Page 8 - Boca ViewPointe - September '20

Page 8, Viewpointe September 2020
Tax Talk

Dear Friends, • Steps she is taking to ensure the agency is able to Gannon Reflects on Her Year
It’s been a very busy continue to serve the public safely and efficiently
summer as we continue • Operational improvements she is implementing to as President of the Florida Tax
to serve more clients by help save clients time and money
appointment in our offices. • Improvements to the appointment process including Collectors Association
I am receiving mostly new email reminders
positive feedback from Listen to the full podcast at: https://www.pbctax.com/ When Hon. Anne M. Gannon began her one-year term
clients who enjoy coming in interviews-with-anne/ as president of the Florida Tax Collectors Association
for service without waiting (FTCA) on August 28, 2019, she began her term focused
in a crowded lobby. Many Anne Shares Important on providing leadership and advocacy in support of all tax
clients are able to complete collectors and the Floridians they serve. Then she faced
their transaction with us in Information About Rent and a global pandemic crisis.
less than 15 minutes. “Most tax collector offices, including my own, were
September is also a busy month as we have two Utility Assistance forced to close their doors to the public to reduce the
important tax deadlines this month. If you are enrolled spread of illness,” said Gannon. “I am proud of the
in our budget-friendly Installment Payment Plan, your With COVID-19 continuing to cause extreme work we did to help safely reopen tax collector offices
second payment is due Sept. 30. It’s also time for business hardships for many in Palm Beach County, I often hear throughout Florida. Many of us transformed from a walk-
owners to renew their local business tax receipt by Sep. from residents who are deeply worried about paying their in business model to one that requires appointments for
30. Both payments can be conveniently paid online at bills, especially for housing and utilities. Fortunately, in-person service.”
www.pbctax.com. there is help available locally, and I am pleased to share As FTCA president, Gannon also provided guidance
Anne M. Gannon these important program details with you. to tax collectors in Volusia, Broward and Miami-Dade
Constitutional Tax Collector, Palm Beach County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund counties. These counties are transitioning from appointed
Serving Palm Beach County Rent and Utilities Assistance Program provides one- to independently-elected constitutional tax collectors.
time rental and/or utility assistance to residents who This transition is required by Amendment 10 which was
Anne Gannon: Taking Charge have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours approved by Florida voters in 2019. She also assisted
several tax collectors with improving their websites to
or unemployment due to COVID-19. Applications
and Making Changes are accepted online and by drive-thru at the County’s provide citizens with greater access to online services.
Community Services Department offices in West Palm “I am proud of the innovative practices we developed
Anne recently sat down with Penny Pompei, host of Beach and Riviera Beach. Please call 561-355-4792 to and implemented during a very trying time,” reflected
“Talk of the Palm Beaches” on 95.9 FM, to discuss the make an appointment and learn about drive-thru hours. Gannon. “These operational changes are helping all tax
many innovative changes she is implementing at the Please note: A valid driver license or state identification collectors provide more efficient service to the citizens
Constitutional Tax Collector’s Office. card is required to apply for this program. If you need of Florida when they need it most.”
“We faced some very difficult challenges with help obtaining a valid driver license or state ID card,
this coronavirus,” said Anne. “But we used it as an please visit www.pbctax.com to make an appointment Important Dates and
opportunity for improvement.” for in-person service at one of our offices.
During the 50-minute interview, Anne discussed a FPL is also helping its customers who are experiencing Deadlines
wide range of topics including: financial hardship due to COVID-19. The company has
suspended disconnections for non-payment and continues Sept. 30 Local Business Tax Receipt Renewals due
to waive late fees and additional payment extensions to September Installment Payment Plan payment due
help customers manage past-due balances. Oct. 5 Deadline to register to vote in 2020 General Election
Customers may also qualify for assistance through Born in November? Registrations expired at midnight on
the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program your birthday.
(LIHEAP) and FPL’s Care to Share Program. To learn Renew 90 days in advance at www.pbctax.com. 
more, please visit www.fpl.com.

Community Association Meetings Monthly Schedule

(All meetings suspended until further notice.)

All meetings take place at the Community Association Office, 6909 S.W. 18th St., Suite 120.
The following is our regular schedule of monthly meetings, however, sometimes meetings are canceled or schedules
are revised due to holidays, etc.
If you would like to attend, please call in advance just to double check that the meeting will take place as regularly
scheduled.

Access Control & Safety Committee 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Architectural Control Site Committee 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
House for Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Annual Rental
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