Quincy CRA Projects

CURRENT PROJECTS

Kelly Lot Redevelopment

The Quincy CRA, in 2017, purchased a site known as the “Kelly Lot.” It is located on the southwest corner of West Franklin Street and North Adams Street and is less than one block from the Courthouse Square.

The site consists of two parcels. Parcel one is 17 West Franklin Street and parcel two is 116 North Adams Street. This one-acre site represents the largest infill parcel north of the Courthouse within the Downtown CRA District.  Although the site consists of two parcels the City of Quincy’s Downtown Master Plan recommended they be combined and redeveloped as one development.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) deemed the property as a “brownfield area.” Florida DEP, using State funds, has monitoring wells (drums) underneath the site.  These drums are tested on a routine basis.

The Quincy CRA, with the approval of Florida DEP is moving forward to remove concrete/asphalt from the redevelopment site.  Further, the Board has engaged the services of Joel Sampson, AIA to provide conceptual designs for the redevelopment.

Aid to Small Businesses

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Small Business Grant Program Press Release

QUINCY, FL. July 12, 2024- The Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has awarded grants to thirteen businesses located in the Quincy CRA district a total of $72,000 under the Small Business Assistance Grant program.

The Small Business Assistance Grant program was established by the CRA Board as a means of promoting community revitalization through economic development and entrepreneurship.    The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for repairs to buildings, purchasing production materials or appliances and equipment. For example, eligible uses would include signage, equipment and appliances, building repairs (including leasehold), production materials or inventory, or parking space enhancements. The maximum award amount was up to $10,000 per business.  To qualify for this year’s CRA grant assistance, recipients were required to satisfy all eligibility requirements including but not limited to the following:

• Must be in the Quincy CRA District.
• Must have a current business license with the City of Quincy and be a city utilities customer in good standing.
• Must be in Historic Downtown or primary commercial corridors of Highway 90 or Highway 267.
• Must be in “brick and mortar” store-front or commercial facility.
• The business must have been in operation prior to January 1, 2023.
• Must have at least one employee but fewer than 50 employees.
• All grant recipients are required to present proof of how the funds were spent to the CRA Board.

This year’s grant awardees are:

1. Bwembya’s Market, 23 N. Madison Street
2. Carol’s Country Cooking’, 323 S. Cleveland Street
3. CJ’s Kitchen,101 E. Jefferson Street
4. Creative Learning Academy, 1222 Live Oak Street
5. Daily Bread Soul Food, 119 W. Jefferson Street
6. Gadsden Seafood Company, 1509 W. Jefferson Street
7. Holloman Paint and Cleaning, 8 S. Adams Street
8. JMJ Professional Security, 112 E. Washington Street
9. Kuts 4 Kings and Queens, 10 W. Washington Street
10. Stitch and Sew Alterations,110 E. Jefferson Street
11. Sweet Abayomi, 100 N. Adams Street
12. The White Rabbit Market, 21 N. Madison Street
13. What A Blessing, 3 N. Madison Street

The Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency (Quincy C.R.A.) was created on December 8, 1998, by the City of Quincy, Florida, City Ordinances 896 and 982, to help in its redevelopment efforts. The purpose of the Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency is to remove slum and blight by enhancing the tax base and economy of the City within the C.R.A. District. The Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency’s goal is to implement the vision for the City of Quincy through dialogue between its residents, business leaders, community stakeholders and the City Commission.  The Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency’s vision is to create a unique small-town.  Enhancing neighborhoods and creating a vibrant downtown center, while being fiscally responsible and having a diverse population and business community is our mission.

The Quincy Redevelopment Agency district is located primarily within the City limits on the southern side of U.S. Highway 90, between Ralph Strong Road to the east and Barack Obama Boulevard to the west. The Gadsden County Courthouse square and three neighborhoods north of Highway 90 are also included.

The Quincy Community Redevelopment Agency operates pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes as amended. The C.R.A. revenue source is through Tax Increment Financing.  Grants are offered annually but are contingent upon fund availability.

For more information, please contact Rob Nixon, CRA Manager, at 850-618-1884 or rnixon@myquincy.net.

 

 

South Adams Street Facade Program

The Board initiated a Commercial Façade program to assist property owners located in the South Adams Street Downtown CRA District. 4M Design Group hosted several meetings with property owners, business owners, community leaders, CRA Board and Advisory Board members to discuss design standards, upgrade of appearance and other potential improvements.

>South Adams Street Facade Program Existing and Proposed Improvements

Senior Roofing Program

The Quincy CRA Senior Roofing Program provides roof replacements to qualified residents within the Quincy Community Redevelopment Area (southside of Highway 90 between Strong Road and Atlanta Street).

>>Senior Roofing Program Application Form

Tanyard Creek Park