TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan Cabrera, AICP, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: November 17, 2022
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APPROVE THE WORK ASSIGNMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY CURRIE SOWARDS AGUILA ARCHITECTS INC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve the Work Assignment for Architectural Services with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. (CSA) for Comprehensive Study of the CRA-Owned Properties in the West Atlantic Avenue Area (Project).
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Background:
The redevelopment of CRA-owned parcels in the West Atlantic Avenue area is included in the Delray Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan and West Atlantic Avenue Master Plan. As such, CRA staff contacted CSA, a consultant that has a continuing contract with the CRA to provide architectural services, to provide a proposal to conduct a comprehensive study of the CRA-owned properties within the West Atlantic Avenue area (Project). This Project would entail assistance in site analysis to determine potential development opportunities and strategies potential development of each property taking into consideration the neighboring community needs.
The Scope of Services for the Project should be completed no later than September 30, 2023. The cost to fulfill the Scope of Services is a not to exceed cost of $120,000.
At this time, CRA staff is seeking approval of the Work Assignment with CSA to conduct a comprehensive study of the CRA-owned properties within the West Atlantic Avenue area to determine potential development opportunities and strategies.
Attachment(s): Exhibit A - Work Assignment
CRA Attorney Review:
The CRA Legal Counsel has reviewed the Work Assignment for legal sufficiency and form and determined it to be acceptable.
Finance Review:
N/A
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Funding is available in the amount of $120,000 - GL# 5120, 5365, 5615, 6214, 6305, 6511 - Project Development/Implementation and GL# 8409 - Contractual Services
Overall need within the Community Redevelopment Area from Delray Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan:
Removal of Slum and Blight
Land Use
Economic Development
Affordable Housing
Downtown Housing
Infrastructure
Recreation and Cultural Facilities