Zephyrhills CRA & City Council Meetings (3-23-2026)

The City of Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council held a joint meeting on March 23, 2026, focusing extensively on the CRA master plan update and various redevelopment initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the identification and prioritization of capital improvement projects such as sidewalk expansions, alleyway improvements, flood management, and park enhancements, with a budget allocation of $400,000 for land acquisition to support redevelopment efforts. The council also discussed potential incentive programs to attract desired businesses, particularly restaurants, to the downtown area, and the importance of partnering with property owners and realtors to revitalize commercial spaces. Additionally, the council approved several consent agenda items, including a water interconnect project with Pasco County involving grant fund reallocations but no increase in total funding. The meeting also addressed ongoing code enforcement and maintenance issues related to a local golf course property, and the council voted to continue two ordinance items to a future meeting. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic planning for economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community placemaking to enhance the CRA district over the next decade.