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AGENDA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/13/2021
5:30 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of March Minutes
(Requires vote)
3. Approval of March Financial Report
(Requires vote)
4. Persons to Appear
5. Other Business
Item # 1700
CRAAnnual Report
6. Adjourn
2021-04-13 CRA Agenda.docx Page1of1

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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3/9/2021
Members present: Absent:
Heather Lindsay, Mayor
David Richardson
George Jordan
Shannon Rice
Jeff Snow
Roxane Meiss
Matt Jarett (By Phone)
Casey Powell
Sharon Holley
1. Approval of February Minutes
**Motion to approve by Councilman Snow; Seconded by Councilman Jordan
Unanimously approved
2. Approval of January Financial Report
**Motion to approve by Councilman Jordan; Seconded by Councilman Holley
Unanimously approved
3. Persons to Appear
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn

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CRA I DOWNTOWN FY 2021 FY 2021 as of 3/31/2021
FY 2021
YEAR To DATE as
( Fund 111 ) of
acct. # BUDGET 3/31/2021 Balance Description
338-10-00 O/S Rev from Local Units (SRC contrib) $ 51,843 $ 51,843 $ - Estimated tax billing
338-10-01 O/S Rev from Local Units (CITY contrib) $ 26,231 $ 26,231 $ - Estimated tax billing
S
E 348-xx-xx Promotional $ 40,500 $ - $ 40,500 Promotional Revenue
U
N 360-10-00 Misc. Revenues $ - $ - $ - Misc. Revenue
E 361-10-00 Interest Income $ - $ - $ - Interest
V
E 366-10-00 Misc. Donations $ - $ - $ - Misc. Donations
R
381-01-00 Transfer from General Fund $ - $ - $ -
389-90-01 Balance Forward $ 50,100 $ - $ 50,100 FYE 2020 Balance Forward
REVENUE TOTALS $ 1 68,674 $ 7 8,074 $ 9 0,600
OTHER EXPENSES
34-00 Other Contractual Services $ 5,000 $ 2,235 $ 2,765
43-00 Utility Services $ 5,000 $ 6,673 $ (1,673)Gulf Power / Willing St. power poles
46-00 Repair & Maintenance $ 1,000 $ - $ 1,000 R&M
48-00 Promotional $ 7,500 $ 3 18 $ 7,182 Advertisement
48-01 5k Run $ - $ -
48-02 Bands on the Blackwater $ 70,000 $ 3,783 $ 66,217
48-03 Movie Night $ 5,000 $ - $ 5,000
48-06 Other Events $ 5,000 $ 3,000 $ 2,000
48-08 Water Festival $ 5,000 $ - $ 5,000
49-00 Misc. Expense $ 2,000 $ - $ 2,000 Christmas lighting maintenance/Electrical Repair
S 49-19 Tax Rebate Incentive Prog $ - $ - $ - Tax Rebate Incentive Program
E
S 49-34 Property / Fire Tax $ 5 80 $ 5 77 $ 3 Fire Fee
N
E 52-00 Operating Supplies $ - $ - $ - Misc.
P
X 53-00 Materials / Repair & Supplies $ 3,000 $ 2,240 $ 7 60
E 54-00 Dues & Subscriptions $ 5 00 $ 4 95 $ 5 Dues & Subscriptions
61-02 Easement-Sidewalk $ - $ - $ - Easement-Sidewalk
64-00 Capital Outlay $ - $ - $ -
64-27 Downtown Project Expense $ 20,000 $ - $ 20,000
82-08 SRC-July 4th Fireworks $ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000
82-09 Misc. Grants in Aid $ 2,000 $ - $ 2,000 Support for Special Events (SR Arts/Etc.)
91-01 Transfer to General Fund $ 15,000 $ - $ 15,000 Main Street Milton Dept/Façade Improv.
99-99 Contingencies $ 7,094 $ - $ 7,094
OTHER EXPENSE TOTALS $ 1 68,674 $ 1 9,321 $ 1 49,353
EXPENSE TOTALS $ 1 68,674 $ 1 9,321 $ 1 49,353

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CRA II NORTH FY 2021 FY 2021 as of 3/31/2021
FY 2021
YEAR To DATE as
( Fund 112 ) of
acct. # BUDGET 3/31/2021 Balance Description
338-10-00 O/S Rev from Local Units (SRC contrib) $ 7 98 $ 7 98 $ - Estimated tax billing
S 338-10-01 O/S Rev from Local Units (CITY contrib) $ 4 04 $ 4 04 $ - Estimated tax billing
E
U 348-xx-xx Promotional $ - $ - $ - Promotional Revenue
N 361-10-00 Interest Income $ - $ - $ - Interest
E
V 366-10-00 Misc. Donations $ - $ - $ - Misc. Donations
E
R 381-01-00 Transfer from General Fund $ - $ - $ -
389-90-01 Balance Forward $ 1,912 $ - $ 1,912 FYE 2020 Balance Forward
REVENUE TOTALS $ 3 ,114 $ 1 ,202 $ 1 ,912
Dept. 552
OTHER EXPENSES
31-03 Professional Services $ - $ - $ -
34-00 Other Contractual Services $ - $ - $ -
43-00 Utility Services $ - $ - $ - Gulf Power / power poles
46-00 Repair & Maintenance $ - $ - $ - R&M
48-00 Promotional $ - $ - $ - Advertisement
48-06 Promotional $ - $ - $ - Advertisement
49-00 Misc. Expense $ - $ - $ - Christmas lighting maintenance/Electrical Repair
49-18 Misc. Exp. / Bank Charges $ - $ - $ -
S 52-00 Operating Supplies $ - $ - $ - Misc.
E
S 53-00 Materials/Rep & Supplies $ - $ - $ -
N
E 54-00 Dues & Subscriptions $ - $ - $ - Dues & Subscriptions
P 61-01 Capital - Land Acquisition $ - $ - $ -
X
E 63-04 Carpenters Park $ - $ - $ - Carpenters Park
64-07 Capital - Misc. Equipment $ - $ - $ -
64-27 Project Expense $ - $ - $ -
82-09 Misc. Grants in Aid $ - $ - $ - Support for Special Events
91-00 Transfer to Other Funds $ - $ - $ -
91-01 Transfer to General Fund $ - $ - $ -
91-02 Transfer to Capital Projects $ - $ - $ -
590-01-00 Contingencies $ 3,114 $ - $ 3,114
EXPENSE TOTALS $ 3 ,114 $ - $ 3 ,114

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CRA III SOUTH FY 2021 FY 2021 as of 3/31/2021
FY 2021
YEAR To DATE as
( Fund 113 ) of
acct. # BUDGET 3/31/2021 Balance Description
338-10-00 O/S Rev from Local Units (SRC contrib) $ 1,392 $ 1,392 $ - Estimated tax billing
S 338-10-01 O/S Rev from Local Units (CITY contrib) $ 7 04 $ 7 04 $ - Estimated tax billing
E
U 348-xx-xx Promotional $ - $ - $ - Promotional Revenue
N 361-10-00 Interest Income $ - $ - $ - Interest
E
V 366-10-00 Misc. Donations $ - $ - $ - Misc. Donations
E
R 381-01-00 Transfer from General Fund $ - $ - $ -
389-90-01 Balance Forward $ 2,013 $ - $ 2,013 FYE 2020 Balance Forward
REVENUE TOTALS $ 4 ,109 $ 2 ,096 $ 2 ,013
Dept. 552
OTHER EXPENSES
31-03 Professional Services $ - $ - $ -
34-00 Other Contractual Services $ - $ - $ -
43-00 Utility Services $ - $ - $ - Gulf Power / Power poles
46-00 Repair & Maintenance $ - $ - $ - R&M
48-00 Promotional $ - $ - $ - Advertisement
48-06 Promotional $ - $ - $ - Advertisement
49-00 Misc. Expense $ - $ - $ - Christmas lighting maintenance/Electrical Repair
49-18 Misc. Exp. / Bank Charges $ - $ - $ -
S
E 52-00 Operating Supplies $ - $ - $ - Misc.
S
N 53-00 Materials/Rep & Supplies $ - $ - $ -
E 54-00 Dues & Subscriptions $ - $ - $ - Dues & Subscriptions
P
X 61-01 Capital - Land Acquisition $ - $ - $ -
E
64-07 Capital - Misc. Equipment $ - $ - $ -
64-27 Project Expense $ - $ - $ -
82-09 Misc. Grants in Aid $ - $ - $ - Support for Special Events
91-00 Transfer to Other Funds $ - $ - $ -
91-01 Transfer to General Fund $ - $ - $ -
91-02 Transfer to Capital Projects $ - $ - $ -
99-99 Contingencies $ 4,109 $ - $ 4,109
EXPENSE TOTALS $ 4 ,109 $ - $ 4 ,109

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AGENDA ITEM #1700
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 4/13/2021
☒ Action ☐ Discussion
Title: 2020 CRA Annual Report
Background: State statute requires communities with established
Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA’s) to submit an
annual report to the community. The 2020 CRA Annual
Report is attached.
Summary: The 2020 CRA Annual Report details the activities and
expenditures of the City’s 3 CRA Districts for Fiscal Year
2020.
Recommendation: Accept the Report
Attachments: 2020 CRA Annual Report

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FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
A. Summary of Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Years 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Capital
Expenditures
Operating Costs
External Revenues
Program Income
In-Kind Match
NETFISCALIMPACT
FTEIMPACT
Is Item Included In Current Budget? Yes ☐ No ☐
Budget Account No.: Fund0000 Department0000
B. Recommended Sources of Funds/Summary of Fiscal Impact:
C. Department Fiscal Review: ________________________
REVIEW COMMENTS
A. Legal Sufficiency: ______________________
City Attorney
B. Other Department Review: _______________________

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CITY OF MILTON
CRA ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2020
Milton is a city rich in history and cultural heritage. The Panhandle of Florida offers an enhanced quality of life
and Milton, as part of the region, offers an authentic hometown experience. With its charming neighborhoods,
inviting storefronts, and cozy restaurants Milton is a unique destination located on the western bank of the
Blackwater River. Milton was founded in 1844 making it one of the oldest cities in the state. Evidence indicates
it was in fact at one time a “mill town”, hence the name. Our Veterans Memorial Park, the Riverwalk, and
historic district complement the community.
Today, Milton remains an engaging family-oriented place with its highly rated school system and proximity to
major Florida employers and tourist destinations; yet it maintains its cozy small-town feeling. Milton is the
ideal place to live, work, and play!
Established in 1982, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area is guided by the Downtown Community
Redevelopment Plan and overseen by the Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA Board is made up of
the eight members of the City Council. The CRA Board sets the goals, determines the strategy for the Agency,
and approves its budget and spending activities. All CRA Board meetings are open to the public and are held
every month in the Council Chambers prior to regular City Council meetings on the second Tuesday of each
month at 5:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend!
Since its inception, major projects that have been completed under the purview of the CRA include portions of
the Riverwalk, a Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, multiple parking additions and upgrades, sidewalks and
streetscapes, and accessory street furniture (benches, trashcans, etc.)
CRA OVERALL GOAL: Reverse the continuing deterioration of the Downtown Community Redevelopment
Area and initiate positive growth within the area.
Within this overall goal, there are objectives within the plan addressing the appearance and attractiveness of the
DCRA; economic redevelopment and revitalization; residential redevelopment and revitalization. All
objectives strive to improve the CRA district’s conditions in both physical and social quality while preserving
the area's historical significance.
The Milton Community Development Agency was established in 1982 with an anticipated 30-year life as a
redevelopment district. In 2012 the District’s life was extended for an additional 30 years. In addition to
assisting with several major projects the CRA also funds programs which aid in the re-development and
revitalization of the downtown district by stimulating economic activity. The CRA continues to be instrumental
in the improvement of the downtown economy and aesthetics within the CRA area. The downtown area has
many valuable assets that still need to be revitalized, and a great deal of structures and open space that could be
better utilized. Additionally, private property values have illustrated the importance of extending the CRA.
In 2017, the City of Milton created CRA’s II North and III South. TIF revenue is being generated. However,
not enough revenue has been collected to commence any projects at this time. All revenue from CRA II & III is
in reserves for future use. Substantial revenue for these areas is not anticipated until additional investment in
the area occurs.
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ACTIVITY SUMMARY
During the reporting period, October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020, the City of Milton Community
Redevelopment Agency continued to place an emphasis on promotional events in the Downtown area. Events
took place as scheduled throughout the fall and winter months. The CRA continued to experience growth in the
attendance of these, now-expected community events.
The CRA Board funded a number of promotional events and activities that increased traffic, materially
engaged, and promoted the CRA district. In total there are 40 weekends programmed in a calendar year. The
CRA activities included:
• October 4, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater: Joey Collins
• October 11, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater: Twang Gang
• October 18, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED due to weather)
• October 19, 2019 – Pumpkinfest
• October 25, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED due to weather)
• November 8, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater: Karli Ryan
• November 15, 2019 – Bands on the Blackwater: Oliver Twist
• December 6, 2019 – Light Up Milton (Fireworks)
• December 6, 2019 – Big Screen on the Blackwater: The Grinch
• December 7, 2019 – Christmas Parade
• December 13, 2019 – Big Screen on the Blackwater: A Christmas Story
• December 20, 2019 – Big Screen on the Blackwater: Elf
• February 8, 2020 – Milton Mardi Gras and After Party
• March 7 & 8, 2020 – Riverwalk Art Festival
• March 27, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 3, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 10, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 17, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 18, 2020 – Beats and Eats Music Fest (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 24, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• April 25, 2020 – Color Me Good 5K (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 1, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 8, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 15, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 15, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 22, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• May 29, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• June 5, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• July 4, 2020 – Riverfest (CANCELLED – COVID)
• August 10, 2020 – Waterfest (CANCELLED – COVID)
• September 4, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED - COVID)
• September 11, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
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• September 18, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
• September 25, 2020 – Bands on the Blackwater (CANCELLED – COVID)
Plans were put in place for the traditional Spring 2020 activities. However, all of that came to a halt in late
February and early March with the world-wide pandemic of COVID-19. CRA staff stopped all planned
community activity and shifted our focus to emergency business assistance programs to assist the business
owners within the CRA survive the economic shutdown.
The CRA funded Emergency Micro Grants for 47 businesses totaling $47,000. Of those, 12 were located in the
CRA. CRA funds were utilized to fund grants within the CRA, exclusively. The CRA also contributed funds to
a joint business assistance program with Santa Rosa County and the City of Gulf Breeze. This program created
a pool of emergency funds for businesses located within the City and CRA. Again, CRA funds were utilized
only within the CRA. The program created a combined pool of $220,000. The program was administered by
the Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida and utilized eligibility requirements
similar to those required by the US Small Business Administration. This partnership also allowed the
businesses to access the free consulting services available from the SBDC. Eleven (11) businesses within the
City of Milton received grants. Of those, five (5) were located within the CRA. It should be noted that all
businesses that received an emergency assistance grant from the CRA remain in business as of the date of this
report.
The severe economic downturn that accompanied the pandemic, also severely impacted the CRA
sponsorship/event revenue as reflected in the enclosed budget statement. This is to be expected as businesses
turn all efforts to survival during the crisis. This revenue stream is expected to return to traditional levels in the
coming years.
During FY 19-20, the CRA received a refund of unspent funds from an outside vendor, Main Street Milton,
Inc., who was carrying out the Commercial Façade Program on behalf of the City and CRA. The funds are
reflected as a reduction of program expenditures in the enclosed financial report.
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the CRA is returning to regularly scheduled activities as
quickly and safely as possible. The CRA Board and the community are anxious to continue these efforts and
return to normalcy. The CRA still faces threats from the proposed widening of US Highway 90 through the
Downtown area. Right-Of-Way acquisition will remove several buildings and properties from the tax rolls and
potentially decrease TIF revenues. Additionally, the future of the current County Court House is still unknown.
A replacement courthouse broke ground in March 2020 and will be completed in an estimated 2 years. The
City is working with Santa Rosa County to establish a working group to assess the condition and feasibility of
reuse/renovation of the historic structure. Much more will be known about this building and the future
possibilities over the next year.
In January 2021, the Milton City Council authorized a Request for Proposals for approximately 8 acres of City-
owned property within the CRA. The City is envisioning a mixed-use development with a marina, residential
and neighborhood commercial development along with public amenities. This project has the potential to
establish a new course for the Downtown CRA. The CRA is also experiencing an increased number of infill
single and multi-family housing that will impact CRA revenues in the future.
In November 2020, the CRA Board authorized an update of the 2012 Downtown CRA Plan. Staff expects to
complete this update by Fall, 2021. The updated plan will guide activities going forward.
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The downtown CRA district is the historic heart of our city and as such reflects our history and culture, but also
represents our future. Maintaining a clean, safe, walkable, and active downtown is and will remain the focus of
the CRA going forward. The CRA Board and staff are developing the necessary partnerships with property
owners, business owners, developers, and community stakeholders alike. The CRA and the City are moving to
more proactively identify issues that are barriers to economic growth and work with our partners to address
those needs. Identifying solutions to those issues, within the downtown CRA, is a common goal that is in
alignment with our citizen’s vision for the district.
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City of Milton CRA Revenue and Expense Report
CRA I
FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Actual FY 2020 Actual
REVENUE
Fund Balance Forward $ - $91,968.00 $51,728.00 $20,144.00
Unspent Funds Returned by Vendor $15,415.00
TIF Revenue – City $23,873.00 $20,861.00 $22,931.00 $25,182.00
TIF Revenue – Other $44,947.00 $39,278.00 $43,174.00 $47,414.00
Sponsorship/Event Revenue $49,011.00 $30,880.00 $33,623.00 $14,250.00
Interest Income $37.00 $51.00 $104.00 $ -
General Fund Transfer
Interfund Transfer $68,069.00
TOTAL REVENUE $185,937.00 $183,038.00 $151,560.00 $122,405.00
EXPENSES
Other Contractual Services $771.00 $5,172.00 $5,479.00 $2,380.00
Utility Services $3,430.00 $3,706.00 $4,452.00 $12,238.00
R&M $12,622.00 $1,900.00 $ - $ -
Advertising/Promotional $900.00 $ - $4,946.00 $9,471.00
5K Run $1,858.00 $ - $2,471.00 $ -
Bands on the Blackwater $35,606.00 $29,017.00 $39,457.00 $26,012.00
Movie Nights $2,970.00 $1,835.00 $4,190.00 $1,280.00
Scratch Ankle $238.00 $ - $ - $ -
Other Events $6,652.00 $1,386.00 $ - $437.00
Milton in May $7,574.00 $115.00 $7,413.00 $ -
Waterfest $4,500.00 $2,500.00 $4,566.00 $ -
Food & Wine Fest $335.00 $1,500.00 $ - $ -
Rhythm & Ribs $33,097.00 $ -
Misc. $1,711.00 $1,496.00 $1,316.00 $2,558.00
Property Tax/Fire Fee $672.00 $685.00 $684.00 $648.00
Operating Supplies $175.00 $175.00 $2,850.00 $904.00
Dues/Subscriptions/Training $495.00 $370.00 $495.00 $ -
Capital Outlay – Downtown Projects $17,712.00 $50,748.00 $ - $ -
Grants – Misc. $8,014.00 $ - $20,000.00
Transfers to other Funds $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $ -
TOTAL EXPENSES $98,221.00 $128,619.00 $131,416.00 $75,928.00
BALANCE $87,716.00 $54,419.00 $20,144.00 $46,477.00
For CRA I, the original assessed real property values within the community redevelopment agency’s area of authority as
of the day the agency was created was $6,470,039 (1981). The total assessed real property values of the property within
the boundaries of the community redevelopment agency as of January 1, 2021, is $15,423,024.00 (5.2% increase from
2020. 138% increase since inception).
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CRA II
FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Actual FY 2020 Actual
REVENUE
Fund Balance Forward $45,672.00 $1,080.00 $1,212.00
TIF Revenue – City $627.00 $45.00 $243.00
TIF Revenue – Other $333.00 $83.00 $456.00
Interest Income $4.00 $ -
General Fund Transfer $48,000.00 $26,000.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL REVENUE $48,000.00 $72,632.00 $ 1,212.00 $1,911.00
EXPENSES
Carpenter’s Park Improvements $2,328.00 $71,552.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,328.00 $71,552.00 $ - $ -
BALANCE $ 45,672.00 $ 1,080.00 $1,212.00 $1,911.00
For CRA II, the original assessed real property values within the community redevelopment agency’s area of authority as
of the day the agency was created was $2,099,842 (2016). The total assessed real property values of the property within
the boundaries of the community redevelopment agency as of January 1, 2021, is $2,237,713.00 (2.7% increase since
2020, 6.6% increase since inception).
CRA III
FY2017 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Actual FY 2020 Actual
REVENUE
Fund Balance Forward $332.00
TIF Revenue – City $115.00 $538.00
TIF Revenue – Other $216.00 $1,098.00
Interest Income $1.00 $ -
TOTAL REVENUE $332.00 $2,013.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $ - $ -
BALANCE $332.00 $2,013.00
For CRA III, the original assessed real property values within the community redevelopment agency’s area of authority as
of the day the agency was created was $767,275 (2016). The total assessed real property values of the property within
the boundaries of the community redevelopment agency as of January 1, 2021, is $1,007,658.00 (5.3% increase since
2020, 31.3% increase since inception).
The most recent audit of the City of Milton’s CRA’s has not been completed as of the date of this report. It will be
posted upon receipt. This report is provided as required by Florida Statute 163.371.
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