01-30-96 Annual Town Hall CITY OF DELRAY BEAC~
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996 AT 7:00 P.M.
THE CREST THEATRE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
ORDER OF PRESENTATION
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
- City Commission Roll Call
- Planning and Zoning Board Roll Call
7:05 p.m. WELCOME
- Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
7:10 p.m. LAND USE ISSUES/TRENDS, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REPORT
- Karen Kiselewski
Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson
7:20 p.m. CIT~ ADMINISTRATION STATUS REPORTS
Introduction
- David T. Harden, City Manager
Parks Improvements, Youth Programs
- Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director
Police & Community Relations
- Richard Overman, Police Chief
Fire & Emergency Services
- Robert Rehr, Fire Chief
Neighborhood Improvements
- Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director
Infrastructure Enhancement
- Bill Greenwood, Director of Environmental
Services
Financial Matters
- Joe Safford, Finance Director
7:50 p.m. CRA/DDA STATUS REPORT
- Kevin Egan
7:55 p.m. STATE OF THE CITX
- David T. Harden, City Manager
8:00 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING & INFRASTRUCTURE HEARING
OPEN MICROPHONE
- Public Comment
- Concluding Remarks by Commissioners
DELRAY BEACH
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Alberta P. McCarthy, CRS, GRI
Keller Williams Realty
98 S.E. 6th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Re: Annual Town Hall Meetin9 and Infrastructure Public Hearin9
Dear Ms. McCarthy:
Per your request, enclosed please find a copy of the material
that was distributed at the Annual Town Hall MeetinH and
-Infrastructure Public Hearing held on January 30, 1996.
Hope you find the information helpful and if we may assist
further, please feel free to contact me at 407/243-7050.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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KELLER
WILLIAMS
REALTY
January 23, 1996 ~ ]
Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk
City of Delray Beach
100 N. W. 1 st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL. 33444
Re: Annual Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Public Hearing
Dear Alison;
Thank you kindly for the invitation to the above referenced meeting. Unfortunately, I will
be offthe main land at that time. If there is any way for me to obtain a package of the
infbrmation it would be greatly appreciated. These types of impacts on our city are
imperative knowledge for a Realtor to know
Your cooperation and follow through is greatly appreciated, and have a wonderful new
year.
Sincerely,
berta P. cCarthy, CRS, G~I
APM/ss
FLORIDA · BOYNTON/DELRAY
98 S.E. 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Tel.: 407-265-2253 · Fax: 407-265-3703
City of Delray Beach
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
January 1996
PROJECTS PROJECTS PROJECTS
' UNDER DESIGN
COMPLETED UNDER CONSTRUCTION
FY 5
Spanish Trail Drainage $ 10,000 W.T.P. Catwalks $ 142,717 Misc. Barrier Island P.S. $ 760,000
Rabbit Hollow 23,000 Pompey Swimming Pool 1,175,990 Lakeview Subdvn Rehab. 170,000
Goldstien Property 83,000 Fire Stat. #3 Renovation 292,760 Greenbriar Dr WM 70,000
SW 10th St Phs II 1,641,000 Fire Stat. #4 Renovation 186,218 SE 1st Ave/SE 3rd St WM 70,000
Golf Course Wells 1,007,988 Cemetary Expansion 192,218 Roosevelt Ave Drng 200,000
Veterans Park Phs II 329,500 East Atlantic Ave Beaut. 2,054,720 Silver Terrace Enclave 300,000
ICity Attorneys Block 167,000 North Rsrvr Pumps 814,768 City Hall Hardening Meas. 1,500,000
Bay St Pump Station 304,000 Ridgewood Rd W.M. 115,155 Highland Bch Force Mn 750,000
N.E. 3rd Ave W.M. 151,500 Morikami Park Wells 1,132,353 SE 4th St Rdwy Imprvmnts 100,000
Barwick Rd W.M. 285,252 Seawall on Intracoastal 233,43(3 Brandon Dr W.M. 210,000
Morikami Trnsmssn Mn 382,466 N.E. 7th Ave Imprvmnts 260,00(3 East Rd Utility Imprvmnts 120,000
Sherwood Blvd W.M. 942,712 W.T.P. Media Rplcmnt 247,577 Beach Patrol Facility 225,000
Street Reconstruction 4,241,590 Golf Crs Wash Dwn Slab 29,133 SE 4th Ave Rdwy Imprv. 150,000
Basin Dr Pump Station 76,000 L.S.#50 Modifications 107,20(3 SE 2nd Ave Paving/Drng 50,000
S.W. 9th Ave Rd Const 308,500 Atlantic Ave Pump Station 777,00(3 Homewood Blvd Rdwy 100,000
Street Resurfacing 63,700 E.S.D. Transmitter Bldg 11,50(; 1996 Lift Station Rehab. 550,000
Old School Sqr Repair 21,900 N.E. 4th St/Lake Ida Rd 250,00(3 Water Re-Use 4,500,000
Golf Crs Bridge Repair 15,800 N.E. 1st Court 131,00(3 Street Resurfacing 100,000
Golf Crs Restrooms 42,000 Lake Ida Rd Line Reloc. 163,00(3
~/.T.P. Lab Expansion 64,600 Aquifer Storage Rcvry 855,00(3
!Scrap/Impnd Lt & Acqstn 40,000 1996 San. Sewer Rehab. 275,00(3
Spady Access Rd 32,000 Vista Del Mar Drainage 47,50{3
W.T.P. Painting 113,800 Re-Roofing Public Works 126,00(3
Linton Blvd Raw W.M. II 242,000
School Site "S" 432,000
TOTAL $ 11,021,308 TOTAL $ 9~620,239 TOTAL $ 9,925,000
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City of Delray Beach
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
DEPARTMENT
"Building A Strong Community Through
Neighborhood Involvement"
Lula Butler- Director January 1996
The Department of Community Improvement is responsible for the
management of the following departmental activities:
plan Review. Permitting and Inspection of all construction activity
throughout the city
· Occupational Licenses - issued for all business activity
· ],,,~..d_~2/.J~ - Promoting xeriscape principals, water conservation and
compliance to landscape standards established under the Land Development
Regulations
· Communi~_-Oriented Code Enforcement Program - encourages and
promotes a quality living environment throughout the City. Program is
proactive in problem-solving and provides assistance to residents in
mitigating nUisance and other conditions affecting the quality of life
· Recycling - development of education and marketing program to encourage
participation in curbside and commercial recycling
· Animal Control
· Grallt Programs - administration of multiple grant programs directed at the
city's Iow and moderate income households, providing for decent standard
housing units
Ne~hborhood Associations - promoting and encouraging organized
neighborhood associations throughout the city, creating public/private
partnerships designed to empower residents into "Taking Back Their
Neighborhoods"
During the 1994/95 fiscal year, we received and permitted more than 5,700
applications for improvements to structures and land within the city conducting
over 17,000 building inspections and generating $1.7 million in revenues. A total
of 6,663 occupational licenses were issued during the fiscal year, representing a
slight increase over the past year. We continue to be impressed with the
investment of private dollars into our community.
Overall, we experienced a very healthy year.
The City's comprehensive neighborhood revitalization stabilization efforts
continue with the combined efforts of our Community-Oriented Code
Enforcement activity, Neighborhood Organization Program, our partnership with
MAD DADS, Inc. and Community Policing. We now have 91 organized
neighborhood associations active throughout the city.
We continue to sponsor voluntee.r, grass roots efforts such as:
· Neighborhood Entrance Beautification
· Paint Up Delray
· Neighborhood Clean-Up Campaign
· Street Walks
· Adopt-A-Street Program
· Youth Activities (designed to improve self-esteem)
The City's partnerships to facilitate homeownership opportunities and the repair
and rehabilitation of existing homes are making a difference.
One step at a time, we continue our efforts directed at
"Takinp Back Our Ne~hborhoods"
-BUiLDiNG PERMITS iSSUED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION:
FY' 93/94 FY 94/95
Single Family Residences 273 194
Multi-Family Residences 10 6 (61 units)
Commercial Buildings 10 23
TOTAL 293 223
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES:
FY 93194 FY 94/96
Additions to Single Family Res. 108 93
Additions to Multi-Family Res. 2 8
Additions to Commercial Bldgs. 14 17
TOTAL 124 118
BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION:
FY 93/94 FY ~$
Single Family Residences $ 36,162,479 $ 25,352,270
Multi-Family Residences $ 6,237,38t $ 4,t62,123
Commercial Buildings $ 3,604,640 $ 9,362,227
TOTAL $ 44,904,600 $ 38,876,620
BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION FOR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES:
FY 93/94 FY64/95
Additions to Single Family Res. $ 2,725,870 $ 2,958,000
Additions to Multi-Family Res. $ 9,190 $ 22,980
Additions to Commercial Bldgs. $ 2,601,t03 $ 2,16t,700
TOTAL $ 5,336,163 $ 5,142,680
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED: 5783 5763
PERMIT VALUATION
$50,000,000I
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
-- $10,000,000
$0
FY 93/94 FY 94~95
I NEW CONST ~ ADDITIONS
Single Family, Multi-Family & Commercial
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responsible for the overall administration and management of Federal,
State and local dollars benefiting the City's Iow and moderate income
residents. Activities are normally carried out in the established Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Area, (I-95 east to Federal
Highway, So. 10th street and North to Lake Ida Road). The Division
provided assistance to 85 units under seven (7) programs awarding
approximately $565,000 in subsidy. The number of units assisted by
program are as follows:
· Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 12
· State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) 4
· Rental Rehabilitation 9
· Emergency Repair 9
· Bootstrap 24
· Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Loans 23
· HOPE 3 4
The division was successful in coordinating a year long processes that
produced a partnership called "The Delray Beach Renaissance Program."
The program utilizes the expertise of local housing providers, eliminating
duplication of efforts streamlining the process and timeframe of
construction and cost of affordable housing to eligible residents. The
partnership provides for a coordinated approach to the delivery of
affordable housing and is an example to other communities· Partnership
members are:
· Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
· City of Delray Beach, Department of Community Improvement
· The TED Center
· Delray Beach Community Development Corporation (CDC)
· Delray Beach Housing Authority
· Community Financing Consortium
GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
PROGRAM
INCIDENTS PER WEEK
16
8
2
0
1/94-4/94 5/94-8194 9/94-12/94 1/95-4/95 5/95-8/95 9/95-12/95
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
(407) 243-7040
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the following activities
and functions:
· COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
Review of land use plan amendments, tracking the Capital Improvement Program, and
assessing the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Plan in achieving stated goals.
· LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING
Processing of land use requests, including rezonings, annexations, conditional uses, site
plans, abandonments, and requests for exterior changes to buildings and sites located
within Historic Districts.
· REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Preparing and implementing redevelopment plans for under utilized and depressed
areas.
· MAPPING AND GRAPHICS
Maintaining and updating the City's Base Map (which comprises details such as street
rights-of-way, street names, property lot lines, waterways, and the official City limits); the
Official Zoning District Map, and the Future Land Use Map.
· DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
Regarding land use issues, development regulations, historic preservation, and
demographic data.
· HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Promoting the preservation of historic neighborhoods and buildings through the
implementation of the Historic Guidelines Manual.
· MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL PROJECTS
Administration of the Beach Nourishment Project and Sea Turtle Conservation Program.
· SUPPORT SERVICES
Review proposals, prepare reports and make recommendations to the Planning and
Zoning Board, Site Plan Review and Appearance Board, Historic Preservation Board,
and the City Commission.
· LAND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PLANNING
Compiling data related to the physical, social and economic characteristics of the City,
monitoring the City's ability to provide acceptable levels of service for public facilities,
preparing land use inventories, and population tracking.
I LAND USE, PETITlONS PROCESSED [N,1995
[JANUARY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995]
During 1995, the Planning and Zoning Department processed a total of 2'17 land
use requests, most of which related to the development of vacant parcels and
physical modifications or improvements to existing developments.
A total of '19'! land use requests were approved. The table below lists the
number of petitions approved by type:
Amendments to the Future Land Use Map
Rezonings
Annexations 5
Conditional Use Requests 16
Site Plans for New Development 28
Master Plans and Site Plan Modifications 66
Abandonments 4
Subdivisions 11
Certificates of Appropriateness 36
I ON-GOINGPRoJECTS ANDSTUDIES!
The Planning and Zoning Department has prepared a Work Program of
projects and studies that will be undertaken in the next two to three years. The
following is a brief description of some of the projects that are currently
underway:
· EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR)
As required by state statute, the EAR involves a full analysis of progress made in the
implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The
review will include a look at the plan as it was when adopted in 1989, and at all of the
amendments that have been made in the years since. The end result will be the
adoption of new amendments to completely update the information in the
Comprehensive Plan and to articulate goals, objectives, and policies to reflect the City's
vision for the future.
· NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STUDY
This study involves an analysis of existing land uses and conditions along Federal
Highway from George Bush Boulevard to the north City limits. The goal of the resulting
plan will be to reduce slum and blight, stabilize the adjacent neighborhoods, and
provide incentives for redevelopment of the area.
· SILVER TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
This plan involves the subdivision located immediately north of the Delray Mall. Plans
include the reconfiguration of the street system, assigning appropriate land use and
zoning categories, installation of water, sewer, and street systems, and the
development of guidelines for new housing.
· PRIVATE RECREATIONAL USES STUDY
The goal of this study is to develop incentives to attract privately owned and operated
recreational facilities into the City to help meet the needs of local youth. Work involves
an analysis and reworking of existing codes governing the establishment of such
facilities, identification of potential sites, and the development of incentives.
Copies of the full Work Program are available upon request.
IMPACTS OF LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING ACT/WT;I
While there are wide ranging impacts resulting from these land use activities, some of
the effects are complied and noted below:
154.47 acres were incorporated to the City which resulted in an increase of
$8,5524,692 in assessed property value. Annexations included:
Bloods Grove on Linton Boulevard / Military Trail;
The Hardrives Property on Congress Avenue;
The Spence Property on North Military Trail (north of K-Mad Shopping Center);
The Jones Property on West Atlantic Avenue.
With the exception of a fruit packaging center at Bloods Grove and a portion of the
Hardrives site, the areas annexed are all vacant parcels and offer significant potential
for increases to the City's economic tax base. Currently, the Planning and Zoning
Department is processing a proposal to add 215,000 square feet of office on the
Hardrives site west of Congress Avenue.
I SITE PLAN/SITE P~N MODIFICATIQNS AND SUBDIVISION
Projects approved totaled 280,253 square feet of new floor area of non-residential
uses which represents an increase of over 400% from 1994. 811 residential units
were approved, up from 193 in 1994.
Overall, the number of land development applications processed by the Planning and
Zoning Department was about equal to the previous year. However, the type of
petitions processed changed dramatically. In 1995, the Department processed far
fewer annexations and associated land use map amendments as the City has
eliminated nearly all of its remaining enclaves. This year the Department processed
three times as many site plan applications for new development as in 1994. These new
developments include many exciting projects now or soon to be under construction,
such as:
PROPOSED
NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SQUARE
~ PROJEcTS TYPE FOOTAGE
Linton Office Park Medical / Professional Offices 78,186
Elmore POC (still in process) Offices 215,000
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
TYPE UNITS
PROJECTS
Citation Club Apartments 404
Kokomo Key Townhouses 133
The Vinings Apartments 228
The Department also processed an extraordinary number of conditional use petitions
for uses as diverse as outdoor amphitheaters, new churches and schools. Finally, the
Planning and Zoning Department processed its usual high number of site plan
modifications for owners wishing to improve their existing properties. Those
modifications include the redevelopment plan for the Ken and Hazel's block, a major
step in the continuing revitalization of our downtown; a 99,000 square foot building
addition to accommodate a major expansion of the Levenger Warehouse facility; and
renovation and reconstruction of the Delray Mall.
A SUMMARY OF THE PRIVATELY SPONSORED LAND USE REQUESTS
PROCESSED BY PETITION TYPE IS PROVIDED BELOW:
LAND USE REQUEST 1994 , 1995
Amendments to the Future Land Use Map 18 7
Rezonings 12 13
Annexations 19 5
Conditional Use Requests 12 21
Site Plan for New Developments 12 34
Master Development Plans -- 1
Master Plans and Site Plan Modifications 88 77
Abandonments 3 5
Subdivision Plats 16 16
Certificates of Appropriateness 21 27
TOTALS 201 206
WORK PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 1996
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
January l, 1996
WORK PROGRAM
199~-1996
I. INTRODUCTION
The Community Redevelopment Agency of Delray Beach, Florida was created in 1985
by the City of Delray Beach. Its first operating year commenced in 1986. The Agency
is a dependent taxing district, and its principal source of revenue is from contributions
made by the City of Delray Beach an Palm Beach County. The contributions are derived
from real estate taxes collected by the City and County. The CRA's portion is the
incremental difference (increase) between the 1985 base year assessed value of the district
and the current year's. In 1987 the Agency collected $105,000 in revenue compared to
1995 of $773,939.
The district's boundaries generally mn from the Atlantic Ocean to Interstate 95, from SW
10th Street to the northern boundary of Delray Beach. The residential areas east of the
Intracoastal are excluded as well as the northern neighborhoods of Lake Ida and others.
The district contains 1,915 acres and is approximately 55% residential, 39% commercial,
and 6% industrial and public lands. The population of the district amounts to 13,902
residents of which 66% are African-American and Caribbean-American, 31% white, and
2% Hispanic-American and native American.
The programs of the Agency include housing, economic development, and redevelopment.
The Agency serves as the lead agency for downtown parking and for preparing
redevelopment plans for the West Atlantic area. The life span of the Agency is for 30
years or until the slum and blight is eliminated and the redevelopment catalyst is no
longer required.
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WORK PROGRAM
1995- 1996
I. PR~E~S
A. Downtown Joint Venture. The venture with the Chamber of Commerce and the
Downtown Development Authority for the marketing of downtown, including
events and numerous other programs. The DJV operates Art & Jazz on thc
Avenue, Summer Nights on the Avenue, July 4th Parade and Fireworks, Heritage
Month jointly with the City of Dclray Beach, Old School Square, and other
organizations, Halloween Parade, Christmas on the Avenue including the 100' tree,
downtown map, monthly calendar, etc. The organization also lends support to the
Roots Festival and to Peach Umbrella Festival. The 1996 budget is approximately
$300,000.
B. Pineapple Grove Main Street. The organization will receive $10,000 from the
CRA, $5,000 from the DDA, and $30,000 from the City. The focus is the
revitalization of the NE 2nd Avenue commercial district corridor.
C. CRA Subsidized Loan Program. A highly successful micro-loan program will
budget $100,000 for interest subsidy which will produce over $1,000,000 in loans.
The program subsidizes 50% of commercial loan interest charges and 100% of the
residential loans. In the past three years since the program was initiated, the CRA
program has lent over $3.5 million.
D. Peach Umbrella Parking. The CRA will construct a 23-space parking lot on
SW 4th Avenue. The West Atlantic Avenue commercial revitalization program
is dependent upon adequate parking and the lot will serve businesses in the area.
E. Peach Umbrella Plaza. The acquisition of additional property on West Atlantic
Avenue for resale to a developer for new retail and other uses. The purchase is
dependent upon assurance that the property can be resold to a developer. In
addition, thc CRA anticipates acquiring land from thc City to construct a 23-space
parking lot on NW 5th Avenue to serve businesses in the area.
F. Downtown Anchor and Parking. A budget for studying the parking and
economic impact in the downtown in order to attract a major tenant for the area.
G. Affordable Housing: Delray Renaissance Program. The acquisition of vacant,
single-family lots for resale to home buyers and the funding of small second
mortgage grants to home buyers. The program is a partnership with the City of
Delray Beach, the TED Center, the Community Financing Consortium (a
consortium of 16 lending institutions in Palm Beach County), the Defray Beach
Community Development Corporation, and the Delray Beach Housing Authority.
It has been identified as one of the most successful local programs in the State.
In 1994 and 1995, over 67 homes were closed to low and moderate income
homcbuyers.
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H. Downtown Mixed Use. Part of Block 85 between the FEC Railway and SE 2nd
Avenue wa sold in 1995. Thc expected result will be seven new retailers on the
Avenue and 50 new parking spaces for the downtown. The developer intends to
purchase additional land on the block from the CRA to expand parking.
I. Block 76 (Pierce Tire Block). The acquisition of the Pierce Tire property was
accomplished in 1995. The CRA will commence construction of a 130-space
parking lot on the property. The parking provides space for Old School Square
and Pineapple Grove redevelopment, particularly the Ocean City Lumber
redevelopment project. The CRA intends to borrow $75,000 from the City for the
construction of approximately 50 of the 130 spaces.
J. Convenience Store. Existing building; renovation to exterior and the leasing of
one vacant store.
K. Predevelopment Planning. Small planning budget for Del Ida Street
improvements.
L. West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Funding for planning and a project
manager to commence the implementation phase of the Redevelopment Plan. The
Plan is in process in partnership with the Planning Department.
M. Block 60 Parking. Construction of a parking lot on land between City Hall and
Old School Square of 49 spaces to serve the Tennis Center, Old School Square,
and other businesses on the block was completed in 1995. The CRA intends to
construct an additional 42 spaces on an adjoining property.
N. Historic Homes. The two commercial office building conversions from historic
residential structures was completed in 1995. One serves as the new office of the
CRA. The Monterey, owned by thc City, serves as the office for the Historic Palm
Beach County Preservation Board. Thc State of Florida funded the CRA
$255,880 for thc renovations.
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Overview- 1995 ........................... 1
Emergency Medical Services Transport ......... 3
Fire Department Emergency Response Activity... 4
Decade of Excellence Bond ................... 6
Joint Emergency Vehicle Program ............. 7
Health Services Program ..................... 8
Fire Sprinkler for Habitat For Humanity ......... 9
Delray Beach Fire/Rescue Department
OVERVIEW - 1995
The Delray Beach Fire Department has addressed several areas
that have a positive impact on services to the citizens.
The Emergency Medical Services quality has improved with the
implementation of emergency transport of patients. This
program has also provided significant revenue for the City.
The emergency call volume has increased at a greater rate than
anticipated, both EMS and fire Incidents. The Department has
been able to absorb the increase response demand with minimal
increase in cost.
The Department began its final phase of the Decade of
Excellence Bond program with the renovations of Fire Stations 3
and 4.
The Delray Beach and Boca Raton Fire Departments have
merged their emergency vehicle maintenance and repair
services with the focus on improving the service and reducing
costs. The final evaluation on this project will be done in April.
The Fire Department recently developed a health services
program for uniform fire and police personnel. The program will
provide annual medical examinations, maintain health records,
provide inoculations and manage employee exposures to air
and blood borne pathogens. The program provides for a more
comprehensive service and reduces current costs.
The Department employees have undertaken the challenge of
providing fire safe homes for Iow income families through the
Habitat for Humanity program. The Fire Department employees
install residential fire sprinklers in the homes built in Delray.
The Department is the first in the nation to take on such a
project.
The Department and the City has increased the capability to deal
with major disasters such as hurricanes, by becoming
participants in the all agency, state-wide, mutual aid agreement
and the county interlocal agreement.
In the current fiscal year the Department budget will be offset
23.3% with generated revenues. This is namely due to the
service contracts with adjacent cities and emergency patient
transport revenues.
2
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORT
The Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department began transporting
emergency patients to hospitals February 1, 1995. From February 1,
1995 to December 31, 1995, the Department transported 3,362
patients for a total billing of $1,005,856.87 and collected
$563,918.08.
The total revenue the department estimated that would be collected
from February 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995 (end of fiscal year)
was $270,000. The Department collected $388,675.36, exceeding
the estimated collections by $118,675.
For the FY 95/96, the Department estimated the revenues to be
$600,000 for transport. In the first quarter of the FY 95/96, $175,242
has been collected.
EMS TRANSPORT/BILLING
FEBRUARY 1, 1995 THRU DECEMBER 31, 1995
Amount Billed
Total invoices $1,005,856.87
BLS Transports 304,700.00
ALS Transport 619,850.00
Mileage Charges 70,585.00
Finance Charges 10,721.87
Total Billed $1,005,856.87
Total Payments 563,918.08
Total Write-Off 3,202.78
Type of billing: Percentage
Medicare 42.60%
Auto Insurance 4.10%
Worker's Compensation 0.70%
Primary Insurance 17.40%
Private Pay 35.20%
Transport to:
Bethesda Memorial Hospital 44.00%
Boca Raton Community 5.00%
Delray Community 51.00%
3
Fire Department Emergency Response Activity
1990 - 1995
In fiscal year 1990-91, the DelrayBeach Fire Department responded
to 6,528 total calls for emergency service. In fiscal year 1994-95, the
number of emergency calls increased to 9,098. This represents an
increase of 39.4% in emergency call volume during the five (5) year
period.
The number of fire calls in fiscal year 1990-91, was 1,162. In fiscal
year 1994-95, the Fire Department responded to 1,726 fire calls. This
represents an increase of 48.5% in fire call volume during the five (5)
year period.
The number of emergency medical calls in fiscal year 1990-91 was
5,366. In fiscal year 1994-95, the Fire Department responded to
7,372 emergency medical calls. This represents an increase of
37.4% in emergency medical call volume during the five (5) year
period.
Fiscal Year Fire Calls % EMS Calls % Total Calls %
1990-91 1,162 .5,366 6,528
1991-92 1,145 -1.5% 5,530 +3.0% 6,675 +2.2%
1992-93 1,270 +10.9% 5,863 +6.0% 7,133 +6.9%
1993-94' 1,457 ' +14.7% 6,585 +12.3% 8,042 +12.7%
1994-95 1,726 +18.5% 7,372 +11.9% 9,098 +13.1%
1990-95 +48.5% +37.4% +39.4%
* Service to the Town of Highland Beach started
Fire Department Response Activity Fiscal Year 1990-91
through1994-95
10
o: [] Fire Calls
._ 5,000-
~ · EMS Calls
= · Total Calls
1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94' 1994-95
Fiscal Year
* Service to the Town of Highland Beach began
5
DECADE OF EXCELLENCE BOND
The Fire Department is completing the final phase for the
Decade of Excellence Bond Issue with the remodeling of Fire
Station No. 3, located at 651 Linton Blvd. and Fire Station No. 4,
located at 4321 Lake Ida Road. Stations No. 3 and No. 4 will
receive the same amenities that will upgrade them to the City's
new stations, i.e., medical exam rooms with public handicapped
rest room, separate sleeping quarters for male/female, an
additional rest room with shower for females, a physical
conditioning room, turnout gear locker room, fire sprinkler
system and a decontamination utility room. Both stations will
be completed by April 1st, 1996.
JOINT EMERGENCY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
As an effort in re-engineering government, the Cities of Delray
Beach and Boca Raton have taken like functions with similar
missions and merged their emergency vehicle maintenance and
repair divisions in order to provide a more effective and cost
efficient operation. There are three vehicle technicians working
together maintaining and repairing forty (40) emergency
vehicles. The work load is divided by preventative maintenance
and service work done by a mobile service unit, and the
emergency repairs and annual service are done at Fire Station
No. 5, in Boca Raton.
This joint venture will receive a final evaluation to determine the
feasibility and effectiveness of the program in April of this year.
Health Services Program
The Fire Department has de~/eloped a clinical health service
program which will initially provide medical examinations for
uniform police and fire department employees. This will be
done in conjunction with the City's health insurance carrier and
a plan physician.
The program will include providing annual medical
examinations, monitoring the ongoing health status and
providing required inoculations. The program will also review,
track and manage all employee exposures to air and blood
borne pathogens and ensure proper screening and follow-up
care.
The program will provide for more comprehensive medical
examinations and follow-up at less cost than we are currently
paying.
Again, this is an example of how we can re-engineer and
improve services and yet reduce expenditures.
FIRE SPRINKLERS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Delray Beach Fire Department is pitching in to help build
new, fire-safe homes for Iow income families through the
"Habitat for Humanity" program. The Department is the first in
the nation to take on such a project, which incorporates
community service along with improving fire protection for Iow
income families. The Department personnel install residential
sprinklers in the Habitat homes. Two local contractors provided
training for fire fighters, obtain necessary permits and supervise
the installations. The contractors solicited fire protection
equipment manufacturers and distributors to donate materials.
In 1995, the Delray Beach Fire Department personnel installed
residential sprinklers in five (5) Habitat homes. The department
hopes to work on six new homes every year, and that the idea of
installing sprinkler systems in Habitat projects will catch on
across the country.
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
September 30, 1995
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
The City of Delray Beach is a political subdivision of the State of Florida and is located in the southeastern part of
the State in Palm Beach County. The City has an estimated permanent population of 50,000 with a seasonal
increase of approximately 8,400 residents. The total area of the City as of January 1, 1995 is 14.00 square miles.
Delray Beach is primarily residential with a balance of commercial, light industrial and government complexes. It
is a mature community with 87% build-out (expected build-out in the year 2000) and, therefore, its focus is not
upon growth, but upon quality development of remaining vacant areas and redevelopment of areas in a state of
decline or deterioration. Redevelopment of commercial and industrial areas which are no longer functionally
competitive in the regional marketplace is also a goal of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Travel Holiday magazine (July/August, 1992 issue) recognized the City of Delray Beach as having one of the
36 best beaches in the United States and the best beach for swimming in the Southeast.
The City of Delray Beach was recognized as an All-America City in 1993. The All-America City award program
annually recognizes ten communities within the United States for constructive citizen participation and
collaboration of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in ident/fying and resolving critical issues. The citizens
of Delray Beach were honored for their community neighborhood efforts, school improvement initiatives, and the
new culture and arts complex. The All-America City award to the City of Delray Beach recop=n/zes the effort made
by the City beginning with the "Decade of Excellence" program which was initiated in 1990.
The City of Delray Beach was recognized as "The Best Run Town in Florida" in the February, 1995 issue of
Florida Trend magazine. This article detailed the various programs and changes that were instrumental in the
City's turnaround. The cornerstone of these changes involves the approach the City uses to address problems
wherein the City acts as a facilitator in the problem-solving process. The primary input must come from the
citizens.
"Taking Back Our Neighborhoods" is a multi-faceted program to revitalize areas heavily impacted by crime and
blight. It involves continued interaction between residents, police, and City government. The City instituted
community policing which prompted citizens to form crime prevention and detection groups (such as Mad Dads),
and to join Citizen Observer Patrols and the Citizen's Police Academy. The efforts against blight started with the
Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation programs. The Delray Beach merchants formed an
organization called the Downtown Merchants Association to provide a forum to discuss and resolve problems
related to the downtown area.
"Sharing for Excellence" is a program that establishes a covenant between the citizens of Delray Beach and the
Palm Beach County School Board to save the inner city schools and reduce the number of Delray students being
bussed out of the City to meet integration mandates. The City's contribution toward this goal included construction
of an entrance road and park area around S.D. Spady Elementary School and improvements to address
deteriorating conditions in adjacent areas around the school. The City either repaired or eliminated substandard
housing, provided stormwater drainage facilities, and repaved area roads.
The new cultural and arts complex is known as Old School Square. This Lacility occupies an entire downtown City
block and consists of three historically restored school buildings originally built between 1913 and 1926. These
buildings include two schools with an auditorium and a gymnasium which have become a community center and a
cornerstone of the downtown area. The restored school buildings now house the Cornell Museum (1913 school),
the Crest Theatre (1926 high school), and the 1927 gymnasium which is now used for public and private functions.
These impressive buildings have actually encouraged the revitalization of the entire downtown area.
Old School Square has also provided the impetus for a growing art community within the City. The street, which
allows for sidewalk cafes and galleries on Atlantic Avenue, promotes pedestrian traffic in the downtown area. The
Street Festival Art and Jazz on the Avenue is just one of the activities that encourages participation in the
revitalization of the downtown area.
The year 1995 represents the Centennial Celebration Year for the City of Delray Beach. In 1894, William S.
Linton, the Postmaster of Saginaw, Michigan, purchased land from Captain George Gleason of Jacksonville and
began to develop the new town of Linton, later to be renamed Delray. This centennial event will be celebrated with
almost weekly events such as Downtown Arts Festival, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Gallery Stroll, Art &
Jazz on the Avenue, Levenger Bookrest of the Palm Beaches, Delray Beach Winter Tennis Championships, Bud
Light Pro/Am Volleyball Tournament, History Fair, Heart of the City Art Contest, Archive Opening ("One Train
Station's Journey"), 4th of July Centennial Celebration, Summer Nights on the Avenue, Roots Cultural Festival,
100 Years of Cartoon Art, Cultural Heritage Month (October), Hoop-It-Up 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Veteran's
Day Youth Centennial Parade, Delray Beach Consumer Expo, Harvest Fest, Lighting of the 100 foot Christmas
Tree, and the Virginia Slims L~gends Tour.
MAJOR INITIATIVES
The City of Delray Beach developed a Comprehensive Master Plan through the coordinated effort of staff and
citizen's groups. This document, which provides goals and objectives, was instrumental in initiating the "Decade
of Excellence" to provide a "Renaissance Era" in Delray Beach. The Comprehensive Master Plan is composed of
the following elements: traffic, housing, land use, open space and recreation, conservation, coastal management,
public facilities and capital improvements. The City is striving to achieve all of the goals in the Comprehensive
Plan by the year 2000.
In order to finance elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, the City received voter approval for the "Decade of
Excellence" 1990 and 1993 General Obligation Bonds. Drainage improvements are funded through a stormwater
assessment user fee program. Water and sewer improvements are funded from the 1991 and 1993 Water and
Sewer Revenue Bonds.
The "Decade of Excellence" Bond improvements include fire stations and equipment, recreation, historical
preservation, neighborhood improvements, general street reconstruction, alleyway resurfacing, sidewalks, goff
course reconstruction, and drainage and beautification improvements totalling $21,492,000. Projects were
prioritized and split into two (2) phases. The initial phase ($11,280,000) was basically completed in late 1993.
The primary focus of this phase was to enhance Atlantic Avenue and the downtown area as the "Gateway to the
City," restoration of historical sites, and beautification projects to develop a sense of pride in the community. In
addition, a temporary Fire Station No. 5 was erected in the south end of the City and certain infrastructure
improvements were constructed.
The second phase of the "Decade of Excellence" ($10,074,671) was sold in October, 1993. The primary focus of
this phase was to improve infrastructure and continue the beautification and restoration emphasis of the first phase
of the bond issue. This bond issue funded the construction of the new Main Fire Station No. 1 on Atlantic Avenue.
The old main fire station was demolished to make way for expansion of the new tennis facility. The new,
expanded fire station allows room for enhanced training facilities and an area for citizen walk-in traffic for blood
pressure tests. A new Fire Station No.5 was constructed to replace the temporary facility and this bond issue
provided funding for the renovation of Fire Station No. 3 and Fire Station No. 4. In addition, the bond proceeds
provided funds to complete Veterans Park improvements and neighborhood improvements in the vicinity of Old
School Square. The improvements to Veterans Park included a "Leathers" playground that was constructed using
some 1,000 volunteers from various civic groups, City employees and citizens.
There were funds allotted to infrastructure improvements for street construction and reconstruction and alleyway
reconstruction. Additional funds were allocated to various beautification projects to include the beautification of
West Atlantic (I-95 to Military Trail), Swinton Avenue, East Atlantic (Intracoastal Waterway to the Beach) and
Barwick Road. Some of these projects were initiated using interim funding (1992 Bond Anticipation Note) which
was repaid by the bond proceeds once they were received.
The City, in its effort to promote redevelopment, has implemented or assisted in the development of various
programs to assist property owners in the rehabilitation of their property. The Bootstrap Program is financed
through General Fund revenues. This Program assists, through grants or matching funds, qualified homeowners
who want to improve their property.
The City also administers a Federal Grant Program that provides funds for rental property rehabilitation. The City,
in conjunction with the Community Redevelopment Agency, also administers the C.R.A. Loan Subsidy Program.
In this program, qualified property owners receive a loan at a discounted rate which is subsidized by the C.R.A.
A new Main Street Program for Pineapple Grove Way has been established. The City has provided funds to
beautif~ the area.
The 1993 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds provided $6,826,633 in funding for the new Morikami raw water
wellfield, improvements to our present goff course wellfield, a 0.5 million gallon northeast treated water storage
tank, a 2.0 million gallon southwest treated water storage tank site, and several water main improvement projects.
The City completed a new tennis stadium complex financed through a 1% increase in the utility tax on commercial
businesses. This project also included twelve (12) new courts, eight clay courts and four hard courts, that were
financed through an interim line of credit and internal City funds. This facility, with its two-story clubhouse, is the
new home for the Delray Winter Invitational Women's Tennis Tournament under a twenty (20) year agreement
executed with the City. The first tournament was held in March, 1993. In the last quarter of 1993, the City added
six (6) additional clay courts and twenty-four parking spaces following the demolition of the old main fire station
building and parking area that were relocated and replaced in the "Decade of Excellence" construction program.
The Defray Beach Tennis Center was a winner of the 1993 United States Tennis Association (U.S.T.A.) new
facility of the year.
In fiscal year 1994-95, the City installed an additional 5,000 permanent seats (currently 8,000 permanent seats)
and spectator restroom facilities in this facility primarily funded through the $1.4 million 1% Tourist Development
Tax monies awarded to us through an agreement with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
The City purchased 5.93 acres of land for the development of Southwest Park at a cost of $628,318 from the
Recreation Impact Fee Fund and has proceeded with the design of Leon Weekes Scrub Trail Park also funded with
recreational impact fees.
The City is in the process of replacing the 40-year old public pool facility at Pompey Park. Construction is nearly
complete. This project includes replacement of the existing pool with a new heated pool, constructing a new deck
area, adding a wading pool and pool equipment building, and renovation of the existing bathhouse. Part of the
funding for this pool is from a Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation grant and the remainder is financed from
internal City funds and the 1994 Utility Tax Bond Issue.
The City of Defray Beach has replaced its' golf course clubhouse facility for approximately $2.2 million which is
funded through the 1994 Utility Tax Revenue Bond using golf course fees as a repayment pledge. This new facility
replaces another 40-year-old facility and contains additional area for banquets, conventions, conference rooms and
larger restaurant facilities. The new facility was built upon the existing site.
The City purchased a second golf course (approximately 42 acres) and clubhouse facility known as the Lakeview
Golf Course with the 1995 Utility Tax Revenue Bond for $2,405,000 issued August 1, 1995. Debt service costs
will be paid for from the operating revenues of this goff course. This property was originally zoned for multi-
family development and, in an effort to prevent the loss of this valuable open space and recreational use and to
prevent a possible expensive legal zoning dispute, the City purchased the site with its facilities and equipment.
Both goff courses are managed and operated by a professional private enterprise firm for the City.
The City, subsequent to year-end, will enter into an agreement to purchase approximately four acres of land
(Seacrest Property) to the immediate west of Atlantic High School and, in concert with Palm Beach County and the
Palm Beach County School Board, will construct a field house for indoor athletic activities. The present property
consists of run-down buildings and a parking lot and this improvement should enhance the appearance of the
entire block adjacent to the school as well as provide facilities that have been sought for several years by the School
Board.
Major roadway improvements and highway beautification projects are about to begin on East Atlantic Boulevard
(Intracoastal to the Ocean) and Lake Ida Road.
The Cemetery expansion project has now been approved and should proceed in the first quarter of the new fiscal
year. This project will develop the remaining five acres to the south of the developed Cemetery area and provide
an entrance on S.W. 10th Street.
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund includes all general government operations not required to be accounted for in other funds. It
finances most City governmental functions and is the principal operating fund of the City.
General Fund Revenue Summary.
Total revenues and other financing sources (including residual equity transfers) for the General Fund amounted to
$46,318,297 compared to $52,365,209 for the previous year, a decrease of $6,046,912 or 11.55%. General
property taxes (ad valorem taxes) represent 40.92% of the total revenues, the largest single revenue source. The
amounts of revenue from various sources for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year are presented as
follows:
Percent pe~Ce~t:: PriO~ ~ears
~ ~ ::perCent
~_e
Property Taxes $18,950,977 40.9% $18,773,868 35.9% $ 177,109 .9%
Sales/Use Taxes 1,494,462 3.2 1,369,966 2.6 124,496 9.1
Franchise Taxes 2,654,681 5.7 2,626,949 5.0 27,732 1.1
Utility Taxes 4,803,711 10.4 4,609,884 8.8 193,827 4.2
Licenses and Permits 1,576,804 3.4 1,812,263 3.5 (235,459) (13.0)
Intergovernmental Revenue 4,970,436 10.7 4,742,949 9.0 227,487 4.8
Charges for Services 2,795,454 6.0 2,190,810 4.2 604,644 27.6
Fines and Forfeitures 381,102 .8 282,387 .5 98,715 35.0
Administrative Cost Recovery 1,783,003 3.9 1,701,460 3.2 81,543 4.8
Miscellaneous 944~333 2.1 569,950 1.1 374,383 65.7
Total Revenues $40,354,963 87.1 $38,680,486 73.8 $ 1,674,477 4.3
Bond/Bond Refunding $ 2,984,469 6.5 $ 8,664,092 16.6 $ (5,679.623) (65.6)
Capital Leases 82,793 .2 111,420 .2 (28,627) (25.7)
Land Acquisition Proceeds 515,998 1.1 0 0.0 515,998 100.0
Operating Transfers In 2,380,074 5.1 4,909,211 9.4 (2,529,137) (51.5)
Total Other Financing
Resources $ 5,963,334 12.9 $13,684,723 26.2 $ (7,721,389) (56.4)
Total Revenue and Other
Financing Resources $46.318.297 100.0% $52.365.209 100.0% $(6.046.912) (I1.6~%
The Property Tax increase of .9% or $177,109 reflects a decrease in millage from 8.00 mils to 7.95 and an
increase in assessed value from $2,435,480,625 to $2,468,533,385 or an increase of $35,052,760. The millage rate
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of 7.95 mils represents $7.95 per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation.
The increase in Sales/Use Tax of $124,496 was primarily due to increased levels of the local option gas taxes.
The increase in Franchise Taxes of $27,732 is primarily from increased sales and services or rate increases (ff
any) in cable television activity and from the beach cabana concession. This increase could also reflect some
annexation activity during the year.
The $193,827 increase in Utility Taxes is primarily from electric and telephone sales and services and any rate
adjustment made by these carriers (ff any) and the sarfle annexation activity.
The decrease in Licenses and Permits of ($235,459) is primarily due to reduced levels of building, electrical,
plumbing, sign, and air conditioning and heating permit activity.
The increase in Intergovernmental Revenue of $227,487 can be attributed to increased State of Florida sales taxes
and revenue sharing, County School Board grants to Carver Middle School and the emergency medical services
and tennis center programs, and contributions from the Community Redevelopment Agency and the South Central
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Board for the shared expenses of the lobbyist.
The Charges for Services category increased by $604,644 or 27.6% over last year. This can be attributed to the
new fire emergency medical service transport program that was taken over from private enterprise contractors.
The City also started a new false alarm fee program, Parking fees increased by over $65,000 while Police fines
increased by over $80,000 which can be largely attributed to an enlarged Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) volunteer
program focused on parking enforcement which, in tarn, frees up police officers time for more intensive criminal
and traffic enforcement.
The increase in Administrative Cost Recovery of $81,543 is due to the increase in administrative charges to the
Stormwater Utility Fund and miscellaneous recovery of prior year expenses.
Miscellaneous Revenues increased by $374,383 primarily due to improved interest earnings on investments
caused by improved market rates.
The Bond/Bond Refunding transactions are normally one-time bond issues. In this fiscal year, the $2,984,469
represents the proceeds of the 1994 Utility Tax Bond Issue that were used to repay the remaining balance of the
1992 note for $1,918,885 for Phase I of the new Tennis Center, $810,000 to repay the balance of the 1993 note for
Phase II of the Tennis Center, and $200,000 toward the cost of the new Pompey Park pool along with related bond
issue costs.
The Operating Transfers In category decreased by ($2,529,137) since the previous year included Decade of
Excellence Phase II bond issue transfers that were used to pay off the 1992 Bond Anticipation Note and other fund
transfers to offset engineering costs on projects.
Property Tax Valuation and Millage
The Property Tax millage rate for 1994-95 was $7.95 per $1,000 of assessed value compared to $8.00 for fiscal
year 1993-94. A comparison of millage rates for the past three years for operations and debt service is as follows:
Operating $6.8800 $6.8600 $6.2000
Debt Service $1.0700 $1.1400 $ .9500
Total Millage Rate $7.9500 $8.00o~) $7.1500
A comparison of the total assessed value of properties within the City of Defray Beach for the same three-year
period reflects the following:
(Dollars in Billions)
Real Property $ 2.649 $ 2.273 $ 2.315
Personal Property .182 .161 .155
Centrally Assessed Property . O01 . O01 . O01
Total Assessed Value $2.832 $2.435 2Y~AZI
A comparison of property tax levies (net of discounts) to current property tax collections for the same three-year
period reflects the following:
Net Tax Levy $18,994,194 $18,888,080 $17,160,647
Current Tax Collections $18,837,457 $18,683,027 $16,935,644
Collection Rate (%) 99.17 % 98.91% 98.69 %
General Fund Expenditure Summary
Expenditures (including encumbrances) and other financing uses of funds on a budgetary basis for General Fund
functions totalled $45,398,509 for fiscal year 1994-95 as compared to $49,793,114 for fiscal year 1993-94. This
represents a decrease of ($4,394,605) or (8.8)%. In the last fiscal year, $8,599,685 was expensed as Payments to
Escrow Agents for the 1994 Bond Refunding Program and Debt Service. This was a one-time charge and did not
reoccur in 1994-95. The recurring operations costs actually increased by $4,205,080.
In the current fiscal year 1994-95, $334,260 of this increase was expended to purchase the Monterey House, a
restored historical house adjacent to the Tennis Center, from the Community Redevelopment Agency which is to
be rented from the City by the Palm Beach Historical Society. This purchase also included a parking lot that can
be used for major tennis center events.
In addition to this acquisition, the City purchased the McGraw Property for $280,766 which is to be subsequently
purchased from the City and then rehabilitated by the CRC Recovery Foundation, Incorporated. This property is
located in the downtown redevelopment area known as Pineapple Grove. The CRC, in accordance with the
agreement with the City, will invest $100,000 in the rehabilitation of the building in 1995 and 1996 and will then
pay the City $56,000 per year starting in 1997 and ending in the year 2001 to purchase the property.
The remaining amount of the expenditure increases were in other departmental costs.
The City of Defray Beach prepares flexible zero-based operating budgets where designated departments are
requested to prepare budgets at 85% of previous year allocations, 100% of previous year allocations, 103% of the
previous year's budget and enhanced budgets ff funding were allocated in addition to the 103%. The budgets
contain various "decision packages" which provides a method of review and evaluation of present and proposed
municipal programs. The zero-based budget provides a means of measuring the degree of change in a program by
preparing alternative budgets or decision packages for each service or program. In this way, the City Commission
determines what services they want to provide at predetermined cost levels.
Expenditures (including encumbrances) and other financing uses on a budgetary basis for the General Fund by
n~jor activity are as follows:
i ::~n~ fromi ~Or yea~
General Goverument $ 4,282,389 9.4 $ 3,516,279 7.0 $ 766,110 21.8
Public Safety 23,588,291 52.0 21,891,409 44.0 1,696,882 7.8
Physical Environment 1,968,218 4.3 2,238,318 4.5 ( 270,100) (12.0)
Parks and R~cre~stion 4,890,881 10.8 4,608,806 9.3 282,075 6.1
Grants 872,980 1.9 816,380 1.6 56,600 6.9
Debt Service 6,172,146 13.6 5,253,830 10.6 918,316 17.5
Total Expenditures $41,774,905 92.0 $38,325,022 77.0 $ 3,449,883 9.0
Payment to Escrow Agent $ 0 .0 $ 8,599,685 17.3 $(8,599,685) (100.0)
Operating Transfers Out 3,623,604 8.0 2,868,407 5.7 755,197 26.3
Total Transfers $ 3,623,604 8.0 $11,468,092 23.0 $(7,844,488) (68.4)
Total Expenditures and
Other Financing Resources $45.398.509 100.0 $49.793_114 100.0 $(4.394_6053 (8.8)
The increase of 21.8% in General Government reflects $615,026 expended on the Monterey House and the
McGraw Property previously mentioned. The remainder represents normal departmental increases.
The 7.8% increase in Public Safety is attributed to the addition of 6 Police Officers to provide additional coverage
in the West Atlantic Avenue area from Swinton to 1-95 and it also includes funds for 4 additional Community
Policing Teams for the Police Department to staff foot/bicycle patrols in two grids. The cost of these services is
approximately $400,000 of the total increase.
The Physical Environment decrease of (12.0)% reflects the reduction of 5 Engineering personnel approximating
$230,000 due to the completion of major general obligation bond construction work..
The 6.1% increase in the Parks and Recreation function reflects the addition of 6 maintenance workers that are to
provide landscape maintenance for both existing and newly acquired facilities, medians, and parking lots. In
addition there was approximately $115,000 of funding for the recreation programs at the new Carver Middle
School covering both before and after-school programs, summer camp, an intramural program and an adult
evening program. There was approximately $44,000 in additional funding provided for staffing on Sundays for
afternoon picnics at Pompey Park for a 48-week period.
The increase of 17.5% in Debt Service is primarily $494,000 for the 1994 Bed Tax Note with the Palm Beach
County Sports Authority for improvements which replaced temporary tennis stadium seating with permanent
bleachers. The remaining amount represents changes in either principal or interest on existing debt issues.
The $8,599,685 cost in the Payment to Escrow Agent category for the previous year is for the transfer of the
1993B General Obligation Refunding Bond proceeds to the escrow agent to refund a portion of the 1990 General
Obligation Bonds.
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The increase in the Operating Transfers Out category of $755,197 can be primarily attributed to the increased
amounts transferred to the General Construction Fund from the General Fund. The Pompey Park Pool project, the
Pinegrove Playground project and the increased level of funding for building maintenance were the predominant
reasons for this increased level of funding.
General Fund- Fund Balance Summary
The City concluded Fiscal Year 1994-95 with an Undesignated Fund Balance of $4,676,503 which was an increase
from the Fiscal Year 1993-94 balance of $3,760,780. This difference is accounted for by taking our budgetary
surplus (actual revenues over expenditures) and reducing this amount for notes receivable that are placed in a
reserved fund balance account. Our General Fund operating budget for the current fiscal year 1995-96 is
$42,587,460. This means that our current Undesignated Fund Balance represents 11.0% of our current annual
operating levels or approximately a 40 calendar-day operating reserve based upon a 365-day year.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
These Funds are used to account for specific governmental revenue (other than major capital projects) which
requires separate accounting because of legal or regulatory provisions or administrative action.
Community Redevelopment Agency Fund
This Fund accounts for the operations of the Community Redevelopment Agency (C.R.A.) which is included in the
financial statements of the City since they are considered as a blended component unit of the City of Delray Beach.
The C.R.A. is funded primarily from property taxes imposed by both the City and Palm Beach County on the
incremental increase in values on their assigned redevelopment district since their inception, from investment
interest earnings, and from real estate transactions (rental and sale) on properties purchased by the Agency. The
assessed value of property located within the C.R.A. district increased by $8,954,771 in fiscal year 1995-96 which
accounted for 11% of the City's growth. Although the City reduced its millage for the new year by .05 mils, the
net result to the C.R.A. will be an increase in their distribution from the City of $57,800.
The Balance Sheet of this fund reflects an Undesignated Fund Balance of $196,756 as of September 30, 1995
compared to $162,597 at September 30, 1994.
Downtown Development Authority Fund
This Fund accounts for the operation of the Downtown Development Authority (D.D.A.) which is included in the
financial statements of the City since they are considered as a blended component unit of the City of Delray Beach.
The D.D.A. was previously funded primarily from a 1 mil tax on their assigned district and from investment
interest earnings. The D.D.A. for fiscal year 1995-96 reduced its millage to .85 mils.
The Balance Sheet of this fund reflects an Undesignated Fund Balance of $58,362 as of September 30, 1995
compared to $27,333 as of September 30, 1994.
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
This Fund was established in compliance with Florida State Law to account for revenue realized from forfeitures of
confiscated property. Revenues from these sources are required to be spent on specific law enforcement expenses
and cannot be spent for any other purpose.
The Balance Sheet of this fund reflects a Designated for Law Enforcement Balance of $42,641 at September 30,
1995 compared to $61,779 as of September 30, 1994.
Developers Land Contribution Fund
This Fund was established to provide funding for future expansion and development of recreational facilities.
During the year, this Fund received $122,767 from recreation impact fees and interest earnings compared to
$198,514 in revenues for fiscal year 1993-94. This resulted in a current Fund Balance at September 30, 1995 of
$134,928 compared to September 30, 1994 of $12,161. These remaining funds and future impact fees are slated to
be used for the completion of the Leon Weekes Park and School Site "S" Park.
Community Development Fund
This Fund accounts for revenue received from various Federal Grants that are used to improve targeted areas of the
City. The Fund had total revenues and Operating Transfers In of $1,310,375 and expenditures of $1,377,726 for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 leaving a Fund Balance of $60,678 compared to a Fund Balance of
$128,029 remaining at year-end 1993-94.
Beautification Fund
This Fund accounts for the revenue derived from a 1% utility tax which is used to maintain the various capital
improvement beautification projects that have been completed in the past several years by the City and to repay the
debt service incurred for this purpose. This Fund had revenues and Operating Transfers In of $539,846 in fiscal
year 1994-95 compared to $559,980 in fiscal year 1993-94. Total expenditures and transfers out for debt service
for fiscal year 1994-95 were $644,869 compared to fiscal year 1993-94 which were $584,980 generating a current
Fund Balance of $161,955 compared to a Fund Balance of $266,978 at the end of fiscal year 1993-94. This is the
fourth consecutive year that Fund Balance has decreased and staff continues to monitor this financial condition.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
These funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for the 1992 and 1994 Series Utility Tax Bonds.
The Debt Service Funds contain required reserves (required by bond covenants) and, in some cases, interest
earnings on those reserves. The Utility Tax Fund includes bond debt that is serviced by the General Fund, the Golf
Course Fund, and the Water/Sewer Fund and is, therefore, to remain in place to account for the total debt service.
Required debt service balances were on hand at September 30, 1995.
DEBT MANAGEMENT
At the end of the fiscal year, the City had a number of debt issues outstanding which included the following
principal and interest balances:
General Obligation Bonds $40,169,185 A1 to AAA
Special Obligation Bonds 38,641,779 Baa to AAA
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds 85,003,065 Aaa to AAA
Capital Lease Agreements 371,333 n/a
Total Debt $164.185.362
The City has maintained its AAA Rating from Standard and Poor's and an Aaa Rating from Moody's Investors
Service on all bond issues based on the financial stability of the City and the fact that the bonds are insured. The
City's underlying rating (prior to insuring) is A+ for Standard & Poor's and A1 for Moody's Investors Service.
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The calculation of direct debt per capita is a useful indication of the City's debt position. This data for the City of
Defray Beach for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 is presented as follows:
Direct Debt
General Obligation Bonds- Series 1972 $ 825,000
General Obligation Bonds- Series 1975 150,000
General Obligation Bonds- Series 1990 2,185,000
General Obligation Bonds- Series 1992 4,305,000
General Obligation Bonds- Series 1993 19,000,000
Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1992 I 1,795,000
Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1994 5,810,000
Utility Tax Revenue Bonds- Series 1995 2,405,000
C.R.A. Redevelopment Bonds- Series 1993 5,025,000
Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1988 $ 6,205,000
Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1991 15,280,000
Water/Sewer Revenue Bonds- Series 1993 28,104,475
Installment Agreements (Capital Leases) 344,005 0 0
Total Direct Debt $ 26,809,005 $25,035,000 $49,589,475
Estimated Population 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total Direct Debt Per Capita $536.18 $500.70 $992.00
The City of Delray Beach has not established a legal debt limit, but has approved a debt management policy, that
states that the amount of annual debt service on General Obligation and Special Obligation Bonds shall not exceed
20% of the General Fund annual revenues. For the fiscal year 1995, the percentage of General Fund Debt Service
to General Fund Revenues (excluding Other Financing Sources-Debt Proceeds) is 16.79%.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
The Capital Projects Funds are used to account for all funds received from Grants, Bonds or shared revenues from
Intergovernmental Agencies to be expended for the acquisition of capital assets or facilities.
Capital Improvements Fund
This Fund is used to account for the construction of major capital facilities (not related to financing from bond
issues) and is also used for a renewal and replacement fund for general operating office equipment and buildings.
It is funded primarily from General Fund transfers with the exception of the tennis stadium and court complex
which was funded through internal transfers from other funds, a Palm Beach County Sports Commission, and
utility tax bond funds. The Fund Balance reserved for capital projects and renewal and replacement at year-end
was $1,180,255.
This Fund included the financing for several projects this year to include the construction of the tenms stadium
permanent seating (Phase III), the replacement of the Pompey Park pool and pool facilities, Pompey Park tennis
and basketball improvements, various seawall repair and improvement projects, all in oddition to the funding of a
renewal and replacement program for buildings, office equipment, computer equipment and general repair and
replacement accounts. The major project that will be initiated next year is the beautification and restoration of
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East Atlantic Avenue from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.
Beach Restoration Fund
This Fund is used to account for improvements to the municipal beach areas of the City, to account for our sea
turtle conservation program, and to fund beach surveys and dune management programs. The Fund Balance
reserved for beach improvements and other related projects at year-end was $873,231.
Phase I Decade of Excellence Bond Fund
This Fund is used to account for the remaining capital improvements funded by the General Obligation Bond,
Series 1990 in the original amount of $11,280,000. Projects funded by this bond issue include the golf course,
storm drainage, streets and sidewalks, beautification of road medians, parks, community center, tennis center, fire
stations and equipment, neighborhood improvements, historic redevelopment, and other costs. This Fund was
closed by a residual equity transfer into Phase II Decade of Excellence Bond Fund in fiscal year 1995.
Phase II Decade of Excellence Bond Fund
This Fund is used to account for the projects funded by the General Obligation Bonds- Series 1993 in the original
amount of $10,210,000. This issue funded the replacement of Fire Station No. 1, renovations to Fire Station No.
3 and No. 4, neighborhood improvements around Old School Square, further drainage improvements, street
reconstruction, alleyway reconstruction, provide an access road to Spady Elementary School, significant
improvements to S.W. 10th Street, Phase II of Veteran's Park, and provide beautification funds for West Atlantic,
Swinton, East Atlantic, and Barwick Road. The remaining Reserve for Capital Projects at September 30, 1995 was
$1,911,618.
Auburn Trace Pro|ect Fund
This Fund was established to account for the construction of a low-to-moderate income housing project. This was
a joint effort financed by an Urban Development Action Grant CLI.D.A.G.), a private developer and City funds.
The City has loaned the developer $4,608,000 consisting of $3,840,000 in U.D.A.G. funds and City funds of
$768,000. The City sold 36 acres of land to the developer for $730,000. The City also provided a grant of
$200,000 to the project.
Under Federal Regulations, the City is required to utilize proceeds from any repayment of U.D.A.G. funds or local
match funds by the private sector for the direct benefit of low-to-moderate income residents in the target area.
The U.D.A.G. loan of $3,840,000 is amortized over 50 years, but payable in 25 years at a 3% interest rate. The
principal and interest is deferred through 1995. Principal and interest are due starting in 1996 in equal annual
installments with a balloon payment of unpaid principal and deferred interest due in 2014. The present balance on
this loan is $3,840,000.
The non-interest bearing note for $720,000 for the land is to be paid in annual installments of $12,100 for 24 years
with the principal balance of $289,600 due in 2017. The present balance on this note is $543,700.
The City's non-interest bearing loan of $768,000 has a balance of $571,392 which is payable in annual
installments of $14,336 for 24 years with the balance of $270,336 due in 2017.
This Fund was closed by a residual equity transfer into the General Fund in fiscal year 1995.
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
These Funds report on operations that provide services which are financed primarily by user charges, or activities
where periodic measurement of net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management
control or other purposes.
Water and Sewer Fund
The financial characteristics of the Water and Sewer Fund for fiscal year 1994-95 as compared to the previous year
are presented as follows:
Operating Revenue $ 17,911,641 $ 7,702,640 $ 209,001
Operating Expenses ( 15,288,024) ( 13,801,948) (1,486,076)
Operating Income $ 2,623,617 $ 1,900,692 $ (1,277,075)
Net Non-Operating Expenses ( 1,959,430) ( 1,975,459) 16,029
Net Operating Transfers In/(Out) ( 1,660,116) ( 1,706,566~ 46,450
Net Income (Loss) ~ $218.667 ~
Retained Earnings October 1 $ 21,183,919 $ 20,217,499
Retained Earnings September 30 21,000,317 21,183,919
Operating Revenue increased slightly from last year. This is primarily due to fluctuations in consumption and
new units connecting to the system since there were no rate increased this fiscal year. Water and sewer connection
fees are not included in Operating Revenue since they are considered contributed capital. For fiscal year 1994-95
this amounted to $622,826 compared to $896.815 for fiscal year 1993-94. These funds are committed to new
capital projects that increase the capacity of our water and sewer systems and should therefore not be reflected as
part of operations. In this manner, our operating revenues more closely reflect the adequacy of our water and
sewer rate structures.
Operating Expense increased by $1,486,076 over 1993-94. Of this amount, Personal Services increased by
$473,042 and Operating Expenses increased by $515,964. Depreciation Expense increased by $245,158 which
reflects the capitalization of the 1991 and 1993 bond projects and an extensive renewal and replacement program
over the past several years. In addition, the South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expenses
increased by $251,912. The City paid $350,000 to Palm Beach County as a one-time fee for the rights to
Morikami Park wellfield sites.
Water and Sewer Bond Resolutions include a rate and debt service coverage covenant which requires the City to
fix, establish and nmintain such rates and collect such fees, rentals or other charges for the services and facilities of
its combined public utility and revise the same from time-to-time whenever necessary. The City will always
provide in each fiscal year net revenue, which shall be adequate to pay at least 110% of the annual debt service
requirement for the existing bonds and any pari passu additional Bonds thereafter issued. Net revenues shall be
sufficient to make all the payments required by the terms of the Resolution and such rates, fees, rentals or other
charges shall not be reduced so as to be insufficient for such purposes. In accordance with the above, this covenant
has been met as shown by the following:
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1989 $12,664,153 $ 7,880,620 $ 4,783,533 $ 2,833,062 1.69
1990 13,432,899 9,031,553 4,401,346 2,539,304 1.73
1991 16,271,277 8,795,341 7,475,936 3,661,627 2.04
1992 17,438,486 9,234,279 8,204,207 4,291,238 1.91
1993 18,283,624 9,219,460 9,064,164 4,287,299 2.11
1994 18,211,598 9,535,505 8,676,093 3,720,250 2.18
1995 18,386,592 10,636,569 7,750,023 3,906,897 1.98
NInt~c-
(1) Operating Revenue includes interest revenues, rents and miscellaneous revenue.
(2) Operating Expense excludes depreciation expense, amortization of bond discount and interest expense.
Delray Beach Municipal Golf Course Fund
The Municipal Goff Course Fund had a net loss of $209,763 in fiscal year 1994-95 compared to a net income of
$137,610 for the fiscal year 1993-94. The operating revenues decreased by $127,457 and operating expenses
increased by $52,819. Net Non-operating Expenses increased due to the debt service on the new 1993 Utility Tax
Bond Issue and a one-time Loss on the Disposal of Assets related to the replacement of the clubhouse by $108,770.
We would not anticipate this negative earnings performance to continue and attribute this performance to the
impact of building a new clubhouse. Overall Retained Earnings of the Fund for the fiscal year ended September
30, 1995 was $239,078 compared to $448,841 in 1993-94.
Lakeview Golf Course Fund
As previously mentioned, the City acquired a second goff course in August, 1995. This golf course is an executive
course. At September 30, 1995 this Fund had a Retained Earnings deficit of $87,483. This was caused by the fact
that the City expended funds to begin operations of the goff course, but had no significant operating revenues for
the months of August and September.
City Marina Fund
The City operates a small marina with facilities to accommodate 22 vessels. The Net Income of the Marina Fund
was $24,690 for this fiscal year compared to a Net Income of $10,201 in 1994. This increase in Net Income can be
attributed to Operating Expenses of $73,042 in 1995 compared to $83,998 in 1994 and improved interest earnings
on the fund investments. The reduction in operating expenses were in professional services, utility costs, and lower
levels of repair and maintenance costs. For 1995, the Marina Fund dosed out the year with a final Retained
Earnings of $274,060 compared to $249,370 at the end of 1994. This Retained Earnings account is being
accumulated for the eventual renewal and replacement of marina facilities.
Sanitation Fund
The solid waste collection and recycling programs for the City are contracted out to a private hauler. The City
continues to bill the residential users for this service and the contractor bills the commercial and multi-family
users. The external contractor is allowed to change the existing rate structure on an annual basis in accordance
with the published consumer price index. This contract will expire on September 30,1996.
This Fund had a net income of $106,953 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 compared to a net income of
$169,708 for fiscal year 1993-94. The Retained Earnings balance at the end of fiscal year 1994-95 was $535,212.
Some Sanitation Fund reserves are spent on special litter dean-up projects, waste containers, and payments to the
contractor for special pick-ups especially in the beach area. This reserve can also be used in the dean-up efforts
following storm damage or for any other purpose designated by the City Commission.
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Stormwater Utility Fund
This Fund is used to account for the levy of stormwater assessments and the construction of various drainage
projects. In fiscal year 1990-91, the City billed the initial assessment covering a 15-month period. Beginning with
1991-92, the assessment roll was first placed on the County property tax bills, collected by Palm Beach County
and remitted to the City. The net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 was $1,287,592 compared
to $331,907 for 1994. Included in the net income for 1995 is $252,000 which was transferred from the General
Obligation Bond Issue (Decade of Excellence Phase II) for the storm drainange improvements on Atlantic Avenue.
The remainder of the net income is from rate adjustments made by the City in accordance with approved projects
that were submitted in the Stormwater Master Plan. The City has approved a "pay as you go" concept which will
time-phase the most critical projects on a priority basis and pay for those projects as revenues are available.
The Stormwater Utility Fund has a Retained Earnings balance of $3,172,061 at the end of 1995 compared to
$1,884,469 at the end of 1993-94.
lNTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
These Funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to
other departments or agencies of the City or to other governmental units on a cost reimbursement basis.
Insurance Fund
The Insurance Fund accounts for Property, Casualty, Workers' Compensation, Health and Life programs, either on
a self-insured or fully-insured basis. Most of the liability programs are self-insured to certain claim limits and are
then insured through traditional insurance carriers for claims above those specified limits. The City changed to a
fully-insured health plan effective February 1, 1994. This plan is a managed care plan with fixed premium limits
per employee and dependent units calculated on a monthly basis according to the total number of current units.
The fact that the City is in a managed-care insured contract, as opposed to a self-insured contract, has meant that
we are not required to fund a runout reserve for projected claims and cost increases in the health care claims have
been more manageable without sacrificing the quality of medical care. The second year of the contract, starting
February 1, 1995, was awarded at an 11% increase whereas previous self-insured activity was averaging
approximately 20% per year. The third year is expected to be awarded at less than a 6% increase.
The Insurance Fund had a Net Income of $60,661 in fiscal year 1994-95 compared to a Net Income of $192,647
for fiscal year 1993-94. The consolidated Retained Earnings of the Insurance Fund has a deficit of $448,105 at the
end of 1994-95 compared to a deficit of $508,766 at the end of 1993-94 and a deficit of $701,413 at the end of
1992-93. This deficit has been primarily causedby the requirement that the City fund a liability insurance reserve
for the projected settlement of all outstanding claims as of year-end on all self-insured liability plans.
Central Garage Fund
The City maintains a municipal garage which services all City vehicles with the exception of certain Fire
Department vehicles which are serviced by their own internal personnel. The Garage charges back maintenance
costs and vehicle rental charges to departments including the Fire Department to allow for a fleet vehicle
replacement reserve to be accumulated from which future vehicle replacements are funded.
The Garage had a Net Income for the current fiscal year in the amount of $46,286 compared to a Net Income of
$255,096 for 1993-94. The Retained Earnings balance of $235,226 at the end of 1993-94 has now increased to a
balance of $281,512.
~UC~YFUNDS
These Funds are used to account for assets held in trust or as an agent by the City for others. They include pension
trust funds, expendable trust funds and an agency fund,
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Pension Trust Funds
There are two serf-administered Pension Plans in the City, the General Employees' Pension Fund and the Police
and Firefighters Retirement System Fund. Actuarial valuations are performed on both Plans on an annual basis.
Both Plans are considered actuarially sound by the City's independent actuaries. For fiscal year 1994-95, the
contributions to these Funds and the number of active employees or retired members (or beneficiaries) at year end
were as follows:
General Employees Pension Plan $ 762,329 $ 457,493 350 108
Police & Firefighters Pension Plan $1,161,650 $ 733,911 $ 620,341 251 67
$1,923,979 $1,191,404 $ 620,341 601 175
The General Employees Pension Plan had a Net Income for the year of $5,824,603 compared to a loss of
$(609,895) for the year ended September 30, 1994 primarily from a gain in investment income while the Police &
Firefighters Pension Plan had a gain of $7,365,168 compared to a loss of $207,476 for the year ended September
30, 1994 for the same reason.
The required City contribution of $762,329 (7.52% of covered payroll) for the current fiscal year in the General
Employees Pension Plan will increase slightly to $767,595 (7.57% of covered payroll) for fiscal year 1995-96. The
required City contribution to the Police and Firefighters Pension Plan will increase from $1,161,650 (12.26% of
covered payroll) to $1,305,725 (13.78% of covered payroll) for fiscal year 1995-96 assuming the State contribution
remains the same.
In measuring the long-term solvency of a pension plan, the actuarial valuation of all assets are compared to the
actuarial valuation of the total value of all accrued liabilities. In the case of the General Employees Pension Plan,
the actuarial value of all assets for the period ended September 30, 1994 was $29,272,511 and the actuarial value
of the liabilities was $22,681,430 resulting in a 129.1% coverage of liabilities. The Police and Firefighters Pension
Plan for the same period had an actuarial value of assets of $35,210,989 and an accrued liabilities total of
$36,856,945 resulting in a 95.5% coverage of liabilities. The significant earnings totals from the current fiscal
year, even once amortized over several years, should impact these totals favorably.
Expendable Trust Funds
This group of Funds accounts for monies given to the City in trust to be used for specific purposes.
Special Proiects Fund
The Special Projects Fund had revenues and other financing resources of $370,989 and expenditures of $401,015
for fiscal year 1994-95. This decreased Fund Balance to $285,151 which is designated for a variety of special
activities and projects.
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
The Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, which was established to provide for the perpetual maintenance of the
municipal cemetery grounds, had revenues of $5,996 in interest revenue and expenditures of $22,175. This
decreased Fund Balance to $154,762. These funds, in addition to other General Fund contributions, are expected
to be used in the development of the newly opened cemetery section adjacent to S.W. 10th Street.
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ARenc¥ Fund
This fund group accounts for funds issued by the City where the City acts as an agent for other entities or persons.
Deferred Compensation Agency Fund
This Fund accounts for the assets held by the City as an agent for those employees who participate in the City's
deferred compensation plan. At September 30, 1995, the investments of this Fund were $3,250,661 compared to
$2,169,422 at September 30, 1994.
GENERAL FIXED ASSETS
This account group presents the fixed assets of the City which are used in the performance of general government
functions, exclusive of the fixed assets of the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. Depreciation of general fixed
assets is not recognized in the City's accounting system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The total general fixed assets of the City at September 30, 1995 were $72,454,170 which includes
assets of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
CASH MANAGEMENT
The City has a Banking Services Agreement with a local banking institution based upon competitive bidding of its
banking services. The City uses a pooled-cash concept for all funds with the exception of the serf-administered
pension plans and the deferred compensation agency fund. The deposits and investments of the City are
safeguarded by utilizing State approved public depositories and by investing in fully collateralized instruments as
required by the State of Florida.
OTHER INFORMATION
Awards
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (G.F.O.A.) awarded a Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Delray Beach, Florida, for its Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (C.A.F.R.) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1994. This was the twelfth
consecutive year the City received this prestigious award.
This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment
represents a significant accomplishment for the City and indicates that the contents of the C.A.F.R. conformed to
strict program standards and satisfied Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable legal
requirements. A Certificate is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report continues to
conform to the requirements of the Certificate Program, and we will submit it to the G.F.O.A. to determine its
eligibility for the Certificate of Achievement.
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Checklist for Town Hall Meeting - January 30, 1996:
Theatre Rental:
Cost:
Check request: ~ -- ~
Account #:
Date of confirmation:
Agenda:
Draft:~
Approved by DSMG: I/';{?&';
Draft to Mayor:~
Final:~
Post & Distribution:
Advertising:
Public service announcement
News for Neighborhoods
Quarter Page Newspaper Ad e D~ 77~
Letters to associations
Special invitations
Equipment:
Theatre equipment (to be handled by John Walker)
Departments to handle their own (see DSMG memo)
Confirm setup for City Clerk ~7~
Handouts/Displays:
Coordinate with departments to find out who is going to
have; make sure we have by cutoff date; copy on colored paper
CITY OF DELRAY BEAC~
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996 AT 7:00 P.M.
THE CREST THEATRE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
ORDER OF PRESENTATION
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
- City Commission Roll Call
- Planning and Zoning Board Roll Call
7:05 p.m. WELCOME
- Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
7:10 p.m. LAND USE ISSUES/TRENDS, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REPORT
- Karen Kiselewski
Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson
7:20 p.m. CIT~ADMINISTRATION STATUS REPORTS
Introduction
- David T. Harden, City Manager
Parks Improvements, Youth Programs
- Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director
Police & Community Relations
- Richard Overman, Police Chief
Fire & Emergency Services
- Robert Rehr, Fire Chief
Neighborhood Improvements
- Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director
Infrastructure Enhancement
- Bill Greenwood, Director of Environmental
Services
Financial Matters
- Joe Safford, Finance Director
7:50 p.m. CRA/DDA STATUs REPORT
- Kevin Egan
7:55 p.m. STATE OF THE CIT~
- David T. Harden, City Manager
8:00 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING & INFRASTRUCTURE HEARING
OPEN MICROPHONE
- Public Comment
- Concluding Remarks by Commissioners
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETIN$ AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA (January 16, 1996) -- The City of
Delray Beach invites residents to attend the Annual Town Hall
Meeting and Infrastructure Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 30,
1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51
North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
The meeting will consist of two parts. The first will be a
special presentation of the City's annual report and involves a
presentation by the Planning and Zoning Board and the City
Administration. The Annual Report will focus on projects and
activities implemented in Delray Beach over the past year and
will address the progress made toward implementing and meeting
the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including
improvements to water., sewer, drainage, and street systems; the
status of neighborhood assistance programs; the Decade of
Excellence program; and the financial status of the City.
The second portion of the Town Hall Meeting will be devoted to
public comment, including a community-wide public hearing on
infrastructure needs for the purpose of identifying neighborhoods
within the city which are most in need of physical improvements.
This input will be considered in the preparation of the Public
Improvements work program for the next fiscal year (October 1,
1996 through September 30, 1997). ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNIT~ TO EXPRESS THEIR IDEAS, CONCERNS AND
QUESTIONS ON ANX SUBJECT AFFECTING THE CITY.
In past years, the Town Hall Meeting was separate from the
Infrastructure Public Hearing which was conducted by the City's
Planning and Zoning Board. This year (1996), the two meetings
are combined in an effort to better accommodate the public from
both an informational as well as a convenience standpoint.
For more information, please contact either the Planning and
Zoning Department at 407/243-7040 or the City Clerk's Office at
407/243-7050.
MEMORANDUM
TO: DSMG Members
FROM: Alison MacGregor Harry, City Clerk~U~
SUBJECT: Annual ?own Hall Meeting ~ InfNastructure Public Hearing
DATE: January 11, 1996
Attached for your review is a draft of the proposed agenda for the
Town Hall Meeting & Infrastructure Hearing scheduled for Tuesday,
January 30, 1996.
For draft purposes, I've used the same time frames and
administration report subheadings as last year. Please make
changes as you deem appropriate, including the addition or deletion
of any items. Keep in mind this is a draft agenda which does not
need to be finalized immediately. However, I want to be able to
post and have ready for distribution the final agenda by the end of
the day on Friday, January 26th.
In addition to the agenda, I'd appreciate confirmation of the
following:
(1) The Clerk's office will prepare the agenda, coordinate the
necessary advertising/notification, and will compile any
handouts which departments may wish to provide. With respect
to the handouts, I am asking that the final draft of any
handout material be reviewed by the City Manager and turned in
to the Clerk's office no later than Friday, January 26th. so
we'll have enough time to copy and put the material together.
(2) John Walker is coordinating set-up of the theatre equipment.
If a department is going to need any special equipment (VCR.
slide proiector, etc.}, the department will b~ r~sponsible for
providing it.
(3) Diane Dominguez to confirm CRA/DDA component.
(4)
(5) John Walker will prepare a one-page summary sheet on progress
made with respect to comments from last year's infrastructure
hearing.
If there is anything else you would like included, please let me
know. Thank you.
AMH/m
Attachment
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1996 AT 7:00 P.M.
THE CREST THEATRE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
QRDER OF PRESENTATION
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
- City Commission Roll Call
- Planning and Zoning Board Roll Call
7:05 p.m. WELCOME
- Mayor Thomas E. Lynch
7:10 p.m. LAND USE ISSUES/TRENDS, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REPORT
- Karen Kiselewski
Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson
7:20 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATION STATUS REPORTS
Introduction
- David T. Harden, City Manager
Parks Improvements, Youth Programs
- Joe Weldon, Parks & Recreation Director
Police & Community Relations
- Richard Overman, Police Chief
Fire & Emergency Services
- Robert Rehr, Fire Chief
Neighborhood Improvements
- Lula Butler, Community Improvement Director
Infrastructure Enhancement
- Bill Greenwood, Director of Environmental
Services
Financial Matters
- Joe Safford, Finance Director
7:50 p.m. CRA/DDA STATUS REPORT
- Kevin Egan
7:55 p.m. STATE OF THE CITY
- David T. Harden, City Manager
8:00 p.m. TOWN HALL MEETING & INFRASTRUCTURE HEARING
OPEN MICROPHONE
- Public Comment
- Concluding Remarks by Commissioners
ACTION ITEMS FOR TOWN HALL MEETING
* Rent Crest Theater
- cost $475 - account #0012515154420
- check request (complete)
- date of confirmation
* Agenda date
- draft 1/5/95
- final 1/12/95
- approved by: DSMG
* Advertising date
- Public Service Announcement (TV) 1/6/95
- News for Neighborhoods 12/27/95
- quarter page newspaper ad 1/19/95
- letters to associations 1/19/95
- special invitations 1/19/95
* Refreshments (to be handled by Diana Mund)
- food and drink cost: $35.89
- cups, bowls, etc.
- servers: Diana Mund, John Walker
- ushers: Jeff Perkins, Jeff Costello
* Theater equipment (to be coordinated by Walker)
See Joe Levy (243-7029) [ordered 1/23/95]
- one long skirted table w/ 3 microphones (CC)
- one long skirted table w/o microphone (presenters)
- on podium w/ microphone (presenters)
- one floor microphone in front of stage (public)
- one card table down left of stage (City Clerk)
- one long table in lobby for hand outs
- projection screen down
Items to be supplied by users: - slide projector (Weldon)
- overhead projector (Weldon)
- small screens (Weldon)
- easels # (1)
* Handouts and Displays date rec'd
- capital improvement projects 1/21/95
- building activity 1/20/95
- housing assistance 1/20/95
- grants activity 1/6/95
- land use actions 1/20/95
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- Lula Butler
- Richard Overman
- Bob Rehr
- Bill Greenwood
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- Joe Safford
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
DELRAY BEACH
F L 0 R I D A
Ali-America City
1993
The City of Delray Beach invites residents to attend the Annual Town Hall Meeting and
Infrastructure Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crest
Theatre at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
This meeting will consist of two parts. The first will be a special presentation of the
City's annual report and involves a presentation by the Planning and Zoning Board and
the City Administration. The Annual Report will focus on projects and activities imple-
mented in Delray Beach over the past year and will address the progress made toward
implementing and meeting the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan,
including improvements to water, sewer, drainage, and street systems; the status of
neighborhood assistance programs; the Decade of Excellence program; and the finan-
cial status of the City.
The second portion of the Town Hall Meeting will be devoted to public comment,
including a community-wide public hearing on infrastructure needs for the purpose of
identifying neighborhoods within the city which are most in need of physical improve-
ments. This input will be considered in the preparation of the Public Improvements
work program for the next fiscal year (October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997).
All residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to express their ideas, concerns
and questions on any subject affecting the City.
Publish: January 20, 1996
The News
Boca Raton/Delray Beach
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_ CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ANNUAL TOWN HALL MEETING AND
INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC HEARING
DELRAY BEACH
F L O R I D A
All America City
The City of Dekay Beach invites residents to attend the Annual
Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Public Hearing on Tuesday,
January 30, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crest Theatre at Old
School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
The meeting will consist of,two parts. The first will be a special
presentation of the City s annual report and involves a
presentation by the Planning and Zoning Board and the City
Administration. The Annual Report will focus on projects and
activities implemented in Delray Beach over the past year and
will address the progress made toward implementing andmeeting
the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including
improvements to water,, sewer, drainage, and street systems; the
status of neighborhood assistance programs; the Decade of
Excellence program; and the financial status of the City.
The second portion of theTown Hall Meeting will be devoted to
public comment, including a community-wide public hearing on
infrastructure needs for the purpose of identifying neighborhoods
within the city which are most in need of physical improvements.
This input will be considered in the preparation of the Public
Improvements work program for the next fiscal year (October
1, 1996 through September 30, 1997). -
All residents are encouragec~ to take this opportunity to express
their ideas, concerns, and questions on any subject affecting the
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news for
NEIGHBORHOODS
FEBRUARY 1996 ADOPT A DELRAY STREET COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Community Improvement TO BE REVIEWED
...... Department will soon begin administering City staff is seeking the assistance of
City's very own Adopt-A-Street Delray Beach citizens in the preparation of
the
al program. The City's program, mirrored an Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
Town Hall Meeting_an_p~.,~~$ after Palm Beach _C, ounty's Adopt-A-Road of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The
Public He~n~ on~and the State s Adopt-A-Highway Comprehensive Plan is the City's primary
l~-~nlml~//~!~rograms, offers civic-minded residents growth management planning tool. In
~.~7~ ..................... and organizations a hands-on approach to Delray Beach, the Plan is not a static
i~sist of two parts. City beautfficataon through htter removal document, but an active management tool.
The first will be a special presentation of and maintenance of designated City streets. Regular reviews are performed of the
the City's annual report by the Planning The basics of the program are: factual information contained in the Plan
and Zoning Board and the City · A community group (Group) adopts a and specific issues of interest to the
Administration. The Annual Report Will minimum of a one-half (I/2) mile community are analyzed and updated.
focus on projects and activities segment of a City road which the Through these reviews and resulting Plan
implemented in Delray Beach over the past group agrees to pick up litter at least amendments, the Comprehensive Plan is
year and will address the progress made once a month for a two year period; kept reasonably current and reflective of
toward implementing and meeting the * The City in return provides the Group the City's growth management philosophy.
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive with safety training, safety equipment While planning is a continuous and on-
Plan. These include: water, sewer, and trash bags for the litter; going process, it is appropriate to
drainage, and street improvements; the · The City erects recognition signs on periodically step back and look at the
status of neighborhood assistance each end of the Group's length of City Comprehensive Plan as a whole, By State
programs; the Decade of Excellence road. The signs identify the Group mandate, the City is required to perform a
program; and the financial status of the doing the litter pick-up; and complete review and overhaul of the
City. · The City collects the litter bags for Comprehensive Plan. This mandate is
The second portion of the Town Hall disposal at the end of each clean-up carried out through the Evaluation and
Meeting will be devoted to public exercise. Appraisal Report (EAR) which must be
comment, including a community-wide The benefits to offering neighborhood done approximately every five years. The
public hearing on infrastructure needs for residents and local businesses to take an EAR is required to be completed in
the purpose of identifying neighborhoods active role in cleaning up their streets, is a August, 1996.
within the City which are most in need of litter free and more attractive City, In developing the EAR, we will update
physical improvements. This input will be satisfaction in making a community all of the descriptive data contained in the
considered in the preparation of the Public contribution, and recognition for the group Comprehensive Plan, analyze the City's
Improvements work program for the next through the placement of signs and progress in implementing Plan objectives,
fiscal year. attendant publicity, as well as make recommendations for
In past years, the Town Hall Meeting For more information on how you can future changes.
was separate from the Infrastructure Public adopt a City street of your own, call Volunteers are needed to serve on Task
Hearing which was conducted by the City's Jennifer Hofmeister, Neighborhood Teams for the following elements of the
Planning and Zoning Board. This year, the Program Specialist, at 243-7246. Comprehensive Plan: Housing, Open
two meetings are combined in an effort to Space and Recreation, Public Facilities,
better accommodate the public from both FOTO FUSION '96 Coastal Management and Conservation.
an informational as well as a convenience The Palm Beach Photographic Museum, The task teams will be working with City
standpoint. All residents are encouraged to located at 55 N.E. 2nd Avenue in Delray staff to review the data and analysis,
take this opportunity to express their ideas, Beach, will hold Foto Fusion '96 from evaluate our success in accomplishing Plan
concerns and questions on any subject January 30-February 4, 1996. Famous directives and provide recommendations
affecting the City. For more information, photographers from all over the world will for future Plan amendments. Work will
contact the Planning and Zoning give lectures, demonstrations and involve reading significant amounts of
Department at 243-7040 or the City workshops, background material. Task Teams will
Clerk's Officeat243-7050. Photo exhibitions will be set up meet in February and March. If you are
throughout the City. City Hall will feature interested in participating, contact John
SENIOR GAMES an exhibit of Martin Luther King Walker at 243-7040.
FEBRUARY 5-10 photographs taken by Ben Fernandez, a
Seniors come out and celebrate the talented photographer and respected LADIES GOLF TOUR CLINIC
vitality of life in 17 different events at the educator who has won numerous awards. An LPGA Tour clinic will be held at the
annual Senior Games. The events range There will be free evening presentations Delray Beach Golf Club driving range on
from tennis, track & field, and swimming, from 8-10pm at the Delray Beach Tennis Thursday, February 1 at lpm. Tour stars
to everyone's favorite card game, bridge. Stadium on the following dates: Beth Daniel, Jane Geddes, Jane Crafter,
The games are a great time to meet new Tuesday, January 30 (Freeman Patterson); Michelle Bell and LPGA Teacher of the
people and rekindle old friendships. Wednesday, January 31 (Gordon Parks & Year, Annette Thompson, will be on hand.
Medals are given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Larry Dale Gordon); Bleacher seating is available. No charge
winners in each event. For more Friday, February 2 (Ryszard Horowitz & for viewing and learning! For more
information on this exciting event, call James Nachtwey). information, call Sandra Eriksson at
Jennifer Buce at 243-7249. For more information, call 276-9797. 243-7380.
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REDUCED SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! . JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
LEAD/COPPER TESTING Do you like working with children? Do A new program for junior golfers is
The City received notification from the you have free time to offer your help? Are starting at the Delray Beach Golf Club and
Department of Health & Rehabilitative you concerned with the education of our the Lakeview Golf Club. All junior golfers
Services that the successful testing of lead children? Do you want to make a age 7-14 at all skill levels (beginner,
and copper levels in the drinking water has difference? If the answer to these intermediate, advanced) can join. The fee
resulted in the City being placed on a questions is yes, then you can be of great is $35 per junior ($25 for each additional
reduced sampling schedule. Testing will assistance to our public schools, family member). Membership entities
continue on an annual basis (as opposed to In this time of budget crunches, golfers to free green fees after 3:00pm at
quarterly basis) for the next two years. If volunteer help is essential and needed in both courses (some time restrictions
testing continues to be successful, the City our schools. The individual assistance that apply); a discount on merchandise;
will be placed on sampling once every you provide could make a difference in a instruction on rules and golf etiquette;
three years beginning in 1998. child's future. $1.00 range ball buckets; special rates on
The testing was done in compliance with All of our public schools are in need of professional instruction; and a membership
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) volunteer help. If you are willing to offer kit. For more information, call the
regulations implemented in 1992 that your time, please call the volunteer Delray Beach G.C. at 243-7380 or the
required all public water systems (serving coordinator at the school of your choice. Lakeview G.C. at 498-3229.
more than 50,000 persons) to begin ATLANTIC HIGHSCHOOL
monitoring tap water for lead and copper Valerie Pleasanton 734-7423 FUN DAY TRIPS
content. Since the testing began, Delray's Needs: Clerical assistance in the office, The following excursions are scheduled
water has consistently shown lead levels on-site tutoring assistance, and assistance from the Veterans Park Recreation Center:
well below the acceptable limits. In the in the Media Center. GULFSTREAM HOI~SE RACING
recent sampling, the drinking water in 57 BANYAN CREEK ELEMENTARY Saturday, February 17
homes throughout the City's distribution Ms. Rubin498-2603 Entrance fee, program, reserved seats,
system was tested. Lead tested at an Needs: Classroom clerical assistance, lunch, and transportation ($28)
average below 1 ppb (parts per billion). A CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bus leaves at 10:30am.
range of 0-15 ppb is considered Barbara Barrett 279-1710 PANTHERS vs. RANGERS
acceptable. The copper levels were also Needs: Tutors, grades 6-8 (during school Saturday, February 24
much lower than what is normally found in hours), clerical assistance in the office, Transportation and ticket ($33)
drinking water, chaperone and/or driver for sports events Bus leaves at 5:30pm.
The major source of lead and copper in and field trips. "DAMN YANKEES"
drinking water is the result of the corrosive PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY STARRING JERRY LEWIS
action of the water on the materials Nancy Kaler 243-1554 Broward Center for Performing Arts
containing lead and copper in the Needs: Reading to children and listening Saturday, March 9
distribution system. When the City began to children read, Media Center assistance. Transportation and ticket ($50)
treating its water in 1972, no softening PLUMOSA ELEMENTARY For more information, call 243~7351
treatment was done to the water. The Jane Murphy243-1562
hardness of the water prevented copper Needs: Media Center assistance, one-on- EDUCATION BOARD YACANCY
and lead leaching by forming a scale one tutoring and reading assistance, A vacancy exists due to the resignation
buildup in the pipes. In the early 1980's, assistance in school clinic, and clerical of a regular member. To qualify, members
the City began adding polyphosphate to assistance in the office, must be residents of Defray Beach, or have
the water which reduced the corrosivity. S.D. SPADY ELEMENTARY a child attending a City school, or
When the lime softening process was Nick Maiorana 243-1558 own/operate a business within the City. A
implemented in 1992, the treatment Needs: Homework assistance, clerical background in business, real estate, or
process was adjusted to produce a assistance for teachers, reading and education is preferred. The Board
noncorrosive action. The water is listening to children, running the monitors the activities of the Palm Beach
currently treated and neutralized so that laminating machine, assistance in the County School Board; serves as liaison
the scale on the pipes is protected. Media Center. between the school board and the
ORCHARD VIEW ELEMENTARY commission; maintains a public relations
WINNERS CIRCLE EXHIBIT Margaret Cruse279-1770 effort to improve the image of Delray
The Delray Art League will hold an DELRAY FULL SERVICE CENTER schools. Meetings are held the first and
opening reception for the "Winners Circle" LaClalre Bowdry 243-1566 third Mondays of each month at 5:30pm.
art exhibit at the City Hall Gallery, Needs: Literacy Volunteers (Family
February 20 at 5pm. Literacy Program, GED Literacy Program, BOARD APPOINTMENTS
This exhibit will be a showing of several Adult ESOL Literacy Program), assistance Code Enforcement-David Henninger.
works of art by each of the award winners for teachers in Pre-K classrooms, Kids and Cops-William J. Fay, Jr.
of the first City Hall Gallery art exhibit. It assistance with Middle School/High (Banyan Creek Elementary School); Lisa
will include work executed in a variety of School Alternative Program, and
assistance with After-school Youth Henderson; Matthew Weiner.
mediums and styles. The exhibit will be on
display through March 6 from 8am-5pm. Enrichment Program. [ BULK RATE
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STAFF EDITOR BOCA RATON, FL
City of Delray Beach PERMIT NO. 1995
100 N.W. First Avenue
Delray'Beach, Florida 33444
The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to
participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity conducted by the City. Please contact Doug Randolph, at (407) 243-7127,
at least (24) hours prior to the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably accommodate your request.
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1993 ~ HALL MEETING/INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC WA. RING
JANUARY 30, 1996, 7: 00 P.M., CREST THEATRE
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA (January 17, 1996) -- The City of
Delray Beach invites residents to attend the Annual Town Hall
Meeting and Infrastructure Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 30,
1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crest Theatre at 01d School Square, 51
North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
The meeting will consist of two parts. The first will
be a special presentation of the City's annual report and
involves a presentation by the Planning and Zoning Board and the
City Administration. The Annual Report will focus on projects
and activities implemented in Delray Beach over the past year and
will address the progress made toward implementing and meeting
the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including
improvements to water, sewer, drainage, and street systems; the
status of neighborhood assistance programs; the Decade of
Excellence program; and the financial status of the City.
Continued on page -2-
THE EFFORT A.WAYS MATTERS
Page -2-
The second portion of the Town Hall Meeting will be
devoted to public comment, including a community-wide public
hearing on infrastructure needs for the purpose of identifying
neighborhoods within the city which are most in need of physical
improvements. This input will be considered in the preparation
of the Public Improvements work program for the next fiscal year
(October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997).
ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEIR IDEAS,
CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ON ANY SUBJECT AFFECTING THE CITY.
In past years, the Town Hall Meeting was separate from the
Infrastructure Public Hearing which was conducted by the City's
Planning and Zoning Board. This year (1996), the two meetings
are combined in an effort to better accommodate the public from
both an informational as well as a convenience standpoint.
For more information, please contact either the Planning and
Zoning Department at &07/243-7040 or the City Clerk's Office at
407/2~3-7050.