TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: September 24, 2026
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UPDATE ON UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY RH DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SW 600 BLOCK OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
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Update on RH Development Group, LLC’s unsolicited proposal submitted on February 10, 2026.
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Background:
On February 10, 2026, RH Development Group, LLC (RHD) submitted an unsolicited proposal (Exhibit B) pursuant to Florida Statute 255.065 and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment (CRA) Agency’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual and Standard Operating Guidelines for Public/Private Partnerships, Solicited and Unsolicited Proposals and Evaluation Process to develop CRA-owned parcels within the SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue. The unsolicited proposal submitted by RHD detailed plans to develop a nationwide full-service grocery store, commercial space, on-site parking lot, and green space.
At the March 24, 2026, CRA Board Meeting, the CRA Board directed CRA Staff to proceed with the unsolicited proposal submitted by RHD per Florida Statute Section 255.065(3)(c) which allows public entities to proceed with an unsolicited proposal without a public bidding process. In accordance with Section 255.065(3)(c) the public entity must hold two (2) duly noticed public meetings.
First Public Meeting
The CRA Special Board meeting held on May 13, 2026, served as the first public meeting under Florida Statute Section 255.065(3)(c). RHD presented their proposal to the CRA Board and members of the public. During the public meeting, the CRA Board and members of the public, along with CRA Staff, provided their comments and questions to RHD.
As part of the comments and questions, RHD was asked if the grocery store could be developed on the CRA-owned properties located within the NW 800 Block of West Atlantic Avenue, i...
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