TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: November 16, 2023
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UPDATE ON THE DELRAY BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Provide direction to CRA Staff as it relates to the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
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Background:
On August 22, 2023, the CRA Board approved Resolution 2023-03 creating the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) including certain regulations to govern the RAC’s membership and duties.
The application period was available from September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023 totaling sixty days. During this period, the Community Redevelopment Agency received 15 applications; of which 8 may be considered based on the application criteria and the information that was submitted.
Below is the initial implementation timeline and a suggested updated timeline to potentially allow for additional applications to submit applications.
Initial Timeline:
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September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023 (60 days) |
RAC Appointment Application Open |
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October 19, 2023 |
Pre-Submission Meeting Held by CRA Staff for RAC Appointment Application |
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November 16, 2023 CRA Board Meeting |
CRA Board Appointment of RAC Members and CRA Board Approval of RAC Meetings Dates |
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January 2024 (TENTATIVE) |
RAC’s First Meeting |
Suggested Updated Timeline:
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November 17, 2023 - January 16, 2024 (60 days) RAC Appointment Application Re-Open |
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December 4, 2023 CRA Social |
Second Pre-Submission Meeting Held by Staff for RAC Appointment Application |
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February 27, 2024 CRA Board Meeting |
CRA Board Appointment of RAC Members and CRA Board Approval of RAC Meetings Dates |
Staff is seeking direction from Board regarding re-opening the RAC application process based on the schedule above.
Attachments: Exhibit A - Resolution 2023-03; Exhibit B - Application Form
CRA Attorney Review:
N/A
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
N/A
Overall need within the Community Redevelopment Area from Delray Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan:
Removal of Slum And Blight
Land Use
Economic Development
Affordable Housing
Downtown Housing
Infrastructure
Recreation and Cultural Facilities