Community Redevelopment Plan Update

The area identified as the Fort Meade CRA District, shown in the CRA Boundary Map, is approximately 1,302 acres, (1542 with right of way and non-parcel areas), with 1248 parcels.

 

This document serves as an update to the City of Fort Meade Community Redevelopment Plan (2011). This City of Fort Meade Community Redevelopment Plan Update (referred to interchangeably in this Plan as the “Updated Plan” or “2026 CRA Plan Update”) builds upon the goals established as part of the Fort Meade Community Redevelopment Plan (2011) and provides for updated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projections.

 

The goals and strategies identified were developed based on community input gained through outreach efforts and community planning documents. The goals identified below are designed to guide future public investment and policy decisions, while serving as a framework for the development of initiatives. These initiatives may be utilized to bring together future resources, assets, and partner organizations to overcome challenges. The six priority goals include:

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GOAL 1: RETAIN AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES WITHIN THE FORT MEADE CRA DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE AND ADVANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

GOAL 2: ACTIVATE GATEWAY AREAS AND DEVELOP INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS FOR TARGETED REVITALIZATION

                

GOAL 3: IMPROVE CONNECTIONS TO TRAIL NETWORKS, SUPPORTIVE USES, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DOWNTOWN

 

GOAL 4: IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESSIBILITY, AND MITIGATE DAMAGE CAUSED BY NATURAL FACTORS AND DISASTERS

 

GOAL 5: ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

 

GOAL 6: SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES TO FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE 2026 CRA PLAN UPDATE

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Recommended Improvement Programs & Projects

According to Florida Statutes, any redevelopment activity that is authorized by Chapter 163 Part III can be utilized by a Community Redevelopment Agency if that redevelopment activity is included within a Community Redevelopment Plan. Redevelopment activities can be grouped into two categories: Programs and Projects.

 

The programs and projects identified within this section of the Plan are tools that may be utilized by the Board throughout the life of the CRA. Prior to the implementation of any program or project identified within the Plan, the Board shall establish and/or adopt specific details, rules, criteria or policy as is necessary to properly and successfully implement the program or project. The Board shall have the authority to adopt, prioritize, modify, update, change or abolish any program or project at any duly noticed public meeting, whether or not the action is noted on the agenda. Property owners and business operators may apply to participate in any number of CRA programs or projects as determined by program or project rules, criteria, or policy.

 

The Board has the authority to decide when and if any programs or projects identified within the Plan will be implemented and, if implemented, when funded. Simply because a program or project is identified, does not mean that the Board is bound to implement or provide funds for that particular redevelopment activity.

 

All programs and projects identified within this Plan shall be implemented in an appropriate manner for the use and expenditure of TIF funds deposited in the redevelopment trust fund. The Board may advance any goal or objective and implement any number of projects or programs in a manner that furthers the redevelopment of the community as allowed under Florida Statute 163.370 & 163.387.

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Programs

The list of programs below has been created to provide a general outline of the redevelopment activities and authority conveyed to the CRA by this plan and by Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III. Listing a program within this chapter does not ensure that the program will be established, considered for establishment, or funded by the Board. The Board reserves the right to establish, fund, develop, study, plan, or pursue any program listed (or not listed) within this section that is allowable by the express language of this plan, that furthers or promotes a redevelopment objective or a redevelopment goal identified by this plan as determined by the CRA Board, that exercises a power granted to local governments or redevelopment agencies by Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III, that is permitted by Florida law and that is consistent with the City of Fort Meade Comprehensive Plan. The Board also reserves the right to amend this plan, to add new programs, or edit existing programs that are allowable by the above, by Florida Statutes Chapter163, Part III, by Florida law and the Fort Meade Comprehensive Plan at any duly noticed public hearing. 

 

Greenfield Development

 

Infill Development

 

Brownfields Remediation

 

Property Improvement and Rehabilitation

 

Public Infrastructure Improvement, Development & Redevelopment

 

Historic Preservation

 

Intensified Maintenance

 

Disseminate Slum Clearance and Community Redevelopment

 

Code Enforcement

 

Relocation Assistance

 

Community Policing

 

Neighborhood Reinvestment Program

 

Elderly and Disabled Assistance Program

 

Disaster Prevention and Recovery