TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan Cabrera, AICP, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., CRA Executive Director
DATE: January 25, 2022
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NW 800 BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - UPDATE AND DIRECTION
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Update and discuss the Redevelopment Project located on the NW 800 Block of West Atlantic Avenue.
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Background:
The Redevelopment Project located on the NW 800 Block of West Atlantic Avenue (“Project”) is included in the CRA’s Budget & Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
At the April 27, 2021, CRA Board Meeting, the Board ratified a Work Assignment between the CRA and CPZ Architect, Inc. (“CPZ”), to develop a conceptual design for the CRA-owned properties located on the NW 800 Block of West Atlantic Avenue.
On July 15, 2021, the CRA Board provided input on the ongoing development of the conceptual design sketches and approved continuing the Project and having CRA staff take the next steps to move it forward.
In August 2021, the CRA and CPZ executed the First Amendment to the Original Agreement. The First Amendment included the following tasks: complete review of the zoning and building codes, participation in community meetings, development of three ground level renderings and high-level cost estimates.
In October 2021, two (2) public outreach meetings were held to present the Project and to gather feedback from the community.
In December 2021, CRA staff also reached out requesting feedback from the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the City’s Economic Development Department.
At this time, CRA staff is presenting an update on the Project, and requesting the CRA Board discuss and provide direction to CRA staff on the Project as follows:
1) Continue the Project as initially presented to the CRA Board on July 15, 2021, and CRA staff will take the next steps to move the Project forward; or
2) Discontinue the ...
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