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Minutes 07-13-21 Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Held on Tuesday, July 13, 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 Tara Duhy, Board Counsel Christina Romelus, Board Member Ty Penserga, Board Member 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2. Invocation Board Member Romelus gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. Roll Call Roll call was taken. A quorum was present. 5. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Board Member Romelus requested the Board have a conversation about Item 17A before hearing Item 16E as it may change the landscape of the conversation regarding 16 E. Chair Grant suggested moving Item 17A before New Business B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member Penserga moved to approve the agenda as amended. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 6. Legal Chair Grant had requested information regarding disposition of CRA property and received a response from Attorney Duhy regarding community benefits. She had not yet forwarded the information to the members and gave a short summary of it for the members. She explained a question arose about the means by which to incorporate certain community benefits into Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Purchase and Development agreements for CRA projects. She advised the Board has wide discretion to require those kinds of community benefits for the benefit of the CRA in its agreements. She always recommended incorporating those types of requirements in the CRA's agreements with the developer or landowner as opposed to having a separate third-party agreement as it is difficult for the CRA to enforce a third-party agreement. Any sort of third-party agreement between the developer and the third party was between those two entities. The Board could request and require things for certain aspects in the public interest that is not in the CRA Comprehensive Plan based on the disposition of the property. Attorney Duhy agreed and explained the key for the CRA is to have benchmark, monitoring reports, and they can require proof. The developer would have to prove demonstrated compliance with the requirements in the agreement. Chair Grant explained he received a Letter of Interest from Lutheran Services of Florida for property on Friday and inquired if it should be added to the agenda. It was ascertained it would be on the August agenda. Mr. Simon explained this item, in discussions with Lutheran Services, needs to be held at the City level and not the CRA level. The City and CRA can transfer property. The City transfers property as it deems appropriate, whether it be for social services or economic development; not for the sole purpose of child care and aftercare. In his discussions with the City and Lutheran Services, if the City would like to relocate Head Start onto property that may or may not be owned by the CRA, they should ask for a transfer of that property to the City and the City can dispose of it. It would avoid a conflict with the Statute as the CRA should not give property to non-profits. 7. 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 disclosed he spoke to William Morris, Jeff Burns and Jean Rosier regarding the 115 property and Harvey Oyer regarding his family's properties on Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway Board Member Romelus spoke to Jean Rosier with Lutheran Services, Jeff Burns, Harvey Oyer and she declined a meeting with Hyperion. Board Member Penserga disclosed, in regard to Items 16 D and E, he spoke to Attorney Bonnie Miskel, Davis Camalier, Harvey Oyer and Jeff Burns. Some time ago, he had 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 an introductory meeting with Hyperion and regarding Item 16H he had a meeting with Brian Fitzpatrick. Vice Chair Hay had no disclosures. Chair Grant met with the Habitat for Humanity CEO, Hyperion and their Attorney Bonnie Miskel. He also met with Brian Fitzpatrick and Anthony Barber. He attended the Lionfish Derby and spoke to the Harbor Master and a few of the scuba diving boats. 8. Announcements and Awards A. Rock the Plaza at One Boynton on July 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mercedes Coppin, Business Promotions and Events Manager, announced the event this Saturday as above. The plaza is at 1351 S. Federal Highway. The free event has live music from Spread the Dub, family-friendly games and activities. Event patrons will receive Boynton Beach Bucks offering attendees the opportunity to redeem a $5 voucher at participating restaurants and eateries. There is free parking at the One Boynton parking garage. B. Night Market on July 31, 2021 to be held at Centennial Park Amphitheater from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Ms. Coppin announced the event at the Town Square complex at 100 E. Ocean Avenue on Saturday, July 31 s'. the event will feature, live music by the Valerie Tyson Band, family-friendly food and games and local vendors. Free parking is available on E Ocean Avenue and in the City Hall parking lots. She noted the CRA is still accepting vendor applications. Those interested in vending can download an application at www.bovntonbeachcra.com. 9. Information Only A. Executive Director's Letter of Resignation Chair Grant announced he was sorry to see Mr. Simon leave and wished him safe travels. He expressed concern about when to pass the baton and wanted Ms. Shutt to take on the role of Interim Executive Director, this way the development community would know the CRA was passing the baton to Ms. Shutt. Board Member Katz was not overly preoccupied with who is in front of who. He supported Ms. Shutt being named interim director, if not given the decision to move on as executive director. There are a number of projects no one could get involved in to the degree Ms. Shutt has been involved He deferred to the Board's consensus, to Mr. 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Simon and Ms. Shutt to determine at what point and what responsibilities they would devolve in Ms. Shutt's direction. Board Member Romelus favored discussing this item at the next CRA Board meeting and discussing her pay as the current agenda item was either to accept, begrudgingly, or reject Mr. Simon's resignation. Vice Chair Hay concurred with the prior comments. He hated to see Mr. Simon leave and expressed Ms. Shutt will come on strong. He wanted to see Ms. Shutt take more of the vocal lead. Mr. Simon explained he would be present at the August meeting. He advised he and Ms. Shutt are a team, He would like to see her run the August meeting and they have begun that process already. Ms. Shutt was brought on to help the agency grow and she exceeded expectations. He is happy to transition her into an interim director or any other position. Board Member Hay commented working with Mr. Simon has been a pleasure and he really appreciated his leadership, He wished him the best of luck and God's Blessings on his future endeavors. It was noted Ms. Shutt has already been attending the City Manager's Executive Team Meetings. Board Member Romelus asked if the Board accepts the Executive Director's resignation and names Ms. Shutt as the Interim Director until the next meeting and if they would then have a formal discussion about bringing her on as Executive Director and her pay. Mr. Simon's contract expires September 30th. Ms. Shutt would be interim and Acting until they have a contract naming her as the new Executive Director which would be on the September meeting. Attorney Duhy recommended the Board accept the Letter of Resignation, and direct staff to put naming the new executive director on the August agenda. Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to accept the Executive Director's Letter of Resignation. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Public Relations Articles Associated with the CRA 10. Public Comments A question was posed by Mr. McGuire why there are no captions or ASL interpreters at the meetings. He wanted to make a comment about the upcoming CRA event, but there was no way for him to understand. He though the City and CRA was supposed to be successful with inclusivity for people with disabilities. The question was will the upcoming Rock the Block and Night Market events have ASL interpreters. He does not see that on the calendar. Ms. Coppin explained they can have that in place. They have ASL Interpreters on request and now that a request was made, they will procure those services. Chair Grant wrote back to Mr. McGuire they will have ASL interpreters at the 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Rock the Plaza and Night Market events and at future CRA meetings. Board Member Romelus would like a line item for it and staff will also provide a cost for the monthly meeting and events. Angela Cruz, 1420 Via de Pepi, Boynton Beach, Vice Chair of the CRA Advisory Board explained the Board reviewed four commercial properties in the CRA District: • The 224 E MLK Jr Boulevard property was recommended to be pursued no. ® The 409 NE 1St Avenue property was recommended to be pursued at a later time ® The 1017 N. Federal Highway was recommended to be pursued now • The 1022 N Federal Highway was recommended to be pursued now Brian Fitzpatrick, 409 NE 16t Street, read of Mr. Simon's resignation and praised him and Ms. Shut as the "Dynamic Duo." He was excited to hear Ms. Shutt is not leaving and commented she has skill. He added great leaders are great listeners. Bill Morris, 777 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, stated he is an incredible fan of Mr. Simon and thought he was a key reason why people are looking at Boynton Beach. The other key reason is all of the Board members are diverse men and woman that treat each other with respect and dignity as did the prior CRA Board. He advised it is very refreshing because not all communities do that. The Board set a wonderful standard, being helpful and willing to listen. Mr. Morris conveyed a personal experience with Mr. Simon and stated he and Mr. Simon became very good friends and further added Mr. Simon is a visionary and extremely smart. He deals with a lot of CRA Directors in Florida and he is one of the best and a great ambassador. He praised Ms. Shutt as a wonderful woman with passion who is smart as a whip. He supported Ms. Shutt becoming the Executive Director and congratulated the Board on being decent to one another. Chris Roberts wished Mr. Simon the best. 11. CRA Advisory Board A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2021 B. Reports on Pending Assignments 1. Review of Commercial Properties within the CRA Area Chair Grant was pleased with the review of the properties. He thought the recommendations were important. He requested staff get a price for those properties to move forward and requested another four properties be forwarded to the Advisory Board for review. 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 12. Consent Agenda A. CRA Financial Report Period Ending June 30, 2021 B. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2021 C. Approval of Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of $7,694.72 for Shade Tree Music Studio, LLC located at 410 W. Industrial Avenue, Unit 1 Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 13. Pulled Consent Agenda Items None. 14. CRA Projects in Progress A. Rock the Block Recap Ms. Coppin reviewed a PowerPoint presentation for the Rock the Block event, held on Saturday June 12th on E. Ocean Avenue. The event featured live music, food and family-friendly activities. She highlighted the 11 CRA participating merchants. They also had a special Boynton Beach Bucks promotion, which was a $5 voucher redeemable at the downtown restaurants during the event.. They distributed 158 vouchers for $790. The survey results were reviewed and the merchants were pleased with the event. All the restaurants and streets were packed. Ms. Coppin advised the cost to hold the event was $20K. The CRA budgeted less, but after assessing the cost of services after COVID, they adjusted the budget upward. Chair Grant thought it was a great event, and hoped the private market would take over the events, not just the CRA continuing fronting the costs as it benefits the businesses as well. B. Rock the Marina & Lionfish Derby Recap Ms. Coppin advised the Rock the Marina & Lionfish Derby was held Saturday, June 26th. The business and promotional event had live music and displays from local businesses and marine based non-profits. With two bands playing simultaneously, they activated the open and green space at the Marina. They partnered with two local restaurants who each had chefs on site with cooking demonstrations and demonstrations on how to safely clean and prepare Lionfish. The CRA and Boynton Harbor Marina staff worked with three dive shops and the Marina Cafe. There were 14 two-person teams certified. In total, 145 Lionfish were removed from local waterways 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 and event attendees learned about marine life and Lionfish removal efforts in the County and State. The feedback was well received. The cost for the event was $25K. Chair Grant thanked the Board for this event and noted two years ago, the event resulted in 500 Lionfish being caught and there are a lot less destructive Lionfish and Coralfish now. He added the coral is doing better. He commented with the diving industry so close to Boynton Beach, another big event is when Goliath Grouper spawn. He would like to see the CRA help market a Grouper event for Boynton Beach in September for the next fiscal year. He also wanted the event to be marketed internationally because being around friendly Goliath Grouper that are 300 to 500 pounds is a one of a kind experience. Mr. Simon praised Ms. Coppin for jumping back in handling events after COVID. Chair Grant and the Board members also praised her. C. Marketing and Social Media Update Rene Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist, reviewed the CRA social media and marketing campaigns last month. June platforms were used to promote businesses, examples of posts were viewed promoting Sushi Joe and the Zoo Health Club. Also shared was a page published in the Bus Development Board annual publications to promote Boynton Beach CRA economic development initiatives and posts to promote the interior build out of the new WaveMax Laundromat and Kids Cops and Cones event. Another full-page ad promoting Boynton Beach summer events and the Marina businesses were in the Coastal Star. A quarter page ad was published in the sports fishing magazine promoting commercial dockage at the Marina, and in Funfare magazine promoting fishing, dive boating, jet skiing and parasailing in the Marina. A full-page ad was published in the Gateway Gazette and Neighborhood News promoting Boynton Harbor Marina businesses for Father's Day. D. Social Media Outreach Program 3rd Quarterly Report (April - June 2021) Ms. Roberts highlighted there are 69 businesses registered in the Social Media Outreach Program (SMOP). There are 102 registered businesses since inception, three that are new this quarter, and 76 businesses were contacted between April and June. Using SMOP at CRA events provides an opportunity to help businesses and provide them with uniquely branded social,media kits. The kits help promote the businesses while creating a unified campaign for the events. They are given a personalized social media graphic, a digital copy of the event logo and event poster, all the links to the CRA Event pages, event hashtags and an option to book a SMOP appointment for personalized instruction on how to best market themselves leading up to the event date. Through social media, businesses can share CRA Event information with fans and to help inform the audience which businesses are participating in the upcoming events. Social media kits were distributed to 35 businesses for both CRA events and staff will issue social media kits for all CRA events in the future. Ms. Roberts gave updates on the Agency's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Future projects include a 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 continuation of Boynton Beach Bucks, new social media strategies, one-one-one business assistance, updates to the Boynton Beach CRA business listings, coordination with the Grants and Project Manager to promote SMOP prospective grant recipients, and continued in person visits to spread information out Boynton Beach CRA resources and collaboration with the business promotion to for upcoming events E. CRA's all Business Disaster Relief Forgivable Loan Program Close-out Bonnie Nickfien, Grants and Project Manager, reviewed the above and explained the loan was created last year due to COVID. On April 22, 2020, the CRA launched the project and by June 4 t", over $1 M was disbursed to 100 business as $1 OK interest free loans to assist with payroll, payroll expenses and utility payments. As of June 16 t", all 100 loan to grant releases have been processed and were approved. At the moment, 96 businesses remain open and operating and two businesses grew or expanded. The CRA also had the Commercial Rent Reimbursement Grant for previously approved grant recipients during March through August, an additional $289K was disbursed in monthly rent reimbursements to 42 business and as of July 2021, 40 oft businesses were open. This is a testament to the resiliency of the small business community and their commitment to persevere. Staff along with the small businesses were thankful for the program. Board Member Romelus thanked Ms. Nicklien and staff on a job well one to keep small businesses alive. It was noted the CRA applied for several organizational awards and they included pages of notes and thank you letters from local business owners. F. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program Update Ms. is lien reviewed the balance in his grant line its was $155,218. A list of Business Tax Receipts issued in June was reviewed. There are five businesses inthe various stages oft grant application, so they may or may not be approved before the end of the business year. If not, the money rolls over. it Grant queried if the applicants funded next year would have to adhere to new rules. Ms. Nicklien responded new rules are on the agenda tonight so it is at the Board's discretion whether to make changes, if so, they have to submit updated application. G. Neighborhood Officer Program 2nd Quarter Report Update Sergeant Henry Diehl, Neighborhood Officer Program, explained this its was a follow up about crime statistics from the last meeting. He went back five quarters and compared the numbers, quarter to quarter. There is a downward trend in crime although there was an increase in one quarter. This summer it is hot and rainy, however, the program held the Cones and Cops at Boardwalk ice Cream. Chair Grant asked if they will go to the Carolyn Sims Center and learned they held the Swim with a Cop at the pool. He is working with Crystal Quesada at the pool to hold another event there. 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Officer Riviera is tutoring someone at the office and Officer Paramore is mentoring and tutoring at the Sims Center with Frank Ireland. 15. Public Hearing 17A Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of the Properties Located at 511, 515 and 529 E. Ocean Avenue (Heard out of order) Chair Grant disclosed he spoke with Harvey Oyer at a Business Development Board meeting and sent an email to Mr. Simon about property Mr. Oyer has. Mr. Simon reviewed the property location and a map of the area around the 115 Federal Highway properties was provided. The address is adjacent to the CRA site on the south, fronting Federal Highway and the rear fronting the alleyway and the CRA property. In February, April and March, they discussed private properties adjacent to the 115 site and whether they should be pursued. Appraisals were ordered and it was decided the funds to gather all the properties was too costly at the time, and the Board continued discussion of RFPs and other opportunities. Staff was able to solicit interest from Mr. Miller on the 508 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard property and they secured the property and put it under contract. With the potential acquisition of the Christine Macoviak and Harvey Oyer parcels, there are other elements to the property aside from the purchase price to consider, such as tenants in the building. The price is a significant part of the discussion. Appraisals was done in the fall 2020 and came in at $3,4M. The purchase price offered by the Oyer's was $3.6M. Mr. Simon sought direction from the Board. Chair Grant was in favor of the $3.6M and felt it was a fair price. He noted Ocean Avenue was the City's signature street. With the addition of the 115 property, it would enhance the Avenue because of the value Ocean Avenue has. He favored Option One to continue negotiations with the Oyer's and tenants to make sure they have a place in downtown Boynton Beach for any type of redevelopment. He did not want to not lose Boynton Beach's identify being close to 1-95, having a possible train station and TOD District. Board Member Katz supported the acquisition, but noted the adjacent parcel has a lease with the convenience store and some sort of buy-out seems difficult which is a hang up. He thought anything in the Oyer property could be moved or relocated and the leases expire fairly quickly, except for Hurricane Alley. He would need concrete answers from Kim Kelly as he has no interest in anything impacting her restaurant. The other leases and tenants would expire quickly. Board Member Hay agreed with the comments made and thought sometimes the Board have to go above the market value to get what is wanted in the long term. He thought the difference was in an acceptable range. He suggested moving Boynton Beach forward and also stated Hurricane Alley must remain. He commended the Oyer's for their willingness to come to the table. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Board Member Romelus advised her comments are contingent on decisions that will be made further on. She agreed they can purchase the property, but it will dictate the Board's decisions they make on agenda items later. She wanted to hear what the tenant leases looked like and how much commitment they have to the other tenants outside of Kim Kelly. Board Member Penserga is interested in moving forward, but had similar concerns. He needed to reach out to Mr. Oyer. He understood there were a lot of interested parties at this moment. Chair Grant explained at the moment, the CRA wants to be the only interested party. Board Member Penserga wanted the free market to work on its own and then the CRA can come in and provide support when it is not sufficient. Harvey Oyer, explained has sister Christian, owner of Macoviak Insurance, was present and that he and his two sisters own the properties. His family owned the buildings, at least the one where Hurricane Alley is located, for about 90 years. The property was passed down from his grandfather to his father and then to him and his two sisters. The CRA approached his father several times about purchasing the property and he was never interested in selling. When his father died 10 years ago, the family was not interested in selling. There is a lot of history to the building, including the historic sign on the exterior wall. Emotionally, the building is hard to part with, but looking at the City today, his father's hope was for the City to be successful. During the last year, developers have offered to buy the property for more money, than the CRA, but there is a plan. They do not know who will be selected. The family is more interested in having a faster closing for less money as the family is looking at a change in the federal capital gains tax, so selling it to the CRA today equates to selling it to a developer for more money next year assuming there is an increase in the capital gains tax. This works out evenly for the family, but it gives the CRA control. The CRA would control one big parcel, but not the peripheral properties. To develop that block, the CRA needs four- sided architecture, as it addresses Federal Highway, E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach Boulevard to 1-95, and one day hopefully to a train station. The more land they control, the better the project. Mr. Oyer elaborated the family thinks their asking price is a fair. Mr. Oyer explained Kim Kelly is virtually part of the Oyer family. His father,started her in business with free rent. Mr. Oyer grew up with her husband and he announced they will not displace her. The men's fashion shop owner retired last year. The family was going to fix up the shop and lease it, but there was so much interest in the property, they decided not to spend the money and sell it. He noted they have not received any revenue from that building for a year. Hurricane Alley and other tenants have leases coming up for renewal. If action is not taken, the CRA or the private market will acquire the property with long-term leases that will have to be bought out. There is a momentary window in time. One of the largest spaces is completely vacant, another is coming due in a year, and his sister owns the third property and she can move at her discretion. The five residential leases and three commercial leases are all year-to-year. When they brought Major Nathan Boynton to Boynton and sold him land, the Oyer family has always had the best interest of the community in mind. He knows what needs to be 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 done to redevelop the parcel and acquire the other parcels, even if buying out leases or assisting a developer to buy them out to build a whole block project. Chair Grant and Board Member Penserga appreciated what the Oyer family has done for the City. Board Member Hay recalled eating ice cream with Mr. Oyer's father. He had many stories and it was a pleasure to listen to him speak about Boynton and the hand he's had in different projects in the City. Chair Grant requested a motion to move forward with the purchase and sale of the property at $3.6M with negotiations to be discussed later, with the tenants to remain in the CRA. They can get relocation assistance. Motion Board Member Hay so moved. Mr. Simon spoke about the tenants and explained the tenants would be a priority in negotiating. They would try to save or relocate them in some way. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board Member Katz thought if the CRA committed to purchase their property than the adjacent property likely needs to be acquired. He thought staff should become more assertive in the convenience store as the corner parcel was necessary. Mr. Simon explained there are other ways to engage a seller with a long-term lease without having to buy out the lease. Chair Grant requested to hear Old Business Items 16 D, E and H to before Old Business. Motion Vice Chair Hay so moved. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 16 D Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent Submitted by Hyperion Development Group for the CRA Owned Property Located at 115 N. Federal Highway. (Heard out of Order) Board Member Romelus commented based on their action on Item 17A, she is not comfortable moving forward with this item as it changes the landscape of the 115 property. She wanted the discussion at a later time. Motion 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Board Member Romelus moved to reject the letter of intent and table item D. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. Chair Grant advised got an email from Kim Kelly, which he read into the record as follows: "Good morning. Thank you for reading this email As I previously sent a group email stating that I would be at the July 13th meeting to speak on the pros of building two properties as one as the Hyperion group has presented. Unfortunately, my business needs me as the shortage of workers has become a real issue now and I will be unable to attend in person or via zoom. I would like to share a thought if I may. I believe whoever the developer is or are, a combination of the two parcels becoming one project would be a great cohesive project that will check off all the boxes from the survey and give us a downtown destination that everyone is striving for. am expressing the needs and desires of the community and business and for myself. It is now the Board's decision to vet the potential developer and make your decisions. The main thing we fear is having four different residential projects on each corner and we lose our destination aspect. The other concern is the long RFP process and what happens if a new Commission is appointed and all of the hard work that you, as a Board have accomplished, will be abolished and possibly restarted with a new agenda. I wish you all the best to have the clarity, patience and to go in with fairness in any decisions that you make concerning the future of our downtown. Our future now rests in your hands. God Speed". Chair Grant commented it would behoove the Board to hear what this developer has done in the last 30 days. The Board could decide not to accept the LOI, but to tell someone we want to move forward and then reject it without hearing what they have to say, he thought was a disservice to the development community. Board Member Katz partially agreed and thought leading someone on to think a course of action would be taken and then saying no thank you would be disrespectful. He requested, to be fair, pursuing a Request for Proposal and Hyperion and any other interested party would be given the opportunity to submit. He felt they have to advertise the RFP and make it a competitive project, versus a gifting of exclusive. Board Member Romelus commented right now, the LOI is moot because they added another half an acre and what they approved does not incorporate that property. She thought it would be inappropriate to accept a LOI at this time. Board Member Penserga previously wanted to hear a proposal to combine both sides of the road and commented someone who has an exclusive agreement has an advantage. Before, during and after the meeting, his main concern was financial ability. He felt after giving Hyperion the opportunity to address the proposal, that aspect was ignored. He received 49 pages, a PowerPoint presentation and two pages dedicated to financials, 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 but none addressed financial ability. He was very clear to hit that aspect out of the park or he would proceed to RFP. He commented he was looking for a stellar partner. This is a grand proposal on one of the most important intersections in the downtown. He was not comfortable moving forward with them. There was a letter submitted post the deadline and it did not sufficiently address his concerns. It was clear there was a partnership, but it was not clear what amount was committed and he did not want to end up with a similar situation as was with John Markey and the Town Square. He noted this group was reconstituted in 2020 and Hyperion as a group, has not built in 14 years. They have projects started in West Palm Beach. He added these were points he addressed with the applicant and he did not want to move forward with the LOI. Attorney Bonnie Miskel, representing Hyperion, explained Hyperion viewed this as an opportunity. Hyperion has been around since 2002. His client and Mr. Vecsler were working also with one of the largest development companies that she was aware of. He built the Four Seasons building in Tribeca. The project is $350M project and they have the credentials to build this project. When Mr. Vecsler and Hyperion approached Mr. Camalier on the east side, and they own the property at 209 Federal on the west side, they viewed it as a tremendous opportunity to do something special. She has been a land use attorney for 30 years and was only aware of two CRA projects of the magnitude of two blocks and they were funded with public money. The CRA has the opportunity to get the same type of project, but with private money. The CRA would be the tail on the dog. She cannot remember a project where the developer spent 90% of their capital. She pointed out the two pages referred to by Board Member Penserga was from their partner. They misunderstood. They wanted to respond to every item and provide everything the Board needed. Attorney Miskel read the following into the record: "Winter Properties, and Hyperion Group have a formalized a strategic partnership to develop large-scale, residential, mixed-use projects in South Florida and New York. Winter believes in Rob Vecsler's leadership and is committed to the growth and success of Hyperion development platform. Hyperion with the capital strength of Winter brings the financial capability, institutional experience, execution skills and successful track record to identify and execute on development opportunities with positive community impact. Since Rob's relaunch of Hyperion, we have been his capital partner on a $135M residential development in West Palm Beach and a $120M residential, mixed-use development in the New York Metropolitan area. Winter and Hyperion have additional development opportunities in the pipeline." Attorney Miskel explained they are familiar with what they have been speaking with the Board about and they fully support Mr. Vecsler's efforts. They reassured the City that they have the resources and capital necessary to see the project through. They are aware it is a $350M project. They state who they are, they are the real estate business 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 of Standard Industries and they provide the Standards website, a privately-held, global industrial conglomerate, focused on building materials that generate in excess of$613 in annual global revenue. They have an affiliate Four North, a privately held investment platform, with assets exceeding $4.513. They also invite the staff to sit down with them, should they decide to go forward and they will provide their audited financials at that time, if the Board wants to proceed to contract. Attorney Miskel explained they are present asking for more time to negotiate with staff as Attorney Duhy explained at the last meeting, a vote to move forward to contract negotiations, is not an approval of a contract, or plan, or Hyperion. It is directing staff to initiate a process, which on notice invites others to see what they are proposing. She agreed it is competitive, because they see all they have to offer,and hopefully, they will step up their game potential and offer more, or they will look at their game and say they cannot compete because it is more than she has seen offered in a CRA scenario or for an RFP. This is a $350M project inclusive of the entire block. She noted there are many benefits. In addition to her client being interested in assuming the CRA's property in some form, the form they would assume results in the Board being compensated for the property, which is also uncharacteristic with what she has seen occur in Boynton Beach. They are also assuming, if the CRA gives the property to the developer, the developer builds the project, creates jobs and other community benefits and expands the tax base, but the developer does not see those benefits. Developers usually flip the project, like 500 Ocean did, and walk away with millions of dollars. Attorney Miskel explained that was another part of the developer's proposal, as the developer wants to remain with the project and share in the potential future rewards, which is unusual and exceptional. They did not want to see this be a difficulty for the Board or averse to the CRA's interests. They were enthusiastically pursuing the project. She has never seen a developer approach a CRA and assume the majority of the burden of assembling the project. She advised her client spoke to Harvey Oyer to acquire the property. She hoped the Board would reconsider its stance and advised this is the only letter the Board would see from an equity investor. Her clients appreciate the time spent by the Board on the project. He is under contract with Mr. Camalier on the east side and with 209 Federal and about the future in Boynton Beach. Board Member Katz asked if a single thing would change if the Board went to RFP and the client submitted a proposal. He mentioned he has to conduct his due diligence and questioned how an RFP would deny anything that was requested. He felt it does not allow for competition. Attorney Miskel noted they sat through discussions about what the Board wanted to see in an RFP. It could change and confine their responses to what they want to see and they may be forced to go in a direction they may not have planned to go. The other issue is time. The client wants to acquire all of the properties and close. They did two scenarios, which was the land they had a month ago and the second including Mr. Oyer's property. At some point they will decide what they want on the east side. It does create some problems for implementation. Their plan is to start immediately at least on the east side and it creates problems with implementation and 14 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 effectuation of a plan. He has a contract to close on the east side by the end of the year. He had hoped to participate and provide them with phase I and II opportunities. Board Member Katz commented by going to RFP they would assert more control over the project, which was why he wanted to purchase the church property. Regarding time, it does not exist after a contract has been signed. It is subject to the market and the will of a developer. He noted Ms. Kelly's email. Whatever size the project looks like, especially if it is both sides, it could be four to eight years if the building is constructed, considering the other side of Federal Highway was supposed to be built 10 years ago. He respected Attorney Miskel's position. Board Member Katz want to pursue an RFP with open arms to her client as they have an edge over everyone else. He wants the project vetted in full public view. In hindsight, better decisions should have been made and he thought the LOI was least transparent with the most aggressive time frame which could be prone to oversights on the part of the Board. Bill Morris, 777 Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, explained in 2019, they came up with an idea to do something with the 115 Federal Highway property. Those rules set by the Board were painful. They were prepared to go forward and could get site plan, before year end, but the Board is opening the door to competition. He noted Affiliated was doing a major project at Lake Worth Beach. Two Roads Development and others are also good. He mentioned the Board set the rules and should stick with them. He thought the Board should issue an RFP as they will send an ugly message to the development community. After setting the rules they have, the Board should stick with them and do it Tony Morrow, resident of Boynton Beach, commented he loves Boynton Beach. The Commission has done an amazing job and they have to look at what is best for Boynton Beach. Some will think it is fair, some will not. He is a small developer/builder and he has people he looks up to. He is excited that there are people fighting to develop in Boynton Beach, but some people will come in and the Board really needs to know who they are. Mr. Morrow expressed he is impressed with this group. If putting out an RFP, time is not a good thing. Things change with time as does the economy. This group can bring in a lot of resources and the Board is in the position to decide to change Boynton Beach for the better right now for everyone. He thought the Board may lose a top developer and if an RFP is issued, it will go to a good firm, but this developer is a top developer He thought the Board should consider the opportunity before them and he would hate to lose it. They have the best and a talented team in Boynton Beach. Harold Van Arnem, 5910 Old Ocean, explained they have worked most of 2020 on an unsolicited basis. They moved up this way, became familiar with what is occurring in Boynton Beach, so he and Bill Morris met with Mr. Simon and hired RLC, who is one of the best high-rise development, architectural firms in S. Florida, and spent a good part of 2020 designing what they thought was a good idea to build out the core and integrate it into the downtown and the future train station. They have also filed an application to lease the land just east of the railroad. They worked hard and meet with all of the Board 15 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Members to review the proposal and got great comments. The core will make that valuable and outside of the core is where the amenities come in and it will develop itself. He was working with Davis Camilier for three or four years trying to buy small parcels to build a hotel. He could never get anywhere, even when offered prices way above market prices. He noted the thought he could come in with the 115 project that has nothing to do with his property and add it to his land to increase the value of his property to flip it or sell it. He commented their proposal is the only proposal that was ever made. There were a few letters of intent and there were two proposals. The Board was going to award the project to him. Then the Board decided to go out to RFP which they are fine with, but they are the only ones that spent any money. He thought it was not fair and he requested they have the same opportunity as the other developer. He thought the Board should not just go on the side and make a separate deal. Chair Grant recalled Mr. Van Arnem stated the Board should go through the LOI process, which he agreed with because with the RFP in Delray, got messed up and if one word is off, they can appeal it and start all over again. Chair Grant commented life is not fair, but as long as they are playing by the rules and law he was fine. He agreed Mr. Arnem cannot propose a seven-acre property, because they do not own the property across Federal Highway. Mr. Camalier owns the adjacent property, and his comments about a mid-block project growing from the outside in made no sense. He did not think one could build a project in the middle and expect the orphaned street front properties to be included after the middle is built. He is excited to hear from Mr. Burns, but his goal was to get the biggest project. With the Town Square, they had two different developers, and it did not work out well and it is still in litigation. They will learn about mediation on Monday. He thought it was more likely this project will go faster whether by LOI or RFP than the Town Square. Chair Grant wants to do the best for Boynton Beach. He spoke with Mr. D'Almeida who owns the Villages. If they have both sides of Federal Highway building at the same time, they can save the businesses, particularly Hurricane Alley to the east side while building on the west side. If they go through the RFP process, he questioned how they can save Hurricane Alley because it is unlikely they will build around the building and have the restaurant move it. Jeff Burns, CEO Affiliated Development, introduced himself. He is with a Ft. Lauderdale based organization with an office in Palm Beach County. They have completed more than half a billion dollars of public private partnership development primarily in S. Florida. They have completed 230 units nearby and another 200 units in Lake Worth Beach. They have their own discretionary capital and they do not rely on outside equity for their projects. They were engaged in this process and met with residents and business owners and he has a signed LOI with Kim Kelley. They have met with Harvey Oyer and is working with him in another city on some projects, He encouraged them to come here and make an investment in the City. He advised they are qualified and they will respond if going through the RFP/RFQ process. They have no problem competing and an RFP/RFQ is fully transparent. The public can see the merits of the development proposal as well as the merits of the qualifications of the 16 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 developer to ensure when something is chosen, the project moves forward to completion. He requested the Board stay with the RFP/RFQ process. Davis Camalier, 114 N. Federal Highway, commented he is close to 25 years of paying taxes and bills and banks which gives him some standing. He thought timing was important. It was 2007 when they put together the First Financial site and the 114 site. They put together contracts to buy out 32 of those owners. In 2007 they were moving forward with a huge plan, the market turned, the project stopped. In 2011, Bank of America relocated to Woolbright Road and then the market crash of 07/08 occurred along with other ups and downs. He has met all of the other developers present at the meeting and he disputed their comments about him. He advised some people feel like he is just sitting there doing nothing, which he also disputed. He believes in Boynton Beach and has been here since 1986. He also wants.to do something right. Hyperion came forward and cut a deal with him. The idea they are prepared to move in this calendar year means something and they are talented. He has not felt that he spoke to anyone else who could raise $350M to build a big project they can be proud of. This could be the City's Rockefeller Center and there are not a lot of opportunities to put seven acres together in Boynton Beach. He encouraged all to keep communication open to get a project built. He does not envy the Board. He announced from his perspective, this time was the first time the needle moved for him. Rob Vecsler, Hyperion Group, explained Hyperion came to this, enthusiastic about Boynton Beach, the project and what they can do. They came to the Board hoping they would feel enthusiasm returned. There is a history here, and people who have worked hard for the Board to trust them. They do not begrudge anyone who wants to compete, and they are happy to compete as well. Historically, they work collaboratively, but it seems contentious. He does not know how some people may have got off on the wrong foot. They are prepared to make something happen. They responded to all the information about resources and access to resources and other items. There was substantial information in their response. A mention was made about turning in the letter late, but the letter did not add much to what they had in their presentation. He advised they and Winter Properties are one firm and one entity. They are part of the same group. They participated and were involved in the presentation they put together in response to Mr. Simon's list and they were thrilled to respond. It was done a week in advance. Whatever the result is, they will respect their decision. They want to work with the City and be collaborative with them. Having to go forward with the east site because perhaps waiting on the RFP adds too much uncertainty and timing, but they feel the time to strike is now. They are about transparency, collaboration, but timing is important and you will get the best development with both sides. They are not afraid of competition. They were able to consummate a deal with Mr. Camalier, they are going to be a landowner on a big site and on a smaller site on the west side. It is not about fairness. It is about what is the best process. The Board could let them both come to the Board and try to have a contract with the Board. He thought in the best interests of Boynton Beach, someone could come in, acquire Mr. Camalier's and Mr. Oyer's property, work with Kim Kelly, Ace Hardware and other owners they have spoken with. 17 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 They want this to be collaborative. The odds are an RFP will be issued and this will go on for months. The Board can negotiate an agreement with whoever they want, but it injects a level of uncertainty. He urged the Board to get this project going. Board Member Katz wanted to reject the LOI and issue an RFP. He appreciated all the comments and noted everyone is just trying to do their job. One speaker praised and compared their interest in this site as a fight and there is a fight for a champion to rise. He thought if not going to RFP, they are cancelling the fight. Motion Board Member Katz moved to reject the LOI and move forward with the RFP. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion . Vice Chair Hay has known Mr. Camalier for many years and his work is outstanding, Vice Chair Hay felt they are missing out on an opportunity and an RFP is not always the best course,of action. He noted the Town Square RFP issue. They have an important decision and he feels for certain both projects on both side,of Federal can be developed at the same time. These are properties that would make the seven acres an ideal hub. Based on history, longevity and who is willing to stick their neck out, this is an opportunity to move forward. He hoped down the road he would not have to repeat this conversation. He liked Hyperion and felt that was the way to go. He had hoped the property on the east side would be developed and now they have a strong developer with the backing and experience to answer questions. The Board has taken the RFP route before. If another company comes along, he does not have to sell that property, but it would be great to have both sides developed and he will vote that way. He supported the LOI. Board Member Romelus wanted to ensure it is clearly stated the main carrot dangled before them is time. She has faith whoever takes over for the Board will be able to make the right decisions. They started something worthy that merits continuing and she can put her faith in the new Board. She is not worried about time and that their successors will make the right decision. She rejected the LOI as they do have time to properly vet each and every offer that is made, and she hoped that Rob and Mr. Camilier's offer would stand true. Chair Grant opened public comments. Mr. Morrow commented there are two things said that he wanted to address. He noted Board Member Katz had commented about having better control, and explained that was not the way it works because developers submit plans and designs to the City, so they would never lose control. About time not mattering, it is a big myth, as time is a huge factor. To say the Board's predecessors will not have the opportunity the Board does now, they would likely say they wished they had the opportunity. 18 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Mr. Morris, explained in Delray Beach, he competed against 26 other companies and he personally signed a $76 M construction loan and finished an $8.5M parking garage, gave it to the City and they were given a $2.5M piece of land. He and a subsidiary of BlackRock are getting ready to sell that property for $165 million. He did the same thing in Boca at Palmetto Park, and he and his wife signed personally with Deutsche Bank. The project was incredibly successful. He did the same thing in Sarasota. Each one of those projects were mid-block projects. He was not saying they should not acquire the edges. If they got Kim Kelly's property, he would keep it and build around it His point was he had three major projects, but thought they should keep the playing field level. Chris Roberts, 70 Heather Trace Drive, supported issuing the RFP. Chair Grant explained the main reason he wanted the seven acre or larger project is because he did not want to see an apartment rental complex with retail on the bottom. He wants office space, condos and a hotel, not residential. They are missing Class-A office space. Attorney Duhy explained the item before the Board is the LOI. The Board can reject or accept it. If accepted, they will publish notice for 30 days of their intent to dispose and during that time, others can submit additional letter requests or proposals to purchase the property to be brought back to the Board for consideration. The RFP is a document that sets standards the Board established of what they require to be provided by whomever is interested. It is another notice to the public of the Board's intent to develop the property. It has a deadline and during the period of preparing their proposals and submitting prior to the Board's consideration, there is a cone of silence. The LOI would have to be voted on in September. Vote There was a vote in favor of rejecting the LOI from Hyperion. The motion passed 3-2 (Vice Chair Hay and Chair Grant dissenting.) 16E Discussion and Consideration of a Draft RFP/RFQ for the CRA Project Located at 115 N. Federal Highway. (Heard out of Order) Motion Board Member Romelus moved to remove Item 16E from the Table. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Grant noted they did not update the timelines for this RFP. Mr. Simon stated the item sat frozen on the table. He suggested pushing everything out a month. Instead of issuing an RFP/RFQ on June 18th, he suggested issuing it July 19th or the 20th. 19 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Board Member Romelus thought this would be the time to incorporate other language to the RFP and asked what is the proper way to request financial viability from respondents. She thought it was a gray area a condition could address. Attorney Duhy explained the issue is a public records issue. There is a way to the information the Board needs, which is done regularly. Board Member Romelus thought to protect the interests of the respondent, the CRA could hire a consultant to vet each candidate. Attorney Duhy explained it may be possible, but she would need to see an example. She thought certain groups, private or public, working for or hired by the CRA, could apply, but she would have to research that process and whether or not the public records would attach to the private company. Board Member Romelus asked if the consultant could say they provided these documents and give a yes or no answer about the respondent's financial liability not that they have to show or issue documents that would then become public record. Attorney Duhy explained if they required a private audit of the respondent's financials and they hire them and they provide the Board with the auditor's response, the auditor's work is not a public record. The public records law attaches when the CRA hires a private corporation to do work for the CRA. There are ways to achieve that end to put the burden on the applicant, but she had a concern it could make those records public, notwithstanding the Board does not want to see them. They may be able to request them from the proposers. Mr. Simon explained staff intended to bring forward the idea, when the RFP was released to have a third-party entity assist in the evaluation process from a sufficient/insufficient response to the Board. In past RFPs, during the RFP preview process, the documents submitted by the respondents are private during the Board's deliberation until a respondent was selected and the RFP process was completed. At that time, all of the respondents' documents become public. During the process, Ms. Nicklien would send a Board view and a public view, which affords some confidentiality for the respondents. Pertinent information according to the public records law may be redacted. Confidential information comes in a sealed package. Mr. Simon feels confident they would obtain a third party for a review as other municipalities have the same process. Board Member Romelus requested including that provision in the RFP. Attorney Duhy spoke about confidentiality and noted there are two different levels. Level 1 is there is certain business data they would not ask for, because the CRA would not want, nor would any business want to give to be a public record. When she was discussing hiring a third party to review those records and make them public, it could be a problem. What Mr. Simon is discussing is when they decide the package of information, which Mr. Simon knows what is needed and which he has seen before, that they do submit, it can be given to a third party and that no one is worried about it becoming a public record in the first place, and they can vet it. She wanted to clarify how to make a distinction about the appropriate documentation to provide to demonstrate financial capability, and there are documents, no one would want to provide, so you would not want to hire an auditor to say give them those records, look at 20 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 it and then give an opinion, versus what Mr. Simon said which is this is fine, all agree to provide it, it remains confidential during the process, and you can give it to an auditor to become public. Board Member Romelus thought they could craft an RFP that would have language that would allow respondents to show financial viability, while allowing them to maintain privacy. Chair Grant stated they could ask for a loan commitment letter or guarantee. Mr. Simon explained the information about financial capability is not only centered on the proposer's ability to borrow money or find investor money, a detailed breakdown of the construction and the proposed redevelopment costs is required. It talks about the previous use of funding subsidies and qualified contractors, current audited financial statements, which includes balance sheets, and a three-year statement of past income, which would be in the confidential letter. They would want to receive verification from a third-party lending institution that the respondent has done business with them before or have discussed the project with them and while not guaranteeing a financial commitment, they would provide a more direct connection to the project, developer and the loan. Board Member Romelus favored seeing the former. She wanted the funds and every single cent broken down. Mr. Simon advised it requires a written statement of acquiring the property, what it is for, and the details of the acquisition as well. Attorney Duhy explained an RFP is at the Board's discretion. The process applies in terms of the cone of silence, the time periods, considering them a certain way, and sending required elements. She pointed out that since the CRA is doing everything for the CRA and for the public benefit, the RFPs are written fairly broadly to allow for variety, where there are a lot of variables. Once the CRA set the standards, the Board must apply them, but there as much flexibility as they want in which standards they set. Chair Grant wanted a change in Item 13C regarding parking spaces, that they will provide least 150 parking spaces and not approximately 150 parking spaces. He wanted to include a pre-apprenticeship program with Item K. One problem with the Town Square was the community did not have the skills required to work at the construction site. If the developer is able to create a pre-apprenticeship with a local non-profit, university or college, they can use the value of the program as part of the disposition of the sale of the property. They can use the sale and disposition of property in the CRA for items not contained in the CRA Comprehensive Plan She cautioned these have to be in the public interest and in the CRA District, based on the CRA plan, but there are economic opportunities that could justify the action. He wanted to see enhanced environmental features as part of the project. They are trying to combat climate change and be sustainable. They have their own Green Building Code, but he did not want to see them get the minimum. Board Member Romelus requested the building be connected to the City's Water Chiller Plant. Chair Grant did not know if it was possible, as tunneling under could be an issue. They can let that request be open ended and discussed. Mr. Simon explained items like fiber optics and reclaimed water are discussed during negotiations of the project when the builder is selected as there may be limitations the CRA would not know about. 21 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 He thought, as in the past, the list of components to include grows beyond a few things listed in the RFP that a developer can add. Those are items listed for post RFP development designs as well as water and sewer upgrades. Chair Grant wanted workforce housing included and noted with workforce housing, some funding would be provided. When the project is built, the developer will pay taxes and that is what subsidizes the workforce housing component. Mr. Simon explained the CRA would say it is required and the developer can propose the use of TIF funding, but not an amount, as there will be a variation. They may have someone willing to risk a larger range between the market and workforce rate and other developers may not. The CRA always has been open to assistance and incentives, but does not guarantee it up front. If the Board wants workforce housing, it does not have to specify how many units. Chair Grant proposed fund workforce housing through TIF for 10 years, where the CRA is able to enter into a contract for rent control as part of a contract. Mr. Simon asked if they would like to specify the range of area median income as the targeted workforce for the developer to work into the proforma. The maximum is 140%, but 120% is the HUD high. The lower the median income, the higher the subsidy. Chair Grant wanted to keep the range from 80% to 140% and have mixed-income capability in the downtown. Chair Grant commented the CRA got it right with 500 Ocean to use TIF to build out commercial, and the CRA has the ability to enhance commercial spaces. Attorney Duhy noted the CRA already says it has TIF available for funding for said listed items. Board Member Katz had no objections saying TIF would be available for any purpose, but he did not want developers to think they are entitled to TIF for a specific item. Mr. Simon recalled with 500 Ocean, they had to build office space above the retail. That was an item they settled on to justify the TIF. They did not buy the office space, like they are doing with Centennial, it just became part of the formula. They removed residential units to create that space and the TIF offset the rents they would have received from residential units. There was no way, to equate the monetary return they have provided in TIF to the cost in square footage, which is why he preferred it be as open ended as possible with regard to the Board's ability to negotiate how they want to use the TIF. The developer may or may not need it. If the Board leaves it open, the Board may come up with different ways to assist the developer. If the developer is providing the CRA with something the Board wants they would not normally do and the CRA wants to pay for it, that is part of the negotiations. Once they negotiate, the Board may find the developer would provide six things and the Board wants two, the CRA could pay for them, but the Board would not know that until the responses are received, see where the developers have read what was asked, and met with the City to ensure it meets Code. The Board has done a good job vetting what the community and the Board wants. He thought they would receive good responses. Attorney Duhy explained when presented to the Board, the members could ask specific questions and their willingness to accept specific components funded by the CRA during that phase during the process. Mr. Simon pointed out the Board could, during the presentations, ask for the elements the Board wants. They have to provide a checklist of what the CRA wants. Chair Grant 22 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 thought they should change the language regarding negotiating with adjacent property owners. Mr. Simon explained they could get approval from the Oyer's, between now and the release they will participate, contingent on certain things, but then the image to the developer will include what the developer would do with it. There is an option of what the CRA can control, and an option with the developer taking a larger piece. Chair Grant wanted to include properties the CRA is in negotiation with. Whatever properties they are negotiating with has to be in public and he wanted that included. Mr. Simon asked if the Board was using the HUD Area Median Income (AMI) or the Boynton Beach AMI and learned they would use the Boynton Beach AMI going forward. Chair Grant commented item 13F Consideration and incorporation of adjacent properties into overall project by providing evidence of site control, contractual commitment and inclusion of CRA properties. Chair Grant wanted to finalize the date. For proposed schedule the RFP/RFQ approval by CRA Board would be today, July 13, 2021, the issue date would be similar to July 23, 2021. The voluntary pre-submission meeting would be August 19, 2021. Question requests for clarification deadline is September 30th and submission deadline of October 19, 2021. They could hear presentations by the CRA Advisory Board in December and learned they could if the Board wanted to seek outside counsel regarding the vetting, they should be given 30 days. Chair Grant requested confirmation three different firms can vet the presentations and they would give examples of what and how they look at financial feasibilities and requirements for these types of proposals. They could provide a ranking in an evaluation and depending on the scope of work, they can provide services to help negotiate a contract. Staff can provide examples of their work from other jurisdictions. December 2nd would be the presentation to the Advisory Board and December 14th to the CRA Board. March 9th is the purchase and sale agreement, they would have a new CRA Board to deal with. There is a fifth Tuesday the CRA Board could have a special meeting on November 30th, which gives an extra meeting in December to discuss the matter. They will present to the CRA Advisory Board on November 4th based on design and on November 301h meeting, the CRA Board will have the financial report. Chair Grant requested a motion to approve the RFP as amended and to ensure financials are provided that can be vetted by an independent auditor, change Item 32C to at least 150, Item K is to include a pre-apprenticeship program, make a requirement of the project workforce housing with Boynton Beach AMI of 80% to 140%, make clear if it is available for inclusion for project, make a clarification to the RFP including properties other than the CRA to identify those that may be under negotiation with the CRA, amend the dates as discussed and include enhanced environmental features. Motion 23 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Board Member Penserga moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 16. H Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent from the Barber Family Companies LLC for CRA-Owned Property Located at 211 E. Ocean Avenue (Heard out of Order) Chair Grant requested a motion to remove Item H from the table. Motion Board Member Katz so moved. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Anthony Barber, 1920 S. Federal Highway, thanked his sister and four-year old son who was with him, for sitting through the proceedings so quietly. He submitted a letter regarding the Magnuson House for a restaurant concept based on a project he is involved in, in West Palm Beach. Troy's BBQ will celebrate 25 years on Sunday. They expanded in Boca, but were unsuccessful. On August 20th, he will expand into West Palm Beach with a restaurant concept as opposed to BBQ, that he wants to bring to Boynton. He has development partners who own 20 restaurants throughout Palm Beach, Dade and Broward Counties and they agreed to partner with him at the Magnuson House for a restaurant that would be called "Magnuson." The restaurant concept would use shipping containers with all outdoors seating and all outdoor cooking apparatus. They would model kitchens and restrooms with shipping containers for a turn. If they started tomorrow, he could open by next July and it would be a self-funded project. He was looking to the CRA for a purchase agreement with the CRA having first right of refusal of any sale, and/or assistance and funding if they cannot come to agreement on the terms of a sale. Chair Grant questioned if Mr. Barber was willing to pay the appraised value. Mr. Barber hoped not. He clarified the CRA has grant programs and opportunities for building, signage, and interior and exterior build outs. He was not looking for the CRA to give him the property. He was looking to enter into discussions with the CRA to come up with an agreement that works for both sides. He thought what could work was the Barber Family Company LLC provides the funding for the redevelopment of the property as long as the purchase of the property was in scale to the redevelopment. The CRA would spend the same amount of money either way. Chair Grant asked about parking and learned he would try to enter into a parking agreement with the City in the long term. In the short term, he would like to use parking for the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Old High School-(Cultural Center) and from a land use agreement to the west of First Street or Avenue. Chair Grant explained the City has no control over the garages. Mr. Simon explained the Magnuson House was part of the sale to the City at the corner of NE1st and 1St by the fire station. There was a parking lot with 58 spaces. When the Shovel Ready project was approved, 36 or 38 paces were attached to it. The City is not 24 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 carrying that many spots, but the CRA is getting 100 spots in the garage and they would be dedicated to the Magnuson House. Ms. Shutt noted City staff advised there are new regulations to encourage redevelopment of properties that reduces the number of required parking spaces. City staff was open to reviewing how many spots he can accommodate on his lot, but he would need to submit a more finite layout. It is a business management decision about how many people Mr. Barbers wants to serve on his property. Mr. Barbers intent was to ask for the CRA Board to enter into discussion to consider the overall project, which would give him the blessing to move forward and start spending money. Chair Grant did not think shipping containers in the downtown was necessarily good . There is already have a vacant restaurant on 4t" Street as restaurants are difficult businesses. He looks at the property to the north and that property owner has nine out of the 10 condo units. There are there property owners for that block. He wanted Mr. Barber, before moving forward, to make sure the land could not be used for a mixed-use project. A mixed-use project would have a greater property value for the City. Board Member Katz was open to exploring the idea because previous attempts to consolidate those lots failed. He did not think consolidation of any properties there would occur in any number of years and the property has been worthless. The home is historically designated, but he understood it was only designated to get grants for its preservation. The property needs to be something If the adjoining property owners cannot enter an agreement and show the ability to turn it into a mixed-use project, it should be used for something. Mr. Simon commented the Board could, in light of the future vision of a larger scale project in the future, activate a lease in the short term, that could be incorporated into a larger project. Until then, they do not have to let go of the land. The Board could, as an option, lease it with other valuations and any assistance the Board feels is necessary. Board Member Penserga agreed with Mr. Simon. It is a historic building and the containers are not permanent. The containers would be designed to be aligned to the side of the house so it gives a consistent fagade. Board Member Penserga supported Mr. Barber's proposal. Vice Chair Hay agreed with Mr. Simon and supported Mr. Barber's request. Board Member Romelus commended Mr. Barber as this property sat vacant for years. She expressed the Board is making concessions for Hurricane Alley and they should do the same for Mr. Barber. Mr. Barber explained his stepfather, Troy Davis, had an awesome business he sat in day in and day out for 19 years. Mr. Barber expressed he is a former participant of the Bulldogs and the first ever summer camp, former employee of John McNally and when it comes to anything having to do with Boynton, take a picture of him. He loves Boynton and praised the CRA for their efforts on behalf of business. He spoke about grant funding and felt it was right on time. He noted Ms. Nicklien is always calling asking if he noted what the CRA was offering and Mr. Hussain will call him twice to get his paperwork in for an event. 25 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Brian Fitzpatrick, 409 NE 1St Street, advised he respects the Barber and Davis families' contribution to the community. He was working for 35 years to assemble a parcel to the north of 211 E. Ocean Avenue. He had submitted an LOI, but subsequently withdrew it, not because his interest diminished, rather it was due to the importance of the block. He thought it would benefit him to bring a professional LO1 to the Board. With the current interest in the property, there is a concern about a lack of partnerships or agreements with adjacent property owners. He thought they would not find more willing and flexible individuals to do with business with. He envisions a private/public partnership, where the City could retain equity. He thought they have the ability to turn that block into the crown jewel, although they had disappointments with Town Square. He requested the Board reject the current LOI and select option 3. A hindrance to developing the block, is the structure on 211 E. Ocean Avenue and he suggested moving the home to pave the way for development. He identified a local project that is similar to the land they have on that block, by the Catsin Apartments in Delray Beach where they have an alley they could capitalize on. He thought it was potentially a $100M project and the options are endless. He contacted the Gagner family and had a positive response from them to meet and work this out. Chair Grant thought they may most likely move forward with the LOI and issue a Notice to Dispose within 60 days, which gives Mr. Fitzpatrick the opportunity to speak with the Gagner family to get some sort of deal Mr. Fitzpatrick explained the reality was they had a previous project for 211 and a lot of money went into the project. He commented when the CRA installed the parking lot on NE 1St Street that is now the fire department and the District Chiller Energy Plant. They took his access from NE 2nd Street. At the time, he accepted it with the understanding there will be a partnership and he would eventually acquire that. The access issue has not been dealt with and it will be a potential problem. If another business occupied 211, it would be tied up in litigation until the access issue is resolved. There is an undeveloped alley on the north side of 211 that borders the two properties. He did not know whether the CRA will give him the alley in exchange for taking away his access on NE 2nd Street, but announced there was going to be an issue. Board Member Penserga understood Mr. Barber's use is temporary and asked how that would prevent Mr. Fitzpatrick from putting together a plan Mr. Fitzpatrick thought it probably would not, but he recalled when Nancy Graham demolished the south side of Ocean Avenue. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained he has viable structures and he could continue his business model for the next 100 years. He thought the CRA has the opportunity to do something great, but they have to move the house which opens the way for development. Motion Vice Chair Hay moved to accept Option One, which said to entertain the LOI and issue a 30-day public notice to dispose of the property, during which time, any member of the development public may also submit their LOI for the Board's consideration. Under this 26 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 option, if the Board does not receive a more favorable LOI, it could decide to enter into discussion and negotiation with the Barber family for the purposes described in the LOI. Chair Grant requested the motion be amended to 45 days instead of 30. Vice Chair Vice Chair Hay agreed. Attorney Duhy recommended the Board just publish the notice for 30 days and they can continue to receive responses up until the Board agenda deadline. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Grant recessed the meeting at 9:48 and reconvened the meeting at 9:56 p.m. 16. Old Business A. Consideration and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Project Fund Budget Vicki Hill, Finance Director, began to present the Project Fund Budget A request was made by Board Member Romelus to move up items on the agenda as the hour was getting late and there were still individuals in the audience waiting for their items to be heard. There were no objections. Later in the meeting, there was agreement to continue the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Project Fund Budget discussion to the August meeting. New Business Item C. Consideration of Award and Contract for Proposals to the Request for Proposals for Event Management Services for the Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash (Heard out of Order) Stewart Auville, Standing Ovations LLC, was available. Ms. Coppin explained over the years, the CRA contracted with a professional event management firm to assist the agency with the planning and execution of its signature event, the Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash. The contracted event management firm assists staff with the overall planning of the events including logistics management, procurement of rentals and services, vendor and volunteer management, support staff and day of coordination. Per the CRA procurement policy, an RFP for event management services was advertised in June, and two proposals were received from Standing Ovations LLC and 203 Productions LLC. Both proposals were included as attachments in the meeting backup and staff provided a printed copy of the staff sufficiency review and evaluation results. Staff evaluated demonstrated experience and quality of work samples, quality of approach to providing services, organizational capacity, proposed costs and fee schedules, and if the respondent was a local business. She reviewed the final cumulative scores. The 27 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 high score for Standing Ovations was for their experience with working with government agencies, quality of work, organizational capacity and program development and enhancement. For those reasons and for their previous work history with the Agency, staff recommends awarding the bid to Standing Ovations and direct staff to commence contract negotiations as time is of the essence and the event is just over three months away. Motion Board Member Romelus so moved to accept the recommendation for Standing Ovations LLC. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. Cassidy Colpoys, Operations Manager, 203 Productions, noted her partners were also present. She asked if staff could review the scores as they thought the score was awarded for a total of 100 points. Chair Grant noted there were four scores of 100. Each reviewer gave a score of 100. John Librie, President and Executive Producer of 203 Productions, explained he lives in and the company operates out of 702 Buttonwood Lane, Boynton Beach. Juan Zafra, Operations Manager, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak and requested the opportunity to work with the CRA. They understood the selected company may have experience working with a city government, but they have a lot of experience holding events of this nature. With all the renovations that will occur, they want the opportunity to bring their flair, experience, and taste of what they envision to the changes the CRA has made, and bring something new and exciting to someone who is a Boynton Beach resident that has attended the event before. They would like to use their experience with the US Open Tennis Tournament, College Bowl Championship and the Superbowl. They want to show all of the new development the CRA has facilitated and give a new perspective to encompass this area of the festival more than what has been done in the past. Chair Granted noted an issue was the funding required, but he added the CRA hopes to hold the event next year. It was learned, this was the first time 203 Productions responded to.an RFP Chair Grant explained staff can review the RFP with them and what they could improve on, but based on the applications and the information they have, the Board will follow the staff's recommendations. Ms. Colpoys asked if the scoring by categories could be made public, and learned they would and they could also get copies of the other RFPs that were submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Board Member Penserga invited 203 Productions to contact him. There was agreement to hear Item 17 D. Now Business 17. D. Consideration of Award and Contract for Responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) to Provide Marketing, Social 28 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Media, and Graphic Design Services for the Boynton Beach for the Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash (Heard out of Order) Ms. Coppin reviewed the item. Per the CRA Procurement Policy, an RFP was issued in June. Ms. Shutt explained this item is for the marketing and graphic design and social media services for the Pirate Fest. Similar to events management, staff issued an RFP with the same timeline and deadlines. Six responses were received which are listed in the meeting materials, which she read. Of the six, three firms were out of state and per the policy they need to contract with a licensed in State firm. Three of the respondents were local firms. Staff reviewed the proposals against the criteria. The top two firms that were most responsive were Delray's Finest Signs and Graphics and Sac Lunch Marketing LLC. Of the two, Delray's Finest was a Boynton business that met the criteria. Staff recommended to award the contract to Delray's Finest Signs and Graphics. Their cost is not to exceed $20,620 annually for Pirates Fest, and the hourly cost is not to exceed 85 hours for additional services as needed. There is a draft contract agreement and time is of the essence. If the negotiations do not go well, the request for the Board to authorize staff to negotiate with the second ranked respondent. Sac Lunch. The CRA used Delray's Finest Signs two years ago. Lola Swanson, 2500 Quantum Lakes Boulevard, Boynton Beach was present. When asked what they would do different this year, Ms. Swanson replied they will be handling social media, which is a new addition to their prior services. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. New Business 17 B. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of the Property Located at 1017 N. Federal Highway (Heard out of Order) Mr. Simon presented the item because the property is located on the south west corner of Federal Highway and MLK Jr. Boulevard. It was the former site of Troy's BBQ next to the Enterprise Car location. The CRA has been interested in the property and it was on and off the market. More recently, the property was listed with a broker, Ms. Janet Boorin, to represent the seller. Staff engaged with Ms. Boorin, conducted an appraisal and negotiated a price. The appraisal reflected the value of the property as $530K. The original price was $699K, and the owner countered with $685K Mr. Simon wanted to bring the matter to the Board out of consideration to the seller who put the amount in writing. Chair Grant thought unless it is vitally important, they should not spend money they may not have to acquire other properties. Additionally, this is a small improvement on a 29 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 corner lot. The CRA had an opportunity to buy the property across the street for $140K a few years ago. He did not feel redeveloping the property into anything besides what it is, had value. Mr. Simon noted it is relevant as the CRA owns the property across the street to the north. Board Member Romelus thought it sends a wrong message that the CRA is willing to spend $3.5M on property on the south side of Boynton Beach Boulevard but not to spend half a million on property on the north side of the same street. She wanted to ensure the public did not feel the CRA would go above and beyond to spend nearly $4M for .41 acres, but for property half that size for a quarter of the price, they are not willing to do it. She took offense to the thought and she saw no issue at all with purchasing the property. Board Member Katz stated they were assembling land.and asked what the intended use of the property was. He would rather spend the money somewhere else on MLK Jr. Boulevard than on Centennial's project or any other infill project. He would spend $500K or $600K in the area, but he did not know what they could do with the above property, other than give it to someone to build something industrial. Ms. Shutt explained at the time of deliberation, the CRA Advisory Board originally recommended to hold off on purchasing the land, but reconsidered in anticipation of the whole property eventually being settled. They considered it as an entrance bookend of the entire MLK Jr. corridor. They understood prioritizing the need to redevelop that corner is up to the Board, but felt strongly in the future, the entrance could be reactivated as a corridor or working in concert with the gateway or the entire property. Board Member Katz asked if, given that idea, they should wait for the outcome. Ms. Shutt explained it is a smaller parcel and not as viable as the fish market, where there is viability to build a conforming use. Since the CRA is to spur redevelopment, they have an opportunity across the street to bookend the entire property. Chair Grant asked what could be built there besides art and learned not much could be built The CRA will need to park it, landscape it and drain it. Chair Grant commented that was his point, not the district the property was in, it was the size and location between the railroad tracks and Federal Highway. There is a limited amount of land with an easement behind it which further complicates development. When the business changed hands, the new owner lost the ability to have an outdoor grill. It was not the location, it was the property. He did not see a lot of development occurring. It has been on the market for quite a while. He thought the owner was asking too much, as it was $150K over appraised value, and he thought the appraised value was too high as well. He agreed with Board Member Katz. He has no problem spending money for redevelopment purposes in District II. They spent $700K for AmeriGas that now has an expanded boat sales business. Board Member Hay agreed with Board Member Romelus' comments and advised that entrance has always been an eye sore They need to focus on something. They may not know what it is right now, but owning the land gives the Board flexibility and options. He thought the Board could offer a lower price and thought demolishing the building and 30 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 creating even a garden would be better than its current use. He did not see missing out on the opportunity He thought it was awful that that section of the City is neglected. Driving north on Federal Highway, the first thing visible after the U-Haul business is an ugly section of town. He agreed just a few blocks away, the CRA was willing to spend $3.5M, but he thought if not this body, maybe the next body, or the community can come up with something. Chair Grant did not feel taking away another business was beneficial to the CRA. He hoped the entire building would be demolished and the CRA may spend more money on that property. There is nothing they could redevelop a 364 unit African-American Business into something else. He feels like they are missing the point of removing slum and blight because this is a place where people get food in the community. Board Member Penserga asked about the business owner's plan. If the property needs to be beautified, torn down and redeveloped, someone still has their building there. Mr. Simon explained they did not have a discussion with the owner or business. It was one of four properties they could discuss. Those properties may or may not find favor with the Board. His experience was it would be great if something better could go there, but this is not the first time the discussion of what would happen after acquiring the property took place. At one point, there was talk about having a Greenway. If the property did not have a for sale sign on it, Mr. Simon would not normally bring the property to the Board, and the CRA Advisory Board would not have reviewed it. Mr. Simon did not think the Board would lose any opportunities. The property would likely remain on the market, unless it is tied to the property across the street or the adjoining parcel. Board Member Penserga noted the CRA Advisory Board thought it could be a gateway to MLK Jr. Boulevard. He asked if they suggested ideas. Ms. Shutt responded they did not, but did realize maybe something could be done in conjunction with the property across the street or the adjoining property. The property on the north east corner is the investment with Sam Rogatinsky and Daris, who are getting ready to invest in a new project there. The Fish Depot site is for sale for about $1 M, which is something the CRA would want to assist with if they could. This is something that has been discussed, it is a node in the downtown Master Plan. It is a different type of intersection to develop, but if the MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor were redeveloped into an enhanced core, one would want to pull in and drive by and think it is an inviting location. In the past, the discussions were if they had both sides of the street, they could make an entrance similar to the Marina with the Tower feature, which it changed the entire area. He thought it was a placemaking opportunity, but at this price, it is an expensive placemaking opportunity. Board Member Romelus agreed it would be expensive. She suggested countering their offer. It is a tiny parcel, but there is an opportunity there to embellish it. Ms. Boorin noted the owner has been wanting to sell the property. She had a lease for many years with Troy's BBQ, then a Caribbean restaurant, and there has been turnover a few times, but it was a steady income. The owner wants to sell it. The lease ended and the tenant there is moving out. There was a recently sale at 724 N. Federal for $750K and the owner feels that is what she wants. She has done a market analysis, but the owner was open to a counter offer. They cannot put a business there. Mr. Simon 31 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 explained it would need to be lower. Chair Grant noted the 724 N. Federal was a used car lot, which was substantially bigger. The property sold for $750K. It is a .32-acre property and her property was .2-acres. Chair Grant noted the 724 N. Federal property had an 887 square foot building that has an auto repair center and offices, versus a 300 square foot kitchen. Chair Grant noted there is no other option for that property except for art because of the Land Development Regulations. He thought even spending $400K would be overvalued and they cannot create a liability for the CRA and the City by putting a business there. Mr. Simon explained even the $685K the owner countered with puts the value per square foot at $74 which is the high-end value of the land on Ocean Avenue or for the 115 Federal Highway parcel. The land would need to be in the $30 or $40 per square foot which is a pretty drastic price to pay. Chair Grant asked about the land use of the parcel. Ms. Boorin noted the property has a use code 2200, restaurant and C-4 zoned general commercial. It could be part of a future development. There were discussions in the past. The CRA offered $539K the appraisal price and she countered at $685K. Board Member Katz recommended passing on the property because the property is exorbitantly higher than appraised value. The idea of an entrance arch requires ownership of the adjacent property across the street, and if they were going to drop $600K or $700K on MLK, he would guarantee they could acquire a couple of parcels that would be of value to the MLK development Centennial was working on. He would spend money on MLK, but he thought there would be better parcels to target for immediate use than a hypothetical archway contingent on a condemned, soon to be foreclosed or demolished lawsuit laden property. There are a lot of intangibles. He does not think there is anyone else looking to spend that much money on the property, and it likely would be available in six months to a year he thought they could circle back to it when they learn more about the property across the street and its pending demolition. Vice Chair Hay agreed. It was noted there has been a for sale sign on the property intermittently over the years. The CRA had also approached the owner several time, and the offer was never enough. Mr. Simon felt obligated to bring the property to the Board. Board Member thought they should move on unless the owner is amenable to meeting the Board at a price more consistent with the appraised value. B. Consideration of Second Amendment to Contract with Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. (LLW) for Legal Services This item was not addressed. C. 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 Mr. Fingler, Habitat for Humanity, was present and advised they are building a house diagonally across the corner from the existing vacant lot. 32 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent Submitted by Hyperion Development Group for the CRA Owned Property Located at 115 N, Federal Highway This item was discussed earlier in the meeting E. Discussion and Consideration of a Draft RFP/RFQ for the CRA Project Located at 115 N. Federal Highway (TABLED 6/8/21) This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. F. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of the Property located at 115 NE 4th Avenue Mr. Simon advised this is the last property to complete the project. Five months ago, staff made an offer of $275K which was rejected. Mr. Simon was able to renegotiate the offer back to $275K if they close at the end of the month, which the Board could do. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. G. Cottage District Infill Housing Redevelopment Project Update of Discussion and Contract Negotiations with Azur Equities, LLC Mr. Simon explained they just received a response to the Purchase and Development agreement staff sent to them in May. There was agreement to hear this item at the August meeting. H. Discussion and Consideration of a Letter of Intent from the Barber Family Companies LLC for CRA-Owned Property Located at 211 E. Ocean Avenue (TABLED 6/8/21) This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. I. Consideration of the Economic Development Grant Program Guidelines and Applications for FY 2021-2022 This item would be heard at the next meeting, 33 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 17. New Business A. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of the Properties Located at 511, 515 and 529 E. Ocean Avenue This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. B. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of the Property Located at 1017 N. Federal Highway This item was addressed earlier in the meeting. C. Consideration of Award and Contract for Proposals to the Request for Proposals for Event Management Services for the Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash This item was addressed earlier in the meeting. D. Consideration of Award and Contract for Responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) to Provide Marketing, Social Media, and Graphic Design Services for the Boynton Beach for the Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash This item was addressed earlier in the meeting. E. Approval of the FY 2021 - 2023 Boynton Harbor Marina Dockage Lease Agreement and Fees Mr. Simon explain this item would be a vote to increase the slip rent from $19 a linear foot to $19.50. The Board decided not to implement an annual rent increase or renewal, so they decided that whatever linear foot rent would be for a two-year period. Other marinas are at $23.50. Staff felt a .50 cent increase was under the average, which also provides additional revenue. Chair Grant thought a .50 cent raise per linear foot was fine. It was noted they would also get a fuel discount. There was brief discussion of credit reviews for new tenants. The cost is $100 every two years. The current tenants are grandfathered in. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve the staff changes to 2021/2022 dockage lease agreement and fees. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 34 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Boynton Beach, Florida July 13, 2021 18. Future Agenda Items A. Consideration of Award and Contract for Responses for the Management of the Boynton Harbor Marina B. MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Commercial Redevelopment and Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update C. 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 D. Additional Information on 3377 and 3315 N. Federal Highway E. Ocean Breeze East Affordable Multi-Family Rental Apartment Project Update F. Considerations of Revisions to the CRA Letter of Intent to Purchase Property Policy 19. Adjournment Attorney Duhy recommended tabling the remaining items: 16 A, B, and I. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to table the above. Board Member Penserga seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Grant adjourned the meeting at 10:54 p.m. . �.. Najaf Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 35