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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
CRA Sustainability Policy - This project is in process and has been assigned to a staff team. Initial research has been completed and a draft is underway. The target delivery date is February 2009.
CRA Website - CRA will begin a marketing program to promote the website. Additional web content is being developed.
Potential Eastside expansion areas - On January 15, 2009, the City Commission will receive blight finding reports on three potential expansion areas that are adjacent to the existing Eastside Community Redevelopment Area. Should the Commission adopt a Resolution finding slum or blight in any of the areas, the CRA could, at its February meeting, consider amending the Eastside Redevelopment Plan to accommodate the area(s).
Parking Study - Public input continues to be a major component of this project. An online survey is available until December 15th to collect additional opinions. The consultants will analyze this and other information and will provide preliminary to findings to Staff in December
University Avenue Medians - The contract for landscape installation is in the process of being executed. CRA staff has accepted a proposal from GRU for the installation of irrigation water supply lines. A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled for early January.
University Avenue Improvements - The improvements extend from NW 20th Terrace to Waldo Road and consist of new waste receptacles, planters, and benches. The FDOT has approved the permit and executed the maintenance agreement. The CRA is negotiating the price of installation and finalizing construction details and coordination wit...
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