Redevelopment Worked! 

The 2018 Legislative Session concluded with  no changes passed to the laws that govern Community Redevelopment Agencies! 

We especially want to thank our intrepid lobbyists, our members, our campaign leaders with RB Oppenheim and Associates and our community leaders. Without your interest and effort, we could not succeed.

We would also like to thank the citizens of Florida for believing in CRAs statewide. YOU are the reason Redevelopment Works. Thank you to all who wrote, called, posted successes on social media and spread the good word locally.

Make sure, especially over the next year, to keep close to FRA to learn the current statutory requirements, how to keep in compliance and what the latest best practices are for CRAs. 

For the bill history, amendments and final action on CS/HB 883, click here.

Please make sure to thank your legislators for their support! The list of who voted with CRAs can be viewed here.
New Questions Posted to MyFRA
Are you taking advantage of everything FRA has to offer? See below  the latest questions posted to MyFRA's question and answer forum. Don't forget, post your answers today!
  • We are looking to see if any other CRA's have a threshold for incentives they try to stay below when looking at providing funding to partner with a private developer.
     
  • Has anyone encountered a developer coming back requesting additional funding due to unknown building issues at the time they submitted and were approved for their original request?
     
  • What is the timeframe for an Annual Report - the calendar year or the fiscal year?
     
  • How has your CRA benefited from property acquisition?
     
  • After Hurricane Irma this year we are looking to create a program that can be of assistance to our residents and businesses before and after an emergency like a hurricane. Have other CRAs implemented or considered such programs. What are some highlights or things to avoid?  
Note: MyFRA is a members-only site. Subscribed members have access to hundreds of sample documents, numerous resources and can network with other members throughout the state. To become a member or access MyFRA,  click here.
Publicize Your  Openings with FRA

Did you know you can publicize  your RFP/RFQs and job openings on the FRA website? 

The process is simple.  Once you have your request documents or job descriptions finalized, just email them and any relevant URLs to  Carol Westmoreland . 

We will then place your opening on the FRA website for 90 days as well as feature it in the weekly eNewsletter. 

View examples of each by clicking the designated buttons below.

RFP/RFQs
Job Openings
Become a Redevelopment Professional
Registration is now available online for the Academy courses currently scheduled for 2018!  The Academy is a unique educational program, designed to promote a prerequisite level of knowledge and professionalism in the field of community redevelopment. 

The courses are open to anyone interested in learning more about redevelopment practice in Florida. 

To learn more about the Academy, instructors or to register,  click here.
Show Your Support for Redevelopment By:

 
Understanding the history and final action on CS/HB 883 as well as thanking your legislators for their support during the 2018 Legislative Session! 

To see the bill details, click here.
   
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