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City Presents 2019-20 Proposed Budget at September 9 Meeting City Staff will present the 2019-20 Proposed Budget and Proposed Capital Improvements Program to the City Council at the Tentative Budget Public Hearing on Monday, September 9 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The City's proposed tax rate, 3.68 mils, remains the same as last year and is still one of the lowest property tax rates for a full-service city in Florida. For additional information, see the 2019 Taxes Explained Brochure or view the FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget. On Tuesday, September 10, the proposed fire assessment fee will be presented at the Regular City Council meeting at 6pm. The proposed annual fee for a single-family residence is $145, an increase of $10 from last year's $135 fee.

To see how your city is hard at work with your tax dollars, check out the Year in Review video #LoveBocaRaton. Make sure to like and subscribe to the City of Boca Raton YouTube channel for videos of all the great, innovative things happening in Boca Raton.

Be in the Know Get the latest updates on projects in Boca Raton Our Municipal Services Department has been managing a multitude of projects around town that you have probably noticed on your walks, drives and commutes. Below are just a few of those projects. Visit our website for more information about what's happening around the City.

Accessible sidewalks New sidewalk curb "tactile paving" marks to help the visually impaired detect when they are about to leave the sidewalk and enter the street.

NW 2nd Avenue / Palmetto Park Road Pavement resurfacing projects are currently underway along NW 2nd Avenue from Palmetto Park Road to NW 11th Street.

Downtown Parking Meters All parking meters in the City have been replaced. New metered spaces are being added Downtown as well as a new mobile app (coming soon) to pay for parking spaces.

Golf in Boca Raton City Council reviews information on affordable course design The City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 27, to review r equests for information on Boca National Golf Course design. Due to concerns over the cost of the proposed new course being developed by the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District (GBRBPD), the City issued a Request for Information (RFI) solely for information and planning purposes. The intent was to explore whether a high quality 18-hole course could be designed and constructed under $8 million dollars. The City Council reached consensus to make a conceptual offer to the GBRBPD which includes a proposal for the City to design, build and operate an 18-hole golf course on the Ocean Breeze property on the west side of NW 2nd Avenue. The proposal also includes a clubhouse, driving range, maintenance facility and complimentary amenities. The City is also willing to consider designing, constructing and operating amenities on the east side of NW 2nd Avenue. Details and agreements will have to be discussed at a joint meeting to be held on Thursday, September 12 at 5pm at 6500 Congress Avenue. The two agencies will continue their commitment and partnership to keeping golf in Boca Raton.

U.S. Census What you should know about the 2020 Census With the 2020 Census around the corner, you may have seen census workers visiting areas in the community conducting in-field address canvassing. Learn more about the U.S. Census, where our city is in the process, what it means to our community and how you can participate.

Does FL Home Rule Affect Issues that are Important to You? Home Rule gives local government the power to decide which services our residents want and to solve problems locally. However, state lawmakers overrule cities by preventing us from making local decisions to better our communities. Does Home Rule affect issues that are important to you? Medical Marijuana dispensaries Banning plastic straws, plastic bags Firearms regulations Learn more about how you can stand up for Home Rule and why it's important to local lawmakers.

Sign Up for the Latest Programs & Mark Your Calendars Pick up a copy of the NEW Recreator The latest version of the Recreator is now available. Be sure to grab a copy from any location around the City including City Hall, City facilities and libraries. Find something for you and your family this September - December. You can also view the Recreator ONLINE!

Each month we bring you a curated list of the Top Things to Do & Know in Boca Raton. It's September and you know what that means... PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING a month too soon. Also, the weather is cooling down from 95 degrees to 93 degrees. So enjoy the cooler weather at one of the City's many activities like S.T.E.A.M. through September, Luna's Birthday Party at Gumbo Limbo, FAU Football's Love Libraries Day and more!  View our top picks...

This September... Sept 9 - CRA / City Council Workshop Sept 9 - Tentative Budget Hearing Sept 10 - City Council Regular Meeting

Sept 23 - CRA / City Council Workshop Sept 23 - Final Budget Hearing Sept 24 - City Council Regular Meeting

Spotlight On Sanitation In-house services to provide best quality for Boca residents With over 50 employees, the City’s Sanitation Division is arguably one of the hardest working crews in town. They are awake and on their routes before most people’s alarms have even gone off. It doesn't take much imagination to envision what our lives would be like if garbage pick-up didn't happen for a week or two. After considering the possibility of contracting sanitation services to a private hauler earlier this year, the City Council recommitted its support for expanding sanitation services -- that means new trucks, additional drivers and collectors, expanded maintenance and storage facilities and newer technology for safety and customer service. Learn more about this decision and the proposed rate increase on our website.

Save the Date

Barkfest Saturday, October 5 10am - 2pm

Pumpkin Patch Festival Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20 10am - 6pm

Dorian's Damage It's Peak Season for Hurricanes While we are breathing a sigh of relief in South Florida, Dorian's catastrophic wrath has devastated the Bahamas and continues to threaten the southeastern United States. This close call was a sobering reminder of how we need to prepare now, more than ever, for the next named storm. Our hearts go out to the Bahamas, and we encourage you to seek reputable organizations to whom you can donate and provide support. We all know too well that it could have been us. Let's consider this past week as a dry run or dress rehearsal. If you haven't already, make sure your pre-storm plans are ready. We have a helpful checklist and resources on our website, like supplies, evacuation plans and more. And, if you haven't signed up for alerts, please do so now. Remember to pick up your FREE hurricane magnet at City facilities or visit our website to print a PDF.

Here's How You can Help the Bahamas The Boca Raton Firefighter & Paramedic Benevolent Fund, Inc., with support from the City of Boca Raton, will hold a collection drive to aid those affected in the Bahamas by the devastating Hurricane Dorian. Items can be dropped off at City of Boca Raton Fire Station 1 (1141 N Federal Hwy) & Fire Station 5 (2333 W Glades Rd) from September 5-15, daily from 8am - 5pm. For a list of items being collected and more information, visit our website .

We Are On Spotify!

We all missed out on Labor Day, but September is also the beginning of football season. The City of Boca Raton has curated Spotify playlists to provide the perfect soundtrack for your football festivities and tailgating parties. Subscribe to our Spotify playlists to start listening!

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