CRA — July 23, 2026 FINAL
Agenda
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1. CRA24-2242
Downtown CAC Chair, MaryBeth Williams, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC. - (Original Motion, requesting said monthly report, initiated by Saul-Sena/Miranda on December 11, 2008)
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2. CRA24-2241
CRA Director's Monthly Report Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, transmitting July Project Tracking Report, Commercial Grants Tracking Report, Housing Grants Tracking Report, CRA FY26 Budget Realignment, Florida Aquarium Funding Agreement Extension Request and the CRA Arts and Cultural Projects Update for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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3. CRA26-24408
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the DOMO Cass Square Housing Development Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and Lot 10 Multifamily Owner, LLC (“grant recipient”) to develop the property generally described as 1110 E Cass Street. Tampa, Florida (Domo Cass Square) as affordable housing on property located within the boundaries of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Belix Parks, CRA Community Development Coordinator, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
LD&D (Lot 10 Multi-family Owner LLC) is advancing the development of Encore Lot 10, located at 1110 E. Cass Street within the Downtown and Central Park Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). The proposed project represents an investment exceeding $200 million and will deliver a mixed-use development comprised of approximately 360 multifamily residential units and 32,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.Supporting Documents:
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- Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the grant funding agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Tampa, Florida, for construction of renovations and improvements to the event lawn and other facilities at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, which is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date.
Background Details
On February 12, 2026, the Community Redevelopment Agency approved supporting the development of Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park project in the amount of $5.5 million over a two fiscal year period. Expected enhancements to the community through this project include site prep/demo; site furniture; event lawn and terrace drainage; irrigation improvements; reinforced concrete pavement; addition of canopy trees/palms; and new sod/soil. All funds contributed by the CRA to the project shall be spent within the boundaries of the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area.Supporting Documents:
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5. CRA26-25666
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Heritage Heights Housing Development Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (“grant recipient”) to develop the property generally described as 3706 N. 29th St, 3801 N. 29th St., 2803 N. 32nd Ave., 3719 N. 29th St., 3723 N. 29th St., 3729 N. 29th St., 3601 N. 29th St., 2630 E. Lake Ave., 2631 E. Lake Ave. Tampa, Florida (“the Heritage Heights property”) as affordable housing on property located within the boundaries of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Belix Parks, CRA Community Development Coordinator, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
This project aligns with the CRA’s mission to promote affordable housing, stabilize communities, and support redevelopment efforts within the East Tampa CRA. The East Tampa Community Advisory Committee (CAC) reviewed and approved support for this project on September 2, 2025. This project was approved by the CRA Board on November 13, 2025. Staff now seeks approval of the attached Resolution and Agreement.Supporting Documents:
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6. CRA26-25668
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the purchase of real property in the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area located at 1947 W. Main Street, Tampa, Florida, for community redevelopment purposes at a purchase price of $700,000 together with closing costs in the approximate amount of $12,000, pursuant to a Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City of Tampa, as purchaser, and 3001 Florida Avenue, LLC, as seller; authorizing payment of the purchase price and closing costs associated with the purchase of said parcel of real property with proceeds from the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency fund; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brenda Thrower, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
The Tampa CRA Board previously approved an annual budget line item dedicated to strategic property acquisition within the West Tampa redevelopment area. Over the past year, the City of Tampa’s Real Estate Department has actively scouted suitable properties for redevelopment, focusing on opportunities that align with fair market value and community objectives. On February 17, 2026, the West Tampa Community Advisory Committee (CAC) formally requested that Tampa CRA and City Real Estate staff investigate the potential purchase of the liquor store located at 1947 West Main Street. The Tampa CRA staff recommends that the CRA Board approve the acquisition of the property at 1947 West Main Street and authorize the execution of all necessary closing and transfer documents.Supporting Documents:
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7. CRA25-19842
CRA Staff to provide a monthly update on Tampa Union Station. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on December 11, 2025)(Said agenda item continued from January 15, 2026 due to meeting cancellation) Memorandum from Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics and Asset Management, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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8. CRA26-25568
CRA Staff to work with Clifford Shepard, CRA Board Attorney, to bring back updated language for the Community Benefits Agreement to the CRA Board. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on April 14, 2026) Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to September 10, 2026. (To be R/F)
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9. CRA26-23125
CRA Staff to present on the breakdown of the total cost of construction pertaining to a house including the land, the building, insurance, closing costs and down payment assistance. (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Maniscalco on April 9, 2026)(Continued from June 11, 2026) Memorandum from Belix Parks, CRA Community Development Coordinator, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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10. CRA26-21927
CRA Staff to work on a piece of playground equipment that is disability friendly at Curtis Hixon Park and provide a report. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on February 12, 2026)(Motion to reschedule from June 11, 2026 to July 23, 2026 initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on May 21, 2026) Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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11. CRA26-25665
East Tampa Master Corridor Redevelopment Project – Authorization to Issue Corridor Redevelopment Master Plan RFP. Staff respectfully requests that the CRA Board authorize CRA staff to issue the East Tampa Corridor Master Plan RFP to initiate procurement of professional planning services. Memorandum from Felix Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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12. CRA26-25670
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, adopting a budget for the 2027 fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, for said Community Redevelopment Agency; providing funding for the separate redevelopment trust funds administered by the Community Redevelopment Agency; recommending to Tampa City Council that said 2027 Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget be included in the City of Tampa 2027 Fiscal Year General Operating Budget; approving the supplementary material received relating to said 2027 Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget; making findings; requiring that the 2027 Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget together with the approved supplementary material be submitted to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners within 10-days after the final adoption of the 2027 Fiscal Year Community Redevelopment Agency Budget; authorizing adjustments for the carry-over 2026 tax increment revenues consistent with the adopted budget; providing an effective date. Email from Sherri Scott, Administrative Assistant III, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
This resolution adopts the Fiscal Year 2027 annual Community Redevelopment Agency budget in the amount of $94,287,438 within the Community Redevelopment and General Fund.Supporting Documents:
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13. CRA26-25680
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the First Amendment of Extension No. 1 of an existing agreement for the provision of legal services by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, and the law firm of Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A., increasing the fiscal year cap for Fiscal Year 2026 from $200,000.00 to not to exceed $250,000.00; authorizing the Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency to execute said agreement; providing an effective date.
Background Details
Request for an increase of the fiscal year cap for Fiscal Year 2026 from $200,000.00 to not to exceed $250,000.00.Supporting Documents: