January 4, 2022
9:30am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JANUARY 4, 2022
PAGE ITEM
25 4C DELETED/RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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 (*).
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
JANUARY 4, 2022
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 6-24)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 25)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 26)
6. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 27-30)
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Pages 31-33)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 34)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 35)
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 36)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 37)
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JANUARY 4, 2022
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 6
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 6
3C-1 Work
order to contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Palmetto
Park Road from Glades Road to Crawford Boulevard mill and resurface project
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 7
3E-1 Receive and file contract with Treasure
Coast Health Council, Inc. for services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 8
3H-1 Assignment and assumption of lease with the
Board of Trustees of the Internal improvement Trust Fund of the State of
Florida for property located at 1837 and 1839 East Main Street in Pahokee
Page 9
3H-2 Receive and file emergency purchase order
with Everglades Trading & Office Supply, LLC for cabinets for the Royal
Palm Lakes Apartments Pahokee Renovation project
Page 10
3H-3 Work order to contract with Davco Electrical
Contractors Corp. for the Seminole Palms Park – Various Lighting Replacement
projects
Page 11
3H-4 Consultant Services Authorization to contract
with Williamson and Dacar Associates, Inc. for the Palm Tran Main Facility
Parking Lot Pavement Restoration project
3H-5 Change order to work order to contract with
Asset Builders, LLC for the Belle Glade Agricultural Center Exterior Windows
and door Replacement project
Page 12
3H-6 Change order to work order to contract with
Asset Builders, LLC for the Belle Glade Senior center Interior Improvements
project
Page 13
3H-7 Supplement to Consultant Services
Authorization to contract with Urban Design Studio, LLC for the Paulette
Burdick Park project
3H-8 Interlocal agreement with the Health Care
District of Palm Beach County for direct access to the County’s Public Safety
Radio System
JANUARY 4, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 14
3I-1 Receive
and file executed documents related to a loan to One North Lake, LLC under the
Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan program
Page 15
3I-2 Receive
and file reinstatement of agreement and amendment to agreement for street
improvements along West 26th Court between Avenue M and West 27th
Street in Riviera Beach
3I-3 Receive
and file amendment to agreement with the Village of Palm Springs for sidewalk
improvements along Davis Road, from Greenbrier Drive south to Lakewood Road
Page 16
3I-4 Receive
and file agreement with the Town of Mangonia Park for improvements to Addie L.
Greene park
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 17
3J-1 Reappointments
to the Land Development Regulation Advisory Board
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 18
3K-1 Supplement to Consultant Services
Authorization to contract with Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. for utility
adjustments for the City of Belle Glade Road Resurfacing Project – Phase 3
3K-2 Partial release of easement for property
located at 4530 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
Page 19
3K-3 Consultant Services Authorization to
contract with CDM Smith Inc. for the Integrated Utility Master Plan Water
project
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 20
3L-1 Agreement with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission for the Delray Dredge Hold artificial reef site
Page 21
3L-2 Authorization for the Department of
Environmental Resources Management to bid on property adjacent to the Juno
Dunes Natural Area
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 22
3M-1 Interlocal grant agreement with the Solid
Waste Authority of Palm beach County for demolition and removal of the Duncan
Padgett Park Racquetball courts
JANUARY 4, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
BB.
YOUTH SERVICES
Page 23
3BB-1 Receive and file amendment to Inter-Agency Agreement with the
Florida Department of Children and Families for expenses consistent with the
Title IV-E
CC. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Page 23
3CC-1 Receive and file FY 2022 Extension of Worksharing Agreement with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Page 24
3CC-2 Amendment to contract with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
County, Inc. for the Wage Dispute Project
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page 25
4A Human Trafficking Prevention Month
4B Mentoring Month
4C Journee Nelson Day
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 26
NONE
REGULAR AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Page 27
6A-1 Naming The Edna W. Runner Youth Activities
Room at the West Jupiter Recreation Center
Page 28
6A-2 Amendment to agreement with the West Palm
Beach Housing Authority for the Cottage Homes Project
B.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 29
6B-1 Re-estimated Infrastructure Surtax Project
Plan
JANUARY 4, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA
C. ADMINISTRATION
Page 30
6C-1 Receive and file proof of publication of the advertisement of the adopted ordinance reflecting new commission districts legal boundaries
D. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 30
6D-1 Lease
agreement between the Port of Palm Beach District (Port) and Palm Beach County
for approximately 42 acres of land on Peanut Island
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A.
PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 31
7A-1 Appointment to the Land Development
Regulation Advisory Board
B. OFFICE OF EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
Page 32
7B-1 Appointment to the Advisory Commission on
Women
C. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
Page 33
STAFF COMMENTS
Page 34
8A-1 Updated Board Directive Reports
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 35)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 36)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 37)
JANUARY 4, 2022
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
Regular September
14, 2021
Regular October
19, 2021
Regular December
7, 2021
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: Work Order 2021050-01 in the amount of
$4,235,300 to mill and resurface Palmetto Park Road from Glades Road to
Crawford Boulevard utilizing Palm Beach County’s annual asphalt milling and
resurfacing contract R2021-0984 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds
the $200,000 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 construct
the improvements. This is the first work order to be issued under Ranger’s $50
million Contract that was approved by the BCC on August 17, 2021. The Affirmative
Procurement Initiative selected for this Contract on September 16, 2020 by the
Goal Setting Committee is a 15% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) participation. Ranger agreed to 15% SBE participation for the Contract
and for this work order. This project is
included in the Infrastructure Sales Tax. Districts 4 & 5 (YBH)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the contract for Provision of Services with Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. (TCHC), for the period October 18, 2021 through December 31, 2021, in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, for the provision of services to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in communities adversely impacted by the pandemic by hiring local residents for the Community Health Worker Program (CHWP), through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. SUMMARY: On May 15, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners allocated CARES Act funding to the Community Services Department for the CHWP. The purpose of the CHWP is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The TCHC, through the “This is Your Shot program”, will provide education and awareness to local residents of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds on mitigating the spread of COVID-19, as well as COVID-19 vaccinations for Palm Beach County residents ages 16 and older, in areas with relatively lower COVID-19 vaccine rates. In collaboration with the Department of Health, Health Care District’s Mobile Vaccination Clinic, non-profits and other community stakeholders, TCHC will provide education and training to individuals who receive COVID-19 testing, as well as distribute masks to individuals at testing sites and other outreach events to residents within vulnerable communities throughout Palm Beach County. A key component of the program involves the hiring of local residents who reflect the same racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the communities served. The Director of Purchasing has authority to execute this agreement pursuant to section 2-54(f)(4) of the Palm Beach County Code. 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. No County match is required. (Community Services) Countywide (HH)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Assignment and Assumption of Lease with the Board
of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida
(State), for the state-owned real property located at 1837 and 1839 East Main
Street in the City of Pahokee. SUMMARY: On September 14, 2021, the Board
of County Commissioners adopted a resolution (R2021-1232) requesting an
assignment of lease from the State for the state-owned real property located at
1837 and 1839 East Main Street in the City of Pahokee. The property is improved
with an approximately 3,600 square foot single story building, 31 vehicular
parking spaces, an approximately 320-foot tall communication tower, and other
various site improvements. The existing building was most recently occupied by
the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County (FDOH PBC) as a community
clinic. The clinic is no longer in active operation and FDOH PBC desires to
assign its existing lease of the property to Palm Beach County for its use and
management of the facility for delivery of County services. Approval of this
item will assign the existing lease agreement to the County under the same
terms and conditions that applied to FDOH PBC thru the December 4, 2057 term of
the lease. There is an annual $300 administrative fee required by the lease,
and the County would be responsible for the cost of all utilities, operations,
maintenance and improvements. (FDO Admin) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) an emergency purchase
order agreement (Purchase Order) with Everglades Trading & Office Supply,
LLC for cabinets for the Royal Palm Lakes Apartments Pahokee Renovation project
(the Project) in the amount of $5,711.31;
B) Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 1 to the emergency professional services contract with
Colome & Associates, Inc. (Colome Contract) for additional electrical
engineering services for the Project in the amount of $4,600; and
C) Change Order No. 3 to
Amendments No. 1, 2 and 3 of the emergency construction management at risk
contract with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. (Robling) decreasing the
guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction management services for the
Project in the amount of $383,651.71.
SUMMARY: On April 6, 2020,
the Board of County Commissioners (Board) received authorization from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct non-congregate sheltering
activities under the Public Assistance Program as part of the response to the
coronavirus emergency. On June 2, 2020, the Board authorized the County
Administrator or designee, which in this case was the Director of Facilities
Development and Operations (FDO), to execute emergency design and construction
contracts to renovate the Pahokee and Belle Glade facilities as part of the County’s
Non-Congregate Sheltering Strategy for the western communities. These contracts
were fully executed on behalf of the Board by the Director of FDO. The
emergency purchase orders include the furniture, fixtures and equipment
required to finalize the Project. On June 12, 2020, the Director of FDO
approved the emergency Colome Contract in the amount of $188,617.24 for design
services for the Project. Subsequently, on April 1, 2021, the Director of FDO
approved CSA No. 1 to the Colome Contract added additional electrical
engineering services for the Project in the amount of $4,600. On June 25, 2020,
the Director of FDO approved the emergency contract with Robling for
preconstruction and construction services for the Project in the amount of
$16,650. On July 30, 2020, the Director of FDO authorized Amendment No. 1 in
the amount of $639,063 for the selective demolition and replacement of the roof
of the building. On August 21, 2020, the Director of FDO authorized Amendment
No. 2 in the amount of $709,564 for site work improvements. On September 17,
2020, the Director of FDO authorized Amendment No. 3 in the amount of
$3,417,219 for interior improvements of the building. There is $383,651.71
remaining as a result of unused contractor contingency. On October 26, 2021,
the Director of FDO approved Change Order No. 3 to return the remaining balance
of $383,651.71 to the Infrastructure Surtax fund. In accordance with the County
Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) CW-O-051, all delegated contracts,
agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a
receive and file agenda item. Pursuant to section 2-80.22 of the Equal Business
Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance and the County PPM CW-O-043, this project is exempt
from the EBO requirements. The funding sources for this project are from the
CARES Act Relief fund and the Infrastructure Surtax fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 22-001 to the annual sports field
lighting installation contract with Davco Electrical Contractors Corp. (Davco)
(R2019-1312) for the Seminole Palms Park - Various Lighting Replacement
projects in the amount of $239,000 for a period of 150 calendar days from
permit issuance. SUMMARY: On September 10, 2019, the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) approved the annual sports field lighting contract
with Davco for lighting replacement projects at County-owned parks. The
existing lighting fixtures at Seminole Palms Park are over 20 years old and
require frequent repairs. Work Order No. 22-001 authorizes the replacement of
lighting fixtures at Ball Fields 1-8 and multipurpose fields 9-11 at the
Seminole Palms Park. This project was competitively advertised and new
contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification
documents prior to the submission of the bid response. The contractor will have
150 calendar days from permit issuance to substantially complete the project.
Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of substantial
completion within the contract time or approved time extension thereof is $143
per day. On March 20, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied the following
Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API) for this annual contract: 1)
Sheltered market for projects less than $100,000, when three or more Small
Business Enterprises (SBE) are qualified; or 2) 10% SBE Price Preference for
projects $100,000 or greater. Since this project is over $100,000, the SBE
Price Preference API applies. Davco is not a SBE and there is no SBE
participation on this work order. To date, the overall SBE participation on the
annual sports field lighting installation contract is 3.55%. Davco is a local
business. Funding for this project is from the Infrastructure Sales Tax
fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 7 to the
contract with Williamson and Dacar Associates, Inc. (R2018-0905) (Consultant)
to provide architectural and engineering services for the Palm Tran Main
Facility Parking Lot Pavement Restoration project in the amount of $121,528.41
located at 3201 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach. SUMMARY: On June 19,
2018, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the design contract
with the Consultant (R2018-0905) to provide annual architectural and
engineering services for federally funded projects. CSA No. 7 to the continuing
contract authorizes the Consultant to provide design, bidding and construction
administration services for the restoration of the paved areas within the
facility. The parking lot has degraded over the years and is in need of
repairs, upgrades and positive drainage. The proposed design will correct the
concerns previously mentioned to provide for years of continued service. A
non–mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 15% was
established for this project. The Consultant is not a certified DBE. The Consultant
has subcontracted a portion of their work to certified DBEs: Engenuity Group
Inc., and Tierra South Florida, Inc., and committed to a 70% DBE participation
goal for this project. This project is funded from the Palm Tran Grant fund.
(Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 1 to Work Order No. 1 of the
continuing construction manager at risk services contract with Asset Builders,
LLC dba as Messam Construction (R2018-1163) for the Belle Glade Agricultural
Center Exterior Windows and Door Replacement project increasing the project
duration by 150 calendar days. SUMMARY: On August 14, 2018, the Board of
County Commissioners approved the continuing contract with Asset Builders, LLC
dba as Messam Construction (R2018-1163) for construction management at risk
services for capital projects located in the “Glades” geographical area. On
February 8, 2021, the Director of Facilities Development and Operations
approved Work Order No. 1 to the continuing contract with Asset Builders, LLC
dba as Messam Construction (R2018-1163) in the amount of $75,825.36 with a
construction completion schedule of 90 calendar days from notice to proceed.
The work consists of construction management services and warranty services for
the replacement of 14 windows, 1 exterior door and 1 storefront door at the
Belle Glade Agricultural Center, located at 2916 State Road 15 in Belle Glade.
The original doors and windows have deteriorated and are in need of
replacement. The new hurricane impact doors and windows will provide for
additional safety, efficiency and years of continued use. Change Order No. 1 to
Work Order No. 1 authorizes an increase in the project duration by 150 calendar
days to accommodate the contractor’s procurement of the long lead-time
materials and delays resulting from industry staffing shortages, delays in
manufacturing, building department permitting and material availability
resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Capital Improvements Division) District
6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 3 to Work Order No. 2 of the
continuing construction manager at risk services contract with Asset Builders,
LLC dba as Messam Construction (R2018-1163) for the Belle Glade Senior Center
Interior Improvements project increasing the project duration by 120 calendar
days. SUMMARY: On August 14,
2018, the Board of County Commissioners approved the continuing contract with
Asset Builders, LLC dba as Messam Construction (R2018-1163) for construction
management at risk services for capital projects located in the “Glades”
geographical area. On January 13, 2021, the Contract Review Committee approved
Work Order No. 2 to the continuing contract with Asset Builders, LLC dba as
Messam Construction (R2018-1163) in the amount of $176,392.71 with a
construction completion schedule of 120 calendar days. The work consists of
construction management services for the interior improvements, which include
flooring and ceiling replacement, painting, and new interior doors. Messam has
requested a time extension to the project duration due to a delay related to
material availability and delivery, which was negatively impacted as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic. The replacement of the door subcontractor, Simpson’s
Home, Inc., who is no longer part of the project also had a negative impact on
project development. Change Order No. 3 to Work Order No. 2 authorizes an
increase in the project duration by 120 calendar days to accommodate the
contractor’s procurement of the long lead-time materials and the completion of
the work. Messam did not create the overall delay, as the contractor placed a
timely order. (Capital Improvements Division) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement No. 1 to Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 4 to the continuing property development and evaluation
services contract with Urban Design Studio, LLC dba Urban Design Kilday Studios
(R2018-1173) (Consultant) for the Paulette Burdick Park project in the amount
of $130,008.24 located at 6363 Fair Green Road, West Palm Beach. SUMMARY:
On August 14, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners approved the continuing
contract with the Consultant (R2018-1173) to provide planning, engineering and
related consulting services to evaluate the possible development of existing
county-owned property and potential land acquisition parcels. On November 27,
2018, the Director of Facilities Development and Operations approved CSA No. 4
to the continuing contract for a limited
threshold evaluation of the development potential to accommodate a new
neighborhood public park at the above-mentioned property. Supplement No. 1 to
CSA No. 4 authorizes professional services to provide for design, permitting
and construction administration services for the construction of a new
neighborhood park. The new neighborhood park will service the Cam Estates,
Meadowbrook and Plantation CCRT areas. This contract is subject to the County’s
prior Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program with a 15% SBE participation
goal. The Consultant is a certified SBE and committed to an overall participation
goal of 98% on its continuing contract. For CSA No. 4, the Consultant committed
to a SBE participation goal of 95.66%. Overall, the cumulative SBE
participation on this continuing contract to date is 77.12%. This project is
funded from the Infrastructure Sales Tax fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 2 (MWJ)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with the Health
Care District of Palm Beach County (Participant) to allow for direct access to
the County’s Public Safety Radio System (System) from January 4, 2022 through
January 3, 2027. SUMMARY: This Agreement provides the terms and
conditions under which the Participant can directly access the System. The
terms of this Agreement are standard and have been offered to all
municipalities and local branches of state and federal agencies where
connection through an established municipal hub is not technically feasible.
The Participant has been interoperable with the County’s System through the
countywide common talk groups since 2002. The Agreement requires Participant to
pay a one-time $3,000/unit access charge as well as annual fees of $300/unit
towards the renewal and replacement fund and $163.53/unit towards maintenance
and operation of the System infrastructure. The annual fees are consistent with
those being charged to County Departments. In addition, the Participant is
required to pay all costs associated with Participant’s subscriber units and to
comply with the established operating procedures for the System. This Agreement
provides for an initial term of five years with two renewal options, each for a
period of five years. This Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or
without cause, on October 1st of any year, with a minimum of six
months’ notice. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following
documents executed in connection with a loan made to One North Lake, LLC. under
the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Program.
A) Palm Beach County Section 108 Promissory Note, dated October 20, 2021 for
$350,000;
B) Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Agreement, dated October 26, 2021 for
$350,000;
C) Palm Beach County Section 108 Collateral Mortgage Security Agreement,
dated October 26, 2021 for $350,000;
D) Palm Beach County Section 108 Mortgage Security Agreement, dated October
26, 2021 for $350,000;
E) Palm Beach County Section 108 Loan Program Agreement, dated October 26,
2021 for $350,000;
F) Palm Beach County Section 108 Guaranty Agreement, dated October 20, 2021;
G) Palm Beach County Section 108 Further Assurances and Errors and Omissions
Statement, dated October 20, 2021;
H) Palm Beach County Section 108 Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated
October 20, 2021; and
I) Consent of shareholders and directors, dated October 21, 2021
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.
The documents have been executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
by the Director of Housing and Economic Development in accordance with
Resolution R2009-0725, and are now being submitted to the Board to receive and
file. The Section 108 Loan Program will assist in financing working capital for
One North Lake, LLC. (Company). The Company will renovate two commercial
structures and build a new FHA Workforce Housing rental project located on Main
St, Pahokee. The $350,000 HUD Section 108 loan will be used as a bridge loan to
finance soft costs including architectural & engineering fees. These are
Federal Section 108 Loan funds, which do not require a local match. District
6 (DB)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Reinstatement of Agreement and Amendment 001 to Agreement R2019-1765
for the street improvement project along West 26th Court between
Avenue M and West 27th Street in Riviera Beach funded under the
Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG). SUMMARY: The
aforementioned document has been executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic
Development in accordance with Agenda Item 3I-1, as approved by the BCC on, November 19, 2019. The Reinstatement of
Agreement and Amendment 001 extends the performance requirements for the
project completion date and modifies the end date for the City to submit its final
reimbursement request to the County from December 31, 2020 to October 31, 2021.
The construction phase of the project had been completed
on time, but the City and contractor were delayed in the submission of
documents necessary for closeout. The extension to the performance timeline
allows the City additional time to submit all final closeout documents and
their final reimbursement request to the County. 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. These
are Federal CDBG funds, which do not require a local match. District 7 (HJF)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 001 to Agreement R2020-1885 with the Village of Palm Springs
for the construction of sidewalk improvements to create an interconnected park
pathway system along Davis Road, from Greenbrier Drive south to Lakewood Road
in Palm Springs funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to extend construction completion
date from October 31, 2021 to March 31, 2022 and final reimbursement request
from December 31, 2021 to April 30, 2022. SUMMARY: The document has been executed on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the
Department of Housing and Economic Development in accordance with Agenda
Item 3I-2, as approved by the BCC on,
December 15, 2020. 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. These are Federal CDBG funds, which do not require a local match. District
3 (HJF)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an agreement with the Town of Mangonia Park
in the amount of $54,939, funded under various Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Programs for improvements to Addie L. Greene Park. SUMMARY: The aforementioned document has been
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic
Development in accordance with Agenda Item 3I-5, Agenda Item 3I-5, and Agenda
Item 3I-1,as approved by the BCC on January 23, 2018, October 16, 2018 and
November 19, 2019 respectively. The existing agreement (R2018-0073) with the
Town of Mangonia Park was terminated for mutual convenience on September 21,
2021. The new agreement with the Town of Mangonia Park will provide CDBG
funds for playground equipment and improvements at Addie L. Greene Park located
at 1233 53rd Street in Mangonia Park. The agreement combines CDBG
funding allocations from FY2017-2018 ($31,334),
FY2018-2019 ($10,401) and
FY2019-2020 ($13,204), for the total allocation of $54,939. 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. These are Federal CDBG funds, which do not require a local match. District
7 (HJF)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the reappointment of
two members to the Land Development Regulation Advisory Board (LDRAB), for the
term of February 9, 2022, to February 4, 2025.
Reappointment Seat # Seat
Requirement Nominated By
Jim Sullivan 14 Surveyor Florida Surveying & Mapping
Society
Terrence Bailey 10 Engineer Florida Engineering Society
SUMMARY: The LDRAB is comprised of 18 members. The term
of office for board members is three years, with a limit of three consecutive
three-year terms. Nine of the members shall be appointed by a majority of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) upon a recommendation by the following
organizations: Gold Coast Builders Association, League of Cities, Florida
Engineering Society, American Institute of Architects, Environmental
Organization, Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, Florida Surveying and
Mapping Society, Associated General Contractors of America and The Palm Beach
County Planning Congress. Seven members will be appointed by the BCC; one from
each commissioner as a district appointment, with consideration of expertise
stated in Article 2.G.3.A.3.b. The BCC shall also appoint two at-large
alternate members, by a majority vote of the BCC with consideration of the
expertise noted above. The LDRAB provides no regulation, oversight, management,
or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject contract(s). The board
consists of 18 members, with 18 seats currently filled and a diversity count of
Caucasian: 15 (83%), African-American: 1 (6%), Hispanic-American 2 (11%). The
gender ratio (male: female) is 14:4. Mr.
Jim Sullivan is a Caucasian male, and Mr. Terrence Bailey is an
African-American male. Staff will continue to address the need to increase
diversity on our boards. Unincorporated (SS)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement No. 1 to the Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 12 to the Consulting/Professional Services Utility
Distribution & Collection System Engineering Services Contract (Contract)
with Keshavarz & Associates, Inc. (Consultant) for the Utility Adjustments
for the City of Belle Glade Road Resurfacing Project – Phase 3 (Project) for a
not to exceed amount of $124,011.80. SUMMARY: On June 20, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2017-0817) with
Consultant. Supplement No. 1 to CSA No. 12 provides for additional professional
engineering services relating to design and permitting of the Project. These
services include: subsurface utility exploration, geotechnical exploration,
survey, construction plans, permitting, outreach support, and bid support
services for the replacement and relocation of approximately 2,875 linear feet
of water main along SW Avenue D, NE 24th St and NE Avenue I within
the City of Belle Glade (City). The project also includes additional services
related to the assessment of up to 47 existing sanitary manholes to determine
the replacement or adjustment of the existing manholes and the replacement or
adjustment of up to 14 existing water valve risers that are within the City’s
resurfacing project limits. Supplement No. 1 will also include additional
services related to the expedited preparation of standalone construction plans
depicting limited replacement of an existing force main at the intersection of
SW Avenue F and SW 1st Street to accommodate the City’s SW 1st Street Roadway
rebuilding project. This Contract was procured under the requirements of the
2002 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance (R2002-0064) prior to the
adoption of the new Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance on October 16, 2018.
The SBE participation goal established under the 2002 Ordinance was 15% overall
participation. The Contract provides for 90% SBE participation. Supplement 1
includes 81.61% SBE participation. The cumulative SBE participation including
Supplement 1 is 87.11%.
Consultant is a Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY22 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-071) District 6 (MJ)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Partial
Release of Utility Easement for that easement recorded in the Official Records
of Palm Beach County, ORB 14331 Page 0611. SUMMARY: Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) is seeking the release of the County’s interest in a utility easement
recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County as noted above and located
at 4530 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. The property owner is requesting release of
the portion of the easement that is no longer associated with any public
potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water facilities. PBCWUD has determined
that this portion of the easement is no longer required. PBCWUD has determined
that the release of the easement will not affect existing or new public potable
water, wastewater and reclaimed water facilities and therefore recommends
approval of the release. (PBCWUD Project No. 18-563) District 3 (MJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(Cont’d)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 8 to the Water Treatment and Water
Resources Engineering Services Contract (Water Contract) with CDM Smith Inc.
(CDM) for the Integrated Utility Master Plan (IUMP) Water Project (Water
Project) for a not to exceed amount of
$434,785.52; and
B) CSA No. 9 to the General Utility, Architectural and
Value Engineering Services Contract (General Utility) with Chen Moore and
Associates, Inc. (CMA) for the IUMP Collection and Distribution Systems –
Projects (Collection Project) for a not to exceed amount of $470,600.
SUMMARY: Under each of the referenced CSAs, the named consultant
will provide consulting/professional engineering services to evaluate and
determine expansion and improvement needs for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) water,
wastewater, and reclaimed water systems by examining each system’s needs as an
integrated system. The work will include water, wastewater and reclaimed water
system alternative evaluation and plan development which will help to develop
the projects to address the utility’s needs through the 2050 planning horizon.
CSA No. 8 with CDM provides professional consulting/engineering services
relating to the identification of new capital improvement projects focused on
the water treatment systems. CSA No. 9
with CMA provides professional consulting/engineering services relating to the
identification of new capital improvement projects focused on the collection
and distribution systems. On November
17, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the PBCWUD Water
Contract (R2020-1719) with CDM.
The Water Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance (EBO). The Water Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee (GSC) on September 18, 2019, and a minimum mandatory 20% SBE
subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon
the relative level of dollar participation by certified African American owned
firms were the Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (API). The Water Contract with CDM
provides for 21% SBE participation, which includes 19% MBE participation, 19%
MBE (B). CSA No. 8 with CDM includes 36.34% SBE participation, which includes
16.75% MBE participation, 16.75% MBE (A), and 0% MBE (B). The cumulative SBE
participation including CSA No. 8 is 41.48% SBE, which includes 18.38% MBE
participation, 4.96% MBE (A), and 13.41% MBE (B). CDM is headquartered in
Boston, Massachusetts, but maintains an office in Palm Beach County from which
the majority of the work will be performed. The Water Project is included in
the PBCWUD FY22 budget. On December 15,
2020, the BCC approved the PBCWUD General Utility Contract (R2020-1891) with
CMA. The General Utility
Contract was procured under the requirements of the EBO Ordinance. The General
Utility Contract was presented to the GSC on October 2, 2019, and a minimum
mandatory 20% SBE subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for up to 15
points based upon the relative level of dollar participation by certified
African American owned firms were the API. The General Utility Contract with
CMA provides for 27% SBE participation, which includes 17% MBE participation,
17% MBE (B). CSA No. 9 with CMA includes 6.9% SBE participation, which includes
0% MBE participation, 0% MBE (B). The cumulative SBE participation including
CSA No. 9 is 11.91% SBE, which includes 5.59% MBE participation, 5.59% MBE (B).
CMA is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but maintains an office in
Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work will be performed. The
Collection Project is included in the PBCWUD FY22 budget. (PBCWUD Project No.
19-065) Countywide (MJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Agreement No. 21030 with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) to provide up to $60,000 of State funding (CSFA 77-007) for the
construction of the 2022 FWC Artificial Reef (Project) within the Delray Dredge
Hole artificial reef site, expiring September 30, 2022;
B)
adopt a resolution
authorizing the Clerk of the Court to disburse $74,000 from the Vessel
Registration Fee Trust Fund to provide matching funding for the Project,
including $10,000 for contingencies;
C) approve a budget amendment of $60,000 in the Environmental Enhancement
Saltwater Fund, and a transfer from Reserves of $74,000 for a total of $134,000
in funding for the Project; and
D) authorize the County Administrator
or designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with this Agreement, and any
necessary minor amendments that do not significantly change the scope of work,
terms, or conditions of this agreement.
SUMMARY: The agreement reimburses the County up to $60,000 for the placement of
a minimum of 700 tons of limestone boulders at the Delray Dredge Hole
artificial reef site. The estimated
total Project cost is $134,000. The resolution and budget transfer from County
Vessel Registration Fees, a non-ad valorem source, will cover the County’s
51.6% match of $64,000 with an additional $10,000 contingency. The agreement
contains indemnification and termination provisions that differ from that
adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. In accordance with PPM
CW-F-049, the Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have
reviewed the terms and agreed to the deviations, taking into consideration the
County’s desire to deploy this artificial reef, the amount of the grant award,
County’s current performance of such habitat enhancement projects and liability
for its acts, and the non-waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the statutory
caps of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. District 4 (SS)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to authorize: the County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to
bid up to $10,000 (plus recording fees and outstanding property taxes estimated
at $200) for an approximate 0.21-acre vacant parcel at an upcoming tax deed
sale. SUMMARY: If successful, the proposed acquisition would preserve
approximately 0.21 acres of mangrove habitat adjacent to the 569-acre Juno
Dunes Natural Area (JDNA). The parcel is in an area that was targeted for
acquisition as part of the Palm Beach County Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Bond Referendum of March 12, 1991, and would be managed as part of JDNA. While
the Property Appraiser currently lists the assessed value for this parcel as
$1,876, the assessed value for two nearby, similarly situated, 0.17 vacant
parcels is listed as $18,760 per parcel. ERM is requesting approval to bid up
to $10,000 for this parcel, or just under the average of these two assessed
values, due to the subject parcel’s hydrological and ecological benefits.
Moreover, ERM paid $9,800 to purchase an adjacent 0.33-acre parcel at a tax deed
sale in 2009. This parcel will have hydrological and environmental benefits to
JDNA, as well as the biological and economic benefits mangroves provide to the
estuarine environment, and sport and commercial fisheries. A pre-bid
environmental assessment will be performed on the parcel by ERM. A boundary
survey will not be obtained due to the low value of the land. All costs associated with the proposed tax
deed acquisition will be paid from the Natural Areas Fund, a non-ad valorem
source. This authorization must be
approved by a supermajority vote (5 Commissioners). District 1 (SS)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) execute
an Interlocal Grant Agreement between Palm Beach County and Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County for $40,000 for the demolition and removal of
the Duncan Padgett Park Racquetball Courts for the period January 4, 2022 through
November 30, 2022; and
B) approve a budget amendment
of $40,000 within the Park Improvement Fund to establish budget for the
approved grant project.
SUMMARY: On September 1, 2021, the Parks and
Recreation Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2022 Blighted and
Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The
application requested $40,000 in funding to cover the cost of demolition of the
Duncan Padgett Park racquetball courts. The racquetball courts are over 40
years old and are minimally used by the public. The Parks and Recreation
Department will be repurposing this area as a picnic destination. Grant funding
was awarded and the Interlocal Grant Agreement is being presented to the Board
of County Commissioners for approval. The
grant does not require a County match. District 6 (AH)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Amendment #0002 to Inter-Agency Agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) (R2020-0700) (Amendment), effective the date on which the Amendment has been signed by both parties, that increases the reimbursable amount received by the County from DCF from $26,126 to $35,000, for State Fiscal Year 21/22, for eligible expenses consistent with Title IV-E under the Social Security Act. SUMMARY: On June 16, 2020, the Board approved an Inter-Agency Agreement (Agreement) with DCF to certify local funds as a State match for reimbursement of eligible expenses consistent with Title IV-E under the Social Security Act. The Agreement was for five years, with an optional five-year renewal. Also in June 2020, the Board approved the current Community Based Agency Contract with The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) (R2020-0701) (Contract) to offer pre- and post-adoption support services. DCF receives federal funding and calculates reimbursement to the County using the Florida Safe Families Network Title IV-E Adoption Client Eligibility Rate for the month of service, after which a 50% reimbursement rate is applied. Under the original Agreement, DCF reimbursed the County $18,000 annually. Amendment #0001 increased the DCF reimbursement rate to $26,126 for State Fiscal Year 20/21. On September 14, 2021, Agenda Item 3BB-3 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute future agreements/minor amendments on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. Amendment #0002 increases the DCF reimbursement rate to $35,000 for State Fiscal Year 21/22, updates the DCF contact person and address, and corrects a scrivener’s’ error in the DCF Contract number. Countywide (HH)
CC. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the FY 2022 Extension of Worksharing Agreement with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC). SUMMARY:
The Worksharing Agreement is designed to provide individuals with an efficient
procedure for obtaining redress for their grievances under Palm Beach County’s
Equal Employment Ordinance and Federal laws. The Worksharing Agreement is a
prerequisite to the receipt of a Charge Resolution Contract with the EEOC. On
November 26, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved staff’s
recommendation that future Worksharing Agreements be executed by the County
Administrator or designee because of the recurring time constraints involved in
this process. Pursuant to Countywide PPM-CW-O-051, the document is now being submitted
to the BCC to receive and file. No
County funds are required. Countywide
(DO)
JANUARY 4, 2022
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to Contract Consulting Professional
Services with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (R2020-0048)
dated January 7, 2020 for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
for the Wage Dispute Project, which updates/adds certain language, including
insurance, E-Verify and replaces certain exhibits. SUMMARY: On January 7, 2020, the County and the Legal Aid Society,
Inc. (Legal Aid Society) entered into a contract (R2020-0048) for a three year
period, January 7, 2020 through December 31, 2022, for a total of 423,300 of
which $141,100 is budgeted in contract year 2022 with an anticipated annual
allocation of $141,100 in each subsequent contract year, contingent upon a
budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners. The contract covers the salary and benefits
of the staff attorney assigned to the Wage Dispute Project, and the support,
investigative, court processing services and other actual costs of the
project. In 2020, 206 individuals were
provided service under the contract. For the current year, the number served to
date is 115 (from January 1 through October 30, 2021). Kimberly Rommel-Enright,
an employee of the Legal Aid Society, serves on the Palm Beach County HIV CARE
Council (Council), which is a County Advisory Board. The Council provides no
regulation, oversight, management or policy-setting recommendations regarding
the contract listed above. Disclosure of this contractual relationship at a
duly noticed public meeting is being provided in accordance with the provisions
of Section 2-443 of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. Countywide
(DO)
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JANUARY 4, 2022
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation
declaring January 2022 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Palm Beach
County (District 6)
B) Proclamation
declaring January 2022 as Mentoring Month in Palm Beach County (District 7)
C) Proclamation
declaring January 4, 2022 as Journee Nelson Day in Palm Beach County (District
7)
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JANUARY 4, 2022
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
NONE
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JANUARY 4, 2022
A. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
1. Staff
recommends motion to name: the east recreation room at the West Jupiter Recreation Center to “The
Edna W. Runner Youth Activities Room.” SUMMARY: At the request of Commissioner Maria G.
Marino and approval of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) sitting in
session on December 7, 2021, staff was given direction to name the east
recreation room at the West Jupiter Recreation Center after Edna W. Runner. Ms.
Runner has served the youth of Palm Beach County, specifically in the Limestone
Creek community for many decades contributing positively to thousands of
children’s lives. Ms. Runner is the founder and Executive Director of the Edna
W. Runner Tutorial Center with a mission to provide a safe and
nurturing environment for at-risk students and families so they may pursue
academic and personal excellence. (FDO Admin) District 1 (AH)
JANUARY 4, 2022
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (Cont’d)
2. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the Developer and Operator Agreement
(R2021-0148) (the Agreement) with the West Palm Beach Housing Authority (WPBHA)
for the Cottage Homes Project to extend the date by which WPBHA is to complete
design and permitting. SUMMARY: On January 12, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved the Agreement with the WPBHA for the
development, ownership and operation of a small lot housing pilot project upon
1.36 acres of County owned real property fronting Military Trail and Clemens
Street in western Lake Worth Beach (commonly referred to as the Cottage Homes
Project). Under the Agreement, WPBHA is to improve the property with 17
detached housing structures, a community center, ancillary parking and other
customary site improvements, and the County will provide up to $3.973M in
Infrastructure Sales Tax funding for the development and construction. The
County also agreed to convey ownership the property to the WPBHA at the time of
construction permit issuance. Under Section 24.2 of the Agreement, WPBHA had
until September 13, 2021 to complete the design and permitting process or
either party may terminate the Agreement. On August 17, 2021, the Board
approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (R2021-0148) that extended this
deadline to January 11, 2022 due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
during the design phase of the project. WPBHA has completed the design phase of
the project but is now requesting until March 14, 2022 to complete the
permitting process, due to unforeseeable delays it has experienced during the
permitting phase. Due to the unique nature of the Cottage Homes Project’s small
lot concept, WPBHA has experienced unavoidable delays in the permitting process
since the project does not conform to the usual form of permitting for a
residential housing development. WPBHA and staff from the County’s Planning,
Zoning and Building Department (PZB) have worked closely together to develop a
permitting process for this pilot project which involves: 1) a Master Permit
for the 16 units comprised of Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 homes; 2) stand-alone
permits for the Type 1 ADA unit and the Clubhouse; and 3) after approval of the
Master Permit, additional permitting of each of the 17 mastered housing units
individually identified on their assigned lots. The WPBHA has obtained approval
of the Master Plan permit for the project and submitted for review the
individual housing unit permits. On December 15, 2021, the Board approved a
Declaration of Easements providing for the access road into the project, which
is required for the individual unit permits to move forward. The WPBHA in its
original project schedule did not anticipate this permitting approach and
requests additional time to complete the process. FDO staff supports this
request for an extension. Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement will give WPBHA
until March 14, 2022 to complete the permitting process for the Cottage Homes
Project. The revised project schedule
reflects the delays experienced durin4g the design and permitting process,
while retaining projected duration for the upcoming phases consistent with
WPBHA’s original proposal other than the construction phase being extended by
2.5 months due to anticipated supply and labor shortages, which many projects
are currently experiencing. This extension will still keep the Facility opening
in FY 2023 although later in FY 2023 rather than earlier in the year as
previously represented to the Board at the time of approval of the Agreement.
FDO staff will continue to work with WPBHA to ensure timely progress on the
Cottage Homes Project. (FDO Admin) District 2/Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
6. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT &
BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the re-estimated
Infrastructure Surtax Project Plan; and
B) a budget transfer of $51,904,273 in the Local Government One-Cent
Infrastructure Surtax capital project fund to fund various capital projects.
SUMMARY: On November 8, 2016, the voters of Palm Beach County approved a one-cent
Infrastructure Surtax (IST) beginning on January 1, 2017 and extending for ten
years with a possible early termination if the same were to generate $2.7
billion before September 1st of any year. The approval of the surtax
also provided for the creation of an oversight committee to audit spending for
compliance with approved projects, and established the following revenue
allocations: 50% to the School District, 30% to the County, and 20% to the
Municipalities. The proceeds of the sales surtax provide for financing the
renewal and replacement of existing capital investments including roadway
surfaces, bridges, drainage improvements, canals, park amenities, and
government buildings, all of which were deferred during the recession, and
projects to maintain levels of service. The associated project plan to
implement the IST funded projects was approved on April 4, 2017. The
Independent Citizen Oversight Committee unanimously recommended approval of the
re-estimated plan on November 18, 2021. Staff presented the re-estimated plan
to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) at the Board workshop on November
23, 2021. Staff re-estimated projects based on current construction costs and revised
scopes. The originally adopted plan totaled approximately $709.4 million and
the re-estimated plan will increase the total to $924,022,533. The budget
transfer will increase the current budget by $51,904,723. Engineering and
Public Works project plan will increase from $196,000,000 to $263,031,210;
Facilities Development & Operations will increase from $396,439,134 to
$503,986,321; and Parks and Recreation will increase from $127,039,050 to
$157,005,002. Countywide (MJ)
JANUARY 4, 2022
6. REGULAR AGENDA
C. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: proof of publication of
the advertisement of the adopted ordinance reflecting new commission districts
legal boundaries as required by the Constitution of the United States,
Constitution of the State of Florida, Florida Statutes and the Federal Voting
Rights Act. SUMMARY: On December 7, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) adopted new commission boundaries based on the 2020 census.
Section 124.02, Florida Statutes, requires a certified copy of the ordinance
approving revised commission districts, including their legal descriptions, be
published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in
Palm Beach County. The required publications were advertised on December 17,
2021 and December 23, 2021. In addition, Section 124.03, Florida Statutes,
requires the Clerk of Courts of Palm Beach County to submit to the Department
of State a certified copy of the minutes of the Board acknowledging the required
advertisement of the adopted ordinance reflecting the description of new
commission districts. Countywide (RPB)
D. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
a Lease Agreement (Lease) between the Port of Palm Beach District (Port) and
Palm Beach County (County) for approximately 42 acres of land on Peanut Island;
and
B)
a budget transfer of $100,000 from Zone 1 Park Impact Fee Reserves to the
Peanut Island Coast Guard Redevelopment project.
SUMMARY: The County
has leased 36 acres of land from the Port since 1994 for public park purposes.
The initial term of this lease was for a period of 30 years with one automatic
renewal option for 25 years. The park opened to the public in 1999. The Port
owns an additional +/- 6.4 acres of land on Peanut Island, which contains
historic structures including the Kennedy Bunker, Coast Guard station, Coast
Guard boat house and Coast Guard docks (Historic Facilities). The Port and the
County desire to enter into a new Lease Agreement encompassing the original 36
acres with the additional 6.4 acres of land that contain the Historic
Facilities. The initial term of the Lease is for 30 years with one 25-year
automatic renewal. The Port Commission unanimously approved the lease agreement
at their December 16, 2021 Commission meeting. There is a need to establish a
program budget for this project so that initial design and permitting work can
begin. Adequate funding is available
within the Zone 1 Park Impact Fee Reserves to establish the program budget. District
1 (AH)
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JANUARY 4, 2022
A. PLANNING, ZONING &
BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the reappointment
or new appointment of one member, to the Land Development Regulation Advisory
Board (LDRAB), for the term of February 9, 2022, to February 4, 2025.
Nominees Seat # Seat Requirement Nominated
By
Susan Kennedy
12 Environmentalist Audubon Everglades
(Reappointment)
OR
Drew Martin 12 Environmentalist Sierra Club, Loxahatchee Group
(New Appointment)
SUMMARY: The LDRAB is comprised of 18
members. The term of office for Board members is three years, with a
limit of three consecutive three-year terms. Nine of the members shall be
appointed by a majority of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) upon a
recommendation by the following organizations: Gold Coast Builders Association,
League of Cities, Florida Engineering Society, American Institute of
Architects, Environmental Organization, Realtors Association of the Palm
Beaches, Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, Associated General Contractors
of America and The Palm Beach County Planning Congress. Seven members will be
appointed by the BCC; one from each commissioner as a district appointment,
with consideration of expertise stated in Article 2.G.3.A.3.b. The BCC shall
also appoint two at-large alternate members, by a majority vote of the BCC with
consideration of the expertise noted above. The LDRAB provides no regulation,
oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject
contract(s). The Board consists of 18 members, with 18 seats currently filled
and a diversity count of Caucasian: 15 (83%), African-American: 1 (6%),
Hispanic-American 2 (11%). The gender ratio (male: female) is 14:4. Ms. Susan
Kennedy is a Caucasian female, and Mr. Drew Martin is a Caucasian male. Staff will
continue to address the need to increase diversity on our boards. Unincorporated
(SS)
JANUARY 4, 2022
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
B. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of one youth representative (15-18 years of age)
to serve as the ex-officio youth member to the Advisory Commission on Women
commencing January 4, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
Appointee |
Seat No. |
Requirement |
Nominated By |
Dafany
Miranda-Zepeda OR |
16 |
PBC
Resident |
Commissioner
Bernard Commissioner
McKinlay Commissioner
Kerner |
Chimdindu
Ejikike OR |
16 |
PBC
Resident |
|
Kate Deviney OR |
16 |
PBC
Resident |
Mayor
Weinroth Vice Mayor
Weiss |
SUMMARY: Per Resolution R2018-0188, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
established the Advisory Commission on Women (ACW). The ACW is comprised of 15
members, 2 appointed by each County Commissioner and 1 at-large appointed by
majority vote of the BCC. The BCC may also appoint a youth representative
(15-18 years of age) to serve as an ex-officio member. Dafany Miranda-Zepeda,
Chimdindu Ejidike, and Kate Deviney submitted a complete application and have
expressed their interest in an appointment. The ACW serves as an advisory body to
focus on matters pertaining specifically to women. There is one vacancy.
Fourteen seats are currently filled. The current diversity count is Caucasian:
5 (36%), African-American: 3 (21%) and Hispanic: 3 (21%), and Unknown: 3 (21%).
The gender ratio (female: male) is 14:0.These nominees are a Hispanic female
and two African-American females. Countywide (JW)
JANUARY 4, 2022
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
C. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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JANUARY 4, 2022
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the updated Board Directive Reports which
include in process and completed board directive items. SUMMARY: At the
February 6, 2018 Board of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was given to
the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the board directives.
The report categorizes: 1) In
Process Items and 2) Completed
Items. The report continues to be updated on an on-going basis. Countywide
(LDC)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
JANUARY 4, 2022
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER DAVE KERNER
District 4 – COMMISSIONER ROBERT S. WEINROTH
Certificate
of Congratulations in recognition of ReachLink being
selected for the inaugural Forbes NEXT 1000 list for 2021
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER MELISSA MCKINLAY
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
JANUARY 4, 2022
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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JANUARY 4, 2022
11. ADJOURNMENT
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need
a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."