welfare of the residents
of such county or municipality.
ttistory,-Ii. 6. en. 69-:n5: s. 4, en. 84-356: S. 4, Ch. 94-236
163.358 Exercise of powers in carrying out com.
munity redevelopment and related activities.- The
community redevelopment powers assigned to a com.
munity redevelopment agency created under s. 163.356
include all the powers necessary or convenient to carry
out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this
part, except the following, whiCh continue to vest in the
governing body of the county or municipality:
(1) The power to determine an area to be a slum c
blighted area, or combination thereof; to designate sucl
area as appropriate for community redevelopment; an,
to hold any public hearings required with respec
thereto.
(2) The power to grant final approval to communit
redevelopment plans and modifications thereof.
(3) The power to authorize the issuance of revenu,
bonds as set forth in s. 163.385.
(4) The power to approve the acquisitior
demolition, removal, or disposal of property as provide,
in s. 163.370(3) and the power to assume the respons
bility to bear loss as provided in s. , 63.370(3).
Hiatory.-s. 2, Ch.17-391: s. 70. en. 81-259; 5.7, en, 84-356; s. 34. en. 91-4
163.360 Community redevelopment plans.-
(1) Community redevelopment in a community red(
velopment area shall not be planned or initiated unles
the governing body has, by resolution. determined suc
area to be a slum area, a blighted area. or an area i.
which there is a shortage of housing affordable to res
dents of low or moderate income. including the eldert)
or a combination thereof, and designated such area a
appropriate for community redevelopment.
(2) The community redevelopment plan shall:
(a) Conform to the comprehensive plan for th
county or municipality as prepared by the local plannin,
agency under the Local Government Comprehensiv
Planning and Land Development Regulation Act.
(b) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such lan,
acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, red(
velopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may b
proposed to be carried out in the community redevelor.
ment area; zoning and planning changes. if any; lan,
uses; maximum densities: and building requirements.
(c) Provide for the development of affordable hou!
ing in the area, or state the reasons for not addressin.
in the plan the development of affordable housing in th
area. The county, municipality, or community redevelo[
ment agency shall coordinate with each housing authol
ityor other affordable housing entities functioning withi
the geographic boundaries of the redevelopment are,
concerning the development of affordable housing I
the area.
(3) The county, municipality, or community red eve
opment agency may itself prepare or cause to be pn
pared a community redevelopment plan. or any per SOl
or agency. public or private, may submit such a plan t
a community redevelopment agency. Prior to its con sic
eration of a community redevelopment plan, the comm,.
nily redevelopment agency shall submit such plan to tho
local planning agency of the county or municipality tc
review and recommendations as to its conformity wit
the comprehensive plan for the development 01 th,
county or municipality as a whole. The local planninl
agency shall submit its written recommendations will
respect to the conformity of the proposed communil
redevelopment plan to the community redevelopme,
agency within 60 days after receipt of the plan Ie
review. Upon receipt of the recommendations of th.
local planning agency, or, if no recommendations ar.
received within such 60 days, then without such recon
mendalions, the community redevelopment agency ma
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proceed with its consideration of the proposed commu.
nity redevelopment plan.
(4) The community redevelopment agency shall
submit any community redevelopment plan it recom.
mends for approval, together with its written recommen.
dations. to the governing body and to each taxing
authority that levies ad valorem taxes on taxable real
property contained within the geographic boundaries of
the redevelopment area. The governing body shall then
proceed with the hearing on the proposed community
redevelopment plan as prescribed by subsection (5).
(5) The governing body shall hold a public hearing
on a community redevelopment plan after public notice
thereof by publication in a newspaper having a general
circulation in the area of operation of the county or
municipality. The notice shall describe the time. date,
place, and purpose of the hearing, identify generally the
community redevelopment area covered by the plan,
and outline the general scope of the community redevel.
opment plan under consideration.
(6) Following such hearing, the governing body may
approve the community redevelopment and the plan
therefor if it finds that:
(a) A feasible method exists for the location of fami.
lies who will be displaced from the community redevel-
opment area in decent, safe. and sanitary dwelling
accommodations within their means and without undue
hardship to such families;
(b) The community redevelopment plan conforms to
the general plan of the county or municipality as a whole;
(c) The community redevelopment plan gives due
consideralion to the provision of adequate park and rec.
reational areas and facilities that may be desirable for
neighborhood improvement, with special consideration
for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in
the general vicinity of the site covered by the plans; and
(d) The community redevelopment plan will afford
maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs
of the county or municipality as a whole, for the rehabili.
tation or redevelopment of the community redevelop.
ment area by private enterprise.
(7) If the community redevelopment area consists of
an area of open land to be acquired by the county or the
municipality, such area may not be so acquired unless:
(a) In the event the area is to be developed in whole
or in part for residential uses, the governing body deter-
mines:
1. That a shortage of housing of sound standards
and design which is decent. safe, affordable to resi-
dents of low or moderate income, including the elderly,
and sanitary exists in the county or municipality:
2. That the need for housing accommodations has
increased in the area:
3. That the conditions of blight in the area or the
shortage of decent. safe. affordable, and sanitary hous-
ing cause or contribute to an increase in and spread of
disease and crime or constitute a menace to the public
health. safety, morals. or welfare; and
4. That the acquisition of the area for residential
uses is an integral part of and is essential to the program
of the county or municipality.
(b) In the event the area is to be developed in whole
or in part for nonresidential uses. the governing body
determines that:
F.S. 1995
1. Such nonresidential uses are necessary and
appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and develop-
ment of the community in accordance with sound plan-
ning standards and local community objectives: and
2. Acquisition may require the exercise of govern.
mental action, as provided in this part, because of:
a. Defective, or unusual conditions of, title or diver.
sity of ownership which prevents the free alienability of
such land;
b. T ax delinquency:
c. Improper subdivisions:
d. Outmoded street patterns;
e. Deterioration of site;
f. Economic disuse;
g. Unsuitable topography or faulty lot layouts;
h. Lack of correlation of the area with other areas
of a county or municipality by streets and modern traffic
requirements; or
i. Any combination of such factors or other condi.
tions which retard development of the area.
(8) Upon the approval by the governing body of a
community redevelopment plan or of any modification
thereof, such plan or modification shall be deemed to be
in full force and effect for the respective community
redevelopment area, and the county or municipality may
then cause the community redevelopment agency to
carry out such plan or modification in accordance with
its terms.
(9) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part,
when the governing body certifies that an area is in need
of redevelopment or rehabilitation as a result of an emer.
gency under's. 252.34(3), with respect to which the
Governor has certified the need for emergency assist.
ance under federal law, that area may be certified as a
'blighted area: and the governing body may approve a
community redevelopment plan and community redevel.
opment with respect to such area without regard to the
provisions of thfs'section requiring a general plan for the
county or municipality and a public hearing on the com-
munity redevelopment.
HiltOll.-5. 7. Ch, 69-:Kl5: 5. 3. dl. 17-391: s. 5, en. 8J..-231; 5, 6, ell. 83-334; I.
9, ch. 64-356: s. 26. ch. 85-55; s. J, ch. 93-286; s. 5. ch. 94-236.
1Hote,-Subsllluted by the edltors tot a relerence 10 s. 252,34(2) to conform 10 the
reoeslgNlion at Subunits by 5. 10, C:h. 93-211.
such modification may be conditioned upon such
approval of the owner, lessee, or successor in interest
as the county or municipality may deem advisable and,
in any event, shall be subject to such rights at law or in
equity as a lessee or purchaser, or his or her successor
or successors in interest, may be entitled to assert.
HiaICWJ,-S. 4, Ch. 17-391: s. 6, th. 83-231; s, 904, ch. 95-141.
163.362 Contents of community redevelopment
plan.-Every community redevelopment plan shall:
(1) Contain a legal description of the boundaries of
the community redevelopment area and the reasons for
establishing such boundaries shown in the plan.
(2) Show by diagram and in general terms:
(a) The approximate amount of open space to be
provided and the street layout.
(b) Limitations on the type, size, height, number,
and proposed use of buildings.
(c) The approximate number of dwelling units.
(d) Such property as is intended for use as public
parks, recreation areas, streets. public utilities, and pub.
lic improvements of aninalure.
(3) If the redevelopment area contains low or moder.
ate income housing, contain a neighborhood impact ele-
ment which describes in detail the impact of the redevel.
opment upon the residents of the redevelopment area
and the surrounding areas in terms of relocation, traffic
circulation, environmental quality, availability of commu.
nity fac'lities and services, effect on school population,
and other mailers affecting the physical and social qual.
ity of the neighborhood.
(4) Identify specifically any publicly funded capital
projects to be undertaken within the community redevel-
opment area.
(5) Contain adequate safeguards that the work of
redevelopment will be carried out pursuant to the plan.
(6) Provide for the retention of controls and the
establishment of any restrictions or covenants running
with land sold or leased for private use for such periodS
of time and under such conditions as the governing
body deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of
this part.
(7) Provide assurances that there will be replace.
ment housing for the relocation of persons temporarily
or permanently displaced from housing facilities within
the community redevelopment area.
(6) Provide an element of residential use in the rede.
velopment area if such use exists in the area prior to the
adoption of the plan or if the plan is intended to remedy
a shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or
moderate income, including the elderly, or if the plan is
not intended to remedy such shortage, the reasons
therefor.
(9) Contain a detailed statement of the projected
costs of the redevelopment, including the amount to be
expended on publicly funded capital projects in the
community redevelopment area and any indebtedness
of the community redevelopment agency, the county. Or
the municipality proposed to be incurred for such rede.
velopment if such indebtedness is to be repaid with
increment revenues.
(10) Provide a time certain for completing all redevel.
opment financed by increment revenues. Such time cer.
163.361 Modification of community redevelopment
plans.-
(1) If at any time after the approval of a community
redevelopment plan by the governing body it becomes
necessary or desirable to amend or modify such plan,
the governing body may amend such plan upon the rec.
ommendation of the agency. The agency recommenda.
tion to amend or modify a redevelopment plan may
inClude a change in the boundaries of the redevelop-
ment area to add land to or exclude land from the rede.
velopment area.
(2) The governing body shall hold a public hearing
on a proposed modification of a community redevelop-
ment plan after public notice thereof by publication in a
newspaper having a general circulation in the area of
operation of the agency.
(3) If a community redevelopment plan is modified
by the county or municipality after the lease or sale of
real property in the community redevelopment area,
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tain shall occur no later than 30 years after the fiscal ye:
in which the plan is approved, adopted, or amended pu
suant to s. 163.361(1).
(11) Subsections (1). (3), (4). and (6), as amended l
s. 10, chapter 64-356, Laws of Florida. and subsectior
(9) and (10) do not apply to any governing body of
county or municipality or to a community redevelopmel
agency if such governing body has approved an
adopted a community redevelopmenl plan pursuant I
s. 163.360 before chapter 64-356 became a law; nor C
they apply to any governing body of a county or munk
pality or to a community redevelopment agency if sue
governing body or agency has adopted an ordinance,
resolution authorizing the issuance of any bonds, note'
or other forms of indebtedness to which is pledge
increment revenues pursuant only to a community red I
velopment plan as approved and adopted before chal
ter 64-356 became a law.
tuatory,-s. 5, ch. 77-391: $. 7, Ch. 83-231: SS. 10,22. Ch. 84-356: s. 5. I
93-286: 5. 6, Ch. 94-236
163.365 Neighborhood and communitywide plan!
(1) Any municipalily or county or any public bod
authorized to perform planning work may prepare a gel
eral neighborhood redevelopment plan for a communi I
redevelopment area or areas. together with any adjoir
ing areas having specially related problems, which ma
be of such scope that redevelopment activities ma
have to be carried out in stages. Such plans ma
include, but not be limited to, a preliminary plan whicl
(a) Outlines the community redevelopment activitie
proposed for the area involved;
(b) Provides a framework for the preparation of con
munity redevelopment plans; and
(c) Indicates generally the land uses, populatio
density, building coverage, prospective requirement
for rehabilitation and improvement of property and po
tions of the area contemplated for clearance and red,
velopment.
A general neighborhood redevelopment plan shall, I
the determination of the governing body, conform to th
general plan of the locality as a whole and the workabl
program of the county or municipality.
(2) Any county or municipality or any public bod
authorized to perform planning work may prepare c
complete a communitywide plan or program for commL
nity redevelopment which shall conform to the generE
plan for the development of the county or municipalit
as a whole and may include. but not be limited to. ident
fication of slum or blighted areas, measurement c
blight, determination of resources needed and availabl.
to renew such areas, identification of potential projec
areas and types of action contemplated, including tho
development of affordable housing if needed and appre
priate for the area, and scheduling of community rede
velopment activities.
(3) Authority is hereby vested in every county an,
municipality to prepare, adopt, and revise from time t,
time a general plan for the physical development of th,
county or municipality as a whole (giving due regard I,
the environs and metropolitan surroundings), to estat
Iish and maintain a planning commission for such pur
pose and related county or municipal planning activities
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and to make available and to appropriate necessary
funds therefor.
HiStory.-5. a, CtI. 69-):)5; 5. 7, ch. 94-236.
163.367 Public officials, commissioners, and
employees subject to code of ethics.-
(1) The officers, commissioners, and employees of
a community redevelopment agency created by, or des-
ignated pursuant to. s. 163.356 or s. 163.357 shall be
subject to the provisions and requirements of part'" of
chapter 112.
(2) If any such official, commissioner, or employee
presently owns or controls, or owned or controlled within
the preceding 2 years, any interest, direct or indirect, in
any property which he or she knows is included or
planned to be included in a community redevelopment
area. he or she shall immediately disclose this fact in the
manner provided in part III of chapter 112. Any
disclosure required to be made by this section shall be
made prior to taking any official action pursuant to this
section.
(3) No commissioner or other officer of any commu-
nity redevelopment agency, board, or commission exer-
cising powers pursuant to this part shall hold any other
public office under the county or municipality.other than
his or her commissionership or office with respect to
such community redevelopment agency. board, or com-
mission,
History,-S. 6. en 77-391: s 76. Ch. 79-400; s. 8. en. 83-2'31: s. 905,ch. 95-141,
163.370 Powers; counties and municipalities; com.
munity redevelopment agencies.-
(1) Every county and municipality shall have all the
powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effec-
tuate the purposes and provisions of this part, including
the following powers in addition to others herein
granted:
(a) To make and execute contracts and other instru-
ments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its
powers under this part;
(b) To disseminate slum clearance and community
redevelopment information;
(c) To undertake and carry out community redevel-
opment and related activities within the community
redevelopment area, which redevelopment may include:
1. Acquisition of a slum area or a blighted area or
portion thereof.
2. Demolition and removal of buildings and
improvements.
3. Installation, construction. or reconstruction of
streets, utilities, parks. playgrounds, public areas of
major hotels that are constructed in support of conven-
tion centers, including meeting rooms. banquet facili-
ties. parking garages. lobbies, and passageways. and
other improvements necessary for carrying out in the
community redevelopment area the community redevel-
opment objectives of this part in accordance with the
community redevelopment plan.
4. Disposition of any property acquired in the com-
munity redevelopment area at its fair value for uses in
accordance with the community redevelopment plan.
5. Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or
compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other
improvements in accordance with the community rede-
velopment plan.
F.S. 1995
6. Acquisition of real property in the community
redevelopment area which, under the community rede-
velopment plan. is to be repaired or rehabilitated for
dwelling use or related facilities, repair or rehabilitation
of the structures for guidance purposes, and resale of
the property.
7. Acquisition of any other real property in the com.
munity redevelopment area when necessary to eliminate
unheallhful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions; lessen
density; eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to
the public welfare; or otherwise to remove or prevent the
spread of blight or deterioration or to provide land for
needed public facilities.
8. Acquisition, without regard to any requirement
that the area be a slum or blighted area, of air rights in
an area consisting principally of land in highways, rail-
way or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or
other similar facilities which have a blighting influence
on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites
are to be developed for the elimination of such blighting
influences and for the provision of housing (and related
facilities and uses) designed specifically for, and limited
to, families and individuals of low or moderate income.
9. Construction of foundations and platforms nec-
essary for the provision of air rights sites of housing (and
related facilities and uses) designed specifically for, and
limited to, families and individuals of low or moderate
income.
(d) To provide, or to arrange or contract for, the fur-
nishing or repair by any person or agency, public or pri-
vate. of services. privileges, works, streets, roads, pub-
lic utilities, or other facilities for or in connection with a
community redevelopment; to install, construct, and
reconstruct sfreets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and
other public improvements; and to agree to any condi-
tions that it deems reasonable and appropriate which
are attached to federal financial assistance and
imposed pursiJa'hllo federal law relating to the determi-
nation of prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with
labor standards, in the undertaking or carrying out of a
community redevelopment and related activities. and to
include in any contract let in connection with such rede-
velopment and related activities provisions to fulfill such
of the conditions as it deems reasonable and appropri-
ate.
(e) Within the community redevelopment area:
1. To enter into any building or property in any com-
munity redevelopment area in order to make inspec-
tions, surveys, appraisals, soundings, or test borings
and to obtain an order for this purpose from a court of
competent jurisdiction in the event entry is denied or
resisted.
2. To acquire by purchase, lease, option, gill, grant,
bequest, devise, eminent domain, or otherwise any real
property (or personal property for its administrative pur-
poses). together with any improvements thereon;
except that a community redevelopment agency may
not exercise any power of eminent domain unless the
exercise has been specifically approved by the govern-
ing body of the county or municipality which established
the agency.
3. To hold, improve, clear, or prepare for redevelop-
ment any such property.
4. To mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise
encumber or dispose of any real property.
5. To insure or provide for the insurance of any real
or personal property or operations of the county or
municipality against any risks or hazards, including the
power to pay premiums on any such insurance.
6. To enter into any contracts necessary to effectu-
ate the purposes of this part.
7. To solicil requests for proposals for redevelop.
ment of parcels of real property contemplated by a com-
munity redevelopment plan to be acquired for redevel-
opment purposes by a community redevelopment
agency and. as a result of such requests for proposals,
to advertise for the disposition of such real property to
private persons pursuant to s. 163.380 prior to acquisi-
tion of such real property by the community redevelop-
ment agency.
(f) To invest any community redevelopment funds
held in reserves or sinking funds or any such funds not
required for immediate disbursement in property or
securities in which sayings banks may legally invest
funds subject to their COfltrol and to redeem such bonds
as have been issued ~ursuant to s. 163.385 at the
redemption price estalllished therein or to purChase
such bonds at less than redemption price. all such
bonds so redeemed or purchased to be canceled.
(g) To borrow money and to apply for and accept
advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other
form of financial assistance from the Federal Govern-
ment or the state, county, or other public body or from
any sources, public or private, for the purposes of this
part and to give such security as may be required and
to enter into and carry out contracts or agreements in
connection therewith; and to include in any contract for
financial assistance with the Federal Government for or
with respect to community redevelopment and related
activities such conditions imposed pursuant to federal
laws as the county or municipality deems reasonable
and appropriate which are not inconsistent with the pur-
poses of this part.
(h) Within its area of operation, to make or have
made all surveys and plans necessary to the carrying
out of the purposes of this part; to contract with any per-
son, public or private, in making and carrying out such
plans; and to adopt or approve, modify, and amend such
plans, which plans may include. but are not limited to:
1. Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or
compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and
improvements.
2. Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws,
codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and
the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements
and to the compulsory repair. rehabilitation, demolition,
or removal of buildings and improvements.
3. Appraisals, title searches, surveys. studies, and
other plans and work necessary to prepare for the
undertaking of community redevelopment and related
activities.
(i) To develop, test, and report methods and tech-
niques, and carry out demonstrations and other activi-
ties, for the prevention and the elimination of slums and
urban blight and developing and demonstrating new or
improved means of providing housing for families and
persons of low income.
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(j) To'apply for. accept, and utilize grants of fun,
from the Federal Government for such purposes.
(k) To prepare plans for and assist in the relocati,
of persons (including individuals, families, business co,
cerns, nonprofit organizations, and others) displace
from a community redevelopment area and to mal
relocation payments to or with respect to such perso.
for moving expenses and losses of property for whie
reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise mad,
including the making of such payments financed by It
Federal Government.
(I) To appropriate such funds and make sue
expenditures as are necessary to carry out the purpose
of this part; to zone or rezone any part of the county,
municipality or make exceptions from building regul,
tions; and to enter into agreements with a housin
authority, which agreements may extend over ar
period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law;
the contrary, respecting action to be taken by sue
county or municipality pursuant to any of the power
granted by this part.
(m) To close. vacate, plan, or replan streets, road'
sidewalks, ways, or other places and to plan or repta
any part of the county or municipality.
(n) Within its area of operation, to organize. coorc
nate, and direct the administration of the provisions \
this part, as they may apply to such county or municipa
ity, in order that the objective of remedying slum an
blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof with,
such county or municipality may be most effectively pro
mated and achieved and to establish such new office (
offices of the county or municipality or to reorganiz
existing offices in order to carry out such purpose mo'
effectively.
(0) To exercise all or any part or combination of pov
ers herein granted or to elect to have such powers exe
cised by a community redevelopment agency.
(2) The following projects may not be paid for 0
financed by increment revenues:
(a) Construction or expansion of administrativ
buildings for public bodies or police and fire building,
unless each taxing authority agrees to such method (
financing for the construction or expansion.
(b) Installation, construction, reconstruction. repar
or alteration of any publicly owned capital improvement
or projects which are not an integral part of or necessar
for carrying out the community redevelopment plan
such projects or improvements are normally financed b
the governing body with user fees or if such projects e
improvements would be installed, constructed. recor
structed, repaired. or altered within 3 years of th
approval of the community redevelopment plan by th
governing body pursuant to a previously approved put
lie capital improvement or project schedule or plan (.
the governing body which approved the communi!
redevelopment plan.
(c) General government operating expenses un"
lated to the planning and carrying out of a communi!
redevelopment plan.
(3) With the approval of the governing body, a con
munity redevelopment agency may:
(a) Prior to approval of a community redevelopmer
plan or approval of any modifications of the plan, acquir,
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real property in a community redevelopment area,
demolish and remove any structures on the property,
and pay all costs related to the acquisition. demolition,
or removal, including any administrative or relocation
expenses.
(b) Assume the responsibility to bear any loss that
may arise as the result of the exercise of authority under
this subsection, in the event that the real property is not
made part of the community redevelopment area.
Hi$t.ory.-r.. 9, Ch. 69-306: $. 7, ell. 71-391:.. 11, Ch. 84-356; s. 7, Ch. 93-286;
& e. Ch. 94-236
163.375 Eminent domain.-
(1) Any county or municipality, or any community
redevelopment agency pursuant to specific approval of
the governing body of the county or municipality which
established the agency, as provided by any county or
municipal ordinance has the right to acquire by condem.
nation any interest in real property, including a fee sim.
pie title thereto, which it deems necessary for, or in con.
nection with. community redevelopment and related
activities under this part. Any county or municipality, or
any community redevelopment agency pursuant to spe.
cific approval by the governing body of the county or
municipality which established the agency, as provided
by any county or municipal ordinance may exercise the
power of eminent domain in the manner provided in
chapters 73 and 74 and acts amendatory thereof or sup.
plementary thereto, or it may exercise the power of emi.
nent domain in the manner now or which may be hereaf.
ter provided by any other statutory provision for the
exercise of the power of eminent domain. Property
already devoted to a public use may be acquired in like
manner. However, no real property belonging to the
United States, the state, or any political subdivision of
the state may be acquired without its consent.
(2) In any proceeding to fix or assess compensation
for damages for the taking of property, or any interest
therein, through the exercise of the power of eminent
domain or condemnation. evidence or testimony bearing
upon the following matters shall be admissible and shall
be considered in Iixing such compensation or damages
in addition to evidence or testimony otherwise admissi.
ble: :
(a) Any use. condition, occupancy, or operation of
such property, which is unlawful or violative of, or sub.
ject to elimination, abatement, prohibition, or correction
under, any law, ordinance, or regulatory measure of the
state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision,
or any agency thereof, in which such property is located,
as being unsafe, subslandard, unsanitary, or otherwise
contrary to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
(b) The eHect on the value of such property of any
such use, condition, occupancy, or operation or of the
elimination, abatement, prohibition, or correction of any
such use, condition, occupancy, or operation.
(3) The foregoing testimony and evidence shall be
admissible notwithstanding that no action has been
taken by any public bOdy or public officer toward the
abatement, prohibition, elimination, or correction of any
such use, condition, occupancy, or operation. Testi.
mony or evidence that any public body or public officer
charged with the duty or authority so to do has ren.
F.S. 1995
dered. made, or issued any judgment, decree, determi.
nation. or order for the abatement, prohibition, elimina.
tion, or correction of any such use. condition. occu.
pancy, or operation shall be admissible and shall be
prima facie evidence of the existence and character of
such use, condition, or operation.
HialOr)'.-s 10. th. 69-Ja): 5.8. Ch 11-391; s, 12, Ch. 84-356.
agency may provide in any instrument of conveyance to
a private purchaser or lessee that such purchaser or les.
see is without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer
the real property without the prior written consent of the
county, municipality, or community redevelopment
agency until the purchaser or lessee has completed the
construction of any or all improvements which he or she
has obligated himself or herself to construct thereon.
Real property acquired by the county, municipality, or
community redevelopment agency which, in accord.
ance with the provisions of the community redevelop'
ment plan, is to be transferred shall be transferred as
rapidly as feasible in the public interest. consistent with
the carrying out of the provisions of the community rede.
velopment plan. Any contract for such transfer and the
community redevelopment plan, or such part or parts of
such contract or plan as the county, municipality, or
community redevelopment agency may determine, may
be recorded in the land records of the clerk of the circuit
court in such manner as to afford actual or constructive
notice thereof.
(3) Prior to dispositiorfof any real property or interest
therein in a community re'(levelopment area, any county,
municipality, or communiiy redevelopment agency shall
give public notice of such disposition by publication in
a newspaper having a general circulation in the commu.
nity. at least 30 days prior to the execution of any con-
tract to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property
and, prior to the delivery 01 any instrument of convey.
ance with respect thereto under the provisions of this
section, invite proposals from. and make alf pertinent
information available to, private redevelopers or any per.
sons interested in undertaking to redevelop or rehabili.
tate a community redevelopment area or any part
thereof. Such notice shall identify the area or portion
thereof and shall state that proposals must be made by
those interested within 30 days after the date of publica-
tion of the notice and that such further information as is
available may be obtained at such office as is desig.
nated in the notice. The county, municipality, or commu.
nity redevelopment agency shall consider all such rede-
velopment or rehabilitation proposals and the financial
and legal ability of the persons making such proposals
to carry them out; and the county, municipality, or com.
munity redevelopment agency may negotiate with any
persons for proposafs for the purchase. lease, or other
transfer of any real property acquired by it in the commu.
nity redevelopment area. The county, municipality, or
community redevelopment agency may accept such
proposal as it deems to be in the public interest and in
furtherance of the purposes of this part; however, a noti.
fication of intention to accept such proposal must be
filed with the governing body not less than 30 days prior
to any such acceptance. Thereafter, the county. munici.
pality, or community redevelopment agency may exe.
cute such contract in accordance with the provisions of
subsection (1) and deliver deeds, leases, and other
instruments and take all steps necessary to effectuate
such contract.
(4) Any county, municipality, or community redevel.
opment agency may temporarily operate and maintain
real property acquired by it in a community redevelop-
ment area for or in connection with a community redevel.
163.380 Disposal of property in community rede-
velopment area.-
(1 ) Any county. municipality, or community redevel.
opment agency may sell, lease, dispose of, or otherwise
transfer real property or any interest therein acquired by
it for community redevelopment in a community redevel.
opment area to any private person, or may retain such
property for public use, and may enter into contracts
with respect thereto for residential, recreational, com-
mercial. industrial, educational, or other uses, in accord.
ance with the community redevelopment plan, subject
to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, includ.
ing covenants running with the land, as it deems neces.
sary or desirable to assist in preventing the develop'
ment or spread of future slums or blighted areas or to
otherwise carry out the purposes of this part. However,
such sale, lease, other transfer. or retention, and any
agreement relating thereto, may be made only after the
approval of the community redevelopment plan by the
governing body. The purchasers or lessees and their
successors and assigns shall be obligated to devote
such real properly only 10 the uses specified in the com.
munity redevelopment plan and may be obligated to
comply with such other requirements as the county,
municipality, or community redevelopment agency may
determine to be in the public interest, including the obli-
gation to begin any improvements on such real property
required by the community redevelopment plan within
a reasonable lime.
(2) Such "rM( property or interest shall be sold,
leased, otherwise transferred, or retained at a value
determined to be in the public interest for uses in
accordance with the community redevelopment plan
and in accordance with such reasonable disposal proce.
dures as any county, municipality, or community rede.
velopment agency may prescribe. In determining the
value of real property as being in the public interest for
uses in accordance with the community redevelopment
plan, the county, municipality, or community redevelop'
ment agency shall take into account and give consider.
ation to the long-term benefits to be achieved by the
county, municipality. or community redevelopment
agency resulting from incurring short-term losses or
costs in the disposal of such real property; the uses pro-
vided in such plan; the restrictions upon, and the cove-
nants, conditions, and obligations assumed by, the pur-
chaser or lessee or by the county, municipality, or com.
munity redevelopment agency retaining the property;
and the objectives of such plan for the prevention of the
recurrence of slum or blighted areas. In the event the
value of such real property being disposed of is for less
than the fair value, such disposition shall require the
approval of the governing body, which approval may
only be given following a duly noticed public hearing.
The county, municipality, or community redevelopment
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opment plan pending the disposition of the property as
authorized in this part, without regard to the provisions
of subsection (1), for such uses and purposes as may
be deemed desirable. even though not in conformity
with the community redevelopment plan.
(5) If any conflict exists between the provisions ot
this section and s. 159.61, the provisions of this section
govern and supersede those of s. 159.61.
Hiatory.-5. 1" Ch. 69<l05: 5 9. Ch. 77-391: 5.13. en 84-356; s. 1. ct!. 92-16:'
s. 006. Ch. 95-1041.
163.38S Issuance of revenue bonds.-
(1 )(a) When authorized or approved by resolution 01
ordinance of the governing body, a county, municipality
or community redevelopment agency has power in it,
corporate capacity. in its discretion. to issue redevelop.
ment revenue bonds from time to time to finance thE-
undertaking 01 any community redevelopment undel
this part, inctuding, without limiting the generalitl
thereof, the payment of principal and interest upon anI
advances for surveys and plans or preliminary loans
and has power to issue refunding bonds for the paymen.
or retirement of bonds or other obligations previous II
issued. Any redevelopment revenue bonds or other obli
gations issued to finance the undertaking of any com
munity redevelopment under this part shall maturE
within 60 years after the end of the fiscal year in whicl
the initial community redevelopment plan was approvec
or adopted. However, in no event shall any redevelop
menl revenue bonds or other obligations issued f(
finance the undertaking of any community redevelop
ment under this part mature later than the expiration 0
the plan in effect at the time such bonds or Obligation,
were issued. The security for such bonds may be baser
upon the anticipated assessed valuation 01 the com
pleted community redevelopment and such other reve
nues as are legally available. Any bond, note, or othe
form of indebtedness pledging increment revenues tt
the repayment thereof shall mature no later than the enc
of the 30th fiscal year after the fiscal year in which incre
ment revenues are first deposited into the redevelop
ment trust fund or the fiscal year in which the plan is sutJ
sequenlly amended. However, any refunding bond:
issued pursuant to this paragraph may not mature late
than the final maturity date of any bonds or other obliga
tions issued pursuant to this paragraph being paid 0
retired with the proceeds of such refunding bonds.
(b) In anticipation of the sale of revenue bonds pur
suant to paragraph (a). the county, municipality, or com
munity redevelopment agency may issue bond anticipa
tion notes and may renew such notes from time to time
but the maximum maturity of any such note. includin~
renewals thereof, may not exceed 5 years from the datI
of issue of the original note. Such notes shall be pair
from any revenues of the county, municipality, or com
munity redevelopment agency available therefor and no
otherwise pledged or from the proceeds 01 sale ot th,
revenue bonds in anticipation of which they wer,
issued.
(2) Bonds issued under this section do not const
lute an indebtedness within the meaning of any cons!
tutionalor statutory debt limitation or restriction, and ar-
not subject to the provisions of any other law or charll'
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relating to the authorization. issuance. or sale of bonds.
Bonds issued under the provisions of this part are
declared to be issued for an essential public and govern.
mental purpose and. together with interest thereon and
income therefrom. are exempted from all taxes. except
those taxes imposed by chapter 220 on interest.
income. or profits on debt obligations owned by corpora.
tions.
(3) Bonds issued under this section shall be author.
ized by resolution or ordinance of the governing body;
may be issued in one or more series; and shall bear such
date or dates. be payable upon demand or mature at
such time or times. bear interest at such rate or rates.
be in such denomination or denominations. be in such
form either with or without coupon or registered. carry
such conversion or registration privileges. have such
rank or priority. be executed in such manner. be payable
in such medium of payment at such place or places. be
subject to such terms of redemption (with or without
premium). be secured in such manner. and have such
other characteristics as may be provided by such resolu.
tion or ordinance or by a trust indenture or mortgage
issued pursuant thereto. Bonds issued under this sec.
tion may be sold in such manner. either at public or pri.
vate sale. and for such price as the governing body may
determine will efjectuate the purpose of this part.
(4) In case any of the public ofjicials of the county.
municipality. or community redevelopment agency
whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons
issued under this part cease to be such officials before
the delivery of such bonds. such signatures are. never.
theless. valid and sufficient for all purposes. the same
as if such officials had remained in office until such deliv.
ery.
(5) In any suit. action. or proceeding involving the
validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this
part. or the security therefor. any such bond reciting in
substance that it has been issued by the county, munici.
pality. or community redevelopment agency in connec-
tion with community redevelopment, as herein defined.
shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for
such purpose. and such project shall be conclusively
deemed to have been planned. located. and carried out
in accordance with the provisions 01 this part.
(6) Subsections (1). (4). and (5), as amended by s.
14, chapter 84-356. Laws of Florida. do not apply to any
governing body of a county or municipality or to a com-
munity redevelopment agency if such governing body or
agency has adopted an ordinance or resolution authoriz.
ing the issuance of any bonds, notes. or other forms of
indebtedness to which is pledged increment revenues
pursuant only to a community redevelopment plan as
approved and adopted before chapter 84-356 became
a law.
Hiatcwy,-.. 12, Cl'l.69-Xl5; s. 12, Ch. 73-302; ,.2. Ch, 76-147; s. 10, dl. 71-391,
s. 77, Ch. 79-400; 55. 1., 22. ch. &4-~: s, 6, Ch. 93-286: 5 9. CI'l. 94-2'36: I. 15
Ch.95-310
163.387 Redevelopment trust fund.-
(1) There shall be established for each community
redevelopment agency created under s. 163.356 a rede.
velopment trust fund. Funds allocated to and deposited
into this fund shall be used by the agency to finance or
refinance any community redevelopment it undertakes
pursuant to the approved community redevelopment
plan. No community redevelopment agency may receive
or spend any increment revenues pursuant to this sec.
tion unless and until the governing body has. by ordi.
nance. provided for the funding of the redevelopment
trust fund for the duration of a community redevelop-
ment plan. Such ordinance may be adopted only after
the governing body has approved a community redevel.
opment plan. The annual funding of the redevelopment
trust fund shall be in an amount not less than that incre.
ment in the income. proceeds. revenues. and funds of
each taxing authority derived from or held in connection
with the undertaking and carrying out of community
redevelopment under this part. Such increment shall be
determined annually and shall be that amount equal to
95 percent of the difference between:
(a) The amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year
by each taxing authority. exclusive of any amount from
any debt service millage. on taxable real property con.
tained within the geographic boundaries of a community
redevelopment area; and
(b) The amount of ad valorem taxes which would
have been produced by the rate upon which the tax is
levied each year by or for each taxing authority. exclu-
sive of any debt service millage. upon the total of the
assessed value of the taxable real property in the com.
munity redevelopment area as shown upon the most
recent assessment roll used in connection with the taxa.
tion of such property by each taxing authority prior to
the effective date of the ordinance providing for the
funding of the trust fund.
However. the governing body of any county as defined
in s. 125.011(1) may. in the ordinance providing for the
funding of a trust fund established with respect to any
community redevelopment area created on or after July
1. 1994. detenfTillll that the amount to be funded by
each taxing authority annually shall be less than 95 per.
cent of the difference between paragraphs (a) and (b).
but in no event shall such amount be less than 50 per.
cent of such difference.
(2)(a) Except for the purpose of funding the trust
fund pursuant to subsection (3). upon the adoption of an
ordinance providing for funding of the redevelopment
trust fund as provided in this section, each taxing
authority shall. by January 1 of each year, appropriate
to the trust fund for so long as any indebtedness pledg.
ing increment revenues to the payment thereof is out.
standing (but not to exceed 30 years) a sum that is no
less than the increment as defined and determined in
subsection (1) accruing to such taxing authority. 11 the
community redevelopment plan is amended or modified
pursuant to s. 163.361(1). each such taxing authority
shall make the annual appropriation for a period not to
exceed 30 years after the date the governing body
amends the plan.
(b) Any taxing authority that does not pay the incre-
ment to the trust fund by January 1 shall pay to the trust
fund an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount of the
increment and shall pay interest on the amount of the
increment equal to 1 percent for each month the incre.
ment is outstanding.
(c) The following public bodies or taxing authorities
created prior to July 1. 1993. are exempt from paragraph
(a):
1. A special district that levies ad valorem taxes on
taxable real property in more than one county.
2. A special district the sole available source of rev.
enue of which is ad valorem taxes at the time an ordi.
nance is adopted under this section.
3. A library district, except a library district in a juris.
diction where the community redevelopment agency
had validated bonds as of April 30. 1984.
4. A neighborhood improvement district created
under the Safe Neighborhoods Act.
5. A metropolitan transportation authority.
6. A water management district created under s.
373.069.
(d)l. A local governing body that creates a commu.
nity redevelopment agency under s. 163.356 may
exempt from paragraph (a) a special district that levies
ad valorem taxes within that community redevelopment
area. The local governing body may grant the exemption
either in its sole discretidh or in response to the request
of the special district. 1)\e local governing body must
establish procedures by which a special district may
submit a written request to be exempted from para.
graph (a) within 1.20 days after July 1. 1993.
2. In deciding whether 10 deny or grant a special
district's request for exemption from paragraph (a). the
local governing body must consider:
a. Any additional revenue sources of the commu-
nity redevelopment agency which could be used in lieu
of the special district"s lax increment.
b. The fiscal and operational impact on the commu.
nity redevelopment agency.
c. The fiscal and operational impact on the special
district.
d. The benefit to the specific purpose for which the
special district was created. The benefit to the special
district must be based on specific projecls contained in
Ihe approved community redevelopment plan for the
designated community redevelopment area.
e. The impact of the exemption on incurred debt
and whether such exemption will impair any outstanding
bonds that have pledged tax increment revenues to the
repayment of the bonds.
f. The benefit of the activities of the special district
to the approved communily redevelopment plan.
g. The benefit of the activities of the special district
to the area of operation of the local governing body that
created the community redevelopment agency.
3. The local governing body must hold a public
hearing on a special district's request for exemption
after public notice of the hearing is published in a news.
paper having a general circulation in the county or
. municipality that created the community redevelopment
area. The notice must describe the time, date, place,
and purpose of the hearing and must identify generally
the community redevelopment area covered by the plan
and the impact of the plan on the special district that
requested the exemption.
4. If a local governing body grants an exemption to
a special district under this paragraph. the local govern.
ing body and the special district must enter into an
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interlocal agreement that establishes the conditions 0
the exemption. including. but not limited to. the perioc
of time for which the exemption is granted.
5. If a local governing body denies a request fo'
exemption by a special district. the local governing bod\
shall provide the special district with a written analysi,
specifying the rationale for such denial. This writtel
analysis must include. but is not limited to. the tollowin[
information:
a. A separate, detailed examination 01 each con sid
eration listed in subparagraph 2.
b. Specific examples of how the approved commu
nity redevelopment plan will benefit. and has alread,
benefited. the purpose for which the special district wa,
created.
6. The decision to either deny or grant an exemp
tion must be made by the local governing body withir
120 days after the date the written request was submit
ted to the local governing body pursuant to the proce
dures established by such local governing body.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2)
the obligation of the governing body which establishe(
the community redevelopment agency to fund the rede
velopment trust fund annually shall continue until a'
loans. advances, and indebtedness. if any. and interes
thereon. of a community redevelopment agenc'
incurred as a result of redevelopment in a communit'
redevelopment area have been paid.
(4) The revenue bonds and notes of every issu.
under this part are payable solely out of revenue,
pledged to and received by a community redevelop
ment agency and deposited to its redevelopment trus
fund. The lien created by such bonds or notes shall nc,
attach until the revenues referred to herein are depm
ited in the redevelopment trust fund at the times. an,
to the extent that, such revenues accrue. The holder
of such bonds or notes have no right to require the impe
sition of any tax or the establishment of any rate of taXi
lion in order to obtain the amounts necessary to pay an
retire such bonds or notes.
(5) Revenue bonds issued under the provisions e
this part shall nol be deemed to constitute a debt. liabi
ity. or obligation of the locat governing body or the stat.
or any political subdivision thereof. or a pledge of tho
faith and credit of the local governing body or the sial.
or any political subdivision thereof. but shall be payabl
solely from the revenues provided therefor. All such re,
enue bonds shall contain on the face thereof a state
ment to the effect that the agency shall not be obligate'
to pay the same or the interest thereon except from th
revenues of the community redevelopment agency hel.
lor that purpose and that neither the faith and credit n,
the taxing power of the local governing body or of th
state or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged 1
the payment of the principal of, or the interest on. sue
bonds.
(6) Moneys in the redevelopment trust fund may b
expended from time to time for the following purpose'
when directly related to financing or refinancing of red,
velopment'in a community redevelopment area pursl
ant to an approved community redevelopment plan:
(a) Administrative and overhead expenses nece,
sary or incidental 10 the implementation of a communll
redevelopment plan adopted by the agency.
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(b) Expenses of redevelopment planning. surveys,
and financial analysis, including the reimbursement of
the governing body or the community redevelopment
agency for such expenses incurred before the redevel.
opment plan was approved and adopted.
(c) The acquisition of real property in the redevelop.
ment area.
(d) The clearance and preparation of any redevelop-
ment area for redevelopment and relocation of site occu-
pants as provided in s. 163.370.
(e) The repayment of principal and interest or any
redemption premium for loans. advances, bonds, bond
anticipation notes, and any other form of indebtedness.
(f) All expenses incidental to or connected with the
issuance. sale, redemption, retirement, or purchase of
agency bonds, bond anticipation notes, or other form of
indebtedness, including funding of any reserve,
redemption, or other fund or account provided for in the
ordinance or resolution authorizing such bonds. notes,
or other form of indebtedness.
(g) The development of affordable housing within
the area.
(7) On the last day of the fiscal year of the commu.
nity redevelopment agency, any money which remains
in the trust fund after the payment of expenses pursuant
to subsection (6) for such year shall be:
(a) Returned to each taxing authority which paid the
increment in the proportion that the amount of the pay.
ment of such taxing authority bears to the total amount
paid into the trust fund by all taxing authorities within the
redevelopment area for that year;
(b) Used to reduce the amount of any indebtedness
to which increment revenues are pledged;
(c) Deposited into an escrow account for the pur.
pose of later reducing any indebtedness to which incre-
ment revenues are pledged; or
(d) Appropriated to a specific redevelopment proj.
ect pursuant to an approved community redevelopment
plan which project will be completed within 3 years from
the date of such appropriation.
(8) Each community redevelopment agency shall
provide for an independent financial audit of the trust
fund each fiscal year and a report of such audit. Such
report shall describe the amount and source of deposits
into, and the amount and purpose of withdrawals from,
the trust fund during such fiscal year and the amount of
principal and interest paid during such year on any
indebtedness to which is pledged increment revenues
and the remaining amount of such indebtedness. The
agency shall provide a copy of the report to each taxing
authority.
Kistoty,-s. l1,ch.17-391; s. 18, Ch. 79-400: s. 9. ch. 83-231; 5,15, ch. 84-356:
s.Z7, ch.87-22": s. 35. dl. 91.....5; s. 4,Ch. 93-286; Ii. 10.Ch. 94-236; s. 1. Ch. 94-344.
163.390 Bonds as legal investments.-AII banks,
trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institu.
tions. building and loan associations, savings and loan
associations, investment companies, and other persons
carrying on a banking or investment business; all insur-
ance companies, insurance associations, and other per.
sons carrying on an insurance business; and all execu-
tors. administrators. curators, trustees, and other fidu.
ciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or
other funds belonging to them or within their control in
any bonds or other obligations issued by a county or
municipality pursuant to this part or by any community
redevelopment agency vested with community redevel-
opment powers. Such bonds and other obligations shall
be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the
purpose of this section to authorize all persons. political
subdivisions, and officers, public or private, to use any
funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of
any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing contained
in this section with regard to legal investments shall be
construed as relieving any person of any duty of exercis-
ing reasonable care in selecting securities.
ttiatofy.-s. 13, dl. 69-305; Ii. 12, Ch. 77-391: 5. 16. ch, 64-356.
(e) Enter into agreements. which may extend over
any period. notwithstanding any provision or rule of law
to the contrary. with the Federal Government, a county,
a municipality, or another public body respecting action
to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by
this part, including the furnishing of funds or other
assistance in connection with community redevelop.
ment and related activities.
(f) Cause public buildings and public facilities,
including parks, playgrounds, recreational. community,
educational, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any
other works which it is otherwise empowered to under.
take to be furnished; furnish, dedicate, close, vacate,
pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets.
roads, sidewalks. ways, or other places; ptan or replan
or zone or rezone any part of the public body or make
exceptions from building regulations; and cause admin.
istrative and other services to be furnished to the county
or municipality.
If at any time title to or possession of any property in a
community redevelopm'nt area is held by any public
body or governmental a~ency, other than the county or
municipality, but including any agency or instrumentality
of the United States. which is authorized by law to
engage in the undertaking, carrying out, or administra.
tion of community redevelopment and related activities.
the provisions of the agreements referred to in this sec-
tion shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by
such public body or governmental agency. As used in
this subsection, the term 'county or municipality' also
includes a community redevelopment agency.
(2) Any sale, conveyance, lease, or agreement pro-
vided for in this section may be made by a public body
without appraisal, public notice, advertisement, or pub-
lic bidding.
(3) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, under.
taking, or carrying out of any community redevelopment
and related activities of a community redevelopment
agency or a housing authority hereunder. any county or
municipality may. in addition to its other powers and
uPon such terms, with or without consideration, as it
determines, do and pertorm any or all of the actions or
things which, by the provisions of subsection (1), a pub-
lic body is authorized to do or pertorm. including the fur-
nishing of financial and other assistance.
(4) For the purposes of this section, or for the pur.
pose of aiding in the planning, undertaking. or carrying
out of community redevelopment and related activities
of a county or municipality, such county or municipality
may, in addition to any authority to issue bonds pursuant
to s. 163.385, issue and sell its general obligation bonds.
Any bonds issued by the county or municipality pursu-
ant to this section shall be issued in the manner and
within the limitations prescribed by the applicable laws
of this state for the issuance and authorization of gen.
eral obligation bonds by such county or municipality.
Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise adversely
affect any other section of this part.
Hntory.-s. 15. Ch. 69-305: s. 1~, dl. 71~39t: s. 19, ch. 79-400; &. 18, Ch. 84-356.
163.395 Property exempt from taxes and from leY)'
and sale by virtue of an execution.-
(1) All property of any county, municipality, or com.
munity redevelopment agency. including funds, owned
or held by it for the purposes of this part are exempt from
levy and sale by virtue of an execution; and no execution
or other judicial process may issue against the same,
nor shall judgment against the county, municipality, or
community redevelopment agency be a charge or lien
upon such property. However, the provisions of this sec-
tion do not apply to or limit the right of obligees to pur-
sue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or
lien given pursuant to this part by the county or munici.
pality on its rents, fees, grants, or revenues from com.
munity redevelopment.
(2) The property of the county, municipality, or com.
munity redevelopment agency acquired or held for the
purposes of this part is declared to be public property
used for essential public and governmental purposes,
and such property is exempt from all taxes of the munici.
pality, the county, or the state or any political subdivision
thereof. However. such tax exemption will terminate
when the county, municipality, or community redevelop.
ment agenc'9'Stlns, leases, or otherwise disposes of
such property in a community redevelopment area to a
purchaser or lessee which is not a public body entitled
to tax exemption with respect to such property.
Hiatoty,-s. 14, Ch, 69-XI5; $. 13. Ch. n-391: s. 17, ch. 64-356
163.400 Cooperation by public bodies.-
(1) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, under.
taking, or carrying out of community redevelopment and
related activities authorized by this part, any public
body may, upon such terms, with or without consider.
ation. as it may determine:
(a) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest
in any property or grant easements, licenses, or other
rights or privileges therein to a county or municipality.
(b) Incur the entire expense of any public improve.
ments made by such public body in exercising the pow.
ers granted in this section.
(c) Do any and all things necessary to aid or cooper.
ate in the planning or carrying out of a community rede.
velopment plan and related activities.
(d) Lend. grant, or contribute funds to a county or
municipality; borrow money; and apply for and accept
advances, loans. grants, contributions, or eny other form
of financial assistance from the Federal Government
the state, the county, another public body, or any othe;
source.
163.405 Title of purchaser.-Any instrument exe.
cuted by any county, municipality. or community rede.
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velopment agency and purporting to convey any right
title, or interest in any property under this part shall be
conclusively presumed to have been executed in com
pliance with the provisions of this part insofar as title 01
other interest of any bona fide purchasers, lessees. 01
transferees of such property is concerned.
ttistary.-s. 16, en. 69-305: s, 15, Ch. 77-391.
163.410 Exercise of powers in counties with homE
rule charters.-In any county which has adopted ,
home rule charter, the powers conferred by this par
shall be exercised exclusively by the governing body 0
such county. However, the governing body of any suct
county which has adopted a home rule charter may, ;,
its discretion, by resolution delegate the exercise of th,
powers conferred upon the county by this part within thl
boundaries of a municipality to the governing body 0
such a municipality. Such a delegation to a municipal it,
shall confer only such powers upon a municipality a:
shall be specifically enumerated in the delegating rese
Iution. Any power not specifically delegated shall b,
reserved exclusivety to the governing body of th,
county. This section does not affect any communit'
redevelopment agency created by a municipality prio
to the adoption of a county home rule charter.
HialOty,-s. 17. Ch. 69-:))5: s. t, Ch. 83-29
163.415 Exercise of powers in counties withou
home rule charters.- The powers conlerred by this par
upon counties not having adopted a home rule charte
shall not be exercised within the boundaries of a municl
pality within said county unless the governing body (
the municipality expresses its consent by resolutior
Such a resolution consenting to the exercise of the poy,
ers conferred upon counties by this part shall speci!
cally enumerate the powers to be exercised by th,
county within the boundaries of the municipality. An
power not specifically enumerated in such a resolutiol
of consent shall be exercised exclusively by the munic
pality within its boundaries.
Hiatory.-s. 18, Ch. 69-305.
163.430 Powers supplemental to existing commu
nity redevelopment powers.- The powers conferre,
upon counties or municipalities by this part shall be sur
plemental to any community redevelopment power
now being exercised by any county or municipality i
accordance with the provisions of any population at'
special act, or under the provisions of the home rul
charter for Dade County, or under the provision of th
charter of the consolidated City of Jacksonville.
Hiaary.-s, 21, Ch. 69-305.
163.445 Assistance to community redevelopmer
by state agencies.-State agencies may provide tecl
nical and advisory assistance, upon request. to munic
palities, counties, and community redevelopment age'
cies for community redevelopment as defined in thl
part. Such assistance may include, but need not be lin
ited to, preparation of workable programs, relocatio
planning, special statistical and other studies and con
pilations, technical evaluations and information, trainin
activities, professional services, surveys, reports, doc.
ments, and any other similar service functions. If SUfl
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cient funds and personnel are available, these services
shall be provided without charge.
Hiaeory.-s. 25, Ch, ~X)!): s. 16, eh, 17-391: s. 19. Ch. 84-356.
163.450 Municipal and county participation in
neighborhood development programs under Pub. L
No. 9D-448.-Nothing contained herein shall be con.
strued to prevent a county or municipality which is
engaging in community redevelopment activities here.
under from participating in the neighborhood develop.
ment program under the Housing and Urban Develop.
ment Act of 1968 (Pub. L. No. 90-448) or in any amend.
ments subsequent thereto.
Hmofy.-s, 26, en. E&-305: s. 19, eta. 85-8).
PART IV
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
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