Board & Meeting

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What is Bartow CRA

The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Bartow City Commission. The Board is responsible for oversight of redevelopment policy, financial stewardship, and implementation of the adopted CRA Redevelopment Plan.

All meetings are open to the public.

Legal Authority

The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency was established pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 163, Part III (Community Redevelopment Act of 1969).

The CRA operates as a dependent special district of the City of Bartow and functions within the legally adopted redevelopment area boundary. The agency is authorized to implement redevelopment strategies and utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to address conditions of slum and blight.

The adopted redevelopment plan serves as the guiding legal framework for all CRA activities.

CRA Board Members

The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Bartow City Commission. The Board is responsible for oversight of redevelopment policy, financial stewardship, and implementation of the adopted CRA Redevelopment Plan.

Steven F. Herrig

Chief Executive Officer

Nick Banigo

Chief Financial Officer

Karen Bolinder

Chief Operating Officer

David Brodsky

Chief Underwriting Officer

David Brodsky

Chief Underwriting Officer

CRA News & Updates

Past (Minutes Approved)

Latest / Upcomming Board Meetings

March 1, 2026

5:30 pm

Meeting Location

Bartow City Hall, Commission Chambers – 450 N Wilson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Meeting Agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The March 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 5:32 PM. All board members were present. The board approved the minutes from February 15. A public hearing was held regarding the Downtown Design Guidelines; three citizens spoke in favor. The board voted unanimously to approve the Façade Grant applications for four downtown businesses. The FY2027 budget discussion was tabled to the April meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.

Latest Board Meetings

Date

March 2, 2026

Meeting Title

Regular Board Meeting

Status

Upcoming

Date

March 1, 2026

Meeting Title

Regular Board Meeting

Status

Past (Minutes Approved)

Date

March 2, 2026

Meeting Title

Regular Board Meeting

Status

Upcoming

Date

March 2, 2026

Meeting Title

Regular Board Meeting

Status

Upcoming

Date

March 1, 2026

Meeting Title

Regular Board Meeting

Status

Past (Minutes Approved)