April 21, 2026

8:00 am

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS

 

APRIL 21, 2026

 

PAGE             ITEM

 

23                    3G-5               *REVISED MOTION/TITLE / (OFMB) / Staff recommends motion to approve:

appointment of one (1) applicant and reappointment of three (3) four (4) members to the County Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee (Surtax Committee) beginning May 1, 2026:

 

Nominee                               Seat No.        Nominated By

Ezra G. Saffold                    14                    Urban Leage of PBC

 

Reappoint                            Seat No.        Nominated By

Sandra L. Hammerstein      8                      Black Chamber of Commerce

Maziar Keshavarz                16                    Economic Council of PBC

Rex Kirby                               17                    Associated General Contractors

Association, Florida East Coast

Chapter

 

30                    3H-7               *REVISED MOTION/TITLE/SUMMARY / (FDO) / Staff recommends motion to

approve: an Amended and Restated Vending Service License Agreement (Amended and Restated Agreement) with the State of Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services (Blind Services) to provide vending services at 21  20 County-owned locations commencing upon approval for a term of one (1) year with automatic one (1) year renewals.  Summary: On June 2, 2020, the County and Blind Services entered into the Vending Service License Agreement (R2020-5080) for the provision of vending services at various County-owned facilities. Additionally, Blind Services operates a food service concession in the Palm Beach County Judicial Center (Judicial Center) located at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach under the Judicial Center Lease Agreement (R2014-1751), which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on November 18, 2014, and was amended by the First Amendment (R2023-1014) on July 11, 2023 (the Judicial Center Lease Agreement as amended by the First Amendment is referred to collectively as the Judicial Center Lease).  Blind Services now wishes to modify its services at the Judicial Center from a café-style to hybrid micro-market vending services. In order to streamline administration of these vending services, this Amended and Restated Agreement will terminate the existing Vending Service License Agreement and the Judicial Center Lease and combine both agreements into one (1) agreement for the provision of vending services at the following 21 20 County-owned facilities:

 

Four Points Centre Complex

Philip D. Lewis Center

North County Courthouse

North County Senior Center

South County Courthouse

Mid County Senior Center

Mayme Frederick Building

Community Services

Glades Office Complex

West County Senior Center

CROC Administration Building

CROC Operations & Maintenance Building

SROC Operations and Maintenance Building

Customer Service Complex

Southern Region Wastewater Treatment Plant

Water Treatment Plant #9

Vista Center (Main Building)

Vista Center (Engineering & Public Works Building)

Vista Center (Fleet Building)

Vista Center (Facilities Development & Operations Building)

Judicial Center

 

 


April 21, 2026

8:00 am

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS

 

APRIL 21, 2026

 

PAGE             ITEM

 

30                    3H-7               *REVISED MOTION/TITLE/SUMMARY / (FDO) / SUMMARY (cont’d.): The

initial term of the Amended and Restated Agreement is one (1) year with automatic one (1) year renewals for an annual license fee of ten dollars ($10.00).  In addition to the annual license fee, Blind Services shall pay to the County a monthly percentage fee of 3.5% of the monthly gross revenue from sales at the Judicial Center.  The County’s Property and Real Estate Management Division (PREM) will have administrative responsibility for this Agreement. (Property & Real Estate Management) Countywide (HJF)

 

 

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

 

 

APRIL 21, 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 7 - 44)

 

4.         PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 45) 

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Page 46)

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 47)

 

7.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 48)

 

8.         BCC DIRECTION (Page 48)

 

9.         BCC COMMENTS (Page 49)

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 50)

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.  ADMINISTRATION

Page 7

3A-1    Overview of the current list of Contracts Report for agenda items submitted for this scheduled BCC meeting.

            3A-2    Ratification for the Palm Beach League of Cities representatives to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.

 

B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 8

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Minutes

            3B-3    Contracts and claims settlements list

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 8

            3C-1   Contract with Cekra Inc. for the Torry Island Swing Bridge Repairs project.

 

Page 9

            3C-2   CSA with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the Torry Island Swing Bridge Repairs project.

            3C-3   Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with FDOT for the Westgate Avenue project extending the term.

 

Page 10

            3C-4   CSA No. 2 with HBC Engineering Company for the Stacy Road Area Improvements project.

            3C-5   Fiscal Year 2026 Sidewalk Program.

 

Page 11

            3C-6   Notice of Termination of CSA No. 1 with HBC Engineering Company.

            3C-7   Agreement with Boca Bridges Homeowners Association, Inc. for enforcement of the traffic laws to be performed by PBSO.

 

Page 12

3C-8   Change Order No. 4 with Rosso Site Development, Inc. for the retroactive Contract time extension for the Cherry Road project.

            3C-9   Report of the License Plate Reader permits issues for 2025.

 

Page 13

3C-10 Work Order 2024050-12 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and resurface Belvedere Road project.

3C-11 Work Order 2024050-16 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and resurface El Clair Ranch Road project.


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C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 14

            3C-12 Supplement No. 3 with WGI, Inc. for the Yamato Road project.

 

D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Page 14

            3D-1   Settlement in the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Sandra Mayne, et al.

 

E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 15 - 16

3E-1    MOA with FPL for the LIHEAP to formalize coordination of utility services and other services for eligible low-income households; and a MOU with the City of Lake Worth Beach for additional services for eligible low-income households.

 

Page 17

3E-2    UFA with the City of Pahokee to provide a congregate meal site for seniors at the Pahokee Wellness Center; and an UFA with the City of South Bay to provide a congregate meal site for seniors at Tanner Park.

 

Page 18

3E-3    Contract with Housing Partnership, Inc. to facilitate the 2026 Securing Our Families Initiative Economic Mobility Summit.

 

Page 19

3E-4    Contract with Credit Card Management Services, Inc. to provide financial management training services to eligible low-income residents of PBC.

 

Page 20

            3E-5    NOA from HHS for federal grant focusing on reducing new HIV/AIDS infections.

 

Page 21

3E-6    Budget Transfer and Budget Amendment to support the provision of Ryan White Part A eligible core medical and support services for PWH for grant requirement.

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 22

            3G-1   FY 2025 Retirements of tangible personal property.

            3G-2   Negotiated settlement for code compliance lien against Jordan F. Hart and Eric T. Nystrom.

            3G-3   Negotiated settlement for code compliance lien against Enoual Christophe and Dalkes Lucceus.


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CONSENT AGENDA

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 23

            3G-4   Authorization for the use of funds received under the U.S. Department of Treasure Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund.

            3G-5   Appointment of one (1) member and reappointment of three (3) members to the Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee.

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 24

            3H-1   Annual contracts for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services.

 

Page 25

3H-2   Change Order No. 7 with LTG Sports Turf One LLC to furnish and install sports field synthetic turf project.

 

Page 26

            3H-3   Annual contract for Indoor Air Quality Remediation services.

 

Page 27

3H-4   Contract with Approved Fireproofing Service, Inc. for the Main County Courthouse Air Handler Unit and Duct Cleaning project.

 

Page 28

            3H-5   Annual contracts for roofing services.

 

Page 29

3H-6   Tenant Estoppel Certificate to T.D. Bank, N.A. for a portion of property currently being leased to Palm Tran Connection paratransit operations.

 

Page 30

3H-7   Amended and Restated Vending Service License Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services to provide vending services in various locations.

 

K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 31

            3K-1    Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements, etc.

 

Page 32

3K-2    Supplement No. 4 with JLA Geosciences, Inc. for the System-Wide Wellfield Improvement Phase 2 project.

3K-3    Amendment No. 1 with FDEP for upgrades to the Water Treatment Plants removing PFAS’s project.

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K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 33

            3K-4    Amendment No. 3 with FDEP for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility project.

 

Page 34

3K-5    Work Order No. 18 with Johnson-Davis Incorporated for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility New Water Main project.

 

Page 35

            3K-6    CSA No. 2 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the WTP 2 Design project.

 

Page 36

3K-7    Agreement with Kiewit Water Facilities Florida Co. for the Phase 1 pre-construction for the WTP 11 upgrades project.

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 37

            3L-1    FDEP Agreement to designate a portion of land of the Frenchman’s Forest Natural Area.

 

Page 38

3L-2    Deed of Conservation Easement for environmentally sensitive land within Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area.

 

Page 39

            3L-3    Contract with FDEP to provide petroleum contamination cleanup site management activities.

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 40

            3S-1    Appointment of one (1) member to the Fire Code Board of Appeals.

 

Page 41

3S-2    Letter of Understanding with Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. to provide Mobile Integrated Health services through PBC Fire Rescue to support opioid-related prevention.

 

CC. SHERIFF

Page 42

3CC-1 Grant Modification #1 with FDOE for supplemental funds to support PBSO’s Safe Schools Security Guards Training Program.

3CC-2 Grant Award Amendment Notice from SBIE to conduct immigration enforcement activities in partnership with ICE.


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CC. SHERIFF

Page 43

3CC-3 Donation from the PBC Police Athletic League (PAL), Inc. to promote and educate the public on PAL’s recreational and educational programs.

            3CC-4 Budget Transfer from LEFT for various programs, services, and/or equipment.

 

            DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Page 44

            3DD-1 Category “G” Grant Agreements for Eastern Exposure Hockey Group, LLC and East Coast

Championships, LLC.

 

            EE. INTERNAL AUDITOR

Page 44

            3EE-1 Final Audit Report for Emergency Ordinance – DEI Compliance Audit.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.

Page 45

            None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

A. COMMUNITY SERVICES

Page 46

5A-1    Budget Transfer for operations and wraparound services for the Senior Supportive Housing LaQuinta Inn project.

 

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Page 47)

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 48)

 

BCC DIRECTION (Page 48)

 

BCC COMMENTS (Page 49)

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 50)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

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 ratify: the following Palm Beach County League of Cities (League) representatives to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), beginning March 25, 2026 through December 31, 2026:

 

Nominees                               Seat No.          Representing

 

Greg Langowski                   4                      Westlake – Vice Mayor

Jeff Hmara                             5                      Royal Palm Beach – Mayor

Carolyn Cassidy                   6                      Ocean Ridge – Commissioner

Christopher McVoy              7                      Lake Worth Beach – Commissioner

Deborah Searcy                   8                      North Palm Beach – Council Member

 

Alternates                             Seat No.        Representing

 

Joaquin Almazan                 4A                   Belle Glade – Vice Mayor

Joseph Peduzzi                   5A                   West Palm Beach – Commissioner

Yvette Drucker                     6A                   Boca Raton – Council Member

John Linden                          8A                   Lake Park – Commissioner

 

Summary: TCRPC discusses local government comprehensive plans, developments of regional impact and other regional planning activities. In accordance with the TCRPC Rules of Order, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointed its members and alternates for the coming year. The TCRPC Rules of Order also require the League to appoint municipal representatives and for the BCC to ratify them. The League appointed the above municipal representatives.  Currently there is one (1) vacancy. Countywide (DL)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

B.        CLERK & COMPTROLLER

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  Warrant List – Backup information can be viewed in the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the following final minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings:

           

Meeting Date           Meeting Type

 

February 3, 2026    Regular

February 4, 2026    Comprehensive Plan

February 4, 2026    Special Budget Retreat Meeting

February 11, 2026  BCC SWA (Regular)

March 3, 2026          Regular

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.  Countywide

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a contract in the amount of $2,497,630 and a contract time of 220 calendar days with Cekra Inc (Cekra) for the Torry Island Swing Bridge Repairs (Project). Summary:  Approval of this contract will authorize the construction services necessary to perform repairs to the bridge that provides access to the Torry Island Campground and crosses over the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Rim Canal.  The repairs to the bridge consist of rehabilitation work to the steel truss swing span and concentration will be on the non-mechanical portions of the steel truss of the swing span.  This Project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on August 6, 2025 and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 3% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation.  Cekra committed to 3.15% SBE participation.  Bids for the contract were received by the Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) on November 4, 2025.  Cekra was the lowest responsive bidder of six (6) bidders.  The contract time for the Project is 220 calendar days.  This item is a companion item to 3C2 for today’s meeting.  District 6 (YBH)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Consultant Service Authorization  No. 1 (CSA) in the amount of $472,279.60 to the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Professional Continuing Services Contract (R2024-0669) dated June 11, 2024 (Contract) with CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) for the Torry Island Swing Bridge Repairs (Project). Summary:  Approval of this CSA will provide the professional services necessary for CEI services during construction.  This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on October 5, 2022 and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. CHA committed to 20% SBE participation. The proposed SBE participation for this CSA is 31.03%. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 31.03%.  CHA has an office located in Palm Beach County (County).  This Contract is subject to Emergency Ordinance R2025-014 approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on June 3, 2025.  This item is a companion item to 3C1 for today’s meeting.  District 6 (YBH)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Supplemental Agreement No. 3 (Supplemental) to the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement (R2021-1896) dated January 25, 2022 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Westgate Avenue from Wabasso Drive to Congress Avenue (Project), extending the expiration date of the agreement from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Summary:  The Project converts Westgate Avenue from five (5) lanes to three (3) lanes, adds bike lanes, sidewalks, parking areas, and street lighting.  In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file agenda item.  As authorized by Resolution R2012-0035, the County Administrator delegated authority to the County Engineer, Deputy County Engineer, and Assistant County Engineer on February 21, 2012.  The County Engineer approved the Supplemental on December 18, 2025.  Districts 2 and 7 (YBH)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Service Authorization No. 2 (CSA) in the amount of $369,955.33 to the Civil Engineering Professional Continuing Services Contract (R2025-0544) dated May 6, 2025 (Contract) with HBC Engineering Company (HBC) for the Stacy Road Area Improvements (Project). Summary:  Approval of this CSA will provide the professional services necessary for the design of six (6) roadway segments for the Project which is part of the Local Road Program that will bring Palm Beach County (County) courtesy maintained roads up to current County standards.  This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on February 21, 2024 and the GSC established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) of a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation preference. HBC committed to 71% SBE participation.  The proposed SBE participation for this CSA is 73.26%. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 79.54%.  HBC has an office located in the County and is a certified SBE company. This Contract is subject to Emergency Ordinance R2025-014 approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on June 3, 2025.  District 2 (YBH)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: the Fiscal Year 2026 sidewalk program (Program). SUMMARY: Approval of the Program will allow for the scheduling and construction of the proposed projects that have been compiled in response to requests from the Palm Beach County (County) Road and Bridge Division, Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization, Municipalities, and residents of the County. The proposed projects include five (5) new construction projects and 13 major maintenance projects. The total Program cost is $3,000,000 and is allocated among the following categories:

 

Major Maintenance

$1,129,600

Non-School Related (New Construction)

$884,450

School Related (New Construction)

$409,100

Minor Maintenance & Support

$76,850

Supplemental (Previously Funded School and Non-School related New Construction)

$500,000

Total

$3,000,000

 

The Program supports areas without sidewalks that are not covered by the Five-Year Road Program, as some Five-Year Road Program major improvement projects do include sidewalk enhancements.  The proposed list of projects for the Program was previously sent to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for preliminary review by interoffice memorandum on December 8, 2025. The Supplemental is for projects that were funded in previous years that are anticipated to require additional funding due to increases in project costs.  Countywide (YBH)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  Notice of Termination of the Consultant Service Authorization (CSA) No. 1 of the Traffic Signal Design Professional Continuing Service Contract (R2023-0725) (Agreement) between Palm Beach County (County) and HBC Engineering Company (HBC) for Project No. 2024723. Summary: The scope of services for CSA No.1 was to provide construction engineering inspection (CEI) services for oversight and inspection of the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) with Associated Traffic Signal and ITS Equipment Upgrades on Okeechobee Boulevard from I-95 Overpass to Flagler Drive.  After CSA No. 1 was approved, it was determined that the scope of services for CSA No. 1 was no longer needed.  Pursuant to Article 5 of the Agreement, the County gave the ten (10) day notice to HBC that CSA No.1 terminated as of December 14, 2025.  Subsequently, a new CSA with an updated scope of services for the ATCS CEI was issued on February 26, 2026.  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.  Countywide (YBH)

 

7.         Staff recommends motion to approve: an Agreement with Boca Bridges Homeowners Association, Inc. (Community) for enforcement of the traffic laws of the state to be performed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).  Summary: Approval of this Agreement will authorize PBSO to provide enforcement of the traffic laws of the state upon the private roadways during normal patrol hours within the Community. The Community certifies that all traffic control devices installed on the Community’s streets are compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Traffic Division will be able to perform field inspections to verify compliance with the MUTCD during the term of the agreement. Should the Community require enforcement by PBSO at times outside of normal patrol hours, the Community understands that a separate contract must be executed with PBSO for additional services and that the Community will be invoiced by PBSO for those additional services. District 5 (YBH)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

8.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Change Order 4 to the contract (Contract) dated October 8, 2024 (R2024-1307) with Rosso Site Development, Inc. (RSD) for a retroactive Contract time extension of 218 days to Cherry Road, Military Trail to Quail Drive - Sidewalk and Pedestrian Lighting - Federalized (Project). Summary:  Pursuant to Contract Specifications 8-6.4 and 8-7.3.2, approval of Change Order No. 4 will provide a retroactive time extension of 218 days that accounts for 22 holidays and 2 days of inclement weather, during which time work could not proceed; and for 194 days due to delays in delivery of decorative light poles, a controlling item of work for this Project, beyond the control of RSD because of manufacturer fabrication lead times. RSD placed the order on April 15, 2025, but did not receive the decorative light poles until November 3, 2025.  Per PPM CW-F-050, the total of this Change Order exceeds the allowed time extensions relating to staff approvals of change orders to contracts and requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  The Contract was approved on October 8, 2024, in the amount of $1,208,819.04.  Previous Change Orders totaling $93,090.30 bring the total Contract amount to $1,301,909.34.  Prior to Change Order No. 4, previous Change Orders adjusted the Contract completion date to September 25, 2025.   With the retroactive time extension associated with this Change Order, the new revised completion deadline and substantial completion will be May 1, 2026, to allow time to install these decorative light poles.  Contract work has been substantially completed.  This Project is funded by a federal grant (R2024-0130) through the Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program, making the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance not applicable.  Districts 2 and 7 (YBH)

 

9.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  the report of License Plate Reader (LPR) permits issued from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Summary:  Based on direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on December 3, 2019, a municipality or local law enforcement agency that requests placing and maintaining LPRs within Palm Beach County (County) maintained rights-of-way shall apply for a Right-of-Way Permit in accordance with the Right-of-Way Permitting Ordinance 2019-030, as may be amended.  This report is a summary of the LPR permits issued from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.  Reports are provided annually as required by the Department of Engineering and Public Works (EPW) PPM EL-O-3609, governing the LPR permit process by the County Engineer.  LPRs provide information from license plate images to law enforcement agencies in support of their official duties and serve a public purpose by enhancing the safety and security of the public.  The County has not been notified of any data collection or privacy issues with the LPRs in place.  Countywide (YBH)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

10.       Staff recommends motion to approve:  Work Order 2024050-12 in the amount of $797,000 to mill and resurface Belvedere Road from Australian Avenue to US-1 utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. Summary: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  Approval of this work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and resurface this 1.3 mile segment of Belvedere Road. This Contract is one (1) of three (3) contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. Prior to this meeting date, approximately $13,000,000 of the $70,000,000 Contract that was approved on July 2, 2024, have been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on December 16, 2023 and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work order is 10.40%. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 6.40%. The budget for the improvements includes striping and marking costs of $73,000 bringing the total fiscal impact to $870,000.  This project is funded by the infrastructure sales tax.  District 2 (YBH)

 

11.       Staff recommends motion to approve:  Work Order 2024050-16 in the amount of $1,527,000 to mill and resurface El Clair Ranch Road from Atlantic Avenue to Boynton Beach Boulevard utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. Summary: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  Approval of this work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and resurface 5.2 miles of El Clair Ranch Road’s two (2) lanes. This Contract is one (1) of three (3) contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. Prior to this meeting date, approximately $13,000,000 of the $70,000,000 Contract that was approved on July 2, 2024, have been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on December 16, 2023 and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work order is 10.10%. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 6.40%. The budget for the improvements includes striping and marking costs of $138,000 bringing the total fiscal impact to $1,665.000.  This project is funded by the infrastructure sales tax. District 5 (YBH)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)

 

12.       Staff recommends motion to approve: Supplement No. 3 (Supplement) in the amount of $482,412.07 to the Yamato Road from Lakeridge Boulevard to west of Florida’s Turnpike (Project) Contract (R2018-0628), dated May 1, 2018 (Contract) with WGI, Inc. (WGI). Summary: The Project will add a through lane in both directions along Yamato Road to achieve the ultimate six-lane, divided roadway for this section of Yamato Road.  The Florida Department of Transportation/Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FDOT) has a project to widen Florida’s Turnpike from Glades Road to the L-38 Canal under FDOT Project No. 417132-1-52-01 (FDOT Project).  The FDOT Project includes replacement of the Yamato Road bridge over the Turnpike, which is adjacent to Palm Beach County’s (County) Project. FDOT has agreed to include construction of the County’s Project as part of the FDOT Project and requires updating the format, design standards, software, and current versions of to the County Project plans so that the County Project can be bid and constructed by FDOT. This Project was solicitated under the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance in place at the time. WGI committed to 41% SBE participation. The proposed SBE participation for this Supplement is 1.95%. To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 20.89%.  In order to expedite this Supplement to meet the required FDOT schedule, WGI was unable to subcontract tasks, which made the SBE commitment unattainable.  WGI has an office located in the County.  This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 5 (YBH)

 

D.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a settlement, in the total amount of $90,172.50 inclusive of attorney’s fees, expert fees, and costs, in the eminent domain action styled Palm Beach County v. Sandra Mayne, et al., Case No.: 502024CA007182XXXMB.  Summary: Under the proposed settlement in this pending eminent domain proceeding, compensation for Parcel 234 is $55,000, plus statutory attorney's fee and experts’ fees and costs in the amount of $35,172.50, for a total amount of $90,172.50. This settlement will completely resolve this eminent domain proceeding as it relates to  Parcel 234. Countywide (MM)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A) a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for the administration of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), covering the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028, to formalize coordination of utility services, ensure proper verification of benefits, prevent duplication of assistance, and mitigate the risk of utility service disconnection for eligible low-income households; and

 

B) a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program with City of Lake Worth Beach (LWB) for the administration of the LIHEAP, covering the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2031, to formalize coordination of utility services, ensure proper verification of benefits, prevent duplication of assistance, and mitigate the risk of utility service disconnection for eligible low-income households.

 

Summary: The LIHEAP Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement No. E2249 (Subgrant Agreement) (R2026-0020) requires the Community Action Program (CAP) to have an MOA/MOU with a local energy vendor provider serving the service area. The purpose of the MOA/MOU is to specify requirements related to refundable activity and to document that energy vendors will provide monthly reports verifying that LIHEAP benefits were delivered.  The Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC) awarded CAP $8,660,601 in LIHEAP funds. LIHEAP funding allows CAP to coordinate assistance to low-income households experiencing a home energy emergency.


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

1.         SUMMARY (cont’d.): The MOA and MOU with FPL and LWB, respectively, authorizes CAP to administer and process applications on behalf of the State of Florida for eligible low-income households, thereby ensuring program compliance and reducing the disconnection of services for qualified residents.  In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024, LIHEAP prevented the disconnection of, or restored, energy services for 2,706 households. Over the term of the MOA/MOU, CAP anticipates serving approximately 7,800 households.  Pursuant to Section 5(F) of the Subgrant Agreement (Funding Consideration), the State of Florida’s and FDOC’s performance and obligation to pay under the Subgrant Agreement No. E2249 are contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature. FDOC retains final authority regarding both the availability of funds and what constitutes an “annual appropriation” of funds as the payor for these services. The lack of appropriation or availability of funds shall not constitute a default by FDOC under this Subgrant Agreement. In the event of a state or federal funding shortfall, the funding made available under the Subgrant Agreement may be reduced. The MOA contains a limitation of liability provision that differs from that adopted for use by Palm Beach County (County) under PPM CW-F-049. The Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the limitation of liability for the MOA and advised staff accordingly. The Vendor is not liable for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, special, incidental, or punitive damages relating to the MOA. Given the type of services performed under the MOA and the overall risk to the County, staff is recommending Board of County Commissioners’ approval. No County match is required.  (Community Services) Countywide (JBR)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A) a Use of Facility Agreement (UFA) for Government Entities with the City of Pahokee, at no cost to Palm Beach County (County), for the five (5) year period of April 21, 2026 through April 21, 2031, to provide a congregate meal site for seniors at the Pahokee Wellness Center; and

 

B)  a UFA for Government Entities with the City of South Bay, at no cost to the County, for the five (5) year period of April 21, 2026 through April 21, 2031, to provide a congregate meal site for seniors at Tanner Park.

 

Summary: The Division of Senior and Veteran Services (DSVS) receives federal funds from the Older Americans Act (OAA) to provide congregate meal sites. The above-referenced agreements enable DSVS to operate a congregate meal site at no cost for the space and energy usage. The City of Pahokee and the City of South Bay will recruit volunteers to operate the congregate meal sites. DSVS will provide training for the volunteers. Meals and necessary food-related services and supplies are furnished by the County through its designated food service vendor, subject to the availability of funds. The City of Pahokee will serve approximately 15 seniors with approximately 1,837 lunch meals annually. The estimated total cost of the meals is $10,434 and is funded under OAA in the amount of $9,391 (90%) and $1,043 (10%) in County match, which is included in the current budget. The City of South Bay will serve approximately 45 seniors with approximately 3,290 lunch meals annually. The estimated total cost of the meals is $18,687 and is funded under OAA in the amount of $16,818 (90%) and $1,869 (10%) in County match, which is included in the current budget.  DSVS is responsible for providing services north of Hypoluxo Road. The areas of service exclude portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road. The Volen Center, Inc. is responsible for providing services in the excluded areas. No additional County match is required. (Division of Senior and Veteran Services) Countywide except for portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Rd. (JBR)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract for Provision of Services with Housing Partnership, Inc., d/b/a Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL), for the period of May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000, to facilitate the 2026 Securing Our Future Initiative (SOFI) Economic Mobility Summit (Summit). SUMMARY:  Palm Beach County’s (County) Community Services Department (CSD) will partner with CPSFL to coordinate the 2026 SOFI Summit scheduled for October 29, 2026. The SOFI Summit supports implementation of the County’s Health and Human Services System of Care by convening cross-sector stakeholders to advance strategies that increase household income mobility for families experiencing poverty. The prior two (2) SOFI Summits (2022 and 2024) convened over 500 community leaders and stakeholders and resulted in collaborative planning efforts focused on economic recovery and long-term sustainability. The 2026 SOFI Summit will build upon these efforts by highlighting measurable progress, aligning service delivery systems, and identifying actionable next steps to improve economic opportunity outcomes. CPSFL will provide event coordination, logistics management, stakeholder engagement, and fiscal administration of Summit-related expenses. County funding will be combined with sponsorship revenue and registration fees to offset total event costs. (Community Services) Countywide (JBR)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract for Provision of Services with Credit Card Management Services, Inc. (CCMS) for the period of May 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, in the amount of $72,000 (Contract), to provide financial management training services to eligible low-income residents of Palm Beach County (County). Summary: CCMS will provide financial literacy and financial management training services to eligible low-income residents participating in the Community Services Department’s (CSD) Community Action Program (CAP) Family Self-Sufficiency initiatives. CAP’s mission is to promote independence and enhance the quality of life for County residents by providing services that support economic stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Services provided under this Contract will include financial literacy education, credit counseling, budgeting assistance, savings strategies, and credit repair guidance designed to help participants improve financial stability and build long-term financial capacity. CCMS will provide both individualized financial coaching and group training sessions to assist participants in increasing savings, reducing debt, improving credit scores, and strengthening overall financial well-being. CCMS will serve a minimum of 96 participants annually, for an estimated total of 288 participants over the three (3) year contract term. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025, CCMS demonstrated measurable outcomes, assisting 161 participants in increasing their savings, 375 participants in improving their credit scores, and 258 participants in reporting improved financial well-being. CCMS was selected following a competitive solicitation process in which financial management training services were included in the Request for Proposals (RFP); however, CCMS was the only responsive proposer offering these services. Based on the absence of additional qualified proposals and CCMS’s demonstrated experience providing financial literacy services to low-income households, staff recommends approval of this Contract. Funding is provided through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) administered by the Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC). The State of Florida’s and FDOC’s obligation to provide funding is contingent upon annual appropriations by the Florida Legislature. In the event of a state or federal funding shortfall, funding under this Contract may be reduced accordingly. No County ad valorem funds are required. (Community Services) Countywide (JBR)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to:

                                             

A)  receive and file a partial funding Notice of Award (NOA) No. 5 UT8HA33954-07-00 (Assistance Listing Number 93.686) from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), for the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE): A Plan for America program in Palm Beach County (County), for the budget period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, in the amount of $550,000 for Grant Year (GY) 2026, a federal grant, which focuses on reducing new HIV/AIDS infections in the United States by 90% by 2030; and 

 

B) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to sign any additional forms, certifications, contracts/subrecipient agreements and amendments thereto, and any other necessary documents related to the EHE grant program that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions.

 

Summary: On February 27, 2026, HHS/HRSA issued a partial funding NOA in the amount of $550,000 for the budget period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. This grant focuses on reducing HIV infections in the United States by 90% by 2030. The funding will allow the program to serve approximately 800 County residents with HIV/AIDS. To support the goal of ending the epidemic, the County will use the award to prioritize Rapid Entry to Care (REC) services and expand Health Insurance Premium Assistance (HIPS). Recent changes to the Florida AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) have eliminated support for health insurance premiums, affecting 1,568 people with HIV/AIDS in the County.  Additional EHE grant funds will be allocated to ensure continuity of care for disenrolled ADAP members. In GY 2025, the EHE program served 812 clients, achieving an 89% retention rate in care and a 70% viral suppression rate, advancing the collective goal of ending HIV by 2030.  No County match is required. (Ryan White) Countywide (JBR)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

E.        COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont’d.)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A)  a Budget Transfer of $400,000 within the General Fund to support the provision of Ryan White Part A eligible core medical and support services for Persons with HIV (PWH) and to satisfy the federal Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026; and

 

B) a Budget Amendment in the amount of $400,000 in the Ryan White Fund to recognize the transfer from the General Fund.

 

Summary: The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) requires recipients to maintain local expenditures for eligible HIV-related core medical and support services at or above a federally established MOE level. The MOE requirement ensures that federal funds supplement, rather than supplant, local funding. Due to changes in eligible MOE-calculable expenditures from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County’s (County) annual MOE requirement was recalculated and reduced from $2,091,893 to $830,488. For FY 2026, the Community Services Department (CSD) has identified eligible local expenditures within Housing Resource Centers and Financially Assisted Agency contracts that partially satisfy the MOE requirement. However, an additional $400,000 in County funds is required to ensure full compliance. The proposed transfer utilizes unobligated ad valorem funding within the CSD’s operating budget. These funds will support eligible RWHAP core and support services, including outpatient medical care, pharmaceuticals, laboratory services, health insurance assistance, and housing-related services. Failure to meet the MOE requirement may result in a proportional reduction of the County’s annual federal RWHAP award and could negatively impact future funding eligibility. CSD will include ongoing MOE funding support in its FY 2027 budget request. (Ryan White) Countywide (JBR)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

G.        OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: the recording of the FY 2025 retirements of tangible personal property (equipment, vehicles, and publications) in the official minutes of the Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) meeting as prescribed by Florida Statutes, Chapter 274. Summary:  Florida Statutes, Chapter 274, and the Palm Beach County “Surplus Property Ordinance” require the recording of the disposal (retirement) of tangible personal property from the official records of Palm Beach County at historical value. Disposal, retirement, and adjustments total $42,473,005.18 Countywide (DB)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $10,892 for the full satisfaction of a code compliance lien entered against Jordan F. Hart and Eric T. Nystrom on November 9, 2021. Summary: On February 24, 2021, a Code Compliance Special Magistrate (CCSM) issued an order giving Jordan F. Hart and Eric T. Nystrom until August 23, 2021, to bring their property located at 2862 Biarritz Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 33410 into full code compliance. The property received a violation for an inactive building permit for window and door replacement. Compliance with the CCSM’s order was not timely achieved, and a fine of $100 per day was imposed. The CCSM executed an order imposing a code lien against Jordan F. Hart and Eric T. Nystrom on November 9, 2021. The Code Compliance Division (Code Compliance) issued an affidavit of compliance for the property stating the violations were corrected as of August 16, 2024. The total fine amount on March 4, 2026, the date on which settlement discussions began, amounted to $108,916.11. Mr. Hart has agreed to pay Palm Beach County $10,892 (10%) for the full settlement of the outstanding code compliance lien. This is a homestead property. District 1 (SF)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $6,500 for the full satisfaction of a code compliance lien entered against Enoual Christophe and Dalkes Lucceus on May 5, 2010. Summary: On February 3, 2010, a Code Compliance Special Magistrate (CCSM) issued an order giving Enoual Christophe and Dalkes Lucceus until March 5, 2010, to bring their property located at 7862 Overlook Road, Lake Worth 33462 into full code compliance. The property received violations for uncultivated vegetation, open storage of trash and debris, and disrepair of exterior structural walls disrepair and accessory utility shed. Compliance with the CCSM’s order was not timely achieved, and a fine of $50 per day was imposed. The CCSM executed an order imposing a code lien against Enoual Christophe and Dalkes Lucceus on May 5, 2010.  The Code Compliance Division (Code Compliance) issued an affidavit of compliance for the property stating the violations were corrected as of July 6, 2011. The total fine amount on March 16, 2026, the date on which settlement discussions began, amounted to $21,034.30. The property owners have agreed to pay Palm Beach County $6,500 (31%) for the full settlement of the outstanding code compliance lien. This is a non-homestead property. District 7 (SF)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

G.        OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the authorization for the use of the $100,000 that was received under the United States (U.S.) Department of the Treasury Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) Grant towards the Guardian ad Litem Space Accommodation Project (Project) in 2023.  Summary: In 2023, Palm Beach County received $100,000 through the U.S. Department of the Treasury LATCF Grant. The funds were initially designated for repairs to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) IT room at the North County Courthouse; however, PBSO subsequently relocated its IT operations, and the project did not proceed. The funds were later identified for the relocation of the PBSO Traffic Division to the Stockade; however, this project will no longer proceed. Staff recommends approval of the reallocation of the $100,000 in LATCF grant funds to the Project, which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in 2023 as part of the Capital Improvement Plan. The Project is not yet complete; however, it has incurred eligible expenses sufficient to fully utilize the grant funds for FY 2026. Countywide (DB)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of one (1) applicant and reappointment of four (4) members to the County Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee (Surtax Committee) beginning May 1, 2026:

 

Nominee                               Seat No.        Nominated By

Ezra G. Saffold                    14                    Urban Leage of PBC

 

Reappoint                            Seat No.        Nominated By

Sandra L. Hammerstein      8                      Black Chamber of Commerce

Maziar Keshavarz                16                    Economic Council of PBC

Rex Kirby                               17                    Associated General Contractors Association,

                                                                                                                                                Florida East Coast Chapter         

 

Summary: On December 20, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) created the Surtax Committee Resolution R2016-1921. The Surtax Committee meets quarterly, issues an annual report, may make recommendations to the BCC, and determines whether the proceeds of the surtax are expended for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure and are in compliance with the County’s surtax plan. Mr. Rex B. Kirby has disclosed that he is employed by Verdex Construction LLC that has several contracts with the County for professional services relating to construction projects.  Mr. Maziar Keshavarz has disclosed that he is employed by the Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. that has several contracts with the County for engineering services.  The Surtax Committee provides no regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject contracts. Disclosure of this contractual relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 2-443, of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. The Surtax Committee has 19 seats.  Countywide (MWJ)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: annual contracts with the following contractors for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) services on an as-needed basis through January 13, 2030.

 

Contractors                                       Status                      SBE or Non-SBE

D.A.C. Air Conditioning Corp.        Non-Local                Non-SBE

Integ Miami LLC                               Local                        SBE

Andrea Construction, Inc.               Local                        SBE

                                   

Summary: On January 14, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the annual HVAC services contracts (R2025-0084 through R2025-0085). The work consists of HVAC services related to system and component installations, upgrades, replacements, modifications and repairs to County-owned properties on an as needed basis. The contractors now join the list of nine (9) prequalified contractors for a total of 12 prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of January 13, 2030. The specific requirements of the work will be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual HVAC services contract. These contracts are five (5) year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of $25,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work orders on a lumpsum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual HVAC services contract before the term ends. Projects less than $150,000 are bid among the pool of prequalified contractors. Projects $150,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects $200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the newspaper. The bidding pool is further expanded, for projects $150,000 or greater, to include additional bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due date. The annual HVAC services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on October 2, 2024 and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Price Preference where an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid for each project. To date, the cumulative SBE participation for all work orders under the annual HVAC contract is 53.90%. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No. 7 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 $746,858.62. 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. 7 to Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 7) authorizes the additional construction management services necessary for the installation of vibration monitoring to detect disturbances to surrounding neighbors, a new netting system, demolition and replacement of existing dugouts, removal and replacement of existing benches and bike racks, additional sports equipment, landscaping, irrigation, and drainage work required at Caloosa Park located at 130 SW 35th Avenue in Boynton Beach.  To reduce maintenance, eliminate the need for irrigation, reduce tripping hazards, and ensure adequate ADA access, the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) requested the addition of lawn turf to the public area, regrading of swales for improved drainage, installation of an ADA compliant walkway, and replacement of the split rail fencing.  In addition, Parks requested to demolish and replace the existing dugouts, replace the existing benches and bike racks, installation of a shade structure at the bleachers, and installation of vibration monitoring.  These items were not included in the original project requirements nor contract documents.  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. 7 is 12.49%. To date, the overall SBE participation for this contract is 19.97% 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 4 (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: annual contract with the following contractor for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Remediation services on an as-needed basis through August 21, 2028.

 

Contractor                                                            Status             SBE or Non- SBE

Emergency Service Group, Inc. d/b/a                   Local             Non-SBE

Servpro of Lake Worth South, Boynton Beach,

South Miami, Central Palm Beach, Cutler Bay

North/Palmetto Bay South, Cutler Bay

South/Princeton East

                                   

Summary: On August 22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the annual IAQ remediation services contracts (R2023-1090 through R2023-1095). The work consists of indoor air quality, infectious disease, and blood borne pathogen remediation services on an as-needed basis. The contractor now joins the list of eight (8) prequalified contractors for a total of nine (9) prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of August 21, 2028. The specific requirements of the work will be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual IAQ remediation services contract. These contracts are five (5) year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of $3,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual IAQ remediation services contract before the term ends. Projects less than $150,000 are bid among the pool of prequalified contractors. Projects $150,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects $200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the newspaper. The bidding pool is further expanded, for projects $150,000 or greater, to include additional bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due date. The annual IAQ remediation services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on March 15, 2023, and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference where an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a contract with Approved Fireproofing Service, Inc. dba Service-Tech Corporation (Contractor) for the Main County Courthouse Air Handler Unit (AHU) and Duct Cleaning (Project) in the amount of $372,898 for a period of 270 calendar days from notice to proceed. Summary: The work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, shop drawings, permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to clean mechanical system components and encapsulating the interior of ductwork throughout the Main County Courthouse located at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The Project includes the cleaning of AHUs, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, interior fiberglass-lined ductwork and subsequently apply a high-performing sealant coating to the ductwork interior. This scope of work will restore the mechanical system to the equivalent of original condition and sustain same in good operating condition into the future.  The Contractor will have 270 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 $370 per day. This Project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on May 21, 2025 and the GSC established Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) 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. There is no SBE participation on this contract. Funding for this Project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: annual contracts with the following contractors for roofing services on an as-needed basis through November 17, 2030

 

                                   Contractors                                                Status                         SBE or Non- SBE

Certified Roofing Specialists, Inc.             Non-Local                Non-SBE

Daley Brothers Roofing, Inc.                      Local                          SBE

Roofing Concepts Unlimited/Florida, Inc. Non-Local                 Non-SBE

The Roof Authority, Inc.                              Non-Local                 Non-SBE

 

Summary: On November 18, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the annual roofing services contracts (R2025-1661 through R2025-1663). The work consists of repair and replacement of existing roofs for County owned and leased buildings on an as-needed basis. The contractors now join the list of seven (7) prequalified contractors for a total of 11 prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of November 17, 2030. The specific requirements of the work will be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual roofing services contract. These contracts are five (5) year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of $10,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual roofing services contract before the term ends. Projects less than $150,000 are bid among the pool of prequalified contractors. Projects $150,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects $200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the newspaper. The bidding pool is further expanded, for projects $150,000 or greater, to include additional bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due date. The annual roofing services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on July 2, 2025, and the GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference where an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid. To date, the cumulative SBE participation for all work orders under the annual roofing services contract is 15.23%. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  a Tenant Estoppel Certificate (TEC) to T.D. Bank, N.A., a national banking association and its successor and assigns, and Fidelity Title Insurance Company, for a portion of the property located at 1200 South Congress Avenue in Palm Springs (Premises) which the County leases for Palm Tran Connection paratransit operations. Summary:  On April 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Lease Agreement (R2025-0517) (Lease) with MG Congress, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, to lease the Premises for a term of eight (8) years commencing June 2, 2025 to provide centralized operations for the Palm Tran Connection paratransit services.  A TEC was executed on December 30, 2025, on behalf of the BCC by the County Administrator or designee, who in this case is the Director of the Facilities Development and Operations Department pursuant to the PREM Ordinance (2024-021).  TECs are normal and customary in real estate transactions. The executed TEC is now being submitted to the BCC as a receive and file. There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.  Palm Tran will continue to have administrative responsibilities for the Lease.  (Property & Real Estate Management) District 3 (HJF)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

7.         Staff recommends motion to approve: an Amended and Restated Vending Service License Agreement (Amended and Restated Agreement) with the State of Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services (Blind Services) to provide vending services at 21 County-owned locations commencing upon approval for a term of one (1) year with automatic one (1) year renewals. Summary: On June 2, 2020, the County and Blind Services entered into the Vending Service License Agreement (R2020-5080) for the provision of vending services at various County-owned facilities. Additionally, Blind Services operates a food service concession in the Palm Beach County Judicial Center (Judicial Center) located at 205 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach under the Judicial Center Lease Agreement (R2014-1751), which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on November 18, 2014, and was amended by the First Amendment (R2023-1014) on July 11, 2023 (the Judicial Center Lease Agreement as amended by the First Amendment is referred to collectively as the Judicial Center Lease).  Blind Services now wishes to modify its services at the Judicial Center from a café-style to hybrid micro-market vending services. In order to streamline administration of these vending services, this Amended and Restated Agreement will terminate the existing Vending Service License Agreement and the Judicial Center Lease and combine both agreements into one (1) agreement for the provision of vending services at the following 21 County-owned facilities:

 

Four Points Centre Complex

Philip D. Lewis Center

North County Courthouse

North County Senior Center

South County Courthouse

Mid County Senior Center

Mayme Frederick Building

Community Services

Glades Office Complex

West County Senior Center

CROC Administration Building

CROC Operations & Maintenance Building

SROC Operations and Maintenance Building

Customer Service Complex

Southern Region Wastewater Treatment Plant

Water Treatment Plant #9

Vista Center (Main Building)

Vista Center (Engineering & Public Works Building)

Vista Center (Fleet Building)

Vista Center (Facilities Development & Operations Building)

Judicial Center

 

 

The initial term of the Amended and Restated Agreement is one (1) year with automatic one (1) year renewals for an annual license fee of ten dollars ($10.00).  In addition to the annual license fee, Blind Services shall pay to the County a monthly percentage fee of 3.5% of the monthly gross revenue from sales at the Judicial Center.  The County’s Property and Real Estate Management Division (PREM) will have administrative responsibility for this Agreement. (Property & Real Estate Management) Countywide (HJF)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Two (2) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements, one (1) Standard Reclaimed Water Development Agreement, one (1) Standard Reclaimed Water Service Agreement Direct System Agreement for the months of December 2025 and January 2026.

 

A)  Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with PAN AM LB DODD, LLC, SDA #02-01183-000 (District 3), Recorded in OR BK 36251 PG 1737-1745.

 

B)  Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with LOGAN RANCH BUILD TO RENT, LLC, SDA #05-11150-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 36251 PG 1859-1867.

 

C)  Standard Reclaimed Water Development Agreement with LOGAN RANCH BUILD TO RENT, LLC, SDA #05-90033-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 36251 PG 1895-1902.

 

D)  Standard Reclaimed Water Service Agreement Direct System with LOGAN RANCH BUILD TO RENT, LLC, SRWSA #05-90033-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 36251 PG 1941-1947.

 

Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/grants/procurement items must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item and are attached unless the documents have been recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County. The documents have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) in accordance with Resolutions R93-1619, R96-0228, and R2003-0539 and are now being submitted to the BCC to receive and file. Districts 3 and 5 (MWJ)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Supplement No. 4 to Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the Consulting/Professional Services System-Wide Wellfield Improvements Hydrogeologic Engineering Design and Construction Services (Contract) with JLA Geosciences, Inc., (Consultant), for the System-Wide Wellfield Improvement Phase 2 (Project) Construction Phase Services for a not to exceed amount of $205,013.35. Summary: On April 2, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2019-0439) with the Consultant. Supplement No. 4 to CSA No. 3 provides for additional construction phase services for six (6) months for PBCWUD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Nos. 2 and 8. This supplement aligns the construction phase services with the current construction duration of the Project for which the Consultant oversees. The anticipated completion date for the Project was November 2025. The Consultant will provide additional project management, construction oversight and review requests for additional information and change orders for the additional time duration requested. The Contract was procured under the requirements for the 2002 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance (R2002-0064). The SBE proposed participation for this Supplement No. 4 to CSA No. 3 100%.  To date, the overall participation achieved on this Contract is 79.66%. Consultant is a Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2026 Budget. (PBCWUD Project 19-022) Districts 2 and 3 (MWJ)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning and Design Loan Agreement No. DW5020C0 (Agreement) with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).  Summary: On May 14, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement (R2024-0557) in the amount of $9,968,768 for Planning and Design for upgrades to Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Nos. 2, 3, 8 & 9 to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The DWSRF Program provides low-interest loans to eligible entities for planning, design and construction of public water facilities. The State Revolving Fund (SRF) received an additional funding source for the SRF Emerging Contaminants (SRF EC) program, which supports projects primarily aimed at addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water, such as PFAS. Under the SRF EC program, 100% of the funding will be given as principal forgiveness. FDEP requested Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. DW5020C0 to address compliance with the following provisions: 1) Signage to enhance public awareness of the Environmental Protection Agency; 2) Civil Rights Act of 1964; and 3) Contract document submittal. There is no fiscal impact related to Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement. Countywide (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A)  Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 22FRP71 (Agreement) with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $5,472,998 for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility (WRWWTF) Operations Building Replacement (Project); and

 

B)  a Budget Amendment in the amount of $5,472,998 in the Water Utilities Department Capital Improvement Fund to establish budget for the grant.

 

Summary: On February 7, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted the Agreement (R2023-0169) with the FDEP for the Project. Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement extends the current Agreement term from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028. The Project consists of replacing the existing building with a state-of-the-art building to enhance safety and provide reliable plant operations during inclement weather. Currently, the operations building does not conform to current standards and critical systems within the building have the potential for failure. The failure of this facility during inclement weather may result in an environmental disaster caused by wastewater overflows and exposure within its service area. This Project is located in the City of Belle Glade and also serves the City of South Bay, both of which are Rural Areas of Opportunity. Pursuant to Section 2-80.22 of the Small Business Development (SBD) Ordinance and County PPM CW-O-043, this Project is exempt from the SBD requirements. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance number is 37.098. There is no match required for Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 22FRP71. (PBCWUD Project No. 22-012) District 6 (MWJ)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Order (WO) No. 18 to the 2022 Pipeline Continuing Construction Contract (Continuing Contract) with Johnson–Davis Incorporated (Contractor) for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility (WRWWTF) New Water Main (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $836,846.85. Summary: On May 16, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Continuing Contract (R2023-0675) with Contractor. WO No. 18 authorizes the construction services necessary to furnish all labor and materials necessary to provide sufficient fire flow to the new operations building at the WRWWTF.  This Continuing Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on September 8, 2022, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Contractor committed to 20.83% SBE participation. The SBE proposed participation for this WO No. 18 is 0%.  To date, the overall participation achieved on this Continuing Contract is 16.31%.  Contractor is a Palm Beach County based company. The new operations building is funded through grant funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Resilient Florida Grant Program.  PBCWUD will make a request to seek funding for this Project through an additional funding request to the FDEP Resilient Florida Grant Program. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2026 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 26-009) District 6 (MWJ)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2  to the Consulting/Professional Services Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (WTP 2) Expansion (Contract) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (Consultant) for the WTP 2 Design, Permitting and Bidding (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $14,495,240. Summary: On October 22, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2024-1424) with the Consultant. CSA 2 provides design, permitting and bidding services for the expansion efforts and upgrades to WTP 2. The design will address emerging contaminants, plant expansion and hardening, plant upgrades, membrane system, and wellfield expansion. Additionally, design will address reliability and safety improvements to the following systems: electrical, generator, and instrumentation and controls.  On May 14, 2024, the BCC approved the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning and Design Loan Agreement (Agreement) DW5020C0 (R2024-0557) in the amount of $9,968,768 for Planning and Design for the upgrades to Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Nos. 2, 3, 8 & 9 to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). Under the DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Program Agreement, 100% of the awarded funding is considered as principal forgiveness. This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on October 18, 2023, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 20% mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal on the Contract.  Consultant committed to 38% SBE participation.  The proposed SBE participation for this CSA 2 is 41.29%. To date, the overall participation achieved on this Contract is 40.89%. Consultant is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, but maintains an office in Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work will be undertaken. This Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2026 Budget. Portions of the design will be funded with the DWSRF. (PBCWUD Project No. 24-033) District 3 (MWJ)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

                        7.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Progressive Design-Build Agreement for

Professional Engineering and Construction Services for Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 11 Upgrades (Contract) with Kiewit Water Facilities Florida Co. (Contractor) for a not to exceed amount of $5,073,692.94. Summary:  The Contract will provide for Phase 1 pre-construction and future Phase 2 construction services for the WTP 11 Upgrades (Project). The Project consists of the design and construction of a new ground storage tank, new deep injection well, new clearwell and transfer pump station complex, new degasifiers, odor control, and supplemental sulfide removal treatment system, expansion of the existing chemical systems, electrical improvements, instrumentation and controls improvements, and a site flood resiliency plan. Phase 1 pre-construction services include consulting/professional engineering design services, site survey, geotechnical engineering services, detailed design services, project management, estimating and preparation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to construct the Project. The GMP will include all Phase 2 construction and construction related services to build the Project. Multiple GMP packages will be developed to construct the Project. Once finalized, future GMP package(s) will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for approval through future amendment(s) to this Contract. The Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on April 16, 2025, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a M/WBE Mentor-Protégé Program. However, on June 3, 2025, the BCC adopted Emergency Ordinance 2025-014 which precludes the application of this API.  In addition, the Committee will establish construction related APIs in accordance with the Small Business Development Ordinance prior to finalization of the GMP(s) for the Project. Through the Contractor’s proposal they have committed to achieve all forthcoming construction phase APIs set by the Committee. Contractor committed to 25.46% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation.  Contractor is headquartered in Tampa, Florida and maintains an office in Palm Beach County from which most of the work will be undertaken. The Contract contains a mutual waiver of consequential losses and damages, which is not standard in County Contracts.  This waiver does not apply to damages relating to: a party’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud; a party’s indemnification obligations; third-party claims; breach of confidentiality or misuse of county information; or where covered by insurance.  In addition, the waiver does not apply to repair costs, completion costs, costs incurred to maintain public services, mitigation costs, costs of substitute facilities or temporary operations, and other enumerated direct damages.  The Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the language and advised staff accordingly.  Given the foregoing exceptions, staff recommends approval.  The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2026 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-029) District 6 (MWJ)       

 

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Greenways and Trails Program (FGTP) Designation Agreement (Agreement) for a 168.23-acre portion (Designation Area) of Frenchman’s Forest Natural Area (Natural Area). Summary: On July 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a FDEP Office of Greenways and Trails Application for Designation of Public Lands or Waterways as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails System (FGTS) (Application, R2025-0961) for a 168.23-acre portion (Designation Area) of the 173.49-acre Natural Area.  The Designation Area does not include a 5.26-acre portion of the Natural Area, consisting of a 2.19-acre area that is managed by the County pursuant to a March 12, 2002 Access and Management Agreement (Exhibit C to R2002-0357), an adjoining 1.56-acre canal bank and a 1.51-acre canal right of way. The BCC concurrently delegated authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the Agreement if the County’s Application was approved by the State’s Greenways and Trails Council. The County’s Application was approved by the State’s Greenways and Trails Council on October 8, 2025. The Agreement was executed on behalf of the County by the Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) on December 31, 2025. The designation under the Agreement will remain in effect unless the Designation Area is removed from the FGTS in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Agreement will not have a fiscal impact. District 1 (SS)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Deed of Conservation Easement (Town-held Conservation Easement) for 97.645 acres of environmentally sensitive land within Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area (Natural Area), from Palm Beach County (PBC) in favor of the Town of Hypoluxo (Town). Summary: Approval of the Town-held Conservation Easement would help preserve and protect the 97.645 acres of environmentally sensitive land within the Natural Area. A 1.65-acre stormwater retention tract that is managed as part of the Natural Area pursuant to a 2013 agreement between PBC’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW), is excluded from the Town-held Conservation Easement since it is not environmentally sensitive. The Town-held Conservation Easement is very similar to conservation easements that were executed in favor of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on March 29, 2006, and recorded in OR Book 21832, Page 1611 and OR Book 23637, Page 1870, respectively. The Town-held Conservation Easement will add an extra layer of protection over a 94.868-acre portion of the Natural Area that is protected by the SFWMD-held and TNC-held conservation easements. The Town-held Conservation Easement also will protect three (3) small tracts (totaling approximately 2.777 acres) that are not protected by the SFWMD-held and TNC-held conservation easements. The Town adopted Resolution 26-544, which approved the Town-held Conservation Easement, on January 22, 2026. The Town-held Conservation Easement shall remain in full force and effect as a covenant running with the land.  There is no cost to the County.  District 7 (DL)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) approve Contract No. GC196 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the Department of Environmental Resources (ERM), Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) to provide petroleum contamination cleanup site management activities for a five (5)-year term beginning July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2031; 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 Contract, and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work, or terms and conditions of the Contract.

 

Summary: Under Contract No. GC196, Palm Beach County (PBC) will continue to perform contamination cleanup activities on behalf of FDEP and administer the PRP through ERM for a five (5)-year term of July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2031.  This Contract includes provisions for additional compensation based on terms of the Contract.  However, this Contract itself authorizes no work or compensation.  Instead, on an annual basis, FDEP will issue Task Assignments to PBC with compensation levels for specific job tasks necessary to carry out petroleum contamination cleanup services.   The Contract contains indemnification provisions that differ from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049.  FDEP does not expressly indemnify the County for actions, claims, or damages arising out of FDEP’s negligence. The Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the language and advised staff accordingly.  Given that liability is limited to the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and taking into consideration that FDEP is providing funding to the County under this Contract, staff recommends Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval. No financial impact to PBC is anticipated as FDEP will be reimbursing PBC for each Task Assignment performed by PBC. Countywide (SF)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

S.        FIRE RESCUE 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  the appointment of  one (1) member to the Fire Code Board of Appeals beginning April 21, 2026, through September 30, 2029:

 

Appointment            Category                   Seat No.        Nominated By

Ivan R. Gomez          Architect                       4                   Vice Mayor Woodward

 

Summary: The Fire Code Board of Appeals is maintained in accordance with the Palm Beach County Local Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code (Section 12-57, Palm Beach County Code). On February 4, 2026, a memo was distributed to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) requesting nominations for this eight (8)  member board.  This board is appointed by the BCC and members serve no more than three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms.  Countywide (RM)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

S.        FIRE RESCUE (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A)  approve a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc., dba Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF), to provide Mobile Integrated Health services through Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) to support opioid-related prevention components of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) cooperative agreement awarded to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County, for the period of April 21, 2026 through August 31, 2026, with cost reimbursement not-to-exceed an amount of $250,000;

 

B)  approve a Budget Amendment of $250,000 within the Fire/Rescue MSTU Fund to recognize the award and establish budget for the program; and

 

C)  delegate authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to accept, approve, execute and submit, on County’s behalf representations, certifications, acknowledgments, assurances, standard forms and documents, reimbursement requests, amendments, time frame changes, program change requests, renewal contracts, and any other necessary documents relating to the grant program, that do not substantially change the general scope of work, or the terms and conditions of the LOU.

 

Summary:  HCSEF is administering the CDC OD2A cooperative agreement awarded to the FDOH. Under the LOU, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) will receive funding to increase Community Paramedics, telehealth and field based intervention services to support opioid-related prevention components of the OD2A cooperative agreement on a cost reimbursement basis up to $250,000 with no County match required.  This funding will allow PBCFR’s Mobile Integrated Health team to expand services to the community for opioid related prevention and outreach. The LOU provides for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of one (1) year. Countywide (SB)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

CC.     SHERIFF

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) receive and file Grant Modification #1 from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to provide $10,000 in supplemental funds to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), through the FY 2025-2026 Coach Hixon, Coach Aaron Feis and Coach Scott Beigel Guardian Program (Guardian Program); and

 

B) approve a Budget Amendment of $10,000 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.

 

Summary: On February 3, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a Grant Award in the amount of $124,245.25 on behalf of PBSO for the Guardian Program, for the period July 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The FDOE is providing an additional $10,000 in grant funds to support PBSO’s Safe Schools Security Guards Training Program (SSSGTP).  There is no match requirement associated with this award. The contract agreement number is 97K-90210-6D001. The CFSA# is 48.14. Countywide (RS)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) receive and file Grant Award Amendment Notice from the State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) which provides $996,357.90 in supplemental funds to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), through the FY 2025-2026 Immigration Grant Program (IGP); and

 

B) approve a Budget Amendment of $996,358 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.

 

Summary: On January 6, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a Grant Award on behalf of PBSO in the amount of $994,373.50 to conduct immigration enforcement activities in partnership with Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) (R2026-0093).  This Grant Amendment Notice provides $996,357.90 in supplemental funds to purchase additional equipment, increasing the total award to $1,990,731.40. There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 71.158, and the agreement number is IG018. Countywide (RS)

 


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

CC.     SHERIFF (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a donation from the Palm Beach County Police Athletic League (PAL), Inc., in the amount of $51,254, for the period of March 17, 2026 through September 30, 2026, and

 

B) approve a Budget Amendment of $51,254 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.

 

Summary: On March 17, 2026, the PAL provided a letter of donation to PBSO to support a Mobile PAL Unit, which will promote and educate the public on PAL’s recreational and educational programs during South Florida events.  There is no match requirement associated with this donation.  There is no CFDA or contract number associated with this donation.  Countywide (RS)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $318,979 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). Summary: Section 932.7055(5), Florida Statutes; provides that the seizing agency shall use Forfeiture proceeds for school resource officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes, which include defraying the cost of protracted or complex investigations, providing additional equipment or expertise, purchasing automated external defibrillators, and providing matching grant funds. The funds requested will be used for the required match for the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FY2025 Port Security grant award through the Port of Palm Beach. Use of LETF requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), upon request of the Sheriff. The current State LETF balance is $4,024,952. Approval of this request will reduce the State LETF balance to $3,705,973.  The PBSO certifies that the use of these funds is in accordance with Section 932.7055(5), Florida Statutes. No new positions are needed and no additional County funds are required.  Countywide (RS)


APRIL 21, 2026

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

            DD.     TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: two (2) fully executed Palm Beach County FY2026, Category “G” Grant Agreements managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission), on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council (TDC) with:

 

A)  Eastern Exposure Hockey Group, LLC, for the promotion of the Florida Exposure Cup held January 29 February 1, 2026, for the term September 29, 2025 May 1, 2026. This grantee was approved by the TDC on November 13, 2025, in the amount of $15,000; and

 

B) East Coast Championships, LLC, for the promotion of the East Coast  Championships So Flo Nationals, held February 21 – 22, 2026, for the term October 21, 2025 – May 22, 2026. This grantee was approved by the TDC on November 13, 2025, in the amount of $25,000.

 

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 Eastern Exposure Hockey Group, LLC/Florida Exposure Cup were 1,189, and room nights generated for East Coast Championships, LLC/East Coast Championships So Flo Nationals were 2,235. Countywide (YBH)

 

EE.      INTERNAL AUDITOR

 

                        1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  The Final Audit Report Issued March 3, 2026 as follows:

 

1. Report #2026-01 Emergency Ordinance – DEI Compliance audit

 

                                    Summary: The Palm Beach County Code (The Code of Laws and Ordinances Relating to Palm Beach County Government), requires the County Internal Auditor to submit copies of final audit reports to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the Internal Audit Committee.  The final report has been reviewed at the March 18, 2026, Internal Audit Committee meeting and is now being submitted to the BCC in accordance with the requirements of the Palm Beach County Code. Countywide (DB)

 

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4.         PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)

 

 

NONE

 

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5.         REGULAR AGENDA

 

 

A.        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

1.         Staff recommends motions to:  

 

A)  approve a Budget Transfer in the amount of  $1,000,000 in the General Fund from Human Services Senior Supportive Housing Center to Human Services Financial Assistance; and

 

B) delegate authority to the County Administrator or his designee to execute a retroactive Contract with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide bridge funding for the New Avenues Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program for the period of February 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026, which amount will be repaid to Palm Beach County (County) upon release of funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

Summary: The County budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 included $1,000,000 for operations and wraparound services for the Senior Supportive Housing LaQuinta Inn project. Since this project has not moved forward, the Community Services Department (CSD), through the Division of Human Services and Community Action Program (HSCAP), is requesting to reallocate these funds to support rental assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness in Palm Beach County (County). This includes $400,000 to provide temporary gap funding to GGI. The remaining balance will be used for direct rental assistance, where demand continues to exceed available resources and the need remains significant countywide. GGI operates the New Avenues PSH program, which serves 38 chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. The program’s federal funding expired on January 31, 2026, and the renewal contract from HUD has not yet been executed. To avoid disruption and maintain housing stability for current participants, GGI has continued program operations at its own expense but has indicated it cannot sustain these costs without interim financial assistance. The requested $400,000 will provide bridge funding for the period of February 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026, to prevent displacement of current participants. Upon execution of the HUD renewal contract, GGI will reimburse the County. (HSCAP) Countywide (JBR)

 

 

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 6.        BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

 

 

A.        COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

 

 

 

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7.         STAFF COMMENTS

 

 

A.        ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.        COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

 

 

 

8.         BCC DIRECTION

 

 

 


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9.         COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

 

 

District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO

 

 

 

 

District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS

 

 

 

           

 

District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES

 

 

 

 

 

District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD

 

 

 

 

District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS

 

 

 

 

District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER

 

           

 

 

 

District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.

 

 


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10.       ADJOURNMENT

 

"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."