City of Delray Beach LEAD Town Hall 2026

The City of Delray Beach held a LEAD Town Hall meeting on July 24, 2026, focused on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. City Manager Terrence Moore and Chief Financial Officer Henry Dacquis presented an overview of the nearly $220 million general fund budget, discussing revenue sources including property taxes, user fees, and grants. They highlighted a proposed millage rate increase from 5.9 to 6.1611 to align revenues with rising municipal costs and maintain service levels. Key budget areas include public safety, parks and recreation, and capital improvement projects such as the Pompei Park renovation and new fire rescue vehicles. The meeting also addressed the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to improve financial and operational efficiencies. Attendees discussed potential impacts of a pending property tax reform referendum, including possible revenue shortfalls and the need for alternative funding mechanisms like fees or special taxing districts. The city emphasized ongoing community engagement and education throughout the budget process, with further public hearings and a five-year capital improvement plan forthcoming.