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Delray Beach CRA approves continuing, hourly‑rate contract with Jones Lang LaSalle to market commercial properties
Summary
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.
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.
