February 27, 2026
2:00 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MARCH 3, 2026
PAGE ITEM
53 5C-1 *DELETED – staff pulled for further review.
(PUBLIC SAFETY)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCH 3, 2026
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 9 - 46)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 47)
5. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 48 -
55)
6. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 56)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 57)
8. BCC
DIRECTION (Page 57)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 58)
10. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
59)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 60)
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MARCH 3, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 9
3A-1 Overview
of the current list of Contracts Report for agenda items submitted for this
scheduled BCC meeting.
3A-2 Proof
of publication for redistricting for Districts 2 and 7.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
Page 10
3B-4 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
3B-5 List
of records scheduled for destruction.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 11
3C-1 Work
Orders and Change Orders with Gerelco Traffic
Controls, Inc. to the Transit Signal Priority and Emergency Vehicle Preemption
Hardware and Software Contract.
Page 12
3C-2 Work
Order with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Company, LLC to the
Pathway and Minor Construction Contract to replace decking and railing on the
Juno Beach Pier.
Page 13
3C-3 Resolution
with FDOT for emergency repairs to the traffic signal cabinet at Lantana Road
and Broadway.
Page 14
3C-4 Resolution
with FDOT for emergency repairs to the traffic signal devices at 45th
Street and Wal-mart Drive, and an Agreement with FDOT
for reimbursement.
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CONSENT AGENDA
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 15
3E-1 Retroactive
Services and Activity Management Information System (SAMIS) Agreement with
FACCT for utilization of the database.
Page 16
3E-2 Amendment
#001 with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast for the Elderly
to increase the overall funding to assist seniors and their caregivers by
providing in-home services.
Page 17
3E-3 Contract
for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program with FIU for the provision of program evauation services intended to improve health outcomes.
Page 18- 19
3E-4 Amendments
with multiple agencies for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A increasing
funding for the provision of core and medical support services.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 19
3F-1 Amendment for Extension with FDOT for the
Fuel Farm Replacement Project. At PBC Glade Airport.
Page 20
3F-2 Grant Agreement with FDOT for the design of
the Perimeter Road and Vehicle Service Road Pavement Rehabilitation project at
PBI.
3F-3 Grant Agreement with FDOT for the Rotating
Beacon Replacement Project at PBI.
Page 21
3F-4 Amendment for Extension with FDOT for the
Hangar and Infrastructure Development Project at North Palm Beach County
General Aviation Airport.
3F-5 Change Order No. 2 with Ranger Construction
Industries, Inc. extending the duration of the project at PBI for Miscellaneous
Pavement Repairs Package 2.
Page 22
3F-6 Amendment for Extension with FDOT for the
Security Infrastructure and Operational Improvements Program Phase 1 at PBC
Park Airport.
3F-7 Amendment for Extension with FDOT for the
North Palm Beach County General Airport Runway 9R/27L repair.
3F-8 Permission for Enter Property Agreement with
AHS-GEAR LLC to provide authorization to access a portion of the Economy
Parking Lot at PBI to conduct groundwater sampling.
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F. AIRPORTS
Page 23
3F-9 License Agreement with Avis Budget Car
Rental, LLC for the use of public parking spaces at PBI.
3F-10 General Aeronautical Services Permit with HHS
Aviation, LLC to provide aeronautical support services to airlines operating at
PBI.
3F-11 License Agreement with SoundThinking,
Inc. for the installation of acoustic sensors at PBI.
Page 24
3F-12 License Agreement with Popstroke
West Palm Beach, LLC for overflow parking of vehicles at PBI.
3F-13 Cargo Building Lease Agreement with AGI Gound,
Inc. for the lease of space of cargo building at PBI.
3F-14 License Agreement with Gitibin
and Associates, LLC for overflow parking at PBI.
Page 25
3F-15 License Agreement with Signature Flight
Support LLC for overflow parking at PBI.
3F-16 Permission to Enter Property Agreement with Taylor Environmental
Consulting, LLC provide authorization to access at PBI to conduct soil and
groundwater sampling.
3F-17 General Aeronaautical
Services Permit with AGI Ground, Inc. to provide aeronautical support services
to airlines operating at PBI.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 26
3H-1 Addendum
No. 1 with Waypoint Contracting Inc revising Federal requirements for Phase 1
of the Duncan Padgett Park Renovation project.
Page 27
3H-2 CSA
No. 5 with Song and Associates, Inc. for the Okeechobee Branch Library Removal
and Improvements project for design services.
Page 28
3H-3 CSA
No. 13 with Colome & Associates, Inc. for he Lake Worth West Community Center Redeveopment – Phase 1 project for design services.
Page 29
3H-4 Contract
with Netta Architects, LLC to provide artchitectural/engineering
design services for the North County Courthouse Renovation project.
Page 30
3H-5 Change
Order No. 6 with LTG Spors Turf One LLC for the Furnish and Install Sports
Field Synthetic Turf project.
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CONSENT AGENDA
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 31
3H-6 CSA
No. 3 with Omnicom Consulting Group, Inc. for the Public Safety Radio System –
Upgrade and Additions project.
Page 32
3H-7 Work
Order No. 26-004 with Andrea Construction, Inc. for the West Detention Center –
Laundry Equipment Replacement project.
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 33
3I-1 Resolution approving the issuance of
Revenue Bonds for Lifespace Communities, Inc. for the
Abbey Delray South.
Page 34
3I-2 Appointment of four (4) to the Small
Business Development Advisory Committee.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 35
3L-1 MOU
with Discover the Palm Beaches to co-share duties associated with the annual LagoonFest events from 2026 to 2028.
Page 36
3L-2 Authorization
for disbursement of funds for the Mooring Buoy Program.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 36
3M-1 Entertainment Contractor Agreement with Chase
Stites.
Page 37
3M-2 Sponsorship Agreement with Nostalgic America,
Inc.
3M-3 Special Events Rental Agreements for multiple
events.
Page 38
3M-4 Third Amendment with the City of Riveria
Beach to allow the relocation of Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex (Barracuda Bay).
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CONSENT AGENDA
N. LIBRARY
Page 39
3N-1 Write-off
of uncollectible charges in the Library System.
Page 40
3N-2 Request
for participation in the Florida Library Delivery Service.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 41
3X-1 Agreement
with FAU to provide law enforcement equipment.
3X-2 Agreement with PBC School Police Department for
the purchase of law enforcement equipment.
Page 42
3X-3 Contract
with Health Care District to continue providing adult reentry health services.
Page 43
3X-4 Standard
Agreement template to be used for reimbursement of various municipal Emergency
Medical Services agencies to improve and expand pre-hospital EMS.
Page 44
3X-5 Extension
to MOA with the City of Miami for the UASI GY 2024 Agreement extending the
period.
3X-6 Donation
from the IAFF for Animal Care and Control.
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 45
3AA-1 Amendment to PTSB Resolution to include the
additional seat.
CC. SHERIFF
Page 45
3CC-1 Donation from Howard E. Hill Foundation, Inc.
to offset contractual services cost of a Shotspotter
System.
DD.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 46
3DD-1 Category G Grant Agreement with Equestrian
Sport Productions, LLC for the Winter Equestrian Festival.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 47
4A IAFF Donation Presentation
4B Women’s
History Month
4C Florida Archaeology Month
4D Florida Bicycle Month
4E Social Work Month
4F Government Finance Professionals Week
4G 60th Anniversary of FAU Career
Center
4H Ted Booras Veteran Court
4I Flood Awareness Week
4J Get Over the Gainline Rugby Month
4K Community
Development Week
4L Ethics Awareness Month
4M American Red Cross Month
4N Highridge Family Center Day
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 48
5A-1 Amendment
No. 1 with The Morganti Group, Inc. for the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Facility project.
Page 49
5A-2 Amendment
No. 16 with RS&H, Inc. to provide supplemental services.
Page 50
5A-3 Amending
Article X of the Airport Rules and Regulations related to rental car operations
at PBI.
Page 51
5A-4 Resolution
providing for establishment of rates for customer facility charge and
transportation facility charge at PBI.
B. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
Page 52
5B-1 Terminate
License Agreement for Use of County-Owed Property
with the City of Belle Glade and request for approval for authorization of
conveyance with the City of Belle Glade.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 53
5C-1 Authorization
for delegation of authority with Public Safety Department Director with PBC
Animal Services Foundation, Inc. to provide philanthropic support to Animal
Care and Control Division.
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D. HUMAN RESOURCES
Page 54
5D-1 Agreement
with FAU for Internship Program and with other colleges and universities.
E. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 55
5E-1 Request
for private meeting.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 56)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 57)
BCC DIRECTION (Page 57)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 58)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 59)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 60)
MARCH 3, 2026
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:
the updated
current list of Contracts Report which include in-process and completed
standard contracts, interlocal agreements, amendments, grant amendment,
resolutions, and task orders that are being submitted for this scheduled Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. Summary:
The current list provides an overview of
items in process or completed as it relates to standard contracts, interlocal
agreements, amendments, grant amendment resolutions and task orders that are
being submitted to the BCC on this scheduled meeting date as agenda items. Countywide
(DO)
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: proof of publication of the advertisements
of the adopted Ordinance reflecting the redistricting of a small area which
lies within the Century Village community located in Districts 2 and 7. Summary:
On January 22, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted new
commission boundaries for Districts 2 and 7. Section 124.02, Florida Statutes,
requires that a certified copy of the Ordinance approving revised commission
districts, including their legal descriptions, be published once a week for two
(2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in Palm Beach County, and that
proof of such publications be entered into the minutes of the BCC. The required
publications were advertised on January 27, 2026, and February 2, 2026. This
item is being submitted as a receive
and file as proof of such publications. Districts 2 and 7 (DB)
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER
1. Staff recommends motion
to receive and file: Warrant List –
Backup information can be viewed in the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:
Meeting Date Meeting
Type
October 28, 2025 Workshop
November 18, 2025 Regular
December 2, 2025 Regular
January 6, 2026 Regular
January 22, 2026 Zoning
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list
as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s
Office. Countywide
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments and other items approved by the Contract Review
Committee and by the department heads for the Engineering Department;
Facilities Development and Operations Department; Water Utilities Department;
Environmental Resources Management Department; and the Department of Airports
during January 2026. Countywide
5. 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
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: four (4) Work Orders (WO) and five (5) Change Orders (CO) to the
Transit Signal Priority (TSP) and Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) (System)
Hardware and Software Contract (R2025-0359) with Gerelco
Traffic Controls, Inc. (GTC), dated March 11, 2025 (Contract). Summary: The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract on March 11, 2025
for a total cost of $11,600,000. In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-0-051,
all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the
initiating department as a receive and file agenda
item. As authorized by Resolution
R2025-0359, on March 19, 2025, the County Administrator delegated authority to
the County Engineer to sign all forms, certifications, contracts, agreements,
amendments, and any other necessary documents related to the Contract that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the
Contract. The WOs and COs listed below were executed by the County Engineer, as
dated.
|
WO/CO # |
Amount |
Description |
Date |
|
WO
24048CB-001 |
$1,231,770.63 |
EVP
for 29 Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) vehicles and 167 intersections
in the Battalion 10 area. |
3/27/2025 |
|
CO
No. 1 to WO
24048CB-001 |
Reduce
cost by
$12,375.78 |
Remove
two (2) intersections from WO 24048CB-001 |
4/23/2025 |
|
CO
No. 2 to WO
24048CB-001 |
|
Grant
90 day time extension to WO 24048CB-001 |
7/10/2025 |
|
CO
No. 3 to WO
24048CB-001 |
|
Grant
90 day time extension to WO 24048CB-001 |
11/4/2025 |
|
WO
24048CB-002 |
$1,235,013 |
TSP
Notice to Proceed for US1, Palmetto Park Road and Northlake Boulevard. |
3/27/2025 |
|
CO
No. 1 to WO
24048CB-002 |
|
Grant
205 day time extension to WO 24048CB-002 |
7/10/2025 |
|
WO
24048CB-003 |
$456,294.38 |
EVP
for 40 PBCFR vehicles and 42 intersections along the Northlake Boulevard and
Beeline Highway Closure Detour Route |
7/2/2025 |
|
CO
No. 1 to WO
24048CB-003 |
Reduce
cost by
$52,800 |
Remove
labor for the design and installation of PBCFR EVP vehicle equipment from WO
24048CB-003 |
11/13/2025 |
|
WO
24048CB-004 |
$1,430,549.45 |
EVP
for 33 PBCFR vehicles and 205 intersections in the Battalion 4 and Battalion
5 areas. |
11/6/2025 |
SUMMARY: The first
phase of TSP along US-1 deployed equipment at 106 intersections between
Palmetto Park Road and PGA Boulevard, and equipped 125
buses with required on-board devices. Intersection timing plans are being
finalized. Future phases of TSP along
Lake Worth Road, State Road 7 and Okeechobee Boulevard will be implemented
next. The EVP deployment, at up to 1,000
intersections and 288 emergency vehicles, is currently being implemented.
EVP equipment has been installed at 207 intersections and in 48 emergency
vehicles. Installation of EVP equipment,
at an additional 205 intersections and 30 vehicles, is underway. Countywide (YBH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff requests
motion to approve: Work
Order 2022063-223 in the not to exceed amount of $1,278,332.50 to the Pathway
and Minor Construction Contract (Contract), dated March 14, 2023 (R2023-0255),
with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Company, LLC (Wynn), as amended
on December 19, 2023 (R2023-1839), May 7, 2024 (R2024-0428), and June 11, 2024
(R2024-0674), to replace decking and railing on the Juno Beach Pier (Project). Summary: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this Work Order exceeds
the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals to annual contracts, thus requiring
approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this Work Order will allow
the services necessary to perform the removal and disposal of all elements of
the existing decking panels, railings, rail posts, supporting runners, and
fasteners, and furnish and install new decking and railing on the Juno Beach
Pier. The total area of boardwalk being
replaced is 990 linear feet. The Project
cost is not to exceed $1,278,332.50 and shall be completed in 120 days. The Project will be funded using Parks and
Recreation Department (Parks) capital funds. Parks will be responsible for the
administration of this Work Order. The
Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on August 3, 2022,
and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 20%
minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. Wynn agreed to 22.51% SBE participation. The SBE participation for
this Work Order is 20%. To date, the
overall SBE participation for the Contract is 24.80%. District 1 (YBH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution approving a Local Agency Emergency Repair Agreement (Agreement)
with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for emergency
repairs to the traffic signal cabinet at Lantana Road and Broadway
(Intersection); and
B) approve the Agreement for the FDOT to reimburse
Palm Beach County (County) up to $20,167.
Summary: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized Emergency Relief
(ER) funding through the FDOT for the purpose of reimbursing local agencies for
eligible emergency repair work, completed as the result of Tropical Storm
Milton (Milton). The Intersection is an
FDOT intersection maintained by the County through the Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Compensation Agreement (TSMCA) (R2018-0887, amended by
R2025-0761). The traffic signal cabinet
at the Intersection was damaged as a result of Milton, and the County completed
emergency repairs to restore the traffic signal to normal operations for a
total cost of $20,167. The FDOT
requested that the County enter into this Agreement outlining the
responsibilities of the FDOT and the County, with respect to the repairs and
the ER reimbursement. Section 18 of the
Agreement requires broader indemnification by the County than approved by
County PPM CW-F-049. The Agreement
requires the County indemnify the FDOT for persons employed or utilized by the County, and requires the County to be responsible for FDOT
attorney fees. The Risk Management
Department and the County Attorney's Office have reviewed the indemnification
requirements for the Agreement and advised the Engineering and Public Works
Department (EPW) accordingly. Given the
statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, EPW recommends approval by
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
District 7 (YBH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution
approving a Local Agency Emergency Repair Agreement (Agreement) with the State
of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for emergency repairs to the
traffic signal devices at 45th Street and the Wal-Mart driveway (Intersection);
and
B)
approve the Agreement for the FDOT to reimburse Palm Beach
County (County) up to $9,395.
Summary: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized Emergency Relief
(ER) funding through the FDOT for the purpose of reimbursing local agencies for
eligible emergency repair work, completed as the result of Tropical Storm Milton (Milton). The Intersection is an FDOT intersection
maintained by the County through the Traffic Signal Maintenance and
Compensation Agreement (TSMCA) (R2018-0887, amended by R2025-0761). The traffic signal devices at the
Intersection were damaged as a result of Milton, and the County completed
emergency repairs to restore the traffic signal to normal operations for a total cost of $9,395. The FDOT requested that the County enter into
this Agreement outlining the responsibilities of the FDOT and the County, with
respect to the repairs and the ER reimbursement. Section 18 of the Agreement requires broader
indemnification by the County than approved by County PPM CW-F-049. The Agreement requires the County indemnify
the FDOT for persons employed or utilized by the County, and
requires the County to be responsible for FDOT attorney fees. The
Risk Management Department and the County Attorney's Office have reviewed the
indemnification requirements for the Agreement and advised the Engineering and
Public Works Department (EPW) accordingly.
Given the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, EPW
recommends approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). District 7 (YBH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: retroactive Services and Activity Management
Information System (SAMIS) Collaborative Agreement (Agreement) with the Florida
Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, Inc. (FACCT) for the period October
1, 2025 through September 30, 2030, in an amount not-to-exceed $32,000
annually, for the utilization of the SAMIS database. Summary: The Community
Services Department (CSD) has utilized SAMIS since 2010 to manage contracts and
invoices with nonprofit service providers. Historically, CSD accessed SAMIS as
a local funding partner through the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach
County’s (CSCPBC) participation in the Statewide SAMIS Management Committee
(SMC) with CSD, remitting its share of system costs to CSCPBC. In January 2024, CSD became a full
collaborative member and voting partner under an amended SAMIS Agreement. That
Agreement has since expired, and a new Agreement with FACCT is required to
ensure continued access to SAMIS. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, CSD managed
agreements for 122 unique programs totaling $48,973,566. SAMIS supports these
activities by providing a centralized, paperless system for contract creation,
monitoring, and invoice processing, improving efficiency and oversight. The
Public Safety and Youth Services Departments also utilize SAMIS and share in
the associated costs. This Agreement is retroactive due to protracted
negotiations with the various collaborative members. Countywide (JBR)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Amendment #001 to Standard Agreement No.
IC025-9500 (R2025-1063) for the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) with the
Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA), for the period
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, to increase the overall total funding by
$326,899, in an amount not to exceed $3,818,669, and to amend, revise, and
replace portions of the Standard Agreement, to assist seniors and their
caregivers by providing in-home services to help seniors live independently;
and
B) an upward Budget
Amendment of $326,899 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 in the Division of Senior and
Veteran Services (DSVS) Administration Fund to align the budget to the actual
grant award.
Summary: Under the CCE Agreement (Catalog of State Financial
Assistance (CSFA) 65.010), seniors and caregivers receive in-home services that
help seniors live more independently. The CCE program is funded with $326,899
in state funds, $0 in program income funds, and $36,322 in 10% required match.
In FY 2025-2026, CCE served 174 clients, providing 2,095 hours of case
management and 95,202 hours of in-home services. The number of older adults
served is based on the amount of the grant and the needs of the clients. The
total required County match is $36,322, which is already included in the
budget. No additional County match is
required. The DSVS is responsible for providing services north of Hypoluxo
Road, covering all districts except Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo
Road. The Volen Center, Inc. is responsible for providing services in the
excluded areas. Countywide except for portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7
south of Hypoluxo Rd. (JBR)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Retroactive
Interlocal Contract (Contract) for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) with the
Florida International University Board of Trustees (FIU), a public university
of the State of Florida, for a three (3) year period from March 1, 2026 through
February 28, 2029, in an amount totaling $75,000, of which $25,000 is budgeted
in Grant Year (GY) 2026 and an anticipated annual allocation of $25,000 in each
subsequent GY, contingent upon budgetary appropriation by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) and subject to funding approval by the United States
Department of Health and Human Services, for the provision of program
evaluation services intended to improve health outcomes for persons with
HIV/AIDS (PWH). Summary: The
collaboration between FIU and the RWHAP provides
targeted program evaluation and quality improvement services that strengthen
fiscal stewardship, service delivery, and health outcomes. Through this
partnership, FIU supports both short- and long-term evaluation initiatives,
including advanced cost-benefit and rate analyses, while also offering applied
research opportunities for trained graduate-level students. Key goals under the
FIU Contract include evaluating the cost-effectiveness of providing health insurance
compared to direct medical care reimbursement, benchmarking Ryan White service
rates against Medicaid and Medicare standards, and
assessing alternative reimbursement frameworks to identify best practices for
implementing performance-based, incentive-driven payment models that improve
efficiency and outcomes across the Ryan White system. No County match is
required. Countywide (JBR)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendments to Subrecipient Agreements for Ryan
White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and
Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative with the below-listed agencies, for
the provision of services to improve health outcomes for persons with HIV/AIDS
(PWH), increasing the total funding of the agreements by $1,626,224, contingent
upon budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and
subject to funding approval by the United States Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA):
A) First Amendment to the RWHAP Subrecipient
Agreement with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Inc. (AHF) (R2024-0918), to increase
the agreement amount by $228,144, for a new three (3) year term in an amount
not to exceed $2,308,929, for the provision of core and medical support services;
B) First Amendment to the RWHAP Subrecipient
Agreement with Foundcare, Inc. (FC) (R2024-0527), to
increase the agreement amount by $450,620, for a new three (3) year term in an
amount not to exceed $8,017,874, for the provision of core and medical support services;
C) Second Amendment to the RWHAP Subrecipient
Agreement with The Poverello Center Inc. (TPC)
(R2024-0532), to increase the agreement amount by $203,336, for a three (3)
year term in an amount not to exceed $982,051, for Food Bank services and the
provision of food delivered meals;
D) Second Amendment to the RWHAP Subrecipient
Agreement with Treasure Coast Health Council Inc. (TCHC) (R2024-0531), to
increase the agreement amount by $244,124, for a new three (3) year term in an
amount not to exceed $3,843,979, for the provision of core and medical support
services; and
E) First Amendment to the RWHAP/EHE Subrecipient
Agreement with Broward Regional Health Council (BRHC) (R2025-0272), to increase
the agreement amount by $500,000, for a new five (5) year term in an amount not
to exceed $5,500,000, for the provision of core and medical support services.
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. SUMMARY: On January 7, 2025, the BCC ratified
the Mayor’s signature on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS
Program (RWHAP) Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant Program application
(R2025-0020). These Amendments are needed to allocate these funds, as well as
to reallocate funds that were swept from agencies that were unable to expend
them within the designated categories. Under this grant, the program will serve
approximately 3,600 Palm Beach County (County) residents with HIV/AIDS and
support the County’s goal to end HIV by 2030. In GY 2024, the Ryan White Part
A/MAI Program served 2,993 clients, achieving a 92% retention in care rate and
an 85% viral suppression rate. Specifically, under the MAI program, 84.3%
of clients (774 out of 918) achieved viral suppression. The following
individuals are members of the County’s Ryan White HIV CARE Council (HIVCC):
Orquidea Acevedo and Brittney Henry, employees of FC, Kristen Harrington,
employee of AHF, and Ashnika Ali, employee of THCH.
This board 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
2-44 of the County’s Code of Ethics. These amendments allow the agencies to
continue improving health outcomes for PWH.
No County match is required. Countywide
(JBR)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Amendment for Extension (Amendment) of Public Transportation Grant
Agreement (PTGA) No. 451507-1-94-01 (R2023-1760) with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for the Fuel Farm Replacement Project (Project) at Palm
Beach County Glades Airport (PHK), extending the term of the PTGA to June 30,
2027. Summary:
The PTGA provides partial funding for the
design and construction of the Project in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 or
80% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less. The PTGA was scheduled to
expire on December 31, 2025. The
Amendment extends the term of the PTGA to June 30, 2027, to provide for time to
complete the construction of the Project. Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the
County Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department
of Airports, to execute the Amendment. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file
Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) Financial Project No.
453367-1-94-01, with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the
amount of $150,000 for the design of the Perimeter Road and Vehicle Service
Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI) with an effective date of December 16, 2025, and an expiration
date of December 31, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $150,000 in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development
Fund to recognize the receipt of the grant from FDOT.
Summary: The FDOT has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004),
reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of
$150,000 or 50% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less, for the
design of the Project. The required local match for this PTGA is
$150,000 based on an estimated total project cost of $300,000. Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the PTGA. Countywide (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
Financial Project No. 451565-1-94-01, with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $250,000 for the Rotating Beacon
Replacement Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
with an effective date of December 18, 2025, and an expiration date of December
31, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $250,000 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of a grant from FDOT, including a
transfer from reserves in the amount of $250,000.
Summary:
The
FDOT has issued a PTGA (CSFA No. 55.004), reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of $250,000 or 50% of the eligible
project costs, whichever is less, for the Project. The required local match for this PTGA is
$250,000 based on an estimated project cost of $500,000. Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the
County Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department
of Airports, to execute the PTGA. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Amendment for Extension
(Amendment) of Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) No. 448099-1-94-01
(R2023-0390) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Hangar
and Infrastructure Development Project (Project) at North Palm Beach County
General Aviation Airport (F45), extending the term of the PTGA to June 30,
2027. Summary:
The PTGA provides partial funding for the
design and construction of
the Project in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 or 80% of the
eligible project costs, whichever is less. The PTGA was scheduled to expire on
December 31, 2025. The Amendment extends
the term of the PTGA to June 30, 2027, to provide additional time to complete
construction of the Project. Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the Amendment. Countywide
(AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change
Order No. 2 (Change Order) to the Contract (R2025-0068) with Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger), to the Miscellaneous Pavement Repairs
Package 2 Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), in
the amount of $215,142.73, extending the project duration by 115 calendar days.
Summary: The Project was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on January 7, 2025
(R2025-0068) in the amount of $3,288,277 with a project duration of 307
calendar days. Change Order No. 1 extended the project duration by 23 calendar
days. Change Order No. 2 increases the contract amount by $215,142.73 for a
total contract amount of $3,503,419.73 and extends the project duration by 115
calendar days for a total project duration of 445 days. Change Order No. 2
provides for the restriping of common-use gates, additional milling and
resurfacing at Taxiway F1, additional concrete slab replacement, expansion
joint remediation, additional cleaning of pavement markings, and additional
spall repairs. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation for this
Contract is 0%. The Office of Small Business Development (OSBD) granted a
waiver of Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) requirements due to the lack
of available SBE firms to perform the work required for the Project. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Amendment for Extension (Amendment) of
Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) No. 443229-94-02 (R2021-0485) with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Security Infrastructure
and Operational Improvements Program – Phase 1 Project (Project) at Palm Beach
County Park Airport (LNA), extending the term of the PTGA to December 9,
2026. Summary: The FDOT
issued a PTGA reflecting its commitment of funding in the amount of $217,199 or
80% of the eligible project costs, whichever is less, for Security
Infrastructure and Operational Improvements Program – Phase 1. The PTGA was
scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025.
The Amendment extends the term of the PTGA to December 9, 2026, to
provide for time to complete the design and construction of the Project.
Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in this
case, the Director of the Department of Airports, to execute the Amendment. Countywide (AH)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Amendment for Extension (Amendment) of Public Transportation Grant
Agreement (PTGA) No. 451467-1-94-01 (R2024-0231) with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for the rehabilitation and repair of Runway 9R/27L
Project (Project) at North Palm Beach County General Airport (F45), extending
term of the PTGA to January 26, 2027. Summary:
The FDOT issued a PTGA reflecting its
commitment of funding in the amount of $601,470 or 5%
of the eligible project costs, whichever is less, for the rehabilitation and
repair of Runway 9R/27L at F45. The PTGA was scheduled to expire on January 31,
2026. The Amendment extends the term of
the PTGA to January 26, 2027, to provide additional time to complete
construction of the Project. Resolution 2020-1017 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the Amendment. Countywide
(AH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Permission to Enter Property Agreement
(Agreement) with AHS-GEAR LLC (AHS), subcontractor to the State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), providing AHS with authorization
to access a portion of the Economy Parking Lot (FDEP Facility Id: 50-8623218)
at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to conduct groundwater sampling,
commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring November 22, 2025, subject to
extension upon request of AHS. Summary: The Agreement authorizes AHS to access a
portion of the Economy Parking Lot to conduct groundwater sampling in
connection with the Florida Petroleum Restoration Program (Program) at no cost
to the County. Resolution 2015-1613 authorizes the County Administrator or
designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of Airports, to execute
the standard form Agreement. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement (License) with Avis Budget
Car Rental, LLC (Avis), for the use of two (2) public parking spaces in
connection with its rental car operations at the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI), commencing December 3, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2025,
with automatic monthly renewals thereafter through September 30, 2027, for
payment of a license fee in the amount of $833.33 per month. Summary: Avis requested use of two (2) parking spaces
in connection with its Rental Car Lease and Concession Agreement (Concession
Agreement) (R2022-0936) at PBI for use in connection with its Avis First
program. Avis First is a premium, concierge-level car rental service allowing
Avis First customers to pick up and return rental cars at the public parking
facilities at PBI. The License provides for the use of two (2) public parking
spaces in designated locations approved by the Department of Airports for
short-term staging of rental cars. Resolution 2007-2070 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the standard form License. Countywide (AH)
10. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: General Aeronautical Services Permit
(Permit) with HHS Aviation, LLC (HHS), commencing November 24, 2025, and
expiring September 30, 2026, with automatic renewals on a year-to-year basis
each October 1st unless cancelled. Summary:
The Permit authorizes HHS to provide aeronautical support services to airlines
operating at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and provides for
payment of service fees in the amount of seven percent (7%) of gross revenues,
excluding revenues derived from services provided to signatory airlines. Resolution 2010-0708 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the standard form Permit. Countywide (AH)
11. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement (License) with SoundThinking,
Inc. (SoundThinking), for the installation of a
network of acoustic sensors for the purpose of detecting gunfire related events
at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), commencing November 25, 2025,
and expiring on September 30, 2026, with automatic monthly renewals thereafter
through February 28, 2029, without charge.
Summary: The License authorizes the installation,
operation and maintenance of acoustic sensors and related appurtenances by SoundThinking in designated locations approved by the
Department of Airports on PBI in connection with its agreement with the United
States Secret Service (USSS). Resolution
2007-2070 authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in this case, the
Director of the Department of Airports, to execute the standard form
License. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
12. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement (License) with Popstroke
West Palm Beach, LLC (Popstroke), commencing December
11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., expiring December 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., for overflow
parking of vehicles at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in connection
with an event hosted by Popstroke at PBI for payment
of a license fee in the amount of $1,000.
Summary:
Popstroke maintains a
golf-themed dining and entertainment facility pursuant to a Development Site
Lease Agreement (R2023-1154). Popstroke requested use of property for overflow vehicle
parking in connection with an event at its Popstroke
location on PBI. Resolution 2007-2070
authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of
the Department of Airports, to execute the standard form license agreement. Countywide (AH)
13. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Cargo Building Lease Agreement (Lease) with
AGI Ground, Inc. (AGI) for to the lease of approximately 3,539 square feet of
cargo building space at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), commencing
December 1, 2025, and expiring September 30, 2026 (Initial Term), with
automatic renewals on a year-to-year basis each October 1st, unless
cancelled, for rental in the amount of $35,390 for the Initial Term. Summary:
AGI conducts cargo operations for air carriers operating at PBI. The Lease provides for the lease of Units
1306 and 1309 in the Cargo Building located at 1300 Belvedere Road to AGI to
support its operations at PBI. Resolution
2010-1392 authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in this case, the
Director of the Department of Airports, to execute the standard form Lease. Countywide
(AH)
14. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement (License) with Gitibin and Associates, LLC, d/b/a Go Rentals (Go Rentals),
commencing November 24, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2025, with automatic
monthly renewals thereafter through May 30, 2026, for overflow parking at the
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) for payment of a license fee in the
amount of $600 per month. Summary: Go Rentals requested
short-term use of a parking area in connection with its Nonconcessionaire
Rental Car Operator Ground Transportation Permit (Permit) (R2024-1375) at
PBI. The License authorizes Go Rentals
to utilize 7,200 square feet of parking space at PBI for overflow parking of
rental cars. Resolution 2007-2070
authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of
the Department of Airports, to execute the standard form License. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
15. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: License Agreement (License) with Signature Flight Support LLC
(Signature), commencing on October 1, 2025, and expiring on September 30, 2026,
with automatic monthly renewals thereafter through September 30, 2030, for use
of property at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) for overflow vehicle
parking for payment of a license fee in the amount of $75 per month for each
parking card issued by the Department of Airports. Summary: Signature
maintains general aviation facilities at PBI in connection with its fixed base
operation pursuant to an Amended and Restated Fixed Based Operator Lease
Agreement (R2025-1080) (Lease).
Signature requested space for overflow vehicular parking on a short-term
basis, pending the construction of additional parking at PBI. Sixty-five (65) parking cards were issued to
Signature for an initial fee of $4,875 per month. Resolution 2007-2070 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the Department of
Airports, to execute the standard form License. Countywide (AH)
16. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Permission to Enter Property
Agreement (Agreement) with Taylor Environmental Consulting, LLC, subcontractor
to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP),
providing Taylor with authorization to access 1334 N. Perimeter Road (FDEP
Facility Id: 50-8623072) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to
conduct soil and groundwater sampling, commencing October 31, 2025, and
expiring November 30, 2025, subject to extension upon request of Taylor. Summary:
The Agreement authorizes Taylor to access 1334
N. Perimeter Road to conduct soil and groundwater sampling in connection with
the Florida Petroleum Restoration Program (Program) at no cost to the
County. Resolution 2015-1613 authorizes
the County Administrator or designee, in this case, the Director of the
Department of Airports, to execute the standard form Agreement. Countywide (AH)
17. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: General Aeronautical Services Permit
(Permit) with AGI Ground, Inc. (AGI), commencing December 1, 2025, and expiring
September 30, 2026, with automatic renewals on a year-to-year basis each
October 1st unless cancelled. Summary:
The Permit authorizes AGI to provide
aeronautical support services to tenants operating at the Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI) and provides for payment of service fees in the
amount of 7% of gross revenues, excluding revenues derived from services
provided to signatory airlines.
Resolution 2010-0708 authorizes the County Administrator or designee, in
this case, the Director of the Department of Airports, to execute the standard
form Permit. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Addendum
No. 1 to Amendment No. 2 (R2025-1092) to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk
contract (R2023-0141) with Waypoint Contracting Inc (Waypoint) revising the
Federal requirements for Phase 1 of the Duncan Padgett Park Renovation
(Project). Summary: On February 7, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the continuing CM at Risk contract with Waypoint
for construction management services for various Federally Funded Capital
Projects. On August 19, 2025, the BCC approved Amendment No. 2 (R2025-1092),
establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $794,204.76 for
Phase 1 of the Project located at 3701 State Road 715 in Pahokee. Addendum No.
1 to Amendment No. 2 revises the Federal requirements for this Project to
include the most recent Davis Bacon Wage Rates available at the time of
contract approval. The Davis Bacon Wage Rates need to be updated since the
Federal government revised the Davis Bacon Wage Rates four (4) days prior to the
approval of Amendment No. 2. This continuing contract is exempt from the
County’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance pursuant to section 2-80.22
thereof. Projects assigned under these continuing contracts may include a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal depending on the requirements of
the applicable federal grant, which will be included at the time of project
assignment. There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6 (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 5 to the continuing consulting services/design
professional contract (R2025-0079) with Song & Associates, Inc.
(Consultant) in the amount of $497,090.66 for the Okeechobee Branch Library
Remodel and Improvements (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 Libraries
Department is requesting that the Okeechobee Branch Library facility be
renovated in order to improve interior circulation and amenities being provided
to the public. This item will authorize the professional services for the
Project, located at 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. Under CSA No.
5, the Consultant will provide professional services which include design,
documentation, permitting, and construction administration services necessary
for the renovations and improvements of the Okeechobee Branch Library. The
Project includes, but is not limited to, architectural/interior design,
structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection improvements.
This continuing contract was awarded pursuant to the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. This continuing contract was presented to
the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on May 15, 2024, and the GSC 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 23.41%. To date, the overall SBE participation on the
contract is 35.06%. Funding for this Project is from the Library Expansion
Program Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 13 to the continuing consulting
services/design professional services contract (R2022-0485) with Colomé
& Associates, Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of $256,491.22 for the Lake Worth West Community Center Redevelopment – Phase
1 project. Summary: On May 17, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the continuing consulting services/design
professional services contract (R2022-0485) with the Consultant to provide
consulting services/design professional services for various federally funded
projects on a continuing contract basis. This item will authorize professional
services for CSA No. 13 for the Lake Worth West Community Center Redevelopment
– Phase 1 project located at 4730 Maine Street, Lake Worth Beach. The
Facilities Development and Operations Department determined that the existing
modular building, which is currently not being utilized due to unsafe
structural conditions, be replaced with a new 3,000-square-foot concrete
masonry unit (CMU)/stucco one-story community center building that will include
a monumental sign, new site drainage, parking, pedestrian site access, and
required site improvements. Under CSA No. 13, the Consultant will provide
professional services that include design, construction document preparation,
cost estimating, bidding assistance, permitting, and construction
administration phase services for the demolition of the existing modular
structure and construction of the new building. This continuing consulting
services/design professional services contract is exempt from the County’s
Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance pursuant to section 2-80.22 thereof.
Funding for this project is from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and budgeted in the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 3 (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
contract with Netta Architects, LLC (Consultant) in the amount of
$999,301 to provide
professional architectural/ engineering design, permitting, and construction
administration services for the North County Courthouse Renovation
(Project). Summary: Palm Beach County (County) intends to renovate
the existing Project located at 3188 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens in
order to better address the current needs of the facility and its occupants.
The facility is currently occupied and in daily operation. Planned improvements
include, but are not limited to, interior renovations to the public lobby to
accommodate a new security control room, modifications to approximately 15,000
square feet of office space vacated by the Tax Collector, and interior office
modifications of approximately 10,000 square feet to accommodate relocated
offices. The Project also includes the addition of first floor judicial
restrooms, modifications to the existing card access system, modifications to
the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, re-roofing of the
building, replacement of the building’s fire alarm system, and minor parking
area improvements. This contract authorizes the professional
architectural/engineering services necessary for programming, design,
permitting, and construction administration for the Project. The solicitation
for design professionals was advertised on August 25, 2024
according to the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance, with final
selection on January 27, 2025. The Project was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee (GSC) on July 17, 2024. The GSC established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives (APIs) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal. The Consultant committed to 45.03% SBE participation for this contract. The Consultant is a local firm. Funding
for this Project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 1 (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change
Order No. 6 to Amendment No. 1 (R2024-1208) to the Construction Manager (CM) at
Risk Services contract (R2023-1303) with LTG Sports Turf One LLC (LTG) for the
Furnish and Install Sports Field Synthetic Turf project in the amount of
$244,617.53. Summary: On September 19, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the CM at Risk Services contract (R2023-1303) with
LTG for construction management services for the Furnish and Install Sports
Field Synthetic Turf project located at nine (9) County owned parks (i.e., Dyer
Park, Caloosa Park, Samuel Friedland Park, Westgate
Park, West Boynton Park, Loggers' Run Park, John Prince Park, Buttonwood Park
and Glades Pioneer Park). On September 17, 2024, the BCC approved Amendment No.
1 (R2024-1208) establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of
$34,996,682 for the construction management services necessary for the project.
Change Order No. 6 to Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 6) authorizes the
additional construction management services necessary for additional
landscaping, irrigation, and drainage work required at Loggers’ Run Park
located at 11185 Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. The Parks and Recreation
Department requested additional mulch and sod be added
due to elevation constraints and surrounding maintenance needs. In addition, to
reduce maintenance, eliminate the need for irrigation, reduce tripping hazards,
and ensure adequate ADA access, the Parks and Recreation Department has requested
lawn turf be added to the public area, along with the installation of a stone
base, and additional drainage to the existing basins situated between the
fields to address unforeseen field conditions and to prevent any possible
future ponding in the area. The solicitation for the CM was advertised on April
23, 2023 according to the Equal Business Opportunity
(EBO) Ordinance, with final selection taking place on July 17, 2023. On August
16, 2023, the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) established an Affirmative
Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory minimum Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) subcontracting goal of 20% SBE participation. The SBE Participation for this Change Order
No. 6 is 20.05%. To date, the overall SBE participation for this contract is
20.10% SBE participation. The CM is not a certified SBE, but has partnered with
M.C.O. Construction and Services, Inc., an SBE, for construction management
services. The CM has an office located in Palm Beach County. Funding for this project is from the Infrastructure Sales
Tax Fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 5 (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the continuing consulting design,
permitting, and construction administration services contract (R2025-0602) with
Omnicom Consulting Group, Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of $270,627.84 for
the Public Safety Radio System – Upgrade and Additions project. Summary:
On May 6, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the continuing
consulting services/design professional contract (R2025-0602) with the
Consultant to provide design, permitting, and construction administration
services for capital improvement or renovation projects related to the Public
Safety Radio System on a task assignment basis. This item will authorize the
professional services to upgrade and add public
safety radio systems at 12 radio tower sites located throughout the County.
Under CSA No. 3, the Consultant will provide professional services that include
site surveys, upgrades to existing microwave radio hardware, and the
implementation of a new network system. The existing microwave radio system has
reached the end of its operational lifecycle, is no longer supported by the
manufacturer, and must be replaced. This continuing contract was solicited
pursuant to the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance.
On October 7, 2024, the Office of Small Business Development granted a waiver
of the Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) based upon the determination
that sufficient qualified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) providing the goods
or services required by the contract are unavailable in the County to perform
the specialized design services for the Public Safety Radio System. Funding for
this project is from the RR&I for 800 MHz Systems Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Order No. 26-004 (Work Order) to the annual minor construction services
contract (R2025-0464) with Andrea Construction, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount
of $647,920 for the West Detention Center – Laundry Equipment Replacement
(Project) for a period of 180 calendar days from notice to proceed. Summary:
The Project consists of removing and properly disposing of the existing 450 pound capacity outdated washers, and
installing two (2) new commercial grade high capacity washers at the West Detention Center facility
located at 38811 James Wheeler Way in Belle Glade. The Work Order authorizes
the construction services necessary to furnish all labor, equipment, devices,
tools, materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, shop
drawings, permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary for the
laundry equipment replacement. The existing washers are outdated, require
constant maintenance, and has reached its end of service life.
Over the past year, there have been a number of failures of these washers and the obsolescence of repair parts has made them
increasingly difficult to keep operational.
These washers are essential to supporting the population at the West
Detention facility and a fatal failure would create logistical challenges in
having to launder items at the Main Detention Center. The new washers will increase reliability and
reduce maintenance expenses. This Project was competitively advertised
and new contractors were invited to bid on the Project by submitting
prequalification documents prior to the submission of the bid response. The
Contractor will have 180 calendar days from notice to proceed to substantially
complete the Project. Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification
of substantial completion within the contract time or approved time extension thereof are $120 per day. This Work Order was
solicited pursuant to the annual minor construction services contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual
minor construction services contract was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee (GSC) on October 2, 2024 and the GSC established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price
preference whereby an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its
bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid on single trade projects
or a minimum mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for multi-trade projects.
The SBE participation on this Work Order is 87.27%. To date, the Contractor’s
SBE participation on its annual minor construction services contract is 55.21%.
The overall SBE participation across all the annual minor construction services
contracts to date is 50.38%. Funding for this Project is from the Public
Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 6
(MWJ)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County,
Florida, approving the issuance of one (1) or more series of Revenue Bonds for Lifespace Communities, Inc. by the Palm Beach County Health
Facilities Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$325,000,000 for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. Summary: Lifespace
Communities, Inc., an Iowa non-profit corporation (Borrower) has requested the
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority (Authority) issue Revenue Bonds
(collectively, the Bonds) in an amount not to exceed $325,000,000 pursuant to a
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing held on January 5, 2026 by the Authority.
The Bonds are to be issued by the Authority for the purpose of providing
funds to the Borrower to finance, refinance, and reimburse the costs of
additions renovations, remodeling, equipping and miscellaneous capital
improvements to the life care communities of Lifespace
Communities, Inc., known as Abbey Delray South located at 1717 Homewood
Boulevard in Delray Beach, Florida 33445 in the amount not to expected to
exceed $50,000,000, Harbour’s Edge located at 401 East Linton Boulevard in
Delray Beach, Florida 33483 in the amount not expected to exceed $15,000,000,
The Waterford located at 601 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, Florida 33408 in
the amount not expected to exceed $150,000,000, and Village on the Green
located at 500 Village Place, Longwood, Florida 32779 in the amount not
expected to exceed $110,000,000. All
facilities to be financed by the Bonds are owned or leased and operated by the
Borrower. Approval by an elected body is
required by the Internal Revenue Code; however, adoption of this Resolution
does not in any way obligate the County.
One (1) or more documents approved by the Authority in the Resolution
approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents
in connection with the issuance of the Bonds will include language creating a
contractual obligation of the Borrower substantially as follows: 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 or other regulatory body. The
Borrower assumes responsibility for monitoring compliance with applicable
provisions of federal tax laws and United States 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, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. Districts 1, 4
& 7 (DB)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of four (4) at-large appointments to the Small Business
Development Advisory Committee (SBDAC) as created by the Board of County
Commissioner (BCC) on December 2, 2025.
Each member will serve a three (3) year term, March 3, 2026, through
March 2, 2029:
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Seat: |
Appoint: |
Nominated By: |
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Seabron Smith Business Incubator Program |
The TED Center |
Commissioner Marino Commissioner Weiss Commissioner Powell |
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Thais Sullivan Financial Institution to Assist Small Businesses |
Valley National Bank |
Commissioner Marino Commissioner Weiss Commissioner Powell |
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Bob Schafer Associated General Contractors of American Florida East Coast Chapter |
Ranger Construction |
Mayor Baxter Vice Mayor Woodward Commissioner Marino Commissioner Weiss Commissioner Powell |
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Jacqueline Ramirez Small Business Development Center (SBDC) |
SBDC at FAU |
Mayor Baxter Vice Mayor Woodward Commissioner Weiss Commissioner Powell |
Summary: On December 3, 2025, the BCC established the SBDAC by adoption of the
Small Business Development Ordinance No. 2025–30, effective January 1,
2026. There are 11 members of the SBDAC
represented as follows: seven (7) district appointments and four (4) at-large
members representing: a Business Incubator, Financial Institution to Assist
Small Businesses, the Associated General Contractors, and the Small Business
Development Center. The SBDAC established by section 2-80.27(1) of the Palm
Beach County, Florida Code of Ordinances, reviews and evaluates the
effectiveness of the Small Business Development Ordinance and hears appeals of
certification denials, among other duties. All members shall serve for a term
of three (3) years with a limit of three (3) consecutive terms. Seabron Smith
from The TED Center and Bob Schafer from Ranger Construction have disclosed
existing contracts with the County.
Staff has evaluated these contractual
relationships and determined the SBDAC provides no regulation, oversight,
management or policy-setting recommendations regarding any of the disclosed
contractual relationships. Disclosure of these contractual relationships 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. A memorandum dated
January 12, 2026 was sent to the BCC. Countywide
(RS)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between Discover Palm Beach County, Inc.,
dba Discover the Palm Beaches (DTPB), and Palm Beach County (County) to
co-share the financial and managerial duties associated with the annual LagoonFest events from 2026 to 2028. County will provide a 50% financial
commitment not to exceed $30,000 for each event year for DTPB to secure a
contract with a professional event management company to plan, promote and implement
annual LagoonFest events from 2026 through 2028; and
B) delegate
authority to the County
Administrator, or designee, to sign all future time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the MOU, and any
necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work,
or terms and conditions of the MOU.
Summary: On August 21,
2007, the Board of County Commisioners (BCC) adopted
the Manatee Protection Plan (R2007-1420) which establishes an initiative for an
education and awareness program. LagoonFest is an
annual eco-themed festival that aims to inspire a connection between residents
and visitors to Lake Worth Lagoon, the County’s largest estuary. DTPB will
partner with Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to plan, promote and
implement annual LagoonFest events from 2026 through
2028 utilizing a professional event management company. A professional event
management company will provide services that include but are not limited to
planning, securing municipal authorizations, offsetting event costs through
sponsorship development, event marketing and promotion, maintenance of event
budget records, as well as, logistics and management
during LagoonFest events. As co-producer of the LagoonFest
events, the County, through ERM, shares responsibility for the financial and
managerial aspects with DTPB. The County
will contribute 50% toward DTPB’s contract with the event management company,
not to exceed $30,000 for each event year.
DTPB has committed to contribute 50% of event management expenses toward
annual LagoonFest events. The event management
company will be contracted by DTPB.
Funding is provided from the County’s Manatee Protection Fund
(1232). Countywide (SS)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
adopt a Resolution authorizing the Clerk of the Court to disburse $300,000
from the Vessel Registration Fee Trust Fund for the Mooring Buoy Program; and
B)
approve a Budget Transfer of $300,000 from the Vessel Registration Fee Trust
Fund Reserves to the Mooring Buoy Program for ongoing maintenance.
Summary: On June 8, 2021,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) adopted Resolution (R2021-0759) to
authorize the Clerk of the Courty to disburse Vessel
Registration Fee Trust Fund monies in the amount of $250,000 for repair and
maintenance for the Mooring Buoy Program, which consists of mooring buoys
managed by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) at four
(4) offshore sites. Previously allocated monies for the Mooring Buoy Program
were spent, and Term Contract #450927 with Industrial Divers Corp., Inc. for
offshore buoy inspection, maintenance and repair services expired February 22,
2026. The County entered into a new Term Contract #250143 with Industrial
Divers Corp., Inc. on February 23, 2026 that expires
February 22, 2027 but can be renewed four (4) more
times for a total of five (5) years. These additional funds are needed to fund
five (5) years of mooring buoy maintenance and repair. Districts 1, 4, &
7 (SS)
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Entertainment Contractor Agreement (Agreement) with Chase
Stites, in an amount not to exceed $700 for the Legends on the Lawn: Chase
Stites and the Last Word concert at Canyon Amphitheater on December 20,
2025. Summary: The
Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) produces cultural activities to promote
the quality of life in the communities it serves. A sponsorship received for
the Legends on the Lawn event from Nostalgic America offset the expenses of
this concert at Canyon Amphitheater. This Agreement has been fully executed on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks in
accordance with Resolution 2008-1109, amended by R2010‑0644, R2014-0168
and R2017-1367. Parks is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with
PPM CW‑O‑051, which requires all delegated agreements to be
submitted by the initiating department to the BCC as a receive
and file agenda item. District 5 (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sponsorship Agreement
(Agreement) with Nostalgic America, Inc, for a sponsorship in the amount of
$6,500 for a series of nine (9) Legends on the Lawn events at Canyon
Amphitheater, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 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)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following three (3) executed Special Events Rental Agreements
(Agreements):
A) Quadlife Entertainment LLC, for the 2025 FuelTech Hydrodrags
World Championships event at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, for the
period November 21, 2025, through November 23, 2025. This event generated
$6,540 in revenue, with $1,540 in direct expenses; thus
providing a net fiscal impact of $5,000;
B) Stellar
Entertainment Group Inc., for the Garden Bros Circus event at Burt Aaronson
South County Regional Park, for the period of November 24, 2025, through
December 1, 2025. This event generated $6,500 in revenue, with $0 in direct
expenses; thus providing a net fiscal impact of
$6,500; and
C) Eachdraidh Outreach Inc., for the Palm Beach Celtic Winter Faire event at John
Prince Park, for the period of December 10, 2025, through December 22, 2025.
This event generated $7,548 in revenue, with $2,548 in direct expenses; thus providing a net fiscal impact of $5,000.
Summary: These Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks and Recreation (Parks) in
accordance with Resolution 2021-1552.
Parks is now submitting these Agreements in accordance with PPM
CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the
initiating department to the BCC as a receive and
file agenda item. Districts 3 & 5
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Riviera
Beach (City), originally executed on July 15, 1997 (R97-877D), as amended by
R2000-0865 and R2003-0209, to allow relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic
Complex from the Barracuda Bay site to either the Wells Recreation Complex,
located at 600 West Blue Heron Boulevard, or the Dan Calloway Recreation
Complex, located at 1420 West 10th Street. Summary:
The City is requesting approval of a Third Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with Palm Beach County for the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex
(Agreement). The Agreement, approved on July 15, 1997 (R97-877D), allocated
$1,500,000 from the 1995 $25.3 Million Parks and Recreation Facility Revenue
Bond for the construction of the City’s aquatic facility. The Agreement was
previously amended in 2000 (R2000-0865) to relocate the project and extend the
project completion deadline. The Second Amendment in 2003 (R2003-0209) further
extended the project completion deadline. This Third Amendment authorizes the
relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex from the Barracuda Bay site to
either the Wells Recreation Complex or the Dan Calloway Recreation Complex to
accommodate construction of the new Riviera Beach Police Headquarters. It also
pauses the City’s remaining 30-year operational commitment during the closure
and resumes the term once the new aquatic facility reopens to the public. District
7 (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
write-off of uncollectible charges from library card accounts found in the
Library Department’s Integrated Library System (ILS) database for all
lost/damaged bills, Interlibrary Loan fees, and non-sufficient funds checks
dated from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 for a total of
$308,356.12. Summary: Based on an ILS report, the system contains a
total of 17,630 lost/damaged bills, Interlibrary Loan fees, and non-sufficient
funds checks dated from October 1, 2018 to September
30, 2019 spread across 6,028 user accounts. Starting
in 2022, the Board of County Commissioners has annually given the Library
Department permission to write-off charges for uncollectible bills and fees
dated older than five years from the start of that fiscal year. The ILS
contains all information on borrowers and items in the collection. Borrower
records are considered expired and removed from the ILS if the account is
dormant for seven years. Library card accounts with lost/damaged charges that
would normally have expired cannot be removed from the database. Retaining this
information increases the amount of storage required for the ILS, which leads
to database management concerns such as slower response times and increased
storage charges. In October 2019, the Board of County Commissioners authorized
the Library Department to stop charging overdue fines. Cardholders are required
to return library items in the condition they were
borrowed with the expectation of minimal wear and tear.
Account holders who fail to return library items by their due date are charged
the full replacement amount as specified in the item record and their account
is blocked from further borrowing if charges stand at $25 or higher. Returning
the item in good condition will remove associated charges. Account holders who
return items in a damaged condition are charged the
full replacement amount as specified in the item record and their account is
blocked from further borrowing if charges stand at $25 or higher. Borrowing
privileges are restored when the account has fewer than $25 in charges. The
Library Department contracts with a collection agency to collect unpaid bills.
The agency makes several attempts to contact the borrower. Unpaid charges referred to collections do not effect
a borrower’s credit. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve participation in
the Florida Library Delivery Service (FLDS), operated by the Division
of Library and Information Services (DLIS) in the Florida Department of State;
and
B) delegate authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute any other necessary agreements,
amendments, forms and certifications associated with participation in the
delivery service that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the agreement.
Summary:
DLIS
has received federal funding through September 2027, to resume FLDS in early
2026. Using federal funds, the DLIS will cover 60% of a participating library’s
FedEx shipping costs. The participating library agrees to provide payment of
40% of the cost. The average package cost has been recalculated to be $6.58.
This means that the DLIS pays $3.95 for each of your packages, making the
library’s per-package cost to be $2.63. The invoice will be based on these
figures and will be sent to the library by DLIS upon submission of the
Participation Agreement. If transactions exceed their anticipated number, an
additional invoice for each package over the number will be sent to the
library. During this shortened delivery year, overage packages will be invoiced
at $2.63. According to DLIS, it is estimated that from January – September
2026, the Palm Beach County Library System will send out 1980 packages for a
total cost of $13,028.40. DLIS will start covering costs once the service
agreement is signed. FLDS’ goal is to provide a 72-hour turnaround between
pickup at the shipping library and delivery to the recipient library. FLDS
should only be used for library materials being lent by way of Interlibrary
Loan (e.g., books, periodicals or DVDs) and should only be used to send to
other participants in the FLDS. Delivery services are provided Monday through
Friday, excluding holidays. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Subrecipient Equipment/Supplies Distribution
Agreement (Equipment Agreement) with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Board of
Trustees on behalf of the Florida Atlantic Police Department to provide law
enforcement equipment in the amount of $6,245. Summary: The Criminal
Justice Commission (CJC) approved the purchase of five (5) Ballistic Shields
for Active Threat Response to address safety concerns and enhance law
enforcement efforts. This equipment will support collaboration across Palm
Beach County law enforcement agencies in an effort to reduce mass
violence. Countywide (JBR)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Subrecipient Equipment/Supplies Distribution
Agreement (Equipment Agreement) between Palm Beach County (County) and Palm
Beach County School Police Department, pertaining to law enforcement equipment
purchased with funds obtained from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s
(FDLE) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of
$104,748 beginning October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025 (award number
6N153) that was approved on a receive and file agenda item on July 08, 2025
(R2025-0971). On August 26, 2025, FDLE approved an Award Amendment Notice
AMD005 for Grant Award 6N153 to extend the end date to March 31, 2026, to allow
time to complete the County’s procurement process. Summary: The Mayor’s office received notification on May 19, 2025,
regarding anticipated funding in the amount of $348,087 (CFDA# 16.738), for
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (County Fiscal Year 2025). On July 8, 2025, the
Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) was notified that Palm Beach County had been
allocated $348,087 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 $240,288 of these funds to the existing
Palm Beach County Reentry Program, with the remaining balance of $107,859
designated for the purchase of law enforcement equipment to address safety
concerns and enhance law enforcement efforts. This equipment will support
collaboration with the County’s law enforcement agencies 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
on August 19, 2025 (R2025-1120). The Equipment Agreement was approved by the
County Administrator’s designee, the CJC Executive Director, pursuant to
delegated authority in R2025-0971 and R2025-1120; and in accordance with County
PPM CW-O-051, this item is now being submitted by the department as a receive and file agenda item. No County Match funds were
required. Countywide (JBR)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Contract with Health Care District of Palm
Beach County (HCDPBC) and its Affiliate, District Clinic Holdings, Inc. (HCD)
in the amount of $20,000 for period retroactive to October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
utilizing Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grant
funding to continue providing adult reentry health services; and
B)
delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute
amendments and administrative documents associated with the above contract that
do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
agreement, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), after approval
of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office and within budgeted
allocations.
Summary: Palm Beach
County’s (PBC) Public Safety Department, Division of Justice Services Reentry
(PBC Reentry), contracts with providers to coordinate adult reentry services to
those returning to PBC from incarceration. On November 9, 2022, PBC Reentry was
awarded Grant #15PBJA-22-GK-04898-CSCR (CFDA#16.812) through BJA in the amount
of $750,000 for the period FY 2023 through FY 2025. On August 19, 2025, BJA
approved GAM # 612965 to modify the grant award budget. Unspent funds from
prior fiscal years were moved to FY 2026 to allow for services through a no
cost grant extension approved by BJA. This funding will allow the HCDPBC to
continue delivering clinical services and other evidence-based interventions to
underserved communities in the Glades area. These services address the treatment and
recovery needs of individuals with mental health, substance use, or
co-occurring disorders who are currently involved in, or have previously been
involved in, the criminal justice system. In FY 2025, ten (10) individuals
returning to the Glades were served and provided with a mental health
evaluation and follow up plan. The funding is retroactive to October 1, 2025,
due to a delay in the HCDPBC’s execution of the contract amendment prior to the
expiration of the original agreement. Retroactive approval was necessary to
ensure continuity of services and prevent any disruption to program activities
during the administrative transition period.
District 6 (RS)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve a standard
Agreement template to be used to reimburse various municipal Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) agencies to improve and expand pre-hospital EMS from the EMS
County Grant Fund Program, for a five (5) year term, with one (1) five (5)-year
renewal option; and
B)
delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute
these standard Agreements between the County and various municipal EMS agencies
in the County that are substantially similar to the approved standard Agreement
template, and to execute amendments or modifications that do not substantially
change the general scope of terms and conditions of the Agreement, provided
that the total amount of approved reimbursements in any given fiscal year does
not exceed the amount of EMS Grant Funds budgeted for this purpose for said
fiscal year.
Summary: The EMS County Grant
Fund Program is an annual grant provided to Palm Beach County from the State of
Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, to improve
and expand the pre-hospital EMS system, as deemed appropriate by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC). The
Agreement template for EMS Grant Funds authorizes the County to utilize a
portion of the EMS Grant Funds to reimburse municipal EMS providers for
eligible expenditures that improve and expand the pre-hospital emergency
medical services system. Eligible uses may include the purchase of EMS
equipment such as stretchers, ventilators, cardiac monitors, and other related
items, as well as training courses designed to enhance provider skills and
capabilities. In addition, eligible expenditures may include specialized
medical supplies, such as whole blood, that support advanced pre-hospital
patient care. The Agreement template
provides that the County will open at least one (1) grant application period
per year, and authorizes the County’s Public Safety Department Director,
through the County Administrator, to approve or deny requests for reimbursement
and is based upon a countywide assessment by a Grant committee and licensed EMS
providers reporting to the EMS Advisory Council. The five (5) year agreement is intended to
streamline and expedite the distribution of EMS Grant Funds and to allow for
more timely reimbursement to municipal EMS providers. No county matching funds
are required for this grant program. Countywide
(SB)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an extension to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
with the City of Miami R2025-1504 for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
GY 2024 agreement #R1193 extending the grant period through May 1, 2026 in
order to complete emergency management equipment purchases and planning
projects totaling $413,216. Summary: The City of Miami
offered an extension on the original MOA, which expired February 28, 2026,
allowing additional time to spend the funds efficiently. The original MOA (CFDA # 97.067) provides a
means of funding various domestic security activities within the County using
Federal UASI funds through the City of Miami as the UASI’s fiscal agent. UASI awarded $413,216 to the County’s Public
Safety Departments Division of Emergency Management for Logistics/Deployable
equipment sustainment: mobile radio upgrades, a generator, video projectors for
the EOC Operations room, and regional Citizen Corps/CERT training, exercise and
equipment. Not all funds have been expended under this Grant to date, as the
award had a short timeline and was only approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on October 21, 2025.
The Public Safety Department’s Division of Emergency Management is
presently working through the procurement process for the remaining items. On May 21, 2013, R2013-0622 gave the
authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to execute these
agreements. No County matching funds are required. Countywide (DB)
6. Staff recommends
motion to accept: a $10,000 Donation from the International
Association of Firefighters (IAFF) from the Firefighters and Dogs 2026 Calendar
Proceeds. Summary: During 2025, the IAFF partnered with the Public
Safety Department’s Animal Care and Control Division to produce and promote the
Firefighters and Dogs 2026 Calendar. The calendar featured IAFF firefighters
alongside adoptable dogs from Animal Care and Control, highlighting both
community service and pet adoption awareness efforts. The calendar was sold throughout the
community as a fundraising initiative, generating strong public support and
engagement. As a result of these efforts, the IAFF is presenting a donation in
the amount of $10,000 to support Animal Care and Control initiatives. Countywide (SF)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
change to R2015-0893, Resolution for the Palm Tran Service Board (PTSB), to
include the additional seat added by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) designated as Seat 14, Citizen At-Large. Summary: The BCC directed Palm Tran to add an additional
seat to PTSB during the October 7, 2025
BCC meeting. The PTSB has the delegated authority to approve fixed-route
service adjustments and to serve only as an advisory board in all other aspects
of the County’s public transportation system.
The PTSB is now composed of 14 At-Large members with specific seat
categories who meet to review and discuss existing and proposed Palm Tran
services for fixed-route and paratransit services. Countywide (MM)
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a donation
from the Howard E. Hill Foundation, Inc., in the amount, of $25,000 for the
period November 20, 2025 through September 30, 2026;
and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $25,000 in the PBSO’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On November 20, 2025, PBSO received a donation from the Howard E. Hill
Foundation, Inc., to offset the contractual services cost of a ShotSpotter
System for our Gunfire Detection and Location Project. In order to cover the six months cost of the
service, PBSO is providing a $38,814 match through our FY 2026 General Fund
Budget. Countywide (RS)
MARCH 3, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2026,
Category “G” Grant Agreement managed by the Palm Beach County Sports
Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission), on behalf of the Palm Beach County
Tourist Development Council (TDC) with Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC, for
the promotion of the Winter Equestrian Festival held December 31, 2025 – March
29, 2026, for the grant term of June 30, 2025 - June 29, 2026. This grantee was
approved by the TDC on October 9, 2025, in the amount of $300,000. Summary: In accordance
with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must
be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive
and file agenda item. On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
adopted Resolution R94-702, as amended, authorizing the County Administrator
and/or the Executive Director of the TDC to enter into grant agreements with
Category “G” (Sports) grantees after they have been approved by the TDC. Room
nights generated for Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC/ Winter Equestrian
Festival are estimated at 120,000. Countywide (YBH)
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MARCH 3, 2026
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) International Association Firefighters
Donation Presentation
B) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Women’s
History Month in Palm Beach County. (District 6)
C) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Florida
Archaeology Month. (District 2)
D) Proclamation declaring March 6 – 14, 2026 as Women’s Art
Week. (District 6)
E) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Social
Work Month. (District 2)
F) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Florida
Bicycle Month. (District 1)
G) Proclamation declaring March 9 – 15, 2026 as
Flood Awareness Week. (District 4)
H) Proclamation declaring March 16 – 20, 2026
as Government Finance Professionals Week. (District 1)
I) Proclamation recognizing the 60th
Anniversary of the Florida Atlantic University Career Center. (District 4)
J) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as Ted Booras
Veterans’ Court Month. (District 5)
K) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as
American Red Cross Month. (District 3)
L) Proclamation declaring
March 2026 as “Get Over the Gainline” Rugby Month. (District 5)
M) Proclamation declaring
April 6 – 10, 2026 as National Community Development Week in Palm Beach County.
(District 3)
N) Proclamation declaring March 2026 as
Ethics Awareness Month. (District 7)
O) Proclamation declaring April 1, 2026
as Highridge Family Center Day. (District 7)
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MARCH 3, 2026
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Construction
Manager (CM) at Risk Services (R2024-1379) (Contract) with The Morganti Group,
Inc. (MGI) for Work Order MG 01: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
(ARFF) Facility Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
in the amount of $29,544,500 with a project duration of 659 calendar days;
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of
$7,944,513, in the Airport’s Operating Fund to the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $7,944,513 in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund.
Summary: On October 22, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
the Contract with MGI for CM at Risk Services for Campus Wide Facility
Improvements at PBI. A work order in the
amount of $93,067.34 was approved pursuant to delegated authority in accordance
with PPM CW-F-050, providing CM at Risk Services for the Concourse B Toilet
Partition Replacement. Amendment No. 1 provides for the construction of a new
ARFF facility, increasing the contract amount by $29,544,500 for a total
contract amount of $29,637,567.34 with a project duration of 659 calendar
days. A detailed contract history is
included in Attachment 1. Pursuant to changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes,
effective as of July 1, 2023, a governing body of a medium hub commercial
service airport may not approve purchases of contractual services in excess of
$1,000,000 on a consent agenda. The Project exceeds the threshold amount and
must be approved on the regular agenda.
Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 16 (Amendment) to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services
(Agreement) with RS&H, Inc. (RS&H), in the amount of $1,396,018.55 to provide supplemental services for a
previously approved task related to the new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Building (ARFF Project) and Switchgear Replacement Phase 2 (Switchgear Project)
at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). Summary: The Agreement with RS&H was approved by the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on May 7, 2019 (R2019-0612) in the amount
of $2,004,570.58. Amendment No. 1
through Amendment No. 15 increased the contract amount by $19,985,396.76 and
provided planning, design and construction phases services, including, but not
limited to, services for the following projects at PBI: Escalator Replacement,
new Parking Revenue Control Building, new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Building, Concourse B Expansion, Switchgear Replacement, and Elevator Replacement.
A detailed Contract History is included in Attachment 1. Approval of Amendment No. 16 will increase
the amount of the Agreement by $1,396,018.55 for a total contract amount of
$23,385,985.89. While the term of the Agreement has expired, it authorizes amendments
to be issued after its expiration for any supplemental services needed to
complete a task authorized prior to the expiration of the Agreement. The
Agreement authorized Tasks I-20-PBI-R-013 and I-22-PBI-R-028 for the design and
preparation of construction documents by RS&H for the ARFF and Switchgear
Projects. Amendment No. 16 provides
construction administration for the ARFF Project, repackaging
of the Switchgear Project and any Task Ill Miscellaneous Services that may be
needed for the completion of the projects. Task Ill Miscellaneous Services are
services that are not defined at the time of approval of an amendment to the
Agreement and are approved pursuant to delegated authority in accordance with
PPM CW-F-050 by way of a separate task authorization. RS&H is a Jacksonville, Florida based
firm; however, the majority of the work will be managed through its Fort
Lauderdale, Florida office. Pursuant to changes to Chapter 332, Florida
Statutes, effective as of 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. 16 exceeds the
threshold amount and must be approved on the regular agenda. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution amending Article X of the
Airport Rules and Regulations (R98-220, as amended) related to rental car
operations at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), as codified in
Appendix B of the Palm Beach County Code; providing for the establishment of a
rental car customer facility charge (CFC) and rental car transportation
facility charge (TFC); providing for promulgation; providing for severability;
providing for codification; and providing for an effective date; and
B) direct the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller to deliver a copy of the
Resolution to the Municipal Code Corporation for codification upon receipt of
an affidavit from the Department of Airports that the promulgation requirements
of Section 332.08(2), Florida Statutes have been satisfied.
Summary:
This
Resolution provides for the establishment and collection of CFC
and TFC to fund all eligible costs of a consolidated rent a
car facility (ConRAC) at PBI. Rental car companies operating at PBI will
assess the applicable charge on a per transaction day basis, which will be paid
by the rental car customer for each 24-hour period a vehicle is rented. The
charges will be collected by the rental car companies and remitted to the
County on a monthly basis. The charges
may only be used to fund costs associated with ConRAC,
including property acquisition, planning, design, engineering, construction,
maintenance, repair, improvement, management and operation of facilities,
passenger conveyance systems, and related improvements for rental car
operations. This Resolution provides
that CFC and TFC rates will be established by separate resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), which will be adopted as a
companion item on this agenda. Countywide
(AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution providing for the establishment
of rates for a customer facility charge and transportation facility charge at
the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI); providing for consultation;
providing for severability and providing for an effective date. Summary:
This Resolution establishes a customer facility
charge (CFC) rate of $6 per transaction day and transportation facility charge
(TFC) rate of $5 per transaction day, which will become effective on May 1,
2026. CFCs will be assessed by
on-airport rental car companies operating at PBI pursuant to a concession
agreement with the County (Rental Car Concessionaires). TFCs will be assessed by off-airport rental
car companies operating at PBI pursuant to a permit with the County. CFCs and
TFCs are different to reflect the anticipated
reduced level of benefit and facility use provided to off-airport rental car companies operating pursuant to a
permit. The charges will be collected by the rental car companies from customers
on a per transaction day basis for each 24-hour period a vehicle is rented and
will be remitted to the County on a monthly basis. This Resolution also
provides delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to adjust
the charges on an annual basis, commencing May 1, 2027. The Director of the
Department of Airports (Department) is a designee for
purposes of this Resolution. The CFC may be increased to up to $10.50, and TFC
may be increased to up to $9.50 pursuant to delegated authority. Increases
above the maximum rates established by this Resolution would require further
approval of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Prior to implementing any
increases, consultation with the Rental Car Concessionaires is required. The
Department has consulted with the Rental Car Concessionaires regarding the
initial and maximum rates imposed by this Resolution. The maximum rates set
forth in this Resolution are based on a preliminary analysis of facility costs
and requirements. Rates will be adjusted
as facility costs and requirements are further defined in consultation with the
Rental Car Concessionaires. Countywide (AH)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Termination of License Agreement for Use of County-Owned Property
with the City of Belle Glade (City) for use of a portion of property located at
1601 W Canal Street N in Belle Glade (Property);
B) adopt a Resolution authorizing the conveyance of 0.36 acres of land to the
City without charge and with reservation of mineral and petroleum rights, but
without rights of entry and exploration; and
C) approve a County
Deed in favor of the City.
Summary: On April 17, 2023, the County acquired title to the Property, which is
located within the municipal boundary of the City, via tax deed. On September
11, 2023, the County granted the City a License Agreement (R2023-1764) for a
term of 90 days to use a portion of the Property for the installation and
maintenance of an outdoor advertisement sign. The License Agreement was
extended for an additional five (5) years pursuant to a First Amendment
(R2023-1765) approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on December 5,
2023. On January 8, 2025, the City requested that the County convey the
Property to the City. The Property serves no present or future County purpose.
The Property is being conveyed to the City without charge, pursuant to Florida
Statutes, Section 197.592(3), which requires the conveyance of surplus property
acquired by tax deed to municipalities in which it is located. This conveyance
will relieve the County of potential liability and maintenance costs associated
with the Property. The County will retain mineral and petroleum rights in
accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 270.11, without rights of entry and
exploration on the Property. Conveyance of the Property to the City will
require the termination of the License Agreement, as it will no longer be
needed upon transfer of ownership. This conveyance must be approved by a
Supermajority Vote (5 Commissioners). (Property & Real Estate
Management) District 6 (HJF)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to delegate authority: to the Director of Public Safety to execute the
Agreement with the PBC Animal Services Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) to provide
philanthropic support to the Public Safety Department (PSD), Division of Animal
Care & Control (ACC), upon the Foundation obtaining tax exempt status under
Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and providing proof of insurance
coverage. Summary: The Foundation is a Florida not-for-profit
corporation established in 2026 for the exempt purpose of generating
supplemental resources; undertaking programs and projects; and supporting the PSD
ACC programs, services, and facilities. The Foundation’s board of directors is
comprised of community advocates for animal welfare with a shared mission to
support the humane treatment, protection, and care of animals in Palm Beach
County. ACC will annually provide a prioritized master list of specific
projects for the board of directors to consider and establish a compatible
fundraising plan. The Foundation will follow all applicable County policies in
the acceptance of philanthropic support. The Foundation will also be eligible
to seek and apply for ACC related donations and grants only available to
501(c)(3) organizations for the benefit of ACC programs and services. This delegated authority is requested in
recognition of ongoing delays in the issuance of the Foundation’s federal
501(c)(3) designation due to Internal Revenue Services
processing backlogs, a process which can take anywhere from three (3) to 12 months, and will allow timely execution of the Agreement
once the 501(c)(3) designation and Certificate of Insurance are in place. Countywide (SF)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve an Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to develop and
implement an Internship Program consistent with the FAU agreement;
B)
delegate authority to
the County Administrator or designee, to approve and execute future agreements
and amendments with FAU for additional internship programs after review by the
County Attorney’s Office; that do not substantially change the scope of work,
terms or conditions of an Agreement, future agreements and amendments; and
C)
delegate authority to the
County Administrator or designee, to develop and implement internship programs
with colleges and universities and to approve and execute agreements and
amendments with such colleges and universities for internship programs after
review by the County Attorney’s Office, that do not substantially change the
scope of work, terms or conditions of an Agreement, future agreements and
amendments.
Summary: The County has a unique opportunity to partner with local colleges and
universities to develop a comprehensive, all-County internship program that is
specifically designed for public sector and non-profit employers. Within this program, colleges and
universities would arrange for students to participate in this internship
program with the County. Students would intern for the
length of a semester while earning course credit and an hourly rate that would
be compensated by the school. The students would be upper-division students
with a strong academic background. In turn, the County would provide project-oriented assignments during
the semester. In addition, the County’s
Human Resources Department recognizes the need to increase the County’s
exposure as an employer to students and graduates of South Florida’s colleges
and universities and is interested in ways to increase the County’s recruitment
pipeline. (HR) Countywide (JW)
MARCH 3, 2026
5. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion granting: the County
Attorney’s request to (1) schedule a private meeting for an attorney-client
session between the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the County
Administrator, the County Attorney, Chief Assistant County Attorney, and
Assistant County Attorney’s pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes to
discuss settlement negotiations in pending litigation, which Palm Beach County
is presently a party: In re: Palm Beach County v. Palm Beach Gardens; and (2)
to give public notice of a private meeting for an attorney-client session to be
held at 1:00 p.m. on March 10, 2026, in the McEaddy Conference Room at 301
North Olive Avenue, 12th Floor, West Palm Beach, Florida, and placing further
notice of the private meeting BCC meeting Agenda. The following persons will attend the meeting with the members of the BCC
who are present at that time: Joseph Abruzzo, County Administrator; David Ottey,
County Attorney; Maureen Martinez, Chief Assistant County Attorney, and Ryan
Maher, Assistant County Attorney. Summary:
The BCC will discuss settlement negotiations. Countywide
(MM)
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MARCH 3, 2026
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MARCH 3, 2026
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
updated Board Directive Reports which include in process and completed board
directive items. Summary:
At the February 6, 2018 Board
of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was given
to the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the board
directives. The report categorizes: 1) In Process Items, and 2) Completed
Items. The report continues to be updated on an ongoing basis. Countywide
(DO)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
8. BCC DIRECTION
MARCH 3, 2026
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
Requesting
off-site approval for Proclamation declaring March 23, 2026
as TBC Corporation Day.
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Requesting off-site approval for Proclamation declaring March 8 – 14,
2026 as the Literacy Americorps Week.
District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
Requesting off-site approval for Proclamation declaring March 17, 2026 as Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Day.
District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.
MARCH 3, 2026
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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MARCH 3, 2026
11. 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."