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Lynn Haven CRA approves budget amendment to cover engineering costs for Tennessee Avenue sidewalk; approves two storefront assistance applications
Summary
The Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Agency approved a budget amendment to advance engineering work on the Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project and added $25,100 for office equipment, and the board approved two storefront assistance grants on the consent agenda.
The Lynn Haven Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) on Wednesday approved a budget amendment to advance engineering expenses for the Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project and added $25,100 to office supplies for a new computer, CRA staff said. The board also approved two storefront assistance program applications on the consent agenda.
Staff member Jean Coutu told the CRA the Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project is “100% funded by the DOT Transportation Alternative Grant,” but said the agency must pay the engineering firm up front in order to request reimbursement. “So we added this — we’re requesting to add this to the current budget and also, adding $25,100 to the office supplies so that I can get a new computer,” Coutu said.
The amendment passed on a motion by Commissioner Purnell, seconded by Commissioner Peebles. City staff called a roll call with Commissioner Purnell, Commissioner Peebles, Commissioner Vandegrift, Commissioner Ward and Mayor Nelson each voting yes; the motion passed. The record did not specify the total engineering cost being advanced; staff said only that reimbursement will come through the DOT grant.
Earlier in the meeting the board approved two storefront assistance program applications as part of the consent agenda. The consent item covered: an application for 825 Florida Avenue for Dr. Khan for office renovation, and an application for 511 Ohio Avenue for Randy Wright. The consent motion was moved by Commissioner Peebles and seconded by Commissioner Pernod and passed by the same roll call of commissioners.
The board did not discuss additional details about the engineering contract or provide a timetable for reimbursement at the meeting. An unidentified commissioner asked whether staff “really need a new computer,” and Coutu replied yes. City staff will process the budget amendment so engineering work can proceed and seek reimbursement from the DOT grant as eligible expenses are invoiced.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Approve storefront assistance program applications for 825 Florida Avenue (Dr. Khan) and 511 Ohio Avenue (Randy Wright). Motion: Commissioner Peebles; second: Commissioner Pernod. Vote: Peebles — yes; Pernod — yes; Vandegrift — yes; Ward — yes; Mayor Nelson — yes. Outcome: approved.
- CRA budget amendment (Fiscal 2024–25): Approve amendment to add funds to advance engineering expenses for the Tennessee Avenue sidewalk project (100% DOT Transportation Alternative Grant-funded, engineering advance required for reimbursement) and add $25,100 to office supplies for a computer. Motion: Commissioner Purnell; second: Commissioner Peebles. Vote: Purnell — yes; Peebles — yes; Vandegrift — yes; Ward — yes; Mayor Nelson — yes. Outcome: approved.
The board did not set an estimated reimbursement timeline or state the engineering contract amount in the meeting record. Staff said the sidewalk work will proceed after engineering bills are paid and reimbursement paperwork is submitted to the DOT Transportation Alternative Grant program.
