CITY OF CAMILLA  URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN  JUNE 2023  GEOF 185,  ATC  Z  ULL SERVICEIC TOWARD  0    Executive Summary URP  The City of Camilla's Urban Redevelopment Plan was developed to understand better and identify areas that need redevelopment within the city limits. In addition to an updated Comprehensive Plan, the City has developed a Strategic Plan to develop an Urban Redevelopment Plan (URP). The primary purpose oft the City of Camilla's Urban Redevelopment Plan (URP) is toi identify prospective development areas, assess business opportunities, improve houingaalaliycomilim: within the URP area, and recommend possible redevelopment options in accordance with guidelines set forth by Georgia'sUrban  Redevelopment Act (URA).  In 2020, the City Council contacted Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (SWGRC)to assist in developing the URP Plan. Thel Plan analyzed Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Economy Development, Demographics, and Redevelopment Needs and made recommendations for development. Also noted was the volume oftraffic activity on Oakland Avenue, located one block from the downtown Central Business District.  In the City's attempt to increase the activity downtown, several business opportunities were noted based on the analysis oft the leakage report, including but not limited to restaurants that  serve alcohol, shoe stores, bookstores, and special food services.  2    INTRODUCTION  Camilla, Georgia was incorporated in 1858 and was named the county seat for Mitchell County. The County comprises four cities, Baconton, Pelham, Sale City, and Camilla. The City ofCamilla was incorporated in 1858 and is the county seat of Mitchell County. The  City of Camilla is located in the center oft the region.  This plan was written during a critical time in Camilla' s history. The latest Mitchell County Joint Comprehensive Plan, previous Urban Redevelopment Plan, and Camilla's Strategic Plan have outlined an ambitious strategy that is al hybrid of regional collaboration, technology, and economic development fueled by politically diverse local legislation. This plan's foundation includes residents, business owners, community leaders, and city employees. The stakeholders identified the unity ofe effort and then assessed the effort using a SWOT analysis. That analysis generated this plan's objectives, goals, and action steps. This plan is a living document, able to guide Camilla in improving Camilla's historic downtown and the city at large. It's important to note that this is not aj plan designed to replace the work of the Downtown Camilla Development Authority or the Camilla Development Authority but is intended to enhance and, ideally, partner with their efforts where practical. As Camilla continues to develop, this plan' s legislative and economic elasticity creates an environment that will help the city adapt to new  circumstances, threats, and opportunities.  3    Whatis Urban Redevelopment?  Urban Redevelopment is a concept that classifies land use for immediate development or future use. It often happens in existing urban areas and involves a government rezoning of ag given area from a low-density (single-family housing) to a higher-density (mixed-use or commercial) development. The redevelopment also includes infrastructure improvements such as road expansions, bridge construction, broadband installation, sidewalks, etc. In 1995, the Georgia General Assembly adopted Urban Redevelopment Act (0.C.G.A36-61- let.s seq) and amended the law over the years to meet community needs. This initiative helps to address poverty areas, blight, housing, and economic growth.  COUNCIL AUTHORITY  Redevelopment is aj process or action taken to rebuild an existing or demolished building. In planning, the concept ofredevelopment is notj just constructing buildings, rather it integrates the social, welfare, economic, safety, transportation, land use, and community development. This concept must align with public health, safety, morals and welfare oft the residents in the community. Thus, Georgia's Urban Redevelopment Act stands as a guiding principle for the council in exercising power for redevelopment in the State of Georgia. The Georgia Urban "Iti is found and declared that there exist ini municipalities and counties of this state slum areas, as defined inj paragraph (18) ofCode Section 36-61-2, which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of this state; that the existence ofs such areas contributes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, constitutes an economic and social liability, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities and counties, retards the provision of housing accommodations, aggravates traffic problems, and substantially impairs or arrests the elimination oftraffic hazards and the improvement oft traffic facilities; and that the prevention and elimination ofs slums is a matter of state policy and state concern, in order that the state and its municipalities and counties shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are  Redevelopment Act (GA Code $ 36-61-3) is as follows:    local centers of disease, promote juvenile delinquency, and, while contributing little tot the tax income oft the state and its municipalities and counties, consume. an excessive proportion of its revenues because ofthe extra services required for police, fire, accident, hospitalization, and other forms of public protection, services, and facilities. (b) Iti is further found and declared that certain slum areas or portions thereof may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this chapter, since the prevailing condition of decay may make impracticable the reclamation oft the area by conservation or rehabilitation; that the other areas or portions thereof, through the means provided in this chapter, may be susceptible of conservation or rehabilitation ins such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated in subsection (a) ofthis Code section may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented and that, to the extent that is feasible, salvable slum areas should be conserved and rehabilitated through voluntary action and the regulatory process. (c)Itis further found and declared that the powers conferred by this chapter are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and the power of eminent domain may be exercised. The necessity, in the public interest, for the provisions enacted in this chapter is declared as a matter ofl legislative determination." (Justia US law 2020) (Note that power ofe eminent domain would be subject to Georgia'srevised standards adopted The Camilla staff will oversee the implementation ofthis plan. The City can appoint itself as the implementing agency based on the Urban Redevelopment Act. The City Council is comprised ofseven members and has dedicated staff that would be responsible for plan  in 2006, limiting the property to public use only.)  implementation.  REDEVELOPMENTPLANNING PROCEDURES  Historically, redevelopment planning has been viewed as a concept used to regulate land use through powers given to local governments to acquire private property without compensation. However, this modern concept balances the community by helping the economy of challenged communities by supporting development or redevelopment in downtown areas. In densely populated cities with a lack ofl land space, redevelopment helps to manage the issue of growth. Thus, redevelopment becomes a joint effort to make communities friendly and habitable. Usually, the City Council kicks offt the redevelopment process with the designated areas considered for redevelopment. In light of this, the City ofCamilla City Council considered the state's opportunity zones for economic development in the City of Camilla. Thus, community participation, public meetings, surveys, and meeting with key local government officials for full participation have been included in the redevelopment process.  5    REDEVELOPMENT GOALS. AND OBJECTIVES The primary purpose oft the City of Camilla redevelopment plan is to identify prospective zones, assess business opportunities, housing conditions within the study area, and recommend possible redevelopment or development in accordance with guidelines set forth by Georgia's Urban Redevelopment Act (URA). The URP is written broadly to allow the City flexibility as more specific plans ofa action are known; all actions will be done in  accordance with the Urban Redevelopment Act. Listed below are the goals and objectives. REDEVELOPMENT GOALS: Eliminate physical and social blight Improve economic development opportunities Improve physical development infrastructure Create impetus for public/private investments  Promote the rehabilitation and/or production ofs safe, secure, affordable housing The following objectives agree with the City of Camilla's Comprehensive Economic  REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES  Development strategies:  Integrate citizens' input to stimulate and increase economic vibrancy in the downtown Assess and Identify opportunities for business and economic development. Identify vacant buildings and surrounding business activities in designated areas Recommend innovative economic strategies for downtown revitalization  area.  CITY OFCAMILLA URBANREDEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW  This section examined the existing land use, opportunity zones, redevelopment needs, housing, transportation, and economic stability. A benefit of using a URP for redevelopment is the ability to alter some existing zoning and development requirements, per the Urban Redevelopment Act, to achieve optimum economic and aesthetic results in the Redevelopment Area. Any alteration or alleviation ofe existing requirements necessary to effectively implement the URP is unknown. However, some changes or mitigation will likely be essential and beneficial. The City Council reserves the option to pursue changes to existing zoning and development regulations as they are reasonable and necessary. No  6    covenants or restrictions will be placed on properties in the Urban Redevelopment Area  (URA). LANDUSE  Thel Future Land Use Development Mapi is a required component for all communities that have zoning. It is intended tol be an expression oft the community's vision for the future anda guide toi its future development patterns. It is developed from future land use maps with updates that reflect the development trends in Camilla. Below are descriptions of  categories utilized on the Future Land Use Map.  AGRICULTURE  The rural and agricultural character area designation in Camilla is intended for those areas outside oft the urban service areas which are associated with agricultural farm operations and related activities, forestry, natural resource conservation, groundwater recharge areas, and low-density residential development accessory to agricultural or farm operations of varying  sizes. RESIDENTIAL  This residential category is intended to correspond primarily to existing neighborhoods buti is also proposed for undeveloped areas adjacent to existing communities. Residential development in this category typically ranges from approximately 1 to 4 units per acre (i.e., lots sizes of about 10,000 square feet plus). The primary housing type is detached, single- family residential, though other housing types, such as duplexes and manufactured homes, may be allowed by applicable zoning regulations under certain circumstances. This future land use category is implemented with one or more. low-density residential zoning districts. Regulations may differ according to: zoning districts; for instance, manufactured homes may be permitted in one urban residential category but not another. Furthermore, different lot  sizes may be established as may be necessary.  COMMERCIAL  This category corresponds to the City's Central Business District (CBD). Itis also intended to provide a mixture ofl land uses in addition to commercial, including institutional, public, office, and housing mixed in with non-residential uses. This district is unique in that the existing development pattern consists oft buildings covering a large percentage oft the lot, few, ifany, building setbacks from front, side, and rear property lines, and reliance on on-street parking or shared parking lots. This district has higher lot coverage and floor area: intensities  7    than the other commercial land use categories. This area isi intended to be implemented  within a CBD zoning district. HIGHWAYCOMMERCIAL  This category is for land dedicated to non-industrial business uses, including retail sales, services, and entertainment facilities. Commercial uses may be located as a single use in one building or grouped in a shopping center. As one of two sub-classifications ofc commercial land use, commercial highway areas are intended to provide suitable sites for business and commercial uses that primarily serve the public traveling by automobile and benefit from direct highway access. Such districts are generally designed so that the car has precedence over the pedestrian. This area is intended to bei implemented with one or more commercial  zoning districts. INDUSTRIAL  This category corresponds to industrial operations that may or may not be objectionable due to the emission ofr noise, vibration, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, odors, or radiation and may create fire or explosion hazards or other objectionable conditions. Uses within this district may require substantial quantities of water for manufacturing operations and may require  rail, air, or water transportation.  BOUNDARIESOFTIE REDEVELOPMENT, AREA  The boundaries oft the Urban Redevelopment Plan cover such a large area thati it is best defined by a map (See Figure 2). Numerous residential structures and commercial properties within the area have been identified as uninhabitable, unsafe, and unworthy ofr rehabilitation. In addition, many unkempt vacant lots adversely affect the tax base and slow the development ofneighborhoods. The City's Code Enforcement and Fire Department conducted on-site inspections ofall properties within the city, and several units have been demolished, and others tagged for demolition. Under the current plan, the city does not plan to displace any residents. Any historic property located within the redevelopment area will not be substantially: altered in any way inconsistent with standards established by the Georgia Historic Preservation. All properties will be handled in accordance with the Georgia  Relocation Act and Federal Uniform Relocation Act.  8    HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSIDERATIONS  Any property located within the redevelopment area which is designated as al historic property or is listed on or has been identified by any federal agency to be eligible for listing on thel National Register will not be substantially altered in any way inconsistent with technical standards for rehabilitation or demolition unless feasibility for reusel has been evaluated based on technical standards for the review ofhistoric preservation projects, used  by Georgia Historic Preservation. LEVERAGE PRIVATE RESOURCES  The City plans to engage various public and private resources toi implement the plan. This includes local developers, community and nonprofit organizations. They have previously worked with nonprofit organizations to construct new housing and address infill housing  within the city.  Figure 1: Map Showing Urban Redevelopment Areas, Camilla, Georgia  Camilla Futurel landusel Map  Legend Residenlial Agricultural Induslial Highway Commercial Commercial  SGNC Sxule    A    A    Figures 4, 5, and 61 below show the City ofCamilla's s designated state and federal opportunity zones  that can significantly: advantage investors for tax credits.  Official Opportunity Zone map for - City of Camilla  132059803003  132059803001  132059803002  132059804001  132059804004  132059804002  Logend. Opoorta ne Pens AmerswdPursels Amandoe: 2012 MedemiymemAma ClyB Boundey 0161 149 150%- 100  132059804003  A  Approved Septombor 6, 2012  Figure 4: Map of State Opportunity Zones  12    u    -  . Mnn  nu    Baconton  Camlay Mwy  Newlon  Sal-cily  milla  N  Pelham  EriHERE.C  Figure 6: Federal Opportunity Zone Camilla, Georgia Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs  Figure 6 above shows the Federal Opportunity Zones inj Mitchell County. The 2017Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created qualified Opportunity Zones. These zones are selected to encourage economic development and job creation in communities facing financial hardship throughout the county and the United States by providing tax benefits to investors who invest eligible  capital into these communities.  14    TRANSPORTATION  An integrated transportation system should contribute to residents' high quality oflife and a desirable business climate. Many transportation issues in Mitchell County are related to increased vehicular volumes and congestion. While the automobile is the dominant mode of transportation, the City of Camilla wants to provide al balanced and coordinated "multi-modal" transportation system to accommodate ongoing growth and development. Comprehensive improvements to all modes oft travel can help improve the operation and capacity of the road  system.  Road Network  The City ofCamilla is serviced by several state roads, including State Highways 37, 112,97, and  300 or U.S. 19. Virtually all streets in Camilla are paved.  300 Dr  Camilla  Baggs Ferry. Rd  Moultrie Rd 37 Stste Routa 37  N  MZ ZionRd  arportRd  Goodson Rd  Rd  Figure 8: Major state highways road map (37,112,97, and 300)  15    N  Figure9: Traffic Count Map Camilla, Georgia Source: Georgia Department ofTransportation (2019)  Table 1: showing the number oftraffic counts greater than 1000 in Camilla, Georgia  StreetNames East Oakland East Broad street 7270 West Oakland 112. S. Scott 97. S. Butler 112. S. Blvd Newton Road Sylvester Road N. Harney Street 3780  Traffic Counts 14700 4470 5060 2470 6180 5870 1350  Street Names N. Ellis Street N. Scott street S.H Harney Street Thomas Street Peachtree Street US) HWY 19 S.N MacArthur Drive 1310 112. Cairo Road 97. Bainbridge Road  Traffic Counts 1460 1140 3400 1040 2240 11000 4250 2030  Source: Georgia Department ofTransportation (2019)  16    16000 790 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000  1000  7270 6180 5870 4470 5060 2470  4250 2030 1310  3780 150 1460140 1040 TrafficCounts STREETNAMES Newton! Road N. Scotts street  3400  2240  East Oakland 97-S.Butler  - East Broad street a WestOakland 12.S.Scott  1112.S. Blvd  SylvesterRoad S.Harney Street SMacarthur Drive  "N.Harney Street I N.I Ellis Street Thomas Street T Peachtree-Street USHWY19 a 112. CairoRoad 97- Bainbridge Road  Figure 10: Chart showing short-term active streets greater than 1000 traffic counts in Camilla,  Georgia  Source: Georgia Department otTransportation  The above graphical illustration depicts the short-term traffic counts for the City ofCamilla. The selected traffic counts are those streets with traffic counts greater than 1000. East Oakland Street has the highest traffic count, with 14,700, and is located near Broad Street. Broad Street should have the highest traffic count as the heart oft the city. However, from the chart above, the East Broad traffic count is lower than the East Oakland traffic count. The high traffic counts on East Oakland may be attributed to industries and commercial activities along the street. Thomas Street  has the lowest traffic count, 1040, and it's zoned as residential.  17    REDEVELOPMENT NEEDS  The list ofneeds and opportunities represents Camilla's major problems and potential strategies fori improving those problems. The list was developed from the identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats identified by the City's Strategic Planning Survey.  We need more activities (recreation, shopping, etc.) in town after 5pm, particularly  downtown.  Wer need better quality hotels/motels.  Wei need more. land for new development. For any larger developments, we are We need toi increase job opportunities for young professionals in our community. We need more after-school programs for kids to give them aj place to go and something We need to improve our existing supply of housing to be more energy efficient. We need to focus on our tourism and market it appropriately. We are ina a favorable position (excess utility capacity) for new industry. Wer must help our existing businesses and industry to keep them happy in Camilla. Wer need to promote the Rural Transit System SO our residents have the necessary We need to improve our ability to reach the citizens of Camilla by utilizing social media.  essentially built out.  to do in as safe environment.  transportation they require.  Leakage Report  The leakage report was obtained from U.S. Census Bureau Environment System Research Institute (Esri 2017 Retail Marketplace) for the City of Camilla, with a coverage area of6.61 square miles. The report shows an estimated amount ofmoney consumers spend at retail establishments within 6.61 square miles and outside. The charts below show the community's needs and what the community has in excess supply. The charts were based on a scale of100 percent, and they show the specific stores that are needed and the excess supply in the Cityof Camilla. Leakage occurs when income is removed by taxes, savings, and imports. In the retail section, leakage refers to consumers who spend money outside the local market. Theexitof  18    resources from a community, no matter the size, results in a gap in supply and demand. A closed-circle income stream allows money to flow from businesses to households continuously. As families purchase goods within the system, companies spend money supporting labor needs and business expansion. When consumers choose to take money outside ofthe closed circle,  leakage occurs.  Table 2: City of Camilla Leakage Report  Needs Demand 5779758 575128 518097 1025419 4933214 319260 967834 226350 231849  Industry Automobile: Dealers Other Automobile Dealer New Home Furnishings stores Electronics &Appliance Stores Grocery Stores Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores Clothing Stores Shoe Stores Stores Stores  Supply Gap 4647661 1132097 10.9 0 293503 0 0 579725 579725 0 0 503930 503930 0 543934 69957 0 0 0 0 O 0 0  Percentage  575128 100 224594 27.7 1025419 100 319260 100 846308 42.2 388109 25.1 226350 100 231849 299382 22.9 188413 110969 100 574047 34.5 131748 48.5 708282 100 408170 100 271104 100 24606 112460 100 33092 69927  4744131 189083 2  Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores 1426033  Jewelry, Luggage & Leather Goods  100 15.8  Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music 803312 Sporting Goods, Hobby, & Music Stores 692343 Book, Periodical & Music Stores Miscellaneous Store Retailers Office Supplies, Stationary & Gift Stores 201705 Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers Nonstore Retailers Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses Vending Machine Operators Direct Selling establishments Special Food Services Drinking Places- Alcoholic Bev Source: Esri and Infogroup 2017  110969 1117981 708282 408170 271104 24606 112460 33092 69927  100 100 100  19    Figure 11: Chart showing the percentage ofr needs within 6.61 square miles Table 3: Leakage Report showing the excess supply for residents in the City ofCamilla  Excess Supply Demand 6979657 624771 1156844 638748 1943826 1828522 5577469 324995 2035283 3941493 5415909 3866108 1549801 34859 173134 3148142 3045123  Industry  Supply 7429915 2782254 2193421 1899918 3187963 2364698 823264 6108576 1364444 7211107 12325526 51836742 48448967 3387775 185568 196936 5662404 5662404  Gap -450258 -2157483 -1036577 -1261170 1244137 -536176 -707961 -531107 -1039449 -5175824 -8384033 46420833 -44582859 -1837974 -150709 -23802 -2514262 -2617281  Percentag e -3.1 -63.3 -30.9 -49.7 -24.2 -12.8 -75.4 -4.5 -61.5 -56 -51.5 -81.1 -85.2 -37.2 -68.4 -6.4 -28.5 -30.1  Motors Vehicle & Parts Dealers Auto parts, Accessories &Tire Stores Furniture & Home Furnishings Stores Furniture Stores Building Materials, Garden equip & Supply stores Building Materials, & Supply Dealers Lawn & Garden equip & Supply Stores 115303 Food & Beverage Stores Specialty Food Stores Health & Personal Care Stores Gasoline Stations General Merchandise Stores Department Stores Excluding Leased Depts. Other General Merchandise Stores Florists Used Merchandise Stores Food Services & Drinking Places Restaurants/Other Eating Places Source: Esri and Infogroup 2017  20    Existing Housing Structures  Most houses and designs are. historical and offer residents a sense of! place. In the northern part ofthe City, the housing structures combine public housing units (single detached and attached homes), Bungalows, Mobile homes, Multi-family units, and vacant buildings. Businesses such as gas stations and minimarts can be found in the city. Ins streets like Butler, the houses are nucleated, and the road is narrow. The south side is more refined regarding facilities and modern multi-family structures. The single-family dwellings have undergone remodeling but are still historical. The presence ofi industries and recreational facilities could have played a significant role in the upkeep of the homes. There are also newer. housing designs that can be found in other Single-family detached: This home design is not attached to another home and sits only on its Single-family attached consists oftwo housing units separated by a walll but attached. Multi-family: AI multi-family home consists oftwo or more housing units. Ini most cases, itis Bungalow: A bungalow is a small, square, one-story building with a raised foundation that can Mobile home: The word mobile means it can be moved from one place to another. Thisisa  parts of the city. assigned property.  multiple-story buildings. be accessed through steps.  home designed in a way that it can be towed to your desired lot.  Apartment: Thisi isa as set ofhousing units in one building owned by one entity.  During the assessment of housing conditions, it was noted that most oft the substandard houses are in the northern part ofthe city. It was also observed that the substandard homes were vacant and looked abandoned. This shows the effectiveness and efficiency ofthe Camilla Fire Department. Some ofthe substandard homes may be rehabilitated or may be targeted for demolition. According to Camilla Fire Department Services, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) score for the City ofCamilla, Georgia, was 3 in. June 2019 based on a scale range oflto 10.. A lower rating is good and keeps the resident's! home insurance low. This accomplished milestone was due to commitment, training, public engagement, and good management of  21    resources. In addition to public safety, the City ofCamilla Police Department has done a tremendous jobi in reducing and keeping the crime rate low. A safe community is one ofthe pulling factors for people considering relocating or investors planning to establish or expand their businesses. Low crime rates also play an essential role in property values. Thus, keeping the crime rate as low as possible is good for maintaining a safe and vibrant community. The City of Camilla is committed toj providing safe, decent, and affordable housing for every residenti int the community. Housing is challenging for any community, but especially for rural communities that need more dedicated resources for housing. This burdens communities to create and maintain aj place where residents can afford to live. Leaders in Camilla have identified: a need for housing rehabilitation and more housing (primarily rental)affordable to  individuals and families.  CONCLUSION, ANDI RECOMMENDATION  Inc conclusion, Urban Redevelopment isa a crucial development tool that can be used to resuscitate degenerating cities. It helps eradicate blighted areas, gives opportunities for newer housing, encourages businesses, and creates a safe environment. Urban Redevelopment also helps to restore economic viability, especially in areas designated as opportunity zones by the federal or state government. Areas designated for opportunity zones tend to attract private investors and public investment and encourage small-scale business development. The City of Camilla has federal and state-designated opportunity zones, which are great opportunities for private or local The Urban Redevelopment Plan analyzes Land Use, Transportation, Housing, Economy Development, Demographics, Redevelopment Needs, and Opportunity zones and made recommendations for development. Substandard and dilapidated housing can either be rehabilitated, acquired by local government or subject to demolition. Fortunately, most dilapidated housing is vacant and may not require a relocating strategy. The City ofCamilla Planning and Development has tremendously curbed dilapidated housing and ensured that all structures are code compliant. The entire public safety team has also been on the lookout to ensure the safety oft the citizens of Camilla is preserved. Some gang activity has been identified. However, the City Council has taken a meticulous step in addressing this emerging threat.  business investors.  22    In the City's-attempt to increase the activities int the downtown area, several business opportunities were discovered based on the analysis of the leakage report shown in Table 2, including but not limited to: Restaurants serving alcoholic beverages, Shoe Stores, Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores, Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses, Special Food Services, Books, In the past, SWGRC has made the followingi recommendations based on resident surveys and the  Periodical & Music Stores, and Direct Selling establishments, etc.  leakage report:  Encourage small-scale business development, Establishment of farmers' markets, educational tour programs,  Increase downtown after-hour activities such as bowling and movie theatres, More recreational activities such as interactive art centers, water parks, summer  Music Studios and similar forms ofentertainment, Provide affordable transportation system, Increase opportunities for Affordable housing, mentorships, Assisted living homes for seniors or retirees,  Neighborhood watch program to combat crimes and gangs activities, Code compliance for commercial and residential properties, Partnership with investors for long-term job creation,  Establishment ofal landbank for the acquisition of substandard housing and  commercial properties, and Attractive city signage.  In addition to the Urban Redevelopment Plan, other development tools are available to communities to help attract developers and improve the lives ofresidents. Overall, this plan will tremendously improve the quality of life for residents, provide incentives for jobs and create economic development, increase private investment, increase grant  applications, and reduce blighted areas.  23    REFERENCES  2022 City ofCamilla Comprehensive Plan 2022  2020 City ofCamilla Strategic Plan Survey: EGC Office ofEconomic & Community  Development  The City ofCamilla Housing Plan 2018  Georgia Department ofCommunity Affairs (GDCA). http:lgeorgia- Georgia DeparmemtofTamporimion (GDOD)2019.Tralic count: htps/gdotrafirdatadandnkeellcom/mubliemulinodemapasp  ca.mapsarcgis.co/pps/Viewer/index.hml'appid-7b/lesdacbbb4ae48118clclct3108d6ld&we  map-2567497A7080228780052892862  Esri and Infogroup. Esri 2019 Updated Demographics. Esri 2017Retail MarketPlace. Copyright Justia US Law (2020). 2014 Georgia Code Title 36-L Local Government Provisions Applicable to Counties and Municipal Corporations Chapter 61 - Urban Redevelopment $ 36-61-3- Legislative findings and declaration ofnecessity. tosyawtustincomenteconiz0enue 36/provisions-applicable-t-counties-and-municipal-comporationsychapter-6lsection-36-61-3  2019 Esri. Copyright 2017 Infogroup, Inc.  access date 2/5/2020  24    RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-05-1  A RESOLUTION TOI DESCRIBE THE BOUNDARIES OF REDEVELOPMENT AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA TO CAUSE Al REDEVELOPMENT PLAN' TOI BE PREPARED FOR  SAID AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that there exists within the corporate limits of said city one or more urbanized or developed areas in which the structures, buildings and improvements, by reasons of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation or open spaces, and the existence of conditions which endanger life and property by fire and other causes, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, high unemployment, juvenile delinquency and crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that there exists within the corporate limits of said city one or more urbanized or developed areas which by reason of the presence of a predominant number of substandard, slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, inadequate parking, faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, and usefulness, unsanitary and unsafe conditions, deterioration of site and other mprovements, tax delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land, diversity of ownership on defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent or encumber the free alienability of land, and the existence of conditions which endanger life and property by fire and other causes. substantially impair and arrest the sound growth of the community, retard the provision of housing accommodations and employment opportunities, and constitute and economic and social liability and is ai menace to the public health, safety, morals and welfare in their present condition  and use; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that there exists within the corporate limits of said city one or more open areas located within urbanized or developed areas which because oft the presence of factors enumerated in the first two paragraphs hereof, substantially impair and arrest the sound growth of the community; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that there exists within the corporate limits of said city one or more urbanized or developed areas which are substantially underutilized by containing open lots and parcels of land or by containing a substantial number of buildings or structures which are 40 years old or older or by containing structures or buildings ofrelatively low value as compared to the value of structures or buildings in the vicinity of the area or in which there is a shortage ofh housing that is affordable for persons of low and moderate income which the Mayor and Council designate as appropriate for  community development;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, in a meeting duly assembled, pursuant to the authority granted by Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-5, that the following described areas are hereby found    and declared to be urban redevelopment areas as defined by Official Code of Georgia Annotated  Section 36-61-5:  That certain area. lying within the corporate limits of the City of Camilla and being enclosed by the boundary identified in Exhibit "A* City of Camilla,  Georgia Urban Redevelopment Area.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, that the designation oft the above description as an urban redevelopment area allows the Council to request the preparation of a workable urban redevelopment plan in accordance with Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-6 to address the presence off factors within the  area and enumerated in the first four paragraphs hereof. SO RESOLVED THIS 5TH day ofJUNE, 2023.  CITY OF CAMILLA K Kelvin Owens, Mayor  Attest:  Clerk  Es  SEALS- OF  A SEAL GEORGIP    RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-05-1  EXHIBIT. A  A 10  15n    CITYOFCAMILLA, GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-12-1  RESOLUTIONTO. ADOPT AN URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN  FOR THE CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council oft the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that the Urban Redevelopment Law (O.C.G.A3 36-61-1 et seq.) can be used alone, or in conjunction with many of Georgia's other legislative redevelopment tools to support local comprehensive planning, revitalize faltering commercial corridors, recruit and nurture small businesses, rehabilitate older homes and neighborhoods, ensure architecturally compatible infill development, and generate  new adaptive reuses for facilities; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, have caused an Urban Redevelopment Plan to be prepared in accordance with the Urban Redevelopment Law in order to revitalize and redevelop a defined geographical area known as the Urban  Redevelopment Area; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council oft the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that properties exist within the Urban Redevelopment Area that suffer from slum and blighting influences under local standards, which are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare, and their deterioration negatively affects the sound growth and development of the community (O.C.G.A.  36-61-5); and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, have identified improvement opportunities within the Urban Redevelopment Area and intend to foster an  environment conducive to redevelopment within these areas; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council oft the City of Camilla, Georgia, desire to work with public and private sector partners to ensure that appropriate redevelopment is achieved; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, intend to adopt Enterprise Zones and Opportunity Zones within the Urban Redevelopment Area, as well as create an Urban Redevelopment Agency for the administration and implementation of the Urban  Redevelopment Plan.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, in a meeting duly assembled, pursuant to the authority granted by Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-7, that the attached City of Camilla Urban  Redevelopment Plan is hereby adopted.  sO RESOLVED THIS 12th day of June, 2023.  Page 1 of2    CITY OF CAMILLA 8 Kelvin Owens, Mayor  SEAL  ATTEST:  Onolul d SEORCIA  Cheryl Ford, Clek  Page 2of2    CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-12-2  A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF CAMILLA URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAMILLA URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND DELEGATE, EMPOWER AND AUTHORIZE SUCH AGENCY TO EXERCISE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT POWERS AND TRANSACTALL BUSINESS NECESSARY ANDINCIDENTALTHERETO. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, find that the City of Camilla is authorized under the Urban Redevelopment Law (O.C.G.A. 36-61-1 and 36-61-19) to establish an urban redevelopment agency and undertake urban redevelopment projects, subject to the various requirements of said law, so long as the Mayor and Council ofthe City ofCamilla, Georgia, have adopted aresolution declaring that one or more slum conditions exist and the rehabilitation orr redevelopment: is necessary to protect the public health, safety and public welfare  oft the county or city; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, have adopted a finding of necessity declaring there exists within its corporate limits one or more urbanized or developed areas in which the structures, buildings and improvements, by reasons of dilapidation, deterioration, age or obsolescence, inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation or open spaces, and the existence of conditions which endanger life and property by fire and other causes, is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, high unemployment, juvenile delinquency and crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals and welfare as defined by Official Code ofGeorgia Annotated  Section 36-61-5; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council oft the City of Camilla, Georgia, have adopted by resolution an Urban Redevelopment Plan for the City of Camilla, in  accordance with the Urban Redevelopment Law; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, are authorized per Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-18 to designate an urban redevelopment agency and authorize it to transact business and exercise  urban redevelopment project powers; and  WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council ofthe City of Camilla, Georgia, hereby finds thati itis in the besti interest ofthe City to create an urban redevelopment agency to transact business in furtherance of the administration and implementation of redevelopment activities associated with the City of Camilla's Urban Redevelopment Plan as per Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-18  (a).  Pagelof3    NOW,THEREFORE, BEITI RESOLVED, the Mayor and Council oft the City of Camilla, Georgia, hereby activates, creates and declares its official urban redevelopment agency to be known as the City of Camilla Urban Redevelopment Agency and further delegates to such agency thej power to administer and implement the adopted Urban Redevelopment Plan and any subsequent amendments thereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, that the City of Camilla Urban Redevelopment Agency is hereby authorized and empowered to transact business and exercise all necessary and incidental urbanredevelopment project powers as allowed by the laws of Georgia and the Urban Redevelopment Law (Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 36- 61-1 and 36-61-19) as now exists and as may be hereafter amended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as authorized by Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 36-61-18(b), the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of Council, shall and does hereby appoint the following persons to serve as Board Members (or "Agency Commissioners") of the City of Camilla Urban  Redevelopment Agency with the following terms ofoffice:  Name Kelvin Owens Dewayne Burley Ywarnetta Burns-Smith  Term of Office 06/12/2023 06/12/2023 06/12/2023  Term Expiration 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 06/12/2024  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as authorized by Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-18(e), the Mayor shall and does hereby designate the chairman and vice-chairman from among persons appointed to the City of Camilla  Urban Redevelopment Agency:  Chairman: Vice-Chairman:  Kelvin Owens Dewayne Burley  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, that a Certificate of Appointment shall be executed by the Mayor reflecting the due and proper appointment of each such person appointed to the City of Camilla Urban Redevelopment Agency and that such certificate shall be filed with the City Clerk in accordance with Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 36-61-  18(c).  Page 2of3    BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Camilla, Georgia, that the City of Camilla Urban Redevelopment Agency shall cause to be prepared by-laws setting forth the duties, terms and obligations of such  members in accordance with the Urban Redevelopment Law.  SORESOLVED THIS 12th day of June, 2023.  CITY OF CAMILLA, GEORIGA  3  KELVIN: M. OWENS, MAYOR  ATTEST:  Qatfin CHERYLEDRP/CLERK SEALSEAL G)   Page 3of3