ORD Auth the DIA to Demolish the Bldg (Formerly Known Generally as the Museum of Science & History Building) & Related Improvements Owned by the City and Located Generally at 1025 Museum Circle in the City Within the Downtown Southbank CRA; Prov for City Oversight of the Project by the DIA & Dept of Public Works (Sawyer) (Req of the DIA) 2/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 3/2/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/3/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 3/10/26

This ordinance authorizes the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to demolish the former Museum of Science and History (MOSH) building and related improvements located at 1025 Museum Circle within the Downtown Southbank Community Redevelopment Area. The building has been vacated by MOSH, and a property condition report indicates significant deferred maintenance, with estimated immediate repair costs exceeding $1.7 million. Demolition is deemed necessary for future redevelopment of the site.

Key Details:

• Location: 1025 Museum Circle, Downtown Southbank CRA
• Action: Demolition of the former MOSH building and related improvements.
• Responsible Parties: DIA and Department of Public Works will oversee the project.
• Funding: The demolition, estimated at $830,000 (low bid), will be funded by the DIA through a budget transfer from various CRA budgets, totaling $875,000. There is no impact to the general fund.
• Timeline: Demolition is expected to commence around March 1, 2026, and be completed by March 31, 2026.
• Oversight: The DIA approved Resolution 2026-01-04 to authorize the demolition.