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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
NW 5th Ave Commercial Building - 802 NW 5th Ave - Construction is complete and the CRA offices are located in the new building as of August 30th. An "Open House" was held October 11th after with the CRA board meeting. The first floor office/retail space is now listed with commercial real estate broker Rick Cain of Bosshardt Realty. Interested parties should contact him directly at 352-281-9393.
Wayfinding Signage - This project is moving forward with the assistance of the Public Works Department. Engineering and permitting is underway.
CRA Maintenance Policy - Staff has drafted policy language that will set forth procedures governing the management and fiscal responsibility for maintenance activities. The policy will affect CRA-funded projects on public property within the redevelopment areas. The goal is to enhance coordination between the CRA, the City Departments and Gainesville Regional Utilities. Staff has submitted the policy language for review and comment to City staff. In addition, staff is conducting field reviews of maintenance activities in order to better implement contract specifications. It is anticipated that the CRA will bid new contract specifications for landscape maintenance and janitorial cleaning around the end of the year.
CRA Sustainability Policy - Staff has drafted a sustainability policy that will provide guidelines for enhancing the social, economic and environmental wellness of the redevelopment areas. The policy approaches sustainability holistically and will affect CRA internal operations as well as its programs. Staff will provide an update as the policy nears comp...
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