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From the Desk of Palm Beach County Commissioner

Robert S. Weinroth: 2020 Census--Everyone Counts!

Robert Weinroth, a former member 2020 Census (some households will also receive paper to households with incomes no greater than 140 percent of
of the Boca Raton City Council, was questionnaires). area median income.
elected as a Palm Beach County March 16th-24th: A reminder letter will be sent. Project Jacobson – approved a cash grant of up to
Commissioner to replace Steven If you have not responded: $1.9 million over a 10-year period and an ad valorem tax
Abrams, who retired due to term limits March 26-April 3: Expect a reminder postcard. exemption of up to $400,000 over a 10-year period for
requirements. April 8th-16th: Another reminder letter and paper Project Jacobson. The company is considering locating a
Census Day. April 1st is just questionnaire. manufacturing facility in Belle Glade, investing $45.5 million
around the corner. This is the once April 20th-27th: A final reminder postcard prior to an to acquire approximately 85 acres of land and construct and
per decade count of population and enumerator being dispatched to conduct an “in person” equip a 140,000-square-foot facility. The project would create
housing units throughout the country. interview. 200 new jobs at an annualized average wage of $38,000. The
Florida is the third largest state in the United States, and Nonprofit Spotlight. The Spirit of Giving Network estimated five-year economic impact to the county is over
Palm Beach County is the third largest county in the State is a collaborative, nonprofit organization with a focus on $270 million!
of Florida. It is imperative that we account for every person children and families in Palm Beach County. The organization HOME – approved five HOME Investment Partnerships
in a household within our county as well as the state. provides a forum where nonprofits and community supporters Program awards totaling $2.55 million for loans to developers
Responding is important. The 2020 Census will influence share information, resources and best practices. Currently, of affordable housing. These are federal grant funds requiring
community funding and congressional representation for the there are more than 65 network nonprofit organizations a 25 percent local match provided by state SHIP grant funds:
next decade. Each person counted equates to approximately meeting on a monthly basis and their objective is to improve 1) $550,000 to build Flagler Station, a 94-unit multifamily
$1,600 per year in federal funding. services while addressing challenges through internal and rental project, including 10 HOME-assisted units in West
Currently, the population of Palm Beach County is external partnerships. Palm Beach; 2) $1 million to build Quiet Meadows, a 132-
approximately 1.5 million people. This equates to $2.4 billion The Spirit of Giving Network has many projects unit senior and disabled multifamily rental project, including
a year, or $24 billion over 10 years, for education, health care, throughout the year which help serve the community. Their 20 HOME-assisted units in Belle Glade; 3) $500,000 to build
housing, transportation, infrastructure and other programs two signature projects are the Community Back to School Heron Estates, a 79-unit townhome-style rental project,
and services funded by the federal government. Also, it may Bash and the Holiday Gift Drive. including 10 HOME-assisted units in Riviera Beach; 4)
result in additional congressional representation for our state The Back to School Bash provides at-risk children the $185,000 to construct two HOME-assisted single-family
based upon the total response to the Census. New Census opportunity to begin school with new backpacks and supplies homes located at 3974 Dale Road in Palm Springs; and 5)
data will also impact redistricting of county and municipal so they have the tools they need to learn. Also provided are $315,672 to construct three HOME-assisted single-family
commission districts. free haircuts, healthy snacks, medical testing, and new shoes. homes in western Palm Beach County, one in Belle Glade
Responding is confidential. The Census Bureau is bound The Spirit of Giving Network, in partnership with the and two in Pahokee.
by federal law to keep your information confidential and Junior League of Boca Raton, provides holiday gifts to in- El Cid Apartments – adopted a resolution approving
cannot release any identifiable information about you, your need children in Palm Beach County through the Holiday Gift the issuance of Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach
home or business, even to law enforcement agencies. The Drive. This is an annual drive ensuring the holiday wishes of County multifamily housing revenue bonds in the amount of
law ensures your private data is protected and your answers over 5,000 children come true. $17.5 million to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing,
cannot be used against you by any government agency or For more information, visit www.spiritofgivingnetwork. renovating and equipping a 72-unit multifamily rental
court. The answers you provide are only used to produce com/ housing facility known as El Cid Apartments, located at 315
statistics, and is so important for our quality of life in Palm BCC Briefs. At the February 11th Board of County Almeria Road in West Palm Beach.
Beach County. Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action: LEED Certification – authorized the county’s participation
Prepare to be counted. Each household will receive John Prince Park – directed staff to develop and present in the 2020 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
a notice in mid-March to complete the Census, including a comprehensive action plan for the assessment of homeless Design) for Cities and Communities grant program. The
directions on how to complete it online or by telephone. people living in John Prince Park and the delivery of the county was one of 20 local governments, nationally, selected
Everyone living at the address counts – grand and necessary services to assist them. based upon a demonstrated commitment to and leadership in
great-grandparents, parents and guardians, children of all Youth Homelessness – accepted a HUD Youth resilience and sustainability.
ages, in-laws, relatives, extended family members, friends, Homelessness Demonstration Grant agreement in an amount Legislative Agenda – approved the proposed 2020 federal
roommates, and room renters. up to $147,970 to support development of a coordinated legislative agenda to be lobbied during the upcoming 2020
You are a trusted voice. Share this information with your community plan to prevent and end youth homelessness federal legislative session in Washington. New agenda
family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Together we must in Palm Beach County. Two grant-funded positions with a items include net neutrality, the Davis Bacon Act, coral reef
ensure each person in every household in Palm Beach County required 25 percent in-kind match were approved. These protection and restoration, Lake Okeechobee operations,
is counted to ensure full allocation of federal resources and positions will be eliminated if federal funding is discontinued. derelict vessels, Next Generation 911, opportunity zone
allocation of congressional representation. IFAHAP – approved revised guidelines for the Impact Fee designations with the US Treasury, veterans homelessness,
If you would like to learn more about the 2020 Census, Affordable Housing Assistance Program. IFAHAP makes the Mental Health Parity and Substance Use Disorder Act,
please visit our website: www.pbcgov.com. impact fee interest earnings available to developers to offset e-rate and universal funding. To view a copy of the legislative
Census Timeline. impact fees due on new affordable housing construction. In agenda, go to www.pbcgov.org.
March 12th-20th: An invitation to respond online to the return, developers accept restrictions ensuring affordability Bond Issue – agreed to place on the November 2020 ballot
a $150 million Environmental General Obligation Bond issue.
Additionally, staff was directed to research possibly placing
a second $150 million General Obligation Bond Issue on the
November ballot to address workforce/affordable housing
and projects to assist homeless individuals in the county.
Memorial – directed staff to prepare a resolution to rename
a section of State Road 715 near the Palm Beach County
Glades Airport in Pahokee in memory of Deputy Sheriff
Jonathan Wallace and Deputy Sheriff Donta J. Manuel who
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