[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6199717,"mediaKeyId","3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467","parentId",3824288,"title","Riviera Beach CRA postpones Rafiki Tiki term-sheet vote after commissioners press for exit ramp, community benefits","audioSeconds",2989,"startMs",1091000,"endMs",4080000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467&start=1091&end=4080","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467/thumbnail_1091000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6199717/Riviera-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Riviera-Beach-CRA-postpones-Rafiki-Tiki-term-sheet-vote-after-commissioners-press-for-exit-ramp-community-benefits","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199717-344f9f758db18187ef5bcd3753048b7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180914&Signature=CPw00HDV3MGZI87pmafxMWW7l2K~~d6dyhxi8xI8jXa~uTMYHJqeOm9kiolxrBnfb8jXba~J6OUvNthPdDh7Y-ZFFztMhzLTBblcbNMWsLGFtSBohCM5BRMofq~k7swvRJhZo2acUNBXmbCjNPhNjjkb006wweYygcX31eK~7LArON2EgB2nZ9FavHLMwSrPFQSrEpjC34ZGBTxVBJMyw01Lo710Lv334Iq4t6QKb2J82ulhhHVOWMhbEXlpQPODXBeHw76Aan2sOEbIcXX1lGAQhcpISxPkQeSRSblTyvj07fZN87rjM4E~ZddMR5iqiK~RSCB~Ja1Y5KNcMHqEBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Riviera Beach, FL","date","2025-06-12T00:17:34Z","article","At its June meeting the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency postponed action on Resolution 2025-11, a proposed term sheet for a lease with Rafiki Tiki LLC, directing staff to return with a revised term sheet at the board’s July 9 meeting.

The item before the board was a draft term sheet negotiated by staff and reviewed by JLL that would expand the current Rafiki Tiki lease to the restaurant’s ground-floor space at the Marina Event Center, include an option for rooftop use, and offer a $200,000 tenant allowance toward construction. Anita Jenkins, the CRA director of neighborhood services, told commissioners “the lease would commence on August 1,” and described a five‑year initial term with three five‑year renewal options, a 3 percent annual escalation and base rent at $22.50 per square foot triple net plus pro rata operating costs. Jenkins said the draft contemplated an additional $1,500 monthly charge for the outside/sidewalk area and that tenant allowances would be paid after the tenant completes construction and submits verified costs.

Why it matters: the Marina Event Center and the larger Marina Village Phase 2 are central to the CRA’s waterfront redevelopment strategy. Commissioners voiced concern that committing assistance and long options without stronger protections could complicate a future developer’s master plan for the marina or leave the agency paying for improvements that must be removed or relocated.

Board concerns and requested revisions

Commissioner Spiritus and others stressed the need for an explicit “exit ramp” should a future Marina Village developer require alterations or relocation of the restaurant. Commissioner Spiritus asked that the CRA be able to cancel a lease with a notice period of 90–120 days and, if termination is required, reimburse the tenant a negotiated portion of documented improvements; he suggested 75 percent as a model for reimbursement of verified, eligible costs. Jenkins confirmed staff’s intent to require full documentation (receipts and contracts) before releasing CRA funds.

Several commissioners also asked for an independent cost estimate for the tenant’s buildout. Jenkins said the vendor’s current estimate for the proposed first‑floor expansion is “around a million dollars.” Commissioner Spiritus recommended hiring an independent estimator and validating construction contracts and receipts before any CRA payment.

Local participation and community benefits

Commissioners and city staff discussed including community‑benefit commitments and intentional local contracting language in the term sheet. Attorney Chris Smith told the board the CRA could not legally make use of exclusively local contractors an absolute requirement in the lease, but it could “put it in there as a suggestion” and strongly encourage local and minority‑owned vendors through negotiated terms. Multiple commissioners said they want an enforceable community‑benefits provision — for example, mentoring or procurement provisions that create opportunities for smaller local food operators — to be negotiated into the term sheet and lease.

Operational and physical questions

Jenkins and staff outlined other operational points the board asked to resolve before a final lease: separation of plumbing to avoid service interruptions to the Event Center, staging and safety during construction so as to maintain event operations, definition of which parking spaces would remain reserved for restaurant operations, and how rooftop access and interior security would be handled if the top floor becomes a separate operator. Commissioners repeatedly asked whether the first‑floor expansion would “preclude” other operators from the rooftop and whether the CRA would be asked to fund further work to make the rooftop functional; staff said retrofit costs for an operational second floor are a separate issue and would require additional analysis and negotiation.

Applicant’s role

Rafiki Tiki’s principal, Dimitri Saloom, provided a business plan to staff and placed a high priority on local hiring and mentoring opportunities. Jenkins said JLL reviewed confidential financials submitted by the applicant and that staff used those materials in drafting the term sheet.

Board action and next steps

Vice Chair Kishamba Miller Anderson moved to postpone consideration of the proposed term sheet until the CRA’s July 9 meeting so staff could return with additional cost verification, community‑benefits language, and proposed exit‑ramp language; the motion passed 4–1 with Commissioner Davis Paneer dissenting. Jenkins and Executive Director Jadel Mercius said staff will make best efforts to meet the board’s timeline and to hold one‑on‑one briefings with commissioners before the July meeting. Attorney Chris Smith reiterated that the current resolution authorizes staff to continue negotiating a lease consistent with the term sheet but that any final lease would return to the board for approval.

What remains unresolved: the board asked for an independent construction cost estimate, clarified criteria and documentation for the $200,000 allowance, drafted exit‑ramp language that limits the CRA’s exposure, a parking plan that balances event needs and restaurant customer parking, and a defined community‑benefits package with measurable elements and enforcement language. Staff also agreed to explore how any future marina master developer would be expected to accommodate an existing tenant or assist with relocation negotiations.

The agency did not approve a lease and will not execute any lease until a final version returns to the board for vote.

Ending

The board’s postponement keeps the lease‑negotiation process open while requiring staff to return with cost verification, draft community benefits and exit provisions at the July 9 CRA meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CRA Meeting June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its June meeting the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency postponed action on Resolution 2025-11, a proposed term sheet for a lease with Rafiki Tiki LLC, directing staff to return with a revised term sheet at the board’s July 9 meeting.","taxTitle","Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",68132,"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},6199710,"CRA approves construction contract to bury Broadway utilities after Singer Island service interruptions",115,5415000,5530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467&start=5415&end=5530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467/thumbnail_5415000.jpg","/articles/6199710/Riviera-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/CRA-approves-construction-contract-to-bury-Broadway-utilities-after-Singer-Island-service-interruptions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199710-aa224476ad7709fcbb5a1cb399486f97/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180914&Signature=lT000woSN5C1JiiQVOQYtgjFF0AjTMiJgqQ-v2w16DgH0vs9L-mhE8-qk-QPStsXqAjmjFpw76wJPGJ8i~4j-PFpiGEUuR5NoIqy-oftXW39YZQrv2foh~sNkQ~1K-pyuI0bqB8emkPYiwtJJVJ2Tqtb1zw-BzTWU7sTbBTEI1njXSpkz91h0ggE64VU6-reArjR62A1DaPGENcufAO3UxsbdEPIsiAyClH69KtFEkSuHs1sv7EsFbsPoBkjCACboif6hAgZqF0IPu-ppW8JaSjeI-2tzD8ex6qToGf3srLiuXF89q0BLibUETKsxqJiAJbfZJ7XNcScPVQQ328Jzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday approved Resolution 2025-10, authorizing a construction contract for utility‑burying services with Mastech North America Inc.

The contract is part of a larger plan to place overhead utilities underground along Broadway; Executive Director Jadel Mercius told the board the contract sum reported in the meeting packet is included within a previously discussed $3 million budget for the overall burying project.

Commissioner concerns

A commissioner told the board that work to bury lines on Broadway had left parts of Singer Island without internet and television service for much of the day and that multiple power surges attributed to recent electrical work had damaged mechanical equipment in several buildings. The commissioner urged the CRA and the contractors to coordinate with Florida Power & Light, Comcast and AT&T to reduce service interruptions and asked staff to track potential claims for damaged equipment. Mercius acknowledged the complaints and said staff would coordinate with the utility companies and the contractor.

Board action

The board voted to approve the contract; the roll call showed the motion passed unanimously. Jenkins confirmed to the board that the $600,000‑plus contract for the current work is included within the larger $3 million estimate previously reported for burying utilities on Broadway.

Ending

Staff said they will work with utilities and the contractor to minimize customer impacts and will monitor reported equipment damage. The CRA did not separately allocate additional emergency funds at the meeting; any future claims or contingency requests will return to the board for consideration.","The Riviera Beach CRA approved Resolution 2025-10 to award a construction contract for utility burying services to Mastech North America Inc.; commissioners raised concerns that recent burying work on Broadway left parts of Singer Island without internet and that power surges had caused equipment damage.",{"_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},6199713,"CRA to report Marina Village Phase 2 RFQ/RFP timeline July 9 as commissioners debate speed, outreach",1672,4683000,6355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467&start=4683&end=6355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3824288-1d317c48c3d76f6329a1ca946f404467/thumbnail_4683000.jpg","/articles/6199713/Riviera-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/CRA-to-report-Marina-Village-Phase-2-RFQRFP-timeline-July-9-as-commissioners-debate-speed-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199713-e53916c6f12bdf8ed2d74664b4f1117d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180914&Signature=RgdbgG0YWRF-HpWMBDInWJwL1n2XBrhGoek~kit6C3ED6mJeQ6IsBc1yK4cqN-g0bjBh5r1U0cg9Xg3J5w6tyFAbFobfM89fN2dJqSu2pzEjxfiCY1u52CaeGR6GKO9dSrwBbL473-zfvlIss-BkYGlHhDA8nZ1ARNhj36g9h~XxgnRImkgPtBCuXCvIeyjTC7U3RNigTJQ-HEHNDLYyzzAxXJeKpXRQLsrqr7AroNFihff8Yo-DQnsr1tY6r~d42MQ0OEUJm~sVdeGjtUllt6YVELGiIT4HzEoHzSIf5gK~KTX3IPVHX46fmV9H7xfV-gs0TCw1qKjvYRjZIw1vGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency confirmed at its June meeting that the Marina Village Phase 2 request‑for‑qualifications (RFQ) closes June 27 and that staff will present a timeline for the subsequent request‑for‑proposals (RFP) and selection process at the CRA’s July 9 meeting.

Executive Director Jadel Mercius told commissioners the RFQ is in place and the next step is a staff presentation at the July meeting describing the evaluation committee process, RFP schedule and selection timeline. Mercius said the RFP is expected to open in July and would remain available for about 60 days once posted; he also said JLL is drafting the RFP and staff will present a timeline when draft materials are ready.

Why it matters: Phase 2 is the marquee redevelopment solicitation for the marina area. Commissioners and the mayor pressed staff to move quickly to capitalize on development interest and current financing conditions; others cautioned that broader outreach and careful drafting are needed for a solicitation of this scale.

Debate over timing and outreach

Commissioner Spiritus urged immediate release of an RFP rather than waiting, arguing the market can change rapidly and that combining RFQ and RFP distribution would have saved months. Spiritus raised concerns that waiting could reduce qualified responses. Mercius and staff said they are working with JLL to balance speed and thoroughness and noted the solicitation has been marketed through BidNet and national channels and advertised in local newspapers.

Marketing and participation data

Staff reported 130 downloads of the RFQ packet and roughly 30 attendees at the mandatory pre‑bid meeting, which staff said was held on May 19, about three weeks after the RFQ posted. Anita Jenkins explained how BidNet notifies vendors and that national vendors must opt into notifications for Florida or specific NIGP categories. Several commissioners asked staff to expand outreach and ensure national coverage for the RFP.

JLL relationship and cost

Commissioner Spiritus noted JLL has been paid more than $1 million on the Marina project and asked when the RFP draft would be complete; staff said JLL is drafting the RFP and that the RFP would be posted when ready. Commissioners exchanged views about whether additional time improves an RFP; Spiritus and others warned that excessive delay can miss market windows, while Mercius emphasized not wanting to “make a mistake” on one of the city’s largest solicitations.

Board direction

The board asked staff to return on July 9 with a clear timeline for the RFP — including evaluation committee steps, 60‑day response window, and the anticipated selection process — and asked staff to document outreach channels and advertising. The discussion will continue at the July 9 meeting; no formal vote was required on the timeline.

Ending

Staff said they will provide a timeline and documentation of outreach for the July 9 meeting and pledged to make best efforts to brief commissioners beforehand; several commissioners urged staff to expedite the RFP posting when possible to capture active market interest.","The Riviera Beach CRA told commissioners the Marina Village Phase 2 RFQ closes June 27 and staff aims to present an RFP timeline and selection process at the July 9 meeting; commissioners pushed for a faster RFP release, questioned marketing reach and a mandatory pre‑bid meeting held three weeks after solicitation publication.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Riviera Beach CRA postpones Rafiki Tiki term-sheet vote after commissioners press for exit ramp, community benefits

CRA approves construction contract to bury Broadway utilities after Singer Island service interruptions

CRA to report Marina Village Phase 2 RFQ/RFP timeline July 9 as commissioners debate speed, outreach