Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - May 28, 2026

The City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a board meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and redevelopment initiatives. Key procurement discussions included approval of multiple Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) grants for exterior and interior renovations of properties in the downtown and Greater Frenchtown Southside districts, with grant amounts ranging from approximately $26,000 to $521,600. The board also considered a new construction assistance program grant for a mixed-use development at 704 Robert and Trudy Perkins Way, approving up to $521,600 in funding. Additionally, the board discussed a contract renewal and salary adjustment for the CRA Executive Director, deciding to postpone the salary increase decision until the next meeting pending a comparative salary review. A significant policy discussion involved a request to modify lease purchase agreement terms to allow reinvestment of funds into a backup generator for a community facility, which was ultimately approved with conditions. The meeting also included updates on strategic investment and redevelopment plans, with a motion to present formal updates at the August meeting. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple capital improvement projects, grant approvals, contract considerations, and policy decisions impacting future procurement and redevelopment activities.