May 23, 2022

Clarence E. Anthony Branch Library 30th Anniversary

On May 18th, the Palm Beach County Library System, elected leaders, County staff, and members of the community celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Clarence E. Anthony Branch Library in South Bay. My aide Lisa Wilson was in attendance for this wonderful occasion. Clarence Anthony was first elected as the Mayor of South Bay in 1984 when he was twenty-four years old. During his time in office, he lobbied and advocated for a library in South Bay for the children and residents in the community. Clarence now serves as the CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities.

At the previous day's County Commission meeting, the Board of County Commissioners honored Clarence with a proclamation and "Key to Palm Beach County."

While I could not attend these events as I am attending the National Association of Counties Conference, I want to say thank you, Clarence, for everything you've done for South Bay, Palm Beach County, and for cities throughout the nation as leader of the National League of Cities!

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Above L-R: Comm. McKinlay Aide Lisa Wilson, County Commissioner Mack Bernard, and Clarence Anthony

Below: Comm. McKinlay Chief of Staff Kelley Burke with Clarence Anthony

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School Bus Safety

The Board of County Commissioners recently sent the below letter to Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Mike Burke regarding bus stop safety. The County will continue working with the Transportation Planning Agency and the School District to improve street safety for our students.

Road Resurfacing Projects

Palm Beach County will be conducting two upcoming road resurfacing projects in the Glades, both funded through the infrastructure surtax:

*CR 880 for 2 miles starting 1 mile west of Gladeview Rd going to the East for 2 miles. The tentative start date is 6/2/22, weather and schedule permitting. The work will be performed during the day with temporary lane closures and will last approximately 7 days.

*Browns Farm Road for 2 miles starting 1/2 mile south of 6250 Browns Farm Rd. for 2 miles going south. The tentative start date is 6/10/22, weather and schedule permitting. This work will be performed during the day with temporary lane closures and will last approximately 7 days.

Housing Assistance Programs

Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of funding for the following programs:

HOME Investments Partnership Program – Funding Allocation of $1,800,000:

First Time Homebuyer Program – June 20, 2022 at 8:00am – August 22, 2022 at 11:59pm (or until 40 applications have been submitted). Funding will assist income eligible first-time homebuyers with gap financing, lot acquisition, down payment, closing costs and/or rehabilitation, to purchase a new or existing home. Applicants are required to attend a Mandatory Orientation prior to application submittal. Register now at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6869720/HED-HOME

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program – Funding Allocation of $500,000:

Foreclosure Prevention Program – June 27, 2022 at 8:00am - until ALL funding is expended. Funding will assist income eligible homeowners who are facing foreclosure due to an unexpected loss of household income.

Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program – Funding Allocation of $2,100,000:

Mortgage Assistance Program – June 27, 2022 at 8:00am – until all funding is expended. Funding will assist applicants impacted by COVID19, to apply for up to $20,000, in financial assistance to help with paying delinquent first mortgage, escrow payments (PITI), second mortgages, late fees, condominium and homeowners’ association payments, special assessments, and other mortgage associated costs related to COVID-19.

NOTE: Applications must be submitted online, and will be processed on a first submitted, first qualified, first served basis, subject to funding availability on the dates noted above by visiting the website at https://pbcgov.com/HED.

For additional information, please contact:

Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED)

Mortgage and Housing Investments Division

Telephone: (561) 233-3600

HEDverify@pbcgov.org