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Boynton Beach approves multiple annexations after residents raise tax and sewer concerns
Summary
The City Commission approved first readings of annexation packages for Bamboo Lane and Palmyra on Sept. 18, 2025, prompting resident concerns about higher city millage, septic-to-sewer costs and notice; staff presented tax/service comparisons and said most parcels already receive city utilities.
The Boynton Beach City Commission on Sept. 18 approved multiple first-reading ordinances to voluntarily annex the Bamboo Lane area (about 4.61 acres) and the Palmyra area (about 27.97 acres) into the city.
Staff presentation and analysis: Amanda Radagon, planning and development director, told commissioners that nearly all parcels in both areas already lie in the city's utility service area and most are connected to water and sewer. She presented a side-by-side millage and non-ad valorem assessment comparison showing that annexation would add the city operating millage (7.75 mills) but would eliminate three county debt obligations (county…
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