Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bradenton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development with medium priority
Wilcox lot parking agreement dispute
The city is planning development on the Wilcox lot on 13th Street but discovered an old recorded parking agreement tied to the Manatee Avenue building that could complicate those plans — city staff wants it resolved before the grant comes back.
Release of 2005 senior-housing deed restrictions
The city let go of a 2005 'senior housing only' deed restriction and reverter clause on about an acre the Housing Authority holds, clearing the way for a Wingate redevelopment. The senior-housing covenant stays until 2038, so the current 36-unit senior apartments keep their protections.
Housing Authority parking easement for City Park project site
An unused 20-foot alley near 9th Street West and 13th Avenue West was officially vacated, cleaning up property records as part of the City Park (Lincoln Park redevelopment) project.
Ballard Park brownfield redevelopment
The shuffleboard courts site at 1525 Ballard Park Drive will be redeveloped with workforce/affordable housing incentives, using a state brownfield program that rebates construction sales tax to the developer — with 10 percent flowing back to the CRA.
Sale of surplus 1706 9th Street East parcel
A 3.89-acre leftover from the Public Works Annex purchase is being sold to Six Seas, LLC. Money from the sale helps offset the new Public Works facility build-out, and negotiations will cover environmental cleanup costs, utility connections, and a shared road easement.
Sale of Bryant Commons CRA Property
The CRA could sell its land at 9th Avenue East and 3rd Street East for $511,000 to a developer planning affordable townhouses or walk-up apartments — potentially near $5-10 million in private investment. But the appraisal came back at $850,000 including two rental houses the appraiser was told to exclude, and the board wants that fixed before any deal.
Workforce housing follow-up on Met IV extension
After the Met IV extension passed at the same-day City Council meeting, Board Member Kocher raised workforce housing concerns. The CRA will work with the City on a solution and may involve the EDC for projects outside CRA boundaries.