Page 16 - Boca Club News - September '22

Page 16, Boca Club News

Memo from County Tax Collector from page 15

• Locally elected Governing Boards: Elected officials And the Winners are...In June, I asked for your feedback prize pack containing a variety of branded Palm Beach
in each jurisdiction set the millage, or tax rate, for the via an online survey to let me know what you like about County Tax collector items. So, congratulations to Kani
upcoming fiscal year. Some examples of governing boards my monthly newsletter, Tax Talk, and what I can do to Nicodemus, Ali Roth and Jeffrey Ullman, who have been
include the county, the municipalities, school board, improve it. I received a tremendous response with valuable notified of their winnings and have received their prize
children’s services, etc. feedback that I and my staff are reviewing. As promised, packs. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you all
• Clerk and Comptroller: This agency is responsible for three lucky winners were randomly selected to receive a for participating in our survey.
operation of the value adjustment board (VAB). A taxpayer
may file a petition with the VAB if they dispute the Property Who do I contact for… Agency Information
Appraiser’s assessment, classification, or exemption status Paying my current property taxes or delinquent property tax? Constitutional Tax Collector, serving Palm Beach County
for their property. Getting a copy of my property tax bill? www.pbctax.com
• Tax Collector: Our agency mails tax bills, collects the
payments, and sells tax certificates on properties with Changing my name or address on my property tax bill? Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
delinquent taxes. Once the tax payments are collected, our Adding or changing an exemption, like homestead? www.pbcgov.org/papa
office ensures the fair distribution of the funds to the local A specific tax or assessment question? Locally elected Governing Boards/Taxing or Levying
governments and taxing authorities. Why are my tax rates so high? Authorities (See the phone number listed on your tax bill)
If you need more information, here is contact information Challenging the property value, classification, or exemption Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller
to point you in the right direction:
status of your property? www.mypalmbeachclerk.com

From the Desk of Palm Beach County Mayor

Robert S. Weinroth: Scam Alert!

Robert Weinroth, a former member speed for school zones, and fines are doubled (up to $400) The county has partnered with Palm Beach State College
of the Boca Raton City Council, was for illegally passing a stopped school bus displaying a stop to offer this 24-hour free training to residents in order to
elected as a Palm Beach County signal. provide critical support to first responders, immediate
Commissioner to replace Steven Drivers convicted of a second offense within five years assistance to victims, and organize volunteers at disaster
Abrams, who retired due to term could have their license suspended. Also, be aware of the sites.
limits requirements. “no texting while driving” law that has a fine and potential For more information on how to volunteer to become
According to the Clerk of the points. part of a CERT team, please call (561) 712-6400.
Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office, Disc Ball. Disc ball is a growing trend in parks nationwide. Non-profit Spotlight: The Palm Beach County Food
Palm Beach County residents should With rules similar to golf, players use a Frisbee (or disc) Bank. The Palm Beach County Food Bank donates food
be aware of scammers attempting to solicit money or instead of a golf ball and clubs. to nearly 200 partnering agencies, including food pantries,
personal information from local residents by claiming they The disc is thrown from a tee-off area and, instead of soup kitchens, residential facilities, and other social service
have missed jury duty. a hole in the ground, players aim for an elevated metal organizations right here in our county.
If you receive one of these calls or texts, obtain as much basket. The county offers courses at Okeeheelee Park and With the addition of their facility in Lake Worth Beach,
information as possible and contact the Clerk’s office at West Delray Regional Park. the organization is able to distribute more than 11 million
(561) 355-2996. Palm Beach County’s award-winning park system pounds of food annually, reaching nearly 300,000 county
PBI Parking Tips. Parking and shuttle options at Palm includes over 8,000 acres of parkland and 110 park residents.
Beach International Airport are convenient and easily properties, with a wide range of amenities including sports, The Food Bank is always in need of volunteers,
accessible. fitness, environmental and cultural activities. donations and food for their pantry. For more information,
Park your car: Emergency Volunteers Needed. Volunteers play an please call (561) 670-2518.
• Premium parking is right outside baggage claim and costs essential role when disasters hit, especially in conjunction If you are interested in having Mayor Weinroth speak at
$30 a day. with the county’s Community Emergency Response Team a community, condo or homeowner association event, please
• Short-term and long-term parking are a little further away (CERT). Participants receive training in fire safety, light contact our office at (561) 355-2204 or email RWeinroth@
for $13-$17 daily with direct access to the terminal. search and rescue and disaster medical operations. pbcgov.org.
• Economy parking for $7 a day provides a shuttle there
and back.
Public transportation: Advertise! Check out our website!
• Take Tri-Rail to the West Palm Beach station, 203 S
Tamarind Ave, and get a complimentary ride to the airport
through Uber or Metro Taxi. www.seabreezepublications.com or call 746-3244
School Zone Warning. Palm Beach County public schools
are officially open. Remember, 20 mph is the maximum

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