TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Alexina Jeannite, Community Engagement Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: February 22, 2022
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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY(IES) - ACHIEVING GOALS USING IMPACT DRIVEN EVALUATION FUNDING AGREEMENT - OLD SCHOOL SQUARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, INC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the following:
1) Issue the Old School Square Center for the Arts, Inc. (“OSSCA or OSS”) a formal written notice of deficiency(ies) and opportunity to cure pursuant to the Achieving Goals Using Impact Driven Evaluation (“A-G.U.I.D.E.”) Funding Agreement (“Notice of Deficiencies”); and
2) Issue the OSSCA reasonable notice for the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) to access and examine all records, books, papers, or documents relating to the funding provided pursuant to the A-G.U.I.D.E. Funding Agreement; and
3) Should OSSCA fail to cure the deficiency(ies) to the satisfaction of the CRA, within fourteen (14) days from receipt of the Notice of Deficiencies, CRA Staff shall then issue written notice to OSSCA that the A-G.U.I.D.E. Funding Agreement is deemed immediately voided and notice that the CRA is entitled to recoup the portion of funds the CRA allocated and/or already disbursed to OSSCA pursuant to the A-G.U.I.D.E. Funding Agreement; and
4) The CRA’s Chair, Executive Director and legal counsel may execute any and all related documents and take all necessary action to facilitate the above action(s).
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Background:
During the January 25, 2022 CRA Regular Board meeting, a detailed update was provided to the Board on the status of OSSCA’s FY 2020-2021 A-G.U.I.D.E. Funding Agreement. The update summarized OSSCA’s failure to provide the CRA with information and documentation previously requested and deemed necessary by the CRA. The Board was also updated that the information and documentation provided by OSSCA to date, is insufficient and does not allow the CRA to fully...
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