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Bradenton CRA reports surge in grant activity, turns to police to cover security while seeking new vendor
Summary
CRA staff told the board that grant applications are up 180%, with $727,000 in approved project investment and CRA matching about 44%. The board approved temporarily using off‑duty police for CRA security while staff seeks a new contracted provider and discussed pursuing EPA brownfields and other federal grants.
The Community Redevelopment Agency reported a sharp rise in grant activity and will temporarily use off‑duty police to cover security details while staff seeks a new contracted security provider, CRA staff told the board.
CRA staff said applications are up 180% this year, with 21 grants in various stages and a total project investment for approved projects of $727,000; CRA grants fund about 44% of that amount. The agency noted heavy application volume from the Tamiami Trail area, which accounts for roughly half of recent grant submissions and a large share of…
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