May 2, 2023
8:00 am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
MAY 2, 2023
PAGE ITEM
27 3J3 REVISED SUMMARY (PZB) Summary: The resolutions will authorize a County tax
exemption for the following historic properties located within the City of West
Palm Beach: 506 46th Street, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 218 Edgewood Drive, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 221 Wildermere Road, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 223 Belmonte Road, (property is owned for residential use);
and 3215 Vincent Road (property is privately owned for residential use). If granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2023, and
shall remain in effect for 10 years, or until December 31, 2032. The exemption
shall apply to 100 percent of the assessed value of all improvements to the
historic property, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or
rehabilitation of the property. For the property at 506 46th
Street, due to the timing of this submittal (relative to that of the Municipal
Tax Exemption), the Municipal Tax Exemption runs from January 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2031 but the County’s Exemption would run from January 1, 2023 to
December 31,2023. The estimated total tax exempted for the 10 years ending
December 31, 2031, is $120,008.49 $103,977.49. Actual exemption amounts will be based upon
the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is estimated that approximately
$12,000.85 $10,397.75 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on the
2023 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a City of West Palm Beach
approved restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the period that each tax exemption is granted. District 2 & 7 (DL)
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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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MAY 2, 2023
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 8 - 37)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 38)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 39 - 40)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 41)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 42)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 43)
9. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
44)
10. ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)
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MAY 2, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
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 Approve Supplement No. 1 to the Palm Beach
Lakes Blvd. over the Florida East Coast Railroad Contract with HNTB
Corporation.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 9
3E-1 Approve
Host Agency Agreement with American Association of Retired Persons Foundation,
Inc. Senior Community Service Employment Program
Page 10
3E-2 Approve
Amendment No. 2 with Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc. for
extension.
Page 11 - 12
3E-3 Approve
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Vendor Agreements for the period
August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025.
Page 13
3E-4 Approve
Agreements for Provision of Financial Assistance with Family Promise of
North/Central Palm Beach County, Inc.; and with The Lord’s Place, Inc. for short-term
emergency shelter and job training, etc. and other supportive services.
Page 14
3E-5 Approve
two Subreceipient Agreements with The Salvation Army for October 1, 2022
through September 30, 2023.
Page 15
3E-6 Approve
Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement with Southeast Florida Behavioral
Health Network, Inc. to increase the contract amount.
MAY 2, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
F. AIRPORTS
Page 16
3F-1 Approve Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No.
3 with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. to extend the project time by 167 calendar
days for Work Order SL 04: Federal Inspection Services & Building 846 Storm
Resiliency Modifications Package 2 at PBI.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 16
3G-1 Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA).
3G-2 Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
3G-3 Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Boynton Beach Community Development Agency (CRA).
Page 17
3G-4 Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Village of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA).
3G-5 Approval to for appointment of four
individuals to the County Infrastructure Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight
Committee.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 18
3H-1 Amendment No. 1 to the contract with The
Weitz Company, LLC establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Government
Center 12th Floor Flooring project.
Page 19
3H-2 Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Amendment
No. 8 with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. increasing the project duration
by 140 calendar days.
Page 20
3H-3 Approve Work Order No. 23-004 to the annual
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning contract with Air Mechanical &
Service Corp. for the Delray Health Clinic-Chiller Replacement project.
Page 21
3H-4 Approve Amendment No. 1 with Lebolo
Construction Management, Inc. establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the
Jupiter Health Center Renovations project.
MAY 2, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
Page 22
3H-5 ATM Operating License Agreement with
Guardians Credit Union for June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025 for various County
locations.
Page 23 - 24
3H-6 Approved
contracts with Song & Associates, Inc. for professional services for the
Vista Center Expansion project and Consultant Services Authorization No. 1 for
programming and conceptual design analysis.
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 25
3J-1 Adopt resolution granting a County tax
exemption for the historic rehabilitation of the properties located at 89
Middle Road and for 264 South County Road; and approve tax exemption for both
properties.
Page 26
3J-2 Adopt resolution granting a County tax
exemptions for the historic rehabilitation of the properties located at 105 NE
6th Street, Delay Beach; 131 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach;
1120 Nassau Street, Delray Beach; and approve tax exemptions for the same
properties.
Page 27 - 28
3J-3 Adopt resolution granting a County tax
exemptions for the historic rehabilitation of the properties located at 506 46th
Street, West Palm Beach; 218 Edgewood Drive, West Palm Beach; 221 Wildermere
Road, West Palm Beach; 233 Belmonte Road, West Palm Beach; 3215 Vincent Road,
West Palm Beach; and approve tax exemption for the same properties.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 28
3L-1 Task Assignment Change Order No. 1 to the
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Contract No. GC913 for
additional funding for Ethanol/Biodiesel Component Inspections.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 29
3M-1 Approve Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid
Waste Authority for demo and removal of Haverhill Park Racquetball Courts;
approve a budget amendment and authorize Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department to serve as County’s representative.
MAY 2, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
M. PARKS & RECREATION (cont’d.)
Page 29 - 30
3M-2 Approve
Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid Waste Authority for demo and removal of
Lake Lytal Park Racquetball Courts; approve a budget amendment and authorize
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to serve as County’s
representative.
Page 30 - 31
3M-3 Ratify
the Mayor’s signature on a Waterways Assistance Program grant application
submitted to the Florida Inland Navigation District for the redevelopment of
the southern portion of the Bert Winters Park; adopt resolution for grant
funding; authorize County Administrator or designee; authorize Director of
Parks and Recreation to serve as project director and liaison.
Page 32
3M-4 Approve
conservation easement for three sites in Riverbend Park totaling 15.98 acres.
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 32
3S-1 Ratify a FY2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire
and Emergency Response Grant application for additional firefighters; ratify
the designation of the County Administrator; and authorize County
Administrator.
Page 33
3S-2 Ratify a FY2022 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Program application for the purchase of additional photoelectric smoke/carbon
monoxide alarms; ratify designation of County Administrator and authorize
County Administrator or designee.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 34
3X-1 Approve Interlocal Agreement with the School
Board to accept grant funds under the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund and
spent through March 31, 2024.
3X-2 Florida Department of Health Emergency
Medical Services Section, Grants Unit Change Request to improve and expand EMS
systems.
Page 35
3X-3 Florida Department of Health Emergency
Medical Services Section, Grants Unit Change Request to improve and expand EMS
systems.
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 35 - 36
3AA-1 Adopt resolution approving submission of the
Off-Cycle FY220-2021 Grants for Rural Areas Program grant application to
partially offset FY2024.
MAY 2, 2023
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CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 36 - 37
3CC1 Executed FY2023 Category G Grant Agreement
with Children’s Healthcare Charities, Inc. and for Caribbean Baseball
Organization, Inc. for promotion of the Honda Classic, and Palm Beach Challenge
& International Baseball Festival.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Page 38
4A PBC Small Business Week
4B Building Safety Month
4C Economic Development Week
4D Nurses Week
4E Water Reuse Week
4F National Correction Officers and
Employees Week
4G
National Travel and Tourism Week
4H Peace Officers Memorial Day
4I Mental Health Awareness &
Trauma-Informed Care Month
4J National Public Works Week
4K Jewish American Heritage Month
4L PBC Older Americans Month
4M African American Golfers
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 39
5A-1 Approve contract with Horsepower Electric,
Inc. for the Advance Warning Signage project at PBI; and approve a budget
transfer.
B. HOUSING AND ECONIMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 40
5B-1 Approve Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus funding; direct staff to negotiate the funding agreement and
authorize County Administrator or designee.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 41)
STAFF COMMENTS
Page 42
7A-1 Receive and file updated Board Directive
Reports.
MAY 2, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 43)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 44)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 45)
MAY 2, 2023
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:
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: Supplement No. 1 (Supplement) to the Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard over the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad (Project) Contract (R2020-0353), dated April 7, 2020 (Contract) with HNTB Corporation (HNTB) in the amount of $1,116,817.63 for professional services for the Project. SUMMARY: Approval of this Supplement will provide the professional services necessary to complete the design phase for widening and rehabilitating the existing bridge. The solicitation for design professionals was advertised on September 4, 2018, prior to the effective date of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance and pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance at the time with final selection taking place on January 15, 2019. The SBE goal for all contracts was 15%. HNTB agreed to 36.5% SBE participation for the Contract. They agreed to 36.86% SBE participation for this Supplement. Their cumulative SBE participation to date for the Contract including this Supplement is 36.8%. The original Contract provided the professional services necessary to establish the typical section and complete the study phase of the Project. HNTB has an office located in Palm Beach County. Prior to this meeting date, the Contract’s contracted amount of $297,673.02 has been encumbered. This Project is included in the infrastructure sales tax. District 7 (YBH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: a Host Agency Agreement with the American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) Foundation, Inc., Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP),
for the period May 3, 2023 through May 2, 2026, to place seniors with work
assignments based on their skills, experience, knowledge and abilities. Summary:
This agreement allows AARP to assign seniors aged 55 and over, whose annual
incomes are at 125% of the poverty level or below to work experiences. AARP
will utilize seniors in work assignments within the Community Services
Department (CSD). Seniors are given opportunities to gain meaningful work
experiences and are compensated through AARP for the hours worked per week.
Seniors can work up to 20 hours per week. Each senior is matched with work
assignments based on their skills, experience, knowledge and abilities and are
utilized on an as needed basis. The seniors assist with various duties, such as
filing, data entry, answering phones, greeting clients, and other duties as
permitted by the agreement. CSD is responsible for providing services north of
Hypoluxo Road. The areas of service include all of the districts, excluding
Districts 2, 4, 5 and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road. The Mae Volen Center, Inc. is
responsible for providing services in the areas south of Hypoluxo Road. No County funds are required. (CSD) Countywide
except for portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road.
(HH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2
to Contract for Provision of Services with Palm Beach County Substance Abuse
Coalition, Inc. (PBCSAC) (R2021-1591), to extend the end date from September
30, 2023 to September 30, 2024 and to amend, revise and replace portions of the
contract for the provision of recovery support services to individuals,
families, and others directly impacted by opioid and substance use disorder and
to increase the FY 2023 budget from $550,000 to an amount not-to-exceed
$1,250,000, with a projected annual appropriation of $1,250,000 for FY 2024
contingent upon a budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners
for the term of this contract. Summary: Amendment No. 2 with PBCSAC is necessary in
order to expand Palm Beach County’s current network of two (2) recovery
community centers (RCC) and allied local recovery community organizations (RCO)
in both Delray Beach and Lake Worth Beach. The amendment expands the network in
both Riviera Beach and Belle Glade. The countywide RCO established by the grant
facilitates the development process and provides ongoing technical and
administrative assistance to the local organizations. RCCs have been found to provide
a unique function in helping participants build recovery capital and thereby
increasing their quality of life and self-esteem, while decreasing their
psychological distress. The network of RCOs and RCCs is a critical underpinning
to achieving the BCC’s goal of establishing a readily accessible, integrated
and coordinated person-centered, recovery-oriented system of care. They are
also consistent with the “Palm Beach County Behavioral Health, Substance Use,
Co-Occurring Disorder Plan Update” (Plan Update) recommendation to implement
recovery supports to ease transitions and continuity of care, remove barriers
and improve long-term recovery outcomes. (Community Services) Countywide
(HH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Low-Income Household Water Assistance
Program (LIHWAP) Vendor Agreements with the below-listed vendors, for the period
August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025, to provide financial assistance to
maintain or restore water utility services to eligible residents of Palm Beach
County, at no cost to the County:
A) Seacoast Utility Authority;
B) Village of Tequesta;
C) Village of Wellington;
D) City of Riviera Beach:
E) Village of Palm Springs;
F) Town of Jupiter;
G) Town of Mangonia Park;
H) Town of Lantana;
I) City of Delray Beach;
J) City of Lake Worth Beach; and
K) City of Boynton Beach.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Summary: LIHWAP funds allow Community Action
Programs across the country to provide financial assistance to low-income
households experiencing a water utility service emergency. The LIHWAP Federally
Funded Subgrant Agreement No. E2016 (R2021-0783) requires that Palm Beach
County Community Action Program (CAP) have agreements with local water utility
vendors. On July 12, 2022, CAP received a Notice of Grant Award/Funding
Availability (NFA) Modification from The State of Florida, Department of
Economic Opportunity (FDEO) in the amount of $2,234,474 in LIHWAP funds. On
August 23, 2022, FDEO issued a second NFA Modification in the amount of
$2,819,509 in LIHWAP funds, for a total amount of $5,053,983. The FDEO provided
a waiver to Palm Beach County, which offered time for the County to enter into
agreements with utility vendors, prevent gaps in services or avoid residents
being without water. Therefore LIHWAP funding became effective August 1, 2022,
and lasts for two years after the effective date of the last date signed of
each program vendor agreement. These agreements with local water utility
vendors will allow CAP to issue payments on behalf of low-income clients,
therefore avoiding the disconnection of essential services for eligible
participants. Funds will be provided
directly to local water utility vendors to assist qualified households. In
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, water utility services were prevented from
disconnection or restored through LIHWAP to a total of 466 households. Over the
course of the agreements, the Community Action Program anticipates serving
approximately 13,500 households in total. LIHWAP provides much-needed relief to low-income families that spend a
high portion of their household income on water utility services. Under
the Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement No. E2016, Section 5, letter F
– Funding Consideration, The State of Florida’s and DEO’s performance and
obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Legislature of the State of Florida. DEO shall have final
authority as to both the availability of funds and what constitutes an “annual
appropriation” of funds. The lack of appropriation or availability of funds
shall not create DEO’s default under this Agreement. If there is a state or
federal funding shortfall, then the funding otherwise made available under this
Agreement may be reduced. (Community Action Program) Countywide (HH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: the Agreements for Provision of Financial
Assistance with the below-listed agencies, for the period April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in
an amount totaling $833,000 of which $278,000 is budgeted in FY 2023
with an anticipated annual allocation of $555,000 in the subsequent fiscal
year, contingent upon a budgetary appropriation by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC), for the term of these agreements:
A) Family Promise of
North/Central Palm Beach County, Inc. (Family Promise), for the provision of
short-term emergency shelter via hotels/motels, employment case management,
rental assistance, permanent housing placement/retention bonus, and other
supportive services for families experiencing homelessness, in an amount
not-to-exceed $458,000, of which $153,000 is budgeted in FY 2023 with an
anticipated annual allocation of $305,000 in the subsequent fiscal year; and
B) The Lord’s Place,
Inc. (TLP), for the provision of emergency/interim shelter, subsidized job
training, resources, job skills, assistance with transitioning to permanent
housing, unsubsidized employment, and other supportive services to individuals
experiencing homelessness in parks, in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000, of
which $125,000 is budgeted in FY 2023 with an anticipated annual allocation of
$250,000 in the subsequent fiscal year.
Summary: On July 12, 2022, the BCC approved funding
allocations for the Financially Assisted Agencies (FAA) Program. The agreements
recommended in this item reflect dollar amounts included in the FY 2023 budget.
Family Promise is a new agency, and under this new program will serve annually
approximately 20 unduplicated family households experiencing homelessness. TLP
will serve annually approximately 10 unduplicated individuals experiencing
homelessness in the parks under this new program. Tyrina Pinkney, an employee
with TLP, is a member of the HIV CARE Council. The HIV Care Council provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding
the subject agreements or transactions. 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.
(Financially Assisted Agencies) Countywide (HH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: two (2) Subrecipient Agreements with The
Salvation Army (TSA), for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2023, in an amount totaling $132,038 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and
Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV) program funds:
A)
TSA, in an amount
not-to-exceed $100,000 in ESG funds, to provide emergency shelter to families
with minor children experiencing homelessness; and
B) TSA, in an amount not-to-exceed $32,038 in
ESG-CV funds, to provide homeless prevention services to individuals and
families who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
Summary: On July 12,
2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County
Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, which allocated $459,404 in ESG program
funds for nonprofit agencies to assist people experiencing homelessness or who
are at risk of homelessness, including those fleeing domestic violence. Palm
Beach County also received additional ESG-CV funding to prevent, prepare for
and respond to the pandemic among homeless individuals and families receiving
homeless prevention assistance services. The finalization of the agreements was
delayed due to an extended review of the agency’s scope of work and budget and
TSA’s requirement that all negotiations or changes go through their national
headquarters before approval. Under the new ESG agreement, TSA is expected to
serve 12 unduplicated households in its emergency shelters. Under the new
ESG-CV agreement, TSA is expected to serve five (5) unduplicated households.
These federal ESG funds require a matching contribution, which will be provided
by the funded agency. No County match is required. (Division of Human
Services) Countywide (HH).
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
6. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to Subrecipient Agreement
with Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (SEFBHN) (R2021-0301),
for the period October
1, 2020 through
September 30, 2023,
to increase the total amount
by $142,558 for a new contract
amount not-to-exceed $1,240,438, to continue services under the Department of
Justice (DOJ) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulants, Substance Abuse Program
(COSSAP) demonstration program. Summary: The DOJ approved
a one-time no-cost
project period extension for the COSSAP Award #2019-AR-BX-K023 with Palm
Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) to provide an additional 12 months to complete the research for COSSAP. The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) authorized staff to execute
a two-year agreement
with SEFBHN for the
period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022 to implement the COSSAP
demonstration program in Palm Beach County. The DOJ approved
a no cost extension of the initial
grant award, with a new end date of September 30, 2023 to allow for the
demonstration program to be completed. The BCC approved Amendment 1
(R2022-0931) on September 13, 2022. To date, COSSAP funding has been
used to support a care coordinator/housing specialist to assist program participants in securing a recovery
housing placement through
an established Recovery Housing
Voucher Program and Recovery
Residence Provider Network.
Recovery support services have been
provided by a peer recovery
support specialist, who has access to
Recovery Support Services
Funds to further assist participants. This intervention program has prioritized and expedited recovery support services for
individuals at high overdose risk. The CSD’s Behavioral Health and Substance
Use Disorders COSSAP program focuses
on a comprehensive, person-centered, recovery-oriented
approach with the goal of ensuring housing stability to support persons
involved with the criminal
justice system who have a substance use disorder. Linda Kane,
an employee with SEFBHN,
is a member of the Homeless Advisory Board (HAB). The HAB provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject
agreements or transactions. 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. (Behavioral Health and
Substance Use Disorders) Countywide (HH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Change Order No. 1
to Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract (Contract)
with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. (LCM) for CM at Risk Services for
Miscellaneous Airport Improvements for Palm Beach County Department of Airports
(Department) to extend the project time by 167 Calendar Days for Work Order SL
04: Federal Inspection Services (FIS) & Building 846 Storm Resiliency Modifications
Package 2 at Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI). Summary: Amendment No. 3 was approved by the Board
on May 3, 2022 in the amount
of $1,518,790.48 and 290 Calendar Days
(R2022-0457). The project
includes the replacement of the two (2) roof mounted
Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Chillers for the Department's
Administration Building at PBI. Approval
of Change Order No. 1 is required
to provide additional time to account
for delays in receiving the new HVAC equipment required to complete the project. There is no change in cost associated with
this change order. Countywide (AH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and
file: Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment
Agency (WGBH CRA). SUMMARY: The WGBH CRA has submitted its Annual
Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 as per section numbers
163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
2. Staff recommends motion to receive and
file: The Annual Report and the Financial
Statements for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 from the Boca Raton
Community Redevelopment Agency (BR CRA). SUMMARY: The BR CRA has
submitted its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 as per section numbers 163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida
Statutes. Countywide (DB)
3. Staff recommends motion to receive and
file: The Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 from the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (BB CRA). SUMMARY: The BB
CRA has submitted its Annual Report and Financial Statements for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 as per section numbers 163.356(3)(d)
and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends motion to receive and
file: The Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Village of Palm Springs Community Redevelopment
Agency (VPS CRA). SUMMARY: The VPS CRA has submitted their Annual Report
for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 as per section numbers
163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: appointment of the following individuals to the County Infrastructure
Surtax Independent Citizen Oversight Committee (Surtax Committee) for the term
beginning May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2026:
Nominee Seat
No.
Nominated By
Sandra Hammerstein
8 Black Chamber of Commerce
Maria S.
Antuńa
9
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Patrick J.
Franklin
14 Urban League of PBC
Christine M. Thrower-Skinner
15
Palm Beach County City
Management Association
SUMMARY: On December
20, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) created the Surtax Committee.
The Surtax Committee will meet quarterly, issue an annual report, may make
recommendations to the BCC, and ensure that 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. Patrick Franklin
has disclosed that he is employed by the Urban League of Palm Beach County that
has several contracts with the County for youth empowerment, economic
empowerment, and housing counseling. 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, and out of the current 9 positions filled, the diversity count is: 2
African-American (22%); 3 Hispanic (33%); and 4 Caucasian (45%). The gender
ratio (female:male) is 4:5. Countywide (MJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 1
to the contract for Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services (R2022-1446)
with The Weitz Company, LLC establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in
the amount of $364,853 for construction management services for the Government
Center 12th Floor Flooring project for a period of 107 calendar days from
notice to proceed. SUMMARY: On December 6, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved the CM at Risk Services contract with The Weitz
Company, LLC to provide construction management services for the Governmental
Center Renewal and Replacement (R/R) project (R2022-1446). On February 7, 2023
(Agenda 3H-9), the Board authorized the County Administrator or designee, which
in this case was the Director of Facilities Development and Operations (FDO),
to execute an Amendment to expedite the process so that the procurement and
installation of the new flooring and flooring accessories can be completed
while minimizing interference with daily operations. Amendment No. 1 authorized
The Weitz Company, LLC to establish a GMP in the amount $364,853 to provide
construction management services including bidding, procuring, shipping and
installation of the new flooring and flooring accessories for the Government
Center 12th Floor Flooring project. On March 1, 2023, Amendment No. 1 was fully
executed on behalf of the Board by the Director of FDO. In accordance with the County Policy and Procedures Memorandum
(PPM) CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be
submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item.
Amendment No. 1 was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on January 18, 2023
and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of
20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, of which 10% must be African
American or Hispanic American owned businesses. A good faith waiver was
requested and partial waiver was approved to waive the 10% Small Minority
Business Enterprise (S/MBE) goal therefore the API for this Amendment is a 20%
SBE participation. The SBE participation on this amendment is 64.81%.
Cumulative SBE participation on this contract is 64.81%. The Weitz Company, LLC
is a local business. Funding for this project is from the Public Building
Improvement Fund and the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District
7 (MWJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Change Order No.
1 to Amendment No. 8 to the continuing Construction Manager (CM) at Risk
Services contract with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. (R2018-1161) for
the C.L. Brumback Health Center Renovations project increasing the project
duration by 140 calendar days. SUMMARY:
On June 4, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
Amendment No. 8 (R2022-0592) to the continuing CM at Risk Services contract
(R2018-1161) with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. in the amount of
$919,558 establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction of the
C.L. Brumback Health Center Renovations project. Change Order No. 1 to
Amendment No. 8 authorizes an increase in the project duration of 140 calendar
days, at no additional cost, due to permitting delays which impacted the
project’s critical path schedule. Under the federal requirements, this project
has a 22.4% minority and 6.9% female participation goal established. After good
faith efforts, Lebolo committed to 21.20% minority and 6.45% female
participation for Amendment No. 8. There is no minority or female participation
on this change order. To date, the overall minority and female participation is
21.20% minority and 6.45% female participation. Funding for this project
is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
6 (MWJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Order No. 23-004 to the annual Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contract (R2020-0229) with Air
Mechanical & Service Corp. (Contractor) in the amount of $258,314 for the
Delray Health Clinic - Chiller Replacement (Re-bid) project for a period of 120
calendar days from equipment delivery. SUMMARY:
The work consists of furnishing the labor, equipment and materials needed
to remove and replace the existing 100-TON York air cooled chiller unit with a
new air cooled chiller unit with accompanying plumbing and electrical. The
project also includes the removal and replacement of two (2) chilled water
pumps with accompanying plumbing and electrical. The existing equipment is 8
years old and continues to have consistent refrigerant leaks even though major
repairs were performed. The new air cooled chiller and chilled water pumps will
be more efficient and provide years of dependable service. 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 120 calendar days from equipment delivery 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 $120 per day. This work order was solicited pursuant
to the annual HVAC contract and the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual HVAC contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on August 21, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of sheltered market for projects less than
$100,000 (when three (3) or more small businesses are qualified under the
annual contract) or a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractor will be given
a price preference for projects $100,000 or greater if its bid is within 10% of
the lowest non-small business bid. Since this project is greater than $100,000,
the SBE price preference API was applied. There is no SBE subcontracting
participation on this work order. Cumulative SBE participation on the annual
HVAC contract is 28.18%. The Contractor is not an SBE and is not a local
business. Funding for this project is from the Public Building Improvement
Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: Amendment No. 1
to the construction manager at risk services continuing contract (R2023-0139)
with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. (Construction Manager) establishing a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $546,499 for the Jupiter Health
Center Renovations project for a period of 240 days from notice to
proceed. SUMMARY: On February 7,
2023, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the construction
manager at risk services continuing contract (R2023-0139) with the
Construction Manager for construction management services for various federally
funded capital projects. Amendment No. 1 authorizes construction management
services necessary to renovate the Jupiter Health Center public restrooms.
Renovations are required in order to bring the men’s and women’s public
restrooms into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Renovations will accommodate accessibility requirements to more efficiently
serve the needs of the Jupiter Health Center. The Construction Manager will
have 240 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 is $120
per day. The work was competitively solicited by the Construction Manager
utilizing the federal requirements provided by the Department of Housing and
Economic Development (DHED). Under the federal requirements, this project has
an established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) minority participation goal
of 22.4%, of which 6.9% is female participation. After good faith efforts, the
Construction Manager anticipates an EEO utilization of 16.25% minority
participation and 8.53% female participation for this amendment. Under the
federal requirements the goals are not mandatory, provided the contractor
exercised good faith efforts. The funding sources for this work are the
Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund and the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 1 (MWJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: an ATM Operating
License Agreement (License Agreement) with Guardians Credit Union for the term
of June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2025 for automated teller machines placed in
the following locations:
A) Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401;
B) South County Administrative Complex, 501
South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444; and
C) North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410.
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.
This License Agreement has been executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) by the Director of Facilities Development and Operations
in accordance with the delegation of authority approved by the Board. This
License Agreement commenced on June 1, 2022 and will extend through May 31,
2025, with two (2) extension options of one (1) year each; has no rent or fees;
and may be terminated by either party, for any reason, upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other party. Property & Real Estate Management (PREM)
will continue to administer this License Agreement. (PREM) Districts 1 &
7 (HJF)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A) Contract with Song & Associates, Inc. (Consultant) to provide professional services for design,
planning, investigative, permitting and construction administration services
for the Vista Center Expansion project; and
B) Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 1 to the contract in the
amount of $92,059.33 for Phase 1 (predesign services for programming and
conceptual design analysis).
SUMMARY: The Vista Office
Building is an existing 251,025 gross square feet, four story, multi-tenant
building situated on approximately 12 acres of County-owned property located at
2300 North Jog Road in the Vista Center Planned Industrial Park Development
(PIPD), West Palm Beach. The existing site additionally supports a four story
parking structure containing 756 parking spaces, mechanical support areas and
509 surface parking spaces. The Building Division is currently located on the 1st
floor of the Vista Office Building. As a result of the Building Division’s
increased workforce and its need for an emergency control center, an expansion
was deemed necessary in order to properly support the Building Division’s
operations. The new 20,000 square feet expansion will include support offices
and workstations for the Building Division’s personnel, additional meeting/conference/training
rooms, and support facilities including restrooms and mechanical spaces. The
expansion shall include features such as natural lighting, reduced sound/noise
transmission, localized temperature controls and other features that enhance the
work environment. The project will additionally include required renovations to
the existing building, including but not limited to, the areas vacated by staff
relocated to the new space and the areas affected as a result of the
reorganization of departmental divisions. Professional services include
planning, investigative services, design, permitting and construction
administration services. Professional services will be implemented in two (2)
phases. Phase 1 will consist of predesign planning services which include site,
utility, infrastructure, facility planning studies and analysis, programming,
master planning and preliminary architectural and/or engineering design.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. SUMMARY (cont’d.): Phase 2 will consist of survey and
geotechnical analysis, design services which include professional engineering
and/or architectural consultation, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical
and plumbing engineering services, permitting and regulatory services
incidental thereto, as well as any specialty subconsulting services necessary
to complete the required scope of work, construction administration services
which includes the review of submittals, construction observation and
inspections, and site visits. CSA No. 1 in the amount of $92,059.33 will
authorize Phase 1, predesign services for programming and conceptual design
analysis necessary to define the Building Division’s space requirements and
needs. The solicitation for design professionals was advertised on May 22, 2022
according to the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance, with final
selection on December 12, 2022. The project was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee on April 20, 2022. The Committee established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives (APIs) of a minimum mandatory participation goal of 20% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and a Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE) evaluation preference for African American firms. The Consultant
committed to a 26% SBE participation goal, of which 11% is MBE participation
from an African American business for this contract. The actual SBE
participation will be identified on each CSA and will be tracked cumulatively
over all CSAs issued under the contract. The SBE participation on this CSA is
3.29%. There is no MBE participation on this CSA. Cumulative SBE participation
on the contract is 3.29%. There is no cumulative MBE participation. The
Consultant is a local firm and a graduate from the EBO program. Funding for
this project is from the Building Capital Projects Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 89 Middle Road, Palm
Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 89 Middle
Road, Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained during
the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 264 South County
Road, Palm Beach; and
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 264 South
County Road, Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted.
Summary: The resolutions will authorize a County
tax exemption for the following historic properties located within the Town of
Palm Beach: 89 Middle Road, (property is privately owned for residential use);
264 South County Road, (property is privately owned for commercial use). If granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2023, and
shall remain in effect for 10 years, or until December 31, 2032. The exemption
shall apply to 100 percent of the assessed value of all improvements to the
historic property, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or
rehabilitation of the property. The estimated total tax exempted for the 10
years ending December 31, 2032, is $286,048.63. Actual exemption amounts will
be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is estimated
that approximately $28,604.86 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on
the 2023 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a Town of Palm Beach
approved restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the period that each tax exemption is granted. District 1 (DL)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 105 NE 6th
Street, Delray Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 105 NE 6th
Street, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 131 NW 1st
Avenue, Delray Beach;
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 131 NW 1st
Street, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
E) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 1120 Nassau Street,
Delray Beach; and
F) approve a tax exemption covenant for 1120 Nassau
Street, Delray Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted.
Summary: The resolutions will authorize a County tax
exemption for the following historic properties located within the City of
Delray Beach: 105 NE 6th Street, (property is privately owned for
residential use), 131 NW 1st Avenue, (property is privately owned
for residential use), and 1120 Nassau Street, (property is privately owned for residential
use).If granted, the tax exemptions shall take
effect January 1, 2023, and shall remain in effect for 10 years, or until
December 31, 2032. The exemption shall apply to 100 percent of the assessed
value of all improvements to the historic property, which resulted from
restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of the property. The estimated total
tax exempted for the 10 years ending December 31, 2032, is $109,827.93. Actual exemption amounts will be based upon
the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly basis. It is estimated that
approximately $10,982.79 tax dollars will be exempted annually based on the
2023 Countywide Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a City of Delray Beach
approved restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying improvements be
maintained during the period that each tax exemption is granted. Districts 4 & 7 (DL)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends motion to:
A) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 218 Edgewood Drive,
West Palm Beach;
B) approve a tax exemption covenant for 218 Edgewood
Drive, West Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
C) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 221 Wildermere Road,
West Palm Beach;
D) approve a tax exemption covenant for 221 Wildermere
Road, West Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
E) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 233 Belmonte Road,
West Palm Beach;
F) approve a tax exemption covenant for 233 Belmonte
Road, West Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted;
G) adopt a resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, granting a County tax exemption
for the historic rehabilitation of the property located at 3215 Vincent Road,
West Palm Beach; and
H) approve a tax exemption covenant for 3215 Vincent
Road, West Palm Beach, requiring the qualifying improvements be maintained
during the 10-year period that the tax exemption is granted.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
3. Summary: The resolutions will authorize a County tax
exemption for the following historic properties located within the City of West
Palm Beach: 506 46th Street, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 218 Edgewood Drive, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 221 Wildermere Road, (property is privately owned for
residential use); 223 Belmonte Road, (property is owned for residential use);
and 3215 Vincent Road (property is privately owned for residential use). If granted, the tax exemptions shall take effect January 1, 2023, and
shall remain in effect for 10 years, or until December 31, 2032. The exemption
shall apply to 100 percent of the assessed value of all improvements to the
historic property, which resulted from restoration, renovation, or
rehabilitation of the property. For the property at 506 46th Street,
due to the timing of this submittal (relative to that of the Municipal Tax
Exemption), the Municipal Tax Exemption runs from January 1, 2022 to December
31, 2031 but the County’s Exemption would run from January 1, 2023 to December
31,2023. The estimated total tax exempted for the 10 years ending December 31,
2031, is $120,008.49 $103,977.49. Actual
exemption amounts will be based upon the Countywide Millage rate on a yearly
basis. It is estimated that approximately $12,000.85 $10,397.75 tax dollars
will be exempted annually based on the 2023 Countywide
Millage Rate. Accompanying each resolution is a City
of West Palm Beach approved restrictive covenant, which requires the qualifying
improvements be maintained during the period that each tax exemption is
granted. District 2 & 7
(DL)
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:
Task Assignment Change Order No. 1 to the State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) Contract No. GC913 (Contract) (R2017-0838) for
additional funding, in the amount of $1,046, for Ethanol/Biodiesel Component
Inspections to be completed by the end of the current Task Assignment Number 6
on June 30, 2023. The current Contract is in the amount of $553,553 and will
increase to the amount of $554,599. Summary: On September 13, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the FDEP Contract No. GC913, Task Assignment Number 6
(R2022-0963). Task Assignment Change Order No. 1 is to provide funding for
additional variable component inspections related to the FDEP’s
Ethanol/Biodiesel Program. Funding for
these inspections are from a separate account. It is expected that
Environmental Resources Management will complete five of these inspections
prior to the end of the Task Assignment on June 30, 2023. There is no cost
to the County. Countywide (SF)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve an Interlocal Grant Agreement between Palm
Beach County and Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for $50,000 towards
the demolition and removal of the Haverhill Park Racquetball Courts for the
period May 2, 2023 through February 28, 2024;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $50,000 within the Park Improvement Fund to
establish budget for the approved grant project; and
C) authorize the
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to serve as the County’s
Contract Representative with the authority to execute time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, standard forms, and amendments to the Agreement
that do not substantially change the scope of work.
Summary: On November 23, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department submitted a Solid
Waste Authority 2023 Blighted and Distressed Property Cleanup and
Beautification Grant application. The
application requested $50,000 in funding to demolish the Haverhill Park racquetball
courts. The three-wall racquetball courts were constructed in 1985 and are in
need of demolition and replacement.
Grant funding has been 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.
Reconstruction of the racquetball courts following demolition is funded
through the Infrastructure Surtax Project Plan.
District 2 (AH)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve an Interlocal Grant Agreement between Palm
Beach County and Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County for $50,000 towards
the demolition and removal of the Lake Lytal Park Racquetball Courts for the
period May 2, 2023 through February 28, 2024;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $50,000 within the Park Improvement Fund to
establish budget for the approved grant project; and
C) authorize the
Director of the Parks and Recreation Department to serve as the County’s
Contract Representative with the authority to execute time extensions, task
assignments, certifications, standard forms, and amendments to the Agreement
that do not substantially change the scope of work.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
2. Summary: On November 23, 2022, the Parks and Recreation
Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2023 Blighted and Distressed
Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The application requested $50,000 in funding
to demolish the racquetball courts at Lake Lytal Park. The three-wall
racquetball courts were constructed in 1987 and are in need of demolition and
replacement. Grant funding has been 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. Reconstruction of the racquetball
courts following demolition is funded through the Infrastructure Surtax Project
Plan. District 3 (AH)
3. Staff recommends motion to:
A) ratify
the signature of the Mayor on a Waterways
Assistance Program (WAP) grant application submitted to the Florida
Inland Navigation District (FIND) on March, 10, 2023, requesting $800,000 to
fund 50% of the construction costs associated with the redevelopment of the
southern portion of Bert Winters Park;
B) adopt a Resolution for
Assistance under the FIND WAP for grant funding for the redevelopment of the
southern portion of Bert Winters Park in the amount of $800,000;
C) authorize the County
Administrator or designee to execute the Grant Project Agreement, as well as
task assignments, certifications, standard forms, or amendments to the
Agreement that do not change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the
Agreement;
D) authorize the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department to serve as the Project Director;
and
E) authorize the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department to serve as the Project Liaison.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
3. Summary: The total cost of
the project identified in the FIND WAP grant application is $1,600,000. This
grant application requests $800,000 to fund up to (50%) of the redevelopment of
the southern portion of Bert Winters Park. Grant project elements include renovation of the existing day use docks,
parking and construction of new picnic facilities, canoe/kayak launch, parking,
lighting, landscaping and associated infrastructure. If the FIND grant is awarded, the County will provide matching funds
using Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) funding. Due to grant-related items
requiring timely execution by the County, staff is requesting Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approval for the County Administrator or designee to
approve grant documents and for the Parks and Recreation Director to act as the
Project Director and Liaison Agent for this project. The grant requires a
Restrictive Covenant be recorded in public records dedicated to public boating
for a period of thirty (30) years from date of completion. District 1 (AH)
4. Staff recommends motion to approve: a
conservation easement in favor of Palm Beach County for three sites in
Riverbend Park totaling 15.98 acres. Summary: On March 10, 2015, the County approved a 4.90 acre Declaration of
Conservation Easement (R2015-0334), which required the County to establish an
upland tree mitigation bank. The Parks and Recreation Department is working
closely with the Environmental Resources Management Department (ERM) to expand
the Riverbend upland preserve/tree conservation bank. The proposed expansion
includes three additional sites totaling 15.98 acres, which would bring the
expanded preserve/tree mitigation conservation bank to 20.88 acres within
Riverbend Park. This upland preserve/tree conservation bank establishes upland
tree credits which the Parks and Recreation Department can draw against for
future park projects. Credits from this
tree conservation bank can only be used to satisfy County Unified Land
Development Code (ULDC), Article 14, Chapter C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection requirements. The Preserve Area Management Plan (PAMP) outlines the
duties and responsibilities for managing this Conservation Easement. The
Conservation Easement allows passive recreation, such as hiking, biking,
equestrian trails and other recreational uses which have minimal impact on the
natural resource, and is consistent with the long range development plans for
Riverbend Park. It also ensures the tree mitigation area will remain in a
natural state and will be maintained by the County in perpetuity. District 1 (AH)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) ratify a FY 2022 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application, electronically
submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 17, 2023, requesting $8,091,025 to
fund 100% in years 1, 2 and 3 for 27 new firefighters, for a term of three
years from the date of award;
B)
ratify the designation of
the County Administrator, or designee, to act as the County’s representative
for the purpose of electronically signing and submitting the FY 2022 SAFER grant application, including Assurances
and Certifications via the DHS FEMA website; and
C)
authorize the County Administrator,
or designee, to accept, approve, execute and submit, electronically or
otherwise, on County’s behalf the grant award, representations, certifications,
acknowledgments, assurances, standard forms and documents, reimbursement
requests, amendments, time frame changes, and other necessary documents, that
do not materially change the general scope of terms and conditions of the
grant.
Summary: This grant application requests $8,091,025
from DHS FEMA to fund 27 new firefighters to increase the daily staffing of 6
aerial/ladder units from 3 people to 4 people on each unit, as part of a pilot
program. The total project cost identified in the grant application is
$8,091,025. There is no required match for this grant for all three years. Due
to the personnel coverage factor, the total number of firefighters required is
27. These 27 positions will be eliminated at the end of the grant, and pending
a thorough evaluation of the pilot program may be submitted as a supplemental
request through the budget process prior to the expiration of the grant. If
awarded, the grant will provide funding to increase the daily staffing on each
aerial/ladder unit; by implementing this staffing, fewer units will be needed
for an initial response, therefore increasing unit availability for concurrent
calls, which is essential to meeting national safety standards and mitigating
risks to the community through prompt response times and increased unit
availability throughout our service area and automatic aid areas. Due to the preparation time, submittal
deadlines, and BCC meeting dates, the grant application had to be submitted
prior to full Board approval. Countywide (SB)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE RESCUE
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to:
A) ratify a FY 2022 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) application, electronically submitted to the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) on March 29, 2023, requesting $85,643 to fund 95% of the purchase
of 1,500 combination photoelectric smoke/carbon monoxide alarms with built-in
lithium batteries, for a term beginning twelve months from the date of award;
B)
ratify the designation of
the County Administrator, or designee, to act as the County’s representative
for the purpose of electronically signing and submitting the FY 2022 FP&S grant application, including
Assurances and Certifications via the DHS FEMA website; and
C)
authorize the County
Administrator, or designee, to accept, approve,
execute and submit, electronically or otherwise, on County’s behalf the grant
award, representations, certifications, acknowledgments, assurances, standard
forms and documents, reimbursement requests, amendments, time frame changes,
and other necessary documents, that do not materially change the general scope
of terms and conditions of the grant.
Summary: This grant application requests $85,643 from
DHS FEMA for the purchase of 1,500 combination photoelectric smoke/carbon
monoxide alarms with built-in lithium batteries. The total project cost
identified in the grant application is $89,925. The required match for this grant is $4,282 (5% of the federal share),
which will be funded from Fire Rescue’s contingency reserve. If awarded, the
grant will provide funding to purchase 1,500 combination photoelectric
smoke/carbon monoxide alarms with built-in lithium batteries. These alarms will
be installed in at-risk, low-income residential areas of the Glades (Belle
Glade, Pahokee and South Bay). Due to the preparation time, submittal
deadlines, and BCC meeting dates, the grant application had to be submitted
prior to full Board approval. District 6 (SB)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of
Palm Beach County, Florida (SBPBC) for acceptance of grant funds collected
between January 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 under the Driver Education
Safety Trust Fund (DESTF) and spent by the SBPBC through March 31, 2024. Summary: Pursuant to the Dori
Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act (Section 318.1215, Florida Statutes), the
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller shall collect an
additional $5.00 with each civil traffic penalty levied in Palm Beach County to
be used for driver education programs. Section 10-9 of the Palm Beach
County Code provides for the collection of $5.00 to fund a DESTF Program, which
includes the creation of a DESTF and how these funds will be disbursed to public
and non-public schools annually. In order to receive funding from the
DESTF, public and non-public schools must apply and receive grant approval each
year. This Interlocal Agreement will
continue to allow the County to grant disbursements from the DESTF to the SBPBC
for their driver education safety program.
COUNTYWIDE (MJ)
2. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: executed Florida Department of
Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section, Grants Unit Change
Request in the amount of $18,055.95 for EMS Grant ID Code C0050 to improve and
expand EMS systems for the period of March 24, 2022 through March 24, 2023. Summary: Palm Beach County (County) was awarded
$138,411 (CSFA #64.005) during the FY 2021-22 grant cycle from the State of
Florida Department of Health, EMS Bureau, to improve and expand EMS
systems. The original project for the
City of Riviera Beach Fire Rescue was quoted at $21,669.86. Due to a change in the project scope and
pricing, the purchasing bids were lower than expected at a total of $18,055.95
for the purchase of upgrade equipment for their existing seven (7) LifePak 15s.
The grant funding may be used by the County or municipal agencies to purchase
EMS equipment or provide training. On
March 8, 2022, R2022-0214 authorized the County Administrator to sign the
Grants Unit Change Request form for the EMS County Grant Award. The Grants Unit Change Request form was
signed by State on August 10, 2022. There is no ad valorem funding
required. Countywide (SB)
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
3. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) receive and file executed Florida Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section, Grants Unit Change Request in the
amount of $52,857.80 for EMS Grant ID Code C0050 to improve and expand EMS
systems for the period of March 24, 2022 through March 24, 2023; and
B) approve a budget amendment of $51,936 in the
EMS Grant Fund to adjust the budget to reflect the grant amount.
Summary: The County was awarded $138,411 (CSFA
#64.005) during the FY 2021-22 grant cycle from the State of Florida Department
of Health, EMS Section, to improve and expand EMS systems. There was an unspent balance of $51,935.37
due to purchasing bids coming in lower than expected from the FY 2020-21 grant
cycle, Grant ID Code C9050, and interest earned of $922.43. This combined sum
total of $52,857.80 will roll over into the FY 2021-22 grant cycle, Grant ID
Code C0050 bringing the total to $191,268.80.
The grant funding may be used by the County or municipal agencies to
purchase EMS equipment or provide training. On March 8, 2022, R2022-0214 authorized the
County Administrator to sign the Grants Unit Change Request form for the EMS
County Grant Award. The Grants Unit
Change Request form was signed by State on March 17, 2023. There
is no ad valorem funding required. Countywide (SB)
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
adopt a resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida, approving
the submission of the Off-Cycle FFY2020 - 2021, Section 5311 Formula Grants for
Rural Areas Program (CFDA 20.509) grant application in the amount of $800,000,
to partially offset in Fiscal Year 2024, the
operational costs for the Go Glades Service in the Glades Region, as
administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); and
B) authorize the
Mayor of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the grant application,
supporting documents, and assurances.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (cont’d.)
1. Summary: FDOT has notified Palm Tran of the availability of additional Section
5311 grant funds for mass transit operating assistance in non-urbanized
areas. If awarded, the grant will
partially offset the operating costs of Go Glades service in the Glades Region of
Palm Beach County. The application is
for $800,000 in grant funds which require a local match of $800,000 (50% of
project) for a total project cost of $1,600,000.The grant match is included in
Palm Tran’s proposed FY 2024 Budget. The grant
requires broader indemnification by the County than that approved by PPM
CW-F-049. The grant requires the County and its officers, agents,
or employees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDOT and all of its
officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or
expense arising out of the County’s non-compliance or performance of this
agreement. The indemnification obligation must also be passed on to contractors
and/or consultants. Given that liability is limited to County’s non-compliance
or performance of this agreement and the statutory caps of Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, Palm Tran recommends Board approval. Countywide (MM)
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm
Beach County
FY2023, Category “G”
Grant Agreement managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc.
(Sports Commission), on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council
(TDC) with:
A) Children’s
Healthcare Charities, Inc., for
the promotion of the Honda Classic, held from February 20 – 26, 2023, for the
term August 20, 2022 – May 26, 2023.
This grantee was approved by the TDC on December 8, 2022, in the amount
of $100,000; and
B) Caribbean Baseball Organization, Inc., for the promotion
of the Palm Beach Challenge & International Baseball Festival, held from March
7 – 21, 2023, for the term December 7, 2022 – May 21, 2023. This grantee was approved by the TDC on December
8, 2022, in the amount of $15,000.
MAY 2, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCILU (cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a Receive and File agenda item.
On June 7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners 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
Children’s Healthcare Charities, Inc./Honda Classic were 9,500 and room nights
generated for Caribbean Baseball
Organization, Inc./Palm Beach Challenge & International Baseball Festival
were 4,843. Districts 1,7
(YBH)
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MAY 2, 2023
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2023 as
Palm Beach County Small Business Week
(District 6)
B) Proclamation
declaring May 2023 as Building Safety Month (District 4)
C) Proclamation
declaring May 8-12, 2023 as Economic Development Week (District 6)
D) Proclamation
declaring May 6-12, 2023 as Nurses Week in Palm Beach County (District 4)
E) Proclamation declaring May 14-20, 2023 as Water Reuse Week (District 5)
F) Proclamation
declaring May 7-13, 2023 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
(District 3)
G) Proclamation
declaring May 7-13, 2023 as National Travel and Tourism Week (District 5)
H) Proclamation declaring May 15, 2023 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
(District 3)
I) Proclamation
declaring May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month
(District 2)
J) Proclamation
declaring May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week (District 1)
K) Proclamation
declaring May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month (District 2)
L) Proclamation
declaring May 2023 Palm Beach County Older Americans Month (District 1)
M) Proclamation declaring May 25-29, 2023 as African American Golfers Hall
of Fame and African American Collegiate and Youth Golfers Hall of Fame Week
(District 7)
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MAY 2, 2023
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A)
A contract
(Contract) with Horsepower Electric, Inc. (Horsepower) in the amount of
$696,969 and 165 Calendar Days for the Advance Warning Signage project at Palm
Beach International Airport (PBI); and
B) A Budget Transfer in the
amount of $696,969 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund.
Summary: This project consists of replacing the oversize vehicle warning
system located on the entrance to the
PBI Terminal with a new more robust system. The project was advertised
utilizing the County's competitive bid process and presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on November 30, 2022. The Committee established an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of price preference for Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) contractors if their bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small
business bid. On February 7, 2023, three (3) bids were received for this
project and two (2) were determined to be responsive. The certified small
business bidder submitting the lowest responsive, responsible bid was more than
10% of the lowest responsive bid. Horsepower located in Dade County has been
identified as the lowest responsible/ responsive bidder in the amount of
$696,969. The S/M/WBE participation for this contract is 0%. Pursuant to
changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2020, a
governing body of a commercial service airport may not approve purchases of
contractual services in excess of the Category Five threshold amount of
$325,000 provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, on a consent agenda.
This Contract exceeds the threshold amount and must be approved on the regular
agenda. Countywide (AH)
MAY 2, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A)
approve Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding of up to $1,630,785 to The Lord’s Place, Inc.;
B) direct staff to negotiate the funding
agreement; and
C) authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to
execute the funding agreement, amendments thereto, and all other documents
necessary for project implementation.
SUMMARY: The
Lord’s Place, Inc. is a local 501(c) not-for-profit organization dedicated to
breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate and
effective services to men, women, and children in our community. The Lord’s
Place has entered into a contract to purchase from Community Partners of South
Florida a one (1) acre residential property located at 2865 Melaleuca Drive in
unincorporated West Palm Beach. The property includes an existing single-family
home and six (6) cottages which The Lord’s Place will operate as “Bill’s Place”
to provide permanent housing for 15 older adults experiencing homelessness and
behavioral health conditions. Residents
will receive safe housing, case management, recovery support, life skills
instruction, adult education, job training and placement, and other supportive
services. Staff recommends a forgivable
loan of $1,630,785 through the CDBG-CV program, funds would be used for the
acquisition and rehabilitation. CDBG-CV
was provided through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
Act (CARES Act). The County received $9,322,419 in CDBG-CV funding. The Pulte
Family Charitable Foundation has pledged $2,000,000 to fund operational costs
of the facility, and The Lord’s Place will be responsible for securing all
necessary operational funding throughout the period of affordability. The property will be restricted for occupancy
by CDBG-CV qualifying populations for no less than 30 years. The funding
agreement and related documents pursuant to these County funds will be between
the County and The Lord’s Place, Inc. or its respective successors and/or
assigns. To facilitate project implementation, staff requests authorization for
the County Administrator, or designee, to execute the funding agreement and
related documents. These are CDBG-CV
grant funds that do not require a local match. District 3 (HJF)
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MAY 2, 2023
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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MAY 2, 2023
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 (DC)
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
MAY 2, 2023
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring May 2023 as
Audubon Everglades Purple Martin Awareness Month
Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring June 4, 2023 as
Holocaust Survivor Day
(Off-site date 6/4/23)
District 3 – COMMISSIONER MICHAEL A. BARNETT
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
MAY 2, 2023
9. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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MAY 2, 2023
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."