City of Boca Raton - City Council Regular Meeting 07.28.2026

The City of Boca Raton held a regular City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included a significant procurement-related agenda item concerning the selection of a consulting firm for the Downtown Civic Area Memorial Park Master Plan. Three qualified firms—Brooks Scarpa Huber, Chen Moore and Associates, and the Cordino Group—presented their qualifications and approaches, emphasizing community engagement, historic preservation, urban design, and implementation strategies. After presentations and public comments, the council members discussed and ranked the firms, ultimately selecting Chen Moore and Associates as the top-ranked firm to commence contract negotiations. The meeting also addressed budget amendments, millage rates, fire services assessment fees, and retiree health insurance changes, with public comments reflecting concerns about these financial and community issues. Several board appointments were made, and ordinances related to nuisance animal feeding and budget amendments were introduced. The meeting underscored the council's focus on community-driven planning and fiscal responsibility.