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Board asks staff to study reserving CRA grant funds for veterans; city attorney flags legal limits
Summary
Board member Willis asked the CRA board to explore reserving a percentage of grant funds for veterans; the city attorney said preferences require clear criteria tied to redevelopment activities and staff will research options and return with recommendations.
Board member Willis on Tuesday asked the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency to explore setting aside a percentage of CRA grant funds specifically to support veterans.
"I'm requesting that we explore the feasibility of allocating a certain percentage specifically for our veterans," Willis said, noting the city's sizable veteran population and asking whether the board would be amenable to creating a priority within existing grant programs.
City attorney Anthony cautioned the board that…
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