CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Downtown Development Authority Tuesday, August 19, 2025 8:30 AM
107 S. Olive Avenue, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Webinar ID: 891 1645 9609
Tim Harris
Teneka James-Feaman
• FY 25 Programming Report Sherryl Muriente
• Homeless Outreach Team Update Allie Severino
CONSENT CALENDAR (Action Required) Tim Harris
• Minutes of Regular Board Meeting August 19, 2025
• Financial Statements of August 29, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Action Required)
• Executive Director Employee Agreement First Amendment Samantha Moore
ANNOUNCEMENTS Samantha Moore
• FY 25 – 26 First Public Budget Hearing – Wednesday September 3rd at 5:05pm
• FY 25 – 26 Final Public Budget Hearing – Wednesday September 17th at 5:05pm
ADJOURNMENT
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ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Downtown Development Authority 107 S. Olive Ave, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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ATTENDANCE
DDA Board members in attendance: Chairman Rick Reikenis, Vice Chairman Robert Sanders (via Zoom), Samantha Bratter, Peter Cruise, Tim Harris and Daryl Houston DDA Staff in attendance: Teneka James-Feaman, Samantha Moore, Marley Angervil, Catherine Ast, Krystal Campi, Tiffany Faublas, and Attorneys Zoe Weiser-Dalton and Janice Rustin LLW. Guest in attendance: Kimmie Kylee
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Reikenis called the meeting to order 8:34am.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
No Executive Director report.
PRESENTATIONS
FY 2025-2026 Preliminary budget
James Feaman presented the Preliminary budget for FY 2025-2026 The total estimated taxable value for FY 2026 is $4,396,743,014 with new construction estimated at $181,516,799. The taxable value in FY 2025 was $4,008,533,506. There has been a 9.81% increase in property value from the prior year. James Feaman also informed the board that the City has requested that the DDA continue to contribute to the City ride West Palm beach transportation system, continuing to fund Community Outreach and Policing, in partnership with the Police Departments Entertainment District Unit (EDU) and Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) who are on the front line of the homelessness issue Additionally the budget for the ambassador program has increased to allow for additional ambassadors during peak times; 6 additional ambassadors for FY 26.
Reikenis motioned to approve FY 2025 – 2026 Preliminary Budget as presented. Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election of Chairman
Bratter made a motion to nominate Harris as Chairman. Cruise seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Election of Vice Chairman
Bratter made a motion to nominate Sanders as Vice Chairman. Reikenis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Election of Secretary
Reikenis made a motion to nominate James-Feaman as Secretary. Daryl seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Harris, Vice Chairman Sander, Bratter, Cruise, and Houston all thanked Chairman Riekens for his dedication to the DDA serving as the Board Chairman for the last four years.
SETTING OF MILLAGE RATE
Moore reviewed the requirements for the interlocal agreement with the CRA and City. She requested to set the proposed milage rate at the not to exceed rate of 2 mills. The final millage rate is determined at the public budget hearings held in September.
Houston made a motion to set the millage rate at 2 mills. Cruise seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution No. 02-2025; 2nd MIL Budget
Moore presented Resolution No. 02 – 2025 which details the proposed budget for the increment from the 2nd mil for the upcoming year as required by the interlocal agreement with the CRA and City. Resolution No. 02 – 2025 title was read for the record.
Reikenis made a motion to approve Resolution No. 02 – 2025: 2nd MIL Budget. Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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SET MEETING DATES
FY 2025/2026 DDA Board Meeting Schedule
The Regular Board meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month at 8:30am. The First Budget Hearing is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 5:05pm and the Final Budget Hearing is scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 5:05pm.
Reikenis made a motion to approve the meeting schedule as presented. Cruise seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Financial Statements of May 31, 2025
Financial Statement of June 30, 2025
Reikenis made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Sanders seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Ast presented an overview of the Tree Canopy project. Some locations have been planted through new construction projects and streetscapes while others are no longer in existence. Ast informed the board that DDA staff and Scott Lewis’ team reevaluated the locations from 2019 and adjusted using the most recent tree survey from the city. Ast presented each location and plan for improvements at each site.
DDA staff along with Scott Lewis’ team have identified areas that do not need the infrastructure so that we can begin this project in August. Ast stated the budget allocated for this project is $200,000; The city has allocated $100,000 in matching funds for this project.
Reikenis made a motion to approve the extension of the Tree Canopy Project agreement; 5th addendum to Scott Lewis’ Agreement Cruise second The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Moore presented a recap of the Executive Director performance review for 2024 - 2025. She shared with the board the results of each review category and feedback received. Results show James Feaman scored an average total score of 70 which makes James Feaman eligible for a 4% performance-based salary increase effective August 1st, 2025.
Additionally, Moore explained that as part of our ongoing Organizational Development efforts, we continued our partnership with HR Compensation Consultants, LLC, to conduct a Pay and Benefits Package Survey for the Executive Director position. This best-practice approach ensures that our compensation remains aligned with current labor market standards. HRCC has recommended a market adjustment to bring the Executive Director’s salary to 90% of the midpoint of the established pay range. Specifically, it is recommended that James-Feaman’s base salary be adjusted to $202,500 and that her life insurance policy be increased from $50,000 to at least $100,000. Based on the DDA current Life Insurance Policy JamesFeaman is eligible for up to $150,000 pending completion of the Evidence of Insurability requirements.
Reikenis made a motion to approve the Executive Director pay range as presented. Sanders seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Sanders made a motion to approve adjusting the Executive Directors base salary to 90% of the proposed midpoint pay range: $202,500 Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Reikenis motioned to approve the Executive Directors performance-based merit increase of 4%. Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
Reikenis made a motion to approve increasing the Executive Director’s Life Insurance Policy to $150,000. Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
James Feaman announced new benches are being installed at The Chess Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Harris called for a motion to adjourn. Reikenis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Houston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:24am.
