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1 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Brownfields Workshop University of North Florida - Adam W. Herbert University Center Brownfields Designation Process – City of Jacksonville, FL July 12 th, 2013 Prepared by Ken Pinnix, Jacksonville Branch Manager, Cardno

2 FDEP Brownfields Workshop – CoJ BF Designation Process City of Jacksonville Brownfields Program initiated in 1998. City of Jacksonville Brownfields Designation Pilot Project Area adopted via City Council Resolution 2000-125-A. F.S. 376.80 Brownfields Program Administration Process utilized as guide for determining local designation procedure.

3 Enterprise and Empowerment zone areas City of Jacksonville, Florida Cecil Commerce Area Phillips Hwy. Enterprise Zone Imeson Industrial Area

4 Largest City in US – 874.6 sq. mi. Largest BF Designated area at over 15,000 acres (23.44 sq. mi.) (approx. 2.6% of Citywide area) Shares contiguous boundaries with State Enterprise and Federal Empowerment Zones

5 Cecil Commerce Center

6 Imeson Industrial Park

7 Phillips Highway

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9 CoJ BF Designation Process – Inside Pilot Area Letter requesting inclusion into program; Completion of affidavits verifying site/parcel ownership – Exhibit A – Property Ownership Form – Exhibit B – Multiple Properties Ownership Form Legal description of proposed site/parcels; Advertise notice of public meeting at least 7-10 days in advance of meeting (in newspaper with general circulation); Hold public meeting on or near site; Send letter to requestor confirming inclusion.

10 CoJ BF Designation Process – Outside Pilot Area If site is outside of designated BF area, Community Redevelopment Area (CRA); State Enterprise Zone (EnZ); Federal Empowerment Zone (EmZ) or Closed Military Base; Requestor must meet requirements of F.S. 376.80 2(b)1-5.

11 CoJ BF Designation Process – Outside Pilot Area F.S. 376.80 (2)(b) 1-5 Statutory requirements: 1.Must own property; 2.Must create 5 or more permanent jobs; 3.Show consistency with Local Comprehensive Plan (Request confirmed with CoJ Planning Dept.) 4.Public Notice Advertised/Public Meeting Held; 5.Financial capability to complete project.

12 CoJ BF Designation Process – Outside Pilot Area Letter requesting inclusion into program; Completion of affidavits verifying site/parcel ownership; – Exhibit A – Property Ownership Form – Exhibit B – Multiple Properties Ownership Form Legal description of proposed site/parcels; Advertise notice of first public meeting at least 7-10 days in advance of meeting (in newspaper with general circulation); Hold first public meeting on or near site; Second public meeting announced and held at least 10 days after first advertised public meeting at municipal seat.

13 FDEP Brownfields Workshop – CoJ BF Designation Process Brownfields legislation (Resolution) is introduced to City Council for legislative review and comment; Assigned to Council sub-committees (typically Transportation, Energy & Utility (TEU); Public Health & Safety (PHS) or others as deemed necessary; Typical sub-committee review timeline is 2 legislative cycles or 4 weeks. (Council sub-committees meets every other week) Proposed Resolution is vetted by Council and Citizens in attendance during scheduled sub-committee meetings.

14 FDEP Brownfields Workshop – CoJ BF Designation Process After review and vetting by Council sub-committees, resolution is approved and moved to next Full Council agenda for consideration and vote; After passage by Council, the resolution is signed by Mayor; Requestor is notified of approved designation. Concurrently, FDEP is notified of the designation. A Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) is negotiated with the FDEP (if necessary) Typical timelines for entire designation process is 8-10 weeks (depending on Council Calendar & Holiday closures)

15 Designation process is streamlined; Layered development & environmental incentives; Enhances opportunity for development; Promotes sustainable growth & development; Client support from initiation of process to notification of FDEP of designation FDEP Brownfields Workshop – CoJ BF Designation Process Conclusion

16 Kenneth M. Pinnix Brownfields Consultant & Jacksonville Branch/Sr. Project Manager - Cardno ken.pinnix@cardno.comken.pinnix@cardno.com Office: 904.371.3584 mobile: 904.306.6422


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