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Commissioners allocate $24 million for Fletcher District pedestrian, lane and traffic projects
Summary
The board approved use of $24,000,000 in existing Community Investment Tax funds for infrastructure and public-safety work in the Fletcher District, including a pedestrian bridge and turn lanes to support housing, hospitality and nearby University of South Florida activities.
Hillsborough County commissioners on March 4 approved the use of $24,000,000 in existing Community Investment Tax funds to support critical infrastructure and public-safety projects for the Fletcher District.
County communications said the funds will be used for a pedestrian bridge, turn lanes and other traffic improvements intended to support housing and hospitality development and to produce long-term economic benefits for the University of South Florida and the surrounding community.
"Commissioners approve the use of $24,000,000 in existing community investment tax funds for critical infrastructure and public safety projects for the new Fletcher District development," Katie said in the meeting recap. The county description highlighted anticipated long-term economic benefits tied to housing, hospitality and scholastic excellence.
The recap did not include a project schedule, a breakdown of how the $24,000,000 will be allocated among specific improvements, or a recorded vote tally. The board approved the allocation as part of the March 4 agenda.
