Volume 2020-1 | January 10, 2020
Announcements and Happenings in the Village
2020 is off to a great start in the Village! Exciting new projects, upcoming programs and a March Charter Amendment are highlights of this issue.
Village Announces $5K Matching Grant for Eligible Property Improvements
  • Open to residents and business owners within the Village
  • Construction projects 1) requiring a building permit; 2) cost at least $500; 3) enhance the visual appeal and value of the structure are eligible
  • Contact Planning, Zoning and Building Department at 561-965-4016 for more information and to get an application
  • Deadline is Friday, February 7, 2020
Touch a Truck Event Coming February 8
  • Saturday, February 8 from 10 am to 1:30 pm at Village Complex
  • Get a close view of large work trucks, equipment, fire engine, etc
  • Free event open to the public
  • Food vendors, games for the kids and a rockwall
Park Projects Coming Soon
Several park projects are coming soon to the Village.
  • A new shade structure at Royal Palm Park (Davis Road)
  • Construction of Foxtail Palm Park (Kirk Road and Park Lane)
  • Construction of an enhanced sidewalk with site amenities (Alemeda Drive)
  • New playgrounds at Sago Park, Royal Palm Park and Village Center
  • New park shelters at Sago Park
  • Restroom at Sabal Palm Park
Village of Palm Springs Noise Ordinance
Did you know that there is a New Noise Ordinance for our Village?
The Village of Palm Springs Police Department receives noise complaints often and especially on holidays. Although we want everyone to enjoy living in our Village, we still need to respect the peace and quiet of our neighbors. Recently, we have received several complaints regarding loud parties that continue into the early morning hours.

Please be aware that there is a Village Ordinance that governs the type of noise and the times such noise is appropriate and/or restricted. When the Palm Springs Police Department receives a complaint of noise, the following is considered:

·          Use of loudspeakers and sound amplifiers are prohibited within residential communities between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
·          Any prolonged period of low frequency sound (bass) vibrations is prohibited.
·          Machinery construction work is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
·          The use of lawn equipment, that can be heard by your neighbors, is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

If you are going to call the police department regarding a noise complaint, please keep in mind that our Ordinance requires that any sound measurements be made from your property. There are restrictions of how loud the noise can be and the police department has sound meters to measure the levels, however, our Ordinance also states that a noise can still be a violation without a sound measurement if the noise is unusually loud when heard from the property of the person making the complaint.
So, please be considerate of your neighbors and be mindful of how loud the noise your making is and at what time it is. 

If you would like to read our Ordinance in further detail or if you have any questions or concerns or would like to ask more questions of the Palm Springs Police Department, please visit us or contact our Code Enforcement Department at 561-968-8243.
You may also visit vpsfl.org for more detailed information.
Proposed Charter Amendment - “Preservation of Local Police Department”
During the upcoming elections on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Village Council is asking our Palm Springs voters to decide if you would like to have the opportunity to provide input and weigh in on any future question on whether to abolish, merge, outsource or transfer our police department services to another agency or entity. This proposed Charter Amendment (titled “Preservation of Local Police Department”) would give our voters in Palm Springs (rather than just the Village Council) the opportunity to decide if they would like a voice in either supporting or opposing any future questions that may be asked on whether the Village’s Police Department should be preserved.

We as a Council believe that any decision that would include abolishing, merging, outsourcing or transferring our police department services to another agency or entity is too important of a decision for us (as a Council) to solely make ourselves without our community’s input; thus, we have agreed unanimously to support presenting a proposed Charter Amendment to our voters on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (same election date as the presidential primary election).

Village of Palm Springs - Ballot Question

“Preservation of the Village of Palm Springs Police Department"

Shall the Village of Palm Springs Charter be amended to preserve the Village's local Police Department by requiring a referendum vote of the electorate to abolish, merge, outsource and/or otherwise transfer the Village's provision of law enforcement services to any other agency and/or entity and to require a supermajority vote of the Village Council when such referendum is initiated by the Village Council?

YES _____               NO ______
"Preservación del Departamento de Policía de la Municipalidad de Palm Springs"

¿Se deberían enmendar los estatutos de la Municipalidad de Palm Springs para preservar el Departamento de Policía local y requerir un voto de referéndum para poder abolir, fusionar, subcontratar y/o transferir de otro modo la prestación de servicios de aplicación de la ley de la Municipalidad a cualquier otra agencia y/o entidad y exigir una mayoría absoluta de votos del Consejo Municipal cuando dicho referéndum sea iniciado por el Consejo Municipal?

SÍ _____                   NO ______
“Prezèvasyon Depatman Polis Vilaj Palm Springs”

Èske Konstitisyon Vilaj Palm Springs dwe amande pou prezève Depatman Lapolis lokal Vilaj la pa egzije yon vòt referandòm pa votè   yo pou aboli, rantre (konbine), konfye ak / oswa transfere otreman pwovizyon Vilaj la nan sèvis lapolis bay nenpòt ki lòt ajans ak/oswa antite epi mande pou yon vòt super majorite nan Konsèy Vilaj la   lè   referandòm sa yo inisye pa Konsèy Vilaj la?
WI_______        NON_______
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NEW! Youth Spring Soccer
  • Back by popular demand
  • Spring soccer program
  • Youth ages 5 to 13
  • Registration runs January 27 thru February 10
  • Practice begins February 15
  • Fee is $85 Village residents/$115 Non Residents thru February 10 ($10 additional after)
Tax Season is Here! Tax Prep Assistance Available
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Visit the VPS Library to get tax preparation assistance

VITA Tax Assistance
  • Starting January 22
  • Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am

AARP Tax Assistance
  • Starting February 5
  • Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am
Canal Road Construction Project
  • Located between Davis Road and Kirk Road
  • DP Development is the contractor for this project
  • Currently grading swales and prepping for guard rail installation
  • In next 2 weeks you will see guard rails installed, sod in swales and paving of the roadway
  • Anticipated completion early February 2020