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CRA authorizes lease talks with Funky Cafe after debate over ''incubator' label and procurement outreach

Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency · March 26, 2026
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Summary

The CRA voted 4-0 to begin lease negotiations with Funky Cafe for a FoundCare restaurant space, after commissioners pressed staff to define incubator metrics and improve outreach; procurement reported 187 registered vendors, 25 plan holders and one responsive proposal (Funky Cafe).

The Riviera Beach CRA voted unanimously on March 25 to authorize staff to begin lease negotiations with Funky Cafe for a restaurant space inside the FoundCare health and wellness center, while directing staff to build measurable incubator supports and to improve procurement outreach.

Procurement Director Latonya Ammons told the board the solicitation (No. 1212-RFP25-4) reached 187 vendors registered under the chosen NIGP code; 25 plan holders downloaded the documents and one proposal was submitted by Funky Cafe, which the evaluation committee…

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