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Motion to approve the minutes was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote (Aye). The board adjourned at 2:07 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boca Raton - C.R.A. Regular Meeting - Apr 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved previous meeting minutes by voice vote; no other formal votes recorded on appearance or financial presentations.","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},6574549,"Boca Raton CRA posts unmodified audit opinion; deferred lease inflows reflect Meisner Park ground leases",1131,1337000,2468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071292-37fda937dc066ad2b412c24290d02a0d&start=1337&end=2468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071292-37fda937dc066ad2b412c24290d02a0d/thumbnail_1337000.jpg","/articles/6574549/Boca-Raton/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Boca-Raton-CRA-posts-unmodified-audit-opinion-deferred-lease-inflows-reflect-Meisner-Park-ground-leases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574549-64533414311f66cde689fa0320273923/orig.mp4?Expires=1770648897&Signature=mFlohsuoFjgFkM7yY6zagPgIMkeopOCDe5-pqb7EXrCpZKRYgt~7XK3ktOL62AtpDRPaLfedwJADT7oQDolc24oRpys9opM68eZyctJkgkyG~BLFKeuzGstAKOrV15HjS2AKhyH0YlK~8nBAUZkriUsnEUs3qMTiZ73zRxH7aIb2bp4FEN9T0z~tUhzL4YaqR4a79zvpuCxZmIU0Ji49R7z9udv~fqJcqLRoY7XcuWdwPzRA9qoMSjOhtof3lB82xGa27KiLsHpMjkttlIxD1FWYn6kOjcLQv65IGt73hP9QjinD-65gP9CDfGvZTiTAjP5TFpjs6yG-Mbg1QQXgyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carlisha Jenkins, deputy chief financial officer for the City of Boca Raton, presented the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024, at the agency’s April 21 meeting.

Jenkins said the CRA reported more than $143 million in total assets and about $47.3 million in capital assets. The agency ended the year with $575,000 in total liabilities and about $58.5 million in deferred inflows tied to future lease payments under multiple Meisner Park ground leases, she said. The CRA’s net position was $83.9 million, of which $36.7 million was restricted.

The statements show $21.4 million in tax increment revenues and approximately $4.6 million in charges for services. Jenkins said the CRA reported a positive variance of roughly $17.5 million between the final adopted budget and actual results; actual expenditures were lower than budgeted by about $14.9 million, in part due to timing and the elimination of a budgeted refund of tax increment to taxing authorities.

Hermanus Garzone, senior audit manager for CBIS CPAs, told the board the firm issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the CRA financial statements and found no reportable internal-control deficiencies or compliance issues. Garzone said the firm also issued the required management communications and a compliance letter under state audit rules; nothing in the audit required disclosure beyond the financial statements.

In response to a commissioner’s question, finance staff explained the increase in deferred inflows results from accounting pronouncements that require certain long-term leases to be presented on the statement of net position. Staff said the deferred inflows were calculated on base rents; percentage-rent provisions that entitle the CRA to a share of upside revenue are not recorded as receivable until earned and, therefore, are not included in the deferred inflows calculation.

Finance staff and the board discussed that the recent positive fund-balance change is primarily timing related to capital projects. Staff said the roughly $15.8 million increase in fund balance results in an ending fund balance of about $35.2 million; those funds are intended to be used for upcoming capital infrastructure needs tied to downtown redevelopment and the government campus project, including drainage, water and sewer capacity, and street work.

No formal action was taken at the meeting on the financial statements; the presentation concluded and staff said they will present related budget and planning items in upcoming workshops.","Deputy CFO Carlisha Jenkins presented audited financial statements for fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024. Independent auditor CBIS CPAs issued an unmodified opinion and reported no internal-control findings; the statements reflect deferred inflows tied to long-term ground leases at Meisner Park.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6574555,"Boca Raton CRA reports Meisner Park upgrades, downtown website refresh; resident urges more tennis outreach",221,956000,1177000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071292-37fda937dc066ad2b412c24290d02a0d&start=956&end=1177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071292-37fda937dc066ad2b412c24290d02a0d/thumbnail_956000.jpg","/articles/6574555/Boca-Raton/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Boca-Raton-CRA-reports-Meisner-Park-upgrades-downtown-website-refresh-resident-urges-more-tennis-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574555-2afccab84a35e25a8de16c497104c368/orig.mp4?Expires=1770648897&Signature=oT2Nx3pO0YmOwRuPUuNEVJ7RD2R38Qb8l6uzST6xTrLqZayd~km6SE0DmYJU-U5Wtvliklo-y46AA~jaYbBcGG2jcNIBlOXu0rx-OJCotirPoXPCKgYTXjGGtHa~QG-zJpcuOP~LlMx~vZgOg~4-2sGNA0X0jA9ac4jHzDs7QELaEPY3C8R3-Yg0RZp2eOTPXKZMlKIE9hFM163RBkG7Ul3ASKNCKnnouYxF4h0NRvLov6ysTTXPnFxxVdAQkcgKP1vq91ENVGhpKa0YI5Za24n2prOxQRrgb10coPfbjILexUg6uEtz2YYPssMZBbaPb6D0ETky1SXevRAh9sF~iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ruby Riley, downtown manager for the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency, told the board on April 21 that crews have installed paver pads for ADA access at Meisner Park, started phased fountain restoration and are preparing electrical conduit for future security cameras.

Riley said crews completed paver pads around café tables and umbrellas to create an ADA clear path, began restoration on the north fountains and will move to the south fountains before pausing for the city’s centennial and returning to renovate the main center fountain. She said the agency hopes to complete the fountain work by June and is awaiting one additional water meter needed to install drinking fountains with dog bowls in the park’s south end.

The update included routine maintenance: benches and trash receptacles have been repainted black, re-sodding is underway (south end complete), and recycling bins were placed throughout the park. Riley said the downtown website, DowntownBoca.org, received a visual refresh and will gain an interactive map soon. She also reported the team added one trash receptacle to the metered lot east of the post office and is monitoring needs for additional bins.

In public comment, Judy Morrow, a downtown resident, asked whether the city had received updated drawings from consultant Terra Frisbie and whether plans to replace tennis courts downtown would restore more courts than the four shown on draft plans. Morrow also urged more marketing for the Boca Raton Tennis Center and suggested signage and promotions to boost participation.

Vice Chair Thompson and other commissioners discussed trash-can placement during Riley’s presentation. Thompson cited an anecdote about Walt Disney’s observation that trash receptacles placed at frequent intervals change user behavior; another commissioner cited different cultural practices in Japan where public trash cans are fewer. Riley told the board she is coordinating maintenance of the recycling receptacles with Brookfield and that, to her knowledge, the bins are being serviced regularly.

Board members and staff also noted conduit work for fiber and electrical lines in Meisner Park, with the goal of accommodating future security cameras and other downtown infrastructure. Chair Wigtor and Executive Director Ben Brown said staff will present a broader recreation master-plan update and the consultant Terra Frisbie’s interim government campus plan in coming weeks.

The board received the appearance update without further action.

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Votes at a glance: April 21, 2025 Boca Raton CRA meeting

Boca Raton CRA posts unmodified audit opinion; deferred lease inflows reflect Meisner Park ground leases

Boca Raton CRA reports Meisner Park upgrades, downtown website refresh; resident urges more tennis outreach