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From the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office: Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates Announced For February 2011

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office hosts a series of community outreach events each month throughout Broward County.  Deputy Appraisers will be available to assist with Homestead, Senior and other property tax exemption applications, as well as answer questions on property taxes.  We are also accepting applications for Portability.  The outreach program is designed to provide convenient and accessible service to the residents of Broward County.  All outreach events listed below are open to the public.

  Documents required to file a Homestead Exemption include:

  • A current Florida driver’s license or Florida identification card, and
  • A current voter registration card or declaration of domicile
  • Non-US citizens must also provide proof of permanent residency.

 Qualified residents 65 years of age or older as of January 1, 2011 may also apply for the additional Senior Exemption. Eligible seniors must have a total household adjusted gross income not to exceed $26,203.  Documents required for the Senior Exemption include a 2010 income tax return or, if one does not file income taxes, a copy of the 2010 Social Security 1099 Form.

 You still have time to file if you forgot to file for a 2011 Homestead Exemption, Widow/Widower Exemption, Disability Exemption, Portability, or other exemption. Simply contact us to complete your application by the September 19, 2011 deadline.

 For further information please visit our website at www.bcpa.net or contact the Outreach Department by phone at 954.357.5579 or email at kbrown@bcpa.net.  

 

February 2011 Schedule 

 

Tuesday, February 1                          9:00 AM –  11:00 AM              Hallandale Community & Cultural Center, 410 S. 3rd St, Hallandale Beach

11:30 AM –    1:00 PM            Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12 Ave, Oakland

  

Wednesday, February 2                    11:30 AM –    1:00 PM            Pompano Beach City Hall, 100 W Atlantic Blvd

                                                12:00 PM –    2:00 PM            Plantation Outreach, 1 N University Dr. Room 5202B, Plantation

                                                4:30 PM –    6:00 PM              Bonaventure Town Center, 16690 Saddle Club Rd, Weston

Thursday, February 3                        11:30 AM –   1:00 PM             Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd

Monday, February 7                          10:30 AM – 12:00 PM             NW Focal Point, 6009 NW 10 St Margate

                                                            11:30 AM –   1:00 PM             Lauderdale by the Sea Jarvis Hall, 4501 Ocean Dr  

                                                            4:30 PM –   6:00 PM               Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Rd Weston 33327

Tuesday, February 8                          10:30 AM – 12:30 PM             Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd

Wednesday, February 9                    11:30 AM –    1:00 PM            Pompano Beach City Hall, 100 W Atlantic Blvd

                                                            12:00 PM –    2:00 PM            Plantation Outreach, 1 N University Dr. Room 5202B, Plantation

            3:00 PM –    5:00 PM              Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr Coral Spring

Thursday, February 10                     11:30 AM –  1:00 PM               Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd

                                                                                4:30 PM –   6:00 PM               Coral Springs City Hall, 9551 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs

 

Friday, February 11                           10:00 AM –  11:30 AM            Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W Oakland Park Blvd

Monday, February 14                        9:00 AM –  11:00 AM              Lighthouse Point, Doreen Gauthier Library, 2200 NE 38 St

                                                            11:30 AM –    1:00 PM            Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center                                               

              

Tuesday, February 15                        10:00 AM – 11:30 AM             Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50 Pl, Cooper City

                                                            11:30 AM –   1:00 PM             Deerfield Beach City Hall, 150 NE 2 Ave

                                                                                4:00 PM –   6:00 PM               Lauderdale Lakes Multipurpose Center, 4340 NW 36 St, Lauderdale Lakes

Wednesday, February 16                  11:30 AM –  1:00 PM              Pompano Beach City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd

                                                            12:00 PM –  2:00 PM              Plantation Outreach, 1 N University Dr. Room 5202B, Plantation,

Thursday, February 17                      11:30 AM –  1:00 PM              Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd

Tuesday, February 22                        10:00 AM –  12:00 PM            Coconut Creek City Hall, 4800 W Copans Rd,

                                                            4:30 PM –    6:00 PM              Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac

Wednesday, February 23                  11:30 AM –  1:00 PM              Pompano Beach City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd

                                                            12:00 PM – 2:00 PM               Plantation Outreach, 1 N University Dr Room 2502B

Thursday, February 24                      11:30 AM –  1:00 PM              Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd

Friday, February 25                           10:00 AM – 11:30 AM             Beach Community Center, 3351 NE 33 Ave, Ft Lauderdale

Saturday, February 26                      12:30 PM –  5:00 PM              Butterfly Festival, Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39 Ave, Coconut Creek

Monday, February 28                        11:30 AM –  1:00 PM              Lauderhill City Hall, 5581 W Oakland Park Blvd

                                              

If you would like to have someone from our office meet with taxpayers at an upcoming meeting of your condo/homeowners or civic association, please contact Community Outreach Coordinator Kelly Brown at 954.357.6035 or kbrown@bcpa.net .  The full outreach calendar can be viewed at www.bcpa.net/events.asp. 

Kelly M. Brown, CFE, MPA

Community Outreach Supervisor

Office of Lori Parrish, CFA

Broward County Property Appraiser

 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 111

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: 954.357.6035

Fax: 954.357.8474

www.bcpa.net

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Broward Residents, Relieve Stress by Using Public Transit

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Broward county residents now have three alternatives in their commute to Downtown Miami using the express lane in the I-95:

  1. Pembroke Pines 95 Commuter Express Bus.  This service will run approximately every thirty minutes on weekdays during morning and afternoon peak travel periods. Southbound buses will depart from Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road starting at 5:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. and from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Additional departure locations are at Pines Blvd/University Drive, Hollywood Blvd./US441 and Hollywood Blvd and the Tri-Rail Station. Northbound buses will depart from the Miami-Dade Government Center Complex from 6 a.m. until 8 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Weston residents could drive down to Pembroke Pines or use Route 23 Bus to connect to this system.

2. Ft. Lauderdale Tri-Rail I-95 Commuter Express Bus.  This service will run approximately every 15 minutes during weekday rush hours.  Southbound buses depart from 5:45 until 8:45 a.m  and 4:42 until 5:57 p.m. and Northbound buses depart 6:17 until 7:58 a.m. and from 3:43 until 6:53 p.m.

3. Hollywood I-95 Commuter Express Bus.  This service will run approximately every 15 minutes from the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station.  Southbound buses depart from 5:45 until 8:45 a.m. and from 4:42 until 5:53 p.m.  Northbound buses depart from 6:28 until 7:58 a.m. and from 4:18 until 7:18 p.m.

There is free parking at all 95 express bus park-n-ride lots.

Fares are:

$2.35 Premium Bus Fare for a one-way trip
 $1.15 Reduced Premium Bus Fare for a one-way trip for persons 65 years and over

 $23.50 Premium 10-Ride Bus Pass
 $85 Premium 31-Day Bus Pass

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Public Transportation in Weston,Florida:Route 23 Still Running

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

 

The uncertainty surrounding the loss of Weston’s only scheduled bus service is over.  It seems that the protest of many of the residents of Weston, the business community and the Weston City Council allowed the route to continue, but with a reduced schedule.

Route 23, Weston’s sole source of public transportation that connects Weston, via Weston Road with the Cities of Sunrise and Pembroke Pines will continue to operate, but starting October 31, the Broward County Transit will discontinue service on Saturdays and Sundays and will reduce weekday service to the hours of 6-10 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.  Weekday peak frequency is being reduced from 40 to 60 minutes.

Route 23 main points are Pembroke Lakes Mall, Academic Village, Weston Road and Griffin Rd, Weston Road and SR 84 and Sawgrass Mills Mall.

Broward County Transit is also increasing county-wide fares from $1.50 to $1.75 and 31 day Adult Pass from $52 to $58

Weston’s recent and costly investment on nice looking and very convenient bus stops along Weston Road has been saved!!

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FREE Moonlight Movies in the Park in Weston,Florida

Monday, September 27th, 2010

THE CITY OF WESTON KICKS OFF
2010/2011

FREE MOVIES IN THE PARK SERIES

 

The City of Weston is kicking off its 2010/11 FREE Moonlight Movies in the Park series on Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Weston Regional Park.  A series of seven movies, once monthly, through April will be shown. 

 On Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 8:00 p.m., “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2” will be playing at Weston Regional Park. This is a FREE event for everyone. The film will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen on the event stage inside the park.

 The world famous singing pre-teen chipmunk trio returns to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity status and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes.

 Bring lawn chairs or blankets for a fun and relaxing night out. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The event stage is located in the Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more information call the Weston Community Center at 954-389-4321.

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Proposed Millage Rate for the City of Weston for Tax Year 2010 and Fiscal Year 2010-2011

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The City of Weston is presenting its 2011 City Budgets  along with an informational sheet entitled: “What is the Proposed Millage Rate for the City of Weston and What Does it Mean to Me?

Basically the proposal consists of increasing the Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2011 to 2.0000 from the current 1.7670.

This means the millage rate for the upcoming Tax Year and Fiscal Year 2010/2011 (October 1, 2010 thru September 30, 2011) can be as high as 2.0000 but no higher (by decision of City Commission). However, the City Commission can lower it at the two public hearings on the budget set for September 13 and September 27, 2010.

What Does it Mean To Me?

Tax Year Millage Rate Variation City’s TaxableP. Value* Taxable Value Ad Valorem       Tax Variation
2009 1.7670     $300,000 $530.10  
             
2010 2.0000 13.2% -10.1% $269,700 $539.40 1.75%
             

 

*City’s Taxable Property Value according to Broward County Property Appraiser

Considering a decrease in taxable value of 10.1% and an increase of the Millage Rate to 2.0000 the Net Effect on your pocket would be an increase of 1.75%

City of Weston budget hearings will be held at Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard, Weston, FL 33326 at 7:00PM on Monday, September 13, 2010 and Monday, September 20, 2010. Meetings are broadcast live on your Weston cable channel and viewable online at www.westonfl.org

Be on the look out to voice your opinion!

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Is This Your First Hurricane Season in Weston, Florida? Be Prepared!

Monday, August 9th, 2010

 

Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs to November 30th

Our City of Weston is very concerned about residents being prepared in the event of a Hurricane.

It is important to have handy the following contact information:

 

 

 

  • City of Weston 954-385-2000
  • Broward County Hurricane Hotline
  • 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1
  • Hours: 8am-5pm until a hurricane warning is issued; then 24 hour operation

 

Please visit the City’s web page where you can find not also invaluable information about  hurricane preparedness but also lessons learned from past experiences.

HURRICANES & PREPARATION

If you are new in the area or for that matter new in Florida, you should know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning.

A hurricane watch is issue when there is a threatening condition within 24-48 hours.

A hurricane warning is issue when winds of 74 miles per hour or more are expected within 24 hours.

When a Hurricane Watch is issued make sure you follow this basic steps:

  • Secure all outside objects. Bring loose objects such as patio furniture, garden tools and planters, inside.
  • Remove any debris from prior storms such as loose roof tiles – they will become projectiles.
  • Protect your windows. Permanent shutters are the best protection.
  • Fill fuel tanks of vehicle and generators.
  • Turn refrigerator & freezer to the coldest setting. Purchase or make additional ice.
  • Fill bathtubs and any large containers with water for washing, cleaning and flushing toilets, since electric power may go out of service.

BE PREPARED!!

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City of Weston, Florida: Helping Students in Need

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
The City of Weston will assist in collecting school supplies for needy children. Several buildings around the city will provide containers for “Back to School” supplies to help kids throughout Broward.

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New Yogurt Place in Weston, Florida- “Yogurtland”

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

There is a new eating place in Weston Town Center. Yogurtland! Right on Main Street across from The Cheese Course.  It just opened its door this week and it looks yummy…so yummy that is always busy with lines of people holding tempting cups of delicious yogurt topped with all kind of goodies.

For those who are watching the diet, no problem! there is fat free yogurt with healthy nuts or berries to top with.

The place does not even has an outside sign. But youngsters and families of Weston already found the place and come by to get their favorite flavor.

Yogurtland is a franchise. There are two other stores in Pembroke Pines and Coral Spring.

Hours: 11:00 to 11:00 everyday

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