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CRA Agenda 07.27.26
The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on July 27, 2026. The agenda included a preliminary budget review for FY 2027, a presentation on Francis Field Improvements, and a proposal for St. Mary's Fumigation. No decisions were made on these items as they were for discussion and presentation.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-27
- Type:
- Agenda
CRA Packet 07.27.26
The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on July 27, 2026. Key agenda items included a preliminary budget review for FY 2027, a presentation on Francis Field improvements, and a proposal for fumigation services at St. Mary's Church. The FY 2027 preliminary budget includes allocations for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds from the City and St. Johns County, grants, and interest earned, with significant portions designated for debt service (Visitor Information Center and Parking Garage), professional services (Cordova Street Design & Future Construction, Downtown Masterplan, Francis Field Improvement Plan, Infrastructure Improvements), and various CRA-specific projects in the Historic Area CRA (HACRA), Lincolnville CRA (LCRA), and West City CRA (WCCRA). The Francis Field Improvement Presentation focused on two conceptual designs (A and C) for park upgrades, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and event organizers. The St. Mary's Fumigation Proposal addressed a termite infestation at Greater St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, a recently completed $1.2 million preservation project, with a recommendation to proceed with fumigation services by Rivers Pest Control Service, Inc. for $8,500 to protect the investment.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-07-27
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Applicant:
- City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
2. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (3
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (3 MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL)
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (3 MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL)
Community Redevelopment Agency listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-27 in City of St. Augustine. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
4. DISCUSSIONS, PRESENTATIONS, &
The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing plans for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Streetscape project. This project aims to underground utilities along the corridor, which will require obtaining easements from residents and stakeholders. The project also includes adding more street lighting. The current phase involves securing easements and exploring ways to reduce the number needed, with Florida Power and Light. Once easements are secured and designs are finalized, the project will likely move into site clearing, grading, and underground utility work, followed by paving and the installation of new streetlights. Contractors specializing in site prep, grading, underground utilities, and electrical work, as well as suppliers of construction materials and equipment, may find opportunities. Engaging early is advantageous as plans and permits are still being developed.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
- Applicant:
- Bethel Baptist Church
4. DISCUSSIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & UPDATES
The City of St. Augustine's Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing a concept for improvements along Cordova Street. This item is currently under review, meaning planning and design stages are likely underway. The project would involve streetscape enhancements and potentially new infrastructure along Cordova Street. Work could include site clearing, grading, utility upgrades, paving, and landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should consider reaching out to the agency now to learn more about the project's scope and potential timelines. Early engagement before final plans and bidding could offer an advantage for securing future work.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Cordova Street
- Applicant:
- Homeless Coalition of SJC
4. DISCUSSIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & UPDATES
The Cordova Street Improvement Concept is currently under review by the Community Redevelopment Agency. This concept involves potential upgrades and changes to the Cordova Street area. While specific details are still being developed, such projects typically include site clearing and grading, underground utility work, road and driveway paving, and final landscaping. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this item as it progresses through the review process. Early engagement before final plans and permits are established can provide a competitive advantage for securing future work related to this concept.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Applicant:
- Homeless Coalition of SJC
7. ITEMS BY BOARD CHAIR AND
The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a proposal to create a Civil Rights walk at Hayling Park. This project is currently under review. The proposed walk would feature informational points to recognize multiple Civil Rights activists, potentially including Janie Price and Dr. Hayling. This initiative could involve site preparation within the park, installation of signage, and landscaping to create the walk and its informational stations. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in site preparation, landscaping, and signage could find opportunities by engaging early in this planning process before final plans and permits are established.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_item
- Address:
- Hayling Park
CRA Agenda 01.26.26
The City of St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency will meet on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Alcazar Room. The agenda includes a public presentation by the Homeless Coalition of SJC regarding a Community Garden, a discussion and recommendation for the Cordova Street Improvement Concept, and a presentation of the Community Redevelopment Agency FY 2025 Annual Report. General public comment will be heard.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- Alcazar Room, City of St. Augustine
- Applicant:
- Homeless Coalition of SJC (for Community Garden presentation)
CRA Packet 04.27.26
The Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County is proposing a community garden initiative within the West City Community Redevelopment Area and is requesting monetary support. The presentation will cover the benefits of such a garden for individuals, families, and the environment, including improved nutrition, social connection, and ecological health. The initiative aims to transform underutilized land into a productive space. [Cordova Street] The Cordova Street Improvement Concept Recommendation involves a conceptual design for significant improvements to Cordova Street, focusing on enhancing mobility, safety, and streetscape design. Updates will be presented regarding resiliency, refined crosswalks, and historic signage. The CRA Board is being asked to approve the conceptual design. The project aims to incorporate stormwater management, wider sidewalks, increased tree canopy, and permeable pavement. The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) FY 2025 Annual Report presentation will highlight the agency's redevelopment efforts, financial performance, projects, programs, studies, and plans over the past fiscal year. The report celebrates 25 years of redevelopment in St. Augustine. Bethel Baptist Church applied for Institutional Rehabilitation. The request was for one million dollars, with funds to be budgeted for the upcoming year. The project includes interior and exterior repairs to make the church whole and ensure its historic preservation. The project could be done in phases, with phase one being architectural design and phase two being construction services. The church is eighty-six years old. First Baptist Church applied for Institutional Rehabilitation to improve the church parsonage, a portion of a previous project that could not be completed due to funding. The estimated constructed cost is $850,000, and the request was to add them to the wait list. The parsonage is not currently used but is intended for community gatherings and as a space for the pastor. The church invested $100,000 in a prior project. [Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave] An update was provided on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Streetscape project, which aims to underground utilities. Twenty-six easements are needed, and notices have been sent out with five responses received (three negative, two in favor). Efforts are underway with Florida Power and Light (FPL) to reduce the number of required easements. The project also includes introducing more street lighting. [Hayling Plaza / Dr. Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park] An update and recommendation for an interpretive plaque for Dr. Robert B. Hayling at Hayling Plaza was discussed. The plaque will identify Dr. Hayling and provide history of his work. Discussions included the length of the text, the possibility of multiple plaques, incorporating technology like QR codes, and the material for the plaque (bronze with raised lettering). The design will be provided for review at the April meeting. [Not stated (street renaming request, Hayling Park discussed as alternative)] A discussion occurred regarding a request to rename a street for a Civil Rights activist, with the alternative idea of creating a Civil Rights walk in Hayling Park to recognize multiple activists. Concerns were raised about the imposition of street name changes on property owners. Sign toppers were also discussed as a possibility. The family of the activist will be consulted.
- Board:
- Community Redevelopment Agency
- Date:
- 2026-04-27
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Presentation and proposal for discussion
- Address:
- Cordova Street
- Applicant:
- Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County
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