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CRA Project Summary (NB)
Explanation
As a regular informational item on CRA agendas, Staff provides a brief update on selected referrals, redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This monthly update is typically a limited sampling of the CRA’s many on-going projects, as opposed to a complete list.
CRA Wide
Seward Johnson Sculpture Installation - You may have noticed the police officer writing a ticket at City Hall, or the girl hula-hooping in front of the Police Administration Building on NW 8th Avenue. The art exhibition is titled “Crossing Paths” and is the result of a unique collaboration between the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida. On July 8th, 10 life-like sculptures were delivered to the CRA and installed throughout Gainesville’s downtown area and another 15 placed on the University of Florida campus. A location map and information about the cell phone tour can be accessed at the following link: http://www.crossingpathsgainesville.com/. The sculptures are scheduled for removal in mid-October.
Wayfinding Signage – The Downtown area project is complete.
CRA Maintenance Policy – The purpose of the maintenance policy is to enact a predictable and consistent process for managing current maintenance responsibilities and transferring certain activities and costs to the City of Gainesville. The policy is currently being streamlined, where maintenance procedures are grouped into their appropriate categories; specialized, typical and janitorial maintenance practices. CRA staff has received additional input from Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and will make revisions prior to submitting for legal review.
Economic Development Finance - Staff continues to market the Grow Gainesville Fund to business owners and financial institutions. Board Appointments for the CAP Program were made in April. Staff is finalizing the loan service agreement for this program and is in the r...
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