Page 4 - Boca Exposure - December '19

Page 4, Boca Exposure
Council Corner: A Year In Review

By Andrea Levine -Added a downtown Parking Availability Program. - Supported the STEM STEAM programs through the public
O’Rourke, - Rewrote the sign code. schools and libraries.
Boca Raton City Council - Implementing Downtown way-finding signage, all new - Oversee numerous youth sports programs.
Member, CRA Chairperson streetlights and safety lit crosswalks. Little Known Facts About Boca Raton:
As we head toward the - Since 2010 we recruited 43 new companies, created 10,139 - Almost 2,000 employees.
end of 2019, I thought it new jobs. - AAA Bond rating.
would be a perfect time to - Initiated Art in Public Places. - 30 square miles of land.
share some of the City’s - Numerous beautification projects. - 46 parks.
accomplishments and - Ongoing “free” events at Mizner Park. - 500 miles of streets and lanes maintained.
interesting statistics of the - Hillsboro El Rio Park underway (hopefully 2020 - 88 miles of bike paths.
year. Thanks to the efforts of completion). - 138 signalized intersections and 1,450 traffic lights.
our hardworking city staff, - Wildflower Park site plan underway (hopefully 2020 -1,048 vehicles maintained.
many of the visions and goals completion). -1,300 miles of water/sewer lines.
set by City Council were met. - Rutherford/Lake Wyman Park site plan (hopefully 2020 -Approximately 60,000 calls to 911 in 2018.
Here is a snapshot of just some of your city’s specific completion). -15,407 building permits issued.
accomplishments…and your tax dollars at work. - Helped finance the Boca Raton Bowl, the Festival of the -13,130 business tax receipts.
- Five extensive sidewalk repair projects completed. Arts, the Boca Raton Golf Championship. I look forward to reporting all the great things we accomplish
- Six roadway resurfacing projects completed (nine additional - Great community partnerships with Palm Beach County in 2020.
in the works). School District, FAU, Lynn University, Palm Beach State, The Holidays Are Upon Us! It’s hard to believe that
- Multi millions on the ISIP innovative sustainable FPL, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Boca Raton Christmas and Hanukkah are around the corner. Wishing you
infrastructure program. Regional Hospital (Baptist), Boca Raton Airport. all a wonderful season. Take a moment to visit some of the great
- Streamlined the over-the-counter permitting process and - Created an Office of Sustainability. happenings going on in dowtownboca.org.
the Individual Development Approvals (IDAs). - Created an Office of Innovation. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.

Palm Beach County Children’s Charities from page 1 schools during the school year,” said Greg Hazle, executive Scholars Foundation and Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars
director, Boca Helping Hands. Program at Florida Atlantic University, provide college
“The South Palm Beach County nonprofit community is so Jillian Smath, executive director of SOS Children’s Villages, scholarships to young adults in need.
fortunate to have an active base of volunteers and donors, and said, “We sent 24 kids to a sleep away camp this summer “We are in awe of the inspiring individuals who work
we all see the benefit in collaborating to help kids and families through Boca West Children’s Foundation’s support of our for and run these children’s charities and the impact they are
in need,” said Ellen Okrynt, executive director of Florence SCOPE program. The kids were able to build their social and having in Palm Beach County,” said Adler. “We look forward
Fuller Child Development Center. “The Boca West Children’s teamwork skills, while enjoying outdoor activities.” to continued partnership and growth in the years ahead.”
Foundation has done an incredible job of bringing the nonprofits Boca West Children’s Foundation serves a multitude of About Boca West Children’s Foundation
together to share ideas and resources to help local kids and providers that each plays an important role. Specific programs Boca West Children’s Foundation’s mission is to identify and
families.” aided by the foundation include: fund projects assisting children and their families in need in
Each year, BWCF kicks off the season with a breakfast for • Sweet Dream Makers provides cribs to babies leaving Palm Beach County. Since its inception, Boca West Children’s
each of its charity partners, giving them the opportunity to share the hospital, as well as beds to kids who are aging out of foster Foundation has provided project funding in excess of $9 million.
ideas and discuss ways in which to collaborate. Throughout the care. The partner programs include American Association of
year, BWCF reviews the charities’ needs and holds fundraisers • The Junior League of Boca Raton provides diapers to Caregiving Youth, Boca Helping Hands, Boca Raton Children’s
that benefit the organizations’ programs. babies and toddlers in need. Museum, Boca Raton Police Athletic League, Bound for
“Boca Helping Hands focuses on addressing the critical • Florence Fuller Child Development Center provides College, Boys & Girls Clubs, Caridad Center, Eda and Cliff
problem of childhood hunger through our BHH Backpacks daycare for kids from infants to middle school, enabling their Viner Community Scholars Foundation Inc., Kelly/Strul
Program. This program would not be possible without partners parents to work full-time. When kids age out of Florence Fuller, Emerging Scholars Program at Florida Atlantic University,
like Boca West Children’s Foundation, whose grant helps to fill they are able to receive after care through the Boca Raton Police Florida Atlantic University’s TOPS Summer Band Camp,
3,444 backpacks feeding children at over 10 local elementary Athletic League or through the Boys & Girls Clubs. Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Jewish Adoption
• Boca Helping Hands provides backpacks with food for & Foster Care Options, JAFCO Children’s Ability Center,
local kids, job training for their parents and a child care subsidy. Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Junior League
• Families without health insurance can visit Caridad Center of Boca Raton Diaper Bank, KidSafe Foundation, Nat King
for health, vision and dental care. Cole Generation Hope, Place of Hope-Rinker Campus, Red
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing • Nat King Cole Generation Hope provides summer music Apple Supplies – Education Foundation of PBC, Rotary Club
Palm Beach County and is a privately camp and SOS Children’s Village sends kids to sleep away of Boca Raton, SCOPE, SOS Children’s Village, Sweet Dream
owned and managed company. camp. Makers, Unicorn Children’s Foundation Academy, and Youth
Captain’s is committed to providing • Place of Hope provides a safe haven for kids who are sex Activity Center.
dependable, reliable and professional trafficking victims or are in need of foster care. For more information, visit www.bocawestfoundation.org,
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 • Two organizations, Eda and Cliff Viner Community call (561) 488-6980 or email foundation@bocawestcc.org.
To reserve your vehicle:
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com
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