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CRA approves transfers and MOUs, directs Brownfields outreach; approves minutes and adjourns
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Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Panama City CRA approved the minutes, transferred $46,300.36 to SHIP to reimburse acquisition of 1310 Lincoln Ave., approved World Changers MOUs (up to $30,000 per district), directed staff to offer brownfields assessment assistance to private property owners, and adjourned. Several items were tabled to March 3.
The Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency completed a series of procedural votes and approvals at its Feb. 3 meeting, and directed staff to pursue outreach around remaining brownfields assessment funds.
Approved items and votes: The board approved minutes from the Dec. 2, 2025 meeting by roll call, 3 to 0. The board approved a transfer of $46,300.36 from Downtown North CRA funds to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program to reimburse acquisition of parcel 1310 Lincoln Avenue in the Downtown North District; the action was described as resolving encroachment issues and aligning the parcel with recreational use at Henry A. Davis Park. The CRA also approved an FY26 memorandum of understanding with World Changers Organization to support exterior residential improvements, with eligible reimbursements not to exceed $30,000 for the Downtown North District and $30,000 for the Millville District.
Brownfields outreach: Staff reported ongoing brownfields environmental site assessments and noted approximately $200,000–$215,000 remaining in grant funds available for assessments (figures cited in the meeting were given verbally and varied in phrasing). The board directed staff to reach out to private property owners in the CRA area about using remaining funds for Phase I/II environmental assessments; the motion to open the assistance to private property owners passed 3 to 0. Staff said the brownfields grant period runs through Sept. 26, 2026.
Tablings and adjournment: Item 8 (interlocal agreement for resurfacing/paving and inclusion of St. Andrews) was tabled to the March 3 meeting by a 3–0 vote earlier in the agenda. The board also voted to table the Boys and Girls Club MOU (Item 10) to March 3 after requesting supplemental language. The meeting concluded with a roll‑call vote to adjourn.
Details and next steps: Where the meeting transcript recorded abbreviated or inconsistent spoken numbers, staff documents and the meeting packet should be consulted for exact figures and contract language. Staff indicated the FY2025 annual report and supporting financials are posted on the CRA web page and can be requested via CRAS@PanamaCity.gov.
Votes at a glance: minutes approved (Dec. 2, 2025) — 3 to 0; transfer $46,300.36 to SHIP for 1310 Lincoln Ave. — 3 to 0; World Changers MOU (up to $30,000 per district) — 3 to 0; Brownfields outreach to private property owners — 3 to 0; Item 8 tabled to March 3 — 3 to 0; Boys and Girls Club MOU tabled to March 3 — 3 to 0.
