Calendar & Annual Report
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Mayor Taylor began his first term in March 1995. He was re-elected in March 1997. Due to term limits, he was unable to run in the March 1999 election. However, he was elected in November 2003 and again in November 2006. He was appointed to a District I vacancy in December 2012 and elected again as Mayor in March 2013. He is a Board Member of the Palm Beach County League of Cities and South Central Regional Water Treatment and Disposal Board and serves as Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Current Term of Office: March 2014 to March 2017 Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: CaselloJ@bbfl.us
After winning a special election in March 2013 for the District 4 seat, Vice Mayor Casello was sworn into office in April 2013. In March 2014, he was re-elected and appointed Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Casello is the City’s Representative to Coalition of Boynton West Residential Association, Alternate Member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Board Member of the South Central Regional Water Treatment and Disposal Board and serves as Vice Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
DISTRICT 1
Current Term of Office: March 2013 to March 2016 Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: MerkerD@bbfl.us Commissioner Merker was elected in March 2013 and is serving his first term. He is a Board Member of the South Central Regional Water Treatment and Disposal Board, Alternate representative to the Palm Beach County League of Cities, the City’s representative to the Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program and serves as a Board Member of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Commissioner Michael Fitzpatrick DISTRICT 3 Current Term of Office: March 2013 to March 2016 Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: FitzpatrickM@bbfl.us
Commissioner Fitzpatrick was elected in March 2013 and is serving his first term. He serves as Chair of South Central Regional Water Treatment and Disposal Board, is the City’s representative to the Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization and serves as a Board Member of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
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Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: TaylorJ@bbfl.us
DISTRICT 4
Commissioner David Merker
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Current Term of Office: March 2013 to March 2016
Vice Mayor Joe Casello
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AT-LARGE
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Mayor Jerry Taylor
Commissioner Mack McCray DISTRICT 2 Current Term of Office: March 2014 to March 2017 Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: McCrayM@bbfl.us
Commissioner McCray was appointed in May 2001 to fill a vacancy. He was elected to a two-year term in November 2002 and re-elected to a three-year term in November 2004, serving as Vice Mayor from November 2004 until November 2005. In February 2012, he was appointed to replace the District 2 Commissioner and served as Vice Mayor through March 2013. He was re-elected to a threeyear term in March 2014. He is a Board Member of the South Central Regional Water Treatment and Disposal Board and serves as Board Member of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Janet Prainito is responsible for preparing agendas and notices and recording and transcribing all Commission meetings and Advisory Boards, as well as conducting municipal elections. She is also responsible for records management, public records requests, processing of incoming and outgoing mail, contracts and agreements, updating and maintaining the City Code of Ordinances, certification of City records and possession of the City Seal.
MISSION
James Cherof is chief legal counsel to the City Commission, the City Manager, City Clerk and all City staff related to their official powers and duties. Jim is responsible for prosecuting and defending the City in all complaints, suits and controversies in which the City is a party. In addition to his duties, he trains public sector management personnel on the legal ramifications of employment discipline, suspension and termination, workplace discrimination, employee benefits, and application of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Phone: 561.742.6104 Email: PrainitoJ@bbfl.us
VISION
Phone: 561.742.6053 Email: CherofJ@bbfl.us
Janet Prainito, MMC City Clerk
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Lori LaVerriere reports to the City Commission and is responsible for the daily operation of 11 Departments that include City Attorney, Development, Planning and Zoning, Financial Services, Golf, Human Resources and Risk Management, Library, Fire Rescue, Police, Public Works & Engineering, Recreation & Parks and Utilities Services, as well as the Divisions of Americans with Disabilities, Art in Public Places and Grants. She is supported by an Assistant City Manager, Communications Manager, Special Projects Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the City Manager. She leads a team of 794 employees that serves a population of more than 71,608 residents through a $211M annual budget. Lori serves as President of the Palm Beach County City Management Association.
James Cherof City Attorney
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Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: LaVerriereL@bbfl.us
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Lori LaVerriere, ICMA-CM City Manager
To create a
To be a beautiful coastal
sustainable community providing exceptional municipal services in a financially responsible manner.
city, with an energetic downtown and diverse neighborhoods, providing distinctive art experiences, fun opportunities and a positive climate for economic development while maintaining our unique green environment.
2020 STRATEGIC GOALS Growing Jobs and Business Opportunities
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Energetic Downtown Focal Point for Boynton Beach
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Positive and Exciting Boynton Beach Image "Curb Appeal" to Reputation
HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOALS Join One of Our Boards or Committees! Arts Commission • Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals • Community Redevelopment Advisory Board • Education & Youth Advisory Board Employees’ Pension Plan Board • Historic Resources Preservation Board • Golf Course Advisory Committee • 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 • Veterans Advisory Commission 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 561.742.6060.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE Year-round Emergency Management Training Carisse LeJuene, Assistant City Manager Phone: 561.742.6402 Email: LeJeuneC@bbfl.us
Planning for Greenways, Blueways and Trails The Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2010, included the development of nonmotorized transportation corridors. This past year, a consultant was hired to create a Greenways, Blueways and Trails Master Plan. Meetings were held with community stakeholders and a public workshop engaged citizens in the planning process. The draft Greenways, Blueways and Trails Master Plan will be presented to the Commission for approval in FY 15/16. This Plan will enhance tourism, education, recreation, economic development, health, physical fitness and environmental conservation efforts through local and regional connectivity.
Throughout the year, employees have been training for disaster scenarios, updating emergency preparation plans and attending related classes. The Emergency Management Team participated in two tabletop exercises, conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Association, on Public Shooting/Hostage Situation and Category 3 Hurricane Landfall. The Recreation Director attended Integrating Access and Functional Needs into Emergency Planning, held at the Emergency Management Institute. The course included best practices on integrating individuals with disabilities and functional needs into disaster preparation, planning and recovery during emergencies. The Communications Manager attended classes on public and media communications during disasters at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association Annual Conference.
Energy Edge Rebates on the Rise The Energy Efficiency Rebate Program increased its distribution more than 33% over FY 14/15. A total of $15,000 in rebates was awarded to 18 residents, who purchased and installed energy efficient items in their homes. The program is funded through a “Green Building Fee” assessed on new construction permits.
Read for the Record
City’s Social Media Presence Increasing Daily
Annual Report Calendar Wins Three Awards The City received two Savvy Awards from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association and a Sunsational Award from the Florida Festivals and Events Association for its 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Calendar. These awards recognize the best in the art of communications and marketing. Entries were judged on innovation, excellence, quality of content, design, production and budget.
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The City recently added Instagram to its social media platforms, joining the Police Department. In addition to the City’s Official Facebook page, there are six additional City Facebook and Twitter accounts: Art, City Manager, Police, Police Chief, Recreation & Parks and Utilities. Human Resources and Risk Management also joined Twitter. Both the City and Police Department are on YouTube. More than 58,000 people are following the City’s social media platforms.
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Phone: 561.742.6010 Email: KrusellE@bbfl.us
For 6 years, the City has participated in the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Read for the Record, which raises awareness of the importance of early literacy. The City joined other municipalities in a friendly competition to read to as many children as possible in one day. Held this past year on October 21, the City Officials and staff read to 2,295 children in 32 schools and childcare centers within the community more than doubling the previous year’s total and earned the second place finish.
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Eleanor Krusell, Manager Communications
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2015
Calendar and Annual Report
FINANCE
General Fund The total budget is made up of multiple funds. The primary fund for city operations, including such areas as Economic Development, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Infrastructure and Maintenance, is the General Fund.
GENERAL FUND
Tim Howard, Director Financial Services Phone: 561.742.6311 Email: HowardT@bbfl.us
Summary of All Funds for FY 14/15
FY 12/13
FY 13/14
FY 14/15
$68,092,288
$69,455,797
$72,842,617
Expenditures
69,727,624
69,372,736
73,794,398
Revenues over/ under Expenditures
(1,635,336)
83,061
(951,781)
Revenues
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 14/15, these reserves amounted to $7.2M.
General Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,794,398 Water & Sewer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,341,530 Solid Waste Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,577,902 Golf Course Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,084,697 Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,783,580 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,301,354 TOTAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,883,461
Public Safety
Permits
73.6%
3.5%
Building Repairs/Maintenance/Other . . . . . . . . . .$1,008,549 Parks/Recreation Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935,468 Streets/Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .598,000 Water Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,261,990 Sewer Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,109,394 Stormwater/Other Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,870,179 TOTAL FUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,783,580
Reduction of Public Service Tax Bonds Saves Millions In May 2015, the City refinanced its outstanding Public Service Tax Bonds, lowering the interest rate from 4.00 5.24% to 1.95%. The new interest rate reduction will reduce the City’sinterest costs approximately $2.6M over the next 11 years.
Fines & Forfeitures
0.7%
10.5%
0.9%
Charges for Services
7.3%
Occupational Licenses
Investment Income
0.1%
2.3%
Miscellaneous Income
Franchise Fees
Capital Improvement Program The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps the City plan for major projects and improvements to public facilities. Funds allocated to CIP projects in FY2014/2015 included:
State Shared Revenues
County Shared Revenues
0.8%
6.0%
EXPENDITURES $73,794,398
Special Assessment
REVENUES $73,794398
7.5%
Public Works
0.3 % Interfund Transfers
Transportation
1.5%
22.4%
Economic Environment General Government
Culture/ Recreation
13.1%
11.2%
0.3% Ad Valorem Taxes
Fund Balance Appropriated
36.7%
1.3%
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD The City received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its FY 14/15 budget document. The award is presented to governments that reflect the highest commitment to the principals of governmental budgeting and follow effective budget presentation guidelines. The City was one of 1,424 entities in North America to receive the award.
GRANTS & ADA
HR & RISK MGT.
Debbie Majors, CPRP, Coordinator Grants & ADA
Julie Oldbury, M.S., IPMA-CP, Director Human Resources and Risk Management
Phone: 561.742.6241 Email: MajorsD@bbfl.us
Phone: 561.742.6277 Email: OldburyJ@bbfl.us
Phase I of Urban Forestry Project Completed
New Hire Quarterly Orientations
Students from Galaxy E-3 Elementary School’s Scrub Club attended educational sessions, participated in hands-on field trips, created stepping stones embossed with leaves of exotic plants and planted 240 native tree seedlings completing Phase I of an Urban Forestry Project. In addition, 54 new native scrub trees now line the pathway leading to the seedlings. The $47,000 project was supported by the Urban & Community Forestry Grant and the Bachelor Foundation via the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. The 10.5 acre scrub is located on the north side of Galaxy E-3 Elementary School.
Two quarterly orientation meetings offered approximately 50 new hires a glance into the operations of the City. The Mayor and City Manager provided an overview of the City’s demographics, form of government, mission, vision and strategic goals. Key employees provided information regarding the City’s history, amenities, information technology services, organizational culture and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employees learned the importance of team building and participated in hands-on activities.
25th Anniversary of the ADA Act In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Civil Rights, on July 26, the City Commission issued a proclamation stating that the City celebrates and recognizes the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion and recommitting our efforts to reach full ADA compliance. In addition, this past year, the City named Debbie Majors as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. For additional information, or to request an accommodation, please contact Debbie at (561) 742-6241.
FREE Computer Classes The City received $18,240 in grant funding from Comcast and the Department of Elder Affairs to offer free computer classes to City residents and nonresidents. Over 950 people participated in classes at the Senior Center, Library and Community Caring Center learning Basic Computer Skills, Excel 101, Word 101, Publisher, PowerPoint, Photoshop and iPad. The City’s accomplishments were highlighted in a Comcast video spotlighting Palm Beach County Digital Learning Zones at an Internet Essentials News Conference.
Hiring Process Streamlined The City implemented its applicant tracking and onboarding programs this past year. These cloud-based solutions have streamlined the hiring process. With automated workflow, the City has gone paperless in its routing and approval processes. Applicants are now able to apply online and schedule interviews online. This new program increases staff efficiency in accepting and reviewing over 100,000 applications each year.
Let’s Move Boynton This past year marked the 3rd year that the City has participated in the Palm Healthcare Foundation’s Let’s Move, Commit to Change Campaign. Held in January, the campaign encouraged Palm Beach County residents to complete and log 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Boynton Beach logged a total of 360,000 minutes, more than doubling last year’s total, earning the title of 2nd place.
Safety Awards Received The City received three awards from the Palm Beach County Safety Council in March. Awards were given to municipalities that have minimized health hazards and prevented injuries. The City received an Award of Merit for Vehicle Safety for reducing at fault motor vehicle incidents by 25% over the past year, an Award of Merit for Worker Safety for reducing the number of workers compensation claims by 10% from the previous year and a Special Recognition Award for the addition of a 20/20 Safety Program.
DEVELOPMENT Development Continues to Increase Andrew Mack, Director Development, Planning and Zoning Department
CONSTRUCTION VALUATION
184,841,930
79,460,829 76,042,667
Phone: 561.742.6374 Email: MackA@bbfl.us 2012/13
$376,411 in Grants Awarded To improve economic viability in the City, four new businesses were awarded rent reimbursements and build-out grants in FY 14/15. Global Business Development and CopperPoint Brewery Company each received $12,000 in rent reimbursements and Driftwood Ales Brewery received $15,000. CopperPoint Brewery Company also received a $15,000 buildout grant and $100,000 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the creation of jobs. Through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $222,411 in grants were awarded to four social service agencies providing support to the City’s communities. Beneficiaries included Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, the Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation, the Community Caring Center and Neighborhood Renaissance. $100,000 of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds assisted with the purchase of two new homes; one located in the Heart of Boynton Model Block and the other in the Forest Park Neighborhood. The new homes are owner occupied and together are valued at over $340,000.
2013/14
2014/15
The issuance of commercial and residential permits continues to see a steady increase. FY 14/15 permits climbed 5.7% and construction values increased over 40% from the previous year.
Two new hotels were permitted in FY 14/15 and are under construction - Town Place Suites by Marriott with 116 rooms, located on Quantum Lakes Boulevard, and Holiday Inn Express, located on West Ocean Drive, with 92 rooms. A large mixed-use commercial and residential project, 500 Ocean, was permitted and is under construction in the downtown area. Located on the corner of East Ocean Avenue and South Federal Highway, 500 Ocean includes 341 rental units, and nearly 20,000 square feet of retail and office space. The project is slated to meet the National Green Building Standard to lower carbon emissions and water usage. High Ridge Landing, a new residential Key West style development on the northwest corner of High Ridge Road and Miner Road, will include 184 residential rental units. An additional residential development is under construction on the northwest corner of Gateway Boulevard and Quantum Lakes Boulevard. Called Quantum Lakes Apartments North, it will include 80 residential rental units.
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5,100 building permits were issued in the last fiscal year.
New Restaurants and Breweries Open Keeping up the same pace as the previous fiscal year (FY 13/14), 20 new restaurants opened their doors this past fiscal year (FY 14/15): • Ali Baba Café • Big Al’s Steaks • Bond and Smolders • Buffalo Wild Wings • Bull Top Taste • CopperPoint Brewery • Devour Brewery • Don Che Bistro • El Atico • Higher Ground Café • Kingdom Buffet Restaurant • L’Artisan • Lyde’s Take Out Good Food • Melt • Pam Pi Bon • South Florida Smoothies • Souvlaki Fast • Subway (2) • Sushi Bang Bang • The Lobby Café • Tijuana Flats
HISTORY
ART Debby Coles-Dobay, Manager Art in Public Places
Warren Adams, Historic Preservation Senior Planner
Phone: 561.742.6026 Email: ColesD@bbfl.us
Phone: 561.742.6757 Email: AdamsW@bbfl.us
Kinetic Art Brings Energy to the Downtown The 2nd Biennial International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium, held February 6-8, in the downtown area exceeded expectations. The free event attracted nearly 5,000 people. Featuring kinetic art from throughout the world, the exhibit and symposium included 16 outdoor and 60 indoor artworks, educational presentations, inventions and technological innovations and S.T.E.A.M. based workshops.
Public Art is Now on the Map - Visually and Audibly The City’s 50 public art pieces can now be explored on interactive maps through the worldwide web by accessing the map through the City’s website. Images, locations, and information regarding the artists and their pieces can be read and/or heard. The City’s public art program is also connected to PublicArtNetwork.com, which hosts public art programs across the globe.
Bloomer Tree Planting Permanent Roots in Boynton Singapore artist Edwin Cheong donated his kinetic sculpture “Bloomer Tree,” which was chosen for exhibit in the 2015 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium. Edwin’s one-of-a-kind sculpture depicts a tree and flowers. When touched by wind, the flowers spin. The sculpture is presently displayed outside of City Hall facing Seacrest Boulevard; a permanent site will be determined by the Arts Commission.
Sunrise Sunset Resident Kim Weiss took daily images of sunrises and sunsets from her balcony in the downtown area. After they gained notoriety on social media, she chose passages that she felt depicted each photograph and published a book titled Sunrise Sunset: 52 Weeks of Awe and Gratitude. Her first public exhibit was held at the Civic Center in June as part of the Art in Public Place’s six yearly exhibits.
170 Historic Sites Easy to Access The Boynton Beach Cultural Resources Mobile Application went “live” on June 30. The application includes photographs and information on over 170 historic sites of interest in the City. Ten of the most significant sites also have audio information. The mobile application completes Phase 2 of the Heritage Education Program; Phase 1 being the fully funded Heritage Trails project. The cost of the project, $26,053, was funded through the Florida Division of Historical Resources Small Matching Grant program.
Barton Memorial Park Cemetery The City and the Boynton Beach Historical Society hosted an educational tour of the Barton Memorial Park Cemetery, an African-American Cemetery on the local historic register. Visitors were provided with a narrated history of the site, details of those buried there and a description of the techniques employed for manufacturing the headstones. Information was also provided on the recent Ground Penetrating Radar survey undertaken by students from Florida Atlantic University, which identified the possible locations of unmarked burials.
FAU Archaeology Dig Last April, the City worked with the Palm Beach County Archaeological Society and the Advocacy Anthropology Syndicate to undertake an archaeological investigation of one of the city’s natural scrub areas. For two days, archaeologists excavated a series of test pits throughout the site in an attempt to identify signs of early human habitation. Nothing of significance was found during this investigation; it is likely further investigations will take place in the future.
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Did YOU know
There are two buildings in the City that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
UTILITIES Colin D. Groff, P.E., Director Boynton Beach Utilities Phone: 561.742.6401 Email: GroffC@bbfl.us
Leading the Way with Spartans The City is one of the first in the country to adopt a new fire hydrant called Spartans. The hydrants have no external parts, preventing vandalism and reducing maintenance costs. These changes improve the reliability of the hydrants and ensure that there is adequate water to protect homes and businesses in a fast and efficient way. The new hydrants also provide a modern image and improve curb appeal. One hundred and fifty units have been installed; old hydrants will be replaced with Spartans as they fail. The City was recently featured on a Discovery Channel segment about its new hydrants.
East Water Treatment Plant Groundbreaking In April, the City broke ground on a $30M project to upgrade the East Water Treatment Plant. This state-of-the-art project will meet new regulations and the needs of the City for the next 30 years. In addition, it will lower the cost to provide high quality drinking water to consumers. The new plant will be completed in 2016 and include an Art in Public Places sculpture that will provide an educational component for local schools.
Reclaimed Water Main Extension to High Point The City completed a reclaimed water main from southwest 23rd Avenue (Golf Road) north along southwest 3rd Street in order to promote water conservation and enable the various sections of the High Point community to discontinue the use of potable water for irrigation. The project consisted of approximately 1,200 ft. of PVC reclaimed water main, restoration of sod and roadway crossings and new landscaping.
Lake Boynton Estates Utility Improvements To improve the quality and reliability of the utilities in the Lake Boynton Estates Neighborhood, the City replaced aging and undersized water mains, eliminated water services in rear easements, upgraded fire hydrants and replaced concrete driveway aprons to the right-of-way. The project, which was completed in April, included 10,000 ft. of PVC water main, 400 ft. of ductile iron water main and 12,000 sq. ft. of sidewalk.
Central Seacrest Corridor Utility Improvements (Phase 1) The Central Seacrest Corridor Utility Improvements, another neighborhood project, was completed in December 2015. The project consisted of replacing aging and undersized water mains, eliminating water services in rear easements, upgrading stormwater systems and swales and installing new fire hydrants. In addition, public right-of-ways and easements, with respect to trees, swales, driveway aprons and asphalt paving, were restored to a common standard. Phase 1 also included the construction of 27,600 ft. of PVC water main, 1,800 ft. of ductile iron water main, one mile of exfiltration trench for drainage, 900 ft. of stormwater pipe and 48,000 ft. of swale restoration.
Flood Prevention Workshop Last summer, the City hosted its first Flood Awareness Workshop for citizens, business owners and HOA’s to educate on the basics of protecting homes and the community from flooding due to hurricanes, tropical storms and heavy rains. Attendees learned about our 3-tiered water control systems, which start at the neighborhood level. Presentations were provided by Colin Groff, Boynton Beach Utilities Director; Patrick A Martin, District Engineer for the Lake Worth Drainage District; and Laura Corry, Lead Intergovernmental Representative for the South Florida Water Management District.
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Our average utilities customer utilizes approximately
47,500 gallons
of water per year, which is much lower than the national average.
GOLF Ronald Tapper, Manager The Links at Boynton Beach Golf Course Phone: 561.742.6511 Email: TapperR@bbfl.us
RECREATION & PARKS Wally Majors, CPRP, Director Recreation & Parks Department Phone: 561.742.6255 • Email: MajorsW@bbfl.us
Project Seahorse The Links Recognized for Environmental Excellence In June, The Links was recertified and designated as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, an educational division of Audubon International. To obtain certification, a golf course must maintain a high quality in Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation and Water Quality Management. The Links has been a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” since 2006.
Golfers Happy with Renovations at The Links Maintenance was a priority at the City's municipal golf course this past year. Golf course bunkers were restored back to the architect’s design. The wooden deck that surrounded the exterior of the clubhouse was removed and replaced with a cement patio, tables and chairs. Fifteen French drains were installed around the golf course that will remove excess water. Weeds were greatly reduced or eliminated around the ponds and landscape.
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The oldest player at The Links is Albert Reet, years young. who is
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Forty-two children, ages 10 to 12, from the City’s summer camp programs spent three weeks learning how to snorkel in a pool before boarding dive boats and heading out about 200 yards offshore. Accompanied by certified divers and lifeguards, the children dove down to the Lofthus, a Norwegian ship, which sank off the coast of Boynton Beach in 1898. This natural habitat, which boasts an array of flora and fauna, is a well-known tourist destination.
Play Outdoors…Unplugged The participation in the City’s “Play Outdoors…Unplugged” monthly series increased by 22% in FY 14/15. Three new events - Wacky Water Day at Denson Pool, Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play at Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park and the Fall Festival at Intracoastal Park - drew approximately 1,100 more family members to unplug from their electronic devices and play together outdoors over the previous year.
Fit Zone Installed The City opened its new Fitness Zone at Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park on February 14, following the Annual 5K Barrier Free Run/Walk. With the help of the Quantum Foundation, and in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, 17 pieces of outdoor resistance exercise equipment were installed providing access for all, including those confined to wheelchairs.
Teaching Children to Swim The City received a $5,000 Make a Splash grant from the USA Swimming Foundation. The grant was utilized from June - December 2014 to provide swim lessons to 117 children at Denson Pool. The children learned crucial water safety and swimming skills. According to the Florida Department of Health, Florida loses more children under the age of five to drowning than any other state.
PUBLIC WORKS /ENGINEERING Fun and Colorful Play Space Added to Sara Sims Park Sara Sims Park, located within the Heart of Boynton Beach, received a major facelift. The existing tennis courts were repurposed with mulch, contributed by the Community Redevelopment Agency, and a fun and colorful play space was installed. The addition of this neighborhood feature was made possible through an $80,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Jeffrey R. Livergood, P.E., Director Public Works and Engineering Phone: 561.742.6201 Email: LivergoodJ@bbfl.us
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Veterans Memorial Enhanced
The City celebrated Arbor Day with the planting of trees. This year, students from St. Joseph Episcopal School and members of the Boynton Beach Garden Club planted green buttonwood trees at Boynton Lakes Park. This is the City’s 32nd year for celebrating Arbor Day and part of maintaining its Tree City USA status.
Home Depot of Boynton Beach contributed and placed brick pavers at Veterans Memorial, located near American Legion Post 164 on West Ocean Avenue. The City improved the landscaping, added benches and created an accessible route to the monument and flagpole. The new additions to Veterans Memorial allow American Legion veterans to conduct small events of remembrance, recognition and reflection.
34 City Vehicles Replaced This past FY 14/15, Fleet Maintenance replaced 34 vehicles for the departments of Fire Rescue, Police, Utilities and Solid Waste. A vehicle is generally rotated every five years. However, due to the decline in the economy, the life of vehicles was extended to seven years and beyond. A more typical rotation is three years. The oldest vehicle, and most expensive vehicle, replaced was a Quint (fire engine) which had a service life of nearly 15 years. Departments pay for their vehicles – adding to a pre-fund account that accounts for inflation. Police cars that are no longer functional for the department and are safe and operable, are assigned to other departments that require lower usage.
Parks and Grounds Brings Home a Gold and Silver In March, 15 employees from the Parks and Grounds Division attended the Florida Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Southeast Turf Rodeo to attend educational sessions, such as athletic field maintenance and trenching/ draining problems. Employees also competed against eight other municipalities in individual and team-building events, such as Irrigation Valve Assembly, Blower Slalom and a Toro Rally. The City brought home a Gold Medal and Silver Medal.
City Hall Has a New Look City Hall’s main entrance has been renovated. Ramps and railings, to assist those individuals with disabilities, were added. The area was further enhanced with new, low maintenance landscaping. All landscaping is irrigated with recycled water. Renovations of interior public restrooms, to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, are included in the FY 15/16 Budget.
Enhancing Medians, One by One In keeping with our Vision to be a beautiful coastal community, the medians continue to be upgraded. This past year beautification efforts shifted from east Boynton Beach to the west along Congress Avenue. 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.
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Did YOU know
The Public Works Department maintains
522,734 square feet of City property.
LIBRARY
I.T. SERVICES
Craig B. Clark, Director Boynton Beach Library
John McNally, Manager Information Technology Services
Phone: 561.742.6380 Email: ClarkC@bbfl.us
Phone: 561.742.6070 Email: McNallyJ@bbfl.us
Virtual Zone for High School Students
Upgrading Computers to Increase Efficiency
The Virtual Zone digital creative lab was launched December 2014. High school students can utilize 27� iMac Computers, MacBook laptops, iPads, digital cameras and a musical keyboard. In addition, students edit photos, produce videos and create music utilizing the latest creative software packages such as Garage Band and Adobe Photoshop. This past year, teens have utilized the digital creative lab more than 500 times. The Virtual Zone was funded through a State Aid to Libraries Grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services.
Fifty-five new computers were purchased and installed during the past fiscal year. Employees that required high-end computing power to perform their job functions received the new computers. Older computers were refurbished and distributed to employees with outdated computers. Computers that are unusable are stripped for parts that may be useful in the future.
Summer Reading Club Reaches All Time High This year’s Summer Reading Club for kids and teens was a huge success. Over 650 readers, from infants to 12th graders participated. Infants up to 5th graders participated in the Fizz! Boom! Read! programs and 6th through 12th graders participated in Spark a Reaction programs. Prizes were awarded, based on the number of minutes participants read, and included items such headphones, tablets and electronics charging cables and gift cards to Tate's Comics, Google Play and movie theatres. This program was funded by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library.
Local History and Archives Department Growing The Local History and Archives Department now houses print and digitized copies of the Sunday Brown Wrapper historical vignettes printed in the Palm Beach Post from 1978-1985 and the SunSentinel from 1979-1984. These newspapers resemble a brown grocery bag and were written by local authors that covered interesting historical events that occurred throughout the region. This information is available to historical researchers or to anyone who is interested in the history of Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County. The digital versions may be accessed on the research computers in the Library; the print copies may be viewed by appointment. This program was funded by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library.
SPAM is a Real Issue This past year, the City email servers received SPAM messages at a rate of one every 5.3 seconds. This translates to about 16,000 SPAM messages per day and close to 5 million for the year. The SPAM filtering system compared the inbound messages against a list of rules, signatures and characteristics commonly utilized by SPAMMERS and filtered out these messages for employees.
Viruses (Blocked) 72,153 Spam (Blocked) 4,895,621
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6,381,017 emails in FY 14/15.
FIRE RESCUE Ray Carter, Fire Chief Boynton Beach Fire Rescue
City Retains ISO Rating of 2 The City retained its ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating of 2. ISO rates the effectiveness of an agency to provide fire protection on a scale from 1-10. The insurance industry typically utilizes this rating system to set premiums for commercial and residential property insurance. A lower ISO typically indicates a lower cost of insurance for property owners. The City is only one of the 40 Fire Departments in the State of Florida that has an ISO rating of 2.
Phone: 561.742.6339 Email: CarterR@bbfl.us
EMS Stretchers Updated In December 2014, Palm Beach County Emergency Management awarded the City a grant in the amount of $37,332 to replace three stretchers that had been in service for 7 years. The new state-of-the-art power stretchers feature a more robust battery system and additional safety features for patients.
New Patient Care Reporting Systems Installed A grant, in the amount of $33,800, was received in April 2015 from the Florida Department of Transportation to enhance the department’s EMS data collection ability. New electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software and hardware were purchased and installed. The use of ePCR provides consistent submission of EMS incident related data to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight Pre-Hospital System (EMSTARS-CDX) for state compliance to the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS). The ePCR system also streamlines the documentation process, eliminates redundancy, provides rapid extraction of patient information and ensures a more accurate and efficient EMS billing process.
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During the past fiscal year, the average response time for all emergency responses was 5 minutes and 21 seconds.
Car Seat Program on the Rise This year, 435 car safety seats were installed for families in the area; up 35% from FY 14/15. Thirty-two families took advantage of acquiring a car seat from Fire Rescue for a small donation of $45. Those interested in obtaining a car seat, having their car sear installed or checked, can call 561.742.6343.
Citizens Emergency Respond Team Growing Another 18 members graduated from this year’s Citizens Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) certification class, bringing the City’s grand total to 325! Upon graduation, participants are prepared for hazards that may impact our communities and are proficient in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. They play a critical role when professional responders are not immediately available to help, and supplement and support the efforts of professional responders upon their arrival. C.E.R.T. members also support emergency response agencies by organizing and participating in local preparedness projects and initiatives.
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The Fire & Life Safety Division completed a total of inspections in FY 14/15.
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Jeffrey S. Katz, Chief Boynton Beach Police Department Phone: 561.742.6104 Email: KatzJ@bbfl.us
New Website Goes Live At the beginning of FY 14/15, the Police Department rolled out an updated version of its website, www.bbpd.org, that is informative, interactive and easier to navigate. Users can request a public record online, secure extra patrol while on vacation, submit crime tips and commend officers. The Frequently Asked Question section is a resource for those seeking answers to most commonly asked questions. Users also have the ability to contact Unit Supervisors directly through the website.
Everyday Hero In an ongoing effort to humanize the badge, in April, the Police Department initiated a new campaign, Everyday Hero, on its Facebook and Twitter pages. Within the first 6 months of the campaign, 15 Officers were identified by the Department and included such acts of kindness as assisting seniors with walking across the street, packing items for a move into an assisted living facility; locating a dementia patient and replacing a television that had been stolen; saving lives by performing CPR; locating guns utilized in shootings; talking a suicidal individual out of his vehicle and supporting a nonprofit. Everyday Heroes are also often featured in local news sources.
Champion of Change Award The Police Department received a 2015 Champion of Change Award from the Children’s Healing Institute, a community-based nonprofit organization. The Police Department collected and delivered over 1,000 toys for children serviced by the Institute. In addition, the Police Department displayed 129 large blue balloons outside City Hall during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The Memory Garden commemorated the 129 children in Florida who died in the past year as a result of child abuse and neglect.
An Architect’s Counsel was created this year as a means to tap into the creative passions and talents of Police Department employees. Participation in the Counsel is open to any employee regardless of rank, assignment or tenure and requires the creation, adoption and completion of a project that fulfills the department’s mission. Examples of programs that are currently being discussed include the creation of a Formal Mentoring Program, Minority Recruitment Program, Citizen’s Rights and Responsibilities video, Body Camera Committee, Traffic Education Liaison and Animal Cruelty Prevention Officer. The Architect’s Counsel has 30 employees and meets on a quarterly basis.
Our Path Forward On July 28, Chief Katz swore in the next generation of leaders as part of a budget neutral reorganization designed to increase patrol capacity by 25 percent, focus on employee development and succession planning, increase oversight and promote accountability. The three existing Division Commanders assumed the title of Assistant Chief, maintaining operational control over their Divisions’ budget. The position of Patrol Operations Major was created to assist in sustaining operation continuity among the patrol assets. Seven Captains were appointed and four new Sergeants were promoted. The Police Training Officer Program was expanded to assist in training new officers in community policing practices.
Clearance Rate Increasing For the past three years, the Police Department’s clearance rate has been on an upward swing. The last full reporting year yielded a clearance increase to 31%, due largely to the development of a detective liaison program in 2013 and personnel becoming increasingly skilled in investigative processes. A clearance means the case has been resolved, generally through the identification and arrest of a suspect.
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The Police Department has four police dogs in its K9 Unit – Daxxx, Filip, Duke and Bako?
Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, photo by Steve Anton
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Great Egret, photo by Catherine Patterson
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Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, photo by Steve Anton
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Castor Wreck, photo by Sandra Edwards
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The Links at Boynton Beach, photo by Charlie Crawford
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Lofthus Wreck, photo by Steve Anton
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Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension, photo by Lisa Fuller
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Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, photo by Lori Griffith
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Kinetic Art by Kevin Duval, photo by Michael Wilson
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Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, photo by James Knill
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, photo by Nicole Jarman
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GIVING BACK AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION • Fire Department raised $3,940 through Bru’s Room Takeover & Car Wash • Employees raised $437 through the “Heart of It”
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The City of Boynton Beach employees strongly believe that it is important to support and give back to the community in which they work. During the FY 14/15, employees raised $70,471, collected 2,000 toys and school supplies, donated 2,858 cans of food, read to 2,295 children and participated in numerous fundraisers.
BETHESDA HOSPITAL • Fire Department donated $2,250 worth of toys during the holidays
LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY • Employees read to 2,295 children in Boynton Beach, in one day, during “Read for the Record”
BOYNTON BEACH COMMUNITY CARING CENTER • Employees donated 2,858 food items and collected $324 for its Thanksgiving Food Drive
THE LORD’S PLACE • Fire Department donated $2,250 worth of toys during the holidays
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION • The Links Golf Course raised $6,247 through its Play for Pink Golf Tournament
On the Cover: Intracoastal Waterway, photo by Shari Levine
ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION • Fire Department raised $2,250 by shaving their heads
City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach , Florida 33435
KIWANIS CLUB OF BOYNTON BEACH • Police Department assisted with raising over $3,000 volunteering as servers during its Annual Scholarship Luncheon
CHILDREN’S HEALING INSTITUTE • Police Department contributed more than 2,000 toys during the holidays
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION • Fire Department raised $29,373 through MDA Boot Drive NFL ALUMNI CHILDREN’S CHARITIES • Fire Department raised $11,000 through KDW Fishing Tournament & Chili Cook-Off PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY (P2P) • City employees donated over 500 school supplies
COMMUNITY CARING CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH • Police Department raised $1,400 through “Cupcakes with a Cop”
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF FLORIDA • Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefit to raise awareness
FIREFIGHTER’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND • Fire Department raised $1,500 through its Holiday Pancake Breakfast
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT • Police Department participated in raising $3,000 through its softball tournament fundraiser
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION • Fire Department raised $3,500 through its Bill Bingham Golf Tournament
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