City of Boynton Beach, FL August 11, 2026 Special Commission Meeting

The City of Boynton Beach held a special commission meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on discussions about the proposed police training facility and related land use concerns. Commissioners addressed community feedback regarding the location of the training center, particularly opposition to building it near environmentally sensitive land and residential neighborhoods. The commission agreed to bring back separate discussion items for two parcels of land—the proposed training facility site and the Girl Scout Park parcel—to explore potential protective covenants or restrictions. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, detailing the allocation of approximately $532,000 toward affordable housing rehabilitation, economic development, public services, and victim assistance programs. The commission unanimously approved resolution R26-124 to accept the CDBG funding plan. Other agenda items included rescheduling the August 18 city commission meeting to August 25 to accommodate local elections. Public comments highlighted concerns about environmental preservation, community impact, transparency in city processes, and support for police training needs. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions and motions indicate forthcoming procurement-related deliberations on land use and capital projects.