Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Meeting 07-13-2026 12:00 PM

The City of Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing on various community and organizational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of May financials, budget considerations for the upcoming fiscal year, and a request for a 50% fee waiver for the rental of the Old School Square amphitheater by the nonprofit Sandway House, which benefits from proceeds of the Muscles on the Beach car show fundraiser. The board emphasized the need to maintain operational cost coverage despite financial constraints. Additionally, the meeting addressed staffing and salary restructuring proposals aimed at improving organizational efficiency and competitiveness, with plans to implement changes in the next fiscal year. The board also discussed ongoing capital improvement projects, including the feasibility study for Old School Square and the Crest Theater, with funding and governance decisions pending city commission review. Other topics included community safety initiatives, marketing campaigns to support downtown businesses, and operational challenges related to the visitor information center and parking enforcement. Motions passed included unanimous approval of the May financials and consensus to maintain the 50% rental fee waiver policy for local nonprofits.