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CRA board backs drafting a letter of support to TDC for Drews Hall repairs, asks staff to coordinate specific ask with DPC
Summary
Board member Granger moved that CRA staff work with Destination Panama City (DPC) to draft a targeted request to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) for Drews Hall repairs; the board approved the motion and directed staff to coordinate precise language and a specific funding ask before submission.
The CRA board approved a motion to have staff draft a letter to the Tourist Development Council in support of Drews Hall (St. Andrews) repairs, and to coordinate the letter’s specific request language with Destination Panama City.
The action matters because Drews Hall sits within a CRA area and proponents say repairs could restore the building as an event space, museum and neighborhood draw that supports tourism and local programming.
Board member Bridal Granger said Drews Hall is inside a CRA and described the building’s potential to host events, support arts and serve as a neighborhood amenity. He moved that the CRA support a letter to the TDC and that staff coordinate with DPC to define a specific funding ask. Staff said they had already discussed the matter with a DPC representative and suggested drafting a precise ask rather than general support so TDC reviewers have a clear funding request.
The motion — to prepare the letter in cooperation with DPC and for the chairman to sign on behalf of the board — passed on a roll call vote. Staff will draft the letter, work with DPC to confirm the specific funding request and return the draft or proceed with chairman signature per the board’s direction.
Ending: Staff will draft the TDC support letter for Drews Hall repairs in coordination with DPC; the chairman will sign the letter on behalf of the CRA once the specific ask is agreed.
