TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Mackenzie Weber, Redevelopment Coordinator
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: April 28, 2026
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APPROVAL OF A PAINT-UP & SIGNAGE FUNDING ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT - THE WEST SETTLERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. - 135 NW 5TH AVENUE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,785
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve a Paint-Up & Signage Funding Assistance Agreement between the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and The West Settlers Condominium Association, Inc., for the exterior painting improvements at 135 NW 5th Avenue, for an amount not to exceed $2,785, and authorize the CRA Board Chair to execute any and all related documents for said purpose in a form that is acceptable to the CRA Legal Counsel.
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Background:
The Paint-Up & Signage Funding Assistance Program (Program) was originally established by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 2007 to encourage existing building owners or tenants to improve the exterior of their buildings through a new coat of paint and was later expanded to include exterior signage. The Program helps to enhance the aesthetics of neighborhoods in the CRA District by facilitating minor cosmetic improvements such as exterior painting and signage projects, with a maximum possible grant award of 50% of eligible exterior painting and/or signage improvement costs, up to $5000.
In 2004, the CRA purchased the mixed-use building located at 135 NW 5th Avenue (Property), within CRA Sub-Area #3 and within the City of Delray Beach’s Historic West Settlers District. The Property contains four (4) residential units and two (2) commercial units. The residential units were renovated and sold to moderate income households and are now all privately and separately owned. The two (2) commercial units remain owned by the CRA and are both currently leased to privately owned and operated businesses. The Property is managed and maintained by The West Settlers ...
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