Potential CRA borrowing pool program
Summary
The board previously floated a lending pool to offer cheap loans for projects in CRA districts. No research update was ready this meeting, and the mayor noted the ~18-year TIF window makes timing a real consideration.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could let developers borrow cheaply and add to the tax base, but no amounts or structure have been determined.
Developers and property owners in CRA districts who could access low-cost gap or bridge financing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Workshop - Apr 15, 2026
The board previously floated a lending pool to offer cheap loans for projects in CRA districts. No research update was ready this meeting, and the mayor noted the ~18-year TIF window makes timing a real consideration.
Public Workshop - Mar 18, 2026
Mayor Branch wants the CRA to consider acting as a low-interest lender — gap loans, bridge loans, borrowing pools — to directly spark private development, instead of just building sidewalks and hoping investment follows. Staff will research how Ocala and Tallahassee have done it.
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