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Your Weekly FRA Update:
August 8, 2024
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New! "Transformative" $500 Million Mixed-Use Project
The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency board has advanced a massive, 25-story, $500 million project that would transform the city’s troubled Broadway corridor.
On July 24, CRA board members unanimously accepted a staff recommendation that the Occulina project be considered for approval by the City Council. Given that the CRA board members are also members of the City Council, the unanimous vote was a strong indicator of the project’s prospects.
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New! Resident Donates Nearly $500,000 for Downtown Fort Myers Park
Fort Myers resident Debora Gillen has donated nearly $500,000 to a city agency to help with the construction of a park.
The gift, of $431,732, will be used to construct a Common Ground Pocket Park in the downtown redevelopment area. The donation, the release adds, will be instrumental in transforming the vacant lot at 2208 First Street into a “vibrant public space for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
The money will go into the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency.
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New! Historic Dyson’s Plaza in East Winter Garden is Slated for Redevelopment Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held on August 16
Dyson’s Plaza, a long-standing commercial property located in the heart of the historic African American community of East Winter Garden, will be revitalized thanks to a grant awarded by the City of Winter Garden Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under the direction and advisement of the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB), and with the support of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.
The 2,300-square-foot property, located at 215 Center Street, is considered ground zero for the redevelopment of East Winter Garden. An onsite groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10 a.m.
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Shady Park Memorial to Honor Hannibal Square Pioneers
A new addition to Shady Park will honor four Hannibal Square residents whose contributions shaped the history of Winter Park.
The Shady Park Pioneer Memorial will include busts of Ideal Womans’ Club founder Mary Lee DePugh (1878-1949), activist and founder of the Winter Park Advocate newspaper Gustavus Christopher “Gus” Henderson (1862-1917), and the first Black men elected to Winter Park government office: Frank R. Israel (1848-1925) and Walter B. Simpson (1859-1915).
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Downtown Orlando’s Church Street, Magnolia Avenue Could See Major Design Changes
The Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board on July 31 will consider Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for design and engineering work for a “festival street” on a 250-foot span on Church Street between the SunRail tracks and Hughey Avenue. In addition, the CRA Advisory Board will consider a separate contract with DRMP Inc. to design a roughly 0.6-mile segment of Magnolia Avenue between South Street and Livingston Street into a two-way street.
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Fresh Leadership: Collier County CRA Director Accelerates Development Initiatives
Collier County has recently welcomed a new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) director, a change that many residents and local businesses have eagerly anticipated. With a backdrop of ambitious plans and a growing community, the new director’s fresh perspective brings a renewed sense of hope and momentum to the area. As the landscape of our communities evolves, it is essential to reflect on what this change means for the future of Collier County and its residents.
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City of Dania Beach CRA Economic Development Manager
SALARY: $31.82 – $49.32 Hourly
$66,181.32 – $102,580.95 Annually
Position Summary
We seek an Economic Development Manager to join our Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Under the direction of the CRA Executive Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of business attraction/retention strategies and marketing of the City/CRA as a desirable business destination.
Job closes on 8/31/2024
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Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Home Ownership and Repair) – Broward County
Salary: $73,378.12 – $117,111.32 Annually
Closing Date: 8/23/2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Home Ownership and Repair) to support the Housing Finance Divison.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management, compliance, and direct oversight of various rehabilitation programs, and may include other types of housing assistance programs that have operational responsibility of a major scope, and/or a large-size budget.
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Planner - City of New Port Richey
Under general supervision, a Planner for the City of New Port Richey is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with professional-level planning work that includes conducting independent studies, completing planning projects, and regulating the growth and development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other statutes, ordinances, and regulations related to land use and community development.
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Executive Director - City of Eatonville
Department: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
Classification: Full time (Exempt)
The Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director is responsible for the management and administration of the operations of the Agency.
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Defuniak Springs CRA RFP: Historic District Design Standards
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RFP 24-02-CRA
It is the intent of the DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the CRA Board (referenced herein as “The Board”) to select a professional company, consultant team(s) and/or an individual to develop Design Standards as they relate to the three historic districts within the DeFuniak Springs CRA.
Time and Due Date: September 6th, 2024, no later than 4:00 pm.
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