TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Teshana King, Project Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: February 26, 2026
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APPROVAL OF A WORK ASSIGNMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH JUSTIN ARCHITECTS, P.A., FOR INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CRA-OWNED COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 102 NW 5TH AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 112,217.60.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the Work Assignment for Architectural Services with Justin Architects, P.A. for interior improvements of the CRA-owned commercial building located at 102 NW 5th Avenue in an amount not to exceed $112,217.60,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:
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchased 102 NW 5th Avenue (Commercial Property) in March 2024.
The Commercial Property has a one-story commercial building with five (5) tenant bays; it is zoned CBD - Central Business District and is within the West Settlers Historic District of The Set (CRA Sub-Area #3).
Currently, there are three (3) tenants that occupy the Commercial Building (Suites 102, 104, and 106). Suites 108/110 previously operated as a grocery store with a commercial kitchen. To preserve the use and meet the needs and desires of The Set community, a Notice of Intent to Lease the Suites 108/110 to one (1) tenant for the operation of a commercial restaurant was issued on July 30, 2025 with a deadline to apply on October 6, 2025. A tenant was selected on December 15, 2025, with plans to operate a full-scale, sit-down restaurant. CRA Staff and the selected tenant are currently in lease negotiations.
Additionally, since the CRA’s purchase, the following exterior repairs and improvements have been completed for the Commercial Building:
Complete roof replacement, stucco repairs, new windows and doors, new tenant signage, electrical repairs, and new ligh...
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