Page 2 - Boca ViewPointe - April '23

Page 2, Viewpointe April 2023

From The Desk Of from page 1 Nonprofit Spotlight an independent, nonpartisan agency.
The mission is to promote integrity and accountability in
Another highlight this month was the St. Patrick’s Day The Volen Center, located in Boca Raton, is a nonprofit government, and prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse.
Parade and Festival in Delray Beach hosted by Delray serving seniors (60+) in South County in support of their The OIG’s jurisdiction includes county government,
Beach Fire Rescue. physical, emotional and social needs. 39 municipalities, the Children’s Services Council and the
We showed off our green and joined the fun-filled The center offers various services including adult day Solid Waste Authority.
excitement on Atlantic Avenue with Palm Beach County care, transportation, case management, luncheons, exercise OIGs are often called the citizens’ “watchdog.” They
Fire Rescue! classes and more! fulfill this independent oversight role by conducting audits
As always, I am here to assist, so feel free to email The center was an agent of change throughout the and reviews of government organizations, operations and
me at mwoodward@pbcgov.org or call 561-355-2204. pandemic by mobilizing its meal site programs, serving programs. They also investigate complaints of wrongdoing.
nearly 3,000 senior residents. Citizens, elected and appointed government officials and
Palmetto Park Bridge Update Additionally, the center maintains a fleet of buses used organizations doing business with the government play an
to transport seniors to medical appointments and other important role in the OIG’s work.
Below is a recent update from the Engineering and essential destinations for free. Each year, the buses average Your requests or suggestions are important and tips are
Public Works Department on the Palmetto Park Road over 85,000 trips! critical in the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse.
Bridge project. For more information, visit volencenter.com. If you have suggestions or suspect wrongdoing in
The construction phasing necessitated re-routing government, contact the OIG at HOTLINE at (877) 238-7068.
of the certain utilities (i.e., water main) since they are Local Government 101 For more information, visit pbcgov.org/oig/.
attached to the south bridge (eastbound travel) and If you require assistance, please contact our office at
needed to be done prior to removing the remaining south Office of Inspector General (OIG) 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 
bridge structure. This work is expected to be completed Like other Office of Inspector Generals (OIG) at the
by the end of the month. state and federal level, the Palm Beach County OIG is
Additionally, several sidewalk and crosswalk issues
are also being addressed. Just recently, new crosswalk
markings were completed. The county is currently
working on the sidewalk issues in conjunction with the
contractor and the city.
The revised project schedule now shows completion
in September 2023.
I live nearby and recognize the impact this project is
having on residents and businesses and will continue to
monitor it closely and provide updates.
A Must-see: Wakodahatchee

Wetlands

I recently toured the county’s Southern Region Water
Reclamation Facility and the adjoining Wakodahatchee
Wetlands in Delray Beach.
The site is a unique collaboration of two facilities
resulting in a state-of-the-art wetland and nature reserve
open to the public.
The wastewater treatment process starts with
wastewater being filtered and disinfected. Biosolids are
removed and sold to the Solid Waste Authority to burn
for energy!
Over two million gallons of reclaimed water are
pumped into the surrounding wetlands to create valuable
wildlife habitats for many Florida species including
turtles, alligators and bobcats.
Wakodahchee Wetlands features various activities
including an elevated boardwalk for bird and wildlife
watching, interactive educational signage and more.
It is an outstanding public amenity open daily from
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit discover.pbcgov.org/
waterutilities/pages/wetlands.aspx.

Lease Renewals

Renters- If you plan to renew your lease
at Boca Pointe, please provide the BPCA
Management office a copy of your renewal
lease and vehicle registration prior to your lease
expiration date. Both items are needed to ensure
that your transponder does not get deactivated
when the lease ends. Please email to admin@ AFFORDABLE & RELIABLE IN-HOME CARE
bocapointe.com.
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