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Meg Brew said the CRA advisory committee recommended moving the portion of Sorrento Avenue from Orange Street to County Road 437 into the design and engineering phase; OM Engineering Services provided a scope of work on its on-call contract rates. Brew told the board the full scope was included in the meeting packet and that the item will come before the Board of County Commissioners for a transfer of funds from reserves if the CRA board approves design funding.

County Engineer Jeff Earhart described an absence of a current construction schedule and estimated construction costs “probably $2 to $3 million.” Earhart also said the roundabout design is planned to be paid for in full by the CRA; if development such as the Hillcrest project moves forward, increment funding or impact fees could contribute to construction costs.

Board members asked whether the design would cover the entire roundabout even though the CRA boundary falls at the intersection; Earhart responded that the county intends to pay for the entire design. Staff noted that right-of-way acquisition to the west may be required in a subsequent phase.

Staff presented the item as a design-phase authorization; if the board proceeds, the project will require a future BCC meeting for transfer of funds from reserves.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake County Plymounth-Sorrento CRA Board Meeting February 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency Board authorized $314,829.75 from the CRA trust fund to pay for design work on a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Orange Street and Sorrento Avenue.","taxTitle","Lake County, Florida","taxId",4691,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328138,"CRA approves Eastlake Chamber sign reimbursement up to $7,736",143,91330,234960,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44&start=91&end=234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44/thumbnail_91330.jpg","/articles/6328138/Lake-County/Florida/CRA-approves-Eastlake-Chamber-sign-reimbursement-up-to-7736","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328138-104a5b5628cf627cc78cfa2137d4ecf4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777665072&Signature=JOC~V20l9A3bUNCW07mGt~CMfrc9Zf9q4i8keAisdudBaa0QCpOs-H5kwZlRa5HVqKF-LDuWdm~~uTorCPXgbl3IEyw3aVm6CPpJfEU92EZ0W5~u0RhPn8Sfnwwp2FbmFTGhBaPspBFGpaI41ctpX~bbth9ZMgnkNYaBNR8s-ZMQ7lKPRLt--P2aQ8raIb2biUrkggiKyfaQ8PWKKAokxGLMw2YjKU~wTZ-3pW93gadvi6iyUvzGvlZdols7lBMoAooGgic6uYxRIN6G-V20QYsmSVWux~ETTQOVhR6rY6u5MKWsPjSR3RbbkqKEItlyKh8oKeuyt~4jlE4oa7OUjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the Eastlake Chamber of Commerce’s application to the CRA commercial façade improvement program on Feb. 11, authorizing a reimbursement amount of up to $7,736.

Meg Brew, Lake County director of economic development, told the board the chamber submitted required documentation including before photos, a design concept, three quotes and proof of ability to pay. Brew said the program reimburses 75% of eligible costs, excluding permitting fees and taxes; under the application’s estimates, that yields a reimbursement of up to $7,736.

Staff found the chamber’s application complete and compliant with program requirements and recommended approval to the CRA board. The board moved, seconded and approved the application; the transcript records the vote as five-to-zero.

If the board’s action stands, the chamber will construct the sign and then submit a reimbursement package to the county for payment, per the program’s documentation requirements.","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento CRA board approved the Eastlake Chamber of Commerce's application to the commercial façade improvement program, permitting reimbursement of up to $7,736 for a new sign at the chamber office on Sorrento Avenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328143,"CRA board approves minutes, annual report and several funding requests",727,59810,787615,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44&start=59&end=787","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44/thumbnail_59810.jpg","/articles/6328143/Lake-County/Florida/CRA-board-approves-minutes-annual-report-and-several-funding-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328143-150e7818e2a24f193f82ccfc43a32167/orig.mp4?Expires=1777665072&Signature=g7sue5apWpGIrtChWESPiG5q-jtD90yvbNTvBf1bH1JNw1hxT389JGQWDonNNwajnhiCp36HAp7MFn2oE3250qRtVCnLcNESElWUYRbuwhm2Y4JdF1KRVt8Ca~WHPkelgzAiIisuSOnCPlT~4ec5xXc4inFfsVCeoth4rEAJEcN2DF5O2AgVWTwcc7WL~twYzAuSLt1bjIwVf4DbS3YI4SpL-2d7uJe7DmYibg9inOCrYQlFFiT8bWF2KO9bTRAZbcpeufxihGiN32vt4E0qkjoQ2jEXlLf786N-CYstaAt5b46xmONWQJpJ4coBvPlcJ-kr4hevWT45B-i~wQl0FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved routine minutes and reports and passed several funding items during its Feb. 11 meeting.

The board voted to approve the Nov. 19, 2024 meeting minutes and accepted the Bridal annual report; both votes were recorded as five-to-zero. The board also approved the Eastlake Chamber of Commerce application to the new commercial façade improvement program (reimbursement up to $7,736), authorized up to $314,829.75 from the CRA trust fund to proceed with design of a roundabout at Orange Street and Sorrento Avenue, and approved up to $50,000 from the CRA trust fund to support enhanced code enforcement for the remainder of fiscal year 2025.

The roundabout design authorization was presented as a design-phase payment only; staff noted the project will require a future transfer of funds at a Board of County Commissioners meeting. Several items were introduced by staff and recommended for approval; board members moved and seconded the motions and voted to approve as noted in the meeting record.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes (Nov. 19, 2024): Motion to approve; outcome: approved; tally: 5–0.
- Bridal annual report: Motion to approve; outcome: approved; tally: 5–0.
- Eastlake Chamber of Commerce commercial façade reimbursement: Motion to approve application and reimbursement up to $7,736; outcome: approved; tally: 5–0.
- Roundabout design, Orange Street & Sorrento Avenue: Motion to approve design contract funding of $314,829.75 from CRA trust fund; outcome: approved; tally: not specified in transcript. Note: will require a future BCC transfer of funds.
- Enhanced code enforcement (pilot): Motion to authorize up to $50,000 from CRA Trust Fund for corrective code enforcement for remainder of FY25; outcome: approved; tally: not specified in transcript.

The meeting closed after staff reports and a brief acknowledgement of CRA advisory board work.","At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Mount Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved the Nov. 19, 2024 minutes, the Bridal annual report and several funding requests, including a commercial façade reimbursement, roundabout design funds and a $50,000 code-enforcement allocation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328124,"CRA staff to expand roadside mowing, continue biweekly litter pickup; draft CRA plan to be presented in May",72,691020,763165,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44&start=691&end=763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44/thumbnail_691020.jpg","/articles/6328124/Lake-County/Florida/CRA-staff-to-expand-roadside-mowing-continue-biweekly-litter-pickup-draft-CRA-plan-to-be-presented-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328124-9d0b1d732e0f101442e85123928b6713/orig.mp4?Expires=1777665072&Signature=iAiFNO6rF7GcG9FEswdODcR7sFtJ5uEGMER50mZmWRhUHldxPy2XCMDXGw7LWzlOA4jYI-OSFm9Z-fAQ2EwYKcHjiDgiiJ4UZE1LHt3d5IU-Bb0869zI0H4f6hA6up6HtlQzbh1kG8i1uhFsM-nEbo6c22su-ehZg4DofqGZq9-qsM~a2N20ibMxW8dxqDbPux8kd-RJvjPM3AW8PbnpO45cWzfva7IjYAA4HRzpRlUPxO6qlyNn9kBYIZDXFauJhyMy5d2r-VGTMGPobKvWIUQ6ZkurSkvspUbb5MgUnhDecXCUeEdg7yx0VUosWOVQMo1v8zUNNYC6g4SXEw6Omg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake County staff told the Mount Plymouth Sorrento CRA board on Feb. 11 that the CRA will fund expanded roadside maintenance and that a draft update to the CRA plan will be presented to the advisory committee in March and to the CRA board in May.

Staff said mowing will occur every four weeks during winter months and every other week from March through October; litter removal will continue every other week year-round. The changes respond to community requests to reduce blight and improve appearance along the Sorrento Avenue corridor within the CRA.

Staff also said the county has been working with consultant Inspire Placemaking on a CRA plan update. A draft will be shared with relevant staff this week and presented to the advisory committee on March 18; INSPIRE is scheduled to present to the CRA board at the May 20 meeting for approval.

Staff expressed optimism the updated plan will enable significant improvements in the CRA in coming years.","Lake County staff told the Mount Plymouth Sorrento CRA board they will fund enhanced roadside mowing and continue biweekly litter pickup in the CRA; a draft CRA plan update will be presented to the advisory committee in March and to the CRA board by INSPIRE on May 20.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328129,"CRA authorizes $50,000 pilot for enhanced code enforcement",114,605925,720720,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44&start=605&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321638-9f3c7b97b74fb5d26980ca133cf53b44/thumbnail_605925.jpg","/articles/6328129/Lake-County/Florida/CRA-authorizes-50000-pilot-for-enhanced-code-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328129-8c924c76fc1e112d7391f8902857a23f/orig.mp4?Expires=1777665072&Signature=Zone1xLW2ksQE0EcyvrYgLH3lllPwfveuYajaT6icQ0p24-215aYU~JlIo6zWqxWrhDTLwOevtp~U8up4crHctBRUDNOKO~8mDrhqCihQuLsiufFpE-sCWZ-pJGlXd66PfFB2EVSNCUw3isq2WzOUGJ6~jG9H37~LxCl1M89jgAYpE13e7HOJsQlma7hQj7j4H3dmKSzmhb91QLdsksl4nZ1lCMHeHgmggiK74-4~FjEs6pSzbe5RYcSffw-Ux2e6Bi8cosNv6uHmoiAxX~-C-bwSjgNQAWSCi0QXbDcV~qXNb2LxQdP7dzGyL7F~hPtAHh5vQFd5LjwRNAVtTpAOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento Community Redevelopment Agency Board authorized up to $50,000 from the CRA trust fund on Feb. 11 to support enhanced code enforcement and corrective actions for the remainder of fiscal year 2025.

Meg Brew said the funding would allow code enforcement officers to address ongoing sources of blight within the CRA and support the community image goal of the current CRA redevelopment plan: to enhance the perception of the area as a \"safe, family-oriented small town.\" Staff said the allocation is intended to address chronic code cases and bring longer-term solutions.

At the advisory committee’s December meeting staff first discussed using CRA funds to support enhanced code enforcement and a residential rehabilitation program; for this meeting staff focused solely on the code enforcement allocation and said a residential rehab program will be presented at a future meeting.

Glenn Guzman of the county’s code enforcement was present to answer technical questions but did not provide extended remarks in the public record. The board moved, seconded and approved the allocation; the transcript records the motion and approval though a numeric vote tally was not provided.","The Mount Plymouth Sorrento CRA board authorized up to $50,000 from the CRA trust fund to support corrective code enforcement efforts in the CRA for the remainder of fiscal year 2025; staff said the funds would be used to cure chronic code cases and combat blight while a residential rehab program is developed for a later meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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