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Boca Club News, Page 13
From the Desk of Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year joined in the reminiscing, and a proper eulogy took shape. • A funding agreement with the Health Care District of Palm
resident of Boca Raton, was elected It’s hard to limit myself in what I would like to say about Beach County for up to $10 million in land acquisition, design
in November 2022 as Palm Beach him. He lived a big life and loved to tell stories. He had a way and construction services for a Central Receiving Facility
County District 4 Commissioner. of reliving events that made you feel like you were there, too. (CRF) as part of the ARPA Response Replacement Fund.
She serves on the following board He was a spontaneous prankster and found humor in everyday • An amendment to the Lake Park Scrub Natural Area
of directors as a representative of life. He loved to visit new places and explore the area “like a Management Plan to redesign proposed structures and address
the county commission: Palm Beach local.” He never took the road most traveled. We shared a love public safety and visitor experience.
Transportation Planning Agency; of roller coasters, flying and, most importantly, the beach. • Adopted a voter-approved ordinance granting ten-year
South Florida Regional Transportation I try to think of him now as sharing his stories in Heaven Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions (AVTE)
Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Regional Planning in a perfect body, reuniting with lost loved ones and knowing subject to eligibility and BCC approval on a case-by-case basis.
Council; CareerSource Palm Beach County; Palm Beach that he raised two great kids who will remember his legacy • The proposed 2025 State Legislative Agenda.
Cultural Council, and Value Adjustment Board. Ms. Woodward and are proud to have called him Dad. • A State Funded Grant Agreement with FDOT for $2.75
graduated from the University of South Carolina-Aiken with Bonefish Cove Update. We’ve heard from some million to design and implement an Adaptive Traffic Control
a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. constituents about traffic disruptions in the Town of Palm System (ATCS) along Okeechobee Boulevard between I-95
We are well into the new year and much is happening in Beach due to barge traffic related to the Bonefish Cove Project and Flagler Drive.
both the county and the country. While I am very busy with and bridge openings. Nonprofit Spotlight. I’m excited to share that the BCC
exciting projects, my new year had a rough start that I am still In response, County staff initiated a call with Congresswoman recently approved an agreement with the Parks Foundation
working through. Frankel, the Mayors of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, and to provide philanthropic support to our county parks.
As many of you may already know, my father passed their teams. While the County does not have direct authority Founded in 2023, the Parks Foundation of Palm Beach
away in his sleep at home in the early hours of New Year’s over the contractor I emphasized our commitment to working County, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing advocacy
Day. His health had deteriorated after he suffered a series of collaboratively on solutions to address these traffic concerns. and philanthropic efforts for our parks. Its goal is to seek and
strokes, seizures and pulmonary embolisms three years ago. ERM, drawing from its experience, has proposed secure opportunities to enhance park access, programs and
He survived but never fully recovered. His last years were operational adjustments to the Corps to help reduce the impact. other identified initiatives without filling the department’s
difficult for both him and my mother, as she became his full- Recently, ERM received approval from the Town to work on budgetary shortfalls.
time caregiver. With the help of the VA and organizations like Sundays, which will help alleviate delays during peak commute Led by a dedicated Board of Directors, who are influential
Seniors Helping Seniors they were able to keep him at home hours. Additionally, the Corps is working with the U.S. Coast leaders within Palm Beach County, the Foundation plays
for most of that time. Guard and the contractor to minimize unscheduled bridge a crucial role in ensuring our parks thrive. Each year the
We got the call at 5:00 a.m. and were on the road to South openings. We will continue to closely monitor this situation and Foundation evaluates park projects that align with the
Carolina by 8:30. The next week was a blur. I was one of the are committed to ensuring the Bonefish Cove Project moves department’s strategic priorities, focusing on initiatives that
speakers at his funeral and struggled to find the right words. forward smoothly while addressing local traffic concerns. have a positive impact on the community.
I can only describe it as living in a snow globe. It was hard Recently Approved Agenda Items. Each month the I’m thrilled to see exciting proposed projects, such as
to see past the man who had become so ill he could barely Board of County Commissioners approves a wide range of tree planting, shade canopies, beach access mats and story
get out of bed. All my memories swirled so quickly that it important agenda items that impact areas such as engineering, walks, which will significantly enhance park accessibility and
was hard to focus on the life of the man who raised me, not facilities, housing, airports, and more. Here are some key enjoyment for everyone. I look forward to seeing these projects
just his final years. items approved this month: come to life.
But then came the night we all sat in my mother’s kitchen, • An update from the Building Department on Milestone For more information,visit:
looking through boxes of old photos to create a montage for Inspections for condominiums and co-ops three stories parksfoundationofpalmbeachcounty.org.
his funeral. There he was, and all the good memories came or higher, 30 years or older. The Board directed reminder If you require assistance, please contact our office at (561)
trickling back. We sat and shared those moments. Over the and non-compliance letters and discussed options for non- 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.
next few days my mom, husband, brother and sister-in-law compliant buildings.

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