Community Redevelopment Agency funding level
Summary
Commissioner Peebles was surprised the city sends roughly $400,000 to the CRA. Staff explained CRA dollars boost taxable value, but if Amendment Three passes the CRA budget could be cut in half, and by law the CRA can't backfill city budget shortfalls.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $540,000 from the city and $710,000 from Bay County at the 4.35 millage — roughly $1.2 million total.
Businesses and property owners in the CRA district through incentives and infrastructure.
General fund taxpayers contributing $400,000+ annually if CRA returns are insufficient.
Mentions & discussions (3)
General - Sep 1, 2026
The recommended budget funds the Community Redevelopment Agency at half its level. That saves general fund money now, but over the CRA's life the city walks away from an estimated $13 million in county matching dollars — and the county is unlikely to agree to restore it later.
City Commission - Sep 1, 2026
How much should the city put into the CRA? Cutting it saves money now, but the finance director showed the county's matching dollars scale with whatever the city contributes — cut it now and that money may never come back. Commissioners leaned toward 75% funding rather than the committee's 50%.
City Commission - Aug 6, 2026
Commissioner Peebles was surprised the city sends roughly $400,000 to the CRA. Staff explained CRA dollars boost taxable value, but if Amendment Three passes the CRA budget could be cut in half, and by law the CRA can't backfill city budget shortfalls.
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