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New! Approval of Bond Health Clinic Grant Could Change Lives in SW Tallahassee

Those plans called for a three-phase exterior and interior renovation that will include a drive-thru pharmacy. Now, the ball is rolling to meet the need for Southwest Neighbors. In the August 22nd City Hall meeting, commissioners approved a grant request of $159,714. The money will allow the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency to help with the exterior portion of the project.

The total cost of a three-phase renovation project for the clinic will be around $865,000.

The city’s grant will allow the Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency to help with the exterior portion of the project.

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New! Enigma Plaza Will Seek City Approval to Restart Work on Temple Terrace Project

The Enigma Plaza development, which has sat mostly dormant for much of the year, is getting close to resubmitting plans for approval in order to complete work on the project.

Enigma, located at 8633 North 56th St. just south of the Winn-Dixie Plaza, is part of the city’s beleaguered downtown area and its Community Redevelopment Area, and is currently under a stop-work order.

Greg Pauley, Temple Terrace business relations manager, told the City Council on Aug. 20 that the developers were in the final stages of getting the resubmitted site plan ready to come before the council.

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New! Naples Seeks Quick, Green Downtown EV Shuttle Service

To reduce traffic, emissions and parked vehicles, the city of Naples is considering a free electric, micro-transit service to shuttle employees, shoppers and tourists to the downtown Community Redevelopment District.

The seven-member Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to ask city staff to seek proposals for a fixed-route pilot program with a mobile app to cover public garages, parks, Naples Depot, City Hall, Fifth Avenue South, Naples Design District, Gulfview Middle School, NCH Baker Hospital, businesses and residential areas near the route. The CRAAB eliminated a Baker Park stop due to traffic delays but also recommended considering proposals for an on-demand service.

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Historic City Hall Restoration Sparks Revival in Opa-locka

The restoration of Opa-locka's Company Administration Building, once used as a city hall, is nearing its completion.

The building, whose Arabian-style minarets and pink domes symbolize Opa-locka, is expected to be finished by mid-fall. For the first time since 1940, when the city took ownership from the Opa-Locka company, the historic site will operate as a cultural and community center, representing the city's heartbeat as it was always intended to.

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Lake Wales Breaks Ground on Northwest Neighborhood Sidewalk and Street Tree Project

Lake Wales City officials and residents gathered Friday morning at the intersection of Florida Avenue and F Street in the Northwest Neighborhood to celebrate the upcoming sidewalk and street-tree planting project with a groundbreaking ceremony.

The effort is expected to beautify the long-neglected area, coupling with the ongoing Community Redevelopment Agency housing rehabilitation and affordable home construction programs.

The groundbreaking followed only hours after a Thursday evening public meeting to discuss the plans, which will cause some disruption for area residents, including moving cars to allow access for heavy equipment and the relocation of mailboxes and other facilities in certain locations.

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City of High Springs Announces Call for Projects for Residential Grant Program

The High Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Façade Improvement Grant Matching Program is now open to residential homeowners in the district.

After seeing overwhelming success with the CRA’s Business Façade Grant Program, we are proud to announce the addition of a residential grant program. The program is designed to help homeowners revitalize their houses. In an era of rising construction costs, the façade grant is here to give our neighbors a helping hand.

The grant program provides 50/50 reimbursement for eligible improvements up to $5,000 to encourage and advance revitalization efforts. The CRA Board will review applications and award grants.

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Executive Director – Boynton Beach CRA

TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REPORTS TO: BBCRA BOARD

SALARY RANGE DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS: $142,000 – $210,000

GENERAL DUTIES:

The position manages the day-to-day operations, of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA). The Executive Director is a highly responsible position that oversees a wide variety of redevelopment and economic development activities that include fiscal operations, policy making, capital project administration, BBCRA program management, redevelopment plan implementation, property acquisition, business incentives, new business development, business attraction and retention, special business promotion activities as well as the management and maintenance of BBCRA-owned properties.

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City of Edgewater: Economic/Redevelopment Coordinator

Position Title: Economic/Redevelopment Coordinator

Closing Date: Open until filled

Annual Salary Range:

$48,505.60 – $80,995.20 (110)

General Summary:

The Economic Development/Redevelopment Coordinator is a self-motivated, innovative leader with excellent communication and presentation skills who is willing to occupy a highly visible position in the community, work closely with businesses, community, and developmental interests while maintaining excellent relations with City Council and other members of the municipal team. The Coordinator has managerial competence, maturity of judgment and strong personal leadership as well as the ability to effectively communicate concisely, both orally and written. Must have the ability to present and interact with large general public and private meeting groups.

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Housing and Development Program Manager

City of Pensacola Employment

Department: CRA

Pay Range: $28.28-$46.67 hourly dependent on knowledge and experience

This is an administrative professional position that assists with housing and economic development and community development tasks and projects as assigned, such as project management, marketing of community assets, fostering strategic partnerships, and promotion of the City of Pensacola as a desirable place for development.

This class is responsible for coordinating, promoting, implementing and managing CRA programs, projects and initiatives implemented pursuant to the City’s adopted community redevelopment plans, authorized under Florida Statute, Chapter 163, Part III.

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CRA & Economic Development Manager – City of Newberry

This is a hybrid-eligible position; remote work of up to 50% is acceptable.

The CRA & Economic Development Manager coordinates, directs, and implements programs and projects that support the City of Newberry’s economic growth and redevelopment objectives. This strategic role involves robust project management, business recruitment and retention, and community engagement to foster economic development and revitalization, particularly within the City’s Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and play a pivotal role in enhancing the City’s economic landscape.

Job closes on 9/13/2024

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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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Urban and Community Design, Infill Conceptual Planning - Professional Services (CCNA)

In accordance with the State of Florida Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), F.S. 287.055, the City of Lakeland’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is requesting the submittal of statements of qualification from interested planning, design and real estate development professionals or firms to provide any or all of the following services for the City of Lakeland and/or the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency on a continuing contract basis.

Preparation of site-specific design concepts
Analysis of market feasibility
Planning of site feasibility (land use and urban design/site planning)
Preparation of economic development reports and recommendations
Preparation of due diligence reports
Evaluation of economic impact of infill redevelopment projects
Development of commercial façade architectural, site layout and landscape architectural design
Creation of databases with economic and/or census‐based data to enable thematic mapping
Visual Imaging, Multi‐Media and Graphic Design to assist in conveying project outcomes

RFQ questions deadline:

September 9, 2024, 5:00pm

RFQ proposal due date:

September 16, 2024, 3:30pm

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Opportunity for Redevelopment as Part of Public/Private Partnership

The City of St. Cloud (CITY) and the St. Cloud Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) are inviting proposals from qualified and experienced respondents for the purchase/lease and development of a City-owned property as part of a Public & Private Partnership (P3). The parcel, referred to as the “Downtown Site 1”, is prominently located in the downtown area of the City of St. Cloud.

The purpose of the project is to promote revitalization and to serve as a catalyst to stimulate additional development in the City’s downtown area. For more information, click below:

Due date: 10/10/2024

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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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