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\"We'll be looking to finish up with the consultant the design criteria package,\" Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith said about the parking garage. Staff said the next procurement step is an RFQ for a design-build contractor and praised project manager Doug Hutchins for leading that work.

On the former city hall site, staff said they will return to the CRA and the architectural review committee in May with updated plans that include restroom facilities. Commissioners stressed they do not want the city to mobilize twice; several asked staff to pursue a single-construction phase if feasible. \"Don't mobilize twice, see if you can get done in one shot,\" a commissioner said during discussion.

Funding and maintenance concerns
Commissioners asked how restrooms would be funded and maintained. Staff said the restrooms are currently shown as a placeholder in 2026 in the general fund and that ongoing maintenance and policing were open issues to be resolved with business owners and operations staff. CRA staff noted the CRA already has heavy debt-service obligations and limited available capacity to assume more debt.

Why it matters: Permanent restrooms are a downtown amenity that merchants and residents have requested, but they carry ongoing maintenance and security costs; timing and funding decisions affect other capital projects such as the parking garage and pool improvements.

Next steps
Staff will return in May with updated plans for the former city hall and provide additional cost, maintenance and phasing analysis that compares building restrooms during initial construction versus delaying the work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Redevelopment Agency 3.20.25","oneSentenceSummary","Design work on the downtown parking garage and the former city hall continues; the CRA and staff debated whether to add permanent public restrooms during initial construction or phase them later.","taxTitle","Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",50865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116002,"Skinner Boulevard construction on schedule; lane shift to westbound planned in April",1208,1487000,2695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6&start=1487&end=2695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6/thumbnail_1487000.jpg","/articles/6116002/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Skinner-Boulevard-construction-on-schedule-lane-shift-to-westbound-planned-in-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116002-df1c36a77d2aaf0a0cfee6257d81ff05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174444&Signature=NHSjklAjAC4swpB5GOGPPlZFUWOKWjbilp5naXAxRASmfR-zQhHT57YaME-A-vIqc2CoL0a-w0gJdM5Nu0ltYOL2CSIzY5SdYfNr-t78ir7SyGGI1hCEK2yi5n2GxNe0NcMaLjppKTsuqeyHOXh~LCtBPcHknKPu2p8Soq24wKwA3Tp7x~RIHh1WhcAqFic~4m4lvpBq9KzyR6w2tWvZ9S8NknIG-DhamPWj4xB9u8PfwPsJarbfoTlcRg-OwnBTLQQeOfh3IW~PX1Uf8hwRxMjvmuVg7wxyK16G228RbPSVANIJf~gNEy6xIR6~OMeWRsspDZjQWBbHzXbvKb9gMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Contractor DeMoya is on schedule constructing the Skinner Boulevard improvements, and city staff told the CRA the project remains on budget and may finish ahead of schedule. \"The contractor, Demoya, is right on schedule, and everything's been on budget,\" Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith said.

Staff said the eastbound-to-westbound traffic change is expected in mid-April and will close the Douglas northbound connection during certain phases. Businesses on the north side of the project were identified as likely to be affected; city staff are coordinating temporary signage and delivery accommodations.

Why it matters: The lane shifts will change local traffic patterns and may restrict left turns and access to some commercial properties. Staff said they are working with property owners to create temporary U-turn or turnaround options for delivery trucks.

Details and operational measures
Staff described efforts to communicate with impacted businesses, new signage coordinated with the Department of Transportation, and site-level work to allow truck turnarounds. Trevor Davis (city staff) has been canvassing businesses and discussing use of a nearby property area to allow semi-trucks to turn. The CRA also noted the project includes performance incentives tied to DOT milestones.

Next steps
Staff said they will announce the precise date for the traffic shift when the contractor confirms the schedule; commissioners asked staff to continue outreach to businesses and to confirm routing for deliveries and emergency access during the closures.

Source: Presentation by Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith and follow-up exchange with Commissioner Walker and staff.","City staff reported the Skinner Boulevard reconstruction is on budget and on schedule, with a planned traffic shift from eastbound to westbound in mid-April that will affect local businesses and require temporary traffic adjustments for delivery vehicles.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116008,"Dunedin CRA approves FY2024 annual report, advisory committee appointments; ratifies Chamber takeover of merchants group",627,559000,1186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6&start=559&end=1186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6/thumbnail_559000.jpg","/articles/6116008/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Dunedin-CRA-approves-FY2024-annual-report-advisory-committee-appointments-ratifies-Chamber-takeover-of-merchants-group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116008-eb1ba41b75ecc9a2a619bd3980c41e3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174444&Signature=XD0Z5sXLAY2EjX12PrmnIH5M7mA~lBM0Ux8Y~OAf-KeSO~bBGNzEnjfR~htrLH7jGHhV~eUlumA8wxJQIJK5YDPspURvIat-Scc~1zXH-J7rJuF58nxVpio7CdE2Dq38zlu9cBmHWWi2rpwbNdZLb6CT7Cs8ualar5CFl2KIj~OY4KMJW7bOtF~6DJYvw85sJzoWEIhoJZIrs~Ool1LBTEBBS1jHfCznXIY~I-sm8oDlxX36Ly7aJIBkZkkPGW993RtYW1iLAkjdwtsOdyBoy0sHBNi60GglcMOpl8JjDAKo2fXonP8Qj6iflnFX4FBu6pvEdtLxqLqPVNdNgHedIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved its fiscal year 2024 annual report and several advisory-committee appointments and ratified a city manager vote on the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association during its March 2025 meeting.

The report, prepared by CRA staff and submitted to Pinellas County as required, summarizes last year's projects including Skinner Boulevard work, the downtown parking garage effort, the old city hall site and facade-assistance grants. \"This is something that Carolyn did a great job putting together,\" Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith said as he presented the document. The board voted to approve the report after staff noted a few clerical corrections, including the report year and membership listings.

Why it matters: The CRA annual report documents capital projects and spending inside the CRA boundary and is required to be submitted to the county by March 31. Approval clears the report for submission and signals continued progress on downtown redevelopment projects.

Board action and votes at a glance
- Approval of draft minutes from the Nov. 21, 2024 meeting: motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous; outcome: approved.
- Approval of the CRA FY2024 annual report: motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous; outcome: approved. Staff said they would correct a date (2025 -> 2024) and update membership listings before final submission.
- CRA advisory committee appointments: the board reappointed Peter Christinger and Catherine Carlson; moved Eric Peterson and Julian Bandis from alternates to regular members; appointed Annie Puls, Joseph Smith, Jim Johns and Douglas Mote (Douglas was corrected in discussion to an alternate term). Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous; outcome: approved.
- Ratification of city manager's vote on the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association: City Manager Jennifer Bramley voted at the merchants meeting to recommend the Chamber of Commerce assume DDMA functions; the CRA voted to ratify that vote (motion by Commissioner Dugard; second by Vice Mayor Chen Callan); vote: unanimous; outcome: ratified.

Supporting details and committee notes
Staff told the board the CRA maintains separate funds and that facade assistance is available in both CRA and economic development programs; the program provides up to $7,500 for projects that front a city or county right-of-way. Finance Director Lehi Tyler explained a $12,000,000 adjustment on the CRA balance sheet represented capital assets within the CRA boundary; he also described existing CRA liabilities, including a bank loan tied to a parking lot and lease obligations related to the Monroe Parking Garage.

The CRA advisory committee reported no major concerns about downtown projects but flagged public worries about e-bike volume and speed on the trail; committee Chair Alan McHale said the sheriff's department had increased patrols in response.

Next steps
Staff will correct the clerical items in the approved report, submit it to Pinellas County by the statutory deadline, and proceed with outreach and coordination for planned projects. The CRA will recognize long-serving advisory members at its May meeting.

Sources: presentation and discussion by Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith; Finance Director Lehi Tyler; City Manager Jennifer Bramley; advisory committee Chair Alan McHale.","At its March meeting the Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously approved its FY2024 annual report, confirmed several advisory-committee appointments, and ratified the city manager's vote to transfer the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association to the Chamber of Commerce.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6115993,"Affordable housing moves forward: Flats project advances with county vouchers; Dunedin Commons remains under discussion",308,2416000,2724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6&start=2416&end=2724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2734951-9560ed1a765852f1f438f962305970a6/thumbnail_2416000.jpg","/articles/6115993/Dunedin/Pinellas-County/Florida/Affordable-housing-moves-forward-Flats-project-advances-with-county-vouchers-Dunedin-Commons-remains-under-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115993-4d455a91da7e3e05e89386b2af87114a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174444&Signature=Gwmz~QBsEun27CRie9ckzW5KmnwYoTehs-vZAK2C8Y3H84mhrVLlcO0oIxfbSTklfDHBbPhPtBPGrqcHyTbcmDg7edd806DXR49lsvjJ0jnoWLFD~AoBbs9RoLlnDswoYOaZRuMhoVr2v4atTBhfX~S0FWYIyISYXnuRsvJ~wseRiW3pisNu72rb9E7Qtyg0BVtZxUodxqSX-GYnpBLeGjMKhZsgg0pQ1kCk2mVZoLXbSfl3kpFjQaIhQy5IbCo4fKZw0ht7WR1ewYPIIcnMZW9dVMX~J45urDYYSLPzCZ91L97DCYlmZQhaRAAdGah5mwEi0FXsILiVlYaYUDuhcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the CRA that the Flats affordable housing project is moving forward with a major financing commitment from the Pinellas County Housing Authority and that construction could begin in the fall pending environmental and archaeological reviews.

\"One of the reasons that project came together is a relationship we have with Pinellas County Housing Authority. They brought in $10,000,000 to the deal over 20 years through housing vouchers,\" Economic Development Director Bob Ironsmith said. Staff said the project will require additional approvals (development agreement, LPA review) and state and federal environmental and historic reviews before construction begins.

Separately, developers for the site behind the bowling alley (referred to as Dunedin Commons) have discussed terminating an existing development agreement and exploring options that could include affordable housing. Planning and legal staff said the developer has not yet filed an amendment or a new development plan; city staff are assisting with entitlement options and said they would pursue available affordable housing resources if the developer moves forward.

Why it matters: The Flats project represents an infusion of voucher-based support that makes low-income units financially feasible; the Dunedin Commons property could add additional housing supply if the developer pursues an affordable component and resolves existing development agreements.

Next steps
Staff will continue environmental and entitlement work for The Flats and will coordinate development-agreement discussions with the Dunedin Commons developer as proposals are formalized.","City staff said The Flats affordable housing project is progressing with $10 million in housing voucher support from the Pinellas County Housing Authority; a separate Dunedin Commons development behind the bowling alley is exploring options and may pursue affordable units but developer plans remain undecided.","actionData","errors"]

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