Page 14 - Boca ViewPointe - August '23

Page 14, Viewpointe August 2023
From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message from Marci • HVAC equipment replacement • Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
• Plumbing/water heater replacement • Property Appraiser
The Board of • A/C replacement • Public Defender
County Commissioners • Shutters • Sheriff
unanimously approved a • Window & door replacement • State Attorney
lower tax (millage) rate It only takes a few minutes to complete at no • Supervisor of Elections
for the second consecutive additional cost! • Tax Collector
year and the largest For more information, visit https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/ Additionally, they establish the budgets for their offices,
reduction in 30 years. The building/PDF/VIP_On_Demand_Video_Inspections.pdf. independent of the operating budget set by the Board of County
2024 rate will be reduced Commissioners.
from 4.715 to 4.50 per Nonprofit Spotlight The Property Appraiser
$1,000 of taxable value The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
for all commercial and The FLITE Center is a local organization empowering employs 240 qualified employees (i.e., Certified Florida
residential properties. vulnerable youth and young adults aged 13 to 23 in the Evaluators and Residential Evaluation Specialists) and
This will help offset the recent increases in appraised values child welfare system. operates five service centers throughout the county.
the local real estate market has experienced over the past year. With the overall goal of helping human trafficking victims, Under Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks’ leadership,
Additionally, with the current economic challenges, this the center will provide survivors with a team of professionals, the office has three primary responsibilities: determining
was a prudent decision since we were able to balance the including survivor mentors, victims service coordinators, the taxable value of more than 640,000 parcels, applying
budget without any risk to the high standard of county services. clinicians and regional advocates. It is a one-stop resource center tax exemptions and maintaining the county’s official map of
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $7.6 offering all supportive services. property owners.
billion, which represents a 12.6% increase over Fiscal Year The County Commission shares the vision of the FLITE According to their offices, Palm Beach County’s taxable
2023. Priorities include affordable and workforce housing, Center that no youth should travel the road to adulthood alone. property values have increased over 13% from 2022 to 2023
economic development, infrastructure, environmental With care and attention, vulnerable youth can overcome the countywide, driven by continued demand for properties of all
protection and public safety. barriers before them and move forward to lead fruitful lives. types and near-record new construction.
As part of its Fiscal Year 2024 budget process, the Board For more information, visit https://flitecenter.org/. Highlights include:
of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings at • Market Value - $481,467,712,919
Governmental Center, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Local Government 101 • Taxable Value - $288,752,577,607
The public is invited to attend the following budget • Net New Construction - $4,311,391,070
workshops: Constitutional Officers • Percent Increase (taxable value) - 13.36%
• Sept. 7, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. Constitutional Officers were established by the Florida • Real Property Parcels - 652,953
• Sept. 26, 2022 at 5:05 p.m. Constitution and are independently elected officials. • Total Tangible Personal Property Accounts - 58,709
During these challenging times, nearly every household, Palm Beach County has seven constitutional officers who For more information, visit https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/.
business and community in our county has had to make manage their departments separately from the Board of County If you require assistance, please contact our office at
difficult decisions. Commissioners including: 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 
I will continue to work to control spending while providing
improved services in an efficient and innovative manner. Community Association Meetings Monthly Schedule

Local High School Students’ (All meetings held via Zoom and in person.)
Art Display

I have the pleasure of displaying art from Boca All meetings will be held electronically via Zoom and in person. The following is our regular schedule of
Raton Community High School’s Digital Art and Design monthly meetings, however, sometimes meetings are cancelled or schedules are revised due to holidays, etc. If
Program in my offices at the Governmental Center in you would like to attend, please call the BPCA office, (561) 395-7551, the day before the meeting to request the
West Palm Beach! Zoom link be emailed to you.
With over 500 students enrolled in photography and
digital media courses, the school’s AP photography Access Control & Safety Committee TBD
teacher, Rob Sweeten, oversees the county’s largest AP
Art and Design Program. Architectural Control Site Committee TBD
The courses cover art principles, proper camera and
photographic techniques, and Adobe Illustrator and Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Photoshop.
In addition to winning photo contests, the students serve Budget & Finance Committee TBD
the school’s yearbook, newspaper and athletic programs.
Kudos to Mr. Sweeten for his ability to bring out the
best in his students to produce exceptional photos for our
community.
Thank you to the mayor and my fellow commissioners for Everyone deserves a doctor who they
stopping by our art showcase to support the students work.
Palmetto Park Rd. Bridge trust and like. One who listens and

Update takes their time to answer questions

Below is a recent update from the Engineering and Public and address concerns. A doctor who is
Works Department on the Palmetto Park Road Bridge project. available when you need them most.
The necessitated re-routing of certain utilities (i.e.,
water main) is complete, and the new water main was
put into service.
Bridge demolition of the eastbound section is I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
underway and expected to be completed in August, adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
weather permitting, and construction of the new bridge
will begin after demolition.
Additionally, road crews have started clearing materials To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you
in the southern right of way for the new sidewalk and
replacement driveways. are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
The project schedule now shows completion in me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
November 2023 due to troubleshooting and material
defect issues with certain utilities. in-person at my practice.
I live nearby and recognize the impact this project is
having on residents and businesses and will continue to Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
monitor it closely and provide updates.
greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.
Remote Building Inspections Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP

The Palm Beach County Building Division now offers remote Recognized as a “Best Doc”. Practicing in our community since 1979.
video inspections through the Video Inspection Pro (VIP) app
on your smart phone!
Some eligible inspections for single-family residential homes 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | Suite 205N | Boca Raton | 33433
include: ww.BocaConciergeDoc.com
• Reroofing
• Garage door replacement