As we begin the implementation of the 2019 Redevelopment Plan, we are planning the activities and initiatives that will be necessary to carry out the intent of the Redevelopment Plan.  We also want to make sure the plan explicitly contains the necessary authorizations to do so.  In order to cast a wide net and include all current and potential activities in which we may need to engage, staff has developed an Amendment that includes typical redevelopment activities, projects, and materials so that the authorization to engage in these initiatives is clearly present in the plan.  Recent legislation has put the impetus on Community Redevelopment Agencies to ensure that all activities in which they engage are included in their adopted Redevelopment Plan.  This Amendment will ensure that this is the case in New Port Richey.

On first reading of the resolution, staff was directed to include "Transfer of Development Rights" to the plan as well as change "may" to "can" where it occurs in the text.  Staff also recommended adding "Intensity" where "Density" was discussed.  This is because "Density" is the term used for residential development and "Intensity" is used for commercial development.  The intent of the amendment is to address both residential density and commercial intensity.