Agenda 04-14-26 Jt City & CRA Meeting1.Call to Order
2.Invocation
3.Pledge of Allegiance
4.Roll Call
5.Agenda Approval
6.Legal
7.Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff:
8.Public Comments
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 6:00 PM
City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue and Online Meeting
561-737-3256
AGENDA
The Joint Meeting of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA)
Board and the City of Boynton Beach Commission will be held prior to the regularly
scheduled Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
B. Adoption of Agenda
A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA
Board on Agenda
The public comment section of the meeting is for public comment on ALL items on the
agenda or items that are not on the agenda. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3)
minutes to comment on all items on the agenda; however, the Board retains the right to
increase or decrease the three-minute limit prior to the start of public comment. Each
public speaker shall be given the same number of minutes unless it becomes necessary
to terminate a speaker ’s comments in order to maintain orderly conduct and proper
decorum in the public meeting. Persons making public comment may not assign or
donate their public comment time to another individual to allow that other individual
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9.New Business
A.Discussion and Consideration of Redistricting the CRA
B.Discussion and Consideration of the Residential Improvement Grant Program
C.Discussion and Consideration of the Transfer of CRA Business Development
Promotions to City
D.Discussion and Consideration of FY 2026-2027 Budget Considerations
10.Future Agenda Items
11.Adjournment
additional time to comment; however, any persons requiring assistance will be
accommodated as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Prior to addressing the
Board, speakers present at the meeting will go to the podium to make their comments and
speakers participating virtually will unmute their device at the time requested. Speakers
may be asked to state their name address for the record. Any person may provide written
comment(s) to the Board prior to the Board meeting.
NOTICE
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CRA BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH
PURPOSE, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105)
THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN
INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A
SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT
LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY
ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CRA'S
WEB SITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S
WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING OF: April 14, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 9.A
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Consideration of Redistricting the CRA
SUMMARY:
Discussion and Consideration of Redistricting the CRA
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING OF: April 14, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 9.B
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Consideration of the Residential Improvement Grant Program
SUMMARY:
As a result of the CRA budget adoption for FY 2025-2026, the CRA Board approved funding
four CRA Code Enforcement Officers. Included in Exhibit A of the Interlocal Agreement for
Funding for Code Enforcement Officers, the officers would be able to facilitate any funds that
may become available through grants for residential improvements (see Attachment I).
In coordination with City and CRA staff, the Residential Improvement Grant Program
(Program) was created to enhance neighborhood revitalization by providing financial
resources that allow residential properties to improve and restore their homes, strengthen
community pride, and promote a safe and attractive living environment.
CRA and City staff met on October 28, 2025, to discuss preliminary terms to be included in the
Program (see Attachment II). City and CRA staff met again on November 23, 2025, with CRA
legal to review the statutory limitations and/or support for the Program (see Attachment III).
On February 9, 2026, the CRA Board requested a draft Program be presented at the March 9,
2026 Board meeting, and to include driveway repair/expansion as an eligible improvement for
grant funding.
At the March 9, 2026 meeting, the CRA Board approved the draft terms of the program as
outlined in Attachment IV. The CRA Board also requested the Program be included in the
Joint CRA-City Meeting on April 14, 2026.
A presentation of the final terms is provided as Attachment V.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY 2025-2026 Budget, Project Fund 02-58500-470, Amount to be determined based on
budget meetings and discussion
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan
CRA BOARD OPTIONS:
To be determined based on Board direction.
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•Attachment I - ILA for Code Enforcement Officers
•Attachment II - October Meeting Notes
•Attachment III - November Meeting Notes
•Attachment IV - Residential Improvement Grant Final Terms
•Attachment V - Residential Improvement Grant Presentation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-302
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY
4 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR FUNDING FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS; AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, has determined
9 that one or more slum or blighted areas exist within the City of Boynton Beach; and
10 WHEREAS, the City Commission established the Community Redevelopment Agency
1 1 ("CRA") for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities within those identified slum and
12 blighted areas; and
13 WHEREAS, the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy
14 and public concern, as recognized under Florida law; and
15 WHEREAS, the CRA Plan has identified goals to encourage and initiate various code
16 enforcement policies, as well as other means deemed feasible and appropriate to stabilize and
17 enhance neighborhoods and commercial areas; and
18 WHEREAS, the CRA may lend, grant, or contribute funds to a municipality for the purpose
19 of aiding in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of community redevelopment and related
20 activities; and
21 WHEREAS, the City and the CRA desire for the City to establish four (4) new code
22 enforcement officers who will be proactive and work in coordination with CRA residents and
23 businesses (each a "Code Enforcement Officer (CRA)"); and
24 WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer (CRA) positions will focus on outreach and
25 remediation, work offset schedules to increase visibility and hours of service, and seek
26 enforcement on their own volition, and coordinate with the Neighborhood Officer Policing
27 Program, CRA businesses, and CRA residents; and
28 WHEREAS, the CRA desires to provide funding to the City for the four (4) new Code
29 Enforcement Officer (CRA) positions through reimbursement; and
30 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
31 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-302
32 City and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for Funding for Code
33 Enforcement Officers.
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35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
36 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
37 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
38 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
39 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
40 approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Boynton Beach CRA for Funding for
41 Code Enforcement Officers (the "Agreement"), in form and substance similar to that attached as
42 Exhibit A.
43 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
44 authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The Mayor is further authorized to execute any
45 ancillary documents required under the Agreement or necessary to accomplish the purposes of
46 the Agreement, including any term extensions as provided in the Agreement, provided such
47 documents do not modify the financial terms or material terms.
48 SECTION 4. Upon full execution of the Interlocal Agreement, the Interlocal Agreement
49 shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida, as required by
50 Section 163.01(11), Florida Statutes, for interlocal agreements.
51 SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
52 SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-3021I
54 PASSED AND ADOPTED this
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day of MN-erYlEVI 2025.
55 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
56 YES NO
57 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton b-ii--
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59 Vice Mayor-Woodrow L. Hay
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61 Commissioner-Angela Cruz T'r
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63 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin f/
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65 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley
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72 City CI-rk i z,,, Mayor
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74 Sv 1'F APPROVED AS TO FORM:
75 (Corporate Seal)AL
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RECORDED 12/3/2025 10:26 AM
Palm Beach County,Flonda
Michael A.Caruso,Clerk
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND
THE BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
WNerykur
THIS AGREEMENT("Agreement")is made this 'day bf 20cby and between the
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as
City"),and the BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,a
public body corporate and politic, duly created and operated pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes (hereinafter referred to as the "CRA"). The City and CRA may be referred to herein
individually as a"Party"and collectively as the"Parties."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, has determined
that one or more slum or blighted areas exist within the City of Boynton Beach; and;
WHEREAS, the City Commission established the CRA for the purpose of carrying out
redevelopment activities within those identified slum and blighted areas; and
WHEREAS,the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy
and public concern, as recognized under Florida law; and
WHEREAS,the term "slum area"is defined as an area having physical or economic
conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality,juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because
there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential,
which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence,.and which
exhibits one or more additional elements; and
WHEREAS, additional elements that contribute to the designation of a"slum area"
include the inadequate provision for ventilation, light,air, sanitation,or open spaces,and the
existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes;and
WHEREAS,the term"blighted area"is defined as an area in which there are a
substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, and; in which conditions endanger
life or property or are leading to economic distress, and which exhibits two or more additional
elements; and
WHEREAS,additional elements that contribute to the designation of a"blighted area"include
unsanitary and unsafe conditions and a greater number of violations of the Florida
Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county
or municipality;and
WHEREAS, the City and the CRA are empowered to make and execute contracts and
other instruments necessary to carry out the purposes of community redevelopment;)and
WHEREAS,the City and the CRA are empowered to disseminate slum clearance information;
and
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RECORDED
DEC 0 3 2025
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BbitNifiStieftMeftAND
THE BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
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THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made this 1 dayof 20 ;by and between the
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as
City"), and the BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public body corporate and politic, duly created and operated pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes (hereinafter referred to as the "CRA"). The City and CRA may be referred to herein
individually as a"Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, has determined
that one or more slum or blighted areas exist within the City of Boynton Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission established the CRA for the purpose of carrying out
redevelopment activities within those identified slum and blighted areas; and
WHEREAS,the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy
and public concern, as recognized under Florida law; and
WHEREAS, the term "slum area"is defined as an area having physical or economic
conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality,juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because
there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential,
which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence, and which
exhibits one or more additional elements; and
WHEREAS, additional elements that contribute to the designation of a "slum area"
include the inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces and the
existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; and
WHEREAS, the term "blighted area"is defined as an area in which there are a
substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures, and; in which conditions endanger
life or property or are leading to economic distress, and which exhibits two or more additional
elements; and
WHEREAS,additional elements that contribute to the designation of a"blighted area"include
unsanitary and unsafe conditions and a greater number of violations of the Florida
Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county
or municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City and the CRA are empowered to make and execute contracts and
other instruments necessary to carry out the purposes of community redevelopment; and
WHEREAS,the City and the CRA are empowered to disseminate slum clearance information;
and
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WHEREAS,the City and the CRA are empowered to enter into any building or property in
any community redevelopment area in order to make inspections, surveys, appraisals,
soundings,or test borings and to obtain an order for this purpose from a court of competent jurisdiction
in the event entry is denied or resisted; and
WHEREAS,the City and the CRA are empowered to make or have made all surveys and plans
necessary to the carrying out of the purposes of this part; to contract with any person,
public or private, in making and carrying out such plans; and to adopt or approve, modify, and
amend such plans, which plans may include, but are not limited to (1) plans for carrying out a
program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements,and
2)plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of
land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair,
rehabilitation,demolition,or removal of buildings and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the CRA Plan has identified goals to encourage and initiate various code
enforcement policies, as well as other means deemed feasible and appropriate in order to
stabilize and enhance neighborhoods and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, the City and the CRA desire for the City to establish four (4) new code
enforcement officers who will be proactive and work in coordination with CRA residents and
businesses(each a"Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)"); and
WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer (CRA) positions will focus on outreach and
remediation,work offset schedules to increase visibility and hours of service,seek enforcement
on their own volition, and coordinate with the Neighborhood Officer Policing Program, CRA
businesses, and CRA residents; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to provide funding to the City for the four(4) new Code
Enforcement Officer(CRA)positions through reimbursement; and
WHEREAS,the City and the CRA find that this Agreement serves a municipal and
public purpose, and is consistent with and in furtherance of the Community Redevelopment Plan
and the requirements of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein
contained,the Parties agree as follows:
1. Recitations.The recitations set forth above are hereby incorporated herein.
2. Code Enforcement Officer Positions. Following execution of this Agreement, the City
shall establish and fill four(4)new positions titled "Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)".
The City shall ensure that each position is structured, assigned, and maintained in
accordance with the roles,responsibilities, and requirements outlined in Exhibit"A."
3. Update to Exhibit "A." Exhibit "A" to this Agreement may be updated at any time by the
mutual consent of both parties in a form mutually consented to by both parties. At such time
as each party adopts an identical Exhibit"A" in a duly noticed public meeting,this Agreement
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shall be deemed amended such that the most recently adopted Exhibit "A" replaces the prior
version of the Exhibit "A" in this Agreement without further action by the parties.
4. Funding. The CRA shall provide funding to the City in an amount not to exceed three
hundred and eight thousand, nine hundred and sixty-five dollars ($308,965) in total for
the four(4) Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)positions. Such funding shall be provided
on a reimbursement basis as set forth in this Agreement.This Agreement and all
obligations of the CRA are subject to and contingent upon annual budgetary funding and
appropriations by the CRA.
5. Reimbursement. To obtain reimbursement from the CRA for costs associated with the
Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)positions, the City shall provide a written request for
reimbursement of funds to the CRA once per quarter,no later than 15 days after the end
of the service period.The written request from the City must include all documentation
necessary to show the payment and purpose of the
payment for which the City is seeking reimbursement.The CRA shall remit payment to
the City within thirty days of receipt of a complete request from the City.
6. Obligations of the CRA, Indemnification.The CRA's responsibilities under this Agreement
are limited to providing funding and complying with the provisions of this Agreement
concerning public records. Therefore, the City shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the
CRA, its agents, and its employees from any liability, claim, demand, suit, loss, cost, expense
or damage which may be asserted,claimed,or recovered against or from the CRA,its agents,or
its employees,by reason of any property or other damages or personal injury, including death,
sustained by any person whomsoever,which damage is incidental to,occurs as a result of,arises
out of, or is otherwise related to the negligent or wrongful conduct of persons or the faulty
equipment (including equipment installation and removal) associated with Code Enforcement
Officers (CRA) and the performance of their duties under this Agreement, including the entry
upon property for any purpose. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect the rights,
privileges, and sovereign immunities of the CRA or the City as set forth in Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes.This paragraph shall not be construed to require the City to indemnify the CRA
for CRA's own negligence,or intentional acts of the CRA,its agents or employees.
7. Public Records.The City and the CRA each shall maintain their own records and
documents associated with this Agreement in accordance with the requirements set forth
in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. All such records shall be adequate to justify all charges,
expenses, and costs incurred in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Each Party shall have access to the other party's books,records and documents as
required in this Agreement for the purpose of inspection or audit during normal business
hours during the term of this Agreement and at least one year after the termination of the
Agreement.
8. Term. This Agreement shall become valid and commence upon execution by the last
party to this Agreement("Effective Date").This Agreement shall be in effect from the
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Effective Date and, shall automatically renew each year on October 1. Either Party may
terminate this Agreement upon 60 days notice to the other party.
9. Filing.The City shall file this Agreement pursuant to the requirements of Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes.
10.Sovereign Immunity.Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to affect the rights,
privileges, and sovereign immunities of the CRA or the City as set forth in Section
768.28, Florida Statutes.
11. Severability. The validity of any portion, article, paragraph, provision, clause, or any
portion thereof of this Agreement shall have no force and effect upon the validity of any
other part of portion hereof. To that end,this Agreement is declared severable.
12.No Third-Party Beneficiaries. No provision of this Agreement is intended to, or shall be
construed to, create any third-party beneficiary or to provide any rights to any person or
entity not a party to this Agreement, including but not limited to any citizen or employees
of the City or the CRA.
13.No Assignment.The Parties may not transfer or assign this Agreement in whole or in
part, without prior written consent of the other, which may be granted or withheld at the
other Party's absolute discretion.
14.Governing Law;Venue.This Agreement shall be governed by and in accordance with
the Laws of Florida. The venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be in
Palm Beach County, Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
day and year written below.
Boynton Beach Community
Re vel pment Agency
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Exhibit"A"
Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)Position Description
The City shall ensure that each Code Enforcement Officer assigned to the Community
Redevelopment Area (each, a "Code Enforcement Officer (CRA)") shall meet and perform in
accordance with the following position descriptions and requirements:
1. Each Code Enforcement Officer(CRA)shall:
a. Perform all duties exclusively within the boundaries of the Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Area for the benefit of the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency;
b. Focus on outreach and remediation;
c. Work offset schedules and weekends to increase visibility and hours of service; and
d. Coordinate with the Neighborhood Officer Policing Program and the City's
existing community improvement program.
2. Each Code Enforcement Officer(CRA) shall have the authority to seek code enforcement
of their own volition, and in most cases shall refer complaints received to ordinary code
enforcement officers.
3. Each Code Enforcement Officer (CRA) should act proactively and work with CRA
residents and businesses to improve the areas within the CRA boundaries.
4. If any code enforcement funds become available through grants,funding,or other monetary
sources, the Code Enforcement Officer's (CRA) duties shall include facilitating the
administration and use of such funds.
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Nicklien, Bonnie
From:Nicklien, Bonnie
Sent:Tuesday, October 28, 2025 3:12 PM
To:Temple, Adam N.; Stone, Candice; Hart, Patrick
Cc:Tack, Timothy; Utterback, Theresa
Subject:10/28/25 Meeting Recap for Residential Improvement Grant/Code Grant
Attachments:PPP-Pleasant City-Applic.pdf; PPP FAQ Sheet.pdf; PPP Grant Agmt.pdf
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your Ɵme today!
As a recap –
City will research most common violaƟons
As of now, consensus to help improve the following:
o Paint
o Paving
o Powerwashing
o Plants (that are hardy for Florida weather; excluding sod)
o Fences stain/repair
o Tree/Landscaping Trimming
o Site Triangle Issues
City will look into average costs for improvements
Priority of funding would go to Homestead homeowners
Goal to have 20-30 homes in the pilot program
CRA to idenƟfy funding once we know average improvement costs
AƩached is the WPB CRA PPP Grant ApplicaƟon and SupporƟve Documents. Some summary notes:
o Max grant $20,000
o In addiƟon to paint, pave, plants other improvements include windows, fence, exterior lighƟng, and
awnings
o They allow the applicant to provide the three quotes of their choosing
o Property must be free of liens UNLESS the grant will be recƟfying the liens
o They have administraƟve ability to approve grant applicaƟons (i.e. does not go to Board/CC for
approval)
o Grant funding does not pay any deposits for work to begin
We will circle back in month to touch base. Please feel free to add anything I leŌ off.
Best Regards,
Bonnie
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From:Nicklien, Bonnie
To:Temple, Adam N.; Stone, Candice; Hart, Patrick; Rodriguez, Emily
Cc:Tack, Timothy; Utterback, Theresa; Kathryn B. Rossmell; Lamb, Shawna; Brown, Christopher
Subject:RE: 112/3/25 Meeting Recap for Residential Improvement Grant/Code Grant
Date:Wednesday, December 03, 2025 3:23:00 PM
Attachments:PPP-Pleasant City-Applic.pdf
PPP FAQ Sheet.pdf
PPP Grant Agmt.pdf
Hi Everyone,
Another great meeting!
To recap –
Kathryn will work with CRA staff to begin a draft framework for the program
City to provide a Code report of violations in CRA boundaries vs. non-CRA boundaries
We will work towards a providing the Board an update in April
If anyone needs anything in the meantime, feel free to reach out.
Thanks,
Bonnie
From: Nicklien, Bonnie
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 3:12 PM
To: Temple, Adam N. <TempleA@bbfl.us>; Stone, Candice <StoneC@bbfl.us>; Hart, Patrick
<HartP@bbfl.us>
Cc: Tack, Timothy <TackT@bbfl.us>; Utterback, Theresa <UtterbackT@bbfl.us>
Subject: 10/28/25 Meeting Recap for Residential Improvement Grant/Code Grant
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your time today!
As a recap –
City will research most common violations
As of now, consensus to help improve the following:
Paint
Paving
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Powerwashing
Plants (that are hardy for Florida weather; excluding sod)
Fences stain/repair
Tree/Landscaping Trimming
Site Triangle Issues
City will look into average costs for improvements
Priority of funding would go to Homestead homeowners
Goal to have 20-30 homes in the pilot program
CRA to identify funding once we know average improvement costs
Attached is the WPB CRA PPP Grant Application and Supportive Documents. Some summary
notes:
Max grant $20,000
In addition to paint, pave, plants other improvements include windows, fence, exterior
lighting, and awnings
They allow the applicant to provide the three quotes of their choosing
Property must be free of liens UNLESS the grant will be rectifying the liens
They have administrative ability to approve grant applications (i.e. does not go to
Board/CC for approval)
Grant funding does not pay any deposits for work to begin
We will circle back in month to touch base. Please feel free to add anything I left off.
Best Regards,
Bonnie
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Residential Improvement Grant Pilot Program Term Sheet
Mission:
To enhance neighborhood revitalization by providing financial resources that allow residential
properties to improve and restore their homes, strengthen community pride and promote a safe and
attractive living environment
I. Applicant Eligibility
Eligible Persons: Persons subject to enforcement and voluntary participants
Homeowner Status: Owner-occupied properties
Home Type: Single-family detached
Liens: Applicant must be free of liens, unless completion of the program would
remedy the lien
Code Violations: Applicant may not have any active code cases unless the grant can remedy
the violation
Prior Participation: Applicant may not have participated in this program within the previous 5
years
II. Program Parameters
Funding Amount: $10,000.00 per property
Fund Disbursement: Direct pay to contractor
Allocation Priority: 50% code enforcement/50% voluntary
Contractor: List of Qualified Contractors
Deposits: No deposits funded by CRA
Self-Performance: Neither CRA nor City may perform contracted work
Approvals: Approved administratively
III. Eligible Improvements
Eligible Improvements: (1) Paint; (2) Paving; (3) Power Washing; (4) Plants (excluding sod); (5)
Fence Staining; (6) Fence Repair; (7) Tree/Landscape Trimming; (8) Site
Triangle Issues; (9) Driveway Repair and Expansion
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IV. Code Enforcement
Enforcement: Active participation tolls enforcement of code violations
Citations: Active participation precludes any code enforcement citations
Completion: Upon successful completion of the program, remedied code enforcement
citations and proceedings are closed
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING OF: April 14, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 9.C
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Consideration of the Transfer of CRA Business Development Promotions to
City
SUMMARY:
At the February 10, 2026, CRA Board Meeting, the Board expressed interest in holding a joint
Special Meeting with the City to discuss the potential transfer of several Business Promotional
Activations from the CRA to the City.
To facilitate a data-driven discussion, staff prepared a comprehensive overview (see
Attachment I) of all events currently hosted collectively by the City and the CRA. This overview
includes budgeted amounts, estimated attendance, and calculated cost-per-attendee metrics.
City Events & BBCRA Promotions Analysis
Placer.ai, a location analytics platform that utilizes anonymized mobility data to provide precise
insights into foot traffic, visitor behavior, and event reach, was used to provide insight into
which events generated high community engagement compared to those with lower
attendance levels.
To ensure the Board is provided with a viable and accurate overview, the following data
reflects events and promotions held in 2025.
Event Analysis Spreadsheets:
Attachment II - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions By Budget
Attachment III - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions By Attendance
Attachment IV - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions By Cost Per Person
BBCRA Business Promotions Risk Assessment
A memo prepared by Lewis, Longman & Walker (see Attachment V) evaluated the FY 2025-
2026 BBCRA Business Promotional Activations based on organizational and operational risk.
The rankings are as follows:
Low Risk: Rock the Plaza , Bon Appetit Boynton Beach
Medium Risk: Rock the Marina (The inclusion of the Lionfish Derby elevates the risk
profile. Without that component the promotion is relative to Rock the Plaza).
High Risk: Boynton Beach Night Market , Boynton Beach Spring Market , Holiday Boat
Parade, and Snapshots with Santa
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•Attachment I - Events & Promotions Overview
•Attachment II - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions By Budget
•Attachment III - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions By Attendance
•Attachment IV - Overview of 2025 Events & Promotions by Cost Per Person
•Attachment V - Event Memorandum
Staff Coordination
CRA and City staff have met to identify viable pathways for the City to potentially assume
responsibility for the following promotions:
1. Holiday Boat Parade
2. Boynton Beach Night Market
3. Boynton Beach Spring Market
Budgetary Considerations
It is important to note that the City’s event budget has reached its maximum threshold and,
due to overall budgetary constraints, it is not feasible to identify additional funds to expand the
event's budget for FY 2026-2027. To accommodate the three CRA promotions it will be
necessary to strategically restructure the City’s existing event resources, through budget
reductions or elimination of certain City-hosted events.
While it may be necessary for some programming to be adjusted or phased out to make room
for these additions, the primary goal is to continue providing the community with high quality
experiences through signature events. By prioritizing events with proven track records, the
City can maintain a vibrant event calendar within its current financial means.
Recommendations:
Staff is seeking Board direction on how to proceed with budgeting for FY 2026-2027.
CRA PLAN/PROJECT/PROGRAM:
2016 Boynton Beach CRA Community Redevelopment Plan
CRA BOARD OPTIONS:
To be determined based on Board direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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EVENTS &EVENTS &
PROMOTIONSPROMOTIONS
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACHCITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
SIGNATURE EVENTSSIGNATURE EVENTS
9/11 Remembrance Day
Egg-stravaganza
Fall Festival
Holiday Parade
Holiday Tree Lighting
July 4th Celebration
Juneteenth
Memorial Day & Flag Planting
Monthly Concert Series: First Friday @5 (10)
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Pirate Fest
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Celebration
Say It Loud: Black History Month
Taste of Boynton
Veterans’ Day
TOTAL EVENTS: 24
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BOYNTON BEACH CRABOYNTON BEACH CRA
SIGNATURE PROMOTIONSSIGNATURE PROMOTIONS
Rock the Block
Snapshots with Santa - Ocean Plaza
Snapshots with Santa - One Boynton
Snapshots with Santa - Boynton Harbor Marina
Holiday Boat Parade
Boynton Beach Spring Market
Rock the Plaza - Ocean Plaza
Rock the Plaza - Ocean Palm Plaza
Rock the Plaza - One Boynton
Rock the Marina
Boynton Beach Night Market
Bon Appetit Boynton Beach
TOTAL PROMOTIONS: 12
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SIGNATURE EVENTSSIGNATURE EVENTS
PRODUCED BYPRODUCED BY
SURROUNDING CITIESSURROUNDING CITIES
City of Delray Beach: 69
City of Boca Raton: 81
City of West Palm Beach: 115
City of Lake Worth Beach: 43
Village of Wellington: 101
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2018 LAW CHANGES
Florida legislation narrowed CRA spending, emphasizing “brick-and-mortar”
projects and removed the broad language "including but not limited to" from
the statute that defined permissible CRA expenditures.
EVENTS NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED
Florida statutes allow certain activities, but events
are not explicitly listed as an allowable CRA expense.
LEGAL RISK DUE TO AMBIGUITY
Any unclear authority must be interpreted against
the CRA, making event funding legally uncertain.
WHY THE BBCRA CANNOT
FUND SPECIAL EVENTS
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PLACER.AIPLACER.AI
Placer.ai is a location intelligence
platform that helps businesses and
city planners understand physical
foot traffic.
Essentially, who is visiting a location,
where they are coming from, and
when. It uses anonymized data from
millions of mobile devices to turn
real-world movements into digital
analytics and actionable insights.
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COBB EVENTS BUDGET ANALYSISCOBB EVENTS BUDGET ANALYSIS
Attendance data was sourced from Placer.ai.
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BBCRA PROMOTIONS BUDGET ANALYSISBBCRA PROMOTIONS BUDGET ANALYSIS
Attendance data was sourced from Placer.ai
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TOTAL BUDGET FY 2025-2026TOTAL BUDGET FY 2025-2026
City Events: $1,274,400.00
Recreation: $53,650.00
Arts and Cultural: $50,000.00
BBCRA: $419,000.00
Total City Events: 1,378,050.00
Total City & BBCRA Events: $1,797,050.00
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EVENTS PERFORMANCEEVENTS PERFORMANCE
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TOP PERFORMING EVENTSTOP PERFORMING EVENTS
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LOWEST PERFORMING EVENTSLOWEST PERFORMING EVENTS
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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Date Event Attendance Budget Revenue Net Cost Cost Per Person
10/25/25-10/26/25 Pirate Fest 12140 $492,000.00 $41,620.00 $450,380.00 $37.10
7/4/2025 July 4th Celebration 5200 $261,500.00 $5,000.00 $256,500.00 $49.33
7/25/25-7/26/25 Boynton Beach Night Market 14990 $150,000.00 $19,986.00 $130,014.00 $8.67
4/26/2025 Taste of Boynton 1000 $106,500.00 $87,285.00 $19,215.00 $19.22
12/6/2025 Holiday Parade 2400 $103,450.00 -$103,450.00 $43.10
12/5/2025 Holiday Tree Lighting 4060 $91,650.00 $5,000.00 $86,650.00 $21.34
3/29/2025 Boynton Beach Spring Market 3200 $65,000.00 $7,309.49 $57,690.51 $18.03
2/15/2026 Say It Loud: Black History Month 300 $50,000.00 $10,500.00 $39,500.00 $131.67
6/7/2025 Rock the Marina 2930 $50,000.00 $4,315.00 $45,685.00 $15.59
1/20/2025 MLK Day Celebration 31 $30,000.00 -$30,000.00 $967.74
12/7/2024 Rock the Block 3500 $30,000.00 $1,500.00 $28,500.00 $8.14
12/12/2025 Holiday Boat Parade 3840 $30,000.00 $7,000.00 $23,000.00 $5.99
6/14/2025 Juneteenth 528 $20,000.00 2700 $17,300.00 $32.77 Attendance data is
5/3/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Palm Plaza 1170 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $17.09 unavailable for some
8/16/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Plaza 786 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $25.45 events due to an insufficient
6/26/2025 Rock the Plaza - One Boynton 1050 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $19.05 sample size
4/19/2025 Egg-stravaganza 1400 $17,650.00 1500 $16,150.00 $11.54
1/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 947 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $17.42
2/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 849 $17,550.00 $1,350.00 $16,200.00 $19.08 City Events
3/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 749 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $22.03 Recreation
4/4/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 991 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $16.65 Arts and Cultural
5/2/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 736 $17,550.00 $900.00 $16,650.00 $22.62 BBCRA
6/6/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1270 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $12.99
8/1/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 992 $17,550.00 $1,250.00 $16,300.00 $16.43
9/5/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 861 $17,550.00 $1,125.00 $16,425.00 $19.08
10/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1030 $17,550.00 $879.00 $16,671.00 $16.19
11/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 798 $17,550.00 $1,119.00 $16,431.00 $20.59
10/11/2025 Fall Festival 1400 $16,000.00 1100 $14,900.00 $10.64
9/6/2025 Bon Appetit Boynton Beach (7)166 $16,000.00 $5,190.00 $10,810.00 $65.12
12/11/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Boynton Harbor Marina 724 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.29
12/4/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Ocean Plaza 239 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $25.10
12/18/2025 Snapshots with Santa - One Boynton 697 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.61
9/11/2025 9/11 Remembrance Day 573 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $6.02
12/7/2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 32 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $107.81
11/11/2025 Veterans' Day 327 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $10.55
5/25/2025 Memorial Day & Flag Planting 79 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $43.67
BREAKDOWN OF CITY EVENTS & CRA PROMOTIONS BY BUDGET
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Date Event Attendance Budget Revenue Net Cost Cost Per Person
7/25/25-7/26/25 Boynton Beach Night Market 14990 $150,000.00 $19,986.00 $130,014.00 $8.67
10/25/25-10/26/25 Pirate Fest 12140 $492,000.00 $41,620.00 $450,380.00 $37.10
7/4/2025 July 4th Celebration 5200 $261,500.00 $5,000.00 $256,500.00 $49.33
12/5/2025 Holiday Tree Lighting 4060 $91,650.00 $5,000.00 $86,650.00 $21.34
12/12/2025 Holiday Boat Parade 3840 $30,000.00 $7,000.00 $23,000.00 $5.99
12/7/2024 Rock the Block 3500 $30,000.00 $1,500.00 $28,500.00 $8.14
3/29/2025 Boynton Beach Spring Market 3200 $65,000.00 $7,309.49 $57,690.51 $18.03
6/7/2025 Rock the Marina 2930 $50,000.00 $4,315.00 $45,685.00 $15.59
12/6/2025 Holiday Parade 2400 $103,450.00 -$103,450.00 $43.10
4/19/2025 Egg-stravaganza 1400 $17,650.00 1500 $16,150.00 $11.54
10/11/2025 Fall Festival 1400 $16,000.00 1100 $14,900.00 $10.64
6/6/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1270 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $12.99
5/3/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Palm Plaza 1170 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $17.09 Attendance data is
6/26/2025 Rock the Plaza - One Boynton 1050 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $19.05 unavailable for some
10/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1030 $17,550.00 $879.00 $16,671.00 $16.19 events due to an insufficient
4/26/2025 Taste of Boynton 1000 $106,500.00 $87,285.00 $19,215.00 $19.22 sample size
8/1/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 992 $17,550.00 $1,250.00 $16,300.00 $16.43
4/4/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 991 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $16.65
1/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 947 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $17.42 City Events
9/5/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 861 $17,550.00 $1,125.00 $16,425.00 $19.08 Recreation
2/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 849 $17,550.00 $1,350.00 $16,200.00 $19.08 Arts and Cultural
11/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 798 $17,550.00 $1,119.00 $16,431.00 $20.59 BBCRA
8/16/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Plaza 786 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $25.45
3/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 749 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $22.03
5/2/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 736 $17,550.00 $900.00 $16,650.00 $22.62
12/11/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Boynton Harbor Marina 724 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.29
12/18/2025 Snapshots with Santa - One Boynton 697 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.61
9/11/2025 9/11 Remembrance Day 573 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $6.02
6/14/2025 Juneteenth 528 $20,000.00 2700 $17,300.00 $32.77
11/11/2025 Veterans' Day 327 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $10.55
2/15/2026 Say It Loud: Black History Month 300 $50,000.00 $10,500.00 $39,500.00 $131.67
12/4/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Ocean Plaza 239 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $25.10
9/6/2025 Bon Appetit Boynton Beach (7)166 $16,000.00 $5,190.00 $10,810.00 $65.12
5/25/2025 Memorial Day & Flag Planting 79 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $43.67
12/7/2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 32 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $107.81
1/20/2025 MLK Day Celebration 31 $30,000.00 -$30,000.00 $967.74
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Date Event Attendance Budget Revenue Net Cost Cost Per Person
1/20/2025 MLK Day Celebration 31 $30,000.00 -$30,000.00 $967.74
2/15/2026 Say It Loud: Black History Month 300 $50,000.00 $10,500.00 $39,500.00 $131.67
12/7/2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 32 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $107.81
9/6/2025 Bon Appetit Boynton Beach (7)166 $16,000.00 $5,190.00 $10,810.00 $65.12
7/4/2025 July 4th Celebration 5200 $261,500.00 $5,000.00 $256,500.00 $49.33
5/25/2025 Memorial Day & Flag Planting 79 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $43.67
12/6/2025 Holiday Parade 2400 $103,450.00 -$103,450.00 $43.10
10/25/25-10/26/25 Pirate Fest 12140 $492,000.00 $41,620.00 $450,380.00 $37.10
6/14/2025 Juneteenth 528 $20,000.00 2700 $17,300.00 $32.77
8/16/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Plaza 786 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $25.45
12/4/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Ocean Plaza 239 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $25.10
5/2/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 736 $17,550.00 $900.00 $16,650.00 $22.62
3/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 749 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $22.03 Attendance data is
12/5/2025 Holiday Tree Lighting 4060 $91,650.00 $5,000.00 $86,650.00 $21.34 unavailable for some
11/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 798 $17,550.00 $1,119.00 $16,431.00 $20.59 events due to an insufficient
4/26/2025 Taste of Boynton 1000 $106,500.00 $87,285.00 $19,215.00 $19.22 sample size
2/7/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 849 $17,550.00 $1,350.00 $16,200.00 $19.08
9/5/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 861 $17,550.00 $1,125.00 $16,425.00 $19.08
6/26/2025 Rock the Plaza - One Boynton 1050 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $19.05 City Events
3/29/2025 Boynton Beach Spring Market 3200 $65,000.00 $7,309.49 $57,690.51 $18.03 Recreation
1/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 947 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $17.42 Arts and Cultural
5/3/2025 Rock the Plaza - Ocean Palm Plaza 1170 $20,000.00 -$20,000.00 $17.09 BBCRA
4/4/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 991 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $16.65
8/1/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 992 $17,550.00 $1,250.00 $16,300.00 $16.43
10/3/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1030 $17,550.00 $879.00 $16,671.00 $16.19
6/7/2025 Rock the Marina 2930 $50,000.00 $4,315.00 $45,685.00 $15.59
6/6/2025 First Friday @ 5 Concert Series 1270 $17,550.00 $1,050.00 $16,500.00 $12.99
4/19/2025 Egg-stravaganza 1400 $17,650.00 1500 $16,150.00 $11.54
10/11/2025 Fall Festival 1400 $16,000.00 1100 $14,900.00 $10.64
11/11/2025 Veterans' Day 327 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $10.55
7/25/25-7/26/25 Boynton Beach Night Market 14990 $150,000.00 $19,986.00 $130,014.00 $8.67
12/18/2025 Snapshots with Santa - One Boynton 697 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.61
12/11/2025 Snapshots with Santa - Boynton Harbor Marina 724 $6,000.00 -$6,000.00 $8.29
12/7/2024 Rock the Block 3500 $30,000.00 $1,500.00 $28,500.00 $8.14
9/11/2025 9/11 Remembrance Day 573 $3,450.00 -$3,450.00 $6.02
12/12/2025 Holiday Boat Parade 3840 $30,000.00 $7,000.00 $23,000.00 $5.99
BREAKDOWN OF CITY EVENTS & CRA PROMOTIONS BY COST PER PERSON
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Reply To: West Palm Beach
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Brown
FROM: Kathryn Rossmell
DATE: March 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Events
Issue:
You have provided me with the list of all events currently listed in the Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) FY 2025-26 budget and asked me to
examine each item to determine whether the BBCRA may lawfully host such events.
Factual Background:
As discussed further below, in 2018, the Florida Legislature made significant changes t o
the statutes governing community redevelopment agencies (CRAs), resulting in clearer
direction for CRAs to focus on “brick-and-mortar” activities. Following the 2018
amendments, the BBCRA Board elected to phase out certain events and to continue
others. For the events it has continued, the BBCRA began surveying participants and
businesses in each event to determine, among other things, whether a particular event
generated business for the entities involved, whether it generated new customers, and to
gather other similar information so successful events could be replicated. In addition, the
BBCRA implemented the use of Boynton Bucks, which are essentially coupons provided
to participants to encourage them to patronize businesses within the CRA Area. The
businesses then turn the Boynton Bucks over to the BBCRA for a full reimbursement, and
the BBCRA is able to track whether an event drove traffic to a particular BBCRA business
or set of businesses.
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In examining each of the events in the BBCRA’s FY2025-26 budget, I spoke with the
BBCRA’s Business Development Manager and relied on historical knowledge and
meeting minutes to determine the origin, purpose, an ongoing utility of each budgeted
event. Survey results and data indications were included as reported to this office;
however, this office has not independently reviewed the survey results, Boynton Bucks
results, or other data. I have also confirmed that the operative BBCRA Plan permits
events.
Where applicable, additional facts relevant to my analysis of each event are outlined
below.
Legal Background:
CRAs are special districts authorized by statute and thus may only exercise the powers
specifically granted to them, either expressly or by necessary implication. See, e.g.
Gardinier, Inc. v. Florida Dept. of Pollution Control, 300 So.2d 75, 76 (Fla. 1st DCA 1974).
Any reasonable doubts as to the existence of a power are to be strictly construed against
the government. See, e.g. State ex rel. Greenberg v. Florida State Bd. of Dentistry, 297
So.2d 628 (Fla. 1st DCA 2025).
Sections 163.330 – 163.463, Florida Statutes (collectively, the “CRA Statutes”), provide
for the creation and governance of CRAs. Further, various laws and rules that are
generally applicable to special districts also apply to CRAs. See, e.g. Chapter 189,
Florida Statutes – Uniform Special District Accountability Act.
The question of whether CRAs may properly hold events has not been definitively
determined in a court of law. Nor is the topic specifically addressed in the Florida Statutes.
The existing Florida Statutes define “community redevelopment” and “redevelopment” to
include “undertakings, activities, or projects of a … community redevelopment agency in
a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the developme nt
or spread of slums and blight.” § 163.340(9), Florida Statutes. The statutes also provide
that CRAs, when granted the power through their enabling legislation1, have the power
to “undertake and carry out community redevelopment and related activities2 within the
community redevelopment area, which may include…[certain enumerated items].”
Section 163.370(2)(c), Florida Statutes. This indicates that certain activities and
undertakings are permitted, likely in addition to those items that are specifically
permitted.3 Although undertakings and activities are permitted, the statute does not
1See § 163.358, Florida Statutes.
2 “Related activities” is a defined term not applicable to the question at issue.
3 The word “include” is generally interpreted by courts to be an “expansive” term, akin to “including but not
limited to,” rather than a term of limitation. See Gaynor v. Williams, 366 So.2d 1243 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979).
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directly address the term “events,” and the terms “activities” and “undertakings” are not
defined.
The statute also permits CRAs to “provide, or to arrange or contract for, the furnishing or
repair by any person or agency, public or private, of services, privileges, …for or in
connection with a community redevelopment… in the undertaking or carrying out of a
community redevelopment and related activities, and to include in any contract let in
connection with such redevelopment and related activities provisions to fulfill such of the
conditions as it deems reasonable and appropriate.” Section 163.370(2)(d), Florida
Statutes. Further, Section 173.370 indicates it is permissible to “develop, test, and report
methods and techniques, and carry out demonstrations and other activities, for the
prevention and the elimination of slums and urban blight ,” Section 163.370(2)(i), Florida
Statutes, and “[t]o appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary
to carry out the purposes of this part.” Section 163.370(2)(l), Florida Statutes.
Notably, there is a list of prohibited expenditures found in Section 163.370(3), Florida
Statutes, and such list does not include event-related activities. Although legislation
(CS/SB 1242) was proposed in 2025 to expressly prevent CRAs from funding events by
including events within the list of prohibited expenditures, this legislation did not pass.
Taken together, the statutes appear to indicate that activities, undertakings, services,
privileges, techniques, and demonstrations are permitted in furtherance of the CRA plan,
and that certain activities that are not expressly listed are likely permissibl e to some
degree.
The most applicable attorney general opinion on the topic provides “[p]romoting the use
of a redeveloped area would appear to fall within the purposes of the community
redevelopment act.” AGO 2010-40 (Community Redevelopment, promotional activities).
The AGO then provides:
[t]he enumerated uses of community redevelopment trust fund moneys are
likewise couched in terms of redevelopment activities involving "bricks and
mortar" in a manner of speaking, rather than promotional campaigns to
encourage people to populate the area once the redevelopment has been
accomplished. However, to read the statute as precluding the promotion of
a redeveloped area once the infrastructure has been completed would be
narrowly viewing community redevelopment as a static process.
Accordingly, I cannot say that the use of community redevelopment funds
would be so limited that the expenditure of funds for the promotion of a
redeveloped area would be prohibited.”
AGO 2010-40. In AGO 2010-40, Attorney General Bill McCollum notes that the then-
effective statutes expressly stated that CRAs were empowered to engage in a number of
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undertakings “including but not limited” to those listed in statute. In spite of this permissive
reading, AG McCollum cautioned that even where the statute specified that the list of
permissible activities was not exclusive, CRAs were still only permitted to engage in
activities consistent with the statutes and the CRA’s redevelopment plan. He simply
reasoned that based on the statutory language, the question of whether promotio nal
activities such as events could be included in a CRA budget (and therefore undertaken)
was a question for the City with jurisdiction over the CRA, as the governing body with
home rule powers. However, AGO 2010-40 was issued prior 2018, when a set of
amendments significantly altered the CRA Statutes. The “but not limited to” language
referenced in AGO 2010-40 did not survive the 2018 amendments and Section
163.387(6) now states that CRAs may only expend funds on certain enumerated
activities. Those activities include those listed in Section 163.370, including activities,
undertakings, services, privileges, techniques, and demonstrations.
The 2018 statutory changes call into question the continuing validity of AGO 2010 -40 and
the Office of the Attorney General has not articulated the effect of those changes on its
opinion, if any. It is clear that the 2018 amendments were intended to limit the
expenditures of funds to certain statutory purposes, but the Florida Legislature did not
remove activities, undertakings, services, privileges, techniques, and demonstrations
from the list of permissible uses of CRA funds; more recently, it declined to pass an
amendment that would have expressly prohibited events.
The Florida Redevelopment Association (“FRA”), which is a private professional
association whose members are primarily comprised of those with an association with
community redevelopment agencies, has issued an opinion that CRAs should not host
events. In speaking with colleagues across this state, it appears the FRA’s legal opinion
is not universally held.
In short, whether CRAs may properly host events is an unresolved legal question in the
state of Florida. There is support in the statutes and AGO 2010 -40 that the City as the
governing body of the CRA has some home rule authority to find that events are
considered to be a type of activity, undertaking, privilege, service, technique, and/or
demonstration that are properly within a CRA’s budget and in furtherance of a CRA plan;
however, because ambiguity in the statutes concerning the grant of a power are to be
construed against the government, holding events carries some risk to CRAs.
BBCRA Events
As stated above, the ambiguity in the statute concerning events means that the BBCRA’s
continued participation in events carries the risk that it may be found to be acting outside
of its statutory mandate. Each event budgeted for FY 2025-26 has been analyzed below
to assist the BBCRA in its evaluation of its events.
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Holiday Boat Parade, Spring Market, and Night Market
Each of the three events listed above were originally created or undertaken to support
businesses within the BBCRA Area. At least one of these activations (Night Market) was
created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to stimulate business within the BBCRA
area and help BBCRA businesses survive the economic hardships imposed by the
pandemic. The BBCRA has continuously given special privileges and services to
businesses within the BBCRA area that participate in these events. However, due to the
highly successful nature of these events, many businesses outside the BBCRA area now
participate, and the events have outgrown their BBCRA footprint. Each of these three
events are likely best transferred to the City to minimize risk to the CRA.
Rock the Block
The BBCRA’s Business Development Manager has indicated that the Rock the Block
activation as it has previously existed no longer makes sense from a business
development perspective and recommends repurposing those funds for different forms of
business activations in that area. Therefore, no further analysis has been applied to this
event.
Rock the Plaza, Rock the Marina
The Rock the Plaza events are intended to drive customers to B BCRA businesses during
the slowest months of the year. Overall, businesses surveyed indicate that the events are
successful for this purpose, and this appears consistent based on the data gathered
through the Boynton Bucks program. These events can also act as a demonstration of
successful utilization of CRA grant programs, and the data and techniques can be
reported out to other CRAs. Of the existing CRA events, this one likely carries the least
risk.
The Rock the Marina is intended to serve a similar pur pose – to drive traffic to marina
businesses during the slow months. The BBCRA “buys out” various marina-based boats
and sells the tickets at a discount to the public. Data indicates it is successful for this
purpose; however, each additional component of the activation (such as the lionfish
derby) increases the risk to the BBCRA that it is acting outside of its statutory parameters.
To lower its risk, the BBCRA could consider transferring the event to the City but
continuing to support its marina-based businesses during the event.
Snapshots with Santa
Similar to the Rock the Plaza event, this activation uses Boynton Bucks and is held for
the purpose of driving holiday-season business to local businesses, using the Snapshots
with Santa as a marketing tool for that purpose. However, discussions indicate it is
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anticipated that this event will be reformatted to more closely match Rock the Plaza
events and focus more on local vendors. If such changes are made, this event would
likely be lower risk. An event whose main purpose appears to be taking photographs with
a holiday figure would likely carry a higher risk to the CRA.
Holiday Lighting
The BBCRA provides funding for holiday lighting. Although CRAs are permitted to expend
funds toward park improvements and remediation of inadequate lighting, it is not clear
that this expenditure is consistent with current Florida statutes where such lighting is
temporary and not linked to economic activity. Therefore, this item may be higher risk
and therefore better transferred to the City.
Food Tour/Bon Appetit/Restaurant Month
This event is for the purpose of supporting CRA businesses by incentivizing customers to
patronize restaurants in the BBCRA area during off-season months. It is also undergoing
a format change. Surveys have been sent out to restaurants in the BBCRA area to locate
businesses interested in participating and providing a prix-fixe menu as part of the
initiative. It is not anticipated that the businesses will utilize Boynton Bucks but it is
anticipated that data will be collected to determine the success of the program. Because
it is being reformatted this event could likely be constructed in a way that will be relatively
low risk to the BBCRA but may still carry more risk than the Rock the Plaza e vents if the
event cannot also act as a demonstration of the use of CRA grant funds.
Additional Recommendations and Considerations
For any events the BBCRA elects to continue, it may be helpful to start including more of
the data gathered from its survey results, Boynton Bucks program, and similar
undertakings in its annual report, which is reported out to the FRA and available for
distribution to the FRA’s members.
Finally, because the question of whether events are permissible remains unanswered in
statute, case law, or attorney general opinion that analyzes the current statutory
language, the CRA could seek an attorney general opinion on this issue.
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•Attachment I - CRA Budget FY 25-26
•Attachment II - 2025 Boynton Beach CRA Post VAB
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING OF: April 14, 2026
NEW BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM 9.D
SUBJECT:
Discussion and Consideration of FY 2026-2027 Budget Considerations
SUMMARY:
On September 9, 2025, the CRA Board reviewed and adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Project Fund, General Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets for the Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (see Attachment I).
Additionally, it was requested to hold a future special Joint Meeting of the CRA Board and the
City of Boynton Beach Commission to discuss the FY 2026-2027 Budget to help identify
priority projects and potential funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
Certified Final Adjustment Tax Rolls received from the Palm Beach County Property
Appraiser's Office on March 31, 2026 (See Attachment II). Depending on the millage rates, we
will have the amount to begin budget discussions no later than June 26, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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fiscal year
2025-2026
budget
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As of: September 9, 2025
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FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026
ASSESSED VALUES 2,405,416,999$ 2,572,358,368$ (a)
Estimate ▲
As of: 6/26/2025
Chg. from Prior Year 166,941,369$
6.9%
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FY 2024-2025
Assessed Values 2,405,416,999$ 2,572,358,368$
Less Base Year Value 309,821,849$ 309,821,849
TIR Taxable Value 2,095,595,150$ 2,262,536,519
95% of Difference 1,990,815,393$ 2,149,409,693$
(Per Florida Statutes
Chapter 163.387(1)(a)
Redevelopment Trust Fund)No Millage Change
City & County
Millage Rates
City 7.8000 7.7500
County 4.5000 4.5000
% of
Tax Increment Revenue Total TIR
City 15,528,360$ 16,657,925$ 63%
County 8,958,669$ 9,672,344$ 37%
Sub-Total 24,487,029$ 26,330,269$
1.0% for True-Up -$ 263,303$ 1.0% for True-Up
Net TIR 24,487,029$ 26,066,966$
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Budgeted
Change from Prev. Year
Amount 1,579,937$
%6.5%
(a)The Property Appraiser will issue revisions to the CRA's taxable values at the end of
June 2025, and in early October 2025, with a final certified tax value in mid-2026.
The CRA's budgeted tax increment revenue will be based on the first, or May 28, 2026,
"Estimates of Taxable Values" with a 1% deduction for the final Property Appraiser
certified tax adjustments ("true-up") in mid- 2026
(b)City changed millage to 7.7500
Assumptions
BOYNTON BEACH CRA
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE ("TIR") ESTIMATE - FY 2025-2026
ASSESSED VALUATIONS
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE - ESTIMATED FOR NEW BUDGET YEAR
FY 2025-2026 Estimates
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