Westgate CRA adopts FY 2024 audit, approves $50,000 traffic study and $10,000 site grant

At its March 10 meeting the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency adopted its FY 2024 external audit, authorized a traffic study contract not to exceed $50,000, and approved a $10,000 site development reimbursement grant, among other routine consent agenda actions.

Ms. Zenora Ward of Ward and Company P.A. presented the FY 2024 audit; staff recommended adoption and the board voted to adopt the audit report as presented (motion by Ruth Haggerty; second by Joanne Rufty). The record shows the motion passed unanimously (4‑0).

The board approved Work Assignment #1 with Kimley‑Horn & Associates for a lump‑sum $50,000 traffic impact analysis required to support a Comprehensive Plan FLUE text amendment that would increase density bonus units in the WCRAO Pool. Staff described the Kimley‑Horn scope as including trip generation calculations, AM/PM turning movement counts, long‑range LOS projections, review of transportation work programs, and evaluation of alternate modes such as Palm Tran, Tri‑Rail and pedestrian/bicycle facilities.

The board also pre‑approved a $10,000 Site Development Assistance Reimbursement Grant for 2915/2921 Saginaw Ave. Consent agenda items approved unanimously included contracts authorizing the Board Chair to execute agreements for engineering, surveying and planning services with Engenuity Group Inc., Kimley‑Horn & Associates, Chen Moore & Associates, and Schmidt Nichols.

All recorded motions on the consent and regular agenda passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.