TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Teshana King, Project Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive CRA Director
DATE: February 26, 2026
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APPROVAL OF A WORK ASSIGNMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH JUSTIN ARCHITECTS, P.A., FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS OF A PARKING LOT SERVING THE CRA-OWNED BUILDING AT 102 NW 5TH AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $86,149.40
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the Work Assignment for Architectural Services with Justin Architects, P.A. for exterior improvements of a parking lot serving the CRA-owned building located at 102 NW 5th Avenue in an amount not to exceed $86,149.40, and authorize the CRA Board Chair to execute any and all related documents for said purpose in a form that is acceptable to CRA Legal Counsel.
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Background:
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchased 102 NW 5th Avenue (Commercial Property) and the two (2) vacant lots (Vacant Properties) to the west of the commercial building in March 2024.
The Commercial Property has a one-story commercial building with five (5) tenant bays, and a small parking area to the south; it is zoned CBD - Central Business District and is within the West Settlers Historic District of The Set (CRA Sub-Area #3). The Vacant Properties are two (2) vacant lots to the west of the commercial building formerly served as the parking lot for the commercial building, but the parking lot has deteriorated and only remnants of the parking lot remain.
Since the CRA’s purchase, the following exterior repairs and improvements have been completed for the Commercial Building:
Complete roof replacement, stucco repairs, new windows and doors, new tenant signage, electrical repairs, and new lighting.
Improving the exterior of the Commercial Building and Vacant Properties eliminates slum and blight and contributes to creating additional affordable commercial spaces and economic opportunities within the CRA District/West Settlers Historic...
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