Page 10 - Boca Club News - August '22

Page 10, Boca Club News
From the Desk of Palm Beach County

Mayor Robert S. Weinroth: Your Taxes are Lower!

Robert Weinroth, a former member Additionally, with the current economic challenges, this • stay calm, rip currents don’t pull you under;
of the Boca Raton City Council, was was a prudent decision since we were able to balance the • don’t swim against the current;
elected as a Palm Beach County budget without any cuts to programs or services. • swim out of the current in the direction following the
Commissioner to replace Steven The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 is $6.7 shoreline;
Abrams, who retired due to term limits billion, which represents an 11% increase over Fiscal Year • if you feel worn out—float;
requirements. 2022. Priorities include affordable and workforce housing, • wave and yell to get the attention of lifeguards and people
Tax Rate Lowered. I am pleased economic development, infrastructure, environmental on shore.
to announce that the Board of County protection and public safety. The best way to stay safe at the beach is to always swim
Commissioners approved a lower tax We were also able to increase the county’s reserve funds near lifeguards and avoid swimming alone. Look for any
(millage) rate for the first time in 15 years. The 2023 rate will for emergencies such as hurricanes or other natural disasters warning signs or flags, and if you are unsure about conditions
be reduced from 4.78 to 4.71 per $1,000 of taxable value for to $226 million from $189 million in Fiscal Year 2019. follow the rule “If in doubt, do not go out.”
all commercial and residential properties. These reserves ensure the county’s AAA bond rating and If you see someone caught in a rip current, always get help
This will help offset the recent increases in appraised competitive interest rates, resulting in lower debt payments from a lifeguard! Many people have died trying to rescue rip
values the local real estate market has experienced over the and substantial taxpayer savings. current victims.
past year. As part of its Fiscal Year 2023 budget process, the Board Free State Park Admission. Your county or municipal
of County Commissioners will hold two public hearings at library card could be one of the most powerful tools in your
Southern Exposure Technologies Governmental Center, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. summer toolbox. Now through September 12th, residents are
The public is invited to attend the following budget
Computer Install/Setup/Repair workshops: invited to use their library card for free admission to one of
Florida’s 175 state parks. In Palm Beach County, that includes
(561) 315-0144 • Sept. 13th at 5:05 p.m. the John D. MacArthur and Jonathan Dickinson parks!
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com • Sept. 20th at 5:05 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.floridastateparks.
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install During these challenging times, nearly every household, org/RealFloridaReader.
* Networking, Troubleshooting business and community in our county has had to make Nonprofit Spotlight: JARC. JARC Florida is a local
* Instruction difficult decisions. With that in mind, I will continue to work nonprofit located in Boca Raton that provides group homes,
* Hardware/Software Installation to control spending while providing improved services in an apartments, case management and vocational training for
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix efficient and innovative manner. adults with developmental disabilities. They also offer
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup
* Business Consult/Startup/Move Scam Caller Alert. According to the Palm Beach County gardening, drama classes, nutrition education and more.
* Website Design/Maintenance Sheriff’s Office, a scam caller is contacting the community Their mission is to promote independence, dignity and
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer and claiming to be a PBSO deputy. self-respect to create more fulfilling lives. Their unique
and wireless network”! Investigators say the scam caller is urging people that a training facilities offer various vocational training services
GET S.E.T. GO! family member has a warrant for their arrest due to a missing in mail fulfillment, culinary, maintenance and computer
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES court date. The scammer will ask for money and request a technology skills.
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR, payment to rectify the warrant, or threaten to send a deputy Currently, JARC operates 10 group homes in the Boca
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH, to the resident’s home to conduct an arrest. Raton and Delray Beach area and offers apartment living
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR. If you receive a similar call, hang up and report it to PBSO. for those who do not require 24-hour supervision. For more
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS, Rip Current Safety. Rip currents are intense, quick- information, visit https://jarcfl.org/.
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND moving water channels moving away from shore and account If you are interested in having Mayor Weinroth speak at
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT! for more than 80% of beach rescues. It can be dangerous and a community, condo or homeowner association event, please
(561) 315-0144
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! deadly if you are unaware on how to react. contact our office at (561) 355-2204 or email RWeinroth@
If you get caught in a rip current: pbcgov.org.

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