City Of Boca Raton - CRA & City Council Workshop 04.27.2026

The City of Boca Raton held a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council workshop on April 27, 2026, focusing extensively on financial reporting, community master planning, and capital improvement projects. The CRA presented its fiscal year 2024-2025 annual financial statements, highlighting a net position of $99.5 million and favorable budget variances due to project timing delays. The City Council received a clean audit opinion from CBIZ CPAs for both the CRA and city financials, underscoring strong fiscal management. A key procurement-related discussion involved the proposed community master plan, with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council presenting a detailed, 16-month engagement and planning process estimated to cost $250,000 to $300,000. Council members debated whether to proceed directly with Treasure Coast or issue a competitive RFP, with a consensus leaning toward starting with Treasure Coast to expedite the process. Additionally, the council discussed capital improvement projects including upgrades to softball fields, tennis center renovations, and potential relocation of power lines in Memorial Park, with staff seeking direction on moving forward with planning and design phases. The meeting also addressed the formation and selection process for a downtown civic engagement task force, emphasizing transparency and diversity in appointments. Finally, the council reviewed the city's annual comprehensive financial report and investment portfolio performance, noting stable investment yields and strong fiscal health. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but several action items related to budget appropriations and project planning were approved or directed for further development.