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The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department has boat storage spaces available on the north end of the beach for sixty (60) sailboats
The Delray Beach City Commission has begun the process of reviewing the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Proposed Budget and will hold several Workshops with City staff over the next two (2) months.
The City Commission unanimously voted to establish the Delray Beach Economic Development Fund to support citywide economic opportunities (i.e., financial incentives) to attract and/or retain jobs as well as to increase the City’s tax base.
The City’s 2011 Annual Citizen Survey has recently been completed and results are now available online. The survey includes responses on various categories including Community Quality, Environmental Sustainability, Public Safety, Public Trust and Community Inclusiveness.
On Thursday, November 10th, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) rescinded all emergency mandatory water restrictions for Palm Beach County and, as a result, the City of Delray Beach’s automatic 15% surcharge has been removed.
The following budget resolutions for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 were approved at the September 20, 2011 City Commission Meeting.
Residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities year round including recreational swimming, watercrafts, scuba diving and and snorkeling. Delray Beach Fire-Rescue offers important tips to keep our children safe around water.
The Delray Beach Police Department has installed a “Med Return” machine in its lobby, located at 300 West Atlantic Avenue.
City Manager David T. Harden presents the "2011 State of the City", a review of the vision for Delray Beach's future, the progress made in 2010 and plans for 2011. Also included are the Hometown Connection Annual Report Edition, the City's Planning and Zoning 2011 Presentation and the Community Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report.
In July of 2009, the Delray Beach City Commission approved a contract with Kimley-Horn, a nationwide consulting firm, to study parking and transportation throughout the Downtown area, and to provide comments and recommendations on how the City should address these issues in the future.
The City of Delray Beach is committed to supporting the emergency relief efforts for the major earthquake that shook the island of Haiti. Nine (9) drop off locations have been established around the City to collect food, water and basic supplies to assist the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation.
Commonly known as the Federal Stimulus Bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), signed into law by the President on February 17, 2009, addresses our present economic crisis and builds a foundation for our future. It helps struggling families, creates and saves jobs and promotes economic recovery and growth. UPDATED 09/26/11
Select this link to view City meter parking fees and parking garage fees.
The City of Delray Beach has recently been designated a “Playful City USA” community. Only 93 communities across the nation have received this distinguished honor.
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties in order that such properties are returned to productive use or made available for redevelopment purposes.
Effective June 26, 2009, the multi-space beach area parking meter system will be converted to a “Pay-N-Display” system. Beach parking customers will be able to park their vehicle and pay for parking at one of the fourteen (14) “pay stations” that will be located within the surrounding beach parking lots on the west side of Ocean Boulevard (SR A1A).
The City and Chamber of Commerce believe that there is a demonstrated need for office space in Downtown Delray Beach. In an effort to promote and enhance office development within the City’s Downtown core, various incentives have been recently passed by the City Commission.
The City of Delray Beach has recently created a "Grants Team" to identify and apply for Federal Economic Stimulus funding that was recently approved and may be available to the City.
This service provides a simple and efficient way for citizens to request information or report problems.
The City of Delray Beach is seeking volunteers as a means of promoting citizen involvement and providing the best possible service to the community. By encouraging volunteers to share the responsibility of meeting citizens' needs, the quality of life in the community can be enriched.
Delray Beach designates 6 areas of the City that Waste Management services every week. The City contracts a private company, Waste Management, for all collection services. The Code Enforcement Division Administrator acts as contract administrator to ensure waste removal services are in accordance with contract requirements.
Free shuttle bus service, providing "park and ride" public transportation throughout the downtown area with service to Ocean Blvd/A1A.
The City is asking residents and local businesses to help stop the spread of graffiti.
In May 2009, the City Commission, City Manager David T. Harden and City staff met with residents at the Citizen Summit to discuss strategic planning and goals for the City of Delray Beach.
The year long evaluation of the US 1 Safety Modification between SE 10th Street and George Bush Blvd is now complete. Select this link to review the Federal and State funding that is proposed to support these safety improvements. The Executive Summary Report and the US 1 Corridor Study Presentation are attached. Both contain detailed project information.
Delray Municipal Beach and Atlantic Dunes Park are lifeguard supervised from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 365 days per year.
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Hurricane preperation is the key to keeping your family and property safe during this hurricane season. Please take a moment to see what can be done before, during, and after a storm strikes.
Delray Municipal Beach and Atlantic Dunes Park are lifeguard supervised from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 365 days per year.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 17:19 EDT
The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department has boat storage spaces available on the north end of the beach for sixty (60) sailboats
Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 11:27 EDT
The City of Delray Beach Parks Maintenance Division applied for and received two $5,000 Public Land Grants
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 10:28 EDT
Pompey Park Pool was awarded the Ride the Wave to Safety 2007 award from the American Red Cross for placing first, out of all of the Aquatic Facilities in Palm Beach County.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 11:24 EDT
What is the Miracle League? The Miracle League's mission is to provide opportunities for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability. For the past five years, the Miracle League Association has made it possible for children all over the country with physical and mental disabilities to achieve the same dream as their healthy peers - to play ball.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 10:36 EDT
Honors
Digital Cities Survey2005 - 2009
Playful City USA2009
Preserve America CommunitySince 2008
All-America City1993 & 2001
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