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expansion to Jupiter Medical Center that adds a five-story,
TOWN COUNCIL:
41,231 square foot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on
• FY 2019 Operating Budget, Millage Rate and Community
the east side of the existing hospital building.
Investment Program*: Considered the millage (property
tax) rate, operating budget and 5-year Community • Home Depot Expansion: Approved demolition of an
existing retail building (formerly known as Sports
Investment Program (CIP) for FY 2019, which began on
Authority) and a portion of the existing Home Depot
October 1, 2018, and ends on September 30, 2019. The
building to construct a 39,575 square foot expansion to
millage rate stayed the same as the FY 2018 rate at 2.4633
the existing Home Depot building located at 1560 and
mills excluding voter-approved debt, and 2.6712 mills
1694 West Indiantown Road.
including voter-approved debt (stated in terms of dollars
sponsored education program for plastics reduction.
• Jupiter Medical Center NICU Addition: Approved an
*These items were considered at the September 20th meetings of the CRA
and the Town Council, which was aft er the Town Times print date. Any
changes that were made to these items during consideration will be
communicated via the Town's website.
On August, 9, 2018,
the Town of Jupiter
To w n C o u n c i l
passed Resolution
63-18 supporting
t h e volunt ar y
elimination of
single-use plastic
straws and the overall reduction of single-use plastics.
The resolution also supports an outreach and education
campai gn to support Jupiter’s businesses and residents
in working toward a reduction. The result is the PURE
Campaign – Plastics Use Reduction Encouragement – an
eff ort 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.
#GoStrawless
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.
VOL 25 NO 4 • OCT-DEC 2018
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
off ice 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 Off ice
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.
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New Location for Jupiter's Biggest
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ABACOA COMMUNITY PARK
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.
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Notice: Waste Management Services Rate Increases for FY 2019
Eff ective 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
Eff ective Date:
Residential curbside and multi-family collection of solid waste, vegetation removal, and recycling collection.
Commercial Waste Management Services
Eff ective Date:
Container collection rate (per cubic yard)
Compactor collection rate (12 cubic yards or less; 1.25 x the container collection rate)
Oct. 1, 2017 Oct. 1, 2018
$12.72/mo. $13.35/mo.
Oct. 1, 2017
$7.92/mo.
$9.90/mo.
Oct. 1, 2018
$8.32/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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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.
per $1,000 of taxable property value). The operating • Water Rate Increase: Approved a 2.83% increase in water
budget and pay plan for all funds for FY 2019 totals $92.9
rates, which will increase the average residential water bill
million, which is an increase of approximately $4.2 million
from $36.14 per month to $37.16 per month. The increase
from FY 2018. The 5-year CIP for Fiscal Years 2019 through
is in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's
2023 includes a 5-year total capital investment of $79
Water and Sewerage Maintenance Cost Index.
million, which is a decrease of approximately $72 million
from the previously-approved plan for Fiscal Years 2018 • Stormwater Utility Fee Increase: Approved a 7% increase
in stormwater fees, which will increase the average bill
through 2022. The substantial decrease was achieved by
f rom $4.98 per month to $5.33 per month. The increase
refocusing on Town Council’s strategic priorities.
is in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor's
• Construction Management Services for New Police
Consumer Price Index.
Department and Data Center: Awarded a contract
to Kaufman Lynn Construction for construction • School Security: Approved a security agreement between
the Jupiter Police Department and the Palm Beach County
management services for phase one of the Town of
School District to provide security at elementary schools
Jupiter Municipal Complex, which includes a new police
in Jupiter.
department with an emergency operations center and
an information technologies data center. Other additions • Historic Resources Board Membership: Amended
to the municipal complex site in this phase will include a
the Town's Historic and Archaeological Protection
veterans’ memorial and surface parking lots.
Regulations to add additional at-large members to the
Historic Resources Board, and appointed Ms. Teri Grooms
• Sawfish Bay Park Restrooms: Approved a contract for
and Ms. Sara Misselhorn to fill the new positions.
$92,800 with Gap Design, LLC to construct restrooms at
Sawfish Bay Park.
• Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities*: Considered a
zoning text amendment to prohibit medical marijuana
• Restaurant at Pennock Square: Approved a special
treatment center dispensing facilities in Jupiter.
exception for additional restaurant use in Pennock Square
located at 901 West Indiantown Road.
CRA COMMISSION:
• Preliminary Millage Rate for 2019 (Truth in Millage): • FY 2019 Operating Budget and Community Investment
Approved the preliminary millage (property tax) rate of
Program*: Considered the CRA operating budget and
2.4633 (excluding debt) for FY 2019, which is the same as
Community Investment Program (CIP) for FY 2019, which
the rate for FY 2018. This preliminary rate is approved in
began on October 1, 2018, and ends on September 30,
advance of the adopted rate and used on preliminary tax
2019. The operating budget totals $2.3 million, a decrease
notices.
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.
• Plastics Reduction: Passed a resolution supporting the
voluntary elimination of single-use plastic straws, the
overall reduction of single-use plastics, and a Town-
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for the municipal complex. The site plan will incorporate
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directly across from the entrance to the Community Center.
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Major projects around Town
Current and Future Development Activity in Jupiter
Find out what is happening around Jupiter with this overview of development projects. Local projects listed
include those under review, those approved and those under construction.
1. Abacoa Chabad
9. Jupiter Self Storage
A religious facility and day care on about 1.5 acres,
A three-story, self-service storage facility on a 1.6
located at the southwest corner of University
acre property located at 1400 West Indiantown Road.
Boulevard and Quarry Knoll Way. Under construction.
Under construction.
2. Center Park Storage
10. Pelican Club
A 15-unit planned development to include an office,
Renovation of an existing restaurant building on a
warehouse and self-storage at 114 Datura Street, an
4 acre property located at 1065 N. A1A in the Inlet
11.6 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of
Village. Under Construction.
Center Street and Alternate A1A. Under construction.
11. Love Street and A1A Property
3. Cinquez Park
A planned unit development to include retail,
Open space and dog park located on the northwest
restaurant, a lighthouse promenade and office space
corner of Indiantown Road and Center Street. Under
on 2 acres in the Inlet Village. Under Construction.
construction.
12. Pink House on Love Street
4. Cornerstone
Conversion of a single-family residential home on
A mixed use building including 14 residential units as
Love Street to a retail use. Site plan under review.
well as retail located at 50 South US Hwy 1. Approved.
13. Sims Creek Plaza
5. Furry Friends
Division of a restaurant into 2 restaurants and
A 14,820 square foot building to provide animal
1 medical office, change the use of a retail unit
adoption and veterinary services on about 1 acre in
to a restaurant, update the facades and reduce
Jupiter Commerce Center, located on the northwest
nonconformities at a property located at 1697 W.
corner of Jupiter Park Drive and Capital Street.
Indiantown Road. Under construction.
Approved.
14. Sprouts at Admirals Crossing
6. Home Depot
Update to the facade and division of the former Winn
Demolishing an existing retail building (former Sports
Dixie space to create an additional retail bay and
Authority) and a portion of the existing Home Depot
establish a Sprouts grocery store located at 3755
building on a 17.8 acre property located at 1560 and
Military Trail. Site plan under review.
1694 W. Indiantown Road in order to expand the
15. Town of Jupiter Police Department and Data Center
existing Home Depot store. Approved.
A hardened police department and data center
7. Inlet Waters
building located next to the Jupiter Community
A multi-family townhouse development with a special
Center. The Town intends to initiate construction of
exception for a private marina located on about 3.8
site roadways and temporary parking by January,
acres at 700 North A1A. Under construction.
2019, with construction of the building starting April,
2019. For more information, see the article on page 2.
8. Jupiter Medical Center - Foshay Cancer Center
Site plan under review.
A major expansion to the existing Foshay Cancer
Center building on a 27.3 acre property located at 16. Water Pointe
1240 Old Dixie. Under Construction.
Thirty-five multi-family residential units on 4.2
acres located on the west side of U.S. Highway 1,
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
approximately
850 feet north of the intersection of
A major expansion to add a five-story 41,231 square
U.S.
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and
Ocean
Way. Approved.
foot addition on the east side of the existing hospital
building, on a 27.3 acre property, located at 1210 Old
Dixie. Approved.
Prohibiting the Rainy Season Application of Fertilizers
Jupiter’s natural water resources provide us with many benefits. In addition to their natural beauty, they supply water
for natural areas, wetlands, habitats, and irrigation, and off er residents and visitors activities such as fishing, boating,
paddling, kayaking and swimming. Maintaining and preserving this important resource is everyone’s responsibility,
which is why the Jupiter Town Council is considering adopting an ordinance that would prohibit the use of fertilizers from
June 1 through September 30. As this is Jupiter’s rainy season, the potential for nutrients found in fertilizers to become
harmful runoff that would be detrimental our water quality is much greater during those months. The proposed ban
is a best management practice to combat the negative impacts associated with nutrient pollution. Farms, golf courses
and specialized turf areas (such as athletic fields) are exempt from the proposed restrictions, but are encouraged to
be judicious about fertilizer application during the rainy season. Additionally, there are alternative fertilizers that do
not contain nitrogen or phosphorus – the harmful nutrients – that are available and not subject to the ban. Businesses
and residents are encouraged to use these alternative fertilizers year-round. The proposed ordinance is scheduled for a
second reading at Council’s October 4th Special Meeting. Should it be approved, it would become eff ective as of January
1, 2019. For more information or for any questions you may have, contact the Stormwater Department at 561-741-2705.
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The new facility will serve to provide a more secure,
hardened facility for the day-to-day operations of law
enforcement, and house the Town’s critical information
systems infrastructure. In addition, the facility will be
designed to serve as an Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) for the Town to use during hurricanes and other
disasters. In this capacity, it will serve as a command post
and house critical response personnel, allowing the Town
continuity of operations.
The project will be funded in the Town’s capital budget, or
Community Investment Program (CIP). The CIP is a 5-year
funding program that outlines all of the Town’s capital
projects and their funding sources, and is updated and
approved by the Town Council every year. The funding
identified in the Town’s CIP for the police and data center
totals $20.4 million, and will come from a combination of
property taxes and money generated from the half-cent
sales surtax approved by voters in the 2016 election.
If you are interested in viewing the site plan or other
information on the project, backup agenda materials
will be available online at www.jupiter.fl.us/agendas
approximately one week before the meetings dates.
Additionally, you can visit the Planning and Zoning window
in the front lobby of Town Hall during regular business
hours (M-F, 8 am to 5 pm) to view a set of plans.
New Police Department and Data Center
Public Hearing Dates
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 • 7:00 pm
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 • 7:00 pm
All meetings held in Council Chambers, 210 Military
Trail. View the backup materials one week prior to the
meetings at www.jupiter.fl.us/agendas. Unable to
attend? Watch live online at www.jupiter.fl.us/LIVE, or
view videos on-demand any time.
PERSPECTIVE SKETCH – POLICE BUILDING ENTRY TOWER
Police building rendering.
Jupiter Celebrates Florida City
Government Week
October 22-28, 2018 is Florida City Government Week,
celebrating, showcasing and engaging citizens in the work
of municipal government. Jupiter will be “celebrating
what makes our Town great” with a proclamation at the
regular Town Council meeting
on Tuesday, October 16th,
and on social media leading
up to and during the week.
Posts will feature information
and photos celebrating Town
services and departments. Join
in on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram with likes, shares and
comments about what makes
our Town "uniqely Jupiter."