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Director of Public Works Missy Barletto and Chief Financial Officer Henry Dacouis said the city expects the new water treatment plant to cost about $270 million in total. Staff said they plan an initial revenue-bond transaction of about $140 million in the first year and a later tranche of roughly $130 million; construction will begin this winter and staff expect the plant to be \"complete in early 2028.\" Barletto described the new plant as replacing a 63-year-old facility and moving from a lime-softening process to a nanofiltration approach.

Why it matters: Staff framed the project as the long-term solution to PFAS detections in parts of Delray Beach's water system and as a major capital investment requiring multi-year financing and construction. The funding strategy combines revenue bonds, enterprise-fund resources and other capital funds rather than relying on the general fund.

Key CIP and financing details presented:
- Water treatment plant: total estimated cost ~$270,000,000; first revenue-bond tranche ~$140,000,000; remaining ~$130,000,000 in later years; construction slated to start this winter; expected operational in 2028 (Missy Barletto and Henry Dacouis).
- Financing approach: staff emphasized revenue bonds for utility projects, general-obligation (G.O.) bonds for voter-approved public-safety projects, and revenue bonds or enterprise-backed debt for recreation and user-fee facilities.
- Public-safety G.O. bond: the presentation said a public-safety/general-obligation bond (voter referendum required) will fund a new police headquarters, estimated near $100,000,000, and other station improvements; design work begins this year.
- Recreation revenue bonds: staff noted roughly $20,000,000 allocated for recreation projects, including a planned renovation of the municipal golf course financed by user-fee-backed revenue bonds; the course will close about one year for renovation.
- Major CIP projects: Pompey Park recreation facility (construction starting), Northwest neighborhood infrastructure overhaul (water, sewer, streets, traffic-calming), Tropic Isle stormwater project (~$50,000,000 total) with state resiliency grant support covering about half, Marine Way seawall and roadway redesign, new stormwater pump station west of the Intracoastal, roadway projects (North Swinton roundabout, Lindell Boulevard, Barwick Road/Atlantic Avenue corridor).
- Grants and partners: staff referenced state resiliency grant funding (roughly $20,000,000 toward Tropic Isle) and planned Army Corps of Engineers beach renourishment work beginning this fiscal year.

On next steps, staff said the revenue-bond transaction for the water plant will be initiated at the Aug. 12 regular city commission meeting; Dacouis said the city is \"teed up\" to borrow in the next one to two months. He described bond issuance as a way to match long-lived assets with long-term financing so future beneficiaries share cost.

The presentation also noted shorter-term milestones: Fire Station 113 is essentially complete, with a public opening ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. the following day; Pompey Park construction will proceed while an existing community center remains open; and several roadway projects have aggressive construction timelines tied to school start dates in August.

No formal bond approval occurred at the town hall; staff presented project costs, funding plans and the schedule for required commission actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Delray Beach LEAD Town Hall, July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a capital improvement program that centers on a $270 million water treatment plant to address PFAS, a planned $140 million initial revenue bond, a roughly $100 million police headquarters from a public-safety GO bond, and multiple neighborhood and resiliency projects.","taxTitle","Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",5598,"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},6155885,"Delray Beach outlines proposed 6.1611 millage rate, cites public-safety and inflation-driven costs",2526,5120,2531630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5473200-e541eb1ffa5443953716082741259e8c&start=5&end=2531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5473200-e541eb1ffa5443953716082741259e8c/thumbnail_5120.jpg","/articles/6155885/Delray-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Delray-Beach-outlines-proposed-61611-millage-rate-cites-public-safety-and-inflation-driven-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155885-9ab43cdde63bad9a9990b952fc7ce99e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773647983&Signature=RsxP-mgIOqZwMQedwSEVzqeG5Pvwcrq29lt4qdMG-eGXKpzi04w0-rbx5wgZkC7DDlL8QY3fuOt0RLxjYMjqpe3h~zWdiS2f4toHqoDPuE~~S-21ieEP4ucQX49HviTk4fuDc~gEjbtgM9XcgKyBwOWlTFU7gVn9xoEJzp4sao2Mhxfpit1KhO-t1crlJqKFX0BDtb4mqpu9a~0Ot0X5T1Y7ClFRdNtsP3p9K56mNYi6UYSIVo8HRolB1d~jJkoilTRY38fFnNk-eIRveh22r9HV6nQK6TBJfnb4FW2m5cADymlgVb5LLzZGiq1MPXmy8zaxha0gsb7QFrrgiEyJqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Terrence Moore and Chief Financial Officer Henry Dacouis told residents at a July 24 town hall that the City of Delray Beach plans to propose a city millage rate of 6.1611 for fiscal year 2025-26, a change from the current rate near 5.9063. The proposal is part of a draft operating plan that forecasts about $201 million in general fund resources.

Moore said the city's proposed millage \"only represent[s] about 1 third of the aggregate property tax bill,\" noting that the Palm Beach County School District and the county account for larger shares of most residents' total property-tax bills. The city's general-fund forecast relies heavily on ad valorem taxes; staff estimated about $131 million of the general fund's revenue will come from property taxes.

Why it matters: The millage affects the city portion of property tax bills and underpins funding for core services including police, fire, parks and basic operations. Moore and Dacouis framed the recommendation around rising municipal costs and efforts to identify efficiencies while maintaining service levels.

Key details from the town hall:
- Proposed city millage: 6.1611 mills (city manager and CFO). Moore said this equates to $6.16 per $1,000 of assessed value. The current rate cited during the session was about 5.9063 mills. The city described last year's position as a rollback (keeping the same revenue as the prior year).
- General fund forecast: roughly $201,000,000 for FY2025-26; ad valorem taxes estimated at about $131,000,000 of that total.
- Example household impact: Using an average property valuation of $447,000, staff estimated an average city share of about $2,754 for property owners (variable by exemptions and individual valuations).
- Tax-bill breakdown: presenters said the Palm Beach County School District represents roughly 35% of a typical Delray Beach property-tax bill, Delray Beach about 33%, and Palm Beach County about 25%; remaining amounts go to special districts.
- Public-safety and personnel costs: Moore and staff identified a planned operational change in the Fire Rescue Department: a move from a 24-on/48-off schedule to a 24-on/72-off schedule effective Oct. 1. Staff also said requirements to maintain three-person emergency medical service positions increase expenditures by more than $1 million.
- Expenditure composition: Commissioners and staff noted that police and fire together account for the largest shares of the general fund (presenters cited roughly $57 million for police and $50 million for fire in budget-highlighting slides).

Staff emphasized inflationary pressures they called a \"municipal rate of inflation,\" including personnel, equipment and capital costs. CFO Henry Dacouis described long-term assessed-value growth and how the city has sought operational efficiencies: \"When assessed values go up uniformly, it doesn't matter...we work very hard to keep the expenses in line,\" he said.

Process and next steps: Moore said the proposed millage and budget will go before the city commission with a first public hearing scheduled Sept. 3, 2025, and a second hearing to adopt the final millage and budget on Sept. 15, 2025. TRIM notices will advise property owners of the proposed tax structure in advance.

No formal vote was taken during the town hall; staff presented the proposal and outlined steps to bring the millage and budget to the commission for formal consideration.","At a July 24 town hall, City Manager Terrence Moore and Chief Financial Officer Henry Dacouis presented the city's FY2025-26 budget framework, including a proposed millage rate of 6.1611, a $201 million general fund forecast and cost drivers such as a fire-rescue staffing change and rising municipal costs.","actionData","errors"]

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Delray Beach to seek revenue bonds for $270M water treatment plant; CIP includes police HQ, Pompey Park and stormwater work

Delray Beach outlines proposed 6.1611 millage rate, cites public-safety and inflation-driven costs