CRA Meeting 08-27-2026 04:00 PM

The City of Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a regular board meeting on August 27, 2026, focusing extensively on budget planning, property development, and community projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, highlighting capital improvement projects such as Pompeii Park and the Northwest Neighborhood Infrastructure Project, with a significant portion of funding allocated to these initiatives. The board reviewed contract-related expenditures, including a notable $1.4 million increase in the Clean and Safe program budget, which covers code enforcement and police technology contracts, particularly for security cameras on West Atlantic Avenue. The CRA also discussed issuing a new RFP for a grocery store on West Atlantic Avenue and authorized the creation of a homeowners association for affordable workforce housing development on Northwest 7th Avenue, including establishing a bank account and appointing an initial board. Additionally, the board considered a $150,000 design cost request for improvements to the public plaza in front of the fire station, with further details to be provided. Parking management strategies, including potential metering in CRA-owned lots, were also deliberated to address turnover and usage issues. The meeting concluded with approval of a 6% salary increase for the CRA executive director and plans to transition the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to an ad hoc status. Overall, the meeting emphasized ongoing and upcoming capital projects, budget adjustments, and organizational steps to support redevelopment and affordable housing initiatives.