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Fiscal Year 2026 Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Work Plan.
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Recommended Action:
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Sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Work Plan.
• The proposed Work Plan shows a total CRA Trust Fund appropriation of $15,575,600.00 of Tax Increment Financing spending for all projects and programs in FY26.
• The Lealman CRA Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed Work Plan and budget priorities at their 2/26/25 and 3/26/25 meetings largely supporting the plan, the proposed Work Plan was provided to the County Commission at the 6/10/2025 Budget Information Session.
• Changes to proposed FY26 Work Plan since the Budget Information Session:
o Added all administrative costs as a line item so that the workplan equals the total budget. Administrative costs include all personnel and operating costs to include the 2 new Park Rangers for the Ray Neri Community Park.
o Increased Joe’s Creek Infrastructure Improvements by $279,400.00 due to the July 1 preliminary tax base values higher than projected.
o Increased Joe’s Creek Master Plan Implementation by $6,000.00.
o New Projects/Programs:
§ $8,582,900.00 Infrastructure improvements in Joe’s Creek Industrial Area Park area
§ $200,000.00 Update the CRA Plan and set up for mid-term review
§ $1,000,000.00 Linking Lealman projects focusing on sidewalks
§ $350,000.00 Pilot project for beautification of an alleyway to create a multi-modal, park-like destination through hardscape, landscape, art, lighting and/or other improvements
§ $100,000.00 Pilot Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant
• Funding for the Work Plan totals the FY26 Proposed Budget in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality; 4.2 Invest in communities that need the most, 4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs, 4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs, 4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare; 2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention and protective services to create and enhance a safe, secure, and healthy community
Summary:Summary
As a best management practice to implement the Lealman CRA Plan, the annual Work Plan is created and reviewed in coordination with the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee to be presented to the Agency each year for approval.
The Lealman CRA Advisory Committee discussed the budget priorities and the proposed Work Plan at their February 26 and March 26 meetings, which is earlier in the process than previous years so that the discussions took place before the proposed budget was presented to the Board.
The FY26 Work Plan associated with this agenda item conforms to the goals and objectives contained within the Lealman CRA Plan and thereby the associated statutory requirements for CRA’s as outlined in Chapter 163, Part III, of the Florida Statutes, and is presented here to the Agency for approval.
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Background Information:
In July 2015, via Resolution 15-62, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) made a positive finding of blighted conditions and established the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), directed staff to create a redevelopment plan for the CRA. Also in July 2015, via Ordinance 15-29, the Board established the Agency and appointed itself as its governing body. The Board established the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee via Resolution 15-70 to assist staff in drafting the redevelopment plan and to advise on its implementation, and on June 7, 2016, the Board approved the Lealman CRA Plan via Resolution 16-40, which was later amended by the adoption of Resolution Nos. 17-36 and 19-11. On March 12, 2019, the Board adopted resolution 19-10, which grants the County Administrator the authority to approve and execute certain contracts, documents, and instruments on behalf of the Agency pursuant to the powers enumerated in Section 163.370 of the Florida Statutes.
Fiscal Impact:
An appropriation of $15,575,600 for all projects and programs identified on the FY26 Lealman CRA Work Plan equals the proposed budget for the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Trust Fund utilizing a combination of the Countywide and the Municipal Services Taxing Unit Tax Increment Financing revenues.
Staff Member Responsible:
Amy Davis, Community Coordinator for the Lealman Communities
Partners:
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee
Attachments:
FY25 Lealman CRA Work Plan Detailed Report
Proposed FY26 Work Plan
FY24 Audit for the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area
The Lealman CRA Plan
Resolution 19-10 providing County Administrator delegated authority in furtherance of implementing the Lealman CRA Plan