Minutes 04-08-25 Joint City Commission/CRA Meeting
Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and
In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger, City Manager
Vice Mayor Woodrow L. Hay Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Commissioner Angela Cruz Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Thomas Turkin
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1. Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton
Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
Deputy City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present.
Agenda Approval:
1. Adoption
2. Regular Business
A. Discussion on House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242. Requested by unanimous
consensus of the City Commission.
Commissioner Turkin stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the CRA legislation
currently under consideration in Tallahassee.
Katheryn Rossmell, CRA Counsel, provided an overview of House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242,
highlighting the differences in language between the two bills. She clarified that while the CRA
will not be dissolved in October, it would be prohibited from initiating new projects under the
proposed legislation.
Commissioner Turkin emphasized that it was important that the City and the CRA work together.
He noted that the waterfront, which he described as the City's number one asset, had been
overlooked and stated that he would like to see increased public access. He stressed that it was
crucial that a hotel be brought to the east side of the City, one that would be better than what
currently exists. He directed staff and the CRA to begin working on initiatives that would support
this goal.
Commissioner Kelley inquired about how to move forward to preserve funding for existing
projects.
Ms. Rossmell explained that the FRA bill would remove the CRA's ability to work on events and
limit its ability to pursue new grants, though she clarified that existing contracts would remain
untouched. She noted that if the Senate bill advances, it would provide a clear path for the CRA
to complete existing projects. She concluded by recapping what would happen depending on
which bill is ultimately passed.
Commissioner Kelley stated that it was important that this conversation had been initiated and
expressed that she would like to see more collaboration between the City and the CRA. She
added that she was in agreement with developing the waterfront.
Vice Mayor Hay stated that the CRA had been very successful and asked if there would be any
exceptions for CRAs that had demonstrated proven success.
Ms. Rossmell responded that no consensus had been reached and that there was no proposal
for exceptions or waivers at this time.
Vice Mayor Hay also inquired whether medical entities would be affected by the legislation.
Ms. Rossmell clarified that the medical community was not involved with the bill.
Commissioner Turkin expressed that he appreciated the support and directed that staff and the
CRA identify sites on the waterfront. He stated that he would like marina and hotel development
to be included in both the City's strategic plan and the CRA plan.
There was consensus.
Commissioner Turkin recommended that another joint meeting be scheduled in a month.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 P.M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
ATTEST:
Tammy St. zione, CMU
Deputy City Clerk