TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan Cabrera, AICP, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: July 28, 2020
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FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION - LOT 11 OF SUNDAY AND TENBROOK ADDITION TO DELRAY, FLORIDA - COMMENTS ON USE OF PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Discussion regarding the property located at 421 SW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida (Lot 11, Sundy & Tenbrook Addition to Delray, Florida) (Property) and City of Delray Beach’s (City) use of the Property.
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Background:
At the January 12, 2012, CRA Board meeting, the CRA Board approved Resolution 2012-01, an Interlocal Agreement with the City (ILA) and an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property (Agreement), associated with the transfer of the CRA-owned Property to the City with the purpose of aiding the City in addressing drainage issues in the surrounding area as part of a Citywide Storm Water Master Plan.
On March 6, 2012, the City Commission approved Resolution 09-12 acquiring the Property and accepting the terms and conditions stated in the ILA and the Agreement.
Section 14, Special Clauses, of the Agreement states:
a) The City shall develop the Property as part of the City’s drainage improvements, to the extent of the funding provided.
b) In the event the City desires to discontinue the public use of the Property, it shall provide the CRA with thirty (30) days written notice of its intent to allow the CRA to comment on such change.
On March 6, 2020, the CRA received a Notice of Intent to Sell from the City, which is looking to sell the Property to a private owner. Pursuant to the Agreement, the CRA now has the opportunity to formally comment on this matter.
This item was originally scheduled to be heard by the City Commission on April 7, 2020, however, due to COVID-19 and the ensuing postponement of City Commission meetings, this item was postponed and will be heard by the City Commission on t...
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