04/15/2026 - NORTH GREENWOOD CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING NORTH GREENWOOD CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Special Meeting April 15. 2026-7.00 PM- North Greenwood REgreation Center
Board Members Present: Chair Kinard Robinson, Vice Chair Marilyn:Turman, Member
Hannah Menard,Member Jason Corbett,and Member Chantal.Davis
Staff Present;Alfred Battle,.Assistant City Manager;Jesus Nino,CRA 5xecutive Director,
Anne Lopez,CRA Assistant Director,Vickie Shire,CRA Division Manager,Tasha Hadley,CRA
Specialist; Brian Ulbricht,CRA Specialist,.and Marilyn Browne,CRA Specialist
1.Call.to Order:Chair Robinson.called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.The meeting was
recorded.Attendees were reminded to silence electronic devices and complete comment.
cards if they wishedto'speak.
2.Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not an the Agenda:No citizens came forward to
speak.
3.New Business Items:
3.1 ID##26-0492.Proposal Review: 7.06 N.Missouri Avenue(Former Armory Site)
CRA Overview&.Property Background.
Jesus Nino,CRA Executive Director,stated he waspresent.to provide an overview and seek
the Corn inunity.Advisory Committee's.recommendation on.a proposal for the
redeveloprnent of 706 North Missouri Avenue,commonly known as the Armory site.He
briefly outlined the role:.of Community Redevelopment:Areas(CRAs),including the..use of
Tax-1ncrement Financing('CIF),and noted that CRA funds must be used within designated
redevelopment areas in accordance with adopted plans.
Mr.Nino provided the:following property timeline:
• August 2025: Property transferred from.the State of Florida to the City of
Clearwater
■ January 2026:Ownership transferred from the City to the CRA
e February 2026:.Property advertised for adaptive reuse in accordance with Florida
Statutes (307day solicitation period)
■ March 20261 One proposal received and deemed responsive
Mr.lino stated the solicitation required am inimum purchase price of$2 million,:along with
a.projectdescription,financial inform atiori,and development schedule..Dne proposal was
received from St.Benedict Hol dings,LLC,an affiliate.of Yo Mama'sFoo ds,.Inc.,which met all
minimunn requirements..
At a high.level,the proposal includes a$2 milliori acquisition offer and theadaptive reuse of
the existing Armory lbuilding as.a logistics,warehouse,and light manufacturing facility
integrated with the applicant's existing operations.The.project is expected to support job
creado n,.generate private investment,and return the.pro perty to the tax rolls,with
resulting tax incrernent revenues reinvested within the North Greenwood CRA.
Mr..Nino.noted the proposal aligns with the North Greenwood CRA Pian;including goals
related to public safety,poverty reduction,and quality of life,as well as redevelopment
policies supporting the reuse of publicly owned property and the Area C emphasis on
industrial uses and employment.He also noted consistency with the City's strategic
priorities related to public-private partnerships, business development,and community
revitalization.
The proposal is scheduled to be presented to the CRA Trustees for consideration,and the
recommendation of the Community Advisory Committee will be provided for the record.
CAC Questions&Discussion.
Committee members discussed local hiring,workforce development,job awareness,and
community reinvestment.The applicant expressed willingness to expand outreach and
partnerships.
Public Comment
Seventeen residents spoke, raising concerns about community awareness,historical
preservation, transparency,and local impact.
CAC Member Comments:
Members expressed concern aboutlimited Outreach,lack of multiple proposals,need for
clearer community benefits,and the importance of preserving the Armory's historical
significance,Additionally,a CAC member requested clarification on the formal role of the
CAC in the redevelopment and disposition process, highlighting the need for clearer
expectations and involvement.
4. Recommendation:
A motion was made by Chantal Davis to recommend reopenin,-the advertisement period
for the property to allow additional proposals. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair
Marilyn Turman and carried unanimously 5/0.
5.Adjourn:
Chair Robinson adjourned the meeting at 9-01 P.M.
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Kinard Robinson
Chair, North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee
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Jesus Nifio,CRA Executive Director