November property tax referendum could reshape CRA finances
Summary
Board members want to see what the November property tax vote does to CRA revenues before committing to any loan or bond. Staff said the property appraiser doesn't yet know the impact on CRA districts, and recommended waiting until after the vote before locking in debt service.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until after the November vote; could affect the CRAs' capacity to carry roughly $240K–$265K in annual debt service.
Everyone who wants the CRA to make borrowing decisions with full information.
Projects on hold — like the St. Andrews museum windows and park lighting — until the decision is made.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Redevelopment Board - Sep 1, 2026
The budget counts on $2.75M (St. Andrews) and $2.4M (downtown marina) in borrowed funds for capital projects — if the board skips the bond, roughly $2.5M in St. Andrews projects disappear.
Public Workshop - Jul 15, 2026
Board members want to see what the November property tax vote does to CRA revenues before committing to any loan or bond. Staff said the property appraiser doesn't yet know the impact on CRA districts, and recommended waiting until after the vote before locking in debt service.
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