CRA — November 12, 2026 FINAL
Agenda
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1. CRA24-2242
East Tampa CAC Chair, Jeffrey Johnson, 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 November Project Tracking Report, Commercial Grants Tracking Report, and Housing Grants Tracking Report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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3. CRA26-28348
East Tampa - Reprogramming of FY2027 East Tampa Pre-Development Grant Funding to Housing Initiatives Memorandum from Felix Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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4. 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.
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5. CRA26-27950
Jackson House Foundation INC. to provide a monthly written update on the status of the Jackson House. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco on October 8, 2026) Email from Sherri Scott, Administrative Assistant III, transmitting a written report from the Jackson House Foundation INC. for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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6. CRA26-25345
Cedric McCray, CRA Director, and Clifford Shepard, Board Attorney, work with City Council Attorney, City Attorney’s office and any relevant departments to create standard rules and procedures (attendance, quorum, opening and closing timeline applications, etc.) for all committees and boards, and to return with a draft. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Viera on June 11, 2026)(Motion to rescheduled initiated by Clendenin-Maniscalco on August 20, 2026 from September 10, 2026 to November 12, 2026) Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to February 12, 2027. (To be R/F)
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7. CRA26-26573
Clifford Shepard, CRA Attorney, to draft documents necessary to implement the CRA promises made in the Tampa Bay Rays contract and to present to the CRA Board. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on August 20, 2026)(Continued from September 10, 2026) Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued to December 10, 2026. (To be R/F)
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8. CRA26-27912
Board to have a discussion on the possibility of creating microgrants that would benefit tenants and would have criteria around them but would not require a lien on the landlord; further, for the East Tampa CAC Chair to participate in the discussion at the direction of the East Tampa CAC. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Maniscalco on September 10, 2026) Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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9. 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)(Continued from July 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026)
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10. CRA26-26394
CRA Staff to provide an update with more information and background on the Centro Español and what the CRA can do. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco on July 23, 2026)(Continued from October 8, 2026) Memorandum from Brenda Thrower, CRA Development Manager, transmitting a written update for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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11. CRA26-28349
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the contract with subcontractor by and among the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida (“CRA”), Dulk Studio S.L. (“subcontractor”), and the City of Tampa, Florida (“City”), for the design, fabrication, and installation of a sculptural safety installation at the North Boulevard and Palm Avenue roundabout, located in part within the boundaries of the Tampa Heights Riverfront Community Redevelopment Area, for a contract price of $150,000.00, of which the CRA shall fund an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; authorizing execution of the contract by the CRA Chair and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
This project will be a fiberglass and galvanized steel structure drawn from the ecological wildlife of Tampa Heights. The project will enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety in this location. The project will be adding a visual element that will slow traffic and bring awareness to the pedestrians in the area. This project will also provide lighting for the area enhancing visibility to the roundabout.Supporting Documents:
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12. CRA26-28350
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the contract with subcontractor by and among the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida (“CRA”), Carl Cowden III (“subcontractor”), and the City of Tampa, Florida (“City”), for the design of a glass mural based on the subcontractor’s original 1984 Rey Park mural, to be printed on glass panels installed as an integral architectural component of the new community center at Rey Park, 2301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33607, within the boundaries of the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area, for a firm fixed contract price of $15,000.00; authorizing execution of the contract by the CRA Chair and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brenda Thrower, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Background Details
This project consists of creating a mural printed on glass to be installed in the flex room of the new West Tampa Rey Park Community Center. This glass mural will be an update of the current mural on the existing building from 1984. This attached contract is for the original artist to complete this new design. The project is described in Exhibit A.Supporting Documents:
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13. CRA26-28322
Central Park CAC Appointment for Clarence Jones Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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14. CRA26-28347
East Tampa Community Ponds and Greenways Initiative Master Plan - Authorization to Procure Professional Consulting Services. Staff propose moving forward with the design, bid, and build process with the Contract Administration Department based on the current funding available for the project for the North 22nd Street Pond. The remaining five ponds referenced in the East Tampa Strategic Action Plan would follow once the East Tampa Community Ponds and Greenways Initiative Master Plan is completed. Memorandum from Felix Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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15. CRA26-28346
East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan Update - Approval and Transmittal to Tampa City Council - The updated CRP establishes a forward-looking framework that reflects current redevelopment conditions, contemporary planning practices, updated market realities, and the remaining operational timeline of the East Tampa CRA through 2034. It provides direction for redevelopment investment and policy decisions for the remainder of the CRA’s lifespan and beyond. Memorandum from Felix Nunez, CRA Development Manager, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
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