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The Annual Report highlights some the CRAs's activities and financials. You can do*nload the 2017 Annual Report in PDF Format The Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency was created by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on March 14, 2000 Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. The BGTCRA is compromised of approximately 1,800 acres with a wide range of residential and commercial properties. Funding for the CRA comes from Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF is a portion of the property taxes generated above what was received by the County prior to the CRA being established and does not result in any additional tax to the property To improve the coordination and efficiency of project management, the BGTCRA took over the management of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU in 2009 and the Haldeman Creek Dredging MSTU in 2010. The MSTU’s are funded through a millage rate set by the MSTU’s Enabling Ordinance. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR COMMUNITY MEETING. In 2000, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Collier County Community Redevelopment Plan and after 18 years of steady improvements in the area, the CRA approved updating the plan to review the current conditions and establish a vision for the next 20 years. In January 2018, Board approved a contract with TOA Design Group to update the plan. In April 2018, a series of meetings were held to gather public input. The public is invited to attend the next Community Forum to provide input on the draft plan which is scheduled for: The sale of the 5.27 acre catalyst project continues to move forward. In 2018, the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment was approved. In addition, the Board approved the Cell Tower Agreement with Crown Castle setting the terms and conditions to decommission, demolish and remove the existing tower on the property and terminate the lease in advance of 2024. Closing on the property was contingent on the removal of the tower. Based on the purchase agreement, the closing is expected in April 2019.