Wendy Connor, Vice Chair Roger Chapin Bill Dymond Jessica Burns Terry Delahunty Commissioner Ted Edwards

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1 AB A meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, City Hall, Second Floor, Sustainability Conference Room. Noting a quorum was present; Chair Doug Taylor called the meeting to order at 3:26 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Doug Taylor, Chair Wendy Connor, Vice Chair Roger Chapin Bill Dymond Jessica Burns Terry Delahunty Commissioner Ted Edwards Walter Hawkins, Director of Urban Development David Barilla, Assistant Director Christel Brooks, Administrative Specialist Shaniqua Rose, Board Secretary Patricia Dellacona, Division Fiscal Manager Mercedes Blanca, Economic Development Coordinator Kelly Allen, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Sydney Gray, Social Media Coordinator Rose Garlick, Downtown Information Center Manager Bob Fish, Downtown Clean Team Manager Christopher DeLoatche, Intern Stacey Adams, Assistant City Attorney Victoria Walker, Assistant City Attorney Brian Battles, Deputy Chief Financial Officer Kim King, Business Development Assistant Manager Francis Flynn, Deputy Director of Economic Development Deputy Chief Eric Smith Commissioner Regina Hill Approval of Minutes a. A motion was made by Terry Delahunty and seconded by Wendy Connor to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2015 CRA Advisory Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

2 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 b. A motion was made by Wendy Connor and seconded by Terry Delahunty to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2015 CRA Advisory Board Budget Workshop meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Parramore Update: Walter Hawkins gave an update on events taking place in the Parramore area. The Board thanked Mr. Hawkins for his update. Executive Director Report Mr. Taylor deferred to Lori Pampilo Harris, Senior Program Manager of Corporation of Supportive Housing (CSH). Ms. Harris gave a PowerPoint presentation which included her experience, the goals and objectives of the CSH, the methods being used in Downtown Orlando to identify homeless and the strategies for permanent supportive housing for the homeless. The Board thanked Ms. Harris for her presentation. New Business: Mr. Taylor deferred to Patricia Dellacona, Division Fiscal Manager, who informed the Board that following documents were unchanged since the Budget Workshop Review on August 13, a CRA Budget and Resolution Ms. Patricia Dellacona, Division Fiscal Manager, presented the Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget and Resolution. Staff requested approval of the Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget, adoption of the Resolution and authorization of the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Resolution. The TIF Revenue and contingency numbers will be revised in the budget upon receipt of the DR-422 (Orange County Property Appraiser form outlining the district Certification of Final Taxable Value and the adjusted valuation from the Certification of Taxable Value found on the (DR-420) form). A motion was made by Roger Chapin and seconded by Jessica Burns recommending the CRA approval of the Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget, adoption of the Resolution and authorization of the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Resolution. The TIF Revenue and contingency numbers will be revised in the budget upon receipt of the DR- 422 (Orange County Property Appraiser form outlining the district Certification of Final Taxable Value and the adjusted valuation from the Certification of Taxable Value found on the (DR-420) form). budget. The motion carried unanimously. b Cost Share Agreement with DDB Ms. Patricia Dellacona presented the Fiscal Year Cost Share Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Downtown Development Board (DDB). Staff requested that the CRA Advisory Board recommend the CRA approve of the Cost Share Agreement for FY between the Downtown Development Board and the Community Redevelopment Agency and authorization

3 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Minutes Page 3 for the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office. A motion was made by Wendy Connor and seconded by Bill Dymond recommending the CRA approve the Fiscal Year Cost Share Agreement with the DDB and authorization for the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office. The motion carried unanimously. c City Services Agreement Ms. Patricia Dellacona presented the Fiscal Year City Services Agreement to the Board. Ms. Dellacona reminded the Board that the City Services Agreement outlines the terms under which the City will provide administrative and professional support to the CRA in its implementation of the Community Redevelopment Plan. Staff requested the CRA Advisory Board recommend the CRA approve the City Services Agreement for FY between the City of Orlando and the Community Redevelopment Agency and authorization for the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office. A motion was made by Terry Delahunty and seconded by Roger Chapin recommending the CRA approve the Fiscal Year City Services Agreement between the CRA and the City of Orlando and authorize the Chair and Executive Director to execute the Agreement, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office. The motion carried unanimously. d. Seniors First Agreement Ms. Patricia Dellacona presented the Seniors First Agreement Renewal to the Board. Ms. Dellacona reminded the Board that the annual agreement between Seniors First, Inc. and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide a senior transportation service (Senior Tran) to residents of 11 downtown senior housing complexes expires on September 30, Funding levels for this agreement are the same as the funding level for fiscal year Staff sought recommendation for the CRA to approve the renewal of the Seniors First Agreement for a period of October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 for up to a total amount of $46, and authorization of expenditures from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund of up to $46, for such project, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office, and authorize execution of the Agreement by the Chairman and Executive Director. A motion was made by Wendy Connor and seconded by Terry Delahunty recommending the CRA approval of the Seniors First Agreement for a period of October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 for up to a total amount of $46,242, authorization of expenditures from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund for such project, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office and authorization to execute the Agreement by the Chair and Executive Director. The motion carried unanimously.

4 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Minutes Page 4 e. Downtown Orlando Inc. (DOP) Funding Agreement The Downtown Orlando Inc. (known as the Downtown Orlando Partnership or DOP) is a 501c (6) founded in 1961 and comprised of more than 200 corporate members. Their mission is to enhance business and community relationships through collaborative events and initiatives. The Funding Agreement between the CRA and DOP provides funding to the DOP for activities related to their mission statement, the support and enhancement of our downtown businesses and DOP s assistance in meeting the CRA Redevelopment Plan goals. A typical calendar of events includes Golden Brick Awards, State of Downtown, Lunch and Learn series, Artful Networking, and the Taste of Downtown (which is currently being rebranded). DOP interacts with our Downtown businesses and stakeholders, always striving to support and promote them. The funding agreement contemplates for the CRA to contribute $25,000 for FY Within the funding agreement are benchmarks for the DOP to meet, including their commitment to host at least 10 Third Thursday partnership events per year, one major event per strategic priority (Art, Sports & Entertainment, Technology, Lodging & Dining, Real Estate & Development, and Quality of Life), host one event in which the proceeds will benefit a downtown related non-profit organization, will work with the CRA to continue the work of Project DTO, will assist in welcoming new businesses downtown, will partner with the CRA on bringing back Scrub Down Downtown or a similar event and offer affordable and /or sponsored membership opportunities for Parramore businesses. Staff requested the CRA Advisory Board recommend to the CRA that it approve the Funding Agreement between the CRA and the Downtown Orlando Partnership, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office, and authorize the expenditure of $25,000 from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund for such project and the execution of the Funding Agreement by the Chairman and Executive Director. A motion was made by Terry Delahunty and seconded by Roger Chapin recommending the CRA approve the Funding Agreement between the CRA and the Downtown Orlando Partnership, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney s Office, and authorize the expenditure of $25,000 from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund for such project and the execution of the Funding Agreement by the Chairman and Executive Director. f. High Wage High Value Funding Agreement: Orion Technology Services, LLC. David Barilla, Assistant Director gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining that on April 17, 2006, the CRA approved the High Wage/High Value Job Creation Program for the purpose of locating targeted industries and targeted headquarters with high-value jobs to Downtown Orlando by leveraging available state and local economic development programs and providing location assistance for the purpose of accomplishing goals such as: diversifying the local economy, growing high-wage, high-value jobs; and growing targeted industries. In 2013 the program was amended to offer four incentives; Job Creation Incentive, Creative Village Pioneer Incentive,

5 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Minutes Page 5 Downtown Living Incentive, and Public Transportation Incentive. Total incentives are payable up to $5,000 per job. Orion Technology Services, LLC. is a full-service technology company supporting small businesses to large multi-national companies with sophisticated enterprise systems, offering complete IT outsourcing to 24x7 managed services, cloud, security & monitoring services, and high-end IT consulting. The Orlando location will serve as the Florida Regional Headquarters providing IT managed services and IT consulting for their Florida and national client-base. Orion Technology Services, LLC. is considering leasing approximately 10,000 sq ft of office space in Downtown Orlando. Orion Technology Services, LLC. will add 30 new jobs to Downtown over a period consisting of three (3) years with an average annual wage of $61,221 which is at least 115% above the MSA annual wage. Orion Technology Services, LLC. s total capital investment is estimated to be $768,000 in build out and equipment. The CRA would provide $3,500 for each of the 30 high value/high wage jobs that will be located in Downtown Orlando over a three-year period. Staff requested the CRA Advisory Board recommend approval of the High Wage/High Value Program Funding Agreement between the CRA and Orion Technology Services, LLC., and authorization for the Chairman of the CRA and the Executive Director of the CRA to execute the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office, and approval of expenditures from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund in the amount of up to $105,000 in High Wage/High Value Job Creation Program funding for Orion Technology Services, LLC. The Board requested clarification regarding how the verifications are made for the different incentive categories and whether this funding agreement is budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Barilla explained that every March the approved company would need to provide the proper documentation in order to receive the funding for each approved incentive. He also explained that funding is not in the current fiscal year because the funding is only allocated the year it is projected to be paid; for example Orion Technology Services LLC is scheduled to receive certain incentives , so it will appear in that fiscal year budget. A motion was made by Terry Delahunty and seconded by Bill Dymond recommending the CRA approve the High Wage/High Value Program Funding Agreement between the CRA and Orion Technology Services, LLC., and authorize for the Chairman of the CRA and the Executive Director of the CRA to execute the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office, and approve expenditures from the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund in the amount of up to $105,000 in High Wage/High Value Job Creation Program funding for Orion Technology Services, LLC. Date of Next Meeting The next scheduled meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is

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