Special Edition! Guide to Services Remember to complete your Census for Palm Beach County Shape Your Future with Palm Beach County ECONOMIC IMPACTX= $2.4 Billion1 year1.5 MillionPeople in PBC$1,600Per Person$2.4 Billion1 yearX10Years= $24 BillionFor the total PBC Population ina period of 10 years RESPONDING TO THE CENSUS 2020 BRINGS FUNDING FOR: a a a a a a CENSUS INVITATION Will Be Mailed Out: Mid-March 2020 Respond Immediately April 1 is Census Day REMEMBER: Every Family Member living at the address counts • Grand & Great Grandparents • Parents & Guardians • Children • Extended Family Everyone living at the address counts! • Multiple Families • Roommates • Caregivers RESPOND 1. ONLINE 2. MAIL-BACK PAPER 3. TELEPHONE 4. IN-PERSON CONFIDENTIAL The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential. Under Title 13, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business, even to law enforcement agencies. The law ensures that your private data is protected and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. The answers you provide are used only to produce statistics. You are kept anonymous: The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone else in your home. RESPONDING IS IMPORTANT The 2020 Census will influence community funding and congressional representation for the next decade. Information collected in the census will inform the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds for states and communities each year. That includes money for things like: › First responders › Medicare Part B › Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program › Libraries and community centers › Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) › Senior Community Service Employment Program REDISTRICTING DATA Key Dates: December 31, 2020, Census Bureau reports the population count and the reapportionment of congressional seats to the President. March 31, 2021, Data released for state and local redistricting. ENVITASYON POU RESANSMAN INVITACIÓN PARA EL CENSO Ap Pral Poste: Mitan Mwa Mas 2020 Será enviada por correo: A mediados de marzo de 2020 Reponn Imedyatman Jou Resansman an se 1 ye Avril Responda rápidamente El día del Censo es el 1 de abril SONJE: Chak Manm Fanmi k ap viv nan adrès la konte RECUERDE: Todos los miembros de la familia que viven en ese domicilio cuentan • Gran paran ak Gran-gran Paran yo • Paran ak gadyen legal • Timoun • Fanmi ki pa Pwòch • Abuelos y bisabuelos • Padres y tutores • Niños • Familia extendida Tout moun k ap viv nan adrès la konte! ¡Todas las personas que viven en ese domicilio cuentan! • Plizyè Fanmi • Kolokatè • Moun kap bay swen • Familias múltiples • Compañeros de cuarto • Cuidadores RESPONDA 1. EN LLNEA 2. POR CORREO CON EL PAPEL QUE LE ENVIAMOS 3. POR TELÉFONO 4. EN PERSONA REPONN 1. SOU ENTÈNET 2. RETOUNEN PAPYE A PA LAPÒS 3. TELEFÒN 4. SOU PLAS KONFIDANSYÈL Biwo Resansman an oblije dapre Tit 13 nan kòd Etazini an pou kenbe enfòmasyon ou konfidansyèl Dapre Tit 13, Biwo Resansman an pa kapab divilge okenn enfòmasyon ki idantifyab sou ou, kay ou, oswa biznis ou, menm bay ajans lapolis yo. Lwa a asire ke done prive ou yo pwoteje ak repons ou yo pa ka itilize kont ou pa nenpòt ki ajans gouvènman an oswa tribinal. Repons ou bay yo itilize sèlman pou pwodwi estatistik. Ou ap rete anonim: Biwo Resansman an pa otorize pou divilge repons ou yo piblikman nan okenn fason ki kapab idantifye ou menm oswa nenpòt lòt moun lakay ou. LI ENPÒTAN POU REPONN Resansman 2020 an pral enfliyanse finansman kominote ak reprezantasyon kongrè a pou pwochen deseni an. Enfòmasyon yo kolekte nan resansman an pral enfòme alokasyon an de plis pase $675 milya dola nan fon federal pou eta ak kominote yo chak ane. Sa gen ladan l lajan pou bagay tankou: ›Sekouris yo› Medicare Pati B ›Pwogram Lojman Sipò pou Granmoun Aje yo› Bibliyotèk ak sant kominotè ›Pwogram Asistans Nitrisyon Siplemantè (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP)› Pwogram Travay Sèvis Kominotè pou Granmou Aje REDISTRIBISYON DONE YO PA DISTRIK Dat enpòtan yo: 31 Desanm 2020, Biwo Resansman an rapòte kantite moun ki nan popilasyon an ak repatisyon chèz kongrè a bay Prezidan an. 31 Mas, 2021, Done yo divilge pou redistribisyon pa distrik eta ak lokal. Etazini Resansman 2020 CONFIDENCIAL La Oficina del censo está regida por el Título 13 del Código de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y mantiene su información de forma confidencial de acuerdo a dicho Título 13. La Oficina del censo no puede revelar ninguna información que pueda identificarlo a usted, su casa, o su negocio; ni siquiera a las agencias para el cumplimiento de la ley. La ley asegura que su información personal está protegida y que sus respuestas no serán usadas en su contra por ninguna agencia gubernamental o tribunal. Las respuestas proporcionadas solo se usan para generar estadísticas. Usted permanece anónimo: la Oficina del censo no está autorizada para revelar sus respuestas públicamente de manera que usted o cualquier otra persona de su familia pueda ser identificada. ES IMPORTANTE RESPONDER El Censo 2020 tendrá influencia sobre los fondos comunitarios y la representación en el congreso para la próxima década. Los datos recolectados en el censo informarán la distribución de más de $675 mil millones en fondos federales para los estados y las comunidades cada año. Eso incluye dinero para cosas como: Personal de respuesta inmediata › Medicare Parte B › Vivienda de apoyo para el programa de adultos mayores › Centros comunitarios y bibliotecas › Programa de asistencia para nutrición complementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) › Programa de empleo del servicio comunitario de adultos mayores. INFORMACIÓN RESTRINGIDA Fechas importantes: 31 de diciembre, 2020, la Oficina del censo informa el recuento demográfico y la redistribución de los escaños en el congreso para el presidente. 31 de marzo, 2021, se revela la información para la redistribución de distritos estatales y locales. Estados Unidos de Norteamérica Censo 2020 Palm Beach County 2020 Guide to County Services Palm Beach County Government OUR VISION: To drive a continuous improvement culture of excellence that achieves a measurably high level of public satisfaction. OUR MISSION: To drive a continuous improvement culture of excellence that achieves a measurably high level of public satisfaction. OUR GOALS: Customer Focus Performance Measures Empowerment Continuous Quality Improvement Cost-Efficiency Local Happenings/Stay Connected.......................................................................................... 2 About This Guide (abbreviations)........................................................................................... 3 Palm Beach County Information Desks................................................................................. 4 Government Departments................................................................................................... 4-5 Senior Resources................................................................................................................. 6-7 Alphabetical Listings......................................................................................................... 8-65 Reference: Entertainment & Leisure Section...........................................................66-inside back cover Natural Areas and Publicly-Owned Preserves, Amenities & Locations................66-67 Libraries Locations, Hours and Map........................................................................68-69 Parks & Recreation Amenities, Features & Locations............................................70-76 An Overview of County Government.............................................................................. 77-78 Palm Beach County Boards & Committees......................................................................... 78 County Commission Districts............................................................................................... 79 Palm Beach County Organizational Structure................................................................80-81 Constitutional Officers........................................................................................................... 82 Municipalities.................................................................................................................... 82-83 Legislative Delegation & State Officials............................................................................... 83 Special Taxing Districts......................................................................................................... 84 Chambers of Commerce.................................................................................................. 84-85 Hurricane Information............................................................................ 86-inside back cover Palm Beach County is dedicated to meeting all of your accessibility needs. 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Brief descriptions and telephone numbers are included. The back of this book includes an overview of county government, an entertainment and leisure section, a commission district map, an organizational chart, listings of elected officials, and interesting facts and figures. Abbreviations BCC Board of County Commissioners BB Boynton Beach BG Belle Glade BR Boca Raton CH Palm Beach County Main Courthouse DB Delray Beach GC Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center (301 N. Olive Avenue, WPB) LW Lake Worth PB Palm Beach PBC Palm Beach County PBG Palm Beach Gardens RB Riviera Beach RPB Royal Palm Beach WPB West Palm Beach Residents in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or the Glades can use the toll-free 800, 888 or 877 numbers that require dialing 1 before the seven-digit phone number. Palm Beach County’s area code is 561. For numbers not in this publication, call 355-2754 or 888-808-3127. Emergency - 911 Weekend and evening hours for emergencies such as malfunctioning traffic signals, road hazards or flooding: 712- 6428 Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners 12th Floor Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401 355-2001 District #1: Hal R. Valeche 355-2201/877-930-2201 E-mail address: hvaleche@pbcgov.org District #2: Gregg K. Weiss 355-2202/877-930-2202 E-mail address: gweiss@pbcgov.org District #3: Dave Kerner, Mayor 355-2203/877-930-2203 E-mail address: dkerner@pbcgov.org District #4: Robert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor 355-2204/877-930-2204 E-mail address: rweinroth@pbcgov.org District #5: Mary Lou Berger 355-2205/877-930-2205 E-mail address: mberger@pbcgov.org District #6: Melissa McKinlay 355-2206/877-930-2206 E-mail address: mmckinlay@pbcgov.org District #7: Mack Bernard 355-2207/877-930-2207 E-mail address: mbernard@pbcgov.org County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker Visit our Website pbcgov.com PBC Government Information Desks Airport Centre 233-4454 100 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, 33416 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 355-2040 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401 Glades Office Building 996-4800 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade, 33430 Daniel T.K Hurley Courthouse (Main) 355-1538 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 33401 Northeast County Complex 624-6700 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 South County Courthouse 274-1400 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444 Southeast Administrative Complex 276-1225 345 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach, 33445 Vista Center 681-3880 2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, 33411 West County Courthouse 996-4800 2950 State Road 15, Belle Glade, 33430 PBC Government Departments & Offices AIRPORTS 471-7400 846 PBIA West Palm Beach, 33406-1491 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 355-4700 810 Datura Street West Palm Beach, 33401 COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, OFFICE of 233-5303 2300 North Jog Road West Palm Beach, 33411 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 233-1700 531 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, 33415-1395 559 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, 33415-1311 CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION 355-4943 301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1001 West Palm Beach, 33401-4705 ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS 684-4000 2300 North Jog Road West Palm Beach, 33411 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 233-2400 2300 North Jog Road, 4th Floor West Palm Beach, 33411-2743 EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OFFICE of 616-6840 50 South Military Trail, Suite 202 West Palm Beach, 33415 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 355-4883 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Floor West Palm Beach, 33401 FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS 233-0200 2633 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, 33411 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 355-2580 301 North Olive Avenue, 7th Floor West Palm Beach, 33401 FIRE RESCUE 616-7000 405 Pike Rd. West Palm Beach, 33411-3815 HOUSING and ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, DEPARTMENT of 233-3600 100 Australian Avenue, Suite 500 West Palm Beach, 33406 HUMAN RESOURCES 616-6888 100 Australian Ave., Suite 300 West Palm Beach, 33406 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES 355-2823 301 North Olive Avenue, 8th Floor West Palm Beach, 33401 LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 355-3452 301 North Olive Avenue, 11th Floor West Palm Beach, 33401 LIBRARY 233-2600 Toll Free 1-888-780-4962 3650 Summit Boulevard West Palm Beach, 33406 MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE 688-4575 3126 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, 33406 PALM BEACH TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY 684-4170 2300 North Jog Road West Palm Beach, 33411 PALM TRAN 841-4200 Route Information 841-4BUS (4287) Toll Free 1-877-930-4BUS 3201 Electronics Way West Palm Beach, 33407-4618 PARKS & RECREATION 966-6600 John Prince Park 2700 6th Avenue South Lake Worth, 33461 PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING 233-5000 2300 North Jog Road West Palm Beach, 33411-2741 PUBLIC AFFAIRS 355-2754 301 North Olive Avenue, 11th Floor West Palm Beach, 33401 PUBLIC SAFETY 712-6470 20 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, 33415 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 616-6800 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110 West Palm Beach, 33415 RESILIENCE, OFFICE of 681-3812 2300 North Jog Road, 4th Floor West Palm Beach, 33411 RISK MANAGEMENT 233-5400 100 Australian Avenue, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, 33406 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 233-3130 2195 Southern Boulevard, Suite 500 West Palm Beach, 33401 WATER UTILITIES 493-6000 8100 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, 33413 YOUTH SERVICES 242-5700 fax 242-5708 50 South Military Trail, Suite 203 West Palm Beach, 33415 Senior Resources 2-1-1 HelpLine Web: 211palmbeach.org Calls to 211 are free, confidential & available 24/7 for people of all ages. Seniors looking for helpful services, available community resources, or for crisis intervention, can call 211 for themselves or on behalf of another. 211’s free Elder Crisis Outreach program provides one-on-one advocacy and linkage to critical services for vulnerable and distressed seniors. 211’s Sunshine free daily phone call provides a quick “hello” to check on the wellbeing of seniors 60 and over, or those individuals who are housebound or disabled. To learn more simply dial 2-1-1 or 561-383-1111. 24-hour Alzheimer’s Crisis Line 683-2700 or 800-394-1771 alzcare.org Alzheimer’s Community Care 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B, WPB 33407 Provider of community-based, dementia-specific services. 9-1-1 Program Services 712-6486 20 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach, 33415 www.pbc911.com Public Safety. Palm Beach County 9-1-1 Program Services (PBC911) has an ongoing commitment to protect and enhance the life and safety of the public by providing and maintaining a fast, efficient 9-1-1 System to access Emergency Services through advanced ‘Next Generation’ technology and training. PBC911 also maintains the Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) for the county ensuring accurate address locations for 9-1-1 calls and emergency response. Adult Day Care 357-7135 Therapeutic social & health program for functional-impaired older adults in protective environment Adult Protective Services 355-4751/4707 800-96-ABUSE (800-962-2873) Report abuse. Provide emergency services to high risk older adults within 72 hours Area Agency on Aging Resource Center - Aging and Disability Resource Center 866-684-5885 Web: youragingresourcecenter.org/ www.YourADRC.org Area Agency on Aging / Your Aging & Disability Resource Center 4400 N Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Helps seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregivers find answers and make informed decisions. Services are available to the entire community seeking answers on aging or looking for service providers. Part of a nationwide network, Your Aging & Disability Resource Center provides information on aging issues, advocacy, one-on-one assistance and a host of services that help seniors maintain their independence. We are dedicated to serving seniors, adults with disabilities and those who care for them. Caregiver Support 357-7135 Provide educational powerful tools for caregiver classes Case Management – Home/Community 355-4751/4707 Home-based services to meet needs of frail older adults Condominiums 954-202-3234 or 800-226-9101 Web: myfloridalicense.com Congregate Meal Sites 355-4757 Meals, nutrition education, risk screening & socialization Disabled Transportation Phone: 649-9838 Palm Tran CONNECTION 877-870-9849 Web: palmtran.org Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) 355-4798 Assists low-income households with paying electric bill Fire Rescue 616-7000 Web: pbcfr.com Home Delivered Meals 355-4757 Meals delivered to frail, homebound, or isolated older adults The Legal Aid Society 655-8944 or 800-403-9353 Elder Law Project 423 Fern Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach 33401 Provides legal assistance to individuals over 60 years of age who have been the victims of abuse and exploitation by relatives, merchants or others. In addition, the project handles Social Security, Medicare and housing matters and provides special assistance to grandparents raising grandchildren. Libraries 233-2600 Web: pbclibrary.org Outreach 355-4683 Participate in community events including Senior Academy program Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office 688-3000 Web: pbso.org Parks and Recreation 966-6600 Web: pbcparks.com Road Issues/Traffic Lights 233-3950 Web: pbcgov.org/engineering Senior Centers 357-7110 Comprehensive range of programs, activities & services Tax Collector 355-2264 Web: pbctax.com Telephone Calls, Report Obscene or Harassing Calls 800-288-2020 AT&T Annoyance Call Bureau Telephone Solicitation 800-435-7352 Web: 800helpfla.com To get on a “No Sales Solicitations” call list, call this number between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Volunteer 355-4683 Senior Companion, RELIEF, PBC volunteers Easy. Convenient. Less Stress. 8th Best Domestic AirportTravel + Leisure Magazine, 2019 World’s Best Awards 5th Best Medium Airport 2019 J.D. Power North AmericaAirport Satisfaction Survey #1 in U.S. Airports forOverall TSA Wait TimesU.S. Customs andBorder Protectionpbia.org Less Stress. Fly PBI. #fl yPBI 2-1-1 211 383-1111 or 866-882-2991 www.211palmbeach.org/ Calls to 211 are free, confidential & available 24/7 for people of all ages. Seniors looking for helpful services, available community resources, or for crisis intervention, can call 211 for themselves or on behalf of another. 211’s free Elder Crisis Outreach program provides one-on-one advocacy and linkage to critical services for vulnerable and distressed seniors. 211’s Sunshine free daily phone call provides a quick “hello” to check on the wellbeing of seniors 60 and over, or those individuals who are housebound or disabled. To learn more simply dial 2-1-1 or 561-383-1111. 24-hour Alzheimer’s Crisis Line 683-2700 or 800-394-1771 800 Northpoint Parkway, #101-B, West Palm Beach 33407 Alzheimer’s Community Care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. Our well-trained staff of registered nurses is only a phone call away, ready to assist in a difficult situation. 24/7 Sexual Assault/Violent Crimes HELPLINE 833-7273 Public Safety. Sexual Assault/Violent Crimes Hotline. 4-H Youth Program 233-1731 Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H is the Youth Development Program of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service open to youth ages 5-18, regardless of race, creed, color, sex or national origin. 4-H members develop life and workforce skills, such as critical thinking and leadership, through hands-on learning during club, school, camp and mentoring programs that explore topics related to Science, Healthy Living and Citizenship. 4th District Court of Appeal 242-2000 www.4dca.org 1525 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach 33401 9-1-1 Technical Services 712-6486 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 www.pbc911.com Public Safety. Palm Beach County 9-1-1 Technical Services (PBC911) has an ongoing commitment to protect and enhance the life and safety of the public by providing and maintaining a fast, efficient 9-1-1 System to access Emergency Services through advanced ‘Next Generation’ technology and training. PBC911 also maintains the Master Street Address Guide (MSAG) for the county ensuring accurate address locations for 9-1-1 calls and emergency response. PBC911 also provides public education for interested groups by request. AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) 888-687-2277 www.aarp.org Our Lady of Lourdes Church 487-0774 22094 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton 33428 Second Tuesday of the month. AARP Foundation 471-9828 www.aarp.org/foundation 3951 N. Haverhill Rd., #219, West Palm Beach 33417 Helps seniors find employment. Work search. Abuse Hotline 800-96-ABUSE or 800-962-2873 www.myflfamilies.com State of Florida. Access 233-0750 2633 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach 33411 Facilities Development and Operations. Criminal history records check for county contractors/vendors. Accident and Police Reports - Copies 688-3140 Copies of accident and offense reports may be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office. Achievement Centers for Children & Families 276-0003 555 NW 4th Street, Delray Beach FL 33444 The ACCF Toddler and Preschool Programs operate Monday through Friday 7:30 - 5:30; Afterschool Care operates Monday through Friday 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM; 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM on half days and 7:30AM - 5:30 PM on school holidays and breaks. Summer Camp Programs operate Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. To find out more about the Achievement Centers for Children & Families programs and services please visit www.achievementcentersFL.org [achievementcentersfl.org] ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) 786-363-2700 aclufl.org 4343 W. Flagler St., #400, Miami 33134 ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) 355-4883 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 301 N. Olive Ave. 10th Fl., West Palm Beach 33401 Office of Equal Opportunity. Administration, County 355-2030 www.pbcgov.com Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 11th fl., West Palm Beach, 33401 Administrative Office of the Court 355-2431 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse (Main) 205 North Dixie Highway, 5th fl., Room 5.25, WPB 33401 www.15thcircuit.com/services/court-administration Twitter: @15thcircuit Court Administration. Under the direction of the Trial Court Administrator and in conjunction with the Chief Judge, Court Administration serves as the operational hub for the Circuit. Court Administration staff assist in all divisions of the Court as case managers, law clerks, and assistants. Additionally, Court Administration staff serve as Court Interpreters, Court Mediators, and Court Reporters. Other areas of Administration include Human Resources, Court Technology, Court Finance, Specialty Courts, and staff to the Law Libraries. The Trial Court Administrator also acts as the liaison to the Court partner. Adopt-A-Road (County) 684-4030 Adopt-A-Highway (State) 432-4966 Engineering Department, traffic division. Adoptions Children’s Home Society 868-4300 www.chsfl.org 3333 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33406 ChildNet 352-2500 www.childnet.us 4100 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33409 Place of Hope, Inc. 775-7195 www.placeofhope.com 9078 Isaiah Lane, Palm Beach Gardens 33418 These are some of the contracted service providers and nonprofit agencies that help facilitate the adoption of children in foster care. ChildNet is the lead community- based care agency in Palm Beach County for the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Information about DCF can be found at www.myflfamilies.com. Adult and Community Education 649-6010 www.GEDyes.com For information on adult and community education classes. Adult Day Care Centers 357-7135 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/adult-drug-court Community Services, Senior Services Division. Adult day care provides a structured program of therapeutic, rehabilitative, social and leisure activities in a monitored setting. Programs offer supportive services to seniors and caregivers, by providing activities of daily living in a protective environment and caregiver support group. Adult Drug Court 688-4493 Mid-County Adult Day Care 357-7135 3680 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth 33461 North County Adult Day Care 694-5438 5217 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33418 Court Administration. The Palm Beach County Adult Drug Court Program is a twelve month judicially-supervised drug treatment program which provides substance abuse treatment for nonviolent, adult, drug-involved felony defendants. Participants must be Palm Beach County residents and available for counseling services, random drug testing, and close supervision by the Drug Court Judge and Team. Upon successful completion of the Drug Court program, the participant’s charge(s) will be dismissed and first-time offenders’ records may be sealed or expunged. Adult Entertainment Identification 712-6600 50 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. Implements the age verification and identification provisions of the Adult Entertainment Ordinance. ID cards for the adult entertainment industry are made Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Agricultural Economic Development 233-1792 Cooperative Extension Service. The Agricultural Economic Development Program provides guidance to producers and potential producers of value-added agricultural endeavors. Agricultural Safety 996-1655 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade 33430 Cooperative Extension Service. Provides Worker Protection Standard trainings for farm supervisors and farm workers. Provides classes in overall farm safety issues. Air-Pollution Control 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County issues permits pertaining to air-pollution-control devices and investigates complaints regarding air pollution issues authorization for land clearing activities per the PBC ordinance 2005-020. Airports, County 471-7400 www.pbia.org Palm Beach International Airport Passenger Paging (no airline info) 471-7420 Parking Information 471-7459 Sheriff’s Office 471-7450 Noise Comment Line 683-7242 North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport Signature Flight Support, Fixed-Base Operator General Manager 626-9799 Noise Comment Line 626-7361 PBC Glades Airport (Pahokee Airport) Signature Flight Support, Fixed-Base Operator General Manager 924-5253 PBC Park Airport (Lantana Airport) Stellar Aviation, Fixed-Base Operator Jonathon Miller, President 656-9815 Noise Comment Line 683-0472 The Department of Airports oversees the operation of Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) and three general aviation facilities. Each airport plays a role in supporting the needs of the aviation community. Alcohol Abuse (CARP) 844-6400 www.carpinc.org 1626 Old Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach 33401 CARP’s mission is to serve the underserved alcoholic and drug addicted, and is currently building two gender-specific 12-step homes. CARP residences will employ a peer-driven recovery model proven to be effective against addition. Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Division of 650-6840 myfloridalicense.com 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 Enforcement Suite 105 Licensing Suite 111 Licensing 650-6872 Tallahassee 850-488-4271 State of Florida. Licenses resale of alcohol at restaurants, stores, bars; licenses the sale of cigarettes, alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Alligator Nuisance Hotline 866-392-4286 www.myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/snap/ Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Report any alligator over four feet long that presents a threat. Alternative Dispute Resolution Office 355-2739 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse (Main) 205 North Dixie Highway, 6th Floor, Room 6.2100 West Palm Beach 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/services/mediation Court Administration. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (ADR) utilizes trained, neutral and certified mediators who assist parties in negotiating a reasonable solution. The effectiveness of such mediation programs has resulted in substantial savings of court time and resources, savings in attorney’s fees for the litigants, and improved public trust and confidence in the courts. American Red Cross 833-7711 www.redcross.org 1250 N. Pointe Parkway, West Palm Beach 33407 Health & Safety. Greater Palm Beach area chapter. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 355-4380 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse (Main) 5th Floor, Room 5.2500 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 15thcircuit.com/web/programs/ada The 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II, which requires that all public services and facilities be as reasonably accessible to persons with disabilities as those without disabilities. These services (i.e. sign language interpreters) are provided at all courthouse locations throughout Palm Beach County. Amphitheaters, Parks 966-7043 www.pbcgov.com/parks/amphitheaters Canyon 966-7094 Canyon District Park 8802 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach 33437 Seabreeze 966-7099 Carlin Park 750 South A1A, Jupiter 33477 Sunset Cove 488-8069 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton 33498 Parks & Recreation. Palm Beach County owns and operates three outdoor amphitheater facilities which provide a variety of entertainment opportunities for residents, including affordable family entertainment. Call for more information about programs or sign up for e-lerts online. Amphitheatre, Coral Sky 795-8883 www.livenation.com 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach 33411 Animal Care & Control Division 233-1200 www.pbcgov.com/animal e-mail: pbcacc@pbcgov.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/PBCACC 7100 Belvedere Rd.,West Palm Beach 33411 Belle Glade/Pahokee 924-5656 Spay/Neuter Clinic 924-5657 Delray/Boca 276-1344 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 233-1200 Animal Abuse & Neglect Animal Law Enforcement Animal-to-Human or to-Animal Bites Confined Stray Animal Pick Up Dangerous Dog Investigation Rescue Injured Dogs, Cats & Livestock 233-1272 Adoption Program Dog Obedience Training Humane Euthanasia Service Rabies Vaccination, License Tag & Microchipping 233-1260 Permits: Breeders Pet Shops Animal Businesses 233-1282 Lost & Found Animals 233-1222 Educational Programs Off-Site Adoption Events Public Outreach Programs Shelter Tours Speakers Bureau 233-1261 & 924-5657 Community Projects Spay or Neuter Program 233-1281 Volunteer & Community Service Programs EMERGENCY: 561-233-1200, EXT. 0 Public Safety. The Animal Care & Control (ACC) Division is the agency responsible for enforcement of animal laws and the safety and welfare of animals and the public. ACC’s mission is to encourage responsibility and humane treatment of animals, enforcement of county, state and federal animal laws, help unite lost pets with owners, encourage early spaying or neutering, and to provide safe shelter and veterinary care for lost, abandoned or unwanted animals. The shelter offers emergency response calls on sick and injured stray domestic animals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. ACC offers low-cost services or free spay/neuter services for dogs and cats, call 561-233-1261. For additional information about injured wildlife call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 625-5122 or Busch Wildlife at 575-3399. Animal Rescue League 686-3663 www.peggyadams.org Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 3100-3200 N. Military Trail, WPB 33409 Our mission is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals; to furnish medical and other services for the care of companion animals; to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected animals. Animals: Bites 233-1215 Public Safety. Animal Care & Control (ACC) handles rabies surveilance covering 2,300 sq. miles and 38 municipalities. When a person has been bitten by an animal and the skin has been scratched or punctured drawing blood, the ACC must be notified immediately. The County Health Unit will require unvaccinated animals to be quarantined at ACC or a veterinary hospital for rabies observation. The owner must pay for all quarantine and medical expenses. Animals: Boarding, Grooming and/or Selling 233-1209 or 233-1227 or 233-1243 Public Safety. Persons who breed cats or dogs, or operate pet shops, kennels, stables, grooming parlors and/or any animal related business are required to obtain a permit from ACC. The permits include a fee, and special operating requirements. Businesses are responsible for assuring compliance with any zoning or code ordinances. Periodic inspections may apply. Animals: Breeder Permit 233-1209 or 233-1227 or 233-1243 Public Safety. Breeding of dogs and cats is regulatd by ACC and is prohibited without a valid permit. The permit is issued by the Division and is valid for one year. A hobby breeder must obtain an unaltered license tag for each unaltered dog or cat covered under the hobby breeder permit. Intentional or unintentional breeding requires a permit. Failure to obtain permits may result in citations and fines. Animals: License Tags 233-1264 or 233-1272 Pet Data at 855-223-1678 Public Safety. All dogs and cats four months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies. On or before the date a dog or cat is six (6) months of age, within 30 calendar days of acquiring a dog or cat, or 30 calendar days after a dog or cat enters Palm Beach County, the pet must be wearing a current Palm Beach County rabies license tag. With a current rabies vaccination, the license tag can be purchased online at, www.pbcgov.com/snap or www.petdata.com. For tag fees, call 233-1264 or 1272, or call Pet Data at 855-223-1678. Pet Data, located in Irving, TX processes invoicing, renewals, and collections of license tags of ACC. Animals: Lost or Found Pets 233-1282 www.pbcgov.com/snap Public Safety. Animal Care & Control (ACC) offers an online service for reporting lost or found pets, www.pbcgov.com/snap. Pet owners should visit all animal shelters every few days to visually look for their lost pet. Photos of lost/found pets at the shelter are available on the website. Pets found by the public must be reported immediately to ACC by using the website above. Animals: Nuisance 233-1213 Public Safety. The owner of an animal that is a nuisance may be in violation of county law. The county Animal Care & Control Division investigates alleged violations when at least two notarized affidavits are received from neighbors residing at different addresses. Pet owners are responsible for removing waste deposited by their animals in public areas or on the private property of others. Animals: Running Loose 233-1200 Ext. 0 Delray/Boca 276-1344 Belle Glade/Pahokee 924-5656 Public Safety. It is unlawful for dogs to run loose within the county. Dogs must be restrained by a leash when off the owner’s property. All cats are required to be sterlized. It is unlawful for anyone to keep a stray or lost animal unless Animal Care & Control is notified immediately, through the Lost and Found section, or visit www. pbcgov.com/snap and file a report online. Animals: Shelter (County) 233-1200 Ext. 0 Main Facility: 7100 Belvedere Rd.,WPB 33411 Pahokee Facility: State Road 3615, Pahokee 33476 Public Safety. See Animal Care & Control. Animals: Spay & Neuter 233-7729 233-1261 or 924-5657 Spay Shuttle 233-7729 or 233-1261 Delray/Boca 276-1344, ext. 41261 Pahokee Spay/Neuter Clinic 924-5657 Public Safety. PBC offers low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats belonging to county residents for a low fee and free to individuals on public assistance. The program targets “at-risk” animals for euthanasia in our community: pit bull-type dogs and cats. Call 561-233-1261 or 561-924-5657 for information and to schedule an appointment. No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog or cat six (6) months of age or older that has not been spayed or neutered without an unaltered license tag for each unaltered dog or cat, or unless the dog or cat is otherwise exempt. Exemptions are listed in the PBC Ordinance 98-22 Section 28, www.pbcgov.com/animal. Animals: Volunteer Program and Community Service 233-1281 Public Safety. Volunteers and/or community service workers are always needed at the Division of Animal Care & Control. Foster programs for orphaned kittens and puppies too young to survive without help are offered along with a need for volunteers to assist with dog walking, grooming, lost and found and other jobs. Annoying/Nuisance Calls 800-288-2020 AT&T Annoyance Call Center. Appeals Court - 4th District 242-2000 110 S. Tamarind Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 www.4dca.org Florida State Courts. Appellate Division, Public Defender 355-7600 421 3rd Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Public Defender. Division of the Public Defender’s Office that handles appeals. Appraisals 355-3230 GC-5th Floor Property Appraiser. Archery 963-6707 West Delray Regional Park 10875 Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33436 Parks & Recreation. The Gold Coast Archery Club is permitted to operate a standard target range and 3D range. Call 439-2115 for information. Visit www.pbcparks.com or http://goldcoastarchersclub.com/. Area Agency on Aging 684-5885 helpline 866-684-5885 www.youradrc.org Your Aging and Disability Resource Center 4400 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach 33407 Serving seniors and their caregivers, aging resource center. Armory Art Center 832-1776 www.armoryart.org 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach 33401 Art in Public Places 233-0235 pbcgov.com/fdo/art/ Facilities Development & Operations. The mission of the program is to provide art that complements public buildings, parks and plazas; creates a sense of place; enhances community identity; improves the design quality of public infrastructure; and contributes to the missions of the County departments where projects are sited. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 732-3684 http://www.fws.gov/loxahatchee/ 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach 33473-4797 Artificial Reefs 233-2400 http://pbcreefs.com Environmental Resources Management has constructed more than 143 artificial reef projects in the county’s coastal waters including Lake Worth Lagoon. Arts: Arts4All Florida 966-7015 Therapeutic Recreation Complex John Prince Park 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Parks and Recreation. Educational affiliate of the Arts4All Florida in Tampa, Florida that strives to create a society where people with all abilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Asbestos Program 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 The Health Department administers the federal asbestos program/National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). Assessments 355-3457 GC-RM 203 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. See Special Assessment. Attorney Complaints 866-352-0707 www.floridabar.org Florida Bar Association. Attorney General, State 837-5000 or 866-966-7226 www.myfloridalegal.com Florida Attorney General. Attorney, Legal Aid 655-8944 or 800-403-9353 www.legalaidpbc.org 423 Fern Street, #200, West Palm Beach 33401 Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Auction of Real Estate, Foreclosure 355-2986 CH-RM 3.2300 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/foreclosures Clerk & Comptroller. Foreclosure auctions. Automobile Registration & License Plates 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Vehicle registration is proof of payment of registration tax and fees. It consists of a metal license plate, a decal and a registration certificate. You must apply for a registration and title in your name when you purchase a vehicle, move to the state or change the ownership status of the vehicle. Owners must register their car within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. All vehicles are required to be titled, except mopeds, motorized bicycles and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds. Back To A Future 355-1503 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 Public Safety. Back To A Future (BTAF) is a juvenile reentry program developed by Palm Beach County Reentry Taskforce in an effort to reduce recidivism among youth. BTAF targets moderate to high-risk youth who are under 18 and returning home from a residential commitment program. Baker & Marchman Acts 355-6511 CH-RM 3.2200 888-760-9208 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Boca, Delray 274-1588 Clerk & Comptroller. Unified Family Court. Ballfields/Ballfield Permits 966-6600 Parks & Recreation issues permits for use of county park ballfields for adults only. Call for field availability. See the Entertainment and Leisure section in the back of this book for details. Bankruptcy Court 514-4100 www.flsb.uscourts.gov 1515 N. Flagler Drive, #801, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 U.S. Government, West Palm Beach Division. Beach Conditions Information 624-0065 discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Aquatics/Beach-Conditions.aspx North County 624-0065 South County 629-8775 Parks and Recreation Department. After 9 am, information is available regarding daily conditions at county beaches. View beach cams at inlets: http://discover. pbcgov.org/erm/Pages/Beach-Cams.aspx Beach Restoration 233-2400 http://discover.pbcgov.org/erm/pages/beaches.aspx Environmental Resources Management sponsors beach restoration projects throughout the county. The projects include dune restoration, beach nourishment, and construction of erosion control structures. Beaches, County 966-6631 Parks & Recreation. Palm Beach County’s Ocean Rescue lifeguards protect swimmers at 14 oceanfront and inlet parks from Tequesta to Boca Raton. Swimming areas are guarded year-round from 9 am - 5:20 pm, seven days a week, except for DuBois Park and Peanut Island which are guarded seven days a week during Palm Beach County public school summer break. During the school year, DuBois Park and Peanut Island swimming areas are guarded only on weekends. Ocean Rescue offers surf clinics during spring break (PBC public schools), junior lifeguard programs during the summer and two ocean mile swim events each. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for details. Bed Tax 355-3547 Online ONLY at www.pbctax.com/tdt Constitutional Tax Collector. Anyone offering accommodations for short term rental (six months or less) must collect Tourist Development Tax (TDT), also known as “bed tax,” from renter when rent or charges are collected. TDT is 6% of total taxable receipts and is an add-on tax like sales tax. Property owners must have a valid TDT account and Local Business Tax Receipt for Short Term Rental for each rental property. TDT returns must be filed and payment remitted by the 20th of every month online at www.pbctax.com/tdt. Behavioral Health 355-9915 & Substance Use Disorders Administration 810 Datura Street, WPB 33401 Community Services. BHSUD supervises the planning, administration, coordination and contracting of substance use disorder services in Palm Beach County. BHSUD develops policies and manages various initiatives, programs, and funding strategies -- serving as liaison to communicate the County’s efforts to the public; local, state, county, and, federal agencies; and, the service provider community. It also monitors legislation and related public policy, working with elected and government officials at all levels of government to improve services. It is also responsible for implementing Palm Beach County’s Opioid Response Plan which was the result of a comprehensive evaluation of the County’s efforts related to the opioid epidemic and made recommendations for moving forward in a comprehensive, integrated manner were developed. Better Business Bureau 842-1918 www.bbb.org 4411 Beacon Circle, West Palm Beach 33407 Bicycling 966-6600 opt. 7 Parks & Recreation. Bike paths are available in many parks. Some include mountain biking trails. Bicycle rentals are available at Okeeheelee Park and Riverbend Park. For additional trail information and maps, call 966-6611. Handcycles are available for persons with disabilities at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex. Blind Services 586-5600 www.lighthousepalmbeaches.org 1710 Tiffany Dr. East, West Palm Beach 33407 Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches provides services to enhance independence for persons of all ages who are blind or have impaired eyesight. Services include training in personal management, home management, communication, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, job readiness, and early intervention. Additional services include adjustments to blindness counseling, grant programs, low vision evaluations for speciality optical devices, social opportunities and information and referrals. 355-3229 Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Agendas discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/Pages/ Agenda.aspxGC-11th Floor County Administration. Copies of the County Commission Meeting Agenda are available one week prior to the Tuesday meetings at the Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center information desk or view online at the address above. Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Listen In (Live) 355-3324 www.pbcgov.com County Administration. Citizens may dial this number to listen to commission meetings, live, when they are in session. Boat Registration 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. All vessels and vessel trailers must be registered. Vessel registration fees are determined by hull length. Sojourner registrations are issued to vessel owners who remain in Florida for more than 90 days, but intend to return to their home state and take their vessel with them. Registration is valid until midnight of the first registered owner’s birthday and may be renewed for one or two years. Boat Safety Rules 202-372-1062 www.uscgboating.org United States Coast Guard. Boat Trailer Parking Permits (Fresh Water) 966-6611 North County Aquatic Complex 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter 33458 Tuesday-Friday, 10 am – 5:30 pm John Prince Park 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth 33461 Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Coconut Cove Recreation Center 274-1140 ext. 202 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park Permit 966-6631 20130 Regional Park Dr., Boca Raton 33498 Monday-Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Sunset Lake, Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park ONLY) In person only-not available online or through customer service Okeeheelee Park Ski Lakes 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 (Ski Permit required 966-6631) Parks & Recreation. A permit is required for boat trailer parking at county-operated boat ramps. Three permit options available: $35 + tax/annual non-commercial, $150+ tax/annual commercial (annual permits are valid for calendar year) or $10 + tax/daily. Fees will not be prorated. Permits must be purchased in advance; they are not available on site at boat ramp locations with the exception of Burt Reynolds Park, Jim Barry Light Harbor Park and Phil Foster (daily only, envelope system located at ramp). Permits are available for purchase: online by visiting www.pbcparks.com; or by calling 561-966-6611; or in person at locations listed below. Trailer tag required. See the Entertainment and Leisure section at the back of this book for details. Boat Trailer Parking Permits (Salt Water) 966-6611 North County Aquatic Complex 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter 33458 Tuesday-Friday, 10 am – 5:30 pm John Prince Park 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth 33461 Monday- Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Parks & Recreation. A permit is required for boat trailer parking at county-operated saltwater boat ramps. Three permit options available: $35 + tax/annual non- commercial, $150+ tax/annual commercial (annual permits are valid for calendar year) or $10 + tax/daily. Fees will not be prorated. Permits must be purchased in advance; they are not available on site at boat ramp locations with the exception of Burt Reynolds Park, Jim Barry Light Harbor Park and Phil Foster Park (daily only, envelope system located at ramp). Permits are available for purchase online by visiting www.pbcparks.com; or by calling 561-966-6611; or in person. Trailer tag required. See the Entertainment and Leisure section at the back of this book for details. Bonds, Posting 688-4340 Posting of affidavit bonds is handled through the Sheriff’s Office detention facilities. Books-by-Mail 649-5482 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5151 The PBC Library System offers free mail service of books and other materials to readers who are homebound, disabled and/or lack transportation. For more information, call Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Botanical Garden 233-1757 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 www.mounts.org Cooperative Extension Service. The County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Its 14 acres are comprised of various composition gardens, including a vegetable, herb, butterfly, and tropical wetland. More than 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants are cultivated to inspire the public and provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the art, science, and joy of gardening. Mounts Botanical Garden is open seven days a week, except holidays. Hours are 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Bridge Maintenance, County 233-3977 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3120 Engineering & Public Works. Road & Bridge Division. Budget/BCC 355-2580 www.pbcgov.com/ofmb/budget GC-RM 702.251 Financial Management & Budget. The Budget Division coordinates the development and administration of the county’s annual operating budget and the five-year capital budget. The division also prepares financial management reports. The county’s fiscal year begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30. Advertised public hearings are held prior to the BCC adoption of each year’s budget. Copies of the county’s budget are available for inspection on the county's Web page and in the budget office, located in the Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center, seventh floor. Building Inspections (automated) 355-2222 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3807 Planning, Zoning & Building. Bureau of Safety Services, Community Education 616-7033 Fire Rescue. Offers public education programs which focus on fire safety guidelines for schools, community groups and individuals as well as injury prevention education. Bus Routes and Fare Information 841- 4BUS (4287) Fixed-route information 877-930-4BUS (4287) toll-free www.palmtran.org Palm Tran Connection 649-9838 or 877-870-9849 toll free Palm Tran. Business & Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR Northwood Center 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee 32399-0782 To apply for a professional/occupational license or to file a complaint. State of Florida. Call Center hours Monday - Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm. Business Development Board of Palm Beach County 835-1008 www.bdb.org 310 Evernia St., West Palm Beach 33401 The official economic development organization of Palm Beach County and Enterprise Florida partner, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Business Operations 233-2544 2633 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach 33411 Facilities Development and Operations. Business Operations division is responsible for processing County Facility Permit Applications which are used to pply for a permit to use a County Facility for a non-county meeting or activity. Business Research Center 233-2789 www.pbclibrary.org/research-and-homework/business-and-money Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-4962 PBC Library System. The Business Research Center has a variety of resources available to assist entrepreneurs, job seekers, investors and small business owners. A business librarian can be contacted by phone, email, or in person at the main library. Business Tax 355-2264 GC-RM 101 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com Constitutional Tax Collector. Any person selling merchandise or offering services in Palm Beach County must have a valid Local Business Tax Receipt displayed in open view of customers. This requirement includes home-based businesses. Local Business Tax is collected annually Jul. 1 - Sep. 30. Bylaws, Condominiums 800-226-9101 www.myfloridalicense.com/HOA Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Hours 8 am - 5 pm EST. Campgrounds 582-7992 or 877-992-9925 John Prince Park Campground 582-7992 or 877-992-9925 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth 33461 Peanut Island Campground 845-4445 or 866-383-5730 6500 Peanut Island Rd., Riviera Beach 33404 South Bay RV Campground 992-9045 or 877-992-9915 100 Levee Rd., South Bay 33493 Parks & Recreation. Fees vary. Call for availability and reservations. John Prince Park, 300 campsites for RVs and tent campers. Peanut Island (in Intracoastal Waterway), 20 campsites. South Bay, 72 campsites for RVs. Canal Maintenance/BCC 233-3950 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3120 Engineering & Public Works. Road & Bridge Division. Candidate Qualifying 656-6200 240 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 www.pbcelections.org Supervisor of Elections. Candidates for county constitutional offices, County Commission, School Board or various district offices qualify with the Supervisor of Elections Office. To qualify for other offices, contact the following: Municipal offices: The clerk in the municipality in which a candidate wishes to run. Legislative or statewide office: Division of Elections, 500 S. Bronough Street, R.A. Gray Bldg., Room 316, Tallahassee, 32399-0250, 1-850-245-6200. Federal office: Federal Elections Commission, 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463, 800-424-9530. Car Registration 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Vehicle registration is proof of payment of registration tax and fees. It consists of a metal license plate, a decal and a registration certificate. You must apply for a registration and title in your name when you purchase a vehicle, move to the state or change the ownership status of the vehicle. Owners must register their car within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. All vehicles are required to be titled, except mopeds, motorized bicycles and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds. Car Seat Safety Checks, Children 616-7033 www.pbcfr.org PBC Fire Rescue Community Education. Car Seats 845-8233 or 800-640-2415 www.safetycouncilpbc.org The Safety Council offers a car seat and bicycle helmet program for children. CareerSource Palm Beach County (formerly Workforce Alliance) 340-1060 www.facebook.com/careersourcepbc www.linkedin.com/company/workforce-alliance @CareerSourcePBC Central Career Center 340-1060 3400 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach 33409 West Career Center 829-2040 1085 S. Main St., Belle Glade 33430 Delray Career Cottage 727-3399 186 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach 33444 Caring Canines 355-6586 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse (Main) 3rd Floor, Juvenile Building 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/caring-canines Court Administration. The Caring Canines Program offers trained, therapeutic dogs to assist children attending court. The canines help the children overcome the awkwardness and anxiety of being in Court. The dogs and their handlers are present in some dependency court hearings. Case Management Services Belle Glade 996-1630 38754 State Rd. 80, 33430 Delray Beach 274-3130 225 S. Congress Ave., 33444 Riviera Beach 845-4644 1440 MLK Blvd., 33404 Community Services. The Division of Human Services administers the county's public assistance programs. Indigent individuals and families may apply for services based on income eligibility. Services are provided directly and in conjunction with referrals to community partners. Census Tract Information 233-5329 Planning, Zoning & Building, Planning Division. The Planning Division provides Census Tract data to the public and other local governments for population and demographic data. Center for Enterprise Opportunity 478-2337 www.ceoventures.org 2200 N. Florida Mango Rd.,#401, West Palm Beach 33409 Small business lending and technical assistance. Center for Family Services 616-1222 of Palm Beach County www.ctrfam.org 4101 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach 33405 Center for Family Services OF Palm Beach County Inc. provides affordable mental health services and education to Palm Beach County adults, children and families. Central Records, Sheriff 688-3140 Report Information. Certificate of Competency 233-5525 Planning, Zoning & Building, Contractor’s Certification. Certificate of Occupancy 233-5170 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. (unincorporated areas) Certified Process Servers 355-1952 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse (Main) 5th Floor, Room 5.2209 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 15thcircuit.com/program-page/certified-process-servers Court Administration. Consists of individuals certified to serve non-enforceable civil process issued by courts within the 15th Judicial Circuit. Channel 20, PBC TV 355-4573 www.pbcgov.com/ch20 pbctv.com Twitter: @pbcgov20 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Floor, West Palm Beach, 33401 Public Affairs. Palm Beach County’s Education & Government television station is your channel for Palm Beach County programs and services – providing an open window to your county government with live coverage of government meetings, special events and a wide variety of locally-produced informational programming! A service of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, PBC TV is available on Comcast xfinity on channel 20, AT&T U-verse on channel 99, Hotwire/Fision Digital Access channel 20 and streamed 24/7 on the county’s website, pbcgov.com, where you can also watch our latest local programs anytime on demand! Get the latest programming updates on the PBC Facebook page and on Twitter @ pbcgov20! You can also see previews of upcoming shows on our YouTube channel, pbcgov20! PBC TV – bringing you the best of Palm Beach County for more than 25 years! Child Abuse & Neglect 800-96-ABUSE 800-962-2873 www.myflfamilies.com 24-hour Florida hotline for abuse/neglect. Child Care Facilites and 837-5900 Family Child Care Homes Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County issues licenses for child care in your home (family day care) and child care centers. Child Custody Evaluations 355-6511 Clerk & Comptroller. Unified Family Court. Child Support and Enforcement 850-488-5437 http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport/ Floridarevenue.com/childsupport 881 S. Congress Ave., WPB 33406 2990 North Main St., Belle Glade 33430 State of Florida Department of Revenue. Customer service hours 8 am - 5pm EST. Child Support Payments 355-6511 FL Child Support Disbursement Unit: 877-769-0251 Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 3rd Floor, Room 3.22 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller’s Unified Family Court division receives and issues payments of child support. Children and Families, Dept. of 837-5078 or 866-762-2237 www.myflfamilies.com 2051 MLK Blvd., #200, Riviera Beach 33404 State of Florida. Children’s Growth/Development/Behavioral Health 211 or 561-838-1111 www.211palmbeach.org/help-me-grow 211’s care coordinators help parents who have concerns about their child’s (0-8 years) growth & development and also school readiness. Screenings are done right over the phone with activities & follow up included- at no cost to the family. Children's Services Council 740-7000 www.cscpbc.org 800-331-1462 2300 High Ridge Rd., Boynton Beach 33426 A special district created by Palm Beach County voters, provides leadership, funding and research on behalf of the county’s children so they grow up healthy, safe and strong. To make the biggest impact, the focus is on prenatal health and early childhood development so more Palm Beach County children are born healthy, are safe from abuse and neglect, are ready to learn when they enter school, and have access to quality afterschool programming. Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Citizenship Information/ Immigration 800-375-5283 www.uscis.gov United States Citizenship & Immigrations Services (USCIS) 9300 Belvedere Rd., Royal Palm Beach 33411 Call for an appointment, no walk-ins. Civil Drug Court 840-4824 www.rivierabch.com 2051 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., #116 (Port Center), Riviera Beach 33404 Provides comprehensive municipal programs and services designed to reach individuals in need of court-ordered services, who are either unable to recognize their need for treatment and/or unable to obtain the treatment service needed to begin their recovery. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Civil Process, Enforceable 355-2760 and Non-Enforceable Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 1st Floor West Palm Beach 33401 Court Services. Department handles warrants, writs, levies and eviction. Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Clearpoint 800-750-2227 www.moneymanagement.org Counseling and assistance with credit problems and handling your personal finances. Clemency 656-6200 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 Supervisor of Elections. Applications can be obtained through the Supervisor of Elections or by contacting the Office of Executive Clemency 4070 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, 32399-2450, 800-435-8286. Clerk & Comptroller 355-2996 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9206 Twitter: @ClerkPBC Facebook: www.facebook.com/clerkPBC Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 33401; 9th Floor Finance & Minutes - 2nd floor Value Adjustment Board - 1st floor Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 33401 355-2996 South County Courthouse 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33444 Civil 274-1588 Criminal 274-1530 North County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33401 Civil 624-6650 Criminal 624-6608 West County Courthouse 2950 State Rd. 15, Rm. S-100, Belle Glade 33430 996-4843 Midwestern Communities Service Center 200 Civic Center Way, #500, Royal Palm Beach 33411 784-1271 Abstract Department 355-2965 Accounting 355-2912 Civil Lawsuits 355-2986 Commencement, Notice of 355-2992 County Commission Records 355-2951 Employee Rel./Careers 355-4172 Ordinances/BCC 355-2951 Paving Assessments 355-3457 The Clerk & Comptroller, a constitutional officer, is elected to a four-year term and serves as the county recorder, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, county treasurer, county chief financial officer and auditor and clerk of the County and Circuit Courts. In these capacities, the Clerk & Comptroller’s departments provide services to the judicial courts, the Board of County Commissioners, other constitutional offices and citizens. For more information, visit the website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clinics Can Help 640-2995 www.clinicscanhelp.org 2560 Westgate Ave., West Palm Beach 33409 A nonprofiit organization whose mission is to provide durable medical equipment and supplies to children and adults in financial need in Palm Beach County . Code Enforcement 233-5500 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. The Code Enforcement Division assists in enforcement of county building, zoning and housing codes and the county lot clearing ordinance. Collections 355-2994 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2.23, WPB, 33401 The Clerk & Comptroller Collections Unit (Criminal Courts) collects court-ordered fines and court costs for felony, misdemeanor, traffic crime, county ordinance and municipal ordinance cases. Collection agreements (payment plans) are available at an additional fee. The unit is also responsible for judgments (liens) and driver license suspensions for failure to pay court costs/financial obligations, not including traffic tickets. Community Action Program 355-4792 West Palm Beach, 810 Datura St., 33401 Lake Worth 694-5415 1699 Wingfield St., 33460 Riviera Beach 694-7467 1440 Dr. MLK Blvd., 33404 South Bay/Belle Glade 996-0660 38754 State Rd. 80, Room 216, 33430 Jupiter 694-5471 6415 Indiantown Road, 33458 Community Services. Community-based services and opportunities for low-income individuals and families: Transportation (Bus Pass), LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program CARE to SHARE (West Palm Beach and Jupiter), Vocational Training, Case Management, Financial Management Training, eviction Prevention Assistance, Housing Relocation Assistanceand Utility Assistance (Water and Gas). Community Centers 966-6600 Parks & Recreation. See Rental Facilities and Recreation Centers. Community Revitalization, Office of 233-5311 www.pbcgov.com/ocr Vista Center 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 County Administration. Resident may call this office on issues related to neighborhood revitalization and community outreach and development. Community Service Programs (CSP) 355-6308 205 North Dixie Highway, Room 2.2400 West Palm Beach 33401 Public Safety. Refers defendants who are ordered to do community service as part of any sentence after conviction. Also refers defendants who, for financial reasons, are unable to pay fines associated with traffic offenses to preapproved governmental organizations and not-for-profit agencies for community service work. Community Services Department 355-4700 810 Datura St., West Palm Beach 33401 The Community Services Department is responsible for planning/managing programs to meet the community and human service needs of county citizens. It provides administrative services and technical assistance to four advisory boards and 48 community-based organizations. Program monitoring, contracts and fiscal evaluations are provided for Financially Assisted Agencies, the Community Action Program, Divsion of Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorders, Division of Human & Veteran Services, Division of Senior Services, Farmworker Career Development Program, and Ryan White Program. Assistance is provided to citizens in need of resources to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and medical care, employment services, and referrals through our divisions. Complaints and Investigations, Contractors 233-5525 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. Complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors are handled by the Contractors Certification Division. Complaints, Condominiums 954-202-3234 www.myfloridalicense.com See Condominium Ombudsman. (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) Complaints, Consumer Affairs 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 50 S. Military Tr. #201, West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. Complaints can be filed online at Consumer Affairs. Examples: Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Moving Companies, Non-Emergency Medical Transportion, Price Gouging, Retail, purchases, credit card issues, billing disputes, service contracts, repairs, e-commerce, Taxi/Limousine Companies, Tobacco Product Placement, Towing Companies, Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices, Vehicles-for-Hire Companies. Complaints/Code Enforcement 233-5500 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building, Code Enforcement Complaints/Inquiries Records Requests Engineering 684-4012 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) 472-9160 ext. 261 www.foundcare.org 2330 S. Congress Ave., 432-5849 West Palm Beach 33406 FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, all in one location. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org. FoundCare’s West Palm Beach Health Center is open Monday and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. FoundCare’s North Palm Beach Health Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Comptroller, Florida Office of 800-342-2762 www.myfloridacfo.com 200 East Gaines St., Tallahassee 32399 State of Florida Department of Financial Services. Condominium & Mobile Homes Bylaws (State of Florida) 954-202-3234 or 800-226-9101 www.myfloridalicense.com State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Condominium Ombudsman. (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Condominium Ombudsman 954-202-3234 or 800-226-9101 www.myfloridalicense.com 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., #185-P, Ft. Lauderdale 33309 2601 Blairstone Rd., Tallahassee 32399 State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Condominium Ombudsman. (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) Constitutional Officers See back of book. Constitutional officers and the Judiciary (judges) are established by the Florida Constitution. Although these officers work in cooperation with county commissioners, they are elected by the voters and are not under the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners. Constitutional officers and the Judiciary are also listed in this guide under the officer’s title. Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals 233-5101 Planning, Zoning & Building. Building Division. To apply for a building code variance or to appeal condemnations. Construction and Plans Review 233-5101 Planning, Zoning & Building, Building Division. Consumer Affairs 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 50 S. Military Tr. #201, West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. Handles consumer complaints against businesses, including but not limited to retail, purchases, repairs, credit card issues and billing disputes, landlord tenant matters the following regulated industries: local moving companies, towing companies, and vehicle-for-hire/taxi/limousine/non-medical companies. Investigators serve as mediators between consumers and business/landlords. Legal action can be taken against companies found to be in violation of the Consumer Affairs Ordinance. Dispute history can be found on the website. Consumer Affairs also enforces ordinances for the following: 1) price gouging 2) placement of tobacco products in retail establishments. Consumer Health Information Services 233-2736 www.pbclibrary.org/research-and-homework/consumer-health Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-4962 PBC Library System. The Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS) provides free health and medical information about a specific illness, prescription drugs, doctor’s credentials, local hospitals, and much more. A specially credentialed health librarian can be contacted by phone, email through the CHIS website, or in person at the Main Library. Consumer Product Safety, U.S. 800-638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Consumer Services, State 800-435-7352 800-352-9832 Spanish www.800helpfla.com State of Florida Consumer Services/Consumer Assistance Center. Contract Development and Control 355-4150 GC-RM 701.5 www.pbcgov.org/ofmb/Pages/contracts.aspx Financial Management & Budget. Contract clearinghouse and review for all contract related items going to the BCC for approval. Contractor Certification 233-5525 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. For information regarding certification as a contractor, contact the Contractor Certification Division. Convention Center, Palm Beach County 366-3000 https://www.facebook.com/PBConventionCenter https://www.twittercom/PBConventionCtr https://instagram.com/pbconventionctr/ 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach 33401 The Palm Beach County Convention Center presents a spectacular setting for conventions, trade shows, meetings and social events. The PBCCC features a new connected convention center hotel, making the center one of only two in South Florida with a weather protected connection. The 350,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece with state-of-the-art amenities, features a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000-square-foot ballroom, 21,000 square feet of flexible breakout space divisible into 19 rooms, expert service teams and an award-winning culinary department. The PBCCC resides in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach within proximity to nearby attractions including CityPlace, a $600-million shopping, dining and entertainment complex; the nationally acclaimed Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts; Palm Beach’s famous Worth Avenue; and the beautiful beaches of Palm Beach County. Cooperative Extension Service 233-1700 531-559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 pbcgov.com/coextension 4-H Youth Education Program 233-1731 Agriculture - Belle Glade 996-1655 Commercial Agriculture/Horticulture 233-1725 Economic Development (Agriculture) 233-1792 Family and Consumer Sciences 233-1742 Food Safety and Nutrition Program 233-1742 Mounts Botanical Garden 233-1757 Pesticide Safety/Training (English) 996-1655 Pesticide Safety/Training (Spanish) 233-1727 Hispanic Farm Worker Training 233-1727 Provides educational programs and information for all types of agricultural crops, family and consumer issues, youth development, environmental horticulture, agriculture worker safety, farm safety training, pesticide training certification, pesticide exams, irrigation conservation, protection of native tree canopies and Florida Friendly Landscaping Principles. Production processing and marketing information are provided, and consultation is available. County Attorney/BCC 355-2225 GC-RM 601 The county attorney provides legal counsel on matters related to county government for the Board of County Commissioners and county staff. County Commission Meetings (Listen on the Telephone) 355-3324 GC-Chambers 6th Floor Citizens may dial this number to listen to county commission meetings live, when in session. County Commission Meeting Agendas 355-3229 County Administration. See Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agendas. County Engineer/BCC 355-2006 GC-RM 1105 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works. The county engineer advises the county commission and county departments on all engineering matters. See Engineering. County Governmental Center 355-2040 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach 33401 Public Affairs. Dedicated in March 1984, and renamed in 2015 to the Robert Weisman the Palm Beach County Governmental Center houses most county administrative offices including the Board of County Commissioners offices, County Administration and the Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers where BCC meetings are held. County Home & General Care Facility 842-6111 www.hcdpbc.org 5101 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach 33418 See Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Court 355-2996 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach 33401 355-2996 South County Courthouse 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33444 Civil 274-1588 Criminal 274-1530 North County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33401 Civil 624-6650 Criminal 624-6608 West County Courthouse 2950 State Rd. 15, Rm. S-100, Belle Glade 33430 996-4843 Clerk & Comptroller. Civil suits involving an amount of $15,000 or more are filed in the Circuit Court. Circuit Civil Division Office 355-2986 CH-RM 3.23 Civil suits of less than $15,000 are filed in the County Court. County Civil Division Office 355-2500 CH-RM 2.22 888-760-9208 Small Claims/Evictions 355-2500 15th Judicial Circuit, Court Administration 355-2431 Circuit Criminal (Felony) 355-2994 CH-RM 3.24 888-760-9167 County Criminal/Misdemeanors 355-2994 CH-RM 2.23 888-760-9167 Clerk & Comptroller. The County Court operates from the satellite courthouses as well as the main courthouse. Court Administration Volunteer Program 355-6856 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Floor, Room 5.2500 West Palm Beach 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/volunteer Court Administration. The Administrative Office of the Court is seeking volunteers to assist in the following areas of the judicial system: court administration, traffic hearings, Americans with Disablilities Act (ADA) cases, information desk (Daniel T.K. Hurley and South County courthouses), and the foreclosure program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must pass a criminal background check. In some cases, volunteer work may qualify for school credit. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to utilize your talents for any of the following programs, call 561-355-6856. Court Immobilization 355-1952 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Fl., Room 5.2500, WPB 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/vehicle-immobilization Court Administration. The Vehicle Immobilization/Impoundment Program is administered by the Administrative Office of the court. Court Administration maintains a list of names and telephone numbers of all immobilization agencies operating in Palm Beach County that meet the requirements of Florida Statute 316.193 and that provide the essential services associated with the immobilization and impoundment of vehicles in accordance with directives of the court. These vehicle immobilization agencies are approved and established by the Chief Judge on an annual basis. Court Interpreter Program 355-2434 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Fl., Room 5.1710, WPB 33401 15thcircuit.com/web/guest/court-interpreters Court Administration. The Circuit employees certified Court Interpreters to assist non-English speakers in the criminal, juvenile, and mental health divisions. Court interpreters provide a verbatim interpretation from a foreign language into English and vice versa at first appearances, arraignments, preliminary hearings, pretrial motions, trials and other court proceedings. Court Psychology 355-2108 Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 Public Safety. The Forensic Psychology Services Office provides psychological assessments/evaluations as ordered by the courts of the 15th Judicial Circuit. Court Records, Criminal (Circuit/Felony) 355-2996 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9167 Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 3rd Fl., Room 3.24, West Palm Beach 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. Records of felony (major) crimes are maintained in the Clerk & Comptroller, Criminal Division, in the main courthouse in West Palm Beach. Court Reporting Program 355-6526 Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 5th Fl., Room 5.14, West Palm Beach 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/services/court-reporting Court Administration. The Office of Court Reporting Services uses both stenography and electronic recording technology to record proceedings. Electronic recordings and/or transcripts of proceeding are available for purchase if you are a party within the case, or an attorney of record. Courthouse Tours, Guided 355-1847 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 5th Floor, Room 5.2500 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 Court Administration. Guided tours of the Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse in West Palm Beach are offered to students and adult civic groups. Tours must be scheduled at least a month in advance. Credit Union, Guardians 686-4006 www.guardianscu.coop 3469 Summit Blvd.,West Palm Beach North County 624-6296 Royal Palm Beach 790-7924 South County 732-5527 County employees’ credit union. Cremations 355-4766 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Community Services, Human Services Division. For individuals who meet the indigent criteria. Criminal Department 355-6396 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 5th Floor, Room 5.2207 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/services/criminal Court Administration. The Criminal Department of the Administrative Office of the Court provides an array of services to the Circuit and County Criminal divisions; such as acting as a liaison between court-related partners and participating on various committees, developing uniform procedures and forms, facilitating the timely, fair and effective resolution of criminal cases while ensuring the efficient use of court resources. It is the goal of the Criminal Department to implement a comprehensive case management model thereby providing management of cases according to the nature and complexity to ensure early disposition of appropriate cases and adequate time for more complex cases; to establish a uniform continuance policy which would be adhered to by each court annex; to establish a “master calendar” for all criminal events; and to evaluate prisoner movement (transportation). Criminal Justice Commission 355-4943 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., #1001, West Palm Beach 33401 The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is the advisory board to the BCC on all criminal justice programs, policies and funding. It was created by County Ordinance 88-16. The CJC coordinates law enforcement planning, oversees the jail population projections, alternative sanctions, grant and trust fund allocations and strives to reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system. This work is done through many committees made up of technical experts throughout the county. Criminal Justice Complex 688-4630 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 1 Circuit Judge, 1 County Court Judge Crisis Hotline 211 383-1111 or 866-882-2991 www.211palmbeach.org/ 211 Helpline is free, confidential, 24/7. 211 provides crisis intervention information, assessment, and referral to community services. Programs and services are available for all ages. Se Habla Español and Nou Pale Kreyòle. Cultural Council of Palm Beach County 471-2901 www.palmbeachculture.com www.instagram.com.palmbeachculture www.twitter.com/Palmbchculture 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth 33460 Tourist Development Council. The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is the official service agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches. The Council administers, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, marketing grants to cultural organizations and professional artists, advocates for arts and cultural funding, enhances local arts education, offers support services to foster growth of the cultural sector and promotes cultural tourism. The Council also serves as a venue for exhibitions and artists who live or work in Palm Beach County, hosts a VISIT FLORIDA-designated Tourism Information Center and gift store with hand- crafted items by local artists, and offers additional programming at its historic headquarters in downtown Lake Worth. Day Care Licensing 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 A license for child care in your home must be obtained from Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Death & Birth Certificates 837-5847 837-5860 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County, Office of Vital Statistics. Debt Management/BCC 355-2733 GC-RM 702.211 Financial Management & Budget. This section makes recommendations to the BCC with respect to long-term bond issues, coordinates the issuance of all county bonds and manages the annual debt services budgets. Declaration of Domicile 355-6214 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9209 Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 4th Fl., Room 4.25, West Palm Beach 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. Persons wishing to be registered in county records as a permanent Florida resident should file a Declaration of Domicile in the Recording Department. This affidavit will verify that the signer is a resident of Florida. Deeds – Recording 355-2991 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Public Records Search 355-2932 Tax Deeds 355-2962 Clerk & Comptroller. Property deeds are filed in the Recording Department. Property deeds are maintained in the Indexing Department. Delinquency Drug Court Program 355-6586 205 North Dixie Highway – Juvenile Wing Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse West Palm Beach 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/delinquency-drug-court Court Administration. The 15th Judicial Circuit’s Delinquency Drug Court (DDC) targets youth who have committed drug-related offenses and/or have a history of substance abuse. The DDC is committed to the goal of reducing juvenile crime and drug use. Both the youth and the youth’s family are active participants in the program. Delinquency Drug Court is a three-phase program lasting a minimum of eight months. Participants work with treatment providers to develop treatment plans and receive individual and group counseling. Other program components include: regular court appearances, frequent and random urinalysis, written assignments, and school attendance. Progress in the program is reviewed regularly by the Drug Court Team. Eligibility includes youth on probation with a pending violation or who qualify under Florida Statute 985.345. Dental Administration, Public Health 837-5560 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Department of Labor-U.S. Wage & Hour/ Minimum Wage 866-487-9243 www.dol.gov 1818 S. Australian Ave., Suite 251, WPB 33409 640-0474 Department of Revenue - State of Florida 640-2800 www.floridarevenue.com 2468 Metrocentre Blvd., West Palm Beach 33407 West Palm Beach Service Center. Sales Tax Division. Department of Transportation, Florida (FDOT), State 432-4966 www.fdot.gov Palm Beach Operations Center 7900 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Operations Center. 850-414-4100 Tallahassee Detention Center, Juvenile 881-5020 ext 103 www.djj.state.fl.us 1100 45th St., West Palm Beach 33407 Tallahassee 850-488-1850 State of Florida. Digging in Easement 800-432-4770 www.sunshine811.com Florida law requires a call to Sunshine State One to locate underground utilities 48 hours before you dig in an easement or right of way. Disability, Recreation Programs 966-7088 966-7015 www.pbcparks.com Parks & Recreation. See Therapeutic Recreation. Disabled Person Parking Permits, Tax Collector 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and by mail. Constitutional Tax Collector. Disabled person parking permits are issued in two categories: Permanent – Persons with long-term mobility impairments, or who are certified as legally blind, qualify for a permanent disabled person parking permit or license plate. Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder’s birthdate. Temporary – Persons with short-term mobility impairments may receive a temporary disabled parking permit for up to six months as specified by a certifying medical authority. Any person applying for a new permit or renewing or replacing their disabled person parking permit must provide form HSMV 83039, Application For Disabled Person Parking Permit, completed and signed by a certifying medical authorit Discover The Palm Beaches 233-3000 800-554-PALM www.thepalmbeaches.com https://www.facebook.com/PalmBeachesFL https://www.instagram.com/palmbeachesfl/ https://www.twitter.com/PalmBeachesFL 2195 Southern Blvd, Suite 400, WPB 33406 Tourist Development Council. Discover The Palm Beaches is the official destination marketing organization that promotes the collection of 39 cities and towns in Palm Beach County. DTPB supports leisure travel marketing for the county’s second largest economic driver-the tourism industry. The organization produces domestic and international integrated marketing campaigns; actively engages with audiences across all social media channels; contracts business conventions, conferences, meetings and events on behalf of hotels and the Palm Beach County Convention Center; publishes a variety of communication pieces, maps and printed guides; and supports the development of new tourism assets in the county. The Palm Beaches are home to nearly 18,000 hotel rooms, ranging from historic resorts to boutique inns, The destination features more than 100 family-friendly attractions, 160 golf courses, award-winning restaurants and thriving entertainmen districts along with more than 200 arts and cultural institutons/organizations. Division of Environmental Public Health 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. The Division of Environmental Public Health is responsible for air-pollution control, drinking water quality inspection (mobile and stationary), waste-water control, solid waste and hazardous waste control, swimming pool and septic tank inspections and permitting, and child care center permitting. Division of Human and Veterans Services 355-4761 810 Datura Street, WPB 33401 OUTPOST LOCATIONS 274-3118 Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446 Fridays: 9 am -1 pm (walk-ins only) South County Administrative Building 345 S. Congress Ave., Suite 104., Delray Beach, 33444 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri.: 8 am-5 pm (appointments only) Community Services, Human Services. This office assists veterans, widows and children of veterans with applications, eligibility determinations and certification for various services. Division of Senior Services 355-4746 Administration 810 Datura Street, #300, West Palm Beach 33401 Community Services. The Division of Senior Services (DOSS) provides seniors every stage of assistance needed for continuum of care through their senior years. Provided are comprehensive in-home and community-based programs that relieve emotional, physical and financial hardships for seniors and caregivers. From DOSS’s active senior centers to the more structured adult day care and in-home services and nutrition, DOSS provides accessible, high-quality services to help seniors. Division of Senior Services Case Management 355-4746 810 Datura Street, #300, West Palm Beach 33401 5217 Northlake Blvd., PBG 33418 694-5435 3680 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 357-7100 2916 State Road #15, Belle Glade 33430 996-4808 Community Services. The Division of Senior Services (DOSS) conducts professional home visits to review existing services and arrange additional in-home assistance, if needed. Case managers establish client’s plan of care and assure full coordination and linkage of in-home services, including home delivered meals. Divorce 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9208 Main Courthouse 205 N.Highway, 3rd Fl., Room 3.22, WPB 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. Unified Family Court. Divorce Assistance 355-7048 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.2209 Clerk & Comptroller. See Self Service Center. Divorce Records 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Divorce records are maintained in the Records Service Center. Do Not Call Registry 888-382-1222 Federal Trade Commission. Document Search 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Public Records Search. Dog Bites 233-1215 South County 276-1344 ext. 41215 West County 924-5656 ext. 0 Public Safety, Animal Care & Control. See Animals: Bites. Dog Parks 966-6600 Canine Cove at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton 33498 Closed for maintenance Wed., noon-3 pm. Dog Park at Lake Ida 1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach 33444 Closed for maintenance Thurs., noon-3 pm. Lake Woof at John Prince Park 2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Closed for maintenance Thurs., noon-3 pm. Pooch Pines at Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Closed for maintenance Wed., noon-3 pm. Parks & Recreation. All county-operated dog parks are unsupervised. Each is open sunrise-sunset and includes double-gated entry, two large dog sections and one small dog section, pet washing station, benches, drinking fountains, dog bag dispensers, and restrooms. Doing Business As (DBA) www.sunbiz.org See Fictitious Name, 850-245-6058 or 850-245-6000. Domestic Violence 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 3rd Floor, Room 3.22, WPB 33401 South County, Delray Beach 274-1588 West County, Belle Glade 996-4843 North County , Palm Beach Gardens 624-6650 Clerk & Comptroller, Unified Family Court. Domestic Violence Unit 688-3525 Sheriff. See Domestic Violence DOVE, State Attorney 355-7433 www.sa15.org See State Attorney. Downtown Development Authority WPB 833-8873 www.downtownwpb.com 301 Clematis Street, #200, West Palm Beach 33401 Downtown Development Authority, West Palm Beach. Drainage Problems 233-3950 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3120 Engineering & Public Works. Road & Bridge Division handles roads & canals, as do municipalities and special taxing districts. Dredge Section 233-3994 Engineering & Public Works, Road & Bridge Division. Driver License 355-2264 Office Locations: Belle Glade PBC Glades Office Building 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade 33430 South County South County Administrative Office Complex 501 S. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach 33445 Central Palm Beach 4215 S. Military Trail, Greenacres 33463 North County Northeast County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33410 Royal Palm Beach Midwestern Communities Service Center 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 33411 Downtown West Palm Beach Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 *Road tests are not available at this location Constitutional Tax Collector. As an agent for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), Florida driver licenses and state identification cards are issued Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Palm Beach County residents or anyone establishing residency in Palm Beach County can walk in or make an appointment for service online at www.pbctax.com. Starting Oct. 1, 2020, U.S. residents must present a REAL ID driver license or state ID card to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building. Palm Beach County residents must come in to a service center to obtain a REAL ID driver license or state ID card. For a checklist of required documents, please visit www.pbctax.com. Road tests are available 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Road tests and VIN checks are suspended during severe weather. Offices stop driver license/ID card services when the client volume for service exceeds hours of operation. Drowning Prevention 616-7068 Drowning Prevention Coalition. The DPC reduces drownings in PBC through education, training and swim lessons. Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County 278-0000 www.dafpbci.org 400 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 33444 Encourages and supports the process of recovery and promotes drug-free living and mental well-being. Drug Addiction (CARP) 844-6400 www.carpinc.org CARP’s mission is to serve the underserved alcoholic and drug addicted, and is currently building two gender-specific 12-step homes. CARP residences will employ a peer-driven recovery model proven to be effective against addition. Drug Court Program 688-4530 Gun Club Annex 3228 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 15thcircuit.com/web/programs/drugcourts Public Safety. Qualified citizen-defendants with pending felony (or misdemeanor) drug charges may voluntarily enter into Palm Beach County’s Drug Court program. Citizen-defendants who do so will take part in a minimum year-long period of intensive addiction rehabilitation closely supervised the entire time by the Drug Court Judge and Drug Court Staff. The program may last longer than a year if a participant encounters problems in complying along the way. This program is open to all people who have pending felony (or misdemeanor) drug charges other than trafficking or sales, so long as they have no crimes of violence on their prior criminal record (including no convictions for misdemeanor domestic battery), and no prior convictions for trafficking in illegal drugs of any nature. Unlike many Drug Courts, Palm Beach County’s is open not just to first offenders but also to people with multiple prior convictions so long as none of those prior convictions were for one of the disqualifying types of offenses listed above. Dumping, Illegal 688-3400 Sheriff. Early Learning Coalition 514-3300 www.elcpalmbeach.org Admin offices: 2300 High Ridge Rd. #115, Boynton Beach 33426 1630 S. Congress Ave. #300, Palm Springs 33426 Parents Resource Locations: 401 S.E. 2nd St., Belle Glade 33430 2051 MLK Jr. Blvd., #300, Riviera Beach 33404 Early Learning Coalition is a nonprofit organization that provides family support services, child care financial assistance to low-income families, child care resource and referral, and registration for VPK services. Economic Council of PBC 684-1551 www.economiccouncilpbc.org 218 Datura St., 3rd Fl., West Palm Beach 33401 The Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. was formed in 1975 as a not- for-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan organization. Its mission is to create an environment to help business prosper. Economic Development, Agriculture 233-1792 Cooperative Extension Service. The Agricultural Economic Development Program provides guidance to producers and potential producers of value-added agricultural endeavors. Education and Training Center 233-4460 233-4475 fax www.pbcgov.com/youthservices/EducationCenter 100 Australian Ave. # 210, West Palm Beach 33406 Youth Services. The Education and Training Center is a community resource for primary prevention through education, training, and professional development. It serves as a field placement, practicum location, internship and postdoctoral site for graduate students from across mental health disciplines. Continuing education is offered for mental health professionals and community groups in Palm Beach County. The Education and Training Center provides free family therapy and parent group services. Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 842-6111 www.hcdpbc.org 5101 W. Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach 33418 The Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center operates under the Health Care District and provides skilled nursing and medical care for indigent residents of Palm Beach County. Elder Abuse 800-962-2873 or 888-831-0404 http://ombudsman.myflorida.com/ Health Care Administration. Adult protection services. Elder Services 211 383-1111 or 866-882-2991 211 Helpline for Elders is free, confidential, 24/7. 211 provides senior programs such as our Elder Crisis Outreach and Sunshine daily wellness check phone calls, as well as crisis intervention, information, assessment and referral to community services. Se Habla Español and Nou Pale Kreyòle. Elderly/Aging & Adult Care (CARES) 840-3150 elderaffairs.state.fl.us Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Elections 656-6200 240 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 www.pbcelections.org See Supervisor of Elections. Elevation Certificates 233-5374 Planning, Zoning & Building, Building Division. Emergency Disaster Shelter 712-6400 www.pbcgov.com/dem www.readypbc.com Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. Disaster information. Emergency Management Division 712-6400 20 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 www.pbcgov.com/dem Twitter: @PBCDEM Facebook: PBCDEM Public Safety. The county’s Division of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining and developing contingency plans for major disasters. Provides community education, planning and response coordination of information and resources which minimize the impact of emergencies and disasters. Emergency Medical Services 712-6400 20 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. The emergency medical services office of the Division of Emergency Management enforces county emergency medical services ordinances. This office authorizes, regulates and inspects ambulance services, paramedic services and fire-rescue emergency medical services in the county. It also investigates complaints regarding these services. Emergency Repair Traffic Signals, Signs 683-6885 Engineering & Public Works. After normal business hours and weekends. Emergency Disaster Shelter 712-6400 South County/Belle Glade 888-236-3761 Red Cross 833-7711 Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. Disaster information. Employment and Training Opportunities 340-1060 3400 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 Career Source of Palm Beach County. Employment, BCC 24-Hour Job Hot Line 616-6900 TDD (for hearing impaired) 616-6895 PBC Board of County Commissioners Human Resources Department 100 Australian Ave., #300, West Palm Beach 33406 Human Resources. Receives and processes applications for positions under the BCC. Job vacancies are advertised online at www.pbcgov.jobs and are posted in the Human Resources office and on the county government cable Channel 20. The 24-hour Job Hot Line lists current openings each week. Employment, Seniors 471-9828 www.aarp.org AARP Foundation, 3951 Haverhill Rd. N., #219, WPB 33417 Senior work search program. Employment/Housing/Public Accommodation Discrimination 355-4883 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 301 N. Olive Ave. 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Office of Equal Opportunity. Engineering/Public Works Dept. 684-4000 www.pbcgov.com/engineering Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 County Engineer/BCC 355-2006 Drainage Problems 233-3950 Dredge Section 233-3994 Emergencies, nights & weekends 712-6428 Right of Way Acquisition 684-4150 Road & Bridge Division 233-3950 Survey Section/BCC 684-4070 Traffic Division 684-4030 Engineering & Public Works. Operations include county roads & bridges, street improvement, project design and construction, right of way acquisition, vehicular and pedestrian traffic control, construction coordination, land development, roadway production and right of way beautification. Environmental Programs Parks Natural Areas Program 963-6736 John Prince Park 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth 33461 Daggerwing Nature Center 629-8760 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton 33498 Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands 966-7000 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach 33437 Loggerhead Marinelife Center 627-8280 Loggerhead Park 14200 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach 33408 Okeeheelee Nature Center 233-1400 Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., WPB 33413 Loxahatchee River Environmental Center 743-7123 Burt Reynolds Park 805 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter 33477 Riverbend Park 741-1359 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter 33478 Parks & Recreation. Loggerhead Marinelife Center is not operated by Palm Beach County. Nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. Visit www.marinelife.org. Loxahatchee River Environmental Center is not operated by Palm Beach County. Visit www.loxahatcheeriver.org Environmental Protection EPA (U.S. Region 4) 800-241-1754 561-681-6600 www.epa.gov Florida Department of Environmental Protection 800-774-5866 S.E. District Office 681-6600 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 Environmental Resources Management Department (ERM) 233-2400 http://pbcerm.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PBCERM 2300 N. Jog Rd., 4th Floor, West Palm Beach 33411-2347 The mission of the Department of Environmental Resources Management is to establish, maintain, and implement programs for the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the land and water resources of Palm Beach County. These programs include environmentally sensitive lands acquisition and management, habitat restoration and enhancement, shoreline protection, sea turtle monitoring and protection, artificial reef construction, surface water and wellfield protection, groundwater cleanup and other regulatory programs, and mosquito control. The department provides informational materials related to its programs and projects, hands-on educational opportunities to volunteers working on restoration and enhancement sites, and provides guided hikes, paddles, and other activitities in the Adventure Awaits Series of events every three months. Epidemiology & Disease Control 671-4184 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Disease control and surveillance. Equal Business Opportunity 616-6840 50 S. Military Trail, #202, West Palm Beach 33415 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBCEBO/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/equal-business-a2a759188 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcequalbusiness/ County Administration. Created to provide small, minority and/or women business owners with assistance bidding on county contracts and identifying sources of financial and technical assistance. This office is also responsible for monitoring conditions that encourage the growth, development and opportunities for small, minority and/or women-owned businesses in Palm Beach County. Equestrian Facilities and Trails 966-6600 www.pbcgov.com/equestrian Jim Brandon Equestrian Center and Trails 966-7090 Okeeheelee Park South 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach 33413 Jupiter Farms Park and Equestrian Center Jupiter Farms Park 16655 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter 33478 Loxahatchee Groves Park 13901 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee 33470 Riverbend Park 966-6617 9060 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter 33478 West Delray Regional Park 963-6707 10875 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33436 Parks & Recreation. For hours of operation and details visit the website. See Rental Facilities. Equestrian Permits 233-2400 Environmental Resources Management issues equestrian online permits to ride in select natural areas. Multi-use destination trails offer longer rides from one park, preserve, and/or natural area to another within the Jaega Wildways. Ethics, PBC Commission on (Local) 355-1915 or 877-766-5920 www.palmbeachcountyethics.com The Historic Courthouse 300 North Dixie Highway, Suite 450, West Palm Beach 33401 The mission of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics is to foster integrity in public service, to promote the public’s trust and confidence in that service, and to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties. We strive to accomplish this mission by conducting ongoing educational programs, community outreach, providing clear and timely advice, and fairly and impartially interpreting and enforcing the conflict of interest and financial disclosure laws. In doing so, the commission is guided by principles of fairness, clarity, and common sense. We encourage you to spend time on our website and to contact our office with any questions by phone or email at ethics@pbcgov.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PBCCOE or Twitter @PBCCOE. Ethics Commission (State) 850-488-7864 www.ethics.state.fl.us 325 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee 32303 Everglades Youth Camp 624-6929 www.fycnn.com/eycc 12100 Seminole Pratt-Whitney Rd., West Palm Beach 33412 A conservation camp at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area for youth offered by FFWC. Evictions 355-2500 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9208 Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2.22 West Palm Beach 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. To have a tenant legally removed from property, an eviction notice must be filed with the County Court Civil Division. A filing fee is required for this procedure. Florida Statute, Chapter 83, outlines the procedure and forms needed to file. Evictions, Sales & Levies 355-2760 Sheriff, Court Services Bureau. Excavation Approvals 233-2400 www.pbcgov.com/erm/Permits Environmental Resources Management regulates several types of excavations in unincorporated Palm Beach County that occur as a result of many commercial, governmental, and planned unit development projects. Facilities Development and Operations 233-0200 2633 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach 33411 Facilities Development and Operations. Responsible for the development of county facilities including Property & Real Estate Management and Capital Improvements and operations including Facilities Management, and Electronic Services and Security. Fair Housing 355-4883 or 355-4884 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 215 N. Olive Ave. #130, West Palm Beach 33401 Office of Equal Opportunity. Fair Housing/Discrimination 800-669-9777 Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches 533-8717 www.fairhousingflorida.com 1300 W. Lantana Rd., #200, Lantana 33462 Boca, Delray, Glades 877-910-FAIR Works in partnership with government agencies to stop housing discrimination. The mission is to ensure equal and affordable housing opportunities for all people. Fairgrounds 793-0333 or 800-640-3247 www.southfloridafair.com 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach 33411 South Florida Fairgrounds. Americraft Expo Center. Family Drug Court 355-6319 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 5th Floor, Room 3.1112, 205 North Dixie Highway, WPB 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/program-page/family-drug-court Court Administration. The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit’s Family Drug Court Program is a voluntary court program designed to help substance abusing parents work towards a goal of reunification with their children. To reach that goal, the Family Drug Court Program helps parents recover from substance abuse by referring them to a substance abuse treatment program and monitoring their progress. The program also helps ensure that parents stay in contact with their children. Parents submit to frequent drug testing, appear at regularly-scheduled court status hearings, and comply with other court conditions geared to accountability, rehabilitation, long-term sobriety, and cessation of criminal activity. Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach County, Inc. 318-8864 www.familypromisencpbc.org www.facebook.com/familypromisencpbc 1003 Allendale Road, West Palm Beach 33405 Family Promise (a 501(c)(3) organization) is a program that partners with the interfaith community to help homeless families regain their self-sufficiency. We provide meals, shelter, transportation and intensive case management services to get families back to work and back on their feet within 30-90 days. Family Violence Intervention Program 355-1664 355-2678 or 355-1662 or 355-4655 www.pbcgov.com/FVIP 205 N Dixie Hwy, Ste. 5.1130, West Palm Beach 33401 Youth Services. The Family Violence Intervention Program is a court diversion program for first time juvenile offenders who have been charged with a domestic violence offense. Cases are only accepted upon referral from the State Attorney’s Office. Farm Bureau 498-5200 866-275-7322 (claims only) www.floridafarmbureau.com 13121 Military Tr., Delray Beach 33484 Fax 498-3078 The Farm Bureau Federation is the voice of Florida agriculture. A grassroots association of member families, it operates through local county offices. The Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau both support agricultural producers and the improvement of rural life in the community. Farmworker Career Development Program 992-7405 38754 State Road 80, Suite 216, Belle Glade 33430 Community Services. The Farmworker Career Development Program provides services to eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers and their dependents to achieve economic self-sufficiency through their participation in education, skills training and supportive services. The program provides the following assistance: career assessment, career counseling, referral to remedial education, ESOL program, high school or GED program, job skills training, tuition assistance, on-the-job training, work experience, basic allowance, and job search & placement assistance. Faulk Center 483-5300 www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org 22455 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton 33433 Group counseling and low-cost individual and family therapy for children, adults and seniors. Federal Elections Commission 800-424-9530 www.fec.gov Information line open from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Regulates the campaign finances of federal elections. Federal Information 800-688-9889 800-FED-INFO www.usa.gov FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) 770-220-5200 Atlanta Regional Office Apply for Disaster Assistance 800-462-9029 Follow-up on Disaster Applications 800-525-0321 www.fema.gov Feedback, Comments or Complaints 840-4500 for Health Department opt .6 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Handles numerous customer services. Fictitious Name Registration www.sunbiz.org Fictitious names must be filed through the Secretary of State. Film & Television Commission 233-3100 or 800-745-3456 www.pbfilm.com https://www.facebook.com/Palm_Beach_County_Film_Television_ Commission https://www.twitter.com/PBC_FilmandTV https://www.youtube.com/PalmBeachCountyFilm ThePalmBeaches.tv 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 530, WPB 33406 Tourist Development Council. Responsible for the promoting the county to attract film, television, digital media and photography projects to the area. Implements One Stop Permitting with 34 Municipalities and taxing districts within Palm Beach County to secure locations for public property. Annually produces the Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films, Florida’s largest film competition and awards for Florida student filmmakers. The Commission produces the Palm Beaches Television Channel on behalf of the Tourist Development Council streaming family-friendly programming 24 hours per day in 3,000 hotel rooms. Film Festival, Palm Beach International www.pbifilmfest.org PBIFF is a world renowned festival featuring eight days of independent and foreign films from around the globe. The Festival includes post-screening discussions with filmmakers and cast, special events, parties, networking opportunities, industry panels and filmmaking programs...all set against the background of our tropical Palm Beach County beaches and waterways. Finance Department/BCC 355-2912 GC-RM 203 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. Performs the financial duties, acting as ex-officio auditor, treasurer, accountant and custodian of county funds. Receives all money paid to the county, and is responsible for paying all county bills. The payroll section issues payroll checks biweekly to county employees. Financial Disclosure 656-6200 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 www.pbcelections.org The Commission on Ethics in Tallahassee is required by law to compile a list each year, by county, of all local government officials required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement. The list is provided to the Supervisor of Elections, who sends a financial disclosure form to each listed official. The list consists of all elected municipal officials, elected county officials, and members of various special districts and advisory boards that the Commission on Ethics has ruled must file. Contact the Supervisor of Elections for more information. Financial Management & Budget 355-4626 GC-RM 702.26 Budget/BCC 355-2580 Debt Management/BCC 355-2733 Director of the county Financial Management & Budget Department. Fire Insurance 233-0063 Contact Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for information on fire protection coverage for insurance purposes. Fire Prevention, Plan Review 233-0050 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. Inspects new buildings under construction for fire safety compliance. Fire Rescue Accident/Fire Record Requests 616-7025 Fire Rescue. The Bureau of Safety Services/Investigations. Fire Rescue Administration 616-7000 Emergency 911 405 Pike Road, West Palm Beach 33411 Fire Rescue. Responsible for the coordination of fire protection, hazardous materials mitigation and advanced life-support services for unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. Fire Rescue Public Information Officer 616-7077 Fire Rescue Administration. Fire Safety Services Inspection (BOSS) 616-7030 Fire Rescue. The Bureau of Safety Services is responsible for ensuring that buildings comply with appropriate fire codes (Inspections) and also investigates fires for cause and origin of fire. Fishing & Hunting Licenses 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and at www.pbctax.com Constitutional Tax Collector. Hunting licenses, fresh and salt-water fishing licenses, waterfowl stamps and game management permits may be purchased at any service center or online at pbctax.com. Fishing (freshwater and saltwater) Okeeheelee Park 625-5122 (FWC) 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Caloosa Park 625-5122 (FWC) 1300 SW 35th Ave, Boynton Beach 33426 Juno Beach Park Fishing Pier 855-6185 14775 S.R. A1A, Juno Beach 33408 Oceanfront park locations Parks & Recreation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission manages the Okeeheelee Fish Management Area in Okeeheelee Park and the Caloosa Fish Management Area in Caloosa Park. Lakes in both parks contain an abundance of native sunfish (bream) and hatchery-raised channel catfish. Saltwater fishing is permitted in county beach parks outside designated lifeguarded swimming areas, and the Juno Beach Park Fishing Pier, not operated by Parks and Recreation. Call for fees and information. Fitness Zones John Prince Park 4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth 33461 Westgate Park and Recreation Center 3691 Oswebo Ave., West Palm Beach 33409 Parks & Recreation. Outdoor fitness facility consisting of 17 pieces of resistance exercise equipment located near the start of the 1.1-mile exercise course in John Prince Park. Westgate Park and Recreation Center is 10 pieces of resistance exercise equipment.The Fitness Zones are accessible to people of all abilities and fitness levels. The equipment is intended for ages 14 and older. There is no cost to use the facility. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Fixed Assets Management 233-2031 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach 33411 Financial Management & Budget. This section maintains the physical inventory records for county-owned tangible assets. Flood Zone Information 233-5374 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. For properties located in unincorporated Palm Beach County only, have address and property control number ready. Contact your insurance agent for flood insurance information. Flooding, Roadways/ Drainage Ditches 233-3950 Engineering & Public Works. Road & Bridge Division. Florida Birth Certificates 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. Florida-born citizens can obtain a certified copy of their birth certificate at any tax collector service center. Clients must provide a valid photo ID (driver license, state ID card, passport, military ID). This is a CASH ONLY transaction. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 625-5122 or 888-404-3922 www.myfwc.com 8535 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach 33412 State of Florida. Wildlife Alert Line for protected species only. Not for nuisance wildlife. Can be contacted for boating, wildlife, hunting and emergencies. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) 357-4040 www.flhsmv.gov/fhp Mile Post 94 Lake Worth Service Plaza Florida Turnpike Lake Worth 33467 Troop L (I-95) Open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Florida Highway Patrol Turnpike 357-4299 www.flhsmv.gov/fhp FHP Building 9320 Lake Worth Service Plaza Lake Worth 33467 Troop K. Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Crash records. Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) 627-3386 www.aicw.org 1314 Marcinski Rd., Jupiter 33477 Special taxing district for the 12 east coast counties to manage the Intracoastal Waterway. Florida Kid Care 888-540-5437 Health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. Food Inspection 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. School cafeterias, adult care facilities and special events. Food Safety, Nutrition Education & Family/Consumer Issues 233-1742 Cooperative Extension Service. Provides programs on healthy nutrition, food safety, food management, food storage/preservation, resource/financial management, housing, (first-time home buyers, closing your seasonal home, hurricane preparedness), child, family and individual development (SMART Couples Relationship Workshops), and other consumer issues. Food Selling (Prepackaged) 800-435-7352 www.800helpfla.com A permit may be required. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Food Stamps 866-762-2237 www.myflorida.com/accessflorida 2051 MLK Jr. Blvd., Riviera Beach 33404 Florida Department of Children & Families. Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Foreclosure Sales 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/foreclosures Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 3rd Fl., Room 3.23, West Palm Beach 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. Foreclosure sales are conducted online every Monday - Friday at 10 a.m. Bidding begins at 9 a.m. Forfeiture Unit 688-3887 688-3841 or 688-3842 Sheriff. Foster Care 352-2500 www.childnet.us ChildNet Palm Beach County 4100 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach 33409 General information on becoming a foster parent. Future Leaders United for Change 242-5739 pbcgov.com/youthservices/Pages/Future-Leaders.aspx 50 South Military Trail, #203, West Palm Beach 33415 Instagram: futureleadersunited Youth Services. Future Leaders United for Change is the voice for Palm Beach County Youth. Members play an active role in the community by providing input on the design, implementation and communication of an ongoing strategic plan for future community conversations, focus group discussions, interviews, surveys and youth summits. Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) 242-5700 and 242-5708 fax 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, West Palm Beach 33415 Youth Services. Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) is an evidence- based and effective gang and violence prevention program built around school- based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curricula. The program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership for children in the years immediately before the prime ages for introduction into gangs and delinquent behavior. The goal of the GREAT Program is to help youth develop positive life skills that will help them avoid gang involvement, violent behavior and how to deal with bullying. GREAT uses a communitywide approach to combat the risk factors associated with youth involvement in gang- related behaviors. Outreach and Community Programming, coordinates and supports the provision of GREAT for county law enforcement. Efforts are supported throughout the county’s 38 municipalities, 139 elementary and middle schools, and numerous community centers. Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Collection 697-2700 or 866-792-4636 www.swa.org email:contactCIS@swa.org Solid Waste Authority. The unincorporated area of the county is divided into 6 service areas with commercial and residential service provided by various franchised garbage companies. Residential fees are assessed on an annual basis. Each municipality provides for its own residential and commercial garbage collection. Call the Solid Waste Authority Customer Information Services Department for more information regarding billing and service districts. Gas (Natural) Florida Public Utilities 832-2461 www.fpuc.com 401 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach 33401 Customer service available Monday - Friday 7 am - 7 pm, 800-427-7712. Genealogy Research 233-2600 www.pbclibrary.org/research-and-homework/genealogy Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-4962 Genealogical Society of PBC Library 616-3455 The PBC Library System provides research and information assistance with family history resources available through the Library System, local organizations and the Internet. Going Out of Business Permit 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. Florida Statutes mandate a Going Out of Business or Fire Sale may not be conducted without a permit. Permits are issued for 60 consecutive days, including weekends and holidays. Permits are not renewable, transferable or refundable. Golf 966-6600 opt.5 www.pbcgolf.com John Prince Golf Learning Center 966-6666 John Prince Park 4754 Congress Ave., Lake Worth 33461 pbcjohnprincegolf.com Okeeheelee Public Golf Course 964-GOLF(4653) Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 pbcokeeheeleegolf.com Osprey Point Public Golf Course 482-2868 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 12551 Glades Rd., Boca Raton 33498 pbcospreypointgolf.com Park Ridge Public Golf Course 966-7044 9191 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth 33467 pbcparkridgegolf.com Southwinds Public Golf Course 483-1305 19557 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton 33434 pbcsouthwindsgolf.com Parks & Recreation. John Prince Golf Learning Center is a state-of-the art, comprehensive golf learning and practice facility. It showcases 55 hitting stations with two covered hitting areas, a lighted driving range with multiple target greens, a practice greenside bunker, three regulation practice holes (a par four and two par threes) and offers 16,000 square feet of practice putting and chipping greens. Okeeheelee Golf Course offers 27 holes of championship golf. Extensive practice facilities include a driving range, 30,000 square feet of putting green, chipping, pitching, and bunker practice areas. Osprey Point Golf Course, the newest PBC golf course opened on November 6, 2010. The 27-hole golf course features “Environmental Turf Grass” (Seashore Paspalum) on greens, tees, and fairways, 2 practice putting greens, 2 practice chipping greens, and a full-length double-ended range. Park Ridge Golf Course - By creating an 18-hole golf course on the closed Lantana Landfill, Palm Beach County and the Solid Waste Authority turned a useless piece of property into a popular community asset. The golf course, which was opened to the public in March of 2007, has received engineering and environmental awards, and topping 85 feet at its highest point it just may be the highest golf experience in the county. Southwinds Golf Course offers an 18-hole championship course, driving range and full practice facilities, including a bunker and putting green. A new clubhouse with restaurant & bar opened in 2010. Palm Beach County Golf is proud to participate in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses (ACSP), and is committed to environmental stewardship. All five golf facilities have been certified. In addition to being great courses to play, these courses, through careful management, protect our drinking water, improve the water quality of our lakes, and support a variety of plants and wildlife. Osprey Point Golf Course has been designated as a certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary. This is the first designation of this kind in the state of Florida, the second in the United States and the fifth in the world. For more details on our programs, events and hours of operation, visit www.pbcgolf.com Grants 355-2912 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Finance 355-2912 Clerk & Comptroller. Guardian ad Litem- 15th Judicial Court www.galpbc.org Hours: 8am-5pm Monday- Friday Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Hwy, Rm. 4.1100, WPB 33401 355-2773 Delray Courthouse 200 W. Atlantic Ave., #2c-213, DB 33444 330-1752 Belle Glade Courthouse 2976 FL-15, Belle Glade 33430 355-2773 Guardian Ad Litem is a state supported program consisting of trained volunteers (21 years of age and older) and professional staff. These volunteers are citizens from the community who now become part of the court process in order to represent and advocate for a child’s best interest in dependency proceedings. These children, now under the court’s supervision, are victims of alleged abuse, abandonment or neglect. To be part of Guardian ad Litem, there are no special legal skills necessary. Someone interested in helping children may also volunteer for our Speak Up for Kids program. Speak Up for Kids is a 501(c3) non-profit whose sole purpose is to support the GAL program and its mission through fundraising, grants, community events/ awareness and presentations. Guardianship 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9208 Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Hwy, 3rd fl. Rm. 3.22, WPB 33401 Clerk & Comptroller, Unified Family Court. Gumbo Limbo Environmental Center 544-8605 Program sign ups 544-8615 www.gumbolimbo.org 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton 33432 Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gun Permit (State) 681-2530 www.freshfromflorida.com 400 N. Congress Ave, #140, WPB 33401 Applications only. Licensing for security officers, private investigators and repossessors and concealed weapons permit. Gun Registration 850-410-8139 www.fdle.state.fl.us Florida Department of Law Enforcement. For licensed dealers only to resell guns. Provides background checks for licensed dealers. Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County 253-2080 www.habitatpbc.org facebook @Habitatpbc 6758 N. Military Trail, #301, Riviera Beach 33407 HFHPBC is a 501c3, nonprofit organization whose mission is the elimination of sub-standard housing by providing decent, safe and affordable houses for low- income, hardworking families. A Habitat for Humanity International affiliate since 1986, HFHPBC built a total of 134 homes alongside partner families and community volunteers, and has done exterior renovations to another 66. Additionally, through the annual tithe to Habitat for Humanity International, HFHPBC served another 125 families worldwide. Altogether, the affiliate has served more than 300 families. Habitat for Humanity ReStore 253-2290 palmbeach.habitatrestores.org/about/location 6831 N. Military Trail, Riviera Beach 33407 Home improvement resale store that sells new and gently used cabinets, appliances, furniture and surplus building materials to the public, at 50-80% off retail pricing. The proceeds from the store go toward the funding of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County’s home building efforts. Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store 743-3660 1635 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter 33469 New and gently used clothing, furniture, books, and other household and personal items. Handicapped Accessibility 355-4883 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 301 N. Olive Ave. 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Office of Equal Opportunity. Handicapped Parking 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and by mail Constitutional Tax Collector. Disabled person parking permits are issued in two categories: Permanent – Persons with long-term mobility impairments, or who are certified as legally blind, qualify for a permanent disabled person parking permit or license plate. Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder’s birthdate. Temporary – Persons with short-term mobility impairments may receive a temporary disabled parking permit for up to six months as specified by a certifying medical authority. Any person applying for a new permit or renewing or replacing their disabled person parking permit must provide form HSMV 83039, Application For Disabled Person Parking Permit, completed and signed by a certifying medical authority Handicapped Parking Enforcement 433-2003 The Sheriff’s Office enforces the Palm Beach County handicapped parking ordinance. Hazardous Waste Disposal 687-1100 www.swa.org 6161 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33412 Solid Waste Authority. Head Lice 671-4164 or 855-438-2778 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. School Health. Health Care Administration Agency 888-419-3456 ahca.myflorida.com State of Florida. Licenses hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, home health agencies, homemakers, sitters, companions and hospice. Health Care District of Palm Beach County 659-1270 www.hcdpbc.org 1515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 101, West Palm Beach, 33401 Customer Service 866-930-0035 The Health Care District ensures access to a comprehensive health care system and the delivery of quality services for the residents of Palm Beach County. To accomplish this mission, the district provides health coverage programs for uninsured residents, saves lives through an integrated trauma system, keeps children healthy by staffing registered nurses in nearly 170 public schools, operates a pharmacy program, offers long-term skilled nursing care at the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and provides acute-care hospital services at Lakeside Medical Center in rural western Palm Beach County. Health Department (Clinic Appt. Lines) 625-5180 Clinics: C.L. Brumback Health Center (Belle Glade) Delray Beach Health Center Jupiter Health Clinic Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center Northeast Health Clinic West Palm Beach Health Center Administers a range of programs focusing on public health and preserving the quality of life for county residents and visitors, including immunizations, maternity. Health Department (Permits) 837-5940 800 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 33402 Environmental Health. Health Department Administration 840-4500 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 http://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/ Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County 623-2800 www.hmhbpbc.org 901 Northpoint Parkway, #403, West Palm Beach 33407 Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies supports pregnant women in Palm Beach County with access to care, education and support to ensure the delivery of a healthy baby. Through screening, assessment and linkage to appropriate services for pregnant women, our team guides clients through the often complicated process of obtaining a medical payment source, a medical provider and other needed social services. Educational programs for pregnant and new parents are also available. High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Decal 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. Owners of Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEV) or Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) qualify for a HOV decal. This gives the vehicle’s driver access to the HOV lane anytime, regardless of the number of passengers in the car. To purchase a HOV decal, clients must complete form HSMV 83027 and a copy of the vehicle’s registration. The fees are $5.00 for one year and $10.00 for two years. Highridge Family Center 625-2540 840-4545 fax www.highridgecenter.com 4200 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach 33407 Youth Services, Highridge Family Center. Provides short-term residential care and treatment at no cost, to Palm Beach County youth, ages 11-16, and their families experiencing family, school and peer problems. Treatment includes a combination of family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, milieu therapy and parenting skills. An alternative school is located on site with School District of Palm Beach County teachers teaching core classes, and program behavioral staff teaching the youth how to be successful in a classroom setting. The program focuses on helping youth learn and use adaptive coping skills such as anger management, conflict resolution, effective communication, responsibilty, flexibilty, values clarification, etc. Youth return home on weekends and school holidays in order to practice their newly learned skills in “real life” and maintain connection with their family and community. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 832-1986 www.hispanicchamberpbc.com 1427 S. Congress Ave., Bldg. B, West Palm Beach 33406 The gateway to connecting and growing business to the Hispanic community. Hispanic Farm Worker Pesticide Safety Training 233-1727 Cooperative Extension Service. Provides pesticide certification, agricultural worker safety, and Worker Protection Standard trainings in Spanish for farm supervisors and farm workers whose primary language is Spanish. Historical Society and Museum, 395-6766 Boca Raton www.bocahistory.org 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton 33432 The Historical Society offers a wide range of educational opportunities that provide the community with a tangible link between its past and present. Located in Boca Raton’s original Town Hall, the society owns a vital repository of archival information about the formative years of Boca Raton, its families, and its economy. The building’s research library houses a permanent exhibition of historic maps, photographs and documents, Mizner memorabilia, and other treasures. Hours Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm Historical Society of Palm Beach County 832-4164 www.hspbc.org facebook @HSPBC twitter & instagram @HSPBC 300 N. Dixie Hwy., #471, West Palm Beach 33401 The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve and share the history of Palm Beach County. The society maintains a large library on the history of Palm Beach County, Florida and the Caribbean. Building hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Museum hours, Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. History DuBois Pioneer Home 966-6609 DuBois Park 19075 DuBois Road, Jupiter 33477 Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens 495-0233 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach 33446 Riverbend Park 741-1359 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter 33478 Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park 741-1359 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter 33478 Parks & Recreation. DuBois Pioneer Home is not operated by Palm Beach County. Erected in 1898, this is the second oldest existing house in Palm Beach County. Call for hours of operation or visit www.jupiterlighthouse.org. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens features historical and cultural permanent and changing exhibits, 6 unique Japanese gardens, museum store, 225-seat theater and Asian Fusion cuisine at the Cornell Café. Wide array of programs and special events available. Visit www.morikami.org for hours. Riverbend Park is exceptionally scenic and historic. Provides canoe/kayak access to the Loxahatchee National Wild and Scenic River. Site of second Seminole War battlefields. Home Caregiver ID Badges 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/HHC Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 50 S. Military Tr. #201, West Palm Beach 33415 Public Safety. Consumer Affairs issues ID Badges for Home Health Aides, Caregivers, and Companions working in Palm Beach County. Private and agency workers in this class are required to have the badge. Level 2 background checks are required and can be completed at the office. Those working for an agency will have to submit the agency signed Consumer Affairs approved affidavit concerning the Level 2 background check with their application for the badge. All applications are processed by in person appointment only. Additional information and appropriate forms can be found on the website at www.pbcgov.com/HHC HomeSafe 383-9800 www.helphomesafe.org Facebook: HomeSafeFla Twitter: @HomeSafeFla 2840 Sixth Avenue South, Lake Worth 33461 Founded in 1979, HomeSafe is a non-profit organization that helps society’s most vulnerable residents -- victims of severe child abuse and domestic violence in Palm Beach County and South Florida. Through its Residential Group Care, SafetyNet, LifeSkills and Healthy Beginnings programs, HomeSafe provides comprehensive programs preventing new cases of family violence, protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence and preparing children and families for safer, more productive lives. Homeless Coalition 355-4663 www.homelesscoalitionpbc.org 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Since 1986, the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has been the voice for the homeless in our community. The mission of the coalition is to end homelessness, which we accomplish through advocacy, education, community outreach and raising funds and resources to sustain the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Make a difference, join us in our mission. Homestead and Other Tax Exemptions 355-2866 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 1st Floor West Palm Beach 33401 www.pbcgov.com/papa West Palm Beach 355-2866 Delray Beach 276-1250 Palm Beach Gardens 624-6521 Royal Palm Beach 784-1220 Belle Glade 996-4890 Property Appraiser. Every permanent resident in Florida who has legal title to their property as of January 1 of the qualifying year is eligible for the homestead exemption. Proof of legal residence is required. New applications can be filed online at www.pbcgov.com/papa or taken in person to any of the Property Appraiser’s Office’s five service centers. Other exemptions may be available, such as $500 for individuals who are disabled, $5,000 for disabled veterans or $500 widow/widower. Also, certain low-income senior citizens may be eligible for an additional $25,000 exemption on their property’s assessed value. You can apply for the homestead exemption benefit at any time throughout the year but the deadline each year is March 1. Horse Trails and Facilities Parks & Recreation. See Equestrian Facilities and Trails. Housing and Economic Sustainability, Department of 233-3600 www.pbcgov.com/hes 100 Australian Ave., #500, West Palm Beach 33406 To advance a high quality of life for Plam Beach County residents through Affordable and Workforce Housing, Public Service, Infrastructure Improvements, as well as Business and Economic Development. Financial assistance is provided to eligible individuals to purchase and/or rehabilitate single family homes. Additionally assistance is provided to businesses to expand or relocate to Palm Beach County. Housing Authority, Palm Beach County 684-2160 www.pbchafl.org 3432 W. 45th St., West Palm Beach 33407 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Housing Discrimination 355-4883 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 301 N. Olive Ave. 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Equal Opportunity Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County 233-3656 www.pbchfa.org 100 Australian Avenue, #410, West Palm Beach 33406 Issues bonds and/or mortgage credit certificates to provide lower interest rate/cost mortgage loans to 1) assist persons and families of moderate, middle and lesser income to finance the purchase of a home 2) finance the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of multifamily rental apartment developments throughout Palm Beach County and 3) make loans to developers of “qualifying housing developments” or “housing development” as defined under Ch. 159, Part IV, F.S. The Housing Finance Authority’s various loan programs are originated through participating private lending institutions. Those interested are encouraged to view our website www.pbchfa.org for further information. HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies 800-569-4287 www.hud.gov Housing and Urban Development. Human Services Division 355-4775 Administration 355-4775 810 Datura Street, WPB 33401 Belle Glade 996-1630 38754 State Rd. 80, 33430 Delray Beach 274-1130 225 S. Congress Ave., 33444 Riviera Beach 694-7450 1440 MLK Blvd., 33404 Community Services. Provides case management (intake, assessment, individual service plan) for eligible residents to gain or regain economic stability and self- sufficiency services such as payment of delinquent utilities, rent or mortgage assistance, food vouchers, homeless services for adults, bus passes, transitional housing, placement in assisted living facilities, indigent burial/cremation services and summer food programs and summer camp for children. Hunting & Fishing Licenses 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com Constitutional Tax Collector. Hunting licenses, fresh and salt-water fishing licenses, waterfowl stamps and game management permits may be purchased at any service center or online at pbctax.com. Hurricanes 712-6400 Nat’l Hurricane Center website: www.nhc.noaa.gov Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. Identity Theft 712-6600 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Consumer Affairs provides information on identity theft and how to protect yourself. Staff provides speeches and presentation on identity theft and scams. Illegal Disposal 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. The Division of Environmental Public Health section investigates complaints relating to illegal disposal of solid waste. (Yard trash, RSM, equestrian waste, construction and demolition debris and waste tires.) Illegal Dumping 697-2700 866-792-4636 www.swa.org Solid Waste Authority. While the SWA does not collect illegal dumping it does assist with the initial reporting and investigation. Immigration/Citizenship 800-375-5283 www.uscis.gov See Citizenship Information/Immigration. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Immunizations 625-5180 Clinics: C.L. Brumback Health Center (Belle Glade) Delray Beach Health Center Jupiter Health Clinic Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center Northeast Health Clinic West Palm Beach Health Center Florida Health - Palm Beach County. For answers to questions and technical assistance regarding immunization recommendations and requirements for children. Impact Fees 233-5014 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 Financial Management & Budget. The Office of the Impact Fee Coordinator administers the countywide impact fee system; approves all applications for impact fee credits, refunds and independent calculations; trains and advises county and municipal staff on impact fee matters; and has overall administrative and interpretive responsibility for the county impact fee ordinance. Impound 688-3995 Sheriff. Incorporation 850-245-6000 www.sunbiz.org State of Florida. Indexing, Public Records Search 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Information Systems Services/BCC 355-2823 Palm Beach County IT department Information, State of Florida 866-693-6748 Information on state offices. Visit myflorida.com and click on “411.” Inspection Results (Building) 233-5170 (automated) 355-2222 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3807 Planning, Zoning & Building. Results of inspections for unincorporated areas of the county. Inspection Scheduling 233-5170 (automated) 355-2222 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3807 Planning, Zoning & Building. Automated scheduling of construction inspections for unincorporated areas of the county. Inspector General, Office of 233-2350 Hotline 877-283-7068 www.pbcgov.com/OIG P.O. Box 16568, West Palm Beach 33416 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is authorized by county ordinance to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in county and municipality programs and operations and other entities under its jurisdiction and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. If you have reason to suspect fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct or other abuses, call the hotline at 877-283-7068. You may also report fraud, waste or abuse online at www.pbcgov.com/OIG/RWFA.htm or via email at inspector@pbcgov.org. For more information, visit www.pbcgov.com/OIG/. Inspectors, Building 233-5050 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. Inspectors can be reached between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Insurance Commissioner 877-693-5236 850-413-3140 out of state www.myfloridacfo.com 200 East Gaines St., Tallahassee 32399 Department of Financial Services, State of Florida. Insurance Fraud 837-5601 www.myfloridacfo.com 400 N. Congress Ave., #250, WPB 33401 200 East Gaines St., Tallahassee 32399 850-413-3115 Intangible Tax 640-2800 or 800-352-3671 www.floridarevenue.com 2468 Metro Centre Blvd., West Palm Beach 33407 State of Florida Dept. of Revenue. Internal Affairs 688-3035 Sheriff. Investigates allegations of employee misconduct. Internal Auditor/BCC 681-4480 www.pbcgov.com/internalauditor 2300 N. Jog Rd., 4th Fl, West Palm Beach 33411 Responsible for performing operational audits of all departments and agencies under the control of the BCC to determine that county assets are properly safeguarded, that operations are being performed efficiently and effectively, and that activities are in compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures. Internal Revenue 800-829-1040 Forms 800-829-3676 Local 616-2002 www.irs.gov 1700 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 130, WPB 33406 Internet Address for Palm Beach County Palm Beach County www.pbcgov.com Jail 688-4400 Prisoner Information: West County Detention Center 992-1580 State Prison System 850-488-7480 Video Visitation-West County 242-5850 The Sheriff’s Office has three detention facilities. Each facility issues status reports on inmates and newly arrested persons. Information is also available regarding bonds, charges, court appearance dates, sentences and release dates. Jail - Visitation 242-5850 videovisitation@pbso.org Jeaga Wildways (formerly known as NENA) 233-2400 http://jeagawildways.com Environmental Resources Management. The Jeagas (pronounced HAY-ga) were a Native American tribe that lived along the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River. Much of that land has been preserved, a staggering 165,000 acres Jeaga Wildways is a system of four multi-use trails that connect these public lands, creating a recreation resource larger than 25 of the 59 National Parks. The Trails offer hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians safe travels through some of the area’s most scenic natural treasures. The “hub” of Jeaga Wildways is Riverbend Park in Jupiter. Job Hot Line/BCC 616-6900 Human Resources. For vacant positions under the Board of County Commissioners. Job Search Program 471-9828 1601 Belvedere Rd., #110E, West Palm Beach 33401 Work search development. Judgments 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 Clerk & Comptroller. Junk Mail 212-768-7277 ext. 1888 www.dmachoice.org To stop receiving junk mail free of charge, visit the website above or for more info go to consumer@the_dma.org. There is a $1 charge for this service when it is done by mail. Write to: Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512 Attn: Mail Preference Service. Jury 355-2930 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 1st Floor, Room 1.21 West Palm Beach 33401 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5032 Jury-Federal Grand 803-3400 Jury-4th Dist. Appeals 242-2000 Jury-Palm Beach County 355-2930 Jury-US District Court 800-865-1775 Jury Management 355-2930 Clerk & Comptroller. Summoning and organizing of jurors for circuit and county courts. Juvenile Alternative Sanctions 355-6586 205 North Dixie Highway – Juvenile Wing Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse West Palm Beach 33401 15thcircuit.com/web/programs/jas Court Administration. The program maintains and coordinates community-based alternative sanctions for juveniles, including but not limited to non-secure detention programs, community service projects and other sanctions as an alternative to secure detention. Juvenile Court Division, State Attorney 355-7200 www.sa15.org See State Attorney. Juvenile Detention Center 881-5020 ext 103 1100 45th St., Bldg. A, West Palm Beach 33407 State of Florida. Juvenile Division, Public Defender 355-7780 421 3rd Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Public Defender. Provides legal representation for indigent juveniles. Juvenile Work Permits 800-226-2536 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/reg/childlabor None needed. Must be age 14 (Child Labor Laws). Child labor program. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. 686-6646 www.keeppbcbeautiful.org 1920 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., #210, West Palm Beach 33409 The mission of Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County through programs and partnerships that encourage public agencies, private entities, residents and visitors to reduce litter and waste, increase recycling, beautify and maintain public spaces, and inspire generations of environmental stewards. Kid Care, Florida 888-540-5437 www.floridakidcare.org Insurance for children between the ages of 1 to 18 years who do not qualify for medical or private. Labor Department (U.S.) 866-487-9243 www.dol.gov/whd Lake Worth Lagoon http://pbclakeworthlagoon.com www.LWLI.org Environmental Resources Management. The county’s largest estuary is home to restoration success stories such as Munyon Island, John’s Island and the Snook Islands Natural Area that provide habitat for fish and other marine life and are waiting to be explored. The Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative is a collaborative multiagency and stakeholder effort to increase awareness of the lagoon and its valuable resources. Landlord Disputes 712-6600 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Investigators provide general information and can provide mediation services unless the matter has gone to court. Landlord/Tenant Problems 355-2500 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.22 888-760-9208 Clerk & Comptroller, Civil Division. Landscaping - Professional 233-1759 Cooperative Extension Service. Training and diagnostic services to help professional landscape and landscape maintenance operations, other Green Industry professionals, community associations, and municipalities manage horticultural aspects of their business according to best management practices. Landscaping Regulations 233-5200 or 233-5037 Zoning Division, Landscape/Permit Review Section Planning, Zoning & Building, Zoning Division. The Landscape/Permit Section reviews and administers landscape ordinance (Article 7) of the Unified Land Development Code. Law Department (Legal Assistance) 355-7048 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. See Self Service Center. Law Library Main Courthouse 355-2928 South County 274-1440 North County 624-6553 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 1st Floor, Room 1.2200 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 North County Courthouse Room 1426 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33410 South County Courthouse 2nd Floor, Room 2E-205 200 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33444 https://15thcircuit.com/services/law-library Court Administration. The Palm Beach County Law Library serves the legal and law related information needs of the county, including county residents, judges, attorneys, students, county officials and pro-se patrons. It provides legal reference and referral services within the guidelines of Florida Statute 454.23. The Law Library cooperates with the community to enhance knowledge of the law and to facilitate access to the justice system. Law Revision And Information 850-488-2323 www.flsenate.gov www.myfloridahouse.gov www.leg.state.fl.us This number is available to check the status of Florida legislative bills during session. Lawyer Referral Sponsored by Palm Beach County Bar Association No Walk in’s - telephone calls or online requests 687-3266 www.palmbeachbar.org Click dropdown link (for the public) Click link Lawyer Referral Service We have no pro-bono or contingency attorneys www.floridabar.org Attorney complaints 1-866-352-0707 Florida Bar Association (For other counties contact ) 850-561-5600 Palm Beach County Bar Association. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. – closed on legal holiday. League of Cities 355-4484 www.palmbeachcountyleagueofcities.com Facebook: Palm Beach County League of Cities Inc Twitter: pbcloc Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Floor, Rm. 1002.17 West Palm Beach 33401 Represents the 39 municipalities of Palm Beach County and over 100 associate, government, nonprofit and business organizations; promotes and advances collective interest of the municipalities; studies municipal issues and seeks desired results through cooperative effort while respecting the principles of home rule; advocates and educates intergovernmentally on behalf of all of our cities for the betterment of the collective community; and enhances the quality of life for the citizens of the county as a whole. League of Women Voters 276-4898 of Palm Beach County www.lwvpbc.org P.O. Box 6208, Delray Beach 33482-6208 The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government. The league’s goal is to encourage active and informed participation in government through education and advocacy. Legal Aid Society 655-8944 or 800-403-9353 www.legalaidpbc.org 423 Fern Street, #200, West Palm Beach 33401 Provides free civil legal services to the disadvantaged, disabled, elderly or children. Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm. Legislative Affairs Office 355-3452 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., 7th fl., Rm. 701.3, West Palm Beach 33401 www.pbcgov.com/legislativeaffairs/ https://twitter.com/PBC_Leg_Affairs Legislative Affairs assures support of county objectives before the Florida Legislature and U.S. Congress and provides coordination and assistance to the 13-member Legislative Delegation, the League of Cities and other local agencies and associations. Legislative Delegation Office 355-2406 www.palmbeachdelegation.com facebook: Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., 7th Fl., Rm. 701.6, WPB 33401 The nonpartisan Legislative Delegation Office serves all 13 members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives who represent Palm Beach County in Tallahassee. The office is responsible for scheduling and coordinating all delegation meetings in Palm Beach County and Tallahassee; developing the delegation’s legislative program, which includes all local bills, community appropriation requests and county and municipal legislative priorities; providing legislative assistance and research to the delegation during the legislative session; and serving as a liaison between the delegation and local governments and community organizations. Lemon Law http://myfloridalegal.com/lemonlaw State of Florida. Library System, County 233-2600 www.pbclibrary.org Library Headquarters 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 33406 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-4962 Library Annex 649-5500 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5151 The PBC Library System operates 17 locations and a bookmobile, providing books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs and music CDs. Electronic services include access to the Internet and subscription online resources, downloadable books, music and streaming video. Wi-fi is also available in library locations. A library card is required to check out materials and to use some online products. Information and research assistance is available to adults and children; areas of speciality include business, health and genealogy. Story times, computer classes and other activities of interest are presented at most locations. Talking books for the blind and physically handicapped, books-by-mail for the homebound and literacy tutoring for adult new readers programs are also available. Library, Bookmobile 649-5476 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5151 PBC Library System. The PBC Library System’s Bookmobile makes regularly- scheduled stops and provides library services within the county library district. For more information, call Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. License Plates, Motor Vehicles 355-2264 GC-RM 101 Tax Collector.Titling and registration of motor vehicles, off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks and mobile homes. License, Child Care 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County issues licenses for child care in your home (family day care) and child care centers. License, Contractor 233-5525 Planning, Zoning & Building, Contractor Certification. License, Professional myfloridalicense.com/dbpr Physicians 888-419-3456 CPAs (Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation) 850-487-1395 Tax Collector. State Department, Health Administration, Bureau of Business and Professional Regulation handles complaints and Medicaid fraud. License, Recreational 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com Constitutional Tax Collector. Hunting licenses, fresh and salt-water fishing licenses, waterfowl stamps and game management permits may be purchased at any service center or online at pbctax.com. Licenses, Consumer Affairs 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Moving Companies Non-Medical Transport Companies Taxi/Limo Companies Towing Companies Vehicle-for-Hire Drivers Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Call for a list of all licensed moving companies, taxi, limousine, van, shuttle, towing companies, water taxi registration and non-emergency medical transport (paratransit) companies required to be licensed by Consumer Affairs. A list of all licensed vehicle-for-hire companies can be found on our website at www.pbcgov.com/consumer or you may submit a public records request. Liens, Building and Lot Clearing 233-5032 Payments, Special Assessments 355-3457 Planning, Zoning & Building. Handles liens for lot clearing, code enforcement, unsafe building demolition and contractor certification. See Assessments. Liens, Payment of 355-3457 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. Special assessments and payment of liens. Liens, Records Service Center 355-2932 CH-RM 4.25 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller, Indexing. Lighthouse for the Blind 586-5600 of the Palm Beaches www.lighthousepalmbeaches.org 1710 Tiffany Dr. East, West Palm Beach 33407 Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches provides services to enhance independence for persons of all ages who are blind or have impaired eyesight. Services include training in personal management, home management, communication, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, job readiness, and early intervention. Additional services include adjustments to blindness counseling, grant programs, low vision evaluations for speciality optical devices, social opportunities and information and referrals. Listen In 355-3324 Dial this number to listen to Board of County Commissioners meetings live. Literacy Coalition 279-9103 www.literacypbc.org 3651 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach 33426 The mission of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. Our goal is to ensure that every child and every adult in Palm Beach County becomes a reader. Literacy, Adult 561-894-7510 literacy@pbclibrary.org Glades 996-3453 Toll free 888-780-5151 PBC Library System. Literacy services are provided free of charge to English- speaking adults who read and write below an 8th-grade level. Conversational English programs are also offered at many library locations. Call Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for more information. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 837-5038 or 888-831-0404 ombudsman.myflorida.com 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., #125, West Palm Beach 33401 Department of Elder Affairs. Lost Pets 233-1282 Public Safety, Animal Care & Control. See Animals: Lost Pets Lot Clearing Complaints 233-5500 Planning, Zoning & Building, Code Enforcement. Boca, Delray, Glades 233-5500 or 888-236-3809 Environmental Resources Management 233-2400 Vegetation removal permits. Also see Overgrown Lots. Lung Association of Southeast Florida 659-7644 www.lungfla.org 2701 N. Australian Ave., #100 800-LUNGUSA (800-586-4872) West Palm Beach 33407 Dedicated to reducing and eliminating smoking, asthma, influenza, emphysema, lung cancer and other threats to lung health. Major Crimes Division, Public Defender 355-7774 Division of the Public Defender’s Office that handles first-degree murder cases. Manatee Protection Plan 233-2400 Environmental Resources Management. The objective of the Palm Beach County Manatee Protection Plan (MPP) is to improve overall protection for manatees in Palm Beach County and portions of Lake Okeechobee while ensuring adequate public access to county waterways. For more information about Florida manatees, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Maps/ownership & aerial 684-4000 Engineering & Public Works Reprographics. Copies of ownership and aerial maps. Marine Industries Association 863-0012 www.marinepbc.org 1208 U.S. Hwy. 1, Ste B, North Palm Beach 33408 The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) is a not- for-profit organization created to promote and protect the sound growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit and education of its members, the community, and the environment. Marriage Licenses 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/marriage CH-RM 3.23 888-760-9208 Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk & Comptroller. Records are kept by the Clerk’s Public Records Search Department. Marriage Records 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Master Gardeners 233-1750 Cooperative Extension Service. Volunteers for Cooperative Extension Service are trained in landscaping and other horticultural practices, and landscape and home pest management according to best management practices. Volunteers then train the public in these issues. Maternity Clinic 625-5180 Clinics: C.L. Brumback Health Center (Belle Glade) Delray Beach Health Center Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center Northeast Health Clinic West Palm Beach Health Center Florida Health - Palm Beach County provides pre- and post-natal care services. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, Inc. 802-6979 www.mowpb.org P.O. Box 247, WPB 33402 Executive Director: Pamela Calzadilla We provide a hot meal Monday - Friday to those who are homebound, living alone & no longer able to shop or cook nutritious meals for themselves due to age, illness, or disability. Cost is determined on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Medicaid, State (Health Care Area 9) 800-953-0535 www.ahca.myflorida.com The state Agency for Health Care Administration provides primary medical care to the economically disadvantaged. Services provided include physical examinations by physicians, referrals to specialists and pharmacy services. Medical Examiner 688-4575 3126 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 The Medical Examiner’s Office performs statutory forensic investigative responsibilities through the combined efforts of forensic pathologists, medicolegal death investigators, forensic technicians and operational/support staff. Medical Society, Palm Beach County 433-3940 www.pbcms.org 3540 Forest Hill Blvd., #101, WPB 33406 Complaints and referrals. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., lunch is 12 noon - 1 p.m. Medicare 800-633-4227 www.medicare.com Meeting and Convention Information 561-233-3000 or 877-722-2821 email: Sales@ThePalmBeaches.com www.ThePalmBeaches.com/Meetings-conventions www.facebook.com/PalmBeachesFL www.twitter.com/MeetPalmBeaches 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 400, WPB 33406 Tourist Development Council. Discover The Palm Beaches is the official sales agent for meetings and conventions in The Palm Beaches and assisting event organizers with a wide range of information while planning conferences, meetings or events at area Hotels, Resorts or the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Mental Health Association 832-3755 www.mentalhealthpbc.org 909 Fern St., West Palm Beach 33401 Information and referral services, education, advocacy and peer support center. 561-801-4357 or 801-HELP (just for resources). Mental Health Centers Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc. 483-5300 22455 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, 3433 www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org NAMI Palm Beach County 588-3477 5205 Greenwood Ave., Suite 110, WPB 33407 www.namipbc.org South County Mental Health Center 737-8400 or 495-0522 16158 S . Military Trail, Delray Beach 33484 www.scmhcinc.org Mental Health Division 355-1925 Court Administration staff assist the Judiciary with research, design, and implementation of best practices related to enhancing court processes and services for individuals within the court system with mental health and substance abuse issues. In addition to four case managers who support the Guardianship and Probate Judges, court administration has a mental health case manager who assists the Mental Health Specialty Division Judge with tracking felony and juvenile competency cases to ensure that expert reports meet statutory requirements and are timely filed. This ensures that experts who contract to work with the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit will complete evaluations as accurately and timely as possible so the Judge has all the information needed to make an informed judicial decision. The case manager also assists the Judge by monitoring cases to ensure they are moving through the criminal justice system as expeditiously as possible. Minutes Department/BCC 355-2951 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/minutes Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 203, WPB 33401 Clerk & Comptroller. This department serves as the clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for keeping all official documents and records of the commission. This department also serves as the clerk for the Value Adjustment Board. Minutes of all BCC meetings are recorded, indexed and preserved for reference. Missing Persons 888-356-4774 www.fdle.state.fl.us/MCICSearch/ Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 495-0233 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach 33446 www.morikami.org www.facebook.com/morikami www.twitter.com/morikamimuseum Parks & Recreation. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens features historical and cultural permanent and changing exhibits, 6 unique Japanese gardens, museum store, 225-seat theater and Asian Fusion cuisine at the Cornell Café. Wide array of programs and special events available. Visit www.morikami.org for hours. See Rental Facilities. Mortgage Records 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Public Records Search. Mortgages, Foreclosures 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/foreclosures Main Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway, 3rd Floor, Room 3.23 West Palm Beach 33401 888-760-9206 To file or obtain information on a mortgage foreclosure, contact the Clerk & Comptroller, Civil Division. Mosquito Control 967-6480 www.pbcgov.com/mosquito Environmental Resources Management. The goal of the Mosquito Control Division is to enhance the health and quality of life of county residents and visitors through the reduction of mosquito populations. Motor Vehicle Services 355-2264 Belle Glade PBC Glades Office Building 2976 State Rd. #15, Belle Glade 33430 South County South County Administrative Office Complex 501 S. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach 33445 Central Palm Beach 4215 S. Military Trail, Greenacres 33463 North County Northeast County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33410 Royal Palm Beach Midwestern Communities Service Center 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 33411 Downtown West Palm Beach Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 *Road tests are not available at this location Constitutional Tax Collector. As an agent for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), the Constitutional Tax Collector’s Office processes motor vehicle transactions such as titles and registrations. Current proof of Florida insurance is required to register a vehicle. Registrations expired at midnight of the first owner’s birthday. A driver license or registration violation must be cleared before registration can be renewed. Save time by renewing registrations online at www.pbctax.com. Additional motor vehicle services include expedited title service, electronic titles, HOV decals and disabled person parking permits. Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County 233-1757 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 www.mounts.org Cooperative Extension Service. The County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Its 14 acres are comprised of various composition gardens, including a vegetable, herb, butterfly, and tropical wetland. More than 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants are cultivated to inspire the public and provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the art, science, and joy of gardening. Mounts Botanical Garden is open seven days a week, except holidays. Hours are 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Moving Companies 712-6600 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Moving Companies conducting in-county local moves. A list of licensed companies and moving tips are available on the website. My Brother’s Keeper 242-5713 Network of Palm Beach County 242-5708 fax 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, WPB 33415 www.pbcgov.com/youthservices/MBK Facebook: mbkpalmbeach Twitter: MBKPalmBeach Youth Services. The My Brother’s Keeper Network of Palm Beach County is a coalition of public and private entities that work together to improve life outcomes for boys and young men of color through internal agency policy, education and employment opportunities, and mentoring. Name Changes, Petitions 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.22 888-760-9208 A petition for a name change is filed with the Clerk & Comptroller’s Unified Family Court Division. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 848-1900 or 800-THE-LOST www.missingkids.org 9176 Alt. A1A, #200, Lake Park 33403 Formerly the Adam Walsh Children’s Fund. Native Vegetation Removal and Protection 233-2400 www.pbcgov.com/erm Environmental Resources Management administers ordinances for the protection and preservation of native upland vegetation and removal of invasive nonnative plant species. Natural Areas 233-2400 http://pbcnaturalareas.com Environmental Resources Management. Currently, the county owns and/or manages over 31,000 acres of natural areas. Twenty-three natural areas with public-use facilities are open seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset including holidays, for passive nature-based recreational activities such as hiking, bird watching, nature study, photography, environmental education and scientific research. Cycling, paddling and equestrian uses are available on select natural areas. See locations of natural areas in back of book. Nature Centers Daggerwing Nature Center 629-8760 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 11435 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton 33498 Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands 966-7000 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd., Boynton Beach 33437 Okeeheelee Nature Center 233-1400 Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Parks & Recreation. For detailed information on amenities offered at each county park see the back of this book or visit www.pbcparks.com and click on “Find A Park”, or call and ask for the “Park Guide.” See Rental Facilities. New Business Listing 355-2264 Subscription Service Online only at www.pbctax.com Constitutional Tax Collector. Complete an Application for New Business Listing subscription service at www.pbctax.com. No Sales Solicitations 800-435-7352 www.800helpfla.com A-Z Resource Guide Florida Consumer Assistance Center. To get on a “No Sales Solicitations Calls” list, call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. North County Courthouse 624-6608 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33410 Court Administration. 3 Circuit Judges, 1 County Court Judge North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport 626-9799 Signature Flight Support, Fixed-Base Operator General Manager 626-9799 Noise Comment Line 626-7361 Palm Beach County Airport System’s premier reliever airport provides general aviation with a PBI alternative. Built in 1994, one of the few airports nationally which holds the distinction of being “green.” Notice of Commencement 355-2991 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller, Recording Division. Required to be recorded on all construction projects valued over $2,500. Nursery - Professional 233-1725 Cooperative Extension Service. Training and diagnostic services to help nursery operators better manage all aspects of their operations according to best management practices. Nursing Home Pay Assistance 866-762-2237 www.myflorida.com/accessflorida Florida Department of Children and Families, through Medicaid. Nutrition, Seniors 355-4746 810 Datura Street, Suite 300, West Palm Beach 33401 Community Services. The Division of Senior Services provides diversified congregate meals that foster social interaction and access to nutrition education to seniors. Meals are served at various senior meal locations, including 2 located in adult day care centers, Monday through Friday. Home delivered meal program. Ocean Inlet Marina 963-6707 Parks & Recreation. Quick access to ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Call for slip rental availability. See Rental Facilities. Offender Reentry Services (RESTORE) 355-2326 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Fl., West Palm Beach 33401 Public Safety. Assistance is provided for individuals recently released from Jail or Prison in order to increase public safety, reduce recidivism costs, decrease the number of victims of crime and improve the quality of life in Palm Beach County. Office of Community Revitalization 233-5311 www.pbcgov.com/ocr Vista Center 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 County Administration. See Community Revitalization. Office of Equal Business Opportunity 616-6840 50 S. Military Trail, #202, West Palm Beach 33415 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBCEBO/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/equal-business-a2a759188 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcequalbusiness/ See Equal Business Opportunity. Ombudsman Council 837-5038 or 888-831-0404 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., #125, West Palm Beach 33401 www.ombudsman.myflorida.com Takes complaints for nursing, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Ordinances/BCC 355-2951 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. The Minutes Department is the official record keeper of the Board of County Commissioners’ documents, which includes ordinances. The County Attorney’s Office prepares the ordinances; the Minutes Department maintains the ordinances passed by the Board of County Commissioners. Organized Group Fitness Permits 966-7033 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 12551 Glades Road., west of Boca Raton 33498 Caloosa Park 1300 S.W. 35th Ave., Boynton Beach 33426 Carlin Park 400 South S.R. A1A, Jupiter 33477 Glades Pioneer Park 866 S.R. 715, Belle Glade 33430 Haverhill Park 5470 Belvedere Rd., Haverhill 33415 John Prince Park 2700 6th Ave. South, Lake Worth 33461 Parks & Recreation. Parks and Recreation issues permits to pre-approved, issured Organized Group Fitness Instructors for permitted use of designated Fitness Zones within five designated county parks. Organized Group Fitness Permits are intended for outdoor fitness activities within posted park hours only. Contact Sports & Wellness Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for availability and application details. Organized Sports Provider Permits 966-7033 Parks & Recreation. Parks and Recreation issues permits to pre-approved, issured Organized Sports Providers for permitted use of designated athletic facilities within designated county parks. Organized Sports Providers Permits are intended to offer a variety of the highest quality sports programming for communities throughout the county. Contact Sports & Wellness Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for availability, application details and/or program offerings. Out of Business Sale Permit 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. Florida Statutes mandate a Going Out of Business or Fire Sale may not be conducted without a permit. Permits are issued for 60 consecutive days, including weekends and holidays. Permits are not renewable, transferable or refundable. Outreach & Community Programming 242-5713 242-5708 fax 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, West Palm Beach 33415 Youth Services. The Outreach and Community Programming Division coordinates internal and external youth programs and initiatives throughout Palm Beach County. The Division works in conjunction with community partners to assess, plan, implement and evaluate youth programs throughout the County. The Division focuses on youth, birth to 22, and allocates resources to support evidence-based initiatives that promote healthy children, safe schools, reduction of youth violence and educational success. Overgrown Lots 233-5500 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. The Code Enforcement Division investigates complaints regarding overgrown lots in the unincorporated areas of the county. See Code Enforcement. Ownership, Property 355-2866 Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 1st Floor, WPB 33401 www.pbcgov.com/papa Property Appraiser. A legal description of a piece of property may be obtained from the Property Appraiser's Office, Exemptions Section. The name of the property owner or the 17-digit property control number found on the property owner's tax bill must be provided. PBC TV 355-4573 pbctv.com Twitter@pbcgov20 301 N. Olive Ave., 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Public Affairs. See Channel 20, PBC TV. Palm Beach County Glades Airport (Pahokee Airport) 924-5253 Signature Flight Support, Fixed-Base Operator General Manager 924-5253 Palm Beach County Airport System provides a center for recreational and sport aviation activities. Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity 355-4883 www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity 301 N. Olive Ave. 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Responsible for conducting investigations into complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment and fair housing. Additionally, Equal Opportunity provides human relations training, referral services, and is a federally recognized equivalent agency under the federal civil rights laws. Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana Airport) 656-9815 Stellar Aviation, Fixed-Base Operator Jonathon Miller, President 656-9815 Noise Comment Line 683-0472 Palm Beach County Airport System reliever airport providing a center for general aviation’s reciprocating and turbine driven aircraft. Palm Beach International Airport 471-7420 www.pbia.org www.facebook.com/flyPBI www.twitter.com/PBI_Airport Parking Information 471-7459 Sheriff’s Office 561-471-7450 Noise Comment Line 683-7242 Passenger Paging (no flight information) 471-7420 Palm Beach International is the gateway to Palm Beach County, designated as the most convenient airport in South Florida and maintained as a true showroom for visitors to our area. This award-winning facility is home to fourteen commercial service airlines and three general aviation operators. PBIA provides connectivity to all destinations while allowing travelers to enjoy world-class dining, shopping and the latest technological advances. The Department of Airports located at PBIA manages the Palm Beach County Airport System (comprised of four airports), and its mission includes supporting the aviation community. Palm Beach State College 967-7222 or 866-576-7222 www.palmbeachstate.edu 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth 33461 Palm Tran Administrative Offices 841-4200 www.palmtran.org www.facebook.com/PalmTran www.twitter.com/palm_tran www.instagram.com/palm_tran 3201 Electronics Way West Palm Beach 33407-4618 Info Lines: West Palm Beach (Main) Facility 841-4200 Delray Beach Facility 278-1052 Palm Tran Connection 649-9838 Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s Public Transportation System, provides fixed- route bus transportation to every major destination in Palm Beach County - from Jupiter to Boca Raton and from Palm Beach to the Glades. The fixed-route service has more than 150 buses providing daily service to more than 3,200 bus stops on 35 routes. Weekday peak service runs every 30 minutes. Off-peak service runs every 60 minutes. Weekend service runs hourly on most routes. Connection, Palm Tran’s paratransit division, provides a high quality door-to-door service for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities. Call Palm Tran Connection for eligibility requirements. Palm Tran CONNECTION 649-9838 and Go Glades 877-870-9849 toll-free www.palmtran.org Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Helpline 1-800-983-2435 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 101, West Palm Beach 33415 Palm Tran’s paratransit division provides a high quality door-to-door service for Palm Beach County’s senior citizens, residents with disabilities and ADA eligible visitors. Connection continues to implement service enhancements in order to improve performance, increase customer advocacy and promote a positive attitude within the community.Call for eligibility requirements. Go Glades is a flexible route services for Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay. Paragon Florida, Inc 282-1888 www.paragonfl.org 400 Hibiscus St., #200, West Palm Beach 33401 Nonprofit community development lender. Paralympic Sports Palm Beach County 966-7083 Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 33461 Parks & Recreation. Year-round adaptive sports training and athletic competition for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Parking Facilities - Downtown WPB 355-3235 215 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 Facilities Development & Operations. Operates the parking structures and lots associated with the Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center and Judicial Center complexes to ensure access to the county and court programs. Parking Permits, Disabled person 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and by mail Constitutional Tax Collector. Disabled person parking permits are issued in two categories: Permanent – Persons with long-term mobility impairments, or who are certified as legally blind, qualify for a permanent disabled person parking permit or license plate. Permanent permits and license plates are valid for four years and must be renewed by the permit holder’s birthdate. Temporary – Persons with short-term mobility impairments may receive a temporary disabled parking permit for up to six months as specified by a certifying medical authority. Any person applying for a new permit or renewing or replacing their disabled person parking permit must provide form HSMV 83039, Application For Disabled Person Parking Permit, completed and signed by a certifying medical authority Parks & Recreation 966-6600 www.pbcparks.com 2700 6th Ave. S., Lake Worth 33461 Park Rangers 963-6787 Park Ranger Supervisor 252-1714 Park Maintenance 966-6655 Park Planning and Development 966-6651 Does your club or organization need a specialized speaker? The Palm Beach County Public Affairs Department coordinates the Speakers Bureau. Topics range from agriculture to zoning issues, and some departments will tailor a speech topic to your specific interest. For a copy of this brochure, call Palm Beach County Public Affairs at 355-2754. Aquatics Division 966-6631 Recreation Services Division 966-6625 Special Facilities Division 963-6738 Financial & Support Services 963-6782 Business Development 966-6643 The Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department manages 85 developed park properties and provides recreational and educational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities throughout Palm Beach County. The Parks Division is responsible for the maintenance of all parks, as well as the coordination of a natural areas program which includes exotic vegetation removal and the subsequent enhancement of these areas. A wide variety of leisure programs, services and special events is available through the Recreation Services Division, the Special Facilities Division, and the Aquatics Division. The Business Development Section offers an opportunity to pay a long-lasting tribute to a friend or loved one by purchasing a commemorative bench or tree. Please contact us to learn more about our Gifts to Parks Program, or other ways you can support our parks. Passports www.mypalmbeachclerk.com North County Courthouse 624-6650 South County Courthouse 274-1588 West County Courthouse 996-4843 Nat’l Passport Information Center 1-877-487-2778 http://travel.state.gov Department of State Passport Services 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037-3202 Clerk & Comptroller. U.S. passport applications are accepted at the Clerk and Comptroller’s branch offices in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade. Passports applications cannot be accepted at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach. Permit Center 233-5120 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 The Planning, Zoning & Building Department’s Permit Center provides a wide range of services for construction activities. See Building Permit, Land Development, Landscaping, Fire-Rescue, Health Department or Zoning Division. Permits Animals: Boarding, Grooming, and/or Selling 233-1209 or 233-1227 or 233-1243 Ballfield 966-6611 Breeder Permit 233-1209 Building 233-5120 Burning 837-5960 opt. 3 Equestrian 233-2400 On-site Well Permitting 837-5939 Pesticide Applicators 996-1655 or 996-1657 Pet Shops 233-1209 or 233-1227 Picnic 966-6611 Public Swimming Pool Permits 274-3187or 274-3188 Right of Way 684-4086 Roadside Vendor 684-4030 Septic Tank 837-5900 Special Event 233-5200 Special Event, Commercial 233-5200 Stable 233-1209 or 233-1227 Vegetation Removal 233-2400 Wellfield 233-2400 Personnel BCC Human Resources 616-6888 Pest Control Operator - Professional 233-1725 Cooperative Extension Service. Training and diagnostic services to help licensed pest control operators better manage all aspects of their operations according to best management practices. Pesticide Applicator License, Training and Testing 996-1655 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade 33430 Cooperative Extension Service. Information on obtaining training, testing and a license for agricultural, horticultural and commercial pesticide applicators. Pesticides, National Information Center 800-858-7378 npic.orst.edu Twitter: NPICatOSU Facebook: NPICatOSU Toxicity health effects and environmental information. Open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. pacific time. Petroleum Storage Tanks & Cleanup 233-2400 www.pbcgov.com/erm/permits Environmental Resources Management is responsible for ensuring compliance with above-ground and underground petroleum storage tank regulations in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties and for overseeing petroleum contamination cleanup activities in Palm Beach County. Photocopy Department 355-2976 CH-RM 4.25 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com The Clerk & Comptroller’s Photocopy Department makes copies of official records. Picnic Pavilions (Rental and Free) 966-6611 www.pbcgov.com/parks John Prince Park 966-6611 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth 33461 Governor Lawton Chiles Memorial Park 495-9813 6541 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach 33484 Jupiter Farms Park 215-7340 16655 Jupiter Farms Rd., Jupiter 33478 West Boynton Park & Recreation Center 355-1125 6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth 33463 Westgate Park & Recreation Center 694-5455 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach 33409 Glades 992-9067 Parks & Recreation. Reservations for rental pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be made up to three months in advance. Volleyball nets, volleyballs, and tug-of-war ropes may be reserved in advance on a first-come, first- served basis. Single-table picnic areas with grills, single-table picnic shelters, and family picnic shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. See Rental Facilities and the Entertainment and Leisure section at the back of this book for details. Pickleball 963-6707 Caloosa Park 1300 SW 35th Avenue, Boynton Beach 33426 Lake Lytal Park 3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 334213 Parks & Recreation. Pickleball Courts are available at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular park hours. For more information, including USAPA Official rules, visit www.usapa.org. Planned Parenthood 848-6402 www.ppsoflo.org 2300 N. Florida Mango Rd., West Palm Beach 33409 Planning Commission 233-5326 Planning, Zoning & Building, Planning Division. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding changes to the county’s comprehensive plan. Planning, Zoning & Building 233-5000 www.pbcgov.com/pzb Central Office 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 South County 276-1284 345 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach 33444 Building residential drop-off. Mondays and Thursdays. Building Division 233-5120 The Building Division issues building permits, performs building inspections and enforces the code and standards of permitted construction projects to ensure life and property safety in the built environment. The Division also abates unsafe buildings and unsafe conditions as necessary to protect the public. Inspectors 233-5050 Inspection Schedulers 233-5170 Inspection Automated 355-2222 Inspection Automated from Boca, Delray and Glades 888-236-3807 Permit Info 233-5120 Plan Review 233-5108 Planning Division 233-5300 The Planning Division is responsible for providing and maintaining a long-range comprehensive planning program that is consistent with the county’s future growth needs and land-use policies. Manages the Comprehensive Plan, Annexations, Populations and Demographics. Zoning Division 233-5200 The Zoning Division strives to ensure that proposed developments comply with zoning and land development regulations. Code Enforcement 233-5500 Contractors Certification 233-5525 Code Enforcement and Contractor Certification ensure that contractors operating in Palm Beach County are licensed and conduct business in accordance with county codes and regulations. The Code Enforcement Division also enforces county zoning and building codes, lot clearing and property maintenance Plant Inspection Bureau 640-2837 1711 Worthington Rd., #104, West Palm Beach 33409 Florida Division of Plant Industry. Playgrounds, Barrier-free Playgrounds 966-7015 John Prince Park 2728/2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Lake Ida West Park 1455 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach 33444 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton 33498 Parks & Recreation. Playgrounds are available in most county park locations. Visit www.pbcparks.com for a comprehensive list of age-specific playgrounds & locations. Poison Control 800-222-1222 floridapoisoncontrol.org Police Athletic League 242-5816 Sheriff. Poll Worker Information 656-6200 www.pbcelections.org 240 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 Supervisor of Elections. For information or to apply to be a poll worker, call or visit the website at www.pbcelections.org. Polling Locations 656-6200 www.pbcelections.org Supervisor of Elections. Polling locations are open throughout the county for voter’s to cast their ballots. For a list of polling locations, please visit www.pbcelections.org. See Voter Information. Pools/County 966-6631 Aqua Crest Pool 278-7104 2503 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach 33444 Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center* (CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex John Prince Park) 966-7080 or 966-7088 2728 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth 33461 Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center 233-1426 3645 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 North County Aquatic Complex 745-0241 861 Toney Penna Dr., Jupiter 33458 Pioneer Park Aquatic Center 993-3892 or 966-6631 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade 33430 Santaluces Aquatic Complex 641-9301 or 966-6631 6750 Lawrence Rd., Lantana 33462 Parks & Recreation operates six swimming pools and offers a variety of aquatic programs. *The adapted Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center, operated seasonally, offers aquatic programs designed for persons with disabilities. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for more information. Pioneer Park Aquatic Center and Santaluces Aquatic Complex are operated seasonally Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for more information. See Rental Facilities and Splashparks. Population Statistics 233-5329 PBC Planning Division 233-5329 Business Development Board 835-1008 Transportation Planning Agency 684-4170 Port of Palm Beach 842-4201 or 383-4100 www.portofpalmbeach.com Facebook: Port of Palm Beach District 1 East 11th St., Suite 600, Riviera Beach 33404 Post Office, U. S. (main facility) 800-275-8777 www.usps.com 3200 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 33406 Potholes (Repair) 233-3950 Engineering & Public Works, Road and Bridge Division. Prescribed Burns 233-2400 http://pbcnaturalareas.com Environmental Resources Management plans and implements prescribed burns on county natural areas. Prescribed burns are required to sustain fire-adapted native vegetation and reduce on-site fuel loads to prevent catastrophic wildfires. Price Gouging 712-6600 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Price gouging of retail items and services during a declared state of emergency is prohibited by county ordinance. Consumer Affairs conducts commodity surveys yearly to determine baseline prices. This information is used during an emergency to investigate possible violations. PRIDE 615-0767 www.aboutpride.org 1897 Palm Beach Lakes, Suite 121, West Palm Beach 33409 5062 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33484 278-4201 Hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm. Not for profit licensed DUI school and criminal justice education. Prisoner Information & Records 688-4340 Sheriff. Prisons, State 850-488-3130 Dept. of Corrections Office of Communications 850-488-0420 Corrections Personnel Dept., Human Resources, Tallahassee. Also see Sheriff for county detention facilities. Probate 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.2300 888-760-9208 This office of the Clerk & Comptroller is responsible for the processing and filing of legal documents as they pertain to wills and guardianship of minor children and individuals declared mentally incompetent. The Mental Health Division files petitions pertaining to the Baker and Marchman acts. Probation & Parole 837-5175 dc.state.fl.us 423 Fern St. #100, West Palm Beach 33401 Probation and Parole in Belle Glade 561-992-2002 Florida Department of Corrections, Human Resources. Property & Evidence Clerk 688-4210 Sheriff. Property & Real Estate Management 233-0217 2633 Vista Pkwy., West Palm Beach 33411 Facilities Development & Operations. The Property & Real Estate Management Division is responsible for acquisition and disposition of county lands, leasing of facilities and management of vacant county properties. Property Appraiser 355-3230 GC-5th Floor www.pbcgov.com/papa Facebook: PBCPAO Twitter: @PBCPAO Service Centers: West Palm Beach 355-2866 Delray Beach 276-1250 Palm Beach Gardens 624-6521 Royal Palm Beach 784-1220 Belle Glade 996-4890 Other services: GC-5th Floor Agriculture Appraisals 355-2781 Commercial Appraisals 355-3988 Condominium Appraisals 355-2690 Personal Property Appraisals 355-2896 Public Information Officer/Media 355-3512 Residential Appraisals 355-2883 GC-1st Floor Exemption Services 355-2866 Public Records/Mapping 355-2881 Legal Property Description 355-2866 The Property Appraiser’s Office assesses the market value of real estate and certain personal property for the annual tax roll. The county, municipalities and other taxing authorities use the tax roll to determine their annual tax rates. The Property Appraiser’s Office also administers the homestead and other exemptions. Property Records 355-2991 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 Clerk & Comptroller. Property Tax 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. The Constitutional Tax Collector collects ad valorem taxes (real estate and tangible personal property) and non-ad valorem assessments (such as solid waste and drainage). Property taxes are collected Nov. 1 - Mar. 31. Save money by taking advantage of early payment discounts. Save time by paying online at www.pbctax.com. Public Affairs/BCC 355-2754 www.pbcgov.com Facebook: pbcgov Twitter: @pbcgov Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Ave., Rm. 1102, West Palm Beach 33401 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3127 Public Affairs is responsible for planning and managing the department’s programs including Digital Marketing and Communications, Media and Public Information, Graphics, PBC TV Channel 20 and Public Records. The department also administers and maintains Palm Beach County government’s award-winning Web presence at www.pbcgov.com. Public Defender 355-7500 Main Office 421 3rd St., West Palm Beach 33401 www.pd15.org Public Defender Division Offices: Gun Club Road (Intake Division) 688-4610 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 Belle Glade 996-4880 2950 State Road 15, Rm. N-400, Belle Glade 33430 North County 624-6560 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33410 South County 274-1522 200 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33444 The Public Defender, elected to a four-year term, is a constitutional officer for the 15th Judicial Circuit. The office provides legal representation to indigent persons in criminal matters, when appointed by the courts. Public Health, Nutrition 671-4089 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Public Housing Resource Center 800-955-2232 www.hud.gov Public Records Requests (BCC departments) 355-6680 recordsrequest@pbcgov.org 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Floor, West Palm Beach 33401 Public Affairs. A central point of contact for requesting public records of county departments and divisions, and the Board of County Commissioners. Public Safety Department 712-6400 20 S. Military Tr., West Palm Beach 33415 The Public Safety Department is responsible for planning and managing the operations of public safety programs and services designed to meet the needs of Palm Beach County citizens. The department coordinates the activities of 911 Program Services, Animal Care & Control, Consumer Affairs, Victim Services, Emergency Management, and Justice Services. Public Schools 434-8000 or 866-930-8402 www.palmbeachschools.org Twitter: @PBCSD Facebook: PBCSD 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33406-5816 School Board (Board of Education). Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Public Service Commission 800-342-3552 State of Florida Division of Consumer Affairs. Regulates investor-owned telephone, water, gas and electric companies. Public Transportation Administrative Offices 841-4200 Palm Tran 3201 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach 33407-4618 www.palmtran.org www.facebook.com/PalmTran www.twitter.com/palm_tran www.instagram.com/palm_tran Info Lines: West Palm Beach (Main) Facility 841-4200 Delray Beach Facility 278-1052 Palm Tran Connection 649-9838 or 877-870-9849 toll-free Tri-Rail 800-TRI-RAIL See Palm Tran, Palm Tran CONNECTION or Tri-Rail. Purchasing Department 616-6800 www.pbcgov.com/purchasing The county purchases non-construction goods and services through a competitive solicitation process. Vendors may view Palm Beach County business opportunities by downloading Requests for Quotations/Submittals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Proposals through the Purchasing Department’s online Vendor Self Service System at: https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService or by visiting PBC TV Channel 20. Directions for vendor registration are included on the Vendor Self Service System information. Quit Claim Deeds 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Record Search CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. Rabies Control 233-1215 Public Safety, Animal Care & Control. Also see Animals: Bites. Radio Control Boats 963-6707 10875 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33436 Parks & Recreation. Contact Palm Beach RC Power Boaters, Inc. at 310-5202 for information. Visit www.pbcparks.com Radio Control Cars 963-6707 West Delray Regional Park 10875 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33436 Parks & Recreation. Track is free to the public 6 days a week. Saturday is reserved for organized oval racing. For more information go to www.sfdorc.com. Radio Control Planes 963-6707 West Delray Regional Park 10875 Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach 33436 Dyer Park 7301 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach 33412 Parks & Recreation. Airfield facility is permitted to and supervised by The Palm Beach Radio Control Association. The site is available to non-club members who are current members of the AMA under the supervision of an authorized member of The Palm Beach Radio Control Association. For information, visit www.pbcparks. com, www.palmbeachrc.com or www.rcbushpilots.com. Radon Testing 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Health Department. Free radon testing of your home conducted by the Florida Department of Health – Palm Beach County. Recording Department 355-2991 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 The Clerk & Comptroller’s Recording Department receives and records all legal documents dealing with real estate. Recreation Centers 966-6600 ext.6 Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex 966-7015 or 966-7088 John Prince Park 2728 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth 33461 Coconut Cove Recreation 274-1140 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton 33498 South County Civic Center 495-9813 16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, 33446 West Boynton Recreation 355-1125 6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth 33463 West Jupiter Recreation 694-5430 6401 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter 33458 Westgate Recreation 694-5455 3691 Oswego Ave., West Palm Beach 33409 Parks & Recreation. Five recreation centers are operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department. Each center offers a wide variety of recreational programs and educational activities. Rental facilities are also available. See Rental Facilities and Therapeutic Recreation. Recreation Programs 966-6600 Parks & Recreation. A wide variety of recreation programs and services are available through the Parks & Recreation Department. For information and calendar of events, visit www.pbcparks.com. Recycling Bins 866-639-2467 email: recycle@swa.org www.swa.org Solid Waste Authority. Red Cross 833-7711 www.redcross.org/southflorida Greater Chapter of Palm Beach Red Cross. Refunds, Cash Bonds 355-2994 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.2400 888-760-9167 Clerk & Comptroller. Proper identification, cash bond receipt and court disposition of the case are required. Registration 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Titling and registration of motor vehicles, off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks and mobile homes. Registration is valid until midnight of the first registered owner’s birthday and can be renewed for one or two years. Registration, Voter 656-6200 Toll Free: 866-868-3321 Main Office: 656-6200 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33415 North County Branch Office: 624-6555 3188 PGA Blvd, #2401, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 South County Branch Office: 276-1226 345 South Congress Ave, #103, Delray Beach, 33445 West County Branch Office: 992-1114 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade, 33430 www.pbcelections.org Supervisor of Elections. Voter registration applications are available in person at any of the four offices, at voter registration agencies, and online at www.pbcelections.org. See Voter Information. Rent/Utility Assistance Administration 810 Datura St., #150, West Palm Beach 33401 Belle Glade 996-1630 38754 State Rd. 80, 33430 Delray Beach 274-1130 225 S. Congress Ave., 33444 Riviera Beach 694-7450 1440 MLK Blvd., 33404 Community Services. Also see Case Management Services, Human Services Division. Community Action - Relocation Assistance, Eviction Prevention. Rental Facilities 966-6600 Picnic Pavilions 966-6611 Glades 992-9067 Aqua Crest Pool 278-7104 2503 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach 33444 Canal Point Community Center 992-9067 12860 U. S. Hwy. 441, Canal Point 33438 Calypso Bay Waterpark 790-6160 Seminole Palms Park 151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach, 33411 Coconut Cove Waterpark and Recreation Center 629-8840 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 20130 Regional Park Dr., Boca Raton 33498 Crossroads Center 992-9067 South Bay RV Park 50 Levee Road, South Bay 33493 Daggerwing Nature Center 629-8760 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton 33498 Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center 966-7088 or 966-7080 CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex John Prince Park 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands 966-7000 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach 33437 Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 966-7090 Okeeheelee Park South 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach 33413 Jupiter Farms Park and Equestrian Facility 966-6600 16655 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter 33478 Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center 233-1426 Lake Lytal Park 3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 495-0233 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach 33446 North County Aquatic Complex 745-0241 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter 33458 Ocean Inlet Marina 963-6707 Ocean Inlet Park 6990 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge 33435 Okeeheelee Nature Center 233-1400 Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Pioneer Park Aquatic Center 993-3892 or 966-6631 Glades Pioneer Park 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade 33430 Santaluces Aquatic Complex 641-9301 or 966-6631 6750 Lawrence Road, Lantana 33462 South County Civic Center 495-9813 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach 33446 CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex 966-7088 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 West Boynton Recreation Center 355-1125 6000 Northtree Blvd, Lake Worth 33463 West Jupiter Recreation Center 694-5430 6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter 33458 Westgate Recreation Center 694-5455 3691 Oswego Ave, West Palm Beach 33409 Parks & Recreation. Reservations for rental picnic pavilions are available on a first- come, first-served, basis and may be made three months in advance. Pavilions not designated as rental are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. All other facilities listed are also available for rental. Call each for specific details. NOTE: Pools and waterparks are available for rental after hours only. Residential Treatment 625-2540 & Family Counseling 840-4545 fax 4200 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach 33407 pbcgov.com/youthservices/counseling Youth Services. The Residential Treatment and Family Counseling Division offers specialized programs to families who need professional support in their efforts to raise healthy functioning children. The Division strengthens families through competent, caring and comprehensive services. Residency Requirements 355-6214 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller. See Declaration of Domicile. Resource Depot 882-0090 www.resourcedepot.net Facebook: theresourcedepot Twitter: @resourcedepot 2510 Florida Ave., West Palm Beach 33401 The educational clearinghouse accepts donations of clean byproducts, overruns and scrap materials for teachers to use in classroom projects. Office hours M-F 9 am - 4 pm, shopping hours and donation hours Tues. 11 am - 5 pm, Wed. 11 am - 7 pm, Thurs. 11 am - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 2 pm. Closed Sun., Mon. and Fri. Restaurant Cleanliness 850-487-1395 www.myfloridalicense.com Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Restaurants, County Park 966-6600 Cornell Café 233-1366 at The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens Lazy Loggerhead Café 747-1134 in Carlin Park Cornell Café - Morikami Museum guests can enjoy the café for lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. The lakeside terrace café features Japanese home-style food with a variety of refreshing salads, hot and cold noodle dishes, soup, sushi, green tea, soft drinks, and snacks. Lazy Loggerhead Café - Beachside café serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week from 8 am - 2:30 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Menu includes a wide variety of tasty options. A take-out window is open for lunch, serving a limited menu. Shirt and shoes required. Restraining Order 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com Clerk & Comptroller, Family Division. See Domestic Violence. Right of Way Acquisition 684-4150 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works. Acquires rights of way and easements for the county thoroughfare system and county-maintained roads. Road & Bridge Division 233-3950 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3120 Emergencies, nights & weekends 712-6428 Engineering & Public Works. The Road & Bridge Division is responsible for constructing and maintaining bike paths, bridges, roads, sidewalks, tree removal and rights of way. It also responds to flooding problems and drainage complaints. Closed Monday. Road Improvements 684-4150 Engineering & Public Works, Roadway Production Division. Administers, coordinates, schedules and monitors the design, right-of-way acquisition, preparation of documents, bidding and construction of the County’s Five Year Road Program. Manages the Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Program, which provides paving and drainage improvements throughout Palm Beach County. Oversees the Consultant Competitive Negotiations ACT (CCNA) Program. esponsible for bidding, awarding and administering various raodway related Annual Contracts. Roadside Vendor Permits 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works. People wishing to sell products along the sides of roads in the unincorporated sections of the county must obtain a roadside vendor permit. County law permits vendors to sell only flowers, produce and prepared foods. Ryan White Program 355-4730 Community Services, Ryan White Program. The Ryan White Program provides 16 categories of core medical and essential support services for low-income persons living with HIV in Palm Beach County through a coordinated service network of community-based and governmental entities. Core medical and essential support services include outpatient/ambulatory health services, health insurance premium assistance, pharmaceutical assistance, case management, oral health care, housing, mental health, medical nutrition therapy, home health care, food bank/ home delivered meals, medical transportation, emergency financial assistance, legal services, and early intervention services. S.O.R. (Supervised Own Recognizance) 355-6308 SOCO 274-1412 NOCO only open on Wednesdays 624-6582 WECO 992-1120 Gun Club 688-4620 Public Safety, Justice Services Division. Safe Kids Coalition 841-3500 ext 4011 https://www.safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-palm-beach-county Facebook: SafeKidsPalmBeachCounty 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach 33404 Organization that helps citizens learn about accidental injuries to children to keep them safe. Safety Council 845-8233 www.safetycouncilpbc.org 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd., #110, Riviera Beach 33404 Satisfaction of Mortgage 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 Clerk & Comptroller. School Board 434-8000 www.palmbeachschools.org Twitter: @PBCSD Facebook: Palm-Beach-County-School-District 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33406-5816 Boca, Delray, Glades 866-930-8402 The School Board is an elected board that determines policies necessary for the effective operation and general improvement of the school district. The School Board operates separately from the Board of County Commissioners. School Health 671-4161 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. The Division is responsible for medical oversight, consultation, and serves as a resource to schools throughout Palm Beach county SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) 981-5180 http://www.scoresouthflorida.net/ Chapter 412 981-5180 7999 N. Federal Hwy., #201, Boca Raton 33407 Chapter 224 833-1672 500 S. Australian Ave., #115, West Palm Beach 33401 website: palmbeach.score.org Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Protection 233-2400 discover.pbcgov.org/erm/Pages/Sea-Turtle.aspx Environmental Resources Management administers ordinances to protect sea turtles, coordinates with state and federal government regarding permitting and management issues, facilitates information to sea turtle conservationists and provide educational outreach information to residents and visitors. Section 8 Housing 684-0278 www.pbchafl.org Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Self Service Center (Court) 355-7048 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.2209 Clerk & Comptroller. The Self Service Center is located in the main courthouse and at all branch locations. The center provides assistance to individuals who wish to represent themselves in court. Forms are available for a nominal fee for family, small claims and eviction actions. Consultation with an attorney is available for a fee. Referrals are also available to lawyers, mediators and social service agencies. The center also provides photocopy, notary and fax services. Senior Citizens Centers 355-4746 Mid-County Senior Center 357-7100 3680 Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth 33461 North County Senior Center 694-5435 5217 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens 33418 West County Senior Center 996-4808 2916 State Road #15, Belle Glade 33430 Community Services, Senior Services Division. Senior centers sponsor a wide range of classes, programs and activities to promote healthy and independent living. Centers are a community focal point to come together for services to support seniors' independence and encourage involvement. Seniors Information 211 Information and referral service for persons age 60 or over. Also see Elderly listings. Seniors, Crimes Against Crimes Against the Elderly, State Attorney 355-7394 or 355-7278 401 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach 33401 Elder Law Project, Legal Aid Society 655-8944 423 Fern Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach 33401 Senior Advocacy Program, Area Agency on Aging 684-5885 4400 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach 33407 Sewage Onsite Treatment 837-5933 & Disposal Systems (septic tanks) Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Issues permits for construction, repair, modification and abandonment of septic systems. Sewage Spills 837-5947 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County investigates sewage spills. Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic 803-7340 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Clinics: C.L. Brumback Health Center (Belle Glade) Delray Beach Health Center Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center West Palm Beach Health Center Florida Health - Palm Beach County Clinic provides screening and counseling for most sexually transmitted diseases. Sheriff's Office 688-3000 Twitter: @PBCountySheriff Facebook: palmbeachcountysheriff 3228 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 South County 995-2800 Alarm Unit 688-3695 Auto Theft 688-4090 Court Services 355-6633 Court Services (subpoenas) 355-2760 Crime Stoppers TIPS Line 800-458-TIPS Detective Bureau 688-4000 Detention Center, West County 992-1436 Economic Fraud Line 688-4321 Marine Enforcement Unit 688-4830 Media Relations 688-3080 Mounted Unit 688-3775 Narcotics Bureau 681-4400 Non-Emergency 688-3400 Non-Emergency, South County 995-2800 Non-Emergency, West County 996-1678, after hours 996-1670 Prisoner Information 688-4340 Property & Evidence Clerk 688-4210 Report Accident Information 688-3140 Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf 688-3462 Tactical/Intelligence Unit 688-3730 Victim Witness Services 688-3974 Volunteers 433-2003 Warrants Bureau 688-3930 Chief law enforcement officer in the county. The sheriff is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the operation of county correction and detention facilities and all law enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as some municipalities. Sheriff Community Services Division 688-3800 Child Safety Education Programs 688-3970 Crime Stoppers 800-458-TIPS Explorer Unit 688-3829 JAM (Juvenile Arrest/Monitoring Unit) 688-4090 Juvenile First Offender 688-5423 Police Athletic League 687-6771 Reserve Unit 688-3796 Victim/Witness Unit 688-3974 or 688-3978 Volunteers 433-2003 ext.7 or 688-3980 Sheriff. The community involvement team provides proactive education, intervention, enforcement and prevention activities and programs to the public. Citizens can call Crime Stoppers to provide information on serious crimes. Callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Students can call the number to give information about any criminal activity at school, on school grounds or in the community. Students also remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Students should say they are student callers. Do not give your name. You will be given a code number and instructions. Sheriff Substations District 1-West Palm Beach 688-3600 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406-3001 District 2-Town of Mangonia Park 848-2513 1755 East Tiffany Drive, Mangonia Park 33407 District 3-North County 688-4900 8130 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach 33412-2435 District 4-Delray Beach 561-274-1075 14925 Cumberland Drive, Delray Beach 33446 District 5-West County 996-1670 or 996-1678 38840 State Road 80, Belle Glade 33430-5617 District 6-West Boynton Beach/Lake Worth 688-4860 7894 South Jog Road, Lake Worth 33467 District 7-Boca Raton 687-6510 17901 U.S. Highway 441, Boca Raton 33498 District 8-Village of Wellington 688-5447 14000 Greenbriar Blvd, Wellington 33414 District 9-Village of Royal Palm Beach 904-8284 or 904-8219 11498 Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach 33411 District 10-Town of Lake Park 881-3326 700 6th Street, Lake Park 33403 District 11-South Bay 996-6511 or 996-6512 335 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay 33493 District 12-City of Pahokee 992-1261 38840 SR 80, Belle Glade 33430 District 13-City of Belle Glade 996-1265 38840 SR 80, Belle Glade 33430 District 14-City of Lake Worth 586-1611 120 North G Street, Lake Worth 33460 District 15-Loxahatchee/Acreage 687-6800 or 784-1307 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 300, Royal Palm Beach 33411 District 16-Greenacres 688-5210 2995 S. Jog Road, Greenacres 33467 Sheriff. Shuttle, Downtown WPB Trolly 833-8873 Facebook: @downtownWPB Twitter: @downtownWPB www.downtownwpb.com 300 Clematis St., #200, West Palm Beach 33401 Downtown Development Authority, questions about shuttle service or events held downtown. Signals, Traffic 684-4030 Traffic Signal Request 684-4030 Maintenance/Repair 233-3900 Nights/Weekends 712-6428, 683-6885 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering and Public Works, Traffic Division. Single Family FHA Resource Center 800-225-5342 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m Skate Park 355-1125 West Boynton Recreation Center West Boynton Park 6000 Northtree Blvd., Lake Worth 33463 Drop In Action Sports Complex Loggers’ Run Park 11185 Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 33428 www.dropincomplex.org Parks & Recreation. 15,000 square feet of modular street and plaza-style skating elements, spectator seating and lighting. Free admission. Hours of operation for skateboards and inline skates: Monday-Friday/sunrise-9 pm; Saturday, Sunday & holidays/sunrise-sunset. Helmets highly recommended for minors. See Recreation Centers. Drop In Action Sports Complex, Inc. www.dropincomplex.org Small Business Development Center - State 866-737-7232 www.floridasbdc.org 220 West Garden St.,. #301, Pensacola, FL 32502 Small Business Development Center at PBSC 862-4726 Palm Beach State College 3000 Saint Lucie Avenue, #AD411, Boca Raton 33431 Small Claims 355-2500 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.22 888-760-9208 Clerk & Comptroller. Also see County Court or Civil Lawsuits. Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 or 866-783-7339 www.ssa.gov 925 S.E. 1st St., Belle Glade 33430 855-257-0983 621 N.W. 53rd St., #400, Boca Raton 33487 877-467-1703 801 Clematis Street, #2, West Palm Beach 33401 866-783-7339 est Social Services, Public Defender 355-7554 Provides social services to Public Defender clients. Soil & Water Conservation District 792-2727 Twitter: @usda 420 South State Road 7, #162, Royal Palm Beach 33411 Provides conservation programs dealing with the soil, water and related natural resources for the urban and agricultural communities and units of government. The conservation program is designed by local people to meet local needs. Soil/Water Analysis 233-1750 or 233-1759 Cooperative Extension Service. Soil and water analysis through the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Lab is available for horticultural and best management practices diagnostic purposes. Provide soil-test interpretations and recommended science-based fertilizer application rates. Solid Waste Authority 640-4000 www.swa.org www.facebook.com/SolidWasteAuthority 7501 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33412 Toll-free 866-792-4636 Customer Service, Public Information, Garbage, Yard Waste and Recycling Collection Services, and Volunteer Program, 697-2700; Tours, School Programs, and Speakers Bureau, 866-639-2467. The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) is the public agency providing the county with a comprehensive and cost-effective system for solid waste disposal. This system currently includes a waste-to-energy plant, a series of transfer stations, landfill operations, hazardous waste collection programs and a recovered materials processing facility (RMPF). SWA also contracts for garbage and recycling collection for the unincorporated areas of the county. Solid Waste Control 837-5900 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. The Division of Environmental Public Health takes complaints concerning odors from landfills or sludge/septage disposal systems and illegal disposal of solid waste; issues permits for sanitary landfills, disposal of tires, paints, used oil, etc. South County Civic Center 495-9813 16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach 33446 Parks & Recreation. Multipurpose community facility. Fees may vary. The South County Civic Center is ideal for conferences, trade shows, birthday parties, weddings, family reunions, banquets, anniversary parties, meetings and more. The civic center may be rented by individuals, non-profit community organizatoins and commercial businesses. The assembly room can accommodate functoins up to 500 theater-style or 250 banquet-style settings and can be divided into three smaller meeting rooms. Call for additional information and to check availability. Also available for rent is our Governor Lawton Chiles Pavilion, maximum capacity 200 people, in the adjacent park tp South County Civic Center. Call 561-495-9813 to reserve. See Rental Facilities. South County Courthouse 274-1400 2nd Floor, Room 2E-205 200 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33444 4 Circuit Judges, 3 County Court Judges South Florida Fair and Expo Center 793-0333 800-640-3247 www.southfloridafair.com Twitter: @soflafair Facebook: South Florida Fair 9067 Southern Blvd.,West Palm Beach 33411 South Florida Water Management District 686-8800 www.sfwmd.gov 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach 33406 South Lake Worth Inlet Management 233-2400 discover.pbcgov.org/erm/CoastalReports/SouthLakeWorthInlet.aspx http://video-monitoring.com/beachcams/boyntoninlet/ Environmental Resources Management. The county through its departments of Engineering and Environmental Resources Management manages the South Lake Worth Inlet to insure the efficient operation of the inlet’s sand transfer plant, provide structurally sound jetties for recreational use, and protect the north side of the inlet adjacent to Bird Island from the erosive effects of waves. View the South Lake Worth Inlet and other inlet/beach webcams at www.pbcgov.com/webcams/slwi/ Spay Neuter Program 233-SPAY(7729) or 233-1261 Public Safety, Animal Care & Control. Public Safety, Animal Care & Control. See Animals: Spay & Neuter. Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc 408-7779 speakupforkidspbc.org West Palm Beach Courthouse - 205 North Dixie Hwy., Suite 2.100 Hours: 9am-5pm Monday- Friday Speak Up for Kids’ mission is to ensure that every abused, abandoned and neglected child in Palm Beach County is provided with a court appointed advocate, to prevent the child from getting lost in our overburdened legal and social service system. We accomplish that mission by collaborating with the 15th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program to assemble a team that includes an attorney, a case coordinator, and a volunteer child advocate. This team works side by side throughout the dependency proceedings, following the child during his/her stay in the foster care system. Someone interested in helping children may also volunteer for Guardian ad Litem Program. To be part of Guardian ad Litem, there are no special legal skills necessary. Speak Up for Kids is a 501(c3) non-profit whose sole purpose is to support the GAL program and its mission through fundraising, grants, community events/ awareness and presentations. To obtain more information regarding Guardian ad Litem, visit Galpbc.org or call 561-355-6224. To obtain more information regarding Speak Up For Kids, visit speakupforkidspbc.org or call 561-408-7779. Speakers Bureau 355-2754 GC-RM 1102 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3127 Public Affairs. Presentations by county staff on more than 100 topics pertaining to county government services are available free of charge through the Board of County Commissioners Speakers Bureau. Presentations on current county government issues are also available. Call the Public Affairs Department for a brochure listing the topics available or to schedule a presentation. Speakers should be booked 30 days in advance. Special Assessments 355-3457 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com GC-RM 203 The Clerk & Comptroller’s Finance Department is responsible for assessment liens placed on residential property, road pavement, water mains, sound barrier walls and street lighting, in addition to billing information requests and payments for all county demolition, land clearing and street paving assessments. Special Assessments 493-6072 Water Utilities handles a program for extension of water mains and sanitary sewer lines. Also see Assessments. Special Events 966-7047 Event Hotline 963-6755 2700 6th Ave. South, Lake Worth 33461 Parks & Recreation. Many oceanside, lakeside, and interior park locations are available for special events. If an activity includes fund-raising, is open to the public, has an admission fee, involves selling food, or exceeds the capacity of a given shelter, the activity is classified as a special event, and experienced Parks and Recreation staff are available to help facilitate these events in county-operated parks. Call for permitting assistance. A minimum lead time of three months for nonprofit activities and six months or more for profit-sponsored activities is suggested. Special Needs Helpline 211 or 561-383-1112 www.211palmbeach.org/special-needs 211’s Special Needs Helpline is designed to provide emotional support while helping parents and caregivers of children and young adults with special needs (0-22 years) effectively navigate the maze of available resources and services. Special Olympics 966-7019 Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex John Prince Park 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 www.specialolympicsflorida.org/Palm.Beach Parks & Recreation. Year-round sports training and athletic competition for people ages 8 and older with intellectual disabilities throughout Palm Beach County. Young Athletes Program available for ages 2-7 years. Special Victims Unit, State Attorney 355-7186 www.sa15.org See State Attorney. Splashparks 966-6600 John Prince Park 966-6631 2728/2520 Lake Worth Rd. Lake Worth 33461 *Glades Pioneer Park 993-3892 866 S.R. 715, Belle Glade 33430 *Westgate Park and Recreation Center 694-5455 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach 33409 Parks & Recreation. Admission is free. Each splashpark includes shade sails for sun protection and a chlorinated, re-circulating water filtration system. Features include rotating spray cannons, ground geysers, and dumping water buckets. *Glades Pioneer Park and Westgate Park and Recreation Center splashparks are operated seasonally from the first Saturday of spring break (PBC public schools) through November. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for more information and details. Westgate - fee for groups in summer. Sports and Wellness 966-7033 Organized Ballfield Permits Parks & Recreation. Current listing of public organizations offering youth sports programs in county parks and current league schedules and standings for adult softball leagues available at www.pbcparks.com. For complete listing of sports facilities available in county-operated parks, please see the Entertainment and Leisure section at the back of this book for details. Sports Commission 233-3180 www.palmbeachsports.com www.facebook.com/PalmBeachSports www.twitter.com/pbcsc www.youtube.com/palmbeachsports www.instagram.com/pbcsportscommission www.linkedin.com/palm-beach-sports-commission 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 550, West Palm Beach 33406 Tourist Development Council. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the county as a sports tourism destination. The Sports Commission provides or manages grants to bring sporting events and activities to the county, growing sports tourism economic impact and maximizes utilization of county owned tourism asset facilities along with private sports venues. State Attorney 355-7100 www.sa15.org Main Office 401 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach 33401 The State Attorney is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term. The office has the responsibility of prosecuting all arrests that occur in Palm Beach County. The mission is to promote the fair, impartial and expeditious pursuit of justice, community safety, ethics and integrity, and to safeguard the rights of crime victims and their families. North County Branch Office 3188 PGA Blvd., #2201, PBG 33418 624-6630 South County Courthouse 200 W. Atlantic Ave., #100, Delray Beach 33444 274-1490 West County Branch Office 2950 State Road 15, Belle Glade 33430 996-4820 Prosecutes misdemeanor and juvenile crimes that are committed in these areas of the county except jury trials. Gun Club Annex Office 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 688-4640 Handles all jail first appearances and arraignments. Bad Checks 855-208-1309 Assists victims of bad checks Domestic Violence Unit 355-7433 Prosecutes all cases of domestic violence and assists victims Juvenile Court Division 355-7200 Prosecutes criminal acts committed by minors Public Corruption Unit 355-7140 Investigates and prosecutes criminal acts by public officials Public Records Unit 355-7244 Assists citizens who wish to order public records related to this office PublicRecords@sa15.org Special Victims Unit 355-7186 Investigates and prosecutes child abuse and sexual assault cases Victim Witness Support 355-7100 Assists our victims and witnesses through the court process Volunteer Program 355-7249 Coordinates citizen volunteers to assist with prosecution functions Volunteer@sa15.org White Collar and Elder Fraud Unit 355-7394 Investigates and prosecutes white collar crimes and fraud against the elderly Human Resources Department 355-7100 HumanResources@sa15.org State of Florida Information 866-693-6748 Telephone information for state offices. Strategic Planning & Performance Management 355-4075 GC Room 702.23 Financial Management & Budget. The Performance Management Division supervises all activities related to the long-term strategic plan and assists the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Executive Team, Department Directors, and staff with the development of long-term goals, objectives, strategies, and actions. Street Atlas, Palm Beach County 684-4196 Engineering & Public Works. Street Flooding 233-3950 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works, Road & Bridge Division. Street Lights 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Installation Request/Policy Info 684-4030 Repair/Maintenance 697-8000 Engineering & Public Works, Traffic Division Street Improvement Program 684-4150 Engineering & Public Works Roadway Production Division. Cost sharing street improvement program to provide road paving and drainage through petition process of the property owners on the street. 51% of those responding must agree to the proposed improvements. Street Signs 233-3900 Engineering & Public Works, Traffic Division. Streetscape 684-4100 Engineering & Public Works. Beautification of medians. Subpoenas 355-2760 Sheriff, Court Services Bureau. Substance Abuse/Mental Health 211 383-1111 or 866-882-2991 www.211PalmBeach.org 211 Helpline is free, confidential, 24/7. 211 provides crisis intervention information, assessment and referral to community services. Programs and services are available for all ages. Se Habla Español and Nou Pale Kreyòle. Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE or dial 2-1-1 for crisis line or text TXT211 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Hope Line Network, and 211 HelpLine & Crisis Line available 24/7 - online crisis chat is also available at www.211palmbeach.org (Note: 211 is the regional responder for the NSPL 1-800-273-8255) Summer Camp 966-7054 Parks & Recreation. A variety of youth and teen summer camp programs are offered at various locations. Specialty camps include aquatics, fishing, golf, nature, and therapeutic recreation activities. Most camps run June-August. See Recreation Centers. Summer Camp Scholarship Program 242-5738 242-5708 fax 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, WPB 33415 pbcgov.com/youthservices/Pages/Summer_Camp.aspx Youth Services. The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with incomes at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County. Summer Food Service Program 242-5752 242-5708 fax 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, WPB 33415 pbcgov.com/youthservices/Pages/Summer_Food.aspx Youth Services. Provides meals and snacks to low-income school-age children during the summer months (June-August).Youth Services administers and monitors this program, funded by USDA and the Department of Education. Sites are located throughout Palm Beach County in low-income neighborhoods. Meals are served to all eligible children. SunFest 659-5980 www.sunfest.com 525 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 33401 SunPass All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. SunPass transponders are sold at all Constitutional Tax Collector service centers. Sunshine State One 800-432-4770 Florida law requires a call to Sunshine State One to locate underground utilities 72 hours before you dig in an easement or right of way. Supervised O.R. (Own Recognizance) 355-6308 205 North Dixie Highway, Room 2.2400 West Palm Beach 33401 Public Safety, Justice Services Division. Monitors and carries out the pretrial conditions set by the court for defendants released on their own recognizance with supervision ordered as a condition of that release. Supervisor of Elections 656-6200 www.pbcelections.org 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 P.O. Box 22309, West Palm Beach 33416 North County Branch Office 624-6555 South County Branch Office 276-1226 West County Branch Office 992-1114 The Supervisor of Elections is a constitutional officer elected to serve a four- year term, who administers federal, state and county elections within the county, and is also responsible for voter registration and maintaining the registration rolls. Applications for voter registration may be obtained by calling any of the four offices or by downloading the application from the website at www.pbcelections.org. Support, Child 355-6511 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.22 888-760-9201 Dept. of Revenue 800-622-5437 State Disbursement Unit 877-769-0251 Clerk & Comptroller, Unified Family Court Division. Also see Child Support. Surface Water Quality 233-2400 www.pbcgov.com/erm/Permits Environmental Resources Management oversees one of the various government and non-government programs developed to permit stormwater runoff, reduce pollutant runoff, and monitor water quality in an effort to protect surface water. The department monitors water quality within the Lake Worth Lagoon and the canals throughout the County. Survey Section/BCC 684-4150 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works. Provides survey work for all county agencies, reviews and writes legal descriptions and provides boundary, topography, construction and right of way surveys and plat reviews. Swim Lessons 966-6600 www.pbcsplash.com Aqua Crest Pool 278-7104 2503 Seacrest Boulevard, Delray Beach 33444 Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center* 966-7080 or 966-7088 CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex John Prince Park 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center 233-1426 3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach 33406 North County Aquatic Complex 745-0241 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter 33458 Pioneer Park Aquatic Center 993-3892 or 966-6631 Glades Pioneer Park 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade 33430 Santaluces Aquatic Complex 641-9301 or 966-6631 6750 Lawrence Road, Lantana 33462 Calypso Bay Waterpark 790-6160 Seminole Palms Park 151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach 33411 Coconut Cove Waterpark 629-8840 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 20130 Regional Park Drive, Boca Raton 33498 Parks & Recreation. Palm Beach County offers the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, the most comprehensive and effective program available. Progressive skill levels are designed to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop and refine their skills. Each group lesson has a minimum and maximum enrollment and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Children are grouped into five skill levels. All classes are taught by American Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructors. Contact the pool or waterpark directly for details or visit www.pbcsplash.com. See Pools and Waterparks. *The Gleneagles Country Club Aquatic Center located at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex offers swim lessons specifically designed for persons with disabilities. Swimming Pool Inspections 561-274-3187 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County inspects public swimming pools for proper maintenance. T.V. Channel 20, PBC TV 355-4573 www.pbcgov.com/ch20 301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Fl., West Palm Beach 33401 Public Affairs. Palm Beach County’s Education & Government television station is a division of the Public Affairs Department. Tags (License Plates) 355-2264 All Tax Collector service centers and online at www.pbctax.com. Tax Collector. Titling and registration of motor vehicles, off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks and mobile homes including specialty license plates. PLEASE NOTE: Privately owned Auto Tag and Title Agencies may title, register, renew and sell Florida specialty plates. These entities are not owned or operated by any county, state or federal governmental agency. The Tax Collector’s Office is not responsible for their transactions and cannot resolve fulfillment issues. Talking Books 649-5486 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5151 www.pbclibrary.org/services/talking-books PBC Library System. Talking Books is a free service for qualified applicants that provides braille and recorded materials to Palm Beach County residents who are certified legally blind, visually impaired or physically handicapped and cannot hold a book. Talking books are on digital cartridges. Catalogs are in large print. Mailing of materials and equipment is free. Special activities and events are held throughout the year for Talking Books members. To register, members must have an application certified by a doctor. For more information, call weekdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tangible Personal Property Assessment 355-2896 www.pbcgov.com/papa GC-5th Floor The Property Appraiser determines the value of business and rental furniture, fixtures, equipment, appliances, leasehold improvements, supplies and mobile home attachments. Tangible personal property tax returns are filed with the Property Appraiser. Tangible Personal Property Tax 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Tangible personal property tax is applied to business furniture, fixtures, equipment, immovable furnishings and attachments to mobile homes. Taxes are collected Nov 1. - Mar. 31. Save money by taking advantage of early payment discounts. Save time by paying online at www.pbctax.com. Tax Certificate Sale 355-2264 Information at www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. The Tax Certificate Sale is administered by a third- party. To remove a lien, payment is made to the Tax Collector for delinquent tax and penalities. Please visit www.pbctax.com for more information. Tax Collector 355-2264 Administrative Office Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Avenue, 3rd Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Email: ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com Phone: (561) 355-2264 Fax: (561) 355-4123 Online: Web: www.pbctax.com Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn (@TAXPBC) Mailing Address: Tax Collector, Palm Beach County P.O. Box 3715 West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715 Service Center Locations: Belle Glade PBC Glades Office Building 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430 South County South County Administrative Office Complex 501 S. Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Central Palm Beach 4215 S. Military Trail, Greenacres, FL 33463 North County North County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Royal Palm Beach Midwestern Communities Service Center 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Downtown West Palm Beach* Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401 *Road tests are not available at this location Constitutional Tax Collector. The Constitutional Tax Collector, serving Palm Beach County is an independent agency funded by commissions and fees on the services provided. These services include motor vehicles, driver licenses, property taxes, Tourist Development Taxes and Local Business Tax Receipts. Additional services include Florida birth certificates, hunting and fishing licenses, SunPass transponders and TSA PreCheck application processing. The Constitutional Tax Collector is elected every four years. Anne M. Gannon is the first woman elected to serve in this role. For more information about the Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County, please visit www.pbctax.com. Tax Deeds, Sale of 355-2962 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.2300 Clerk & Comptroller. Tax Exemptions 355-2866 www.pbcgov.com/papa GC-1st Floor Property Appraiser. See Homestead. Tax, Local Business 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Any person selling merchandise or offering services in Palm Beach County must have a valid Local Business Tax Receipt displayed in open view of customers. This requirement includes home-based businesses. Local Business Tax is collected annually Jul. 1 - Sep. 30. Taxi Regulations 712-6600 http://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/consumeraffairs Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. All taxi and vehicle-for-hire passenger transportation services are required to be licensed. Vehicle-for-hire decals and driver I.D. badges must be displayed. Taxing Districts There are numerous taxing districts in Palm Beach County. In addition to county and municipal governments, there are a number of special taxing districts as well as improvement drainage and navigation districts. A listing is included in the back of this booklet. TB Clinic 803-7362 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. TDD Assistance (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) Airports (via Florida Relay Service) 800-955-8771 TDD (voice) 800-955-8770 Human Resources 616-6895 Jury Office 355-2930 Palm Tran CONNECTION (direct) 649-0683 Teen Hotline 211 or 561-383-1111 866-882-2991 www.211palmbeach.org/teens-matter Need help or just want to talk? We’re here to listen 24/7! Calls are free, confidential, & non-judgmental. You can also text to TXT211 (898211). Online Chat is also available at www.211palmbeach.org from 10 a.m. – 8.p.m. Telephone Calls, Report Obscene or Harassing Calls 800-288-2020 AT&T Annoyance Call Bureau. Telephone Solicitation 800-435-7352 To get on a “No Sales Solicitations” call list, call this number between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Tenant/Landlord Disputes 820-8902 800-284-4588 www.frls.org 2051 MLK Jr. Blvd., #101, Riviera Beach 33404 Legal issues with lease. Florida Rural Legal Services 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Volen Center 395-8920 or 866-711-6872 www.volencenter.com 1515 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton 33486 850 N. Congress Ave., Delray Beach 33455 265-3667 A private, nonprofit center providing services, support & information to seniors, young adults, children & everyone in between. Therapeutic Recreation 966-7015 or 966-7088 Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33461 Parks & Recreation. The Therapeutic Recreation Section specializes in leisure and recreation services for persons with disabilities, including community recreation programs, adapted sports, Special Olympics, and Arts4All—Palm Beach County. The complex includes a full-court gymnasium with stage, aquatic center, art rooms, pottery studio, computer lab, and multipurpose rooms. The facility incorporates a state-of-the-art accessibility design with sophisticated adaptive equipment which removes barriers for people with disabilities to enhance their enjoyment of sports and leisure activities. See Rental Facilities. Thrift Store 233-2256 www.pbcgov.com/ofmb/thriftstore 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach 33411 Financial Management & Budget. The store is open one Saturday each month from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the sale of surplus property to the public. Check the website for sale and auction dates. Title Transfer (Motor Vehicle) 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers Constitutional Tax Collector. Titling and registration of motor vehicles, expedited title service, speciality license plates, trailers, HOV decals, off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, trucks and mobile homes. Registration is valid until midnight of the owner’s birthday and may be renewed annually or bi-annually. Tourist Development Council 233-3130 www.pbcgov.com/touristdevelopment ThePalmBeaches.tv 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 500, WPB 33406 The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is an administrative and oversight organization providing support to the Tourist Development Council Board. The TDC oversees the marketing of Palm Beach County as a tourism destination and serves as an advisory group to the Board of County Commissioners in the area of tourism. The TDC works with four nonprofit agencies, Discover the Palm Beaches, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the PBC Film and Television Commission, and the PBC Sports Commission, along with the PBC Environmental Resources Management’s Beaches and Shores program and the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Each of the agencies markets PBC as a tourism destination in their area of speciality both to increase visitation to the area and to attract programs, conventions and meetings, and events which in turn attract more visitation. Annually the Palm Beaches welcomes 8 million visitors, employs 70,000 individuals in the tourism industry and provides a $7 Billion dollar economic impact to the County. Tourist Development Tax 355-3547 Online only at www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Tourist Development Tax (TDT) or “Bed Tax,” is collected on accommodations for short term rentals (six months or less), which is 6% of the total taxable rental receipts. Anyone who offers accommodations for short term rentals must have a valid Local Business Tax Receipt for Short Term Rentals for each property. For more information about TDT requirements, file a return or pay online, visit www.pbctax.com/tdt. Towing Regulations 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. Companies performing towing services are required to be licensed. Companies must have minimum insurance, vehicles are required to be inspected. All vehicles must display Palm Beach County decals. A list of licensed towing companies is available at the website. Tow truck drivers are required to be licensed and I.D. badges must be displayed. Traffic Accident Statistics 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works, Traffic Division. Traffic Accident, To Make A Report 688-3400 Sheriff. Traffic Court/Fines 355-2994 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.23 The Clerk & Comptroller’s County Criminal Division accepts payment of traffic fines. Traffic Data Analysis 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works performs traffic studies, engineering for roadway signs and investigation of right of way violations. The Traffic Division also administers the Pathway Program. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (684-4170) compiles and publishes traffic count information countywide from various agencies. Traffic Division 355-2994 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 2.23 Clerk & Comptroller Traffic Division 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Emergency Repairs (nights and weekends) 683-6885 Maintenance/Repair 233-3900 Nights/Weekends 712-6428 Requests for new street lights or bike paths 684-4030 This division of the Engineering & Public Works Department is responsible for traffic signals, signs, requests for new street lights, pavement markings, striping, traffic studies and data analysis, performance standards, impact fees, bike paths/ pedestrian pathways construction and roadside vendor permits. Traffic Hearing Officers 274-1435 South County Courthouse 200 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 33444 https://15thcircuit.com/traffic-hearing-officers Court Administration. Traffic Hearing Officers (CTHO) are attorneys who have been appointed to preside over civil traffic infractions in County Court. Traffic Safety Council 845-8233 www.safetycouncilpbc.org 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd., #110, Rivera Beach 33404 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-640-2415 Safety Council. Transfer Stations 697-2700 or 866-792-4636 www.swa.org Solid Waste Authority. To dispose of hazardous materials and verify waste acceptance. Transportation Disadvantaged 649-9838 Palm Tran Connection 649-9838 or 877-870-9849 (toll free) Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Helpline 1-800-983-2435 Palm Tran offers reduced fares on Palm Tran buses and provides a door-to-door van service (Palm Tran CONNECTION) to persons with disabilities. ADA photo ID cards are issued at Palm Tran. All Palm Tran buses are equipped with special ramps for easy access by persons with disabilities. Wheelchair seating is also available. Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) 684-4170 www.PalmBeachTPA.org www.facebook.com/PalmBeachTPA www.twitter.com/PalmBeachTPA 301 Datura Street, West Palm Beach 33401 The TPA mission is to collaboratively plan, prioritize and fund the transportation system with a vision of a safe, efficient and connected multimodal transportation system. Trash Disposal 697-2700 or 866-792-4636 Also see Garbage Collection, Recycling, Solid Waste Authority. Trash on Vacant Lots 233-5500 Planning, Zoning & Building. The Code Enforcement Division investigates complaints regarding debris on vacant lots. Removing debris from private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Trauma Hawk 689-7140 www.hcdpbc.org Tree Pruning 233-5283 Planning, Zoning & Building Landscape Section 233-5283 Tree Replacement 233-5038 Zoning Hotline 866-540-2223 Landscape Tree Code Violations (Code Enforcement) 233-5500 Environmental Horticulture (Agricultural Extension) 233-1725 Palm Beach County has several divisions that handle specific tree pruning issues. Contact the right division based on your issue. Tree Removal (in County Right of Way) 233-3950 Engineering & Public Works, Road & Bridge Division. Tri-Rail 800-TRI-RAIL www.tri-rail.com/destinations/palm-beach-county Customer Service 800-874-7245 800 N.W. 33rd St., Pompano Beach 33064 TSA PreCheck® 355-2264 Application processing at South County Service Center only South County Administrative Office Complex 501 South Congress Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33445 Constitutional Tax Collector. TSA PreCheck® processing services are provided at our South County service center only. Apply online and schedule an appointment www.tsa.gov/precheck. Tuberculosis 803-7309 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County. Clinical care, testing, surveillance, communicable disease, family and tuberculosis. U.S. Coast Guard 844-4470 www.uscg.mil 3300 Lakeshore Dr., Riviera Beach 33404 848-8868 Search and Rescue. U.S. District Court, West Palm Beach (Federal) 803-3400 www.flsd.uscourts.gov 701 Clematis St., West Palm Beach 33401 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 800-344-WILD http://www.fws.gov/southeast/ Unclaimed Property (State) 888-258-2253 www.fltreasurehunt.org Department of Banking & Finance. Unemployment Compensation 800-204-2418 Florida Teleclaim System. Florida Department of Economic Opportuntity. Unemployment Tax 800-482-8293 dor.myflorida.com 5050 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee 32399-0100 State of Florida Dept. of Revenue. Unified Family Court Social Services 355-1764 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 5th Floor, Room 5.2206, 205 North Dixie Highway, WPB 33401 https://15thcircuit.com/services/ufc Court Administration. Unified Family Court is a fully integrated, comprehensive approach to handling all cases involving children and families, while at the same time resolving family disputes in a fair, timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. United Way of PBC 375-6600 www.unitedwaypbc.org 477 S. Rosemary Ave., #230, WPB 33401 United Way, Town of Palm Beach 655-1919 www.palmbeachunitedway.org 44 Cocoanut Row, #M201, Palm Beach 33480 Unlicensed Contractors Hotline 233-5530 Planning, Zoning & Building. Call this number to report construction activities by unlicensed contractors. Unsafe Buildings/Condemnations 233-5197 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-236-3809 Planning, Zoning & Building. A section of the Building Division ensures that all unsafe structures are made secure. Does your club or organization need a specialized speaker? The Palm Beach County Public Affairs Department coordinates the Speakers Bureau. Topics range from agriculture to zoning issues, and some departments will tailor a speech topic to your specific interest. For a copy of this brochure, call Palm Beach County Public Affairs at 355-2754. Urban League 833-1461 1700 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach 33407 www.ulpbc.org To assist African American and other minorities in the achievement of social and economic equality. Utilities, Rates/Taxing 800-342-3552 www.floridapsc.com 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee 32399 Florida Public Service Commission, Division of Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Assistance. For questions related to rates, special taxes or fees on telephone, gas or electric bills. Utility Bill Assistance Seniors 55+ years old and older Administration 355-4746 810 Datura Street, #300, 33401 Palm Beach Gardens 694-5435 5217 Northlake Blvd., FL 33418 Lake Worth 357-7100 3680 Lake Worth Road, FL 33461 Belle Glade 996-4808 2916 State Road #15, FL 33430 Community Services, Division of Senior Services. The Division of Senior Services provides EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program). Value Adjustment Board 355-4299 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/VAB GC-1st floor For property assessment disputes. Variances 233-5330 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 Planning, Zoning & Building. The Zoning Division reviews requests for variances from the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). Vehicle-for-Hire Regulations (Taxi, Water Taxi, Limousines, Sedan, Non-Medical) 712-6600 www.pbcgov.com/consumer Boca, Delray, Glades 888-852-7362 Public Safety, Consumer Affairs. All taxis including water taxis , limousines, sedans, vans and non-medical transport units must be licensed. All drivers are required to have/display special county I.D. A list of licensed companies and approved drivers is available at the website. Vehicle Registration 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. Vehicle registration is proof of payment of registration tax and fees. It consists of a metal license plate, a decal and a registration certificate. You must apply for a registration and title in your name when you purchase a vehicle, move to the state or change the ownership status of the vehicle. Owners must register their car within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida. All vehicles are required to be titled, except mopeds, motorized bicycles and trailers weighing less than 2,000 pounds. Vendors, Roadside 684-4030 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-808-3121 Engineering & Public Works. Also see Roadside Vendor Permits. Vessel Registration 355-2264 All Constitutional Tax Collector service centers and www.pbctax.com. Constitutional Tax Collector. All vessels and vessel trailers must be registered. Vessel registration fees are determined by hull length. Sojourner registrations are issued to vessel owners who remain in Florida for more than 90 days, but intend to return to their home state and take their vessel with them. Registration is valid until midnight of the first registered owner’s birthday and may be renewed for one or two years. Veterans/Active Military & Families 211 or 561-383-1111 211 HelpLine provides crisis intervention, assessment, information and referrals to helpful services and community resources. Calls to 211 are free, confidential and available 24/7. Text messaging is also available: text to TXT211 (898211). Veterans Hospital 422-8262 www.westpalmbeach.va.gov West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 N. Military Tr., WPB 33410-6400 800-972-8262 Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center 355-2418 opt. 3 www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/victimservices www.facebook.com/PBCVictimServices twitter.com/pbcdvs 24-Hour HELPline 833-7273 Toll-free HELPline 866-891-7273 Telecommunications Text Teletype 355-2595 Main Courthouse 355-2418 option 3 205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Floor, Room 5.1100 West Palm Beach 33401 South County Courthouse 274-1500 200 West Atlantic Ave., 1E301 Delray Beach 33444 West County Office 996-4871 2976 State Road #15, 2nd Floor, Belle Glade 33430 (west of courthouse, separate building, 2nd floor) North County Courthouse 355-2418 option3 3188 PGA Blvd., #1436, Palm Beach Gardens 33410 SART CENTER 625-2568 option 1 4210 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach 33406 Public Safety. The Division of Victim Services assists victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, families of homicide, and other violent crime through crisis response & counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, group and individual therapy, forensic rape examinations, community awareness, and assistance with victim compensation claims. Victim Witness Unit 688-3974 688-3978 or 688-3525 Sheriff. Visitor’s Information 800-554-PALM 800-554-7256 2195 Southern Blvd., Suite 400, WPB, 33406 http://www.ThePalmBeaches.com/ ABernstein@ThePalmBeaches.com Tourist Development Council. Discover the Palm Beaches has 12 endorsed visitors services centers throughout the Palm Beaches that provide collateral material and other information about Palm Beach County. Locations can be found on ThePalmBeaches.com. Volen Center 395-8920 or 866-711-6872 www.volencenter.com 1515 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton 33486 850 N. Congress Ave., Delray Beach 33455 265-3667 The Volen Center a private, nonprofit center providing services, support & information to seniors, young adults, children & everyone in between. Volunteer Programs Animal Care & Control 233-1281 Clerk & Comptroller 355-4172 Environmental Resources Management 233-2426 Library, County System 233-2600 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-4962 Literacy Tutoring 649-5500 Boca, Delray, Glades 888-780-5151 Parks & Recreation 966-7066 Public Defender 355-7604 Senior Services 355-4683 Sheriff’s Office 433-2003 State Attorney 355-7100 Volunteer programs/services available through several agencies. Volunteers are needed to assist in numerous programs in service to the community. Vote By Mail 656-6200 240 S. Military Tr., WPB 33415 P.O. Box 22309, WPB 33416 www.pbcelections.org Supervisor of Elections Office. For information and to request a vote by mail ballot, call or visit the website at www.pbcelections.org. Ballots must be completed, signed and returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to the Supervisor of Elections Office in West Palm Beach or 5 p.m. on Election Day to a branch office. Voter Information and Registration 656-6200 www.pbcelections.org Toll Free 866-868-3321 Main Office: 656-6200 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415 North County Branch Office: 624-6555 3188 PGA Blvd, #2401 Palm Beach Gardens 33410 South County Branch Office: 276-1226 345 South Congress Ave, #103 Delray Beach 33445 West County Branch Office: 992-1114 2976 State Road 15 Belle Glade 33430 Supervisor of Elections. State law requires voters to notify the Supervisor of Elections of any change in their residence address. A change of address can be submitted in person at any elections office or by completing a Florida voter registration application and mailing it to the elections office; by telephone; or by electronic means; the elector can notify the supervisor by providing a signed written notice, which must include the elector’s date of birth. Mail it to: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 22309, WPB, 33416. A card with a new precinct number and polling location will be returned by mail. Name changes or party changes can be made by completing a Florida voter registration form, or by written notification that contains the voter’s signature, and date of birth or voter registration number. By law, a person must vote in the precinct where he/she lives on Election Day. Information on early voting is posted on the website one month prior to state and federal elections. Florida is a closed primary state. Only voters who are registered members of the political parties may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election. To register to vote, a person must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on or before Election Day, and a legal resident of Florida. A person may preregister on or after that person’s 16th birthday. (Note: If applicant has been convicted of a felony, his/her civil rights must be restored. If declared mentally incompetent, competency must be restored). Proof of residency is not required to register to vote. The registration books close 29 days before each election. A Florida voter registration application is available by mail by calling the elections office. Voter registration applications are available at most city halls, public assistance agencies, county and municipal libraries, driver license offices and at all Supervisor of Elections offices. Wage & Hour 866-487-2365 www.dol.gov United States Department of Labor. Wage Garnishment 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.23 Clerk & Comptroller. WAGES Program 866-762-2237 Work And Gain Economic Self-sufficiency. Department of Children and Families. Wakodahatchee Wetlands 493-6000 13026 Jog Rd., Delray Beach Water Utilities. A 50-acre constructed wetland featuring a 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk. Popular birdwatching and nature photography location. Free to public. Warrants Bureau 688-3930 Sheriff. Water Conservation 792-2727, Option 3 Soil & Water Conservation District. USDA Service Center. Water Control Districts See Special Taxing Districts in the back of this booklet. Water Utilities Department 493-6000 www.pbcwater.com 8100 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach 33413 Customer Service 740-4600 9045 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach 33437 Emergencies (24 hours) 740-4600, opt. 1 Provides quality drinking water, wastewater and reclaimed water services to approximately 600,000 residents in Palm Beach County. Waterparks 966-6600 Calypso Bay Waterpark 790-6160 Seminole Palms Park 151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach 33411 Coconut Cove Waterpark and Recreation Center 629-8840 Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 20130 Regional Park Drive, Boca Raton 33498 Parks & Recreation. Waterpark hours are seasonal. Visit www.pbcsplash.com for current information. Palm Beach County waterparks are open from the first Saturday of spring break (PBC public schools) through Labor Day. They are available from March through October for private use in the late afternoon after the parks close to the public or on days when not open to the public. Park attractions: waterslide, river ride, water playground, or lap pool with diving boards (Calypso Bay only) are available. Birthday party packages are also available. See Rental Facilities Well Program 837-5933 Florida Health - Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 33401 Florida Health - Palm Beach County issues permits for the installation of public and private drinking water wells, irrigation & other wells. Wellfield Protection 233-2400 discover.pbcgov.org/erm/PermitsRegulation/Wellfield-Protection.aspx Environmental Resources Management administers an ordinance for the protection of the drinking water supply. West County Courthouse 996-4843 2950 State Rd 15, Belle Glade 33430 1 Circuit Judge, 1 County Court Judge Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA 640-8181 1280 N. Congress Ave.,#215, West Palm Beach 33409 www.westgatecra.org Community Development Agency White Collar Crime, State Attorney 355-7394 www.sa15.org 401 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach 33401 State Attorney. This section handles crimes against business institutions, investment fraud, mortgage fraud, identity theft and forgery. White House 202-456-1414 Comment Line 202-456-1111 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500-0003 WIC (Women, Infants & Children) 357-6007 Florida Health - Palm Beach County Clinics: C.L. Brumback Health Center (Belle Glade) Delray Beach Health Center Jupiter Health Clinic Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center West Palm Beach Health Center Florida Health - Palm Beach County provides nutrition education and guidance for pregnant women, nursing mother, infants and children under age 5. Wills, Copies of 355-2932 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 4.25 888-760-9209 The Clerk & Comptroller’s Photocopy Department can issue a copy of a will that has been recorded in the Official Record. Wills, Filing 355-2986 www.mypalmbeachclerk.com CH-RM 3.23 Clerk & Comptroller. Witness Management/Depositions 355-6315 Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse 5th Floor, Room 5.1500 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 33401 15thcircuit.com/web/witness-management/home Court Administration. Witness Management schedules, conducts, transcribes and maintains records of criminal discovery depositions taken by the Public Defender, Office of Regional Criminal Conflict, and court-appointed attorneys (primarily for felony cases). Criminal discovery depositions offer defense and state attorneys the opportunity to question witnesses before trial in an attempt to uncover more facts about a specific case. Work Permits, Juvenile 800-226-2536 None needed in Florida. Must be 14 years old to work. Offices hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Your Florida Yard/ Florida Yards & Neighborhoods 233-1759 Cooperative Extension Service. Training to help residents and visitors select plant materials, install and maintain their landscapes, conserve water, protect water bodies, and preserve native tree canopies according to landscape best management practices. See also Master Gardeners. Youth and Family Counseling 242-5714 242-5708 fax South County 345 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach 33445 276-1340 fax 276-1208 West County 2976 State Rd. 15, Belle Glade 33430 992-1233 fax 996-4832 Central County 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, WPB 33415 242-5714 fax 242-5708 pbcgov.com/youthservices/Counseling Youth Services. The Youth and Family Counseling Program is a three to four month community-based program providing free therapeutic services for families with children and youth up to age 22. In addition, individual counseling is available for youth 18-22. Therapists provide services at various sites located in the north, south, central and western communities. Treatment is multifaceted, including but not limited to family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy and parent education. Youth Development 233-1731 Cooperative Extension Service. Provides opportunity for youth and adults to become involved in 4-H. See 4-H, Cooperative Extension. Youth Empowerment Centers Lake Worth 557-1184 1701 Wingfield St., 33460 Riviera Beach 840-0135 1550 West 28th St., 33404 Belle Glade 561-993-2698 227 SW 6th St., 33430 www.pbcgov.com/YEC Youth Services. The Youth Empowerment Centers (YECs) provide activities and services to youth, ages 11-19, including after-school educational and recreational programs/activities. The YECs focus on empowering youth, promoting education, health, leadership and community involvement. Youth Intervention Program 688-4750 Intake Line 688-5423 Sheriff. Youth Services Department 242-5700 242-5708 fax 50 South Military Trail, #203, West Palm Beach 33415 pbcgov.com/youthservices Facebook: pbcyouthservices Twitter: PBCYSD Instagram: PBCYSD Youth Services. Administers programs and initiatives of the Board of County Commissioners to ensure the healthy growth, development, education, and transition of children and youth to young adulthood and the workforce. The Youth Services Department’s vision is to empower youth and families to realize their full potential and be the driving force of a thriving community. Zoning Division 233-5200 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 Planning, Zoning & Building. This division administers all requests for zoning changes. Zoning Violations 233-5500 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach 33411 Planning, Zoning & Building, Code Enforcement Division. Cypress Creek Natural Area fox release Limestone Creek Natural Area Pine Glades Natural Area Yamato Scrub Natural Area Winding Waters Natural Area Pine Glades Natural Area * Go to pbcgov.com/erm for more information. County Commission Districts Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners District 1 - Hal R. Valeche District 2 - Gregg K. Weiss District 3 - Dave Kerner, Mayor District 4 - Robert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor District 5 - Mary Lou Berger District 6 - Melissa McKinlay District 7 - Mack Bernard County Commission Offices: 355-2001 US 441JOG RDTURNPIKEINTERSTATE 95US HIGHWAY 27BEE LINE HWYSOUTHERN BLVDUS HIGHWAY 98STATE ROAD 80N MILITARY TRLDUDA RDPGA BLVDOKEECHOBEE BLVDGLADES RDW INDIANTOWN RDNORTHLAKE BLVDCOUNTY ROAD 880FOREST HILL BLVDBELVEDERE RDS MILITARY TRLKIRK RD10TH AVE NSW 18TH STLYONS RDYAMATO RDLAKE WORTH RDW ATLANTIC AVE45TH STHAVERHILL RD NLANTANA RDALT A1ALAKE IDA RDCLINT MOORE RDOLD DIXIE HWYN DIXIE HWYHYPOLUXO RDUS HIGHWAY 1BOYNTON BEACH BLVDSEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY RDMUCK CITY RDS OLIVE AVES DIXIE HWYW PALMETTO PARK RDN OCEAN BLVDSUMMIT BLVDLINTON BLVDBROADWAYS OCEAN BLVDOCEAN BLVDN MAIN STN JOG RDWOOLBRIGHT RDCONNORS HWYFEDERAL HWYS MAIN STHAGEN RANCH RDPARKER AVEE MAIN STGATEWAY BLVDGUN CLUB RDPURDY LNCOUNTY ROAD 827ASTATE HIGHWAY 7156TH AVE SGOLF RDNW 16TH STTABIT RDPROSPERITY FARMS RDUS HIGHWAY 441CENTRAL BLVDCOCONUT BLVDCENTER STE CANAL ST SW BLUE HERON BLVDOLD US HIGHWAY 27N SEACREST BLVDBIG BLUE TRCEEL CLAIR RANCH RDCAIN BLVDBACOM POINT RDN FLAGLER DRELLISON WILSON RDAIRPORT RDSW 12TH AVESANSBURYS WAYSE 6TH AVEHAVERHILL RDTEQUESTA DRBROWNS FARM RDS COUNTY RD25TH ST40TH ST N± 0241Miles1627354 Charter Government The voter-approved Palm Beach County Home Rule Charter became effective in 1985. True home rule gives the Board of County Commissioners the ability to create, through a local public hearing ordinance procedure, local laws that are not in conflict with or specifically prohibited by state general law or the Florida Constitution. This process is done without having to go to the Florida Legislature to request special legislation to create these laws. Legislative Branch Palm Beach County is governed by the seven-member Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Board members are elected to staggered four-year terms by registered voters in the district in which the commissioners reside. Commissioners are sworn into office two weeks after being elected in the November general election and may not serve more than two consecutive four-year terms. The BCC elects a mayor to preside over commission meetings and serve as the ceremonial head of Palm Beach County government. A vice mayor is also selected to assume these duties in the absence of the mayor. Your Commission The Palm Beach County Charter and Chapter 125.01 of the Florida Statutes establish the specific duties and powers of the Board of County Commissioners. The BCC adopts ordinances (local laws) and resolutions to establish policies and programs aimed at protecting the health, safety and general welfare of Palm Beach County residents. The BCC works to resolve major problems facing local government and guides growth and development throughout the county to be consistent with the public interest. Following are some of the specific duties undertaken by the BCC: • Provide law enforcement and fire-rescue protection and disaster relief services; • Construct and maintain county-owned buildings, roads and bridges, and utility systems; • Provide programs for housing, community redevelopment, land conservation, flood and beach erosion control, and air-pollution control; • Adopt and enforce building and housing codes and regulations; • Prepare, enforce and periodically review the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan for the development of unincorporated areas of the county; • Construct and operate cultural, recreational and library facilities and programs. In addition, the Board of County Commissioners may enter into agreements with other governmental agencies for joint performance of duties. Commission Meetings The BCC usually meets each month in the Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers located on the sixth floor of the Robert Weisman Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Workshops usually are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The BCC also sits as the Zoning Board, which usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. Additionally, the BCC serves as the Solid Waste Authority Governing Board, the Child Care Facilities Board, and the Environmental Control Hearing Board. Public Comment Citizens may offer comments on regular agenda items, items listed for public hearings and during Matters by the Public, which is usually held the first meeting of the month in the afternoon. During Matters by the Public, citizens are welcome to address any issues under the jurisdiction of the board. Anyone wishing to speak is requested to complete a comment card (available in the chambers) and give it to the Public Affairs assistant at the staff table to ensure their turn at the appropriate time. There is generally a three-minute time limit, but the mayor may reduce the allotted time if there are many people wishing to speak. BCC meetings are business meetings and as such the board retains the right to limit discussion on any issue. Citizens should verify meeting schedules in advance by contacting the agenda coordinator at 355-3229 or by going to pbcgov.com and clicking on Agenda. Administrative Branch The BCC appoints a county administrator who is assigned the executive responsibilities and powers to implement the board’s policies. Under the county administrator’s direction, more than 30 departments, provide residents with needed services and programs. Advisory Boards, Committees and Councils The BCC appoints residents to voluntarily serve on various advisory boards, commissions, committees and councils. Some of these advisory panels are required by state law; others are formed to address special needs and to help solve challenging issues. The Directory of Boards and Committees available at pbcgov.com provides details about each panel along with contact information. Funding County Government Palm Beach County’s financial operations are budgeted on a fiscal year that begins October 1. The Board of County Commissioners approves the operating budget and sets the property tax (millage) rate. Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, a proposed budget is submitted by the county administrator, and two public hearings are held to obtain comments and feedback on the planned spending package. Once this budget review process is completed, the board advertises its intent to adopt the final budget along with a resolution to provide county government with operating and capital funds. Throughout the year, the BCC may review and amend the budget using this review process. Accountability and Transparency The Office of Inspector General (OIG) provides independent oversight of county operations and is authorized to conduct audits and investigations of and receive full and unrestricted access to the records of all county offices. The OIG promotes accountability, integrity and efficiency in county government by detecting misconduct involving abuse, corruption, fraud, waste and mismanagement by elected and appointed county officials and employees, county agencies, vendors, contractors, and other parties doing business with Palm Beach County and/or receiving county funds. The inspector general shall be notified in writing prior to any meeting of a selection committee where any matter relating to the procurement of goods or services by the county is to be discussed. Ethics The independent five-member Commission on Ethics (COE) receives and investigates complaints and is charged with enforcement of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics, lobbyist registration and postemployment ordinances. The panel, chosen by various civic, educational and professional organizations within Palm Beach County, issues advisory opinions to county officials, employees and others subject to its jurisdiction, including county vendors, lobbyists and their employers. The COE seeks to foster integrity in public services and prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties. This is accomplished through ongoing educational programs and community outreach, offering clear and timely advice, and by enforcing conflict of interest and financial disclosure laws in a fair and impartial manner. In doing so, the COE is guided by the principles of fairness, clarity, and common sense. In November 2010, a majority of voters in each of the county’s 38 municipalities opted to have their locally elected municipal officials and employees fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Inspector General and the Commission on Ethics. Constitutional Officers/Judiciary Constitutional officers and members of the Judiciary (judges) are the only Palm An Overview of County Government Beach County government officials other than county commissioners who are elected by voters. There are seven constitutional officers: the Clerk & Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Public Defender, Sheriff, State Attorney, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector. Each is elected to serve four-year terms, but unlike county commissioners, constitutional officers are elected countywide (at large) and are not subject to term limits. Constitutional officers establish the budgets for their offices independent of the operating budget set by the Board of County Commissioners. Although they operate independently, constitutional officers work in cooperation with the BCC in order to serve the public efficiently and cost effectively. Independent Taxing Districts There are a number of independent entities and special taxing districts in Palm Beach County whose assessments may appear on your tax bill. The Board of County Commissioners has no jurisdiction over these entities or their budgets. Examples include the Palm Beach County School District, the South Florida Water Management District, the Children’s Services Council, the Palm Beach County Health Care District, the Library District, the Port of Palm Beach District, and various improvement, water control, drainage and inlet districts. Local municipal governments also are empowered to impose their own ad valorem taxes over which the BCC has no jurisdiction. Entertainment and Leisure Palm Beach County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as classical concerts, live theater, opera and ballet. Venues include the Delray Beach Playhouse, Watson B. Duncan Theater, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Florida Ballet and the Palm Beach Opera. The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach provides some of the finest professional cultural productions anywhere in South Florida, while the Coral Sky Amphitheatre draws big-name pop, rock and country performers. Major League spring training and minor league baseball games are played at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter and the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Four Major League teams train in Palm Beach County: the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter and the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach. History buffs will enjoy touring the many museums and gardens located throughout Palm Beach County, including the: Bink Glisson Historical Museum Boca Raton Museum of Art Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center DuBois Pioneer Home Henry Morrison Flagler Museum Loxahatchee River Historical Museum and Jupiter Lighthouse Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Mounts Botanical Garden Norton Museum of Art Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum (1916 County Court House) S.D. Spady Museum • The South Florida Fairgrounds is home to the South Florida Fair and Exposition, an annual 17-day event held in January. • Lion Country Safari, located on State Road 80 near Wellington, is one of the oldest and most popular tourist attractions in the county, offering close-up views of wild animals from other continents. Palm Beach County Advisory Boards & Committees Advisory Commission on Women Agricultural Enhancement Council Animal Care & Control Special Masters Aviation and Airports Advisory Board Bioscience Land Protection Advisory Board *Boca Raton Airport Authority Building Code Advisory Board Business Development Board of PBC Child Care Advisory Council Citizens Advisory Committee on Health & Human Services Citizens Committee on Airport Noise *Code Enforcement Special Masters Commission on Affordable Housing Commission on Ethics Community Action Advisory Board *Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Construction Industry Licensing Board Consumer Affairs Hearing Board Criminal Justice Commission Discover the Palm Beaches Board of Directors Educational Facilities Authority Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Environmental Appeals Board *Environmental Control Hearing Board Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee Fair Housing/Equal Employment Board Farmworker Program Advisory Board Fire Code Board of Appeals and Adjustment Fire Rescue Advisory Board Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority *Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board Handicap Accessibility/Awareness Grant Review Health Care District of Palm Beach County Health Council of Southeast Florida Health Facilities Authority Historic Resources Review Board HIV CARE Council of PBC Homeless Advisory Board Housing Finance Authority Impact Fee Review Committee Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee Internal Audit Committee Investment Policy Committee Land Development Regulation Advisory Board Library Advisory Board Natural Areas Management Advisory Committee Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency Palm Tran Service Board Personnel Appeals Board Planning Commission Property Review Committee Public Art Committee Public Safety Coordinating Council Regional Hazardous Materials Oversight Committee South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Sports Commission Tourist Development Council Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Value Adjustment Board Water Resources Task Force Water Utilities Advisory Board *Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA *Zoning Commission *Financial disclosure forms must be filed with the Supervisor of Elections. Palm Beach County Board of County ElectorateInternal RicksFinancial Management& BudgetSherry BrownCounty AttorneyDenise NiemanInformation Systems ServicesArchie SatchellCounty AdministratorVerdenia C. BakerLibraryDouglas County AdministratorJon Van ArnamElected Constitutional OfficersSheriff, State Attorney, Public Defender, Clerk & Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of ElectionsFacilities Development& OperationsAudrey WolfPalm UhrenRevised November 2019Solid Waste AuthorityDan PellowitzAirportsLaura BeebeBoard of County Commissioners Dave Kerner, MayorRobert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor Hal R. ValecheGregg K. WeissMary Lou BergerMelissa McKinlayMack BernardWater Department of HealthPalm Beach CountyAlina Alonso, M.D. ServicesJames GreenPublic Opportunity Pamela GuerrierFire RescueReginald DurenRisk ManagementScott MartingCommission ScarlettPlanning, Business OpportunityTonya Davis JohnsonTourist Development CouncilGlenn JergensenBusiness County AdministratorNancy BoltonHuman ResourcesWayne CondryParks SafetyStephanie SejnohaEnvironmental JusticeCommissionKristina HensonMedical Examiner’s OfficeWendolyn SneedCourt ProgramsBarbara DawickeYouth Commissioners Organizational Structure Constitutional Officers Constitutional officers and the Judiciary in Palm Beach County are elected by voters and operate independently from the Board of County Commissioners. Clerk and Comptroller, Sharon R. Bock 355-2996 GC, Floor 9, 301 N. Olive Ave., WPB, 33401 888-760-9206 Property Appraiser, Dorothy Jacks 355-3230 GC, Floor 5, 301 N. Olive Ave., WPB, 33401 Public Defender, Carey Haughwout 355-7500 421 3rd St., WPB, 33401 Sheriff, Ric Bradshaw 688-3000 3228 Gun Club Rd., WPB, 33406 State Attorney, Dave Aronberg 355-7100 401 N. Dixie Hwy., WPB, 33401 Supervisor of Elections, Wendy Sartory Link 656-6200 240 South Military Trail, WPB, 33415 P.O. Box 22309, WPB, 33416 Tax Collector, Anne M. Gannon 355-2264 GC, Floor 3, 301 N. Olive Ave., WPB, 33401 P.O. Box 3353, WPB, 33402-3353 Judiciary, Krista Marx, Chief Judge 355-7814 205 N. Dixie Hwy., WPB, 33401 Municipalities Atlantis, City of 965-1744 City Hall: 260 Orange Tree Dr., Atlantis, 33462 Belle Glade, City of 996-0100 City Hall: 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. W., BG, 33430 Boca Raton, City of 393-7700 City Hall: 201 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 33432 Boynton Beach, City of 742-6000 City Hall: 3301 Quantum Blvd., Suite 101, Boynton Beach, 33426 Briny Breezes, Town of 272-7405 Town Hall: 5000 N. Ocean Blvd., Briny Breezes, 33435 Cloud Lake, Town of 686-2815 Town Hall: 100 Lang Rd., West Palm Beach, 33406 Delray Beach, City of 243-7000 City Hall: 100 N.W. 1st Ave., Delray Beach, 33444 Glen Ridge, Town of 697-8868 Town Hall: 1501 Glen Rd., Glen Ridge, 33406 Golf, Village of 732-0236 Village Hall: 21 Country Rd., Village of Golf, 33436 Greenacres, City of 642-2000 City Hall: 5800 Melaleuca Ln., Greenacres, 33463 Gulf Stream, Town of 276-5116 Town Hall: 100 Sea Rd., Gulf Stream, 33483 Haverhill, Town of 689-0370 Town Hall: 4585 Charlotte St., Haverhill, 33417 Highland Beach, Town of 278-4548 Town Hall: 3614 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, 33487 Hypoluxo, Town of 582-0155 Town Hall: 7580 S. Federal Highway, Hypoluxo, 33462 Juno Beach, Town of 626-1122 Town Hall: 340 Ocean Dr., Juno Beach, 33408 Jupiter, Town of 746-5134 Town Hall: 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, 33458 Jupiter Inlet Colony, Town of 746-3787 Town Hall: 50 Colony Rd., Jupiter Inlet Colony, 33469 Lake Clarke Shores, Town of 964-1515 Town Hall: 1701 Barbados Rd., Lake Clarke Shores, 33406 Lake Park, Town of 881-3300 Town Hall: 535 Park Ave., Lake Park, 33403 Lake Worth Beach, City of 586-1600 City Hall: 7 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth Beach, 33460 Lantana, Town of 540-5000 Town Hall: 500 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, 33462 Loxahatchee Groves, Town of 793-2418 Town Hall: 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, 33470 Manalapan, Town of 585-9477 Town Hall: 600 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 33462 Mangonia Park, Town of 848-1235 Town Hall: 1755 E. Tiffany Dr., Mangonia Park, 33407 North Palm Beach, Village of 841-3380 Village Hall: 501 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm Beach, 33408 Ocean Ridge, Town of 732-2635 Town Hall: 6450 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, 33435 Pahokee, City of 924-5534 City Hall: 207 Begonia Dr., Pahokee, 33476 Palm Beach, Town of 838-5400 Town Hall: 360 S. County Rd., Palm Beach, 33480 Palm Beach Gardens, City of 799-4100 City Hall: 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 Palm Beach Shores, Town of 844-3457 Town Hall: 247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores, 33404 Palm Springs, Village of 965-4010 Village Hall: 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, 33461 Riviera Beach, City of 845-4000 City Hall: 600 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, 33404 Royal Palm Beach, Village of 790-5100 Village Hall: 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB, 33411 South Bay, City of 996-6751 City Hall: 335 S.W. 2nd Ave., South Bay, 33493 South Palm Beach, Town of 588-8889 Town Hall: 3577 S. Ocean Blvd., South Palm Beach, 33480 Tequesta, Village of 768-0700 Village Hall: 345 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, 33469 Wellington, Village of 791-4000 Village Hall: 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, 33414 West Palm Beach, City of 822-2222 City Hall: 401 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401 Westlake, City of 530-5880 City Hall: 4001 Seminole Pratt-Whitney Rd., Westlake 33470 Legislative Delegation & State Officials All information below may not have been available at the date of printing for newly elected officials. Please check the websites listed below and this online publication for updates as they become available. Legislative Delegation 355-2406 Legislative Bill Information 800-342-1827 (only during session) Governor, Ron DeSantis 850-488-7146 Lt. Governor, Jeanette Nun..ez 850-717-9331 Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis 850-413-3100 Attorney General, Ashley Moody 850-414-3300 Commissioner of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Nikki Fried 850-617-7700 United States Senate www.senate.gov Marco Rubio 561-775-3360 4580 PGA Blvd., #201, PBG, 33418 Fax 561-775-3365 Rick Scott 561-514-0189 415 Clematis Street, #201, West Palm Beach, 33401 U.S. House of Representatives www.house.gov District 18, Brian Mast 561-530-7778 420 U.S. Hwy. 1, #19, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 . District 20, Alcee Hastings 561-461-6767 5725 Corporate Way, #208, WPB, 33407 Fax 954-722-9399 District 21, Lois Frankel 561-998-9045 2500 North Military Trail, #490, BR, 33431 Fax 561-998-9048 District 22, Ted Deutch 561-470-5440 7900 Glades Road, #250, Boca Raton, 33434 Fax 561-470-5446 Florida Senate www.flsenate.gov District 25, Gayle Harrell 772-221-4019 215 SW Federal Hwy., #203 Stuart, FL 34994 Fax: 888-263-7895 District 29, Kevin Rader 561-443-8170 5301 N. Federal Hwy., #135, BR, 33487 Fax 888-263-7897 District 30, Bobby Powell Jr. 561-650-6880 2715 N. Australian Ave., #105, WPB, 33407 District 31, Lori Berman 561-292-6014 2300 High Ridge Rd., #161, BB, 33426 Fax 888-284-6491 Florida House of Representatives www.myfloridahouse.gov District 81, Tina Polsky 561-470-2086 8177 Glades Road, #209, Boca Raton, 33434 Fax: 576-470-2088 District 82, MaryLynn Magar 772-545-3481 11700 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound, 33455 Fax 772-545-3483 District 85, Rick Roth 561-625-5176 100 Village Square Crossing, #104, PBG, 33410 Fax 561-625-5178 District 86, Matt Willhite 561-791-4071 or 4072 9200 Belvedere Road, #107, RPB, 33411 Fax 561-791-4073 District 87, David Silvers 561-357-4824 1850 Forest Hill Blvd., #200, West Palm Beach, 33406 District 88, Al Jacquet 561-840-0177 1755 East Tiffany Drive, Mangonia Park, 33407 District 89, Mike Caruso 561-750-2396 4400 N. Federal Hwy., #302, BR, FL 33431 District 90, Joseph Casello 561-292-6015 9804 S. Military Trail, #E2-6, BB, FL 33436 District 91, Emily Slosberg 561-496-5940 7499 W. Atlantic Ave., #200, DB, 33446 Fax 561-496-5942 Special Taxing Districts Except where noted, all phone numbers are in the 561 area code. Acme Improvement District 791-4000 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, 33414 Fax: 791-4045 Children’s Services Council 800-331-1462 2300 High Ridge Rd., Boynton Beach, 33426 Fax: 835-1956 East Beach Water Control District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 East Shore Water Control District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 FIND (Florida Inland Navigation District) 627-3386 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, 33477 Fax: 624-6480 Gladeview Water Control District 655-0620 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., #1200, WPB, 33401 Fax: 655-3775 Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District 417-4599 21618 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, 33433 Fax: 347-3945 Health Care District of Palm Beach County 659-1270 1515 N. Flagler Drive, #101, WPB, 33401 Fax: 804-5672 Highland Glades Water Control District 655-0620 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., #1200, WPB, 33401 Fax: 655-3775 Indian Trail Improvement District 793-0874 13476 61st St. N., West Palm Beach, 33412 Fax: 793-3716 Jupiter Inlet District 746-2223 400 N. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter, 33458 Fax: 744-2440 Lake Worth Drainage District 498-5363 13081 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach, 33484 Fax: 495-9694 Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District 793-2418 155 F Road, Loxahatchee, 33470 Fax: 793-2420 Loxahatchee River District 747-5700 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, 33458 Fax: 747-9929 North Palm Beach Heights Water Control District 844-5205 601 Heritage Drive, #130A, Jupiter, 33458 Fax: 743-2357 Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 624-7830 359 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 Fax: 624-7839 Pahokee Water Control District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 Pal Mar Water Control District 630-4922 2501 Burns Road, Suite A, PBG, 33410 Fax: 630-4923 Palm Beach County Library District 233-2600 or 888-780-4962 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33406 Palm Beach County School District Main: 434-8000 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33406 Fax: 434-8651 Pelican Lake Water Control District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 Port of Palm Beach District 383-4100 1 East 11th St., Suite 600, RB, FL 33404 Fax: 842-4240 Seminole Improvement District 790-1742 4001 Seminole Pratt-Whitney Rd., Westlake, 33470 Fax: 790-5466 Shawano Water Control District 655-0620 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., #1200, WPB, 33401 Fax: 655-3775 Solid Waste Authority 697-2700 or 640-4000 7501 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, 33412 Fax: 640-3400 South Florida Conservancy District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 South Florida Water Management District 800-432-2045 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, 33406 or 686-8800 P.O. Box 24680, West Palm Beach, 33416 South Indian River Water Control District 747-0550 15600 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter, 33478 Fax: 747-9182 South Shore Drainage District 996-2940 P.O. Box 969, Belle Glade, 33430 Fax: 996-2960 Chambers of Commerce Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce 996-2745 540 S. Main St., Belle Glade, 33430 www.bellegladechamber.com Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County 282-9657 400 Hibiscus St., #200, West Palm Beach, 33401 www.blackchamberpbc.com Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce 395-4433 1800 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, 33432 www.bocaratonchamber.com Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce 732-9501 1880 N. Congress Ave., #214, Boynton Beach, 33426 www.boyntonbeach.org Central PBC Chamber of Commerce West Office 790-6200 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.,#19, Wellington, 33414 www.cpbchamber.com Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches 833-3711 401 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, 33401 www.PalmBeaches.org Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 278-0424 140 N.E. 1st St., Delray Beach, 33444 www.delraybeach.com Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Florida 582-2335 523 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, 33460 www.facc-fl.com Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of PBC 832-1891 1860 Forest Hill Blvd., #206 Flagler Square, WPB, 33406 www.hispanicchamberpbc.com Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce 585-8664 212 Iris Ave., Lantana, 33462 info@lantanachamber.com Pahokee Chamber of Commerce 924-5579 115 E. Main St., Pahokee, 33476 pahokeechamber@att.net Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce 655-3282 400 Royal Palm Way, #106, Palm Beach, 33480 www.palmbeachchamber.com Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce 746-7111 5520 PGA Blvd., #200, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 www.pbnchamber.com Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County 889-6527 4201 Westgate Ave., #A7, West Palm Beach, 33409 info@prhchamber.com Wellington Chamber of Commerce 792-6525 12161 Ken Adams Way, #183, Wellington, 33414 www.wellingtonchamber.com Women’s Chamber of Commerce of PBC 659-0285 400 Hibiscus St., West Palm Beach, 33401 admin@womenschamber.biz Easy. Convenient. Less Stress. 8th Best Domestic AirportTravel + Leisure Magazine, 2019 World’s Best Awards 5th Best Medium Airport 2019 J.D. Power North AmericaAirport Satisfaction Survey #1 in U.S. Airports forOverall TSA Wait TimesU.S. Customs andBorder Protectionpbia.org Less Stress. Fly PBI. #fl yPBI Hurricane Information The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Storm Terms: Hurricane: Formed when sustained winds in a system with cyclonic circulation reach 74 mph. Tropical Storm: Formed when sustained winds reach 39 mph. Tropical Depression: Formed when a tropical wave develops sustained winds up to 38 mph. Tropical Disturbance, Tropical Wave, or Easterly Wave: This is a cluster of clouds and thunderstorms with no cyclonic circulation moving through the tropics. Storm Surge: A wall of water or abnormal rise in sea level accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm. A Hurricane Watch means hurricane conditions are a possible threat within 48 hours. A Hurricane Warning means hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Categories: Category 1: maximum sustained winds of 74-95 mph Category 2: maximum sustained winds of 96-110 mph Category 3: maximum sustained winds of 111-130 mph Category 4: maximum sustained winds of 131-155 mph Category 5: maximum sustained winds of 156+ mph My Family Plan Answer the following questions: • Do I live in an Evacuation Zone? • Have I made pre-evacuation arrangements for where I will go? • Does my employer provide a special shelter for me and my family? • Does a member of my family qualify for Special Needs Shelter? (Pre-registration required; call 712-6400.) • How will I care for my pet during a hurricane? • How do I protect my boat during a hurricane? If I stay at home: • Do I have window protection? • Did I copy important papers and place them in a Ziploc bag in a waterproof, safe place? • Have I identified a safe room in my house? • Do I have a prepared hurricane survival kit? These and other publications available at http://discover. pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Publications.aspx Get a Head Start & Be Prepared! Emergency Supply KitShopping ListEveryone needs to prepare for emergency situations, but shopping for supplies can be expensive and strenuous. Shopping for items a little at a time before an event can reduce the stress of recovery by avoiding long lines and empty shelves. Government Websites Palm Beach County has several resources for obtaining accurate and important information. The Division of Emergency Management administers the www.ReadyPBC.com website. www.PBCgov.com | www.ReadyPBC.com Visit us for information on: Hurricane Myths & FAQ 1. It will never happen here! That’s probably what people in New Orleans, Homestead, and the Keys have said. But the entire coast from Texas to Maine is vulnerable to hurricanes! 2. My windows are ready. I have them taped. Taping windows to prevent breakage or limit the amount of shattering is not an effective form of window protection and can create airborne daggers of glass should the windows break. Window coverings made of 5/8-inch plywood or metal and fastened correctly can improve the chances of having your home survive the impact of a storm. 3. I’m going to open the windows on the side opposite the wind so the air pressure doesn’t explode my house. The best way to keep your home safe is to keep the wind OUT! Studies have shown that opening a window can increase the amount of damage done by wind. When a hurricane threatens, keep your home sealed up tight. 4. Why should I prepare my house? When the big one comes, it’s going to be destroyed anyway. While a hurricane’s winds can destroy even the most solid structures, taking some basic precautions can significantly reduce damage from a storm. Pictures of areas devastated by hurricanes will often show one house standing while a neighbor’s lies in ruins. The difference? The owners of the house in good shape took some basic precautions to safeguard their property. Shuttering windows, bracing garage and entry doors and bringing in yard items can mean the difference between destruction and minor damage. 5. The storm surge is only 9 feet at the most and my condo is on an upper floor, so I’m riding the storm out. Vertical evacuation, or escaping the rising storm surge by going to the upper stories of a building, is an option. However, wind speeds increase the higher you go, so you may be evacuating into a more dangerous place. If so, the high winds and water could make getting help to you nearly impossible after the storm passes. 6. When I get the evacuation order, I’m leaving. There is no high ground here, and it will be much safer inland. Even with Palm Beach County’s long coastline, not all near-coastal areas are subject to evacuation. In fact, in some locations, beach residents need travel no more than one mile to get to safe areas. Traveling a great distance to escape the effects of the storm may actually lead you into danger if you become stranded in evacuating traffic when the storm nears. Also, the further you go to evacuate, the longer it will take you to get there and to your home after the storm. 7. Are there sufficient shelters for people if we’re threatened by a Category 4 or 5 storm? Yes. Studies have shown that less than 10 percent of the people in evacuation zones go to local shelters. In Palm Beach County, we have shelter space for at least 55,000 people who live in an evacuation zone. If people do not live in evacuation zones or mobile/manufactured homes or substandard housing, they do not need to go to shelters and should make plans to either leave the county or stay home or with friends. 8. Should I evacuate during a Category 4 or 5 storm? Mandatory evacuations are issued for people living along the coastal area and barrier islands subject to sea water surge; mobile/ manufactured homes regardless of location; and persons living in substandard housing. We encourage people to “run from water and hide from wind”. Evacuation is not required or recommended for persons living away from the coast or for persons living in structurally sound homes. Stay home and stay off the roads. That’s why we encourage people to have a sufficient Emergency Supply Kit. If you plan to leave the county, you must leave early, at least three to five days before a storm’s projected landfall. 9. What if I can’t drive and need transportation out of the county? If you live in an evacuation zone, mobile home, or substandard housing and do not have transportation, you need to register with Palm Tran Connection for the Special Transportation Assistance Program by calling 561-649-9848 or 877-870-9849 (toll-free). You will be placed on a list and when evacuation orders are issued, you will be contacted and provided transportation to the nearest county shelter. We do not provide transportation out of the county or for those not meeting the above criteria. 10. Is Palm Beach County prepared? Yes. Our hurricane response and recovery plans are well seasoned and our staff is prepared. The county and the cities have developed a well-coordinated response to provide public safety and health services to those areas affected by a hurricane. Florida Power and Light representatives are at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the county coordinates power restoration with them. State and federal response agency representatives will be housed at the EOC before, during, and after the storm to provide assistance to us. We have a dedicated staff whose sole purpose is to save lives and protect property after a storm and get us back to full operation as soon as possible. What To Bring To A Hurricane Shelter A hurricane evacuation shelter is a refuge of last resort; a place to go if you can’t stay at home or with a relative, friend, or co-worker or nearby hotel. While shelters are set up in schools, the timing of their opening and locations can change due to the circumstances of the storm. Not all shelters are opened for every storm. Monitor local media for current shelter openings and locations. Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County Schools manage public shelters. Shelters provide simple meals and beverages; if you have special dietary needs or want snacks, you must bring your own. Shelters provide basic first aid only; cots and medical care are not provided. You can’t bring weapons, illegal drugs, or alcohol into shelters, but here is what you should bring: • Three-day supply of water per person (i.e., three-gallons per person) • Prescription medicines and emergency medications; you must be able to take all medications by yourself • Special-diet foods (e.g., snacks and juices for those with dietary restrictions or allergies) • Basic snacks • Bedding materials (e.g., pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, cots, air mattresses, etc.) – cots will not be provided • Comfortable clothing (at least two changes) • Collapsible/folding beach chair or camp chair • Baby food, formula, bottles, diapers, blankets, & clothes • Flashlight, extra batteries • Cellphone, with a battery-operated charger • Radio with extra batteries and headphones • Important documents (e.g., identification, medical records, insurance information, deeds or leases, birth certificates and utility bills showing your home address) – these documents are not required but will be helpful after an emergency • Photocopies of valuable documents • Eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures • Toiletries and personal hygiene items (e.g., washcloth and/or towelettes, small towel, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.) • Quiet games, books, playing cards, favorite toys, or other items for entertainment • Special items for family members who are elderly or disabled • Chargers/cables for any electronic devices you bring with you – functional electric outlets are limited in shelters You may want to put these supplies in a water tight storage bin(s) or large duffel bag for ease of movement. Pets are not allowed in evacuation shelters (except service animals); pet shelters may be available (visit www.ReadyPBC.com for more information). Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Official Disaster Smartphone Application FREE Application Features: Evacuation Areas Shelter Information Receive Tweets from the EOC Report Damage to Your Home or Business Gas Stations with Emergency Power Transfer Switch Grocery & Building Supply Stores with Emergency Generators PBC DART Division of Emergency Management Emergency Supply KitShopping ListPalm Beach CountyPublic Safety DepartmentDivision of Emergency Managementwww.pbcgov.com/demPalm Beach CountyBoard of County CommissionersIn accordance with the provisions of theADA, this brochure can be made available inan alternate format. Contact EmergencyManagement at (561) 712-6400. Rev. 06/14Keep in a WaterproofPortable Container•Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks, and bonds•Passports, social security cards, immunization records•Bank account numbers•Credit card account numbers andcompanies•Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephonenumbers•Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates) TO DO LISTBefore the Season StartspMake a family plan. Who doeswhat and where will your familyride out the stormpLocate your water meter andelectrical shutoffpKnow the disaster plan of yourchildÊs school or daycarepTrim trees and store loose objectspInstall/test your smoke detectorpUse a video camera to tape thecontents of your home and storevideotape with a friend who livesout of townpPhotocopy important papers andstore safelypMake plans to board your pet ifyou plan to go to a shelter pObtain cash or travelers checkspEstablish an out-of-state contactto call in case of emergencyCleaning & SuppliesWeek 4p2 Packages of eating utensils, paper cups, paper platespFacial tissues (i.e. Kleenex) p2 Rolls of paper towelsp4 Rolls of toilet paperpLiquid dish soappMosquito repellentpMatchesp2 Pairs of latex glovespBroom, mop, and bucketpUnscented liquid bleach Use What You HaveStock up on personal care and cleaningitems. Check your supplies now to makesure you have these supplies on hand. DonÊt forget disposable plates, cupsand utensils, paper towels,andtoilet paper. Insect repellentandsunscreen should be included. Ifyou have an adequate supplyon hand, you will not need topurchase them when you goshopping. Health & First AidWeek 3p1 Bottle of shampoo p1 Box sanitary hand wipes/liquidp1 Large tube of toothpastepAntisepticpDeodorantpTweezerspAdhesive bandages, assorted sizespRolls of gauze or bandagespHydrogen peroxidepFirst Aid bookpFirst Aid tapepPetroleum jellypRubbing alcohol First AidDuring a storm, phone and electricallines go down. Dangerous weatherconditions prevent emergencyvehicles from responding toemergency situations. Preparingyourself and your family withCPR and First Aid training can save the lifeof a loved one. StorageWeek 2p2 Boxes of large plastic zip bags pPlastic wrapp2 Rolls of aluminum foilpAssorted plastic containers with lidsp3 Boxes heavy-duty garbage bagspWaterproof portable plasticcontainer with lidPreserving Food & Important DocumentsElectrical power can be offfor several days aftera storm, so plan forpower outages. Also, use waterproofcontainers to protectimportant papers. FoodWeek 1p1 Gallon of water per person per dayfor at least 5 days, for drinking and sanitationpSandwich bread (freeze until needed) p3 Boxes of quick energy snacks (i.e. granola bars or raisins) p2 Cans of ready-to-eat-soupp1 Box of crackerspDry cerealp4 Cans of fruitp5 Cans of meatp4 Cans of vegetablesp1 Jar of jelly or jamp1 Large can of juicepInstant coffee/tea/ powdered drinks WaterWater will be needed for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Store enough bottledwater for all members of your family and petsbefore the storm. Clean water that could beused for bathing & washing dishes is in yourwater heater. Everyone needs to prepare foremergency situations, but shoppingfor supplies can be expensive andstrenuous. Shopping for items a littleat a time before an event, can reducethe stress of recovery by avoidinglong lines and empty shelves. Get a Head Start & Be Prepared! Palm Beach CountyPublic Safety DepartmentDivision of Emergency Managementwww.ReadyPBC.orgPalm Beach CountyPublic Affairs Departmentwww.pbcgov.com MedicationsWeek 5pExtra supply prescriptionmedication(s) pAspirin and/or acetaminophenpAnti-diarrhea medicinepAdult vitaminspThermometerSpecial Needs ShelterThe county Special Needs Shelter onlyaccepts residents with a physical conditionrequiring medical or nursing care that cannotbe provided for in a general population shelter. Individuals must be able to sleep safely on acot or mat and meet one of the followingcriteria: •Need nursing assistance with medications or medical care administration•Monitoring vital signs or medical conditions or activities of daily living but do not need hospitalization•Need constant electrical power for medicalequipmentPre-registration is requiredfor individualsneeding to use the Special Needs Shelter. To register call:(561) 712-6400 Common ToolsWeek 6pBattery operated radio pFlashlightspFlashlight batteriespAssorted safety pinspScissorspScrewdriverspPlierspVise gripspHammer(s) pHeavy-work glovespStove fuel/charcoal, lighter fluidpCamping or utility knifep1 Box disposable dust maskpPlastic safety gogglesTune InLocal media are your primarysource of information duringdisaster. They work with theEmergency Operation Center to provideup-to-date information that can keep yousafe. Be sure to have a battery-operatedradio and stock up on plenty of batteries. Stay informed about weather conditions, hazards, closed roads, curfews, and reliefcenter locations. Heavy ToolsWeek 7pPlywood & fasteners to cover windowspTarpaulin, canvas for temporary roof repairpHandsaw and/or chain saw & fuelpAssorted nailspWood screwspHatchetpCrowbarSafetyMost hurricane relatedinjuries occur after the stormwhen people are cleaning up debris. Wearproper safety gear, make sure you knowhow to properly use power tools andmachinery and never work alone. It may bebest to hire skilled and insured professionalsto do some work. Special ItemsWeek 8pSpecial foods for special diets pExtra hearing aid batteriespItems for denture carepSpare eyeglasses or contact lenssuppliesp1 Gallon of water per petpLeash or pet carrierpPet foodpBaby foodpDiaperspBaby wipes What You NeedOnly you know what you need. Some familieswill need special items added to their disasterlist. These include baby food and baby careitems as well as items for your pet. Make sureyou have spare batteries for your hearing aidand a spare pair of eyeglasses. Rememberpetsare not allowed in general shelters.If you live inan evacuation zone, pets can be pre-registeredfor the Pet Friendly Shelterby calling(561) 233-1266. pbcgov.com/publicsafety/animalcare Smart Supplies Week 9pBatteries for camping lanternpBattery powered camping lanternpPortable camp stove or grill pVideo or disposable cameraYour PropertyBefore hurricane season, make a completeinventory of your valuables and personalproperty. Store importantdocuments and valuablesin a safe dry place. If youevacuate, take them withyou if you can. Take aphoto inventory before the storm and then takephotos of any damage after the storm and thentake photos of any damage after the storm foryour insurance adjuster. Be sure that you areproperly insured and understand all of theconditions of your policy prior to a disaster. This will save you from unfortunate surprisesduring recovery. Helpful Supplies Week 10pGames/activities for kids/familypExtra radio batteries pLocal and stateroad maps pGas canspManual can openerHave PatienceDamage after a hurricane isunpredictable. It can takeseveral days, and in somecases, several weeks torestore power. Crewswill begin work as soonas they can to clearroads and restoreservices. Be patient. Plan for loss of power, phones, water, and cabletelevision. Have activities on hand for yourfamily. Remember that everyone in thecommunityis experiencing the same disaster. DO NOT HOARD FUEL. Work together and help your neighbor. Everyday Safety Week 11pABC certified fire extinguisherpSmoke detector with battery pCarbon monoxide detector Everyday SuppliesDisasters can happen without warning. It isa good idea to have disaster supplies onhand year-round. Make sure you alwayshave a working fire extinguisher, smokedetectors, and a carbon monoxide detector. These items save livesand reduce propertydamage. To reduce riskof fire, DO NOT USECANDLES.Never use agenerator or charcoal grillinside your home orinside your garage. 32! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! !! !! ! ! ! ! PGA BlvdBlue Heron BlvdWhitney RdForest Hill BlvdSouthern BlvdSeminole Pratt £¤1£¤1£¤441£¤441Palmetto Park RdMilitary TrlMilitary TrlBoynton Beach BlvdLake Worth RdOkeechobee BlvdNorthlake BlvdIndiantown RdAtlantic AveBeeLineHwy ¬«80 ¬«7GatewayBlvd10thAveN6thAveSPalmBeachLakesBlvdMelaleucaLnBelvedereRdYamatoRdLantanaRdWYamatoRdHypoluxoRd45thStWLintonBlvdDonaldRossRdWoolbrightRdSJogRdNJogRdGladesRd15328761312111094! ! DudaRdJohnLEvansRdRogersRd ¬«80 ¬«25£¤27 ¬«80 ¬«15£¤441 ¬«715£¤98Gator BlvdMiamiCanalRd1415IMPORTANT: Not all shelters will be opened at the same time. Stay tuned to local TV and radio for shelter opening announcements. 1. Independence Middle School 4001 Greenway Dr, Jupiter 334582. Palm Beach Gardens High School 4245 Holly Dr, Palm Beach Gardens 334103. Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School 1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach 334044. Seminole Ridge High School 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd, Loxahatchee 334705. West Gate Elementary School 1545 Loxahatchee Dr, West Palm Beach 334096. Forest Hill High School 6901 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach 334057. Palm Beach Central High School 8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington 334118. John I Leonard High School 4701 10th Ave N, Greenacres 334639. Park Vista High School 7900 Jog Rd, Lake Worth 3346710. Boynton Beach High School 4975 Park Ridge Blvd, Boynton Beach 3342611. Atlantic Community High School 2455 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach 3344512. Boca Raton High School 1501 NW 15th Ct, Boca Raton 3348613. West Boca Raton High School 12811 Glades Rd, Boca Raton 3349814. Lake Shore Middle School 425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade 3343015. Pahokee Middle School 850 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee 33476GladesAreaShelters“Legal: Palm Beach County is providing this data “as is,” and PalmBeach County disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressedor implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event willPalm Beach County be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damagesor lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of this data.” Disclaimer:OMartin CountyBroward CountyRisk SheltersWith Evacuation ZonesZone A: Evacuate if you live in a manufactured/mobile home; have substandard construction; or live in a flood-prone area. Zone BZone A - See Text Box AboveZone CZone DZone LZone EShelter!Palm Beach CountyGIS Service BureauApril 15, 2019 £¤441£¤441£¤1£¤1£¤1 ¬«80 ¬«80 ¬«7AtlanticAveDixieHwy10th Ave NBroadwayA1ALantana RdLakeWorthRdPalmetto Park RdMelaleuca LnSouthern BlvdNorthlake BlvdBlueHeronBoynton Beach Blvd6th Ave SSeminolePrattWhitneyRdNOceanBlvdN Military TrlS State Road 7BelvedereRdOkeechobee BlvdLyons Rd45th StIndiantown RdYamato RdWoolbrightRdCongressAveHypoluxo RdPBLakesBlvdGatewayBlvdCounty Road 880Orange BlvdMilitary TrlPGA BlvdLinton BlvdPowerlineRdDonald Ross RdBee Line HwyBrowns Farm RdStateRoad80Conners HwyS US Highway 27S Military TrlForestHillBlvdSJogRdSOceanBlvdNJogRdUSHighway1Alt A1AFederalHwyGlades RdRoyalPBBlvdHatton HwyNSR7ExtPalm Beach County Evacuation ZonesO“Legal: Palm Beach County is providing this data “as is,” and PalmBeach County disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressedor implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event willPalm Beach County be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damagesor lost profits resulting from any use or misuse of this data.” Disclaimer: Palm Beach CountyGIS Service BureauFebruary 20, 2018Rogers Rd ¬«80 ¬«25£¤27 ¬«80 ¬«15£¤441 ¬«715£¤98Gator BlvdEMainStSMainStE Canal St SMiamiCanalRdZone A: Evacuate if you live in a manufactured home/mobile home; have substandard construction; or live in a flood-prone area. Zone A - See Text Box AboveZone BZone CZone DZone EZone LMartin CountyBroward CountyBlvdLake OkeechobeeNot to Scale