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CRA board conducts straw poll on $6.5M budget amendment for mayoral initiatives
Summary
CRA staff requested a straw poll to reallocate $6.5 million within the FY26–27 CRA budget toward mayoral initiatives including Main Street revitalization, the Civic Center block and 500 West improvements; the board indicated support to proceed with the normal budget amendment process and an RFP for a Civic Center consultant.
CRA staff presented budget amendment No. 1 for fiscal year 2026–27, asking the board to reallocate $6,500,000 from multiple CRA program appropriations to mayoral initiatives such as Main Street revitalization, the Civic Center block project and 500 West improvements. Staff said the amendment was intended to provide transparency after an administrative omission and requested a straw poll so the city could proceed with drafting and releasing an RFP for a Civic Center consultant.
Miranda and other staff explained this reallocation involves existing funds moved between CRA line items rather than new revenue. The board conducted a straw poll; multiple members signaled support (recorded as thumbs-up in the transcript). Staff said the full budget amendment resolution will return to the board next month for formal adoption.
