Dunedin: Dunedin Meeting
Summary. The Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held its regular meeting on March 19, 2026, addressing budget amendments, project updates, and annual reporting. The CRA approved a significant carryforward budget amendment of $2,396,582.66 to support ongoing multi-year projects including Skinner Boulevard improvements, Grand Oak Park development, and Main Street streetscape enhancements. The meeting featured comprehensive presentations on the fiscal year 2025 annual report, showcasing the downtown's transformation and continued vitality with no vacant storefronts and strong property value growth. The CRA also approved the appointment of Dr. Terry Zervos to the Advisory Committee and received updates from Tampa Bay Markets regarding downtown market operations. Key discussion topics included upcoming construction challenges from major development projects, particularly the Main Street Exchange development, and coordination efforts to minimize disruption to downtown businesses and parking availability during construction phases.
Agenda Items
1. Excused Absence for Vice Mayor
Motion to excuse the vice mayor's absence from the meeting
- Vice mayor is doing well but cannot attend
- Not allowed to discuss details of absence
2. Draft Minutes Approval - 01/22/2026
Approval of Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes from January 22, 2026
- No changes to the minutes were requested
3. CRA Resolution 26-01 - Budget Amendment
Fiscal year 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency carryforward budget amendment in the amount of $2,396,582.66
- Budget amendment for multiyear projects including Skinner Boulevard
- $28,000 for open purchase orders and encumbrances
- $2,300,000 for projects not completed as of 09/30/2025
- CRA fund maintains reserve amount of 15% after amendment
- Does not affect county match requirements
- Midterm review with county was successful
4. Fiscal Year 2025 Community Redevelopment Annual Report
Comprehensive presentation of CRA achievements and performance for fiscal year 2025
- Skinner Boulevard project completed 5 months ahead of schedule
- Grand Oak Park design completed, construction started
- Main Street streetscape design completed
- No vacancies downtown, properties fill quickly
- Assessed taxable values increased significantly
- Main Street Exchange $30-40 million mixed-use project approved
- Downtown market sustainability initiatives including green vendor program
- 4,000 people used shuttle service to Blue Jays games
5. CRA Advisory Committee Membership Recommendation
Appointment of Dr. Terry Zervos to Advisory Committee partial alternate term
- Term ending 03/01/2028
- Standard appointment process
6. CRA Advisory Committee Chair Report
Report from Advisory Committee Chair Alan McHale on committee activities and observations
- Record 233 visitors at chamber center on Tuesday
- Concerns about construction disruption from major projects
- Speed concerns on Skinner Boulevard from Main Street
- Traffic backing up on Douglas Street
- 160 different events in downtown area in March alone
7. CRA Director's Report
Brief director's report on CRA status and future
- Seven years left until CRA sunsets in 2033
- After sunset, $1.5 million annually to general fund and $1.5 million to county
- CRA has created significant value through performance-based approach
Motions & Votes
Motion for excused absence for the vice mayor
Moved by Unidentified member, seconded by Speaker 3
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve the minutes for 01/22/2026
Moved by Unidentified member, seconded by Speaker 4
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve CRA Resolution 26-01 budget amendment
Moved by Unidentified member, seconded by Speaker 4
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve the fiscal year 2025 annual report
Moved by Unidentified member, seconded by Unidentified member
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve Dr. Terry Zervos appointment to CRA Advisory Committee
Moved by Commissioner Gaut, seconded by Unidentified member
Passed unanimously
Action Items
Send staff to inspect downtown pavers for maintenance issues
Assigned to Public Services/Parks Department
Check status of grass in Pioneer Park
Assigned to Bob Ironsmith to coordinate with Parks Director
Continue coordination with Tampa Bay Markets during construction period
Assigned to CRA Staff and Trevor/Matt · Due Ongoing during construction
Present interlocal agreement amendment to Commission on April 2
Assigned to Bob Ironsmith · Due April 2, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held its regular meeting on March 19, 2026, addressing budget amendments, project updates, and annual reporting. The CRA approved a significant carryforward budget amendment of $2,396,582.66 to support ongoing multi-year projects including Skinner Boulevard improvements, Grand Oak Park development, and Main Street streetscape enhancements. The meeting featured comprehensive presentations on the fiscal year 2025 annual report, showcasing the downtown's transformation and continued vitality with no vacant storefronts and strong property value growth. The CRA also approved the appointment of Dr. Terry Zervos to the Advisory Committee and received updates from Tampa Bay Markets regarding downtown market operations. Key discussion topics included upcoming construction challenges from major development projects, particularly the Main Street Exchange development, and coordination efforts to minimize disruption to downtown businesses and parking availability during construction phases.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 7 agenda items: Excused Absence for Vice Mayor; Draft Minutes Approval - 01/22/2026; CRA Resolution 26-01 - Budget Amendment; Fiscal Year 2025 Community Redevelopment Annual Report; CRA Advisory Committee Membership Recommendation; CRA Advisory Committee Chair Report; CRA Director's Report.
How many motions were voted on?
5 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
4 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
10 members were recorded as present: Chair Franny, Commissioner Gaut, Commissioner DeGard, Commissioner Sandberg, Bob Ironsmith, City Attorney Jen, Les Tyler, Carolyn, Alan McHale, Tiffany Boracay.
What county is Dunedin in?
Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida. Browse other Pinellas County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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