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Council and CRA approve series of grants, contracts and interlocal amendments on consent
Summary
At its Nov. 17 meeting the Clearwater CRA and City Council approved multiple consent items including a downtown commercial grant to 45 Sports Bar & Lounge LLC, resurfacing and pool-repair contracts, a county interlocal for water-quality monitoring, and technology and safety purchases. All items reported as consent passed without recorded opposing votes.
The City of Clearwater's Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council approved a package of grants, procurement orders and interlocal amendments at their Nov. 17, 2025 meetings, most by consent.
The CRA approved a downtown commercial grant for 45 Sports Bar and Lounge LLC at 1409 Cleveland Street. Staff reported a total project cost of $222,615 with the applicant requesting $122,438.25; the applicant will provide a reported 45% match ($100,176.75). The improvements described included an extended bar area, floor and kitchen renovations, upgraded ductwork and lighting, storefront glass replacement and restroom renovations. Trustees moved and approved the grant by voice vote.
Council consent items included procurement and capital projects: authorization of a purchase order to Benchmark VA LLC for gas-leak surveys, corrosion inspections…
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