At the May 5, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda:
Administration – approved, by a vote of 4-3, the naming rights and License Agreement with DTTM Operations, and President Donald J. Trump DTTM Operations, LLC and President Donald J. Trump, as part of implementing state statute. This provides the use of the name “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” for the remaining Palm Beach International Airport at no cost to the County for use of the name.
Airports – approved a Sole Source Contract with Arconas Inc. for the provision of new hold room seating for Concourse B and materials for the repair of the existing gate area seating at Palm Beach International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $1,569,029.33. This will increase passenger seating.
Community Services – adopted a resolution regarding the Division of Human Services and Community Action Program, authorizing the County Administrator or designee to have the authority to sign individual agreements, amendments, and other documents related to the U.S. Department of Housing and Economic Development, the Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Department of Commerce for agreements and contracts not to exceed 30% of the grant award or $500,000 whichever is greater.
Approved an interlocal agreement with Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to implement the Technology-Enabled Recovery Initiative pilot research study funded by the Opioid Settlement Funds.
Engineering & Public Works – adopted the Palm Beach County Safety Action Plan, which includes recommendations for the top 5 County corridors that account for 20% of all fatal and serious injury crashes on County-maintained roadways. This plan now allows the County to pursue grants for its implementation from the United States Department of Transportation and the Florida Highway Administration.
Denied by a vote of 6-1, the ordinance to allow for school zone speed detection devices in unincorporated Palm Beach County.
Facilities Development & Operations – approved a budget transfer of $867,637 within the Water Utilities Department Capital Improvement fund to fund the acquisition of approximately 7.7 acres of land located adjacent to Water Treatment Plan No. 11 in unincorporated Palm Beach County to address projected population growth, to ensure long-term regional reliability and resiliency.
Housing & Economic Development – approved $405,921 be provided as credit impact fees associated with the construction of Arise at Lake Worth, located at 26. N Buffalo Street, which will consist of 149 affordability-restricted rental units.
Intergovernmental Affairs – approved, by a vote of 6-1, on preliminary reading and permission to advertise for public hearing on June 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. to increase the lobbyist registration fee to $200 per principal on an annual basis and will include future increases based on the Consumer Price Index and will be reviewed again within 5 years.
Planning, Zoning & Building – adopted a resolution to authorize a county tax exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the property located, located at 108. N Swinton Avenue and 310 NE 1st Avenue in Delray Beach. These tax exemptions will total an estimated $65,033 over 10 years ending December 31, 2035, and are based on the 2026 Countywide millage rate.
Adopted a resolution to authorize a county tax exemption for the following historic properties located within the City of West Palm Beach: 194 Sunset Road, 224 Greenwood Drive, 227 Greymon Drive, 230 Lytton Court, 237 Monroe Drive, 420 48th Street, 800 Claremore Drive, 3025 Vincent Road, and 3115 Washington Road. The approximate total tax exempted for 10 years, concluding on December 31, 2035, is $30,437.
Adopted a resolution to authorize a tax exemption for the following properties located in the Town of Palm Beach: 184 Sunset Avenue, 238 Phipps Plaza, 318 Australian Avenue, 347 Worth Avenue, and 350 Worth Avenue. This exemption will remain in place for ten years or until December 31, 2035.
Office of Emergency Management – postponed the modification request of the Secondary Service Provider Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, which would expand this authority to include patients requiring transport to and or from HCA Hospitals. Changes to the existing ordinance require extraordinary circumstances for modification.
Public Safety – approved on preliminary reading and permission to advertise for public hearing on June 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., by the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission (CJC), to update Division 5 of the Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances to update the language in the second whereas clause to align with the CJC objectives.
Sheriff – approved by a vote of 4-3, from the State Board of Immigration Enforcement, a budget amendment of $996,358 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund to conduct immigrant enforcement activities in partnership with ICE.
For further information on consent and regular items, please visit the Agenda section of our website.