HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-09 CRA Board Regular Meeting MinutesDANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
1.Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Chair:
Vice-Chair:
Board Members:
Executive Director:
City Attorney:
CRA Secretary:
Joyce L. Davis
Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Lori Lewellen
Luis Rimoli
A.J. Ryan, IV
Candido Sosa-Cruz
Eve Boutsis
Elora Riera, MMC
2.Citizen Comments
None.
3.Administrative Reports
3.1 Administrative Report
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board
in their packets. He touched on the following topics:
-Commercial Façade Grant Program Updates:
o 102 N Federal Highway
- Rebuilding Together Update:
o Home Beautification Program
o Safe at Home Program
- Economic Development – RMA Presentation and Follow Up Workshop
- The PATCH Activities and Event Updates
4.Presentations
4.1 Rebuilding Together - Home Beautification Services Presentation for 2025
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Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Robin provided a presentation to the Commission which highlighted the work that was
completed over the past 12 months. The Home Beautification Program supported work on 40
homes, along with assistance to 22 additional homes through Area Agency on Aging funding to
help seniors safely age in place, and three block rebuilds, including a home owned by a veteran.
In addition to CRA-funded projects, other partnerships enabled support for Veteran Post 209.
The program’s efforts extended beyond painting and landscaping to include safety improvements
such as ramps, door frames, landings, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, hurricane
preparedness, overgrowth removal, exterior wall and fascia repairs, and addressing code
enforcement issues, all aimed at stabilizing neighborhoods and ensuring residents can remain
safe in their homes.
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz clarified the scope and funding of the city’s housing assistance
efforts, noting that the Home Beautification Program focuses on exterior improvements and is
currently budgeted for 40 homes, while the Safe at Home Program addresses interior needs and
is funded at $50,000 to serve 50 homes. Expanding the scope or increasing funding would
require budget decisions and likely reduce the number of households served.
Vice Chair Salvino emphasized the importance of maintaining current funding levels without
raising taxes He suggested exploring grants and other funding sources as well.
Board member Lewellen recommended revisiting any expansion during next year’s budget cycle
since the current budget is already approved.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes: November 18, 2025 CRA Board Meeting Minutes
5.2 Travel Requests: None.
5.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-CRA-_____
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 PROPER CRA OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FIRST
RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH REBUILDING TOGETHER BROWARD
COUNTY, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, RELATING TO
PROVIDING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE “AT HOME DANIA BEACH
RESIDENTIAL BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM” IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($120,000.00); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Board member Ryan made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Board member Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote.
6. Proposals and Bids
None.
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Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
7.1 2026 CRA Meeting Dates
City Clerk Riera introduced the item.
Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the meeting dates. The motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote.
8. Information Items
None.
9. Board Member Comments
Board member Lewellen had no comments.
Board member Rimoli had no comments.
Board member Ryan had no comments.
Vice Chair Salvino had no comments.
Chair Davis had no comments.
10. Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CRA SECRETARY CHAIR – CRA