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CRA MEETING
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA
Monday, January 26, 2026
5:45 PM
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Zephyrhills Council
City Hall Chambers
Call to Order — Commissioner Steven F. Spina, PhD
Roll Call — City Clerk Ricardo Quiñones
1. BUSINESS ITEMS
1.1 Approval of CRA Meeting Minutes - December 08, 2025
1. M 12.08.2025 - CRA
1.2 2026 Zephyrhills Photo Contest Winner
1. 3 rd Place - Mural Family
2. 2 nd Place - Airplanes
3. 1 st Place - Kid at Hercules Park
4. F CCMA Photo Contest (Dashboard)
1.3 Diane Bell McDaniel Residential Ownership Incentive 5449 10th Street
1. 3 514
2. Z CRA Application - Diane McDaniel
3. P roperty Appraiser - Property Record Card (1)
2. CRA DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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3. MAIN STREET ACTIVITY REPORT
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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CRA Meeting
January 26, 2026
Action Item
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.1
Approval of CRA Meeting Minutes - December 08, 2025
Issue:
The Community Redevelopment Agency held a regular meeting on December 08, 2025
Background:
Minutes from that meeting were prepared and are presented for the Board's review and approval.
Attachment(s):
1. M 12.08.2025 - CRA
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
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A Regular CRA Meeting was held on December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers
of City Hall and Via GoToMeeting (646) 749-3122 - Access Code: 855-960-693. Commissioner
Steven F. Spina Ph.D called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Roll call was taken. Present were members Lance Smith, Jodi Wilkeson, Charles Proctor,
Kenneth Burgess, Steven Spina and Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson. City Attorney Matthew Maggard
was also present. City Manager William Poe arrived at 5:07 PM
Staff present: Chief of Police Derek Brewer, Public Works Director Shane LeBlance, CRA
Director Gail Hamilton, Planning Director Todd Vande Berg, Principal Planner Rodney Corriveau,
GIS/Community Planner Tommy-Lee Hunt, Historic Preservation Specialist/Community Planner
Will McCaw, Public Information Officer Kevin Weiss, Code Enforcement Officer Joel Bacon,
Assistant City Clerk Eileen Mercado and City Clerk Ricardo Quinones.
1. BUSINESS ITEMS
1.1 Approval of CRA Meeting Minutes - November 10, 2025
Charles Proctor motioned to approve the CRA Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025. Seconded by
Jodi Wilkeson. Motion passed unanimously.
1.2 Approval of Commercial Improvement Grant - Village Inn 5214 Gall Blvd Parking Lot
Improvements
CRA Director Gail Hamilton presented a request for approval of a Commercial Improvement
Grant for Village Inn, located at 5214 Gall Boulevard, for parking lot improvements. She explained
this was the first grant approved under the updated program allowing parking lot improvements. Ms.
Hamilton noted that the applicant received multiple bids, with the lowest bid totaling approximately
S18,000, and that staff verified compliance with grant requirements. The CRA will reimburse 50
percent of the eligible cost, totaling just over $9,000. The contractor is O'Neills Asphalt Paving, with
Village Inn (Vickers, Inc.) as the property owner. Council discussed the continued availability of the
parking lot for public use during City events. Ms. Hamilton stated that the property owner has
historically been receptive to public parking and views the improvements as a benefit to both the
business and the community. Additional discussion included potential future language regarding
event parking access and the difficulty in securing multiple paving bids due to contractor
availability.
Charles Proctor motioned to approve the Commercial Improvement Grant for Village Inn as
presented. Seconded by Lance Smith. Motion passed unanimously.
**** Ms. Hamilton requested to add an item to the agenda for consideration of a Residential
Ownership Incentive Grant for 38017 5th Avenue. ****
Lance Smith motioned to approve adding the item. Seconded by Kenneth Burgess. Motion passed
unanimously.
* *Additional item - Residential Ownership Incentive Grant 38017 5th Avenue* *
Ms. Hamilton explained this was the first application under the newly increased $l0,000
Residential Ownership Incentive Grant. Applicants Richard and Selena Figueroa, who currently rent
the property, are in the process of purchasing the home. Ms. Hamilton requested approval contingent
upon final staff verification that all grant requirements are met. The grant will be issued after
closing, secured by a five-year lien requiring homestead exemption throughout the term. Members
confirmed the updated grant amount and closing timeline, noting the urgency to approve due to the
pending end-of-year closing.
Lance Smith moved to approve the Residential Ownership Incentive Grant in the amount of
$10,000, contingent upon staff confirmation of all required documentation. Seconded by Jodi
Wilkeson. Motion passed unanimously.
2. CRA DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CRA Director Gail Hamilton provided a comprehensive update on CRA initiatives and projects,
including:
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The annual City and CRA photo contest theme is "What Makes Zephyrhills Unique, " with
entries due January 5, 2026. Winning photos will be featured in City publications and
promotional materials.
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Park Equipment and Shade Structures installation began at Ellis-Herald Park and will
continue through Veterans, Shepherd, Gunner Paw, and Depot Parks, with completion
expected by early January.
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The Park Signage contract approved on October 27 will result in mass installation at all City
parks by May 1, 2026, using a redesigned steel frame that allows for solar lighting at no
additional cost. Smaller parks will receive column-style signage consistent with the
Hercules Park design.
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Removal of Washingtonian Palms on 5th Avenue is complete. Surveying is underway,
followed by palm replacement, irrigation upgrades, and coordinated landscaping to align
with the Clock Plaza redesign. Direction to avoid magnolias and crepe myrtles was noted.
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Clock Plaza Improvements plans include a fully cabled sound system to eliminate prior
connectivity issues and improve audio reliability for events.
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8th Street and Oakside Cemetery Projects plans have been submitted for permitting, with
construction anticipated to begin mid-to-late January.
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Staff is coordinating with Utilities to identify safe planting locations for the Tree Planting
Program. A preliminary goal of 200 trees per year was discussed, with planting planned for
parks and rights-of-way, funded through the tree fund and CRA allocations.
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The original installer of the Downtown Sound System is no longer in business. IT staff is
researching replacement options, with a proposed plan expected at a future meeting.
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The online applications for the CRA Grant Programs have been updated to reflect increased
funding levels, and staff is preparing a marketing campaign to promote grant opportunities.
3. MAIN STREET ACTIVITY REPORT
Ms. Hamilton provided an update on behalf of Main Street Zephyrhills, reporting that despite
inclement weather, the Festival of Lights & Christmas Parade had strong attendance and positive
community response. She commended Public Works, Police, and volunteers for their efforts and
noted positive engagement across City social media platforms. Additional photos and event metrics
will be presented at a future meeting.
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS - NONE
ADJOURN 5:37 pm
Submitted by Ricardo Quiñones
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CRA Meeting
January 26, 2026
Information Only
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.2
2026 Zephyrhills Photo Contest Winner
Issue:
Recognize the top three winners of the 2026 City of Zephyrhills Photography Contest, as ranked
by the Mayor and City Council.
Background:
The City of Zephyrhills and the Zephyrhills Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
received a record 68 submissions for the 2026 City of Zephyrhills Photography Contest, which
ran from December 2025 through January 5, 2026.
A staff review committee evaluated all entries and narrowed the pool to five finalist photos for
Mayor and City Council consideration. City Council & Mayor were then asked to rank the
finalists so staff could tally results, confirm the top three winners, and submit the top-ranked
photo to the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for consideration in its
statewide photo contest, for a chance to be featured in the FCCMA Membership Directory and/or
on the FCCMA website.
Prize awards for the City’s three winners are as follows:
- 1st Place: Ama'l-Leyla Mahjoub | $300 (plus submission to the FCCMA statewide photo
contest)
- 2nd Place: Raymond Adams | $200
- 3rd Place: Lido Capogrosso | $100
This marks the fourth consecutive year the City and CRA have offered this community-wide
photo contest. In addition to recognizing the three winners, City staff will highlight several other
notable submissions through the City's social media channels and with canvas prints to be
displayed at City Hall and the Zephyrhills Public Library.
**The First Place winner has been submitted to the FCCMA Statewide photo contest and
voting will begin Monday January 26, 2026.**
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Attachment(s):
1. 3 rd Place - Mural Family
2. 2 nd Place - Airplanes
3. 1 st Place - Kid at Hercules Park
4. F CCMA Photo Contest (Dashboard)
Fiscal Impact:
Funding provided in the FY 2025/2026 approved CRA Budget.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
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CRA Meeting
January 26, 2026
Action Item
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.3
Diane Bell McDaniel Residential Ownership Incentive 5449 10th Street
Issue:
The CRA Board of Commissioners approve Diane Bell McDaniel's application for a Residential
Ownership Incentive Grant for home located at 5449 10th St.
Background:
The applicant, Diane Bell McDaniel, grant application provided in your back-up, is purchasing a
home located at 5449 10th Street. Ms. McDaniel is aware the grant requires her to file a
homestead exemption on the property for 5 years. Should she fail to file the exemption, vacate
the property, or sell the property within the 5-year period, the entire grant amount of $10,000
will be due within 15 days of notice by the Zephyrhills CRA.
The grant's purpose is to incentivize home purchases within distressed neighborhoods as a
catalyst to improve the owner occupancy rate and improve the neighborhoods one street at a
time.
A $10,000 lien will be placed on the property for five (5) years and will be automatically
released at the end of five years.
Attachment(s):
1. 3 514
2. Z CRA Application - Diane McDaniel
3. P roperty Appraiser - Property Record Card (1)
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for the Residential Ownership Incentive Grant Program is provided in the FY
2025/2026 approved budget.
Staff Recommendation:
The application and documentation meets all the requirements of the grant program and staff
recommends approval.
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Parcel ID 11-26-21-0010-11900-0090 (Card: 1 of 1)
Classification 00100-Single Family
Mailing Address Property Value
RUFFINI LOUIS M The property values shown are for the 2026 tax year and a work in progress. They are subject to change until
4345 ENGLISH TURN WAY the tax roll is certified.
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543 Just Value $90,466
Ag Land $0
Physical Address
Land $32,172
5449 10TH STREET, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
Building $58,294
Legal Description (First 200 characters)
Extra Features $0
See Plat for this Subdivision
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS PB 1 PG 54 LOTS 9 & 10 BLOCK
119 Non-School School
Jurisdiction Assessed $90,466 $90,466
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS
Homestead Exemption -$0 -$0
Community Dev District
Additional Exemptions -$0 -$0
N/A
Community Redevelopment Area
Zephyrhills 2017 Taxable Value $90,466 $90,466
Land Detail (Card: 1 of 1 )
Line Use Description Code Zoning Units Type Price Condition Value
1 0100R SFR LP2-1 00R2 8400.000 SF $3.83 1.00 $32,172
Additional Land Information
Acres Tax Area FEMA Code Subsidence Activity Neighborhood Code(s)
0.19 ZH X None Reported ZHLH
Building Information - Use 0100-Single Family Residential(Card: 1 of 1 )
Year Built 1953 Stories 1.0
Exterior Wall 1 Aluminum Siding Exterior Wall 2 None
Roof Structure Gable or Hip Roof Cover Asphalt or Composition Shingle
Interior Wall 1 Drywall Interior Wall 2 None
Flooring 1 Asphalt Tile Flooring 2 Carpet
Fuel Gas Heat Convection
A/C Window Unit Baths 1.0
Line Code Description Sq. Feet Value
1 BAS01 LIVING AREA 792 $46,401
2 UCA01 UNFINISHED ALUM CARPORT 328 $2,871
3 FEP01 FINISHED ENCL PORCH 165 $6,796
4 FST01 FINISHED STORAGE 76 $2,226
Extra Features (Card: 1 of 1 )
Line Code Description Year Units Value
No Extra Features
Sales History
Previous Owner: CALOHAN LINDA MARIE
Month/Year Book/Page Type DOR Code Condition Amount
3/2025 11187 / 2328 Certificate of Title 11 I $78,600
8/2005 6535 / 0889 Warranty Deed I $103,000
12/2004 6171 / 1630 Warranty Deed I $0
12/2004 6171 / 1629 Quit Claim Deed I $0
5/2004 5859 / 1319 Warranty Deed I $52,000
12/1997 3870 / 0601 Quit Claim Deed I $0
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