Dunedin CRA approves $2.4 million carryforward to complete multi‑year downtown projects
March 29, 2026 | Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
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The Dunedin Community Redevelopment Agency on March 19 unanimously adopted CRA Resolution 26‑01, approving a $2,396,582.66 carryforward to fund uncompleted and multi‑year projects in the CRA fund. Bob Ironsmith, economic development director, told the board the amendment reflects projects that were started but not finished as of Sept. 30, 2025 and encumbered purchase orders that must be completed in FY26.
The carryforward covers roughly $2.3 million for projects still underway plus about $28,000 in open purchase‑order encumbrances, Les Tyler, finance director, said. "The total budget amendment would be 2.396 million in the CRA fund for 2026," Tyler said, adding that the CRA fund remains above the 15% reserve after the amendment. Staff also told the board the carryforward will be presented that evening to the city commission as part of the citywide budget amendments.
Why it matters: the amendment preserves funding for capital and infrastructure work already in progress — including the Skinner Boulevard reconstruction and related streetscape improvements — so those projects can be completed without reauthorizing new appropriations. Board members asked about downtown maintenance and project timing; staff said inspections and a downtown streetscape project (Main Street work, new brick pavers) are planned to start in June.
The board moved and seconded the resolution and recorded a roll call vote. The mayor announced the affirmative votes: member Gal, member Duggard, member Sam Bergen and Chair Frying. The motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: staff will present the same carryforward as item 3D to the city commission and continue coordination with partner agencies on project implementation. Officials emphasized the carryforward reflects multi‑year scheduling rather than a fiscal deficiency and said the county midterm review of CRA performance was positive.
Action recorded: CRA Resolution 26‑01, authorizing a $2,396,582.66 carryforward for the CRA fund, was approved (unanimous).
The carryforward covers roughly $2.3 million for projects still underway plus about $28,000 in open purchase‑order encumbrances, Les Tyler, finance director, said. "The total budget amendment would be 2.396 million in the CRA fund for 2026," Tyler said, adding that the CRA fund remains above the 15% reserve after the amendment. Staff also told the board the carryforward will be presented that evening to the city commission as part of the citywide budget amendments.
Why it matters: the amendment preserves funding for capital and infrastructure work already in progress — including the Skinner Boulevard reconstruction and related streetscape improvements — so those projects can be completed without reauthorizing new appropriations. Board members asked about downtown maintenance and project timing; staff said inspections and a downtown streetscape project (Main Street work, new brick pavers) are planned to start in June.
The board moved and seconded the resolution and recorded a roll call vote. The mayor announced the affirmative votes: member Gal, member Duggard, member Sam Bergen and Chair Frying. The motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: staff will present the same carryforward as item 3D to the city commission and continue coordination with partner agencies on project implementation. Officials emphasized the carryforward reflects multi‑year scheduling rather than a fiscal deficiency and said the county midterm review of CRA performance was positive.
Action recorded: CRA Resolution 26‑01, authorizing a $2,396,582.66 carryforward for the CRA fund, was approved (unanimous).
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