City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Monday, October 07, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 07, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Mike Radzik, Council Members Barbara Gaines, Richard Skyzinski, and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief Shawn As an alternate option the public was provided the opportunity to attend the October 7, 2024 City Council Meeting virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted to the City's website under "public notices" at www.grovelano-lgow and int the display  Ramsey and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  board at City Hall. OPENING CEREMONIES  a. Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice Mayor Radzik  Invocation provided by Pastor Don Spivey, First Baptist Church of Groveland  GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  The Groveland Exchange: Market Expansion into Lakeside Eco-Agrarian Event and Retail Dan and Lindsey Corsi provided an overview of their business, the Groveland Exchange that is located in the All Nations Building, 302 West Orange Street. Groveland Exchange sells locally grown coffee and hosts farm to table events. Groveland Exchange can be found on Facebook and is currently open Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Future daily hours will be posted on Facebook. Councilwoman Gaines stated she was proud of the progress Mr. and Mrs. Corsi  Space  have made. CONSENT AGENDA  Keith Keogh, a member of the public, requested the following item be removed from the Consent Agenda: Item E. Resolution 2024-94: Approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida Department of  Transportation and City of Groveland.  Mayor Wilson noted this item would be moved to New Business, agenda item 1. A. August 12, 2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes B. August 19, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  1    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  C.! Resolution 2024-88: Lift Station Reimbursement Agreement relating to the design, permitting, and construction of a lift station within Green Valley A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Lift Station Reimbursement Agreement relating to design, permitting and construction of a lift station within Green Valley Commons located on the north side of State Road 50, west of Green Valley Boulevard, and east of Green Valley West, Groveland, Florida; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement; repealing Resolution 2024-32; The Lift Station Reimbursement Agreement provides for an ownerldeveloper within the Green Valley Common's Commercial project to build a master lift station and turn it over to the City. The commercial projects, and Green Valley Townhomes will connect to the new lift station. The lift station will be paid using sewer impact fees being prepaid by those developing and connecting to the lift station. Upon completion of the lift station it  Commons located on the north side of SR50  providing for an effective date.  will be turned over to the City of Groveland. D.! Resolution 2024-89: Meadow Pointe Final Plat  A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, granting final plat approval of Meadow Pointe at Estates at Cherry Lake generally located west of Wilson Lake Parkway and north of Cherry Lake Road, in the Estates at Cherry Lake project, A request to approve a final plat for Meadow Pointe at Estates at Cherry Lake Final Plat. The property consists of201 residential lots on 74.50 +/-acres with a Future Land Use designation of Established Neighborhood and. Zoning designation of PUD (Planned E. Resolution 2024-94: Approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida A resolution of City Council of the of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and City of Groveland authorizing the City to install landscaping within the right of way of State Road 50 in the first median north of the Palatlakaha River as more particularly described inlandscape plans in exchange fori the City of Groveland maintaining such landscaping; authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment; providing for conflicts and an effective date. (NOTE: This item moved to NEW BUSINES, AGENDA ITEM 1) A request to approve an amendment to the City's Agreement with FDOT for Construction and Maintenance of a Landscaped Median on S.R. 50 at Groveland's eastern boundary. The City intends to install a new wildflower landscape in the center median of S.R. 50 at the eastern entrance to Groveland from the City of Clermont. This gateway landscape will help to beautify a primary entry route to the city and is intended as a pilot project for future highway landscapes. The amendment to the MOA is  Groveland, Florida; and providing for an effective date.  Unit Development).  Department of Transportation and City of Groveland  necessary to construct and maintain the landscape.  2    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  F.! Resolution 2024-101: Interlocal Agreement to transfer jurisdiction of a portion Aresolution ofthe City Council ofthe CityofGroveland, Florida, approving the interlocal agreement between Lake County and the City of Groveland to transfer jurisdiction of a portion of Green Valley Boulevard; authorizing execution of the agreement; providing As part of the Green Valley Common's Commercial project the City agreed to be the permitting agency for the project's connection to Green Valley Blvd. In order to be the permitting agency it is best for the City to own a portion of Green Valley Blvd. Lake County staff has agreed to recommend its Board transfer of jurisdiction to the City. The Interlocal Agreement memorializes the transfer that portion of Green Valley Blvd. G. Resolution 2024-102: Authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a contract between the City of Groveland and PWC Joint Venture, LLC. Relating to the Villa City Drinking Water Production and Treatment Facility contingent on FDEP approval and issuance of an SRF Loan/Grant Agreement A resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute a contract between the City of Groveland and PWC Joint Venture, LLC relating to Villa City Drinking Water Production and Treatment Facility Construction in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000.00 contingent on FDEP approval and issuance of a SRF Loan/Grant Agreement; providing for conflicts, severability, and effective date. The Villa City Drinking Water Production and Treatment Facility Project consists of constructing an alternate water supply of 4.3 million gallons per day (MGD) and implementing a treatment, storage, and distribution system for wateri infrastructure. This resolution is requested to ensure the contractors' pricing remains the same as the initial bid. FDEP is finalizing the review of the city's rate study, which the Council approved on August 12, 2024, and will provide an amended contract agreement for SRF Loan DW/350620 for a funding amount of $21,660,000.00. The finalized contract will be attached to the DW350620 Loan Agreement Amendment and presented at a future  of Green Valley Boulevard  for an effective date.  lying from Magnificent Lane south to S.R. 50.  council meeting requesting approval via resolution.  City Clerk Wright read the following resolution titles into the record: Resolution 2024-88,  Resolution 2024-89, Resolution 2024-101; and Resolution 2024-102.  Motion: Council Member Gaines moved to approve the Consent Agenda; as read  into the record; seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  3    OCTOBER7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS  1. Resolution 2024-94: Approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida Department Ar resolution ofCity Council of the of the City ofGroveland, Lake County, Florida, approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and City of Groveland authorizing the City to install landscaping within the right of way of State Road 50 in the first median north of the Palatlakaha River as more particularly described in landscape plans in exchange for the City of Groveland maintaining such landscaping; authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment; providing for conflicts and an effective date. Ar request to approve an amendment to the City's Agreement with FDOT for Construction and Maintenance of a Landscaped Median on S.R. 50 at Groveland's eastern boundary. The City intends to install a new wildflower landscape in the center median of S.R. 50 at the eastern entrance to Groveland from the City of Clermont. This gateway landscape will help to beautify a primary entry route to the city and is intended as a pilot project for future highway landscapes. The amendment to the MOA is necessary to construct and maintain Andrew Landis, Conservation & Strategic Initiatives Division Manager, reported this was a second amendment to the initial agreement to allow for the construction and maintenance of the five hundred (500) foot wildflower median at the eastern entrance of the City. Vice Mayor Radzik requested clarification on the net budget impact. Mr. Landis stated the net budget impact would be ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Vice Mayor Radzik reported the entrance was poorly maintained by an FDOT subcontractor. He stated most can say there  ofT Transportation and City of Groveland  the landscape.  was a big difference felt once the contract expired and the City took over.  Motion: Council Member Skyzinski moved to approve Resolution 2024-94: Approving the Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement Amendment #2 between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and City of Groveland; seconded by Council Member Gaines.  Public Comment:  Keith Keogh asked if the City was reimbursed by FDOT for the work completed by the subcontractor for Highway 50 maintenance and if there  would be a cap on the costs within the agreement. Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  4    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  2. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-105: Approving the vacant land contract between Arnold Industries, Minerals and Development, Inc. and R.L. and Aresolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the vacant land contract between Arnold Industries, Minerals and Development, Inc. and R.L. and J.B. Properties, Inc. and the City of Groveland dated September 30, 2024 relating to properties for conservation; Authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the contract providing for the City to place two signs in separate locations honoring Charles E. Arnold and John S. Arnold; authorizing the City Manager to documents associated with the real Arequest to approve a vacant land contract with. Arnold Industries for the CityofGroveland to acquire +/- 652 acres for conservation purposes. The subject parcels are part of the Palatlakaha River system. Two signs will be placed to honor Arnold family members who  J.B. Properties, Inc. and the City of Groveland  estate closing; and providing for an effective date.  once owned the land.  City Clerk Wright read Resolution 2024-105 title into the record.  Mr. Landis provided a presentation as attached to these minutes as Attachment 1. Judge Jeffrey Arnold stated his grandfather and two great uncles developed the sawmill in Groveland. Mr. Arnold stated his family always had a great interest in the preservation of the quality of life in Groveland. He felt the project would help preserve the quality of life and create a level of recreational activity that would benefit generations to come. Vice Mayor Radzik stated this item fit into the City's strategic plan and it is a great project. Council Member Skyzinski stated the presentation depicted seven hundred and ninety (790) acres, however, listed on the agenda was six hundred and fifty-two (652) acres. Mr. Landis stated the total property included seven hundred and ninety (790) acres. Mayor Wilson thanked Judge Arnold and his continued love of the City. Council Member Skyzinski stated he supports the Mayor's comments; he thanked judge Arnold.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Resolution 2024-105: Approving the vacant land contract between Arnold Industries, Minerals and Development, Inc. and R.L. and J.B. Properties, Inc. and the City of  Groveland; seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Public Comment:  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  5    OCTOBER7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  3. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-106: Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC, and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the AF Resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; and Arequest to approve the Economic Incentive and Development. Agreement to memorialize the development program, concept plan, infrastructure improvements, and the TIFrebate  Agreement  providing for an effective date.  and incentives to make the project viable in downtown Groveland. City Clerk Wright read Resolution 2024-106 title into the record.  Motion: Council Member Sweatt moved to approve Resolution 2024-106 Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC, and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment  Agency, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement  seconded by Council Member Skyzinski.  Council Member Sweatt read the following statement: The Community Redevelopment Plan (CRA) Development Plan was adopted in 2003. It was updated in 2011, 2013 and 2020. The plan included the identification of activation sites, of which the old juice factory site was one. The use of CRA tax incremental value to support the activity of the CRAI Plan isn necessary to provide our residents with a walkable downtown area after State Road 50 is completed. There is no tax affect on our residents. The overall value of this project is not known, since we do not know if a developer would go above and beyond what is required for that property, as outlined in the developer agreement. We do not know if this will start five (5) years from now, three (3) years from now, or at all. But, what we do know is that one single incentive jumpstarted the Ford Commerce Center and is estimated to contribute over seventy million dollars ($70,000,000) over the next seven (7); years. If history repeats itself this concept and this proven development should jumpstart the redevelopment of downtown. The risk wei takei is ifwe donothing to promote growth downtown, we disappoint our residents and stagnate the redevelopment. Th risk we take if we do nothing is the property will sit vacant for another five (5) or more years. The risk we take if we do nothing ist that we do not get the fifty percent (50%) of the incrémental taxable value to use on other CRA projects. With all that said and most important to note, is that whatever incentive we approve, they do not affect property taxes outside oft the CRA. Iti is time to give our residents Council Member Skyzinski stated he firmly believed the project had the ability to spur additional interest in development. To not approve the item presents a risk where Groveland looks the same in twenty (20) years. That would not be progress.  the downtown they need and deserve.  6    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Vice Mayor Radzik requested to amend the motion to include a condition that the train station stays where it is and would only move with the consent of the CRA Board and Vice Mayor Radzik stated Mr. Maslow referenced a revised impact fee for the CRA area. He asked if the revised impact fee was realistic or legal. Mr. Maslow stated yes. He noted the item was brought up at the last CRA Meeting and staff had conversation with Raftelis, the consultant who completed the impact fee study for water/wastewater updates. Mr. Maslow stated there was potential for reduced impact fees. An analysis would be required. Vice Mayor Radzik asked if the developer would be required to pay impact fees in effect as of today or the future impact fee. City Attorney Geraci-Carver reported the agreement stated the developer would be vested if water and wastewater infrastructure was put in. This meant the developer would receive credit towards impact fees. However, the impact CRA & Economic Development Manager Brook Worthington provided a presentation as  Council.  fees were not locked in at the current rate. attached to these minutes as Attachment 1.  Amended Motion: Council Member Sweatt moved to approve Resolution 2024-106 Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC, and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement, to include the train station it will only be moved ifc Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board approves; seconded by Council Member Skyzinski. Jennifer Eastridge provided a document to the Mayor and Council Members as attached to these minutes as Attachment 2. The document noted that citizens of the City felt Resolution 2024-106 was not in the best interest to be approved. Ms. Eastridge read the document into the record including items 1 through 7; Jennifer Santos read items 8 through of the document into the Keith Keogh stated he was not opposed to development economic incentives. However, he felt these incentives were too rich. Mr. Keogh stated ifincentives were to be given, they should go towards repurposing the historic district when the realignment was completed. He felt the approach was not Ken Averitt asked if the shopping area would be open to the general public  Public Comment:  record, as well as the closing statement.  logical and the development was irresponsible. and what would happen to the depot.  7    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mr. Maslow reported renovation of the train depot would be on the existing site. If a move was required, it would need to be approved by the CRA Board and City Council. Also, the City would  own property and the train depot.  Amy-Jo Carroll stated the CRA was comprised of the City Council, plus two  (2) additional people.  Motion passed 4-1 with Council Member Gaines voting nay.  4. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-104: Collective Bargaining Agreement between Groveland Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 5142 and the City of Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement dated October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2027 between Groveland Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 5142 and the City of Groveland; authorizing  Groveland  execution of the agreement; providing for an effective date. City Clerk Wright read Resolution 2024-104 title into the record.  City Manager Hein reported staff had very good working sessions with the fire union. The members voted on ratification of the contract. It included a four percent (4%) increase as of October 1, 2024 and an additional eight percent (8%) mid-year. A ten percent (10%) increase in year two (2) and four percent (4%) in year three (3). Additionally, there were some minor shift differentials, and the inclusion of the longevity increase for those who  were eligible.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Resolution 2024-104 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Groveland Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 5142 and the City of Groveland; seconded by Council  Member Sweatt. Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Jennifer Eastridge stated she was told one specific contractor was hired and paid one hundred and sixty-eight thousand dollars ($168,000) to complete a repair without a bid. Ms. Eastridge noted another sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000) was spent to correct an error the contractor made. She asked what the limit was for contracts to be required to go out for bid. Chris Walker stated leaders should be willing to answer questions about taxpayer money. He felt the residents deserved an answer as to whether City Manager Hein was allowed to spend over two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) without approval from Council. Mr. Walker reported he  8    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  was disappointed in receiving the Mayor's candidate card in the mail, as it read the City of Groveland does not need a chef, it needs a leader. Mr. Walker noted that a chef was a Amy Jo Carroll stated it was not enough to be honest. You also had to appear honest. Keith Keogh stated he asked six (6) times to see rules of orderi formeetings. Mr. Keogh referenced the organizational chart that showed public citizens at the top with City Council reporting to the citizens. He inquired as to when was the appropriate place to ask questions of the Council. (Name Inaudible) thanked Council for approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement. He also thanked City Manager Hein, Chief Ramsey, Chief Carroll, Deputy Chief Thiemann, Human Resources Director Deo Persaud and Finance Director Jo-Anne Drury fort their partnership. Mike Botti stated as a twenty-eight (28) year resident of Lake County he has seen firsthand how growth can change a community. Mr. Botti wanted to acknowledge the City's efforts for preservation and conservation. He felt growth should be balanced with preservation, the vision for this organization. Mr. Botti stated it was time for Groveland to take the lead on the Joint Robin Hoover reported the 2nd Annual Fun Run would be held Sunday, October 20th at 7:00 a.m. She noted volunteers were still needed and participants were still being accepted. Mayor Wilson presented Council Member Skyzinski with the first Heart of the City Award for his  professional leader.  Planning Agreement with Lake County.  dedicated service to the City and its residents.  REPORTS  Council Member Skyzinski  Attended the South Lake Chamber First Responders Breakfast. Attended the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting. Council Member Skyzinski thanked the Mayor, Council and City Manager Hein  Attended the LEAD Dinner at Bella Collina Attended the FDOT Workshop during his tenure as council member.  Vice Mayor Radzik  Attended the Florida League of Cities Finance & Taxation Policy Committee Meeting. The three (3) priorities were property tax, tangible personal tax, and  tourism development tax. Council Member Gaines  Attended an Affordable Housing Conference held in the Puryear Building. Council Member Gaines noted that affordable housing was not living in a luxury high-rise, nor was it living ina Section 8 rental. She reported to have a decent two bedroom apartment inl Lake County  9    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  required an annual salary of at least eighty thousand dollars ($80,000). She encouraged everyone to get involved in educating themselves and get involved in making affordable Attended the Lake County Economic Development small business sessions held in ten (10) week intervals. Council Member Gaines stated she was a self-proclaimed small  housing a reality. business advocate. Council Member Sweatt  9/28 = Attended the LEAD Dinner at Bella Collina 9/30 - Attending the Surtax Oversight Committee Meeting  10/3 - Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Building Blocks Ministries. 10/4 - Attended the Legislative Policy Committee/Municpal Operations Attended the South Lake Chamber First Responders Breakfast. Attended the Florida League of Mayors/Directors Zoom Meeting. Attended several meetings with City staff regarding hurricane Helene. Attended Florida League of Cites Legislative Development Code Compliance meetings 10/4 signed a grant application for the Police Department Attended event at Cherry Lake Tree Farm regarding the Bond referendum 10/7 - attended vigil held at the Annex Building for the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Isreal to honor those that were killed and those that are in the midst or are  Mayor Wilson  hostages. City Manager Hein  City Manager Hein reported the declaration of local state of emergency was signed by the Mayor due to the anticipated hurricane. Lake County had fifteen (15) shelters open. The County emergency operations centerwas at a level two (2); The City's EOC is at level three (3) and would be going to a level one (1) full activation as of Wednesday morning. The City offices would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Daily calls with staff and council would be scheduled. City City Manager Hein thanked Council Member Skyzinski for his service, his candor, and his  Manager Hein stated Council and the public would be kept up to date.  consistent approach to the position. City Attorney Geraci-Carver Nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.  10    OCTOBER 7, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Groveland FLORIDA Cirywith  Keith Keogh-Mayor  Attest:  Auphzlhht Virginia-Wright, City Clerk0)  11    Attachment 1    CITY OF GROVELAND  City Council Meeting  October 7, 2024    New Business  1. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-105: Approving the vacant land contract between Arnold Industries, Minerals and Development, Inc. and R.L.  and J.B. Properties, Inc. and the City of Groveland    Resolution 2024-105: Arnold Industries  Operated Sawmill and Lumber Yard in Groveland  in 1920s  Company bought wetland properties for shipping lumber and citrus    Palatlakaha River System  Over 2,000 acres of primarily wetlands identified for watershed protection and passive recreation City was deeded 94-acre wetland parcel at entrance to Palatlakaha River from Lake Minneola  Part of an expansive marsh system home to a variety of bird and plant  species  Potential for Palatlakaha blueway  paddling trail    Arnold Industries Properties  City of Groveland Palatlakaha Conservation Corridor  Priority Properties JAcquiredby Groveland JUnder Negotiation Pending Transfer  Groveland    Arnold Industries Properties  5 Parcels comprise approximately 790 acres City of Groveland Purchase Price = $250,000  Average Wetland Acre Value = $2,093  $2,093x 790 = $1,653,470    Staff Recommendation  Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024-105: Approving the vacant land contract between Arnold Industries, Minerals and Development, Inc. and R.L. and J.B. Properties, Inc. and the City of  Groveland    New Business  1. Consideration of Approval Resolution 2024-106: Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC, and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency, Authorizing the Mayor to  Execute the Agreement    CIFYOF GROVELAND Strategic  Plan -  2022  City of Groveland Strategic  2022 PunfApae  April 18,  Mission Statement: intentionally connecting safety service, andi innovation tos support avibrant welcoming community with natural charm.  Vision Statement villages, and hamlets interweaving adiversity ofp people into an eco-agranan landscape, embodying the following core values.  The City ofGroveland is ane ecosystem Groveland isad collection of towns.  Wes value our natural anda agricuitural landscape and know that wille enhance our quality ofl life and willa attract others. This value is the resuit of combining our conservation ande eco-agrarian focus areas and! bringing about ane economic development: andt tourism strategy that works with those areas of focus rather than againsti it. Groveland isal local city witha à global vision.  Core Values  yateniomaltly  Kmomkel  We value our shared visiona and becoming what we think about. Beingi intentional means being descriptive onv what kind of city wes want to be. Itmeans thinking with the end in minda and taking incrementail steps toward that vision. The Strategic Plan sets a vision for what we want to become in1 10 years. provides actions toward achieving that vision, and is framed around our corey values.  We value education andi lifelong) learning. We envision neighborhood scales schools where kids cany walk or bicycle tos school. Training and certificate programs for agriculture. culinary. construction, art. and the jobs of the 21st centuryactions toward achieving that vision, andis framed around our core values.  We value our connection withr nature and with eachother. Relationship- building. complete and waikable communities. park andtrail systems. and mobility systems are examples for how we enhance our connectivity.  We value how wet treat one another, sharing our knowledge. talents, and resources. Providing everyone witha seat at thet table. ensuring equitable access to community services, and taking action in the present moment.    Core Values  Intentionality - think with the end in mind to create a city we want to live in  Connectivity = main street redevelopment on Broad Street, new north south complete streets connecting to SR-SOrealignment, parks and open spaces, and South Lake Trail  oriented development, enhances walkability  Vitality - investment in a thriving downtown creates positive economic growth  Knowledge = quality neighborhoodscale schools within walkable distance  Heart = investment in historicrenovation of the train depot and create equitable access  to community services    vosyavp o8n puB  piAeGayey  IEHA3ID puejenoJg  uiseg-gns. JBAIY Dayp00e1IAS  sjueupJeded 2104.0415 ADpUEIBAOJ9  EII  EE 09  EROIS  ISIeNueOM    Intentionality  50) 33)  Greenwood: St.  A  nits 18,000sf  Being intentional means being descriptive on what kind of city we want to be. It means thinking with the end in mind and taking incremental steps toward that  211 % Polits  vision  City Groveland Hall  s ARABOAS  LakeD David    W.Central St.  KentSL  Connectivity  50)33)  Greenwood  Walkable community with small blocks, more connections, complete streets along the SR-50 realignment and South Lake Trail  21Lunits 15.000S%  corridor  Groveland City Hall  Lake Davis    V.Centra St  Kent  Vitality  50) 33)  Greenwood  Investment in a downtown creates an inviting community and economic growth, enhancing local businesses and employment opportunities  2lTonits, 15.000's  Groveland CityHall  Lake Davio    W.CentralSt.  Kentst  Knowledge  50)33)  Greenwood St  21funits 15,000St  Construction will  commence within 3 years after SR-50 realignment  Groveland City Hall  LakeDavid    W.CentralSt.  Kents  Heart  50) 33)  reen ood  21Tonits 15,000st  Investment in historic restoration of the train depot and create equitable access to community services  Groveland City Hall  LakeDavia    Land Use: I-45UNITS 2-48UNITS EKCOMMERCIAL 3- 102UNITS 14K COMMERCIAL 4-50UNITS 9KS SF COMMERCIAL 5-55 UNITS 10K: SF COMMERCIAL  APG AVALON PARK GROUP  3 Story  )  DATE:OC 3024 SCAIE A0.    Transportation, Stormwater, & Utilites  Developer responsible for all site access improvements which include new North-  South streets and any improvements required by FDOT  Potable water capacity for the entire project is reserved for 10 years  Wastewater treatment provided by Sampey WWTP  Stormwater will require off-site facilities shared by City and/or FDOT ponds  Light imprint design techniques for stormwater capture (e.g., bioswales, rain  gardens)    Incentives  Incentive  Applicable Fund  TIF rebate of 50% to developer over 30 years CRAn receives 50% TIF revenue over 30 years  Reduction of Impact fees by 50% Reduction of permit fees by 50% Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance Marketing and Promotional Support  CRA(ifapplicable) Building Fund  Federal Grants (if applicable) CRA (ifapplicable)  Expedited Permitting  N/A    Conventional VS Mixed-Use  Scenario A  Scenario B  ETEAMIN uits 120s IASE:  MASEE MHAN  mUNTS 10S snN 254004  Source: Wynne & Associates, LLC. Carabao TIF Report    Financial Health  Assumptions Growth Rate Scenario A Taxable Value by 2057 Total Increment thru 2057 NPV of Increment (@ 5%)  1.0%  2.0%  3.0%  $27,910,581 6,835,811 2,652,804  $39,016,473 8,634,563 3,253,915  $54,363,549 10,909,437 3,995,505  Scenario B Taxable Value by 2057 Phase 1 Increment Phase 2 Increment Phase 3 Increment Total Increment thru 2057 NPV of Increment (@ 5%) Source: PFM Financial Advisors LLC  $125,705,962 $175,725,589 $244,847,012  6,245,169 12,634,976 12,846,559 31,726,704 12,396,792  7,792,904 15,813,956 16,209,500 39,816,360 15,098,569  9,741,402 19,832,025 20.475.356 50,048,782 18,432,041    Example Building  fBPOWER    Example Building    Summary  The City's purpose in establishing the CRAistoaddress documented conditions of slum and blight within the City and to guide redevelopment activities in order to  build a vibrant and attractive downtown.  Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is meant to provide alternative financing options to  attract redevelopment and investment  All new tax revenues after the CRA's baseline year are collected by the CRA,  including:  oLake County BCC  oLake County Water Authority oAmbulance MSTU    Summary  The mixed use development (Scenario B) is forecasted to generate about $50  million of tax revenue  Even with the 50% TIF rebate, $25 million is more than 2x the amount of revenue generated from the single story conventional (Scenario A) for the same amount of  land  The mixed use multi-storied scenario also creates: OMore small business opportunities OMore housing opportunities  OBetter infrastructure improvements with restored train depot plaza    Staff Recommendation  CRA voted to approve agreement on September 30, 2024  Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024-106 Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC, and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement     City of Groveland Department  Community & Economic Development  Planning & Zoning Division 156 S.Lake Avé, Groveland, FL'34736 Panangegoveanc-igor  352.429.2141.    Attachment 2    TO:  MAYOR- - EVELYN WILSON VICE MAYOR-MIKE RADZIK COUNCIL MEMBER - BARBARA GAINES COUNCIL MEMBER RICHARD SKYZINSKI COUNCIL MEMBER- DINA: SWEATT CITY MANAGER MICHAEL HEIN SERGEANT- AT- ARMS- - CHIEF SHAWN RAMSEY CITY CLERK- VIRGINIA WRIGHT CITY ATTORNEY ANITA GERACI-CARVER, ESQ. REGISTERED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF GROVELAND  FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:  Resolution 2024-106: Approving the Economic Incentive and Development Agreement  between Carabao International, LLC, Avalon Groveland Development, LLC and the City of Groveland and the City of Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency, Authorizing Mayor to Execute the Agreement  OCTOBER 7, 2024  The below listed individuals file this Affidavit pursuant to the City of Groveland City Charter Chapter 26-32.- Initiative and Referendum Proceedings. The citizens of this great city feel that the proposed Economic Incentive and Development Agreement is noti in the best interest of its citizens and does not comply with the new push for Growth paying for Growth. The current council most recently has acknowledged the need for infrastructure improvements and has on numerous occasions stated that moving forward the City will have Growth pay for Growth. In addition, the current verbiage with the above reference Economic Incentive and Development Agreement creates al loop hole and does not protect one of the remaining historical buildings, the Train Depot. The following are the list of demands from the current residents in order to allow the Economic Incentive and  Development Agreement to be approved:  1. 2. 3. 4.  Paragraph: 7, Subsection A, Structure revised from 30 years to 5 years.  Paragraph: 7, Subsection A, Use of TIF Funds- should be re written to only allow Construction of public works or improvements, infrastructure or utility improvements, or to rehab historical buildings, such as the Train Depot. The TIF Funds should not be going to support developers construction expenses or to pay for developers Paragraph7, Subsection. A, Sunset of TIF Funds Incentive Remove thei following sentence: The City Manager may administratively approve one, 2-year extension. The Final sentence should also be amended to read Paragraph7, Subsection B- Needs to be removed ini its entirety. This paragraph goes directly against the current push for Growth paying for Growth, and with the amount of loans the City residents are actively applying for in order to upgrade and sustain current development, this 50% reduction is fiscally unfeasible. This is also supported in Paragraph 14, Subsection B, "The City has no wastewater collection and treatment capacity for the Project. Wastewater Treatment will be provided to the Project by the Sampey' Wastewater Treatment Plant. : In order to own the capacity for the entire development program, the Developer must prepay the! 50% required impact fees for Phase 1, or being construction of impact fee credit eligible wastewater improvements." Pargaph7,Subsection C- Needs to be removed in its entirety. Per Timothy Maslows statement within the September 30th, 2024 CRA meeting starting at 34:45 "The Citys reduced permit fees is all from the Building  impact fees. Ad' Valorem taxes should not be funding construction.  "Any extensions require City Council approval."  5.    Fund, the building funds is like the CRA, its separate from the general fund, its very difficult to utilize those funds as the city so anytime we can use those funds toi incentivize development that we are trying to see its reallya win win to us."a and another good quote "The City is giving al lot." The residents demand that a permit study be done in compliance with Florida Statute 553.80(7)(a) andi ifitis to be found that the permit fees are creating an overage, the permit fees should be reduced across the board instead of the current residences paying inflated rates to cover developers permit fees. Iti is also unconscionable that the residents are to pay a developer TIF Funds whichi is to be used to payi inflated permit fees, and the remaining permit fees be waived and paid out of fees that are paid for by Paragraph7, Subsection F, Shared Infrastructure Costs- The City andi its residents should not be required to contribute to anyi infrastructure improvements necessary to complete the proposed project. Growth pays for Growth. Any such road enhancements, or utility upgrades are the responsibility of the developer. Paragraph 7, Subsection F, Public Amenities If the Project includes public amenities, such as parks, plazas, or community spaces open to the general public, after construction said public amenities are to be dedicated to the Paragraph 8- Desired Amenity Train Depot The way this is described, the Developer conveys to the City, should the city not find funding to rehab the Train Depot, the City will convey back to the Developer "with no further requirements from the developer for the train depot including preservation." BUT should the developer decide to rehab the facility this "will satisfy, in full, the open space requirements oft the Project" There needs to be additional securities to save the Train Depot and further discussion regarding their open space requirements. There should alsol be a restriction that no building is allowed to be constructed over 3 stories and should also be designed int the same likeness as other historical buildings inside of Downtown Groveland. The below registered voters who live within the City of Groveland constitute the proposed petitioner's committee and are responsible for circulating the petition and filing iti inj proper form, have stating their names and addresses, and specifying the address to which all notices to the committee are to be sent, and have cited the ordinance  the residents. 6. 7. 8.  City at which point the City will provide maintenance to such amenities.  Preservation of the Train Depot needs tol be non-negotiable.  9.  above which is sought to ber reconsidered.  (Clapter 119 Groveland  esuy  FL34736  aL  Amy 5-R Chapter119 Groveland FL3 34736    Lnr Paw  Ryann Burnby Cloup 119  JNV  XCDEOReS Cooveldncl,E 34736 suhntye Michenz 55Tmbe RAL Lane Groiclend FL. 34734  CAapug