Tom Carney
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- Meetings spoken in
- 52
- Total speaking time
- 11:35:23
- Avg per meeting
- 13:22
- Segments
- 13554
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Maintenance and Code Compliance Enforcement
Potential fines and cost recovery fees may be assessed against properties found in violation.
West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment & RFP
Purchase price to be determined by a forthcoming appraisal.
Delray Beach Tennis Center Management Contract
The five-year contract is valued at $999,600.
Downtown Parking Program Review and Rate Adjustments
About $220,000 a year in parking revenue the city won't collect.
Special Event Permitting and Downtown Activations
The Garlic Festival drives regional tourism and economic activity for downtown businesses.
Municipal Cemetery Maintenance and Record-Keeping
Cost of auditor staff time, not yet quantified.
Special Activities District Rezonings (Delray Place and South Congress Ave)
Will generate increased impact fees and property tax revenues while adding demands to municipal and county infrastructure.
Code Enforcement Lien and Fine Reductions
Only about $1.5 million of more than $8 million in lien amounts is expected to be collected.
CRA Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Impacts city services, property tax rates, and reserve funds, with potential funding cuts or efficiency requirements totaling up to $19.5 million.
Historic designation of Delray Beach Memorial Gardens Municipal Cemetery
Designation opens the door to state grants — the city got $50,000 to study the cemetery and can pursue more for maintenance and signage.
FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption
Ad valorem city taxes on an average home ($481,794 value) run about $3,073, up roughly 7% from value growth alone.
Establishment of Budget and Financial Review Committee
A further downgrade could make future borrowing more expensive for taxpayers; this one didn't because of a split rating.
West Atlantic Avenue Parking Exemption Extension
Businesses avoid paying $6,000 per parking space they can't provide; no direct cost to the city.
Annual Non-Profit Funding and Community Services
Involves roughly $1.9 million in annual city funding for nonprofit partner agencies.
SW 600 Block Grocery Store Development Proposal
Estimated project cost is over $11 million, financed privately by the developer with potential requests for CRA earthwork and site prep grants.
Residential Addition and Historic Preservation Standards at 223 NW 1st Avenue
Property owners face redesign costs and delay; no public expenditure.
Vision 2035 Budget Alignment
CRA tax increment payments grew from $7.7 million in FY 2015 to over $21 million in FY 2024; Amendment 3 could reshape the property tax base.
The Easton at Atlantic Development Proposal
Generates construction activity and potential impact fees, affecting local infrastructure demands.
Off-Street Parking Reduction Request for Garage Conversion
No city spending involved; the decision affects only the property owner's renovation plans.
Education and Workforce Task Forces
Volunteer-driven, so minimal direct cost, though staff time supports the effort.
Decisions during term (831)
Recorded while Carney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of agenda
Approval of September 3, 2026 minutes
Denial of variance request for 755 SE 7th Avenue (PZ-000669-2026)
Certificate of Appropriateness — 714 NE 2nd Avenue (HP-623-2026)
Recommendation — Cemetery historic designation (Ordinance 50-26, File No. 1010-2026)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
October 7, 2026
Agenda approval as amended (remove 9.A vacation rentals and 7.A FAR waiver)
Consent agenda approval
Resolution 163-26 — retaining wall waiver, 103 Basin Drive
Adoption of the Economic Development Positioning and Targeting Plan
First readings — Ordinances 44-26 and 45-26 (116 SW 5th Avenue land use and rezoning)
First reading — Ordinance 46-26 (North Congress Avenue rezoning)
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
PROPOSED OFFER OF SETTLEMENT IN THE CASE OF EVENS OCCENAT V. THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2210 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY KNOWN AS LENNY'S CAR WASH.
ACCEPTANCE OF A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (LMA) ALONG OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612-2650 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, KNOWN AS DELRAY HYUNDAI GENESIS.
ITEM(S) 1 - ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION BY 228 SE 3RD AVE. ITEM(S) 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION BY 215 NW 5TH AVE.
APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN / ROAD CLOSURE PLAN FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE CROSSWALKS ON SIDE STREETS ALONG NORTH SWINTON AVE FROM NE/NW 6TH STREET TO NE/NW 13TH STREET FOR THE N. SWINTON AVENUE ROADWAY & UNDERGROUND…
APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL SPENDING ON P2019-036 WITH CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 FOR CITYWIDE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS, RELATED SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000.00 FOR A REVISED AGREEMENT TOTAL OF $2,168,000.00
Voting record (128)
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Resolution 163-26 — retaining wall waiver, 103 Basin Drive
First readings — Ordinances 44-26 and 45-26 (116 SW 5th Avenue land use and rezoning)
First reading — Ordinance 46-26 (North Congress Avenue rezoning)
Approval of Consent Agenda as Amended
Motion to Extend Notice of Disposal Period to 60 Days
Resolution 2026-17 — Continue Consideration of RH Development Group Unsolicited Proposal (Aldi, NW 800 Block of West Atlantic Ave)
Publishing the Public Interest Finding Report
Issuing the Notice of Disposal (60 Days)
Northwest Neighborhood Improvements Project Funding Strategy
Approval of Resolution No. 107-26: Tennis Facilities Management Agreement with JCD Sports Group
Expressed concern over the fairness of the RFP process and rigid experience criteria.
Denial of Resolution No. 148-26: Waivers for 1401 Dale Lane
Approval of Resolution No. 155-26: Level 2 Site Plan for 120 SW 3rd Avenue
propose the City's impasse proposal with the proposed language being, "The City has the right to require employees submit to a medical and or psychological examination by a physician or licensed psych
approve this item
approve Ordinance No. 40-26
approve Article 27 and Article 29
approve this item
approve Ordinance No. 39-26
accept the modified Union DROP's proposal
maintain the mutual consent as to the current use of Chapter 185 State Premium Tax Revenues
implement the Union's modified wage increase for officers and sergeants
Ordinance No. 39-26 — Lobbyist Disclosure and Certification (Second Reading/Public Hearing)
Ordinance No. 40-26 — Community Redevelopment Plan Amendment (Second Reading/Public Hearing)
Approval of Board Officers
116 SW 5th Avenue Land Use Map Amendment and Rezoning
North Congress Avenue Rezoning (File No. PZ-000741-2026)
Atlantic Crossing - Building V Level 3 Site Plan Modification
Delray Place SAD Rezoning Postponement
Approval of RFP for West Atlantic Avenue Blocks (600, 700, 800)
Approval of CRA Incentive Program Revisions
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-14 (FY 2026-2027 Budget)
Approval of Goals and Objectives Analysis (FS 189.0694)
Commercial Lease Agreement - 95 SW 5th Avenue
City's recommended operating millage rate of 6.3501 and a debt service of 0.0289 with a total millage of 6.3790
approve Resolution No. 158-26
approve Ordinance No. 38-26
approve Resolution No. 136-26
Lenny's Car Wash — Res. 136-26 (2210 N Federal Hwy)
Resolution 157-26 — General Fund Operating Millage (6.3501 mills)
Opposed raising the rate above last year's 6.1611 mills, citing affordability and assurances the city could operate without cuts at the lower rate.
Resolution 158-26 — Downtown Development Authority Millage
Consistent with his opposition to the operating millage increase.
Resolution 159-26 — Adoption of FY 2026-27 Final Budget
Ordinance 38-26 — Capital Improvement Plan Update (2nd reading)
approve Resolution No. 159-26
A motion was made by Commissioner Casale to approve Resolution No. 140-26, seconded by Deputy Vice Mayor Marker.
A motion was made by Commissioner Casale to approve Resolution No. 141-26, seconded by Vice Mayor Burns.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mollica to approve Resolution No. 142-26, seconded by Vice Mayor Burns.
Approval of Resolution No. 140-26 for Tentative Operating and Debt Service Millage Rates
Voted against the millage rate to advocate for keeping taxes flat and providing relief to residents.