July 2, 2025
2:00 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JULY 8, 2025
PAGE ITEM
85 5B-1 *DELETED
– item was approved at the Emergency BCC meeting on 7/2/25.
102 6H-1 *DELETED – item pulled by
staff for further review and moved to 8/19/25.
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
JULY 8, 2025
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 13 - 82)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 83)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 84 -
86)
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 87 - 104)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 105)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 106)
9. BCC DIRECTION (Page 106)
10. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 107)
11. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
108)
12. ADJOURNMENT (Page 109)
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JULY 8, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 13
3A-1 Appointment
of one (1) to the PBC Water Resources Task Force.
3A-2 Resolution for the construction of honorary
designation markers on Southern Blvd. as PBSO Motorman Highway and a portion as
President Donald J. Trump Boulevard.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 14
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 15
3C-1 Resolutions
declaring the acquisitions of fee simple right-of-way designated parcels.
Page 16
3C-2 Change
Order No. 4 with Bergeron Land Development, Inc. for Lawrence Road project to
grant retroactive time extension and compensation.
Page 17
3C-3 Adopt-A-Road Agreement for
two (2) locations on Okeechobee Blvd.
Page 17 - 18
3C-4 Executed Lighting Agreements
with FPL for various locations.
Page 19
3C-5 Work
Order G-33 with Gerelco Traffic Controls, Inc. to upgrade the traffic signal to
a mast arm at the intersection of Lantana Road and Congress Avenue.
3C-6 Contract with Hardesty &
Hanover, LLC for the Linton Blvd. Bascule Bridge project.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 20
3D-1 Settlement
in the eminent domain action styled PBC v. Novalien.
3D-2 Settlement
in the personal injury action styled Kharsen D. Mortant v. PBC.
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E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 21
3E-1 Retroactive
Subrecipient Agreement with Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc. for the Ending the HIV Epidemic A Plan for
American Initiative Program in PBC.
Page 22
3E-2 Appointment
of one (1) new member and reappointment of one (1) member to the PBC HIV
Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Council.
Page 23
3E-3 Appointment
of one (1) new member to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Health and Human
Services.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 24
3F-1 Fourth Amendment with Signature Flight
Support LLC to extend the term at the North County General Aviation Airport and
PBC Glades Airport.
Page 25
3F-2 Change Order No. 7 with Ranger Construction
Industries, Inc. to extend the project duration to the Central Airfield
Improvements Project.
Page 26
3F-3 Contract with EXP U.S. Services Inc. for
various capital projects at PBI.
Page 27
3F-4 First Amendment with Host Hudson, LLC at PBI
for substitution of a primary restaurant concept with an alternative restaurant
concept, inclusion of national market concept and update of provisions related
to inclusion of local agricultural products.
Page 28
3F-5 First Amendment with Paradies Lagardere @
PBI, LLC at PBI for inclusion of national market concept and update of
provisions related to inclusion of local agricultural products.
Page 29
3F-6 Amendment No. 7 with Ricondo &
Associates, Inc. for continued performance of professional consulting services
for the Department of Airports for various services.
Page 30
3F-7 Change Order No. 1 with Suffolk Construction
Company Inc. to decrease the contract amount and extend the project for
Concourse B Expansion Package 1 at PBI.
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F. AIRPORTS
Page 31
3F-8 Change Order No. 4 with Suffolk Construction
Company Inc. to extend the project for Concourse B Expansion Package 2A at PBI.
Page 32
3F-9 Federal Aviation Administration Grant
Agreement for the Taxiway M Improvements project at
PBI.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 33
3G-1 Quarterly
Report for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.
3G-2 Annual
Report for FY 2024 from the Town of Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency.
3G-3 Resolution
approving revisions to the Investment Policy.
3G-4 Budget Transfer to the APRA Response
Replacement Fund to modify project budgets for previously approved categories.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 34
3H-1 CSA
No. 30 to PBC Fire Rescue with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. for PBC
Fire Station No. 33 project.
Page 35
3H-2 Utility
Easement Agreement in favor of FPL for various work at PBSO District 1 and
Marine Unit Maintenance Facility.
Page 36
3H-3 Comcast
Business Hospitality Service Order Agreement for the provision of digital TV
channels at the Four Points building.
Page 37
3H-4 First
Amendment with the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony to extend the term of the
Agreement for interoperable communications.
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H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 38
3H-5 Amendment
No. 7 with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. establishing a Guaranteed maximum
Price for the construction phase of the PBSO Data Center project.
Page 39 - 40
3H-6 License
Agreement with Transit Village, LLC for use of County-owned property and
Amendment No. 1 with Vanderbilt with updates based on License Agreement.
Page 41
3H-7 CSA
No. 3 with Ohlson Lavoie Corporation for the Four Points / Emergency Operations
Center Connector project.
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 42
3I-1 Grant Agreement with HUD for FY 2024
Community Project Funding.
Page 43
3I-2 Amendment 001 with the City of Lake Worth
Beach for the renovations at the Youth Empowerment Learning Center to extend
the specific performance dates.
Page 44
3I-3 An
Assumption and Global Modification of the Loan Agreement of the Quiet Waters
Project,
and Subordination Agreements with Florida
Housing Finance Corporation and with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association.
Page 45
3I-4 Agreement with Federal Home Loan Bank of
Atlanta Heirs’ Property Family Wealth Protection
Fund Agreement, and Agreement with Heirs’
Property Family Wealth Protection Fund Agreement with the Legal Aid Society of
Palm Beach County, Inc.
Page 46
3I-5 Amendment 002 with Everglades Townhomes, LP
to change the final expenditure
requirement.
Page 47
3I-6 Amendment 002 with The Lord’s Place, Inc.
to allow additional time for the developer to draw
the remaining loan
funds to complete the rehabilitation project.
Page 48
3I-7 Request for Release of Funds for an
environmental review conducted on behalf of PBSC for
the renovation and infrastructure upgrades to
PBSC’s existing automotive technology program facility.
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J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 49
3J-1 Appointment
of one (1) applicant to the Building Code Advisory Board.
3J-2 Appointment of one (1) applicant and
reappointment of one (1) member to the Construction Board of Adjustment and
Appeals.
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 50
3K-1 Partial
Release of Utility Easement .
3K-2 Consultant Services Authorization No. 8 with
JLA Geosciences, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant 11.
Page 51
3K-3 Utility
Easement for use on Palm Beach County School Board property.
3K-4 Encroachment
Agreement with Florida as Transmission Company, LLC.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 52
3L-1 Amendment
No. 1 with FDEP providing for additional funding for two (2) projects located
in Lake Worth Lagoon.
Page 53
3L-2 Revised
Mosquito Control Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with FDACS for mosquito
control activities.
Page 54 - 55
3L-3 Memorandum
of Agreement with Department of Army for Additional Sand Placement in
connection of the Delray Beach Segment Shore Projection project.
Page 56
3L-4 FDEP
Office of Greenways and Trails Application for Designation of Public Lands or
Waterways for the County-owned portion.
Page 57
3L-5 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 0090-15 with Foth Infrastructure & Environment,
LLC for data collection and engineering services in support of the dear for
offshore sand resources.
3L-6 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 0090-16 with Foth Infrastructure & Environment,
LLC for engineering services in support of feasibility study of shore
protection alternatives along Singer Island.
Page 58
3L-7 Certification
of Lands granting Department of Army a right of entry.
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M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 59
3M-1 Amendment to the Infrastructure Surtax
Project Plan to increase the budget for the Parks Improvement projects.
Page 60
3M-2 Budget Amendment and Budget Transfer for
decrease from the Bert Winters Park Phase II Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program Grant.
Page 61
3M-3 Special Events Rental Agreements with FOMO
Entertainment Group LLC and Sportera Events USA, Inc.
3M-4 Executed Entertainment Contractor Agreement
with Thomas Joseph Braga for Carlin Park After Dark.
Page 62
3M-5 Executed Standard Sound and Light Production
Service Contractor Agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc.
3M-6 Second Amendment with the Young Men’s
Christian Association of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for the lease of real property
in Lake Lytal Park.
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 63
3Q-1 First
Amendment with Housing Partnership, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement.
Page 64
3Q-2 Grant
Award from FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula to fund
equipment purchases for Countywide Law Enforcement Agencies.
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 65
3S-1 Business
Associate Agreement with Digitech Computer LLC incorporated into all past,
present and future agreements.
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CONSENT AGENDA
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 65
3U-1 Addendum
Agreement extending services for existing AT&T Emergency Call Tracking
System.
3U-2 Interlocal Agreement with Forest Oaks
Community Development District to provide assistance in preparation of Non-Ad
Valorem assessment roles.
Page 66
3U-3 Task Order #1 with Woolpert Inc. for the
acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging imagery.
3U-4 Task Order #4 with GPA Geospatial, Inc. for
the 2025 PBC Coastal Orthophotography Program.
Page 67
3U-5 Task
Order #2 with Woolpert Inc. for the acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging
imagery for increased vertical accuracy for the area within PBC.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 68
3X-1 Contract
with Health Care District of Palm Beach County to provide adult reentry health
services.
Page 69
3X-2 Contract
with FAU for an evaluation of reentry services provided by PBC Division of
Justice Services.
Page 70
3X-3 Two
(2) Grant Adjustment Modifications with DOJ on Violence Against Women Grants to
facilitate a Non-ICJR Training.
Page 71
3X-4 Contract
with Tri-County Humane Society, Inc. for spaying/neutering at risk cats.
Y. PURCHASING
Page 72
3Y-1 Quarterly
list of contract terminations under PBC Purchasing/Procurement Code.
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BB. YOUTH SERVICES
Page 73
3BB-1 Contract with Yadira Diaz Romero to complete
the required hours of clinical work for training and experience in family and
youth counseling.
Page 74
3BB-2 Four (4) Contracts with Doctoral Psychology
Interns to complete the required hours of clinical work for training and
experience in family and youth counseling.
Page 75
3BB-3 First Amendment with American Association of
Caregiving Youth, Inc. to serve additional youth and to provide expanded
programming and activities.
Page 76
3BB-4 Contract with Digital Vibez, Inc. to provide
KitdsFit Jamathon Program.
CC. SHERIFF
Page 77
3CC-1 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant Award.
3CC-2 Revised Grant Award Letter to extend the period of performance for
FY 2023 UASI.
Page 78
3CC-3 Contract
Amendment from FDCF to provide supplement funding and extend the current
project period.
3CC-4 Modification
#3 to the Sub-Grant Agreement with FDEM to extend the period of performance for
FY 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program.
Page 79
3CC-5 Grant Award Letter from FDLE for supplement funding for Fentanyl
Eradication.
Page 80
3CC-6 SubAward and Grant Agreement from FDEM for FY 2021 Operation
Stonegarden II.
Page 81
3CC-7 Grant
Modification #6 with FDEM to extend the period of performance of FY 2021 State
Homeland Security Grant Program.
3CC-8 Modification
#1 with OJP to extend the period of performance for FY 2022 Prosecuting Cold
Cases using DNA.
Page 82
3CC-9 SubAward and Grant Agreement from FDEM for FY 2022 Operation
Stonegarden II.
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DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 82
3DD-1 Executed Category “G” Grant Agreement with
Players International Management, Inc. for the promotion of Delray Beach
International Tennis Federation Championships.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 83
4A EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches Month
4B Plastic Free July 2025
4C 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon
4D PBC Youth Entrepreneurship Month
4E Jeri Caprio Day
4F National Zookeeper Week
4G Park and Recreation Month
4H 33rd Anniversary of the
Guatemalan-Maya Center
4I Commendation to Doug Wise
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A. OFFICE OF
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 84
5A-1 Request the use of Uniform Method of
collection non-ad valorem special assessments.
B. ADMINISTRATION
Page 85 - 86
5B-1 Ordinance amending Palm Beach County Local
Provider Participation Fund Ordinance; several Indemnification Agreements, and
Fourth Amendment with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County exercising
renewal option.
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REGULAR AGENDA
A.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Page 87
6A-1 2025
Legislative Session Report.
B.
YOUTH SERVICES
Page 88 - 89
6B-1 Allocations
for Community Based Agency funding in the Action Areas of Health and Wellness
Supports Ensuring Safety & Justice, and Skills for Learning and Life.
C.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 90 - 92
6C-1 Proposed
allocations for Notice of Funding Opportunity for areas of Behavioral Health
and Substance Use Disorder.
D.
PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 93 - 94
6D-1 Resolution
approving the Watershed Master Plan.
Page 94
6D-2 Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Greenacres providing for the annexation of an
enclave known as the Chickasaw Road Enclave.
E.
AIRPORTS
Page 95 - 96
6E-1 Amendment
No. 5 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the performance of planning,
design and engineering services related to PBI Capital Improvement Program.
Page 97
6E-2 Contract
with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Taxiway M Improvements
Project at PBI.
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F.
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 98
6F-1 First
Amendment with the Town of Hypoluxo amending the scope of work and schedule.
Page 99
6F-2 Request
for negotiate a development conveyance agreement with Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Palm Beach County, Inc. for the development, construction and sale of
single-family homes.
G.
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 100
6G-1 Resolution
approving PBC Consolidated Plan and the County’s Action Plan.
Page 101
6G-2 Certification
by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency.
H.
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 102
6H-1 Resolution
amending to allow for temporary opening of Homewood Road during the
construction of Lake Worth Drainage District L-5 Canal project.
I.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 103 - 104
6I-1 Proposed
Millage Rates for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 105)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 106)
BCC DIRECTION (Page 106)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 107)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 108)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 109)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff
recommends motion to ratify: the League of Cities appointment of Vice
Mayor Lisa Interlandi of the Village of North Palm Beach for Seat 3 of Palm
Beach County Water Resources Task Force (WRTF) to fill an unexpired term ending
September 30, 2027. Summary: The WRTF was
established to identify and evaluate opportunities and impediments to providing
future water supply, conservation, wastewater treatment and reuse or reclaimed
water opportunities. The WRTF is comprised of a total of 28 representatives (14
members and 14 designated alternates for each seat). The 14 seats are as
follows: six (6) City elected officials appointed by the League of Cities; one
(1) County Commissioner (or their appointee); one (1) water and/or wastewater
provider or utility official; one (1) LWDD
representative; one (1) drainage/ water control district elected
official; one (1) SFWMD Governing Board member; one (1) environmental
representative; one (1) land owner in Palm Beach County actively farming that
land to represent agricultural interests; and one (1) ITID representative.
There are currently 12 seats filled. Countywide (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Resolution supporting the construction of
honorary designation markers on a portion of Southern Boulevard as “PBSO
Motorman Highway” and on a portion of Southern Boulevard as "President
Donald J. Trump Boulevard.” Summary: The Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), per the passage of House Bill 987 during the 2025 legislative session,
has been directed to construct suitable markers designating that portion of Southern Boulevard between 18000 Southern Boulevard
(Lion Country Safari Road) and Royal Palm Beach Boulevard in Palm Beach
County as "PBSO Motorman Highway" and that portion
of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and S. Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach
County as "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard." Florida Statutes
334.071(3) states that, erection of markers shall be contingent on the
appropriate city or county commission passing a resolution in support of the
particular honorary designation. If the bridge or road segment being designated
is located in more than one city or county, resolutions supporting the
designation must be passed by each affected local government prior to the
erection of the markers. The roadway is within FDOT's jurisdictional limits,
and FDOT will be responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the
honorary designations. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
Warrant List – Backup information can be viewed in the Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the following
final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting Date Meeting Type
May
6, 2025 Regular
May
13, 2025 Comprehensive Plan
May
20, 2025 Workshop
May
22, 2025 Zoning
June
3, 2025 Regular
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various
departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments and other items approved by the Contract Review
Committee and by the department heads for the Engineering Department;
Facilities Development and Operations Department; Water Utilities Department;
Environmental Resources Management Department; and the Department of Airports
during May 2025. Countywide
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: ten (10) Resolutions declaring the acquisition of fee
simple right-of-way designated as Parcels 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136,
137, 138, and 139, and temporary construction easements designated as Parcels
330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, and 339 necessary for the
construction of roadway improvements on Old Dixie Highway from Yamato Road to south
of Linton Boulevard (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption
of these Resolutions will initiate eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Chapters
73, 74, 127, and Section 337.27, Florida
Statutes, as amended, against 20
parcels having a total appraised value of $269,900. The parcels are necessary to construct
curb and gutter, sidewalks, and provide additional drainage. The property owners have not accepted the offers to purchase made by Palm Beach County
(County) and attempts to negotiate the purchases have been unsuccessful. Eminent domain proceedings are necessary to
acquire the parcels at this time in order to expedite construction of the
Project. To date, eminent domain
proceedings have been completed for 19 parcels from 15 property owners. After these 20 parcels from ten (10) property
owners, acquisition of 68 remaining parcels from 34 property owners is
necessary. This Project is included
in the Five Year Road Program. District
4 (DO)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change
Order No. 4 in the amount of $534,763.09 and a retroactive time extension of
230 days to the contract dated April 4, 2023 (R2023-0386) (Contract) with
Bergeron Land Development, Inc. (BLD) for Lawrence Road, south of Ponza Place
to Lantana Road (Project). SUMMARY: In accordance with Contract Specifications
4-3.2.1, 5-12, and 8-7.3.2, approval of Change Order No. 4 will grant a
retroactive time extension and compensation to BLD for delays caused by the
untimely relocation of existing concrete poles and overhead wires by Florida
Power and Light Company (FPL), which conflicted with the planned drainage
installation along the south side of Lantana Road. BLD issued a notice of delay to Palm Beach
County (County) on March 2, 2024, citing the FPL utility relocations as the
cause, and work at this location could not resume until November 6, 2024. The delay conditions were investigated, and
it was determined that the resulting increase in time and cost for performing
the controlling item of work was beyond the control of BLD. Pursuant to Contract Specifications 4-3.2 and
8-7.3.2, staff recommends approval for equitable adjustment of monetary
compensation and Contract time, under such circumstances. Throughout this period, BLD dedicated
significant time and resources engaging with FPL and the County to facilitate
the advancement of the relocation work.
In addition, BLD deviated from their submitted Project schedule to avoid
any further delays by working out of sequence.
Per PPM CW-F-050, this Change Order exceeds the threshold of $200,000
and allowable time extensions relating to staff approvals of change orders to
contracts and requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC). Approval of Change Order No. 4
will provide a 230-day retroactive Contract time extension, and compensate BLD
$534,763.09 for both direct and indirect costs incurred due to the delay caused
by FPL relocating its utilities. The
Contract was approved on April 4, 2023 in the amount of $7,659,014.25. Previous change orders totaling $101,772.70,
including Change Order No. 4, bring the total Contract amount to
$8,295,550.04. With approval of the
retroactive time extension associated with this Change Order, the new revised
completion deadline is April 16, 2025.
Work is still ongoing for this Project, and additional change orders for
Contract time and monetary adjustments are still being negotiated. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on September 9, 2022, and the Committee established an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 15% minimum mandatory Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation.
BLD committed to 17.75% SBE participation for the Contract. The proposed SBE participation for Change
Order No. 4 is 0%. To date, the overall
SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 9.11%. BLD expects to meet their SBE commitment by
the end of construction. This contract
is subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3,
2025. District 2 (YBH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) an Adopt-A-Road Agreement with Loxahatchee
Groves Landowners Association, dated April 4, 2025 for Okeechobee Boulevard
from 162nd Drive to D Road; and
B) an Adopt-A-Road Agreement with Loxahatchee
Groves Landowners Association dated April 4, 2025 for Okeechobee Boulevard from
D Road to F Road;
SUMMARY: In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by the
initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The Adopt-A-Road Program allows entities to
perform litter removal along Palm Beach County (County) maintained road
rights-of-way. Each entity is expected
to conduct litter removal activities at least four (4) times a year. The County provides recognition signs for
each entity at the beginning and end of the adopted road segment, and picks up
the litter bags. Each entity must pay a
fee to offset the County’s costs to install the signs and remove the collected
litter bags. The fee is waived for
non-profit entities. The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners Association is a not-for-profit
entity listed on Sunbiz.org showing Palm Beach County as their principal
address. District 6 (YBH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: 14 executed Lighting Agreements, four (4)
Street Lighting Agreements, and two (2) Premium Lighting Agreements with the
Florida Power & Light Company (FP&L) for various locations within Palm
Beach County. SUMMARY: In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item.
The agreements listed below were executed by the County Engineer on
March 21, 2025, per Resolution R2024-1016.
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. SUMMARY (cont’d.):
|
Location |
Agreement |
District |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #8973329264 |
Lighting |
1, 2, 6 & 7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #0977793223 |
Lighting |
2, 3 & 6 |
|
Haverhill Road |
Premium
Lighting |
7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #3317791089 |
Lighting |
5 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #3763811001 |
Lighting |
3 & 6 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #3769816061 |
Lighting |
2 & 6 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #4321028435 |
Lighting |
3 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #4517539567 |
Lighting |
3 |
|
Various Locations |
Street
Lighting |
2 & 7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #6472823126 |
Lighting |
1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #6872423394 |
Lighting |
2, 5 & 7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #7786069414 |
Lighting |
1, 2, 6 & 7 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #8368269364 |
Lighting |
2 |
|
Various Locations |
Street
Lighting |
1, 2 & 7 |
|
V/O Indiantown Road from Central Boulevard to
Palm Road |
Street
Lighting |
1 |
|
V/O Forest Hill Boulevard from Lyons Road to
Pinehurst Drive |
Lighting |
3 |
|
West Palmetto Park Road and Powerline Road
Intersection |
Lighting |
4 |
|
Account-wide Conversion for Account #7759995124 |
Lighting |
2, 3 & 6 |
|
Hypoluxo Road |
Premium
Lighting |
7 |
|
Various Locations |
Street
Lighting |
2 |
FP&L agreements are based on the type of street lighting fixture
and/or pole being installed or removed.
Street Lighting Agreements are utilized for the installation and/or
removal of High Pressure Sodium street lights and poles. Premium Lighting Agreements are utilized for
the installation and/or removal of Light-emitting Diode (LED) street lights and
poles submitted to FP&L prior to December 31, 2021. Lighting Agreements are utilized for the
installation and/or removal of LED street lights and poles submitted to
FP&L after December 31, 2021. Countywide
(YBH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order G-33 in the not to exceed amount
of $869,232.65 to the annual traffic signal contract dated August 23, 2022
(R2022-0791), as amended on August 20, 2024 (R2024-0882), with Gerelco Traffic
Controls, Inc. (Gerelco) to upgrade the traffic signal from span wire to mast
arm at the intersection of Lantana Road and Congress
Avenue, Palm Beach County (County) Intersection ID Number 40100
(Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this Work Order will allow Gerelco to
construct the Project. Per County PPM CW-F-050, this Work Order exceeds the
threshold relating to staff approvals of Work Orders to annual contracts, thus
requiring approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Prior to and including this Work Order,
$5,583,945.85 of the Gerelco not to exceed contract amount of $10,000,000 has
been spent or encumbered. On August 20,
2024, the BCC approved the first amendment to the contract, increasing the
contract amount to $10,000,000 from $5,000,000 for Gerelco to provide for and
install various signal components for traffic control devices. Gerelco has an office located in the
County. This Project is funded by the infrastructure sales tax. Districts 2 & 3 (YBH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract with Hardesty & Hanover,
LLC (H&H) in the amount of $735,317.21 for the Linton Boulevard Bascule Bridge (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this contract will provide the professional engineering
services necessary for preparing the design plans and construction bid
documents for the structural, mechanical, and electrical repairs to the Linton
Boulevard Bascule Bridge. On December
11, 2024, the Consultant’s Competitive
Negotiations Act Selection Committee selected H&H and, in accordance with
PPM No. CW-O-048, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was notified of the
selection on December 12, 2024. This
Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. Districts 4 & 7 (YBH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a settlement, in the total amount of $115,969.25, inclusive of attorney’s fees, expert
fees, and costs, in the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v.
Novalien, et al., Case No.: 502024CA008859. Summary: Under the proposed settlement in this pending
eminent domain proceeding, compensation for Parcel 207 is $89,500, in addition
to statutory attorney's fees, experts’ fees and costs of $26,469.25, for a
total amount of $115,969.25. This settlement will completely resolve this
eminent domain proceeding as it relates to parcel 207. Countywide (DO)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a settlement,
inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, in the total amount of $150,000, in the
personal injury action styled Kharsen D. Morant v. Palm Beach County, Case No. 2022CA009639MBAJ. Summary: This is a personal injury lawsuit arising
from Plaintiff falling off of his bicycle after riding over a grate installed
and maintained by Palm Beach County on Investment Lane in Riviera Beach, Palm
Beach County, Florida, and sustaining injuries to his neck, lower back, as well
as a concussion. Mr. Morant was
transported from the scene of the accident to St. Mary’s Hospital where he had
surgery on his neck nine days later. Mr.
Morant incurred medical bills totaling approximately $550,000. Palm Beach County has entered into an
agreement to settle the lawsuit in the total amount of $150,000, inclusive of
attorney’s fees and costs, pending approval by the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners. Countywide (AMP)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Retroactive Subrecipient Agreement (Agreement) for
the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE): A Plan for America Initiative Program in
Palm Beach County (County) with Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc.(RRF), for the five
(5) year period March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2030, totaling $375,000, of
which $75,000 is budgeted in Grant Year (GY) 2025, with an anticipated annual
allocation of $75,000 in each subsequent GY, contingent upon a budgetary
appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), and subject to
funding approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Summary: On January 7,
2025, the BCC ratified the Mayor’s signature on the EHE grant application
(R2025-0020). This grant focuses on reducing HIV/AIDS infections in the United
States by 90% by 2030. To support the goal of ending the epidemic, the County
will use the award to provide Harm Reduction Intervention Services (HRIS) to
people living with both HIV and co-occurring substance use disorders. These
services will be provided in partnership with an established community-based
Syringe Services Program (SSP) and will cover a range of client-centered
activities aimed at identifying individuals and linking them to care and
treatment. RRF will serve approximately 23 clients with HRIS services. From March 1, 2024 to February 28 2025, RRF had 1,540 engagements with 376 unduplicated participants. Ms. Nancy McConnel, an employee of
Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc., is a member of the County’s HIV Care Council
(Care Council). The Care Council provides no regulation, oversight, management,
or policy-setting recommendation regarding the agency contract listed above.
Disclosure of this contractual relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is
being provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 2-443, of the
County Code of Ethics. No County match is required. Countywide (HH)
JULY
8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion
to approve:
A) the appointment of one (1) member to the Palm
Beach County (County) HIV Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act Council
(HIVCC) to fill an unexpired term, from July 8, 2025 to November 4, 2026,
followed by a full three (3) year term from November 4, 2026 to November 3,
2029:
Seat
No Appointment Recommended
By
1 Orquidea
Acevedo HIV CARE Council; and
B)
the reappointment of one (1) member to the HIVCC for the term July 8,
2025 to July 7, 2028:
Seat
No Appointment Recommended
By
24 Cynthia
Ann Walker HIV CARE Council
Summary: HIVCC establishes priorities for the allocation of Ryan White (RW)
HIV/AIDS Program funds within the County; and develops a comprehensive plan for
the organization and delivery of health services described in 42 U.S.C. §
300ff, et seq., that is compatible with any existing state or local plan
regarding the provision of health services to individuals with HIV/AIDS disease.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), requires the County to maintain a
planning council responsible for establishing priorities and allocating RW
grant funding. The HIVCC is that council. Federal law requires that the HIVCC
composition reflect the demographics of individuals with HIV/AIDS in the
County. At least 33% of its members must be consumers of RW services who are
not affiliated with subrecipient service providers. The law also requires that
the HIVCC represent designated areas, including health care providers, social
service providers, community-based organizations, local public health agencies,
non-elected community leaders, and grantees of Federal HIV programs. Per
Resolution R2011-1560, the total membership for the HIVCC shall not exceed 33
at-large members. The HIVCC recommends the new appointment of Ms. Acevedo, who
will complete the term of Lilia Perez, and the reappointment of Ms. Walker. There are currently 23 seats filled. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: one
(1) appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Health and Human Services
(CAC/HHS), for the term July 8, 2025 to September 30, 2026:
|
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat
Requirement |
Nominated By |
|
9 |
Clara Murvin |
Designated Seat:
Member Living West of the 20 Mile Bend |
Mayor Maria G. Marino Commissioner Gregg K.
Weiss Commissioner Marci
Woodward |
Summary: The CAC/HHS shall provide recommendations to
sustain core services within the Systems of Care by defining basic needs,
surveying emergent and/or urgent needs, prioritizing resources to address these
needs, and making funding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) to fill critical service gaps. Pursuant to R2024-0917, the CAC/HHS
consists of six (6) at-large members and five (5) designated members. This includes at least one (1) member who is
a resident west of the 20 Mile Bend, at least one (1) member who is a
representative of the Palm Beach County League of Cities, at least one (1)
member who is a representative of the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach
County, at least one (1) member who is a representative of Birth to 22, and at
least one (1) member with lived experience in the HHS System of Care. R2024-0917 requires that the Executive
Committee of the CAC/HHS solicit and recommend member nominations for
transmittal to the BCC. The BCC was notified by a memo dated May 15, 2025,
requesting nominations for appointments. The CAC/HHS received the application
for Ms. Clara Murvin and determined that this candidate would be an asset to
the board. Ms. Murvin meets all applicable guidelines and requirements. There
are currently ten (10) seats filled. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Fourth Amendment
(Amendment) to Fixed Based Operator Lease Agreement (R2010-1109) (Lease) at the
North County General Aviation Airport and Palm Beach County Glades Airport with
Signature Flight Support LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Signature),
extending the term of the Lease for up to one (1) year from September 1, 2025,
to August 31, 2026, upon the same terms and conditions with the right to
terminate for convenience, and updating standard provisions in the Lease. Summary: Signature provides
fixed based operator (FBO) services for general aviation aircraft at both the
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45) and Palm Beach County
Glades Airport (PHK) pursuant to the Lease, including aircraft maintenance, hangar
rentals and fuel sales. The Lease is
scheduled to expire August 31, 2025.
Currently, there is one (1) FBO providing services at both airports. The Department of Airports (Department) is
preparing a request for proposals (RFP) for two (2) FBO opportunities at F45
and will include requirements for the development of new aviation facilities at
the airports. Geotechnical, appraisal and preliminary site plan information for
the property identified for development is still pending finalization. The Department
recommends extending the Lease on a short-term basis to provide staff
additional time to issue the RFP, ensure the updated property information and
rental rates are included in the RFP, and align the RFP process with any new
requirements established by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The Amendment will extend the Lease on the
same terms and conditions for up to one (1) year with the right to terminate
the Lease for convenience upon 90 days prior written notice. The Amendment also updates standard
provisions of the Lease to comply with state and federal guidelines, including
adding a nongovernmental entity human trafficking affidavit and updates to
federal contract provisions. Countywide
(AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Change Order No. 7 (Change Order) to the Contract
(R2023-0701) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger), to the Central
Airfield Improvements Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI), in the amount of $119,707.63, extending the project duration by 13
calendar days; and
B)
a Budget Transfer of $119,708 in the Airport’s
Improvement and Development Fund to provide budget for Change Order No. 7.
Summary: The Project was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) on May 16, 2023 (R2023-0701) in the amount of
$20,228,016.90 with a project duration of 516 calendar days. Change Order No. 1
through Change Order No. 6 increased the contract amount by $961,328.01,
extended the project duration by 96 calendar days, and provided for various
changes including, but not limited to, additional grading improvements on the
runway, directional boring for power lines, additional surveying of pipes, and
structural modifications to inlets. Amendment No. 1 (R2024-1005) provided for
the award of Bid Alternate No. 1 to complete of the rehabilitation of Runway
14-32 shoulder pavement and taxiway reconstruction thereby increasing the
contract amount by $20,287,673.85, and extending the project duration by 481
days. Change Order No. 7 increases the contract amount by $119,707.63 for a
total contract amount of $41,596,726.39 and extends the project duration by 13
calendar days for a total project duration of 1,106 calendar days. Change Order No. 7 provides for additional
investigation and cleaning of drainage pipes due to the presence of excessive
sediment; replacement of a drainage pipe that was not originally identified for
replacement based on its condition; pavement repairs; and reinstallation of
certain electrical fixtures. Change
Order No. 7 also includes various contract adjustments primarily based on a
reduction in the size of certain drainage structures and pipes based upon a
determination that the larger pipes were not required for capacity. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
goal of 22% was established for the Project. The DBE participation for Change
Order No. 7 is 92%. The cumulative DBE participation for the Contract,
including Change Order No. 7, is 23%. Countywide
(AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Contract for Program Management Services (Contract) for various capital
projects at Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI) with EXP U.S. Services Inc. (EXP) in the amount
not-to-exceed $817,262.56 for an
initial term of two (2) years with three (3), one (1) year renewal options; and
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $817,263, in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund.
Summary: The Contract provides for program management services for various capital improvement
projects at PBI. EXP’s responsibilities under the Contract
will include project/program planning and coordination, document review,
ensuring contract compliance, budget and schedule monitoring, and general
project management for various airport facilities and systems capital
improvement projects, including, but not limited to, the following projects:
Concourse B Expansion, Pre-Conditioned Air
Point of Service Replacement, Terminal Concourse and Modernization, Elevator
Modernization, Switchgear Replacement Phase 2, Air Handler Replacement Phase 2,
New Revenue Control Building, New Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Facility, and
Access Control System. EXP is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; however, the work will be
directly managed on-site by establishing a program management office at PBI.
This item provides an initial budget in an amount not to exceed $817,262.56 for
program management services under the Contract. Although Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) participation was encouraged, a DBE goal was not established for
this Contract. EXP has committed to
22.33% DBE participation for the initial work assigned under this Contract. Countywide
(AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment (Amendment) to Food, Beverage
and Retail Concession Agreement (Agreement) at the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI) (R2025-0521) with Host Hudson, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (Host), providing for substitution of a primary restaurant concept with
an alternative restaurant concept, the
inclusion of a national market concept for payment of 10% of gross revenues
from sales, and the update of provisions related to the inclusion of local
agricultural products and food and beverage items for customers with dietary
restrictions. Summary: On April 22, 2025,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement with Host and
requested staff to negotiate certain changes to the Agreement, which included:
substituting a primary casual dining concept proposed by Host as a part of its
proposal submission with an alternative proposed concept; incorporating a
nationally-branded market concept into the overall concession program; ensuring
that food and beverage options
are available for customers with dietary restrictions; and that local
agricultural products are incorporated in Host’s food and beverage menu
items/products. The Amendment
replaces Avocado Grill with Kapow!, provides for the addition of Plum Market, a
national market concept, on Concourse B, and updates provisions related to the
availability of kosher, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free food and beverage
items, and the use of local agricultural products to strength the requirements
in accordance with BCC direction. To offset additional royalty fee payments to
be incurred by Host, the privilege fee to the County for sales from Plum Market
will be reduced from payment of 15% of gross revenues to 10%. The Amendment
acknowledges the voluntary withdrawal of Tarra Enterprises, Inc., one of Host’s
Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) joint venture
partners, from participation in the Agreement and the reallocation of ACDBE
participation to remaining joint venture partners. The total ACDBE
participation of 26% committed to by Host remains unchanged. The Amendment also updates federal
subordination provisions to ensure continued consistency with federal
requirements. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
First Amendment (Amendment) to Food, Beverage and Retail Concession Agreement
(Agreement) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (R2025-0522) with
Paradies Lagardere @ PBI, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (Paradies),
providing for the inclusion of a national market concept for payment of 10% of
gross revenues from sales, the update of provisions related to the inclusion of
local agricultural products and food and beverage items for customers with
dietary restrictions, and the replacement of a specialty retail unit with a
locally-branded coffee concept. Summary: On April 22, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement with Paradies and requested staff to
negotiate certain changes to the Agreement, which included replacing a
proprietary market concept with a nationally-branded market concept; ensuring
that food and beverage options are
available for customers with dietary restrictions; and that local agricultural
products are incorporated in Paradies’ food and beverage menu items/products.
The Amendment replaces the Verdi Market, a proprietary market concept, with Plum
Market, a national market concept, and updates provisions related to the
availability of kosher, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free food and beverage
items and the use of local agricultural products to strength the requirements
in accordance with BCC direction. To offset additional royalty fee payments to
be incurred by Paradies, the privilege fee to the County for sales from Plum
Market will be reduced from payment of 15% of gross revenues to 10%. Pumphouse Coffee, a locally-branded coffee
concept, was included in the Verdi Market as a part of the original
proposal. In order to retain the concept
in the concessions program, Paradies requested moving Pumphouse Coffee to a
small unit originally designated for specialty retail. Paradies will include
the specialty retail items designated for this unit in its other shops rather
than a stand-alone unit. The change will also help to ensure coffee remains
available on Concourse C at all times during construction. The Amendment also
updates federal subordination provisions to ensure continued consistency with
federal requirements. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 7 to the Contract for
Consulting/Professional Services (Consulting Agreement) (R2022-0888) with
Ricondo & Associates, Inc. (Ricondo) to exercise the second one (1) year
renewal option for the continued performance of professional consulting
services for the Department of Airports (Department). Summary: The Consulting Agreement with Ricondo was approved by the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) on August 23, 2022, in the amount of $2,021,165
for the provision of professional consulting services for the Department with
an initial term of two (2) years with two (2) one (1) year renewal options.
Amendment No. 1 through Amendment No. 6 increased the contract amount by
$6,285,949.34 and provided for various services, including, but not limited to,
the Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) Safety Assessment, LNA Master Plan
Update, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Cyber Security Implementation
Support, 2024 Bond Feasibility Report, and PBI Consolidated Rental Car Facility
(CONRAC) Advanced Planning, General Aviation Airport Layout Plan Updates, North
Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45) Conceptual Fixed Base Operator
Site Plan, Triennial Review Appraisals, and exercised the first one (1) year
renewal option. A detailed contract history is included in Attachment 1. Amendment No. 7 provides for the exercise of
the second one (1) year renewal option.
Ricondo is based in Chicago, Illinois; however, the majority of the work
will be managed through its Miami, Florida office. The Consulting Agreement was presented to the
Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on September 1, 2021, and the Committee
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory 10%
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Ricondo committed to 11%
SBE participation. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on the
Consulting Agreement is 9%. This Consulting Agreement is subject to emergency
ordinance 2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 21 to
Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract
(Contract) with Suffolk Construction Company Inc. (Suffolk) for CM at Risk
Services, decreasing the contract amount by $263,427.87 and extending the project duration by
280 calendar days for the Concourse B
Expansion Package 1 at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Summary: On
June 15, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract
(R2021-0843) with Suffolk for CM at Risk Services for the Concourse B Expansion
Project (Project) at PBI. Services under the Contract are provided on a
task/work order basis and are approved in accordance with PPM CW-F-050. The
Project is being constructed in three (3) phases. On February 7, 2023, BCC
approved Amendment No. 1 for Phase 1 of the Project (Phase 1 Project)
(R2023-0217) in the amount of $12,398,676 with a project duration of 368
calendar days and provided for the expansion of restroom facilities and
construction of new concession space between Gates B5 and B7. Change Order No. 1 through Change Order No.
20 to the Phase 1 Project increased the contract amount by $2,398,702.56,
extended the project duration by 190 calendar days, and provided for services
associated primarily with unforeseen conditions, including abatement of certain
materials, addition of a lift station to resolve utility conflicts, and changes
to a temporary kitchen to maintain food service during construction. Change Order No. 21 provides for a
decrease in the contract amount for the Phase 1 Project by $263,427.87 for a
total contract amount of $14,533,950.69 and extends the project duration by 280 days for a total
project duration for the Phase 1 Project of 838 calendar days. Change Order 21 includes final contract
adjustments for the Phase 1 Project and payment for various items, including,
but not limited to, work related to unforeseen conditions relating to finishes,
framing, and fire suppression systems; work necessitated by errors in design of
restroom details; and temporary
repairs. Change Order No. 21 also
provides for removal of electrical installation scope due to delays in the
delivery of electrical equipment, which will be completed in the final phase of
the Project to allow closeout of the Phase 1 Project. Since the Phase 1 Project is substantially
complete, line item underruns are being transferred to construction contingency
to fund the remaining change order requests within Change Order 21. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
goal of 20% was established for the Contract. DBE participation for Change Order
No. 21 is 0%. DBE participation for this Contract to date, including Change
Order 21, is 9.7%. Countywide
(AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 4 to Amendment
No. 2 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services Contract
(Contract) with Suffolk Construction Company Inc. (Suffolk) for CM at Risk
Services, extending the project duration by 723 calendar days for the Concourse
B Expansion Package 2A at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Summary: On
June 15, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract
(R2021-0843) with Suffolk for CM at Risk Services for the Concourse B Expansion
Project (Project) at PBI. Services under the Contract are provided on a
task/work order basis and are approved in accordance with PPM CW-F-050. The
Project is being completed in phases. On
February 7, 2023, the BCC approved the first phase of the Concourse B Expansion
Project (Phase 1 Project) (R2023-0217), which provided for the expansion of
restroom facilities and construction of new concession space between Gates B5
and B7. On June 11, 2024, the BCC
approved Amendment No. 2 (R2024-0721) (Phase 2 Project) in the amount of $10,047,843.24
with a project duration of 689 calendar days for Phase 2 of the Project and
provides for completion of interior finishes to the existing concourse to match
the new expansion area along with installation of mechanical chilled water
piping on the roof, and the relocation of a water main needed to complete the
final phase of the Project. On January
14, 2025, the BCC approved the third phase of the Concourse B Expansion Package
2B (R2025-0108) (Phase 3 Project), which provides for the expansion of concession,
passenger seating and restroom spaces, improvement of aircraft parking apron,
construction of infrastructure to support two (2) additional passenger boarding
bridges and the extension of existing building systems. Change Order No. 1 through Change Order No. 3
to the Phase 2 Project increased the contract amount by $268,643.41 and
provided for payment of the earlier manufacture of a passenger loading bridge
to ensure the schedule for the Phase 3 Project is maintained, unforeseen
conditions discovered during terrazzo installation and rerouting of a gas
pipe. Change Order No. 4 reconciles the
Phase 2 Project schedule with the Phase 3 Project schedule, extending the
project duration for the Phase 2 Project by 723 calendar days for a total
project duration of 1,412 calendar days.
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 20% was established
for the Contract. DBE participation for Change Order No. 4 is 8.60%. DBE
participation for this Contract to date, including Change Order No. 4, is
9.7%. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Grant Agreement Number 3-12-0085-081-2025 (Grant) in the
amount of $2,882,914 for the Taxiway M Improvements Project at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI);
B) delegate
authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute the
Grant on behalf of the County; and
C) approve a Budget Amendment of $2,882,914 in the Airport’s Improvement &
Development Fund to recognize receipt of the FAA Grant funding.
Summary: The FAA has issued a Grant Offer
(Assistance Listing Number 20.106) for Grant Agreement Number 3-12-0085-081-2025,
reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of $2,882,914 for the
Taxiway M Improvements Project (Project).
The Grant requires a 25% local
match in the amount of $960,972, which is calculated
based on $3,843,886 of eligible Project costs. This Grant provides a
portion of the funding for the Contract with Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc., for the construction of the Project (Ranger Contract). Item 6E2 on this agenda recommends approval
of the Ranger Contract. The Grant also
provides funding for a portion of Amendment No. 5 to the Consulting Agreement
(R2023-0980) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) (Amendment No. 5) for
construction phase consulting services for the Project. Item 6E1 on this agenda recommends approval
of Amendment No. 5. This
item provides a portion of the necessary funding and budget for Items 6E1 and 6E2
on this agenda. FAA grants are required to be signed electronically by
the County and the County Attorney’s Office on or before the expiration date of
the grant offer. Delegation of authority to the County Administrator or
designee will ensure the Grant is timely executed in accordance with FAA
requirements. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The Quarterly Report for quarter ending March
31, 2025 for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSCPBC). Summary:
The CSCPBC has submitted their Quarterly Report
for quarter ending March 31, 2025 as
per section number 125.901(3)(f), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The Annual Report
for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 from the Town of Lake Park
Community Redevelopment Agency (TLP CRA).
Summary: The TLP CRA has submitted its Annual Report for the
Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 as per section number 163.387(6)(b),
Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: A Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida amending
Resolution No. R2024-0334, approving revisions to the Investment Policy, and
providing for an effective date. Summary: Effective July 1, 2025, the Florida
Legislature amended Florida Statutes § 218.415 to prohibit a local government’s
Investment Policy from requiring a minimum bond rating for investing in bonds
issued by the Israeli government.
Currently, the County’s written Investment Policy authorizes the
investment of surplus funds in bonds, notes, or instruments backed by the
government of Israel if the debt at the time of purchase is rated “A” or higher
by Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s rating services. To ensure compliance with the statutory
amendment, staff recommends amending the written Investment Policy as set forth
on page 10 of Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution. Countywide (DB)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Budget Transfer in the ARPA Response Replacement
Fund (Fund 1164) to modify project budgets of previously approved
categories. Summary: On November 2, 2021 the Palm Beach County Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Fiscal Strategy for the spending of
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. On July 12, 2022 the BCC approved to establish project
budgets in the ARPA Response Replacement Fund (Fund 1164) establishing the
budget with the same categories under the Revenue Replacement option. Per the
auditors’ recommendation, funds used as revenue replacement have been received
in the General Fund to cover general government expenses, which frees up Ad
Valorem funds to pay for projects previously approved by the BCC. This agenda
item will transfer funding from interest earnings budgeted as reserves to
specific projects as directed by the BCC at the May 20, 2025 Budget Workshop.
The projects are: the African American Museum ($1,000,000), Mid County Planning
($1,000,000), Septic to Sewer ($4,000,000), the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) Connection ($7,250,000), and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Data
Center ($2,000,000). This Budget Transfer leaves $4,380,683 in reserves. Countywide (DB)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 30
to the Palm Beach County (PBC) Fire Rescue (FR) – Development and
Implementation of a Comprehensive Fire Station Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) contract (R2020-1045) with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, Inc. (Consultant)
in the amount of $758,456.14 for the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue – New
Station 33 project. Summary: On
August 25, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the PBC FR – Development and Implementation of a
Comprehensive Fire Station CIP contract (R2020-1045) with the Consultant
to provide architectural and
engineering services. The existing fire station, located at 830 Kirk
Road in West Palm Beach, no longer meets contemporary safety standards and
operational requirements. Current firefighting requirements demand advanced
infrastructure, including adequate facilities for equipment maintenance,
training, and emergency response coordination. Under CSA No. 30, the Consultant
will provide professional services which include design, document preparation,
bidding/permitting, and construction administration services necessary for the
PBC FR – New Station 33 project. The project includes, but is not limited to,
the demolition of the existing fire station, including the apparatus bays, and
the construction of an approximately 15,730 square feet new fire station. This
contract was solicited pursuant to the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. This contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee
on December 4, 2019, and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives of a minimum mandatory 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation and an SBE evaluation preference for the selection. The
Consultant committed to achieving an SBE goal of 52%. The SBE participation on
this CSA is 82.80%. To date, the overall
SBE participation on the contract is 74.99%. The Consultant is a certified SBE. This contract is subject to emergency
ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 202 Funding
for this project is from the Fire Rescue Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 3 (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a Utility Easement Agreement (FPL Easement)
in favor of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for the construction,
operation, and maintenance of underground electrical facilities and an
above-ground pad-mounted transformer at Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
District 1 and Marine Unit Maintenance Facility (Facility), located at 785 N.
Jog Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County; and
B)
a Declaration of Easement
(WUD Easement) in favor of Palm Beach County (County) for a water meter, a back
flow preventer, water and sewer lines, and appurtenant equipment to service the
Facility.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts,
agreements, and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
receive-and-file agenda item. The
attached FPL Easement and WUD Easement (collectively, the Easements) were both
executed by the Director of the Facilities Development and Operations
Department (Director) on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC),
pursuant to authority delegated by Section 22-105 of the County Code of
Ordinances (Code). The FPL Easement area varies in length and is approximately
10 feet in width, containing approximately 4,002 square feet (0.09 acre). The
WUD Easement area varies in length and is approximately 20 feet in width,
containing approximately 16,973 square feet (0.39 acre). The executed Easements
are now being submitted to the BCC to receive and file. There is no fiscal impact associated with
this item. (Property & Real Estate
Management) District 2 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
a
Comcast Business Hospitality Service Order Agreement (Agreement) with Comcast
Cable Communications Management LLC (Comcast), for the provision of digital TV
channels at the Four Points building located at 50 S. Military Trail, West Palm
Beach (Facility); and
B) delegate authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute this Agreement and subsequent Agreements
for other County facilities, subject to review and approval by the County
Attorney’s Office, that do not substantially
change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Agreement.
Summary: This Agreement sets forth the terms and
conditions under which Comcast will provide access to digital TV channels at
the Facility. This Agreement is Comcast’s standard agreement for these
services. The Agreement contains indemnification and liability provisions that
differ from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. The Risk
Management Department and County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the
indemnification requirements of the agreement and advised staff accordingly.
Given that liability is limited to the statutory caps of Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, and that the limitation of liability does not limit any
obligation of Comcast to indemnify the County nor to any claims based upon
personal injury, death or property damage, staff recommends Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approval. Since Comcast requires an agreement for each
physical location, these negotiated terms between the County and Comcast will
be used for agreements with Comcast at other County facilities. For operational
efficiency, staff seeks authorization permitting the County Administrator or
designee to execute this Agreement and subsequent similar agreements that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of this
Agreement with Comcast, upon County Attorney approval, for other County
facilities. The funding for this Agreement comes from the General Fund. (FDO
Admin) Countywide/District 3 (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement (R2020-0825)
with the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony (Town) to extend the term of the
Agreement for interoperable communications through the countywide common groups
of the County’s Public Safety Radio System from July 14, 2025 to July 13, 2030. Summary: The
Agreement, which provides the terms and conditions under which the Town can
program its radios and utilize the countywide common talk groups for certain
inter-agency communications, is set to expire on July 13, 2025. The Agreement
provides for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. The
Town has approved a renewal to extend the term of the Agreement and the same
now requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The terms of
the Agreement are standard and have been offered to all municipalities and
local branches of State/Federal agencies with Project 25 radio capabilities in
the 800 MHz spectrum. There are no charges associated with the Agreement. The
Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, upon ten
(10) days’ notice. This First Amendment extends the term of the Agreement,
updates the standard Non-Discrimination provision, and adds the County’s
standard E-Verify provision. Other than the changes set forth herein, all other
terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer
in the amount of $2,608,201 from the PUD Civic Site Cash Out Fund to increase
the budget for the Palm Beach
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Data Center
project;
B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $2,600,000
in the Public Building Improvement Fund to reduce the budget, reflecting the
removal of the transfer from PBSO; and
C) Amendment No. 7 to
the continuing Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2020-1689) with D. Stephenson
Construction, Inc. (D. Stephenson), establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) in the amount of $4,659,965 for the construction phase of the PBSO Data
Center project for a period of 330 calendar days from notice to proceed.
Summary: On November 17,
2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the continuing CM at
Risk Services contract (R2020-1689) with D. Stephenson for construction
management services for various capital projects. Amendment No. 7 establishes a
GMP in the amount of $4,659,965 for construction management services necessary
for the PBSO Data Center project. The construction phase of the PBSO Data
Center project includes, but is not limited to, materials and labor to complete
earthwork, concrete, structural steel and miscellaneous metal, roofing,
caulking, overhead doors, stucco, doors and frames, drywall, resilient
flooring, painting, fire extinguishers and cabinets, plumbing, electrical,
signage, and temporary cooling work. The CM will have 330 calendar days from
notice to proceed to substantially complete the construction phase of the
project. Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of substantial
completion within the contract time or approved time extension thereof are $200
per day. This continuing CM at Risk Services contract was solicited pursuant to
the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance (EBO). This
continuing CM at Risk Services contract was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee (GSC) on December 4, 2019, and the Committee established a Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) evaluation preference for selection and a mandatory
minimum 20% SBE subcontracting goal on the contract. The SBE participation on
the construction trade contracts for this Amendment is 46.11%. To date, the
overall SBE participation on the continuing CM at Risk Services contract is
50.33%. This contract is subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by
the BCC on June 3, 2025. Funding for this project will be from the County
ARPA Response Replacement Fund that does not require a local match, the PUD Civic Site Cash Out Fund,
and the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
3 (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) License Agreement
with Transit Village, LLC (Transit Village) for use of County-owned property,
commonly known as the North County Block, retroactively commencing on October
23, 2024 and extending until the premises are conveyed to Vanderbilt Education
Florida LLC (Vanderbilt) or earlier termination in accordance with the terms of
the License Agreement; and
B) Amendment No. 1 to the Development and
Conveyance Agreement (DCA) (R2024-1490) with Vanderbilt.
Summary: On October 22, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the
DCA subject to Vanderbilt agreeing to provide a minimum of 1,000 contact hours
per fiscal year of access/services relating to the Urban Lab Partnership.
Amendment No. 1 to the DCA revises Section 11.3.2.C of the DCA
accordingly. Amendment No. 1 also
revises Sections 2 and 8.1.1.2 of the DCA to exclude the square footage
resulting from the License Agreement, and from a future license agreement
between Transit Village and Vanderbilt, from counting against the threshold
imposed by the aforementioned Section 8.1.1.2 of the DCA. Pursuant to Section 8.1.1.2 of the DCA, the
aggregated square footage of the floor area of Non-Educational Uses and/or
Services (exclusive of Incidental Facilities) on the portion of the Graduate
Campus located on the Properties shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate square
footage of all buildings constructed or, pursuant to the Master Plan, to be
constructed on the Properties, measured in gross square feet. On August 14,
2012, the County and Transit Village entered into an Agreement for Purchase and
Sale (R2012-1158, as amended thrice: R2018-0956; R2020-0517; and R2021-1587 and
collectively referred to as PSA) for Transit Village’s purchase of certain
interests in the County-owned real property commonly known as the Wedge
Property. Pursuant to the PSA, Transit Village is to construct a mixed-use
development, including a parking garage, on the Wedge Property which currently
has a surface parking lot used by the South Florida Regional Transportation
Authority, Tri-Rail patrons and Palm Tran employees.
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. SUMMARY (cont’d.): The PSA provides
that, if requested by Transit Village and provided same is available for use,
the County shall provide Transit Village a license agreement at no cost to use
its vacant land holdings on the North County Block to provide space for
temporary storage, construction activities and temporary parking. On December
21, 2022, the County and Transit Village entered into a license agreement
(R2023-0359), as amended on March 14, 2023 (R2023-0360), for the use of the
Premises (as defined in the License Agreement). On October 22, 2024, the County
revoked license agreement R2023-0359. On October 22, 2024, while the BCC was
considering approval of the DCA, Transit Village and Vanderbilt agreed to work
with the County towards the issuance of a new license agreement and the BCC
directed County staff to work with both parties. The License Agreement is
substantially similar to the revoked license agreement, incorporating minor
revisions to reflect Vanderbilt’s interest in the Premises pursuant to the DCA.
Vanderbilt has consented to the License Agreement. Countywide/District 2
(HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA)
No. 3 to the consulting services/design professional contract (R2024-0619) with
Ohlson Lavoie Corporation (Consultant) in the amount of
$233,772.72 for the Four Points/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Connector
project. Summary: On
June 4, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the consulting services/design
professional contract (R2024-0619) with the Consultant to provide
professional architectural and engineering design, site planning, interior
space planning, permitting, and construction administration services for the
Four Points/EOC Connector project. Under CSA No. 3, the Consultant will provide
professional services which include additional surveying, the design of
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, civil engineering, and
structural design to accommodate additional enhanced electrical redundancy and
to provide for EOC operational needs. The scope of work includes, but is not
limited to, the design services necessary for a boundary survey to combine the
existing three (3) parcels, move electrical loads to the uninterruptible power
supply (UPS), the addition of an 800 square feet second floor conference room,
the redesign of water, sewer and Florida Power & Light (FPL) easements, the
relocation of satellite dishes, and reconfiguration of the UPS system. This contract was awarded pursuant to the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. This contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee on December 7, 2022, and the Committee
established a mandatory minimum 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal on the contract. The Consultant committed to 36.11% SBE
participation. The SBE participation
on this CSA is 56.38%. To date, the
overall SBE participation on the contract is 40.37%. This contract is subject
to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. Funding for this project is from the County ARPA Response Replacement Funds that
do not require a local match. (Capital Improvements Division) District
3 (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a Grant Agreement (Agreement) with the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $2,250,000 for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2024 Community Project Funding (CPF); and
B) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 (Application).
Summary: The Agreement and Application
constitute the contracts between HUD and Palm Beach County (County) for the
receipt of Federal Funds and are now being submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) as receive and file.
HUD allocated a FY2024 CPF grant in the amount of $2,250,000 to the County
to develop workforce and affordable housing.
These documents were executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of
the Department of Housing and Economic Development, approved by the BCC on
March 11, 2025 (Agenda Item 6D-5), that delegated authority to the County Administrator, or designee to execute
the grant application and certifications, grant agreement with HUD, amendments
thereto, and all other related documents necessary for implementation that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
Agreement. These are Federal CPF
Grant funds which require no local match. District 3 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 001 (Amendment) to the CDBG Capital
Improvements Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Lake Worth Beach (City)
(R2024-1411) for the renovations at the Youth Empowerment Learning Center,
located at 1699 Wingfield Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 (Project) to extend
the specific performance dates, and to also revise the Project scope. Summary:
The Agreement provided $301,586 in funding for the
improvements to the Youth
Empowerment Learning Center, within the
City. The Amendment is necessary to
grant the City’s request to provide additional time to obtain bids and award
the construction contract for the Project and additional time to request
reimbursement of 50% of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded
allocation. The Construction Contract
award date has been extended from March 31, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The date for
the City to request 50% reimbursement of CDBG funds has been extended from July
15, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Palm
Beach County (County) has also agreed to revise the Project scope to include
the replacement of the roof at the Osbourne Community Center, which is located
within the same campus as the Project.
This Amendment has been executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED), in accordance with R2024-0828; dated July 2, 2024 that delegated
authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute forms, certifications,
funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for
implementation of the Palm Beach County Action Plan for FY2024-2025, CDBG, HOME
Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant activities. County
PPM CW-O-051 provides that all contracts, agreements and grants signed with
delegated authority must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive
and file agenda item. These are Federal CDBG funds which do not
require a local match. District 3 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
A) an Assumption and Global
Modification of the Loan Agreement (R2009-0100) and related Loan Documents in
connection to the conveyance of ownership of the Quiet Waters Project (Project)
from McCurdy Centre, Ltd. (McCurdy). to Quiet Waters Preservation, LP (Quiet
Waters);
B)
a Subordination Agreement with Florida Housing Finance
Corporation (FHFC); and
C)
a Subordination Agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association.
Summary: On July 13, 2009, the Palm
Beach County (County) Board of County Commissioners (BCC) entered into a Loan
Agreement (R2009-0100) with McCurdy to provide $600,000 in State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funding for the construction of the Project
located at 306 SW 10th Street in Belle Glade. On October 22, 2024 (Agenda Item 3I-13), the
BCC approved a conveyance of the Project to accommodate a change in ownership
from McCurdy to Quiet Waters, and primary funding. The documents have been executed on behalf of the BCC by the
Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development in
accordance with Agenda Item 3I-13, as
approved by the BCC on October 22, 2024, which delegated authority to the
County Administrator or designee to execute agreements, amendments, and all
other related documents necessary to effectuate the conveyance, and that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the agreement.
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051 all contracts, agreements and grants
signed with delegated authority must be submitted by the initiating Department
as a receive and file agenda item. These are State SHIP funds which require
no local match. District 6 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
A) an Agreement with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta)
Heirs’ Property Family Wealth Protection Fund Agreement (Grant Agreement) for
receipt of a grant in the amount of $500,000 for the project period of March
31, 2025 to September 30, 2026; and,
B) Heirs’ Property Family Wealth Protection Fund
Agreement (Funding Agreement) with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County,
Inc. (Legal Aid) allocating an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for the period
of May 19, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
Summary: On
April 22, 2025, the Palm Beach County (County) Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) approved the Grant Agreement with FHLBank Atlanta, a Budget Transfer of
$500,000 for the required local match from the County’s Housing Initiative
Program (HIP) fund, and a Budget Amendment of $1,000,000 in the FHLBank Atlanta
Heirs’ Grant Fund. The Grant Agreement
was signed by the BCC prior to FHLBank Atlanta. FHLBank Atlanta corrected
scrivener’s errors and has now executed the Grant Agreement. This receive and
file item is for the purposes of bringing the fully executed Grant Agreement
back to the BCC. The Funding Agreement requires Legal Aid to provide Heirs’
Property Prevention and Resolution services, including the creation of estate
plans, wills, deeds, trusts, and other security instruments for no fewer than
890 beneficiaries; the clearing of tangled property titles for no fewer than
105 beneficiaries; contracting with Community Partners of South Florida for
marketing services; and, coordinating with Department of Housing and Economic
Development (DHED) and others to provide workshops and other outreach efforts.
In accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement, eligible properties must
be located within census tracts as designated by the Federal Financial
Institution Examination Council (FFIEC), and all services must be 100% free of
cost to property owners. The Funding Agreement was executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of DHED. In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051 all
contracts, agreements and grants signed with delegated authority must be
submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. These
are FHLBank Atlanta Heirs’ grant funds and the required 100% match is provided
by the HIP fund. Countywide
(HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 002 to Loan Agreement R2023-1613 with
Everglades Townhomes, LP (Everglades Townhomes) to change the final expenditure
requirement to draw 100% of the loan and to rent all County assisted units from
January 10, 2025 to June 30, 2025. Summary: On January 10, 2023, Palm Beach County (County) Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved $857,000 in
American Rescue Plan Act Replacement Funding (ARPA-RF) to Oikos Development
Corporation (Oikos) for the construction of a 60-unit multi-family rental
development project known as Everglades Townhomes (Project) located in Pahokee,
FL. On August 20, 2024, the County provided an additional $500,000 in Housing
Initiative Fund Program (HIP) funding for the Project. The original Loan
Agreement (R2023-1613) and the accompanying Loan Documents are with Everglades
Townhomes, an affiliate of Oikos. The First Global Modification and Amendment
to the Loan Documents (R2025-0621) that increased the loan amount from $857,000
to $1,357,000 and increased the number of County Assisted units from six (6) to
60 was received and filed by the
Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 2025, in accordance with Agenda Item
3I-1. Amendment 002 modified the
loan and expenditure requirements to allow the developer additional time to
draw 100% of the loan and to rent all units to income eligible households. On
April 15, 2025, Amendment 002 was executed, on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the Department of Housing and
Economic Development, in accordance with Agenda Item 6E-2. As approved by the BCC on August 20, 2024, delegated
authority was given to the County Administrator or designee to execute
agreements, amendments and all other related documents necessary for Project
implementation. County PPM CW-O-051
provides that all contracts, agreements and grants signed with delegated
authority must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file
agenda item. District 6 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 002 to Loan Agreement R2023-1305 (Agreement)
with The Lord’s Place, Inc. (The Lord’s Place) to allow for additional time for
the developer to draw the remaining loan funds to complete a rehabilitation
project. Summary: The Lord’s Place was provided $1,630,785 in Community Development
Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding toward the acquisition and
rehabilitation of a one (1) acre parcel of land which includes an existing
single family house and six (6) cottages located at Melaleuca Drive in West
Palm Beach (Project). This Project will provide permanent housing for 15 older
adults experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions. Amendment
001 modified the Advertising/Marketing Requirements of the original contract,
and compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts regulations and was received and filed by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on February 11, 2025 (R2025-0219). Amendment
002 allows for additional time for
the developer to draw the remaining loan funds to complete the rehabilitation
on the Project. Amendment 002 was executed on April 15, 2025, on behalf of the BCC
by the Director of the Department of
Housing and Economic Development in accordance with Agenda Item 5B-1 as approved by the BCC on May 2, 2023, which
delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute
agreements, amendments and all other related documents necessary for Project
implementation. County PPM CW-O-051
provides that all contracts, agreements and grants signed with delegated
authority must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file
agenda item. These are Federal CDBG-CV funds that do not require a local match. District
3 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Request
for Release of Funds and Certification/HUD Form 7015.15 (RROF) required for an
environmental review conducted on behalf of Palm Beach State College (PBSC) for
the renovation and infrastructure upgrades at PBSC’s existing automotive
technology program facility. Summary: PBSC is renovating its
existing automotive technology program facility located at 4200 Congress
Avenue, Lake Worth Beach. The Transportation Technology Expansion Project
(TTEP) is designed to provide the infrastructure to meet the growing demand for
automotive technicians trained to refurbish high-tech vehicles. The center will be equipped with
state-of-the-art technology (including the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems,
hybrid, electric vehicle, self-park and/or self-driven vehicle technology) and
will have enough physical space to house all students that request entry into
the program. The U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded PBSC a $4,116,279 Economic
Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project Funding (CPF) grant to assist
with the project. The CPF Program requires that an environmental review be
performed in accordance with Federal Regulations at 24 CFR Part 58. PBSC requested that Palm Beach County
(County) assume the role of Responsible Entity to undertake the environmental
review on its behalf. The environmental review has been completed and the
County must now provide to HUD a RROF for the project. The RROF affirms that the procedures required
by 24 CFR Part 58 have been followed, that the activity did not require an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and the County will comply with the
National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental laws as they relate
to the project. The required Notice of
Intent to Request Release of Funds was published on June 8, 2025, and no public
comments were received during a 15-day comment period. Approval of the certification will allow the
environmental review to proceed in a timely manner. District 3 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of one (1) applicant to the Building Code Advisory
Board (BCAB) for the term July 8, 2025 through July 7, 2028:
Appointment Seat Requirement Nominated by
Mark Worrell 15 HVAC Contractor Palm Beach Air Conditioning
Contractors Association, Inc.
Summary: The BCAB was established by a Special Act of the Florida Legislature in
1974, and amended in 2001. The term of office for Board members is three (3) years, with no limit to the number of terms a
member may serve. The Board currently has 13 members: one (1) architect, one (1) engineer, one
(1) general contractor, one (1) plumbing contractor, one (1) roofing
contractor, one (1) aluminum contractor, one (1) building contractor, five (5)
building officials, and one (1) electrical contractor. The Board is comprised of 16 seats with 13 currently
filled. Countywide (RM)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of one (1) new member and reappointment of one (1) current
member to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CBAA)
for the term July 8, 2025 through July 7, 2028:
Appointment Seat Requirement Nominated by
John E. Tuckus 9 At-Large:
Resident Self Nominated
Reappointment Seat Requirement Nominated by
Bart Rasper
1 Plumbing
Contractor Plumbing Air
Conditioning
Contractors Industry Fund
Summary: The CBAA hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official, and consider variances of the technical codes. The CBAA was established by Palm Beach County Ordinance 89-31 and amended in
2002. The term of office for Board members is
three (3) years, with a limit of three (3) consecutive three (3)-year terms. The Board is
comprised of nine
(9) regular members: one
(1) architect, one (1) engineer, one (1) HVAC contractor, one (1) plumbing
contractor, two (2) Division 1 contractors, one (1) electrical contractor, one
(1) roofing contractor, one (1) member at-large from the public; and two
(2) alternate members.
The
Board has 11 seats
with 6 currently
filled. Countywide (RM)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Partial Release of Utility
Easement for the easement recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach
County, ORB 24900 Page 1323. Summary:
Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is seeking the
release of the County’s interest in the utility easement recorded in the
Official Records of Palm Beach County as noted above and located at 1525 South
Congress Avenue. The Property Owner requested release of the portions of the
identified easement that are no longer associated with any public potable
water, reclaimed water or wastewater facilities. As a result of site
development for Oxygen Holdings LLC, PBCWUD has determined that these portions
of the easement are no longer required.
PBCWUD has determined that the release of the easement will not affect
existing or new public potable water, reclaimed water or wastewater facilities
and therefore recommends approval of the release. (PBCWUD Project No. 23-508) District
3 (MWJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 8 to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services Utility Hydrogeologic
Engineering Services (Contract) with JLA Geosciences, Inc. (Consultant) for
Water Treatment Plant 11 (WTP-11) Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) Production Wells
and Raw Watermain (RWM) for a not to exceed amount of $621,839.60. Summary: On December 5, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-1782) with Consultant.
CSA No. 8 provides for design, permitting and bidding assistance for up
to two (2) UFA production wells and the associated raw watermain required to
convey raw water to WTP-11. This
Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on April 5,
2023 and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API)
of a minimum mandatory 20%
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Consultant committed to 89% SBE
participation. The proposed SBE participation for this CSA 5 is 45.84%. To date, the overall participation achieved
on this Contract is 55.91%. Consultant
is a Palm Beach County based company.
The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2025 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-030) District 6
(MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Utility Easement (Easement)
form for use on Palm Beach County School Board (School Board) property; and
B) incorporate the School Board Easement
form into Chapter 3 of the Department’s Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual
(UPAP).
Summary: Easements
are required over lands where Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) utilities are proposed to be installed. These easements provide PBCWUD
staff access to the property for operation and maintenance purposes. The School
Board has requested modifications to the standard utility easement language
that require approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). These changes
include: 1) a requirement that the County promptly re-sod, restore, repair, or
replace any damages to the School Board’s property caused by the County; and 2)
except where emergency circumstances require otherwise, coordination with the
School Board’s Chief of Operating Officer prior to the construction, maintenance
or repair of County’s improvements. Countywide (MWJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Encroachment Agreement (Agreement) with Florida Gas
Transmission Company, LLC (FGT). Summary: The Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) plans to install a 30-inch water main within a 48-inch
steel casing via jack and bore, which crosses the Florida’s Turnpike, north of
Jog Road. This utility installation will cross an existing 60 foot wide FGT
easement and FGT pipelines on the east side of the Turnpike. The existing
easement is granted to FGT by the Florida Department of Transportation for
their use only; refer to Official
Records of Palm Beach County, Book 27363, Page 1648, as amended in Book 27368, Page 1832. Prior to the installation of the water main,
FGT has requested that PBCWUD enter into the Agreement to allow the
installation of the water main within their easement area and crossing their
existing utilities. The Agreement contains non-standard indemnification
language requiring the County to indemnify FGT in relation to the County’s
encroachment in FGT’s Easement area. The Risk Management Department and County
Attorney’s Office have reviewed the indemnification requirements and advised
staff accordingly. Given that liability is limited to the extent permitted by
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and the County is not indemnifying FGT for
their own negligent or willful acts, staff recommends BCC approval. (PBCWUD Project
No. 24-007) District 2 (MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
an Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement No. L0092 (Amendment No. 1) with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) providing for an additional $248,572.06 for two
(2) projects located in Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL) for a term expiring August 31,
2030; and
B) a Budget Amendment of $248,573 to the FDEP Lake
Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Fund to recognize revenues from Amendment No. 1.
Summary: On January 7, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved FDEP Agreement No. L0092 (R2025-0032) (Agreement)
providing for reimbursement from FDEP of up to $270,500 of construction,
contractual services and project management costs for the Lake Worth Lagoon
Seagrass Restoration Phase II Project. Amendment No. 1 provides for an increase
in funding from $270,500 to $519,072.06 and minor task adjustments to complete
work associated with a second project— Lake Worth Lagoon System Assessment.
Other changes include updates to reflect standard FDEP grant provisions. This
funding is part of the State of Florida Legislature’s General Appropriations
Act and does not require match. There is
no cost to the County. Districts 1, 2, 4 & 7 (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve the revised
Mosquito Control Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for mosquito control
activities performed during contract period upon execution to September 30,
2025; and
B) delegate authority to the
County Administrator, or designee, to sign all future time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the MOU, and any
necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work,
terms or conditions of the MOU.
Summary: An MOU is required by Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C) Rule 5E-13.022 for counties that are not eligible
to receive state aid for control of arthropods, but want to remain in the
state-approved program. The benefit to Palm Beach County (County) staying in
the state-approved program is maintaining the status of Palm Beach County
Mosquito Control Division as “state-approved”, providing legitimacy and guidance
of FDACS while servicing County residents. On November 19, 2024 the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved a prior version of the MOU (R2024-1577).
Upon receiving the BCC approved MOU but before executing it, FDACS indicated
that certain revisions would be required, and that FDACS would need to execute
the MOU before the BCC. To comply with FDACS’s instruction, a revised MOU,
signed by FDACS, has been prepared and brought back to the BCC for approval.
Each year, the County applies to FDACS for state aid for mosquito control
activities. On August 20, 2024, the BCC approved the Detailed Work Plan Budget (R2024-0968) required by
FDACS as part of the re-application process for state aid for FY2025. No grant
assistance was awarded for FY2025. Although there was no grant assistance
awarded this year, the Mosquito Control Division is still responsible for the
completion of monthly deliverables as stated in the MOU. Countywide (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the Department of the Army (DA) and Palm Beach County
(County), Florida for Additional Sand Placement in Connection with Flood
Control and Coastal Emergency (FCCE) Rehabilitation of the Delray Beach Segment
of the Palm Beach County, Florida Shore Protection Project (Project);
B) approve Interlocal Agreement for Shoreline Protection between Palm Beach County
and the City of Delray Beach (City) (ILA) to establish cost sharing for the
placement of additional sand as described in the MOA. The ILA will begin upon
execution and expire on December 31, 2027;
C)
approve a Budget
Amendment to recognize revenue of $14,400,000 from the City ILA, which includes
a transfer of $2,000,000 from Beach Improvement Fund Reserves to the Delray
Beach Shore Protection Project; and
D)
delegate authority to the
County Administrator, or designee, to sign all future time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the ILA and the
MOA, and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the
scope of work, terms, or conditions of the ILA and the MOA.
Summary: Hurricane
Nicole made landfall in Florida on November 10, 2022, causing significant beach
erosion in Delray Beach. The DA has authority under Public Law 84-99, FCCE for
emergency management activities including repair of federally authorized shore
protective works damaged by coastal storms. The County is the non-federal sponsor for the
FCCE Rehabilitation, signing all agreements requiring federal participation
from the DA. The City manages all required design, engineering, permitting,
monitoring, and state grant funding requests.On May 6, 2025 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Cooperation Agreement (R2025-0650) (Agreement) with the DA providing 100%
federal cost share for placement of approximately 450,000 cubic yards of sand
within the FCCE Rehabilitation scope. The MOA facilitates placement of an
additional 750,000 cubic yards of sand on the Project beach beyond the limits
of the FCCE Rehabilitation scope.
The additional sand will be placed by the DA at a cost share of 0% Federal,
100% non-Federal share. Under the MOA, the estimated non-Federal share is
$18,000,000 plus any costs that may exceed the estimated amount due to claims
or other unforeseen circumstances.
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The transfer from reserves provides an
additional $2,000,000 for contingencies and ancillary costs bringing the total
Project budget to $20,000,000. Pursuant to the ILA, the City will be
responsible for reimbursing the County for 80% of the total costs. The City and
County will save approximately $5,000,000 in typical dredge mobilization costs
by adding locally funded sand placement volume to the federally funded FCCE
Rehabilitation. The MOA contains indemnification/liability provisions that
differ from that adopted by the County under PPM CW-F-049. The MOA language
states the County will be responsible for all costs, including any contract
claims or other liability, associated with the additional sand placement. The Risk
Management Department and the County
Attorney’s Office have reviewed the indemnification requirements and advised
staff accordingly. Given that the City will be responsible for 80% of the
non-Federal share, the $5,000,000 in dredge mobilization cost savings, and that
the Project will allow for the full permitted beach template to be filled,
staff recommends BCC approval. The
County’s allocated portion for this Project is 20% of the total costs. District 4 (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Office of Greenways
and Trails Application (Application) for Designation of Public Lands or
Waterways as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) for the
168.23-acre County-owned portion (Designation Area) of Frenchman’s Forest
Natural Area (Natural Area); and
B)
delegate authority to the
County Administrator, or designee, to
execute a FDEP Florida Greenways and Trails Program Designation
Agreement (Agreement) for the Designation Area which shall remain in effect
unless the Designation Area is removed from the FGTS in accordance with the
terms of the Agreement.
Summary: The Application requests that a 168.23-acre
County-owned portion of the 173.49-acre County-owned/managed Frenchman’s Forest
Natural Area be designated as part of the FGTS. A 2.19-acre area that is
managed by the County pursuant to a March 12, 2002 Access and Management
Agreement (Exhibit “C” to R2002-0357), an adjoining 1.56-acre canal bank and
1.51-acre canal right of way are excluded from this designation application. If
the Application is approved by the State’s Greenways and Trails Council, the
County will be required to sign an Agreement substantially similar to the
attached agreement template in order to complete the designation. The natural and recreational resources found within the
Designation Area are maintained pursuant to the Board-approved Management Plan
(Agenda Item 3L-1, January 13, 2015) and the Use Plan that is part of the
Application. There are no cultural or
historic resources on the site. Existing public use facilities are described in
the Use Plan. Designating the 168.23-acre Designation Area as part of the FGTS
will help bring public recognition and additional visitors to the Natural Area.
It also will give the County additional consideration when applying for grants
to help fund the repair/replacement of public use facilities at the Natural
Area. Neither the Application nor Agreement are expected to have any
fiscal impact. There is no cost to the County. District
1 (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization No. 0090-15 (CSA) to Contract (R2023-0090) (Contract)
approved on January 24, 2023 with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
(Foth) in the amount of $450,501.30 for data collection and engineering
services in support of the search for offshore sand resources suitable for the
North County Comprehensive Shore Protection Project (NCCSPP). Summary: The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract with Foth, a Jacksonville company, on
January 24, 2023. The CSA authorizes Foth to conduct a comprehensive
investigation for suitable
offshore borrow area development and permitting, which will provide
beach-quality sand to support NCCSPP beach nourishment over the next 10-15
years. The proposed investigation includes regulatory coordination, scientific
diving for endangered species protection, collection of sediment cores using an
offshore vibratory coring vessel, laboratory analysis of collected sediments,
and engineering reporting. Costs will be paid from the Beach
Improvement Fund. This project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on
April 6, 2022 and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative of 20% mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal
and an SBE evaluation preference for Prime Bidders. Foth committed to an overall 48% SBE
participation in the Contract. The SBE proposed participation for this CSA is
24.2%. To date, the overall
participation achieved on this Contract is 56.8%. This work is expected to be
covered by a state funded cost share grant that is currently under review. The cost to the County is $450,501.30. District 1 (YBH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization No. 0090-16 (CSA) to Contract (R2023-0090) (Contract)
approved on January 24, 2023 with Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
(Foth) in the amount of $492,213.51 for engineering services in support of a
feasibility study of shore protection alternatives along Singer Island. Summary:
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract with Foth, a
Jacksonville company, on January 24, 2023. The CSA authorizes Foth to conduct a
feasibility study for stabilization of an area of the Atlantic Ocean shoreline
along Singer Island. The proposed feasibility study includes literature and
coastal processes review, data collection, development of project alternatives,
public meetings, project performance analysis, and a comprehensive feasibility
study report. Costs will be paid from the Beach Improvement Fund. This
project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on April 6, 2022, and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of 20% mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an SBE evaluation
preference for Prime Bidders. Foth
committed to an overall 48% SBE participation in the Contract. The SBE proposed
participation for this CSA is 4.1%. To date, the overall participation achieved
on this Contract is 44.7%. The City
of Riviera Beach will provide 25% cost-share via an Interlocal Agreement
(R2024-1428) executed on October 22, 2024. The
cost to the County is $369,160.13. District 1
(YBH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
7. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve a Certification of Lands granting the Department of the Army (DA) a
right of entry upon lands which Palm Beach County owns or controls, for the
purpose of rehabilitating the Delray Beach Segment of the Palm Beach County
Shore Protection Project (Project); and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to sign
all future Certification of Lands for County-sponsored Segments of the
federally-authorized Palm Beach County Shore Protection Project, subject to the
review and approval of the Office of the County Attorney.
Summary: Hurricane Nicole made
landfall in Florida on November 10, 2022, causing significant beach erosion in
Delray Beach. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Cooperation
Agreement (R2025-0650) (Agreement) with the DA for rehabilitation of the
Project, wherein the County agreed to provide all lands, easements and
rights-of-way necessary for construction, operation, and maintenance of the
Project. Pursuant to the Agreement, the DA requests that the County execute the
Certification of Lands, which grants the DA an irrevocable right to enter
County-owned or controlled lands identified on the Delray Beach FY25 Lands Map
Request for staging, access, and construction, and provides certifications
regarding the use and limitations of those lands. The City of Delray Beach (City), a Project
partner, intends to separately provide right of entry to the DA for City-owned
or controlled lands. There is no cost to
the County associated with this item. District
4 (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Amendment of $18,941,000 to the
Infrastructure Surtax (IST) Project Plan approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on April 4, 2017, and later revised on January 4, 2022 and
June 11, 2024, to increase the budget for the Parks Improvement Projects;
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,400,000 within the IST
Fund from IST Departmental Reserves to Playground Replacement Countywide FY19,
Racquetball Court Replacements at Haverhill Park and Lake Lytal Park and Duncan
Padgett Park Picnic Area Improvements; and
C) a Budget Transfer
of $18,941,000 within the IST Fund from IST County Reserves to Lake Lytal Pool
Facility Replacement.
Summary: The proposed
Budget Transfer and Amendment to the IST Project Plan, initially approved by
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on April 4, 2017, and subsequently
revised on January 4, 2022 and June 11, 2024, is intended to reallocate funds
within the IST Fund to support various park improvement projects throughout
Palm Beach County (County). These
include the replacement of the Lake Lytal Pool Facility, racquetball courts at
Haverhill Park and Lake Lytal Park, playgrounds at John Prince Campground, Lake
Belvedere Estates, and Lake Charleston, as well as picnic area upgrades at
Duncan Padgett Park. The reallocation
of funds is necessary due to shortfalls in project funds after completing the
bidding process. Funds are available in the Parks Department IST Reserves
totaling $1,400,000 and County IST Reserves totaling $18,941,000. The IST
Independent Citizen Oversight Committee reviewed this request at their May 15,
2025 meeting and approved it unanimously. These projects are funded through
the infrastructure sales tax. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a downward Budget Amendment
of $197,595 in the Park Improvement Fund which includes a decrease in revenue
of $200,000 from the Bert Winters Park Phase II Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant; and
B) a $2,405 Budget Transfer from the General Fund to the Park Improvement
Fund to correct the appropriations from the Bert Winters Park Phase II FRDAP
Grant.
Summary:
On December 7, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorized the
submission of a $200,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) grant application (R2021-1841) for the redevelopment of the southern
portion of Bert Winters Park. The grant was awarded under Department of
Environmental Protection Agreement Number A3003 and was presented to the BCC on
November 1, 2022 (R2022-1292) to receive and file and establish the project
budget. The grant required completion of improvements including a new
waterfront promenade, canoe/kayak launch, expanded parking, playground, picnic
facilities, group shelters, lighting, and landscaping by April 30, 2025, to
qualify for reimbursement. However, due to procurement delays, including the
need to re-bid the project after the initial advertisement failed to attract
qualified bidders, Palm Beach County (County) the County was unable to meet the
required deadline. Although a contractor has now been selected, the updated
project schedule did not allow for completion and public opening by April 30,
2025, resulting in the withdrawal of the grant. A Budget Amendment in the Park
Improvement Fund and Budget Transfer from the General Fund are necessary to
correct the appropriations. District 1 (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following two (2) executed Special Events
Rental Agreements (Agreements):
A) FOMO Entertainment Group LLC, for the South Florida Watermelon Festival at
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, for the period April 6, 2025 through
April 15, 2025. This event generated
$9,570 in revenue, with $1,937 in direct expenses; thus providing a net fiscal
impact of $7,633; and
B) Sportera Events
USA, Inc., for the Mudgirl Run Palm, Beach event at Burt Aaronson South County
Regional Park, for the period of May 12, 2025 through May 20, 2025. This event
generated $13,592 in revenue, with $1,592 in direct expenses; thus providing a
net fiscal impact of $12,000.
Summary: These Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks and Recreation (Parks) in
accordance with Resolution 2021-1552.
Parks is now submitting these Agreements in accordance with PPM
CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the
initiating department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 5 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Entertainment Contractor Agreement (Agreement) with Thomas
Joseph Braga in an amount of $1,800 for
the Carlin Park After Dark : Shake It Up & Jaded Concert at Seabreeze
Amphitheater, on April 12, 2025. Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department
(Parks) produces cultural activities to promote the quality of life in the
communities it serves. This
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks in accordance with Resolution 2008-1109, amended
by R2010‑0644, R2014-0168 and R2017-1367.
Parks is now submitting this
Agreement in accordance with PPM CW‑O‑051, which
requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating Department
to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item.
District 1 (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Standard Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreement (Agreement) with Sanderford Sound, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $3,567 for the Carlin Park After Dark: Shake It Up & Jaded
concert at Seabreeze Amphitheater on April 12, 2025. Summary: This
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director
of Parks and Recreation (Parks) in accordance with Resolution 2009-0592,
amended by R2010‑0645, R2014‑0167, R2017-1368 and R2018-0179. Parks
is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with PPM CW-O-051, which
requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating department
to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 1 (AH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Second Amendment (Amendment) to a Lease Agreement with the Young Men’s
Christian Association of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (YMCA) for the lease of real
property in Lake Lytal Park (Premises) allowing the YMCA to obtain a leasehold
mortgage. Summary: On January 12, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved a 50-year Lease Agreement (R2021-0147) leasing
approximately five (5) acres of undeveloped land within the Park to the YMCA
for the design, construction, and operation of a skate park, community center,
and child care center (Project). The Agreement provides that the YMCA may not
assign, mortgage, pledge, or encumber the Premises without the prior written
consent of Palm Beach County (County). YMCA needs to obtain a leasehold
mortgage to secure financing to construct the Project. This proposed Amendment
sets forth the terms and conditions under which the YMCA may obtain a leasehold
mortgage and updates certain County standard terms. District 3 (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (Agreement)
(R2024-0974) between Palm Beach County (County) and the Housing Partnership, Inc., dba Community
Partners (Housing Partnership) to extend the term of
the Agreement from May 15, 2025 to July 31, 2025 with no change to the total
contract amount. Summary: The First Amendment to the
Agreement with the Housing Partnership extends the funding period to July 31,
2025 to allow for completion of all contracted deliverables. Since 2021, Housing Partnership has been providing
consulting services to help the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) better
understand the needs and concerns of the residents of Palm Beach County as it
relates to criminal justice through discussions with law enforcement, providing
training for community members, and the development of an orientation product
for CJC board members. The County Purchasing Department executed this Amendment
pursuant to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Code and PPM CW-L-008. All
delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by the initiating
department to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as a receive and file
agenda item. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file a
grant award from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (County
FY2024) Grant (JAG) in the amount of $107,859 beginning October 1, 2024,
through September 30, 2025 to fund equipment purchases for Countywide Law
Enforcement Agencies (award number 6N153);
B)
delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute the grant award, agreement, amendments, documents, additional documents related
to the equipment purchases and electronic grant reporting forms,
related to the FDLE JAG Grant, on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC), after approval of legal sufficiency by the County
Attorney’s Office, and within budget allocations that do not substantially
change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the grant; and
C)
approve a Budget Amendment of $43,384
in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund to adjust the budget to the actual grant
award.
Summary: On November 19, 2024, the BCC ratified the
Mayor’s signature on two (2) FDLE JAG grant applications (R2024-1584) for a
total of $348,087 (CFDA# 16.738). Due to
delays with FDLE and updates in documentation requested by FDLE, grant number
6N153 was awarded on May 5, 2025, after the start of the grant period (grant
period start date is October 1, 2024). The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC)
approved allocating these funds in the amount of $107,859, to purchase
equipment for countywide law enforcement agencies throughout Palm Beach County
to address public safety concerns and enhance the work of local law enforcement
in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to reduce acts of
mass violence. The awards
were executed on behalf of the BCC by the County Administrator pursuant to
R2024-1583 and R2024-1584 and in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051. All delegated contracts, agreements, and
grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file
agenda item. No County match funds are required. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a copy of the Business Associate
Agreement (BAA) with Digitech Computer LLC (Digitech) incorporated into all
past, present and future agreements. Summary: The service contract (No. 20-016) with Fire
Rescue’s billing vendor, Digitech, was renewed and brought to the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) for approval, by the Purchasing Department on April
8, 2025 (R 2025-0429). A fully executed BAA with Digitech is now being
submitted to the BCC to receive and file. Countywide (SB)
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the fully executed Addendum Agreement
FL25-9002-00 extending service for the existing AT&T Emergency Call
Tracking System (ECaTS) and maintain pricing at current rates for a period of
12 months. Summary: The ECaTS
is used to analyze statistics of emergency calls made to the NG911 network
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in order to better serve the citizens of
Palm Beach County. This addendum locks
in the current price and it does not obligate the County to any particular
level of expenditure but continues as a procurement vehicle to obtain services
at a set rate as needed. On April 7,
2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a designee to execute
future AT&T pricing schedules in order to maintain current rates on
existing services. In accordance with
County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be
submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The agreement has been fully executed on
behalf of the BCC by the ISS Chief Information Officer. Countywide (DB)
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: a fully executed standard Interlocal Agreement
(IA) with the Forest Oaks Community Development District (Forest Oaks) to
provide assistance in preparation of Non-Ad Valorem (NAV) assessment
roles. Summary: Section 197.3632, Florida Statues, establishes
a uniform method for levy collection, and enforcement of NAV assessments
imposed by counties, municipalities, and special districts. These assessments are calculated on a unit
basis rather than on property value, and are used to pay for an improvement or
service to the property such as drainage, lighting, paving or fire
hydrants. ISS has historically assisted
special districts and municipalities in the final preparation of their
assessment rolls. On June 23, 2015, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved fees associated with these
services. In accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The attached IA, has been fully executed on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners by the ISS Chief Information
Officer. District 4 (DB)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Task Order #1 to
Contract R2022-1297, as amended, with Woolpert Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for
the acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) imagery with increased
lake and canal resolution for Palm Beach County. Summary: On November 1, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
the contract with Woolpert Inc. to provide professional services for Geospatial
Services including planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography, GPS Survey,
LiDAR Processing, and other tasks in support of the County’s Geographic
Information System on a task order basis.
Task Order #1 is for enhanced hydro specifications for LiDAR acquisition
during 2025. The Chief Information
Officer has executed this task order, on behalf of the BCC, in accordance with
Resolution R2022-1297. ISS is now submitting the task order in accordance
with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated contracts, agreements,
and grants to be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file
agenda item. Task Order has been fully executed on behalf of the BCC by the ISS
Chief Information Officer. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) overall goal for
this contract is 25%, which was awarded under the OEBO ordinance. Task Order #1
includes 0% SBE participation due to the highly specialized nature of the
task. Countywide (DB)
4. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: a fully executed Task Order #4 to Contract
R2022-1296 with GPI Geospatial, Inc. in the amount of $71,000 for the 2025 Palm
Beach Coastal Orthophotography Program. Summary: GPI Geospatial, Inc. provides
geospatial services such as planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography, Light
Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
processing and GPS survey in support of the County’s Geographic Information
System. Task Order #4 was initiated by the
Environmental Resources Management Department for the consultant to provide
coastal orthophotography. The Chief
Information Officer has executed this task order, on behalf of the BCC, in
accordance with Resolution R2022-1297. ISS is now submitting the task
order in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated
contracts, agreements, and grants to be submitted by the initiating Department
as a receive and file agenda item. Task Order #4 has been fully executed on
behalf of the BCC by the ISS Chief Information Officer. The Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) overall goal for this contract is 25%, which was
awarded under the OEBO ordinance. Task Order #4 includes 0% SBE participation
due to the highly specialized nature of the task. The Cumulative SBE
Participation including Task Order #4 is 0%.
Countywide (DB)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Task Order #2 to Contract R2022-1297, as amended, with Woolpert Inc. in
the amount of $310,680 for the acquisition of Light Detection and Ranging
(LiDAR) images to provide increased vertical accuracy for the entire LiDAR
acquisition area of 1,992 square miles within Palm Beach County. Summary: On November 1, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the contract with Woolpert Inc. to provide
professional services for Geospatial Services including planimetric mapping,
digital orthophotography, GPS Survey, LiDAR Processing and other tasks in
support of the County’s Geographic Information System on a task order
basis. Task Order #2 is for the
additional survey and analysis required to increase the vertical accuracy for
the acquired LiDAR data. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) overall goal for
this contract is 25%, which was awarded under the OEBO ordinance. Task Order #2
includes 0% SBE participation due to the highly specialized nature of the task. The cumulative SBE
participation including Task Order #2 is 0%. Countywide (DB)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve a Contract with Health
Care District of Palm Beach County and its Affiliate, District Clinic Holdings,
Inc. (HCD) to provide adult reentry health services for the period retroactive
to September 15, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount not-to-exceed
$30,000 utilizing Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA) grant funding; and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute amendments and
administrative documents associated with the above contract that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the agreement,
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), after approval of legal
sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office and within budgeted allocations.
Summary: Palm
Beach County’s Public Safety Department Division of Justice Services Reentry
(PBC Reentry) contracts with providers to coordinate reentry services to those
returning to the County from incarceration. On November 9, 2022, PBC Reentry
was awarded Grant #15PBJA-22-GK-04898-CSCR (CFDA#16.812) through BJA in the
amount of $750,000 for the period FY 2023 through FY 2025. This funding will
support the City of Riviera Beach and HCD to enhance and implement clinical
services and other evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce
recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of the people with
mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders who are currently
involved in the criminal justice system or were formerly involved. Through additional partnerships with State
agencies, community providers, and non-profit and faith based organizations,
this funding will allow our local government to enhance reentry and behavioral
health services for our underserved communities in the Glades area. This
contract is retroactive to September 15, 2024 to ensure that all required
agencies are included in the initial implementation of the services provided
under the grant. District 6 (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Contract for an evaluation of reentry services provided
by the Palm Beach County Division of Justice Services with Florida Atlantic
University (FAU) in the amount of $60,000 for period retroactive to February 1,
2025 through December 31, 2025; and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee
to execute amendments and administrative documents associated with the above
contract that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the agreement, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners,
after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office, and within
budgeted allocations.
Summary: Palm
Beach County’s (PBC) Public Safety Department Division of Justice Services
contracts with providers to coordinate reentry services to those returning to
PBC from incarceration. On November 9, 2022, PBC Public Safety Department was
awarded Grant #15PBJA-22-GK-04898-CSCR) (CFDA#16.812) through Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA) in the amount of $750,000 for FY 2023 through FY 2025. The
goal of the grant is to enhance and implement clinical services and other
evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the
treatment and recovery needs of the people with mental health, substance use,
or co-occurring disorders who are currently involved in the criminal justice
system and returning to reside in the Glades. FAU has been a long standing
partner of the Reentry Task Force, and has completed several prior evaluations
over the years. They were pivotal in the
planning and application of the grant. FAU will conduct a process and outcome
evaluation to determine if the contract providers are meeting the goals and
objectives of the grant. The contract with FAU is offset by $50,000 in BJA
grant funds and $10,000 in ad valorem funds which were transferred from the
Criminal Justice Commission to support this project. District 6 (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two (2)
Grant Adjustment Modifications (GAM) with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Office
on Violence Against Women (OVW), Grants to Improve Criminal Justice Response
Program (ICJR) (CFDA#16.590)(15JOVW-21-GG-02012-ICJR), which facilitated
administrative filing and approvals through April 30, 2025 as follows:
1)
#603301: Approval to Facilitate a Non-ICJR Training; and
2) #604923: Approval to
Facilitate a Non-ICJR Training.
Summary: As
per grant guidelines, certain expenditures and work products require approval
from the OVW ICJR grant manager. The approval process is facilitated by
drafting a GAM and submitting it through the OVW’s JustGrants Grant Management
web portal. GAM #603301 approved the Department of Public Safety, Division of
Victim Services, to facilitate a Scenario Based Law Enforcement training
presented by Justin Boardman January 14 - 15, 2025. GAM #604923 approved the
Department of Public Safety, Division of Victim Services, to facilitate an
Advocacy Training presented by the Battered Women’s Justice Project, Inc. on
February 19, 2025. R2014-1633 authorized the County Administrator or designee
to execute future awards, contracts, sub-recipient agreements and sub contracts
and amendments/modifications utilizing funding from the DOJ, OVW on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Countywide (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Contract for Professional/Consultation
Services in the area of veterinary medical services with Tri-County Humane
Society, Inc. (TCH) for spaying/neutering at risk cats as part of the Countdown
2 Zero (C2Z) initiative in an amount not to exceed $93,750 for the first year
term of 14.5 months from July 12, 2025 to September 30, 2026, and not to exceed
$75,000 for each of the four (4) subsequent one (1)-year automatic renewal
terms. Summary: Spaying
and neutering at risk animals is part of the overall C2Z program to reduce
and/or eliminate euthanasia of adoptable animals. The County has active contracts with Peggy
Adams Animal Rescue League (PAARL), Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary,
Inc., Darbster Rescue, and Furry Friends Humane for outsourcing sterilization
services in the central, western, and northern regions of Palm Beach County,
respectively. Under this contract, TCH
will sterilize at risk cats in the southern region of Palm Beach County to
include: spaying/neutering, microchipping, ear tipping, and vaccinating against
rabies. Once these services are provided, the adult cats are returned to their
original location by caregivers, volunteers, TCH or returned to their owner.
Any kittens that are sterilized will go to rescue for adoption. TCH will
provide sterilization services for up to 750 cats annually at $100 per cat. This represents a $15 increase per cat
compared to the previous contract, reflecting rising operational costs. Despite
the rate increase, the total annual contract amount remains unchanged. The
initial contract term is set for 14.5 months, from July 12, 2025 through
September 30, 2026 to align with the County’s fiscal year. On March 19,
2025, the County published RFP 031825, which sought proposals from private
veterinarians willing to provide these services, but there were no responses to
provide services to the south county area.
Countywide (SF)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Y. PURCHASING
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: quarterly list of contract terminations under
Section 2-53(d) of the County’s Purchasing/Procurement Code (Code). Summary: The Code was effective on
November 16, 2024. The Code authorizes the Director of Procurement, in
consultation with the County Attorney’s Office, to terminate non-construction contracts,
including exempt contracts, of any amount in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the applicable contract. The Code requires the Director of
Procurement to submit to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at least
quarterly as a receive and file agenda item listing all contract terminations,
whether termination is for convenience or termination for cause. Additionally,
pursuant to Countywide PPM# CW-L-008, Procurement Policies and Procedures,
specifically Section II.D.b, it states “the Procurement Director may terminate
non-construction contracts…with County Administration review and approval.”
Please note, the attached contract terminations have been reviewed and approved
by County Administration. It is noted under Attachment 1 the quarterly list of
contract terminations for November 16, 2024 through March 31, 2025. (Procurement Department) Countywide
(AH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Contract for Professional Services (Contract) with Yadira Diaz Romero,
a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow (Fellow), to complete a requirement of 2,000
hours of clinical work that will provide training and experience in family and
youth counseling, in the amount of $44,660, for the period August 4, 2025
through July 30, 2026. Summary:
The Youth Services Department’s Residential Treatment and Family Counseling
Division (Division) is an authorized counselor training facility for many
colleges and universities offering degrees in psychology, social work, and
other related fields. Postdoctoral programs require 2,000 hours of supervised
services in order to meet licensing requirements. The Division is offering its
program as a location to obtain this training, which also benefits the Division
by providing additional personnel to meet client demands for counseling
services. Each Fellow is assigned and completes the workload equivalent to a
Licensed Therapist. The base hourly rate of a Licensed Therapist is $31.02
versus the hourly fellowship contract rate of $21.83. Additionally, each Fellow
receives a $1,000 stipend for health insurance. On October 3, 2006, Agenda Item
3X-2 authorized the County Administrator, or designee, to execute future
postdoctoral psychology resident (n/k/a Fellow) contracts on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), after approval of legal sufficiency by the
County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. There is no substantial
change to the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the agreement. The Contract spans two (2) fiscal years.
Sufficient funding is included in the current budget and in the proposed FY
2026 budget to meet county obligations. The Contract was executed early to
allow the selected Fellow to make necessary plans following graduation. In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department
as a receive and file agenda item. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Four (4) Contracts for Professional Services (Contracts) with the following Doctoral Psychology Interns to complete a
required 2,000-hour internship that will provide the interns training and
experience in family and youth counseling for the period August 4, 2025 through
July 31, 2026:
A) Lisa Carter in the amount of
$31,900;
B) Jillian Hersman in the amount
of $31,900;
C) Alyssa Payne in the amount of
$31,900; and
D) Alexandra Perez in the amount
of $31,900.
Summary: The Youth Services Department’s Residential
Treatment and Family Counseling Division (Division) is an authorized counselor
training facility for many colleges and universities offering degrees in
psychology and social work. Doctoral
programs require internships to meet degree and licensing requirements. The Division is offering its program as a
location to obtain this training. Each
intern, at a minimum, is assigned and completes the workload equivalent of a
therapist. The hourly base rate of a therapist
is $25.92 versus the hourly intern rate of $15.45. Additionally, each intern will receive a
$1,000 stipend for health insurance. On September 11, 2012, Agenda Item 3X-3
delegated authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to execute future
doctoral psychology intern contracts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC), after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and
within budgeted allocations. There is no substantial change to the scope of
work, terms, or conditions of the Contracts. The Contracts span two (2) Fiscal
Years (FY). Sufficient funding is included in the current budget and in the
proposed FY 2026 budget to meet county obligations. The Contracts were executed
early to allow the selected interns to make necessary plans following
graduation. In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department
as a receive and file agenda item. Countywide
(HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a
First Amendment to Community Based Agency Contract with the American
Association of Caregiving Youth, Inc. (AACY) (R2024-1249), for the period
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, to serve an additional 12 youth
(total 550) and provide expanded
programming and activities during the summer of 2025, and by increasing the $210,000
Contract by $28,661 to a new total contract amount not to exceed $238,661
($98,661 for FY2025 and $70,000 each for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027);
and
B) a Budget Transfer of $28,661 in the
General Fund from the Evidence-Based Programming Unit (Unit 1451) to fund the
additional cost associated with summer programming in year one (1) of the
Contract.
Summary: In September 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Community Based Agency (CBA) Contract with the American Association of
Caregiving Youth (AACY) to provide services for the Caregiving Youth Project
(CYP). AACY has identified additional caregiving youth and activities for the
summer months of FY2025. AACY will increase the number of youth served in
FY2025 only, from 538 to 550 and provide additional targeted educational and
recreational activities for middle and high school caregiving students,
including virtual and in-person groups supporting the transition from middle to
high school, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) summer day camp, health and
nutrition education, cooking classes, home safety and fall prevention, and
stress and anxiety management. CYP programming and activities provide social
and emotional support and opportunities for caregiving youth to socialize with
their peers. AACY will continue to seek additional funding in future years to
meet the growing demand. In FY2024, AACY exceeded its projected number of youth
served by 487 youth, serving a total of 687 compared to the projected 200, and
met 100% of its outcome goals. After completion of each contract year, a report
will be developed detailing AACY’s progress in meeting performance
measurements. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a
Community Based Agency Contract (Contract) with Digital Vibez, Inc. (Digital
Vibez) for the period July 8, 2025, through September 30, 2025, in an amount
not to exceed $80,000, to provide the KidsFit Jamathon® Program (Program); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $80,000 in the
General Fund from the Evidence Based Programming Unit (Unit 1451) to fund the
cost of programming associated with this Contract.
Summary: The Program promotes physical activity and
nutrition education in a fun, inclusive environment that combats childhood
obesity and supports youth well-being
The Program will serve a projected 2,000 youth ages 5 – 17 at a number
of out-of-school programs and summer camps in high-need communities throughout
Palm Beach County (County). The Program delivers high-energy sessions that
include dance fitness, live performances, healthy snacks, and prize raffles.
The Program is divided into two (2) sessions, a morning session and an
afternoon session. Each session provides two-and-a-half (2.5) hours of movement-based
stations. The Program expects to serve 2,000 youth, with 80% anticipated to
complete at least 60 minutes of activity, and 81% of participating camps
returning from previous years, demonstrating high community engagement. This Contract includes a logic model and reporting
measurements specific to Digital Vibez. After completion of the Contract,
a report will be generated detailing Digital Vibez’s progress in meeting their
performance measurements. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) Grant Award from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in
the amount of $84,609, for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31,
2026; and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of
$84,609 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On May 23, 2025,
PBSO received a Grant Award from ONDCP in the amount of $84,609 for the period of January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2026. The grant will pay
for overtime and investigative expenses to support the Palm Beach Narcotics
Task Force. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Assistance
Listing Number (ALN) number is 95.001 and the contract number is
HID1225G0471. Countywide (RS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a revised Grant Award Letter from the
City of Miami, to extend the period of performance for the FY 2023 Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) Grant through December 31, 2025. Summary: On July 2, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a Grant
Award Letter on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) in the
amount of $2,153,726 from the City of Miami for the FY 2023 UASI Grant Program,
to support various domestic security initiatives and regional projects,
including a Command Bus Vehicle project (R2024-0816). On March 11, 2025, the BCC accepted a
revised Grant Award Letter, which extended the grant period through June 15,
2025 and reduced PBSO’s Grant Award by $850,000 for a total of $1,303,726 in
order to transfer the Command Bus Vehicle project to the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (R2025-0345). There is no match requirement associated with
this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) number is 97.067 and the contract
number is R0924. Countywide (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept
a
Contract Amendment on behalf of
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) from the Florida Department of
Children and Families (Department) which provides $39,200 in supplemental
funding through the FY23-25 STOP VAWA Formula Grant Program (STOP) and extends
the current project period through September 30, 2025; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $39,200 in the
Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary: On August 22, 2023 the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a $313,600 Grant Award on behalf of PBSO
from the Department for the FY2023-2025 STOP Program for the period of July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2025, to hire one (1) full time detective to investigate
domestic violence and sex crimes against victims ages 11 years of age and older
(3EE-2). On May 27, 2025, the Department awarded PBSO an additional $39,200 in
grant funding to continue to conduct STOP investigations. The total Grant Award
is $352,800. PBSO is required to provide a minimum 25% match ($13,067); PBSO is
providing in-kind match in the amount of $13,302, slightly exceeding the match
requirement based on project needs, which is approved in the FY2025 operating
budget. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for this program is 16.588 and Contract No. is LN265. Countywide (RS)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Modification #3 to the Sub-Grant Agreement between the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2022
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) through July 31, 2025. Summary: On March 14, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY
2022 SHSGP award in the amount of $916,000 from FDEM for the period
February 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 (R2023-0349). On May 7, 2024, the BCC accepted Modification
#1, which extended the grant period through September 30, 2024 (R2024-0493). On
October 8, 2024, the BCC accepted Modification #2, which extended the grant
period through June 30, 2025 (R2024-1342). Modification #3 will extend the
period of performance through July 31, 2025, to allow more time to complete our
regional homeland security projects. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number for this program is 97.067 and the contract number is R0569. Countywide
(RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Grant Award letter on behalf of the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) which provides $110,000 in supplementing funding through the
FY2024-2025 State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) in Florida
Program; and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of $110,000 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On March 5, 2024,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a $475,000 Grant Award on
behalf of the PBSO from FDLE for the FY 2023-2024 SAFE Program for the period
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to conduct joint operations, investigations
and other activities as authorized by the SAFE Program (R2024-0266). On August 20, 2024, the BCC accepted a Grant
Adjustment Notice, which extended the period of performance through June 30,
2025 (R2024-0990). On September 17,
2024, the BCC accepted $200,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE
operations (R2024-1261). On December 10, 2024, the BCC accepted $150,000 in
supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2024-3CC2). On April 1, 2025, the BCC accepted $208,000
in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2025-0420). On June 3, 2025, the BCC accepted $225,000 in
supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations. On May 22, 2025, FDLE awarded PBSO an
additional $110,000 in grant funding to continue to conduct SAFE operations and
investigations. The total Grant Award is $1,398,000. There is no match requirement associated with this
award. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA)
number is 71.122 and the agreement number is 2023-SAFE-SF-046. Countywide
(RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a
Federally-Funded SubAward and Grant Agreement from the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) for a FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden II (OPSG) Grant
in the amount of $130,416 for the period of May 13, 2025 through July 31, 2025;
and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $130,416
in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On May 13, 2025,
PBSO received a FY 2021 OPSG sub-grant award in the amount of $130,416 from
FDEM to support the United
States Border Patrol’s (U.S.B.P) mission to secure the nation’s coastline
through an all-threats layered integrated approach in collaboration with local
law enforcement agencies and the U.S.B.P.
Specifically, grant funding will support the purchase of a FLIR Camera
System to reinforce surveillance along the Palm Beach County coastline. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this
program is 97.067 and the contract number is R1292. Countywide (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Grant Modification #6 to the Sub-Grant
Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2021 State
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) through July 31, 2025. Summary: On March 22, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY
2021 SHSGP award in the amount of $763,240 from FDEM for the period
January 18, 2022 through March 31, 2023 to support various domestic security
initiatives (R2022-0254). On December 6,
2022, the BCC accepted Modification #1, to provide $462,317 in supplemental
funds to support a statewide law enforcement data sharing system administered
by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, for a total Grant Award of
$1,225,557 (R2022-1475). On June 6,
2023, the BCC accepted Modification #2 to extend the grant period through
September 30, 2023 (R2023-0751). On
September 19, 2023, the BCC accepted Modification #3 to extend the grant period
through June 30, 2024 (R2023-1347). On July 7, 2024, the BCC accepted
Modification #4 to extend the grant period through September 30, 2024. On
October 8, 2024, the BCC accepted Modification #5 to extend the grant period
through June 30, 2025 (R2024-1343).
Modification #6 extends the period of performance through July 31, 2025
to allow more time to complete our regional homeland security projects. There
is no match associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number for this program is 97.067 and the contract number is R0515. Countywide
(RS)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Modification #1 to Grant Award Agreement between the Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office (PBSO), to extend the period or performance of the FY 2022 Prosecuting
Cold Cases using DNA Grant Award through September 30, 2026. Summary: On December 20, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY 2022 Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA Grant
Award in the amount of $500,000 from OJP for the period October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2025 (3CC-4). Modification #1 will extend the period of
performance through September 30, 2026. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number for this program is 16.741 and the contract number is
15PBJA-22-GG-03125-DNAX. Countywide (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a
Federally-Funded SubAward and Grant Agreement from the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) for a FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden II (OPSG) Grant
in the amount of $143,502 for the period of May 13, 2025 through July 31, 2025;
and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $143,502
in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On May 13, 2025,
PBSO received a FY 2022 OPSG sub-grant award in the amount of $143,502 from
FDEM to support the United
States Border Patrol’s (U.S.B.P) mission to secure the nation’s coastline
through an all-threats layered integrated approach in collaboration with local
law enforcement agencies and the U.S.B.P.
Specifically, grant funding will support the purchase of a FLIR Camera
System to reinforce surveillance along the Palm Beach County coastline. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this
program is 97.067 and the contract number is R1293. Countywide (RS)
DD. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends motion to receive
and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2025, Category “G” Grant Agreement managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports
Commission), on behalf
of the Palm Beach County
Tourist Development Council
(TDC) with Players International Management, Inc.
for the promotion of Delray Beach International Tennis Federation (IFT) Championships held April 19 – 26, 2025, for the grant term of January 19, 2025 – July 26, 2025. This grantee was approved by the TDC on January
9, 2025, in the amount
of $8,000. Summary:
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts,
agreements, and grants must be
submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted Resolution R94-702, as amended,
authorizing the County Administrator and/or the Executive Director of
the TDC to enter into grant agreements
with Category “G” (Sports) grantees after they have been approved by the TDC.
Room nights generated for Players
International Management, Inc./Delray Beach International Tennis
Federation (IFT) Championships were 736. Countywide (YBH)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JULY 8, 2025
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation
declaring July 2025 as EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches Month. (District 7)
B) Proclamation declaring Plastic Free July®
2025. (District 2)
C) Proclamation
recognizing the 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon. (District 7)
D) Proclamation
declaring August 2025 Palm Beach County Youth Entrepreneurship Month.
(District 2)
E) Proclamation declaring July 8, 2025
as Jeri Caprio Day. (District 5)
F) Proclamation declaring June 20 – 26, 2025 as National Zookeeper Week.
(District 3)
G) Proclamation declaring July 2025 as
Park and Recreation Month. (District 1)
H) Proclamation recognizing July 7, 2025 as the 33rd Anniversary
of the Guatemalan-Maya Center. (District 3)
I) Certificate
of commendation to Doug Wise. (District 1)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JULY 8, 2025
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the use of the Uniform Method
of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments provided for in Chapter 197,
Florida Statutes pursuant to the Notice of Intent adopted by Resolution 97-2152
and Resolution 2011-1833;
B) adopt the non-ad valorem special
assessment roll and specify the unit of measurement and amount of the
assessment for completed project;
C) adopt the non-ad valorem special
assessment roll and specify the unit of measurement and amount of the
assessment for the abatement of nuisance conditions; and
D) authorize
the Mayor, or designee to certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll on
electronic media to the Tax Collector pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida
Statutes.
Summary: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved Resolution 97-2152 on December 16, 1997 and Resolution 2011-1833 on
November 15, 2011, expressing the intent of Palm Beach County to use the
Uniform Method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments. The Uniform Method in Resolution 97-2152
provides for inclusion of water and street improvement project special
assessments on the tax bill. The Uniform Method in Resolution 2011-1833
provides for the abatement of nuisance conditions. The unit of measurement and
total revenue amount of the assessments for the nuisance abatement projects are
set forth as an attachment hereto.
Placing these accounts on the tax bill reduces administrative (including
collections) costs and provides for a more efficient collection of amounts due
to the County. A public hearing is required to implement this collection method
for new special assessment projects to be included on the 2025 tax bill. Pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, Palm Beach County notified
each affected person by U.S. mail of the public hearing to be held on July 8,
2025. Notice published on the Civic Plus
Online Legal Notice System of Palm Beach County www.pbcfllegalnotices.com on June 5, 2025
informed the public that the BCC shall receive any written objections to roll
adoption and adopt the non-ad valorem assessment roll. Countywide (RS)
JULY 8, 2025
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff
seeks motion to:
A) adopt an Ordinance of
the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, (BCC) amending
“Section 2. Applicability” of the “Palm Beach County Local Provider
Participation Fund Ordinance”, (R2021-024) (LPPF Ordinance), by adding three
additional nonpublic hospitals that will be subject to the special assessment;
providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for severability; providing
for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances; providing for captions; and
providing for an effective date;
B) approve two (2)
indemnification agreements with: 1) Boynton Beach Florida Behavioral Health
Hospital Company, LLC and 901 45th Street West Palm Beach Florida Behavioral
Health Hospital Company, LLC; and 2) PAM Rehabilitative Hospital of Jupiter
LLC;
C) approve a Fourth
Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement entered into on September 14, 2021,
(R2021-1369), between the County and the Health Care District of Palm Beach
County, (the District), exercising the fourth and final one (1)-year renewal
option for the provision of administrative services to coordinate the special
assessment authorized by the LPPF Ordinance with the Florida Agency for Health
Care Administration (AHCA) at no cost to the County; and
D) adopt a Resolution of
the BCC establishing Non-ad valorem Special Assessments pursuant to the LPPF
Ordinance, as amended, for FY 2025-26 for the purpose of benefitting assessed
hospital properties through enhanced Medicaid payments.
JULY 8, 2025
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
B. ADMINISTRATION (cont’d.)
1. Summary: On August 26,
2021, the BCC adopted the LPPF Ordinance (R2021-024), which provides for non-ad
valorem special assessments to be imposed by the County on all nonpublic hospitals
within Palm Beach County’s jurisdiction (the Hospitals). The LPPF Ordinance requires the Hospitals to
pay a uniform, non-ad valorem special assessment, set annually by resolution
approved by the BCC. Funds collected by the County through the LPPF assessments
are sent to AHCA by the District, through intergovernmental transfers, as the
non-federal share of increased Medicaid managed care payments facilitated under
Florida’s hospital Directed Payment Program (DPP). Through the DPP, AHCA makes payments to
Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in order to fund increased payments
by MCOs to the local hospitals to fund services provided to Medicaid patients.
Without these increased payments, it is estimated that local hospitals would
incur over $100 million in uncovered Medicaid costs annually, or .60 cents on
each dollar of coverage rendered to a Medicaid patient. The LPPF program
leverages federal dollars, which helps to close the gap related to the
uncompensated portion of Medicaid reimbursements. An amendment to the LPPF
Ordinance is necessary because three (3) new nonpublic hospitals have been
licensed in Palm Beach County since adoption of the LPPF Ordinance and the 2024
Resolution establishing the special assessments. The new hospitals are entering
into indemnification agreements with the County to protect the County from any
and all liability as a result of, or in any way connected with, the enactment,
application, or enforcement of the LPPF Ordinance or special assessment
resolution. The District will continue
to administer the LPPF Ordinance for FY 2025-26 pursuant to a Fourth Amendment
to the Interlocal Agreement between the BCC and the District, which is also
being presented to the BCC for approval.
Historically, the annual Resolution establishing the special assessment
rate to be imposed on the Hospitals has been presented to the BCC in
September. This year, the Resolution is
being presented in July due to the President of the United States’ proposed One
Big Beautiful Bill Act (Beautiful Bill), which would freeze provider assessment
rates where they are at the time of the Beautiful Bill’s adoption. The Hospitals are asking the BCC to approve a
proposed assessment rate that may need to be adjusted downward in September of
2025, once a more accurate assessment rate for 2025-26 is able to be
calculated. Due to the Hospitals’
request that the BCC expedite adoption of the ordinance adding the three (3)
new hospitals, and the Resolution setting the special assessment rate, the
single-reading method of ordinance adoption provided for in section 125.66(2),
Florida Statutes, is being used. As
required by section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes, the BCC’s intent to consider
this ordinance was duly noticed at least ten (10) days before the July 8, 2025
BCC meeting. No County funds are
required. Countywide (HH)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JULY 8, 2025
A. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
2025 Legislative Session
Report. Summary: Staff will present the 2025
Legislative Session Report to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC),
including a review of Palm Beach County’s (County) 2025 legislative and
appropriation-based priorities. Members of the County’s professional contract
lobbying team may also be present to review legislation affecting the County.
Topics covered will include but are not limited to: state budget highlights;
County appropriations, including Peanut Island Historic Restoration, Housing
Units for the Homeless, and Australian Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements;
statewide legislative highlights; local government preemptions; and specific
legislation impacting the County. Countywide (SS)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to conceptually approve: allocations for Community Based Agency (CBA) funding in the Action Areas
of Health and Wellness Supports, Ensuring Safety & Justice, and Skills for
Learning and Life for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028,
in an estimated total amount of $3,139,703, annually:
|
Proposer |
Program/Project |
Annual Amount |
|
Action Area: Health and Wellness Supports |
||
|
Center for Child Counseling, Inc. |
Education
and Prevention Services |
$226,085 |
|
Center for Child Counseling, Inc. |
Pediatric
Integration Program |
$193,349 |
|
Compass, Inc. |
Youth
Mental Health Program |
$222,445 |
|
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Inc. |
Affordable
Mental Health Program |
$113,133 |
|
Community Child Care Center of Delray Beach, Inc. d/b/a
Achievement Centers for Children and Families |
Wellness
Achievers |
$219,975 |
|
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. |
Mind-Body
Wellness Program |
$102,776 |
|
Children’s Case Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a Families
First of Palm Beach County |
The
PARED program |
$90,982 |
|
For the Children, Inc. |
Healthy
Families Healthy Kids (HFHK) |
$127,534 |
|
Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc. |
C.A.R.E.
(Child and Adolescent Resilience and Empowerment) |
$71,414 |
|
Caridad Center, Inc. |
Young
Magnolias |
$71,414 |
|
Milagro Foundation, Inc. |
Feeling
Fit Program |
$80,264 |
|
Housing Partnership, Inc. |
Child
and Family Mental Health Services Groups |
$62,866 |
|
Action Area: Ensuring Safety & Justice |
||
|
Center for Child Counseling, Inc. |
Safe Youth, Safe Communities |
$102,945 |
|
Community Child Care Center of Delray Beach, Inc. d/b/a
Achievement Centers for Children and Families |
Teen
Achievers |
$117,543 |
|
Children of Inmates, Inc. |
Boyz
to Men/Girlz to Women |
$66,996 |
|
Children’s Case Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a Families
First of Palm Beach County |
Y.E.S.
Program (Youth, Empowered, Secure) |
$89,671 |
|
Communities in Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Charting
for Success |
$52,949 |
|
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. |
Commit
to Change |
$260,000 |
|
Choice to Change, Inc. |
Believe
& Achieve |
$73,704 |
|
For the Children, Inc. |
Youth
Community Wellness (YCW) |
$174,483 |
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. YOUTH SERVICES (cont’d.)
1. Staff recommends motion to conceptually
approve (cont’d.):
|
Proposer |
Program/Project |
Annual Amount |
|
|
Action Area: Skills for Learning and Life |
|||
|
Children’s Case Management Organization, Inc. d/b/a Families
First of Palm Beach County |
Kin
Support Program |
$22,925 |
|
|
Milagro Foundation, Inc. |
Project
COPE (Creative Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) |
$33,100 |
|
|
Compass, Inc. |
Youth and Family Services |
$83,953 |
|
|
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Skills
for Lifelong Success |
$34,112 |
|
|
The Children’s Home Society of Florida |
College
and Career Pathways |
$70,031 |
|
|
City of Greenacres |
Teen
OST Programs |
$31,999 |
|
|
Housing Partnership, Inc. |
Mentoring
at Lake Worth |
$19,860 |
|
|
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. |
Strong
Kids Today for a Better Tomorrow |
$84,147 |
|
|
Housing Partnership, Inc. |
Mentoring
at Pahokee |
$19,860 |
|
|
The Arc of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Recreation
Program |
$114,238 |
|
|
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. |
Youth
Mentoring: Igniting Potential |
$27,779 |
|
|
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Inc. |
Troop
Transcend |
$46,057 |
|
|
Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc. |
SOAR:
Strengthening Our Attitudes & Resilience |
$31,114 |
|
|
Total |
$3,139,703 |
||
Summary: On February 24, 2025, the Youth Services
Department (YSD) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for CBA funding
for three (3) years, beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Proposals were accepted for
three (3) action areas identified as priorities in the Youth Master Plan (YMP):
Health and Wellness Supports, Ensuring Safety & Justice, and Skills for
Learning and Life. Final contracts with each Agency approved will be presented
to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) after contract negotiations are
complete. An
annual report is submitted to the BCC regarding the CBAs services and
achievement of their performance measurements. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motions to conceptually approve:
A)
Proposed allocations
for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for areas of Behavioral Health and
Substance Use Disorder (BHSUD), under the Financially Assisted Agency (FAA),
for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, in a total amount
not-to-exceed $5,439,539; and
|
Proposer |
Program/Project |
Annual Amount |
|
Action Area:
Support Services |
||
|
COMPASS. Inc. |
Community
Health Coordination |
$135,000 |
|
Integrated
Healthcare Systems Riviera, Inc. |
Homeless
Outreach Stabilization Transitional Program |
$205,000 |
|
Integrated
Healthcare Systems Riviera, Inc. |
IHCS Intensive
Outpatient Program |
$130,000 |
|
Jeff
Industries, Inc. |
Let's Go To
Work |
$135,000 |
|
Jeff
Industries, Inc. |
Job Placement |
$25,000 |
|
The Lord’s
Place, Inc. |
CARE Team
Plus: CARE Team Plus: Integrated Recovery & Housing Support |
$410,000 |
|
Wayside House,
Inc. |
Case
Management/Care Coordination |
$130,000 |
|
Wayside House,
Inc. |
Peer Recovery
Support Services |
$115,000 |
|
Action Area:
Community Treatment Services |
||
|
COMPASS. Inc. |
Resilience-Focused
Community Care |
$160,000 |
|
Drug Abuse
Treatment Association, Inc. |
Non-Residential
- School-Based Intervention |
$100,000 |
|
Housing
Partnership, Inc. |
Community-Based
Therapy |
$147,891 |
|
Integrated
Healthcare Systems Riviera, Inc. |
IHCS Intensive
Outpatient Program |
$250,000 |
|
South County
Mental Health Center, Inc. |
Psychiatric
Medical Services |
$370,000 |
|
Wayside House,
Inc. |
Harmony House
(Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter) |
$261,648 |
|
Action Area:
Deep End Treatment Services |
||
|
Drug Abuse
Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Detox |
$755,000 |
|
Drug Abuse
Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Residential
Treatment |
$480,000 |
|
Drug Abuse
Treatment Association, Inc |
Residential -
Walter D. Kelly Center |
$130,000 |
|
South County
Mental Health Center, Inc. |
Crisis
Stabilization Unit - Belle Glade |
$300,000 |
|
South County
Mental Health Center, Inc. |
Crisis
Stabilization Units |
$750,000 |
|
South County
Mental Health Center, Inc. |
Intake &
Evaluation |
$450,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$5,439,539 |
|
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
1. Staff recommends
motions to conceptually approve (cont’d.):
B) Proposed
allocations for NOFO for areas of
Economic Stability, Securing Our Future Initiative (SOFI), Self-Sufficiency,
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Seniors, under the FAA, for the period of October 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2028, in a total amount not-to-exceed $3,426,054:
|
Proposer |
Program/Project |
Annual Amount |
|
Action Area:
Economic Stability |
||
|
Coalition for
Independent Living Options, Inc. |
FIND:
Financial Independence Need Disability |
$75,000 |
|
Coalition for
Independent Living Options, Inc. |
SAIL: Supports
And Independent Living |
$200,000 |
|
El Sol,
Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center, Inc. |
El Sol Day
Labor Program |
$50,000 |
|
Farmworker
Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Family
Preservation & Economic Stabilization |
$170,000 |
|
The Glades
Initiative, Inc. |
Connecting the
Glades |
$157,500 |
|
United Way of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) |
$30,000 |
|
Action Area:
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
||
|
Coalition for Independent
Living Options, Inc. |
LEAP: Learning
and Educational Advocacy Program |
$95,000 |
|
Gulfstream
Goodwill Industries, Inc. |
Capabilities
(Workability) |
$193,000 |
|
Habilitation
Center for the Handicapped, Inc. |
Economic
Stability for Adults w/SND |
$175,000 |
|
The Arc of the
Glades, Inc. |
Developmental
Disabilities System of Care |
$208,000 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Economic
Stability for Adults w/SND |
$375,000 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Personal Care
and Enrichment Program |
$169,429 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
STARS Seniors
in Transition & Retirement Services Program |
$215,000 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Supported
Employment |
$110,000 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Supported
Living |
$75,000 |
|
The Arc of
Palm Beach County, Inc. |
Technology
Training Program |
$75,000 |
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
1. Staff recommends
motions to conceptually approve (cont’d.):
|
Action Area:
Securing our Future (With Children) |
||
|
Family Promise
of Southeast Florida, Inc. |
FPSEFL's
Prevention/Diversion and Step Up to Success |
$56,625 |
|
Florence
Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. |
The Fuller
Center Childcare Workforce Apprenticeship Program |
$61,000 |
|
Housing
Partnership, Inc. |
Securing Our
Future Initiative |
$210,000 |
|
Pathways to
Prosperity, Inc. |
Circles Palm
Beach County (SOFI) |
$70,000 |
|
Action Area:
Self-Sufficiency (Without Children) |
||
|
Vita Nova,
Inc. |
The Spot -
Pathways to Employment |
$94,500 |
|
Action Area:
Seniors |
||
|
Alzheimer's
Community Care, Inc. |
Adult Day Care
Services |
$220,000 |
|
Alzheimer's
Community Care, Inc. |
Caregiver
Services |
$341,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$3,426,054 |
|
Summary: On March 7, 2025, the Community Services
Department (CSD) issued a NOFO for FAA funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
Proposals were accepted for the action areas of BHSUD and Economic
Stability/Mobility (ES/M). The BHSUD
action areas align with the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) strategic
priority of addressing substance use and behavior disorders. These priorities
were developed in collaboration with the Behavioral Health, Substance Use and
Co-Occurring Disorders (BHSUCOD) Advisory Board and community input during the
development of the Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024 (2024
Plan). Public comment periods were held in March and May 2024, and BCC approved
the 2024 Plan on October 22, 2024. The ES/M action areas align with the BCC’s
strategic priority of economic development and are based on data and feedback
collected during the Community Conversations meeting held on December 11, 2024,
which helped establish funding priorities for the ES/M category. Funding for
these allocations is included in the County Administrator’s proposed FY 2026
budget and is subject to approval by the BCC in September 2025. Final FAA
contracts, including outcomes and performance measures, will be presented to
the BCC after contract negotiations are complete. Countywide (HH)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to: adopt a Resolution approving the Watershed Master
Plan (WMP) developed in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
with the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM). Summary:
A watershed, also known as a drainage basin, is an area of land where all
water, including rain, snow, and runoff, drains into a common body of water.
The watershed master planning approach is based on the concept that many water
quantity and water quality challenges, like the accumulation of pollutants, are
best addressed at the watershed level through communication with and
involvement of stakeholders. The
planning process encourages open communication to facilitate solving regional
problems that no single entity can address alone. As a result, the watershed focus helps
identify the most cost-effective strategies to meet stakeholder goals, while
identifying issues that cannot be addressed adequately. On April 7, 2022, the
FDEM announced a grant opportunity for Community Rating System (CRS) communities to aid them in the development of a WMP to help improve
their CRS ratings. On May 17, 2022, Palm Beach County (PBC) Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) granted delegated authority to the County Administrator or
designee to submit the grant application and enter into the agreement with FDEM
to receive grant funding for the development of a WMP. PBC applied for a
matching grant through the FDEM to perform such a plan and then contracted with
FAU to develop the WMP. FAU was contracted
because they developed Phase I template documents and protocols for WMPs for
FDEM. FDEM executed the agreement on December 1, 2022, for a Hazard Mitigation Grant for $210,000. The duration of the initial agreement was
from December 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023; due to force majeure events
affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and FDEM review
processes, several extensions from September 30, 2023, to May 30, 2025, were
requested and approved. These previous extensions were approved and received
and filed by the BCC. FDEM/FEMA directed PBC to send the WMP deliverables to
Insurance Services Office/Verisk (ISO) review board prior to submitting the
final WMP deliverables to FDEM. ISO review has been completed and the WMP
deliverables are ready for adoption and submittal to FDEM.
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The WMP identifies
expedited impacts from increase rainfall and sea level rise and potential
recommendations to impacts from these increases (attached Technical Executive
Summary). In collaboration with
FAU, the
funding provided for the development
of a WMP as a prerequisite for the County to achieve a Class 4 or higher CRS
rating. The CRS program allows participating communities to achieve significant
discounts for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders on flood
insurance premiums for their properties. CRS ratings rank from 1 (largest
rating/discount) to 10 (smallest rating/discount). A Class 5 rating allows policyholders in the
County to receive discounts of up to 25% from the standard NFIP premiums. A
Class 4 rating (or higher) would achieve discounts of 30% (or more). Working in
coordination with the County Emergency Management Division, as well as other
County Agencies, County staff work continuously to maintain and improve the
County’s CRS rating and achieve greater discounts for County property owners. Unincorporated (RM)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City
of Greenacres (City) providing for the annexation of an enclave, known as the
Chickasaw Road Enclave generally located on the north side of Chickasaw Road,
west of Jog Road, including Chickasaw Road and Wry Road north of Chickasaw
Road. SUMMARY: The City adopted an ILA on May 19, 2025, for the
annexation of an enclave totaling 9.75 acres, identified in Exhibit A of the
ILA. The annexation includes Chickasaw Road and Wry Road north of Chickasaw
Road. The proposed annexation was processed through the County’s
reviewing departments, including Fire Rescue; Engineering; Planning, Zoning
& Building; Environmental Resources Management; Parks and Recreation; Water
Utilities; County Attorney; Property and Real Estate Management; Sheriff's
Office; and the Office of Financial Management and Budget. The City provided
written notice to all owners of real property located within the enclave. The
proposed annexation meets the requirements of Chapter 171, Florida Statutes
(F.S.) and is consistent with the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the
County’s Comprehensive Plan. District 3 (DL)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. AIRPORTS
A) an Amendment No. 5 to the Contract
for Consulting/Professional Services (Consulting Agreement) with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) in the amount of $2,374,870.93, providing for
the exercise of the first one (1) year renewal option for the performance of
professional planning, design and engineering services related to the Palm
Beach County Department of Airports (Department) Capital Improvement Program;
and
B) a Budget Transfer in the
amount of $1,830,768 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund.
Summary: The Consulting
Agreement with AECOM was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on
July 11, 2023 (R2023-0980) in the amount of $2,126,629.78 with an initial term
of two (2) years with three (3) one (1) year renewal options. Amendment No. 1 through Amendment No. 4
increased the contract amount by $6,445,746.20 and provided professional
services for various projects, including: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
and General Aviation Airport Stormwater Master Plans, PBI Turnage Boulevard
Rehabilitation, PBI Holding Apron Improvement at Taxiway A and C, PBI Taxiway
M, M1, and M2 Reconstruction, Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) Rotating
Beacon Replacement, PBI Taxiway R Rehabilitation, LNA Runway 4-22 Slurry Seal,
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45) Rotating Beacon
Replacement, PBI Miscellaneous Drainage Repairs, PBI Parking Garage Repairs,
and PBI Taxiway C and M Connector Improvements, PBI Miscellaneous Pavement
Repairs, PBI Green Street Improvements,
Roof Replacement and Condensation Corrections; and PBI Entrance Road
Bridge Assessments. A detailed Contract
History is included in Attachment 1. Approval of Amendment No. 5 will increase
the contract amount by $2,374,870.93 for a total contract amount of
$10,947,246.91 and provides for the exercise of
the first one (1) year renewal option.
Amendment No. 5 includes construction phase consulting services for the
Taxiway M Improvements Project, which is recommended for approval in Item 6E2
on this agenda, as well as professional services for various other projects, including:
General Aviation Airports Pavement Rehabilitation and Related Work, LNA Beacon
and LNA/F45 Precision Approach Path Indicator Installation, Palm Beach County
Glades Airport (PHK) Drainage Improvements, Construction Management Support
Services, and Miscellaneous Planning & Engineering Services. Amendment No. 5 provides budget for Task III
Miscellaneous Services.
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY (cont’d.): Task III Miscellaneous Services are services that are
not defined at the time of approval of an amendment to the Consulting Agreement
and are approved pursuant to delegated authority in accordance with PPM CW-F-050 by way of a separate task
authorization on an as-needed basis.
AECOM is a Dallas, Texas based firm; however, the majority of the work
will be completed through its West Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida offices. A
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 20.9% was established for the
Consulting Agreement. DBE participation
for Amendment No. 5 is 16.74%. The cumulative DBE participation, including
Amendment No. 5, is 19.6%. Pursuant to
changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023, a governing
body of a medium hub commercial service airport may not approve purchases of
contractual services in excess of $1,000,000 on a consent agenda. Amendment No. 5 exceeds the threshold amount
and must be approved on the regular agenda. This item is contingent on approval of Item
3F9, which provides partial funding for Amendment No. 5. Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
a Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger) in the
amount of $12,097,776.97 with a project duration of 270 calendar days for the
Taxiway M Improvements Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI);
B)
a Budget Transfer of $2,592,354 in the Airport’s Passenger Facility
Charge (PFC) Fund, to transfer PFC funds to the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $2,592,354 in
the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund, which also includes a transfer
from reserves in the amount of $4,444,898.
Summary: The Project was
advertised on December 20, 2024, utilizing the County’s competitive bid
process. On January 30, 2025, two (2)
bids were received for the Project. Ranger,
a Palm Beach County, Florida company, was the lowest responsible, responsive
bidder in the amount of $12,097,776.97.
The Project provides for the rehabilitation of Taxiway M, including
extension of an existing box culvert between Taxiway C8 and Taxiway M1,
demolition of Taxiway M2 south of Taxiway M, and the realignment of Taxiway
M1. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 21% was
established for this Project. Ranger committed to 23% DBE participation. Pursuant
to changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023, a
governing body of a medium hub commercial service airport may not approve
purchases of contractual services in excess of $1,000,000 on a consent agenda. The Project exceeds the threshold amount and
must be approved on the regular agenda.
This item is contingent on approval of Item 3F9 on this agenda, which
provides partial funding for the Project.
Countywide (AH)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (First Amendment) with the Town of
Hypoluxo (Town) amending the scope of work and the estimated implementation
schedule to allow for the construction of a new library facility. Summary:
On March 12, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved an
Interlocal Agreement (R2024-0336) with the Town of Hypoluxo for the purchase of approximately 0.36 acres
of Town-owned property, improved with a one-story 3,510 square foot building,
located at 7200 S. Federal Highway (the Property), for the establishment of the
new Hypoluxo Library branch (the Library Satellite Project). The Agreement
provides that the County would renovate the existing building as a satellite
location for the County’s existing Lantana Road branch. Upon completion of an initial condition
assessment, County and Town agreed that it would be more advantageous to the
residents of Palm Beach County to demolish the existing building and build a
new facility in its place. The County
will be responsible for all design, permitting, and construction required for
the development of the Library Satellite Project. The County has
commenced design of the Library Satellite Project; accordingly, the Town’s
option to repurchase the Property set forth in the Agreement is extinguished.
The proposed First Amendment provides for these modifications. (Property & Real Estate Management) District
4 (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to authorize: staff to negotiate a development and
conveyance agreement (DCA) with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach
County, Inc. (Habitat) for the development, construction and sale of
single-family homes on County-owned infill housing properties. Summary:
Through the statutory process of escheatment, the County has come
into ownership of multiple small lot parcels best suited for infill housing,
with approximately 50 parcels having been identified for said use. The County’s Facilities Development and
Operations (FDO) and Housing and Economic Development (HED) departments have
closely collaborated to implement a plan for development of the infill housing
properties. On November 2, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved an updated Fiscal Strategy for the spending of American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) funds which included an allocation towards increasing the retention and
supply of affordable and workforce housing. In 2022, FDO retained
architectural/engineering (A/E) services to develop model drawings that could
be replicated throughout the County. Two (2) firms, Colomé & Associates,
Inc. (CAI) and Williamson Design Associates (WDA), prepared model drawings for
adaptation to the multiple County-owned sites. Ten (10) parcels were identified
for initial project implementation; construction drawings were adapted and
permits obtained. Two (2) construction managers at risk (CMRs), D. Stephenson
Construction, Inc. and Asset Builders, LLC, were assigned five (5) parcels each
for development. Following trade bidding, each CMR provided guaranteed maximum
prices (GMPs) averaging $600,000 per single-family home (not inclusive of demucking
costs where applicable), far exceeding the allowable investment threshold for
affordable and workforce housing units. Staff, its consultants, and its CMRs
engaged in a value engineering analysis which proved unsuccessful as all
potential adjustments would have a detrimental impact on the quality of the
finished product. During the BCC Workshop meeting held on April 8, 2025, staff
provided the BCC an overview of project status and noted that it was exploring
alternative delivery mechanisms to reduce costs. Due to prior successful
experiences collaborating with Habitat, staff reached out to the non-for-profit
to explore a potential collaboration.
Having reviewed the drawings, permits and other relevant documents, Habitat
has confirmed that it could develop the properties for a total cost averaging
$350,000 per unit. Staff recommends it be authorized to negotiate a DCA with
Habitat for the development of the infill housing properties. Habitat is a
non-profit; therefore, pursuant to Florida Statutes 125.38 and Section
22-104(e) of the County’s Real Property Acquisition, Disposition and Leasing
Ordinance, a competitive procurement process is not required for conveyance of
the County-owned parcels to Habitat. Similarly, pursuant to the Section
2-51(f)(1)(a) of County’s Procurement Code, agreements between the BCC and
non-profit organizations are not subject to competitive procurement
requirements. However, the DCA will include a requirement that Habitat will
competitively bid the construction services. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(MWJ)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
G. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County (County), Florida, approving the
County’s Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025–2029 (Consolidated
Plan); approving the County’s Action Plan for FYs 2025–2026 (Action Plan); and
delegating authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to execute
Standard Forms 424 and Certifications for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG) Programs; funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all other documents
necessary for implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CDBG, HOME,
and ESG activities that do not substantially change the standard forms,
certifications, and the funding agreements. Summary: The Consolidated Plan identifies priority needs,
goals, and expected resources for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs for FYs
2025–2029, and includes a Citizen Participation Plan and a Residential
Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. The Action Plan allocates FYs 2025–2026
program funding as follows: CDBG funds -
$6,609,628 (+1.9% from previous year), plus program income of $20,000; HOME
funds - $2,246,071.80 (+2.0%); and ESG funds - $570,211 (+0.3%). The Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan are
consistent with BCC direction on priority needs and funding strategies from the
April 22, 2025, Workshop (Item A). The Action Plan also incorporates ESG
funding recommendations made by the Community Services Department (CSD). A
draft of the Consolidated Plan, the Action Plan, and notice of this meeting
were published in the Palm Beach Post on June 7, 2025, posted on the Department
of Housing and Economic Development’s (DHED) website, and sent electronically
to all known interested parties. Public
meetings to obtain citizen input on the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan were
held on June 4, 2025 (Eastern County) and June 5, 2025 (Western County) with
video and telephone access for remote participation. A summary of the citizen
participation process and public comments is attached. Any revisions directed by the BCC will be incorporated into the
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan before submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funds require no local
match. The HOME required local match
($477,368) will be provided from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program. The ESG required local match
($570,211) will be provided by the ESG-funded agencies, DCS, and DHED. Countywide (HF)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
G. HOUSING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to execute: a
Certification By State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan for the Palm Beach County Housing
Authority (PBCHA) in connection with its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-2026. Summary: The PBCHA has prepared its Annual Plan for FY
2025-2026 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). HUD requires Palm Beach County (County) to confirm that the
plans and programs outlined in the Annual Plan are consistent with the goals
and objectives set forth in the County’s Consolidated Plan. Consistency with
the Consolidated Plan is documented through a Certification by State or Local
Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State
Consolidated Plan. The Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED)
has reviewed the PBCHA Annual PHA Plan and determined that the goals,
objectives, and activities outlined therein are consistent with the County’s
Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029. Some specific goals outlined in the
PBCHA’s Plan which are consistent with the goals set forth in the County’s
Consolidated Plan are to target assistance to households with incomes of no
more than 50% of Area Median Income ($58,450 for a family of four (4)). The
Plan also calls for activities that will affirmatively further fair housing,
increase the number of affordable housing units and de-concentrate public housing. Countywide (HJF)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
H. ENGINEERING &
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution amending Resolution R99-856,
dated May 18, 1999, to allow the temporary opening of Homewood Road while
Florida Mango Road over the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) L-5 Canal
(Project) is constructed. SUMMARY: The Project will replace the existing bridge
over the LWDD L-5 Canal (Bridge) that is
functionally obsolete. During
construction of the Project, Florida Mango Road will be closed to all traffic
for the removal of the Bridge. However,
the Bridge is the only access for the residents located in the area north of
the LWDD L-5 Canal, east of Farmdale Road, and southwest of the West Palm Beach
Canal (Neighborhood). It has been determined that the most cost
effective solution to provide access to the Neighborhood for the residents during
construction of the Project is to temporarily reopen Homewood Road east of Farmdale Road and construct a
temporary connection for the approximate six (6) months of construction. This Resolution will amend R99-856, which
authorized the closure of Homewood Road east of Farmdale Road, at a location
approved by the County Engineer, in order to satisfy a condition of approval
placed upon Zoning Petition No. 89-96, and allow the temporary opening of
Homewood Road. Different alternatives to
maintain access to the Neighborhood during construction of the Project were considered,
including maintaining one lane across the Bridge at all times, providing a
temporary crossing next to the Bridge, and temporarily reconnecting Homewood
Road. At no time will there be more than
one access point to the Neighborhood.
Once the Project is completed, Homewood Road will be returned to the
previously authorized closure condition.
Flyers were sent to the residents of the Neighborhood informing them of
the Project and the temporary reopening of Homewood Road. No comments have been received. Staff also contacted the local Fire and
Police Departments, and have not received any opposition to reopening Homewood
Road for a limited time. District 2
(YBH)
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
I. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
& BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) authorize Staff to submit proposed not-to-exceed
millage rates for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget to the Property Appraiser as
follows:
|
|
FY 2025 Adopted |
FY 2026
Rollback |
FY 2026
Proposed |
Over/(Under) |
||||
|
|
Millage |
Taxes |
Millage |
Taxes |
Millage |
Taxes |
Rollback |
|
|
Countywide Non-Voted |
4.5000 |
$1,431,050,351 |
4.2413 |
$1,454,574,405 |
4.5000 |
$1,543,296,825 |
$88,722,420 |
6.10% |
|
Library |
0.5491 |
92,144,114 |
0.5164 |
93,509,245 |
0.5491 |
99,430,532 |
5,921,287 |
6.33% |
|
Fire-Rescue
MSTU |
3.4581 |
446,252,965 |
3.2554 |
453,046,803 |
3.4581 |
481,256,113 |
28,209,310 |
6.23% |
|
Jupiter
Fire-Rescue MSTU |
1.6488 |
28,481,248 |
1.5476 |
28,608,427 |
1.7251 |
31,889,634 |
3,281,207 |
11.47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Aggregate-Excluding
Voted Debt |
6.2826 |
$1,997,928,678 |
6.0073 |
$2,060,232,670 |
6.2862 |
$2,155,873,104 |
|
4.64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Countywide
Voted-Debt |
0.0396 |
$12,601,861 |
|
|
0.0330 |
$11,324,746 |
|
|
|
Countywide-Library
Voted-Debt |
0.0098 |
$1,644,532 |
|
|
0.0000 |
$0 |
|
|
B)
authorize Staff to submit to
the Property Appraiser public hearing dates of Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at
5:05 p.m. and Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:05 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers, 6th floor of the Robert Weisman Governmental Center for
the FY 2026 budget;
C) authorize Administrative adjustments to establish funding in the FY 2026 Budget
for capital projects approved and established in the current fiscal year. These projects were approved in the current
fiscal year (FY 2025) after the preparation of the proposed budget and are
therefore not currently included in the FY 2026 Budget. These adjustments will have no impact on
proposed Ad Valorem taxes and will be incorporated into the tentative budget to
be presented at the first public hearing;
D) authorize Administrative adjustments to establish funding in the FY 2026 Budget
for designated fund balances for contingency and other projects and carryover
for encumbrances. These balances and
encumbrances were approved in the current fiscal year (FY 2025) after the
preparation of the proposed budget and are therefore not currently included in
the FY 2026 Budget. These adjustments
will have no impact on proposed Ad Valorem taxes and will be incorporated into
the tentative budget to be presented at the first public hearing; and
JULY 8, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
I. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
& BUDGET (cont’d.)
1. Staff recommends motion to (cont’d.):
E)
adopt the Financial
Policies for Palm Beach County as recommended by the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA)
Summary: The proposed millage rates for Countywide, Library, and Fire Rescue
MSTU are at the current year millage rate and above the rolled-back rate. The millage rate for the Jupiter Fire MSTU is
above the current year millage rate and the rolled-back rate. These millage rates are not-to-exceed rates,
and may be lowered but not raised at the September public hearings, without
additional Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices being sent out. If the rates are
raised at the first September public hearing, new notices to the property
owners must be prepared by the Property Appraiser and mailed between ten (10)
to 15 days prior to the second September public hearing at the County’s
expense. Although permitted under
Florida Statutes, completing this task within the allotted timeframe is
logistically unfeasible for Palm Beach County due to the high number of
parcels. Additionally, with an estimated expense of approximately $500,000, it
is also impractical. The rates cannot be raised at the second September public
hearing. Countywide (DB)
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JULY 8, 2025
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JULY 8, 2025
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: the updated Board Directive Reports which include in process and
completed board directive items. Summary:
At the February 6, 2018 Board of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was
given to the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the
board directives. The report categorizes: 1) In Process Items, and 2) Completed
Items. The report continues to be updated on an ongoing basis. Countywide
(DC)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
JULY 8, 2025
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Request for off-site Proclamation declaring July 11, 2025 as 7-Eleven
Community Engagement Month.
Request for off-site Proclamation declaring August 6, 2025 as Jamaican
Independence Day.
District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES
Request for off-site Proclamation declaring July 26, 2025 as
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Request for off-site Proclamation declaring July 1, 2025 as National
Postal Worker Day
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.
Request for off-site Proclamation
honoring Rev. Benjamin Carroll, Pastor of Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church for 20 Years of Dedicated Service.
Request for off-site Proclamation
declaring July 11, 2025 as Bobbie E. Brooks Jr. Day.
JULY 8, 2025
11. MATTERS BY THE
PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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JULY 8, 2025
12. ADJOURNMENT
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need
a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."