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03/02/2026Monday, March 2, 2026 1:00 PM City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Main Library - Council Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda - Final March 2, 2026Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda - Final 1. Call To Order 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda 4. New Business Items 4.1 March Business Spotlight - One Stoppe Shoppe 4.2 Approve a Downtown Commercial Grant to Tatlici Food, Inc. for The District Bistro located at 412 Cleveland Street, in an amount not to exceed $69,773.02.. 5. Director's Report 5.1 Director’s Report for March 2026 6. Adjourn Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#26-0212 Agenda Date: 3/2/2026 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 2.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 1 City of Clearwater City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:00 PM Main Library - Council Chambers Community Redevelopment Agency Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 2 City of Clearwater Roll Call Present 5 - Chair Bruce Rector, Trustee Ryan Cotton, Trustee Michael Mannino, Trustee David Allbritton, and Trustee Lina Teixeira Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier – City Manager, Dan Slaughter – Assistant City Manager, Alfred Battle – Assistant City Manager, Owen Kohler – Interim City Attorney, Rosemarie Call – City Clerk, Nicole Sprague – Deputy City Clerk, and Jesus Niño – CRA Executive Director To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Unapproved 1. Call to Order – Chair Rector The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2026 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Trustee Teixeira moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2026 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda – None. 4. New Business Items 4.1 February 2026 Legacy Business Spotlight - Direct Mail 2.0 Direct Mail 2.0, located in downtown Clearwater at 600 Cleveland St., Suite 480, is being recognized as the February 2026 Business Spotlight and designated as a Legacy Business recipient in recognition of nearly ten years of continued operation within the downtown CRA community redevelopment area. Since its founding in 2015, the business has maintained a steady presence in Downtown Clearwater while expanding its reach beyond the local market. Direct Mail 2.0’s longevity reflects its ability to adapt over time and contribute to the area’s economic vitality. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 3 City of Clearwater The business also demonstrates a commitment to the community through support of local educational efforts and participation in community and environmental initiatives. This recognition supports the Clearwater CRA’s goal of highlighting long-standing businesses that continue to contribute to the character and stability of downtown Clearwater. STRATEGIC PRIORITY: 2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sector. 3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging. CRA Specialist Tasha Hadley provided a video presentation. 4.2 Approve the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DTCRA) FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Amendment and adopt Resolution 26-01. The Downtown CRA FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Amendment reflects adjustments identified after review of first quarter expenditures, project timelines, and funding needs. The proposed amendments reallocate existing CRA funds to ensure adequate resources are available for active and priority projects. Proposed amendments include: • Reallocate funds in the operating budget to align with actual funds spent • Recognize City TIF revenue (unspent in fiscal year 2024/25) transferred to projects as part of year end closing: • Community Engagement (Project R2002): An increase of $217,844.79 to support ongoing engagement initiatives and related program costs. • Economic Development - City (Project R2003): An increase of $500,000 to address current economic development commitments and grant-related activities. • Infrastructure - City (Project R2005): An increase of $200,000 to support infrastructure improvements aligned with CRA redevelopment goals. These amendments do not introduce new revenue sources but instead reallocate existing funds within the adopted CRA budget to better reflect current operational and capital project needs. Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 4 City of Clearwater Resolution 26-01 was presented and read by title only. Trustee Allbritton moved to approve the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DTCRA) FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Amendment and adopt Resolution 26-01. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: Ayes: 5 - Chair Rector, Trustee Cotton, Trustee Mannino, Trustee Allbritton and Trustee Teixeira 4.3 Downtown Revitalization. A monthly opportunity for CRA Trustees to exchange ideas and address downtown related topics and priorities. STRATEGIC PRIORITY: 2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sectors. 2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experience, tourism and national supporting events. Discussion ensued with comments made that staff should continue sharing the events and changes coming to Downtown and that The Market Marie continues to have a great turnout despite the construction. 4.4 Update on Placer.ai Product. Staff will provide a demonstration of the Placer.ai platform at the meeting to highlight the product’s capabilities and potential use cases. The initial primary purpose for pursuing the Placer.ai platform was to better equip City Council, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Trustees, and the Downtown Development Board (DDB) with more accurate, consistent, and defensible estimates of attendance at special events occurring in Downtown and other areas of the city, as well as access to additional market data. The tool allows staff to move beyond self-reported or anecdotal attendance figures and instead utilize data-driven insights that support transparency, informed decision-making, and performance evaluation. In addition, the platform provides insights into visitors’ origin, dwell time, repeat visitation, and general movement patterns, allowing staff to baseline conditions, Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 5 City of Clearwater compare performance across events or time periods, and evaluate the broader economic and placemaking impacts of City and CRA investments. In mid-2025, the CRA Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, as the leading departments, expressed interest in utilizing Placer.ai for location and analytics intelligence. As additional city departments also indicated interest, the solution was determined to be an enterprise application requiring a centralized procurement and contract. Information Technology (IT) coordinated with the Procurement Division to ensure the services were competitively bid and that alternative solutions were evaluated. The City issued RFP 59-25, Location and Analytics Intelligence Services, on September 15, 2025. The solicitation closed on October 15, 2025, and the City received six responsive proposals. A selection committee reviewed and scored the proposals in accordance with the established evaluation criteria at a publicly noticed meeting held on November 7, 2025. The evaluation committee included representatives from the following departments: • Community Redevelopment Agency • Financial and Budget Operations • Information Technology • Parks and Recreation Based on the results of the evaluation process, Placer Labs (Placer.ai) was selected as the highest-ranked firm. Placer.ai was chosen due to its competitive pricing, quality and reliability of data, service delivery model, and because it was the only respondent to offer a true software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. The total cost of the Placer.ai subscription is $50,000, with funding contributions allocated as follows: • $25,000 - Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) • $20,000 - Parks and Recreation Department • $5,000 - Economic Development and Housing (ED&H) This cost-sharing approach reflects both the cross-departmental benefits of the platform and the CRA’s primary role in supporting downtown events, redevelopment analysis, and performance measurement. A Notice of Intent to Award was issued on November 10, 2025. Following the conclusion of the notice period, the city entered negotiations with the selected firm. The negotiated agreement was subsequently subject to authorization by the City Manager. Kick-off meetings and initial training sessions are scheduled for January and February 2026. Training will consist of collaborative, hands-on sessions led by Placer.ai’s implementation team and will be open to all licensed City departments. These sessions will focus on department-specific use cases and Draft Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 Page 6 City of Clearwater guide participants through data analysis, baselining, and comparative reporting over time. STRATEGIC PRIORITY: 1.1 Provide evidence-based measurement tools to continually guide municipal performance and promote accountable governance. 1.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth. Downtown Core/Venue Division Manager Kris Koch provided a presentation on how the Placer.ai platform works. In response to questions, Mr. Koch said since the platform requires a user license, city logins will be limited to staff. He said if other city departments that do not have a login need to run a dataset, CRA and Parks and Recreation staff will assist. The subscription agreement is for one year. He said the platform has the ability to include residents, businesses, and festivals outside of a 15-mile area. 5. Director's Report 5.1 Director’s Report February 2026. CRA Executive Director Jesus Nino provided a PowerPoint presentation. Trustee Teixeira thanked the City Manager for the brainstorming session she had with Assistant City Manager Al Battle and Mr. Nino. She said she was surprised that there are different opportunities that the City should consider and looks forward to working with staff. 6. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Chair Community Redevelopment Agency Attest City Clerk Draft Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#26-0206 Agenda Date: 3/2/2026 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 4.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: March Business Spotlight - One Stoppe Shoppe SUMMARY: Present One Stoppe Shoppe as the March 2026 winner of the Business Spotlight Program. One Stoppe Shoppe, located at 331 Cleveland Street, Suite B, in Downtown Clearwater, is being recognized as the March 2026 Business Spotlight Legacy recipient in recognition of more than 35 years of sustained operation within the Downtown CRA district. Since opening in 1989, the family-run business has refined its inventory based on customer demand and built a loyal following both locally and internationally. This recognition reflects the store’s long-standing presence and its ongoing role in supporting Downtown Clearwater’s economic stability. STRATEGIC PRIORITY: 2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sector. 3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging. Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency awards One Stop Shoppe as the March 2026 Legacy Business Spotlight Winner This business has been recognized for its exceptional impact in Downtown Clearwater and its dedication to enhancing the vibrancy and spirit of the local community. Bruce Rector MAYOR The Clearwater CRABUSINESSSPOTLIGHT PROGRAM Jesus Niño CRA Executive Director cocococs Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#26-0260 Agenda Date: 3/2/2026 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 4.2 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Downtown Commercial Grant to Tatlici Food, Inc. for The District Bistro located at 412 Cleveland Street, in an amount not to exceed $69,773.02.. SUMMARY: Tatlici Food, Inc., owner of The District Bistro located at 412 Cleveland Street, has applied for a Downtown Commercial Grant for retroactive reimbursement of eligible improvements completed at the property. The total project cost was $127,168.11, of which $107,343.11 is eligible for grant consideration under the Downtown Commercial Grant Program guidelines. The project qualifies as a Level 2 grant, which requires a 35% applicant match. ·Total Eligible Project Cost: $107,343.11 ·Required 35% Match (Applicant Responsibility): $37,570.09 ·Maximum Grant Award (65%): $69,773.02 The applicant has completed the improvements and is requesting reimbursement. Tatlici Food, Inc. completed substantial renovations to The District Bistro, including: ·Mechanical & Infrastructure: HVAC repairs, wine cellar condenser repairs, hood and gas thermostat updates, and partial electrical rewiring. ·Interior Improvements: Bathroom renovations, painting, wallpapering, wood trim/railing installation, and lighting fixture upgrades. ·Security & Maintenance: Permanent security system updates and a comprehensive deep clean. All work has been completed and verified as eligible under program guidelines. 12-MONTH LOOK-BACK REVIEW: Per program requirements, staff conducted a 12-month review of prior grant payments issued to Tatlici Food, Inc. Tatlici Food, Inc. previously owned Olive and Thyme located at 530 Cleveland Street and received the following grants: ·1. Business Renovation Grant (BR-02-24): $13,710.00 approved; $2,840.00 paid for granite countertops. The remaining $10,870.00 for a sprinkler system was not utilized. ·2. Downtown Commercial Grant (DTC-C-24-03): $58,021.87 approved; $38,196.80 paid for interior renovations, HVAC, and plumbing. Work was partially completed and reimbursed. Both grants associated with Olive and Thyme have since expired. The business at 530 Cleveland Street has closed, and a new tenant, Gulfside Pizza, has assumed the remaining lease. The new tenant, does not have any responsibility or obligation to the grants that were issued to Tatlici Food, Inc. Because Tatlici Food, Inc. received a payment of $38,196.80 within the required review period, Board approval is required for this new grant award. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this grant is available within the Downtown Commercial Grant Program budget. ·Grant Amount: Not to exceed $69,773.02 ·Applicant Match: $37,570.09 Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 File Number: ID#26-0260 ·Total Eligible Project Cost: $107,343.11 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of a Downtown Commercial Grant to Tatlici Food, Inc. for The District Bistro located at 412 Cleveland Street, for retroactive reimbursement of eligible improvements, in an amount not to exceed $69,773.02. APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: Funds for this grant are available in Economic Development-City 3887552-R2003 STRATEGIC PRIORITY: 2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sectors. Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#26-0269 Agenda Date: 3/2/2026 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda Number: 5.1 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Director’s Report for March 2026 SUMMARY: Director’s Report Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 2/27/2026 |1DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA ZZDirector’s Report March 2026 |2CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Table of Contents • Downtown CRA Updates • North Greenwood CRA Updates |3DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA Downtown CRA Updates |4CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA and Public Works staff provided updates on downtown construction and Cleveland Street. February 24th Meeting Summary Osceola Streetscape Renderings Next Meeting Date Date: Tuesday, March 31 Time: 3:00 pm Location:Clearwater Main Library 100 N Oceola Ave | 1st Floor Board Room |5DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA Reimagine Clearwater Main Library: A Cultural Destination Staff are actively advancing a targeted, relationship driven strategy to reposition the Main Library as a signature cultural destination and catalytic anchor within downtown. Outreach & Engagement Summary 28+ Active Engagement s 9 In-person Meetings Held 151 Organization s Contacted 2 Tours Scheduled Media engagement underway, including interviews with outlets such as 83Degrees, to build awareness, credibility, and market interest. |6NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA North Greenwood CRA Updates |7NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA North Greenwood CRA Community Advisory Committee Date:Wednesday, March 4 Time:5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: North Greenwood Recreation Center, Room 1 Meeting Details •Introduction of New Board Member •Introduction of Kyree Sellman •North Greenwood Mural Festival Update •Residential Grant Spotlight Next Meeting:June 3, 2026 |8CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY North Ward Elementary School Fox 13 News aired a segment on February 6 about North Ward School, featuring an interview with Audra Aja on the site’s history, community significance, and the city’s long-term redevelopment plans. https://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc- eljmjdt1ye4ugzc9 Key Activities & Updates Staff continue to advance the North Ward Elementary School Redevelopment through Council coordination, site engagement, and targeted outreach efforts |9CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY •Two appraisals received, October 2025 •Council presentations, September, and December 2025 •North Ward landing page launched, January 2026 www.myclearwater.com/northward •Property brochure created, January 2026 •Press release issued, January 2026 •Removed broken glass and graffiti, January 2026 •First tour conducted, January 2026 •Media Coverage: BayNews9, January 2026 Fox13 News, February 2026 •Curated list of developers with historic preservation experience for outreach, February 2026 •Roof shrink wrap PO approved, February 2026. Await start date. •Call scheduled with lender experienced in tax credit products to identify additional developers, March 2026 •Outreach to developers to begin March 2026 Currently in the pre-marketing phase of 120-150 days prior to accepting proposals North Ward Elementary School Activities |10NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA North Greenwood CRA Grants NGCRA Commercial Grants Funding Summary Funding Category Amount ($) Total Funds Approved $449,516.91 Total Funds Reimbursed $279,505.05 Metric Count Approved Projects 4 Projects with Work Completed 2 Metric Count Met with Staff 13 Under Review 6 Approved/Under Construction 15 Work Completed 18 Total 52 NGCRA Residential Grants Metric Count Total Funds Approved $511,390.18 Funds Paid to Date $324,488.19 Funding Summary