September 15, 2025
4:30 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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53 3Q1 *DELETED - staff pulled for further review.
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54 3Q2 *DELETED - staff pulled for further review.
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66 3FF-1 *REVISED SUMMARY
/ Summary:
The EBOAC serves in an advisory
capacity to the Director of the OEBO, County Administrator, and Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) in reviewing the administration of various programs
and policies promoting Small Business Enterprise participation in Palm Beach
County prime and subcontracting opportunities and make recommendations
regarding modifications of such programs, policies, and procedures. Pursuant to
section 2-80.28(f) of the Palm Beach County, Florida Code of Ordinances (2025),
the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee consists of 15 citizen
members made up of representatives of trade groups and members of the general
business community. All board members shall serve for a term of three (3) years
with a limit of three (3) consecutive terms. On August 20, 2025, a memo was sent to the BCC
requesting approval of the nominations. Seabron
Smith from the Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Development, Inc. has
disclosed his employer’s existing contract with the County. Staff has evaluated
this contractual relationship and determined that the EBOAC
provides no regulation, oversight, management or policy-setting recommendations
regarding the disclosed contractual relationship. 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 Palm Beach County Code of Ethics.Countywide (RS)
77 5C-1 *DELETED – staff pulled and moved to 9/30/2025.
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77 5D-1 *ADD-ON /
(ADMIN) / Staff recommends motion to seek direction: on how to
proceed with the
recruitment and selection for the position of County Attorney. Summary:
On September 9, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), during its regular meeting, discussed the minimum
qualifications and recruitment process for the position of County Attorney.
Consistent with the County’s Charter Section 4.3 “Office of the County
Attorney,” the BCC requested that the Human Resources Director provide a
draft job description, a draft recruitment plan, and a list of potential search
firms that may specialize in recruitment for this type of position at this
level. Countywide (DO)
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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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 11 - 67)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 68)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 69 - 77)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 78)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 79)
8. BCC
DIRECTION (Page 79)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 80)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 81)
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 11
3A-1 Resolution
amending Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance.
Page 12
3A-2 Fiscal
Year 2024 – 2025 Organizational Information and Impact Efforts annual report.
3A-3 Appointment
of one (1) member to the Health Council of Southeast Florida, Inc.
Page 13
3A-4 Ratify
the appointment of one (1) League of Cities representative to the Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Council.
3A-5 Resolution
urging Florida Legislature to appropriate funding for the Florida Rail
Enterprise Program to fund South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Tri-Rail operations.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 14
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 List
of records that have met the State retention schedule.
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Proof
of Publications Unclaimed Monies.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 14
3C-1 Resolution
amending the acquisition of properties designed as permanent easement and
temporary construction easement.
Page 15
3C-2 Change
Order No. 13 and No. 14 with R&D Paving, LLC for a retroactive Contract
time extension for the Lyons Road/Sansbury’s Way Buffered Bike Lanes project.
Page 16
3C-3 Work
Order 2024050-57 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface Gator
Blvd.
3C-4 Work
Order 2024050-58 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface Browns Farm Road.
Page 17
3C-5 Work
Order 2024050-59 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface CR
880.
3C-6 Work
Order 202050-62 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and resurface
Corkscrew Blvd.
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CONSENT AGENDA
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 18
3D-1 First
Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Kaplan Kirsch LLP exercising the
first renewal option.
3D-2 Amendment
No. 1 to Contract with law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for disclosure
council and legal services to exercise the option to renew for three (3) years.
3D-3 Amendment
No. 1 to Contract for bond counsel and related legal services with the law firm
of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. to exercise the option to renew for three (3) years.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 19
3E-1 Amendment
No. 2 with Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for provision of rapid
rehousing, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. for the
provision of emergency shelter, and YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc. for
the provision of emergency shelter.
Page 20
3E-2 Agreements
to support the Food and Nutrition Services Project for low-income,
food-insecure residents of PBC.
Page 21
3E-3 Appointment
of two (2) members to the HID/Comprehensive AIS Resources Emergency Act
Council.
Page 22
3E-4 Third
Amendment with Florida Association of Recovery Residences and Fourth Amendment
with Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. for recovery support
services.
Page 23
3E-5 Reappointment
of one (1) member to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Health and Human
Services.
Page 24 - 25
3E-6 State
Subrecipient Agreements for Opioid Settlement Funding for several agencies
providing services.
Page 26
3E-7 Second
Amendment with 211 Palm Beach/Trasure Coast, Inc. for
Transportation Administration Services Pilot and General Helpline Services for
low-income residents.
3E-8 Contract
with Palm Beach County Food Bank, Inc. to provide food distribution services to
low-income residents.
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CONSENT AGENDA
F. AIRPORTS
Page 27
3F-1 Amendment No. 2 with ARINC Incorporated
exercising the second option to renew for one (1) year extending the license
for the continued use or proprietary software applications.
Page 28
3F-2 Appointment of one (1) member to the
Citizen’s Committee on Airport Noise.
3F-3 FAA
Grant Agreement to Reconstruct Automated Weather Observing System project at
North Palm Beach County Airport.
Page 29
3F-4 FAA Grant Agreement to Reconstruct Automated
Weather Observing System project at Palm Beach County Park Airport.
3F-5 FAA Grant Agreement for the Reseal Taxiway A
Project at the PBC Glades Airport.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 30
3G-1 Resolution
authorizing the issuance of A Series of Bonds.
Page 31
3G-2 Annual
Report from Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 31
3H-1 Agreement
for Art Services with Jing Wei Studios LLC for design, permitting and
installation of Open Swan at the Lake Lytal Aquatic Complex.
3H-2 Agreement
for Art Services with Erik J. Carlson for design, permitting and installation
of Shall We Begin for the Vista Center Expansion – Building Division.
Page 32
3H-3 Second
Amendment with Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. to extend the term of
the agreement for the development of a new Master Plan.
3H-4 First
Amendment with City of Margate to extend the term of the agreement for
interoperable radio communications through the countywide emergency medical
services and common talk groups.
Page 33
3H-5 First
Amendment with the City of Palm Beach Gardens to extend the term of the
agreement for interoperable radio communications through the countywide
emergency medical services and common talk groups.
3H-6 First
Amendment with the Village of Tequesta to extend the term of the agreement for
interoperable radio communications through the countywide emergency medical
services and common talk groups.
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CONSENT AGENDA
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 34
3H-7 First
Amendment with the City of Miami to extend the term of the agreement for
interoperable radio communications through the countywide emergency medical
services and common talk groups.
Page 35
3H-8 CSA
No. 3 with Song & Associates, Inc. for the Osprey Point Golf Training and
Learning Center project for services.
Page 36
3H-9 Annual
contract with Speedy Rooter, Inc. for plumbing and repair services on an
as-needed basis.
Page 37
3H-10 Budget
Transfers and Amendment for the renovation of Jupiter Stadium.
Page 38 - 39
3H-11 Reappointment
of five (5) members and appointment of two (2) members to the Public Art
Committee.
Page 40
3H-12 Appointment
of one (1) member to the PBC Property Review Committee.
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 41
3I-1 Ad Valorem Economic Development Agreement
with Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority to promote the
Research Park at FAU.
Page 42
3I-2 Resolution approving the issuance of Housing
Finance Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond for Palm Park Apartments.
Page 43
3I-3 Revised Impact Fee Affordable Housing
Assistance Program to Richman Lake Worth Apartments, LLC for the construction
of Residences of Lake Worth Beach project.
Page 44
3I-4 Data Sharing Agreement with Florida
Department of Commerce to provide quarterly census of employment and wages
data.
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CONSENT AGENDA
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 45
3J-1 Reappointment
of three (3) members to the Historic Resources Review Board.
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 46
3K-1 Contract
for Mechanical Integrity Testing of Injection Wells Systems at the Southern
Region Pump Facility 9 North Water Treatment Plant No. 11 with Layne
Christensen Company.
Page 47
3K-2 Work
Order No. 9 with Globaltech, Inc. for the Water
Treatment Plant 11 Membrane Train Improvements.
Page 48
3K-3 Request
to pursue funding from FPA to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 49
3M-1 Sponsorship Agreement with Nostalgic America,
Inc. for sponsorship for a series of Legends on the
Lawn events.
N. LIBRARY
Page 50
3N-1 Request
to approve an application to FL State Library for State Aid to Libraries, and approve a grant agreement for annual
operating expenditures.
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Page 51
3P-1 Agreement
with Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. for continued partial funding for
a display of gardens horticulturist position to assist in care and maintenance.
3P-2 Agreement
with Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District to provide soil and water
resource conservation services.
Page 52
3P3 Agreement
with Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. for a gardener position to assist
in care and maintenance.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA
Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 53
3Q-1 Grant
Adjustment Notice to realign the previous award budget and extension for safety
and reducing the average daily population admissions and length of stay.
Page 54
3Q-2 Third
Amendment with FSU amending the scope of work and budget deliverables.
3Q-3 Subrecipient Equipment/Supplies Distribution
Agreements with Highland Beach Police Department, Riviera Beach Police
Department and Palm Beach Police Department for law enforcement equipment.
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Page 55
3T-1 Contract
with DOH for Environmental Health and Engineering programs.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 56
3X-1 Appointment
of two (2) members to the Consumer Affairs Hearing Board.
Page 57
3X-2 Request
for rate increase for forensic nurses in the Forensic Nurse Examiners Program.
Page 58
3X-3 Agreement
with FPL for Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program for funding.
Page 59
3X-4 State
Funded Grant Agreement for Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention Program
to conduct on-site visits and analyses.
Page 60 - 61
3X-5 Appointment
of five (5) members to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
Page 62
3X-6 State
funded Grant Agreement for the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance
Grant to improve and enhance emergency management plans and programs.
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
Page 63
3BB-1 Agreement
with Carlos Albizu O Universidad Albizu O Albizu University O Uca O Cau Inc.
for its students to complete planned and supervised clinical experiences
required.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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CONSENT AGENDA
CC. SHERIFF
Page 64
3CC-1 Modification
#1 with FDEM to extend the period of Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security
Grant Program to allow additional time to complete several projects.
DD. INSPECTOR GENERAL
Page 64
3DD-1 Interlocal
Agreement with SWA for the provision of Inspector General services.
EE. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Page 65
3EE-1 Amendment
with EEOC for payment for processing and resolving employment discrimination
complaints.
FF. OFFICE OF EQUAL BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY
Page 66
3FF-1 Reappointment
of three (3) members to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee.
GG. WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Page 67
3GG-1 Reappointment of two (2) members
to the Westgate CRA.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A.
PALM TRAN
Page 68
4A-1 Program for Projects and Grant Application to
provide capital and operating assistance for public transportation projects.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 69 - 70
5A-1 Amendment
No. 6 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for consulting services for
Department of Airports for various projects.
Page 71
5A-2 First
Amendment with SP Plus LLC for the administration and operation and management
of ground transportation at PBI.
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REGULAR AGENDA
B. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Page 72
5B-1 Impact
Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program funding award to Pinnacle on Sixth,
LLC.
Page 73
5B-2 Request
for approval of proposed Fiscal Year State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program for affordable housing strategies.
Page 74
5B-3 Impact
Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program funding award to Madison Terrace,
LLC.
Page 75
5B-4 Impact
Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program funding award to West Palm Beach
Baptist-Seventh Day Church.
Page 76
5B-5 Housing
Bond Loan Program extension for the Drexel Road Senior Apartments project.
C. WESTGATE/BELVEDERE HOMES
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Page 77
5C-1 Resolution
approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
D. ADMINISTRATION
Page 77
5D-1 Request
for direction for the County Attorney position and
search for candidates.
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
Page 78
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS
6A-1 Appointment
of one (1) member to the Public Art Committee.
B. COMMISSION DISTRICT
APPOINTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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STAFF COMMENTS (Page 79)
BCC DIRECTION (Page 79)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 80)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 81)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff seeks motion
to adopt: Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County (BCC), Florida, amending Emergency Resolution (R2025-0882),
within the County Limits pursuant to the Palm Beach County Local Provider
Participation Fund Ordinance (R2021-024) (LPPF Ordinance), as amended by
Emergency Ordinance (R2025-017), for FY 2025-2026, for the purpose of
benefitting assessed hospital properties through enhanced Medicaid payments;
amending the computation of assessment; and providing for an effective date. 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. On July 2, 2025, the BCC adopted Emergency
Resolution (R2025-0882), adopting and imposing uniform non-ad valorem special
assessments within the County limits pursuant to the LPPF Ordinance, as amended
by the Emergency Ordinance (R2025-017). 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. Pursuant to Sec. 2-43(m) of the Ordinance, as
amended, the BCC may revise the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll during the
Fiscal Year to modify the Assessment rate and adopt an Amended Annual Final
Assessment Resolution during the Fiscal Year to memorialize the final rate
applicable for the Fiscal Year. The Resolution amends the assessment from 0.82%
of gross inpatient and outpatient revenue to 0.70%. No County funds are required.
Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
2. Staff recommends a
motion to receive and file: the FY 2024-2025 Organizational Information and Impact Efforts annual
report from the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF). Summary: Treasure Coast Health
Council d/b/a Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) is one (1) of 11
private Local Health Planning councils established by Section 408.033, Florida
Statutes. Since 1982, HCSEF has serviced Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm
Beach, and Okeechobee counties. HCSEF is committed to providing health and
human services through planning, direct services, evaluation, and capacity
building in each of these counties. The Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
entered into a five (5) year agreement beginning on July 1, 2024
and ending on June 30, 2029 with HCSEF for Community
Health Improvement Activities (Agreement).
Countywide (JBR)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of (1) individual to the Health Council of
Southeast Florida, Inc.(HCSEF) for a two (2) year term beginning September 16,
2025 through September 15, 2027.
Commissioner
Weiss
Commissioner Flores
Commissioner Sachs
Summary: The HCSEF is a
not-for-profit corporation established pursuant to Section 408.033, Florida
Statutes, for the purpose of providing and coordinating health planning
activities within Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee
Counties. The Council consists of 12 members:
six (6) representatives for Palm Beach County; two (2) members appointed
by Martin County; two (2) members appointed by St. Lucie County; one (1) member
appointed by Indian River County; and one (1) member appointed by Okeechobee
County. The appointees must be
representatives of health care providers, health care purchasers, and
non-governmental health care consumers, not to exclude elected government
officials. Memo dated August 22, 2025 was sent to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
requesting support of appointment or requesting additional nominations. No
additional nominations were received. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
4. Staff recommends
motion to ratify: the
following Palm Beach County League of Cities (League) representatives to the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), beginning August 5, 2025
through December 31, 2025:
Nominee Seat No. Representing
Alternate appointment:
John Linden, Commissioner 7A Town
of Lake Park
Summary: TCRPC discusses
local government comprehensive plans, developments of regional impact and other
regional planning activities. In
accordance with the TCRPC Rules of Order, the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) appointed its members and alternates for the coming year. The TCRPC Rules
of Order also require the League to appoint municipal representatives and for
the BCC to ratify them. The League appointed the above municipal
representatives. There are currently no
vacancies. Countywide (DL)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Resolution urging the Florida Legislature
to appropriate funding for the Florida Rail Enterprise Program to fund the
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s (SFRTA) Tri-Rail operations
to maintain Tri-Rail’s level of service; urging the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to include such funding, as it may be necessary, in the
appropriate current and future FDOT five (5)-year work program. Summary:
Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties currently provide operation and
maintenance funding in the combined amount of $11.7 million for Tri-Trail. On
June 30, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 7031, approving a $1.3
billion tax package that includes significant changes impacting state and local
funding for transit that revises the distribution from documentary stamp tax
revenues to eliminate the Florida Rail Enterprise programs. This funding
reduction will have a significant financial impact on the SFRTA operation and
could threaten the long-term stability and continuity of the operation. The
Resolution urges the Florida Legislature to take appropriate action to restore
funding eliminated in the 2025 Legislative Session to ensure the continuity of
Tri-Rail operations. Countywide (MM)
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 receive and file: A list of Clerk & Comptroller (Clerk)
Finance Department records which have met the revised required State retention
schedule and are scheduled for destruction. Summary: These records have met the required retention
schedule of the Florida Division of Library and Information Services
per Sections 28.30, 28.31, 257.36 (6), Florida Statutes. Countywide
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 proof of publications: “Unclaimed Monies” advertised by the Clerk
of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County. (Countywide) Summary: Pursuant to Section 116.21, Florida Statutes,
the Clerk advertised certain unclaimed monies held which are subject to
forfeiture to Palm Beach County. Florida Statutes 116.21 requires that the
proof of publication “shall be filed and recorded in the minutes of the County
Commission of such county.” Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: a
Resolution amending R2025-0540 dated May 6, 2025, and declaring the acquisition
of properties designated as Parcel 201 as a permanent easement and Parcel 301
as temporary construction easement, necessary for the construction of
intersection improvements at Hypoluxo Road at Military Trail (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption of the Resolution will amend R2025-0540 and
initiate eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Chapters 73, 74, 127,
and Section 337.27, Florida Statutes, as amended, against two (2) parcels having a total appraised value of $100,600. R2025-0540 is being amended to change Parcel
201 from a traffic signal easement to a permanent easement. The parcels are necessary to install a mast
arm traffic signal at the northwest corner of Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail
for westbound traffic. There is no
change in Parcel 301’s designation. The
property owner has not accepted the
offer to purchase made by Palm Beach County (County) and attempts to negotiate
the purchase have been unsuccessful.
Eminent domain proceedings are necessary to acquire the parcels at this
time in order to expedite construction of the Project. This Project is
included in the Five Year Road Program. District
2 (DO)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
receive and file Change Order No. 13 to
the contract (R2022-0914) dated September 13, 2022 (Contract) with R & D Paving, LLC (R&D) in the amount of $184,896.81 and a
retroactive Contract time extension of three (3) days for the Lyons
Road/Sansbury’s Way Buffered Bike Lanes, Federalized FM#444370-1-58-01
(Project); and
B)
approve Change Order No. 14
in the amount of $154,606.12 and a retroactive Contract time extension of 144
days to the Contract with R&D for the Project.
SUMMARY: Per
PPM CW-F-050, Change Order No. 13 is presented to the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) as a receive and file, as the
cumulative amount of the Contract change orders exceeds 10% of the original
Contract amount. Change Order No. 13
compensates R&D for performing additional milling and paving, as requested
by the County Engineer, in areas per plan that were originally labeled to be
left in place to save costs, when the design process started in 2019. However, the pavement in these areas deteriorated
over time, necessitating the additional mill and overlay. Per PPM CW-F-050, the
retroactive Contract time extension in Change Order No. 14 exceeds staff
approval limits and requires BCC approval.
In accordance with Contract General Provisions (GP) 4-3.2.1, 8-6.4, and
8-7.3.2, this change order provides compensation to R&D for the requested
extra work of removing and delivering four (4) school zone beacons to the
Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) for reuse; removing an unforeseen
buried FPL pull box under Sansbury’s Way; removing a conflicting sign not shown
on the plans; constructing 45 additional median openings to improve roadway
drainage; and removing two (2) school zone beacons deleted from the Project,
performing necessary repairs and delivering the two beacons to EPW. Change Order No. 14 also provides a 144-day
retroactive Contract time extension that includes 39 days for holidays in
accordance with GP 8-6.4 and 32 days for weather-related delays in accordance
with GP 8-7.3.2. The remaining 73 days are due to the work described above. The
Contract in the amount of $5,862,084.91 was approved on September 13,
2022. To date, the cumulative value of
change orders, including Change Order No. 13 and Change Order No. 14, is
$923,034.84. With approval of the
retroactive Contract time extensions associated with these change orders, the
new revised completion deadline was March 14, 2025. Substantial completion was February 10th 2025, and one (1) more change order is pending. Because this Project is funded by a federal
grant (R2021-1899) through the Florida Department of Transportation’s Local
Agency Program, the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance is not
applicable. Districts 2 and 6
(YBH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2024050-57 in the amount of $490,000 to
mill and resurface Gator Boulevard from Hatton Highway (Mile Marker 7) to Sam
Senter Road (Mile Marker 8) utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual
asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY:
Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for
staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval
from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Approval of this work order will allow the contractual services
necessary to mill and resurface one (1) mile of Gator Boulevard’s two (2)
lanes. This Contract is one (1) of three
(3) contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual
asphalt milling and resurfacing program.
Prior to this meeting date, none of the $70,000,000 Ranger Contract that
was approved on July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on December 16, 2023 and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10%
minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work
order is 10.19%. The budget for the
improvements includes striping and marking costs of $45,000
bringing the total fiscal impact to $535,000.
District 6 (YBH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2024050-58 in the amount of $525,000 to
mill and resurface Browns Farm Road from Mile Marker 2 south to Mile Marker 4
utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing
contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
(Ranger). SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the
$300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus
requiring approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this work order will allow the
contractual services necessary to mill and resurface two (2) miles of Browns
Farm Road’s two (2) lanes. This Contract
is one (1) of three (3) contracts with an available cumulative total of
$70,000,000 for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. Prior to
this meeting date, none of the $70,000,000 Ranger Contract that was approved on
July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered.
This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on December
16, 2023 and the Committee established an Affirmative
Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation. The
proposed SBE participation for this work order is 10.07%. The budget for the improvements includes
striping and marking costs of $48,000 bringing the
total fiscal impact to $573,000. This project is funded by the
infrastructure sales tax. District
6 (YBH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2024050-59 in the amount of $968,000 to
mill and resurface CR 880 from Mile Marker 9 to Mile Marker 12 utilizing Palm
Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract
R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this
work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to
annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this
work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and resurface
three (3) miles of CR 880’s two (2) lanes.
This Contract is one (1) of three (3) contracts with an available
cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing
program. Prior to this meeting date,
none of the $70,000,000 Ranger Contract that was approved on July 2, 2024, has
been spent or encumbered. This Contract
was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on December 16, 2023
and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a
10% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work
order is 10.07%. The budget for the
improvements includes striping and marking costs of $88,000
bringing the total fiscal impact to $1,056,000.
This project is funded by the
infrastructure sales tax. District
6 (YBH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2024050-62 in the amount of $1,747,000 to
mill and resurface Corkscrew Boulevard from the County Line east to Watson Farm
Road, W Corkscrew Boulevard from Watson Farm Road to Mutt Thomas Road, E
Corkscrew Boulevard from Mutt Thomas Road to gate at 91 E Corkscrew Boulevard,
Corkscrew Boulevard from US-27 to gate 900 feet east of 44905 Corkscrew
Boulevard, and Corkscrew Boulevard from gate 300 feet west of 44311 Corkscrew
Boulevard to US-27 utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt
milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction
Industries, Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work
order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to
annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this
work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and resurface
6.5 miles of Corkscrew Boulevard’s two (2) lanes. This Contract is one (1) of three (3)
contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual
asphalt milling and resurfacing program.
Prior to this meeting date, none of the $70,000,000 Ranger Contract that
was approved on July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on December 16, 2023 and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10%
minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE
participation for this work order is 10.01%.
The budget for the improvements includes
striping and marking costs of $159,000 bringing the
total fiscal impact to $1,906,000. This project is funded by the
infrastructure sales tax. District
6 (YBH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: First Amendment to Legal Services
Agreement between Palm Beach County and Kaplan Kirsch LLP, exercising the first
renewal period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. There is no increase to the total not to
exceed contract amount of $322,500. Summary: Staff is requesting approval of a
First Amendment with Kaplan Kirsch LLP.
The original Agreement expires September 30, 2025, which included the
option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year terms. This First Amendment exercises the first
renewal option, extending the term to September 30, 2027, with the option to
renew an additional two (2) year term.
There is $249,253.69 remaining under the Agreement. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to contract R2022-0750 (Contract) for disclosure counsel and
related legal services with the law firm of Troutman Pepper Locke f/k/a Locke
Lord, LLP (Disclosure Counsel) to exercise the County’s option to renew the
contract for a three (3)-year term, extending the expiration date to September
30, 2028.Summary: On July 17, 2025 pursuant to PPM CW-F-079,
the County Finance Committee (CFC) evaluated Disclosure Counsel’s performance
under the Contract and recommended that the County exercise its three (3)-year
renewal option under Section 16 of the Contract, extending the expiration date
to September 30, 2028. Countywide (DB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 1 to contract R2022-0749 (Contract) for bond counsel and related
legal services with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (Bond Counsel) to
exercise the County’s option to renew the contract for a three (3)-year term,
extending the expiration date to September 30, 2028. Summary: On
July 17, 2025 pursuant to PPM CW-F-079, the County
Finance Committee (CFC) evaluated Bond Counsel’s performance under the Contract
and recommended that the County exercise its three (3)-year renewal option
under Section 16 of the Contract, extending the expiration date to September
30, 2028. Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 2 to the Subrecipient Agreements with the agencies listed below, for the
period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, to exercise renewal options
and increase funding by $411,477 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 2025-2026
funds:
A) Adopt A Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
(AAF), for the provision of rapid rehousing services to families with children
experiencing homelessness, to increase funding by $193,634, for a new total
amount not to exceed $567,718;
B) Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.
(AVDA), for the provision of emergency shelter to individuals and families with
children fleeing domestic violence, to increase funding by $159,750, for a new
total amount not to exceed $468,940; and
C) YWCA of Palm Beach County, Inc. (YWCA), for
the provision of emergency shelter to individuals and families with children
fleeing domestic violence, to increase funding by $58,093, for a new total
amount not to exceed $167,670.
Summary: On July 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved the Palm Beach County (County) Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-2026, which allocated $484,092 in ESG Program funds for nonprofit agencies
to assist people experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness,
including those fleeing domestic violence. These agreements fund homeless
services, including the operation and maintenance of emergency shelters and
financial assistance to rapidly rehouse families. Activities include case management, rental
and utility assistance, food, maintenance, security equipment, insurance, and
supplies for emergency shelters. On
January 23, 2024, the County entered into subrecipient agreements with the
above agencies to provide homeless services (R2024-0030, R2024-0031, and
R2024-0033, respectively), as amended by (R2024-1197, R2024-1198, and
R2024-1200, respectively). In FY 2024,
AAF served 23 households through its rapid rehousing services and expended 100%
of its ESG award. Under this amendment, AAF is projected to serve 20 families
through the same program. In FY 2024, AVDA served 56 individual and family
households who were fleeing domestic violence with emergency shelter and
expended 100% of its ESG award. Under this amendment, AVDA is projected to
serve 70 individual and family households at its emergency shelters. In FY 2024, YWCA served 148 individual and
family households who were fleeing domestic violence with emergency shelter and
expended 96% of its ESG award. Under this amendment, YWCA is projected to serve
190 individual and family households at its emergency shelter. These federal
ESG funds require a matching contribution, which will be provided by the
agencies receiving funding. There is no County match required. Countywide
(JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Agreements
for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, to support the
Food and Nutrition Services Project (FNSP) aimed at improving access to healthy
food and nutrition services for low-income, food-insecure residents of Palm
Beach County (County):
A) Interlocal Agreement
with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), for an amount not to exceed
$642,620; and
B) Agreement for Provision
of Financial Assistance with the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB), for an
amount not to exceed $1,724,686.
Summary: In the fall of 2024, the Community Services
Department (CSD) began discussions with PBCFB on four (4) areas of expansion:
1) healthy food distribution, 2) local produce recovery, 3) nutrition services,
and 4) a centralized database for food distribution sites. These discussions
resulted in the FNSP. As part of this project, PBCFB will expand its fleet of
mobile units to reach more locations and will strengthen its agricultural
network to increase local produce recovery. They have partnered with FDOH to
provide individual and group nutrition sessions, as well as healthy cooking
demonstrations in their state-of-the-art kitchen. To better assess and plan for
the food security needs throughout the County, the CSD and the Information
Services System (ISS) are developing a platform in their Online System for
Community Access to Resources and Social Services (OSCARSS) database, to track
utilization at food distribution sites. These are County American Rescue
Plan Act Replacement funds, which do not require a local match. Countywide
(JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
3. 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), for a three (3) year term from September 16, 2025
to September 15, 2028:
Seat No Appointment Recommended By
16 Glenn
J. Krabec
HIV CARE Council; and
B) the appointment of one (1) member to the
HIVCC, to fill an unexpired term, from September 16, 2025
to October 2, 2026, followed by a three (3) year term from October 3, 2026 to October 2, 2029:
Seat No Appointment Recommended By
27 Kenny
Talbot
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 Mr. Kenny Talbot and Mr.
Glenn J. Krabec. There are 27 seats, and currently 22 seats are filled. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Third
Amendment to Contract for Provision of Services with Florida Association of
Recovery Residences (FARR) (R2023-1280), to amend, revise and extend the end
date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, and to increase the total
amount by $60,000
for a new not-to-exceed amount of $300,000; and continue providing
education, training, and engaging with FARR certified recovery residences
regarding the Recovery Capital Index (RCI); and
B) Fourth Amendment to Contract for Provision of
Services with Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. dba Palm Beach
County Behavioral Health Coalition (PBCBHC) and the Recovery Community Hub of
Palm Beach County (HUB) (R2024-1191), to extend the end date from September 30,
2025 to September 30, 2026, for recovery support services to individuals,
families, and others directly impacted by opioid and substance use disorder,
and to increase the funding amount by $1,100,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for
a new not-to-exceed amount of $5,400,000.
Summary: The Amendments
are necessary to continue the Opioid Response Initiative services currently in
place. The Third Amendment with FARR is
required to provide education, training, and engagement for FARR-certified
recovery residences regarding the RCI, a peer-reviewed, validated tracking
instrument that measures recovery wellness and assesses the effectiveness of
intervention. Through this initiative, RCI will provide education and training
on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)/Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) to
FARR certified residences, including their owners and staff. Additionally, it
will support the development of best practices and compliance in following
medical prescriptions for individuals utilizing MAT/MAR, and
educate owners to broaden acceptance of MAT/MAR in recovery residences. The Fourth Amendment with PBCBHC and HUB aims
to provide recovery support
services, with PBCBHC serving as fiscal agent to the HUB and its network of
community-based Recovery Community Organizations (RCO) and allied Recovery
Community Centers (RCC). Funded organizations are monitored by the Community
Services Department (CSD) to ensure both programmatic and fiscal
accountability. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: one
(1) reappointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Health and Human
Services (CAC/HHS), for the term October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028:
Seat
No. Name Seat Requirment Nominated
By
11 Dr.
Barbara A Component of the Mayor
Marino
Cox
Gerlock Health and Human Commissioner
Powell Jr.
Services
System of Commissioner
Sachs
Care Commissioner Weiss
Summary: The CAC/HHS provides 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 Resolution R2024-0917, the CAC/HHS consists of six
(6) at-large members and five (5) designated members consisting of: 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. Resolution 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 July 18, 2025, requesting nominations
for appointments. The CAC/HHS received the reappointment application for Dr.
Barbara Cox Gerlock and determined that this candidate would continue to be
beneficial to the Board. Dr. Barbara Cox Gerlock meets all applicable
guidelines and requirements. There are currently 11 seats filled. Countywide
(JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Retroactive
State Subrecipient Agreements for Opioid Settlement Funding (OSF) (Subrecipient
Agreements) with the agencies listed below for the period beginning August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, in the amount
totaling $4,433,550, of which $1,477,850 is budgeted in the first
contract year, with an anticipated annual allocation of $1,477,850 for each subsequent contract year, contingent upon a
budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for the term
of these agreements:
A) Genesis Community Health, Inc. (GCH), providing training for medical and
behavioral health providers to expand implementation of Screening, Brief
Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services for individuals
demonstrating risky substance use behavior, in an amount not to exceed $1,020,000;
B) Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc. (RRF), providing services to individuals
with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders to provide peer recovery
support, housing navigators, and care coordinators for returning citizens and
others that are not involved with the criminal justice system, in an amount not
to exceed $1,373,550;
C) The Lord’s Place, Inc. (TLP), providing peer-led
outreach, recovery support, and housing navigation for adults experiencing
unsheltered homelessness with co-occurring substance use and behavioral health
disorders, in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000;
D) Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition,
Inc. (PBCSAC), for the expansion of pill drop locations that will increase
access to safe medication disposal options, in an amount not to exceed $240,000;
E) NAMI Palm Beach County, Inc. (NPBC), providing family-centered initiatives
supporting children ages 6-18 and their caregivers in families affected by
opioid or other substance use, in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and
F) Ferd
and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Palm Beach County,
Inc. (FGAJFCS), providing mental health and
substance use first aid training to help individuals recognize when someone is
developing or experiencing a substance use or co-occurring mental health
crisis. The training will be provided to service providers, caregivers, first
responders, educators, people in recovery, and other Palm Beach County (County)
residents aged 19 and older, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
6. SUMMARY: These Subrecipient Agreements were
conceptually approved by the BCC via Item no. 6B-2 on August 19, 2025, and
represent $1,477,850 of the
total OSF allocation of $4,433,550 for
the first contract year. The Community Services Department (CSD) issued the
Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder (BHSUD) OSF Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO), focusing on three (3) priority areas designed to build a
robust, resilient, and recovery-oriented ecosystem of care in the
County. The NOFO’s service categories align with the BHSUD Plan 2024 (Plan
2024) and reinforce the Behavioral Health, Substance Use and/or Co-Occurring
Disorders (BHSUCOD) Advisory Committee's recommended allocation of 90% of
funding to go towards Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
and 10% of funding to go towards deep-end and crisis care treatment. The
service categories included in the NOFO were: Recovery
Supports, Community Education and Engagement, and Deep-End Treatment. Community
Education and Engagement was further divided into four (4) subcategories:
Family Supports; Resilient and Recovery Ready Communities; SBIRT; and Drug
Disposal. During the same FY, GCH will
provide training for medical and behavioral health providers to expand
implementation of SBIRT for individuals demonstrating risky substance use
behavior, serving approximately 1,560 participants. RRF will provide services
to individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders, including peer
recovery support, housing navigators, and care coordinators for both returning
citizens and others who are not involved with the criminal justice system,
serving approximately 100 participants. Also
in FY 2026, TLP will provide peer-led outreach, recovery support, and housing
navigation for approximately 150 adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness
with co-occurring substance use and behavioral health disorders. PBCSAC will
establish pill drop locations to increase access to safe medication disposal
options for approximately 288 individuals. Additionally, an estimated 215,000
individuals will be engaged and/or reached through media campaigns, and a
minimum of 190 lbs. of prescription pills will be collected. NPBC will
provide family-centered initiatives supporting children ages 6-18 and their
caregivers in families affected by opioid or other substance use, serving
approximately 60 families. FGAJFCS will provide mental health awareness and
training services to providers, caregivers,
first responders, educators, people in recovery, and other County citizens to
help individuals recognize when someone is developing or experiencing a
substance use or co-occurring mental health crisis, how to navigate such
situations, and offer encouragement until professional help arrives. Retroactive
approval is requested due to protracted contract negotiations. Ms. Nancy McConnell, 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. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second Amendment to Contract for Provision of Services
(R2023-1678) (Second Amendment) with 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (211),
for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, for Transportation
Administration Services Pilot
(TAS) and General Helpline Services (GHS) for
low-income residents of Palm Beach County (County). The Second Amendment will
extend the end date and increase the funding by $298,500 for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2026, resulting in a new not-to-exceed Contract amount of $895,500. Summary: This Second Amendment is
necessary to continue the TAS Pilot and GHS programs currently in place. It
will allow 211 to continue providing TAS by helping clients reach their appointments on time with minimal disruption
to their personal schedules, and to continue offering GHS to provide support and assistance. TAS
and GHS will provide on-demand transportation assistance, as well as general
helpline, emergency intervention, and disaster relief/recovery services to
approximately 1,500 clients and individuals seeking referral services. Countywide (JBR)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Contract for Provision of Services with Palm Beach County Food Bank, Inc.
(PBCFB) for the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, in the
amount of $274,222, to provide food distribution services to low-income
residents of Palm Beach County (County).
Summary:
In August 2025, the State of Florida notified the Community Services Department
(CSD) Community Action Program (CAP) that it was eligible to receive $274,222
in unspent Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. CAP must use the
reallocation funds for CSBG-eligible activities by September 30, 2025. One such
eligible activity is the purchase and distribution of non-perishable food items
to low-income households. The above agency has the space and resources to
provide food pantry services for the low-income residents of the County. To
help end hunger in the County, PBCFB distributes the majority of food to
approximately 200 partner agencies. In addition, they are qualified to provide
various training services for CAP, also funded by the CSBG.
In 2024, PBCFB distributed 15.5 million
pounds of food, equivalent to 12.9 million meals, to County residents. This distribution reached an average of
193,000 individuals per month who are struggling with food insecurity. Funding
will be used to assist with the purchase of non-perishable food items to meet
the distribution needs of community partner agencies, providing hunger relief
to eligible low-income individuals and families residing in the County. No County match is required. Countywide
(JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2
(Amendment) to the Master Airport Services Agreement with ARINC Incorporated
(ARINC), a part of Collins Aerospace, (R2023-0044) (Agreement), exercising the
second one (1) year renewal option, extending the license for the continued use
of proprietary software applications necessary for the operation of the common
use passenger processing system (CUPPS) at Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI), providing for ongoing technical support services and providing budget
for the purchase of additional equipment and services needed to support the
CUPPS during the extended term in an amount not to exceed $400,304.09. Summary: On January 10, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement with ARINC providing for the
continued use of proprietary software applications necessary for the operation
of the CUPPS, hardware updates, and ongoing technical support services in an
amount not to exceed amount of $1,100,419.37. The initial term of the Agreement
commenced on January 10, 2023, and expired on September 30, 2024, with four (4)
additional one (1) year renewal options. Amendment No. 1 exercised the first one (1) year renewal option and
increased the not-to-exceed amount by $300,304.09 for a total contract amount
of $1,400,723.46. This Amendment exercises the second one (1)
year renewal option, extending the term of the Agreement to September 30, 2026,
and increases the not-to-exceed amount by $400,304.09 for a total contract
amount of $1,801,027.55. This
Amendment provides for the continuation of the license to use proprietary
software applications and materials required for the operation of the CUPPS and
ongoing technical support. This Amendment also includes a budget of $200,000
for the purchase of additional equipment and services necessary to support the
CUPPS during the extended term, which may include, but is not limited to, the
purchase of additional or replacement equipment such as workstations, kiosks
and peripherals, and data security improvements and assessments. Airlines
utilizing the CUPPS at PBI pay for the full cost of the CUPPS through rates and
charges established annually in accordance with the Signatory Airline Agreement
(R2019-1155). ARINC is the sole source service provider for the CUPPS used by
the airlines at PBI; therefore, the Agreement is not subject to the Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (API) for Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation. Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to approve: The appointment of the following individual to
the Citizens’ Committee on Airport Noise (CCAN) with a term commencing on
October 1, 2025 and expiring on September 30, 2028.
SEAT NAME RECOMMENDED BY NOMINATED BY
No. 8 Dr.
Teresa Palm Beach County League Mayor Maria G. Marino
Johnson of Cities Comm. Marci Woodward
Comm. Maria Sachs
Summary: The CCAN considers potential noise
mitigation methods and suggest programs, concepts or
similar matters to the Department of Airports and BCC. Per Resolution No.
R2013-1304, CCAN consists of 11 seats.
Four (4) seats are recommended for appointment
by the organizations approved by the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). The Palm Beach
County League of Cities submitted its recommendation of Dr. Teresa Johnson for
representation on CCAN via correspondence to the Palm Beach County Department
of Airports. Dr. Johnson meets the
membership requirements and is willing to serve. A memo requesting support for the nomination
was sent to the Board of County Commissioners on July 22, 2025. Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive
and file Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Grant Agreement Number 3-12-0113-025-2025 (Grant) with an
effective date of July 22, 2025, and an expiration date of July 21, 2029, in
the amount of $219,176, to Reconstruct Automated Weather Observing System
(AWOS) (Project) at the North Palm Beach County Airport (F45); and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $219,176 in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund; which also
includes a transfer from reserves in the amount of
$8,150 to provide budget for the FAA grant.
Summary: The FAA issued a Grant Offer (Assistance
Listing Number 20.106) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
reflecting its commitment of funding
in the amount of $219,176 for the Project. The Grant became effective on
July 22, 2025, and expires on July 21, 2029. The Grant requires a 5% local match in the amount of $11,536, which is
calculated based on $230,712 of eligible Project
costs. The Grant was executed pursuant to a delegation of authority
approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on July 22, 2025
(R2025-1015). Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
Agreement Number 3-12-0086-025-2025 (Grant) with an effective date of July 22,
2025, and an expiration date of July 21, 2029, in the amount of $219,176,
Reconstruct Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) (Project) at the Palm
Beach County Park Airport (LNA); and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment
of $219,176 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund;
which also includes a transfer from reserves in the
amount of $8,150 to provide budget for the FAA grant.
Summary: The
FAA issued a Grant Offer (Assistance Listing Number 20.106) under the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of
$219,176 for the Project. The Grant became effective on July 22, 2025, and
expires on July 21, 2029. The Grant
requires a 5% local match in the amount of $11,536, which is calculated based
on $230,712 of eligible Project costs. The Grant
was executed pursuant to a delegation of authority approved by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) on July 22, 2025 (R2025-1015). Countywide (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
Agreement Number 3-12-0060-015-2025 (Grant) with an effective date of July 22,
2025, and an expiration date of July 21, 2029, in the amount of $575,315 for
the Reseal Taxiway A Project (Project) at the Palm Beach County Glades Airport
(PHK); and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment
of $575,315 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund, which also
includes a transfer from reserves in the amount of
$575,315 to provide budget for the Project.
Summary: The FAA issued a Grant Offer (Assistance Listing Number 20.106) under
the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the Grant, reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of $575,315 for the Project. The
Grant became effective on July 22, 2025, and expires on July 21, 2029. The Grant requires a 5% local match in the
amount of $30,280, which is calculated based on $605,595 of eligible Project
costs. The Grant was executed pursuant to a delegation of authority
approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on July 22, 2025
(R2025-1015). Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: A
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SERIES OF BONDS IN THE INITIAL AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT EXCEEDING $100,000,000 AND DESIGNATED PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (THE “BONDS”) TO
FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING
THE PUBLIC SALE OF THE BONDS BY COMPETITIVE BID SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PARAMETERS
SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE FORMS OF AN OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
AND OFFICIAL BID FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY THEREOF;
APPROVING THE FORM AND ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, THE DEBT MANAGER,
THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS TO MAKE CERTAIN
DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS SUBJECT TO THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN
THIS RESOLUTION; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR; APPROVING THE FORM OF
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR
AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE REGISTRATION OF THE BONDS UNDER A BOOK-ENTRY ONLY
SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR THE UNDERTAKING BY THE COUNTY REQUIRED BY RULE 15c2-12 OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND PAYMENT OF
SUCH BONDS; DECLARING THE COUNTY’S OFFICIAL INTENT REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR
PRIOR EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITY AND REMEDIES OF THE
OWNERS THEREOF; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Summary: As presented in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at
the June 10, 2025 meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), several projects have been identified as requiring bond
financing. These projects include the
810 Datura Building replacement ($22M), Animal Care and Control renovation and
expansion ($60M), and the South County Administrative Complex design ($8M). These
Bonds will be issued at a not to exceed amount of $100
million on a competitive basis. The debt service
payments are secured by a covenant to budget and appropriate certain non-ad
valorem revenues within the General Fund.
Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Annual
Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 from the Lake Worth Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (LWB CRA). Summary:
The LWB 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)
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: an Agreement for Art Services (Agreement)
with Jing Wei Studios LLC (Jing Wei) in the amount of $341,700 for the design,
permitting, fabrication and installation of “Open Swim” art installation at the
Lake Lytal Aquatic Complex (Project). Summary: On February 10, 2025, a Finalist Selection
Committee comprised of the Public Art Committee, Parks and Recreation Capital
Projects Manager and a representative from Harvard Jolly as the project architect; recommended the
proposal by artist Jing Wei entitled “Open Swim” as the Art in Public Places
installation for the Project. The Agreement provides for all design,
permitting, fabrication and installation services required for the installation concurrent with the construction
schedule completion of the Project. The Agreement is for a total amount of
$341,700 and duration of 581 days. Funding is from the Infrastructure Sales Tax fund.
(FDO ADMIN) District 3/Countywide
(MWJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Agreement
for Art Services (Agreement) with Erik J. Carlson, in the amount of $331,395
for the design, permitting, fabrication and installation of “Shall We Begin?”
for the Vista Center Expansion - Building Division project (Project). Summary: On May 12, 2025, a Finalist Selection
Committee comprised of the Public Art Committee, Planning, Zoning and Building
Department Executive Director, and representative of Song and Associates, Inc.
as the project architect; unanimously recommended the proposal by artist Erik
J. Carlson entitled “Shall We Begin?” as the Art in Public Places installation
for the Project. The Agreement provides for all design, permitting, fabrication
and installation services required for the installation concurrent with the
construction schedule completion of the Project. The Agreement is for a total
amount of $331,395 and duration of 470 days.
The funding is from the Building Capital Projects Fund. (FDO
ADMIN) District 7/Countywide (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second Amendment to the Agreement (R2022-1245) with the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc. (FMBG) (Agreement) to
extend the term of the agreement from October 18, 2025, to October 17,
2026, for the development of a new Master Plan.
Summary: On October 18, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
the Agreement with FMBG for the development of a new Master Plan for the Mounts Botanical Garden (Garden).
The First Amendment (R2024-1325) extended the term of the Agreement through
October 17, 2025. To allow adequate time for continued collaboration with
County staff and for the consulting firm, Perkins + Will, Inc., selected by
FMBG, to develop the Master Plan proposal, FMBG is requesting to exercise the second
of three (3) one (1)-year renewal options under the Agreement. FMBG has
approved the Second Amendment to extend the term to October 17, 2026, and the
renewal now requires approval by the BCC. The Second Amendment extends the term
of the Agreement and updates the standard Non-Discrimination provision. Other
than the changes set forth herein, all other terms remain the same. (FDO Admin)
District 2/Countywide (MWJ)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A First
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement (Agreement) with City of
Margate (City) to extend the term of the Agreement for interoperable radio
communications through the countywide emergency medical services (EMS) and
common talk groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System (System) from
October 6, 2025, through October 5, 2030.
Summary: This
Agreement (R2020-1439), which provides the terms and conditions under which the
City can program its radios to utilize the countywide EMS and common talk
groups for certain inter-agency communications, is set to expire on October 5,
2025. The Agreement provided for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of
five (5) years. The City has approved the Amendment to extend the term of the
Agreement to October 5, 2030, and the extension 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 and ambulance service providers with 800 MHz trunked radio
capabilities. There are no charges associated with this Agreement, but the City is required to pay all costs associated with City’s
subscriber units and to comply with the established operating procedures for
the System. The Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without
cause, upon ten (10) days’ notice, or it shall automatically terminate if the
City’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) expires or is revoked. This First Amendment extends the term
of the Agreement, updates the standard Termination and Non-Discrimination
provisions, 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)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff
recommends motion to approve: A First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement
(R2020-1809) with the City of Palm Beach Gardens (City) to extend the term of
the Agreement for interoperable communications through the countywide common
groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System from October 6, 2025, to
October 5, 2030. Summary: The
Agreement, which provides the terms and conditions under which the City can
program its radios and utilize the countywide common talk groups for certain
inter-agency communications, is set to expire on October 5, 2025. The Agreement
provides for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. The
City 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)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A First
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement (R2020-1809) with the Village of Tequesta
(Village) to extend the term of the Agreement for interoperable communications
through the countywide common groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System
from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.
Summary: The Agreement, which provides the terms and
conditions under which the Village can program its radios and utilize the
countywide common talk groups for certain inter-agency communications, is set
to expire on September 30, 2025. The Agreement provides for two (2) renewal
options, each for a period of five (5) years. The Village 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 and updates the
standard Non-Discrimination and E-Verify provisions. Other than the changes set
forth herein, all other terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide
(MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff
recommends motion to approve: First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Miami (City) to
extend the term of the Agreement for interoperable radio communications through
the countywide common talk groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System
(System) from October 6, 2025, to October 5, 2030. Summary: The Agreement
(R2020-1440), which provides the terms and conditions under which the City can
program its radios to utilize the countywide common talk groups for certain
inter-agency communications, is set to expire on October 5, 2025. The Agreement
provided for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. The
City has approved the Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement to October
5, 2030, and the renewal 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
800 MHz trunked radio capabilities. There are no charges associated with the
Agreement. The City is required to pay all costs
associated with its subscriber units and to comply with established operating
procedures for the System. 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 E-Verify provision. Other than the changes set forth herein, all
other terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the continuing consulting services/design
professional contract (R2025-0079) with Song & Associates, Inc.
(Consultant) in the amount of $222,546.35 for the Osprey Point Golf Training
and Learning Center project. Summary: On January 14, 2025, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the continuing consulting
services/design professional contract (R2025-0079) with the Consultant to
provide professional architectural and engineering services for capital
improvement or renovation projects countywide. The Parks and Recreation
Department has been operating out of a temporary modular structure since 2017 and it no longer adequately serves the operational
needs of staff and students. This item will authorize the professional services
for the Osprey Point Golf Training and Learning Center project, located at
20720 Osprey Point Golf Trail in Boca Raton. Under CSA No. 3, the Consultant
will provide professional services which include design, documentation,
permitting, and construction administration services necessary for the
construction of a new 7,400 square feet single-story training facility to be
sited adjacent to the south end of the current driving range. The project includes,
but is not limited to, architectural/interior design, landscape and irrigation
design together with geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing,
electrical, fire protection, and fire alarm engineering services. This
continuing contract was awarded pursuant to the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity Ordinance. This continuing contract was presented to the
Goal Setting Committee on May 15, 2024, and the Committee established a
mandatory minimum 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal on
the contract. The Consultant committed to 52% SBE participation. The SBE
participation on this CSA is 58.06%. To date, the overall SBE participation on the
contract is 54.80%. (Capital Improvements Division) District 5
(MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an annual
contract with the following contractor for plumbing services,
minor/incidental/maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis through
September 15, 2030.
Contractor Status SBE or Non- SBE
Speedy
Rooter, Inc. Local Non-SBE
Summary: The purpose of this annual contract is to pre-qualify contractors to
provide plumbing services, minor/incidental/maintenance and repair services on
an as-needed basis. The work includes, but is not limited to, the repair and
replacement of existing valves, fixtures, fire pump maintenance, existing
supply, septic drain fields and drain lines; unclogging drains with cable
machine; unclogging drains using water jetting equipment; camera work
associated with blockages and damaged plumbing lines; sewer gas leak detection;
cleaning storm/parking lot drains; service relocation: removal and installation
of new equipment (e.g., dishwasher, water fountains, toilets, ice machines,
etc.) and other related plumbing services, including the repair, testing and annual
certification of backflow preventers; locate underground water lines using a
line locator and investigating odor caused by sewer drains/piping for buildings
throughout the County. The specific requirements of the work shall be
determined by individual work orders issued against this annual plumbing
services, minor/ incidental/ maintenance and repair services contract. These
contracts are five (5) year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum
cumulative value of $500,000 across all prequalified
contractors. Work will be awarded as work orders on a lump-sum, competitively
bid basis across all prequalified contractors.
Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual plumbing
services, minor/ incidental/ maintenance and repair services contract before
the term ends. Projects less than $150,000 are bid among the pool of prequalified
contractors. Projects $150,000 or greater
are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the
pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects
$200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the
newspaper. The bidding pool is further expanded, for projects $150,000 or
greater, to include additional bidders responding to the specific project
advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10)
calendar days before the bid due date. Bidders without an annual plumbing
services, minor/incidental/maintenance and repair services contract responding
to the specific project advertisement shall submit a qualification application
at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due
date. Currently one (1) contractor is prequalified. The annual plumbing
services, minor/incidental/maintenance and repair services contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee on May 7, 2025, and the Committee
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) price preference where an SBE contractor will be given a price
preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid. SBE
participation will be tracked cumulatively for all work orders issued. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Transfer
of $2,380,000 within the 34.55M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds, 23A, CP, RDJS Pro Fr Fac
Project Fund;
B) a Budget Transfer
of $4,620,000 within the 88.148M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bond, Tax 23B, CP RDJS Pro Fr
Fac Project Fund; and
C) a Budget Amendment
in the amount of $7,000,000 in the TDC-1st Cent Tourist Local Option Tax Fund
recognizing the reimbursement from the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds.
Summary: On May 17, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Developer Agreement (R2022-0520) with Jupiter Stadium, LTD (JSL) for the
renovation of the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (RDSC). On May 17, 2022, the BCC also approved a
Reimbursement Resolution declaring Palm Beach County’s official intent to seek
reimbursement from the proceeds of its Revenue Bonds for certain capital
expenditures made with respect to the acquisition, design, construction, development
and equipping of capital renovations and improvements to RDSC and related
facilities. Also on May 17, 2022, the BCC approved a budget transfer of
$4,600,000 from the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Reserves Fund to the
Public Building Improvement Fund to fund preliminary project costs and
expenditures in advance of proceeds becoming available from Revenue Bonds. As part of the FY 2023 budget process, County
staff, in coordination with TDC staff, allocated an additional $2,400,000 of
the TDC-1st Cent Tourist Local Option Tax Fund for additional
project costs and payments associated with the RDCS Renovation Project. The subject Transfers and Amendment satisfy
the approved arrangement to fully reimburse the TDC 1st Cent Tourist
Local Option Tax Fund. (Strategic
Planning Division) Countywide/District 1 (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
11. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) reappointment
of five (5) members to the Public Art Committee as follows for the
term October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2028:
Reappoint Seat No. Requirement Nominated
By:
Vivian Donnell 2 PBC Resident with Mayor Marino
Rodriguez Significant Art Commissioner Woodward
Background
David Lawrence 4 Cultural Council for Mayor Marino
PBC Commissioner Woodward
Jose Mendez 5 PBC Resident with Mayor Marino
Significant Art
Background
Yimarie Rivera 6 PBC Resident with Mayor Marino
Significant Art
Background
Charlene 7 Professional, Nonprofit Mayor Marino
Farrington Visual Art Background
SEPTEMBER
16, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(cont’d.)
11. Staff recommends motion to approve (cont’d.):
B) appointment
of two (2) new members to the Public Art Committee as follows:
Appoint Seat No. Requirement Nominated By:
Amaya Estrada 3 Professional, Nonprofit Mayor Marino
Visual Art Background
JoNae Cromartie 9 Architectural & Urban Mayor Marino
Design Professional
Summary: The Public Art
Committee is an advisory body focusing on the County’s overall public art
policy, selection of artistic elements for integration into County facilities,
public education on the benefit of incorporating artwork into public projects, and making recommendations on applications for
murals. Palm Beach County Resolution No.
2013-0193 established terms for the members of the Public Art Committee. Five
(5) Committee members are recommended for reappointment, and two (2) members
are recommended for a new appointment to the Public Art Committee. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was notified by a
memo dated June 26, 2025. The
Landscape Architect role (Seat 8) is currently vacant and is being actively
pursued to fill. There are nine (9) seats, with eight (8) currently filled.(FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER
16, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
(cont’d.)
12. Staff recommends motion to approve: the reappointment of one (1) member to the
Palm Beach County Property Review Committee (PRC) for a term of three (3) years
beginning October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028:
|
Nominee |
Seat No. |
Seat Requirement |
Nominated by |
|
Neil
Merin |
2 |
Representative
licensed as a real estate broker with an office in Palm Beach County and
expertise in Palm Beach County commercial real estate |
Mayor
Marino Commissioner
Woodward |
Summary:
The PRC is an Advisory Board that is charged
with reviewing, evaluating, and advising the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) regarding real estate transactions involving the purchase (including
eminent domain), sale or exchange of real property upon certain triggers being
met or value thresholds exceeded. On
October 8, 2019, the BCC adopted Palm Beach County Resolution No. 2019-1585,
which re-established the PRC comprised of three (3) members appointed at-large
by the BCC and its term limits. Each
member must meet specific seat requirements.
Each seat is for a term of three (3) years. Seat No. 2 must be filled by
a representative licensed as a real estate broker with an office in Palm Beach
County and expertise in Palm Beach County commercial real estate. On August 22,
2023, the BCC approved Mr. Merin to serve on the PRC for the duration of an
initial two (2) year term, which expires on September 30, 2025. Mr. Merin has agreed, if reappointed, to
continue to serve on the PRC for an additional term of three (3) years ending
on September 30, 2028. The PRC has two
(2) seats currently filled. A memo was sent to the BCC on June 9, 2025, seeking
nomination. (Property & Real Estate
Management) Countywide (HJF)
SEPTEMBER
16, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Ad Valorem Economic Development Agreement with
the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority (FARDA) in the amount
of $275,000 for the period October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Summary: This Agreement requires
FARDA to promote the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and
Global Ventures. FARDA was formed in 1985 by Broward and Palm Beach Counties as
a special district whose public purpose includes the development, operation,
management and financing of research and development parks in affiliation with
one (1) or more institutions of higher education. FARDA will create 15
full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in Research Park at FAU companies, create at
least 15 internships through Research Park at FAU and Global Venture companies,
engage a minimum of 25 companies in discussions about locating at Research Park
at FAU (to include Global Ventures) and represent Global Ventures and Research
Park at FAU in at least two (2) international trade shows either virtually or
in person, to promote the Research Park at FAU and Global Ventures. FARDA is currently on target to meet the
proposed deliverables for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The Agreement Deliverables for FY 2026 are
consistent with the current FY; FARDA received $275,000 in Ad Valorem funds
during 2024/2025. These are County Ad Valorem funds. Countywide
(DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: A
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA;
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (PALM PARK APARTMENTS) IN THE
NOTICED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $27,250,000.
Summary: The Bonds
are being issued by the Housing Finance Authority (Authority) to finance a
portion of the costs of acquiring, rehabilitating and equipping a multifamily
rental housing facility containing approximately 160 units for families known
as Palm Park Apartments (Project). The
Project is located at 12575 Green Cay Farm Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida
33437, in the unincorporated area of Palm Beach County (County). The Authority will require that at least 40%
of these units be rented to qualified persons and
families whose average household income does not exceed 60% of Area Median
Income (AMI) (for a family of four (4) $70,140). The Borrower is Palm Park (FL)
Owner, LP, a Florida limited partnership, or an affiliate thereof (Borrower),
and the developer is April Housing LLC, a subsidiary of Blackstone Real Estate
Income Trust, Inc., or an affiliate thereof. The Borrower has agreed to comply
with these limitations for at least 30 years. In addition, the Project is
expected to receive low-income housing tax credits under Section 42 of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) of 1986, as amended (Code). The Bonds will be payable solely from
revenues derived from the Borrower and/or other collateral provided by or on
behalf of the Borrower. Either Bryant Miller Olive P.A. or Greenberg Traurig,
P.A. will be appointed Bond Counsel by the Authority with respect to the
Bonds. PNC Bank, National Association (Purchaser), will be the initial
purchaser of the Bonds. The Resolution of the Authority authorizing the
issuance of the Bonds includes the following language: “The County assumes no
responsibility for monitoring compliance by the Borrower of applicable federal
income tax, securities laws or other regulatory requirements. The Borrower
understands and agrees that it is responsible for monitoring its compliance
with all applicable federal income tax, federal securities law and other
regulatory requirements, retaining adequate records of such compliance, and
retaining qualified counsel to respond to or assist the Authority and the
County in responding to any audit, examination or inquiry of the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other
regulatory body. The Borrower assumes responsibility for monitoring compliance
with applicable provisions of federal tax laws and U.S. Treasury Regulations
relative to the Bonds and shall retain adequate records of such compliance
until at least three (3) years after the Bonds are retired. In the event of any audit, examination or
investigation by the IRS with respect to the tax-exempt status of the Bonds or
any other related tax matters, the Borrower shall be responsible for retaining
qualified counsel to respond to such audit. Neither the taxing power nor the
faith and credit of the County nor any County funds shall be pledged to pay the
principal, redemption premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. District 5 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a revised Impact
Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP) award of $309,263 to Richman
Lake Worth Apartments, LLC (RLWA) for the construction of Residences of Lake
Worth Beach (Project), a 195-unit rental housing development to serve
households with incomes no greater than 110% of Area Median Income (AMI). Summary:
On August 20, 2024 (Agenda Item #3I-9), the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved an IFAHAP award of $309,263 to RLWA for the
construction of the Project to be located at 2431 2nd Avenue North
in the City of Lake Worth Beach. At the time, RLWA was targeting all
housing units to serve households with incomes no greater than 100% of Area
Median Income (AMI). Subsequently, due to revised income limits on
Housing Bond Loan Program (HBLP) funding RLWA had to lower its HBLP funding
request and raise its income targeting to 110% AMI to support an increased
first mortgage loan amount. Approval of this item will revise the terms
of the IFAHAP award to align with current Project income targeting and the RLWA
Housing Bond approval. RLWA will
be given credits for Roads Zone 2 Impact Fees ($253,810), Parks Zone 2
($53,270), and Public Building Impact Fees ($2,183). RLWA will pay impact fees above the allocated
$309,263. The Certificate of Award and related documents will be issued to the
entity identified herein and its successors and/or assigns. The
IFAHAP will require RLWA to provide all 195 units at or below 110% AMI
for a period of 50 years. Affordability restrictions from other non-County
funding sources will require the Project to provide 14 units at 80% AMI, and 181 units at 110% AMI. The AMI for a family of four (4) is $128,590. These funds are from interest earned by the
Impact Fee Fund. District 3 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve
a Data Sharing Agreement (Agreement) with the Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) for three (3) years; and
B)
delegate authority to the County
Administrator or designee, to execute the Agreement,
amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for implementation of the
Agreement activities that do not substantially change the scope of work or
terms and conditions of the Agreements.
Summary: FloridaCommerce will provide confidential
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data to Palm Beach County
(County) through the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) at
no cost under this three (3) year Agreement.
DHED uses this information to perform economic impact analyses for
proposed projects in terms of job creation and gross domestic product. Since this
information is not publicly available, the Agreement is needed to establish
guidelines for receiving confidential QCEW data including confidential
Reemployment Assistance Program data. The QCEW provides data such as the number
of employers or reporting units, monthly employment, average employment, total
wages, and average wages by the North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS). To facilitate project implementation, staff request approval from the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to delegate authority to the County
Administrator, or designee, to execute agreements and related documents. Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the re-appointment of three (3) members to the Historic Resources Review Board
(HRRB), for a term of three (3) years beginning September 16, 2025 to September
15, 2028.
Seat Re-Appointee Seat
Requirement Nominated by:
5 Aimee Sunny Architect Mayor
Marino
Commissioner Weiss
4
Friederike Mittner Architectural
Historian Mayor Marino
Commissioner Weiss
3
Meredith Ellis Archaeologist Mayor Marino Vice Mayor Baxter
Summary: The HRRB was established by the Historic Preservation Ordinance to make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The Unified Land
Development Code (ULDC) Article 2.G.3.H specifies the membership of the HRRB.
The term of office of each member is for three (3) years. HRRB seats are at-large positions appointed
by the BCC. Any member may be re-appointed upon approval of the BCC as provided
herein per, Ordinance 2013-001. The Planning Division sent a memo to the BCC
dated July 17, 2025, notifying the BCC of pending vacancies, and requesting
re-appointments for Ms. Aimee Sunny, Ms. Friederike Mittner, and Dr. Meredith
Ellis. The advisory board has nine (9) seats, seven (7) currently filled
including the re-appointments, with two (2) vacancies. Unincorporated (DL)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract
for the Mechanical Integrity Testing (MIT) of Injection Wells System at the
Southern Region Pump Facility 9 North (SRPF 9N), Water Treatment Plant No. 11
(WTP 11), and Southern Region Operation Center (SROC) (Project) with Layne
Christensen Company (Contractor) in the amount of $490,000. Summary:
On May 21, 2025, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD)
received two (2) bids for the Project. Contractor was determined to be the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $490,000. This Project provides for the MIT
investigation at one (1) deep injection well (DIW) located at SRPF9N and one
(1) DIW located at WTP 11, and to perform an interim MIT investigation at one
(1) DIW located at SROC. The work also
includes the replacement of a wellhead ball valve at the WTP 11 DIW. This
Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on March 19,
2025, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API)
of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Price
Preference. The proposed SBE
participation for this Contract is 0.00%. Contractor is headquartered in The Woodlands,
Texas. This Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY 2025 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-008) Districts 5 and 6
(MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Work Order
(WO) No. 9 to the Contract for Engineering and Construction Services for
Optimization and Improvements Design-Build (Contract) with Globaltech,
Inc., (Globaltech) for the Water Treatment Plant
(WTP) 11 Membrane Train Improvements (Project) for a Guaranteed Maximum Price
in the amount of $8,502,916; and
B) a
$4,000,000 Budget Transfer in the Water Utility Department’s Capital
Improvement Fund to fully fund the Project.
Summary: On January 24, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-0086) with Globaltech, which
had a start date of December 20, 2022. WO
No. 9 provides for the design and construction of proposed membrane
improvements at WTP 11. The Project includes a new fifth reverse osmosis (RO)
train, variable frequency drive (VFD), remote input/output (RIO), cartridge
filter and associated piping, relocation of the existing RIO panel inside the
electrical room for the new VFD, conversion of the storage room into an open
space, relocation of the electrical and chlorine systems, a new access control
system, and furnishing a new breaker bucket for the motor control center to
power the new RO train. This Contract
was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on October 6, 2021, and
the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory
20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Globaltech
committed to 24% SBE participation. The proposed
SBE participation for this WO No. 9 is 16.84%. To date, the overall participation achieved
on this Contract is 18.40%. Globaltech is a Palm
Beach County based company. The Project
is included in the PBCWUD FY 2025 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-035) District
6 (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) authorize the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) to pursue funding from the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and
Sustainability Program for a grant amount estimated up to $2,000,000 to reduce
cybersecurity vulnerabilities; and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to sign all grant
application forms and supporting documents and complete all registration
requirements, execute the forthcoming
grant agreement and all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with the forthcoming grant agreement
and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope
of work, terms, or conditions of the forthcoming grant agreement.
Summary:
EPA has allotted approximately $9.5
million for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the
Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and
Sustainability Program to assist medium and large size public water systems
with protecting drinking water sources from natural hazards, extreme weather
events, and cybersecurity threats. Grant applications are due to EPA by October
6, 2025. Funding for this project will aid PBCWUD’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity framework and protect critical
infrastructure. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CSDA) number is 66.488. The EPA grant requires a 10% match, which
will be funded from a one (1)-time expenditure from Water Utilities user fees,
connection fees and balance brought forward. Countywide (MWJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sponsorship Agreement (Agreement) with Nostalgic
America, Inc., for a sponsorship in the amount of $6,000 for a series of nine
(9) Legends on the Lawn events at Canyon Amphitheater, for the period January
1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Summary: This
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department
(Parks) in accordance with Resolution R2008-0442, amended by R2017-0102. 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 5
(AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve submittal of an Application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Library
and Information Services, for State Aid to Libraries, CSFA 45.030, in an
estimated amount of $730,499 for FY 2026;
B)
approve the
associated State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and Certification of Hours,
Free Library Service, and Access to Materials Form, and Certification of
Credentials – Single Library Administrative Head Form with The State of
Florida, Department of State; and
C) delegate
authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute any
other necessary agreements, amendments, forms and certifications associated
with the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
agreement.
Summary: The State provides an annual operating grant to eligible libraries
based upon annual operating expenditures from local funds. Estimated State Aid revenue has been included
in the County Library’s FY 2026 budget.
The period for the agreement to determine the award begins with the
start of the Grantee’s second preceding fiscal year (October 1, 2023) and
concludes with the end of the State of Florida’s current fiscal year (June 30,
2026). There is no match requirement for this grant and no new positions funded. The statutory deadline set out in Chapter 257 for
applications is 11:59 p.m. on October 1, 2025; however, per
the Florida Department of State, incomplete applications may be amended after
the submission date. Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SERVICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Agreement with the Friends of Mounts
Botanical Garden, Inc. (FMBG) from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for
continued partial funding of $80,533 for a display gardens horticulturist position
to assist in the care and maintenance of The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm
Beach County (MBG). Summary: FMBG
will continue to provide funding to the County in an amount not to exceed $52,749
($35,308 for salary and $17,441 for fringe benefits) to support 65.5% of an
existing display gardens horticulturist position beginning October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026. Palm Beach County will be funding the
remaining $27,784 ($18,597 for salary and $9,187 for fringe benefits) at a
funding level of 34.5% for a total of $80,533.
The position will continue to support the MBG. District 2 (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Agreement with the Palm Beach Soil and
Water Conservation District (District) in an amount not to exceed $79,000 to
provide soil and water resource conservation services for FY 2026. The term of this Agreement is from October 1,
2025 through September 30, 2026. Summary: This Agreement provides funding for the
District’s Resource Conservation Activities. The Agreement requires Palm Beach County to provide $79,000 in
funding to the District for payment of soil and water
resource conservation services and health insurance benefits. This is for the same amount that was provided
to the District for FY 2025. The District provides free services to improve water quality and
water conservation in rural, agricultural, and urban communities throughout
Palm Beach County. The Agriculture Mobile Irrigation Lab, Nursery Overhead
Efficiency Project, and Urban Irrigation Efficiency Program saved 211 million
gallons of water, and served 460 customers. Financial assistance of $322,450 was provided
to growers throughout Palm Beach County (FY 2023/24). The District
assists the United States Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources
Conservation Service (USDA/NRCS) with planning and design practices such as
irrigation, and irrigation water management, and BMP implementation. These
practices address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits
such as water improvement, reduction of soil erosion and sediments, and
creation of wildlife habitats. Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SERVICE (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Agreement with the Friends of Mounts
Botanical Garden, Inc. (FMBG) from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for
continued partial funding of $79,594 for a gardener position to assist in the
care and maintenance of The Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County (MBG).
Summary:
FMBG
will continue to provide funding to the County in an amount not to exceed $47,756
($31,092 for salary and $16,664 for fringe benefits) to support 60% of an
existing gardener position beginning October 1, 2025
and ending on September 30, 2026. Palm
Beach County will be funding the remaining $31,838 ($20,728 for salary and $11,110
for fringe benefits) at a funding level of 40% for a total of $79,594. The total amount of funding increased from
last year because there was a 6% increase in salary and a 6% increase in benefits. The position will continue to support the
MBG. District 2 (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) receive and file Grant Adjustment
Notice (GAN) 3 of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
(Foundation) Safety and Justice Challenge (SJC) Grant 22-2001-154459-CJ to
realign the previous award budget and to reflect a no-cost extension through
December 31, 2026;
B) approve a Budget Transfer
of $84,407 in the Foundation’s SJC $875K Fund to realign the budget based on
the approved GAN; and
C) approve a Budget
Amendment of $9,885 in the General Fund Public Safety Department to recognize
the decrease from the Foundation SJC grant.
Summary: In 2017, Palm
Beach County (PBC) was awarded a $2M grant from the Foundation for the SJC
initiative (R2017-1709). Additional awards for this initiative include $1.4M in
2019 for renewal grant funding (R2020-0484; R2020-0485), $875,000
sustainability grant funding in 2023 (R2023-0953), and $234,000 in capstone
grant funding in 2024 to continue SJC efforts (R2025-0099). The Foundation
approved GAN 3 to realign the budget with the goals of the grant initiative and
included a no-cost extension through December 31, 2026. The goals of the SJC
initiative include safely reducing the average daily population (ADP),
admissions, and length of stay. The jail ADP decreased by 1.9% over the project
period (ADP 2,283 at baseline in May 2016 to 2,239 in May 2025), and admissions
declined by 19.7% (2,473 at baseline in May 2016 to 1,986 in May 2025). The
length of stay has decreased by 13.8% (29 days at baseline in May 2016 to 25
days in May 2025). In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, this grant
adjustment is being submitted as a receive and file
agenda item. No County matching funds are required. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
Q. CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COMMISSION (cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: Third Amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) (R2022-0565) with Florida State University
(FSU), which amends the Scope of Work and Budget Deliverables Schedule, and
extends the term of the Agreement from August 31, 2025
through September 30, 2026 with no change to the total
contract amount. Summary: Palm
Beach County’s research partner, FSU, is conducting a research evaluation of
the Public Defender program that provides community-based services to facilitate
the pretrial release of inmates from jail. The Third Amendment to the Agreement
with FSU extends the funding period to September 30, 2026
to allow for completion of all contracted deliverables. The County
Administrator executed this Amendment to the FSU contract, which did not
substantially change the scope of work, or terms and conditions of the
Agreement, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office
and within budgeted allocations, pursuant to the delegated authority granted through
R2022-0565 on June 7, 2022, and in accordance with County PPM CW-O-051. 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 (JBR)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: three (3) Subrecipient Equipment/Supplies
Distribution Agreements (Equipment Agreements) between Palm Beach County (PBC)
and: 1) the Highland Beach Police Department; 2) the Palm Beach Police
Department; and 3) the Riviera Beach Police Department, pertaining to law
enforcement equipment purchased with funds obtained from the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
in an amount not to exceed $30,451.09 beginning October 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2024 (award number R7091) that was extended through March 31,
2025 on a receive and file agenda item on November 19, 2024, R2024-1582. Summary:
On July 10, 2023, the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) was notified that
PBC had been allocated $322,342 (CFDA# 16.738) in JAG funds as part of the FDLE
JAG Countywide program. FDLE funding is typically allocated after the County
executes subrecipient contracts. The CJC approved allocating $240,228 of these
funds to the existing Palm Beach County Reentry Program, with the remaining
balance of $82,114 designated for the purchase of law enforcement equipment to
address safety concerns and enhance law enforcement efforts. This equipment
will support collaboration with the Palm Beach
Sheriff’s Office in efforts to reduce mass violence. The FDLE JAG Award
Agreement was executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by
the County Administrator or a designee, pursuant to the delegation of authority
provided in the March 5, 2024, Agenda Item R2024-0259.
Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: A Contract with the Department of Health (DOH) in the
amount of $2,587,876 for Environmental Health and Engineering programs provided
by the Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) for the period October 1,
2025, through September 30, 2026. Summary: This
Contract sets forth the funding responsibilities of the DOH and the County for
the operation of the CHD. The State and County share in the funding of the
$11,082,825 Environmental Health Budget. The State's share is $3,152,693
(28.45%), primarily from State funds, general revenue, and fees. Funding from
the County's FY 2025 budget is $2,587,876 (23.35%), which includes Childcare
Enforcement & Control Funding in the amount of $215,038 and is a 36.59%
increase from FY 2025 funding. The remaining local share of $5,342,256 is
comprised of County authorized fees of $2,400,810 (21.66%), Federal Funds of
$365,770 (3.30%), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Funds of
$104,081 (0.94%), Air Pollution Tag Fees of $1,033,307 (9.32%) and Local Funds
of ($1,438,288) (12.98% ). County funding is used primarily for staff-related
salaries and benefits. The environmental staffing is responsible for
surveillance of public drinking water systems, permitting and inspection of
septic tanks, regulation of air pollution sources, inspection and licensing of
childcare and other group care facilities, and other duties related to
environmental health. The Childcare Enforcement & Control funding provides
for a full-time attorney who serves as the Acting Environmental Control Officer
for the Environmental Control Hearing Board, providing legal services to the
Environmental Appeals Board and the Childcare Advisory Council. And the funding provides administrative
support to the attorney serving the County Boards. County funds are included in
the FY 2026 budget. No additional funds are requested. Countywide (JBR)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) appointment of
one (1) new nominee to seat 2 of the Consumer Affairs Hearing Board (CAHB) for
the term beginning October 1, 2025 through September
30, 2028; and
Seat Appointment
Requirment Nominated By
2 Stephen
E. Sussman Resident Mayor
Marino
Commissioner Weiss
Commissioner Woodward
Commissioner Sachs
B) appointment of one (1) nominee to seat 4 of the Consumer Affairs Hearing
Board (CAHB) to complete the unexpired term beginning September 16, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Seat Appointment
Requirment Nominated By
4 Rosine Marguerite -
Resident Mayor Marino
Plank Commissioner Weiss
Commissioner Woodward
Summary:
The CAHB serves both in an
advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and as an Appeals
Hearing Board to hear and act on appeals relating to the towing and
immobilization, vehicle for hire, moving, home caregiver, adult entertainer,
water taxi, and consumer affairs ordinances. The Consumer Affairs Ordinance was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on December 17, 2013, and
codified in Chapter 9, Article I of the Palm Beach County Code. The Consumer
Affairs Ordinance established a seven (7) member
CAHB. Members are at-large appointments
selected from various businesses, professions and the general public. Member
terms are for three (3) years with a limit of three (3) consecutive terms
expiring September 30th. Seat 2 is
currently left vacant by the late Richard Brumback and Seat 4 will become
vacant on September 30, 2025 due to term limits. A memo was sent to the BCC on June 6, 2025 seeking nominations.
The CAHB has a maximum of seven (7) members. With the appointment of these nominees, the
CAHB will have seven (7) seats filled. In addition to a distinguished career as
an attorney and interest in the field of consumer protection, Ms.
Plank-Brumback holds a juris doctorate and bachelor’s degree of
Science in Foreign Service. Mr. Sussman holds a Ph.D
in Political Science and master’s degree in Public
Administration. Countywide (RS)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: an increase of $100 from a rate of $350 to $450 for
forensic nurses in the Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNE) Program when a sexual battery forensic examination is
conducted in accordance with Section 960.28, Florida Statues. Summary: On June 3, 2014, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a per exam rate of $300 for
forensic nurses in Public Safety Department’s Division of Victim Services
(PSDDVS) FNE Program. This rate was later increased on April 5, 2022, when the
BCC approved a $50 adjustment, raising the rate from $300 to $350 per exam. The
current recommendation is to increase the forensic exam rate by $100, from $350
to $450 per exam. In recent years, PSDDVS FNE’s have taken on expanded roles
including advanced forensic documentation, operating specialized medical
equipment, and comprehensive assessments for prophylactic medications and
non-fatal strangulation injuries. The forensic nurses provide critical,
trauma-informed care and remain on-call 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
PSDDVS operates the only FNE Program in Palm Beach County which includes 12 FNE
positions, with only four (4) currently filled.
The FNE program is relied upon by numerous partner agencies including
the Office of the State Attorney and law enforcement agencies. However, despite
this vital role, PSDDVS offers the lowest on-call pay and among the lowest in
per-exam rates compared to other Florida FNE Programs. These pay disparities
significantly hinder PSDDVS’s ability to recruit and retain qualified nurses,
placing an unsustainable burden on the small team as the demand for services
grows. Increasing the exam rate will align PSDDVS’s FNE Program with industry
standards, improve retention, attract skilled staff, and ensure long-term
program sustainability. The increased
exam rate does not require additional funding, as these costs along with other
program costs are currently covered under Florida Statutes 960.28 and are
included in the PSDDVS budget. Projected
annual FNE program costs include the per exam FNE rate of $450 for 12 nurses ($157,000),
on-call pay ($20,000), and operating costs ($6,000). It is anticipated that by 2031 an alternative
funding source may be necessary. This is because if a victim chooses to receive
the exam at a hospital rather than at Palm Beach County’s (PBC) Butterfly
House, the reimbursement cost is $500 compared to $1,000. While PBC’s Butterfly
House is the preferred location for conducting exams, the choice ultimately
lies with the victim. In some cases, medical needs require the victim to be
seen at a hospital, making PBC’s Butterfly House an unavailable option. PSDDVS strives towards having most exams
performed at PBC’s Butterfly House. For the period July 1, 2024
through June 2, 2025, DVS forensic
nurses responded to 236 victims and conducted 218 forensic sexual battery exams
of which 121 were performed at the County’s forensic examination site, the
Butterfly House. Countywide (RS)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve: an agreement with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to receive $275,000 for the
Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program for the period October 1,
2024 through September 30, 2026. Summary: FPL will provide Palm Beach County $275,000
over two (2) years, for the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s
Division of Emergency Management REP Program, in accordance with U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission Provision (NRC) 10 CFR Parts 50 and 70, NRC guidance documents
NUREG 0654 and Florida Statutes, Chapter 252.
The agreement is retroactive to October 1, 2024
due to a delay in the agreement terms, amount, and approval process on behalf
of FPL. The FPL agreement will continue
to fund an Emergency Management Specialist III position (pay grade 38) that
oversees the REP program, which includes planning, training, and
exercises. If funding ceases, the REP
Program and position will be evaluated.
However, the County’s REP program has been funded for over 20 years through
renewal of this agreement and there are no anticipated changes. The agreement is renewed every two (2)
years. No County match is required.
Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
4. Staff
recommends a motion to:
A) receive and file a State-Funded Grant Agreement for
Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention Program (T0436) with the State of
Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in the
amount of $9,176.13; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $9,177 in the
Emergency Management Grant Fund to recognize the grant award.
Summary: This is an annual grant (CSFA # 31.067) from
FDEM to conduct on-site visits and hazardous materials analyses at facilities
within Palm Beach County known to have extremely hazardous substances
designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These assessments are
required for compliance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know
Act (EPCRA), also known as the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA). On November 20, 2012, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute
this agreement on behalf of the BCC (R2012-1731). No
matching funds are required. Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) One
(1) At Large Appointment of Dr. Steven Keehn to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMS Council) for the
term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, including a waiver of the prohibition against a
conflicting employment or contractual relationship pursuant to Sections
112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes; and a waiver of the prohibition against a conflicting contractual
relationship pursuant to Sections 2-443(d) and (e), Palm Beach County
Code. An affirmative vote of 5 is required.
Nominee
Seat Designation Nominated
by
Dr. Steven Keehn 16 PBC
EMS Medical PBC Medical
Directors Assoc. Directors
B) One (1) “At Large” Reappointment of John Prince III to the EMS Council for the term October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2028, including a waiver
of the prohibition against a conflicting employment or contractual relationship
pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes; and a waiver of the prohibition against
appointing County employees to advisory boards pursuant to County Resolution
2025-0508. An affirmative vote of 5 is required.
Nominee Seat Designation Nominated
by
John
Prince III 17 Palm
Beach County Professional
Council of Firefighters/ Firefighter/
Paramedics
Paramedics
of
PBC, Inc.
C) One (1) “At Large” Reappointment of James
Ippolito to the EMS Council for the term October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2028, including a waiver
of the prohibition against a conflicting employment or contractual relationship
pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes. An
affirmative vote of 5 is required.
Nominee Seat Designation Nominated
by
James Ippolito 1 Fire
Chiefs Assoc. Fire
Chiefs Assoc.
of PBC of PBC
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve
(cont’d.):
D) One (1) “At Large” Appointment of Jared Smith to the EMS Council for
the term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028,
including a waiver of the
prohibition against a conflicting employment or contractual relationship
pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes. An
affirmative vote of 5 is required.
Nominee Seat Designation Nominated
by
Jared Smith 6
Economic Council of PBC Economic Council
of PBC
(E) One (1) “At Large” Reappointment of Matt Keeler to the EMS Council for
the term of October 1, 2025 through September 30,
2028.
Nominee Seat Designation Nominated by
Matt Keeler 8 EMS Educator Palm Beach State
College
Summary: Per Resolution R2014-0100, as amended by Resolution R2016-1824, the
Board of County Commissioners approved a representative make-up of the EMS
Council to include twenty (20) members.
Thirteen (13) members are representatives of the various components of
the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system with specific requirements
and seven (7) members are Commission District Consumer appointments. On
September 30, 2025, these seats terms will
expire. Letters were sent to each
affiliation requesting a new nominee.
James Ippolito is an employee of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue, John
Prince III is an employee of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), Jared Smith
is the CEO of Bethesda East and Bethesda West Hospitals, and Dr. Steven Keehn
is an Assistant Medical Director for PBCFR and an Assistant Medical Director
for West Palm Beach Fire Department. These relationships necessitate waivers
approved by an affirmative two-thirds vote of the BCC (5 votes), pursuant to
Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes. In addition, Dr. Steven Keehn provides
Assistant Medical Director services to PBCFR as a subcontractor of PBCFR’s
contracted medical director. This
indirect contractual relationship with the County requires a waiver approved by
an affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the total BCC membership
(5 votes), pursuant to Section 2-443(d) and (e), Palm Beach County Code. In addition, regarding John Prince III,
County Resolution 2025-0508 generally prohibits County employees from being
appointed to advisory boards, but the Resolution allows the BCC to waive
provisions of this Resolution by a majority vote by the BCC. Countywide (SB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
6. Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
receive and file a
State-funded Grant Agreement (A0561) for FY2025-26 in the amount of $105,806
for the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Grant with the
State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to receive grant
funding for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, to improve and
enhance emergency management plans and programs and provide operational support
to maintain state required programs; and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of $79,354 in the EM Preparedness and Assistance Fund to
adjust the budget to the actual award of $105,806.
Summary:
The
EMPA grant (CSFA #31.063) is a state funded grant that recurs annually. This
grant will be used to further enhance emergency planning, response, mitigation,
and recovery in the County. R2012-1731
dated November 20, 2012 gave authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) that does not substantially change the scope of
work, terms or conditions of the agreement. The
EMPA grant requires a match at the amount either equal to the average of
the previous three years’ level of county general revenue funding for the
Division of Emergency Management (DEM) budget or the level of funding for the
DEM budget for the last fiscal year, whichever is lower. Countywide (DB)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Agency Affiliation Agreement (Agreement) with CARLOS ALBIZU O
UNIVERSIDAD ALBIZU O ALBIZU UNIVERSITY O UCA O CAU INC. d/b/a Albizu University
(University) for the term August 4, 2025 through August 3, 2026, with three (3)
automatic one (1) year renewals, for its students to complete planned and
supervised clinical experiences required for a Masters or Doctoral degree, at
various Youth Services Department (YSD) facilities, with no cost to the County;
and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to
execute any future Agreements or amendments with Albizu University for clinical
experiences on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions.
Summary:
YSD’s Residential Treatment and Family Counseling
Division (RFTC) continues to be an authorized counselor training facility for
many state colleges and universities offering degrees in graduate programs of
psychology, social work or other related fields of educational study.
Masters/Doctoral Degree programs require field education experience in order to
meet degree and licensing requirements. YSD will continue to offer its services
and programs as a means for the students to obtain the necessary training and
experience to earn their respective degree. There are
no costs to the County associated with this Agreement. The County Administrator
or designee has previously been delegated authority to execute other no-cost
affiliation agreements with Nova Southeastern, Barry, and Florida Atlantic
universities. Countywide (HH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Modification #1 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 2023
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) from September 30, 2025 to March
31, 2026. Summary: On June 4, 2024, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY 2023 SHSGP Grant Award on behalf of PBSO in
the amount of $336,000, for the contract period April 29, 2024 through September 30, 2025 (R2024-0651). Modification #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement
will extend the period of performance through March 31, 2026, to allow
additional time to complete the domestic security and regional intelligence
sharing projects in support of the State’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan. 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 R0916.
Countywide (RS)
DD. INSPECTOR GENERAL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) and Palm
Beach County for the provision of inspector General (IG) services at the
SWA. Summary: Under this ILA, the IG will exercise the
authority, functions and powers granted by the Palm Beach County Office of IG
Ordinance (Ordinance) for the SWA. The ILA will be in effect through September
30, 2028. The SWA will pay the IG $250,000/year for FY 2026-2028. The ILA provides that the parties shall enter
into an amendment providing for a separate scope of work and budget for any
contracts the SWA enters into following the Effective Date of the ILA with a
total contract amount in excess of $25,000,000. Countywide (MJ)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. OFFICE
OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract No.
45310024C0083P00004 (FY 2025 Contract) with the U. S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the total amount of $45,875 as payment for
processing and resolving employment discrimination complaints; and
B) a downward Budget Amendment of $3,500 in the General Fund to adjust the
budget to the actual contract amount.
Summary: Pursuant to the
Work-sharing Agreement with the EEOC execution of this agreement is required
for the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to receive payment for processing and
resolving complaints of employment discrimination. FY 2025 Contract is for
$45,875 ($41,500 for charge processing and $4,375 for intake services). No
County funds are required. Countywide (JW)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. OFFICE
OF EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the reappointment of the following three (3)
members to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee (EBOAC) for the
term September 16, 2025 to September 15, 2028:
|
Reappointment |
Seat |
Designation |
Nominated
By |
|
Robert Lesko |
6 |
Business Incubator Program |
Commissioner Weiss |
|
Juan Pagan |
7 |
Business Organization |
Commissioner Weiss |
|
Seabron Smith |
13 |
Financial Institution that
assists Small Businesses |
Commissioner Weiss |
Summary: The EBOAC serves in an advisory capacity to the
Director of the OEBO, County Administrator, and Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) in reviewing the administration of various programs and policies
promoting Small Business Enterprise participation in Palm Beach County prime
and subcontracting opportunities and make recommendations regarding
modifications of such programs, policies, and procedures. Pursuant to section
2-80.28(f) of the Palm Beach County, Florida Code of Ordinances (2025), the
Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee consists of 15 citizen members
made up of representatives of trade groups and members of the general business
community. All board members shall serve for a term of three (3) years with a
limit of three (3) consecutive terms. On
August 20, 2025, a memo was sent to the BCC requesting approval of the
nominations. Seabron Smith from the
Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Development, Inc. has disclosed his
employer’s existing contract with the County.
Staff has evaluated this contractual
relationship and determined that the EBOAC provides no
regulation, oversight, management or policy-setting recommendations regarding
the disclosed contractual relationship.
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 Palm Beach County Code of Ethics.Countywide
(RS)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
GG. WESTGATE/BELVEDERE
HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
one
(1) appointment to the Westgate CRA Board for the term September 16, 2025 through May 31, 2029:
|
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat Requirement |
Nominated By |
|
1 |
Juan
Groves |
Business
Owner |
Mayor Maria G. Marino Commissioner Gregg Weiss Commissioner Marci Woodward Commissioner Maria Sachs Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr. |
B) one (1) reappointment to the Westgate CRA Board for the term September
16, 2025 through May 31, 2029:
|
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat Requirement |
Nominated
By |
|
7 |
Joanne
Rufty |
Resident |
Mayor Maria G. Marino Commissioner Gregg
Weiss Commissioner Marci
Woodward Commissioner Maria
Sachs Commissioner Bobby
Powell Jr. |
Summary: The Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency (Westgate
CRA) Board establishes and executes contracts and other instruments necessary
or convenient to exercise its power under the Community Redevelopment Act to
disseminate slum clearance and community redevelopment information. Westgate CRA consists of seven (7) At-Large
members from the general public and local businesses within the CRA
boundaries. Ordinance No. 89-6 requires
that the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to appoint the Westgate CRA Board Members. After duly advertising, the Westgate CRA held
its meeting on June 9, 2025, to nominate candidates to fill seats 1 & 7.
Juan Groves, a business owner, has expressed a willingness to serve on the
Westgate CRA Board in Seat 1. Joanne
Rufty, resident, has expressed a desire to be reappointed for
Seat 7 for another four (4) years. On
August 1, 2025, a memorandum was sent to the BCC requesting support of
appointment/reappointment for the nominations.
Districts 2 & 7 (DL)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. PALM
TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Program of Projects (POP) and Grant
Application 1098-2025-2 for Section 5307 (CFDA 20.507) and Section 5339 (CFDA
20.526) Grant Year (GY) 2025 grant allocations
from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was allocated $32,566,067, of
which $30,219,140 are Section 5307 funds and $2,346,927 are Section 5339 funds.
This is a cost-reimbursable agreement that will become effective upon FTA Award
and with an anticipated period of performance date of March 31st, 2031;
B)
approve the filing of
Standard Form LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities;
C) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to
execute on behalf of the BCC, and to electronically transmit the BCC’s approval
of the Grant Application, award, and the resulting grant agreement, that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the agreement;
and
D) approve an
upward Budget
Amendment of $7,154,693 in Palm Tran’s Grant Fund 1341 to recognize the actual
grant allocation for GY2025 as detailed in grant application
1098-2025-2.
Summary: The FTA distributes Section 5307 and 5339
grant funds to provide capital and operating assistance for public
transportation projects. The GY2025 allocation will fund items
necessary for the continued operations of the Palm Tran system. The FTA encourages the submittal of
multi-source funding (Super-Grant) grant applications to consolidate allocations
for Fixed Route capital projects. This allocation
includes the following: $17,635,251 to replace fixed-route buses that have
reached their useful life; $1,000,000 for General Planning Consulting
contracts; $1,000,000 for tires; $528,835 for required safety and security
projects; $97,435 for automatic data processing (ADP) software and hardware;
$630,000 for Maintenance facility projects; $172,940 for Facility project
management; $2,114,901 for operating Paratransit service; and $9,386,705 for
Preventive Maintenance. The GY2025
allocations have a
match requirement of
$8,141,517 or 20% of the total project cost.
However, the source of the matching funds comes from Toll Revenue
Credits provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). In
addition to the match, the BCC is contributing $409,216 for the
replacement of five (5) articulated buses that were removed from service prior
to completing useful life; this amount is included in Palm Tran’s Fiscal Year
2025 budget. The grant application also requires the
execution of the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Form LLL. Countywide (MM)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 6 to the Contract for
Consulting/Professional Services (Consulting Agreement) with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. (AECOM) in the amount of $1,316,858.61 for the provision of
professional consulting services for the Department of Airports (Department);
and
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $250,000
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. Amendment No. 1 through
Amendment No. 5 increased the contract amount by $8,820,617.13 and provided
professional services for various projects, including, but not limited to: Palm
Beach International Airport (PBI) and General Aviation Airport Stormwater
Master Plans, PBI Holding Apron Improvements, 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, PBI Roof
Replacement and Condensation Mitigation, PBI Entrance Road Bridge Assessments,
LNA Beacon, LNA/F45 Precision Approach Path
Indicator Installation, and Palm Beach County Glades Airport (PHK) Drainage
Improvements. A detailed contract history is included in Attachment 1. Approval
of Amendment No. 6 will increase the contract amount by $1,316,858.61 for a
total contract amount of $12,264,105.52.
Amendment No. 6 provides professional services for the PBI Turnage
Boulevard Rehabilitation, LNA and F45 Automated Weather Observing System Replacement,
PBI Concourse B Expansion, PBI Access Control System Upgrades and PHK Fuel Farm
Replacement. Amendment No. 6 also provides budget for Task III Miscellaneous
Services.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. 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. 6 is 18.21%. The cumulative DBE participation, including
Amendment No. 6, is 23.10%. 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. 6 exceeds the threshold amount
and must be approved on the regular agenda.
Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment (Amendment) to Airport Ground
Transportation Management Agreement (Agreement) with SP Plus LLC (SP+),
renewing the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional one (1) year period,
commencing on October 1, 2025, and expiring on September 30, 2026, for the
administration, operation and management of ground transportation at the Palm
Beach International Airport (PBI) in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Summary:
On June 11, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the
Agreement (R2024-0719) with SP+ for the administration, operation and
management of all modes of ground transportation at PBI, including services
provided by on-demand and pre-arranged ground transportation providers and transportation
network companies. The initial term of
the Agreement expires on September 30, 2025.
The Agreement provides for the option to renew for up to four (4)
additional years. This Amendment
exercises the County’s first renewal option, renewing the term of the Agreement
for one (1) additional one (1) year term, commencing on October 1, 2025, and
expiring on September 30, 2026. The Amendment provides for payment of a fixed
management fee of $142,552 for the first renewal term payable in equal monthly
installments, employee expenses are based on a fully burdened hourly rate by
category of employee, and specified reimbursable
expenses for a total not to exceed amount of $1,100,000. An Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (ACDBE) participation goal of 10% was established for this
Agreement. SP+ committed to 20% ACDBE participation and achieved ACDBE
participation of 25% in the initial term.
The Amendment also updates contract language to ensure continued
consistency with state and federal requirements and clarifies timekeeping
requirements for salaried employees.
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. This Amendment exceeds the
threshold amount and must be approved on the regular agenda. Countywide (AH)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP) funding
award in the total amount of $283,902 to Pinnacle on Sixth, LLC (Pinnacle);
B)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Award to be released to
the recipient pursuant to IFAHAP Guidelines;
C)
approve a Budget Transfer of $235,018 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 4 to appropriate funds for Pinnacle;
D)
approve a Budget Transfer of $30,856 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Parks Zone 2 to appropriate funds for Pinnacle; and
E)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $18,028 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Public Building to appropriate
funds for Pinnacle on Sixth, LLC.
Summary: On May 5, 2025, the Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) making $3,370,272 in
IFAHAP funding available from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 allotment funding cycle.
Pinnacle submitted an application in response to the NOFA. Staff recommends that up to $283,902 be provided as a credit for
impact fees associated with the construction of Pinnacle on Sixth (Project),
which consists of 92 rental apartments located on South H Street (multiple
lots) within the City of Lake Worth Beach. Pinnacle
will be given credits for Roads Zone 4 Impact Fees ($235,018), Parks Zone 2
Impact fees ($30,856) and Public Building Impact Fees ($18,028). Pinnacle will
pay impact fees above the allocated $283,902. The Certificate of Award and
related documents will be issued to the entity identified herein and its
successors and/or assigns and will require the Project to provide all 92 units
at or below the 110% Area Median Income (AMI) for no less than 30 years.
Affordability restrictions from other non-County funding sources will require
the Project to provide ten units at 30% AMI, 26 units at 40% AMI, ten units at
50% AMI, and 46 units at 80% AMI. These
funds are from interest earned by the Impact Fee Fund. District 2
(HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program for the FY of July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2028, in the amount of $7,725,605 for affordable housing
strategies as follows:
·
Purchase
Assistance with/without Rehabilitation $1,400,000
·
Foreclosure
Prevention $ 300,000
·
Owner
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation $1,300,000
·
Emergency
Repairs $1,300,000
·
Utility
Connection $ 267,105
·
Single
Family New Construction $1,000,000
·
Developer
Rental Assistance Program $1,000,000
·
Project
Delivery $ 386,000
·
Administrative
Costs $ 772,500; and
B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of
$7,602,695 in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to align the budget with grant
funding allocation for the FY 2025-2026 SHIP Program.
Summary: Palm Beach County (County) receives an annual allocation from the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation through SHIP to implement various
affordable housing programs and other related activities. On April 8, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the SHIP Local Housing
Assistance Plan (LHAP) for FYs 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028
(R2025-0511). For FY 2025-2026, the
County will receive $7,725,605 (CSFA #40.901) and the Budget Amendment is
required to align this grant allocation with the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. There is a reduction of $603,647
from the $8,329,252 award for FY 2024-2025.
Recommendations were based on identified needs over the past year. On
July 17, 2025, the Commission on Affordable Housing (CAH) reviewed and approved
the proposed SHIP budget. SHIP regulations require that a minimum of 65% of a
local jurisdiction’s SHIP funding be allocated to homeownership activities, and
20% of the FY’s funding allocation be expended on special needs
households. Special needs households
will be assisted through Purchase Assistance, Foreclosure Prevention,
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Repairs, Utility Connection,
Single Family New Construction, and the Developer Rental Assistance Program
strategies. In accordance with SHIP
regulations, the funds need to be encumbered within two (2) years and expended
within three (3) years of allocation. These are State SHIP funds which require no
local match. Countywide (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance
Program (IFAHAP) funding award in the total amount of $254,876 to Madison
Terrace, LLC;
B)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Award to be released to
the recipient pursuant to IFAHAP Guidelines;
C)
approve a Budget Transfer of $217,136 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 4 to appropriate funds for Madison Terrace,
LLC;
D)
approve a Budget
Transfer of $21,998 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Parks Zone 2 to
appropriate funds for Madison Terrace, LLC; and
E)
approve a Budget Transfer of $15,742 in Impact Fee
Assistance Program – Public Building to appropriate funds for Madison Terrace,
LLC.
Summary: On May 5, 2025, the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED)
issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) making $3,370,272 in IFAHAP
funding available from the Fiscal Year 2025 allotment funding cycle. Madison
Terrace, LLC an affiliate of co-developers New South Residential LLC &
American Residential Communities, LLC, submitted an application in response to
the NOFA. Staff recommends that up to $254,876 be
provided as a credit for impact fees associated with the construction of Madison
Terrace II (Project), which consists of 85 rental apartments located at 821 S.
Dixie Highway in Lake Worth Beach.
Madison Terrace, LLC will be given credits for Roads Zone 4 Impact Fees
($217,136), Parks Zone 2 Impact Fees ($21,998) and Public Building Impact Fees
($15,742). Madison Terrace, LLC will pay impact fees
above the allocated $254,876. The Certificate of Award and related documents
will be issued to the entity identified herein and its successors and/or assigns, and will require the Project to provide all 85
units at or below the 110% Area Median Income (AMI) for no less than 30 years. Affordability
restrictions from other non-County funding sources will require the Project to
provide nine (9) units at 33% AMI and 76 units at 60% AMI. These funds are from interest earned by the Impact Fee Fund.
District 2 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance
Program (IFAHAP) funding award in the total amount of $205,949 to West Palm
Beach Baptist-Seventh Day Church (WPBBSDC);
B)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Award to be released to
the recipient pursuant to IFAHAP Guidelines;
C)
approve a Budget Transfer of $155,827 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 2 to appropriate funds for WPBBSDC;
D)
approve a Budget Transfer of $38,165 in Impact Fee
Assistance Program – Parks Zone 2 to appropriate funds for WPBBSDC; and
E)
approve a Budget Transfer of $11,957 in Impact Fee
Assistance Program – Public Building to
appropriate funds for WPBBSDC.
Summary: On May 5, 2025, the Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) making $3,370,272 in
IFAHAP funding available from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 allotment funding
cycle. WPBBSDC, an affiliate of developer Haverhill Owner, LLC submitted an
application in response to the NOFA. Staff recommends
that up to $205,949 be provided as a credit for impact fees associated with the
construction of 7th on Haverhill (Project), which consists of 101
rental apartments located at 1473 N Haverhill Road, an unincorporated area of
West Palm Beach. WPBBSDC requested impact fee assistance with 61 out of the 101
units. WPBBSDC will be given credits for Roads Zone 2 Impact Fees ($155,827),
Parks Zone 2 Impact Fees ($38,165), and Public Building Impact Fees ($11,957).
WPBBSDC will pay impact fees above the allocated $205,949. The Certificate of
Award and related documents will be issued to the entity identified herein and
its successors and/or assigns and will require the Project to provide all 61
assisted units at or below the 110% Area Median Income (AMI) for no less than
30 years. Affordability restrictions from other non-County funding sources will
require the Project to provide 10 units at 50% AMI, and 91 units at 60% AMI. These funds are from interest earned by
the Impact Fee Fund. District 2 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
extension of the September 19, 2025, deadline for the conceptually approved
Housing Bond Loan Program (HBLP) award to Drexel Road Senior Apartments Spectra
HTG, LTD (Drexel) for the Drexel Road Senior Apartments (Project) to June 2,
2026, and a modification of the conceptual approval from 222 housing units to
188 housing units. Summary: The Project, entailing new construction of
an affordable senior rental development at 1745 Drexel Road in unincorporated
West Palm Beach, was initially presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on May 7, 2024 (Agenda Item #5B-3), with a request for $18,000,000 in
HBLP funding. During the meeting, the BCC directed Drexel to revise the HBLP
request to no more than 15% of total development cost, and to apply for
additional financing through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC)
SAIL program. On June 4, 2024 (Agenda
Item #5D-1), the BCC conceptually approved $13,185,000 in HBLP funding for the
Project, which at the time proposed 222 senior housing units, contingent upon
FHFC approval of SAIL funding. On December 10, 2024 (Agenda Item #6C-8), the
BCC established a deadline requiring all conceptually approved HBLP projects to
be submitted for final approval no later than March 11, 2025. On January 24,
2025, FHFC approved SAIL funding in the amount of $11,656,000, with the final
award anticipated on June 13, 2025, following the conclusion of the SAIL
protest period. Due to the SAIL award being contingent upon the County’s financial
commitment, and that final County approval cannot occur until underwriting is
completed after the protest period, an extension of the March 11, 2025,
deadline was required. On March 11, 2025 (Agenda Item #6D-4), the BCC approved
an extension of the final approval deadline to September 19, 2025, allowing the
Project to proceed. The Project is now moving forward with 188 housing units
due to zoning constraints. The requested County funding of $13,185,000
represents 13.44% of the total development cost of $98,093,063, and all housing
units will remain affordable to seniors with incomes ranging from 30% to 80% of
Area Median Income (AMI) ($35,070 - $93,520 for a family of four [4]) for a
period of 99 years. As provided in the
BCC-approved Bond Proceeds Allocation Process, projects cannot receive final
approval until shovel ready. Drexel is currently in process for site plan
approval with the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department, and anticipates
final approval no later than February 2026. Upon receipt of final approval of
the site plan, staff will bring the Project back to the BCC for final approval
of the HBLP funding. District 2 (HJF)
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. WESTGATE/BELVEDERE
HOMES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County, Florida approving the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community
Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Budget) for its
Redevelopment Trust (Operating) Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, Transportation
Planning Agency Grants and Debt Service Fund. Summary:
The Budget is comprised of four (4) components; (1) The Redevelopment Trust Fund, in the amount of $7,029,059,
represents the CRA’s Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF), rental income and
balance brought forward from previous year. TIF revenues will be used for
payments to Florida Power & Light for street lighting, CRA operations and
other programs and projects. (2)
The Capital Improvement Fund, in the amount of $4,200,000, represents projected
loan proceeds, balances of reimbursable grants awarded to the CRA by County,
State, and Federal governments for construction activities. (3) The
Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) Fund in the amount of $2,000,000
represents construction funds expected to be reimbursed by the TPA and the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Lastly, (4) The Debt Service Fund
in the amount of $915,000 represents funds set aside for loan repayment. Districts
2 and 7 (DL)
D. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to seek direction:
on how to proceed with the
recruitment and selection for the position of County Attorney. Summary:
On September 9, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), during its regular meeting, discussed the minimum
qualifications and recruitment process for the position of County Attorney.
Consistent with the County’s Charter Section 4.3 “Office of the County
Attorney,” the BCC requested that the Human Resources Director provide a
draft job description, a draft recruitment plan, and a list of potential search
firms that may specialize in recruitment for this type of position at this
level. Countywide (DO)
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
A. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Appointment
of one (1) at-large member to the Public Art Committee for the term October 1,
2025 to September 30, 2028.
Name Seat # Seat Requirement Nominated By
Amie Calisti 1 Architectural
& Urban Mayor Marino
Designer Professional Commissioner Weiss
OR
Andrea 1 Architectural
& Urban Mayor Marino
Levine O’Rourke Designer
Professional Vice Mayor Baxter
Commissioner Woodward
Commissioner Weiss
Summary: The Public Art
Committee is an advisory body focusing on the County’s overall public art
policy, selection of artistic elements for integration into County facilities,
public education on the benefit of incorporating artwork into public projects
and making recommendations on applications for murals. Palm Beach County Resolution No. 2013-0193
established terms for the members of the Public Art Committee. The term for
each member is for three (3) years. Ms. Calisti has served one (1) term and is
eligible to serve another two (2) terms. Ms. Levine O’Rourke has not yet served
on this Committee. The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) was notified by a memo dated August 4,2025. The Committee has nine (9) voting members,
with eight (8) seats currently filled. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MJ)
B. COMMISSION DISTRICT
APPOINTMENTS
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SEPTEMBER 16,
2025
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
10. 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."