FLORIDA’S BROWNFIELDS FLORIDA’S BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMREDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Presented to:Presented to:Northeast Florida Brownfields WorkshopNortheast Florida Brownfields Workshop

Jacksonville, FloridaJacksonville, Florida

July 2013July 2013

Brownfields 101Brownfields 101

WhatWhat Are Brownfields? Are Brownfields?

What Are Brownfields?What Are Brownfields?

Brownfield siteBrownfield site means real property, the expansion, means real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by actual or perceivedactual or perceived environmental contamination. environmental contamination. 376.79(3) 376.79(3) F.A.C.F.A.C.

What Are Brownfields?What Are Brownfields?

Brownfield areaBrownfield area means a contiguous area of one or means a contiguous area of one or more brownfield sites, some of which more brownfield sites, some of which may not be may not be contaminatedcontaminated, and which has been , and which has been designated by a local designated by a local government by resolutiongovernment by resolution. Such areas may include all or . Such areas may include all or portions of community redevelopment areas, enterprise portions of community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, other such designated zones, empowerment zones, other such designated economically deprive communities and areas, and economically deprive communities and areas, and Environmental Protection Agency-designated brownfield Environmental Protection Agency-designated brownfield

pilot projects.pilot projects. 376.79(4) F.A.C.376.79(4) F.A.C.

What are Brownfields?What are Brownfields?

Redevelopment tool that Redevelopment tool that results in: results in: Economic developmentEconomic development Community developmentCommunity development Residential projects, and Residential projects, and Open-Space/ Green-Space Open-Space/ Green-Space

projectsprojectsand and

Reduction of public health Reduction of public health and environmental hazardsand environmental hazards

Removal of stigmaRemoval of stigma Promoting effective use of Promoting effective use of

community resourcescommunity resources

IKEA,Tampa

WhoWho are the “Brownfields” are the “Brownfields” people at DEP and how are people at DEP and how are

they organized?they organized?

DEP Brownfields ContactsDEP Brownfields Contacts

Northwest District, PensacolaSally Cooey 850.595.0558

Sally.Cooey@dep.state.fl.us

Northeast District, JacksonvilleDarrin McKeehen 904.256.1545

Darrin.McKeehen@dep.state.fl.us

Central District, OrlandoGeorge Houston 407.897.4322

George.Houston@dep.state.fl.us

Brownfields Program ManagerKim Walker 850.245.8934Kim.Walker@dep.state.fl.us

Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program ManagerTeresa Booeshaghi 850.245.8933Teresa.Booeshaghi@dep.state.fl.us

DEP DISTRICT BROWNFIELD COORDINATORS

Southwest District, TampaVicki McGucken 813.632.7600, ext. 485

Vicki.McGucken@dep.state.fl.us

Southeast District, West Palm BeachArt Torvela 561.681.6676

Art.Torvela@dep.state.fl.us

South District, Ft. MyersArielle Poulos 239.344.5686

Arielle.Poulos@dep.state.fl.us

WhoWho are the “Brownfields” are the “Brownfields” people outside of DEP that people outside of DEP that

might help me? might help me?

Other Important Brownfields Other Important Brownfields ContactsContacts

Department of Economic OpportunityIncentives AnalystJoseph Bell 407.956.5622Joseph.bell@deo.myflorida.com

JOB BONUS REFUND

LOAN GUARANTYDepartment of Economic OpportunityBrook Pace 850.717.8519Brook.Pace@deo.myflorida.com

Department of RevenueAndrea Hunter 850.717.7773HunterAN@dor.state.fl.us

SALES TAX REFUND

What is Florida’s Brownfields What is Florida’s Brownfields Process and Process and WhenWhen should I should I

enter It?enter It?

Florida Brownfields ProcessFlorida Brownfields ProcessBROWNFIELD AREA BROWNFIELD AREA

DESIGNATIONDESIGNATIONBy Local GovernmentBy Local Government

Initiated by local government or Initiated by local government or PRFBSR - DEP not involvedPRFBSR - DEP not involved

Statutory RequirementsStatutory Requirements Makes some benefits availableMakes some benefits available

Brownfield Area DesignationBrownfield Area Designation by by Local GovernmentLocal Government

Local government must consider whether Local government must consider whether the Brownfield area:the Brownfield area: Warrants economic development Warrants economic development Is reasonably focused, not overly largeIs reasonably focused, not overly large Has potential interest to the private sectorHas potential interest to the private sector Is suitable for recreation or preservationIs suitable for recreation or preservation

Brownfield Area DesignationBrownfield Area DesignationRequested by IndividualRequested by Individual

Local government shall designate if:Local government shall designate if: Owner/controller agrees to site rehabilitationOwner/controller agrees to site rehabilitation 5 new permanent jobs will be created5 new permanent jobs will be created Redevelopment consistent with comp planRedevelopment consistent with comp plan Designation is properly noticedDesignation is properly noticed Reasonable assurance of financial viabilityReasonable assurance of financial viability

Florida Brownfields ProcessFlorida Brownfields Process

IDENTIFICATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF PRFBSRPRFBSR

EXECUTION OF BSRAEXECUTION OF BSRABy FDEP and PRBSRBy FDEP and PRBSR

SRCOSRCO

IMPLEMENTATION OFIMPLEMENTATION OFBSRABSRA

By PRFBSRBy PRFBSR Site Rehabilitation Site Rehabilitation

Completion Order Completion Order (SRCO)(SRCO)

BROWNFIELD AREA BROWNFIELD AREA DESIGNATIONDESIGNATION

By Local GovernmentBy Local Government

WhyWhy participate in the Florida participate in the Florida Brownfields ProgramBrownfields Program

Brownfields Resource for Brownfields Resource for Local GovernmentsLocal Governments

SRP Grant SRP Grant State and Tribal Response GrantState and Tribal Response Grant

EPA fundingEPA funding Administered by FDEPAdministered by FDEP

Independent of the Florida Brownfields ProgramIndependent of the Florida Brownfields Program Grant of services, performed by FDEP contractorsGrant of services, performed by FDEP contractors

Up to $200,000 for assessment tasksUp to $200,000 for assessment tasks Up to $200,000 for remediation tasks (source removal)Up to $200,000 for remediation tasks (source removal)

Eligibility considerationsEligibility considerations Meet federal definition of brownfieldMeet federal definition of brownfield Applicant did not cause or contribute to contaminationApplicant did not cause or contribute to contamination No viable responsible partyNo viable responsible party Project provides public benefitProject provides public benefit Applicant has willingness and ability to complete projectApplicant has willingness and ability to complete project

What are the Differences What are the Differences Between the State and Federal Between the State and Federal

Brownfields Programs?Brownfields Programs?

State vs. Federal Program State vs. Federal Program Comparison Comparison

Florida Brownfields – Incentive basedFlorida Brownfields – Incentive based Can be used with EPA grantCan be used with EPA grant Available to public sector and private sectorAvailable to public sector and private sector Incentives encourage reuse and redevelopmentIncentives encourage reuse and redevelopment

EPA Brownfields – Grant basedEPA Brownfields – Grant based Subject to state cleanup rulesSubject to state cleanup rules Don’t need to participate in state programDon’t need to participate in state program Funding amount emphasizes leveragingFunding amount emphasizes leveraging

Common Questions and Common Questions and MisconceptionsMisconceptions

Do I need a State Brownfield Area Designation Do I need a State Brownfield Area Designation before I implement my EPA grant?before I implement my EPA grant? NoNo Participation in the state brownfields program is not a Participation in the state brownfields program is not a

requirement if you have an EPA grantrequirement if you have an EPA grant However, you still must comply with state rulesHowever, you still must comply with state rules

Common Questions and Common Questions and MisconceptionsMisconceptions

If working with EPA on assessment or cleanup, I If working with EPA on assessment or cleanup, I don’t need to involve DEP, right? don’t need to involve DEP, right? In most cases this is not true. In most cases this is not true.

Exceptions would be Phase I and maybe Phase II projectsExceptions would be Phase I and maybe Phase II projects

If you are conducting assessment and cleanup in If you are conducting assessment and cleanup in Florida, you are obligated to comply with state rules.Florida, you are obligated to comply with state rules.

You may chooseYou may choose Brownfields – 62-785Brownfields – 62-785 Another appropriate cleanup ruleAnother appropriate cleanup rule

EPA cannot provide you with a no further action orderEPA cannot provide you with a no further action order

Common Questions and Common Questions and MisconceptionsMisconceptions

Can the state and federal brownfields programs Can the state and federal brownfields programs be used together?be used together? YesYes Example sitesExample sites

Tallahassee Residence Inn – CompleteTallahassee Residence Inn – Complete Clearwater Auto – CompleteClearwater Auto – Complete Dansville project – In progressDansville project – In progress Tallahassee Gaines Street Corridor Projects – In progressTallahassee Gaines Street Corridor Projects – In progress

WhereWhere are the Brownfield are the Brownfield Success StoriesSuccess Stories

IKEA, TampaIKEA, Tampa Historical useHistorical use

CanneryCannery ContaminantsContaminants

Arsenic, petroleum, PAHsArsenic, petroleum, PAHs Brownfield activityBrownfield activity

BSRA December 2007BSRA December 2007 Assessment and removalAssessment and removal Conditional SRCO June 2009Conditional SRCO June 2009

Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits 2009 Taxable value $4.5M2009 Taxable value $4.5M 2010 Taxable value $15M2010 Taxable value $15M 500 construction jobs500 construction jobs 400 new, in-store jobs400 new, in-store jobs Key project for Ybor City and Adamo Key project for Ybor City and Adamo

corridor revitalization effortcorridor revitalization effort

Matt’s Casbah, MelbourneMatt’s Casbah, Melbourne Historical use:Historical use:

Service stationService station Contaminants/ConcernsContaminants/Concerns

Petroleum contaminationPetroleum contamination Brownfields Activity Brownfields Activity

Removal of 9 tanksRemoval of 9 tanks SRCO December 2008SRCO December 2008

StatusStatus Transformed into a must-Transformed into a must-

eat dining destinationeat dining destination Catalyst for revitalization of Catalyst for revitalization of

downtown Melbournedowntown Melbourne

Jacksonville RacewayJacksonville Raceway Historical useHistorical use

Motorsports facilityMotorsports facility ContaminantsContaminants

Arsenic, BaPs, and PCBs in soilArsenic, BaPs, and PCBs in soil No groundwater contaminationNo groundwater contamination

Brownfield activityBrownfield activity Developer executed BSRA in 2008Developer executed BSRA in 2008 Assessment and source removal were Assessment and source removal were

conductedconducted 1,176 tons concrete and debris1,176 tons concrete and debris 52,500 tires52,500 tires 52,448 tons of soil52,448 tons of soil

SRCO in September 2010SRCO in September 2010 StatusStatus

Property ready for reuseProperty ready for reuse At build out planned development will:At build out planned development will:

Create 1,495 jobsCreate 1,495 jobs Generate $520,000/yr in property taxesGenerate $520,000/yr in property taxes

Baratta ROCC, ApopkaBaratta ROCC, Apopka Historical UseHistorical Use

Empty lot for over 20 yearsEmpty lot for over 20 years Storage for Used TiresStorage for Used Tires

Contaminants/ ConcernsContaminants/ Concerns 88,000 buried tires88,000 buried tires No groundwater contaminationNo groundwater contamination

Brownfield ActivityBrownfield Activity Tires removed and disposed Tires removed and disposed SRCO issued May 2008SRCO issued May 2008 Collected SW IncentiveCollected SW Incentive

StatusStatus 2002 property value $210,0002002 property value $210,000 Construction of 22,000 sq.ft. Construction of 22,000 sq.ft.

flex warehousing spaceflex warehousing space Current value $1,560,000Current value $1,560,000

Imaginarium, Ft. MyersImaginarium, Ft. Myers Historical useHistorical use

Coal gasification plantCoal gasification plant ContaminantsContaminants

Petroleum constituentsPetroleum constituents Brownfield activityBrownfield activity

Contaminated soil removalContaminated soil removal Groundwater treatmentGroundwater treatment Conditional SRCO 2011Conditional SRCO 2011

Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits State of the art hands-on museumState of the art hands-on museum Adaptive re-use of old plant structuresAdaptive re-use of old plant structures Multi-purpose civic campus that will Multi-purpose civic campus that will

also house the emergency operations also house the emergency operations centercenter

Collateral development resulting from Collateral development resulting from these improvementsthese improvements

Residence Inn, TallahasseeResidence Inn, Tallahassee Historical useHistorical use

WarehouseWarehouse Petroleum storagePetroleum storage

ContaminantsContaminants Arsenic, petroleum, dioxinArsenic, petroleum, dioxin

Brownfield activityBrownfield activity TBA grant for dioxin removalTBA grant for dioxin removal BSRA for remaining rehabilitationBSRA for remaining rehabilitation

Community BenefitsCommunity Benefits Previous property value $588,166Previous property value $588,166 Current property value $10,139,737Current property value $10,139,737 32-full time and 9 part time jobs32-full time and 9 part time jobs Key redevelopment for the Gaines Key redevelopment for the Gaines

Street revitalization effortStreet revitalization effort

Centro Asturiano, TampaCentro Asturiano, Tampa Historical use:Historical use:

HospitalHospital Abandoned in early 1990’sAbandoned in early 1990’s

Contaminants/ConcernsContaminants/Concerns Incinerated hospital wasteIncinerated hospital waste Petroleum contaminationPetroleum contamination BiohazardsBiohazards Vagrants and vandalismVagrants and vandalism

StatusStatus SRCO achievedSRCO achieved Redevelopment projectRedevelopment project

Affordable housingAffordable housing Assisted livingAssisted living

Wal-Mart Gunn Hwy., TampaWal-Mart Gunn Hwy., Tampa Historical useHistorical use

Paint facilityPaint facility Commercial dairyCommercial dairy

ContaminantsContaminants Volatile and semi-volatile organic Volatile and semi-volatile organic

compoundscompounds Brownfield activityBrownfield activity

Developer executed BSRA in 2002Developer executed BSRA in 2002 Six parcelsSix parcels

Cleanup of 5 parcels complete in 2004Cleanup of 5 parcels complete in 2004 Natural attenuation monitoring on the 6Natural attenuation monitoring on the 6 thth

parcelparcel Redevelopment occurred while Redevelopment occurred while

groundwater remediation was occurringgroundwater remediation was occurring Unconditional SRCO in September 2009Unconditional SRCO in September 2009

StatusStatus Taxable value in 2001 - $2.5MTaxable value in 2001 - $2.5M Current taxable value - $17.5MCurrent taxable value - $17.5M Redevelopment created over 400 jobsRedevelopment created over 400 jobs

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