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TOWN COUNCIL

JUPITER TOWN HALL • 210 MILITARY TRAIL, JUPITER, FL 33458

Town Council and CRA Corner: Recent Policy Actions

Below is a summary of some of the approvals and decisions made by the Town Council during recent meetings. To see items coming up on agendas for future meetings, visit jupiter. fl. us / Agendas. Residents can also sign up to receive agendas and live reminder emails at jupiter. fl. us / NotifyMe. To watch meetings live, or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, visit jupiter. fl. us / Live.

Fire Impact Fee Ordinance Town Council approved on second reading an ordinance establishing Fire Impact Fees. These fees are one-time charges on new development that help pay for the facilities and equipment needed to accommodate growth.

Playground Renovation Town Council approved work orders in the combined amount of $ 375,229 for playground site work improvements at Heights of Jupiter Park, the Jupiter Community Center, and Abacoa Community Park. The work includes the removal of existing fencing and the installation of new fencing, landscaping, irrigation and a chilled water fountain at each of the three parks.

Opposition to Paid Parking at Public Beaches Town Council adopted a resolution opposing Palm Beach County’ s proposal to implement paid parking at county-owned public beaches. The proposal, which ultimately was rejected by the County, would have introduced parking fees at Palm Beach County-owned beaches in Jupiter, including Carlin Park, DuBois Park and Jupiter Beach Park.

Jupiter Cove Maintenance Agreement Town Council approved a Maintenance Agreement between the Town of Jupiter and Jupiter Cove Condominium for Rightof-Way Maintenance. The agreement authorizes Jupiter Cove to maintain fencing and associated vegetation within a Townowned right-of-way strip located north of the US 1 Bridge.

Fire Station 11 Renovation Project Town Council approved work order # 1 with Williamson Design Associates in the amount of $ 275,440 for Fire Station 11 Renovation project design services.

Membrane Treatment Services Town Council approved a Unit Price Contract with Membrane Treatment Services, LLC for maintenance and repair services for the Town’ s Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration water treatment facilities for an amount of $ 400,000 for the initial 2-year term.

Toney Penna Drive-Central Boulevard Traffic Signal Town Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for the Toney Penna Drive-Central Boulevard Traffic Signal Project.

Bear’ s Club POA Maintenance Facility Town Council approved requests from the Bear’ s Club for several improvements to the property, including plans for a new maintenance facility, a redesigned secondary entrance along Frederick Small Road and the addition of a staffed guardhouse.

Jupiter High School Recreational Facilities Town Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Palm Beach County for Mutual Use of Town and Jupiter Community High School’ s recreational facilities.

North Pennock and Fisherman’ s Landing Road Resurfacing Town Council approved work orders # 4 and # 5 to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for roadway resurfacing projects, including the North Pennock / Fisherman’ s Landing Resurfacing Project in the amount of $ 501,217 and the Olympus Resurfacing Project in the amount of $ 342,924.

Seaglass Residential Development Town Council approved an amendment that will allow the Seaglass townhome development on Bush Road to consist entirely of either rental or for-sale units.

Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreements Town Council approved the mutual aid interlocal agreements for fire / rescue assistance with the Village of Tequesta and Martin County.

Ambulance Purchase Town Council approved a purchase order with Ten-8 Fire & Safety for the purchase of an ambulance for the amount of $ 381,077.

Water Treatment Distribution System Town Council approved a purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for distribution system water quality sampling stations and materials for the amount of $ 97,552 for use at the Town’ s water treatment plant.

Police Pension Board Town Council confirmed the reappointment of Nikitas Scopelitis to the Police Pension Board of Trustees.

Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Town Council approved supplemental agreement 5 with Arazoza Investments, LLC, for landscape and irrigation maintenance in the amount of $ 118,166.

Toney Penna Drive Construction Town Council approved work order # 6 with Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for the Toney Penna Drive turn lane construction in the amount of $ 121,406.

Town Water Main Improvements Town Council approved a contract with Huurr Homes, LLC for Eganfuskee Street Water Main Improvements( W2515) in the amount of $ 407,540.

Daniels Way Water Quality Improvements Town Council approved a contract with B & Z Construction for Daniels Way water quality improvements in the amount of $ 704,142.

Public Safety Communications Town Council approved an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with the Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium( MPSCC) of Palm Beach County.

Admiral’ s Cove Universal Protection Services Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Jupiter and Cambridge Security Services, LLC for operations in Admiral’ s Cove

FY27 Operating Budget, CIP Budget and Millage Rate Town Council approved the fiscal year 2027 millage rate, operating budget and five-year Community Investment Program( see article on page 1).

CRA COMMISSION

FY27 Operating Budget and CIP The CRA Commission approved the fiscal year 2027 CRA operating budget and the CRA’ s five-year Community Investment Program( see article on page 1).

TOWN TIMES NEWSLETTER

VOL 33 NO 4 • OCTOBER 2026- JANUARY 2027 HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE...

Page 2: A New Chapter in Public Safety has Begun National Night Out Parade Playground Improvements Are Underway

Page 3: Senior Academy Resident Rehabilitation Program Parking Regulations

Page 4: Trash Collection Rate Increase Homestead Exemption Outreach Community Calendar

Get Ready for the Election on November 3

The General Election is Tuesday, November 3, and Jupiter residents are encouraged to make sure they’ re ready to vote. Whether you plan to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, keep these important dates and deadlines in mind:

• Oct. 5: Deadline to register to vote

• Oct. 19- Nov. 1: Early voting, 7:00 am- 7:00 pm

• Oct. 22 at 5 pm: Deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot

• Nov. 3: Election Day; polls open 7:00 am- 7:00 pm

• Nov. 3: Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot

Jupiter voters can check their voter registration status, find their polling location and view a sample ballot when available through the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. Visit VotePalmBeach. gov for election information and resources.

Town and CRA Adopt Millage Rates, Operating Budgets and Five-Year Community Investment Programs( CIP)

Fiscal year 2027 begins October 1, 2026, and ends September 30, 2027.

On September 22, the Town Council adopted the millage rate, operating budget and pay plan for fiscal year 2027( FY2027), along with the five-year Community Investment Program( CIP) for fiscal years 2027-2031.

The FY2027 Town millage rate is 3.5886 mills, or $ 3.5886 for every $ 1,000 of taxable property value. The Town’ s General Fund budget totals approximately $ 83.5 million and supports services including public safety, parks and recreation, public works and other Town operations.

The Town’ s millage, and General Fund budget, will increase in FY2027 due to the Town assuming fire rescue operations with the Jupiter Fire Rescue Department( JFRD). However, because the millage needed to fund JFRD is lower than what the Town previously paid to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Town residents will cumulatively pay about $ 10 million less for fire rescue services. The Town’ s FY2027-31 five-year CIP totals approximately $ 151.6 million, including $ 32.8 million in planned investments for FY2027.

The Community Redevelopment Agency( CRA) also adopted its FY2027 budget and five-year CIP. The CRA budget totals approximately $ 5 million, compared with $ 3.8 million in FY2026. Its FY2027-2031 CIP totals approximately $ 13.7 million and includes projects along the Riverwalk, Piatt Place, shoreline stabilization, gateway and wayfinding improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

Find the final approved budget on jupiter. fl. us / Budget.

How Is the Town of Jupiter Preparing for Amendment 3?

Property taxes are a key funding source for the services, programs, and events Jupiter residents rely on and enjoy. The passage of Amendment 3 would reduce this important funding and could affect many of these services, programs, and events.

The Town has proactively planned for this potential change; it has held two budget workshops to evaluate the potential impact of Amendment 3 on the Town’ s budget. These impacts include a $ 5.5 million reduction in Town revenue in Fiscal Year 2027, followed by an additional $ 10.5 million in Fiscal Year 2028, for a two-year total of $ 16 million. Impacts beyond FY2028 are unknown, as, if passed, Amendment 3 allows the State Legislature to determine future adjustments to the Homestead Exemption without a vote of Florida’ s residents.

Town Council directed staff to identify ways the Town could cut spending if Amendment 3 passes. As part of this process, more than $ 20 million in Capital Improvement Program( CIP) projects have been identified to be“ paused” pending the outcome of the vote on Amendment 3. These projects include athletic field repairs and restoration, and renovations at Town parks and facilities. This pause does not mean these projects have been canceled. Planning will continue, but the Town will place contracts and spending on hold while it reassesses funding and project timelines.

The Town of Jupiter has always maintained a consistent approach to long-term financial planning and prides itself on being good stewards of the public’ s money. The Town held its property tax rate steady for six consecutive years before lowering it in fiscal year 2024. The Town also maintains financial reserves and uses a five-year CIP to plan for infrastructure improvements.

If Amendment 3 passes, the Town anticipates holding another workshop in late November or early December to review the financial impacts and determine how to move forward with affected projects.

What is Amendment 3?

Florida voters will consider Amendment 3 on the November ballot. If approved, it would change how certain property taxes are calculated beginning in 2027.

What Would Change?

• 2027: Homestead exemption increases to $ 150,000.

• 2028: Homestead exemption increases to $ 250,000.

• Future years: Additional changes to homestead exemptions could be established by the State Legislature.

• Non-homestead properties: The annual cap on increases in assessed value would decrease from 10 % to 5 %.

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