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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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A CRA-OWNED VACANT LOT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING - 216 NW 8TH AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
1. Update and discuss the previously issued Request for Proposals for the disposition of a CRA-owned vacant lot located at 216 NW 8th Avenue for the development of affordable/workforce housing;
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2. Provide Board direction for the language within the Requests for Proposal to be issued for the disposition of 216 NW 8th Avenue for development of affordable/workforce housing.
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Background:
On January 26, 2026, the Request for Proposals (RFP) CRA No. 2026-02 for the disposition of a Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) owned vacant lot for the development of affordable/workforce housing was issued with the purpose of seeking qualified not-for-profit entities for the purchase and development of one (1) CRA-owned vacant lot property located at 216 NW 8th Avenue (Subject Property) for the purpose of developing and constructing affordable/workforce housing to provide for-sale single-family housing that is restricted on a long-term basis for affordable/workforce housing. The Subject Property is a non-conforming lot size with an approximate lot width of 40 feet and lot depth of 135 feet. An unpaved alley abuts the west side of the Subject Property at the rear.
The RFP had an initial Proposal Submission Due Date of March 12, 2026.
On March 3, 2026, CRA staff issued Addendum #1 addressing timely received questions. The Addendum also extended the Proposals Submission Deadline to March 31, 2026. On March 31, 2026, no proposals were received by 4:00PM deadline.
At the April 28, 2026, CRA Board meeting, the CRA Board cancelled RFP 2026-02 as a result of having receive...
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