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AGENDA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Addressing the Commission: A thirty (30) minute "Citizen Comments" period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and
interested persons to speak on matters whether or not scheduled on that day's agenda. Individuals wishing to speak on a matter
not included on the "Public Hearing" section of the agenda, which matter pertains to an item before the City Commission which
requires a decision of the City Commission, may do so by signing in and submitting a form to that effect with the City Clerk prior
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to the meeting. Speakers at Public Hearings shall also submit such a form. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or
her comments. If more than ten (10) speakers express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting
basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number
of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time shall not be transferable to another speaker.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
4. PRESENTATIONS: None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes: March 11, 2025 CRA Board Meeting Minutes
2. Travel Requests: None.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”) OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A FIFTEEN
THOUSAND DOLLAR ($15,000.00) GRANT FROM THE SPIRIT CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION TO THE DANIA BEACH PATCH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. PROPOSALS AND BIDS: None.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: None.
8. INFORMATION ITEMS: None.
9. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
City of Dania Beach
Memorandum
DATE: 4/8/2025
TO: Chair and Board Members
FROM: Candido Sosa-Cruz, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Report
1. CRA INITIATIVES
The FY2024 CRA Annual Report:
As usual, during March the CRA is focused on completing the CRA Annual Report, which must
be published by March 31st each year.
The FY2024 CRA Annual Report is 94 pages long. In addition to providing the performance data
required by State Statutes, the publication serves as a marketing/branding piece for the City and
the CRA. Typically, each year I receive 35 to 40 requests for our Report, and I give copies of it
to every developer, investor, and company I meet. It is also posted on our CRA website, as
required by law.
Each year, I invite the Casino @ Dania Beach and Dania Pointe to write their own piece for the
Regional Destinations Section. This gives them a chance to highlight the accomplishments they
are most proud of and set their message for the upcoming year. Other than these two
contributions, the CRA writes the entire report each year.
2. PATCH – PROGRAMS/EVENTS
• Harvest Celebration – New Raised Beds:
On March 31, the PATCH, celebrate the first harvest season from the new raised beds. This
event was to replace the two grand opening events from last fall that were cancelled due to
weather.
Invitation Homes ($53,835) and Spirit Charitable Foundation ($25,999), whose generous
donations paid for the redevelopment of the PATCH attended and were recognized for their
generosity. These contributions paid for the redevelopment of the raiser beds, the addition of
a second nursery, and the rebuilding of the irrigation system. The faculty of the FIU School of
Agroecology, who are providing funding for our Grow City Youth and Adult Internship
programs, also attended. The Dan Marino Foundation attended – they offered 10 – 15 of their
members to assist with the event.
Special thanks to Cassi Waren and the Parks & Recreation Department for their assistance
with this event.
• Dan Marino Foundation: On March 18th, the PATCH received a special group of visitors.
Lori Horowitz, Director of Programs and Grant Administration at The Dan Marino
Foundation, brought a group of 13 autistic adults for a tour of the garden and a nutrition
class Bianca (CRA) , Jaime (TFF, and Noah (TFF) led the tour around the garden
speaking about the gardening, crops, and PATCH operation. Plant vegetables: Bianca and
Jaime taught the group how to plant garlic in pots.
• Nova Southeastern University: On March 22, the PATCH hosted Market Day & a
Medicinal Garden Workshop. Maria Castro and Lillian Bennett, graduate students of the
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine conducted a Medicinal Herb Garden Workshop. A
medicinal herb garden introduces the healing power of plants.
• Love Our Nation (LON): On April 3rd, Ovrill Dwyer, led the LON Earth 2 Table Senior
Fruit & Veggie Distribution drive. Seniors were able to enjoy 60 bags of fresh fruit and
veggies.
• Fresh Food Box: This weekly program is winding down in April with 52 registered
subscriptions.
• General Operation/Performance: From January 1 to March 19, the PATCH had 213
volunteers, providing 639 volunteer hours. The PATCH is now averaging 2 – 3 new
walk-in visitors each day.
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Summary Report
The CRA and its Economic Development division have shifted and improved their strategy
for engaging with businesses along East Dania Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway from
Old Griffin Road to Sheridan Street. The CRA is actively engaging with businesses in this
area, identifying those that could greatly benefit from the Commercial Facade Improvement
Grant Program and helping them understand its value and potential impact. Additionally, we
are assessing the challenges businesses face and connecting them with the appropriate city
departments to explore solutions, where those challenges fall within the city’s purview.
In addition to business retention, business attraction remains a key priority. Discussions were
held with Todd Holt, Vice President of Business Development at the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Alliance, to position Dania Beach as a viable city for business relocation and expansion. This
effort is intended to further complement and support City Manager Ana M. Garcia’s existing
role on the Alliance Board while enhancing Dania Beach’s presence in regional economic
development initiatives.
Collaboration has also been initiated with the Director of Real Estate managing leasing at
Dania Pointe. The goal is to understand their business attraction process and establish a
partnership where businesses that do not qualify for Dania Pointe can be referred to the CRA
for assistance in securing locations elsewhere in Dania Beach. This ensures that businesses
interested in the city have alternative placement options.
Maintaining strong strategic local partnerships also remains a priority. Recent collaboration
with Randie Shane, CEO/Executive Director of the Greater Dania Beach Chamber of
Commerce, involved sharing the city’s current business listing report to keep the Chamber
informed of new businesses. In return, the Chamber will provide updates on new
memberships and resources that directly benefit local businesses.
These efforts build upon the CRA’s vision and goals of supporting existing small businesses,
attracting new targeted industries, and expanding community information outreach.
• New Business Listing Report
New Business in CRA District refers only to businesses that are not home-based.
February 2025:
▪ Total New Businesses Citywide: 25
▪ New Businesses in CRA District: 5
1. All About Cats/Dogs Clinic
(415 S Federal Hwy) – Start Date 2/25/2025
2. American Consumer Financial Services of FL LLC
(1101 S Federal Hwy) – Start Date 2/13/2025
3. Bespoke Glazing Group LLC (1300 Stirling Rd Ste 813) – Start Date 2/25/2025: Owned
by Miguel Romero, his glass and glazing company serve small to mid-size commercial general
contractors and the local residential market. The Dania Beach location was selected for its
centralized position and convenient access to I-95, allowing the team to efficiently pick up
supplies and reach job sites. The company serves clients from Key West to Jupiter, leveraging its
strategic location for efficient distribution. This facility is used exclusively for warehousing,
cutting, and manufacturing glass products; it is not a customer-facing location.
4. Dania Beach Rentals LLC (601 E Dania Beach Blvd) – Start Date 2/25/2025: Jacqueline
Cespedes, Assistant Community Manager with United Property Management, confirmed the
leasing operation of Sea View Luxury Rentals, a residential community located in Dania Beach.
Sea View Luxury Rentals is a 13-story building with a total of 384 units. The property offers
one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. It is situated on East Dania Beach Boulevard in the
Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale area, providing residents with access to various nearby amenities
and points of interest. The building is located less than half a mile from the Dania Beach Fishing
Pier and secluded beaches, making it a convenient option for those seeking housing near the
coast.
5. South Florida Staging and Furnishings – Start Date 2/24/2025: According to business
owner Justine Goubert, the business had a soft launch but is not yet fully operational as it is still
undergoing the city inspection process. The company chose Dania Beach for its central location,
which provides convenient access to various areas across Broward County. Their goal is to
become the premier choice for realtors in home staging services.
January 2024:
▪ Total New Businesses Citywide: 10
▪ New Businesses in CRA District: 1
1. Sunoco
(1201 S Federal Hwy) – Start Date 1/23/2025
December 2024:
▪ Total New Businesses Citywide: 28
▪ New Businesses in CRA District: 8
1. Gigi Online Flower Studio
(801 S FEDERAL HWY #835-837) – Start Date 12/19/2024
2. Accounting And Tax Pros Inc
(823-825 S FEDERAL HWY) – Start Date 12/17/2024
3. Executive Dania Plaza LLC
(801-817 S FEDERAL HWY) – Start Date 12/16/2024
4. Executive Dania Plaza LLC
FEDERAL HWY) – Start Date 12/16/2024
5. Stage PR Interiors LLC
(801 S FEDERAL HWY #803) Start Date 12/11/2024
6. Ryder Nash LLC (41 NE 1 Ave) – Start Date 12/30/2024: 41 NE 1st Ave is a four-unit
vacation rental property that offers short-term accommodation with a minimum stay requirement
of five days. The property caters to travelers seeking temporary lodging in a fully furnished
setting. Compliance with local regulations for short-term rentals appears to be in place, as a
Vacation Rental Certificate is displayed in the window.
7. H&M (126 N Pointe Dr Ste. K-107) – Start Date 12/04/2024: Store Manager, Evelyn
Cambra reported that this fashion retail business is performing exceptionally well, especially
considering that it has only been open for three months. The store has successfully surpassed its
goals, and the numbers show positive results. The store attracts both tourists and locals, but the
majority of customers are locals. This has led to a higher number of returning customers, which
speaks of the store’s ability to build a loyal customer base. The business is highly satisfied with
the Kimco Realty Corporation management team. Evelyn highlighted that they received a
personal visit from the President of Kimco, which added a personal touch and reinforced their
positive relationship. The store is also pleased with the presence of local police and the quick
response time in the event of an incident, contributing to a sense of security for both the business
and its customers.
8. Sirocco (170 N Pointe Dr) – Start Date 12/04/2024): According to Owner, Tarek Younes,
the decision to establish a restaurant at Dania Pointe was influenced by an invitation from
Kimco, which led to a site visit and a positive impression of the location. The Dania Pointe
location has achieved comparable revenue figures in just three months to those of the Pembroke
Pines location, which has been in business for nearly five years. While lunch traffic has been
slower than desired, dinner service is very busy. To attract more customers, the business is
planning a happy hour menu featuring BOGO cocktails and complimentary appetizers. The
upstairs event space remains closed due to ongoing fire department inspections, causing delays,
but the owner is optimistic about opening soon. The event space, once operational, could further
enhance business opportunities.
• Broward County's Nonagricultural Job Growth continues in January 2025:
Broward County’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January 2025, up 0.3 percentage points from
the previous year but lower than the state rate. The labor force grew by 1.2%, with 37,507
unemployed residents. Nonagricultural employment rose by 8,200 jobs (+0.9%), driven by
growth in Other Services (+5.9%), Leisure and Hospitality (+2.6%), and Manufacturing (+0.9%).
The Fort Lauderdale metro area had the second-highest job growth in Other Services statewide.
However, non-agricultural employment saw a monthly decline of 10,700 jobs, with gains in
Education and Health Services (+1,900) and Leisure and Hospitality (+300).
Source: Florida Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics - Not Seasonally
Adjusted
Florida’s unemployment rate was 3.5% in January 2025, up 0.3 percentage points from the
previous year. The state added 16,500 jobs (+0.2%) over the month and 139,000 jobs (+1.4%)
over the year, with nine of ten major industries experiencing growth.
Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, with a labor force increase of 0.6% and
2,000 new jobs (+0.3%). Miami-Dade County’s unemployment rate was 2.4%, with
nonagricultural employment rising by 26,200 jobs (+2.0%), despite a slight decline in the labor
force. Nationally, unemployment stood at 4.0%, with job growth of 1.3% over the year.
Source: Florida Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics
DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Ryan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Chair: Joyce L. Davis
Vice-Chair: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Board Members: Lori Lewellen
Luis Rimoli
A. J. Ryan, IC
Executive Director: K. Michael Chen
City Attorney: Eve Boutsis
CRA Secretary: Elora Riera, MMC
2. Citizen Comments
The following spoke under citizens’ comments:
- Linda Wilson – 1547 Adams Street, Hollywood, FL
- Sherryl Robinson – address not provided
3. Administrative Reports
3.1 Administrative Report
Executive Director Chen presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board in
their packets. He touched on the following topics:
- Guy Harvey public art mural for the Dania Beach Arts & Entertainment District
o consensus to continue conversations
- Dania Beach Casino Outreach to Hotels
o consensus for the initiative to bring the hotels together with the casino
- The PATCH
o Harvest celebration
o Fresh food boxes
o Love Our Nation
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Business Manager Krystal Permanan provided an overview of the BRAVO visits she performed
which were outlined in the administrative report within the agenda packet provided to the Board.
4. Presentations
There were no presentations.
5. Consent Agenda
Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the consent agenda minus 5.3 and 5.4.
The motion was seconded by Board member Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice
vote.
5.1 Minutes: February 11, 2025 CRA Board Meeting
Approved under consent.
5.2 Travel Requests: None.
5.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-CRA-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”) OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
TRANSFERRING THE CRA TO BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY
MANAGER’S OFFICE PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This item was pulled from consent.
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution into the record and introduced the item. She
stated that the person who would be the head of the department would be from the office of the
City Manager and Mr. Chen would become a director. Mr. Chen is not losing his job and his
salary and benefits would remain the same. Item 5.4 is just changing the contract to reflect that
his title would change.
Board member Ryan asked
Chair Davis commented that and asked who would be responsible for the hiring and firing the
CRA Director and City Attorney Boutsis responded that it would be the office of the City
Manager.
Chair Davis asked those who voted in favor at the last meeting what their expectations were for
having the department under the city.
Board member Rimoli stated that he made he expectations clear at the last meeting. The city and
who the director would report to would be daily monitoring that position and department rather
than the board doing it once a month. It would be more efficient for any issues or directions be
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brought up on a daily basis so they can be monitored more closely. In his opinion, it has not
worked over the years. The resources would open up significantly if CRA were moved under the
city and the CRA and the city can work cohesively together. He provided an example of
businesses expressing concerns about things that the city is already working to correct and had
the CRA been working with the city, it wouldn’t have been brought up.
Board member Lewellen commented that in conjunction with what Board member Rimoli that
again similar to the last meeting, there were topics discussed that are already being addressed by
the city and the CRA is not aware of those things.
Vice Chair Salvino believes that everything would be more efficient working together. He feels
that making this change and having the opportunity to work together will make us a better city.
Board member Ryan commented that he is all for the collaboration but it is their job as
commissioners is to communicate with the CRA and between the CRA and the city and it is not a
competition. If this is moved under the City Manager, the board will have no say in who will be
the CRA Director and who they will be working with. He is not comfortable with those
decisions. He feels that it is necessary to have the CRA separate from City management. The
CRA is taking leaps and bounds and the improvements are visible. He feels that a change like
this should require a 4/5 vote instead of a 3-2 vote and he wishes they had more time to discuss
it.
Chair Davis agreed with Board member Ryan and stated that it sounds like a communication
issue and communication can always be improved between the CRA and the City. She believes
that it is the board’s job to provide direction, communication and a vision to the CRA. Mr. Chen
now has the staff to move in a positive direction. Adding another department under the city
manager is a lot.
Board member Rimoli clarified that they are not eliminating the CRA board and there will still
be meetings and there will still be oversight as to their roles as elected officials for the CRA.
Board member Rimoli made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded
by Board member Lewellen which was carried 3-2 on roll call vote with Board member
Lewellen, Board member Rimoli, and Vice Chair Salvino voting yes and Board member
Ryan and Chair Davis voting no.
5.4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-CRA-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN
AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR MICHAEL CHEN;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Boutsis read the title of the resolution and introduced the item.
This item was discussed with item #5.3.
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Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Board member Rimoli which carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
6. Proposals and Bids
There were no proposals on this agenda.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
7.1 Commercial Façade Grant – 250 South Federal Highway
Board member Ryan made a motion to extend the meeting by 7 minutes. The motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote.
Executive Director Chen introduced the item.
Board member Ryan made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by
Board member Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8. Information Items
There were no information items.
9. Board Member Comments
Board member Lewellen commented that she would like to reschedule the March 13th workshop
to allow the new team to work together and prepare.
Board member Lewellen made a motion to reschedule the workshop meeting. Board
member Ryan seconded the motion which carried 5-0 on roll call vote.
Board member Rimoli had nothing to report.
Board member Ryan commended Krystal on her efforts with the BRAVO visits.
Vice Chair Salvino had nothing to report.
Chair Davis echoed Board member Ryan’s comments and thanked Executive Director Chen for
the Guy Harvey prospect.
10. Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
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ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CRA SECRETARY CHAIR – CRA
City of Dania Beach
Memorandum
DATE: 4/8/2025
TO: Chair and Board Members
FROM: Candido Sosa-Cruz ICMA-CM, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Spirit Charitable Foundation Grant Award to Patch
Request:
Approve the Resolution to accept a grant award of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) from the
Spirit Charitable Foundation for the benefit of the Dania Beach PATCH.
Background:
In their continued support of the Dania Beach CRA, the Spirit Charitable Foundation donated
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) to the Dania Beach PATCH to advance the Foundation's
Environment pillar by investing in a platform for education, cultural growth, access to healthy
foods & community gardening, and economic development. The Spirit Foundation grant does
not specify or limit the use of the grant funds at the PATCH.
Budgetary Impact
The charitable award will be an increase of $15,000 to the CRA Patch budget.
Recommendation
It is recommended to approve the Resolution to accept a grant award of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars ($15,000) from the Spirit Charitable Foundation for the benefit of the Dania Beach
PATCH.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-CRA-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”) OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLAR ($15,000.00) GRANT FROM THE SPIRIT
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO THE DANIA BEACH PATCH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Spirit Airlines opted to relocate their global headquarters and training
facility to the Redevelopment Area at Dania Pointe; and
WHEREAS, On September 10, 2019, the CRA Board approved Resolution No, 2019-
CRA-020 to contribute the ten (10%) percent Local Financial Support (LFS) required by the State
QTI and HIPI programs as an incentive to the Spirit Airlines headquarters project, representing a
total commitment of $135,000; and
WHEREAS, Spirit Airlines is spending more than $250 million dollars the develop their
Dania Beach campus; and
WHEREAS, Spirit Airlines will maintain over 1,000 employees in Dania Beach, with an
economic impact of $88 million over five years from Direct, Indirect, and Induced Jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Spirit Charitable Foundation donated Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000) to the Dania Beach PATCH to advance the Foundation's Environment pillar by
investing in a platform for education, cultural growth, access to healthy foods & community
gardening, and economic development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1.That the above “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they
are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2.That the CRA Board approves the acceptance of the fifteen thousand
dollars ($15,000) grant award from Spirit Charitable Foundation.
Section 3.That the Spirit Charitable Foundation grant does not specify or limit the use
of the grant funds at the PATCH.
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Section 4.That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5.That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect in ten (10) days after
its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on __________________, 2025.
Motion by __________________________, second by ___________________________.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous ____
Yes No
Board Member Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Board Member Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Board Member Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Chair Marco Salvino ____ ____
Chair Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CRA CLERK CRA BOARD CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CRA ATTORNEY