SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approval of a three-year Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide staffing and administrative services and authorize appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
Since 2016, the City has provided the CRA department staff with salaries and benefits reimbursed by the CRA through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. Section 163.387, Florida Statutes, permits the use of TIF funds for staff and other services in support of CRA redevelopment activities.
The Agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities of both parties, including:
o CRA Responsibilities: Provide annual TIF funding to cover salaries, benefits, and internal service allocations, subject to CRA budget approval.
o City Responsibilities: Provide staffing, IT, legal, clerk, and administrative support services, as well as office space for the CRA.
This Agreement transitions from an annual term to a three-year term (FY 2025/26 - FY 2027/28), providing greater continuity in staffing and operations while maintaining annual budget approval and oversight.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding will be provided annually through CRA-approved budgets utilizing TIF revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.3 Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
5.2 Generate organizational success through collaborative engagement and inclusive decision-making to create shared value outcomes.
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