CITY OF  FR AMILLA Grariny  30East Broad Street Post Office Box3 328 Camilla, Georgia 31730 Phone 229-336-2220 Fax229-336-2224 www.camillaga.net  AMILLA  ons  Cl  March 11,2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  REF: City of Camilla - Urban Redevelopment Plan  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  In accordance with the Urban Redevelopment Act (O.C.G.A. 36-61-1 et. seq.) the City of Camilla adopted Resolution No. 2020-03-09-3 approving their Urban Redevelopment Plan at the March 9, 2020 Council Meeting. Proper public notice was published, a copy of the plan was made available for public viewing, and a public hearing conducted for citizen comment and input. On behalf of the City of Camilla, the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will submit the plan to DCA forreview: and we look forward to receiving plan approval.  Sincerely, AAL Steve Sykes City Manager  A FULL SERVICE CITY    City of Camilla  CDBG Revitalization  Area Strategy (RAS)  Application 2020  Completed with the assistance from the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission    Table of Contents Resolution for submission Certification for submission  2020 Application for Revitalization Area Strategy Approval  Narrative Appendix I Urban Redevelopment Plan Appendix II Citizen Participation Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Images of Area Appendix VI Supporting Documents  Assessment of Economic Conditions Revitalization Area Strategies Map    RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03-09-4 CITYOF CAMILLA  Submission oft the Revitalization Area! Strategy (RAS) to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia find the existence of areas in which the structures and buildings, by reasons of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, and the existence of conditions which endanger life and properly by fire and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Geurgia have adopted by Resolution pursuant to thc authority granted by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-5 and Urban Redevelopment Area as delined by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated WHEREAS, according lo the guidelines of the Revitalization Area Strategy established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for community eligibility for RAS designation they must meet threshold requirements by establishing a local redevelopment area and plan pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-64-1. The development of the RAS and designation of redevelopment THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and members of Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia that the City will submit for approval the City of Camilla's Community Development Block Grant Revitalization Area Strategy to the Gcorgia Department of Community NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and members of Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all necessary and related documents pertaining to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Revitalization Area Strategy application and: such supporting and collateral. material as shall be necessary.  detrimental 10 public health, safety, morals und welfarc; and  Section 36-61-5; and  area ist the City's effort in meeting this requirement.  Affairs.  SOI RESOLVED this g!h day ofl March 2020.  CITY OFC CAMILLA, GEORGIA BY: 4 Kelvin M. Owens, Mayor ATTEST oppr Cheryl Fond,Ciygek  SAN S51P    PERRY & WALTERS, LLP ATTORNEYSATLAW BOULEVARD 212NORTHW WESTOVER POST OFTICEE BOX7 71209 ALBANY, GEORGIA: 31708-1209 email Pmp-alangnan direct e-mail: writer'sesL. ohmupmpwalwaa #Z14  H. FRANKLINT. BDGAR CAMPBELL COLEMAN,I III FRANKLINT. COLEMAN,IV GEORGEP. HUITCROXTON, DONALDSON.I JR. II KEITH T. DOROUGH RICHARD w.1 FIELDS MISTY a. HASRINS HAYDENH. HOOKS JAMBS B. REYNOLDS, JR. GARYLAMAR, R STEVENL.PRUIT,D  H. HOLCOMIE w. PERJY. (1913- 2002) JESSE WALTERS (1019- 2003) R KELLY IMMEVDAVKCONS EDGAK h. WIIKJN. JX.G CANw, TELEPHONE (229)439-4000 FACSIMILE (229)436-1417 (129)432-0017  March 12,2020  Commissioner Christopher. Nunn Georgia Department of Community Affairs 601 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Ga: 30329-2231 Dear Commissioner Nunn:  RE: City of Camilla 20201 Revitalization Area Strategy Application  Iam the City Attorney for the City of Camilla, Georgia and II have been requested to certify that the Urban Redevelopment Plan was properly adopted in accordance with O.C.G.A $36-61-1 et, seq, in connection with an application that will be submitted by the City of Camilla concerning: a 1.Aresolution ofr necessity, as describedi in O.C.G.A. $36-61-5, was passed on Marchs 9,2 2020. 2. Anotice publicizing the hearing required pursuant to O.C.G.A, $36-61-7(c) was published in the Camilla Enterprise on February 191 and 26", which is the legal organ for Mitchell Countya andi ist thet newspaperhaving: general circulationi in Camilla. ACditionaly,imlormation 4. On March 9, 2020, subsequent to the conclusion of the hearing described above, the City Council oft the City ofCamilla, passed ar resolution adopting thel Urban Redevelopment: Pan, uponi identification of the findings described: in O.C.G.A. $36-61-7(d). This certification isr made solely for the benefits of and can only be relied onl byt the addresses hereof, theirs successors and/ors assigns and theirl legal counsel. This certification may not be relied upon by any other Peron or entity other than the addresses, their successors and/or assigns and their legal  Revitalization Area Strategy,  was posted on the City's website.  3. The hearing, as publicized was held onl March 2, 2020,  counsel or used fora any other purpose without our prior written consent    Page 2 March 12,2 2020 Commissioner Christopher Nunn Georgial Department of Community. Affairs  (except as necessary for compliance withr regulation affecting the addresses, their successors and/or This certifiçation: is given as oft the date hereofa andl Iassume no and undertake no obligation toupdate, reviseors supplement! thisc certificationt tor reflecta anf facts ord circumstances that mayi hcreafter comet tor my: attention, anys changes in facts or circumstances: that may: arise subsequent to the date of  assigns).  this certification, or any changes inl law that may hereafter occur.  Sincerely,  ColemankccityA Attomey eityorCamilla, Georgia.  E    Georgia Department of Community Affairs  2020 Application for Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS) Approval  1. Applicant Government: City of Camilla 2.Local Government Contact Person: Steve Sykes City Manager 3.A Address:  6.Person flling out this form (if different than 2): Southwest Georgia Regional Commission 181 E. Broad Street- P.O. Box 346 Camilla, Georgia 31730 8.Email Address: 9.Telephone Number: 229-522-3552  Beka Shiver 7.Address:  30E. Broad Street - P.O. Box 328 Camilla, Georgia 31730 4. Email Address: 5.Telephone number: 229-336-7856  eves@elyotcamla.com bshiver@swgrc.org  BONUS POINT CALCULATION: Each application! MUSTinclude: separate narrative pages fora anyofthe 4Bonus Pointcategoriesl below for whichcrediti isl being requested. The narrative should be detailed and comprehensive in describing the activities that will be undertaken to be considered for the calculation of bonus points. Please indicate the bonus points for which you are applying, and how current or future CDBG projects  will coordinate with this plan.  Threshold Requirement - Five points. Local government must establish a local redevelopment area and plan pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-61-1 et seq. Note that the RAS boundaries must be within both the local urban redevelopment area established pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-61-1 et. seq. and one or more Census Block Groups with a poverty rate of 20% or greater. Additionally, the local government must describe the activities it will undertake to promote the substantial revitalization of the area and economic empowerment through meaningful job creation for the Local Redevelopment Tools = Up to Five points. Earned through the use of such tools as State Enterprise Zones, Opportunity Zones, Tax Allocation Districts, Community or Business Improvement Districts, Land Banks, or other geographically targeted tax or investment programs within the eligible area. Provide as proof the resolution or ordinance creating the redevelopment tools for which bonus points are sought. Applicants must also indicate how the tools are relevant and useful to the Revitalization Area in order to recelve consideration for Local Redevelopment Tools points. See the RAS Manual for additional information. Investment Partnerships = Up to five points. Earned through the incorporation into the local program of certain) job creation/retention, revitalization, residential improvement or social service funding programs geographically targeted to the areas of eligibility such as those available through various state and federal agencies. Private funds leveraged from various philanthropic, non-profit and/or faith-based organizations as well as private developers will be rewarded in this category. The applicant must provide detailed documentation showing a firm, long-term  unemployed and low-and moderate-income residents.  commitment by investment partners.  Revitalization Area Strategies Form 1  Page 1  REV12-19    Collaboration- Upt to five points. Demonstration that initiatives willl be created and/orundertaken within the eligible area by private for-profit and not-for-profit community stakeholders. Such stakeholders may include local collaborators such as: lending institutions, housing organizations, development organizations, community development corporations or other community groups who have taken responsibility to carry out some aspect of the Revitalization Area Strategy. Applicant must document, with written letters from each entity, that the collaborative stakeholder organizations have a firm commitment to the community, sound financial and administrative practices, and the ability to carry out the functions for which they are taking  responsibility.  APPLICATION CHECKLIST  In addition to the bonus point requirements above, check to make sure all of the following Items on the checklist are included in your submission. Refer to the RAS and CDBG applicants' manuals fort further  information.  The application describes activities the local government will undertake to promote economic empowerment through meaningful job creation for unemployed and lowa and moderate-i income residents as well as activities to promote the substantial revitalization of the area. Evidence of Citizens' Participation including, but not limited to, advertisements (newspaper "tear sheets") meeting agenda and minutes and from public meetings, advisory committee lists and minutes, letters of support from participating organizations. At a minimum, the federal citizen participation standards at 24 CFR 91.115 and 24 CFR 570.486 (a) must be met. Acopy of all of local government resolutions establishing urban redevelopment area(s), urban redevelopment plan(s) includlingamendments and related resolutions must be included. Acertification from the local government's attorney that the resolutions and policies and the authorizing resolutions for the urban redevelopment plan were adopted in accordance with applicable law and applicable public hearing requirements must be included. In the case ofa redevelopment plan that includes multiple local governments, the local government attorney Narrative assessment of the economic conditions of the proposed area to include: 1)Spreadsheet: showing the taxable value of property fort the most recent taxy year available. The spreadsheet must include totals for property tax values listed AND1 the spreadsheet must be submitted electronically to cdbg.bi@dcagagov 4) Opportunities: available for economic development improvement.  ine each jurisdiction must execute a certification.  2) Number of businesy/occupational licenses issued. 3) Number and value of building permits issued. 5) Problems likely to be encountered.  Revitalization Area! Strategies Form 1  Page 2  REV12-19    Mapl Requirements:  Delineates the: subject 20% poverty block groups (Census data). Includes Urban Redevelopment. Areal boundaries. Shows the CDBG Target Area. Includes local government (city/county) limits.  Identifies individual plats within the proposed Revitalization. Area boundaries.  Caption includes:  1) county or municipal corporation. 2) date of map preparation. 3)s scale, stated and shown graphically.  4) name, address, and telephone number of the revitalization. strategy area administrator.  5) name, address, and telephone number of the preparer.  Certification of Chief Local Government Elected Official  Signature: 4E  Kelvin Owens City  Printed Name: Mayor, Title:  of Camilla  Electronic Submission Instructions: TO BE DETERMINED Glenn Misner, Office of NSP and CDBG Field Services Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park. South, NE, Atlanta, Georgia. 30329 Questions? Call 404-679-3138  Paper. Submission: Include this form with your RAS application and mail an original and two copies of all items  (3complete sets):  Revitalization Area Strategies Form 1  Page 3  REV12-19    Narrative  The City of Camilla is in southwest Georgia in Mitchell County. The City is the county seat serving the surrounding cities of Pelham, Sale City, Baconton and its' western county neighbor, Baker County, by providing essential services. To the North is Albany, Georgia which is the region's largest city and to the south is Thomasville, Georgia. Camilla hasa a distinct geographic position of being the center-most city for Region 10 and subsequently many state and federal offices, such as the USDA, Southwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency, and the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission have Incorporated in 1858, Camilla was named for American Revolutionary War General Henry Mitchell's granddaughter Camilla Mitchell. Its location along the railroad and along east to west and north to south trails made Camilla an ideal location for merchants to establish trade and government services. By the early 1900's the City was considered a regional post for agricultural trade and commerce. Not much has changed as Camilla continues to The RAS designation area is of mixed-use land designations encompassing housing, retail, business, government, public green space, and transportation routes including local and state routes. Located within the RAS designation, private residential property values average $40,310. There are two City of Camilla housing authorities in the proposed area: The Borders and Farlow Camilla Housing Communities and Northside Neighborhood District. The southern streets of the proposed district house downtown commerce buildings, the county courthouse, county offices, public health facilities including the Mitchell County Department of Health, and a designated truck route for State Highway Infrastructure improvements to the City's aging sewage and water systems has been an ongoing process for the City leaders. In 2013 the City public works department mapped out and targeted sewage and water systems in need of repair in the city. Systematically the city started working on repairs in sections utilizing funding sources from Community Development Block Grants, public works earmarks, other grants, and general funds. The RAS area covers the area for the next sections of infrastructure improvements the city During the Mitchell County Comprehensive Plan process, the City of Camilla drafted specific goals and policies to enact those goals. Addressing these sewage repairs benefits the economic development and prosperity goal through the policy "our community will make efficient use of existing infrastructure and public facilities in order to minimize the need for costly new/expanded facilities and services." (See Mitchell County Comprehensive Plan 2017, Camilla, page 76). Additionally, this aligns with Mitchell County's economic development goals to improve infrastructure for water, sewer, roads,  offices in the city.  be the junction of commerce and government for Mitchell County.  37 that travels on Scott Street and Oakland Avenue.  needs to repair.    and technology for the stated objective to increase the likelihood businesses will be started or relocated to the region. (See Mitchell County Comprehensive Plan 2017, Mitchell County, page 17). The City assigned a high priority on their housing goals to "promote an adequate range of safe, affordable, inclusive, and resource efficient housing in the communty.corinatng with local economic development programs to ensure availability of adequate workforce housing in the community." Stated policies to address this goal include eliminating substandard or dilapidated housing, creating affordable housing opportunities, and increasing low-to-moderate income families affordable owner- occupied housing options. (See Mitchell County comprenensive Plan 2017, Camilla, page 78). The 2017 Comprehensive Plan goals also include a community health component for "having access to critical goods and services.." through "ensure(ing) safe and adequate supplies of water through protection of ground and surface water sources". (See Mitchell County Comprehensive Plan 2017, Camilla, Page 79). Additional strategic planning meetings in February of 2020 continued to address guiding principles for the City's financial stability, enhancement of the quality of life, and environmental sustainability through implementation means of redevelopment and new development, and providing quality city services that meet the needs of today and tomorrow. (See In 2020 the City passed the Urban Redevelopment Plan (URP) that includes the proposed RAS designation, specifically addresses goals to eliminate physical and social blight, improve economic development opportunities, and improve physical development of infrastructure. Under the recommended activities, the URP states a need to remove blight in areas of disinvestment of which the RAS area is located. Additionally, the plan suggests having stable neighborhoods will encourage economic growth vital for city growth and sustainment. Addressing known sewage deficiencies in the proposed RAS area aligns with the aims of the Comprehensive Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and City of Camilla's The City of Camilla's efforts with Revitalization Area Strategies is to address failing or underperforming city distinctions like infrastructure (streets, sewage, utility, etc.), housing (insufficient, blight, deteriorating, etc.), economic development, transportation, etc. With an approved RAS distinction, the City has a framework to utilize as they move forward to address these issues. Awarding this designation will allow for opportunities of  Appendix VI)  2020 Strategic Plan.  funding that would otherwise be out of reach for the City.  Threshold Requirements  According to the guidelines for a Redevelopment Area Strategy designation, and in order for communities to be eligible for the RAS designation, they must meet threshold requirements by establishing a local redevelopment area and plan pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-61-1 ets seq. The City, aware oft this rule, established that three of the five block groups    in the proposed area meet this threshold. The population of the City of Camilla is 5,919 with roughly 3,000 residents residing within the City of Camilla's city limits. Of these residents, 32.6 percent are living at or below the poverty line according to the American Community Survey data. Within the Revitalization Area Strategy target area, the census block group data shows the poverty at 59.1% with roughly 14% of the City's population residing in this target area, according to the Department of Community Affairs argis  website. See Appendix V for maps of this area.  Local Redevelopment Tools  The City of Camilla is utilizing several redevelopment tools to help with redevelopment of the city. The tools below are currently being used or will be used by the City of Camilla: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): CDBG is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The City of Camilla has previously been awarded CDBG Grants addressing sewage repairs in 2014 and in 2016 for water repairs. Both awards targeted neighborhoods adjacent to the proposed 2020 CDBG target area that will address the Urban Redevelopment Plan (URP): The boundary for URP encompasses much of the city of Camilla. A copy of the plan and map depicting the plan boundaries is attached in Community Home Investment Program (CHIP): CHIP uses a portion of DCA's HOME funds to assist local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public housing authorities in addressing affordable housing development issues in their communities. CHIP funds may be used to provide down payment assistance or homeowner rehabilitation funding to eligible low-income and moderate-income households. The City of Camilla will be using the CHIP to decrease the number of dilapidated and blighted residential properties. The City has been awarded three CHIP house grants previously, the latest in 2019 with a target area encompassing the entire Opportunity Zones: Located within the RAS boundaries is a Federally recognized Opportunity Zone that the City can leverage as tax incentives for future development.  same sewage and water infrastructure issues. (See attached map).  Appendix A.  proposed RAS area. (See Map Attached - Appendix VI)    Investment and Collaborative Partners  Community Ventures has constructed single family housing and in fill housing through the City, utilizing funding from Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA). This organization is committed to providing low to moderate housing for Mitchell County. Their new builds utilize top rated materials that makes the homes economical for longevity. As a partner, Community Ventures is The Camilla Main Street Program has made great strides to draw retailers and entrepreneurs into the downtown business district. Having community services, retail, and profession services in the downtown business district is essential to creating a diverse  committed to seeing infill development in the proposed RAS area.  business mix for the City.  Activities To Be Undertaken  The City's plan is to continue working on the goals and objectives brought forth through the Comprehensive Planning process and recent strategic planning process. Additionally, they will continue to rehabilitate the aging, broken, and underperforming sewage system and water system by applying for CDBG funding from the Department of Community Affairs. Sustained efforts to address blighted housing and businesses will be priority for the city. The City is also preparing to apply for Rural Zone designation in the Fall of 2020 and discussing the possibility of forming a Land Bank Authority to address blighted residential and commercial properties. All these efforts are setting the ground foundation to expand the economic development opportunities in the City of Camilla.  Evidence of Public Participation  A public hearing notice was published in the local newspaper, the Enterprise-Journal and the public hearing was held March 9, 2020. City staff made visits and calls to discuss the RAS process and proposed activities with local businesses to provide information and explanation and gather support. The RAS draft was placed on the City's website and copies made available for public review. The City also had community meetings during the comprehensive planning process and recent strategic planning process. (See  Appendix II)  Assessment of Economic Development  The area proposed for revitalization is a mixture of commerce, government and services, and residential use. Currently eleven of the twenty-seven sites in the RAS area zoned for commercial use are vacant. Many of the empty buildings are int the downtown commercial area. This area has ample public parking, walkable sidewalks, and identifiable way signs. The City has taken steps to hire a fulltime Downtown Development Agent who is focused    on brining business, shoppers, and activities to the central business district, of which a There is strong public demand for bringing in entertainment venues, restaurants, and cultural activities to the City. The growth has not happened and possible causes for slow growth are linked to a decrease in population, shrinking income tax base, and growth in regions from nearby cities Moultrie, Albany, and Thomasville that provide a mixed variety Due to the high poverty rate and low business development in this area, investment in the proposed area's residential neighborhoods has been low. Community outreach for this area is not sustained from year to year SO many are left to their own means to seek help from community resources for their needs. As this is one of the most impoverished Specifically addressing housing and economic development priorities has been the catalyst for community involvement with the City in recent months. In 2020 a new mayor took office shortly after a turnover with city department heads and this change has fueled the community into action. Much of the stated goals and objectives are not city-staff objectives but direct concerns from the community. The City is confident that this is the time to build on the community's momentum and work together to achieve their goals. Improving the sewage conditions is catalyst to improving the housing conditions, which creates pride in the neighborhoods and ultimately draws others in which expands development. (See Appendix III for an assessment of Economic Conditions)  portion of the RAS area is located.  of entertainment and services.  areas of the city, low economic development is reflected.    Appendix I  Urban Redevelopment Plan    Appendix II Citizen Participation    -  - - sn    AGENDA GVYOFCAMILACOUNCILMEETING MONDAY, MARCH9, 2020 6:30P.M.  1. Callt to Order; Roll Call 2. Opening! Prayar 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Approval of Agenda 5, Speaker. Appearance-None  PUBLICHEARINGS  The purpose oft thet twol Publlcl Hearings aret to1 receive citizeni input ando comments. (2.) City's Intent to Purchase al Vao-Con Truck (PH only, noi action required)  (1.) Revitalization Arva Strategy (RAS) 5, Report from Administrative Committee Resolution - TSPLOST  Resokution - Amending ther Fee! Schedule for Plots Sold lo Cty Owned Cemeteries Stabewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agrcoment R Resolution- - Adopt the City of Camila'sUrban Redevelopment Plan Resolution Rev/talizationAreal Strategy (RAS] 7. Reporti from Public' Works Commitbee None 8. City Manager'sReport 9. Mayor'sA Announcements 10.A Adjourn  a. Resolution- -Jay Powelll Industrial Park (action Item)    SIGN-IN SIEET  DATR:_MARCH 9, 2020 MEETING: COUNCIL NAME(please pint) 1immy TENES 2. ANAL M-Lark 3. Mww-etk A. La Viur 5. k URAn 6. BLN Sajvur 7. lahin Mudis Ryyag  TIME: 6:a0 DAM P.M.  STREET ADDRENS FAlpeshneb 193 Wwa/k SA 5 Syik. Ht L1 HGfns SMGAzC 30s Baker Place  CTY  MI BAIDRIPEERE KAMILVA  Aamille Cidh Lnh Camilla Lamilla Cauills (uill CA AMAIA (anilla  L,  8.  9. bromp TBler ISlskz 10. HoncAdnte mlud 11. YANKCK BWnwny 2a6Bocd 13. Bevery Mlias W Nevhdlir  (2.. LAsk Rigsla, 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19, 20. 21. 12, 13. 4. 5.  CydfCnmillo 30BstBrond! SInt-F.O.E Box 328 Canilk, Oumgi 31730    MINUTES-I REGULAR MEETING CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA MARCH! 9, 2020  The regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Camilla was called to order at Roll call indicated the following present: Councilman Campbell, Councilwoman Willingham, Councilman Morgan, Councilman Twitty, Councilman Pollard, and Councilman Palmer. City Manager Steve Sykes, Franklin T. Coleman IV representing City Attorney Tommy  6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 by Mayor Owens.  Coleman, and City Clerk Cheryl Ford were also present.  OPENING PRAYER AND PLEDGE  Councilman Twitty gave the invocation and the Mayor and Council led the Pledge of Allegiance  to the Flag.  CITIZENS AND GUESTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Sign-In Sheet Attached.  On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Twitty, the minutes from the February 10, 2020 Council Meeting and February 12, 2020 Called Meeting were approved as presented by a unanimous vote. On motion by Councilman Palmer, seconded by Councilman Campbell, the minutes from the March 2, 2020 Public Hearing were approved as presented by a  unanimous vote.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA  On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Twitty, the March 9, 2020 agenda  was approved as presented by a unanimous vote.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  Mayor Owens announced two public hearings are on the agenda and asked City Manager Sykes  toj provide background information.  REVITALIZATION AREA STRATEGY (RAS)  City Manager Sykes stated at the work session last week the Mayor and Council discussed the Revitalization Area Strategy that our Regional Commission helped us prepare. The RAS is a strategy to assist with economic development purposes and benefits a segment of the community that has need for infrastructure improvements. At the meeting we talked about the importance of aj public hearing which has been advertised for tonight. The purpose for the public hearing is for the Mayor and Council to hear comments and input from the public. The RAS has been posted on the City's website and copies made available for public viewing. It is intended to provide incentives to communities that implement comprehensive redevelopment activities for target areas in their city. The RAS areas must be in census block groups with 20% or greater poverty  Page 1of5    REVITALIZATION AREA STRATEGY (cont.)  and where an Urban Redevelopment Plan has been adopted. Tonight when the Mayor opens the public hearing we will receive citizen input and comments which will be included in our RAS application. Mayor Owens opened the public hearing to receive comments from the public.  There being none, the public hearing was closed.  VAC-CON TRUCK PURCHASE  City Manager Sykes stated the City has requested the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide financing for a Vac-Con truck, which is a piece of equipment Camilla has been borrowing from a neighboring community. The benefit oft the truck is it has a large vacuum and tank and very useful for vacuuming out blocked drainage systems. Most recently where a pump failed and the lift station was filling up with raw sewage this piece of equipment provided a temporary bypass measure for us to keep the sewage flowing until the pump is replaced or repaired. As part oft the mitigation of our sewer system we applied for a USDA loan which is not only a long-term, very low interest loan but also has a grant or principal forgiveness portion of the grant which helps pay for a portion of the truck. The City can finance this, pay for out of reserves, or apply for a USDA grant. The USDA grant, if successfully awarded, is the most attractive of the three options. One of the requirements is for the City to conduct a Public Hearing for the public to hear about the purchase and benefits of the purchase and allow for public comments. Staff! has prepared the application and we are ready to move forward with the request. Mayor Owens opened the public hearing to receive input and comments from the public. Mr. Jimmy Jones, a citizen who resides at 161 Bainbridge Road, stated on his utility bill he has two fees for sewage: one for $11.50 and the other $4.50. He would like to know when these will be paid off before we incur more debt. City Manager Sykes replied the service fee, which is the first one, is an ongoing cost of operation for fixed assets and the variable costs to operate the plant. The second component is an upgrade, or improvement, for the waste water treatment plant. This equipment will not come out of either of these areas of funding but out ofai rate increase or increase in the budget. The purpose for trying to finance over a long period of time is tol limit the impact on the utility bill per gallon because the expense can be spread over a longer period of time and we will basically grow in to the asset. Mr. Jones stated he has been in Camilla for eight years and paying the fees and asked if the fees would be terminated. Mr. Sykes replied eventually but not any time soon because of the need for waste water treatment plant improvements. He further commented sewer is not a money making utility and it is costly to treat sewer to the level for discharge. Councilman Palmer stated some loans are for 30 years with City Manager Sykes commenting some of the GEFA loans have 25 to 30 year terms. Mr. Jones stated with current interest rates it would incumbent upon us to do the financing now. Mayor Owens asked if anyone else would like to comment on the City's intent to finance a Vac-Con truck with  the USDA. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.  ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL PURPOSE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (TSPLOST) The Council discussed Resolution No. 2020-03-09-1 to support Mitchell County's call for a one- cent county wide Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). The additional penny will be added as a community-wide tax for specific use and benefit for transportation projects. The. Administrative Committee recommends approval of] Resolution No.  RESOLUTION  Page 20 of5    ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (cont.)  020-03-09-1 to signify support for Mitchell County to call for the TSPLOST and authorizes the On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Palmer, the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign and approval of Resolution No. 2020-03-09-1 passed by a unanimous vote.  Mayor to sign.  CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION  City Manager Sykes discussed the amendment of Resolution No. 2018-06-11-01 approved at the June 11, 2018 Council Meeting providing a fee schedule for the purchase of cemetery plots. Resolution No. 2020-03-09-2 amends the fee schedule for cemetery plots in city owned  cemeteries and the fees for recording plot deed(s) as follows:  PLATTED SECTION of CEMETERY: 5'x10 per plot for a total space of 10'x10). Cost per plot at time of purchase Interment Fee/Burial Permit at time of burial  A minimum of2 (two) plots required to bej purchased in the platted section of the cemetery (size  $150.00/plot $25.00/plot  UNPLATTED SECTION of CEMETERY [SECTIONS: LAUREL OAK, LIVE OAK, RED  OAK, POST OAK, WATER OAK, GEORGIA OAK] 1( (one) plot minimum required (size 5' x 10'). Cost per plot at time of purchase Interment Fee/Burial Permit at time ofb burial  $150.00/plot $25.00/plot  The interment/burial permit is reduced from $100.00/plot to $25.00/plot for platted and unplatted sections of the cemetery. The Administrative Committee recommends approval of Resolution On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Twitty, the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign and approval ofResolution' No. 2020-03-09-2 passed by a unanimous vote.  No. 2020-03-09-2 and authorizes the Mayor to sign.  STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT  City Manager Sykes reviewed a Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Council. This agreement requires action to authorize the City Manager to act on behalf of the City to enter int to a mutual aid agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security. Attorney Coleman reviewed and approved the agreement as presented. The Administrative Committee recommends approval of the agreement and authorizes the City On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Palmer, the motion to approve the Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement and authorization for the City Manager to sign  Manager to sign and act on behalfo oft the City.  agreement related documents passed by a unanimous vote.  Page 3of5    URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN-I RESOLUTION  A Public Hearing was held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers to receive citizen input and comments for the City's Urban Redevelopment Plan. The Council reviewed Resolution No. 2020-03-09-3 which gives cities broad powers to redevelop blighted or threatened areas of the community and encourages involvement of private enterprise and public/private partnerships to redevelop neglected areas of the community. The Administrative Committee recommends approval of Resolution No. 2020-03-09-3 and authorizes the Mayor to On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Campbell, authorization for the Mayor to sign and approval ofResolution' No. 2020-03-09-3 passed by a unanimous vote.  sign.  REVITALIZATION AREA STRATEGY-1 RESOLUTION  A Public Hearing was held Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to receive citizen input and comments for the Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). Resolution No. 2020-03-09-4 authorizes submission of the RAS to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. According to RAS guidelines established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, eligible communities must meet threshold requirements by establishing a local redevelopment area and plan pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-64-1. The development of the RAS and designation of the redevelopment area meets this requirement. The Administrative Committee On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Campbell, authorization for the Mayor to sign and approval ofResolution No. 2020-03-09-4 passed by a unanimous vote.  recommends approval of the resolution and authorizes the Mayor to sign.  CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  City Manager Sykes reported on the following items:  1. County-wide radio system - ready to go live and we are currently testing with 2. House of Hope - building is complete and parking, along with landscape design, is underway. A ribbon cutting will be scheduled once parking construction begins and he will coordinate with the community and the MayorCoumilscaltmdlar. 3. Oakview Cemetery the drainage issue involves the road/drainage system which is owned by Mitchell County government. Water is standing in front oft the cemetery in the right-of-way between the edge of the pavement and the entrance to the cemetery. The reason is due to a low area, which is actually lower than the drainage pipe under the roadway, and will take a considerable amount of work with Mitchell County and the City. Everything inside the fence belongs to the City and outside the fence belongs to the County. The City and County will be working together to resolve the drainage issue. Updated will be provided as we move toward a solution. 4. Strategic Planning Sessions - the final session will be held March 17th and 18th and include Electric Cities of Georgia staff, City staff, and community representatives. The items hoped to be accomplished is review of the 29 projects identified for improving the City of Camilla. When this phase is complete, the strategic plan will be ready to present to the community for their feedback and input and eventually Council adoption. The final session, ifv warranted, will bel held April 1st.  Motorola.  Page 40 of5    JAY: POWELLINDUSTRIAL PARK RESOLUTION  City Manager Sykes stated he included ini the packet a resolution renaming the Camilla Industrial Park to the Jay Powell Industrial Park. The resolution identifies the significance that Alfred Jackson "Jay" Powell, Jr. made in the State of Georgia and recognizes that although born in Quitman, he was a citizen of Camilla for 40 years. Additionally it details his contributions and accomplishments and how instrumental he was in the development of the Camilla Industrial Park. The resolution for consideration and approval is the renaming oft the park to the Jay Powell Industrial Park. City Manager Sykes stated once the resolution is approved and new signage ready, a ceremony will be held involving Jay's family to unveil the park signage. On motion by Councilman Palmer, seconded by Councilman Twitty, the approval of Resolution No. 2020-03-09-5 renaming the Camilla Industrial Park to the Jay Powell Industrial Park passed  by a unanimous vote.  MAYOR'S COMMENTS  Mayor Owens expressed his appreciation for those in attendance and watching on TV. He stated this part of government, in terms of participation, is awesome and he appreciates everyone. Itis days like this where we have an opportunity to honor, in his opinion and evident by the resolution, one of Camilla's greatest citizens, Chairman Powell and to also re-evaluate policy and make changes, when necessary, a great thing. He stated he is truly privileged to work with a  great group ofj public servants and serve as Mayor.  ADJOURNMENT  On motion by Councilman Pollard, seconded by Councilman Twitty, the meeting was adjourned  at 7:00 p.m.  BY:  KELVIN M. OWENS, MAYOR  ATTEST:  CHERYL FORD, CITY CLERK  Page 5of5    CITY OF 30E East Broad Street Post Office Box 328 Camilla, Georgia 31730 Phone (229)3 336-2220 Fax (229)336-2224 www.camilaga.net  AMILLA  onso  AMILLA Giiy  March 9, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department ofCommunity Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  The Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy for the City of Camilla will play a significant role in our overall Community Development Block Grant improvement objectives. This plan has reinforced our beliefin both the strength that stakeholders bring to this The added component of Camilla's Strategic Plan gives another layer of confidence that we are committed to the long-term growth of the city and focused on ensuring we have the As Mayor, I'm looking forward. to working with all stakeholders to help revitalize and energize  effort, coupled with critical collaboration.  infrastructure in place to accommodate that growth.  the targeted areas. Sincerely,   Kelvin M. Owens Mayor  A FULL SERVICE CITY    State Court of Mitchell County MITCHBLL/UDICIAL ANNEX ONORTHCOURISTREET CAMILLA, GA31730  CHAMBERSOF UMGERGIANDLWATBSR  PHONE: 229/336-2040 FAX: 229/336-2368  March 6, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  In my capacity as the Judge of the State Court of Mitchell County, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. I support the City and its' development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As a stakeholder in the community I support the goals of the City of Camilla and the strategies to With this letter Ip pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  achieve them.  Sincerely, / - Richard L. Waters, Jr.    Mitchell County Health Department 88 W. Oakland Ave. Camilla, GA 31730 (229)355-3081 Fax (229)355-3082 Emergency 888-430-4599 wwsouthwestgeorgapublichealthorg  IDPEI  Georgia Department of Public Health SOUTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT  March6, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As Mitchell County Health Department Director, in Camilla, l'am committed to assisting the City of Camilla ini its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. support the City andi its' development ofa Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and otheri important community areas and concerns.. As an involved citizen in the communitylsupport the goals oft the City of With this letter p pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  Sincerely,  Gaose Christi W. Dixon, RN, Director    MITCHELL COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH  116S. Hameys Street PO Box 693 Camilla, GA 31730  Phone:229-330-0512 Fax: 229-330-0514 E-mail: moyl@amilag.net  CHILDREN MITCHELL AND COUNTY- YOUTH family connection  March 6, 2020 Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Dear Mr. Nunn,  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Mitchell County Children and Youth Family Connection Collaborative is committed to assisting the City ofCamillai ini its redevelopment: and revitalization efforts. We: support the City and its' development ofa Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. We understand these ef- forts address community issues such as housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As an involved agency in the community, we support the This letter signifies our support and willingness to work with the City of Camilla to implement project  goals oft the City of Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  activities. Sincerely,  usica emmungp Jessica Jennings, Executive Director  ACoalition for al Drug Free Community    MICHELLCQUNIY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITI  March 9th, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the Executive Director of the Mitchell County Development Authority, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla ini its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. Isupport the City and their efforts in developing a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As a stakeholder in the community I support the goals of the City of Camilla and the strategies to With this letter Ij pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  achieve them. Sincerely, Dn4u ILMR Paige Gilchrist Executive Director  186 East Broad Street e P.O. Box 692 e Camilla, GA 31730 e 229-336-2061 . growmitchel.com    VENTERRA POLLARD 70 Dogwood Street a Camilla, Georgia 31780  (229) 328-3439  March 6, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City ofCamilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  As a councilmember and life-long resident and citizen of Camilla, I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in needed areas and provide a safe and vibrant  place to live and conduct business.  Ifully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation ofthe project activities along with committing myselfto working  with the citizens and City staff to transform these areas.  Sincerely,  Venterra Luanu  onel    ANNIE DORIS WILLINGHAM  313 Wilson Street Camilla, Georgia 31730 (229)336-7254  March 5, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  Asali life-long resident of Camilla and a City of Camilla councilmember I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in needed areas and provide a safe and vibrant place to visit, live, and fully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation of the project activities along with committing myself to working with  conduct business.  the citizens and City staff to transform these areas.  Sincerely,  levi Daw Dhlgn Annie Doris Willingham    VERNON TWITTY,JR. TWITTY FEED AND SEED STORE 14S. SCOTT STREET CAMILLA, GBORGIA31730 (229)336-8436  March 2, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  As a business owner in downtown Camilla and a City of Camilla councilmember, I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in Ifully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation of the project activities along with committing myself to working with the citizens and City staff  needed areas and provide a safe and vibrant place to live and conduct business.  tot transform these areas. Sincerely,  Varmon Thnig  Vernon Twitty, Jr.    LEWIS BRYANT CAMPBELL  246 Main Street Camilla, Georgia 31730 (229) 336-7911  March 5, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  As a City of Camilla councilmember and citizen I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in needed areas and provide a safe and vibrant If fully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation of the project activities along with committing myself to working with the citizens and City  place to visit, live, and conduct business.  staff to transform these areas.  Sincerely,  Savri BGpuer  Lewis Bryant Campbell    W.D. PALMER, III PALMER PROPERTIES LLC 139 E. Oakland Avenue Camilla, Georgia 31730 229)330-0363  March 9, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  As a business owner in Camilla and a City of Camilla councimember, I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in needed areas and provide a safe and vibrant place to live and conduct fully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation of the project activities along with committing myself to working with the  business.  citizens and City staff to transform these areas.  Sincerely,    W.D. Palmer, III    COREY B. MORGAN 74 Sunset Circle Camilla, Georgia 31730 (229)328-3439  March 9, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn, Commissioner Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Commissioner Nunn:  As a councilmember and citizen of Camilla, I am committed to the redevelopment and revitalization efforts brought forth by the City of Camilla in their Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS). The RAS designation will make available Community Development Block Grant infrastructure improvements in needed areas and provide a safe and Ifully support the Revitalization Area Strategy designation and will support the implementation oft the project activities along with committing myself to working with the citizens and City staff  vibrant place tol live and conduct business.  tot transform these areas. Sinçerely,  CaB.nln  Corey B. Morgan    MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. RobertAdams, Superintendent CAMILLA, GEORGIA31730  Mr. Tholen Edwards Ms. Norma Gilpatrick, Chair Mrs. Patricia McCaskill Mrs. Barbara Reddick Mr. Gregg Scott Mr. Robert Scott Mr.J Joe White, Vice-Chair  108 South Harney Street Phone: (229)336-2100 Fax: (229)336-1615  March 9, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the Superintendent of the Mitchell County School System in Camilla, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. I support the City and its' development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy.I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As an involved citizen in the community I support the goals of the City of  Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  With this letter I pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  Sincerely,  ReLQoy Robert Adams 229-336-2100  Superintendent, Mitchell County School System Robert_Adams@mitcnel.kIZga.us  The Mitchell County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.    CAMILLA LIONS CLUB  NS  WeServe  March 9, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the President-Elect oft the Camilla Lions Club in Camilla, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. I support the City and its' development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy.Iunderstand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As an involved citizen in the community I support the goals of the City of Camilla and the strategies  toa achieve them.  With this letter I pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  Sincerely,  Chibglorwrag Christy Clark Wray President-Elect, Camilla Lions Club 229-328-5953 (cell) Christy_Wray@mitche..klZga.us  Assistant Superintendent, Mitchell County School System  P.O. BOX 134, CAMILLA, GA. 31730    MITCHELL COUNTY HOUSE OF HOUSE  Post Office Box 205 Camilla, Georgia 31730  March 10, 2020 Mr. Christopher Nunn 601 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City ofCamillal Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the President oft the Mitchell County House ofHope, Inc. in Camilla, Ia am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. Isupport the City and its' development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan and Revitalization Area Strategy.Iunderstand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure and other important community areas and concerns. As an involved citizen ini the community Is support the goais oft the City of Camilla and the strategies to With this letter Ij pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  achieve them.  Sincerely,  R. President  EASN  Mitchell County House ofHope    R  AMILLA COMMERCE Grring SnlSrmeren  March 11, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the Director of the Camilla Chamber of Commerce, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts.I support the City and its' development ofa Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy.I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As a stakeholder in the community Is support the goals of the City of Camilla and the With this letter I pledge my support and will work with the City to implement  strategies to achieve them. project activities. Sincerely,  ouphuns  Jennifer Burnum Executive Director  Post Office Box 226 4 212 East Broad Street * Camilla, Georgia 31730 +229-336-5255 www.amilagorgia.com    MITCHELL BAKER SERVICE  CENTER  March 11, 2020 Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As the Director oft the Mitchell Baker Service Center in Camilla, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. We serve approximately 100 adults with disabilities in our community. Isupport the City and its' development ofa Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. These areas are very important to the individuals we serve at the Service Center. As an involved citizen in the community, I support the goals oft the City of With this letter I pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project  Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  activities. Sincerely,  dua Walers Ginna Waters, Director  PHONE 229-336-7977 FAX 229-336-1346  651 Industrial Blvd.  Camilla, GA 31730 EMAIL FIND US ON gwater@mitchelbakerserviceemter.com FACEBOOK!    Hodges Jewelry Company 42 W Broad St Camilla, GA 31730 Joy Mobley - co-owner  March 4, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department ofCommunity Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As a business owner in Camilla, I am committed to assisting the City of Camilla in its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. I support the City and its' development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As a stakeholder in the community I support the With this letter I pledge my support and will work with the City to implement project activities.  goals oft the City of Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  Sincerely, h  4  co-owner Hodges Jewelry Company    Laura S. Vann 495 Sylvester Hwy Camilla, Georgia 31730 229-336-1565 svann@camilaga-net  March 10, 2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 601 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As aresident of Camilla, support the City of Camilla and its development ofa Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization Area Strategy. I understand these efforts address community issues toi include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important community areas and concerns. As an involved citizen in the community Isupport the goals oft the City of  Camilla and the strategies to achieve them.  With this letter Ip pledge my support and will work with the City to implement  project activities.  Sincerely,  aua R.Vonn Laura S. Vann    ODowntown Bamilla Oevelgfment hathoriy  March 11,2020  Mr. Christopher Nunn 601 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329  Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs  RE: City of Camilla Revitalization Area Strategy  Dear Mr. Nunn:  As Chairman and on behalf oft the Downtown Camilla Development Authority, we. are committed to assisting the City of Camilla inj its redevelopment and revitalization efforts. The Authority supports the City and its development of a Strategic Plan, Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Revitalization, Area Strategy, We understand these efforts address community issues to include housing, economic development, public infrastructure, and other important çommunity areas and concerns. As involved citizens ini the community, we support the goals ofthe City ofCamilla and the strategies to  achieve them.  With this letterI pledgethe Downtown Camilla Development Authority'ssupport:  and will work with the City to implement projectactivities.  Sincerely, E.J(Jud) Vann] IV Lhas Chairman, Camilla Downtown Development Authority  Post Office Box 226, 212 East Broad Street, Camilla, Georgia 31730,229-336-5255    Appendix III  Assessment of Economic Conditions    Assessment of Economic Conditions Taxable Property Value Number of Building Permits Issued Value of Building Permits Issued  $21,098,571 39 $260,330  Number of Business/Occupational Licenses Issued 27    PROPERTY #BLDG COST #TRADE COST OCCUPATION  OF  FULL ADDRESS 61 SCOTTST! N 71 SCOTTS STN 79 SCOTTS STN 70 HARNEYSTN 89SCOTTS STI N 90HARNEY STN 99 SCOTTSTN 105 SCOTTSTN 122 HARNEYS STN 125SCOTTS STI N 112 HARNEYSTN 100 HARNEYSTN 300 CHURCHSTW 10 CHURCHSTW 136 HARNEYSTN 20 CHURCHS ST 147 SCOTT STN N 156 HARNEYSTN 157SCOTTS STN 165SCOTTST 173 SCOTT STN 184 HARNEYSTN 6THOMPSON: ST FAMILY DOLLAR: STORE 60 SCOTT STI N 68 SCOTT STI N 92SCOTTST 102 SCOTT STN 112 SCOTTS STN BUTLER: ST! 575X130 75 OAKST 83 OAK ST 87 OAK ST 139 BUTLERSTN 122 SCOTTSTN 138 SCOTTSTN 74 MARIETTAST 78 MARIETTAST 82 MARIETTAST 84 MARIETTAST  PARCEL C0130129 C0120017 C0120018 C0200008 C0120019 C0200007 C0120020 C0120021 C0200004 C0120022 C0200005 C0200006 C0200003 C0120024 C0200002 C0120023 C0120025 C0200001 C0120026 C0120027 C0120028 C0120029 C0120030 C0130150LH1 $224,600 C0130150 C0120016 C0120015 C0120014 C0120013 C0120001 C0120002 C0120003 C0120004 C0120005 C0120012 C0120011 C0120010 C0120009 C0120008 C0120007  VALUE $132,520 $56,270 $67,400 $270,340 $30,100 $38,750 $63,000 $62,100 $122,000 $84,169 $6,100 $31,020 $40,700 $70,300 $41,600 $41,400 $61,800 $40,200 $52,500 $7,000 $64,300 $84,300 $41,900 $799,200 $1,210,700 $82,400 $89,350 $32,500 $4,000 $30,000 $3,700 $53,200 $86,488 $100,652 $32,900 $25,900 $3,000 $73,300  PERMITS OFJOB PERMITS JOB TAX  YES YES  YES YES  1 3690  1 2636  1 5800 1 3500  YES YES YES  3 26500    90 MARIETTAST 39 OAKLAND AVE W OAKLAND/BROWN HDW/SIDE1 OAKLAND/NAPA BLD/SIDE2 C0130128001 90AKLAND AVE-I IGASTORE C0210002 501 HARNEY STN WEST CIRCLE/OAKLAND 160 BUTLER STN 166 N BUTLER ST APTS 174 BUTLER: STN N 182 N BUTLER ST 1901 BUTLERS STN 194 BUTLER ST N PALMER: ST LOTS1-12 199 PALMER. ST 203 PALMER: ST 207 PALMER ST PALMER STI LOTS 17-20 243 PALMER ST PARCEL17 COMBINED 224 BUTLER: STN BUTLER STNI LOT 266 BUTLER STN 263 PALMER ST 273 PALMER ST 272 N BUTLER ST PALMER & NI BUTLERS ST 140 PALMER STN 145 PALMER ST 146 150 BUTLERSTN 112-114 MARIETTA: ST 195 BUTLERS STI N SUNSET CIRCLE 65 SUNSET CIR 55 SUNSET CIRCLE 45 SUNSET CIRCLE 44 SUNSET CIRCLE 54 SUNSET CIRCLE 64 SUNSET CIRCLE 74 SUNSET CIRCLE 205 BUTLERS STI N 154 SCOTT STN  C0120006 C0130130 C0130128 C0210001 C0130167 C0120084 C0120083 C0120081 C0120079 C0120078 C0120077 C0120080 C0120076 C0120075 C0120074 C0120072 C0110015 C0110016 C0120073 C0110048 C0110047 C0110018 C0110019 C0110046 C0120090 C0120089 C0120086 C0120087 C0120085 C0120071 C0120070 C0120069 C0120068 C0120067 C0120066 C0120065 C0120064 C0120063 C0120062 C0120040  $37,900 $89,000 $37,100 $2,600 $338,300 $87,600 $1,099,979 $5,000 $59,600 $37,900 $36,600 $34,100 $34,800 $21,900 $24,500 $8,800 $57,300 $7,200 $8,300 $49,600 $22,400 $1,800 $61,589 $52,633 $49,300 $153,200 $779,666 $54,887 $1,226 $14,165 $2,100 $52,700 $6,500 $56,700 $47,100 $56,600 $58,750 $56,700 $52,600 $55,600 $46,400 $62,300  1 10500 1 1500  YES YES YES YES  1 700 1 8300  1 4000  1 4800    79 MARIETTA. ST 85 MARIETTAST 153 BUTLER STN 71 MARIETTA! ST 61 MARIETTA ST 51 MARIETTAST 160SCOTT STN 165 BUTLER STI N 171 BUTLER: STN MARIETTAST 172 SCOTTSTN N 177 BUTLER STN 181 BUTLER! STI N MARIETTAST 182 SCOTTSTN 42 SUNSET CIRCLE 192 SCOTT ST N 193 SUNSET CIRCLE 202 SCOTT STN 211 SUNSET CIRCLE 220 SCOTT STN 43 SUNSET CIRCLE 53 SUNSET CIRCLE 63 SUNSET CIRCLE 73 SUNSET CIRCLE 217 BUTLERS STN 232 PEACHTREE! ST 229 N BUTLERST 248 PEACHTREE ST 30 WORLEYST 50 WORLEYST 40 WORLEYST 54' WORLEYST 62 WORLEYST 70' WORLEYST 239 BUTLER STN 11 BROAD STW COURTHOUSE 18 COURT ALLEY ALLEY BLDG STORE BLDG 22 COURT ALLEY 17-21-23 SCOTT STN  C0120044 C0120045 C0120046 C0120043 C0120042 C0120041 C0120039 C0120048 C0120049 C0120038 C0120037 C0120050 C0120051 C0120052 C0120036 C0120053 C0120035 C0120054 C0120034 C0120055 C0120033 C0120056 C0120057 C0120058 C0120059 C0120060 C0120032 C0120061 C0110056 C0110055 C0110053 C0110054 C0110052 C0110051 C0110050 C0110049 C0210003 C0130118 C0130137 C0130136 C0130120 C0130135  $38,000 $7,500 $4,000 $44,400 $44,900 $44,800 $46,900 $25,100 $47,400 $3,700 $99,000 $30,600 $40,500 $9,540 $45,100 $61,500 $50,000 $48,700 $43,500 $38,900 $89,210 $43,300 $42,900 $42,800 $41,200 $48,200 $81,900 $81,651 $92,793 $48,400 $2,400 $30,600 $21,900 $51,299 $5,400 $68,660 $2,609,025 $56,098 $2,100 $71,100 $26,750 $74,900  1 1500  1 7524 1 4500 1 18000 1 7000  1 5200 1 5100  YES  YES  1 26500    26 COURT ALLEY SCOTT ST/REDDICK PROP 28 COURT ALLEY 30 COURT ALLEY 27 SCOTTSTN 32 COURT ST 31 SCOTTSTN 35 SCOTTS STI N 30 OAKLAND AVE W 28 OAKLAND AVE 24 OAKLAND AVE 20NCOURT: STREET 29 BROAD STI W 31 BROAD: STW 41 BROAD: STWI MARYS GIFTS 33-35 BROAD: STW 37 BROADS STW 25 BROAD: STV W SCOTT STN 6SCOTTSTN 61 BROADS STW 65-69B BROAD: STW 14 SCOTT9N NE BUTLER & ETC N 22-24 SCOTTST! N 28 SCOTTS STN N 25 BUTLER: STN 40 SCOTT: STN N HEALTH DEPT 85 BROAD: STW SKILLS CENTER BUTLER: STI N 22 BUTLER STN TRAIN & PARK 105 BROAD: STW 100 OAKLAND. AVE PAINT & BODY 94 OAKLAND AVE W 260 PEACHTREE ST 31 WORLEYST 41 WORLEYST  C0130121 C0130134 C0130122 C0130123 C0130133 C0130124 C0130132 C0130131 C0130127 C0130126 C0130125 C0130119 C0130139 C0130140 C0130143 C0130141 C0130142 C0130138 C0130144 C0130145 C0130152 C0130153 C0130146 C0130147 C0130148 C0130151 C0130149 C0130157 C0130155 C0130154 C0130155A00 C0130156 C0130159 C0130158 C0130162 C0130161 C0130160 C0110057 C0110058 C0110059  $74,739 $61,900 $39,457 $49,833 $144,400 $33,025 $116,600 $149,900 $100,200 $5,728 $5,965 $48,287 $128,045 $79,500 $160,500 $121,700 $65,900 $117,400 $9,116 $30,397 $12,710 $60,900 $289,900 $78,400 $18,000 $49,877 $12,400 $560,419 $138,555 $237,800 $94,600 $11,336 $7,615 $198,900 $377,700 $94,080 $353,581 $35,500 $53,152 $1,800  YES  2 14300  YES  1 5600  YES YES YES YES YES  1 39000  YES YES YES YES  RESTAURANT-SCOITSTN C0130146A00 $166,600  1 850  1 1500 1 4500 1 12980  YES YES YES  1 500  1 4800    45 WORLEYS ST 49 WORLEYST 53 WORLEYST 59 WORLEYST 63 WORLEYST 71 WORLEYST 85 WORLEYST 270 PEACHTREE! ST 18 NEWTON: ST 38 NEWTONS ST 40 NEWTONST 48 NEWTONST NEWTON! ST LOT54 60 NEWTONST 68 NEWTONST 76 NEWTON: ST 86 NEWTON: ST BUTLERS ST 59 NEWTONS ST 75 NEWTON: ST 87 NEWTONST 25 NEWTON: ST 282 PEACHTREE ST 16 NEWST 30 NEW ST 36 NEWST 46 NEW ST 541 NEWST 70 NEWS ST NEWST 301 BUTLER: STN 69 NEWTON LOT PARCEL 97 COMBINED 89 NEWST BUTLER STN N 25 NEW ST 17 NEWST 37 NEWST 79 NEWS ST 69 NEWS ST 329 BUTLER STN 339 BUTLERS STN 31 NEWST  C0110060 C0110061 C0110062 C0110063 C0110064 C0110065 C0110066 C0110076 C0110075 C0110074 C0110073 C0110072 C0110071 C0110070 C0110069 C0110068 C0110067 C0110082A00 C0110080 C0110081 C0110082 C0110078 C0110077 C0110089 C0110088 C0110079 C0110087 C0110086 C0110085 C0110084 C0110083 C0110081A00 C0110096 C0110095 C0110098 C0110091 C0110090 C0110092 C0110094 C0110093 C0110099 C0110100 C0110109  $1,800 $1,800 $31,300 $21,000 $5,234 $57,900 $46,800 $38,900 $65,600 $53,800 $26,126 $26,900 $3,700 $35,400 $8,300 $4,200 $34,700 $2,200 $28,800 $2,800 $29,000 $38,900 $55,700 $52,800 $26,800 $50,700 $48,200 $64,900 $38,800 $2,200 $37,132 $2,800 $25,300 $4,100 $2,800 $37,700 $100,300 $164,800 $72,000 $53,200 $50,000 $24,800 $105,239  1 4500  1 450  1 1500  1 4500 1 6000    343 BUTLER STN 430 MLKJ JR DR 440MLKJRI DR 349 BUTLER! STN MLKJ JRI RD 365 BUTLER STN 460 MLKJ JR DR 284 N BUTLER ST 283 PALMER: ST 294 BUTLER STN 300 N BUTLER ST 299 PALMER ST 311 PALMER ST 308 BUTLER STN 316 BUTLERSTN 320 BUTLER STN 326 BUTLER STN 321 PALMER: ST 330 BUTLERS STN 331 PALMER: ST 334 BUTLER: STN 341 PALMER ST 344 NI BUTLER ST 347 PALMER ST 348 BUTLER: STN 351 PALMER: ST 354 NI BUTLERS ST 359 PALMERS ST 356 BUTLERSTN 369 PALMER: ST PALMERS ST 490 MLK. JRI DR 377 PALMER ST  C0110101 C0110108 C0110107 C0110102 C0110106 C0110104 C0110103 C0110105 C0110045 C0110020 C0110044 C0110043 C0110021 C0110022 C0110042 C0110041 C0110040 C0110039 C0110023 C0110038 C0110024 C0110037 C0110025 C0110036 C0110026 C0110035 C0110027 C0110034 C0110028 C0110033 C0110029 C0110030 C0110032 C0110031  $2,700 $51,200 $52,200 $89,900 $2,900 $5,600 $31,100 $46,300 $25,300 $43,000 $39,100 $50,477 $7,200 $16,300 $26,500 $21,600 $21,200 $2,800 $1,597,080 $1,800 $3,600 $2,800 $42,100 $12,800 $39,867 $36,900 $13,900 $31,000 $13,700 $25,500 $79,400 $3,600 $34,600 $51,419  1 6450  2 5650  PARKI N/HARNEY & NSCOTT C0120031    Appendix IV  Revitalization Area Strategy Maps            SHVERSALY  AIVINNODS S100SS    Appendix V Images of Area    193 West Oakland Avenue  Borders Community  Camilla Housing Authority located in the block  between West Circle Street, North Butler Street and West Oakland Avenue    5  utho ATIO tor  PARIT RVL s)  WAR  Toombs Park is closed, gated, and locked due to lack of upkeep after vandals and misuse of equipment. This park is located between the Borders Community and  AR 000 OF  au NE THI  Furlow Neighborhoods.  Public  Housing    langrs as  STOP  Furlow Homes - A Camilla Public Housing Authority located on Palmer Street  on the far west RAS boarder.    St. John Missionary Baptist Church located on West Palmer Street.  a     One of many boarded up or dilapidated homes in the RAS area.  Homes located on North Butler Street    mtH  North Butler Street and Newton Street intersection    Abandoned home on 260 Peachtree Street, adjacent to one of the largest and best kept  homes in the RAS area.    62 Worley Street, above. Sunset Circle loop, below.     GARETTE  Church St  Bob's corner grocery store located on the corner of Church Street and North Harney Street  E  156 North Harney Street    uderdou CLEANERS  CLEANERS  S  North Scott Street, few homes on this street in the RAS area, most are upkept single- family owner-occupied homes. Anderson Cleaners, a dry cleaning provider in business  since the 1960's.    home  Located at the corner of North Scott Street and West Oakland Street this shopping plaza has an IGA grocer, furniture store, and dollar store. It was home to a pharmacy store that closed in 2019 which continues to be  unoccupied.    Scott Street looking South at active truck route intersection where Scott Street and West Oakland Avenue cross, left Below: Scott Street looking North  EAST 70 TRUCK 19 37 t WEST 37      Businesses along the west side of Scott Street in the Downtown Business District.  Closed Service Station on Scott Street.  Below: businesses along the east side of Scott Street.    The Mitchell County Courthouse is located ini the RAS area on its' own block. Above image is southside of the building facing the northside of West Broad Street. Although property is owned by Mitchell County, the utilities service provider for the park and building is the City of  Camilla.    NCourts!  Above and left: closed businesses.  m North side  of West Broad Street in the downtown business district of Camilla, in the RAS proposed  area.    Above: businesses on the north side of West Oakland Avenue.  and  Saebea  -  FINE  SIM  Snipes was a corner IGA market located at Court and West Oakland Avenue. The store closed in 2019.    County office buildings along Court Street.  Looking Northwest at the intersection of West Oakland Avenue and North Harney Street.  This is one of the most active intersections in the City.  *Photographer stood on corner taking pictures for one cycle of green light and captured both of the above images. This is typical for Camilla, where agriculture and industry  intersect.    KRISPY CHIK  One of two restaurants servicing the RAS area. (home of the best fried chicken in  Mitchell County)  Harney Street facing South. Fuel station is the only fuel station in the proposed RAS designation.    Appendix VI  Supporting Documents    CITV OF AMILLA 4DFasPeedrec: 15st: ficeb Box318 Carmilla. Geuryie3173C Fh:n:229-336-222 Tax779-336-1224 wwnucamilpane  onsc  AMILLA  March 1, 2020  All ihe Ruguler Mzeling 1 lbe Mayor and City Council heki Murch 9, 2020 w1 6:30 p.n., asC'ity Aller condurling a l'ublic Ilcariag (o Icccive citizan communts anl inpul On Mach: 2. 2020 in wwcdance wich the Urban Kcccvelopment Au (0.C.0.A. 36-61-1 ec. seg.) for thc Ciy ol Cailla's Urban Kedvclopinent Plan, (hp Council unrimusly approved the plan ad adopled  Clerk ofthe City afCaunila, Ihcrcby attest tot the following;  Reslution No. 2020-03-09-3.  BY  Qbd Capinting  -  STAT. SEAL ORGIA  A FUII SFRVICE CITY    The City of Camilla, was awarded a Community Investment Housing Program (CHIP) in 2010 for $306,000 completing 7 units, in 2014 for $306,000 completing 7 units, and were awarded another $306,000 grant in 2019 with a target area that encompasses the RAS designation area. Public Hearings for this project will take place by summer of  2020.  Legend Target Area    Georgia Department of Community Affairs  Applicant: City of Camilla  CHIP Experience  CITY OF CAMILLA PAST PERFORMANCE OF CDBG PROJECTS The City of Camilla was awarded a CDBG Housing Grant in 2005 and in al Water System Improvement Project in 2008. Bob Roberson is the grant writer and administrator for both projects. Shown below are details of the projects currently on-going by the City of Camilla.  City of Camilla - 2005 CDBG Housing Grant Down Payment (DP) Assistance Completed  Grant Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla  Award Activities  Address of Home Date DP  DCA Program Construction CDBG Housing New Construction CDBGI Housing) New CHIP Housing! New Construction CHIPI Housing New Construction CDBGI Housing) New Construction CDBG Housing) New Construction CDBG Housing) New Construction CDBG Housing New Construction CDBG Housing) New Construction CDBG Housing! New Construction CDBGI Housing New Construction CDBGI Housing) New Construction CDBGI Housing) New Construction CDBGI Housing New Construction CDBGI Housing New Construction  Recipients Date Completed Rehab  Completed 2009 2006  2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005  Down) Payment 70Cedar Lane Assistance Down) Payment 80Cedar Lane Assistance Down) Payment 91 Cedar Lane Assistance Down) Payment 101 Dogwood St Assistance Down Payment 31 Cedar Lane Assistance Down Payment 21 Cedar) Lane Assistance Down Payment 11Cedar Lane Assistance Down) Payment 90Church Street Assistance Down Payment 10Church Street Assistance Down! Payment 380 Cochran Street Assistance Down) Payment 185. Jester Street Assistance Down) Payment 214 Scott Street Assistance Down) Payment 101 CedarLane Assistance Down] Payment 20Cedarl Lane Assistance Down) Payment 891 Lincoln Street Assistance Down) Payment 300 Cedar Lane Assistance  2007- Foreclosure CDBGI Housing New  Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA3 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 39813 Camilla, GA 31730 Camilla, GA 31730 Camilla, GA 31730  2007 -Foreclosure Construction  2005 2007 2009 2008 2008 2010 2009 2009 2007 2009 2010 2010 2007  X Check here if continued on additional page(s) and attach)   Page 5 of61 Pages  CHIP5-July-10    Strategic Planning Review City of Camilla- -S Sessionl .W.0.T.Analysis  The S.W.O.T.Analysis was conducted during the first session with the following results with the  conclusions categorized for ease of organization.  Business Environment:  Transportation Network- Highway & Rail Airport with! 5,001 ft. Runway  TRENGTHS  Ethanol Plant -l Largest Industrial Customer in the State Environmentally, Friendly (Embrace Technology) Access to extensive Regional Labor Draw  State Tax Exemption on Agrcuture/Agrcutura Products/Equpment  City Government  Progressive City Council  City of Camilla and Mitchell County Working Relationship is Good  City Services:  The City is Fiscally Responsible Public' Works Department Competitive Rates Adequate Water  Electric Utility Responsiveness/" High Voltage/ No Limitations/Capaciy/ Gas Utility Large Service Area (no limitations), / Capaciy/NorthSouth Location Internet Access - High Speed Telecommunications Public! Safety- Low Crime Rate / Emergency Response / Preparedness/ Regional Radio! System/Competitive ISO Score Permitting Process - Business Friendly/ / Fast Track Permitting City-owned Recreational Facilities Baseball Field & Football Field  City Taxes  Community: Location The Downtown Corridor Agriculture - High-tech Farming Faith Based Community around the state Camera Ready Community  -  Community Pride - Small Town Feel- Family Connections  Community Events (Historical Tennis en/competon-tmens people from    Local Hospital  Education:  Education availability- - k-12 (Technical School within the County School System), opportunities that are presented to students (kids are graduating with Close proximity to a number of Colleges (Medical College in Moultrie, GA) and  skills for a career path Universities Recreation:  Both Public and Private Education Opportunities  Natural Resources- Flint River, Weather (Outdoor Actwites-A5portsman  Paradise)    Business Environment:  Lack of Property under Public Control for Development High Prices of Developable Property Private Investment/Funding Lack of Retail and Restaurants Downtown Hotels CityServices  EAKNESSES  a  Airport Terminal needs to be updated and modernized  Cities use ofTechnology Lack of Marketing Efforts of the City  Utilities- Wastewater (in need ofu updates/mprovements,  erglon/nteranment  There are recreational facilities with no events in place to utilize fully  -  County Recreational Facilities Family oriented parks  Entertainment Venues (Youth, Family & Adult)  Education: Community:  No Local Higher Education Communication Lack of Accountability Perception of lack of inclusion after college & County)  Lack of Volunteerism, community involvement and support  . -  Losing population - Youth are not staying after high school and not returning Lack of Economic & Community Development Knowledge & Understanding (City  Housing  Blighted Property/Dilapidated Housing Renta/Owner-Occupes, County 911 Dispatching  Limited Housing Opportunities (Single Family, Multi-Family, Affordable,  County: Services    Business Environment:  PPORTUNITIES  Property under public control Land Bank Possibility Gateway to the City  Georgia Grown/Georgia Made Identification & Designation  Airport Use - Marketing the ly/Ounty/Communty at the Airport Support and grow small and new business Downtown Development - Diverse Business Opportunities Better Utilize the Local Development Authorities Untapped. Agriculture Community  City Services  Marketing the City Expansion of Gas Customers Citizens Academy  Improve the use ofTechnology within the City Operations  Community  Environmentally, Friendly Communication Utilization of the Television Station House of Hope - Parent University Operation Turnaround Youth Leadership & Development Leadership Be the Example Continue to improve community cohesiveness Provide an environment promoting a sense of belonging Improve Community Pride - more cohesiveness in the community Telling the Camilla Story Electronically, Visually and' Verbally) Take advantage of the Mitchell County Collaborative (Already in place)  Community Engagement  Education  Education  Utilization of the High School Broadcasting Program to grow their knowledge  and promote the community Co-op Opportunities (Youth) Inclusive Recreational Activities Identify Environmental Opportunities  Recreation/Events    County Recreation Improvement Events-Increase to attract outside investment Agri-tourism Trail Opportunities    Business Environment Online Purchases  HREATS  Workforce is in Surrounding Cities & Counties Lack of Downtown Development Lack of Downtown Business Diversity Loss of Industry Lack of Skilled Labor Lack of Product Development Population Decline Overall Youth Development  Community    Strategic Planning Review City of Camilla - Sessionl Guiding Principles project should align.  Guiding Principles offer the strategic planning group foundational guides, with which each identified  Financial Stability Enhance Quality of Life Environmental Sustainability  Transparent Actions based on Fairness, Equality & Trust  Core. Areas of Implementation  List of categorical initiatives that individual projects will fall within. Projects developed through Camilla's  'Growing Toward Tomorrow' process to be organized under the followingi initiatives.  Reinvigorate our Built Environment to be a catalyst fori future re-development and new  development  Enhance and Feature our Quality of Place  Strengthen our Marketing and Communications Strategies to be transparent and beneficial for  all.  Provide Quality City Services that meet the needs of Today and Tomorrow.  There were a number of projects discussed during this session (See below for review and thought). These projects will be reviewed as well as discussion for additional projects. Each project will be  discussed, categorized and expanded upon in Session II.  Projects:  Develop al Marketing and Communication Plan Update Website/Social Media- = Be consistent  Add Informational Documents about the City, Community: - what people  want/need to know - howi to documents  Develop Programming for Public Access Channel Create videos for our website Citizens Academy  Telling the Camilla Story (electronically, visually, verbally, physically) Economic & Community! Development Opportunity for the Airport Market our Assets (Including the Airport, Fast-track Permitting, etc.) Georgia Grown/Georgia Made dentficaton/Desgnaton  Using the High School Broadcasting to create content and produce local programming  Develop a Brand for the City  Agri-tourism Trail Opportunities    Market Your Downtown Market City Services Gateway to the City 0 Update the City Sewer System Update the Water System Camilla Development Authority  Review the governance/charter. of the Downtown Development Authority and the City of Inventory vacant and underutilized properties to address blight and stimulate redevelopment  Identify Funding Opportunities for Downtown Improvements  Land Bank Possibility Inventory/Prepare a Sidewalk Master Plan Airport Terminal Renovation Gateway toi the City Establish a Recreation Strategy    City of Camilla Strategic Planning Outline Session 2-F February 11&1 12, 2020  Session 2- Day 1 &2  Review! Session #1 Results (S.W.O.T., Guiding Principles, Core Areas of Implementation, etc.) Breakdown each project (Identify objectives, description and measure of each project) Note - Prioritization could result in project reduction or moving to another core area Assign Responsibility: - Steve, this is a question for you- = do you want to assign responsibility fore each of the projects int this setting or perhaps assign it to an area of the group for later  Review and Identify Additional Projects  Prioritize projects under each Core Area of Implementation  assignment of project responsibility?  Identify Performance Measures for Core Implementation Areas Project Criteria to keepi in mind when reviewing and discussing potential projects: Leadership - Each project needs al leader to push the project forward. Projects without strong Collaborative and inclusive - A project should include multiple, diverse stakeholders. Benefits the community at large - A project should be designed to benefit the City and overall Builds from strength = A project should build from the community's existing strengths. Implementable - A project must be specific, realistic, measurable and ready fori implementation. The discussion should focus not on "What can we do?" but on' "How do we get it done?" Successful Return on investment = A project should be designed to leverage a strong return on investment with Oriented to resiliency and growth- - A project should contribute to sustainability and growth within  leadership cannot success.  community: = where possible adjacent communities.  projects require market, financial, and citizen/p political feasibility.  limited resources. the local economy.