Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting, April 22, 2026

The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a meeting on April 22, 2026, where several procurement-related updates were discussed. The board approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included an incentives program that will be revisited for modifications in the coming months. A significant update was provided on the Love Park project, which is currently out to bid with a strong preliminary interest; the bid award is expected in early May, followed by contract negotiations and construction commencement. Additionally, the CRA is coordinating with city and state programs (CDBG and SHIP) to manage grants for property improvements, leveraging state policies to streamline approvals. Discussions also touched on expanding the Freebie transportation service to increase coverage and revenue, with plans to present options and usage metrics to the board. The police department's budget and project requests were deferred to an upcoming budget session for more comprehensive review. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital projects, managing grant partnerships, and preparing for upcoming procurement decisions.