Code enforcement goes 17/7 — The Delray Beach Code Enforcement Division plans to implement a new schedule to ensure enforcement every day of the week.
City Manager Terrence Moore announced in his April 18 memo to commissioners the new seven-day operation, with the plan to have code officers working from 7 a.m. to midnight, even on weekends.
Code enforcement over the weekends in the past had been dependent on overtime, according to an April 16 email from Jeri Pryor, the city’s new director of Neighborhood and Community Services, who oversees the division.
One of the priorities of the weekend patrols will be “to reduce and minimize light pollution on our beach affecting sea turtle orientation, through proactive code enforcement,” she wrote.
She said the new schedule is expected to begin on May 3.
Delray competes to be All-America City again — Delray Beach is a finalist for another All-America City designation, which honors communities that demonstrate exceptional civic engagement, collaboration and innovation in addressing challenges.
Delray Beach was named an All-America City in 1993, 2001 and 2017, as noted above the dais in the City Commission chambers.
City Manager Terrence Moore said a delegation of about 15 will travel to the National Civic League headquarters in Denver to represent the city in the 2025 finals competition June 27-29. Team members will participate in workshops and community meetings, said Janai Bowens, the education and external opportunities manager who is putting together the delegation.
— John Pacenti
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