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City of Cape Canaveral CRA increases facade grant to $75,000, outlines projects through 2040
Summary
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved its agenda and heard a presentation from Tamsyn Don on CRA priorities, including a $75,000 facade/residential and business grant pool, a Presidential Streets master plan, and several infrastructure and beautification projects; staff said the CRA sunsets in September 2040.
The City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday said it will expand its small grant program and outlined a slate of projects funded by CRA revenue.
"We're increasing that for this year," said Tamsyn Don, community and economic development partner for the city, announcing the board had boosted available grant funding to $75,000 for business and residential façade improvements in blighted areas. Don said the administration is streamlining application materials to make them easier to use and will conduct targeted outreach to encourage greater uptake of the funds.
Don told the board the CRA is intended to address blight and that authorized uses include beautification, resiliency, flood mitigation and public safety. She listed current and planned projects funded or supported by the CRA, including improvements to the Cape Center, a Presidential Streets master plan to address flooding on a street-by-street basis, redevelopment work at Canaveral City Park, lightning-protection work at the fire-rescue station, concession-stand improvements, maintenance at the Nancy Hansen Recreation Center, Oak Lane improvements and commercial façade work such as recent work at the Canaveral Breakers condominiums and Mangrove Marketplace. Don also cited a recent Harrison Avenue fence restoration project that matched community contributions with CRA funds.
Board members and staff discussed the CRA's financial position during the presentation. Don and others described roughly $2.5 million becoming available next year and suggested combined availability across two years could approach $3.5 million if some larger projects (for example, Presidential Streets work) are deferred. Don said the CRA is set to sunset in September 2040, giving the city time to grow valuation and invest revenue in projects through that date.
The board approved the meeting agenda and consent minutes unanimously before the presentation. "Motion to approve the agenda as written" was made by Board member Willis and seconded by a board member; the city clerk recorded the vote as unanimous. The minutes of the March 18, 2024 regular meeting were also approved without dissent.
Looking ahead, Don said staff will consolidate and simplify application appendices and push outreach across the community, including a planned city walk to engage businesses and residents.
The CRA meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
