TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Tara Toto, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., CRA Executive Director
DATE: June 23, 2020
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CARVER SQUARE CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY DETERMINATION
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Recommended Action:
Provide Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency staff with a construction strategy determination for the Carver Square Workforce Housing project.
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Background:
The Carver Square Workforce Housing development is located in the southwest neighborhood, consisting of twenty (20) single-family residential parcels, with a combined acreage of approximately two (2) acres. The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency entered into an Agreement with Brooks and Scarpa Architects, Inc. on January 11, 2018 for consulting, design and construction administration services for a term of three (3) years.
Below is a summary of the project status since the CRA Board update in February:
Project Update (February 25, 2020 - June 23, 2020)
Right of Way Dedication (17 Lots)
CRA processed 17 Right of Way Dedications through the City Engineering Department for review.
· CRA submitted required documents to the City Engineering Department: 2-24-20.
· City Engineering Department reviewed documents and approved for technical compliance.
· CRA submitted the Right of Way package for City Commission: 5-26-20.
· City Commission: Scheduled for 7-7-20.
Utility Coordination
CRA has been coordinating with Utilities to design underground electrical service to 20 SF homes.
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
· Design pending deposit: $3,000.00. Estimated cost: $30,000.00
o Note: Deposit payment on hold. Pending CRA Board construction strategy determination.
· Estimate for design, removal of existing equipment and installation of new equipment: 14 weeks.
· Utility Easements will be required.
· Permits may be required.
Other Utility Coordination
· Additional design coordination ongoing with Comcast and ATT.
Design Development and Construction Documents
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