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Minutes 06-08-21 Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Online Via GoToWebinar Meeting and In-Person in the City Hall Commission Chambers 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida Present: Steven B. Grant, Chair Mike Simon, Executive Director Woodrow Hay, Vice Chair Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director Justin Katz, Board Member Attorney Duhy, Board Counsel Christina Romelus, Board Member Ty Penserga, Board Member 1.Call to Order Chair Grant called meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Alan Karjalainen, ITS, read a statement explaining how the meeting would proceed and how the public could participate. 2. Invocation The Invocation was given by Vice Chair Hay. 3. Roll Call A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Chair Grant announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) was received from Hyperion (Robert Vecsler) and he wanted to hear the item before the Request for Proposal/Request for Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) for 115 N. Federal. After discussion, there was agreement this item would be heard before the beginning of Old Business. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 5. Legal None, 6. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Board Member Katz spoke to Anthony Barber regarding the Magnusen House and to Davis Camalier and his team regarding 114 and 115 N. Federal Highway. Board Member Romelus spoke to Hyperion Group and Mr. Camalier Board Member Penserga spoke to the same as well as Kim Kelly and Attorney Bonnie Miskel, Board Member Romelus spoke to Hyperion, Attorney Miskel, and Mr. Camalier. Vice Chair Hay spoke to Mr. Camalier regarding 114 and 115 N. Federal Highway. Chair Grant spoke to all of the above, and Attorney Miskel and Brian Fitzpatrick. 7. Announcements and Awards 8. Information Only 9. Public Comments None. 10. CRA Advisory Board Mr. Simon reviewed the items below. A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2021 B. Pending Assignments C. Reports on Pending Assignments 1. Review of Commercial Properties within the CRA Area The CRA Advisory Board reviewed the four properties at their last meeting and provided the Board with their recommendations. Per the agenda item, the property at 417 NW 6th 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 Avenue and 609 N. Railroad Avenue did not fit the CRA's mission. The properties at 3377 and 3351 N. Federal Highway were worth pursuing for land banking. Chair Grant thanked the Advisory Board and commented the recommended land to pursue is not in the City of Boynton Beach. It was land that could hopefully be annexed in the future as was done with the Seaborne Cove Development because it is in the CRA District. Board Member Penserga would like the information on the property, which Mr. Simon offered to provide. Chair Grant requested an appraisal be provided as they may be able to make an offer. Board Member Katz noted the properties shape and location and was unsure what type of development would be. He was curious about the anticipated use other than cleaning up the property and selling it. Mr. Simon explained when he gets the appraisal and they meet with City staff, they could discuss potential uses, the current condition of the property and how they fit the CRA's plan and mission. Chair Grant pointed out the CRA received a lot of interest in smaller commercial properties. Chair Grant requested a motion to review the properties after staff got more information Motion Board Member Penserga so moved. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Consent Agenda A. CRA Financial Report Period Ending May 31, 2021 B. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2021 C. Approval of Increase in the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Funding in the Amount of$11,500 for S. Solloway Acupuncture, P.A. Located in Colonial Center at 1200 S. Federal Highway, Unit 202 D. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the Amount of $6,900 for Shade Tree Music Studio LLC located at 410 W. Industrial Avenue, Unit 1 E. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the Amount of $15,450 to Go French Concept LLC d/b/a Le Petit Pains located at 410 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard, Units A & B F. Approval of Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant Program in the Amount 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 of $6,150 to Art-Sea Living, Inc. located at 412 E. Ocean Avenue, Unit 1 Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 12. Pulled Consent Agenda Items None. 13. CRA Projects in Progress A. Cottage District Infill Housing Redevelopment Project Update of Discussion and Contract Negotiations with Azur Equities, LLC Mr. Simon explained this was an update, and staff would like to continue to bring the Board updates until such time as Azure Equities and staff present a Purchase and Development Agreement with a revised site plan. After the Board selected Azure Equities for the Cottage District Single-Family Infill Housing project, there has been much positive movement occurring . The project is a single-family homeownership/ workforce housing development, targeting between 38 and 39 homes on the site plan. The negotiations are going well. Azure has a Purchase and Development Agreement in hand and he hoped to bring it forward at the July meeting with comments and presentation of items that may need to be negotiated by the Board. B. Neighborhood Officer Program 2nd Quarter Report for FY 2020-2021 Mr. Simon presented the report. Board Member Penserga noted the data is presented as a list of crimes. He requested the next time the information was given, they provide comparable data and a baseline. Captain Diehl, Boynton Beach Neighborhood Officer Program, agreed to forward the information. He also advised there were a lot of events planned for the summer within the CRA. Outside of the CRA they have the Swim with a Cop on the 26th at Denson Pool. They finished up with the Gun Buy-Back resulting in 127 guns being bought back. Some people were turned away and they are planning ask the City Commission for funds to hold a similar event tentatively in November. Other events were Rock the Block with CRA staff, then the June 19th event at Sara Sims, Captain Diehl advised they are just getting started with events for the summer and they will do what they can to facilitate summer camp. The schools are shut down to them according to the school superintendent so they are shut out there, but he hoped things would move forward better in the future. 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 C. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program Update Bonnie Nicklien, Grants and Project Manager, explained after tonight's agenda, the program will have a balance $91,912. A list of Business Tax Receipts for new business in the CRA District issued in May was included in the meeting materials. She has five businesses in the queue and more calling quite frequently. D. Marketing, Business Promotions, and Social Media Update Rene Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist, gave a presentation which reviewed social media business posts, social media project posts and print ads as contained in the meeting materials. Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced on Saturday June 12th, from 5 to 9 P.M., the CRA is hosting the Rock the Block in Downtown Boynton Beach in Dewey Park between NE 3rd and Federal Highway. Free parking is on NE 4th Street between Boynton Beach Boulevard and E Ocean Avenue and the City Hall parking lots. There are family-friendly activities, free music by The Flyers and Boynton Beach Bucks opportunities. Participants can take a short survey redeemable at participating restaurants during the event. In addition to downtown businesses, there are four additional CRA businesses that will be exhibitors onsite, which she listed. Rock the Marina and Lion Fish Derby will take place on June 26th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Marina. Free parking is available on the NE corner of E Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway and paid parking in the Marina Village garage. The event will feature live music and patrons are encouraged to visit local eateries as there will be no outside food vendors on site, although Two Georges will have a tent to the rear of the business to sell food and beverages. Ms. Coppin advised registrations are still being accepted for the Lion Fish Derby. All certified divers are invited to register. The cost is $75 and includes breakfast at the Marina Cafe and a two-tank dive on a participating charter. Those interested in participating should contact the Boynton Dive Center to register. 14. Public Hearing None. Letter of Intent from Hyperion. Attorney Bonnie Miskel, representing Hyperion was present with Mr. Robert Vecsler. She requested the Board consider Hyperion's LOI and pause the RFP/RFQ to allow them to meet with staff, show them Hyperion's financials and within 30 days come back with a progress report and within 60 days, come back with a site plan. She explained Hyperion is the buyer of Mr. Camalier's property. They are under contract and they intend to buy and develop the site. Mr. Camalier also owns property on the west side of Federal Highway and they have a significant plan to unify the east and west side, and with the CRA's property, Mr. Camalier's property and the property to the east, the 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 project would be particularly spectacular for the downtown. Mr. Vecsler was present to speak about the company if the Board had questions. Attorney Miskel explained they would operate on an expedited plan. Chair Grant inquired if the Board accepted the LOI, if they could issue a notice so they could make a ruling by the August meeting and learned they could. Attorney Duhy explained the Notice to Dispose has to be published. The CRA does not have to say when it will be brought back. It is only published for 30 days as required, by the Statute. Chair Grant wanted to work with adjacent property owners and noted Mr. Camalier is the adjacent property owner. He thought having adjacent property owners buy-in makes things go faster and further thought the LOI of just having multi-family, with retail on the first floor did not necessarily encompass the survey results, but this proposal did. The Board has been able to discuss what they want. He wanted to hear from Hyperion and other developers about what they want to do because a LOI process is faster than the RFP process. He wants to see what they could do via a LOI versus the RFP. Vice Chair Hay supported going forward with the LOI. A big concern of his was finance. and he wanted to ensure the developer could handle what they were saying they could. The other issue was those two properties being developed concurrently. He could see great things putting Boynton Beach on the map. He did not think another 60 days would make a difference, because whatever they do will last a long time and they want to make the best decision they could with what they know at this time. Board Member Katz met with the group, but had personal ethical concerns going through months and months of a process for the property and then delaying it. He thought they were abandoning it and turning away opportunities from other qualified outfits that could make a proposal. He has no issue with an extended time frame if they made a deal with Mr. Camalier, but if delaying it to engage one project, they may as well award it and tell other developers to go away. Some provisions they included in the RFP included the use of local labor, not subcontracting work out, and ensuring an apprenticeship program in Boynton Beach was used. He worried if they control the process through an RFP and then enter into a sole negotiation without any preconceived conditions. If he could give all what they want, it would be to issue an RFP with extended 60 to 90-day response time so due diligence of extra work needed to catch up with other developers is afforded. Board Member Penserga felt this intersection needs something phenomenal and this needs to be a destination. To make that happen, they cannot have more of the same product and another traditional cube. He supports a mega project on both side of the street. He commented they have been through the process with the Cottage District and they delayed it and delayed it and some applicants backed out. It is a balancing act to get the best possible deal with best product without sending a message to the development community that there is any type of favoritism. What makes this group different is they have an exclusive agreement with the property owner across the street, 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 which lets them develop a mega project on both sides of the road. He only just met the developer and is open and interested in learning about them. He agreed financing is a big deal, and he would need to be convinced the project and vision is realistic. He is open to at least a 30-day extension, but he needs to see proof of financing, a cost breakdown, if it includes an apprenticeship programs, what the timeline and what the ask to the CRA and what are they offering for 115 N Federal Highway was. If they can come back and blow the Board out of the park, he would be interested. He favored an extension for the information he requested to be provided, which was a plan and proof of financing and should it not occur, he will move forward with the RFP. Board Member Romelus agreed with Board Member Katz. This is a project they are invested in. They were nit-picking the language in the RFP and what it would do. She thought it was time to let the RFP take its course and allow individuals to come before the Board. She has no issue with this developer bidding and thought due to the level of interest he has with the adjoining property owner, he will have a preference in the RFP due to the controlling factors he has. For the process to be fair, the RFP process would be better to show what the market has to offer and dictate how they move forward. She wanted to ensure they conduct due diligence. They have been burned in the past thinking a developer will deliver, and the bottom falls out. She preferred an RFP and if the developer is interested in the RFP, he could bid on it. Chair Grant noted the comment made by Board Member Katz it was unethical to accept the LOI. Board Member Katz stated it was only his opinion. Chair Grant opened the floor to the public. Kim Kelly, Owner, Hurricane Alley, explained they never had a developer come to them with a proposal for both properties and thought 30 days more to explore the proposal was a small price to pay. She appreciated all that everyone has done and thought the Downtown could be a major destination. Board Member Katz asked if the sale agreement of the property east of Federal Highway was contingent on also being selected for the property the CRA owns west of Federal. Mr. Vecsler, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Hyperion, explained it was not. They have a purchase agreement. He advised he was sensitive to the questions. They are happy in the future to provide whatever comfort level they could, from a project execution and financial standpoint, the Board needed. The sale was not contingent. They have a contract on the east site and will close on the site. Attorney Duhy reviewed the Board received a LOI. The Board can accept it or direct staff to go back and give further direction to bring back more information to decide if they want to accept it at the next meeting. If choosing that option, she would not recommend publishing a Notice because they would get other potential LOI's. If unsure the Board wants to accept the LOI, the Board should wait until they decide if they do and then publish the Notice which will trigger other interested parties to submit their 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 LOI's. If this did not work and the Board wanted to issue the RFP, the instructions would keep the transaction clean. Board Member Katz thought the LOI is to purchase the property and not engage with the partnership. He queried, by accepting the LOI, the issue was not about negotiating parameters around the development, it included the sale of the property. Attorney Duhy explained if the Board decided to take the next step and accept it, there would still be negotiation of a Purchase and Development Agreement that would require negotiating the terms as dictated by the Board in-line with what was proposed. Accepting the LOI does not require them to dispose of the project and agree to the purchase and development if they cannot reach agreement on the contract. Board Member Katz understood the purpose of the LOI was to acquire the 115 property and then move forward. Bonnie Miskel explained during the next 30 days, after meeting with the staff, they will make a presentation, but they would like to acquire the property and combine it with the site next to it and develop in a uniform manner. Board Member Katz summarized the goal is to present a plan the Board would accept and move forward without going to RFP, which is his biggest fear. The plan could be amazing, but they would have nothing to compare it to because they would never see any other plans. It was a concern to him. Board Member Romelus agreed. She wanted Mr. Simon to reiterate to the Board, the time frame if they keep pushing out the RFP. Mr. Simon recalled their discussion about Item 16 B, which has not yet been heard, would provide a timeframe under the RFP a release date of June 18 and allow 90 days for respondents to submit proposals by September 21St. This would give the CRA and City staff time to provide input and bring it before the CRA Advisory Board at the November 4th meeting and to the Board at the November 9th meeting for presentations by each respondent. At the meeting, the Board could ask questions and decide how to proceed. The issue could go into December, the Board could narrow responses down, then create a short list, but the time would push it out. Right now, they will have a Purchase and Development agreement by the February meeting. Any other push would extend it out before the release of an RFP. Chair Grant thought they have 209 N. Federal Highway, there is no other developer who would get a better project without that property and he thought the property was essential for the development. He can wait for the future, noted with the Cottage District, the first and second developer backed out and the Board still does not have a Purchase and Development Agreement with the third developer. That could wait until the next Commission. He noted when the CRA had the option to buy Family Dollar for $1.3M, they waited and that opportunity was taken away and now they could have had 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 a huge project with the MLK Jr. Corridor. Now, it will be a Dollar General, which would not economically add to the community. The CRA does not want two multi-family developments next to each other and they want the option for condos. He thought it would be wise to delay because he did not think they would get a better offer than one developer, developing both parcels which is seven or eight acres, because the CRA only has a little over two acres. He thought the Board should go forward, accept the LOI, issue the Notice, get an update in July and make a decision in August. If the Board does not decide in August, they can issue an RFP and pick the top developer, but the current Board Members will not be able to finalize the agreement, which is also fair. Chair Grant favored accepting the LOI, receiving an update in July and deciding in August. Stafford Shealy, 640 E. Ocean Avenue, commented his friend, Tony Morrow, told him this developer has a fantastic reputation, and if they do not move on this, they may not get a solid developer again. Mr. Shealy, a structural engineer, commented this group has what it takes right now. People will continue to move to Boynton. He thought things may look a lot different in February, and maybe now is the time to put hard capital into real estate. Vice Chair Hay agreed with Chair Grant. He had spoken to them if they could cover each item on the Board's list and they are still willing to work with them. He pointed out, if they issue an RFP, they have to adhere to the cone of silence and they cannot discuss it. Now is the time to move. There are dynamic projects that he has seen, that they would be glad to have in Boynton Beach and he has been waiting for something to happen on the east side of the City. They have an opportunity with a developer to move forward. He has done his research and he supported moving forward. Board Member Penserga advised he would support an extension because what made this developer unique is they have an exclusive agreement with the property owner. He understood, if they accept the LOI and there is a Notice, other developers could come in, but this developer is the only one with the agreement with the property owner. Chair Grant thought the reason they should accept the LOI was so staff could move forward with discussion. Discussion followed about directing staff to come back with further information in 30 days. Attorney Duhy explained the Board can accept the LOI and direct staff to publish Notice. After 30 days, it is likely the Board will receive other LOI's to be heard in July. The Board can also direct staff to sit down with the submitter of the letter over the next 30 days, have them bring back the Board's recommendations and a presentation with more details, and then at the July or whatever meeting the Board decides on, decide whether or not to accept the LOI and publish the Notice. The Board does not have to accept the LOI tonight. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 Chair Grant commented if the Board does not issue the LOI tonight, they cannot hear it until September. Attorney Dully clarified, the Board can hear more information to see if the LOI is something the Board wants to accept in July. If the Board directs staff to issue a NOI, staff would have to publish the Notice of Intent which will expire after the August date so the soonest the Purchase and Development Agreement could be brought back would be September. Mr. Simon pointed out it would be highly unlikely a Purchase and Development agreement would be brought forward in any form that quickly. The Board would need the August meeting for any realistic amount of information for a presentation by September. The Board is giving people 90 days for a much smaller project. He did not think it could be accomplished that quickly. He was more comfortable with staff bringing the results of the information to the August meeting. Board Member Katz commented no matter what is presented, it could be 12 months before a deal is negotiated, even if they decided who they wanted to work with tonight. He did not agree that not issuing an RFP would speed up the process. He would not be comfortable if they paused the RFP, had a 60 or 90-day discussion, and then decided to see what the RFP would yield, and it coming in after they leave office. He would refuse to issue an RFP because he would not want to craft an RFP to produce responses based on his preferences, and hand them off to the new Board. Attorney Miskel took notes and commented Board Member Penserga mentioned he had seven items he wanted to see responses too. She offered to get with staff in two to four weeks, give a progress report and respond to all sent items. Then in 30 days, the Board could choose to consider the LOI or not, but she thought they could provide enough information on the key points that will make it easier to decide whether to proceed or not. Motion Board Member Penserga moved to direct staff to begin discussion with Mr. Camalier and Hyperion to bring back to the next meeting the seven items discussed. Mr. Simon requested not to hamstring the staff and to give them the freedom to bring back enough information for the Board to decide on, including those seven items. Board Member Katz reiterated his prior concerns. Board Member Penserga explained the difference is this group has an exclusive agreement with that property owner. If they move forward with an RFP today, it is only for 115 and not both properties. This group and has an exclusive agreement. Board Member Romelus opined the Board was hamstringing themselves as there is a still a possibility for all to get what they want and it was to the developer's benefit as well to work with the Board as they can still maintain control over the property at 115 N. Federal Highway. She thought they were giving the cart away moving forward in this 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 manner. She saw the presentation and was not impressed. It did not put into play anything the Board said in their RFP. She thought the developer could have done a better job in their presentation. She deferred to staff to do their job and ensure the Board does not end up in a situation as they have with the Town Square and other entities, where they have lots of promises and wind up with nothing. Board Member Katz noted there was lots of reference regarding a sale agreement between the two parties. He asked if they would share the agreement between the two parties so the Board would be privy to it. Attorney Miskel explained it is a private contract and they do not want it to be a public record, but they can have one-on-one with staff and non-disclosure language. Vice Chair Hay asked if the acquisition of other properties on Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway was a consideration. Mr. Vecsler responded the goal was to complete both blocks to be part of a cohesive master plan and work with whatever local business owners there are, being sensitive with a goal of keeping a lot of them in the development. Chair Grant requested a motion to approve Option 2. Motion Vice Chair Hay so moved. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, (Board Members Katz and Romelus dissenting.) 15. Old Business A. Discussion and Consideration of Lease Terms with C Life C Food, Inc. for the CRA-owned Property located at 401-407 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard Mr. Simon presented the item. At the last meeting, the Board negotiated terms to be added to the previous contract that involved insurance and the lease providing three months of free rent at the beginning of that term. Tim Collins, C Life C Food, announced he received the revised lease back 48 hours before the deadline and explained the parking lot was an issue and was very expensive, but he has been in touch with the State. Since the building was being demolished, they have a new design for parking at a fraction of the cost. Once the building is torn down, they can extend the parking forward with a pitch for drainage. He commented the original LOI requested grants for renovations and such, which were put aside as the Board did not want to invest grant money in a building that would eventually be torn down. He advised he still does not have approval for the new proposed parking situation, but he wanted to move forward with the lease. Chair Grant suggested when getting more information from the City, they contact the Board members individually, so if they have questions, they can discuss them and hopefully at the July meeting, get the 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 lease up and running. Chair Grant as how far away the CRA was from demolition of one of the buildings. Theresa Utterback, Development Services Manager, explained they are in permit for demolition, and she did not know the status. Chair Grant hoped to get all the answers at the July meeting because the CRA is going to have to do something to help with the parking lot. There was one small revision on the parking plan which will negate the need for a parking space on 3rd. Mr. Simon asked if all were on the same page with the terms discussed at the last meeting, which was the fourth month of the first year, rent would be due as months one through three were free, the Board reduced the annual percent increase from 5% to 2%, and the prorated real and property taxes due as part of the rent would not exceed $500 for the first year, and after that, years two through 10 the lease would move to a full triple net lease with the tenant responsible for all the pro- rated real and personal property taxes and insurance due on the property. Staff discussed insurance requirements from the CRA's perspective and the estimate they have for them was $2K a year passed through to the tenants, and not including his required insurance as a tenant for the items inside the building for liability. Mr. Collins noted there are three lots and they are demolishing a building and parking. He asked if it incorporated all three lots into one lot and learned it would not, just the one building and the parking lot next door. Whatever square footage Mr. Collins uses, he would pay taxes on. B. Discussion and Consideration of a Draft RFP/RFQ for the CRA Project Located at 115 N. Federal Highway Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to table. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-2, (Board Members Katz and Romelus dissenting.) C. Consideration of Approval of System Audit Reports and Payments Release to Seabourn Cove Holdings LLC for the Properties known as Seabourn Cove - Phase I & Phase II Jobara Jenkins, Accounting and Finance Manager, reviewed on May 16, 2021, the CRA received the above request and verification. The system audit is in compliance with the agreement. The increment revenue calculation worksheets are attached. The amount of the reimbursement for Phase I is $425,009 for year eight of 10, and $173,955 for year seven of 10 consecutive payments. Staff recommends acceptance of the system audit reports and payments as listed for above Phases I and II.. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 D. Discussion and Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and CRA for the CRA District Streetscape/Lighting Improvements Ms. Shutt reviewed the item as contained in the meeting materials. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Palm Beach County Housing Authority Project Update Mr. Simon reviewed this item regarding vacant lots in Cherry Hill and behind Poinciana Elementary School. Since the October meeting, the City assisted the Palm Beach County Housing Authority with submittal of their disposition application to HUD which will allow them to dispose of the property. The Housing Authority and the CRA have both conducted appraisals of the properties. On May 11th, CRA staff has been in touch with the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. The disposal seems to be going through some type of an auction for disposal. Staff does not know when it would occur such as through a computer system, be similar to the tax deed sales, or if done in a room with an auctioneer. Staff wanted to be prepared if an auction occurs between now and the next meeting, as he would need approval to enter the auction for those properties with the approved $500K limit for the property. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. Board Member Katz praised Chair Grant as did the rest of the Board. Chair Grant noted tax deed auctions are going into a new system. The motion passed unanimously. Staff is prepared for the new auction system. 16. New Business A. Discussion and Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 133 NE 4th Avenue Mr. Simon reviewed the item. He noted they had been unable to acquire the property but Theresa Utterback made the right connection and they reached a very fair agreement. The property is an owner-occupied home and they will have a post occupancy agreement. Staff is requesting $312K. The closing costs would come from the Cottage District line item and they will request it be replenished with the new budget. Motion 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board Member Romelus asked if staff considered a counter offer for the property. Mr. Simon explained they did, but the Board voted to stay at the $275K. Regarding the 115 N 4t" Avenue, a counter offer was made and the Board wanted the cap to be $275K. Buying the property would add two additional units. The park is inside the project, but there are two or three homes to the west of Ms. McIntosh and an entrance road to the east of the homes. The price offering is above appraised value, but within a reasonable and previously approved amount. They are fair prices. This property is 2,500 square foot bigger and the house is about 300 square feet larger. B. Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent from the Barber Family Companies LLC for CRA-Owned Property Located at 211 E. Ocean Avenue Chair Grant did not want to accept the Letter of Intent because of all the requests for outdoor kitchens next to residences. He would rather have a barbeque-themed event in the CRA District to help promote the restaurants. Mr. Simon explained they would bring plans to the Board during the budget in July. Board Member Katz thought they should direct staff to reach out and advised he supports looking into this because the applicant has a good track record, but they have to think of what to do with the building. He wanted to explore it noting the building would not be demolished and it is too expensive to move. The applicant has been inside the building and has plans for restaurant renovation. He had copied Planning and Development on the LOI and met with them previously to convert the house in a similar matter to what Shovel Ready had proposed in the past. When he got the LOI with the included shipping container idea, Mr. Breese contacted him and asked if he was aware of the idea and Mr. Simon was not. Staff can begin to have a discussion with city staff if they do not want to tie it to the property at 211 E. Ocean Ave. It was noted Mr. Barber is no longer on the CRA Advisory Board. Board Member Romelus noted the LOI indicated he would not cook or food prep and learned it would not be done in the house. A lot of what would typically have to be been redone on the interior would not be done, avoiding a lot of Code and LDR upgrades to the building. There was a lot of information he would like to get. Chair Grant wanted to direct staff to explore the proposal more and get more information needed from the City to see if new LDRs were needed. Motion 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 8, 2021 Board Member Penserga moved to table the item for staff to bring back more information. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Consideration of Award and Contract for Responses to the Invitation to Bid to Perform Landscape Maintenance Services on Properties Owned by the CRA Ms. Utterback explained the current contract is up at the end of June. They went out to bid and received three responses. She reviewed the lowest bid was Vincent and Sons who is the current contractor. Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 17. Future Agenda Items A. Discussion and Consideration of a Purchase and Development Agreement between the CRA and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, Inc. for the CRA Owned Property located at 545 NW 11th Avenue B. Consideration of Award and Contract for Responses for the Management of the Boynton Harbor Marina C. Approval of the FY 2021 - 2023 Boynton Harbor Marina Dockage Lease Agreement D. MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Commercial Redevelopment and Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update E. Ocean Breeze East Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update 18. Adjournment Mr. Karjalainen read a closing statement explaining how the public could access the video. There being no further business to discuss, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. � Po tu Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 15