Diamond Square CRA Full Agenda 5-18-26

Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting · 2026-05-18 · agenda_packet

The City of Cocoa Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026. Key action items included approving the award of $10,000 for Sherry Amos's 'Summer Enrichment Program' at the Learning and Achievement Center, approving a $100 budget transfer (BAF# 2026-063-T) to correct a coding error for funeral flowers, and approving Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities. The meeting also reviewed minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting, which included approving a budget amendment for insurance overages, awarding $12,500 to Wall's Bangin' BBQ through the UpStart Cocoa Forgivable Loan program, increasing the Paint Grant from $1,000 to $1,500 and the Beautification Grant from $500 to $750 effective in FY27. Public comment during the April meeting included inquiries about cold case units, security, and a 55 and older community project, with clarification provided that the latter was a class project. Discussions also touched on the use of security bikes and concerns about property maintenance and RVs on properties. Staff reported on summer youth programs, new home construction (5 under contract, 2 nearing completion), and an upcoming FDOT pedestrian crossing project on Fiske Blvd. The Cocoa Housing Authority opened waitlists for apartment communities.