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Public commenter presses CRA transparency as board discusses pier funding and grants
Summary
A public commenter raised questions about CRA reserves, staffing costs and an apparent $17,000 increase in barrier numbers; staff responded that alleged cross-CRA payments predated current oversight and that state statute limits CRA reserves. The board also discussed pier financing, FEMA reimbursements and the need for design to pursue construction grants.
During public comment, a resident raised a series of questions about CRA finances and transparency, asking whether CRA funds have been used for staff salaries, how much CRA revenue the redevelopment area raised last year and whether the CRA maintains unspecified reserves.
"There's a change in numbers. It's an increase. What is it? $17,000 increase," the resident said while urging the board to inform the public and commissioners when allocation amounts change. The commenter also asked, "How…
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