City of Boca Raton - CRA, City Council Workshop & City Council Regular Meeting 05.26.2026

The City of Boca Raton held a combined Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), City Council Workshop, and Regular Meeting on May 26, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the planning and funding of a new police services complex, including a proposed bond referendum of approximately $125 million to finance a 94,000 square foot facility. The council discussed the timeline for community engagement, funding strategies, and site location options, with consensus to pursue a bond question for voter approval by March 2027. The city also reviewed the acquisition and renovation plans for a city services building at 6551, budgeting up to $12 million for renovations, with a construction manager at risk procurement method planned for the construction phase. Additionally, the council addressed a request for qualifications (RFQ) process underway for a downtown civic area master plan, with consultant selection anticipated by July 28, 2026. An ordinance was introduced to require lobbyist certification and disclosure for development applications to enhance transparency in city development approvals. Other topics included softball field allocations and improvements, freestanding emergency room zoning ordinances, and public safety initiatives. Several public comments addressed concerns about project costs, timelines, and community engagement. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of city staff efforts and upcoming budget meetings.