TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy Stillings, Planning, Zoning and Building Department
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: August 21, 2018
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH AND THE CRA - FUNDING FOR PLANNING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH UPDATES TO THE OSCEOLA PARK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the interlocal agreement between the City and CRA for the CRA to provide funding for planning services associated with updates to the Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
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Background:
The Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) was adopted by the City Commission on December 6, 2004. The primary focus of the redevelopment plan was to arrest deterioration, provide adequate parking and services for the existing industrial and commercial areas, and accommodate housing which would be compatible with the other uses. The issues relating to industrial uses within this area were addressed with the CBD-RC (Central Business District - Railroad Corridor) zoning district, created on May 16, 1995. Therefore, the redevelopment plan for the area focuses mainly on the residential neighborhood. The redevelopment strategies outlined in the Plan include revitalization and rehabilitation of the commercial/industrial uses along the railroad corridor, and stabilization of the single-family residential neighborhood through beautification and traffic calming.
In recent years, utilities, alley, and sidewalk improvements have been made in portions of the residential neighborhood. In 2017, construction of the improvements to the business district were completed, which consisted of the following: streetscape improvements along SE 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue, alleyway and sidewalk improvements, construction of a 14-space permeable paver brick public parking lot with decorative lighting on SE 2nd Avenue. Also, in 2017, the City entered into an agreement with Matthews Consulting to design the balance of the residential neighborhood improvements consisting of traffic calming, alleyways, sidewalks, landscaping, utility upgrades, and roadway reconstruction, as necessary.
At this time, it has been determined that there is a need to hire a consultant to update the Plan. The City received a proposal from Keith & Schnars (Consultant), one of the City’s consultants on a continuing contract basis, in the amount of $64,750 (Exhibit A). The scope of services includes analysis of the Plan to determine if the redevelopment strategies and development standards are still applicable given the current market conditions and to update the plan accordingly. The Consultant shall review and incorporate all relevant components from the 2016 community-based master plan for Osceola Park, prepared by the homeowner’s association.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
$75,000 has been allocated from CRA General Ledger #5510 - Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan - Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan Update
Timing of Request:
N/A
Attachments -
Keith & Schnars Proposal
Interlocal Agreement - City-CRA - Funding Planning Services for Osceola Park Redevelopment Plan Update