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JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Extension Addendum to Contract

Florida Realtors released a contract extension addendum that allows for time periods and dates to be extended as a result of the COVID-10 pandemic.

A new form from Florida Realtors - the Coronavirus (COVID-10) Extension Addendum to Contract - is available in Form Simplicity.
This form is available for use in the event the parties would like to extend certain dates or time periods as a result of COVID-19. As stated in the addendum:
"The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause unprecedented impacts to real estate transactions, including but not limited to travel restrictions, self-imposed and/or governmental required isolations, potential closures of offices and institutions required to fund, close and record real estate transactions, and action or inactions of a homeowners' or condominium association."

The form includes checkboxes with extension options for:
  • Closing date
  • Financial period
  • Inspection period
  • Title cure period
  • Feasibility study period
  • Due diligence period
  • Homeowners' / condominium association approval

The form also includes a provision for a loan-approved buyer should things change on the lenders' side as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have any questions about the above article or if we can help in any way please call us immediately. If we don't know the answer we will find out for you.
WHAT'S GOING ON?
We are pleased to announce that we have 22 listings in house at this time.
Many are in the downtown area but range from a beautiful house in Boynton Beach to three commercial properties right here in West Palm Beach. We are always looking for new buyers or sellers, and welcome any referrals from our many friends and associated business professionals!
AMBASSADOR SUMMER HOURS
Our office will be open all summer from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, except for national holidays.
Brygida, our Operational Manager will be in real estate school from July 20-26. All calls will be forwarded to her cell and she will forward messages on to the appropriate person. The office will be open by appointment. Business will be conducted as usual.
SUMMER TIPS FOR PET OWNERS
Many of us have pets and Summer can be especially difficult for them as it is for us! We don't think how hot the asphalt is on their paws, how much water they need, when to walk them other than in the hottest hours, if they should be groomed for heat relief...or wear sunscreen etc.! So here is a wonderful article by the Pet Health Network with their 10 Top Summer Safety Tips for pet owners. Read it - your pet will thank you with love!
SUMMER AND COVID-19 RULES
Again, we want you all to be safe, healthy, practicing social distancing and wearing masks is a must these days. For your information, we are attaching links that you may find helpful regarding the rules and orders made by various towns and communities:

Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update
(very long, but helpful links)
*NEW*   VIDEO : COVERING Wearing a cloth face covering in public can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY

*NEW*  CLOSES BEACHES FOR 4 TH  OF JULY HOLIDAY   Palm Beach County issues order 2020-013, effective  12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 . This order applies in all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County.
 All public, municipal, and private beaches, including all beach parks, in Palm Beach County shall be closed  from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020 . Restaurants and retail establishments within beach parks may remain open subject to the restrictions included in current State and local emergency orders applicable to Palm Beach County, including, but not limited to, any occupancy restrictions.
 EMERGENCY ORDER REQUIRING MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS
Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-012  requires face coverings to be worn in public in Palm Beach County. This order applies in all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County and will be in effect until further notice. Click  regarding Palm Beach County’s Emergency Order 2020-012 concerning the  facial coverings mandate.
  Click  here  to view Palm Beach County Emergency Orders
  Palm Beach County has extended the  State of Emergency until July 3.    
For up-to-date re-openings go to  PBCGOV.com   click here.
 Click  here  to view Governor DeSantis’ Executive Orders.
 PALM BEACH COUNTY COVID-19 EDUCATION COMPLIANCE TEAM
The team is comprised of representatives from state and local agencies including the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Code Enforcement and Fire Rescue, the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County and police departments from Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. Team members will proactively conduct spot inspections of local businesses and public venues, noting where masks are not being worn and/or social distancing is not being consistently practiced.
  For more information or to contact the COVID Education Compliance Team, please call  561-24COVID  ( 561-242-6843 ) or email  covidcompliance@pbcgov.org
  PALM BEACH COUNTY INTERACTIVE TESTING MAP
Palm Beach County’s  Interactive Testing Map  with over 62 testing sites. This map will help residents find the closest private or community based testing location for them. Several of the sites are government supported and have free testing with a variety of restrictions and processes. Many others are private labs, urgent care facilities or pharmacies that will bill your insurance.
 *NEW*  TESTING SITES
  Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Testing for Friday, 6-2 9 -20:
Health Care District of Palm Beach County   COVID-19 Testing Facilities  
Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment:  561-642-1000   (Hotline will be closed  Friday, 7/3 for the  July 4 th  holiday.)
 
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach
205  tests completed Saturday, June 27, 2020
 Drive-through site
By appointment only;  Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m.  – Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic
Antibody testing by appointment only
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  and  Saturday, 7/4  for the  July 4 th  holiday and will be open  on Monday, 7/6
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center –
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade  
76  tests completed today   
Walk-up site
By appointment only  Monday through Friday ;  8 a.m. – Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th  holiday
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1150 45 th  St., West Palm Beach
164  tests completed today
Walk-up site
By appointment only  Monday through Friday ;  8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th holiday    
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter
110  tests completed today
Walk-up site
By appointment only  Monday through Friday ;  8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th holiday    
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach
120  tests completed today 
Walk-up site 
By appointment only  Monday through Friday ;  8 a.m. - Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th holiday   
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1250 Southwinds Dr. , Lantana
First Responders and Emergency Workers Only
By appointment only
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th  holiday
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
“Scout” Mobile Clinic Outreach
267  tests completed Friday, June 26, 2020 (testing today continues  through 7pm )
Walk-up site
Any age; need not be symptomatic
Varying locations and hours as scheduled
**Closed  Friday, 7/3  for the  July 4 th  holiday
  The Health Care District’s  C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics [brumbackclinics.org]  have reopened to provide safe, in-person medical, dental and behavioral health services and limited pharmacy services at eight clinic sites throughout Palm Beach County.   Patients can call  561-642-1000  to schedule an appointment for either a telemedicine or inpatient visit.
Florida Atlantic Testing Site in Boca Raton
Closed  Friday, 7/3  and  Saturday, 7/4  for the  July 4th  holiday. The testing site is located at the FAU Tech Runway on the north end of the FAU campus at  901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, 33431 . Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at  1-800-209-7919   Monday through Friday  from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
 South County Civic Center Site in West Delray Beach
Closed  Friday, 7/3  and  Saturday, 7/4  for the  July 4th  holiday. The drive through testing site is located at the South County Civic Center located at  16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 . Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at  1-800-209-7919   Monday through Friday  from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
  *New*  Testing Site in Boca Raton at the Town Center Mall
A Simon Property Group popup testing site opened on 6/27. The hours are  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  seven days a week. Only requirements are 18 years and older and have a photo ID. The test administered will be nasal swabs. Town Center at Boca Raton Mall located at  6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 .
 Homebound Resident Testing
Residents eligible for the new testing option include homebound elderly or individuals with disabilities who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19  and  cannot leave their homes to access one of the drive-up or walk-up test collection sites. Residents who believe they are eligible for the in-home testing option should call  561-712-6400  for a pre-qualifying assessment. The testing line is open  from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday  through Friday.

COMMUNITY SERVICES ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILITIES
The CARES Act Rent and Utilities Assistance Program provides one-time rental and/or utility assistance to eligible Palm Beach County residents who have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are for applicants who reside in apartments, houses, townhouses, or mobile homes.Applications must be submitted through the CSD’s
online portal. To apply, visit  www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS . To learn more, visit  www.pbcgov.com/communityservices .
 *NEW*  CARES RESTART BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the CARES Restart Business Grants Program to accelerate the reopening of businesses hardest hit by COVID-19. The $60 million Business Restart Program uses a portion of the county’s $261 million allocation from the Federal CARES Act approved by Congress. The BCC has dedicated $50 million toward businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $10 million towards businesses with greater than 25 employees. The application period is now over but could reopen if grant dollars remain after the current applications are processed.

Below is the summary as of  4 PM Monday  for the CARES DHES application process:
ummary
Count
Total Applications Received
4988
Applications In Review
1603
Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
1527
Applications Approved
606
CARES Grant Issued by Checks
1252
  
LOCAL YMCAS PARTNER WITH PBC PARKS AND REC TO PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP
YMCA of the Palm Beaches and YMCA of South Palm Beach County have announced a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to expand summer day camp offerings and locations in an initiative to meet the increased need from parents who are returning to work. YMCA-led programs will be held now  through August 7, Monday – Friday 8 am  to 6 pm at three Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation facilities. To enroll in YMCA of the Palm Beaches led camps, call Tatiana Rego at  561-727-3774  or email  trego@ymcapalmbeaches.org . To enroll in YMCA of South Palm Beach County led camp, call  (561) 395-9622  or visit  www.ymcapalmbeaches.org
 
*NEW*  UP-TO-DATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD
As of  5 PM today , the positivity rate in Palm Beach County is 9.5%.  To find the latest information about your specific zip code and other COVID-19 data, check out the Florida Department of Health  COVID-19 Dashboard  . Also find more health/COVID-19 information in  multiple languages here.
  SCHOOL DISTRICT FEEDING SITES
Six meals will be distributed on  Tuesday, June 30  due to the holiday. Parents who pick up food will receive six days’ worth of meals.  Food distribution continues at  52 school locations , however, the site at Crestwood Middle School has closed, and Cypress Trails Elementary School will open to serve families.
 Food distribution is  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.     Grab & Go Meals are FREE to students 18 years of age and younger (22 years of age and younger for ESE students), regardless of financial need.  Twice-a-week food distribution will resume  on Tuesday, July 7 , and  Thursday, July 9.   The full list of food distribution sites may be viewed  here .
  SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will not be distributing meal kits  on Friday, July 3 , at the Acreage Branch Library and the Puffin Learning Center. Instead, the Acreage Branch Library will distribute meals  on Wednesday, July 1 , and the Puffin Learning Center will distribute meals  on Thursday, July 2 , along with regularly scheduled distribution sites throughout the county.
Regularly scheduled distribution will resume  Monday, July 6.  To check dates of service for all SFSP meal distribution sites,  click here . 
The SFSP provides meals and snacks to eligible children age 18 and under during the summer months (June through August) and in times of emergency. Meals and snacks are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. 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.
Parents picking up kits without their child present must bring identification for the child. Meal kits will not be provided to parents who do not bring their child or do not provide proper identification. Proper safety measures must be practiced.
Sites will continue to distribute seven days’ worth of meals to each eligible child  once a week  through Friday, August 7.  For locations and times of service, visit summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com .
SUPPLEMENT NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has expanded the benefit sign-ups to five Library locations.

Mondays & Tuesdays,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Contact: James Vil,  517-7533
 
Mondays,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jupiter Branch
Contact: Mario Mendez,  345-5085
 
Tuesdays,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Library
Contact: Riquet Lucien,  316-0895
 
Wednesdays,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glades Road Branch
Contact: Mario Mendez,  345-5085
 
Fridays,  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lantana Road Branch
Contact: Mario Mendez,  345-5085
 
Members must make an appointment by calling the numbers above. They can also email the food bank at Benefits@pbcfoodbank.org  to schedule appointments or ask questions.
 
FOOD FINDER MAP  
United Way has launched an  Interactive Food Finder map  to assist in locating food and hot meals across Palm Beach County. 
FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
Feeding South Florida Calendar of Food Distributions at www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
These sites provide groceries in a drive-thru style. The list is updated daily.
  LIBRARIES
The Palm Beach County Library System is offering some evening and Saturday hours. All locations are closed on Sunday. Facial covers are required. A limited number of computers will be available with social distancing measures in place. Computer users are limited to a 1 hour computer session per day. Returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours. Members are asked to return items through the book drop or automated returns and to place items removed from shelves on book carts for quarantine.
 Visit our website at:  http://www.pbclibrary.org/  for hours and to see what activities are available.
 
211 HELPLINE AND CRISIS LINE  is free, confidential, and available  24/7 .
211 provides  crisis support,  suicide prevention, and assistance with available resources and services-
for people of all ages, and is multilingual capable.
 
TRANSPORTATION
Palm Tran
The lobby at  3201 Electronics Way in West Palm Beach, FL  is open, however no bus pass sales will be provided at this location. The lobby at 50 S. Military Trail, WPB 33415 remains closed.   If you need assistance, call  561-841-4200  or visit our website at  www.palmtran.org
 
Palm Tran Fixed Route and Paratransit Resumes Regular Service
  • A mask or facial covering is required to ride Palm Tran.The number onboard is limited to no more than 20passengers on fixed-route buses. PT Connection is now running non-essential trips.
  Go Glades  Service
  • Palm Tran's western community bus service, Go Glades, Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are currently not running a regular service. You will be able to book a trip directly to and from your destination by calling: (561) 649-9838.
  • The Palm Tran call center (561) 841-4BUS (4287) is operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many trip planning functions may be done through the Palm Tran app and on palmtran.org.
Tri-Rail
  • Passengers are urged to wear masks while riding. Tri-Rail continues to offer an amended schedule until further notice, with 18-trains every 2 hours a.m. on weekdays, and 12-trains every 3-hours starting at 5:17 a.m. on weekends. Trains have suspended fares. 
Brightline
  • Train service is suspended until further notice.
 
JURY DUTY
All jury selection proceedings are suspended  through July 17. Jurors who were summoned for jury duty  through July 17  do not have to report for service. Criminal and civil jury trials now suspended  through July 17, 2020 ; statewide grand jury suspended  through July 26, 2020 . Those with questions regarding jury service can call  561-355-2930  or visit  https://jury.mypalmbeachclerk.com/#/home .
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Individuals with questions related to the coronavirus should call the Florida Department of Health’s Coronavirus Call Center at  1-866-779-6121  which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or
email  COVID-19@flhealth.gov . They can also visit  http://pbchd.org  for the latest health information. Visit the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
For the latest information and updates from Palm Beach County, visit  http://pbcgov.com/coronavirus .

Wishing you Health, Safety and Well-Being!
 
Sally Kimball, Broker
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