On August , 9 , 2018 , the Town of Jupiter # GoStrawless Town Council passed Resolution 63-18 supporting the voluntary elimination of single-use plastic straws and the overall reduction of single-use plastics . The resolution also supports an outreach and education campaign to support Jupiter ’ s businesses and residents in working toward a reduction . The result is the PURE Campaign – Plastics Use Reduction Encouragement – an effort involving the entire Jupiter-area community . Watch for future announcements of PURE businesses , PURE tips , and PURE fun as the campaign launches this fall , and see more by visiting www . jupiter . fl . us / PurelyJupiter . By encouraging businesses and consumers to eliminate or reduce their use of plastics , together we can take a step in the right direction to protect our oceans , waterways , natural areas , and wildlife .
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VOL 25 NO 4 • OCT-DEC 2018 |
Town Council & CRA Corner : Recent Policy Actions
Below is a summary of some of the approvals and decisions made by the Town Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency ( CRA ) during recent meetings . To see items coming up on agendas for future meetings , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Agendas . To watch meetings live , or to watch recorded meetings on-demand , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / LIVE .
TOWN COUNCIL :
• FY 2019 Operating Budget , Millage Rate and Community Investment Program *: Considered the millage ( property tax ) rate , operating budget and 5-year Community Investment Program ( CIP ) for FY 2019 , which began on October 1 , 2018 , and ends on September 30 , 2019 . The millage rate stayed the same as the FY 2018 rate at 2.4633 mills excluding voter-approved debt , and 2.6712 mills including voter-approved debt ( stated in terms of dollars per $ 1,000 of taxable property value ). The operating budget and pay plan for all funds for FY 2019 totals $ 92.9 million , which is an increase of approximately $ 4.2 million from FY 2018 . The 5-year CIP for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 includes a 5-year total capital investment of $ 79 million , which is a decrease of approximately $ 72 million from the previously-approved plan for Fiscal Years 2018 through 2022 . The substantial decrease was achieved by refocusing on Town Council ’ s strategic priorities .
• Construction Management Services for New Police Department and Data Center : Awarded a contract to Kaufman Lynn Construction for construction management services for phase one of the Town of Jupiter Municipal Complex , which includes a new police department with an emergency operations center and an information technologies data center . Other additions to the municipal complex site in this phase will include a veterans ’ memorial and surface parking lots .
• Sawfish Bay Park Restrooms : Approved a contract for $ 92,800 with Gap Design , LLC to construct restrooms at Sawfish Bay Park .
• Restaurant at Pennock Square : Approved a special exception for additional restaurant use in Pennock Square located at 901 West Indiantown Road .
• Preliminary Millage Rate for 2019 ( Truth in Millage ): Approved the preliminary millage ( property tax ) rate of 2.4633 ( excluding debt ) for FY 2019 , which is the same as the rate for FY 2018 . This preliminary rate is approved in advance of the adopted rate and used on preliminary tax notices .
• Plastics Reduction : Passed a resolution supporting the voluntary elimination of single-use plastic straws , the overall reduction of single-use plastics , and a Townsponsored education program for plastics reduction .
• Jupiter Medical Center NICU Addition : Approved an
expansion to Jupiter Medical Center that adds a five-story , 41,231 square foot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU ) on the east side of the existing hospital building .
• Home Depot Expansion : Approved demolition of an existing retail building ( formerly known as Sports Authority ) and a portion of the existing Home Depot building to construct a 39,575 square foot expansion to the existing Home Depot building located at 1560 and 1694 West Indiantown Road .
• Water Rate Increase : Approved a 2.83 % increase in water rates , which will increase the average residential water bill from $ 36.14 per month to $ 37.16 per month . The increase is in accordance with the U . S . Department of Labor ' s Water and Sewerage Maintenance Cost Index .
• Stormwater Utility Fee Increase : Approved a 7 % increase in stormwater fees , which will increase the average bill from $ 4.98 per month to $ 5.33 per month . The increase is in accordance with the U . S . Department of Labor ' s Consumer Price Index .
• School Security : Approved a security agreement between the Jupiter Police Department and the Palm Beach County School District to provide security at elementary schools in Jupiter .
• Historic Resources Board Membership : Amended the Town ' s Historic and Archaeological Protection Regulations to add additional at-large members to the Historic Resources Board , and appointed Ms . Teri Grooms and Ms . Sara Misselhorn to fill the new positions .
• Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities *: Considered a zoning text amendment to prohibit medical marijuana treatment center dispensing facilities in Jupiter .
CRA COMMISSION :
• FY 2019 Operating Budget and Community Investment Program *: Considered the CRA operating budget and Community Investment Program ( CIP ) for FY 2019 , which began on October 1 , 2018 , and ends on September 30 , 2019 . The operating budget totals $ 2.3 million , a decrease of approximately $ 1.7 million from FY 2018 . The 5-year CIP for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 includes a 5-year total capital investment of $ 1.3 million .
* These items were considered at the September 20th meetings of the CRA and the Town Council , which was after the Town Times print date . Any changes that were made to these items during consideration will be communicated via the Town ' s website .
INSIDE THIS ISSUE ...
TOWN TIMES .................................... 1-2
Waste Management Services PURE Jupiter Fertilizer Ordinance Major Projects around Town
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION ........... 3
Cops & Teens Talk Means on Wheels 2018 Senior Academy Neighborhood Leadership Summit
IN THE KNOW ...................................... 4
Ask the Expert : Mangroves Historic Resources Board Voice of the People Award Town Calendar
Mark Your Calendars for TOWN OF JUPITER ELECTIONS Tuesday , March 12 , 2019
Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm , for the following seats :
✪ Mayor Seat : Three-Year Term ( candidate must live in Jupiter )
✪ First District Seat : Three-Year Term ( candidate must live in the First District )
✪ Second District Seat : Three-Year Term ( candidate must live in the Second District )
All candidates shall be elected by the voters of the Town at large . If a run-off election is necessary , it will be held on Tuesday , March 26 , 2019 .
To access the district map and more election information , please click on " Election Information " at www . jupiter . fl . us or contact the Town Clerks office at 561-741-2352 .
Candidate Qualifying Candidate qualifying for the March 12 , 2019 , Town of Jupiter election will be held from 8:00 am on Wednesday , January 2 , 2019 , through 12:00 pm noon Tuesday , January 15 , 2019 , in the Town Clerk ’ s Office at 210 Military Trail , Jupiter , FL .
Florida Voter Registration Applications are available via the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website , www . pbcelections . org . The registration books close February 11 , 2019 .
On August , 9 , 2018 , the Town of Jupiter # GoStrawless Town Council passed Resolution 63-18 supporting the voluntary elimination of single-use plastic straws and the overall reduction of single-use plastics . The resolution also supports an outreach and education campaign to support Jupiter ’ s businesses and residents in working toward a reduction . The result is the PURE Campaign – Plastics Use Reduction Encouragement – an effort involving the entire Jupiter-area community . Watch for future announcements of PURE businesses , PURE tips , and PURE fun as the campaign launches this fall , and see more by visiting www . jupiter . fl . us / PurelyJupiter . By encouraging businesses and consumers to eliminate or reduce their use of plastics , together we can take a step in the right direction to protect our oceans , waterways , natural areas , and wildlife .
Jupiter Celebrates the Life and Career of Burt Reynolds
The Town of Jupiter wishes to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences at the passing of Burt Reynolds , who passed away Thursday , September 7 , 2018 , at the age of 82 . While Burt is deservedly a Hollywood legend , his ties to his home in Jupiter always brought him back to the area . He will be remembered locally for his many contributions and philanthropic work , including the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Television , the former Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater ( now known as The Maltz ), a scholarship program for film students in his name , and Burt Reynolds Park .
FEB . 2 2019
New Location for Jupiter ' s Biggest Hometown Celebration !
ABACOA COMMUNITY PARK
11am - 4pm
Due to construction at the Town Hall Municipal Complex , the 2019 Jupiter Jubilee will take place at Abacoa Community Park ! It will still be the same great event , so plan to join your neighbors on February 2nd for food , entertainment , and of course , community pride at the 17th annual Jubilee ! For more details , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Jubilee .
Notice : Waste Management Services Rate Increases for FY 2019
Effective October 1st , 2018 , rates for waste management services will increase by 5 % over the previous fiscal year ( see tables ). Residents will see the increase reflected in their October utility bill statement . October bills will be prorated with the number of days in the cycle from the previous September bill date through September 30th billed at the previous rate and from October 1 to the current date in October billed at the new rate . The November bill will reflect a full month of the increased rate . These adjustments are intended to maintain fees consistent with industry-wide rates in accordance with the composite index . Please call 561-741-2372 with any questions you may have .
Residential Waste Management Services Effective Date : Oct . 1 , 2017 Oct . 1 , 2018
Residential curbside and multi-family collection of solid waste , vegetation removal , and recycling collection . $ 12.72 / mo . $ 13.35 / mo . Commercial Waste Management Services Effective Date : Oct . 1 , 2017 Oct . 1 , 2018
Container collection rate ( per cubic yard ) |
$ 7.92 / mo . |
$ 8.32 / mo . |
Compactor collection rate ( 12 cubic yards or less ; 1.25 x the container collection rate ) |
$ 9.90 / mo . |
$ 10.40 / mo . |
Compactor collection rate ( greater than 12 cubic yards ) per pull |
$ 229.88 / mo . |
$ 241.37 / mo . |
Roll-off collection rate ( large roll-off dumpster containers typically used for construction debris collection ) |
$ 245.48 / mo . |
$ 257.75 / mo . |
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