Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency approves $1.1M budget amendment for fiscal year 2025

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting held on May 22, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida, focused on key budget amendments and project updates. The meeting commenced with a call for citizen input, but no attendees chose to speak on non-agenda items.

The primary agenda item was the approval of CRA Resolution 25-01, which involves a budget amendment for the fiscal year 2024. This amendment carries forward a total of $1,108,165.40, which includes $37,000 in outstanding encumbrances and $1,070,000 for ongoing projects that were not completed by the end of the previous fiscal year on September 30, 2024. The resolution was unanimously approved by the board.

Les Tyler, the finance director, provided an overview of the budget amendment, explaining that the carry forward is necessary due to projects that span multiple years, such as the Skinner Boulevard improvements. He noted that the CRA fund still maintains a reserve above the target amount of 15%, ensuring financial stability.

During the discussion, Vice Mayor Gao inquired about the timeline for specific projects, including the downtown meeting removal and streetscape improvements. Bob Irish, the economic director, clarified that the downtown project would be coordinated with the Main Street project and that streetscape work would be postponed until after July 4, 2026, to avoid simultaneous road disruptions.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the importance of managing ongoing projects effectively while ensuring that the CRA's financial health remains robust. The next steps will involve continuing to monitor the progress of these multi-year projects and preparing for future budget considerations.