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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 '000mb (00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION TO BROWARD COUNTY FOR
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR THE
TAMARAC VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR AN IN -KIND MATCH THROUGH
THE VALUE OF THE LAND AND STAFF HOURS
RELATED TO THE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,500,000 IN THE EVENT OF APPROVAL OF THE
APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
UPON LEGAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac wishes to encourage
economic development and job creation for residents and businesses of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is currently the owner of 20 of the 127 acres
that constitutes Tamarac Village; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac wishes to encourage economic development
and job creation in the area that constitutes Tamarac Village and is included herein as
"Exhibit A"; and
WHEREAS, Broward County administers grant funding to municipalities .and
community redevelopment agencies through the Broward Redevelopment Program
(BRP) for projects that result in redevelopment of designated areas to encourage
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economic development, job creation, and the removal of blight throughout the County;
and
WHEREAS, Broward County requires and the City agrees to provide a
Resolution stating that the project area located within the boundaries of Tamarac
Village meet at least two factors required by Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes to
declare this area as having blighted conditions and eligible for grant funding under the
BRP program; and
WHEREAS, Broward County requires and the City agrees to provide an in -kind
match through the value of the land and staff time related to the project in the amount
Of $1,500,000 in the event of approval of the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Financial Services and Director of Community
Development recommend submission of the grant application and acceptance of the
award in the event of approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the
best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to apply for BRP grant
funds via an application through Broward County and accept the award and execute
the necessary documents following legal review and approval.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are HEREBY ratified and
confirmed as being .true and correct and are HEREBY made a specific part of this
Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto and referenced herein are expressly
incorporated and made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: The appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to apply for
BRP funds via a grant application through Broward County for project costs related to
the development of the project area known as Tamarac Village in the amount of
$1,500,000, providing for an in -kind match through the value of the land and staff time
related to the project in the amount of $1,500,000 in the event of approval of the
application. A copy of said application form is attached hereto as "Exhibit B".
Section 3: Upon approval of the application, the appropriate City officials are
HEREBY authorized to accept the award and execute the necessary documents
following legal review and approval.
Section 4:
An appropriation for the receipt and expenditure for this grant will be
included in a budget amendment prior to November 30, 2013 pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2).
Section 5: All Resolutions in conflict herewith are HEREBY repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
Section 6:
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If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this
Resolution.
Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this c26 day of .�- , 2013.
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BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
Fiscal Year 2013
HAND DELIVER BY
Deadline July 10, 2013 @ 12:00 PM
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
Application Process Timeline 3
Application Instructions and Form 4
Overview 5
Cover Sheet 7
Application Checklist 8
Attachments and Documents 9
Fatal Flaw Checklist 10
Application Instructions (Includes "Definitions") 11
Application Form 14
Evaluation Tool 18
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: lnterlocal Agreement 22
Exhibit 1: Financial information Format 25
Appendix 11: Property Acquisition Requirements 27
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BROWARD- REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE
PHASE ONE — Opportunity for Assistance
a. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
b. Application Preparation Workshop
c. Deadline for Submission of Applications
(1 original, 8 copies, and 1 electronic copy)
May 1, 2013
May 15, 2013
July 10, 2013, 12 : 00 PM
PHASE TWO — Review and Evaluation Process
a. Review of Applications
b. Applicant Presentations / Evaluation of
Applications
July 15, 2013 to July 26, 2013
July 29, 2013 to August 14, 2013
c. Board of County Commissioners Selection of
Projects and Approval of Funding Amounts September 10, 2013
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS
HAND DELIVER APPLICATIONS TO:
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
OVERVIEW
On April 23, 2013, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
the Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) for the purpose of providing County funding for
eligible projects that result in redevelopment in designated areas exhibiting blighting
conditions, high unemployment, and declining property values.
Total Funding Amount: $7.5 million
Eligible Applicants: Municipalities, Community Redevelopment Agencies and Broward
County*
Eligible Projects: (See "Definitions" on Pages 11-12.)
• Property acquisition for lot assemblage, provided the acquired property is placed on
the tax roll within three (3) years from the acquisition, subject to a restrictive covenant;
• Public improvements; and,
• Interior build -out for economic development for along -term tenant (minimum 5-year
lease) or business/property owner that brings permanent new jobs.
Ineligible Projects:
• A project, which is permitted, underway or completed, is not eligible. Aland
acquisition project is eligible if a Contract for Purchase has been executed but the
closing date is after the date the grant is approved.
• A project, which received funding through the Redevelopment Capital Program
(RCP), is not eligible for funding through the Broward Redevelopment Program
(BRP).
• A project located in a community redevelopment area that receives County tax
increment financing (TIF) is not eligible.
Eligible Areas:
• Community Redevelopment Areas, created pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III,
Community Redevelopment Act, Florida Statutes, that do not receive TIF; and
• Areas designated by municipal or County resolution or ordinance defining the
boundary and declaring that the area has blighting conditions described in Chapter
163, Part III, F.S.
Match: Non -County match (cash or in -kind) required (See "Definitions" on Pages 11-12.)
Funding Available: Reimbursement grant of up to $1.5 million per Application for eligible
nonoverlapping/distinct property acquisition or public improvements projects; or $15 per
square foot for eligible interior build -out not to exceed $150,000 or 50% of the interior build -
out cost, whichever is less.
* County developed a companion program for the Unincorporated Area and will apply the BRP evaluation
tool to score projects. Other funding sources will be used in FY 2013-15 for Unincorporated Area projects.
Under the BRP, if a municipality/CRA has a project on or adjacent to County property, the County may
partner with a municipality/CRA in applying for BRP funding.
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Evaluation Process: Criteria, point system and weights will be used to rate each project
(See "Evaluation Tool" on Pages 18-21.)
Funding Timeframe: Projects must be completed within three (3) years of execution of
interlocal agreement between Applicant(s) and the County. (See Appendix I on Page 22.)
Prospective Applicants should review the materials presented in the remainder of this
Application to meet the informational requirements for filing an Application. Technical
assistance is available from the Planning and Environmental Regulation Division, upon
request. Contact person is Cathy Randazzo: (954) 357-6634 or crandazzo@broward.org.
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
Part I: COVER SHEET (To Be Completed by Applicant)
Section A. Funding Request Summary
1. Project Name:
2. Funding Type:
3. Project Type (check one):
4. $ Amount Requested:
Reimbursement
Public Improvement
Grant X
Property Acquisition
Interior Build -out for Economic Development
Section B. Applicant Agency Information
6. Applicant(s):
7. Administrative Address:
8. City & State:
9. Zip Code:
10. Telephone Number:
11. Fax Number:
12. E-mail Address:
13. Web Site:
14. Mayor/City Manager (required):
15. Office Phone Number:
16. CRA Director (as applicable)*:
17. Office Phone Number:
18. Contact Person's Name
19. Phone Number including area code
20. Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code
21. Type of Entity (Check all that apply.):
_ Municipality
_ Community Redevelopment Agency — Broward County
22. Prior County Funding for Redevelopment to Municipality or Community Redevelopment Agency (Check all that apply. Attach
explanation, if needed.):
_ None _ Redevelopment Capital Program — Tax Increment
Section C. Certification of Accuracy and Compliance
I do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in the Application are true and correct. The filing of this
Application(s) has been authorized by the Municipal, County or Community Redevelopment Agency Boards and I(we) have been duly
authorized to act as the representative(s) of the Board(s) in connection with this Application. I (we) also agree to follow all Terms,
Conditions, and applicable federal and state statutes.
Print Authorized Mayor/ Municipal/County Manager's Name (required)
Authorized Mayor/Municipal/County Manager's Signature (required)
Print Authorized CRA Director's Name (as applicable)*
Authorized CRA Director's Signature (as applicable)*
* If the project is in a CRA, created pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, F.S.
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. Application Deadline: Date — July 10, 2013
Time — 12:00 PM
Applications received after 12:00 PM will be disqualified for FY 2013 funding and returned
2. Applications must be submitted in hard copy by hand delivery to the following
address no later than 12:00 PM, July 10, 2013.
Broward County Planning and Environmental Regulation Division
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 329K
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
3. Submit one (1)
original signed Application,
eight (8) copies
and one
(1) electronic
(CD/DVD)
copy
in
the
format
provided in
the
Application
Form
on
Pages
14-17.
4. Number all pages, including attachments.
5. Original Application — Do not staple, perforate, or bind.
6. Application copies — Do staple, clip, or use rubber bands.
7. Answer each section in the order provided.
8. A separate Cover Sheet and Application Form are required for each Application.
9. Applications
submittal.
must be complete and include all required documentation at the time of
10. All Applicants must provide a signed letter from the Mayor
confirming municipal and CRA, as applicable, support of the
project(s) with copies sent to the respective Board(s).
or City Manager
Application and
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
Part II: ATTACHMENTS AND DOCUMENTS
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP) APPLICATION
FY 2013
FATAL FLAW, CHECKLIST
Failure to comply with or include any of the Required Items or failure to respond to
Required Items will result in a Fatal Flaw and removal of the Application from further
consideration.
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
9 Please Note: Technical assistance is available upon request: 954-357-6634.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of the Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP):
• "Redevelopment" shall mean projects which address public purposes of removing
blighting conditions and facilitating economic development opportunities and job
creation; which public purposes have long-term positive impacts on the community
providing a decent, secure and attractive living and working environment.
• "Economic Development" shall mean a project or activity that creates an identified
number of permanent new jobs as detailed in the Application for funding under the
Broward Redevelopment Program.
• "Applicant" shall mean Broward County*, a municipality, or community redevelopment
agency (CRA).
• "Property Acquisition" shall mean the acquisition of land and associated structures (if
any) for the purpose of lot assemblage to facilitate economic development that brings
new jobs. Acquired properties shall be placed on the -tax roll within three (3) years
from the acquisition. Applicant shall record a restrictive covenant in favor of the
County in the public records of Broward County, Florida encumbering the property
acquired, in form and substance approved by the County, regarding the number of
new permanent jobs created as a result of the acquisition and that a portion (up to
100%) of the grant shall be refunded to the County in the event the acquisition and
redevelopment of the property does not comply with all of the requirements of the
interlocal agreement, including placement of the property on the tax roll.
• "Public Improvements" shall mean improvements which further redevelopment
including:
■ Utility improvements (upsizing to accommodate development/redevelopment);
■ Transportation improvements (roadways, turn lanes, crosswalks, etc.);
■ Construction or expansion of public parking;
■ Streetscaping to facilitate access to businesses, employment, and transit; and,
■ Landscaping and irrigation associated with an eligible public improvement not to
exceed 20% of the cost of the associated eligible public improvement.
"Build -out for Economic Development" shall mean interior build -out for a long-term
tenant (minimum 5-year lease) or business/property owner that brings permanent new
jobs and does not include furniture and equipment. The only eligible applicants for the
proposed BRP are municipalities, CRAs or the County and a grant will be awarded
only to one of these entities. The County grant will be disbursed only after build -out is
* County developed a companion program for the Unincorporated Area and will apply the BRP
evaluation tool to score projects. Other funding sources will be used in FY 2013-15 for
Unincorporated Area projects. Under the BRP, if a municipality/CRA has a project on or adjacent
to County property, the County may partner with a municipality/CRA in applying for BRP funding.
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complete and the business has hired the number of long-term new employees
identified in the Application. The grant will be paid out in annual installments in
proportion to the lesser of the number of years of the term of the lease if a tenancy, or
five (5) years. Funding is limited to $15 per square foot not to exceed $150,000 or
50% of the interior build -out cost, whichever is less.
• "Reimbursement Grant" shall mean a performance -based grant with identified
milestones. When milestones are achieved, Applicant may present documentation
and make a request for County disbursement, subject to County staff review and
approval. For property acquisition and public improvement projects, no more than
three (3) disbursements, including a final disbursement at project completion, will be
made for any single project. For property acquisition and public improvement projects,
the Applicant must identify milestones prior to execution of interlocal agreement
otherwise one grant payment will be made when the project is complete. For interior
build -out projects, the County grant will be disbursed only after the interior build -out is
complete and the business has hired the number of long-term employees identified in
the Application. Additionally, for interior build -out projects, the grant will be paid out in
annual installments in proportion to the lesser of the number of years of the term of the
lease if a tenancy, or five (5) years. All County reimbursement grants are subject to
staff review and approval of documentation.
• "Non -County Match shall mean cash contributions and in -kind contributions. In -kind
contributions shall mean the cost/value of dedicated or acquired real property and/or
direct staff hours on a project for which funding is requested. (Documentation required)
INVITATION TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted on the Application Form on Pages 14-17 with all other
required and supplemental materials provided as Attachments.
APPLICATIONS must include the Applicants return mailing address, contact person and
telephone number. Applicants shall submit one (1) original, eight (8) bound copies with
dividers, and one (1) electronic copy. The Applicant must hand deliver the Application and
documentation.
The Planning and Environmental Regulation
Applications and documentation by 12:00 PM on
documentation received after that date and time
returned to the Applicant.
Division (Division) must receive
� July 10, 2013. Applications and
will not be accepted and will be
Applicants may withdraw their Applications by notifying the Division in writing at any time.
Applications and materials submitted with the Application will be returned to the Applicant
upon request.
Immediately upon receipt Applications become "public records" and shall be subject to
public disclosure consistent with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Applicants may invoke the
exemptions to identify the data or other materials to be protected, and must state the
statutory authority and the reasons why such exclusion from public disclosure is necessary.
Requests for exemption shall be subject to review and approval of the County
Attorney's Office.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications submitted shall be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation committee. The
Applicant understands that acceptance of an Application does not constitute an agreement or
contract between the Applicant and Broward County.
Applicants
will have an
opportunity to present
their Applications/projects to the
evaluation
committee at a
time scheduled between
July 29 and August 14, 2013.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject all Applications submitted,
waive any information, and re -advertise for new Applications. The Division may make a
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners not to fund any projects in the
Applications submitted.
APPLICATION PREPARATION COSTS
Neither the County nor its representatives, which include County agencies and personnel,
shall be liable for any expenses incurred in connection with preparation of an Application.
Applicants should prepare their Applications simply and economically, providing straight
forward and concise descriptions and responses to the questions on the Application Form.
ACCURACY OF APPLICATION INFORMATION
Any Applicant that submits in its Application to the Division any information which is
determined to be substantially inaccurate, misleading, exaggerated, or incorrect, shall be
disqualified from consideration. Answers and responses must pertain to the specific question
requested on the Application Form. No consideration will be given to a response that does
not relate specifically to the question. If the response to a question is contained elsewhere in
the Application, it must be specifically cited (i.e. page number, question number, etc.).
INSURANCE/SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
County, CRAs and Municipalities are state agencies or political subdivisions of the State of
Florida as defined in Chapter 768.28, Florida Statutes, and each party shall be fully
responsible for acts and omissions of its agents, contractors, or employees in the
performance of its obligations under this Application and subsequent interlocal agreement, to
the extent permitted by law. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign
immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity may be applicable. Nothing herein shall
be construed as consent by a state agency or political subdivision of the State of Florida to be
sued by third parties, in any matter, arising out of this Application or any other contract or
agreement.
FUNDING AWARD
The selected Applicant(s) (municipality and CRA, as applicable) shall be required to execute
an interlocal agreement with Broward County within 90 days of project and funding approval
by the Board of County Commissioners. The Funding Award is for the specific eligible project
described in the Application, and is available for a reimbursement grant(s), consistent with the
milestones established in the interlocal agreement, if the project is completed in compliance
with the terms, conditions, and provisions of the interlocal agreement, within three (3) years
from the date of execution of the interlocal agreement, subject to County staff review and
approval of documentation submitted.
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2.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
APPLICATION FORM
(To Be Completed by Applicant)
Application Date:
Applicant(s):
Address:
Contact Person: Title:
Telephone #: FAX #:
E-mail:
3. Project:
4.
5.
Project Address:
Project Location (Attach Map and Legal Description):
Project Start Date:
Project Completion Date:
Property Owner(s):
Property Owner(s) Address:
Telephone #: FAX #:
E-mail:
6. Funds Requested:
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7. Project Description:
a. Provide brief narrative of the proposed project including project objectives, major
project characteristics, number and type of permanent jobs created, removal of
blighting conditions, population served, public purpose, proximity to public or other
transportation, and non -County funding sources. Identify any in -kind match.
b. Property acquisition projects must provide current appraisal(s) (i.e. no older than 6
months), and environmental audits(s), in accordance with the County requirements
shown in Appendix II on Page 27. A Contract for Purchase is the minimum required
documentation. (See #10 on Page 16.)
c. In addition to the number of permanent new jobs created, interior build -out projects
for economic development must identify the project to be undertaken, the long-
term tenant or business/property owner, and the term of the lease.
d. Provide detailed cost information regarding the project. Include design plans and
costs estimates, bids, and other available information. Attach project plans and
detailed cost estimates. Plans must be to scale. Interior build -out projects must
include the cost per square foot, number of square feet, and cost of the interior build -
out not including furniture and equipment.
e. Demonstrate how the project addresses the Criteria, shown on Pages 18-21.
f. Provide additional attachments as needed.
8. Project Costs and Funding Sources
As an attachment, provide cost information regarding the project. Provide detail
necessary to identify funding sources (which may be less detail than in #7d).
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9. Funding Source Information (Include Match information. See "Definitions" on Pages 11-
12.)
As an attachment, provide the following for each funding source currently in place to
complete this project.
a. Funding provided
b. Name, address, telephone number, contact person
c. Type of funding provided (e.g., grant, loan, other -specify), funding timeframes, and
special terms and conditions (e.g., performance -based, interest rate, etc.)
d. Date funded, requested and expected (Attach commitment or award letters)
10. Project Site Control
a. Applicant currently has control of project site through:
Fee Simple Title
Lease
Other (describe)
b. Provide Evidence of Site Control (i.e., copy of Warranty Deed, etc.)
c. If site is not under Applicant's control, provide time line and schedule for establishing
control. (Contract for Purchase is the minimum required documentation.)
Legal Description and Map (attach):
Street Address:
Current Owner:
d. If the project site is vacant, describe any prior known use. Also indicate the age of any
buildings or other structures currently located on the site.
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e. Provide a layout of the project site showing details, including the locations of any
existing buildings or other structures and any public improvement projects addressed
in the Application.
f. Provide a Location map, showing location of the project to the surrounding area.
g. Attach Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental assessments, as required. Provide
mitigation plan, if required.
11. Project Development Schedule: Provide a Project Development Schedule from start date
to completion date and note milestones.
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BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FY 2013
EVALUATION TOOL
Criteria, scoring points, and weights for project selection are described on the following
pages. For each project, eight "Criteria" will be rated from 0 to 3 points, with the lowest
score of "0" and the highest score of "3."
Applicants are required to identify, through narrative statements or through referencing
by Application page numbers), how the "Criteria" are addressed. If the Application does
not address a criterion, then that should be indicated with an "NIA." Applicants may
provide Attachments, as needed.
At a minimum, the Application should address the "Criteria." "Weights" will be applied to
the "Criteria." While all the "Criteria" are important to redevelopment, the "Weights"
provide higher "Final Scores" to projects directly related to removal of blighting
conditions, job creation, and economic development.
Each Evaluation Committee member will assign 0 to 3 points to each "Criteria (1-8) 11
based on the documentation provided in the Application. The "Points" will be multiplied
by the "Weight" to obtain the "Final Score" for each of the "Criteria." For the ninth
criterion, the "Final Score" will be up to 2 points each for "Number of Jobs Created for
Area Residents" and "Number of High -Paying Jobs".
The s_ of the Final Scores for the nine "Criteria" is the "Final Project Score." However,
"YES" responses to the following questions will add 10 points each to the "Final
Project Score."
A. Is the project within a redevelopment area that has never received funding
through the Redevelopment Capital Program (RCP)?
B. Is the project within a municipality that has never received County Tax
Increment Financing (TIF)?
The minimum "Final Project Score" is 0 points and the maximum is 120 points.
The "Average Final Project Score" for each project will be an avera a of the "Final
Project Score" of all members of the Evaluation Committee. Projects will be
recommended for funding consideration by the Board of County Commissioners based on
the average "Average Final Project Score" and the availability of BRP funds.
No project with an "Average Final Project Score" of less than 75 points will be
recommended for BRP funding.
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Criteria
1. Proximity to Transit and Transit Accommodations. To obtain a high score of "3,"
the Application must demonstrate that the project is within 1/4 mile of public
transportation (attach map) and that the project includes transit accommodations.
The low score of "0" will be given if the Application provides no documentation or the
project is one mile or more from public transportation. Transit accommodations
include, but are not limited to: shuttle service, bicycle racks, private shower, etc.
2. Environmental Sustainability Components (solar technology, LEED standards,
sea -level rise mitigation/adaptation, etc.). To obtain a high score of "3," the
Application must demonstrate that the project contains two (2) or more components
that address environmental sustainability. The low score of "0" will be given if the
Application provides no documentation or there are no environmental sustainability
components.
3. Ability to Timely Complete Project. To obtain a high score of "3," the Application
must include a Project Development Schedule and demonstrate that the project will
be completed in accordance with the Project Development Schedule. The low score
of "0" will be given if the Application provides no documentation regarding a Project
Development Schedule or ability to complete within the Project Development
Schedule.
4. Contribution from non -County Sources. To obtain a high score of "3," the
Application must provide detailed project costs and all funding including County and
non -County funding, including an in -kind match as defined on Page 12. The low
score of "0" will be given if the Application provides no documentation regarding the
contribution or there is no non -County contribution.
5. Increase in Tax Base. To obtain a high score of "3," the Application must provide
calculations of the expected increase in the tax base due to private redevelopment,
document the private redevelopment, and show the increase in the tax base. The
low score of "0" will be given if the Application provides no calculations or insufficient
documentation of private redevelopment or no increase in the tax base.
6. Higher Unemployment than Municipality and County and/or Lower Property
Value Growth for Redevelopment Area than for Municipality and County. To
obtain a high score of "3," the Application must demonstrate higher unemployment
and/or lower property value growth in the redevelopment area than those of the
Municipality or the County. The low score of "0" will be given if the Application
provides no documentation _regarding unemployment and property values or if
unemployment in the redevelopment area is lower than those of the Municipality and
the County and/or property value growth is higher than those of the Municipality and
the County.
7. Removal of Blighting Conditions. To obtain a high score of "3," the Application
must demonstrate the blighting conditions and how the project will remove such
conditions. The low score of "0" will be given if the Application provides no
documentation regarding blighting conditions.
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8. Number of Jobs Created. To obtain a high score of "3," the Application must
demonstrate the number of permanent jobs created and how the project contributes
to long-term job creation. The low score of "0" will be given if the Application
provides no documentation regarding the permanent number of jobs created or how
the project contributes to long-term job creation. The number of jobs created must
be calculated in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (ARRA), as described at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/memoranda 2010/m 10-08. df. The number
of jobs must be expressed as Full -Time Equivalents (FTE) and must not include
indirect and induced jobs.
9. The Final Score will be up to two (2) points based on the responses to each of the
following:
a. Number of Jobs Created for Area Residents. To obtain the full "2" points, the
Application must demonstrate that the permanent jobs created are for residents
of the redevelopment area. No points will be given if the Application provides no
documentation or none of the jobs created are for residents of the redevelopment
area.
b. Number of High -Paying Jobs. To obtain the full "T points, the Application must
demonstrate that the jobs created are permanent high -paying jobs. No points will
be given if the Application provides no documentation or no high -paying jobs are
created. High -paying jobs are jobs paying at least 115% of the County average
wage. Effective January 1, 2013, the Broward County Average Wage, as defined
by the "State of Florida Incentives Average Wage Requirements," is $43,091;
and, 115% of this amount is $49,555.
TIEBREAKER: How many permanent jobs are created; are the jobs for residents
of the redevelopment area; and are the jobs high -paying jobs? If two projects
receive the same score, the project which creates the most permanent high -paying jobs
for residents of the redevelopment area shall be recommended for funding ahead of the
project which creates fewer jobs and lower -paying jobs. High -paying jobs are jobs
paying at least 115% of the County average wage. Effective January 1, 2013, the
Broward County Average Wage, as defined by the "State of Florida Incentives Average
Wage Requirements," is $43,091; and, 115% of this amount is $49,555.
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Appendix I
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
An interlocal cooperation agreement must be executed by the County, the municipality and
the community redevelopment agency (CRA), as applicable, within 90 days of project and
funding approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
Scope of ILA
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) establishes:
o Size and boundaries of the redevelopment area;
o Term of County financial obligation;
o Maximum amount payable by the County;
o Terms of Reimbursement Grant;
o Reporting requirements;
o Detailed Project Description; and
o Documentation required for County reimbursement including:
■ Signed letter from the Mayor/City Manager certifying completion of a
milestone and for final reimbursement certifying completion and operation of
the public improvement or completion of property acquisition or completion
and operation of the interior build -out and number of jobs created;
■ Contract including Scope of Work and Project Cost;
■ Itemized actual costs;
■ Evidence of payment, which at a minimum will include copies of invoices and
canceled checks or wire transfers; and,
■ For property acquisition, the municipality/CRA must * record a restrictive
covenant in favor of the County in the public records of Broward County,
Florida encumbering the property acquired, in form and substance approved
by the County, regarding the number of new permanent jobs created as a
result of the acquisition and that a portion (up to 100%) of the grant shall be
refunded to the County in the event the acquisition and redevelopment of the
property does not comply with all of the requirements of the interlocal
agreement, including placement of the property on the tax roll within three (3)
years of acquisition.
Use of County Funding
• All projects shall be completed in conformance with the ILA, and within three (3)
years of execution of the ILA.
• County funding shall be provided to projects that address the public purposes of
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economic development, job creation and removal of blighting conditions and the
public purposes must have long-term positive impacts on the community providing
a decent, secure and attractive living and working environment.
• County funding of property acquisition, public improvement projects and interior
build -out shall be in compliance with County funding policies and practices.
• County funding shall be based on funds available through the Broward
Redevelopment Program (BRP).
• County funding through the Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) shall be a
reimbursement grant(s).
• A reimbursement grant for property acquisition projects may include the actual
purchase price and associated acquisition costs for a survey, appraisal(s), and
environmental assessments (not mitigation) not to exceed the amount approved by
the Board of County Commissioners.
• Reimbursement grants shall be for documented actual project costs not to exceed
the amount approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
• County reimbursement shall not be made until milestones identified in the ILA are
achieved. When milestones are achieved, the Applicant must present
documentation and make a request for a County disbursement, subject to County
staff review and approval. No more than three (3) disbursements, including a final
disbursement at project completion, shall be made for any single property
acquisition or public improvement project. For property acquisition and public
improvement projects, the Applicant must identify milestones prior to execution of
interlocal agreement otherwise one grant payment will be made when the project is
complete. For interior build -out, the County grant will be disbursed only after the
interior build -out is complete and the business has hired the number of long-term
employees identified in the Application. Additionally, for interior build -out projects,
the grant will be paid out in annual installments in proportion to the lesser of the
number of years of the term of the lease if a tenancy, or five (5) years. All County
reimbursement grants are subject to staff review and approval of documentation.
• Requests for reimbursement must be made within 120 days of completion of
milestone or project completion.
• No Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) funds may be used to clean up a
contaminated site.
• No Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) funds will be awarded to a community
redevelopment area, created pursuant to Chapter 163 Part III, F.S, which is
receiving County tax increment financing.
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Reporting Requirements
• The municipality or CRA is responsible for implementing and conforming to the
terms and conditions of the ILA. The municipality or CRA shall provide to the County
advance notice of all public meetings related to projects pursuant to the ILA. The
municipality or CRA shall keep the County informed throughout the planning, design
and construction of such projects.
• In addition to the requirements of Ch. 163, Sections 356, 362 and 387, F.S. (Ch. 163
applies to CRAs), which are due by March 31 of each year, the CRA or municipality
shall submit to the County on the anniversary date of the execution of the interlocal
agreement, a detailed report of the progress made in carrying out the projects
approved by the Board of County Commissioners for BRP funding. The annual
report shall include the Project Development Schedule for a property acquisition or
public improvement project, or interior build -out and a critical path timeline as to
overall redevelopment within the declared redevelopment area. Additionally, the
annual report shall include time frames and benchmarks, including, but not limited
to, accounting of County funding, enhancements to the tax base, any leverage of
private or public funds, costs and revenues, growth in new business, job creation,
removal of blighting conditions, reduction in code violations, improvements to
infrastructure and ongoing benefits to the broader community. The report shall
contain sufficient information for the County to determine if the projects conform to
the ILA. Financial information must be provided in the format provided in Exhibit 1
on Pages 25 and 26.
Compliance with County Regulations
• By executing an interlocal agreement, the Applicant agrees to comply with any and
all County policies, regulations, and practices.
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Exhibit 1
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORMAT
Municipalities and Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) receiving funding through
the Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) have a reporting responsibility to Broward
County, the funding agency. To effectively demonstrate accountability for the use of County
funding through the Broward Redevelopment Program, the annual progress report must
include cumulative financial information for each individual project undertaken pursuant to
the interlocal agreement (ILA).
As shown, on Page 26, the financial information report format is composed of three
sections. Section One presents expenditures for the current year* and the cumulative
expenditures for each redevelopment project as follows: 1) a description of the project; 2)�
the projected cost of the project as originally presented in the application for BRP funding; 3)
the cumulative expenditures for the project up to the beginning of the year* being reported;
4) the expenditures for the project for the year*; and 5) the total cumulative expenditures for
the project as of the end of the year* being reported. Section Two presents the Statement
of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance for the separate account/fund
established for BRP monies received from Broward County pursuant to the ILA, and the
Redevelopment Trust Fund, as appropriate, and include 1) revenue received by source; 2)
the project expenditures; 3) administrative costs**, including salaries, contractual services,
and capital outlay; 4) debt service**, including principal and interest; 5) other expenditures;
and 6) the fund balances. Section Three presents the Balance Sheet for the BRP account
and the Redevelopment Trust Fund, as appropriate. There must be full disclosure in all
sections and the information presented must be reconcilable to the ILA, and the
independent financial audit of the BRP account for either the municipality or the CRA, as
required by the ILA.
* Fiscal year or other date specified in the ILA
**Administrative costs or debt service are required as they apply to overall redevelopment.
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Format for Financial Information for the Annual Progress Report
XYZ Municipality or CRA receiving BRP Funding For Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 201X*
Section I: Project Expenditures
Description Project
Streetscape Improvements
BRP Funds
Other Funds
Parking Project
BRP Funds
Other Funds
Roadway Improvements
BRP Funds
Other Funds
Streetlight Installation
BRP Funds
Other Funds
Total Expenditures
BRP Funds
Other Funds
Cost as Expenditures
Presented in ILA Through 9-30-1X*
$6,5009000 $39500,000
41500,000 50,000
210009000 21000,000
500,000 2007000
Cumulative
Expenditures for
Fiscal Year 201 X*
$50,000
41000,000
Lei
50,000
Cumulative
Expenditures
Through 9-30-1 X*
$3550, 000
41050,000
2,000,000
2509000
Section II: Statement of Revenue, Expenditures & Changes in BRP Account & Redevelopment Trust Fund" Balances
Revenues:
County BRP
Redevelopment Trust Fund **
I me rest
Total Revenues
Project/Activity Expenditures (total from Section 1)
Administrative Costs**:
Salaries
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Total Administrative Costs
Debt Service**:
Principal
Interest
Total Debt Service
Other Expenditures
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
Fund Balances, October 1 *
County BRP
Redevelopment Trust Fund
Fund Balances, September 30*
County BRP
Redevelopment Trust Fund
Section III: Balance Sheet
Assets (with detail)
Liabilities and Fund Balances (with detail)
Fiscal year or other date specified in the ILA
** Items are required as they apply to overall redevelopment.
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Appendix II
BROWARD REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BRP)
PROPERTY ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Broward County Administrative Code, subsection 6.8(g)(10), establishes County
appraisal policy, as follows:
Obtain not less than two (2) appraisals from a list of qualified appraisers, as
defined in #2, approved
real property valued at
annually by the County Administrator on parcels of
$500,000.00 or more, exclusive of damages, which
the City/CRA contemplates
appraisal from the same list
of less than $500,000.00.
purchasing. Obtain at least one independent
of qualified appraisers on property with a value
2. Broward County requires appraisals from the "Broward County/School Board of
Broward County List of Preferred/Qualified Real Estate Appraisers" (List).
Appraisals have to be reviewed and accepted by Broward County's Real Estate
Due Diligence Officer. Please call (954) 357-6826 for the List.
3. Broward County requires a Phase 1 Environmental Audit, and if deemed
necessary
by the
County, a Phase
2 Environmental Audit. These environmental
audits
are
subject
to approval
by
the
County.
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