Legislative Authority: ORD 2012-364-E; Chapter 55, Part 3, Ordinance Code
Total Members: 9
Committee Duties: The sole development and community redevelopment agency for Downtown, as defined by Sec. 55.305, Ordinance Code, for the City of Jacksonville pursuant to Chpt. 163, Part III, F.S., as amended.
Meeting Date: Monthly, 3rd Wednesday @ 2:00 p.m. 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville Public Library-Main Library/Downtown. Multipurpose Room (Located in the Conference Center) Jacksonville, FL 32202. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Contact Ina Mezini at (904) 255-5693 or at
rmezini@coj.net to confirm meeting dates, times and locations.
Additional meeting information and minutes can be found on the DIA website at
http://dia.coj.net
Committee Members
Name |
Category |
Adams, Bill |
Business Management Experience |
Barakart, Oliver J. |
Real Estate |
Citrano, Jim |
Northbank CRA – Business |
CM Cumber, LeAnna |
Council Liaison |
Froats, Todd |
Banking/Finance Industry Representative |
Gillam, W. Braxton |
Northbank CRA – Business |
Gibbs, Craig A. |
Southbank CRA – Business |
Moody, Ron (Chair) |
Southbank CRA – Resident |
Ward, David |
Attorney |
Worsham, Carol |
Urban Planner |
Community Redevelopment Area Plan
The Community Redevelopment Area Plan for Downtown (“CRA Plan”), specifically the Northbank Downtown CRA and the Southside CRA, was updated in 2015 by Ordinance 2014-560-E. This Plan provides policy, programmatic and fiscal direction for the Community Redevelopment Agency as the DIA sets forth to realize a world-class Downtown urban landscape and waterfront.
Business Investment and Development Strategy
The BID Strategy serves as a market-driven guide for the DIA Board policy considerations in shaping Downtown Jacksonville’s economic growth from 2014 - 2025. This document contains specific goals and performance measures that link the recommendations of the Downtown Jacksonville Community Redevelopment Plan with the DIA’s mission and sets forth an action plan for continuous community renewal.