TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: April 28, 2026
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APPROVAL OF A WORK ASSIGNMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH KEITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO THE PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALKS, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CRA-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 31, 39, & 45 SW 9TH AVENUE - PALM MANOR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $86,790
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the Work Assignment for Landscape Architectural Services between the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Keith and Associates, Inc., for exterior repairs to the parking lot and sidewalks, and landscape improvements for the CRA-owned properties located at 31, 39, & 45 SW 9th Avenue - Palm Manor in an amount not to exceed $86,790, 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:
In 2003, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchased 31, 39, and 45 SW 9th Avenue (Palm Manor), located within CRA Sub Area #3. Palm Manor is a complex of three (3) buildings comprised of a total of 25-units of affordable apartments. Palm Manor is currently managed by the Delray Beach Community Land Trust (CLT).
Currently, there are six (6) Live Oak trees located within the parking lot of the Palm Manor complex that have outgrown the landscaping islands in which they were planted. The roots of these trees have grown under the paved surfaces, including the parking lot and sidewalks, causing significant cracks and ridges. Exhibit A shows the damage to the parking lot and sidewalks.
CRA Staff reached out to Sutton Consulting Arborist (Sutton) to assess the condition of the Live Oak trees. On December 9, 2025, Sutton provided a report analyzing the root obstructions. The report focused on four of (4) of the (6) Live Oak trees determined to be ...
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