Deirdre M. Jacobs

The City of Riviera Beach Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a long-range document aiming to guide the direction, development, and delivery of the City's parks and recreation facilities and services over the next 10-15 years. The plan provides a framework based on existing conditions, community needs, and priorities, integrating with broader city initiatives like 'Reimagine Riviera Beach'. Key focus areas include enhancing the quality of life for residents, addressing population growth, and ensuring equitable access to a premier park system that promotes health, wellness, conservation, and social equity. It outlines implementation strategies, including funding and capital improvement recommendations, to support a well-used, integrated, and diversified recreational network.

This document outlines the City of Riviera Beach, Florida's Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, serving as a comprehensive five-year roadmap for enhancing and maintaining public infrastructure. It is guided by the City's overarching 'Riviera Beach 2030' Long-Term Strategic Plan, which focuses on achieving five key goals: a prosperous, resilient, and sustainable economy; great neighborhoods; accelerated operational excellence; enhanced government stewardship and accountability; and strengthened community engagement and empowerment. The plan also articulates the City's vision to be 'The Best Waterfront City in which to Live, Work, and Play,' supported by a mission of excellent customer service, progressive leadership, and accountable stewardship, and core values including professionalism, ethics, diversity, respect, transparency, and innovation.

This strategic plan for the City of Riviera Beach outlines a comprehensive roadmap to achieve its 2030 vision. It is structured around five key strategic pillars: achieving a prosperous, resilient, and sustainable economy; building great neighborhoods; accelerating operational excellence; enhancing government stewardship and accountability; and strengthening community engagement and empowerment. The plan aims to guide the city's long-term development by focusing on economic growth, community well-being, efficient governance, and active citizen participation to create a thriving and resilient community.

The City of Riviera Beach's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 includes key initiatives and financial allocations. The General Fund Budget saw a 12.54% increase, driven by rising property values. The budget prioritizes public safety with investments in fire stations and police facilities, infrastructure improvements, community services, and employee compensation. The Utility Special District (USD) budget focuses on water infrastructure and maintenance. The budget also highlights capital projects, including the new Water Treatment Facility, Broadway and Avenue E improvements, and various neighborhood enhancements.