The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021. Learn more on the City's website.

Learn more about the Building Recertification Program on the City's website.

In late August, property owners in the City of Boca Raton should have received a mailed notice regarding property tax rates. The City's Your Property Taxes Explained brochure is intended to educate residents on how their tax dollars are distributed and used, and how Boca Raton stacks up to neighboring cities when it comes to service delivery, fees and millage rates. View the 2021 Your Property Taxes Explained brochure to learn more.

City Staff will present the 2021-22 Proposed Budget to the City Council at the Tentative Budget Hearing on September 13 at 6pm and the Final Budget at the Final Budget Hearing on September 22 at 6pm. View the Proposed Budget and the Proposed CIP on the City's website.

Watch this short video and hear from Jason Hayes, Manager of the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club, on the transition of the City's new golf course and club. We're excited to continue to deliver world-class recreation beginning on November 1, 2021.

Learn more on the Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club webpage.

As part of the City's Waterfront Master Plan, construction is set to begin at Silver Palm Park on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The construction is part of a multi-million-dollar project.

For the safety of the public and to ensure the construction is completed as quickly as possible, the park and boat ramp will be completely closed for six months to all pedestrian, vehicular and boat traffic. New boat launch and recovery permits will not be issued until the park reopens once construction is complete.

You can learn more on the Wilderflower / Silver Palm Park webpage.

The Palmetto Park Road El Rio Canal Bridge Project, overseen by Palm Beach County Road and Bridge, began on August 2 and will result in a widening of the existing Palmetto Park Road El Rio Canal Bridge. Though sections of the bridge will be demolished, the area is currently merging to ONE lane in each direction. Plan ahead and expect congestion and delays during peak driving times.

Learn about more projects on the Road & Municipal Projects webpage.

On Tuesday, August 24, City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the construction of the Brightline train station and adjacent parking structure, with surface parking lot modifications and technical deviations to the site plan.

Construction of the Brightline train station is estimated to begin in the fall of 2021 with an estimated opening date in 2022. Brightline plans to resume its passenger service from Miami to West Palm Beach in early November 2021. Learn more on the Brightline webpage.

Sand Pine Park is scheduled to close on Monday, September 20, 2021, until the early Spring/Summer of 2022. Work on the park will include the following facility upgrades:

As part of the City's iSIP project, major upgrades and enhancements have been completed along SW 12th Ave from Camino Real to Palmetto Park Rd. The project was a collaboration between the Municipal Services and Utility Services departments. Learn more about iSIP and the SW 12th Ave upgrades on the iSIP webpage.

Amid the surge in COVID-19 numbers, here's a reminder where you can get vaccinated and tested.

September 15 is the peak of hurricane season. If you haven't already, be sure to have your preparations OUTSIDE and INSIDE for your home ready! (No one likes fighting the lines at the grocery store!)

If you plan on trimming trees, BE SURE to check the National Hurricane Center's website for the most current activity. DO NOT trim trees when we're in an active path.

Have a plan for securing patio furniture, pool toys and any other loose items. Inside - be sure to have enough batteries, food, medications and water. Find additional checklists and resources on our website.

Sept. 6 - Labor Day (City offices closed and Sanitation pickup changes)

Sept. 6 - Rosh Hashanah Begins

Sept. 13 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

Sept. 13 - Special Meeting - 2021 Downtown Special Assessment

Sept. 13 - City Council Tentative Budget Hearing

Sept. 14 - City Council Regular Meeting

Sept. 15 - Yom Kippur Begins

Sept. 22 - City Council Final Budget Hearing

Sept. 27 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

Sept. 28 - City Council Regular Meeting

Please take notice of the updated sanitation schedule for Labor Day, as your collection day may change:

City offices closed and no sanitation service on Monday, September 6.

View the Holiday Sanitation Schedule and sign up for sanitation schedule change alerts at Notify Me.

This month, children ages 5-12 can explore the amazing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math exhibits and programs offered across the City at the Children's Science Explorium, Boca Raton Public Library and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Swing by any participating location to pick up a STEAM through September Passport that has participants complete challenges, earn stamps and win swag bags! Learn more on the STEAM through September webpage.

Join the Boca Raton Public Library for Library Card Sign-Up Month! This nationwide initiative encourages people of all ages to sign up for a library card. This year, Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks and honorary chair of Library Card Sign-Up Month, is speaking out to promote the value of libraries. Click here to learn how to get your library card.

There are two out-of-school days in Palm Beach County this September. Send your children to Camp Boca at the Boca Raton Community Center (150 Crawford Blvd.) for sports, games, crafts and activities on:

For pricing and details visit the Camp Boca webpage.

The newest Climate Report from the IPCC stated that human contribution to climate change in the form of greenhouse gas emissions is “unequivocal.” On Tuesday, September 21, we observe zero emissions day, or ZeDay, to give the planet one day off from climate-warming emissions. While eliminating emissions completely may not be possible for you on this day, visit the Take Action page for some things that you can do to observe ZeDay.

Applications are preferred by Friday, Sept. 10. For more information and to apply online, visit the City's website.

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