Community Redevelopment Agency FY27 Budget Workshop Agenda, July 23, 2026

Community Redevelopment Agency FY27 Budget Workshop · 2026-07-23 · agenda_packet

[222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; case 26-821 (FY27 Proposed CRA Budget Review), 26-680 (FY2027 Recommended Budget - CRA Fund (Urban Core))] The City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a budget workshop on July 23, 2026, to review the proposed FY27 budget. The workshop included discussions on the CRA TIF District Revenues and proposed budgets for the Urban Core, Westside, and Eastside TIF Funds. The Urban Core Redevelopment Board (UCRB) met on June 23, 2026, to provide feedback on the FY2027 budget for the CRA Fund (Urban Core). The UCRB recommended the budget for the CRA Fund (Urban Core) and also discussed landscape and amenity design recommendations for the Bayfront Trail Improvement Project, revisions to the Urban Core Recommended Project List and Implementation Plan, including priorities for a Low-Barrier Shelter and Bruce Beach Park Improvements. Public comment on specific projects is not detailed in the provided text, but the process involves feedback from redevelopment boards before final adoption by the CRA and City Council. [case 26-650] The Westside Redevelopment Board reviewed and recommended the proposed FY2027 budget for the Westside TIF Fund. The amended motion prioritizes projects benefiting current residents, supporting housing initiatives, and addressing blighted commercial facilities, including specific sites like Baptist, Gibson, and neighborhood sidewalks. The board also approved revisions to the Westside Recommended Project List and Implementation Plan, noting active demolition at Baptist Hospital and the release of the Wright Street sidewalk project for bid. A board member was nominated to serve on a selection committee for development feasibility advisory services for the Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus Redevelopment. [case 26-548] The Eastside Redevelopment Board reviewed and recommended the proposed FY2027 budget for the Eastside TIF Fund, with the exception of the community policing line item which was tabled for further information. The board requested additional information on Florida CRA policing statutes and a presentation from the sergeant overseeing CRA officers. The board also received updates on the Residential Property Improvement and Resiliency Programs, and the status of the Crystal Ice House project. The properties at 2700 MLK and 1700 MLK were discussed regarding infrastructure improvements and potential demolition/RFP issuance.