Delray Beach

Delray Beach is truly a unique city!  From its award winning public beaches and vibrant downtown nightlife to its excellent neighborhoods, bustling economy, and abundance of cultural activities, Delray Beach offers an unparalleled quality of life.

Located in the southern end of Palm Beach County , Delray Beach was settled as an agricultural community in 1895. First incorporated in 1911, it became the City of Delray Beach on May 11, 1927.  The City has experienced substantial growth from 1,015 people in 1920 to 60,645 people today. 

Delray Municipal Beach is one of the most accessible and beautiful beaches in South Florida and was selected by Travel Holiday magazine as the top public beach in the southeastern United States for swimming and one of the top 35 beaches in the country.  Sand quality, water warmed by the gulf stream current, lack of rip currents, and safe waves were all cited as factors contributing to their choice of Delray Municipal Beach.

Geography

Delray Beach is located at 26°27'33" North, 80°4'59" West (26.459101, -80.083038) (1) . It lies directly north of Boca Raton , Florida and directly south of Boynton Beach , Florida .

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 41.2 km² (15.9 mi² ). 39.8 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.34% water.

Demographics

As of the census (2) of 2000, there are 60,020 people, 26,787 households, and 15,081 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,507.7/km² (3,905.6/mi²). There are 31,702 housing units at an average density of 796.4/km² (2,062.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.49% White, 26.63% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.55% from other races, and 3.99% from two or more races. 6.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 26,787 households out of which 18.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% are non-families. 35.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 18.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $43,371, and the median income for a family is $51,195. Males have a median income of $33,699 versus $28,469 for females. The per capita income for the city is $29,350. 11.8% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

City of Delray Beach
100 NW 1st Avenue
Delray Beach , Florida   33444
Main Switchboard:  (561) 243-7000
City Hall Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Emergency Contact Information:
Police and Fire Emergencies Dial 911
Police and Fire Non-Emergencies:  (561) 243-7800
After Hours Water or Sewer Emergencies:  (561) 243-7318
After Hours Street or Traffic Emergencies:  (561) 243-7800

City Commission:
(561) 243-7010

Jeff Perlman                            Mayor 
Alberta McCarthy                    Commissioner
Jon Levinson                           Vice Mayor
Pat Archer                               Commissioner
Rita Ellis                                  Deputy Vice Mayor

Administrative Services
Golf and Tennis

Robert A. Barcinski
Assistant City Manager
AsstCityMgr@MyDelrayBeach.com

Tracey Sweeney
Executive Assistant to Asst City Manager
Sweeney@ci.delray-beach.fl.us

Office: (561) 243-7011
Fax: (561) 243-7199

Amanda Solomon
Telecommunications Systems Mgr.
Allen@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
Office:     (561) 243-7008
Fax:        (561) 243-7199

Delray Municipal Golf Course                                  
Office:             (561) 243-7385
Restaurant:   (561-243-7385
Pro Shop:      (561) 243-7380
Fax:                 (561) 243-7386

Lakeview Golf Course
Office:      (561) 498-3229
Fax:          (561) 498-3720

Delray Beach Tennis Center
Office:      (561) 243-7360
Fax:          (561) 243-7362

Delray Swim & Tennis Center
Office:      (561) 243-7058
Fax:          (561) 243-7063

City Attorney's Office
Susan A. Ruby, Esq.
Address: 200 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach , FL 33444

Telephone: (561) 243-7090
Facsimile: (561) 278-4755

E-mail: CityAttorney@MyDelrayBeach.com

City Clerk's Office

Commission Agendas and Minutes, Code of Ordinance, Advisory Boards, Cemetery Information, Municipal Liens, Residency Cards

Chevelle D. Nubin
City Clerk
nubin@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7051

Janet K. Whipple
Deputy City Clerk
whipple@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7057

Timothy Fordham
Records Management Assistant
fordham@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7055

James Hancock
Office Assistant II
hancock@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7050

Susan Maloney
Administrative Assistant
maloney@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7052

Celeste McDonough
Administrative Assistant
mcdonough@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7054

Carolanne Kucmerowski
Executive Assistant/Agenda Coordinator
kucmerowsk@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7059

Venice Cobb
Executive Assistant/Advisory Board Liaison
cobb@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7056

Department Main Line (561) 243-7050
Department Fax Line (561) 243-3774
CityClerk@MyDelrayBeach.com

City Manager's Office & City Commission

David T. Harden
City Manager
CityManager@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7010

JeffPerlman
Mayor (term expires 3/07)
Mayor@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 276-9809

Robert A. Barcinski
Assistant City Manager
AsstCityMgr@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7011

JonLevinson
Vice Mayor (term expires 3/07)
JonLevinson@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-2690

Gerri Bauer
Executive Secretary to City Manager
bauer@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7015

Patricia Archer
Commissioner (term expires 3/06)
PArcher@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 495-6141

Tracey Sweeney
Executive Assistant to Asst City Manager
sweeney@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7011

Alberta Perry McCarthy
Commissioner (term expires 3/06)
AlbertaMcCarthy@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 278-2720

Delores Rangel
Administrative Assistant to Commission
rangel@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561)243-7013

Rita Ellis
Deputy ViceMayor(term expires 3/07)
RitaEllis@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561)243-0041

Ivan Ladizinsky
Public Information Officer
ladizinsky@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7009

Amanda Solomon
Telecommunications Systems Manager
allen@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7008
FAX :  (561) 243-7199

Community Improvement

Permits, Inspections, Signs, Code Enforcement, Occupational Licenses, Landscaping, Recycling, Animal Cont

Lula Butler
Community Improvement Director
CIDirector@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7203

George Diaz
Chief Building Official
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7211

Richard Bauer
Code Enforcement Administrator
CodeEnforcement@MyDelrayBeach.com          
(561) 243-7219

Kendra Graham
Community Development Program Administrator
CDBG@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7280

Nancy Davila
City Horticulturist                      
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7226

JanetMeeks
Education BoardCoordinator
Education@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7231

Winston Hudson  
Neighborhood Program Specialist
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7246

Andrea Strohmer
Signs/Plan Review Technician
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7210

Joyce Desormeau
Occupational License Supervisor  
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7205

JenniferBuce
RecyclingCoordinator
CodeEnforcement@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7138

Virginia Feldman
Animal Control Officer
CodeEnforcement@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7330

Nancy Patterson
Landlord Permit Staff Assistant
CodeEnforcement@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7243

Building Permits and Inspections                       
PermitsLicenses@MyDelrayBeach.com            
(561) 243-7200                                                       

Garbage and Waste Removal
CodeEnforcement@MyDelrayBeach.com
(561) 243-7219

Environmental Services

Construction, Engineering, Water Treatment, Water/Sewer

Administration

Richard C. Hasko, P.E.
Director of Environmental Services
hasko@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7336
FAX: (561) 243-7060

Public Utilities Division

C. Danvers Beatty, P.E.
Deputy Director of Public Utilities
beatty@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7328 
FAX: (561) 243-7060
After-hour utility emergencies: (561) 243-7318

Engineering Division

Randal L. Krejcarek, P.E.
City Engineer
krejcarek@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7322
FAX: (561) 243-7314

Construction Division

Rafael C. Ballestero
Deputy Director of Construction
ballestero@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7320
FAX: (561) 243-7314

Finance

Accounting, Investments, Payroll, Purchasing, Risk Management, Utility Billing, MIS

Administration - General Finance Questions
Joseph M. Safford
Finance Director
safford@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7115

Purchasing and Bidding Questions
Jackie Rooney
Purchasing Manager
rooney@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7163
or
Patsy Nadal
Buyer
nadal@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7161

MIS - Computer Systems Questions
Guy Buzzelli
buzzelli@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7149

Utilities - Water/Garbage/Sewer Questions
Barbara Schooler
schooler@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7119

Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department

501 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach , Florida   33444 , US
(561) 243-7400  TEL
(561) 243-7461  FAX

Human Resources

Office:  Human Resources
              100 NW 1st Avenue
              Delray Beach , FL   33444

Harry Hamilton                                                                            
Human Resources Director                                                     
Hamilton@ci.delray-beach.fl.us                                               
(561) 243-7084

Frank Babin
Risk Manager
Babin@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7150

Doug Randolph
Human Resources Consultant - Human Development     
Randolph@ci.delray-beach.fl.us                                              
(561) 243-7127                                                                          

Frank Fadden
Safety Specialist
Fadden@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7157

Shirley Goddard                                                                          
Human Resources Consultant - Human Relations             
Goddard@ci.delray-beach.fl.us                                               
(561) 243-7080                                                                           

Robin Cox
Insurance Specialist, Senior
Cox@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7151

Patsy Fox                                                                                     
Human Resources Consultant - Administration                  
Fox@ci.delray-beach.fl.us                                                         
(561) 243-7080                                                                          

Valerie Smith
Insurance Specialist, Senior
SmithV@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7154

Nancy King 
Human Resources Consultant - Communications
King@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
(561) 243-7085

Parks and Recreation

City Parks, Landscape Maintenance, Recreation Facilities, Sports, Out of School, Beach, Marina, Special Events,

Parks and Recreation Main Line
Marianne Rangel
561-243-7250
General Information

Community Center

Parks and Recreation Director
Joe Weldon
561-243-7251

Recreation Superintendent
Rodger Ribeiro , CPRP
561-243-7256
Recreation Division

Community Center/Athletics
Tom Kwiatek
561-243-7255
Basketball, Little League Baseball/T-Ball, Softball, Leagues

Marketing/Special Event Coordinator
Danielle Gallo
561-243-7277
Special Events, Volunteers, Sponsorships

Out of School Program Director
Tonya Smith
561-243-7249
After School, Summer Camp, Day Camps, Holiday Camps

Executive Assistant
Carole Pierpont
561-243-7252
Marina , Gazebo and Pavilion Reservations

Administrative Assistant
Gail Vanhove
561-243-7257
Beach Boat Storage Permits

Veterans Park

Veterans Park Supervisor
561-243-7350
Veterans Park Center

Pompey Park  

Pompey Park Supervisor
David Ricks
561-243-7359
Site Supervisor

Staff Assistant II
Deirdra Roper
561-243-7248
Pompey Park Classes & Reservations

Recreation Supervisor II/Athletics
Ben Leonard
561-243-7356
Youth & Adult Athletics; Tournaments; Delray Rocks Youth Football, Flag Football, Pee Wee Football; Cheerleading

Pompey Park Tennis Supervisor
Kacy Young
561-243-7356
Youth and Adult Tennis Lessons; Tournaments; Tennis Camps

Recreation Supervisor II/Programs/Events
Rhonda Williams-Turner
561-243-7356

505" Teen Center and Skate Park

"505" TeenCenter Supervisor
Matt Carbone
561-243-7158
"505" Teen Center and Skate Park

Aquatics

Ocean Rescue Superintendent
Bob Taylor
561-243-7352
Beach, Lifeguards Jr.Lifeguard,
Beach Walkers, Ocean Awareness, Surf Chairs

Aquatics Operations Supervisor
Dave Woodard
561-243-7358
Pompey Park Pool, Delray Swim Club,
Swim Lessons, Jr. Lifeguard, Lifeguard
Training, CPR & First Aid Training

Parks Maintenance

Parks Maintenance Superintendent
Tim Simmons
561-243-7261
Parks Maintenance

Planning and Zoning

Current Planning, Long Range Planning, Redevelopment Planning, Historic Preservation, Parking Management, Management of Coastal Projects, Mapping & Graphics, Support Services

561- 243-7040

Miscellaneous:

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
(561) 278-0424

Delray Beach Public Library
(561) 266-0194