TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., CRA Executive Director
DATE: July 16, 2025
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COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT - 135 NW 5TH AVENUE, UNIT C5
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the Commercial Lease Agreement for Upper Cutz Barbershop and Salon, Inc. located at 135 NW 5th Avenue, Unit C5, in a form acceptable to the CRA Legal Counsel, and authorize the CRA Executive Director to execute any and all related documents.
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Background:
The West Settlers Building is comprised of two commercial bays on the first-floor (both owned by the CRA) and four privately-owned residential condominiums (one on the first-floor and three on the second-floor). The building maintenance is overseen by the West Settlers Condominium Owners’ Association, which the CRA manages. Currently, Unit C5 is occupied by Upper Cutz Barbershop and Salon, Inc. (Upper Cutz).
Upper Cutz History:
Since 2017, Upper Cutz has been offering personal haircare and grooming services to a diverse clientele with a focus on the African-American community. Owners, LaShon Harris and Lisa McMiller, have also expanded their role within Delray Beach community by hosting Teen Talk and Cutz and Conversation sessions for open dialogue on mental health.
The CRA initially executed a commercial lease agreement with Upper Cutz on October 3, 2017, for an initial three-year term. On July 28, 2020, the CRA Board approved an amendment to the commercial lease agreement to extend the term of the lease for five (5) years, beginning on October 1, 2020, and terminating on September 30, 2025. The amendment did not provide for any options to renew. The current monthly rent is $1,338.23, which is inclusive of the West Settlers Condominium Owners’ Association fees.
At the April 30, 2025, CRA Board Meeting, the CRA Board approved the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Lease for the West Settlers commercial space as required by Fla...
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