TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Allie Behrman, CPRP, Special Events Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 6, 2025
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RESOLUTION 13-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS THE 5TH ANNUAL DELRAY BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE 2026 TO BE HELD APRIL 17-19, 2026, IN AND AROUND THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE CAMPUS AND ON NE 2ND AVENUE AND NE 1ST AVENUE; 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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Recommendation
Recommended Action:
Review and consider Resolution 13-26, approving an Impact Event known as the 5th Annual Delray Beach Concours d'Elegance to be held April 17-19, 2026, in and around the Old School Square Campus and on NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Avenue.
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Background:
The Delray Beach Concours Foundation is seeking to host the 5th Annual Delray Beach Concours d'Elegance event in and around the Old School Square Campus. The event has expanded, to include part of the front lawn, from last years event held on April 27, 2025. The event in 2026 will also feature a VIP Cocktail Party on Saturday evening with alcohol as well as alcohol at the event on Sunday. The event will feature both classic and luxury vehicles, vendors, and entertainment on the grounds of Old School Square and on NE 2nd Avenue and NE 1st Avenue. This event is deemed an "Impact Event" under the City's Special Event Policy as one of the conditions of this determination is an event in which more than 3,500 persons are anticipated to attend on any one day. Delray Concours Foundation indicated in their Special Event Application that they anticipate an attendance of 9,000 persons. Delray Concours Foundation submitted a Life Safety Plan that was approved by Fire.
The event producer received an approval of use of the Front Lawn from the Parks and Recreation directo...
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