Community Redevelopment Agency

Meeting Agenda - City Hall Council Room, 101 White Ave. Live Oak, FL

Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 - 6:30 PM, or shortly thereafter o

(1) Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes 5-28-13 Meeting minutes. Motion needed to accept as presented, or to accept with corrections as noted.

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Presentation by Dennis Nixon pertaining to Walk & Talk. Board discussion and possible action pertaining to an award for the demolition of the Robinson and Chambliss downtown buildings, subject to the City accepting the property. Board discussion and possible action pertaining to Heritage Park and Gardens proposed improvements or repairs. (* Item added as a continuation from last months meeting staff has not received any additional documentation to date.) Board discussion and possible action pertaining to proposed improvements to Old City Hall as requested by phone by the Chamber of Commerce. (* No additional documentation has been received by staff to date.) *Note any exterior alterations to this site are required to be applied for and approved by the Historic Preservation Agency, by method of a Certificate of Appropriateness, prior to any work commencing.

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Board discussion and possible action pertaining to estimates received for underground stormwater structures to be installed. Board discussion and possible action pertaining to clock tower and/or sign for City Hall or other appropriate location. Board discussion and possible action pertaining to CRA staffing and job descriptions.

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Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advices the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing. The person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting, shall contact the Live Oak City Clerks Office at (386) 362-2276, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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Tuesday,May28,2013 6:30p.m. TheCityofLiveOakCommunityRedevelopmentAgencymetonMay28,2013at6:30p.m.inCityHall. ThefollowingofficialswerepresentChairmanJacobGrantham,CouncilmanAdamPrins,Councilman Mixon,CouncilmanJohnYulee,CouncilmanBennieThomas,BoardMemberTimAlcorn,andBoard MemberBarneyEverett.AlsoinattendancewereBoardAttorneyLucasTaylor,DirectorofPublicWorks BrentWhitman,DevelopmentManagerGeorgeCurtis,andCityClerkJohnGill ThemeetingwascalledtoorderbyCouncilmanJacobGrantham,Chairman. MinutesfromtheApril16th,23rd,and30thwerepresentedforapproval.CouncilmanPrinsmovedto accepttheminutesforApril16th,23rd,and30th;whichwassecondedbyCouncilmanMixon.Motion carriedunanimously. Mr.KeithLeibfriedpresentedanopportunityfortheCitytoassistintheenhancementofHeritagePark andGardens.Mr.Leibfriedrepresentedthreegroups(FirstFederalBankofFlorida,SuwanneeValley CommunityFoundation,andHeritagePark)allofwhichareinterestedinthedevelopmentofthe community.ThesegroupshavecommittedtoprovidingfundingforenhancingHeritageParkand GardenswiththestipulationthatMr.LeibfriedobtaincontributionsfromtheCity/Countyfor $20,000.00. CurrentlyFirstFederalhascommittedto$10,000.00,andtheSuwanneeValleyCommunityFoundation hascommittedto$10,000.00.Mr.LeibfriendisalsoincontactwithPCStoseeiftheycouldcontribute $10,000.00. CarolynSpilitorprovideddetailsonthevisionandnecessaryrenovationsforHeritageParkandGardens. DuetothelackofADAcompliantbathrooms,outdoorlighting,andsidewalks,managementhashadto limitactivitiesbookedforthepark.Withtheestablishmentofaparkinglot,patios,ADAbathrooms, playgrounds,andoutsidelighting,theparkcanthenbecomeavenueforreunions,variousfamily parities,weddings,artshows,andothercommunityevents. Mr.TaylorstatedthattheCRAcouldnotattributefundsforpurposesotherthantoeradicateblight.It wouldnotbepossibleforthemtodonatemoneyforgeneraluse.Instead,theCRAwouldhaveto attributemoneytospecificprojectsthatmeetCRAstatutes.Mr.TaylorverifiedthattheCRAcould contributefundsforthespecificuseofroofrepair,andoneinteriorwall. AtthisMr.Alcornrequestedthreeestimatesbeobtainedfromlicensedcontractorsfortheroofand interiorwallandbroughtbackbeforetheCRAboardatthenextappointedtime. CouncilmanGrathamaskedwhethertheCountywouldbeinvolvedinfundingtheimprovements.Mr. LeibfriedstatedtheCountydirectedhim,toseekfundingfromtheCRA.AlthoughtheCitywastoldthey wouldnothavetocontribute,itwasalwaystheintentionoftheHeritageParkboardtoseekassistance fromtheCRA. Mr.AlcornmadeamotionthatatthenextmeetingMr.Leibfried/Ms.Spilitorbringestimatesfromthree licensedcontractorsfortherepairoftheroofandoneinteriorwallforreview.Mr.Leibfriedaskedifthe commitmentfor$20,000.00waspartofthatmotion.Mr.Alcornexplainedhecouldnotputthatvalue tothemotion;itwoulddependonthecostoftheestimates.Additionalitemsforconsiderationcanonly bereviewediftheymetCRAstatutesandweregoingtobringaboutatangibledifference,hedidnot wanttheCRAtofundstudies.

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Tuesday,May28,2013 6:30p.m. Atthis,Ms.Spillitorprovidedaprojecteduseforthefarmsteadonthepropertytobeutilizedfor classroomsforartorgardeningprograms.Mr.TaylorexplainedtheCRAcouldonlysafelyfund improvementsontheexterior,givingtheFaadegrantprogramasanexample.Ms.Spillitorasked aboutoutdoorlightingorhandicapramps;towhichMr.Taylorsaidwouldbeapplicable. CouncilmanGranthamrequestedthatMr.LeibfriedseekfundingfromtheCounty.Mr.Leibfriedstated hewouldattempttoget$10,000.00fromtheCounty,ifsuccessfulhewouldpursuegaining$20,000.00 fromtheCRA.Mr.Leibfriedaskedhadtheyreachedacommitment.TheBoardgavehimamajority approvalpendingtheestimatesforrenovationsandthesuccessofobtainingfundingfromtheCounty. Mr.Alcornwithdrewhisearliermotion. ThenextpresentationwasbyDeanGrossrepresentingStormTrap,stormwatermanagementsystems. Duringthepresentation,Mr.GrossprovidedexamplesofhowtheStormTrapsystemshavebeen implementedwithsomebeingunderroads,parkinggaragesandbaseballfields.Inoneexample,they wereabletoattain120,000cubicfootofstoragedetention.Withthelifespanoftheconcretefixtures beinganestimated100+years,theStormTrapsystemofferslastingfixturesaswellascreatesausable surfaceforotherfunctions. Mr.Alcornaskedhowthewaterpercolatedoutofthedetentioncontainers.Mr.Grossstatedthatthey wouldpercolatefromthebottom;attimes,watermaybestoredfor23daysbeforeempting.Ifthe groundisstoneorclaybased,asandbaseisaddedandthewaterflowsintoinfiltrationwells. Inaddition,Mr.Alcornquestionedwhethertheverticaldistanceoftheunitscouldbeadjustedtofitthe givenareaforinstallation.Mr.Grossstatedthattheycould,withthemosteconomicalonebeing11 foottall. TheCRAboardwasinterestedinobtaininginformationandestimatesonthedetainoption. CouncilmanGranthamrequestedthatMr.Lucasdeterminethevolume,width,andheightnecessaryfor ofasingle(5ft.)andadoublestack(11ft.)StormTrapsystemfortheareasofWarrenStreet,the vacantlotownedbythecity,toPineSt.andrelaythatinformationtoMr.Grossforestimates. CouncilmanMixontabledhisitempertainingtoTrueLegacyGroupsofferforvideoproductionfor simulationsofstreetsandbuildingsforvisioningpurposes. DiscussionmovedtopossibleactionpertainingtofundingforMuseumimprovements,withcomments byLucasTayloronallowableexpenditures.Mr.Taylorexplainedthatexpenditureswouldhavetobefor exteriorimprovements.PamWiliksChairmanoftheSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommissionsought clarificationonwhatimprovementswouldtheCRAcover.Mr.Taylordidconfirmthatexteriorlighting, decking,ramps,andrailingswereitemstheCRAcouldfund.TheMuseumboardwouldneedtotake fundstheyhadraisedfordecking,rampsandrailingsandusethosetowardstheirinterior improvements.Goingforward,theMuseumBoardwouldneedtobringplansandaminimumoftwo estimatesforexteriorprojectsbackbeforetheCRAboardtobeapprovedforfunding. Ms.WiliksprovidedanestimatefromWoodsElectricalforexteriorlighting.Fromthis,Mr.Alcorn movedtoapproveexteriorlightingfortheSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommission.Thiswasseconded byCouncilmanPrins.

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Tuesday,May28,2013 6:30p.m.

Mr.AlcornamendedhismotiontoincludefundingtobepulledfromtheFaademoniesfor$3,250.00to bepaidtoSuwanneeCountyHistoricalCommissionpendingMr.Curtisapprovalofthework. CouncilmanPrinsamendedhissecond.Motioncarriedunanimously. Mr.LucasupdatedtheBoardpertainingtoundergroundpowerestimatealongConnerStreet.Mr.Lucas statedthatitwouldtakeaminimumofonemilliondollarstomoveoverheadelectricalunderground. TheBoardtooknoactionatthistime. Mr.WhitmanupdatedtheBoardpertainingtoCSXROW,whichincludesConnerStreet,andongoing actionstomeetwithCSXtodeterminehowtoobtainapprovalforredevelopmentofstreetcorridor. CSXROWmanagementwasuncertainastotheirownershipofConnorStreet.CSXisresearchingthis andhadsaidtheywouldgetbackwithMr.Whitman. Mr.CurtisupdatedtheBoardpertainingtoproperCRA/Cityprocedureforpropertyacquisitions,with opinionbyLucasTaylor.Mr.Taylorsaidhewasfinewiththeproposedpropertyacquisitionprocedures. Mr.CurtispresentedtheEnvironmentalStudyontheRobinsonandChamblissdowntownbuildings. Mr.WhitmanreceivedtheresultsfromPSI,indiscussingtheresultswithPSIitwassuggestedtohim thathecontactacontractorforremovalestimates.Mr.WhitmancontactedOsteenBrothersandTrey Faucetforestimatesonhazardousmaterialremoval.Thebottomlineestimatewas$75.00pertonof hazardousmaterials:withthetotalcostrangingfrom$12,375.00to$24,750.00.Thisdoesnotinclude nonHazardousmaterial,whichwouldbeanadditional$5,000.00.Mr.Alcornmovedtoreleasethe demolitionanddisposalofthebuildingsouttobid,whichCouncilmanPrinsseconded.Motioncarried unanimously. Mr.GranthamrequestedthatMr.WhitmanalerttheBoardoncethebidsarein.Oncehenotifiesthe BoardtheywillholdaspecialcalledCRAmeeting. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoCountyownedretentionarea(Warren, Wilbur,Church,andSuwannee)proposedimprovements.Mr.Curtisdiscussedreplacingthefencingand utilizingtheareaforevents.Mr.Alcornprovidedtheboardwithestimatesforblackaluminum,three rail,andchainlinkfencing. CouncilmanPrinsmovedtoattemptaninterlocalagreementwiththeCounty,fortheCitytomake improvementsaroundthesaidretentionpond,butfortheCountytoberesponsiblefortheupkeepof saidproperty.CouncilmanMixonsecondedthis.Motioncarriedunanimously. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussiontheWarrenSt.parkinglotproposedimprovements.TheBoard discussedpossiblyscreeninginthedumpsterandmovingittoadesignatedarea;alsoadding landscapingandfencing.Mr.AlcornmovedtoputtheprojectouttobidperMr.Curtisdirectionwith bothwhitevinyl,andblackchainlinkfencing.CouncilmanPrinssecondedthemotion.Motioncarried unanimously. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionthedemolitionandcleanupofParcel2302S13E0574204.0121, (915BrownAve.N.W.).Mr.Curtissoughtauthorizationtoputthisouttobid.CouncilmanPrinsmoved thattheCRAauthorizeMr.Cutistoputouttobidtheparcellistedat2302S13E0574204.0121for demolition.Mr.Alcornsecondedthismotion.Afterdemolition,theCRAwillrecommendattheJune Councilmeetingforthepropertytobeplacedonthetaxrollsforsale.Motioncarriedunanimously.

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Tuesday,May28,2013 6:30p.m. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoCityownedparkinglotonUS90 (Parcel2302S13E0672353.0081)beingrehabbedwithresurfacing,restripping/repainting,newADA signage,andwayfindingsignagestatingPublicParking.ThislocationisbetweenPooleRealtyand PrevattLawFirm.Mr.Alcornmovedtoopenthisprojectforbids,whichCouncilmanPrinsseconded. Motioncarriedunanimously. Mr.Curtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtodecorativestreetlightpolesinparking lot(Parcel2302S13E0672353.0081),aswellasinotherdowntownareas,todeterminebestcourseof actiontomakethemmoreattractiveandtobettermatchblackstreetfurniturerecentlyordered.OMI hadagreedtopaintthelightpolesiftheCityprovidesthematerials.Inaddition,theglobeswillbe inspectedforpossiblereplacement.CouncilmanPrinsmovedtohavethelightpolespaintedblack,by CH2MHill,withtheCRAprovidingmaterials,whichCouncilmanGranthamseconded.Motioncarried unanimously. Mr.Curtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoreplacementscheduleforstreetand stopsigns(andpoles)intheCRAdistrict.TheboardheldthatthiswouldbedependentuponDOT approvalandgavetheconsensusforMr.Curtistoobtaincostestimatesforthereplacements. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoproposedacquisitionofHowellowned vacantdowntownlot(Parcel2302S13E0635202.0021).Mr.CurtissoughtfortheBoardtomakea recommendationtotheCityCouncilforthepurchaseoftheproperty,usingCRAfunds,andforthe BoardtoapprovetheappraisalofthepropertyattheexpenseoftheCRA.Bypurchasingtheproperty andperformingsomeredevelopmenttotheproperty,theCRAcanmakeitmarketableforbusinessand addincentivetoattractinvestments.Noactionwastakenatthistime. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoCRAfundinganEconomic Developmentincentiveprogram,withinputfromMr.Tayloronallowableexpenditures.Mr.Taylorheld thatthiswaspossibleunderChapter166.ItwasrequestedofMr.Curtistoobtainthespecificsandthis wouldbediscussedatthenextworkshop. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussionpossibleactionpertainingtoInvoice#1559,#1567byEutaw UtilitiesInc.forengineeringservices,requestedbyAdamPrins.Mr.Alcornmovedtopaytheinvoices #1559and#1567for$3,250.00fromCRAfunds,fortheconsultingservicesprovidedtotheCRA,which CouncilmanPrinsseconded.Motioncarriedunanimously. Mr.CurtisintroducedfordiscussiontheWelcomeBannersthathavebeeninstalledonthelightpoles nearOldCityHall,andtheremaining38banners.TheBoardconsensuswastoremovethebanners, placeeightoftheminMillenniumPark,andpossiblydonatesometotheSuwanneeCountyHistorical Commission.Mr.Curtiswillresearchinformationaboutbracketsandreplacementbanners. Mr.Curtisintroducedfordiscussionpertainingtowhatproceduresstaffistoutilizeforproceedingwith projects.TheBoardwishedtoprecedewiththeadoptedprocurementprocedures. Mr.WhitmanprovidedanupdateontheHelvenstonSt.sidewalk.Threepaperbidswereplaced: McCallConstruction$112,072.55 Osteen$130,882.00 Worth$175,142.00

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Tuesday,May28,2013 TheCityCouncilapprovedMcCallConstructionfortheproject. 6:30p.m.

Mr.WhitmandiscussheCRAportionfromWhiteAvetotheWestCrapsDriveestimatebeingfor$ 54,285.00,andfromtheWestCrapsdrivetoLeeSt.beingfor$21,014.00.Thestartdatefortheproject hasbeenscheduledforJune3,2013. Mr.CurtisupdatedtheBoardonthestatusofCRAGrants.Ms.CarincludedareportintheCRApacket thatcoveredthestatusoftheCRAGrants. Withnootherneworoldbusiness,themeetingwasadjourned. CouncilmanJacobGrantham ChairmanofCRA ATTEST: CityClerk JohnW.Gill

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Brent Whitman is not able to attend the CRA meeting, however, he provided the following information pertaining to this agenda item: No contractor license record can be found pertaining to the low bidder, Statewide Concrete, LLC. According to Roy Rogers, recent changes in state building code require a license for demolition. Based on this, Brent Whitman stated that Cross Environmental, at $37,500.00 is the lowest, qualified bidder (second lowest bidder) and should be selected. The low bidder/ second low bidder situation as of 6-21-13 was still be evaluated by Mr. Rogers and the low bidder has indicated that he is seeking an award based on the fact that the bid package did not specify that a contractor license was required if available, more information pertaining to the ongoing evaluation will be presented at the meeting and there is the possibility that a legal opinion may need to be rendered on the matter. Demolition will be from the edge of the sidewalk along US-90 to the edge of the pavement of Warren Street, including the sidewalk on the south side of the buildings. After demolition and debris removal, fill dirt will be added to grade, and the area will be seeded and hayed. The alternate amount pertains to the City owned Fleet Lot, which is directly east of the subject buildings. Brents recommendation is that this alternate amount also be included as the costs for removal of the slab for this lot will be much higher than this, if not done at the same time as the other demolition and he agreed that removal of the slab would help with the restoration needed to the entire area pertaining to the work necessary to deal with the sinkhole issues. Upon this phase of the project being decided on, bids will be advertised for this sinkhole restoration work which is needed. The total job amount, if Cross Environmental is awarded the job, including demolition and the alternate slab removal, is $42,300.00. There is currently $100,000 in the CRA budget for Contractual Services 661-1206-512.34-13. Any motion for approval of the demolition should include the statement that it is contingent on City Council agreements by the current property owners and acceptance of the properties by the City with work commencing once the City closes on said properties.

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Demolition Estimates Report

Statewide Concrete LLC Cross Environmental Cross Construction Curts Construction

043-2013 Asbestos Removal (inc. Bldg. Demolition)

$34,499.00 $37,500.00 $50,000.00 $53,800.00 $64,800.00 $73,487.00

Registers Custom Services OSteen Brothers, INC.

ALTERNATE - NON-BID/CHANGE ORDER ESTIMATE (Fleet Lot Slab Removal at same time as Bldg. Demo.) Cross Environmental $4,800.00

June 13, 2013 Lane P. Lucas, P.E. Eutaw Utilities, Inc. 2822 Remington Green Circle Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: Live Oak - Basin 1 - Live Oak , FL Dear Lane, StormTrap, LLC is pleased to offer the following opinion of cost for the installation of the StormTrap system for the above stated project. Please note that the opinion of cost assumes that all spoil will be left on site and is exclusive of any applicable taxes. Assumptions used for this project are as follows (see page 2 of the design for complete design criteria): Cover: 1ft (min) to 6ft (max); Groundwater: below system invert; Loading ASTM C857 HS-20 om Units DOUBLETRAP BUDGET ESTIMATE Total Water Storage Provided 6.56 Acre-Feet or 285,721 C.F. Footprint (Outside Area) (199' x 149') Interior Square Footage 23530 SqFt. 218
(StormTrap Units + Delivery +StormTrap

LEED Contribution and Water Quality Available Upon Request

Units (see attached layout)

SUB TOTAL FOR MATERIAL AND FREIGHT $979,551.00 Excavation

(StormTrap Area + Minimum Cov

15,123

C.Y.

$9.00

Per C.Y.

$136,103.85

Overdig Excavation
(Overdig is 1:1 Slope per OSHA S2,909

C.Y.

$9.00

Per C.Y.

$26,180.59

Install Units
(Crane + Labor Costs for Setting

436

Pieces @ $100.00 Per Piece

$43,600.00

SUB GRADE (C.Y.)

(6" for Stone Base + 2 FT Overha 573

C.Y.

$33.00

Per C.Y.

$18,896.11

Backfill
(Filling Overdig w/ 3/4" Stone, to T2,918

C.Y.

$30.00

Per C.Y.

$87,538.26

SUB-TOTAL FOR INSTALLATION $312,318.82 TOTAL OPINION OF COST FOR MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION $1,291,869.82 Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely,

Dean Gross
Dean Gross

June 13, 2013

Lane P. Lucas, P.E. Eutaw Utilities, Inc. 2822 Remington Green Circle Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: Live Oak - Basin 2 - Live Oak , FL Dear Lane,

LEED Contribution and Water Quality Available Upon Request

StormTrap, LLC is pleased to offer the following opinion of cost for the installation of the StormTrap system for the above stated project. Please note that the opinion of cost assumes that all spoil will be left on site and is exclusive of any applicable taxes. Assumptions used for this project are as follows (see page 2 of the design for complete design criteria): Cover: 1ft (min) to 6ft (max); Groundwater: below system invert; Loading ASTM C857 HS-20 11'-4" Headroom Units DOUBLETRAP BUDGET ESTIMATE Total Water Storage Provided 3.99 Acre-Feet or 173,934 C.F. Footprint (Outside Area) (229' x 73') Interior Square Footage 14296 SqFt. 136 StormTrap Units (see attached layout)

(StormTrap Units + Delivery + JointTape + JointWrap)

SUB TOTAL FOR MATERIAL AND FREIGHT Excavation 8,523 C.Y. @ $9.00 Per C.Y. $76,704.04

$644,957.00

(StormTrap Area + Minimum Cover + 6 Inches of Stone)

Overdig Excavation

2,586

C.Y.

$9.00

Per C.Y.

$23,276.95

(Overdig is 1:1 Slope per OSHA Standard)

Install Units

272

Pieces @ $100.00 Per Piece

$27,200.00

(Crane + Labor Costs for Setting Units)

SUB GRADE (C.Y.)

331

C.Y.

$33.00

Per C.Y.

$10,912.58

(6" for Stone Base + 2 FT Overhang Around Perimeter)

Backfill

2,589

C.Y.

$30.00

Per C.Y.

$77,661.36

(Filling Overdig w/ 3/4" Stone, to Top of Roof Slab)

SUB-TOTAL FOR INSTALLATION

$215,754.93

TOTAL OPINION OF COST FOR MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely,

$860,711.93

Dean Gross
Dean Gross

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CRA Job Descriptions and Staffing Status Report

The CRA / Planning Departments interns service to us will likely end in the first or second week of August. She has been and continues to be a tremendous asset to both departments. As for me, recent tests have revealed some unexpected health related conditions that need immediate attention, which I will be addressing over the next three months. As such, I find that I will be unable to put in the extra hours, which I had previously been able to commit to, required to properly manage all the related CRA duties. Additionally, through my service to the CRA the last 2 months, I have identified that there are certain skills pertaining to project management which I do not posses. I do posses the skills pertaining to what I would term, an analyst position. At this time, I will be happy to continue to assist the CRA, to the best of my abilities and as time allows, within my normal 40 hour work week. Because project management is so vital to implementing identified and funded projects, I have researched and included descriptions of that kind of position, for your consideration. Below is an actual job announcement for a similar position with the Gainesville CRA, as well as descriptions for similar jobs obtained through internet searches. Obviously, the salary for such a position would need to be adjusted to an amount agreeable to the Board, so this was included as an example for a larger CRA in this area. My recommendation is that the CRA Board should continue to meet monthly to designate and fund projects, and that a full time Project or Construction Manager head up the CRA, and directly answer to the Board. I also recommend that this or whatever position the Board deems appropriate, is advertised during the month of July, so that interviews and hiring could take place in late July / early August to coincide with the completion of the intern service. My preference would be then to assist the CRA as an analyst, to evaluate, study and propose plan amendments, ordinances, resolutions, assist with budgeting and any related duties which pertain to the framework in which the CRA is to operate. My hope is that by October 1, 2013, that I will be able to devote a few extra hours a week to these kinds of duties, on an as needed basis. I ask for your consideration that if this arrangement is satisfactory, that any afterhours CRA time over 40 hours be compensated at my normal hourly rate. Sincerely,

George Curtis

Live Oak

Job Title: Community Redevelopment Agency Project Manager Closing Date/Time: Sun. 05/31/09 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $25.70 - $37.26 Hourly $53,451.00 - $77,503.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Regular Location: Gainesville, Florida Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) NOTE: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. Experienced Project Manager Needed to Help Enhance the Gainesville Way of Life! The City of Gainesvilles award winning Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is looking for an experienced project manager to serve their College Park / University Heights redevelopment district. As project manager, you will be responsible for planning and directing major capital projects and assisting with the formulation of operational policies and procedures to maximize the CRAs impact on enhancing the communitys quality of life. You will spend your days: Planning, directing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating major capital projects, including but not limited to, roadway improvements, stormwater, park and public space projects, including assisting in the coordination of planning, design, specification, construction management, cost control and long-range planning studies. Assisting in formulating operational policies and procedures for functions and projects. Assisting in research for and preparation of annual budget. Directing activities of project coordinators, consulting firms, and contractors, as needed. Recommending selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.

To be considered for this position you must have graduated from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in construction management, engineering or design and six years progressively responsible experience in an engineering or project management position or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

"Construction Manager"
Job Description - Part 1

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Construction Manager"

1) Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. 2) Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites. 3) Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations. 4) Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer. 5) Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. 6) Obtain all necessary permits and licenses. 7) Direct and supervise workers. 8) Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods. 9) Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing. 10) Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects. 11) Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports. 12) Develop and implement quality control programs. 13) Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site. 14) Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. 15) Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. 16) Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out. 17) Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers. 18) Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.

Job Description and Typical Daily Activities - Part 2

Job Activities for: "Construction Manager"

1) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 2) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. 3) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 4) Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 5) Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. 6) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 6) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 7) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. 8) Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. 9) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. 10) Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. 11) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. 12) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. 13) Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others -- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

14) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. 15) Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 16) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. 17) Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. 18) Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. 19) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. 20) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. 21) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 22) Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates -- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. 23) Monitoring and Controlling Resources -- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 24) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. 25) Developing and Building Teams -- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 26) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 27) Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Job Description and Skills Required - Part 3

Skills Needed for: "Construction Manager"

1) Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 2) Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 3) Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 4) Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. 5) Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. 6) Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 7) Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 8) Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 9) Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 10) Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. 11) Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. 12) Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 13) Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. 14) Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 15) Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. 16) Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 17) Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people. 18) Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. 19) Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

20) Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 21) Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. 22) Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. 23) Management of Material Resources -- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. 24) Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Job Description and Abilities Needed - Part 4

Abilities Needed for: "Construction Manager"

1) Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 2) Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 3) Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 4) Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). 5) Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). 6) Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 7) Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 8) Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 9) Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 10) Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 11) Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

12) Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. 13) Fluency of Ideas -- The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Job Description Including Education, Experience, Knowledge - Part 5

Knowledge, Experience, Education Required for: "Construction Manager"

1) Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 2) Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 3) Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 4) English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 5) Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 6) Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 7) Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 8) Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 9) Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 10) Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Job Description
Project Manager - Construction Superintendent JOB SUMMARY: To provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources. Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project. Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed. Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses. Supervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any safety violations or other reported deficiencies. Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated. Reports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of a four-year degree program in construction management or construction science. Graduate engineers or architects will also be considered if they have additional training in business administration and accounting. Five years or more of experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity. Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency. Good oral and written communication skills.