# City of Clearwater – CRA / Council Work Session - 9/28/2026

The City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council held a work session on September 28, 2026, focusing heavily on redevelopment projects, property sales, and budget amendments. Key procurement actions included approval of a $1 million sale agreement of CRA-owned property at 103 Northeast Avenue to Myrtle Development LLC for the EVO Family Entertainment Center, a major entertainment and parking development intended to revitalize downtown Clearwater. The CRA also approved the transfer of nearly $2 million in proceeds from the sale of the Armory Building to fund parks and recreation renovations, and authorized a $381,556 reimbursement to the city for litigation costs. Budget amendments for the downtown CRA were adopted without increasing the overall budget. Additional procurement decisions included awarding a $426,548 construction contract for chemical storage and feed system improvements at a water treatment plant, approving a $234,812 purchase for parking kiosk upgrades, and increasing a consulting contract by $850,000 for public works program services. The council also approved agreements with the Penelis County Sheriff's Office for forensic services ($515,725) and mental health co-responder specialists ($242,260). Discussions addressed public engagement procedures for council meetings, including potential implementation of an online registration system to improve fairness and accessibility for public comments. The meeting also featured presentations on historic preservation efforts and urban redevelopment visualization projects. Overall, the session emphasized strategic property dispositions, capital improvements, and enhancements to public participation processes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Clearwater – CRA / Council Work Session - 9/28/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arh90RWh0mw) - City of Clearwater