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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COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT - 95 SW 5TH AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Award the Notice of Intent to Lease for the three suites within the CRA-owned commercial building located at 95 SW 5th Avenue to Florida Atlantic University Community Health/Northwest Community Health Alliance to operate a community health center and authorize CRA Staff to enter into lease negotiations with Florida Atlantic University Community Health/Northwest Community Health Alliance.
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Background:
In 2023, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) began constructing a new, approximately 7,089 square foot, two-story commercial building located at 95 SW 5th Avenue. The ground floor spans approximately 2,245 square feet, and will feature a lobby, staircase, restrooms, elevator, and one (1) commercial rental space accessible from SW 5th Avenue. The second-floor spans approximately 4,844 square feet and will feature restrooms and two (2) commercial rental spaces. The development project signifies an important step toward creating affordable commercial rental space and activation along the Historic Northwest & Southwest 5th Avenue commercial corridor, as called for by the CRA Redevelopment Plan and The Set Transformation Plan.
In 2024, the CRA Board prioritized meeting the needs of The Set community as identified in The Set Transformation Plan, and the CRA’s Redevelopment Plan, and dedicated the affordable commercial rental spaces within 95 SW 5th Avenue for tenants who would provide accessible and affordable medical, pharmacy, and healthcare services. Construction of the commercial building is complete and awaiting final inspection, with the three (3) tenant suites awaiting final buildout based on the needs of the tenant.
Notice of Intent to Lease:
On December 10, 2025, pursuant to Florida Sta...
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