The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency’s executive director told the board Nov. 12 that several capital projects are moving forward: crews have completed exterior lane improvements and temporary asphalt crosswalks on Margate Boulevard, designers are working on inside ramps and crosswalk finishes, and staff are coordinating lane closures around city events such as the lighting of Margate Boulevard trees and the upcoming fair.

"Our Margate Boulevard improvements are progressing along," the executive director said, adding that temporary asphalt crosswalks will be replaced with poured concrete later in the project timeline. Staff also said the winter festival has been relocated to the covered sports complex to avoid a construction zone and to preserve public safety and access.

The CRA reported that a utility undergrounding project is in design and that staff are working with FPL on plans. The executive director said the design team added a 900‑foot section that would cover the Cocogate property; staff said whether to proceed with that section now or reserve it for a future project will be determined after further study.

On parks and recreational facilities, staff said Coral Gate Park improvements are nearing completion and a contract has been issued to MBR Construction to replace the playground. The CRA issued an RFQ for a design‑build contract to install turf fields at the sports complex, with bids due Dec. 17; staff said a recommendation will be brought back to the board in January.

The executive director said the CRA has retained Kimley‑Horn to produce design work for enhanced medians throughout the CRA, to create "shelf‑ready" projects that can be advanced independently or paired with MPO or FDOT projects.

Regarding downtown redevelopment, staff said the CRA intends to invite developer partner Brookfield to the next CRA meeting to present conceptual plans and term sheets and to begin a developer‑agreement discussion for city‑owned parcels including the former swap‑shop site. One board member later voiced concerns about Brookfield’s past financing (a claim discussed during member comments); staff said they would raise the question with Brookfield when the company appears.

The updates contained schedule and procurement milestones but did not include detailed contract dollar amounts in the meeting transcript. Staff said they will provide project‑level updates and recommendations as design and bidding conclude.