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Auburndale commission approves planned CDBG projects for parking and park improvements
Summary
The City Commission approved proposed FY 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant projects, allocating an estimated $110,195 plus anticipated roll‑over to add parking on Cleveland Street by the Auburndale Community Center and to perform multi‑year improvements at Earl Wright Park including asphalt parking, new playground equipment and undergrounding of electric service.
Interim City Manager Amy Palmer opened the Community Development Block Grant public hearing at the March 2, 2026 City Commission meeting and described staff’s proposals for an estimated $110,195 in FY 2026–2027 CDBG funds plus anticipated roll‑over. Staff recommended two primary uses: construction of additional parking on Cleveland Street adjacent to the Auburndale Community Center (a project that had been delayed in prior cycles by property‑acquisition complications) and improvements at Earl Wright Park, including new asphalt parking, new playground equipment, and undergrounding of electric service. Graphics depicting the proposals were presented during the hearing.
After the required citizen‑input period (no members of the public spoke), Commissioner Sean Levy moved to approve the proposed projects and Vice Mayor Jordan Helms seconded; the motion carried with all ayes. Commissioner Levy asked how many extra parking spaces could be added on Cleveland Street; Interim City Manager Palmer said the staff would obtain and provide that figure to the Commission. The minutes record the estimated CDBG allocation but do not specify the final funding split among the proposed improvements; staff indicated the Earl Wright Park work could be staged over multiple years depending on available funding.
Next steps identified in the minutes include staff follow‑up to (1) provide the requested parking‑space estimate and (2) begin project scoping and any property acquisition steps required to deliver the Cleveland Street parking improvements and park upgrades. The record does not list final cost breakdowns or construction timelines.
