PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: Delarian Wiggins, Chairperson
SUBJECT:
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BRUCE BEACH WATERFRONT CONNECTIVITY PROJECT UPDATE
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REQUEST:
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That the CRA receive a presentation from HDR Engineering, Inc. and SCAPE Landscape Architecture providing an update on the Bruce Beach Waterfront Redevelopment Project.
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SUMMARY:
Goals of the 2010 Urban Core CRA Plan and the 2019 Pensacola Waterfront Framework and Catalytic Projects Master Plan prepared by SCAPE Landscape Architecture included creating a more connected public realm and expanded waterfront access, highlighting and celebrating local ecology, promoting equity and inclusion in public space, and preserving cultural heritage. The CRA selected HDR Engineering, Inc. as the consulting engineering firm to develop final design and construction documents for this project. SCAPE was engaged to provide community engagement and design concept consistency review services on the project. As final designs have developed, construction phasing and value engineering have been deemed appropriate for the projects. The design for Phase I is now at 60% completion. HDR and SCAPE will make a presentation to the CRA on the project design.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 5, 2019 - The CRA approved the scheduling of a workshop to discuss the use of the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvements Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
December 9, 2019 - The CRA adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-10 CRA carrying forward available balances from the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
December 12, 2019 - City Council adopted Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-70 carrying forward available balances from the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
February 3, 2020 - The CRA held a workshop to review recommended projects for funding through the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvements Revenue Bond, Series 2019.
February 10, 2020 - The CRA approved funding of the “Hashtag” Waterfront Connector improvements, Bruce Beach improvements, Community Maritime Park Day Marina, and Jefferson Road Diet/sidewalk repair and improvements (aka “East Garden District”) projects in accordance with the 2010 Urban Core Community Redevelopment Plan through the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Administrator
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
PRESENTATION: Yes
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