TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Allie Behrman, CPRP, Special Events Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: September 8, 2026
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RESOLUTION NO.132-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS THE 15TH ANNUAL WITCHES OF DELRAY CHARITY BIKE RIDE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 24, 2026; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AND SWINTON AVENUE AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution 132-26, approving an Impact Event known as the 15th Annual Witches of Delray Charity Bike Ride to be held October 24, 2026 and authorizing the closure of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue for the event.
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Background:
The Achievement Centers for Children and Families submitted a Special Event Application for the 15th Annual Witches of Delray Charity Bike Ride to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on June 8, 2026. The application was reviewed by the City's Special Event Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC) on June 18, 2026, and was found that this event meets one of the criteria for an "Impact Event" requiring City Commission approval.
1. The application requests the closure of two major roadways for the event (Atlantic from Swinton east to 6th and Swinton from 3rd to Atlantic Avenue).
At the SETAC meeting the recommendation was made for this event to move forward to the Development Services Management Group (DSMG). DSMG Reviewed this event on July 23, 2026, and made a recommendation for the City Commission to approve this event.
This event has happened in Downtown Delray for most of the past 14 years. This event is held to raise funds for the Achievement Centers for Children and Families of Delray Beach. Last year's ride was held, without incident, on a new route that minimized closure of Atlantic Ave. This year's event is proposed to use the same route as last year. A map of the exact route is provided in the back up material. The ride will begin at City Hall and end at Old School Square. The event will have a maximum of 300 riders and take place from 8:00am - 10:00am.
City Attorney Review:
City Attorney has approved the resolution document as to form and sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
As the Achievement Centers for Children is a non-profit organization per the Special Event Policy, they are eligible to a 50% discount on city services for the event (which excludes hard costs to the City). The financial impact on the City for this event therefore is currently estimated as follows (by department):
Police Dept Personnel $2,017.64
Public Works Personnel $952.75
Public Works Resources $74.15
Admin. Fee 5% overtime Costs $136.16
Total: $3,180.70
This impact is based on an estimate of costs, actual number will be determined after the event.
Timing of Request:
The event producer would like to know if the event is approved so they can open registration and begin advertising the event.