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
Northeast District, JacksonvilleDarrin McKeehen 904.256.1545
Central District, OrlandoGeorge Houston 407.897.4322
Brownfields Program ManagerKim Walker [email protected]
Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program ManagerTeresa Booeshaghi [email protected]
DEP DISTRICT BROWNFIELD COORDINATORS
Southwest District, TampaVicki McGucken 813.632.7600, ext. 485
Southeast District, West Palm BeachArt Torvela 561.681.6676
South District, Ft. MyersArielle Poulos 239.344.5686
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 [email protected]
JOB BONUS REFUND
LOAN GUARANTYDepartment of Economic OpportunityBrook Pace [email protected]
Department of RevenueAndrea Hunter [email protected]
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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