2017 Calendar and FY2015/16 Report by City of Boynton Beach

ANNUAL REPORT

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2017

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The City of Boynton Beach Highlights of the First 50 Years of Public Service x 1920 to 1970*

1920 1920 1921 1923 1924 1931 1939 1939 1941 1947 1950 1950’s 1952 1956 1958 1961 1962 1962

Boynton Beach becomes an incorporated town. T.A. Ward serves as City’s first policeman and uses a bicycle to patrol the town. Horace B. Murray serves a one-year term as the City’s first elected mayor. The City’s first water treatment plant is built on U.S. Highway 1. The City Commission appoints Charles Senior to organize a volunteer fire department and serve as chief. Boynton and Boynton Beach become separate municipalities. Boynton Beach changes its name to Ocean Ridge. City acquires additional land for Boynton Memorial Park. Boynton changes its name to Boynton Beach. City builds first City Hall on U.S. Highway 1. Mr. Pence, a farmer, gives Pence Park to the City for a recreation area. The City acquires Boynton Memorial Park from the developer of High Point Condominiums. The City purchases 219,412 feet of ocean footage from Ocean Ridge. Wilson Pool in northeast Boynton is built at the request of Deacon Theodore D. Wilson, an advocate for recreational programs. Without incurring any indebtedness, a new City Hall is constructed on the corner of Boynton Beach and Seacrest Boulevards. The Boynton Beach City Library occupies a private home on Seacrest Boulevard, which is purchased and remodeled by the City. A new water treatment plant is built on the corner of Woolbright Road and Seacrest Boulevard. The Civic Center, on 100 East Ocean Avenue, opens with a staff of one and several volunteers.

*This is a brief timeline and not a comprehensive listing of municipal services within the City’s first 50 years.

VICE MAYOR MACK MCCRAY, DISTRICT II MAYOR STEVEN B. GRANT

“Boynton Beach's history is important because it is the foundation of building a better future for our city.”

Why is history important in the City of Boynton Beach?

“ The City's history is important because if we know our origin then we will recognize where we are headed.”

COMMISSIONER CHRISTINA ROMELUS, DISTRICT III COMMISSIONER JUSTIN KATZ, DISTRICT I

COMMISSIONER JOSEPH A. CASELLO, DISTRICT IV

“Boynton Beach’s history is important because you can’t get where you are going unless you know where you’re from.”

“The City's history is important because it tells us where we came from and it's transformation to where we are now.”

“The City’s history is important because we can only teach our future generations greatness by learning from the wisdom of our past generations.”

Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sWho Colin Groff, P.E., Assistant City Manager Public Services At the age of 6, learned to downhill snow ski at a local golf course.

9 YEARS

HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

Warren Adams, Senior Planner Historic Preservation Rocked the guitar in a band for 15 years. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

Glenn Joseph, Fire Chief Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Played the piano in high school and at church.

years of employment, are making history.

3 YEARS

James Cherof, City Attorney Rode bike behind mosquito fogging truck long after others quit.

5 YEARS

HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

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department directors, with a combined total of

Lori LaVerriere, ICMA-CM, City Manager Received perfect attendance awards every year in grade school. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

IN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH?

Craig B. Clark, Director Boynton Beach Library Performed in his elementary school band on the clarinet. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

12 YEARS

HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

19 YEARS

HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

16 YEARS

Andrew Mack, P.E., CBO, LEED AP, Director Development/City Engineer Visited 48 US states as a child with his grandparents. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

Wally Majors, CPRP, Director Recreation & Parks Department Born in a farmhouse in Italy and had goats as pets. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

30 YEARS

8 YEARS

Julie Oldbury, M.S., IPMA-CP, Director Human Resources and Risk Management Sang in the church choir for 10 years. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

YEARS

John McNally, Director Information Technology Services As a child, while living in Bermuda, played soccer and cricket. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

9 YEARS

Eleanor Krusell, Manager Public Information and Marketing Received a quarter from her grandmother for every original poem written. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

Jeffrey Livergood, P.E., Director Public Works and Engineering Served as the Eastern Illinois District Student Council President.

8 YEARS

Debby Coles-Dobay, Manager Art in Public Places Painted baby sister with red oil paint; the paramedics had to be called.

YEARS

Jeffrey Katz, Chief Boynton Beach Police Department Sported the jersey number of his favorite pro football player in high school, Terry Bradshaw.

1 YEAR

Tim Howard, Assistant City Manager Administrative Services Learned how to ice fish before the age of 10.

11 YEARS

Debbie Majors, CPRP, Coordinator Grants and ADA Built snowmen to avoid going to ballet class. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

28 YEARS

16 YEARS

Judith Pyle, C.M.C., City Clerk Won the Pennsylvania 4H Home Economics Sewing Category. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

12 YEARS

Ronald Tapper, Manager The Links at Boynton Beach Golf Course Baseball career ended at the age of 17 due to an ankle injury resulting in 32 stitches. HISTORY WITH THE CITY:

16 YEARS

FY 2015/16

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THAT WILL MAKE HISTORY

Strategic Goal

Great Neighborhoods: Safe, Affordable and Livable

CENTRAL SEACREST NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Construction of the Central Seacrest Phase I Neighborhood Improvement Project started in July 2015 and was completed five months ahead of schedule in February 2016. The total cost of the project was $8.54M, which was $1.0M under the project budget. The project replaced all of the existing water lines, enhanced stormwater drainage, added sidewalks and repaved the roads.

SHIP FUNDS ASSIST NEW HOMEOWNERS A total of $218,050 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds assisted new homebuyers with the purchase of six homes. Four are new constructions located in the Heart of Boynton Model Block and appraised at $195,000 each. The additional two homes are located in southeast Boynton Beach.

CITY RECOGNIZES ROBERT E. WELLS FOR HISTORIC CONTRIBUTION A new program for recognizing significant historical individuals within the City was initiated with the installation of two memorial street signs honoring Robert E. Wells, a city pioneer originally from the Bahamas. The signs are located on E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (originally named Wells Avenue) near the intersections of North Seacrest Boulevard and North Federal Highway. The new program offers a variety of ways to acknowledge historically significant persons who have contributed to the development of the City. Applications are reviewed by the Historic Resources Preservation Board and presented to the City Commission for approval.

CITY NAMED A POOL SAFELY CAMPAIGN SAFETY PARTNER The City was named a Pool Safely Campaign Safety Partner - only one of two municipal agencies in the country to be given this designation. Pool Safely is a national education program of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Working with partners across the country, the program emphasizes reducing childhood drowning, submersion injuries and entrapments in swimming pools and spas.

NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICER PROGRAM IN THE HEART OF BOYNTON In March, Sergeant Henry Diehl and Officer Terrance Paramore got out of their patrol cars and onto Segways. Assigned to the Police Department’s Neighborhood Officer Policing Program, they have cultivated high levels of mutual trust, understanding and respect with the residents and business owners in the Heart of Boynton through this program. The new program was funded largely from a $200,000 contribution from the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), which includes the salaries for two police officers, two Segways, office space and other support items. In the first six months since the program’s inception, Sergeant Diehl and Officer Paramore assisted in the exterior renovation of Burks Academy Early Learning Center; gave numerous safety talks at neighborhood meetings, schools and churches and have become leaders of a Cub Scout Pack. They are also currently working with Poinciana Elementary School to promote a bully-free lunchroom.

CITY RECEIVES GRANT TO REPLACE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The City received a $300,000 matching grant from the State of Florida to replace the existing Oceanfront Park wastewater treatment plant. The new facility will provide high quality reclaimed water that can be used for irrigation of the site and meet current water quality standards. The work also includes provisions to collect rain water, which will be utilized in conjunction with the reclaimed water to meet the on-site irrigation requirements. The new plant will be energy efficient and some of the power required could be generated by solar panels and/or micro-wind turbines.

CITY ENHANCES EZELL HESTER JR. COMMUNITY PARK As part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, enhancements were completed at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park Field in 2016. Enhancements included a rebuilt press box and hurricane impact windows. City staff supplemented the contractor by refurbishing the pavilion, dugouts, bleachers and benches, as well as concrete pads for garbage cans and benches. This provided a project cost savings of $14,000. In addition, the City added landscaping features such as foxtail trees and mulch to areas to beautify the field and surrounding areas.

OTTER SPOTTER DAY SAVES LIVES Otter Spotter Day came to Boynton Beach on May 6th. In its 5th year, the Annual International Otter Spotter Day kicked off National Water Safety Month and was created to energize drowning prevention and water safety efforts around the world. The Recreation & Parks Department distributed Josh the Otter hand fans to generate awareness to adults and educate children that “Water is Fun but Only With an Adult.” Otter Spotter Day is an initiative developed by the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation.

LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES RECEIVES $204,906 Through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $204,906 in grants were awarded to three local social service agencies providing support to the City’s communities. Beneficiaries included Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse for the utilization of conflict resolution and domestic abuse identification/training; the Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation for facilitation of the City’s affordable housing programs and the Community Caring Center for support of programs, such as the food pantry, emergency shelter, veggie garden and public transportation.

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Strategic Goal

Great Neighborhoods: Safe, Affordable and Livable

NEIGHBORHOOD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS Several stormwater improvement projects were completed in Venetian Isles, Golf View and Northwest 1st Street to improve road drainage and prevent flooding of homes during large rain events. These projects consisted of re-establishing a swale along the roadway to accept stormwater, allowing it to percolate into the ground. In some areas, the City also constructed an outfall pipe to an adjacent canal for overflow. By moving the water off the road and into swales, not only is the road much safer for vehicle traffic, the dirt, grease and oil collected on pavement is not discharged into canals creating pollution.

RECYCLING ON THE RISE Over the past year, public recycling participation has increased as a result of educational and personal customer service interaction with multi-family and commercial units. Six multi-family communities, comprised of 558 dwelling units, are now participating in the City’s recycling program. In addition, the City’s Solid Waste Customer Service Representative has presented to seven community homeowners’ groups on the proper means and materials to recycle. Recycling fliers and door hangers were created and distributed to 11 communities to further educate customers of the benefits of recycling.

NEW PENCE PARK MASTER LIFT STATION COMPLETED A new master wastewater lift station was constructed at Pence Park to serve the eastern part of the City and support redevelopment along Federal Highway. The lift station was designed to be aesthetically pleasing and blend with the surrounding park facilities. The construction cost was $1.24 million, and it was completed in May 2016.

Strategic Goal New Restaurants The following restaurants opened their doors in FY 2015/16: BAY BAY’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES 326 N. Congress Avenue THE CHICKPEA 970 N. Congress Avenue CULINARY SOLUTIONS 2201 S. Federal Highway DK HOUSE NORTHERN EUROPEAN CUISINE 2282 N. Congress Avenue DUNKIN DONUTS 3000 S. Congress Avenue EAST WEST BISTRO BUFFET LLC 801 N. Congress Avenue HEAVENLY SENSITIVE SWEETS 870 N. Congress Avenue THE ISLAND DOG 3280 Old Boynton Road

Growing Jobs and Business Opportunities

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATED Through a team effort with the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the City completed and adopted a comprehensive update of the Community Redevelopment Plan. Five workshops were held with the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (CRAAB), City Commission and community stakeholders. From these workshops, six planning districts were created, and received approval from the CRAAB, the CRA, and City Commission. The primary goal of creating this comprehensive CRA Plan is to provide a clear and consistent vision for the CRA District. This will increase the likelihood for new development and investment in the area. The new plan effectively and clearly communicates the direction of the CRA and key redevelopment opportunities. It also covers areas of the CRA District that have not in the past had formally adopted plans. The City’s Planning and Zoning staff have begun the task of implementing the plan which will involve amending the City’s Comprehensive Plan, including auditing and updating the Land Development Regulations. The new districts are: 1. Industrial Craft District 2. Boynton Beach Boulevard District 3. Downtown District 4. Cultural District 5. Federal District (North & South) 6. Heart of Boynton District

CITY AWARDS $24,000 IN COMMERCIAL RENT REIMBURSEMENTS Two businesses were awarded commercial rent reimbursement grants in FY 2015/16. Driftwood Ales (now NOBO) and SIGN-A-RAMA were each awarded $12,000. NOBO, a soon-to-open craft brewery, is located at 2901 Commerce Park Drive. SIGN-A-RAMA is a full-service sign center located at 3487 High Ridge Road.

JAMERICAN CUISINE 470 N. Federal Highway JUPITER DONUTS 2260 W. Woolbright Road KEKE’S BREAKFAST CAFÉ 2218 N. Congress Avenue L’ARTISAN 870 N. Congress Avenue MOTOR CITY PIZZA & DELI 1538 SW 8th Street PIZZA ROX 1880 N. Congress Avenue PRESIDENTE SUPERMARKET 4753 N. Congress Avenue

SANTORINI AT RENAISSANCE COMMONS RECEIVES PERMIT Developers received a permit to proceed with Santorini, the final residential phase of Congress Avenue's Renaissance Commons. It is now under construction and when completed in June 2017, Santorini will boast 226 luxury apartment units in two six-story buildings. Built on a 3.35 acre parcel, the two buildings will contain a combined total of 215,000 square feet of living and common area space, including a two-story clubhouse, gym, pool and spa tub. In addition, there will be a 326 space, five story parking garage.

NEW DAYCARE FACILITIES SUPPORT FAMILIES Two daycare facilities for children, both located on Congress Avenue, were permitted in FY 2015/16. KLA DAYCARE, which uses a Reggio Emilia Approach atmosphere, is located at 1601 North Congress Avenue in the Catalina Centre. HOME AWAY FROM HOME, which features a secure live webcam for caretakers, is located at 4791 North Congress Avenue (at the corner of Hypoluxo Road) and is now open.

RC CARIBBEAN 220 N. Congress Avenue STEFANO VERSACE GELATERIA ITALIANA & GOURMET 801 N. Congress Avenue STREBS RESTAURANT 1880 N. Congress Avenue TEXAS ROADHOUSE 3001 Old Boynton Road THE TWISTED FISH 511 NE 4th Street

CITY APPROVES PLANS FOR CORTINA In March 2015, the City Commission approved a master plan and site plan modifications for the Cortina project at Boynton Village and Town Center located on the east side of Congress Avenue at Old Boynton Road. The 1,108 unit complex will include 115 single-family homes, 350 apartments and 643 condominium units. The homes and apartments, which will be contained in seven four-story buildings, will be on the west side of the boulevard adjacent to the shopping center. To ease traffic, JKM Developers will build an east-west connector road from Renaissance Commons Boulevard to Congress Avenue and install a traffic light at Old Boynton Road and Renaissance Commons Boulevard.

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Strategic Goal

Energetic Downtown Focal Point

PUBLIC VOTES FOR ITS FAVORITE AVENUE OF THE ARTS SCULPTURE This past fiscal year, 11 custom outdoor sculptures by state and national artists were installed along East Ocean Avenue from Seacrest Boulevard to Federal Highway, known as the Avenue of the Arts. During the 9th Avenue of Arts Exhibit, the public voted for their favorite sculpture. The artist that received the most votes was Steve Blackwood for his art piece “Seeds,” which was located at 480 East Ocean Avenue. He was awarded $1,000.

Strategic Goal n PREMIUM

FY 15-16

$6,868,855

FY 14-15

$8,199,072

FY 13-14

$8,591,514

$5,000,000

High Performing City Organization

n CLAIMS

CONTAINING MEDICAL COSTS

$4,168,793

$8,793,863 $7,668,623

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

The City changed its health insurance plan from a traditional co-payment/co-insurance model to a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), resulting in a reduction of costs in both annual premiums and claims. After two years of premium costs ranging from nearly $8.2M to nearly $8.6M, last year’s premium costs were just under $6.9M. Previous years of claims activity ranged from $7.6M to nearly $8.8M, and following the change in the health plan, the claims activity decreased to just under $4.2M. Employees are paying the first $2,500 of claims for individual coverage and the first $5,000 of claims for dependent coverage. Last fiscal year, the City subsidized part of these out-of-pocket costs by funding individual Health Savings Accounts (HSA) at $1,250 per employee and by allowing employees to convert up to $750 of their paid leave time into their HSA.

NEW FIRE CHIEF APPOINTED In May, the City Manager appointed Glenn Joseph as Fire Chief. Chief Ray Carter retired in April after 11 years with the City and completing a 44-year career in fire service. Chief Joseph most recently served as a Deputy Fire Chief for the Boca Raton Fire Rescue Department. His 29-year tenure in Boca Raton began in 1987 as a firefighter paramedic. He graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management and completed his Master of Science degree at Lynn University in Emergency Planning and Administration in 2014. Chief Joseph is licensed as a registered nurse, paramedic, firefighter, hazardous materials technician, fire inspector, and fire investigator. Chief Joseph completed the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in 2012 and received a Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing in 2013.

CEMETERY PLOTS ADDED Boynton Beach Memorial Cemetery, owned and operated by the City and located on the southwest corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Woolbright Road, is one of the few remaining municipal cemeteries in Palm Beach County. Given limited land area, this cemetery was approaching capacity during FY 2015/16 with only a few plots remaining for sale. In April 2016, the City Commission approved staff to replat the cemetery and create an additional 410 burial plots by eliminating certain internal roadways and buildings. The revenue from the sale of additional plots will allow the City to maintain the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund without infringing upon general public tax funds. All sales and services at the cemetery are scheduled through the City Clerk’s Office and records are maintained indefinitely.

CITY INSTALLS NEW RADIO SYSTEM The City of Boynton Beach purchased and installed a radio system that encompasses police, fire and department radios. The new system is digital, based on P25 standards, allowing for greater interoperability, better geographic coverage and clearer transmissions. With each radio, the number of channels that personnel can utilize doubled from 48 to 96. Additionally, the new technology allowed the City to double the capacity of the radio system, leading to fewer busy signals from an overloaded infrastructure, thereby increasing the safety of first responders.

LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO EMPLOYEES City employees received instruction from The Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches on how to interact with people who are blind or visually impaired. The training included role playing in which participants took turns wearing "occluders" to temporarily simulate the experience of a visually impaired person. Participants also learned the sighted guide technique, which enables a person who is blind to use a person with sight as a guide, as well as communication techniques and more. In addition, there was information about the services and resources provided by The Lighthouse, including independent living skills, mobility and orientation, job readiness, and vision testing.

EMPLOYEE ON-SITE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER In August 2015, the City Commission approved and entered into an agreement with CareATC to operate an Employee Health and Wellness Center. Employees, their dependents, and retirees who are active on the City’s health insurance plan may utilize the clinic at a cost of $40 for a sick or chronic care visit and at no cost for preventive wellness services. The City will also utilize the clinic for occupational medical services, such as pre-employment and annual physicals, drug testing and initial triage of workers’ compensation care. Other municipalities that have similar clinics have experienced significant savings and cost containment in their health insurance premiums and claims expenses. The on-site employee health and wellness center is scheduled to open in February 2017.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION The Police Department’s budget neutral reorganization, which began in 2015, saw positive outcomes in the past fiscal year. Existing needs and operations were examined and workflows and organizational reporting processes were realigned. Numerous benefits were realized by the community; most notable was a 25 percent increase in personnel assigned to road patrol. Internal changes included the unification of budget, grant management and procurement responsibilities under a single command; the formation of a statistics and analytics section tasked with predictive policing initiatives; and the creation of a command function to oversee training and standards. This reorganization of the police department supports its mission of efficient, effective and impartial enforcement of the law.

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Strategic Goal

High Performing City Organization

PUBLIC RECORD REQUEST TRACKING SYSTEM In May, the City Clerk’s Office began utilizing an online public record request tracking software program called GovQA that can be accessed from the City’s website. GovQA allows the public to make an online public record request, receive a tracking number, track the progress of their request and in most instances access the requested records online. Requests entered into the GovQA system are immediately forwarded to the appropriate department and a confirmation email sent. Email updates such as clarification on the request, the status of the request, etc. can be sent by departments. The City Clerk’s Office maintains a complete list of all requests and monitors their progress to ensure completion in a timely fashion. While requests can be accepted in any form, the use of this software provides the public with greater transparency and a more efficient delivery of records.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID This past fiscal year, Recreation & Parks employees participated in a new Youth Mental Health First Aid class. Introduced to the City by the Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee, the class was taught by Rick Lewis, Training Coordinator of the Safe School Initiatives through a countywide grant to the Palm Beach County School District. Twenty-nine front-line staff members received a certificate for completing the eight hour course. Staff learned how to identify and help program attendees who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

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MAYORAL RUN-OFF ELECTION A run-off election was held in March 2016 for the Office of Mayor. Within two weeks of the regular election, 23 polling locations were established, 150 poll workers were contracted and six legal advertisements were placed to notify citizens. As required by law, the City Clerk attended training, logistic and accuracy testing before the election and provided a final audit after the election. In addition, on Election Day, the City Clerk visited all the polling locations to address any concerns or settle any disputes. The City Clerk is also a member of the Canvassing Board on election night as the votes are counted. The election results were certified by the Supervisor of Elections and the new Mayor was sworn in on April 5, 2016.

NEW PHONE SYSTEM INSTALLED A telephone system replaced the City’s 20 year-old NEC system in January. Over 400 telephone sets were replaced at all City buildings, including City Hall. The new VoIP system includes an automated attendant to route calls to appropriate departments from the City’s main number. Callers are quickly able to choose from four options: Non-Emergency Police, Utilities, Building Permits/Development and Solid Waste, allowing immediate access to these departments. Employees can now answer their City phones, check voicemail messages and transfer calls to their desk phone when in the field.

CITY SIGNS STATE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLEDGE The Recreation & Parks Department, along with over 70 other recreation agencies across the State of Florida, signed the Florida Recreation and Parks Association (FRPA) State of Health and Wellness Pledge. Under the categories of Physical Activity and Nutrition, the department has implemented a children’s garden at the Art Center, healthier options at the snack bars at the golf course and beach and in summer camps. In addition, a minimum of 30 minutes of active play is included in after school care and 60 minutes of active play is included in all structured summer camp programming.

HARLEY, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S THERAPY DOG In August, the Boynton Beach Police Department welcomed its newest member, a three-year old therapy dog named Harley. Harley is a rescue dog who helps children relax and feel at ease when talking to detectives and officers during investigations. She received her training at Paws & Stripes College at the Brevard County Sheriff ’s Office. Harley’s partner is Detective Astrel Labbe, a 14-year veteran who is assigned to the Special Victims Unit. Harley and Detective Labbe are a nationally registered therapy team through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The City is the first municipal police department in the state to employ a therapy dog.

“PIPE BURSTING” REDUCES SERVICE DISRUPTION The Utility Department completed several water main replacement projects in the northeast section of the City to improve water quality and enhance fire protection utilizing a construction method called “pre-chlorinated pipe bursting.” This method of construction uses trenchless technology to replace the old pipe with new pipe in the same location without major excavation of the roadway. This type of technology allows Utilities to replace old lines with minimal service disruption at a lower cost than standard construction.

EMPLOYEES ASSISTING DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Deaf Services at Gulfstream Goodwill Industries provided training for 37 employees in July 2016, which included discussion on the myths, misconceptions and the realities of hearing loss as well as basic signs of the American Sign Language (ASL). As a result, 45 employees participated in an Introduction to American Sign Language. All police vehicles now include a communication card with basic signs to help officers communicate with individuals that utilize ASL. Prior to this year’s hurricane season, the City teamed up with Palm Beach County and provided a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop to 50 members of the Palm Beach County Association of the Deaf. The information was presented in ASL with a live interpreter. In addition, Assistive Listening Devices were recently installed in the Commission Chambers.

STUDENTS RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE FROM AMERICORP TUTORS Twenty-one AmeriCorps tutors spent a total of 2,051 hours tutoring children, teens and adults throughout the year. Two hundred and seventeen students attended sessions in math, writing and reading and received 2,853 hours of one-on-one and small group tutoring. The Homework Help Program had an average attendance of 70 elementary and middle school students per month that received an average of 13 hours of tutoring each month. An additional 90 high school students were assisted with Homework Help and ACT/SAT college test preparation.

FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT REPLACES AGING VEHICLES The Fire Rescue Department added three new vehicles that include a Freightliner M2 Quad-cab Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport unit, which will enable all personnel to ride together in the cab, increasing their safety; a Sutphen SL-75-Ladder, featuring enhanced technology and equipment; and a Sutphen Heavy Rescue vehicle that has more space for specialized equipment. Both the ALS transport unit and the Heavy Rescue vehicle will be assigned to Fire Station No. 5. The 75-foot ladder will be housed at Fire Station No. 1. These new vehicles replace three vehicles that were at the end of their life expectancy. Typically, ladders and engines are replaced every 15 years, while ALS transport units are replaced every seven years.

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Strategic Goal

High Performing City Organization

100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS class taught basic More than 100 foreign-born citizens took advantage of an English as a Second Language (ESL) Class offered at the City Library. The English communication dialogue to adults. Basic vocabulary words such as colors, numbers, money, dates, time, clothing, locations, food and greetings classes were taught. Most of the students were originally from Haiti or various Latin countries. An Advanced Beginner Class and Citizenship Tutoring were also offered.

Strategic Goal

Positive and Exciting Image “Curb Appeal” to Reputation

HARRY MARTIN UNDERWATER news anchorman and journalist turned Underwater Glam & Fashion photographer, exhibited Harry Martin, an Emmy Award-winning New York TV was Martin’s first showcase of his work outside 18 brilliantly colored images at the Boynton Beach City Library during the summer months. This of New York and New Jersey. A Meet-the-Artist Reception was held at the Library, followed by a live underwater photo shoot at the Marriott Towne Place Suites. Via social media, the public voted for their favorite photograph of the night. Mr. Martin donated the photograph which was auctioned, Harry Martin Underwater Exhibit was one of six exhibits presented throughout this with proceeds benefiting the Art in Public Places program. The past fiscal year.

NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS AT BOYNTON WOMAN’S CLUB A $50,000 grant from the Community Redevelopment Agency, $10,000 cash from the Boynton Woman’s Club and donated time from the City Historic Preservation Senior Planner contributed to the match-funding required to obtain a $140,000 grant from the Florida Division of Historical funds are being utilized to repair and restore the doors and windows on the second floor of the Boynton Woman’s Club building, Resources. The which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

BEAUTIFICATION OF MEDIANS past year beautification efforts shifted from east Boynton Beach to Congress Avenue The City-owned medians continue to be upgraded. This and included the first median north of Miner Road to the first median north of the L30 Canal. A combination of more than 25 different small trees, bushes, native plants and flowers were utilized and will require low maintenance and minimal water once they mature.

FY 2015-16

Budget in Brief

Y Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Z The City received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its FY 15/16 award is presented to governments that reflect the highest commitbudget document. The ment to the principals of governmental budgeting and follow effective budget presentation City was one of 1,550 entities in North America to receive the award. guidelines. The

SUMMARY OF ALL FUNDS General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,518,564 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.2% REVENUES Water & Sewer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,217,908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.0% Solid Waste Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,476,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9% Golf Course Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,017,718 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0% INTERFUND TRANSFERS 21.5% Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,193,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3% Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,661,499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.5% Other Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,057,264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1% TOTAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $211,142,453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0%

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps the City plan for major projects and improvements to public facilities. Funds allocated to CIP projects in FY15/16 included:

FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION 0.6%

38.5% AD VALOREM TAXES

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 7.2% MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 0.8% INVESTMENT INCOME 0.1% FINES & FORFEITURES 0.8%

Building Repairs/Maintenance/Other . . . . . . . . . . . $653,150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3% CHARGES FOR SERVICES 7.5% Parks/Recreation Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,259,220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4% COUNTY SHARED REVENUES 0.7% Streets/Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 840,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6% Water Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,424,329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.7% STATE SHARED REVENUES 10.9% Sewer Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,075,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.6% Stormwater/Other Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,409,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.4% TOTAL FUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,661,499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0%

6.3% FRANCHISE FEES 2.0% OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES 3.1% PERMITS

EXPENDITURES

General Fund primary fund for city operations, The total budget is made up of multiple funds. The including such areas as Economic Development, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Infrastructure and Maintenance, is the General Fund. FY15/16 FY14/15 FY13/14 General Fund $ 76,067,919 Revenues $ 69,455,797 $ 72,842,617 $ 76,518,564 $ 73,794,398 $ 69,372,736 Expenditures $ (450,645) $ (951,781) 83,061 $ Revenues over/under Expenditures To ensure financial stability, meet cash flow requirements and provide for emergencies, the City’s policy is to reserve 10% of the subsequent year’s budget. At the end of FY 15/16, these reserves amounted to $7.9M.

CULTURE/RECREATION 11.3%

15.6% GENERAL GOVERNMENT

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 0.3% TRANSPORTATION 1.4% PUBLIC WORKS 0.3%

71.1% PUBLIC SAFETY

Boynton Hotel & Cottages

Major Nathan Smith Boynton constructs the Boynton Hotel, which later includes an annex and five cottages. Guests arrived by horse-drawn surrey from the railroad. { c. 1897 } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

R EMINDER S

• Start the New Year! • Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Join our Facebook page

January SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THU R SDAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall Senior Advisory Bd. Mtg. 2:00 pm, Senior Center

15 MLK Celebration GALA 6:30 pm, Benvenuto Restaurant

MLK DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed MLK Day of Service 7:30 am, Ezell Hester Community Ctr.

Historical Society Presentation by Wes Blackman 6:30 pm, Woman's Club

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

23 Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

SCRWT&D Bd. Mtg. 5:00 pm, SCRWTD Plant

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

Business Awards Gala 6:30 pm, Benvenuto Restaurant

Movies in the Park 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

5K Small Business Bow Tie Run, 7:30 am John Prince Park

Scoreboard Dedication Event 4:00 pm, Hester Center

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

MLK Parade/ Celebration of Unity 2:00 pm, Seacrest Blvd./ Sara Sims Park

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

24 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

SATU R DAY

“The Star-Spangled Girl” through Jan. 21 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Boynton Beach Playhouse

Women of the Visual Arts Exhibit 5:30 pm, Library

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library Roberta DeMuro Concert 3:00 pm, Woman’s Club

FR IDAY

28 Art Walk 6:00 pm, BBAD

December 2016

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Boynton Main Street

The view west on Ocean Avenue from U.S. Highway 1 includes the Woman’s Club, Pierce Store and one of Boynton’s first church buildings. { c. 1910 } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R EMINDER S

• Appreciate our Black History • Love From Your Heart • Recognize Presidents’ Day

February SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Int’l Kinetic Art Event 10:00 am, Ocean Avenue

6 Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

Police Officers’ Pension Fund Mtg. 10:00 am, Pension Office, WPB

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

19 Gold Coast Band Concert 2:30 pm, BBCHS

PRESIDENTS’ DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

21 City Commission Mtg. 7:30 am, City Hall

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

Movies in the Park 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

5K Run/Walk/Roll 7:30 am, Barrier Free Park

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

Daddy Daughter Dance 5:00 pm, Civic Center

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

Art Walk 6:00 pm, BBAD

Mad Hatter’s Tea 2:00 pm, Woman’s Club

“Mr. 80%” through Mar. 4 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm, Boynton Beach Playhouse

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

22 What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

SATU R DAY

Int’l Kinetic Art Event 9:00 am, Ocean Avenue

15 What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Historical Society Presentation by Author Eliot Kleinberg 6:30 pm, Library

8 What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Employees’ Pension Bd. Mtg. 1:30 pm, City Hall Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

FR IDAY

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Mtg. 9:00 am, City Hall

THU R SDAY

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

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Florida East Coast Railroad

Farmers and family members wait at the station for the train to arrive in order to ship their crated fresh tomatoes to the north. { c. 1902 } COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

R EMINDER S

• GO VOTE! • Spring Forward • Hop into Spring

March SUNDAY

MONDAY

February 2017

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What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

13 Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

16 Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

10 Art in Bloom 11:00 am, Children’s Museum

11 Art in Bloom 11:00 am, Children’s Museum

Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

29 What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

Kite Flying Displays 10:00 am, Oceanfront Park

25 S FL Police K9 Competition 2:00 pm, BBCHS

Education & Youth Advisory Board Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

Blarney Bash 6:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Art Walk 6:00 pm, BBAD

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

Historical Society Presentation by Mayor Steven B. Grant 6:30 pm, Library

14 Local Election Day (Municipal) 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Multiple Locations

Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg 6:30 pm, City Hall

What’s on Wednesday 1:30 pm, Library

SATU R DAY

Hunger Walk/5K Run 7:00 am, TBA Movies in the Park 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

Brown Bag Series 12:00 pm, Library

FR IDAY

Movies & Documentaries 2:00 pm, Library

31 “The Nerd” through Apr. 15 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm, Boynton Beach Playhouse

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

Boynton Principal Principal Howard Frederick Pfahl commutes to Boynton School on an Indian motorcycle. { c. 1914-15 }

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

R EMINDER S

• Don’t be Fooled • Save Our Earth • Here Comes Peter Cottontail

April SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY March 2017

2 Al Guastafeste Concert 3:00 pm, Woman’s Club

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City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

6 CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg 6:30 pm, City Hall

FR IDAY

THU R SDAY

7 Movies in the Park 8:00 pm, Amphitheatre

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

PASSOVER ENDS

EASTER BB Historical Society Presentation by Dr. Bennett, FAU Professor 6:30 p.m., Library

Gold Coast Band Concert 2:30 pm, BBCHS

Fishing Tournament 12:30 pm, Harvey Oyer Park

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

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City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

24 Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

15 Egg-stravaganza 10:00 am, Barrier Free Park

Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Art Walk/ KeroWacked 6:00 pm, BBAD

Play For Pink Golf Tournament 1:00 pm, The Links

PASSOVER BEGINS

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

25 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

SCRWT&D Bd. Mtg. 5:00 pm, SCRWTD Plant

26 Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Concert on the Green 5:00 pm, The Links Princesses & Superheroes Day 10:00 am, Children’s Museum

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

Fishing Party

Grouper, strawberry rine, perch and warsaw fish are often caught in the Gulf Stream waters. Capt. Joseph C. Powell and his son Joseph are on the left. { c. 1926 } PHOTO COURTESY OF LYMAN FAMILY

R EMINDER S

• Honor the Fallen • Hug Your Mom • Enjoy Cinco de Mayo

May SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

8 Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Police Officers’ Pension Fund Mtg. 10:00 am, Pension Office, WPB

Employees’ Pension Bd. Mtg. 1:30 pm, City Hall

29 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed

FR IDAY

Movies in the Park 8:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Food, Wine & Brew Festival 6:00 pm, Benvenuto Restaurant Mother’s Day Tea 11:00 am, Intracoastal Park

19 Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Family Fun Day 10:00 am, Denson Pool

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

20 Conrad Pickel Celebration 8:00 am, Library

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

SATU R DAY

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

THU R SDAY

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Mtg. 9:00 am, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

WEDNESDAY

27 Art Walk 6:00 pm, BBAD

April 2017

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Cow Pasture

M.A. Weaver and his brothers own and operate a dairy farm, milking the cows by hand in the early years. { c. 1930 } PHOTO COURTESY OF LOIS ARGO WEAVER

R EMINDER S

• Raise Your Flag • School is Out • Value Your Father

June SUNDAY May 2017

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TUESDAY

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City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Cocoanut Dreams Exhibit Opening 5:30 pm, Library

Tire Amnesty Days

12 Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

21 Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

27 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

SATU R DAY

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

FR IDAY

Movies in the Park 8:00 pm, Amphitheatre

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Summer Reading Club Kick-off 9:00 am, Library

THU R SDAY

Father’s Day Golf Tournament 8:00 am, The Links

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

24 Art Walk 6:00 pm, BBAD

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

Boynton’s Beach in the Twenties

A group of friends enjoy Boynton’s wide undeveloped beach front. Bathhouses and the Boynton Hotel are in the background. { c. 1920s } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

R EMINDER S

• Celebrate Independence • Summer is Here • Cherish Your Parents

July SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

June 2017

August 2017

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FR IDAY

SATU R DAY

3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31

July 4th Festivities 6:00 pm, Intracoastal Park

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed Senior Advisory Bd. Mtg. 2:00 pm, Senior Center

10 Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

12 Arts Commission Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

SCRWT&D Bd. Mtg. 5:00 pm, SCRWTD Plant City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

25 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

26 Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

27 Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

Pineapple Fields

Agriculture is central to early settlers in Boynton. Field workers wear gloves, boots and pants for protection from the pineapples’ razor edges. { c. 1900 } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R EMINDER S

• Back to School • Treasure Your Friend • Stay Cool

August SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Mtg. 9:00 am, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

WEDNESDAY

Police Officers’ Pension Fund Mtg. 10:00 am, Pension Office, WPB

Employees’ Pension Bd. Mtg. 1:30 pm, City Hall Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

22 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Back to School Health Fair 10 am, St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

SATU R DAY

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

14 Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

FR IDAY

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

THU R SDAY

23 Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

July 2017

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Boynton School

Opening on September 8, 1913, with 81 students, Boynton Beach Elementary School (originally called Boynton School) houses all 12 grades in six classrooms. { c. 1913 } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R EMINDER S

• Work Hard • Honor the Victims of 9/11 • Follow our Twitter page

September SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

August 2017

October 2017

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THU R SDAY

FR IDAY

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SATU R DAY

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

11 Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

ROSH HASHANAH begins

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

Harvest Fest 10:00 am, Boynton Mall

29 YOM KIPPUR begins

Harvest Fest 10:00 am, Boynton Mall

Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

ROSH HASHANAH ends

Delray Art League Exhibition 5:30 pm, Library

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play 10:00 am, Barrier Free Park

Arts Commisssion Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

30 YOM KIPPUR ends

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

Inlet Village Tourist Court Rental cottages line the coast of Florida. Inlet Village is located on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, south of Harvey Oyer Park. { c. 1950s } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R EMINDER S

• Read for the Record • Carve a Pumpkin • Watch the Full Moon

October SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THU R SDAY

FR IDAY

SATU R DAY

Albert Paley Art Exhibit Reception 5:30 pm, Civic Center Senior Advisory Bd. Mtg. 2:00 pm, Senior Center

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

9 Historic Resources & Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

10 CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Pirate Fest 11:00 am, Amphitheatre

24 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

20 Fall Family Festival 6:00 pm, Library

26 Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

14 Fall Festival 3:00 pm, Intracoastal Park

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

Arts Commission Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

Movies in the Park 8:00 pm, Amphitheatre

21 Pirate Fest 11:00 am, Amphitheatre

Community Caring Ctr. Fall Gala 6:30 pm, Benvenuto Restuarant

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Filling Station

The automobile is a way of life and gas costs less than 14 cents a gallon. This filling station is located on the corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Ocean Avenue. { c. 1920s } PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R EMINDER S

• Fall Back • Salute a Vet • Eat Turkey

November SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Mtg. 9:00 am, City Hall

THU R SDAY

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

FR IDAY

Movies in the Park 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

SATU R DAY

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Community Caring Ctr. Cranksgiving 8:00 am, TBA Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Police Officers’ Pension Fund Mtg. 10:00 am, Pension Office, WPB CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

Employees’ Pension Bd. Mtg. 1:30 pm, City Hall Recreation & Parks Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

28 Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY City Hall Closed

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Cornucopia Project 8:00 am, Community Caring Ctr.

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Community Rummage Sale 8:00 am, Civic Center

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First Metho dist Church One of the oldest houses of worship at its present location on Seacrest Boulevard; the church hall dates back to c. 1930. { c. 1945 }

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

R EMINDER S

• Celebrate Your Holidays! • Happy New Year! • Shop ‘Til You Drop

December SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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Holiday Parade/ Tree Lighting 3:00 pm, Seacrest Blvd. Movies in the Park 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

Clean-up 8:30 am, Oceanfront Park

Holiday Boat Parade 6:00 pm, Harbor Marina City Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

CRA Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Winter Holiday Open House 6:00 pm, Library

HANUKKAH Begins Historic Resources Preservation Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Chamber Holiday Luncheon 11:30 am, Benvenuto Restaurant

CRA Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Arts Commission Mtg. 6:30 pm, Fire Station #2

21 CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY City Hall Closed

HANUKKAH Ends City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm, City Hall

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25 CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY City Hall Closed

Code Compliance & Lien Reduction Hearings 9:00 am, City Hall

Music on the Rocks 7:00 pm, Amphitheatre

KWANZAA Begins Planning & Development Bd. Mtg. 6:30 pm, City Hall

Library Bd. Mtg. 4:00 pm, Library

Education & Youth Advisory Bd. Mtg. 6:00 pm, City Hall

MEETINGS AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.BOYNTON-BEACH.ORG OR CALL 561.742.6010.

City of Boynton Beach Vision Statement Our community vision is to be a welcoming and progressive coastal community that celebrates culture, innovation and business development.

Mission Statement The City of Boynton Beach is a vibrant and sustainable community that provides exceptional services.

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Help us preserve our past and achieve our future by joining one of our boards or committees: Arts Commission Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board Education & Youth Advisory Board Employees’ Pension Plan Board Golf Course Advisory Committee Historic Resources Preservation Board Library Board Planning & Development Board Board of Trustees of the Boynton Beach Police Officers Pension Trust Fund Recreation & Parks Board Senior Advisory Board Board of Trustees of the Boynton Beach Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund

For more information on boards and committees, or an application to apply, visit www.boynton-beach.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at 561.741.6060.

Youth swing over the Boynton Beach canal. { c. 1960s } COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

On the Cover The East Canal

Boats often cruise the canal and utilized it for scenic day tours and shopping. Later, the canal became part of the Intracoastal Waterway. { c. 1920 } COURTESY OF BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who contributed photos and facts to this publication: Boynton Beach City Library, Boynton Beach Historical Society, the City’s Historic Preservation Division, Janet DeVries, Lyman family, Susan Oyer and Lois Argo Weaver.

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PhoneDirectory FOR ANY EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT Information/Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6241 TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.955.8771 or 711 CITY CLERK Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6060 CITY COMMISSION Mayor Steven B. Grant, At-Large . . . . . . . . 561.376.1537 Vice Mayor Mack McCray, District II . . . 561.236.1193 Cmr. Justin Katz, District I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.827.0407 Cmr. Christina Romelus, District III . . . . 561.436.2826 Cmr. Joseph Casello, District IV . . . . . . . . . 561.602.6400 CITY HALL Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6000 CITY MANAGERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6010 DEVELOPMENT Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6350 Building Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6355 Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6350 Planning and Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6260 FINANCE Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6310 Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6322 Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6317 FIRE Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6329 Community Standards Division . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6120 Fire and Life Safety for Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6600 GOLF COURSE Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6500 HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6275 LIBRARY Library Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6380 Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6390 POLICE Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6104 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6210 Non-Emergency (includes Dead Animal Removal) . . . . . . . 561.732.8116 Police Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6100 PUBLIC ART Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6026

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PUBLIC WORKS Administration (Includes Garbage/Bulk Items/Parks/ Recycling/Streets/Public Buildings) . . . . 561.742.6200 RECREATION & PARKS Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6255 Beach Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6775 Beach Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6650 UTILITIES Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6400 (M-TH from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, FR from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Customer Service & Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6300 Emergency Customer Service After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6430 (City Holidays, M-TH after 5:00 pm and FR after 4:30 pm) PUBLIC & PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Over the years, the City has entered into a number of public and private partnerships in order to enhance the City’s art, cultural, educational, recreational, historic, and business amenities. Boynton Beach Art District . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786.521.1199 Boynton Beach Community Caring Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.364.9501 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.600.9090 Boynton Beach Historical Society . . . . . . . 561.327.4690 Boynton Beach Mental Health Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.310.7095 Boynton Beach Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.301.5404 Boynton Beach Woman’s Club . . . . . . . . . . 561.369.2300 Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.732.9501 Greater Boynton Beach Sister Cities Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.901.8714 MLK Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.254.2106 Palm Beach County School District . . . . . 561.434.8000 Pathways to Prosperity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561-369-2323 Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.742.6780

This document is available in alternate accessible formats by calling 561.742.6241.

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