Zephyrhills CRA & City Council Meetings (4-27-2026)

The City of Zephyrhills held a joint Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council meeting on April 27, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and approval of the CRA master plan, which outlined a 10-year vision for capital improvement projects, redevelopment incentives, and economic development initiatives within the CRA district. The CRA board approved the purchase of two lots at 12th and 11th Avenue to address blight and encourage redevelopment, with emphasis on contextual and sensitive architectural guidelines. The City Council also approved a historic facade grant for window replacements at 541 10th Street, funding up to 50% of the $8,700 project cost. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of a long-term franchise agreement renewal with Duke Energy Florida for electric utility infrastructure, including provisions for city fees and coordination on pole relocations. The finance director presented a plan to consolidate credit card processing and utility billing services under Tyler Technologies, seeking council approval to transition from current vendors and to pass credit card processing fees to customers. The council unanimously approved these procurement actions. Other discussions included ongoing code enforcement issues related to a private golf course property, public safety concerns, and updates on economic development activities and community engagement efforts.