Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Packet, July 13, 2026

Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting · 2026-07-13 · agenda_packet

[216 N A Street; Wayside Park (southernmost terminus of 17th Avenue); case 26-430, 26-793, 26-772, 26-698, 26-770, 26-604, 26-539, 26-601, 26-602, 26-526, 26-606] This document outlines a City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) agenda for July 13, 2026, featuring several action and discussion items. Key items include a waiver of docking fees for the Tall Ship ELISSA at Plaza de Luna, an amendment to redevelopment covenants for 216 N A Street, and a discussion on a grant application for Wayside Park improvements. The Wayside Park project involves a feasibility assessment and preliminary design for a living shoreline and seawall, addressing damage from hurricanes and sea level rise. The preliminary design report details various shoreline protection concepts, marsh design, wave attenuation, seawall analysis, and cost estimates. The document also includes minutes from the June 15, 2026 CRA meeting, which covered updates, approval of minutes, solicitation for feasibility advisory services for Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus redevelopment, a denied Commercial Property Improvement Program award for 1625 West Garden Street, direction on the 216 North A Street redevelopment, and a proposed FY27 budget workshop. Public comment is not explicitly detailed for the July 13th agenda, but the June 15th meeting minutes note a public speaker, Bill Weeks, though his comments are not recorded. [Wayside Park, Pensacola, Florida] Preliminary design report for Wayside Park in Pensacola, Florida, evaluating shoreline protection and seawall rehabilitation/replacement alternatives. Concepts include breakwaters, low crested reefs, marsh creation, and shoreline revetment, combined with two bulkhead options (repair or replace). Estimated project costs range from $1.938 million for shoreline revetment with bulkhead repair to $26.911 million for breakwaters and reefs with steel sheet pile bulkhead replacement. Detailed cost breakdowns and engineering calculations for various options are provided. The project aims to reduce wave energy, create habitat, and protect the park site. [222 West Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; case 26-527] Memorandum regarding Redevelopment Board Updates for the City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). It outlines the process for relaying input from the Urban Core, Westside, and Eastside Redevelopment Boards to the CRA Board. It also lists prior actions related to the establishment and amendment of these boards and upcoming CRA Board workshops and meetings. [222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; case 26-642, 26-650, 26-686, 26-653] Minutes from the Westside Redevelopment Board meeting on June 16, 2026. Key actions included recommending the FY2027 budget for the Westside TIF Fund with an emphasis on benefiting current residents and supporting housing and blighted commercial facilities. The board also approved revisions to the Westside Recommended Project List and Implementation Plan, noting the release of the Wright Street sidewalk project for bid and active demolition at the Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus. Additionally, Board Member Michelle Press was nominated to serve on the Selection Committee for Development Feasibility Advisory Services for the Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus Redevelopment. [222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502; case 26-535, 26-682, 26-680, 26-744] Minutes from the Urban Core Redevelopment Board meeting on June 23, 2026. The board recommended landscape and amenity design recommendations for the Bayfront Trail Improvement Project, emphasizing native and climate-tolerant plant species. They also recommended the FY2027 budget for the CRA Fund (Urban Core) and approved revisions to the Urban Core Recommended Project List and Implementation Plan, including incorporating priorities for Low-Barrier Shelters and community engagement for the Bruce Beach project. Updates were provided on the Residential Property Improvement and Resiliency Programs, and the public restroom project at Veterans Memorial Park. [Plaza de Luna; case 26-698] The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is considering a waiver of docking fees for the Tall Ship ELISSA at Plaza de Luna from August 6-10, 2026. The waiver is estimated at $2,820.66 and supports community engagement through public tours and events, expecting 6,000-8,000 visitors. The vessel is 152 feet long with a draft of 10'6". [216 North 'A' Street; case 26-770] Amendment No. 2 to redevelopment covenants for the property at 216 North 'A' Street is being considered by the CRA. The property, parcel ID 000S009010163083, was originally conveyed to Andre and Stephanie Tucker on May 22, 2018, with a requirement to commence construction of a single-family residence or an addition within seven years. Construction had not commenced by the May 22, 2025 deadline. The CRA previously approved a one-year extension to May 22, 2026, which also passed without construction commencement. This amendment seeks to provide a further one-year extension, add 'teeth' to the construction commencement milestone, and include a reverter clause if the milestone is not met. The property was appraised at $13,000 in September 2016 and sold for $5,000.