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MEETING DATE:  9/17/2018

SUBJECT:  CRA Activities Staff Update

PREPARED BY:  Chelsea Bakaitis, Community Redevelopment Agency Coordinator

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive the Staff presentation.

 

Summary

Third Thursday on Main

The next Third Thursday on Main will be held on September 20th, 2018. The CRA will host music entertainment by Friday Avenue and acrobatic performers.

 

Other activities include:

  • Classic car cruise-in sponsored by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce
  • Chalk drawing zone sponsored by Sign Pro
  • Quilt display sponsored Julie's Pins and Needles
  • Face painting sponsored by Popovers Bakery
  • Tony and Al's Music and Art Night
  • Children's canvas painting activity sponsored by local artist Luke Pidgeon
  • Food trucks hosted by Alachua Health and Fitness
  • Local art and craft vendors

 

FY 2018-2019 CRA Budget Approved

At the September 10th, 2018 CRA meeting, Staff presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget and the recommendations made by the CRA Advisory Board (CRAAB) at the August 20th, 2018 meeting. Following this presentation, the CRA adopted Resolution CRA18-03 approving the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget. 

 

Stakeholders Meeting

The CRAAB will host a stakeholders meeting at their October 15th, 2018 meeting. The purpose of this meeting will be to update business and property owners within the CRA of the projects planned for the next year and to provide a forum for stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CRA activities. Information about the meeting will be posted around the City on public information bulletin boards, the City's website and social media, and emailed out to the Chamber of Commerce and Alachua Business League to share with their members.