2022 Popular Annual Financial Report

2022 POPULAR ANNUAL

CITY OF GREENACRES

FINANCIAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

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Table of Contents

2

Organizational Chart

3

Year in Review

4

Elected Officials

5

Mission, Values, Goals

6

City Operations

7

Efficient & Effective Services

8

Government Services

9

A Safe Community

10-11

Public Services

12

An Attractive Community

13-14

Capital Improvements

15

Community Life & Leisure

16-17

Community Events

18

Youth Programs

19

Fiscal Responsibility

20

Award Winning Financial Reporting

21

Five-Year Financial Summary

22

Greenacres At-a-Glance

23-24

Visit Greenacres

25

City Directory

26

City Facility Locations

27

Conclude

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Greenacres City Hall - West Wing

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

WELCOME

CITY OF GREENACRES Mayor & City Council

CITY OF GREENACRES

City Attorney

Live, Learn, Work, Play!

City Manager

Administration

Community & Recreation Services

Development & Neighborhood Services

Finance

Fire Rescue

Information Technology

Public Works

Purchasing

Youth Programs

PBSO District 16 Law Enforcement

City Officials Executive Officer City Departments Contractual Service

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Message from the Mayor As the City of Greenacres gets closer to celebrating our 100th Anniversary, we are continuously growing and evolving to ensure that we are keeping our promise to make our City a great place to live, learn, work and play. Our values have not changed; we strive to maintain our professionalism through ethics, honesty, integrity, and take pride in the services we provide to our community.

I’

m proud to present to you the City of Greenacres 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report, which documents another year of progress in strengthening the City’s finances, continued investment in our infrastructure, and ensuring that Greenacres is a Great Place to Live. The report highlights information about City services and financial performance measures that demonstrate the City's efficiency and effectiveness in providing you with services that ensure we are being good stewards of your public dollars.

Joel Flores Mayor

In 2022, property values increased by 5.68% and ad valorem tax revenue increased by $0.69 million while the millage rate remained at 6.4 mills. The outlook for 2023 and beyond continues to appear positive as the City’s primary intergovernmental revenue sources showed a higher than expected increase. Greenacres continues to provide the best City services in Palm Beach County at the least cost due to the efficiency of our government operations. Our cost for City government services remained the lowest ($770.29 per resident) in comparison to residents’ cost in similar sized cities in Palm Beach County.

CARES funding and American Rescue Plan funding received during the fiscal year allowed the City to address and plan for critical need projects in the City that will improve the quality of life for our residents.

During fiscal year 2022, volatile economic conditions resulting in staggering increases in inflation, have resulted in unprecedented increases for City commodities and services. We continue to modify and/or change our operations procedures to ensure that while we are continuously faced with many challenges beyond our control, we are providing a high level of services for our community in support of our Vision, Mission, Values and Goals.

I am encouraged and hopeful by the City’s fiscal health and excited for the projects we will be bringing forward in the future. On behalf of the City Council and our entire team, I wish you and your families good health and many blessings.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

Councilmembers

FISCAL YEAR 2022

John Tharp Councilmember - District I

Peter A. Noble Councilmember - District II

Susy Diaz Councilmember - District IV

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Judith Dugo Councilmember - District III

Paula Bousquet Councilmember - District V

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MISSION, VALUE, GOALS

Mission Continually improving the community’s quality of life by providing the best and most cost efficient services and public facilities to exceed the expectations of City residents and businesses.

M aintain a Safe Co mmunit y

Organizational Values We are ethical professionals with a high sense of honesty, integrity, and pride in our organization and City. We believe in being fiscally responsible and accountable to residents of our community and being fair, courteous, and respectful to our residents and each other. We are committed to providing quality, timely services through collaboration, team work, creative thinking, and innovation.

Goals Our goals, objectives and programs are strategically planned to help us achieve our mission. In general, the quality of life in our community is measured by factors that contribute to human life such as safety, physical environment, natural environment, social and leisure resources, and good government. In order to continually improve the quality of life in our City, our focus is on achieving the following goals that make our City a great place to live.

Promote Diversity in Community Life, Leisure & Recreation

MAINTAIN A WELL PLANNED ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY

Maintain an Efficient & Effective Local Government Haverhill Road & Melaleuca Lane

Promote Excellence in

Customer Service

Promote a Professional Workforce through Training & Education

Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park

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CITY OPERATIONS

City Manager EXECUTIVE OFFICER

It is my pleasure to present the 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report for the City of Greenacres.

As we grow as a City, we must ensure that we are providing supporting infrastructure, amenities, and programming to keep up with this growth. We have been able to spend your dollars wisely and invest in projects that will improve the quality of life for our residents.

The City is planning for an Emergency Operations Center and Training Facility, and a third Fire Station to support our increased call volume. We are connecting access points and improving roadway conditions for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Our septic to sewer systems conversion in our Original Section will improve our environment, increase property values and provide for a better quality of life. Construction of the City's new Youth Programs building to support the growing demand of our nationally accredited, Gold Seal designated after school and camp programs will further the mission of the Mayor and City Council to provide youth programming through high school.

Andrea McCue City Manager

The City continues to update policies and procedures, and codes. We are currently in the process of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan to provide a long-term roadmap for development and redevelopment, new and improved amenities, affordable housing, open space, and quality education opportunities. Your input has been critical in the development of this plan. Funds received from the voter approved one-penny surtax, CARES funding and the American Rescue Plan dollars allocated to the City have allowed us to do so many of these quality-of-life projects with little to no impact on the City's general fund.

Demand for attainable housing is exceeding available inventory and over the next two (2) years, 300+ new units will be built in the City from apartment complexes and townhomes to single family homes. However, opportunites for redevelopment to provide for more housing and/or expanded retail and commercial amenities are critical as the City is 99% built out. We are trying to do what we can to maintain the affordability of our community while offering services and amenities to support our residents and visitors.

In everything we do, we are striving to provide a great place to live, learn, work and play and it is our hope that you are seeing the fruits of that labor every day. We are excited for all that is on the horizon!

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EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT SERVICES

Business Management Successful businesses provide the best value in goods and services with excellent customer service and outstanding return on investment to their shareholders. In Greenacres, we manage our organization by employing the best business practices and continually evaluate the quality and cost of our services to ensure that our residents and businesses get the best value in services and that the City is being a good steward with their public investment.

2021 General Fund Revenue Charges for Services $5,270,922 - 16%

Other Revenues $715,945 - 2% Permits & Fees $2,909,318 - 9%

Ad Valorem Taxes $13,208,395 - 39%

Performance Measures The City utilizes a performance management system to manage for even better results from the taxpayer’s perspective. Our performance measures include the inputs (resources to provide a service), outputs (amount of services), efficiency (productivity or unit cost), and effectiveness (quality of service).

Performance measures are part of the City’s annual budget which is based on allocating resources for plans, programs and strategies to accomplish our short and long term goals to help achieve our mission. The performance measurement system is used to evaluate our service delivery system to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

We also compare our actual efficiency and effectiveness measures with benchmarking data from comparably sized cities in order to continually improve our service delivery process.

Benchmarking To assess our performance, we analyzed the cost of our services with comparably sized and adjacent cities providing similar services. An indicator of efficiency is the cost per resident for City government services included in the general operating fund. Of the comparable cities, Greenacres residents have the lowest cost for city government services at $770.29 per resident. The analysis also shows that City residents have one of the lowest solid waste and recycling collection rates at $14.38 per month.

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Utility Taxes $4,583,816 - 13% Intergovernmental Revenue $5,684,127 - 17%

Other Taxes $1,239,251 - 4%

2021 General Fund Expenditures Other Expenses $383,109 - 1%

Operating $12,816,722 - 42%

Interfund Transfer $615,000 - 2%

Solid Waste Collection $2,172,901 - 15% Insurance $408,722 - 1%

Personnel Services $14,320,657 - 47%

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GOVERNMENT SERVICES Greenacres City Hall

Government Services General Government

Culture / Recreation

Executive: Financial and administrative services to manage day to day business operations including general management, budgeting, accounting, human resources, purchasing, information technology, legal, and planning, engineering and zoning.

Legislative: Establishment of laws and policies that promote the welfare of the City and protect the health and safety of residents.

$3,000

Public Services

$1,500

Code Enforcement Construction Permitting & Inspections Development & Neighborhood Services Emergency Management Emergency Medical Care and Transport Fire Protection (prevention & suppression) Police (law enforcement & crime prevention)

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Public Works

Community Events Out-of-School Time Programs Parks Recreation and Leisure Activities

Public Rights-of-Way Maintenance Public Roads and Drainage Systems Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Traffic Control and Signage

2022 Government Services Cost Per Resident $2,740.84

$2,500 $2,095.53

$2,000

$1,000

$1,885.38 $1,475.99

$770.29

$920.84

$1,468.06

$1,570.67

$1,594.58

$1,008.94

$500 $0

Greenacres

Palm Springs

Royal Palm Lake Worth Beach Beach

General Government General Govt

Jupiter

Lantana

Wellington Palm Beach North Palm Gardens Beach

/ Recreation Public Services Public Safety Culture/Rec Culture Public Works

Riviera Beach

Public Works

Cost Per Resident: Total annual expenditure for government services and Fire MSTU divided by City population. Figures based on 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

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A SAFE COMMUNITY

2022 Shop with a Cop

Law Enforcement Services PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DISTRICT 16 The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has now been serving the Greenacres community for seven (7) years. Since the inception, PBSO has continued to foster a partnership with Greenacres City staff, local businesses, non-profit organizations, and community leaders. PBSO’s primary goals are to provide professional law enforcement service and vigorously pursue those who commit serious crimes.

PBSO-District 16 continues to subscribe to a predictive policing approach with its enforcement efforts, and continues to provide sustainable solutions to combat criminal activity.

PBSO and the City of Greenacres are committed to a shared vision of professional service and will continue to collaborate together to ensure the citizens of Greenacres have a safe environment to live. PBSO’s commitment to quality public service remains steadfast and we will always self-evaluate to ensure we are providing the most effective police service.

T R A I N I N G

• A large emphasis continues to be made on District 16 members obtaining both foundational and advanced training courses.

• There is large priority being placed on Supervisors attending supervision and leadership courses.

• Altogether, a total of 4,688 documented training hours were completed.

REDUCTION IN VEHICLE BURGLARIES with the addition of Arlo Cameras

10%

17%

REDUCTION IN

18%

REDUCTION IN BUSINESS BURGLARIES

REDUCTION IN SHOOTINGS

BICYCLE GIVEAWAY SHOP WITH A COP

SUMMER YOUTH CAMP THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY TRUNK OR TREAT COMMUNITY SOCIAL EVENTS

10

6% RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES

PBSO

District 16

GREENACRES FLORIDA

AGENCY COMMENDATION

District 16 received

Life Saving Medals

for Acting in Unfortunate Circumstances

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CITY OPERATIONS Fire Rescue Engine 94

Fire Rescue / EMS CITY OF GREENACRES Greenacres Fire Rescue provides fire suppression and medical response to a response area of 6.10 square miles of land area and 0.07 square miles of water area. Additionally, we provide fire and medical response services for the City of Atlantis, Florida with a land area of 1.39 sq. miles. Greenacres Fire Rescue currently protects these areas from two (2) strategically located fire stations. The following chart shows Fire/EMS activities.

ALS Transport

2,401

Average Response Time

5.31 mins.

BLS Transport

997

Blood Pressure Screenings

62

CPR Certifications

77

Fire Calls

84

Fire Related Calls

Alarms/Smoke Scare, Gas Leaks

589

General Service Calls

6,953

Medical Service Calls

5,927

Patients Treated

5,386

We currently respond with a minimum of 13 personnel, including a Battalion Chief, who are dual certified as Firefighter II and either EMT or Paramedic, on two front line Advanced Life Support fire trucks and three front line Advanced Life Support Type 1 ambulances.

The average daily responses from both stations is currently one of the highest in Palm Beach County at 19.04 calls for service in a 24-hour period. The Department optimizes patient care by maintaining rapid response times, enhanced training, and implementation of proven techniques, combined with the most advanced emergency medical protocols available.

Moreover, we continue to engage the public by offering community outreach programs such as, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes, blood pressure screenings, health fairs, school demonstrations, and public awareness lectures.

Fire Prevention & Protection The program focuses on protecting people and property from fires through the reviews of building construction plans for compliance with life/safety codes and providing public fire safety education.

3,030 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

7 FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS

8

CONSTRUCTION PLANS REVIEWED

FIRE LOSS APPROXIMATE VALUE OF PROPERTY

398

$451,733 STATION 94

STATION 95

2995 So. JOG ROAD

5095 HAVERHILL ROAD

Headquarters

GREENACRES, FL 33467

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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED

Sub-Station

GREENACRES, FL 33463

11

This program provides a review of residential and commercial construction plans and field inspections to ensure compliance with adopted building construction and life safety codes.

4,674

1,155 CASES

PERMITS ISSUED

7,480

COMPLETED

TOTAL INSPECTIONS

Emergency Management This program provides for developing plans of action for when disaster strikes, deploying first responders and emergency services in the disaster area, and restoring and repairing critical infrastructure. These efforts are coordinated with the County, State, and Federal governments that have various lead roles. The City updates its plan annually to ensure that all City Departments have up to date Continuity of Operation Procedures (Coop) in place.

2,085

BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT

RENTAL BUSINESS TAX

1,537

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

23

$53,388,076

cases processed

3,811

FINES COLLECTED

2022 ESTIMATE CONSTRUCTION VALUE

Public Facilities Maintenance This program focuses on the inspection and maintenance of public facilities to ensure their safety to users. The City’s public facilities are comprised of public buildings, parks, road rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, medians, roadway signage and lighting, and storm drainage systems, including inlets, pipes, lakes, and canals.

Maintain

72

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VIOLATION INSPECTIONS

$23,066

This program provides for the detection, investigation, and elimination of violations of City laws relating to zoning (property use), property maintenance standards, and nuisances.

1,508

Permits & Inspections

646

CITY PARKS

STORMWATER STRUCTURES

Medians

Passport Intake Facility

School Crossings

The City of Greenacres serves as a Passport Acceptance location.

Once the intake process has been completed at our office, your passport application is then forwarded to a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency for processing. Walk-ins only; however, there is a cutoff time for the line based on the number of applicants waiting to be processed by 4:00 p.m.

The Palm Beach County Sherrif’s Office (PBSO) School Crossing Guards play an important role in the community by protecting the lives of school children who walk and bike ride to and from school. Crossing Guards provide safety awareness and education to children teaching them safe crossing techniques and educating them on various pedestrian and bicycle safety laws.

5,736

PUBLIC SERVICES

Code Enforcement

12

11,183 APPLICATION PHOTOS

TOTAL PASSPORTS PROCESSED IN 2022

PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY HOURS

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CROSSING GUARDS

48

12 GREENACRES SCHOOLS

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AN ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY Riverbridge Community

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AN ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY

Empire Park

Freedom Park

Community Activities Art in Public Places Greenacres continues to introduced interactive art to the community beginning with the bright and beautiful wall mural at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park highlighting our youth and all the play options the City has to offer, capturing the Greenacres community spirit. Several utility boxes at various locations/intersections throughout Greenacres have also been updated with photographic art, depicting our history, people, nature and services, plus the recently added mural along Haverhill Road and Melaleuca Lane.

Arbor Day Celebration Our annual Arbor Day Celebration was held on January 14, 2022, at Ira Van Bullock Park. Children from the City’s Youth Programs helped plant trees, and this year marked our 31st consecutive year that the City received the Tree City USA Award.

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Zoning, Land Use & Development Activities

Maintenance of Community Assets

1

Acres Mowed in Public Parks

68

Commercial Square Footage Approved

1,150

Athletic Courts

23

New Dwelling Units Approved

230

Athletic Fields

9

New Dwelling Units Constructed

22

Lane Miles of Pavement

45.8

Site Plan Amendments

10

Miles of Alleyways

5.56

Site Plan Approvals

2

Playground Structures

13

Temporary Use Permits

16

Public Buildings

17

Variances

0

Fire Apparatus Maintained

6

Zoning Inspections

40

Medic Transport Vehicles Maintained

4

Annexations

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FISCAL YEAR 2022 On an annual basis, the City adopts a Capital Improvement Program which identifies new equipment and facilities needed to accommodate new growth and replacement of equipment and infrastructure that has outlived its useful life. The program is funded by impact fees paid by developers of commercial and residential projects and by grants. The following is a sample of budgeted projects undertaken in FY2022.

Park Improvements • • • •

Arbor Park: Coordinated the construction of a new shaded play structure, park fixtures and pathway connection to the Municipal Complex.

Empire Park: Replaced play structure and added a solar power light.

Freedom Park: Constructed four (4) sand volleyball courts.

Municipal Complex: Coordinated the construction of a walking pathway on the north end of the complex including solar lights round the lake.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Capital Improvements

Original Section Drainage Improvements Phase VIII The City completed improvements for Phase 8 of an overall eight (8) phase plan to provide drainage improvements for the City’s Original Section after street flooding during Tropical Storm Isaac from August 26-28, 2012.

The proposed project will create an engineered drainage system to collect, store, and convey stormwater runoff from the lots along Fleming, Jennings, Perry and Martin Avenues and Swain Boulevard between Biscayne Drive and 10th Avenue North. The stormwater will be discharged into the First Street drainage system and the L-11 Canal (existing, maintained by the Lake Worth Drainage District).

The phased drainage improvements will significantly resolve the identified problem and improve living conditions in this part of the City’s Original Section. The Phase 8 project was funded in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Public Facility Renovations • • • •

Bowman Park: Replaced the roofing on pavilion and completed landscape improvements.

Freedom Park: Completed painting of the exterior walls and roof of the north pavilion/restrooms building.

Fire Rescue Station 94 & 95: Coordinated the replacement of five (5) rolling bay doors at Station 94 and two (2) rolling bay doors at Station 95.

City Hall: Completed exterior remodeling of the building which included repainting exterior walls and roof, decorative window coverings, column enhancements and installation of decorative stone.

Roads & Drainage • • •

Completed transition between Military Trail and Bowman Street to include storm sewer improvements, sidewalks and various traffic calming features.

Installed decorative street sign posts and street name signs within Palm Beach Villas, Lake Worth Hills, and Greenacres Original Section.

Coordinated landscape enhancements for Forest Hill Boulevard Medians including installation of irrigation system.

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Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park

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COMMUNITY LIFE & LEISURE

Community & Recreation Services PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS Bringing people together through community, special events, business partnerships, recreational and educational classes and activities.

Programs available include athletic leagues, facility rentals, Little Free Library, and the new Story Walk program. Also included are the Educational & Athletic Scholarships, our Annual Photo Contest plus Senior activities. A bi-weekly , walk-up food pantry is provided every month and we are continuing the Let’s Talk Community Conversations series which are offered free of charge at our Community Center.

The Greenacres Community Center serves as a focal point for a large portion of the community and provides programs by vetted instructors. It offers our residents of all ages, and our growing business community, a convenient and friendly environment for a variety of programs and services. Classrooms provide for an array of activities catering to the youth, adult and senior communities.

Our centrally located Center is also open for community events, depending on size, and rental spaces are also provided.

The City installed an additional six (6) new Little Free Libraries through an Eagle Scout project with local artists for a total of 30 units.

Also installed were 2-16 unit Story Walk Stations (walkable story books) at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park and Greenacres Freedom Park. The City is grateful to our generous benefactors and sponsors who help maintain an extensive book inventory.

Banquet Facility Our Banquet Facility seats 160 guests and includes a catering kitchen, restrooms, classroom, and administrative offices. The facility provides the public with a functional, affordable and centrally located option for weddings, parties, seminars, workshops, meetings, graduation ceremonies and more.

Senior Activities

In April, the City's 2022 Educational Scholarship Committee awarded six (6) $1,500 scholarships to Greenacres high school students. Two (2) of the six (6) awards have a special designation; The Norman Rose and Denise Padgett Memorial awards, honoring a former City Councilmember and City employee, respectively. Additionally, the City Council approved for a total of ten (10) Educational Scholarship awards to be granted in 2023!

Athletics The City’s athletic fields were utilized an average of six (6) days per week in 2022.

Popular athletic uses are basketball, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball for both recreational and competitive play. Athletic use in 2022 resulted in 550 adults and 721 youth participating. Athletic scholarships are also available; contact Community and Recreation Services for additional information.

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The City is grateful for the partnership with CROS Ministries for the bi-monthly walk up Food Pantry on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at the Ira Van Bullock Park concession stand.

CROS served 667 households and 2,178 people in 2022.

2022 EVENT ATTENDEES

COMMUNITY CENTER PATRONS SERVED

21,500

39,353

BANQUET FACILITY GUEST CAPACITY

1,461

PARK PAVILION & FIELD RENTALS

PHOTO 1 ANNUAL CONTEST

INDOOR FACILITY RENTALS

INDOOR GYM

4

1

CLASSROOMS

TESTS PERFORMED at

GREENACRES COVID-19 TESTING SITE

6,064

The Ballroom Dancing program was back in swing! Our Seniors enjoyed socializing with each other during the M-W-F weekly game sessions, weekly food pick-ups, monthly birthday parties, Paint & Sip, fun photo booths, ice cream social, and bingo games, ending with a memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheon, complete with a visit from Santa and a special performance by the Spotlighters singing group.

Educational Scholarship Program

CROS Ministries Walk-Up Food Pantry

160

Little Free Library & Story Walk Sta.

826

Greenacres Community Center

SENIOR EVENTS

38

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Community Events 2022 ANNUAL EVENTS

Fiesta de Pueblo

Egg’stravaganza

Daddy Daughter Dance

Ignite the Night

Holiday in the Park

A City co-sponsored cultural event organized by the Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce usually was held in March, with 3,000 people in attendance enjoying Hispanic culture through music, food, art, a multicultural village, and 3 Kings Parade at the Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park.

The City's popular Spring Egg Hunt plus family-friendly activities was held in April. Children hunted for over 20,000 toy-stuffed eggs to win prizes, and enjoyed free hayrides, inflatables, vendors, food and photo with the Easter Bunny!

A Hawaiian themed Luau took place with over 100 participants meeting Moana, and learning how to do the Polynesian and Hula dances with a professional instructor, during the annual dinner dance. Various activities included games, prizes, professional photo’s, free books and an ice cream sundae bar.

Our family-friendly Ignite the Night Independence Day celebration hosted over 8,000 attendees. Live music, food, fun, amusements and much more was enjoyed by all, concluding with the Zambelli fireworks display, lighting up the night sky to complete the evening.

A memorable holiday celebration was enjoyed by over 5,500 people included a tree lighting ceremony, numerous local school performances, holiday music, various food trucks, visits and photos with Santa, free toys and gifts and much more. Many thanks to all our Sponsors who helped make this event such a success.

Some City events were modified again this year due to the Pandemic. The six (6) events hosted by the City had a combined attendance of over 21,500 attendees with a 95% satisfaction rate from attendees.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Programs AFTERSCHOOL & CAMPS

Camp Programs

C.A.R.E.S. Program

Teen Programs

Camp programs provide a fun, educational, safe, and structured environment for children in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. This year our program provided 61 days of full-day, hands-on programming. Over 100 children participated in camps that included a variety of educational activities and field trips.

The Children Are Really Extra Special Program is a nationally accredited, licensed year-round afterschool program serving 60 elementary school age children on a daily basis. This successful program provides opportunities such as field trips, computer instruction, art expression, and daily homework assistance.

C.A.R.E.S. is a Quality Improvement System (QIS), maintenance level program.

This licensed program provides services and activities yearround to over 25 middle and 25 high school youth, developing leadership skills, community involvement and career development. Students are involved in S.T.E.A.M activities and numerous community service projects as well as career exploration, internship opportunities, and college tours. Our Teen Program is also a QIS program, helping shape future community leaders through structured programming.

The City of Greenacres Youth Programs Department operates a Nationally Accredited out-ofschool time program that provides after-school and camp programs. It is licensed through the Palm Beach County Health Department, with a current licensed capacity of 150.

This inclusive year-round program provides services to all elementary, middle, and high school youth in Palm Beach County.

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PROPERTY TAX PER PERSON

FISCAL YEAR 2022 GREENACRES

$252

Property Taxes

Royal Palm Beach

$513

As required by Florida law, on an annual basis the City of Greenacres sets a property tax rate, also referred to as the “millage rate”. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the millage rate times each $1,000 of the assessed property value determined by the County Property Appraiser. See example below:

Lake Worth Beach

$552

Boynton Beach

$675

Wellington

$968

Assessed Property Value - Homestead Exemption = Taxable Amount ÷ $1,000 x Millage Rate = Taxes Paid to City

Property tax revenues are affected by new construction, existing property values, and the property tax rate. In 2022, the City collected $13.9 million in property taxes, which was approximately $695 thousand greater than 2021 due to an increase in property values. The property tax millage rate stayed the same at 6.40 mills. In evaluating property taxes, rates alone do not provide an objective measure of what residents pay for government services. An objective measure is the Property Tax Per Person which takes into account the millage rate, total taxable values, and the total population.

The following chart shows that the City of Greenacres has the lowest per capita tax among the ten (10) largest cities in the County, clearly demonstrating that our residents have the lowest property tax burden.

$15.4

$13.2

$12.2

$1,014

Boca Raton

$1,016

West Palm Beach

$1,098

Delray Beach

$1,277

Palm Beach Gardens

$1,380

Total revenue generated from property taxes divided by the City population. Based on 2021 Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Report.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

TREE CITY USA

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FOR

ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT

31 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

2021

GRANT FUNDING

$20.5 million AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

ACHIEVEMENT POPULAR

DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

$4

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

2017

2018

2019

2020

FISCAL YEAR

2021

2022

2023*

$46,136

J.A.G. GRANT

$2 $0

OUTSTANDING

CARES ACT GRANT FUNDS FOR COVID EXPENSES

$11,834

$6

$ 9.9

$8

$ 9.0

$10

$11.3

$12

$13.9

$16 $14

Jupiter

CONSECUTIVE YEARS

GREENACRES PROPERTY TAX REVENUE

$18

MILLIONS

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Fiscal Responsibility

LAW ENFORCEMENT

{*Budgeted Number}

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FIVE - YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

A L L G OV E R N M E N TA L F U N D S Governmental Revenues Taxes

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

$ 18,117,913

$ 19,734,733

$ 20,604,647

$ 22,379,232

23,960,066

Permits and Franchise Fees

2,627,886

2,470,583

2,513,630

2,909,876

3,632,291

Intergovernmental

5,517,752

5,862,915

5,418,045

6,205,402

17,869,481

Charges for Services

3,561,148

4,077,524

4,717,765

5,343,468

6,148,380

Fines and Forfeitures

111,778

96,233

49,946

106,333

161,880

Impact Fees

108,167

113,768

9,722

326,321

400

Investment

256,298

673,416

490,797

49,879

68,762

Contributions

10,383

16,927

34,391

72,049

70,140

Rental Income

566,025

648,026

592,821

665,826

671,935

Miscellaneous Revenues

134,043

288,537

74,427

199,080

177,561

$31,012,393

$33,982,662

$ 34,506,190

$ 38,257,466

$52,760,896

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

$ 3,584,908

$ 3,828,807

4,263,462

5,918,743

Public Safety

17,864,359

18,777,411

19,309,347

20,095,196

19,737,671

Transportation

1,582,775

1,730,683

1,645,482

1,644,209

1,731,472

Culture/Recreation

2,053,816

2,050,276

1,903,240

2,019,718

2,314,908

Physical Environment

1,927,759

1,920,540

2,579,962

2,592,697

2,659,261

Capital Outlay

3,235,853

4,059,837

3,498,900

3,297,461

4,429,803

Debt Service

403,193

403,206

403,168

403,126

403,061

Total:

$30,652,663

$ 32,770,760

$ 33,541,151

$ 34,315,869

$

Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance:

$

$

$

$

$ 15,565,977

Total:

Governmental Expenditures General Government

359,730

1,211,902

$

4,201,052

965,039

$

3,941,597

37,194,919

The five (5) year financial summary shows the total revenues and expenditures for all governmental funds. The City maintains eleven (11) governmental funds: the General Fund, four (4) Special Revenue Funds, one (1) Debt Service Fund, and five (5) Capital Projects Funds. The City adopts an annual balanced budget for all funds and maintains a fund balance for each of those funds, the largest of which is the General Fund with a minimum unassigned fund balance of 25% of expenditures.

The complete audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, is available on the City's website at www.greenacresfl.gov.

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Greenacres At-a-Glance 2022 FISCAL YEAR DEMOGRAPHICS

ECONOMICS

Population (BEBR)

Gross Taxable Property Value (2021)

$2,261,068,339

Property Tax Rate

$6.40/$1,000

Fiscal Year 2022 Total Budget

$49,561,753

43,990

as of April 1, 2022

44,797

Age & Gender (Census 2020) Male

20,827

Business Tax Receipts

1,537

Female

23,722

Rental Business Tax Receipts

2,085

Under 5 Years

2,163

5 - 19 Years

8,078

20 - 64 Years

23,745

65 and Over

6,543

Housing (2021)

% of Total

Residential

67%

Commercial

10%

Total Housing Units

17,691

Public

10%

Single Family

4,883

Mixed Use

2%

Multi Family

12,486

Roads/Canals

11%

Developed

99%

Undeveloped

1%

Average Assessed Values (2021) Single Family Homes

$345,000

Condominiums

$131,000

Town Homes

$225,000

Median Family Income (2021)

Parks

$47,840

3

High Schools

1

Private 3

Primary & Secondary Schools

Tree City USA Designation

31 Years

(since 1992)

Library

1

Post Office

1

CITY OFFICIALS (as of September 30, 2022) Joel Flores

Mayor

John Tharp

Councilmember District 1

Peter A. Noble

Councilmember District 2

Judith Dugo

Councilmember District 3

Susy Diaz

Councilmember District 4

Passive (.68 Acres)

2

Paula Bousquet

Councilmember District 5

Local County (1,700 Acres)

1

Andrea McCue

City Manager

CITY SERVICES

32 PART-TIME

156 FULL-TIME

Middle Schools

12

LAWRENCE CARTER SWAIN 1864-1944

1926 GREENACRES INCORPORATED

CITY OFFICIALS

COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD

6:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd MONDAY/MONTH

MEETING SESSION BEGINS

MAYOR & FIVE (5) COUNCILMEMBERS

5

Active (105.72 Acres)

CITY

FOUNDER

24

6.10 Sq. Miles

Land Use (Land Use Data/PAPA)

38.4

Median Age (Years)

Elementary Schools

OTHER

EXISTING LAND USE Land Area

Public

EMPLOYEES

• ADMINISTRATION • FINANCE • PURCHASING • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES • PUBLIC WORKS • FIRE RESCUE • COMMUNITY & RECREATION SERVICES • LAW ENFORCEMENT (PBSO) • YOUTH PROGRAMS

GREENACRES IS LOCATED

COUNCIL / MANAGER

IN

CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

44,797

as of April 1, 2020

EDUCATION

POPULATION

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VISIT GREENACRES

Visit Greenacres COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS

Airport

City Parks - More!

Reception Facilities

• Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Distance 19 mins

• Friend Park 5265 10th Avenue North

•

Ballfields / Multi-Use • Freedom Park - 4 Soccer Fields • Ira Van Bullock Park - 1 Multi-use Field - 1 Baseball Field • Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park - 1 Multi-use Field • Veterans Park - 1 Multi-use Field

City Facilities • Community & Recreation Services 501 Swain Boulevard • Fire Rescue Station 94 & PBSO District 16 2995 So. Jog Road • Fire Rescue Station 95 5095 Haverhill Road • Greenacres City Hall 5800 Melaleuca Lane • Greenacres Community Hall (Afterschool Programs) 501 Martin Avenue • Old City Hall 500 Perry Avenue • Public Works 5750 Melaleuca Lane

City Parks • Arbor Park 5780 Melaleuca Lane • Bowman Park 4750 Bowman Street • Burrowing Owl Park 2655 Sherwood Forest Boulevard • Empire Park 4429 Empire Way

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• Gladiator Park 4759 Gladiator Circle • Greenacres Freedom Park 2400 Pinehurst Drive • Heather Estates Park 3851 Heather Drive West

Greenacres Community Center Banquet Hall 501 Swain Boulevard - Banquet Room Rentals - Catering Kitchen - Full Banquet Hall - Media Package

• Ira Van Bullock Park 520 Perry Avenue

Recreation Facilities

• Oasis Park 460 Jackson Avenue

• Greenacres Community Center 501 Swain Boulevard

• Ramblewood Park 6535 Ramblewood Circle • Rambo Park 3595 So. 57th Avenue

Shopping

• Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park 2905 Jog Road

• Buttonwood Plaza 3074 Jog Road

• Veterans Memorial Park 6250 Purdy Lane

• Greenacres Plaza 3905-3985 Jog Road

Cultural Entertainment • • • • • • •

Artzy Evening Daddy/Daughter Dance Eggstravaganza Fiesta de Pueblo Holiday in the Park Ignite the Night Rock-n-Roll Sunday

• Lake Worth Plaza West 4180 S. Jog Road • Mil Lake Plaza 4515 Lake Worth Road • Riverbridge Center 6790 Forest Hill Boulevard • Trafalgar Square 6300 Forest Hill Boulevard • Woodlake Plaza 5801 Lake Worth Road

Library

Walking / Biking Trails

• Little Free Libraries Visit Community & Recreation Services Online

• City Hall - Walking Trail 5800 Melaleuca Lane

• Palm Beach County Library Greenacres Branch

• Pinehurst Drive Pathway Bicycle & Pedestrian Path 3000 Pinehurst Drive

• StoryWalk Stations - Freedom Park - Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park

• Greenacres Freedom Park 2400 Pinehurst Drive • Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park 2905 Jog Road

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CITY DIRECTORY

CITY HALL LOBBY

DEPARTMENTS

General Information

561-642-2000

CITY DEPARTMENTS ADMINISTRATION Career Opportunities

561-642-2011

City Clerk / Passport Service

561-642-2006

City Manager

561-642-2017

Mayor & City Council

561-642-2017

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PUBLIC WORKS Administration

561-642-2071

Solid Waste Bills

561-642-2013

Garbage / Recycling Collection

561-642-2071

PURCHASING General Contact

561-642-2030

YOUTH PROGRAMS (After-School & Camps) Administration

561-642-2193

COMMUNITY & RECREATION SERVICES Administration

561-642-2181

Community Center / Rentals

561-642-2090

 911

EMERGENCY SERVICES

GREENACRES FIRE RESCUE - Fire / Medical Services DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

• BUILDING DIVISION Building Permits / Inspections

561-642-2062

Contractor Registration

561-642-2059

General Non-Emergency Service

561-642-2129

PBC SHERIFF’S OFFICE (PBSO) - District 16 General Non-Emergency Service

561-688-3400

• CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION General Contact

561-642-2043

UTILITIES

• PLANNING, ENGINEERING & GIS DIVISION Planning & Engineering

561-642-2054

GIS

561-642-2056

Business Tax Receipt

561-642-2053

FINANCE General Contact

LOCAL RESOURCES

561-642-2013

AT&T: Residential Business Comcast Cable

1-877-737-2478 1-866-620-6900

(Xfinity-Digital Cable, Internet, Phone)

Florida Power & Light (FPL) Florida Public Utilities (Gas) PBC Water Utilities Solid Waste / Recycling

1-800-934-6489 561-697-8000 561-832-0872 561-740-4600 561-642-2071

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY General Contact

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City Facility Locations ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Greenacres City Hall 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33461

Community & Recreation Services 501 Swain Boulevard, Greenacres, FL 33463

Fire Rescue Sub Station 95 5095 So. Haverhill Road, Greenacres, FL 33463

Public Works Facility 5750 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463

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Fire Rescue Headquarters - Station 94 and PBSO-District 16 2995 So. Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33467

PBSO C.O.P. Unit 301 Swain Boulevard, Greenacres, FL 33463

Palm Beach County WIC Center 5985 10th Avenue No., Greenacres, FL 33463

Youth Programs 501 Martin Avenue, Greenacres, FL 33463

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