City Operations

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

City Manager It is my pleasure to present the 2021 Popular Annual Financial Report for the City of Greenacres, celebrating 95 years serving our community. Over the last five (5) years we have seen so many changes in our City, but we know there is still much to be accomplished. From an infrastructure perspective, we’ve been able to spend our dollars wisely and invest in amenities and projects that improve the quality of life for our residents. We’ve finally embarked on public art in the City, which has been well received and it’s a great representation of what we are as a community. We have many exciting projects to look forward to in the coming years. We plan to connect access points from walkers to drivers to bikers, and convert the septic systems in our Original Section to sewer systems to improve our environment and provide for a better quality of life. Since investing in our young people is a priority, the City is planning to build a new Youth Programs building to accommodate our growing numbers and further our mission in support of our youth. The City is making this very important demographic a priority and continue to support them by providing continued, nationally accredited after school and summer camp opportunities through high school. The City has recently updated policies and procedures, and codes. We are currently in the process of an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan to provide opportunities for development and redevelopment, new and improved amenities, affordable housing, open space, and quality education opportunities. We will be asking for your input as we develop a plan for the future. Whether it was through the voter approved one-penny surtax, or the CARES funds and the American Rescue Plan dollars allocated to the City because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is committed to being good stewards of those dollars by providing for projects that will improve our residents and visitors’ quality of life. Some of the most affordable housing within Palm Beach County has always been in Greenacres. Today, demand is surely exceeding inventory. Over the next two (2) years, over 200 new homes will be built in the City. However, as we are 99% built out, we are looking at areas that can be redeveloped to provide for more housing and/or expanded retail and commercial amenities. We are trying to do what we can to maintain the affordability of our community while offering services and amenities to support the community. When Lawrence Carter Swain founded the City of Greenacres in 1926, it was his hope to develop a community that was a good place for people to live. It is our hope that in the work we have completed and how we’re moving forward, that Greenacres will not only be a good place to live, but also a Great Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play.