TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: October 28, 2025
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DEVELOPMENT OF SW 600 - 800 BLOCKS OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Discussion and direction on preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) the Development of SW 600 - 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue.
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Background:
Overview of October 28, 2025 CRA Board Meeting:
Since the September 30, 2025 CRA Board Meeting, CRA Staff and CRA Legal Counsel have worked diligently on the draft RFP for the SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue.
At this time, CRA staff is requesting the CRA Board to discuss and provide direction as it relates to any additional specifications desired within the 2025 RFP for the SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue with a tentative RFP issue date in late October/November.
Overview of September 30, 2025 CRA Board Meeting:
Based on the feedback provided over the last few months regarding development of SW 600-800 West Atlantic Avenue, the draft RFP for development of the SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue.
At the September 30, 2025 CRA Board Meeting, the CRA Staff presented a detailed overview of the proposed RFP for SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue and sought Board input on various items such as lots to include in the RFP, parking, building height, lease/sale of land, submittal requirements, and evaluation criteria. The CRA Board supported providing flexibility in the RFP to hopefully provide the best opportunity to attract a grocery store.
Overview of August 28, 2025, CRA Board Meeting:
At the August 28, 2025, CRA Board meeting, the CRA Board generally discussed the development of the SW 600 - 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue and the 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) process for said development. The draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of a full-service, 20,000 square foot grocery store with parking on the SW 600 B...
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