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Port Richey CRA members debate three‑quote rule for small grants and mark legislative trip dates
Summary
Members discussed whether the CRA’s requirement that applicants provide three quotes for small grant-funded work is necessary and noted thresholds tied to city and state purchasing rules; the board also flagged March legislative meetings in Tallahassee and encouraged member attendance.
Members of the Port Richey Community Redevelopment Agency on Jan. 14 debated whether the agency should continue requiring applicants to submit three contractor quotes to qualify for small residential and commercial grants, and discussed attending legislative meetings in Tallahassee in March to advocate for local priorities.
Member Robert Hubbard raised concerns that the three‑quote requirement can be burdensome and may disqualify applicants when only one or two qualified contractors are available locally. "We're asking citizens to go out and get three bids and it's kind of a waste of time for…
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