 The City of Bunnell was incorporated in 1913. The City is the Flagler County seat. Bunnell is rich in history and has been able to maintain its sense of uniqueness while growing. Currently, the City is the second largest in land mass in the State of Florida. Bunnell is home to approximately 2,124 residents. The City of Bunnell began the process to establish a CRA within its City limits in 2004. The City Commission was committed to revitalizing its core downtown and ensuring that as the City grew through annexations and development to the outskirts of the core downtown, the County Seat would remain vibrant and not decay as many downtowns do when development occurs. The Commission, as well as the community felt that the creation of the CRA was in the best interest of the City and created a CRA Advisory Committee to begin the process. Many meetings and public input took place over the period of 2004 and 2006. CRA Newsletters
Volume 2 - July 2009 Volume 3 - October 2009 March 2010 CRA News - Beautify Bunnell Donation Request Volume 5 - June 2010 Annual ReportsFiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Report CRA Board OfficersThe City of Bunnell CRA Board is comprised of the City Commission for the City of Bunnell.
Commissioner Daisy Henry Commissioner Elbert Tucker CRA Advisory CommitteeThe City of Bunnell created an ad-hoc advisory Committee to help the City Commission in the creation of the CRA.Members of this Committee are:
DOING BUSINESS IN BUNNELLOur HistoryWe welcome you to our picturesque hometown steeped in Florida history and intrigue. Bunnell is the County Seat for Flagler County, one of the oldest communities along the east coast of Florida. We have an eye towards the future as part of one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, and hold dear the countenance of our past. The small town spirit and pride may be felt as you wander through our unique City. The Town of Bunnell was officially incorporated in 1913, but its history as a community dates back to the 1880’s. The City of Bunnell was officially incorporated in 1924. As with many other communities in Florida, Bunnell owes part of its start to the railroad industry. Alvah Bunnell established a cypress shingle mill and promised to supply the fledgling rail business with wood for its wood burning locomotives. Bunnell Stop was the name identified on the earliest rail route. By 1900, Isaac I. Moody and George W. Deen had developed a flourishing turpentine business in the Bunnell area. The name Moody would forever be tied to this area. The first church (First United Methodist Church) was constructed in 1909. This historic place now houses the Flagler Playhouse which provides a myriad of opportunities for the Arts.
The Bunnell State Bank was created in 1910 and moved into their new building in 1917. Beautiful murals may be seen within the historic building and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Why Bunnell?The City of Bunnell is the second largest City land wise in the State of Florida. The community vision for the future is to preserve its agricultural and historical roots while providing its residents with all the amenities and services of a larger community. Bunnell offers an “Open For Business” attitude. People all over the country are making a conscious decision to live in Flagler County and Bunnell is the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs. They are not here because they have to be, they are here because they want to be. This dynamic makes for a great workforce for your business. Your employees won’t waste countless hours dreaming about where they would rather live or making arrangements to leave to fulfill their dream. They enjoy where they live and enjoy where they work. The Bunnell Community Development Department has established a “One Stop Shop” for future development. This approach is geared to better serve incoming business interests and investors. Fast, friendly and effective service to prospective industry as well as assistance in the processes provides future investors with the confidence they need to partner with us. Our goal is to make your experience a positive one. IncentivesBunnell recognizes new and existing businesses that are enlarging operations and increasing the number, pay scale, diversity and general quality of available jobs result in a stable economy, tax base and a high standard of living. Flagler County offers financial incentives to attract, retain, and encourage the expansion of select businesses that provide employment opportunities and a better standard of living for the citizens of Flagler County. In addition to the incentives available through the State of Florida, Flagler County offers an incentive based on the amount of jobs created by new or expanding businesses. The following criteria must be met in order to qualify for the incentives:
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