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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 began on February 5, 2010 and is expected to be complete by late July/early August.
Wayfinding Signage - This project is moving forward with the assistance of the Public Works Department. Engineering and permitting is underway.
Parking Study (Downtown & CPUH) - The CRA accepted the final recommendations from the parking consultant. CRA staff has met with PWD staff and offered to help coordinate the parking recommendations to deliver to the City Commission. This item is anticipated to go to City Commission in the spring
CRA Purchasing - The CRA is in the process of revising its purchasing policies and will present them to the CRA Board when completed.
Eastside
Eastside Fencing - The Purchasing Department rescinded the contract to Hercules Fence Company due to the company exceeding the time required to execute the contract. Purchasing has awarded the contract to the next lowest bidder, All Florida Enterprises. The bid is for $87,770.00. Construction began during the week of April 5th.
Eastside Medians Projects - Two new median design projects - SE Hawthorne Road, east of SE 15th Street and Williston Road south of East University Avenue - are expected to get underway in 2010.
Kennedy Homes - On February 15, 2010 staff presented and was given approval to move forward with a Green/Eco village concept for the former Kennedy Homes site. Staff continues to research and refine the concept as approved by the board.
Redevelopment of 1712/1714 Hawthorne Road - Site work and initial demo began the last week of March. Expect...
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