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The merchants and property owners requested to levy a one mil tax on properties in the district
and establish a governing body of downtown to increase the parking and commerce for the
district. These funds were used to study and build parking for customers and employees.

The creation of a Downtown Development Authority was spearheaded by then-Delray Beach
Chamber of Commerce President, Roy Simon. A committee was organized to create a DDA. The
Florida State Legislature passed into law House Bill 1250 (which was reviewed and codified in
2003 as House Bill 2003-314). This established the DDA and powers of the organization, board
and authorized that one mil of its property value be taxed to fund revitalization and promotional
efforts in the DDA District.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Acquistion of public parking lots Creation and management of the
for all customers and employees in-lieu parking fund & program 1971-1992

Creation of SE 1st bypass road The Downtown bypass for truck traffic
off Atlantic Ave

Assisted in building the Clean & Safe Program Beautification programs on
with the Police Department, CRA, and the City Atlantic Ave

Creation of the Atlantic Ave Task Force Marketing & Advertising for
Downtown since 1970's

Funding the joint venture purchase of the Economic development through
100 ft Christmas Tree in 1993 creation of Marketing Cluster Study of
diverse areas within the DDA District
Development and administration of the
DowntownDelrayBeach.com website Street pole banner
creation & management
Merchant promotions and
tourism advertising efforts Retail Market study & Shopability study

Assist in development of the Downtown Safety Ambassador program
Downtown Paid Parking program

Award-winning events
Delray Beach Fashion Week &
Savor the Ave

1971-2021

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