Town of Century 7995 N. Century Blvd. Century, Florida 32535 wwootaplanen (850)256-3208 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)Agenda 7995 N. Century Blvd. October 29, 2024 6:45 p.m. Confirm Advertisement of CRA Meeting 1. Open Meeting with Prayer 2, Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Forum 5. Discuss CRA Business 6. Public Forum 7. Adjourn TOWN OF CENTURY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) PLAN September 10, 2018 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. The Town of Century Purpose of the Century Redevelopment Area Plan.. Century Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Conditions Determining the Need for Redevelopment. Comprehensive Plan Objectives for Redevelopment. 2 CRA VISION.. LAND USE. Existing Land Use. Residential Land Use Olte/Ommerc.a/mdlata Land Use. Institutional Land Use. Future Land Use/Zoning Vacant Land Use. Vacant Land Analysis Transportation. Roadways in the CRA. Public Transit. Pedestrian Facilities ini the CRA. Infrastructure. Potable Water. Sanitary Sewer.. Stormwater Management. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Population Race. Household Income. Regional Demographic Profile. Regional Occupational Profile. 5 6 6 8 9 10 10 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 Demographics And Socio-Economic Conditions. HOUSING. Revise Land Development Code Tol Provide for al Mix of Housing Types. Site Standards That Promote Compatible Infill of Higher Density Dwellings. Attainable Housing Strategies. Century Redevelopment Area Plan Pagei STRENGTHS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES IN THE CRA. 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 Strengths of the Century CRA.. Opportunities ini the Century CRA. Challenges ini the Century CRA. CONCEPT PLAN. STRATEGIES ANDI RECOMMENDATION. Community Redevelopment Objectives. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT. Transportation. Environmental Quality.. Water Quality. Protection of Vegetation.. Air Quality. Noise. Strategies and Recommendations for Addressing Blight Conditions. Availability of Community Services. Effect on School Population Employment Relocation. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. Two-Year Action Plan. Long Term Implementation Plan.. Appendices APPENDIX A: CRA LEGALI DESCRIPTION. APPENDIXI B: COMMUNITY VISIONING WORKSHOPS. A-2 A-3 Pagei ii Century Redevelopment Area Plan List of Tables Table 1: Housing Conditions int the CRA.. Table 2: Existing Land Use ini the CRA. Table 3: Residentiall Land Usei int the CRA.. Table 4: Future Land Usei int the CRA. Table! 5: CRA Vacant Land Characteristics. Table 6: CRA Developable Vacant Land Analysis Table 7: Population from 20001 to 2022. Table 8: Race. Table 9: Household Income.. Table 10: Two-Year Action Plan. Table 11:Long-Term Implementation Plan.. 10 10 13 13 14 22 23 List of Maps Map 1:L Location of CRA. Map 2: Map of Century Community Redevelopment Area. Map 3: Existing Land Usei in the CRA.. Map 4: Century CRA Future Land Use Map. Map! 5: Roadways int the CRA. List of Figures 9 11 Figure 1: Percentage of Existing Land Use int the CRA Figure 2: Prototypical Infill Development Figure 3: Century CRA Concept Plan. 16 18 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page iii INTRODUCTION The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 was enacted to provide local governments within the State of Florida with the tools necessary to revitalize deteriorated communities, including the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Agency to direct the improvements. On July 1, 1977, the Florida Legislature amended the Community Redevelopment Act of 19691 to allow governments to use taxi increment financing (TIF) as another tool Community Redevelopment Agencies are granted the authority to undertake redevelopment projects once a community redevelopment plani is approved, as outlined in section 163.360, Florida! Statutes (F.S.). The plan guides future development ande expenditures from the TIFF Fund so as to eliminate existingconditions of blighta and to create ac condition for continued private reinvestment. The plan provides a framework for coordinating and facilitating public and private redevelopment within the geographically defined area. Following the adoption of the initial redevelopment plan, subsequent modifications and amendments may be adopted by the Community forr redevelopment. Redevelopment Agency pursuant to section 163.361, F.S. Purpose ofi the Century Redevelopment Area Plan Based on community input and visioning, this redevelopment plan evaluates the CRA's physical and economic conditions and the challenges and opportunities facing the community. Redevelopment strategies and an implementation plan are included that will enable the Town of Century to stimulate and encourage economic development, provide increased public amenities, improve pedestrian safety and effectively manage redevelopment within the CRA to realize the Town's vision and long-term community goals. Short-term (uptot two years) and long-term (up to ten years) capital improvements projects and other programs/artivities are identified asameans of addressing these issues in a way that will maximize leveraging of local, state and federal resources in This redevelopment plan, developed with broad community involvement, supports the redevelopment of the the implementation of this plan. Century CRA andi is written in compliance with section 163.362, F.S. The Town of Century The Town of Century is distinguished by its historic, hometown character and natural environment that fosters a high quality of family life. Located in northern Escambia County, Florida, abutting the Alabama state line, Century is approximately 2,142 acres (Escambia County GIS, 2017) including water bodies and rights-of-way. The Alger- Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District is a focal point of the community, encompassing approximately 230 acres and containing 45 historic buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September 1989. On July 10, 1979 the Town of South Flomaton changed its name to the Town of Century. Directly adjacent to the new Town of Century was an unincorporated areaa alsoknowna as Century. OnA April 22, 1980 the Town of Century annexed the unincorporated area and both entities became the Town of Century. The Town has lost population since that time primarily due to the change in ownership and ultimately the closure of the Town's major industry, the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company (owned at the time by the Wayne Dalton Company), in 1989. Alger Sullivan Lumber Company circa 1905 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page 1 Century Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) On February 15, 2016, the Century area was thei target of an EF-3 tornado that damaged or destroyed 40 homes and businesses. In an effort by the Town to address the long-term effects on the community of a downturn in economic development, exacerbated by the damages and destruction caused by the tornado, the Century Town Council proposed the delineation of a redevelopment area in a part of the town that was disproportionately affected by these conditions. To administer the activities and programs that can be offered within the redevelopment area the Town adopted a Finding of Necessity and created a Community Redevelopment Agency The Century CRA is approximately 510 acres in size, about 24% of the Town's total acreage, and is comprised of approximately 365 parcels (Escambia County GIS, 2017). The CRA is located in the southeast portion of the Town, bounded on the west by U.S. Highway 29, on the north by State Road 4, and on the east and south by Jefferson Map: 1 below shows the location of the CRA in relation toi the Town of Century. Map. 2 oni thei following page shows ac close-up view oft ther redevelopment area. Thel legal description of the Century CRA is included in Appendix A. on September 11, 2017. Avenue. Map 1: Location of CRA OMdAtmoreR RA Gandyville wS State Line Rd- SouthF Flomaton % BassRd dentury Freedom Rd Dat Kake Lake Stone Century CRA Town of Century 02018 Microsoft Corporation 02018HERE Page2 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Map 2: Map of Century Community Redevelopment. Area MTA w Hy Vy 3 Ceibay TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) - CRA(510Acres) 015 033 o.sMiles CenturyCRA_Leter 06/24/18 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page3 3 Conditions Determining the Need for Redevelopment Ther need fora a Century Redevelopment Area was established in September 2017 based ont the Finding of Necessity documentation required pursuant to Chapter: 163, Florida! Statutes. This document acts ast thef foundation for blight determination within the CRA and the elimination of these blighting characteristics remains the primary focus for redevelopment activities. Twot findings were made that proved the CRA exhibited conditions of blight. Finding 1: Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or The proposed redevelopment area lacks publici infrastructure including inadequate street layout/lack of direct accessibility to a public road, unpaved roads and lack of stormwater management systems. All of these publictransportation facilities: conditions hinder reinvestment and redevelopment opportunities. aA Finding 2: Deterioration ofs site and other improvements: Based upon windshield surveys conducted during the month of June 2017, there is a predominance of deteriorated or dilapidated housing int the proposed area. Single family homes and mobile homes were scored based upon a point system ranging from 1 (excellent condition) to 4 (dilapidated condition). The windshield survey showed that, of the 257 housing units located within the CRA, 119 (46%) felli int the categories of poor or dilapidated condition requiring major chablao/ecomiructon or possibly demolition. Table 1 below presents the results oft the windshield: survey. Table 1: Housing Conditions int the CRA Number of Percent of Structures 67 71 119 257 Housing Conditions Excellent Good Poor or Dilapidated Total Total 46% 28% 26% 100% Page 4 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Objectives for Redevelopment The Town of Century Comprehensive Plan 2025 Technical Document states that the Town ...contains areas with occurrences of obsolete land uses and deteriorating building and infrastructure conditions. Appropriate responses to such conditions include indirect actions such as monitoring and proactive code enforcement, more direct investments in renovation of buildings and public facilities, eliminating or reducing inconsistent uses, and proactive community revitalization. andr redevelopment. Wheresuch deterioration is severe or widespread: some communities The Policy Document of the Town's Comprehensive Plani included thet following objective and policies ini the Future Land Use (FLU) Element to address the issues stated above and further established in the Finding of Necessity: Objective 1.6: The Town shall encourage redevelopment of areas that are exhibiting evidence of decline through redevelopment programs and through maintaining land development regulations that contain Policy 1.6.1: The existence of inadequate infrastructure and a disproportionate number of vacant, dilapidated and/or substandard structures shall be the criteria for the identification of areas in need of Policy 1.6.2: Develop and implement financing techniques, such as taxi increment financing, neighborhood improvement districts, and other appropriate financing sources, to encourage investment in choose to pursue redevelopment as provided under Chapter 163, Part III, F.S." standards and procedurest to encourage redevelopment where desirable. redevelopment. redevelopment areas. CRA VISION Beginning in February 2018 and ending in May 2018, the Town of Century conducted a series of four community workshops that were heldt to engage the publici in discussions about thei future of the CRA and to provide direction for the redevelopment plan (see Appendix B). The citizens ultimately developed a vision for the community that is embodied in the mission tot foster a high quality of family life. CENTURY CRA VISION The Century Redevelopment Areai is attractive and charming, appealing to people wanting to live in a traditional neighborhood that includes a range of residential choices, thriving businesses, parks and recreation facilities, schools and a registered Historic District, all connected to each other through at functioning system of roads, pedestrian and bicycling facilities. Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page5 LAND USE Existing Land Use The existing land uses within the Century CRA have been determined through an analysis of the State of Florida, Department of Revenue "Use Codes" assigned by the Escambia County Property Appraiser's office to each oft the Table 2 below details the distribution of existing land uses within the CRA, Figure 1 below depicts the percentages ofexisting land uses withini the CRA; and Map 3 ont thet following page shows the distribution oft thel land uses within parcels located within the CRA. the CRA boundary. Table 2: Existing Land Use in the CRA Land Use Residential Office/Com/lndustral Parks & Recreation Institutional Vacant #A Acres 184 88 50 60 128 510 Total Figure 1: Percentage of Existing Land Use in the CRA Oflic/Comm/lnd17% Residential 36% Parks & Recreation 10% Institutional 12% Vacant 25% Page 6 Centur/Redevelopment Area Plan Map. 3: Existing Land Usei in the CRA & 9 podsRd Hillopa Campbell Rd Backwoods Rd 3 ndustrial Blvd ams St Freedom Rd Existing Land Use INSTITUTIONAL COWMERCALINOUSTRAL PARKS ANDF REC RESIDENTIAL VACANT mE 02018! Microsoft Corporation 02018H HERE Residential Land Use Thirty-six percent (36%) oft the land in the CRA is currently developed for residential purposes. Oft the 184 acres of residential land use, the predominant usage is for as single family homes (78%). Based ont thet total number of parcels developed: as single-family or mobile home residential use, the average residential density ini the CRA is 0.81 unit per acre, which is extremely low considering that a minimum of four units per acre to a maximum of 10 units per acre are allowable int thel low- to high-density residential land use categories int the CRA. Table. 3: Residential Land Use in the CRA Number of Housing Units 179 71 5 228 Percent of Total 79% 21% <1% 100% Average Units/Acre 1.3 3.0 2.0 0.81 Residential Land Use Single-Family Detached Mobile Home Multi Family* Total * Note: This is one 9.91-acre parcel that has 5 housing units built oni it Centul/Redevelopment Area Plan Page 7 Omae/ommerca/mdatrat Land Use Approximately 17% of the land in the CRA is currently developed for these uses, utilizing 88 acres. Very little land is used for office purposes (5%), where retail uses take up 52%a and industrial uses take upt the other 38%0 of As in most older towns, these uses are scattered throughout the community, not mixed in with the other uses wherei they may benefit the residents and allow for more walkability. However, a majority of the office, commercial and industrial buildings in the CRA are 50 years of age or oldera and need rehabilitation. Theremay this category. be redevelopment issues with some of the parcels, because there were little to no land development regulations until 1990 andi the buildings and parking do not meet current code. Institutional Land Use Public and quasi-public landi includes public buildings, educational facilities and religious institutions. Publicand quasi-public buildings located within the CRA include: the Century Business Center; Pensacola State College; Century Academy; Town of Century Maintenance Building/shop; the Escambia County Courthouse Annex; Escambia County Sheriff; Escambia County Health Department; and Community Health of Northwest Florida. There aret five religious institutions: scatteredt throughout thearea. Nop publicelementary, middle or highschools are located int the area. Future Land Use/Zoning The Future Land Use categories that currently guide development ini the CRA were established in the most recently updated Town of Century Comprehensive Plan 2025 (adopted in March 2012). Table 4 below lists the future land use categories in the CRA. The categories in the CRA include residential-only, commercial-only, and mixed-use categories, as well as categories for conservation, public/institutional, and parks and recreation. Table 4: Future Land Usei in the CRA FLUM Category Conservation Parks & Recreation Publir/nstitutional Envir.Sensitive Rural Residential LDR (1-4 du/ac) MDR (4-6d du/ac) Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Total #/ Acres 5 48 54 18 1 165 49 121 12 38 510 Percent 1% 9% 10% 3% <1% 32% 10% 24% 2% 7% 100% Page 8 Centur/Redevelopment Area Plan Map 41 below depicts the current future land use categories found within the CRA. The predominant future land use categoryi int the Century CRA is low-density residential (LDR), followed by mixed use. Approximately 165 acres are available fori low-density residential development, while 49 acres can be developed as medium-density residential. The mixed-usel FLUM category comprises 24% oft the land in the CRA and allows for various intensities ofcommercial uses and medium- tol high-density residential uses. Map 4: Century CRA Future Land Use Map 4A Backwoods Rd 'voodsRd HIOpRd CampbellR! Industrial Blvd Century CRA FLUM 2025 Conservation Agriculture Environmentally Sensitive Rural Residential (1 du/ac) LDR (1-4 dulac) MDR (4-6 dulac) HDR( (6-10 dulac) Parks & Recreation Public/Institutional Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Vacant Land Use FreedomRd 02018 Microsoft Corporation 02 2018 HERE There are a little over 128 acres of vacant land, comprising 25% of the total land use in the Century CRA that is currently available for very-limited to high-intensity development. Based on the number of vacant parcels compared to the total acreage of vacant land, the average size of the vacant parcels in the CRA is 1.12 acres; however, vacant parcel sizes range from the smallest (at 0.08 acre) to the largest (at 37.59 acres). Table 5 on the following page lists the number of parcels and the acreage of vacant lots byf future land use category. Vacant Land Analysis The ability of land to support development, better known as the carrying capacity, is a major determinant in land use patterns. Environmental permitting requirements restrict development in natural areas and preserve wildlife habitats. Land development regulations limit negative aspects of development for individual properties and for roadways and other infrastructure that affect regional areas. Table 6 on the following page provides a brief summary of the maximum development that can reasonably be expected to occur based on the current vacant land characteristics. Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page 9 Table 5: CRA Vacant Land Characteristics Number of Parcels 2 9 1 1 29 20 26 88 Average Acreage 2.28 2.83 37.59 1.40 0.87 0.229 1.12 1.46 FLUM Category Conservation Environmentally Sensitive Residential Industrial Public/Institutional. Low-Density Residential Medium-Density, Residential Mixed-Use Acreage 4.56 25.51 37.59 1.40 25.71 4.58 29.04 128.39 Total Table 6: CRA Developable Vacant Land Analysis Maximum Residential Density lunit/ac N/A 4units/ac 6units/ac 10units/ac N/A Potential Feet N/A 60,984sf N/A N/A 632,491sf 2,947,356sf 3,640,831 2025 FLUM Category Environmentally: Sensitive Residential Publi/Institutional. Low-Density Residential Medium-Density Residential Mixed-Use Industrial Vacant Acreage 25.51 1.40 25.71 4.58 29.04 37.59 Total 123.83 Potential Housing Units Intensity 25 N/A 103 27 73* N/A 228 Development Commercial Square N/A 1.0 N/A N/A 1.0 2.0 Residential based on percentage of land allowed for residential uses in a mixed-use district Transportation Roadways in the CRA Map 5 on the following page shows the CRA portion of the "Existing and Future Transportation Map, 2010/2025" from the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The CRA includes one "Principal Arterial" highway(U.S.29), one' "Minor Arterial Rural" road (State Hwy.4), andf five "Minor Collector Rural" roads Jefferson. Avenue, Hecker Road, Alger Road, Front Street, and Pond Street). There are no immediate plans to improve or expand any of these highways, roads and streets, other than routine maintenance and re-surfacing projects, as required. In addition, there are certain locations ini the CRA1 that would benefit from the design of local street rights-of-way Page 10 Century Redevelopment Area Plan that would address the issue of homes/businesses that don't have direct access to a road and use formal or informalaccessways from other parcels that are located on ar road. This would makei future development more The Town of Century does not provide af fixed-route publict transit service within the town or vicinity. Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) provides one commuter route that provides limited service to and from Century. Route 60 leaves the Century Courthouse at 6:15 a.m., 12:35 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, makes stops along U.S. 29 in Molino, Cantonment, and 9 Mile Road, with the final stop at the ECAT Transfer Center on Fairfield Drive in Pensacola. There are no plans to expand Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) service into north Escambia County, based on the Pensacola Urbanized Area/Escambia County Ten Year Transit Development Plan (updated in August 2016). The Escambia County Five Year Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (adopted May 12, 20151 for Fr2015/2019/addresses the needs of elderly, disabled or economically efficient. Public Transit disadvantaged residents in Escambia County. Map 5: Roadways in the CRA 4A Hiltop Rd Ro - Freedom Rd 2nd'st LEGEND Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Rural Major Collector Rural Minor Collector Rural Pedestrian Facilities in the CRA Pedestrian facilities include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and multi-use paths. There are currently no bicycle lanes or multi-use paths located within the Century CRA. Sidewalks are available on both sides of U.S. Highway 29 for the entire length of the CRAI boundary, and as sidewalk that has been recently resurfaced is available on the north side of Hecker Road between Kelly Field Road and Dogwood Lane. Most oft the local roads within the CRA either do not have any shoulders, or shoulders that are not safe for pedestrians or cyclists. The Town's Comprehensive Plan, Technical Document, states the following: An in-depth Town-wide inventory of existing pedestrian conditions including. sidewalks, crosswalks, street lighting and other pedestrian, facilities needs to be completed to develop a pedestrian facilities improvement program. The inventory will further identify gaps in Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page. 11 the pedestrian system and allow prioritization of pedestrian improvements throughout the Town. Implementation of these improvements will provide connectivity to the overall transportation: system. Infrastructure Potable Water The Town of Century owns and operates a potable water utility system that provides service within the entire CRA. Int the Town of Century, groundwater from the Sand and Gravel Aquifer is the source ofi its potable water supply. The Town's water treatment system has consistently operated in compliance with all criteria established by the FDEP with respect to public water supplies. The facilities within the CRA are adequate to The Town of Century Sewer and Water Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. In addition to wastewater treatment facilities, the Town operates and maintains a collection: system comprised of gravity collection mains, lift stations, transmission force mains, and a means of effluent disposal. The service life for force mains and gravity sewers is variable and depends on pipe material, soil conditions, construction methods and other factors. The Town needs to assess the conditions of these The Town does not allow the use of new septic tanks for wastewater, and when any existing septic tanks need repair, they are required to be abandoned and sewer service connected to the Town sewer system. While demolishing the homes within the CRA that were destroyed by the tornado, there were cases of septic tanks that had not been properly abandoned when a connection to the sewer lines occurred. Research should be undertaken to find out how many septic tanks are ini this situation and a means of properly abandoning these The enforcement of stormwater management regulations within the Town of Century falls under the jurisdiction of four government agencies: the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Escambia County, and the Town of Century Public Works Department. Depending on the location of a development project, it is conceivable that permits could be There are: several locations in the CRA where localized flooding exists to some degree. Map- shows locations of intermittent flooding that occurs within the CRA. Potential causes of typical flooding problems experienced by the Town of Century, including some locations in the CRA are: undersized collection systems; improper design/construction: of facilities; and blockage of swales and ditches. In 2017, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were usedi to address drainage issues on Mayo Street within the CRA. Additional drainage accommodate the maximum amount of mixed use development that could be attained. Sanitary Sewer facilities ini the CRA as tot their capacity to serve future development needs. facilities. Stormwater Management required from three of the four agencies. work was done on. Jefferson Avenue near East Pond Street. Page. 12 Century Redevelopment Area Plan ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This section describes the demographic, socioeconomic, and economic conditions for the Town of Century andi the Century CRA. Information was gathered through use ofU.S. Census data, anecdotal datal based oni input at thei four community visioning workshops, and from the Town of Century Economic and Demographic Profile (HAAS Center, University of West Florida, 2014). Demographics And Socio-Economic Conditions Population As presented in Table 7 below, while the Town of Century and the CRA lost population slightly between 2000 and 2010, the Town is projected to slowly increase population by 2022 but the CRA is projected to add a gradually higher percentage of population through the: samei timeframe. Table 7: Population, from 2000 to 2022 Total Population Town of Century Century CRA 2000 1,714 627 2010 1,698 552 2017 1,536 584 2022 1,589 604 Source: U.S. Census Bureau and UWF Haas Center EASI, 2017 estimates & Projections Race Table 85 below shows that the racial majority oft the Century Redevelopment Areai is white, followed by African- American and less than one percent of other races. Table 8: Race Race White Alone African-American Alone American Indian/Alaskan Native Century CRA Town of Century 50.5% 42.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 0.6% 48.5% 55.0% 3.48% 0.0% 0.1% 0.3% 4.5% Asian Pacific Other Race Two or More Races Source: U.S. Census Bureau and UWF Haas Center EASI, 2017estimates Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page 13 Household Income Escambia County. As shown in Table. 9 below, there is al large number of low (less than $24,999) to very low (less than $15,000) family household incomes in the Town of Century and the Century CRA, as compared to unincorporated Table 9: Household Income Households Income under $15,000 Income $15,0001 to $24,999 Median Family Household Income Century CRA Town of Century Escambia County 46(21.2%) 37(17.1%) $30,795 137 (21.5%) 182 (28.4%) $32,500 6,601 (5.9%) 14,223 (12%) $43,707 Source: U.S. Census Bureau and UWF Haas Center EASI, 2017 estimates Regional Demographic Profile This section includes relevant excerpts from the Town of Century Economic and Demographic Profile that was completed byt thel Haas Centerofthel University ofWest Floridai in 2014. Compiling the demographic, socioeconomic and economic data for the potential local and target market areas was the first task in the development of the "Economic Development Strategic Plan" for the Town of Century that was completed in 2014. The summary provided here allows for a generalization of the types of economic development that might apply to the Town of Century and the Century CRA. Regional Industry Profile Table 9: Escambia County (FLy Industry Size and Growth The table on the right from the Town of Century Economic and Demographic Profile shows the industry size and growth for Escambia County in 2014. Regional Occupational Profile (Source: EMSI, Inc) Description 2013. Jobs 2018. Jobs %G Growth 2012EPW Agriculture, naturalr resources &r mining 165 156 (5%) 7,289 11% 23,774 25,273 6% 7,703 8,130 6% 20,312 20,186 (1%) 1,518 1,198 (21%) 14,863 15,177 2% 4,925 3,666 $36,486 $46,610 $55,493 $55,272 $59,753 $69,001 $18,332 $71,935 $32,097 $49,661 $39,937 $49,661 Construction 6,568 Another table from the Town of Century Educationa and! healths services Economic and Demographic Profile (see Financiala aclivities next page) shows the 25 most numerous occupations (using Standard Occupation Government Classification - SOC - codes), for Escambia County. This table includes employment, Information five-year projections, annual openings, Leisurea and hospitality location quotient (concentration of the region's industry relative to its Manufacturing corresponding state; a value greater than 1 indicates the industry is more heavily Other services corresponding state), average hourly data is available only at the county level, therefore, data was not provided for the Total 4,809 (2%) 3,656 (0%) concentrated in that region relative to its Professionala and! business services 13,793 13,704 (19) earnings and education level required. SOC Trade, transportation, and utilities 23,822 24,046 1% 121,126 123,626 2% Town of Century. Page 14 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Top 25 Occupationsi inE Escambia, FLI by Six Digit SOC Code (2013) Sourca EMS 5,624 0% 1.,08 4,098 5% 1.52 3,530 0% 1.04 3,143 1% 1.01 2,836 8% 0.96 2,485 (4%) 1.06 2,091 2% 0.89 1,854 (4%) 0.98 1,825 9% 1.31 1,685 0% 121 1,397 2% 0.92 1,356 7% 1.33 1,336 3% 0.96 1,303 4% 1,05 1,296 3% 1.09 1,280 3% 0.71 1,257 1% 1.18 0.85 3% 1,190 5% 0.94 1,182 0%. 1.13 1,167 (1%) 0.95 1,120 3% 2.17 1,106 (2%) 0.62 1,094 (2%) 0.92 SOC 41-2031 Rebals Salespersons 29-1141 RegisleredN Nurses 41-2011 Cashiers 35:3031 Watersa andWaitesses 43-4051 Customer Sevice Representtves 43-6014 Executive 43-8061 OficeCleris, Gened 43-5081 Stock Clerks ando Order Fillers 31-1014 NursingA Assistanis 41-1011 First-Line Supervisorso ofRetails Salesy Workers 43-3031 Bookkerping Accourting, andA AuitingCleris 25-1099 Postsecondary' Teachers 35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 37-2012 Maids: andHousekeeping Cleaners 43-4171 Reoeptionisb andi lnfomafionCleis 37-2011 Jaribrs ando Cleaners, Excepth Maidsa andH Housekeeping Cleaners 25-2021 Blementays Schooll Teachers, Exoepts SpecialE Elucation 41-4012 Sales Representatives,' Wholesalea andM Manufacturing, Except Technical 1,211 ands Scienific Products 43-1011 Firstline Supervisors dfOficea andA 13-1199 Business Operations Speciaists, AIC Oher 11-1021 General: andOperilions! Marugers 31-1011 Home Health Aides 53-7062 Laborasa andFreight, Slock, andM Malerialk Movers, Hand 49-9071 Maintenance andR Repairy Workers, Generai Desctiption Jobs 5yr% Localion Annual Avg. Hourly Change Quotient Openings Earnings Education! Level 174 117 160 95 167 132 32 45 45 59 41 22 40 36 33 48 33 31 37 45 24 22 22 35 20 $11.56 Short- lemm on-B the-jobt training $26.12 Assoclale's degee $9.37 Short-t tem on-the-i jobt training $8.87 Short-term on-the-jobt training $9.52 Shor-temo on- thej jobt training $12.53 Short-lermo an-thejobb training $14.30 Short-tem on-the- jobt training $1246 Shortk lermo an-the obt training $11,39 Short-tero on-thejobt training $11.44 Posisecondary nond degreea award $20.54 Work experience inan related occupa- fion $15.38 Moderalet temo on- thet job lraining $31.22 Doctoral degree $11.31 Moderale-t term on thei job training $9.54 Shorl-lem on-the-j jobt training $12.19 Short lermo an the jobt training $9.77 Short-em on-the jobt training $22.85 Bachelors degree $24.74 Moderate- termo on-the- job taning $23.03 Work experiencei inan relaled ocapa- fion $26.83 Long-term on- the- jobt ranng $45:36 Bachelorsorh experience higher degree, phis wark $9.62 Shortt tem on- -the-j jobt training $11.17 Short- lemo a-the-jobt training $1791 Moderate- termo on-d the-j jobt vaining 35-3021 CorbinedF FooiPreparations ands Seningy Woriers, Indudng FastFood 3,407 (1%) 1.14 Secrelariesa andA Administrafve Assistants, ExceptLegal, Medca, and Supporty Workers HOUSING Housing constitutes a significant share of the new construction and development that has occurred in the CRA in the past fewy years. Successfull implementation of the Century CRAI Plan requires an increased residential population integrated with, and interconnected to, a wide range of commercial uses. The addition of new housing units- attached housing, accessory units, or multi-family dwellings-to existing neighborhoods creates opportunities for communities to slowly increase density without radically changing the landscape. Most important, a range of housing choices allows households of all incomes to find their niche in the community and creates the synergy for Thet following are general land use techniques and programs that may bei implemented to assist ini the achievement energetic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. ofi increased residential density in the CRA Area, with the primary objectives to: Upgrade the existing attainable housing stock; Ensure the compatibility of new housing stock withi the community; and tov workforce-income can afford into thet fabric of the community. Revise Land Development Code To Provide for al Mix of Housing Types Provide the development framework to allow assimilation of attainable housing - that which low-income Achievement of increased housing density, where appropriate, and provision for a wider range of housing types in the Century CRA is hampered by the existence of land development regulations that are inconsistent with the adopted Future Land Use classifications adopted in1 the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The Town of Century is in the Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page 15 process of adopting a new Land Development Code that will address many current issues. Following are some recommendations that address thei issue ofe effective land development regulations. Site Standards That Promote Compatible Infill of Higher Density Dwellings The Centuryl Land Development Code does not currently regulate building setbacks, minimum sizes of lots, and minimum street frontage for many uses and zoning categories. The existing code advances the concept of traditional: suburban growth geared towards large-lot, single-family detached housing, but are not well suited to helping the CRA reapi the benefits that increased land use choices can yield, including better walkability and a greater range of housing and transportation choices. Figure 2 below shows the possibilities for a mixed- residential or mixed-use development site, when land development codes are written for flexibility. Figure 2: Prototypical Infill Development Attainable Housing Strategies Fort the purposes of this CRA Plan, attainable housing is defined as housing renovated, reconstructed or built by the private or non-profit sector for income eligible households based on the income limits set for the Town annually by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). These income limits are used to determine eligibility for federalhousing: assistance and other assistance programs. Low-income households face the most severel housingb burden - households earning from 30 percent to 80 percent oft the area mediani income (AMI). However, moderate-income, "workforce" households earning from 80 percent to 120 percent of the Attainable housing strategies, either mandatory or voluntary, provide an environment where low-income and workforce housing can and should bel built side-by-side with market rate housing through: Housing density bonuses that provide incentives encouraging developers to create workforce housing Requiring developers to designate a portion of development as workforce residential units meeting Participation ina a Community Land Trust that provides land for attainable housing at alli income limits; and Development of an Attainable Housing Partnership Program to coordinate with other public and private AMI are also facing al housing affordability problem. voluntarily; requirements of an inclusionary housing program; non-profit attainable housing providers and programs. Page 16 Century Redevelopment Area Plan STRENGTHS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES INTHE CRA Based on input gained from the four community visioning workshops held in the spring of 2018 as well as from relevant elements of the 2014 Six Pillars Community. Economic Development Strategic Plan, this section sets forth the strengths and opportunities in the Century CRA. Strengths of the Century CRA Good Neighbors Safe, peaceful and quiet Parks; playground; splash pad New homes that replaced those damaged in storm PSC, Century Academy, Headstart - range of educational facilities Sense of COMMUNITY The Century Business Center Opportunities ini the Century CRA Businesses, students, churches, elderly and artists who can AND willy volunteer to enhance and enrich CRA Improve parks/recreation equipment and field/court facilities to expand activities for kids, including teens Develop or form partnership to provide facilities and staff for year-round recreation programs Make millpond area more accessible forf fishing/trail Develop a complete sidewalk/pedestrian system Complete street lighting system that willi include decorative posts/fixtures in specific appropriate areas Housing improvements Master plan for stormwater and sewer improvements Improved signage for function and aesthetics Replace old speed bumps and develop traffic calming program/facilities that are functional and enhance Unique character of CRA can be branded/marketed to enhance existing/attract new businesses- -i including the appearance of streets medical, historici tourism, creative entrepreneurs, and people-friendly industrial Stormwater issues on Hecker Street, Ramar Street and. Jefferson. Avenue Challenges in the Century CRA Dirt roads that need paving Roads needing traffic calming measures Very few sidewalks and existing ones are not interconnected Abandoned, dilapidated buildings throughout the CRA Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page 17 CONCEPT PLAN This section presents the concept plan fori future land use and redevelopment withint the Century CRA. The concept plan elements were conceived based on the priority issues and assets identified during the community visioning workshops. It presents a general "picture" of the recommended elements for redevelopment of the Brownsville Redevelopment Area followed by a brief description of the objectives and the recommended action strategies to achieve these objectives. Figure Figure 3: Century CRA Concept Plan Century CRA Concept Plan Environment Opp. Site Historic District Mixed Use Opp. Site PublicActivity Cerler Major Gateway Minor Gateway Street Scaping Sidewalks Century CRAE Boundary Camu-RI Kminy Freedom 4d Page 18 Century Redevelopment Area Plan STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATION This section is based on input gained from the four community visioning workshops held in the spring of 2018 as well as from relevant elements of the 2014 Six Pillars Community Economic Development. Strategic Plan. Community Redevelopment Objectives 1. Enhance quality of life by partnering with public or private, profit or non-profit organizations to develop and implement facilities, programs and services that are based on and: support inclusivity, tolerance, and safety 2. Promote self-sufficiency and resiliency through partnerships with stakeholders that facilitate instructional 3. Initiate economic development opportunities that are customized to the distinctive attributes and 4. Capitalize on the Century CRA's historica and naturalr resources to support the area's unique identity as well as in the Century CRA. opportunities for residents and business owners/ entrepreneurs ini the Century CRA. possibilities unique to the Century CRA. promote a greater sense ofr neighborhood pride. 1. Invest in publici facilities and infrastructure Sewer, water and stormwater management Streetscape and pedestrian features; and Publica and community areas. 2. Expand economic development opportunities Strategies and Recommendations for Addressing Blight Conditions Transportation Improve housing conditions with repair and affordable home ownership opportunities; Highlight historic and natural amenities; and Identify targeted development sites. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT The implementation of the CRA Plan will foster many positive impacts to the quality of life in the CRA in terms of increased amenities, improved community facilities, improved environmental, physical and social quality, and an expanded tax base. While specific impacts cannot be determined without site-specific proposals for which to evaluate impacts, these activities, including the construction of new residential, commercial, and mixed-use development cannot be accomplished without affecting transportation, environmental quality, community services, employment, and housing. The intent is to ensure that those impacts have an overall beneficial effect to the residents, property owners, and business owners within the area as well as the larger community of Century. This section presents the range ofi impacts that can be expected in each category. Transportation The CRA Plan proposes projects and programs to enhance the pedestrian environment and expand bicycling facilities. In addition, the mixed-use FLUM categories within the CRA are expected to provide some relief tot traffic congestion in the community by fostering the development of traditional neighborhood characteristics. Closer proximity of commercial and employment opportunities and civic and institutional uses to residential uses encourages pedestrian, rather than automobile, trips. CentuyRedevelopment Area Plan Page 19 Environmental Quality Specifici impacts cannot be determined without site-specific proposals,therefore, this section describes the general nature ofi impacts that can be expectedi in each category. Water Quality Any repairs, upgrades and replacements to potable water, sanitary sewer and stormwater facilities that may occur throughout the CRA are to be programmed concurrently with other redevelopment efforts. Through replacement of deteriorating sewer and water lines, along with more efficient stormwater management facilities and treatment of runoff prior to discharge into the City's waterways, the water quality in the CRA is expected to improve incrementally each year. The site plan review process includes analysis of infrastructure andi requires each development toa addressi individualsite Ss issues. Protection of Vegetation This plan proposes landscaping for public rights-of-way and public parks and open spaces. The Town site plan review process emphasizes maximum preservation of trees; however, development and redevelopment activities generally require the removal of some percentage of the existing trees. In these cases, the land development regulations require additional trees to be planted to replace protected trees that are removed, The implementation of the CRA Plan does not involve the addition of any anticipated point sources of air pollution that would require State or Federal permits. Construction activities that occur as a part of project development may be a source of particulates. Dust control measures are required to be employed during these Thel land uses permitted within the CRA are not generally the type to consistently cause high noise levels. With the exception of the vacant Alger-Sullivan Lumber Mill that is zoned industrial, the majority of the other allowable commercial businesses are required to conduct activities within buildings. This plan recommends analysis of land use changes that may restrict thei type of industrial land use that can take place. Construction activities may cause at temporary increase in local noise levels; however, these activities will take place during normal working hours and will be short-lived. The Town has adopted a noise ordinance that protects its residents from high noise levels. The CRA: should coordinate witht the Townand adjacent jurisdictions to ensure and also require parking lot plantings. Air Quality activities. Noise that noise does noti interfere with the residents and business owners int the CRA. Availability of Community Services Thei implementation oft the CRAI Plan will provide thet framework for more attractive and functional neighborhoods, which willl lead to al higher residential population: andi increased business opportunities. Iti is anticipatedi that physical and social conditions in the area will improve with the gradual elimination of deteriorated and dilapidated structures, some of which cater to a criminal and transient population. Effect on School Population The implementation: oft the redevelopment plan wille establish ar revitalized and expanded residential base within the CRA. This plan makes provisions for attainable housing for moderate-income markets and new market-responsive housing that accommodates growing market segments. Many of the existing and some of the new CRA residents will likely be single professionals, "empty-nesters" and other populations that generally do noti include school age children; however, the attainable and workforce housing units will be morel likelyt to attract families withs school age Page. 20 Century Redevelopment Area Plan children. The Town will coordinate with the Escambia County School District ons school planning concurrency issues as required by State law. Employment The implementation of the redevelopment plan will increase employment opportunities for the residents of the CRA through the establishment of new business and new opportunities for community-based entrepreneurship. Small-scale community business development is a key factor to providing a stronger, more diverse employment base that is more resistant to temporary economic cycles and decisions regarding capital mobility. Relocation Relocation of residents and businesses displaced as result of property acquisition by the Community Redevelopment Agency willf follow procedures that fulfill thei intent of Florida Statutes 421.55. As well, the City has adopted a relocation policy (Resolution No. 80-44) that provides equitable treatment for all property owners and tenants in the event of displacement resulting from property acquisition by the CRA. At this writing, there are no CRA Projects proposed for implementation that would necessitate the displacement of any households. The proposed Land Use, Zoning, Housing, and Economic Development Elements of this CRA Plan specifically seek to promote the reuse of existing structures, provide assistance for neighborhood revitalization, allow the current Shouldt the CRA1 feeld compelled to undertake a project, atsomet future pointi int time, whichy would require involuntary relocation, the policya as setf forthi int the above cited Resolution would bef followed. Ifany project requiring relocation involves federal funding, then, as required, the regulations under the Uniform Relocation Act would be followed. residents to revitalize their neighborhoods, and avoid relocation. MPLEMENTATION PLAN Thet following implementation plan presents at timeline and sequence by which the projects and programs identified within the Redevelopment Plan may be implemented. Several of the projects are sequential, multi-stage projects and require consecutive year schedules and funding. Other projects may be listed later on the implementation timeline in order to utilize anticipated TIF revenues. The implementation plan presents a two-year Action Plan addressing immediate cost-effective actions that may bei initiated by the CRA and baseline activities that will enable thei implementation of projects and programs identified int thel Long-Term Implementation Plan. Two-Year Action Plan The two-year Action Plan presents proposed activities and tasks that are designed to enable the future implementation of long term development programs and encourage long term private investment within the CRA. The first two years' tasks listed in the Action Plan rely heavily on Town staff as the primary resource to minimize Subsequent years' activities, years 3-10, propose tasks and actions that require utilization of TIF revenue, General immediate impact upon the TIF revenues. Long Term mplementation Plan Fund revenues and alternate funding sources as previously described. The Long-Term Implementation Plan presents activities and tasks that build upon the tasks identified in the Two- Year Action Plan and begins to implement the programs identified during the Community Workshops. The list of proposed activities and projects identified is not complete or exhaustive and should be utilized by the Town as resources and opportunities present themselves. Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page. 21 APPENDICES Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page A-i APPENDIX A: CRA LEGAL DESCRIPTION FABRE ENGINEERING & SURVEYING ENCNEERS . PLANNERS . SURVDORS BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CSX RAILROAD AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100 R/W) IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEDSOUTMEASTERUY, ALONGS SAID NORTH LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID NORTH UNE PROCEED: SOUTHERLYALONG SAIDI WESTLINE OF SECTION4,T TOTHE INTERSECTION OF1 THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100' R/W); THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG THE AFORESAID WEST LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH WEST X OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST % TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE; (R/W VARIES)THENCE PROCEED SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF CSX RAILROAD (100 R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERUINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AS DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 30V WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEED WEST ALONG SAID NORTHI LINE1 TO1 THE INTERSECTION OF1 THE WEST LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 5134, PAGE 1078; THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY. ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 134, PAGE 1078; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6003, PAGE 1590 AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF JEFFERSON. AVENUE (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER AS THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 483, PAGE 956; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE AS THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 483, PAGE 956, TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 13; THENCE PROCEED NORTH ALONG THE WESTERLY EXTENTION OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 131 TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.5. HIGHWAY 29, (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN ORI BOOK 6729, PAGE 282, THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID WESTI RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EAST TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EASTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE Of THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370 AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAYL LINE OF CSX RAILROAD (100 R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF SECTIONS 5, & 8, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, STATE ROAD 4A AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTAINING 510 ACRES MORE OR LESS. 19 CRECORYS SQUNIE PINSACOIA NORDA 37502 . TELEPHONE s01 433-6438 ZI53OFROFESSIONALT DAVE SUTLB-IOS ROBDAISDALL. ALARAMAS 3650? . TBLEPHONE 2S1,045-1937 Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page A-2 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITYVISIONING WORKSHOPS "Envision Century CRA" The first community workshop was held on February 20, 2018. A PowerPoint presentation explained what a Redevelopment Plan was and what a CRA can accomplish. The group began the process ofi identifying the Century CRA assets, discussed the value of "visioning" and began the process of assessing the strengths and opportunities The second community workshop was held on March 22, 2018. During this workshop the group reviewed the data from the first workshop; refined and restated the strengths and opportunities that were established at the first workshop; and broke into groups to identify focus areas and capital improvement projects. The groups were also asked to identify location of needed/desired facilities and improvements on a map of the CRA and to list these on int the redevelopment area. af flip chart page 22 CONCEANED GTZ5NS a CATHA AENE TANTSEI Oier Uump DAQ VL ASIDEWRUKS - MEPAGTC Twy 1A6T 4 NEDOLDN Rxe WIRAL fMRey WRE WFFR 0. IMPOVE0 DEANAEQ SPLARVS NWT DHALT 37 PAWIALATION OhnT T CANS IN@ 6NO OFDy/PcAeP CI fucer B Kuneos Cn- AONLO CApNLO AASANLE fAVFR hofivafind URUPARttS 6 Cn,BeAts CMANuI FRPE LANT e Ghu ACn oF JIFRAe 4 LGHTING RmnN Do7 Taus ow Reso Aer Acuar nua OIMKVE CKPTIN6 UGATIA B MGRULT Visibci Hsforic VL AraPaAn TR 0 FNNLLL DAH Harsc Mbaw Mite PGRRRT L Pkonpre 7h 3HMID ALR GNED 1f fiAu, Rohifize PRANTIFCmION Tbsus bre 1owso 1oep OROANCE FIAM1 fo fanr fow PAMIfEAnaN SVSiR ANr frfrlass SA4) LOMHLDCAL wtr ROPATIAL 5. Fhme HAPSA (6as) Thei following is al listing of the strengths of the Century CRA developed from the citizens attending the second workshop. Good neighbors Safe (compared to other parts of Century), peaceful and quiet Parks; Playground; Splash pad Homes that replaced those damaged in storm PSC, Century Academy, Headstart Sense of COMMUNITY The Community Center Businesses, students, churches, elderly and artists who can and WILL volunteer to enhance and enrich CRA Century Redevelopment Area Plan Page A-3 The following is a listing of the opportunities of the Century CRA developed from the citizens attending the second workshop. teens Improve parks/recreation equipment and field/court facilities to expand activities for kids, including Develop or form partnerships to provide facilities and staffi for year-round recreation programs Complete street lighting system that willi include decorative posts/fixtures in specific appropriate areas Replace old speed bumps and develop traffic calming program/faciities that are functional and Unique character of CRA can be branded/marketed to enhance existing/attract new businesses = including medical, historict tourism, creative entrepreneurs, and people-friendly industrial Make the millpond area more accessible fori fishing/trail Develop a complete sidewalk/pedestrian system Master plan for stormwater and sewer improvements enhance the appearance of streets Improve signage for function and aesthetics Housing improvements The third community workshop was held on April 17, 2018. During this workshop the group reviewed the focus areas and capitali improvement projects discussed ati thes second workshopa and asked tor review the draft CRAVision. The contents oft the Redevelopment Plan were discussed, as were redevelopment objectives ands strategies. Finally, the group reviewed draft 2-year and 10-year action andi implementation plans. The fourth and final community workshop was held on May 24, 2018. Elements of thet final draft redevelopment plan were discussed at this meeting, as was ar review ofi the strategies and recommendations that had been drafted during the first three (3) workshops. A land use assessment was presented that showed the existing land uses in the area. Page A-4 Century Redevelopment Area Plan B A C a E o o o 8 PRU JeBv E - ORDINANCE #: 11-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING FOR A REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.387, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE CENTURY REDEVELOPMENT AREA PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR SHORT TITLE; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING OF A REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF MONIES UPON EXPIRATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR: INCLUSION. IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Century Town Council to promote, protect and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2017, the Century Town Council adopted the Century Redevelopment Area Resolution of Findings (Resolution 18-17) of blight and a need for rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of housing for low and moderate income households in the WHEREAS, on September 11, 2017, the Century Town Council adopted Resolution 19- 17which determined there existed the need for a Community Redevelopment Agency in the Town of Century to carry out the community redevelopment purposes set out in Part III of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, "The Community. Redevelopment Act of1969,"and, WHEREAS, the Century Town Council hereby finds that a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Century Redevelopment Area, as provided in this Ordinance, is now necessitated to ensure the continued protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of improve thel health, safety and welfare oft the citizens oft the Town of Century; and, designated redevelopment area; and, Century through the Community Redevelopment Act. OFTHE1 TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA: NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITORDAINED BYTHE CENTURY TOWN COUNCIL Section 1. Title. This section shall be known as the "Century Area Redevelopment Trust Fund Ordinance,"andi may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this section." Section 2. Legislative Findings. a. On September 11, 2017, the Century Town Council (hereinafter called the "Council") adopted a resolution by which it found and declared: (i) that a blighted area existed in the Town of Century; (ii) that the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of said blighted area was necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals and welfare ofthe residents of the Town of Century to eliminate, remedy and prevent conditions of blight; (ii) that said blighted areas were appropriate for community redevelopment projects; and (iv) that there existed a need for a Community Redevelopment Agency to function in the Town of Century to carry out the community redevelopment purposes pursuant to Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, "The Community Redevelopment Act of 1969" or (hereinafter called "the Act), as amended. This resolution designated the blighted area as the b. On September 17, 2017, the Town Council adopted Resolution 19-17 by which it declared its membership to comprise the Community Redevelopment Agency and vested in such agency all rights, powers, duties, privileges and immunities On September 17, 2017, the Town Council further adopted Resolution 18-17 to determine the community redevelopment area. The boundaries of the area are BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CSX RAILROAD AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100' R/W) IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEED SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID NORTH LINE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 4, TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100' R/W); THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG THE AFORESAID WEST LINE TO THE: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH WEST % OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST YTOTHE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE; (R/W VARIES) THENCE PROCEED SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF CSX RAILROAD (100' R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENTION OF THE SOUTHLINE OF OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINETOTHE SOUTHWEST CORNER AS DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEED WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 5134, PAGE 1078; THENCE PROCEED Century Redevelopment Area. authorized by the Act. described as follows: NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 134, PAGE 1078; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED INOR BOOK 6003, PAGE 1590 ANDTHE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF VEFFERSON AVENUE (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER AS THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 483, PAGE 956; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE AS THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 483, PAGE 956, TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 13; THENCE PROCEED NORTH ALONG THE WESTERLY EXTENTION OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 13TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29, (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6729, PAGE. 282, THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EAST TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EASTERLYTO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED INC OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370 AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CSX RAILROAD (100' R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF SECTIONS 5, & 8, TOWNSHIIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, OF STATE ROAD 4. ANDTHE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAININGSIDACKES MORE OR LESS. d. In addition, the Town Council makes the following findings: (1) The Town Council finds that the findings, determinations, declarations, and actions set forth in Resolutions 18-17 and 19-17 are supported by competent and substantial evidence and that said findings, determinations, declarations and actions are valid as it relates to the purpose of this Ordinance. (2) The Century Redevelopment Area Plan, incorporated herein by reference, and approved by the Century Town Council on September 10, 2018, supports the findings of the Town Council that the Century Redevelopment Area is a (3) Each govermental taxing authority, which levics ad valorem taxes on taxable real property contained within the boundaries of the Century Redevelopment Area, was furnished notice of the proposed Ordinance at least fifteen (15) blighted area within the meaning oft this Ordinance. days prior to the date on which this matter is to be considered, as required by Chapter 163.346, Florida Statutes, as amended. Section 3.. Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, any terms contained in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning set forthi in Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, as amended. Section 4.. Establishment of the Redevelopment Trust Fund. For the duration of the Century Redevelopment Plan, such plan shall be funded by the Century Redevelopment Trust Fund. Pursuant to Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, there is hereby established a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Community Redevelopment Agency of the Town ofCentury. Funds allocated to and deposited in this Fund shall be used to finance or to refinance community redevelopment projects undertaken in the Century Redevelopment Area and when directly related to the financing or refinancing of such a community redevelopment project, also may be expended for any other purpose authorized by Section 163.387, Florida a. Administrative and overhead expenses necessary or incidental to the preparation and implementation of a community redevelopment plan adopted by the Community b. Expenses of redevelopment planning, surveys and financial analysis, including the reimbursement oft the Town or the Community Redevelopment Agency for such expenses d. Property clearance and preparation of the Century Redevelopment Area for redevelopment and for relocation of site occupants as provided for in Section 163.370, e. Repayment of principal and interest or any redemption premium for loans, advances, All expenses incidental to or connected with the issuance, sale, redemption, retirement or purchase of agency bonds, bond anticipation notes or other form of indebtedness; including funding of any reserve, redemption or other fund or account provided for in the Ordinance or Resolution authorizing such bonds, notes or other forms ofi indebtedness; Statutes, as amended, including: Redevelopment Agency; incurred before the redevelopment plans were approved and adopted; The acquisition ofreal property in the Century Redevelopment Area; Florida Statutes, as amended; bonds, bond anticipation notes and other forms of indebtedness; and, g. Development of affordable housing in the area. Section 5.. Funding of the Redevelopment Trust Fund. a. For the duration of any community redevelopment project undertaken in the Century Redevelopment Area pursuant to the Century Redevelopment Plan, the annual funding of the Redevelopment Trust Fund established above shall be in an amount not less than the increment in the income, proceeds, revenues and funds of each taxing authority, derived from or held in connection with the undertaking and the carrying out of community redevelopment under the Community Redevelopment Act. Such increment shall be determined annually and shall be that amount equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the difference between: (1) The amount of ad valorem taxes levied each year by each taxing authority, exclusive of any amount from any debt service millage, on taxable real property contained within the geographic boundaries oft the Century Redevelopment Area; and (2) The amount of ad valorem taxes, which would have been produced by the rate upon which the tax is levied each year by or for each taxing authority, exclusive of any debt service millage, upon the total oft the assessed value of the taxable real property int the Century Redevelopment Area as shown upon the most recent assessment roll usedi in connection with the taxation of such property by each taxing authority prior to the effective date of the ordinance providing for the funding oft the trust fund. b. Pursuant to Section 163.387(2), Florida Statutes, as amended, commencing upon the effective date of this ordinance and for the duration of any community redevelopment project undertaken pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Act, each taxing authority shall annually appropriate and shall pay on or before January 1 to the Redevelopment Trust Fund a sum that is not less than the increment of ad valorem tax revenues as defined and as determined above. Failure of said taxing authorities to do sO shall subject the taxing authorities to the penalty provision set forth in Section 163.387, Florida C. The obligation of the Town to fund the Redevelopment Trust Fund annually shall continue until all loans, advances and indebtedness, ifany, and anyi interest thereon of the Community Redevelopment Agency incurred as a result ofa community redevelopment project, has been paid, but only to the extent that the tax increment described in this section accrues. The Town covenants that sO long as its obligation to fund the Redevelopment Trust Fund continues pursuant to Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, as amended, it shall take all necessary action to enforce the performance of the obligation of each taxing authority to make the annual appropriations required by aforementioned paragraphs. However, the obligation oft the Town to fund the Redevelopment Trust Fund shall not be construed to make the Town of Century a guarantor of the obligations of other taxing authorities under this ordinance or the Community Redevelopment Act; nor shall it be construed to require the exercise oft the taxing power of the Town of Century or the payment to the Redevelopment Trust Fund from any other funds of the Town of Century except for the incremental revenue provided ini the aforementioned paragraphs. d. The Redevelopment Trust Fund shall be maintained and shall be administered as a separate account and unexpended monies deposited therein shall be dispensed as Statutes, as amended. authorized by law. Section 6. Disposition of Monies Upon Expiration of the Fiscal Year. Any money, which remains in the Redevelopment Trust Fund after the payment of expenses on the last day of the fiscal year oft the fund, shall be appropriated for a redevelopment project pursuant to an approved community redevelopment plan which project will be completed within three (3) years from the date ofs such appropriation in accordance with Section 163.387(7), Florida Statutes, as amended. Section 7. Annual Audit. The Community Redevelopment Agency shall provide for an independent financial audit oft the Redevelopment Trust Fund each fiscal year and a report of such audit. Such report shall describe the amount of and source of deposits into, and the amount of and purpose of withdrawals from the trust fund during such fiscal year and the amount of principal and interest paid during such year on any indebtedness to which is pledged increment revenues and the remaining amount of any such indebtedness. Thereafter, the agency shall provide a copy of the report to each taxing authority. Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, then such holding shall in no way affect the validity oft the remaining portions oft the ordinance. Section 9. Inclusion in the Code. Itis the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Century, Florida, that the provisions of this ordinance shall be codified as required by Florida Statutes, and that such sections, subsections and other provisions of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or such other appropriate word orp phrase in order to accomplish such intentions. Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Century, Florida and upon filing with the Florida Department of State. PASSED on first reading this 17" day of September, 2018. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session, with a quorum present and voting, by the Century Town Council, upon second and final reading this 15h day of October, 2018. AN 9 TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA By: KM Henry Hawkins, Mayor By: Cunp.Gcl Ann Brooks, Council President SRTRS E Kiynberly Godwin, Town Clerk -Ah RESOLUTION 18-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTURY TOWN COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO PART III, CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, RELATING TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT; FINDING THAT THERE IS A BLIGHTED AREA WITHIN THE TOWN OF CENTURY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; FINDING THAT THERE IS A NEED TO DESIGNATE A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; FINDING A NEED FOR CREATING A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CENTURY, FLORIDATHAT: Section 1. Authority. This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, known as the "Community Redevelopment Act of Section 2. Definitions. The definition of the terms as provided in Section 163.340, Florida Statutes, are hereby adopted by reference whenever used or referred to in the Resolution. In addition, the term, Community Redevelopment Area" when used in this Resolution means the area within the boundaries of the Town of Century, Florida, as outlined in the map and legal description attached hereto and incorporated herein as Section 3. Notice. The Century Town Council hereby finds that all public notices and notices to taxing authorities were timely and properly published and mailed pursuant to 1969." Exhibit A. Section 163.346, Florida Statutes. Section 4. Findings and Determinations. The Century Town Council finds and determines as follows: a) The Century Town Council finds that the area referred to as the Community Redevelopment Area is a blighted area, as determined by the Findings of Necessity attached as Exhibit B, which substantially impairs the sound growth of the Town, and is a threat to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the Town. The existence of blight further creates an economic and social liability by hindering development, discouraging private investment, reducing employment opportunties, retarding the construction and improvement of housing accommodations, causing an excessive proportion of expenditures for crime prevention and other forms of public b) The Century Town Council finds that a combination of rehabilitation, conservation and redevelopment of the area identified as the Community Redevelopment Area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the Town in order to eliminate, remedy c) The Century Town Council finds and determines that there exists a need for the Community Redevelopment Agency to carry out redevelopment purposes pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, in the Community services and depressing the tax base. and prevent conditions of blight. Redevelopment Area. d) The Century Town Council finds and determines that the area described in Exhibit A and entitled Community Redevelopment Area is appropriate for redevelopment projects and is hereby designated a Community Redevelopment Area. Section 5. Effective Date. adoption by the Century Town Council. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017. TOWN OF CENTURY, a municipality Chartered int the State of Florida, by its TOWN COUNCIL Gphel. Ann Brooks, President ATTEST: Rvonde Leslie Howihgton, TowrClerk fa Henry/Hawkins, Mayor Alabama Florida EXHIBIT A CRA BOUNDARY MAP Line Rd w state TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA FUTURE LAND USE MAP 2025 ADOPTED MARCH 19, 2012 ORDINANCE #06-11 29 Hillgpan - Industrial Blvd Freedom Rd County Road4 4 McCall Rd 29 Salers Lake 0.25 0.5 1 Miles Rd LEGEND Conservation Agriculture Environmentally Sensitive Rural Residential (1 dulac) LDR (1-4 dulac) MDR (4-6 du/ac) May 9, 2017 CHMMPFLUM.CRA.DIVma HDR (6-10 dulac) Parks & Recreation Public/Institutional Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Town Limits CSX Railroad Proposed CRA 510A Acres This map was compiled from Escambia County GIS data and does not reflect an actuals survey. The Town of Century does nota assume responsibility for errors or omissions contained hereon. Regional V 64Plamning Council EXHIBIT A- CRAI LEGAL DESCRIPTION FABRE ENGINEERING &. SURVEYING ENGINEERS . PLANNERS . SURVEYORS BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CSX RAILROAD AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100 R/W) IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 301 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEEDSOUTHEASTERLY ALONGSAID NORTH LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID NORTH LINE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAIDI WESTL LINE OF SECTION4, TOTHE INTERSECTIONOF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 4 (100 R/W); THENCE DEPARTING SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE, PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG THE AFORESAID WEST LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH WEST % OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST % TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTRIGHTOF WAYLINE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE;(R/WV VARIES)THENCE PROCEED SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION OF CSX RAILROAD (100' R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EXTENTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AS DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6498, PAGE 980; THENCE PROCEED NORTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST: 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP! 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE PROCEED WEST ALONG SAIDI NORTH LINE TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 5134, PAGE 1078; THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY. ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO1 THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THATDESCRIBED! IN OR BOOK: 134, PAGE1078; THENCE PROCEED EASTERLY TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6003, PAGE 1590 AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF. JEFFERSON AVENUE (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER AS THAT DESCRIBED IN ORBOOK 483, PAGE 956; THENCE PROCEED WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE AS THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 483, PAGE 956, TOT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTLINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 13; THENCE PROCEED NORTH ALONG THE WESTERLY EXTENTION OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 4517, PAGE 13 TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29, (R/W VARIES); THENCE PROCEED NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 29T TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK6729, PAGE 282, THENCE DEPARTING THE AFORESAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EAST TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE PROCEED EASTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THAT DESCRIBED IN OR BOOK 6144, PAGE 1370 AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CSX RAILROAD (100' R/W); THENCE PROCEED SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE TOTHE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF SECTIONS 5, & 8, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, STATE ROAD 4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ESCAMBIA COUNTY,FLORIDA, CONTAINING 510 ACRES MORE ORI LESS. 19GRECORYSQUARE PUNSACOIA FLORIDA3 32502 . TELEPHONE: (as0) 433-6438 21530P PROFESSIONAL DRIVE SUITEB-105 ROBERTSDALE ALABAMA 36567 . TELEPHONE (251)945-1937 EXHIBIT B Findings of Necessity Town of Century Community Redevelopment Area Introduction As directed by the Century Town Council, this reporti is prepared to support the proposed creation ofa Century Community Redevelopment Area. Ar map depicting the proposed redevelopment area and boundary description for the proposed area are presented as Exhibit A. Date obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015. American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates and field surveys were used to formulate these findings. The following data and analysis support the legislative finding that conditions in the proposed redevelopment areai meet the criteria ofblight as described in Florida Statute 163.340(8). Findings A "blighted area" is an area experiencing economic distress, endangerment to life or property due to the presence ofal large number of deteriorated structures. Thej proposed area exhibits conditions ofblight as defined in Florida Statutes to include the following: Finding : Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways. bridges, or public transportation facilities: The proposed redevelopment area lacks public infrastructure Lo include adequate street layout, pavedr roads and stormwater management systems. Inadequate street layout, lack of paved roads and stormwater management systems, appears to contribute to faulty lot layouts and usefulness ofthe property. Lack ofa adequate public intrastructure hinders reinvestment and redevelopment opportunities. The faulty lot layouts, lack ofaccessibility or usefulness ofproperty in the proposed redevelopment areas supports the need for redevelopment. Finding 2: Deterioration of site and other improvements: Based upon windshield surveys conducted during the month of June 2017, there isa predominance of deteriorated or dilapidated housing in the proposed area. Single family residents were: scored based upon a point system ranging from 1, Excellent Condition to4, Dilapidated Condition. Thel housing conditions windshield survey results found 119 or 47%of thes singlc family houses in the area fall ini the categories of poor or ilapidatedcondtion which means they require some form ofrehabilitation or demolitonieonsinuction. Seventy-one (71) housing units or 28% were found tol be in good condition. However, thesc housing units show need for repair or rehabilitation as indicated by structural or roofconditions and lack of energy related improvements. Sixty-seven or 26% ofhousing units were found to bei in excellent condition. Its should bei noted that almost one-halfor 49.5% ofthe Town's housing stock was constructed prior to 1960. Over 160 or 20.7% oft the homes in Century are. 50 years or older. The majority ofthel houses in the proposed area were constructed prior to 1960. In addition, there are forty- eight (48) mobile homes located within the proposed area. Mobile homes comprise 19% ofthe Due to the age oft the majority oft the houses in the proposed area, it would make sense that the houses are in need for repair or rehabilitation to include energy related improvements. The median value of owner-occupied housing in the Town of Century is $40,000 compared to the County median housing value of $81,700. More than half or approximately 59.5% oft total housing units are valued at less than $50,000. Overall housing conditions and values support the The average median household income in the area is $24,583 compared to Escambia County's Lack of complete and accurate legal descriptions, lack of title to thej property and unpaid ad valorem property taxes also are: factors which constitutes an economic and social liability imposing onerous burdens which decrease the tax basc and reducc tax revenues. total housing units within thej proposed redevelopment area. need for redevelopment in the area. median household income of $46,001. Summary Based upon the findings presented, the proposed redevelopment area exhibits conditions of blight as defined by Florida Statutes. The proposed area would benefit from redevelopment programs and projects. A combination ofrehabilitation, conservation and redevelopment oft the proposed area will support the elimination, prevention and remedy of the conditions ofblight. RESOLUTION 19-17 ARESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE CENTURY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; PROVIDING FOR THE EXERCISE OF POWERS OF SAID AGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Part I, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, entitled Community Redevelopment, the Century Town Council adopted Resolution No. 18-17 on September 11, 2017; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Century, Florida, has complied with the conditions precedent to the creation of a community redevelopment agency by adopting Resolution No. 18-17, making a finding of necessity for the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of blighted areas within the incorporated area of the Town and determining that a certain area within the Town shall be a community redevelopment area. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA: Section 1. Definitions. The definition of terms as provided in Section 163.340, Flprida Statutes, are hereby adopted by reference whenever used or referred to in this Resolution. Section 2. Creation of Community Redevelopment Agency. Pursuant to Section 163.357, Florida Statutes, the Century Town Council hereby declares itself to be the Community Redevelopment Agency in the Town of Century. All rights, powers, duties, privileges and immunities vested in a community redevelopment agency by Part II, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, are hereby vested in the Town Council of the Town of Century, Florida, subject to all responsibilities and liabilities imposed or incurred. Section 3. Members of the Community Redevelopment Agency The members of the Century Town Council shall constitute the head of a legal entity, separate, distinct and Section 4. Additional members. The Century Town Council may, at its option, appoint two additional persons to act as members of the community redevelopment agency. The terms of office of any additional members appointed shall be for four yéars, except that the first person appointed shall initially serve a term of two years. Persons appointed under this section are subject to all provisions of this part relating to Section 5. Powers. The community redevelopment powers assigned to the community redevelopment agency include all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, except the following powers which will continue to vest in the Town Council of independent from the Century Town Council. appointed members of a communtyredeveopmen: agency. the Town of Century: 1) The power to determine an area to be a slum or blighted area, or combination thereof; to designate such area as appropriate for community redevelopment; and to hold any public hearings required with respect hereto. 2) The power to grant final approval to community redevelopment plans and 3) The power to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds as set forth in Part II, 4) The power to approve the acquisition, demolition, removal or disposal of property as provided in Part III, Chapter 163.370(4), Florida Statutes and the power to assume the responsibility to bear loss as provided in Part II, 5) The power to approve the development of community policing innovations. modifications thereof. Chapter 163.385, Florida Statutes. Chapter 163.370(4), Florida Statutes. 6) The power of eminent domain. Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Century Town Council. PASSED/AND. ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017. TOWN OF CENTURY, a municipality Chartered ini the State of Florida, by its TOWN COUNCIL Q.Gncol Ann Brooks, President hK Heory Hawkins, Mayor ATTEST - Hoodn Eéslie Howington, Town Clerk