Page 11 - Boca Club News - October '24

Boca Club News, Page 11

Council Corner from page 10 Public Art installations, Neighborhood Street Tree total budget is $785,260,000, while the Proposed General
Program, Gopher Tortoise Preserve, and Rutherford Park/ Fund Budget is $244,591,700. It is a balanced budget,
The story continued with the staff’s presentation Lake Wyman natural area and recreation improvements. a responsible budget, and budget to continue our Boca
of the proposed budget in August. Pie charts, graphs These initiatives also include the essential personnel Raton story as 2025 marks a significant milestone in the
and bullet points aplenty highlighted all of the hard needed for them to be successful. The story’s cast is City of Boca Raton’s legacy, the celebration of our 100th
work, collaboration and careful review in the process also evolving with the addition of 10 new full-time anniversary. Our continuing commitment to providing
of delivering the proposed budget. Department Heads positions, including an Environmental Officer, Purchasing world-class services with fiscal accountability will ensure
carefully examined their operations and made requests Technician, Grant Specialist and Park Ranger among Boca Raton continues to be an unparalleled place to live,
to further the city’s high and unique quality of life, the list. These positions are necessary for sustaining work, and play!
maintain and improve our critical infrastructure, and and improving the city’s outstanding services while (Please note that while the budget will not be complete
continue to deliver world-class services to our residents maintaining financial strength and flexibility. by this article’s deadline, 9/20/24, it will be complete by
and businesses. This story is not without antagonists: interest rate the time you are reading this. Please check the City of
Suddenly, a plot twist! Inflationary pressures increase questions, inflation pressures, affordability challenges Boca Raton website for updated information. https://www.
the costs to maintain our services—will our millage rate and other potential economic challenges are all closely myboca.us/2681/Fiscal-Year-2024-2025 )
have to be increased? Maybe in other cities, but not in and consistently monitored. The city’s commitment to As always, please reach out to me at fnachlas@myboca.
Boca Raton. Our responsible fiscal planning ensured the maintaining its strong financial health is steadfast. With us or (561) 221-7902 to continue the conversation about
millage rate for FY 2024-2025 will be reduced and limited the city’s long tradition of strong fiscal stewardship, Boca this or any other ideas you have to make Boca Raton an
to 3.6782 per $1,000.00, one of the lowest rates of any Raton continues to be one of a select few AAA-rated even better place. See you out on the road!
full-service city in Florida. municipalities in the United States!
What’s new for 2025? Initiatives include a new Traffic Have I kept you on the edge of your seat with how this
and Mobility Division to enable traffic-reducing planning, FY 2024-25 Budget story ends? The Proposed city-wide
From the Desk of Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year Our primary focus was the proposed countywide collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
resident of Boca Raton, was elected Transportation Master Plan. It was heartening to witness to modify the original project design, ensuring that the
in November 2022 as Palm Beach unanimous agreement on the crucial need for collaboration traditional route used by local boaters to access the
County District 4 Commissioner. among all municipalities. The meeting proved to be highly Intracoastal Waterway remains unaffected.
She serves on the following board productive, showcasing a shared commitment to improving The revised design now includes two intertidal
of directors as a representative of communication for the benefit of our residents. mangrove islands, each featuring a bird nesting mound,
the county commission: Palm Beach This comprehensive plan will evaluate traffic patterns, along with several intertidal oyster reefs positioned to the
Transportation Planning Agency; future land use and growth management strategies. We are north and south. The contractor is actively transporting
South Florida Regional Transportation actively collaborating with the cities to jointly issue a Request sand from Peanut Island’s dredge material management
Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional Planning for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to guide us through this areas as the northernmost island takes shape. Once
Council; CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm Beach important process. completed, these islands and oyster reefs will provide
Cultural Council; and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. Woodward It’s important to note that this initiative is not a one-off critical habitat for threatened shorebirds and protected
graduated from the University of South Carolina-Aiken with project; it will demand sustained effort and dedication from native mangroves. Additionally, seagrass and oysters will
a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. all municipalities to ensure its success. I am excited to see colonize below the water, enhancing overall water quality.
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable our collective vision come to fruition. For more information, visit discover.pbc.gov/erm/Pages/
discussion with representatives from various municipalities Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed their Lake-Worth-Lagoon.aspx.

in Palm Beach County, including planning and engineering valuable insights. Your engagement is vital to our progress.
staff, mayors and city managers. Bonefish Cove Update. Palm Beach County has From the Desk of Commissioner on page 12

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