City of Boynton Beach, FL July 7, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting

The City of Boynton Beach held its regular commission meeting on July 7, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related discussions took place. The commission approved a restrictive covenant to protect approximately 15 acres of city-owned land in unincorporated Palm Beach County, limiting its use to conservation and natural habitat preservation with limited exceptions, including a carve-out for future utility infrastructure. This action aims to prevent development on this green space and requires unanimous future commission approval to modify. The commission also approved several ordinances related to site development, transit-oriented development, and exterior lighting standards, including amendments to require a parking contingency plan for a marina district overlay. Additionally, the commission confirmed a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for city employees, including public safety personnel, funded through budget cuts identified via zero-based budgeting. A proposal to enact the city's first-ever property tax rollback rate was introduced, with a public discussion scheduled for July 14, 2026. The commission also approved the promotion of Adam Temple to deputy city manager and discussed the creation of a beautification advisory board to support city beautification efforts without additional budgetary spending. Consent bids and purchases were approved, including a resolution for drone use in drowning prevention efforts. Overall, the meeting focused on land conservation, budget management, public safety funding, and urban development policies.