Title
Update on Redevelopment Projects and Development Agreements (NB)
Explanation
Staff has been asked to provide an update on several redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This update is a sampling of the many projects underway by the CRA, and is not a complete list.
Development Agreements:
University House on 13th Street - Located at the northeast corner of Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 7th Avenue is not being negotiated due to the Strand decision.
University Corners - Located on the west side of Northwest 13th Street between University Avenue and Northwest 3rd Avenue is not being negotiated due to the Strand decision.
Project Updates:
Downtown Farmers Market - The market officially moved to the Plaza on October 17, 2007. The operation was very successful, drawing large crowds, media coverage, and increased visibility. At staff's request, Public Works designated the 19 newly-striped spaces along SE 1st Avenue as market vendor parking. These spaces are restricted for use by market vendors on Wednesday afternoons. These spaces, which can accommodate roughly half of the vendors, are another important benefit of moving the Plaza. Prior to the move and CRA involvement, free parking was not available to market members.
University Avenue Interim Improvements - Staff has obtained final quotes for the benches, bike racks, planters and waste receptacles totaling $58,684.32. This total represents a 3.5% discount staff negotiated with the vendors. The equipment order is moving forward. The maintenance agreement with FDOT requires additional revisions at the direction of the CRA attorney. Design for the median landscaping in the CPUH and the Eastside districts is nearing completion and submittal to FDOT the first week of November. GRU is in the process of redesigning the lighting plan for East University Avenue from Waldo Road to NE 15th Street.
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