Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
CRA releases $520,000 budget for Breezeway project; board votes 3‑2 to free funds
Summary
The CRA board voted 3-2 to release $520,000 previously budgeted for the Breezeway (447 Harrison Ave), removing CRA responsibility for the project and authorizing staff to reallocate the funds to other downtown priorities; proponents said the funds will support studies and other downtown projects if needed.
The Panama City CRA board voted 3–2 to release $520,000 that had been budgeted for the Breezeway project at 447 Harrison Avenue and to remove CRA responsibility for future redevelopment of the site.
The board heard staff explain that the Breezeway—originally intended as a pedestrian connection with planned permanent redevelopment, easement, retail space and public restrooms—had proceeded without a viable public-private partner and that the city commission is…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
