Brooke Beck‑Smith

The commission reviewed presentations regarding marina modernization plans and federal appropriation opportunities. Key actions included authorizing applications for the U.S. Economic Development Administration Readiness Grant and the Florida Main Street Program, and deciding to join Main Street America. The commission also addressed police personnel policies by adopting Resolution 497 to clarify holiday pay and compensatory time. Other items included approving an administrative fee for the Gulf Boulevard Hydrological Restoration Project, authorizing an RFP for marina parking lot paving, and conducting the first reading of an annexation ordinance for property at 12171 SW 165th Terrace.

This document presents an urban design and housing study for the Cedar Key City Hall Area, focusing on resilient redevelopment feasibility in the face of flood hazards. It outlines various community workshop urban design concepts, including 'Civic Nodes,' 'Civic Garden,' and 'Civic Block,' proposing different distributions of housing units, commercial spaces, and civic facilities. The study also addresses necessary regulatory updates to land use, density, and parking to permit higher-density residential living, essential services, and flood-resilient development.

This Urban Design and Housing Study for Cedar Key's City Hall Area proposes a comprehensive plan to enhance the city's resilience against environmental threats. The core strategy involves relocating critical facilities to higher ground, establishing a flood-safe civic center, and undertaking cohesive redevelopment of public housing. Key values include preserving community heritage, promoting neighborhood harmony, providing appropriate housing, and creating a civic common. The urban design concept outlines three distinct civic nodes focused on family-friendly housing, essential civic services, and a blend of workforce housing and commerce.

The agenda for the special commission meeting included approval of the agenda itself and the consent agenda, which involved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 Commission Meeting. The primary action item discussed was a counteroffer for the Old City Hall Building at a proposed value of $400,000.00. A related agenda item concerns the approval of the February 17, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes, which addressed multiple topics including the Tree City USA Official Proclamation, a Dogs in the Park Fee Waiver Request, moving forward with the EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program application, approval for a Charging Station, holiday time for Police Officers, the second reading of Ordinance 563, administering the Oath of Office to the City Clerk, authorization of bank signatures for the City Clerk, and action concerning a Request to Annex 12171 SW 165 Terrace. The minutes also documented a Commissioner's conflict of interest regarding the property annexation, as the Commissioner was in the process of personally purchasing the property, and the Commission's decision to counteroffer $475,000.00 for the Old City Hall.

This document outlines the Cedar Key Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) goals, objectives, and performance measures for 2026, based on the CRA Board's October 2025 budget decisions and available TIF revenue. The plan prioritizes developing CRA administrative capacity, funding studies for future projects, infrastructure maintenance, and storm recovery. Key strategic areas include enhancing CRA administration, addressing transportation, stormwater, and resiliency needs, pursuing shoreline management and hydrological restoration, improving cultural and recreational facilities, exploring options for private sector home and business growth (specifically a grocery store), evaluating affordable housing redevelopment, supporting maritime infrastructure planning, and strategically acquiring land.