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Why it matters: The CRA is planning major infrastructure borrowing to fund the Northwest neighborhood work and is prioritizing West Atlantic Avenue redevelopment while weighing how to allocate limited resources as project demands grow.

Key budget priorities and projects: Staff outlined long‑term redevelopment goals that include removal of slum and blight, land use changes, economic development, affordable and downtown housing, infrastructure and cultural facilities. Specific projects highlighted included modular commercial activation on the Northwest 800 block, townhouse development with accessory dwelling units on a Northwest block, and Pompey Park — a proposed $45 million renovation project for which the CRA said it has cash ready to support contractor mobilization.

Planned bonding for Northwest infrastructure: Staff and the city’s bond consultant discussed borrowing against three years of projected TIF revenue to fund near‑term Northwest neighborhood infrastructure. The estimate cited in the meeting was about $30–40 million needed over the next three years; staff noted the CRA currently holds approximately $8 million in cash and that the full five‑year program could eventually total substantially more as projects continue.

Transfers and program transitions: Staff proposed transferring ownership and maintenance responsibilities for Reverend JWH Thomas Park and for a parking lot at 215 Southeast Second Avenue to the City of Delray Beach to improve maintenance and enforcement efficiency. Staff also raised formally transitioning the A Guide funding and reducing CRA’s direct funding role for that program because of statutory changes affecting CRA responsibilities.

West Atlantic supermarket RFP discussion: Staff presented a draft request for proposals (RFP) approach to target a supermarket for the 600 block of West Atlantic Avenue and explained the board could carve that block out to make the parcel more attractive while continuing development work on the 700 and 800 blocks. Staff and commissioners discussed using the newly authorized commercial real estate agent to start outreach before issuing a formal RFP, with a goal of issuing a public solicitation in late summer or fall after further engagement.

Next steps: Staff will prepare a draft CRA budget after receiving the city budget request, schedule public meetings on West Atlantic plan updates this summer, continue modular commercial procurement for the Northwest 800 block, and coordinate bonding timing with the city and county approvals required for borrowing against future TIF revenues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting 05-29-2025 4:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","CRA staff presented a budget overview prioritizing West Atlantic Avenue redevelopment, modular commercial activation, and planned borrowing to fund Northwest neighborhood infrastructure.","taxTitle","Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",5598,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221704,"CRA approves lease notice for 102 NW Fifth Avenue to house a single commercial tenant rather than shared kitchen",479,2840000,3319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604&start=2840&end=3319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604/thumbnail_2840000.jpg","/articles/6221704/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/CRA-approves-lease-notice-for-102-NW-Fifth-Avenue-to-house-a-single-commercial-tenant-rather-than-shared-kitchen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221704-ef844f4aa95771afa5928d7840cdbc93/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163507&Signature=lgFt30FqsTq3LMkYYl7fQv90LthilKORz-lakOG9CeCCyjHKmV3vsPzSjt1PAUotHinLwTn9EPF9akYl4otUozRWN5T4xJ2CDcJtDxvkg26nZEtLxEH-qLp5bwchiWgB0VBL17Uueha-XA2gLai0BxC9iRaBgyL4RTBg9duM-1xlSFXX5SBKA31MMkIckdYpeIQDVoiHbfS6wMP~g3-iN4wFsCeEK1ank-ZeNwZAT0fmbdBgku62zLP1E69FP-nepXruMLVUqCP9yxYQrDr4zHSPIr8WZSzCDUPphavOCybmsOyeXx1rgoPQ80McNSVO911XW8TZp1lm6dAMksoPeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delray Beach CRA approved a notice of intent to lease two tenant bays at 102 NW Fifth Avenue (suites 108 and 110) combined as a single commercial space configured for a restaurant rather than a shared, rentable commercial kitchen.

Why it matters: The decision sets the CRA’s near‑term use strategy for a small, city‑owned commercial space that staff had considered outfitting either as a shared commercial kitchen for caterers and start‑ups or as a single restaurant tenant to serve the neighborhood.

Board discussion and decision: Staff described the building as two small bays combined into one space that already includes kitchen equipment and argued a single restaurant might be simpler and faster to activate. Commissioner Long and other board members said a neighborhood restaurant was feasible and supported proceeding with a lease notice; the motion to approve the notice to lease the combined unit passed with roll call approval.

Details and next steps: The board approved authorizing staff to issue a notice of intent to lease the combined spaces with provisions discussed at the meeting. If the board receives responses, staff will return with recommended lease terms for commission review and approval.","The CRA directed staff to proceed with a notice of intent to lease two combined tenant bays (Suites 108 & 110) at 102 NW Fifth Avenue as a single commercial/restaurant space rather than a shared commercial kitchen.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221708,"Delray Beach CRA approves continuing, hourly‑rate contract with Jones Lang LaSalle to market commercial properties",465,3168000,3633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604&start=3168&end=3633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604/thumbnail_3168000.jpg","/articles/6221708/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Delray-Beach-CRA-approves-continuing-hourlyrate-contract-with-Jones-Lang-LaSalle-to-market-commercial-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221708-22fe472ca0fcbaf3d7893c7b4dc7e0f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163507&Signature=PKuKIpcWGKbPV9BV8-0wTe6zGhkFOTZMtKOzQGSsVRUOqrfDX8FVjjtFhGuWjH9nZBVUD9cKQ9fPc39TasRfX03F~cAKi2gf7PGD1SluHDNh~Gu~FSBmdULxzhjhkZeTC~GcQjbdCQsmxDF-oD9lhw5GO4oNTrz34RdxbcI~4hEErPFuRL~fifUrsw1YIGQxbh~gqQXOKBrZ~4i9gV9J9Yp5DhWafciSuSrCIODxn2j6iv43ZtJZLVUn0rqzqN9O2rxKhudPyWOl-IC2u6QBqawRjutbqU4VKX-BIEhq6ANOdUOAwbBtd9dx93lXjIlalcxbNG0QdB0mbeEb6nX8Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency approved in substantial form an agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. (JLL) to provide professional commercial property real estate marketing services on a continuing, hourly basis.

Why it matters: City staff said JLL will serve as an agent to help market CRA‑owned parcels to potential commercial tenants — notably grocers, pharmacies and banks — and provide outreach and industry connections while the CRA retains control over any formal bid processes.

Details: Staff said the request for qualifications produced two responses; JLL’s proposal offered an hourly, pick‑and‑choose menu of services, while the other respondent proposed a monthly retainer. The agency chose the hourly approach to preserve flexibility and to avoid a large retainer while the CRA finalizes redevelopment direction.

Commission discussion and vote: Commissioners asked about conflict‑of‑interest concerns and the breadth of JLL’s scope. Staff responded that the CRA will select only those services it needs and will use outside consultants for formal bidding and procurement when required. The motion to approve the JLL agreement in substantial form passed by unanimous roll call; the contract will be finalized with the city attorney and executed after those final edits.

Next steps: Staff said the CRA will engage JLL to begin targeted outreach for potential supermarket and commercial tenants and will return to the board if the agreement requires substantive legal changes.","The CRA approved in substantial form a continuing contract with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. to provide commercial property marketing and outreach on an hourly, a‑la‑carte basis; the board approved the contract with unanimous roll‑call and subject to final legal review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221714,"Delray Beach CRA declines to analyze proposed property purchases for extremely low‑income housing after heated debate",1126,279000,1405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604&start=279&end=1405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611634-a3293f1d0cb4325fcf72e5dfee76d604/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6221714/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Delray-Beach-CRA-declines-to-analyze-proposed-property-purchases-for-extremely-lowincome-housing-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221714-12488128cb54c6fa1940da4a28a0f290/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163507&Signature=YakiKG7leyBTZgv4CpyiOPVhuuKH0Jq9oN78SHylWz82FIgFzYmbf2kfgTIBNbp8FGNsfp2~Y-NYhJUWwY06qNsaCgsQ2QAZujij1HgRpYbACPxcpnQHtZxNRnRaInJy2K0KvIKKLd4K2WwdTgv6ZuukWVt0AHpCb5uSI5PDlSeZq9fugAWK0gpclX2OjMZXOv4CNnKi8jiZrUG4UmG1zaJh4W8jjn5QN26TLVm4xA9S0Q0G-HuKUtdAD65Gi~LReBVR-jLwoBmmU4T0sEpz4naJ7XS98lKOF-T2J9XH4qg7Acd6j7yIxPMYs~BRP7w8t5E~EyhTY9aZujVx26yZJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency voted not to authorize an initial analysis of two downtown parcels and two additional properties being considered for possible acquisition and housing development, removing the items from the agenda after an extended discussion and public comment.

The issue began when staff sought direction about moving agenda items concerning potential property acquisitions — including a site near Artist Alley and a parcel on North Federal Highway — into a future meeting for analysis. The board ultimately declined to proceed with the analysis, and staff removed the items from the agenda.

Why it matters: Board members and residents sharply disagreed about whether CRA funds should be used to buy additional property now, and what type of housing would be appropriate. Commissioners who opposed the analysis cited limited CRA funds and near‑term infrastructure debt obligations; supporters said the board should at least study options while other public funding (county bonds, state or federal sources) might be available.

Details of the discussion: Several commissioners and members of the public addressed both financial capacity and the appropriate mix of housing. Vice Chair Markert said funding was a central constraint: “I just don't believe after looking at the books that we have the money to do it.” Other commissioners warned that buying sites without a clear plan for allowable uses could divert money from long‑planned infrastructure projects on West Atlantic Avenue.

Supporters of analysis pointed to county and regional efforts on housing and said the CRA should evaluate options now, while opponents said the CRA has already committed cash to large infrastructure programs and must prioritize redevelopment obligations. Commissioner comments also cited local political resistance to extremely low‑income housing on certain corridors; one commissioner said a property owner on North Federal explicitly rejected extremely low‑income housing for his site and suggested workforce housing would be more viable.

Public comment reflected the same divisions. Some speakers urged the CRA to hold land for future workforce housing or to use available public funds; others opposed extremely low‑income housing at the North Federal location, citing neighborhood and property‑value concerns. Several speakers and a voicemail asked the CRA to consider workforce housing as an alternative to ultra‑low‑income units.

Outcome and next steps: The board directed staff to remove the acquisition/analysis items from the current agenda. Staff said the items could be revisited later but made no immediate commitments; the item had been discussed for possible rescheduling in July before the vote to remove it. No purchase authorization or analysis scope was approved at the meeting.

Context: Commissioners repeatedly referenced recent conversations about state legislation affecting CRAs and the agency's longer‑term debt profile for planned infrastructure in the Northwest and Southwest neighborhoods. Those debt obligations and the CRA’s limited cash reserves were central to opponents’ arguments against pursuing property acquisitions now.","The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) debated analyzing up to four properties for possible purchase to advance housing goals but voted to remove the item from the agenda and not proceed with the initial analysis, after commissioners and members of the public raised concerns about cost, suitability and housing type.","actionData","errors"]

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