Council approves $520,000 contract for Memorial Park master plan after public debate

Sep 8, 2026

Council approved a $519,925 contract (plus $52,000 contingency) with Chen Moore and Associates to develop a four-phase Memorial Park/downtown civic-area master plan; the decision followed public split over consultant cost and a council recusal for conflict of interest.

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The Boca Raton City Council on Sept. 8 authorized a professional services agreement with Chen Moore and Associates for a downtown Civic Area and Memorial Park master plan, approving a $519,925 contract with a $52,000 contingency for unforeseen needs. Deputy City Manager Andy Lukasick outlined a four-phase process: scoping and outreach, community listening, a public charrette and a final plan with implementation recommendations intended to guide investments over the next year.

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