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CRA actions: Gibson School development funding, landscape contract awarded, and minutes approved
Summary
The CRA voted unanimously to fund $500,000 in project‑development work for the Gibson School site, awarded a landscape maintenance contract for CRA assets to Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors Inc., and approved prior meeting minutes; these actions will require routine follow‑up steps and, where applicable, city council reappropriation.
At the meeting the CRA approved several action items by recorded votes.
Gibson School site (Item 6): The board authorized staff to proceed with project development using a $500,000 allocation previously assigned as matching funds for a historic‑resources grant; staff will complete structural assessments, a property‑condition report and architect engagement and return findings to the board (motion passed 7–0).
Landscape maintenance (Item 7): The board recommended City Council award of bid 26‑019 for landscape maintenance services across CRA assets to Gulf Coast Environmental Contractors Inc. (Pensacola), identified as the lowest responsible bidder (base bid $50,818); the board asked staff to ensure arborist oversight for tree work (motion passed 7–0).
Approval of minutes and other procedural items: The board approved prior CRA meeting minutes (motion passed 7–0).
