It didn’t take long to replace the missing B in the Boca Raton sign just east of Military Trail. It notifies everyone that they’re back inside Boca Raton city limits. Whether you’re moving here or looking, the first thing you’ll notice when you enter or leave Boca Raton is the difference.
You may see splashes on the street, even when it’s sunny. The spray is from sprinklers in the medians. City workers also monitor tree debris. They make sure trees are ready for the start of the annual hurricane season by grooming tops of trees that could blow around.
Boca’s five mile stretch of beaches are cleaned frequently, and nonprofits do regular beach cleanups. A city council member has been doing runs in the city for years with volunteers to pick up litter.
It’s catching. You’ll see people in golf carts using grabbers to make sure their neighborhood’s entrance/exit along city streets remain litter free.
The city even has a link on its website and cellphone app for photos, so residents can alert staff that there’s something they should fix or remove.
We asked a city spokesperson about who is responsible for keeping the city so well groomed?
Q: What department in the city installs and monitors the sprinklers?
A: The Recreation Services Beautification section is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and monitoring the sprinklers.
Q: What department picks up the tree debris?
A: Tree debris is picked up by both Recreation Services and Public Works & Engineering.
Q: What department grooms the trees and how often?
A: The Recreation Services Department takes care of grooming the trees in the medians and parks. Trimming is carried out as necessary, taking into account the type of foliage, the season, and any potential environmental factors.
Q: Does a city department monitor litter?
A: The Recreation Services Department oversees litter management in city parks, facilities, medians, and along major roadways throughout the city.
Q: On the beaches, who cleans them and how often?
A: Recreation Services is responsible for maintaining all city beaches, which includes routine upkeep of trash, recycling, foliage clean-up, restrooms, and more.
Your Lang Realty agent can advise you if the real estate you’re considering is in city limits or in suburban Palm Beach County with a city address.
