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Arlene Shees Nelson, DDRI planning analyst, told the agency that staff proposed removing downtown walkability enhancements and metered parking projects from the plan’s list because those projects have been completed, and that the update removes fiscal‑year references from project entries. Shees Nelson said the ordinance was introduced at the Aug. 26 City Council meeting and was scheduled for City Council consideration on Sept. 9, 2025.

John Perlman of 498 Northeast Eighth Street spoke during public comment and asked for more detailed line‑item expense information for CRA capital outlays across fiscal years 2024–26. Perlman said a staff presentation on Aug. 25 showed capital outlay rising from roughly $1 million in 2024 to more than $40 million in fiscal 2026 and that roughly $80–$90 million was being appropriated for redevelopment projects over the next three years. “We need a specific list, a specific expense list, an expense budget list of all projects between fiscal years ’24, ’25, and ’26,” Perlman said. He asked staff to send an email with line items.

Chair Wachter and staff responded that the information request would be provided. Mr. Brown and Mr. Zervis noted the CRA is an audited entity and annual audited financials and budget materials are available; Zervis said funds can be reallocated by subsequent plan amendment or through the budgeting process if a reserved project (for example, relocation of the Singing Pines building) does not proceed.

During the director’s report, CRA leadership reiterated that tax increment financing (TIF) funds are intended to finance specific downtown infrastructure and that the CRA is scheduled to terminate in about 16 years (around 2042), at which point TIF receipts would revert to the general taxing authorities. The director emphasized continued planning and budgeting to preserve the CRA’s redevelopment tool and to prioritize infrastructure projects.

Vice Chair Thompson moved approval of Resolution 2025‑05; the motion carried 5‑0 on roll call (Singer, Drucker, Thompson, Nacklis, Wigter voting yes). Staff recommended endorsement and will forward the ordinance to City Council for final action on Sept. 9.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boca Raton - C.R.A. Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency on Sept. 8 voted 5‑0 to recommend ordinance 5,748 and adopt Resolution Number 2025‑05 to amend the amended downtown plan, adding a community policing policy, updating marketing guidance and the infrastructure project list, and reserving TIF funds for identified projects.","taxTitle","Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",3932,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471446,"Boca Raton CRA lowers up-front urban-design deposit for small projects",220,100000,320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777989-ef813533cd1d97ab3b1c9f2e80f1ffb8&start=100&end=320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777989-ef813533cd1d97ab3b1c9f2e80f1ffb8/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6471446/Boca-Raton/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Boca-Raton-CRA-lowers-up-front-urban-design-deposit-for-small-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471446-5d14c58008bc4097f9d3f9bca90c017d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489662&Signature=V8HDcEs4yrivyTThJ9ERb4mXXm1etelBV0VVextGuQDVFQFxA6pjT64glN2TAFXi0MywPYphI~9Oph9Vsi4S219tVcm2mbuI1uyk8jJBYXE4TFpWuIth7-MVKpVy3TT6-EiJKqOyE93lFG-HaZsEYUNMc1xwkhV~BngqK5MA2tpimrur2jYkH2Zre1BM~qZ8q0X-2UeQFKeXoUgJbgtH43OMZMd0~dU3tVQtKdx3mgN-WYsc-hwnDyV7UFL4xHe0cIDmUXhVl77WyVAXiKg4ok8vmq8e8hi~krwBFYl39DLqpAy7XDvsj8wK97FdM77aK0-pdM9gqcR7v1VFZlhQxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency on Monday approved Resolution Number 2025‑04 to amend the CRA application review and processing fee schedule and base the pre‑permit urban design review deposit on project value.

Arlene Shees Nelson, DDRI planning analyst, summarized the change: “Before you this afternoon is Resolution Number 2025‑04 CRA, which amends the CRA application review and processing fee schedule. This resolution changes the CRA application fee schedule by updating the pre permit urban design review deposit which is currently $2,500…We’re changing that so that it’s based on the value of the project.”

Under the amendment, the one‑time pre‑permit urban design deposit will be $500 for projects with a value of up to $500,000 and $1,000 for projects with a value of more than $500,000. Shees Nelson said existing refunds and the administrative burden of processing refunds motivated the change; staff had often returned most of a $2,500 deposit after minimal review, which created extra work for applicants and staff.

Vice Chair Thompson asked whether the refund process required substantial staff time; Shees Nelson responded that staff time was a factor. Chair Wachter summarized the intent: smaller projects will pay a smaller fee while larger projects will continue to provide a larger deposit because of their greater potential review needs.

No members of the public spoke on the item. Vice Chair Thompson moved approval; Commissioner Drucker seconded. The resolution passed on a 5‑0 roll call: Nacklis, Wigter, Singer, Drucker and Thompson voting yes.

The resolution repeals the prior CRA fee resolution (referenced in the staff presentation) and, if adopted as approved, the new schedule becomes effective Oct. 1, 2025.","The Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency on Sept. 8 approved an amendment to its application fee schedule that reduces the pre‑permit urban design review deposit from $2,500 to tiered amounts—$500 for projects up to $500,000 and $1,000 for projects over $500,000—effective Oct. 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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Boca Raton CRA amends downtown plan to add community policing policy, adjust projects, and reserve TIF funds

Boca Raton CRA lowers up-front urban-design deposit for small projects