Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delray Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Normal Retirement Date for Deferred Members
The board's legal counsel will address how the normal retirement date is determined for deferred members — firefighters who left employment but haven't yet started drawing their pensions.
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
The board will renew its fiduciary liability insurance for 2027, protecting trustees who oversee the pension fund from personal liability.
Portfolio Performance Through September 30, 2026
Mariner Institutional will walk the board through how the pension fund's investments performed through the end of September, plus a October flash report. Investment returns drive how well the fund can pay promised benefits.
Special Event Cost Recovery and Debt Amnesty
The commission debated how to handle over $31,000 in unpaid special event costs, deciding to write off uncollectible debt older than five years and send newer accounts to collections.
Municipal Purchasing Policy Overhaul
The commission updated purchasing rules to raise spending limits for the City Manager and streamline buying for city operations to account for inflation.