TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: July 23, 2026
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AWARD THE CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE EXTERIOR MURAL FOR THE CRA-OWNED BUILDING LOCATED AT 95 SW 5th AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Award the Call to Artists for the exterior mural for the CRA-owned building located at 95 SW 5th Avenue to the highest ranked Artist, Sonata Kazimieraitiene and Symphonii Smith-Kennedy; and authorize CRA Staff to enter into contract negotiations with Sonata Kazimieraitiene and Symphonii Smith-Kennedy; and if in the event that a contract is not negotiated to the CRA’s satisfaction, the CRA may abandon such negotiations at its sole and absolute discretion, and the CRA Board authorizes CRA Staff to commence negotiations with the next highest scoring Artist, if applicable.
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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 commercial rental space accessible from SW 5th Avenue. The second-floor spans approximately 4,844 square feet and will feature restrooms and two 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.
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 medical, pharmacy, healthcare, and wellness services. Construction of the commercial building is complete, and the sea...
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