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  • BCC Briefs for March 12, 2024


    At the March 12, 2024, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda:

    Equal Business Opportunity – Adopted an ordinance modifying the definition of the current gross annual revenue size standards for small businesses under the EBO program and to modify Program Administration, Exceptions and Waivers, to permit small and minority, women-owned business enterprises (S/M/WBEs) performing on contracts with minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals to remain on contracts after the SBE graduates from the EBO program.

    Facilities Development & Operations – approved a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Connemara Association, Inc. extending the term for 25 years at the annual rate of $55,000 for rooftop space to support the operation of a County communication antenna and equipment shelter.

    Approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Hypoluxo for the purchase of approximately .36 acres of town-owned property for $1,625,000 for the establishment and operation of a new Palm Beach County Hypoluxo library branch.

    Directed staff to explore the disposition of the County-owned property located at 429 Park Place, West Palm Beach currently used for various light industrial functions. 

    Directed staff to proceed with master planning and design of the 45th Street Complex and the implementation of the capital improvement project for the replacement of the Community Services Department building. The project will be called the Maude Ford Lee Complex and is funded under the approved IST plan for $26.26M.

    Financial Management & Budget – Adopted an ordinance as amended to the Surplus Property Ordinance increasing the threshold for marking, recording, and tagging inventory from $1000 to $5000 which is consistent with the State's policy for tangible personal property capitalization.

    Approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Mid-year Budget Amendments and Transfers. For the General Fund, this amendment results in an increased fund balance of $51,201,692 in which $50 million has been placed in a reserve for allocation to capital funds and the remaining $9,853,327.

    Approved revisions recommended by the Investment Policy Committee to the Investment Policy increasing the cap on potential investments backed by the government of Israel from 10% to 15%.

    Housing & Economic Development – adopted a resolution approving the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds in the amount of $125,000 for the Lynn University Housing Project.  Neither the taxing power nor the faith and credit of the county, nor county funds shall be pledged to pay the principal, redemption premium, if any, or interest on the bonds. 

    Adopted a resolution providing for a referendum on the August 20, 2024 ballot to reauthorize the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (AVTE) program that provides property tax incentives to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, full-time jobs in Palm Beach County and authorized the transmission of the ballot language to the Supervisor of Elections.

    Approved motion to rescind the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Response Replacement Fund award of $550,000 to Vita Nova, approved a HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program award in the amount of $1,550,000 to Vita Nova and, directed staff to negotiate loan agreement. Funds will be used to construct Omega Apartments, a 12-unit rental development for young adults 18-24 years of age who are transitioning from the foster care system. 

    Approved two ad-valorem positions in the Department of Housing and Economic Development to assist with the administration of housing programs and the budget transfer of approximately $104,000 from General Fund Contingency Reserves into the Housing and Economic Development Fund. 

    Approved motion to receive and file the 2023 Crime Statistics Report for the Palm Beach County Urban High-Crime Job Tax Credit (UJTC) Program and the UJTC Re-ranking Status Letter/Program.  The State re-ranked the county as a Tier 1, allowing eligible businesses to receive state tax credits of $1,500 to $2,000 per qualified job.

    Planning, Zoning & Building – approved the appointment of Jean Marie DaRocha and James Williams to fill two at-large vacancies on the Zoning Commission.

    For further information on consent and regular items, please visit the Agenda section of our website.​







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