Eastside Redevelopment Board Agenda Packet, 05/19/2026

Eastside Redevelopment Board Meeting · 2026-05-19 · agenda_packet

[Hagler-Mason, 2nd Floor] The Eastside Redevelopment Board (ERB) agenda for May 19, 2026, includes several action and discussion items. Key items include the FY2027 Recommended Budget for the Eastside TIF Fund, requiring feedback and recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Another item is the Project List and Implementation Plan Status Report, which will provide updates on identified projects. The ERB will also review the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. The meeting can be watched via live stream at cityofpensacola.com/video. [Hagler-Mason, 2nd Floor; case 26-206 ERB MEETING MINUTES 11/04/2025, 26-208 ERB MEETING MINUTES 02/25/2025, 26-180 PROJECT LIST AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN STATUS REPORT, 26-248 CARRYOVER, 26-182 FY2027 EASTSIDE PROJECT PRIORITIES] The Eastside Redevelopment Board (ERB) meeting minutes from February 24, 2026, detail the election of officers, administrator's communications, approval of minutes, presentations, discussion items, and action items. Tommy White was elected Chairperson and Hugh King was elected Vice-Chairperson. Don Kraher provided an overview of proposed amendments to the Eastside Redevelopment Board Enabling Ordinance. The board approved minutes from 11/04/2025 and discussed carryover funds for FY25. A motion to reallocate $150,000 funding designated for the Crystal Ice House Market was made. The board also identified the top seven project priorities for 2027, including 1700 MLK, 2700 MLK, Residential Property Improvement Program, Resiliency Program, Sidewalks, Small Scale Affordable Rental Program, and Crystal Ice House Market. Public comment was received regarding the cost of obtaining board plans. [case 26-548] Memorandum regarding FY2027 Recommended Budget for the Eastside TIF Fund (File #: 26-548). The Eastside Redevelopment Board (ERB) is asked to provide feedback and recommendations to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on the proposed FY2027 budget. The CRA is responsible for administering TIF revenues. The ERB's feedback will be considered by the CRA in July, with adoption by August and City Council action in September. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget takes effect October 1, 2026. Prior actions include CRA and City Council adoption of supplemental budget resolutions in August and September 2025. The ERB made recommended modifications to the non-encumbered carryover on February 24, 2026, which the CRA accepted on March 9, 2026. A supplemental budget resolution is scheduled for City Council adoption on May 28, 2026. [case 26-588] Memorandum regarding Project List and Implementation Plan Status Report (File #: 26-588). The Eastside Redevelopment Board (ERB) will receive updates on projects identified under its recommended project list and implementation plan. Attachments include the Eastside Project List and Implementation Plan May 19, 2026, Eastside RPIP Managers Report May 2026, and 2026 FHFC Income Limits. The Eastside Redevelopment Board Project List and Implementation Plan (FY2026-31) dated 05/19/2026 outlines various projects. Key projects include: 1700 MLK Jr. Drive Affordable Housing & Redevelopment (Eastside CRA District, redevelopment of former Walker Gas Station property for affordable/workforce/mixed income housing, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: Planning); 2700 MLK Jr. Drive Affordable Housing & Redevelopment (Eastside CRA District, redevelopment of property for affordable/workforce/mixed income housing, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: Planning); Residential Property Improvement Program (Eastside/Urban Core/Westside CRA Districts, improvements for residential properties, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: On-going); Residential Resiliency Program (Eastside/Urban Core/Westside CRA Districts, repairs storm-damaged structures and secures at-risk property, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: On-going); Sidewalk Improvements (Eastside CRA District, repairs and connectivity, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: On-going); Small Scale Affordable Rental Program (Eastside/Urban Core/Westside CRA Districts, financial assistance for rental developers, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: New Program); Crystal Ice House Market Strategy (Eastside CRA District, transform Crystal Ice House and adjacent parking lot into an outdoor market, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: New Project); Hollice T. Williams Urban Greenway (Urban Core/Eastside CRA Districts, stormwater and greenway improvements, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: EDFP, Phase I - Complete; Greenway - In Design); Gonzalez Street Shareway (Eastside CRA District, demonstration project for pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle connections, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: New Project); Two Way Conversions MLK/Alcaniz & Davis (Urban Core/Eastside CRA Districts, two-way conversion of MLK Blvd/Alcaniz St & Davis Hwy, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: Planning); Affordable Housing Initiatives (Eastside/Urban Core/Westside CRA Districts, initiatives for affordable housing, estimated implementation period Thru FY2030, Project Status: On-going). Public comment from Jeannie Rhoden inquired about the cost of obtaining board plans from 2025 and 2004, and was advised to submit a formal public records request. The City Of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency Eastside Programs Status Report for May 2026 details the Residential Property Improvement Program (RPIP) and the Resiliency Program. For RPIP, there are 2 applications in review, 1 project under contract, and 1 project completed. For the Resiliency Program, there is 1 project invited for full application. The RPIP is designed to support preservation and creation of affordable housing, neighborhood character, blight elimination, and tax base enhancement. The Resiliency Program supports blight removal and prevention by repairing storm-damaged structures or securing at-risk property against natural hazards. 2026 Income Limits and Rent Limits for Florida Housing Finance Corporation SHIP and HHRP Programs are provided for various counties, including DeSoto, Dixie, Duval (Jacksonville HMFA/MSA), Escambia (Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent MSA), Flagler (Palm Coast MSA), and Franklin. The document details income limits based on the number of persons in a household (30%, 50%, 80%, 120%, 140% of Area Median Income) and rent limits by the number of bedrooms in a unit (0-10 bedrooms). The data is based on HUD release and effective date of 5/1/2026. It also notes that FHFC income and rent limits are based on HUD figures and subject to change.