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HOA Elections And The City Of Boca Raton

The Nomination Announces Plans For This Year’s

Process Fabulous Fourth Celebration

Fireworks, Live Music, Rides,
By Steven G. Rappaport, Games & Food Drive To
Partner – Community Association
Benefit Boca Helping Hands
For many years, under HOA law (Chapter 720,
Florida Statutes), there was a requirement that HOAs take By Hillary Reynolds
nominations from the floor at their annual meeting. This
put many people at disadvantage because if there was The City of Boca Raton’s Recreation Services Department
another nomination process prior to the annual meeting, will host a Fabulous Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4,
people could put their name in advance and campaign at Countess de Hoernle Park/Spanish River Athletic Facility,
for votes to the disadvantage of those who would later 1000 NW Spanish River Boulevard, starting at 5:30 p.m. A
nominate themselves from the floor. spectacular fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. The event
With condominium associations, as distinct from is FREE and open to the public.
HOAs, you were not permitted to nominate yourself from Enjoy amusement rides, kids’ crafts, strolling
the floor as the statute (Chapter 718, Florida Statutes) entertainers, DJ, games, video game trucks, and more.
prohibits floor nominations. However, with HOAs, there Indulge in variety of quality food vendors, ice cream,
was always a requirement to allow such nominations. and baked goods. Remember to bring your reusable water
Several years ago, Chapter 720 was amended to state bottle, as the City’s mobile water unit will supply free
that if an HOA’s election process took nominations prior filtered water throughout the event.
to the annual meeting, you would not be required to take The mainstage will feature music by Matthew
nominations from the floor on the date of the meeting Sabatella and the Rambling String Band, connecting
(Section 720.306(9)(a)). people with music that is woven into the fabric of
The statute does not really define what it means by the United States with vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle,
“election process”. Therefore, our interpretation up until mandolin, and bass fiddle. The band will raise the roof
recently had been that the board could adopt procedures or with traditional folk songs, fiddle tunes, old-time country,
rules identifying an election process to take nominations bluegrass, Appalachian music, ragtime, blues, spirituals,
prior to the annual meeting. Recently, some recent railroad and cowboy songs, work songs, sea shanties,
arbitration decisions ruled that the HOA’s election process reels, breakdowns, and ballads. The Fabulous Fourth Celebration is presented by the
must actually be spelled out in the HOA’s governing In addition to the numerous Fabulous Fourth program City of Boca Raton and sponsored by the Boca Raton
documents, such as the bylaws. offerings, Boca Helping Hands will be facilitating a Airport Authority and WPBF-TV.
Therefore, if you are an HOA, and you wish to canned and non-perishable food drive with convenient The City of Boca Raton boasts 5 miles of gorgeous
be able to have nominations taken prior to the annual drop-off boxes at event trolley stops. beaches, 48 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space,
meeting so that you are not required to take additional Free parking will be available nearby at the Boca attracting residents and visitors year-round. The City’s
nominations from the floor, you must make sure that your Corporate Center. Complimentary shuttle service will Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of
bylaws or your governing documents spell that process begin at 5 p.m. through the end of the event. free community events at select parks and the Mizner Park
out expressly, as opposed to only having board-adopted Pets, coolers, sparklers/fireworks, and alcohol are not Amphitheater. For more details on City events, visit www.
election procedures. permitted on site. MyBoca.us/SpecialEvents. 
Since we are entering into the time of the year where
many HOA’s are going through their elections, it is our
recommendation that you consult with your HOA attorney Sheryl Sagel,
to make sure that your governing documents and your
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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SELLING
How To Add Your OR RENTING YOUR HOME?

Guests To The Gate

I am working with buyers and renters who are motivated, serious, and
qualified!
By Yvonne Rivera, BPCA Administrative Assistant

The Boca Pointe Community Association offers a 4 Buyers want one-story homes, with or without a pool, in Boca Pointe.
few different methods to add guests to your visitors list,
so please ensure that you add your guest BEFORE they
arrive. If your guest is not on the list, they may be denied 4 Several buyers want single-family homes with at least three
without a phone call being placed to get your approval.
Phone calls are placed as a courtesy depending on how bedrooms, or two + a den, in or near Boca Pointe.
busy the guard is when they arrive.
To add a guest to your visitor list, you have several
options: 4 Investors and future residents want to buy homes or townhomes in
• Website- www.gateaccess.net need of renovation or repair.
• Cell phone app- Download ABDI/Gate Access
from the app/play store
• Access Control- Call 561-395-3392 or leave a 4 People are planning for the next winter season and want to find
voicemail message at 561-395-3369
The advantage of using gateaccess.net or the app is homes or condos that are available for rent starting in November,
the ability to: December or January.
• Add a guest for the day or permanently
• Remove a guest
• Send a pass with barcode
• Receive notification of guest arrival The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include
If you have any questions regarding access methods, approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Affiliated real estate agents are
please call the Boca Pointe Community Association independent contractor sales associates not employees. ©2022 Coldwell Banker® Realty. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and
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