Fernandina Beach seeks volunteers to fill CRA Advisory Board vacancies

Fernandina Beach City Hall
Fernandina Beach City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm
Reporter – News Analyst
July 20, 2015 11:0o a.m.

The Fernandina Beach City Clerk’s Office is seeking volunteers to fill two regular member vacancies on the seven-member CRA Advisory Board.

The Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board is charged with the task of advising the Fernandina Beach City Commission, which serves as the Community Redevelopment Agency ,on issues including implementation of the CRA Plan by providing recommendations and assistance in identifying and prioritizing projects to be undertaken as consistent with the CRA Plan. The focus of this group is economic development of properties in the City’s established CRA and the adjoining Central Business District with specific consideration on attracting and retaining businesses.

The board currently meets each month on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:15 PM at City Hall. Members of the public are always welcome to attend and particiapte in discussions.

Interested residents may download an application and filing instructions from the city’s website (fbfl.us) or call the Clerk’s Office (904) 310-3115 for additional information.