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Downtown Development Board approves $842,915 carryforward and appoints local restaurateur

City of Clearwater — combined meeting (Downtown Development Board; Pension Trustees; City Council work session) · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The Downtown Development Board unanimously approved first-quarter FY2026 budget amendments recognizing $842,915 in carryforward funds and reallocating $265,000 for microgrants, marketing, outdoor café grants and Cleveland Street activation; the board also appointed Kevin Tetlisi to a vacant seat.

The Downtown Development Board on Feb. 2 approved first-quarter amendments to its fiscal 2026 budget and unanimously appointed a local business owner to a vacant seat.

Jesus Nino, Downtown Development Board executive director, told trustees the amendment recognizes $842,915 in unspent funds carried forward from the prior fiscal year, reclassifies an administrative expense to the Community Redevelopment Agency and reallocates $15,000 from a grant that did not proceed. Staff proposed directing $50,000…

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