10-03-2018Economic Development Board
City of Edgewater
Meeting Agenda
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Council Chambers8:00 AMWednesday, October 3, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the September 5, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting
Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes 09 05 2018Attachments:
4. NEW BUSINESS
Economic Development Budget 2018-2019a.
Economic Development Budget FY 2018-2019Attachments:
Scholarship Committee Reinstatementb.
Scholarship Letter from NSB HighAttachments:
Ecotourism Subcommittee Reinstatementc.
Paddling Trails Designation Application
State Designated Paddling Trails Guidelines
Florida Trail Town Assessment
Attachments:
SEVMI Website Unveiling 11/12/2018d.
5. OTHER BUSINESS - None at this time
6. REPORTS
7. ADJOURN
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT :
Minutes from the September 5, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
SUMMARY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Economic Development Board
8:00 AM Council ChambersWednesday, September 5, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board, called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry and Debbie
Dolbow
Present 6 -
Marcia BarnettExcused1 -
Samantha BergeronAlso Present 1 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
AR-2018-3631 Minutes from the August 1, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting.
08-01-2018 Economic Development Board Meeting MinutesAttachments:
A motion was made by Donna Snow, second by Clarence McCloud, to approve minutes from
the August 1, 2018 Economic Development Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Andrejkovics, of 331 Admiralty Court in Edgewater, told the Board that there will be a hob nob
at the Brannon Center on October 12, 2018 for candidates to present themselves to the public and to
share information about all the amendments that will be on the ballot.
4. REPORTS
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September 5, 2018Economic Development Board Meeting Minutes
a.AR-2018-3632 Director's Report
2018 3rd Quarter Development Activity Report
Opportunity Zones Fact Sheet
Attachments:
Samantha Bergeron, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department and Economic Development
Coordinator, reported meeting with investors/developers who are the new property owners of the
Pennzoil location and the lot adjacent to its south. They asked what the City wants in that location
and were told that citizens have requested a large sit-down chain restaurant. They discussed
opportunities for that property, the Tropical Blossom property and housing for the Lineman College.
Virgil Kimball with the County will be meeting with Shultz Engineering to find out what their plans
are and how the City can help them best to be successful and stay in Volusia County. Roadway
construction will begin next week for the West extension of 442. Water and sewer lines are already
in place past I-95 and Environmental Services has obtained a grant to run reclaimed water out there
as well in the next fiscal year.
Ms. Bergeron presented the 3rd Quarter Development activity report, outlining coming building
projects and shared information about the new Opportunity Zone program that has been approved
for Edgewater's CRA district. This program is designed to connect private investment to low-income
communities.
BOARD REPORTS
Donna Snow, Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board added to Bob Andrejkovics' comments
on the upcoming hob nob, that candidates from the Governor's race to local candidates have been
invited. Mrs. Snow also reminded the Board that the Disney Institute is just one week away.
Todd Perry reported that plans for the Chamber Golf Tournament, to be held in December, are well
underway.
Clarence McCloud, provided information to the Board on an upcoming job fair at Daytona State
College. Fall semester has started and workforce development is moving forward with the purchase
of Tormach cutting machines.
Bliss Jamison, Chair of the Economic Development Board shared an article from the News Journal
with the Board, regarding employment and wages in Volusia County and also gave a brief
description of the efforts of the Southeast Volusia Marketing Initiative and Team Volusia. A revised
application for the Southeast Volusia School of Science and Technology, a charter middle and high
school to piggy-back off of Burns Tech, will be presented to the School Board on September 11th.
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5. OTHER BUSINESS
Daniel Klasel, of 302 Ridgewood Avenue, who is applying to become an Economic Development
Board member, introduced himself to the Board.
AR-2018-3594 Review applicants for two open Board positions
Daniel Klasel Board Application
Erik Bon Fleur Application & Resume
Attachments:
A motion was made by Chip Selman, second by Donna Snow, to recommend Daniel Klasel
for appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board, to City Council. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
A motion was made by Donna Snow, second by Clarence McCloud, to recommend Erik Bon
Fleur for appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board, to City Council. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes:Bliss Jamison, Donna Snow, Cecil Selman, Clarence McCloud, Todd Perry, and Debbie
Dolbow
6 -
Excused:Marcia Barnett1 -
6. NEW BUSINESS - None at this time
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT :
Economic Development Budget 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT:
Parks & Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
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City of Edgewater
Economic Development Advisory Board
Approved Budget FY 2018 - 2019
ITEM / DESCRIPTION FY 2018 - 2019
001-1230-552-31-10 Professional Services
Team Volusia - Manufacturing Recruitment 25,000.00$
Constant Contact 310.00$
001-1230-552-40-10 Travel & Per Diem
SEV Chamber Monthly Business Luncheons 500.00$
SEV Chamber Monthly Business After Hours Events 60.00$
FRA Conference Hotel & Meals (CRA)700.00$
001-1230-552-41-40 Communications & Freight / Postage: 250.00$
001-1230-552-47-10 Printing & Binding: 500.00$
001-1230-552-47-20 Copier 1,250.00$
001-1230-552-48-10 Promotion / Marketing:
Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce Sponsorship Includes:5,500.00$
SEV Chamber of Commerce Memberships (CM, PR, ED) $625
Directory Ad Full page ($985)
Home Show Business Expo Sponsor ($500)
Master's of Business Award (Installation) ($500)
SEVMI meeting hosting, administrative, printing, copying ($500)
SEV Chamber Support for the following: ($2,015)
Business Retention / Expansion Activities (surveys, visits, etc.)
Recruitment and Economic Development Support
Events Promotion 52 weeks & Media Sponsorship Package
SEVMI Promotional Opportunities 10,000.00$
001-1230-552-49-10 Other Charges / obligations 50.00$
001-1230-552-51-10 Office Supplies 100.00$
001-12030-552-52-10 Operating Supplies 650.00$
001-1230-552-54-10 Books, Pubs, Subs, & Memberships :
FRA Membership Dues (CRA)495.00$
001-1230-552-54-20 Educational Development:
FRA Annual Conference 700.00$
Total 46,065.00$
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT :
Scholarship Committee Reinstatement
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
Discuss reinstating the Scholarship Committee for the 2019 Local School Scholarship.
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LOCAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2019
Greetings Community Members and Business
Professionals. It is time to begin planning for Senior
Honors Night which will be held on Thursday, May
16th, 2019. On behalf of New Smyrna High School,
and our upcoming Senior Class of 2019, we wish to
thank you in advance, for your interest and support, of
our graduating seniors. Honors Night is a yearly
tradition at New Smyrna Beach High School in which
we recognize the achievements and personal growth
of our students. It is truly remarkable that, year after
year, our alumni, community service organizations,
CAPS, families and friends, come together to do great
things on behalf of our school and students. We are
very grateful, and excited to see what this school year
will bring. We invite you and your organization, group
or family, to participate this year and to continue to
make a difference in a student’s ability to attend
college through this scholarship program. We invite
you to review the packet provided and to tailor your
scholarship with your group’s principles and
characteristics, in mind. As you review the application,
please make any necessary changes to your
application.
This year we will move to a new format that will allow
even more of a celebration of each student, less time
that our donors have spent waiting, a detailed listing
of the background of your scholarship and an
opportunity for our donors to socialize with our
graduates and their families all in the same night. We
anticipate this new format will alleviate some of the
frustration in the past as well as provide a better
overall experience for our students, families, and
donors. Please plan to attend this year’s event all at
once and in the auditorium. A reception will
immediately follow the awards with time to socialize
with our students and their families as well as time to
have a professional picture taken with the recipients
of your award. If you have any questions or concerns
regarding this new format you may contact me directly
at 386-424-2555 ext. 38512 or email at
jedoster@volusia.k12.fl.us.
We have attached the scholarship packet which
contains a copy of our standard application. Please
review and amend it to reflect the information and
criteria required for your organization’s scholarship or
you may email your special application. Please be
specific in listing: what expenditures the scholarship
funds may be used for, the period of time in the
scholarship will be funded, and if the scholarship is
renewable beyond the initial school year. It is our
goal, for all students to personalize their individual
scholarship applications, with the specific
organization’s criteria in mind. If you are seeking
specific student characteristics, or academic criteria,
please state it on the application. Editing the
application form now, with your requirements, will
encourage our students to provide you with
applications deserving of your recognition and
scholarship.
Also, please let us know if your scholarship award(s)
will be made payable directly to the student, or to the
college/university. We will instruct the students or
parents to provide your organization with their
University I.D., to disperse the funds directly toward
their account through the University’s Bursar’s office.
If you should have any questions or need assistance,
please contact Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Principal’s
Assistant bshamilt@volusia.k12.fl.us; or ext. 38520;
or Mrs. Kim Johnston, Guidance Receptionist
kjohnsto@volusia.k12.fl.us; or ext. 38897.
Please return the attached scholarship sponsorship
packet and any attachments by December 20th. If this
is not received before the deadline, your scholarship
will not get the attention it deserves and there could
be a decrease in the number of qualified
applicants. Also, April 19th is the deadline to submit
the names of the students you have selected to
receive your scholarship(s).
Thank you again for your support and we look forward
to working with you this year.
Sincerely,
Julian Doster
Honors Night Coordinator
Attachments
P.S. Here are some important dates to remember:
Dec. 20, 2018 – Deadline for Donors
to submit their sponsorship packet
March 8, 2019 – Deadline for Students
to submit their scholarship
applications back to Donor (unless
another date is specified by the
Donor)
April 19, 2019 – Deadline for Donors
to submit scholarship winners
May 2, 2019 – RSVP deadline
May 16, 2019 – Honors Night, 6:00
p.m. @ NSBHS Auditorium
Brenda S. Hamilton
Principal’s Assistant
New Smyrna Beach High School
1015 Tenth Street
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 424-2555 Ext. 38520
Fax (386) 943-3405
bshamilt@volusia.k12.fl.us
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BOARD AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT :
Ecotourism Subcommittee Reinstatement
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
Discuss reinstating the Ecotourism Subcommittee to work on trails designations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
OFFICE OF GREENWAYS AND TRAILS
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION
OF PUBLIC LANDS OR WATERWAYS
AS PART OF THE FLORIDA GREENWAYS AND TRAILS SYSTEM
Required Signatures: Adobe Signature
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Public lands and waterways located within the state may be designated by the Department as components of the
Florida Greenways and Trails System upon compliance with the requirements of Section 62S-1.400, F.A.C.
CONSENT OF LANDOWNER REQUIRED
Section 260.014, Florida Statutes, provides that “no lands or waterways may be designated as a part of the
statewide system of greenways and trails without the specific written consent of the landowner.” Furthermore, if
public access is contemplated for any portion of the project, both the owner(s) and the proposed managing
entity must provide the Department with written authorization detailing the public access permitted on the
project. Accordingly, the sponsor of each project proposed for designation is strongly encouraged to
communicate and collaborate with all potentially affected landowners and land managers throughout all stages
of the designation process.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. All responses on the Application must by typed or legibly printed. If a particular item does not apply to
the project, the proper response is “Not Applicable.” Do not leave a response area blank.
2. If additional space is needed for a response, indicate that additional sheets(s) are attached, and identify
the information contained within each additional sheet by noting the Application item number to which
it relates.
3. All “Required Attachments” listed in the next section of the instructions must be attached to and
submitted with the application.
4. Applicants must submit an original Application, one (1) original of each Required Attachment and any
other supporting documentation.
5. Do not fax any portion of the Application or attachments to the Office of Greenways and Trails. All
faxed information received that relates to a pending application will not be accepted.
6. The Application, together with supporting attachments and documentation, must be mailed or delivered
to the following address:
Office of Greenways and Trails
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Mail Station 795
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
The following items must be attached to the Application at the time of submittal:
A. An “Owner Consent,” DRP-097, effective July 10, 2003, signed by each record title owner of the
property proposed for designation.
B. A “Management Certificate,” DRP-098, effective July 10, 2003, signed by the managing entity of the
property proposed for designation.
C. If available, photographs of various sites and features within the project that show typical landscape
characteristics, labeled with location and orientation and cross-referenced to the location map described
in the following paragraph.
D. An accurate location map of sufficient scale and detail to clearly delineate all project property
boundaries in relation to other area greenways or trails, county roadways, major topographic features
(such as rivers, lakes and power lines) and local government boundaries (if any). The location map must
state the length of trails and total project acreage, and should indicate points of interest or special
features. When the project provides for public access to existing or proposed trails, the location map
must identify the trail alignment, public access points, trailheads and facilities to accommodate the
proposed types of public uses over the extent of the trails.
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__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION
OF PUBLIC LANDS OR WATERWAYS
NAME OF PROJECT: ___________________________________________________________________
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
COUNTY/COUNTIES: ___________________________________________________________________
OWNER OF PROJECT: ___________________________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: A completed and signed “Owner Consent,” DRP-097, effective
July 10, 2003, must be attached to this Application at the time of submittal.
CONTACT: ___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: (______ )_____________________ FAX: (______)______________________
MANAGING ENTITY
OF PROJECT:
CONTACT:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
PLEASE NOTE: A completed and signed “Management Certificate,” DRP-098,
effective July 10, 2003, must be attached to this Application at the time of
submittal.
(______ )_____________________ FAX: (______)_____________________
PROJECT SUBMITTED BY (Check one): OWNER MANAGING ENTITY
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TYPE OF PROJECT (Check One):
National park, forest or trail, preserve, seashore, wildlife refuge, wild scenic river, military reservation,
Native American Lands, or other (describe):
State park unit, forest, recreation area, submerged land, wildlife management area, historical or
archaeological site, ornamental or botanical garden, university system property, museum or other special
feature site, public game area, preserve, or other (describe):
Lands owned by a port authority, flood control district, water management district, navigation district or
other agency created by general or special law (describe):
Local government conservation or recreation land, urban open space area or other (describe):
Please attach a location map and general description of the lands and/or waterways proposed for designation,
including the length of trails, total acreage and points of interest or special features. If trails will be available
for public access, please identify the trail alignment, public access points, trailheads, and facilities to
accommodate the proposed types of public uses over the length of the trail(s). Photographs and printed
brochures or other information may also be attached, if available.
The undersigned hereby certify that the Project consists solely of Public Conservation or Recreation Lands or
Waterways, as that term is defined in Section 62S-1.100(19), F.A.C., and that the undersigned will negotiate
with the Office of Greenways and Trails to formulate and thereafter enter into a mutually satisfactory
designation agreement to govern the Project’s participation in the Florida Greenways and Trails System.
SIGNATURES OF SUBMITTING PARTY(IES):
_____________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
_____________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
_____________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
OWNER MANAGING ENTITY (CHECK ONE)
Return Completed and Signed Application To: Office of Greenways and Trails
Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Mail Station 795
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Telephone: (850) 245-2052
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Minimum Guidelines for a State Designated Paddling Trail
1. A local, regional or state entity agrees to be the manager of the trail in
terms of development and long-term maintenance. The manager
must agree to monitor the trail at least once a year and clear up any
logjams or other impediments as needed. A trail use plan shall be
part of the agreement and an example can be provided.
2. The trail has scenic, historical or other unique qualities that make it
attractive to paddlers.
3. The trail is at least three miles in length.
4. There is adequate public access.
5. Adequate information is provided in terms of difficulty, mileage, safety
considerations and environmental conditions.
6. Signage can help to identify a trail for its users and provide direction,
especially in confusing areas, but it is not required. GPS points on a
clear map will suffice.
7. Though desirable along many paddling trails, campsites and
overnight stops are not required as long as public access points are
less than 20 miles apart so paddlers can complete day trips in a
reasonable amount of time.
For more information, please contact Doug Alderson,
dougalderson@dep.state.fl.us; 850-245-2061.
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IS YOUR TOWN A FLORIDA TRAIL TOWN?
This self-assessment will assist your community in understanding the basic characteristics of a
successful trail town, and to help you complete the questionnaire to become a recognized
Florida Trail Town through the Office of Greenways and Trails. Visit other links on the Florida
Trail Town page for additional information.
TRAIL
Multi-use, non-motorized long-distance trail or a connecting trail into the larger system:
Define what kind of trail(s) are in proximity (within two miles) of your town. This is important
because you can effectively cater to the specific needs of your trail users.
o What types of trails are in proximity – hiking, biking, paddling, equestrian and shared
use non-motorized? How long are they? Are they a part of a regional or state trail
system? Do trails in proximity to your town provide connections into a larger system?
o Is there more than one trail that traverses your town?
o Are the trail users likely to be day travelers? Are the trail users likely to be long-distance
travelers? Will the trail users need bike shops? Will the trail users need paddling
equipment? Will they need lodging or to resupply before they continue?
Neighboring trails:
Identify what other trails are near your trail (within five miles).
o What types of trails and what are the distances to the central downtown area?
Excellent and well-maintained trail conditions:
The trail(s) should be easy to use, safe and well -maintained. Maintenance is important if
you want trail users to return to your town and if you want to attract more visitors. A trail
user’s visit should be enjoyable, safe and scenic.
o Is the trail in good condition? Who manages the trail(s)? Do you have a good working
relationship with the trail manager(s)?
ACCESSIBILITY
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A successful Trail Town has a trail near enough to the central downtown to be readily
accessible by trail users. I f the trail does not run directly through downtown, there should be
a clearly identified path with distance information that leads trail users into town. Businesses
and residents should welcome trail users and provide trail friendly services.
Trail traverses the central downtown or is in proximity (within two miles):
Depending on the type, a trail can be further removed from your downtown and still be
accessible. With a biking trail, for example, a two-mile side trip to your town is not out-of-
the-way. However, a hiking or paddling trail which is two miles away can be taxing.
o How far away from downtown is each trail type? If your town is a larger urban area,
how far are essential services from the trail?
Clearly mark the paths and distances from the trail to the central downtown area:
Trail users should be able to clearly identify that your town is located nearby. The farther
removed the trail is, the more important directional signage will be. Signs should describe
the distance and provide clear directions.
o Is there a path connecting the trail to your downtown? What distance is the trail from
your town? Do you need more wayfinding signage on the trail leading into town?
Facilities and amenities are convenient to trail users:
Visible businesses benefit economically from trail users. Ideally, goods and services are
located at or near the trail’s entrance into the town. Trail users desire goods and services
which are readily available.
o Where and what kind of trail -friendly goods and services are in town? What distance
are each service provider from the trail?
Business owners and citizens are friendly and welcoming to trail users:
Trail users may stay longer, make a return trip, and contribute to tourism and the town’s
economy when they feel welcomed and well informed. It is beneficial when both
business owners and citizens are well informed about the trail, the town, and the various
businesses offerings and amenities.
o Can business owners and citizens answer questions about the town and the trail?
TOWN PARTICIPATION
A common denominator of a successful trail town is a champion. The champion could be a
town citizen, group of citizens, local government or non-profit organization, or some
combination. The champion(s) may assist in completing the trail town application. Once
designated, the champion(s) can coordinate Trail Town information, business and citizen
support, networking with neighboring towns, and trail events and marketing.
Trail-oriented Community Support Organization or local trail advocacy groups:
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The champion(s) serves to assess the town’s potential to become a Florida Trail Town and
complete the designation application with the Office of Greenways and Trails.
o Does your town have a champion(s) to coordinate and organize a Trail Town
application and perhaps create a Trail Town strategy?
Annual trail festivals or events:
Events which take place on or near the trail (a race, a fundraiser, etc.), draws attention to
the trail and draw s people to the trail who may not normally be trail users. Events boost
the overall Trail Town economy via purchases from trail users and new visitors.
o What events are held on or near the trail? What is the estimated attendance? How
many events and how often do events occur?
Trail Town plan or local development plan which includes trails:
A written plan with attainable goals is recommended for a Trail Town. A specific “Trail
Town Plan” is not a requirement to be designated a Florida Trail Town, although it is
encouraged as a best practice.
o Are trails included in some type of a local development plan for the town? What type
of plan involving trails is currently available and includes your town? Do you have a
specific “Trail Town Plan” or strategy?
Coordinate with neighboring communities:
To be a Trail Town, proximity to a long-distance trail or connecting your town into a larger
system is important. Coordinating with your neighboring communities can bring greater
economic benefits by bringing in more trail tourism. Your neighbors can help organize
and promote events (Many hands make light work).
o How are you working with your neighbors to promote the trail(s)? Are you working with
others in your region to promote trails and trail events?
BUSINESSES
Trails have the potential to provide a significant economic boost to local businesses. Some
towns economically thrive because of trails, such as trail towns along the Appalachian Trail
or the Great Allegheny Passage). Becoming a Trail Town provides a unique opportunity to
take full advantage of the economic opportunities offered to your town through trails. After
evaluating the types of trail users coming into your town, determine if your town offers the
necessary goods and services they need.
Provide necessary and specific goods and services to trail users:
Partner with your local chamber of commerce, economic development council,
county/city commissioner’s office or other relevant entities to discuss how to provide
goods and services to trail users.
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o What are the current businesses in your town which serve trail users? Are there gaps in
the goods and services offered? How will those gaps be filled? Is the chamber of
commerce or another group involved in developing a Trail Town economic strategy?
Coalition of local businesses that continue to grow and support the trail:
Include businesses in the group championing the trail or create a central organization of
businesses to assist developing the Trail Town economy. This group can formulate a plan
for economic growth and expansion, agree on incentives and discounts to offer trail
users, organize business participation in events, and coordinate with trail advocates,
neighboring towns and other businesses.
o Does your trail town have a central business organization? Can you identify existing
business partnerships with the potential to participate in developing the Trail Town?
Marketing to and discount for trail users as an incentive to come into town:
Give trail users a reason to come to your town by offering them special deals at local
businesses. Kiosks on the trail can include advertisements for local businesses, special
deals for trail users, or coupons for businesses in town. A small discount (10%-20%) can
motivate trail users to visit or stay in your town.
o What incentives do businesses offer to trail users for goods and services?
AMENITIES
A Trail Town is a friendly place which encourages trail users to visit and welcomes them with
warm hospitality. Trail users want to explore interesting and vibrant places in their travels, and
while they travel trail users need certain services. The longer they stay, the more money they
will spend and the more likely they are to return.
Bike racks, boat docks and launches, hitching posts, etc.:
Trail Towns often provide areas for storage of trail user’s equipment while they are in town.
This makes their stay much easier and enjoyable.
o What trail amenities are in your town? Are there bike racks? Day-use parking? Kayak
launches and ways to secure kayaks, canoes and paddleboards?
Reasonably priced food with local influences:
Give trail users an affordable taste of your town. Reasonably priced food is necessary and
having local influences makes it all the better. Make sure that these restaurants are family
friendly.
o Are your restaurants trail-friendly? Family-friendly? Affordable? Feature local
influences?
Overnight accommodations (hotels, bed & breakfasts, cabins, and campgrounds):
Provide overnight accommodations for trail users. It is not necessary to have all types of
lodging available, though diversity is desirable (camping, B&B’s, hotel chains etc.).
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o Is lodging information readily available for trail users? Where?
o Are there special rates or travel packages offered to trail users?
o Have you surveyed trail users to evaluate their stay?
Easily accessible drinking fountains or potable water sources:
This is crucial to trail user’s health and safety. Water should be available near or on the
trail. If there are not water fountains near the trail, consider having water jugs or free
bottles of water within businesses for trail users. This is a friendly way to invite trail users into
the town and into businesses.
o Are public potable water sources readily available? Do businesses offer free water in
bottles?
Food that can be purchased and easily packaged for trail use:
Long-distance trail users require stopping points to refuel.
o Are there trail-friendly stores where trail users can restock? How far away from the trail?
INFORMATION
Once your trail users are in town, signage, maps or flyers can direct them to businesses. This is
a great way to inform trail users about the attractions and events your town has that they
may not have previously known about. Make navigation of your town easy for trail users -
provide them as much information as possible about your town as quickly as you can.
Informational pamphlets within the central business district:
Produce pamphlets about what your town offers within the central business district. This is
a great way to encourage trail users to enjoy all your town’s offerings and to promote
return trips.
o Do businesses keep free informational pamphlets and event flyers in their stores?
SAFETY
Trail users want to feel safe and protected both on the trail and within your town.
Safe and navigable downtown business district and amenities:
The town is well-lit, has wide sidewalks, protected bike lanes and crosswalks.
o Does your downtown area feel safe and is it easy to navigate? Is it family-friendly and
welcoming? Has your town reviewed or adopted the Florida Complete Streets
guidelines?
o Is safety addressed in your current local development or “Trail Town Plan”?
Law enforcement is familiar with the trail terrain, length, and town:
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If an emergency occurs on the trail, first responders should be familiar with the trail and be
able to reach trail users quickly.
o Do first responders and law enforcement know where trail users are coming from, if
there are connecting trails, and what types of trails are around town?
Medical services for trail users:
Depending on what type of trail is near your town, trail users might need specific types of
medical services. If you have a mountain bike trail you might need emergency medical
services with off-road vehicles. If you have a paddling trail, you might need a rescue
boat. If you have a hiking trail, you might need a golf cart or universal terrain vehicle to
pick up injured or stranded hikers.
o What type of medical services and equipment for trail users are available?
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City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:AR-2018-3719,Version:3
BOARD AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT :
SEVMI Website Unveiling
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation Department
SUMMARY:
The Southeast Volusia Marketing Initiative will be unveiling their new website at the November 12,
2018 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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