District Details: Charter & Financials

The Jupiter Island Beach Protection District's purpose is to provide the authority for the protection of the beach and lands within the district from erosion and damage from storms, waves, currents, and high water subject to state and federal permit requirements.

Boundaries

Same boundaries as those of the Town of Jupiter Island.

Services Provided

Providing for the levy of a special tax for the construction and maintenance of erosion control structures on particular properties within the district and providing the Town of Jupiter Island with the authority to protect town beaches

Town Charter

Article II Jupiter Island Beach Protection District enacted under Laws of Florida Chapter 82-331, House Bill Number 709.

Chapter 189, Florida Statutes - Uniform Special District Accountability Act

Chapter 161, Florida Statutes - Beach and Shore Preservation

Florida Administrative Code 62B - Beaches and Coastal Systems

Established April 9, 1982 by Florida State Legislature

Contact Information

Mailing: 2 Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Email the Information Desk

Phone: 772-545-0100

Registered Agent: John Duchock, Beach District Director, Town of Jupiter Island, 2 Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Governing Body Members: Town Commission, Town of Jupiter Island, 2 Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

General Financial Information

Taxes, fees, assessments, or charges imposed and collected: FY24/25 $3,378,493

Rates or amounts for the current fiscal year: 0.9593 mils of 10 mils

Statutory authority for the levy of the tax, fee, assessment, or charge: Laws of Florida Chapter 82-331

Fiscal year period: October 1 to September 30

Tentative Budget: FY 25/26 Tentative Budget $3,880,318

Final Adopted Budget: FY 25/26 Adopted Budget $3,880,318

Budget Amendments: N/A

Annual Financial Report: Financial Report

Current Year Budget:  2025 – 2026 Budget

District Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures

 In accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 189.0694, beginning October 1, 2024, or by the end of the first full fiscal year after its creation, whichever is later, each special district must establish goals and objectives for each program and activity undertaken by the district, as well as performance measures and standards to determine if the district's goals and objectives are being achieved. By December 1 of each year thereafter, each special district must publish an annual report on the district's website describing: (a) The goals and objectives achieved by the district, as well as the performance measures and standards used by the district to make this determination. (b) Any goals or objectives the district failed to achieve.

Adoption of Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures: Resolution No. 947

Fiscal Year Accomplishments: Fiscal Year 25 Goals, Objectives, and Peformance Measures

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