June 12, 2023
12:00 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JUNE 13, 2023
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9 3B2 *REVISED
MOTION / TITLE (CLERK) / Staff recommends motion to
approve the following final minutes of
the Board of County Commissioners' meetings:
Meeting
Date Meeting
Type
February 28, 2023 Workshop
March 14, 2023 Regular
10 3E1 *DELETE –
Further Staff Review
18 3H2 *REVISED SUMMARY (FDO) /
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 attached standard agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator or designee,
who in this case was the Director of the Facilities Development and Operations
Department. The Standard License Agreement was approved in accordance with
R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the Board on October 1, 2013. The
agreement with Senior Friendly Fitness, LLC did not entail payment of a license
fee. The agreement with Sunfest of Palm Beach County, Inc. had a license
fee of $24,000. These executed documents are now being submitted to
the Board to receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (YBH)
43 3CC1 *REVISED MOTION
/ TITLE / SUMMARY (TOURIST DEV. COUNCIL) /
Staff recommends motion to approve: First Amendment to
Tri-Party Agreement (R2021-1872) with the City of Boca Raton (City) and
ESPN Productions, Inc. (ESPN) to extend the Agreement for one three-year term
from August 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026, in the amount not to exceed
$183,000 in FY 2024, in the amount not to exceed $189,000 in FY 2025, and in
the amount not to exceed $196,000 in FY 2026. SUMMARY: Palm Beach County entered into an Agreement with the City of
Boca Raton and ESPN on December 7, 2021, to produce a college football bowl
game featuring teams from NCAA Division I Football Bowl Games (Boca Raton
Bowl). The Agreement allows for one (1) renewal for a three-year term. The
dollar amount for five years was approved on December 7, 2021, in the
amount of $177.000 $183,000 for the to be paid in
2023 year, for the production of the Boca Raton Bowl, and will increasinge
by to $189,000 for the in FY2024 year, and increasing to
$196,000 for the in FY 2025 year., and to $6,000
each year for the remaining years. The Agreement provides for the
City to match all of the County’s funding obligations. The County is
extending that Agreement for one additional three-year term. All other terms of
the Agreement remain unchanged. This amendment has been reviewed and
approved by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Board. Countywide
(YBH)
43 3DD1 *REVISED SUMMARY
(INTERNAL AUDITOR) / Summary: The Board
delegated authority to the County
Internal Auditor to approve peer review engagement letters from ALGA for future
peer reviews in amounts not to exceed $10,000 for each triennial review.
Countywide (DB)
June 12, 2023
12:00 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JUNE 13, 2023
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49 5C2 *REVISED SUMMARY
(COMMUNITY SERVICES) Summary: The cost of
construction is significantly higher than
previously estimated. Amendment No. 1 increases the overall total contract
amount due to increased construction and equipment costs. Funding for the
project will continue to be a collaboration, with the County contributing
$5,729,8258, UWPBC contributing $3,068,624, and the remaining
$1,934,824 to be secured by the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Inc. (PBCFB). To
date, there has been significant progress with the project. The warehouse space for the build out was
secured with a 20-year lease. All architectural designs have been completed and
approved. PBCFB received the demolition permits and subcontractors have been
selected by the General Contractor. The kitchen equipment and appliances were
secured with a deposit to lock in current prices. The capacity expansion and enhancements will include space to
process fresh produce, a commercial teaching kitchen for job training
programming, year-round childhood feeding programs, nutrition education
classes, and fundraising events with local chefs. Some of the economic
opportunities include a community hub for personal and career development, the
anticipation of up twelve full-time positions, and opportunity for workforce
training. The funds generated for this project will sustain the support of
additional full-time positions, enhance operations by increasing fleet capacity
and improve the quality of meals being served. These are County ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a
local match. (Administration) Countywide (HH)
June 12, 2023
12:00 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
JUNE 13, 2023
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54 5E4 *ADD-ON (FDO) / Staff
recommends motion to approve: the Transit Village
Subdivision replat on the condition that after
approval by the City of West Palm Beach the County will hold such replat in
escrow and recording of same will be at the closing of the transaction pursuant
to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (R2012-1158). Summary: On August 14, 2012, the County entered into an
Agreement for Purchase and Sale (R2012-1158, as amended thrice: R2018-0956;
R2020-0517; and R2021-1587; collectively referred to as PSA) with Transit
Village, LLC (TV) for the sale of County-owned real property and air rights at
the southeast corner of Banyan Boulevard and Clearwater Drive in the City of
West Palm Beach, which is the current site of the County’s Intermodal Transit
Center (ITC Property). Pursuant to the
PSA, TV is to construct a mixed-use development, including a parking garage on
the ITC Property (Project). In order to satisfy the City of West Palm Beach’s
development requirements, TV is replatting the County property as the Transit
Village Subdivision (Replat) into three separate tracts. The County will
maintain ownership of Tract 3, approximately 1.648 acres, which is the existing
area of Palm Tran’s bus and passenger operations at the ITC. The Board of
County Commissioners' (Board) approval of the Replat is required to authorize
the Mayor to sign same as representative of the County as the property
owner. Once the County has signed the
Replat, it will be submitted by TV to the City of West Palm Beach (City) for
final approval by the City Commission. Under the construction of the PSA, a condition
precedent to closing is having County-approved plans, drawings and supporting
documents, including permitting of same by the City. The Replat must then reflect and conform to
the limits and boundaries established on said County-approved and City-permitted
plans and drawings. Approval and recording of the Replat would necessarily
occur prior to closing. TV has
represented that delaying approval of the Replat until a later time would
affect the ability to close and overall project implementation schedule.
However, County Staff comments to the plans and construction drawings have
remained unaddressed since February 17, 2023.
Therefore, County Staff’s position is that County approval of the Replat
is premature at this time and the possibility remains that additional revisions
to the Replat could be required prior to closing in order to conform it to
eventual County-approved and City-permitted drawings. Consistent with prior
Board direction, County Staff has accommodated TV’s request to expedite
approval of the Replat in order to facilitate project implementation.
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BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
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54 5E4
(cont’d.) SUMMARY: The required public hearing to consider the Replat has already been
scheduled by the City Commission, at TV’s
request, to take place on June 26, 2023. In its exchanges with TV, County Staff
recommended that the Replat be held in escrow by County following City
Commission approval and not be recorded into the public records of Palm Beach
County until closing on the property. The City is only willing to allow 60 days
after approval by the City Commission to record the Replat, which County Staff
suspects is an insufficient amount of time for TV to fulfill all pre-closing
obligations of the PSA. TV has
represented that it will obtain City’s concurrence for the County to hold the
Replat in escrow until closing. As of
the date of this agenda item, a final determination from the City on said
matter is yet to be received. County Staff is moving this item forward
accommodating the aforementioned request by TV and based upon TV’s
representations regarding potential delays to the project timeline, and in
alignment with prior Board direction to collaborate with TV towards project
attainment. (Property & Real
Estate Management) District 2/Countywide (HJF)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
JUNE 13, 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 9 - 44)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages
45 - 46)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 47 - 55)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 56)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 57)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 58)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 59)
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JUNE 13, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Resolution to approve Amendment One to the
County Incentive Grant Program for construction of intersection improvements at
SR-809/Military Trail and Forest Hill Blvd.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 10
3E-1 Amendment
No. 3 with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for the
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program amend, revise and
replace portions of the agreement and increase the overall total funding; and
approve a Budget Amendment.
Page 11 - 12
3E-2 Partial
Notice of Award No. 5 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for
new and existing programs for clients with HIV/AIDS; final Notice of Award No.
6; a partial Notice of Award No. 5; Notice of Award No. 6; delegate authority
to County Administrator and approve Budget Amendment.
Page 12
3E-3 Modification
to Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
to increase funding.
Page 13
3E-4 Approve
Amendment No. 1 with Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. to extend the end date,
and to amend, revise and replace portions of the agreement; and to increase the
overall funding.
Page 14
3E-5 Approve
the appointment of new member to the Homeless Advisory Board.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 14
3F-1 PBI
Operating Permit with IBC Airways, Inc. for an operated flight.
3F-2 PBI
Operating Permit with Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. for an operated flight.
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F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
Page 15
3F-3 Amendment
No. 11 with The Morganti Group, Inc. for PBI exercising the final one year
renewal option.
Page 16
3F-4 Resolution
establishing a standard form Unmanned Aircraft System Activity Permit
authorizing County Administrator or designee to execute the Permit.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 16
3G-1 Budget Amendment to establish the budget for
the bond proceeds, costs of insurance and project costs in the 47.315M NAV Pub
Imp Rev Bond, Series 2023C.
Page 17
3G-2 Negotiated settlement offer for the full
satisfaction of a code enforcement lien.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 17
3H-1 First Amendment to Standard License Agreement
for Use of County-Owned Property adjacent to the County Stockade located at
9620 Weisman Way for parking.
Page 18
3H-2 Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property for West County Senior Center and Judicial Center Parking
Garage/Governmental Center Parking Garage.
Page 19
3H-3 Zero-dollar value Change Order No. 15
Contingency Use Directive No. 7 reflecting a decrease in the amount with
Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. for the Canyon District Park project.
Page 20
3H-4 Amendment No. 1 with Urban Design Studio, LLC
to reduce the Small Business Enterprise participation commitment due to Urban
Design Studio, LLC has successfully completed the County’s SBE program.
Page 21
3H-5 Approve Contract with REG Architect’s, Inc.
to provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Brooks
Subdivision project.
Page 22
3H-6 Approval annual contract with Advanced
Painting Contractors, Inc. for painting and weatherproofing services.
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H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
Page 23
3H7 Lease Agreement with City of Boynton Beach
for use of office space within City Hall.
Page 24 – 25
3H8 Approve Agreement with Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) for the provision of food and laundry services to the
County’s Homeless Resource Center; and authorize County Administrator or
designee.
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 26
3I-1 Amendment 001 with the Town of Mangonia
Park extending the completion date.
Page 26 - 27
3I-2 Executed documents in connection with a
loan under the Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Program.
Page 27
3I-3 Request for Release of Funds and
Certification for an environmental review conducted on behalf of The Lord’s
Place.
Page 28
3I-4 Certification By State of Local Official of
PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan for
Palm Beach County Housing Authority.
Page 29
3I-5 Agreements with City of Riviera Beach for
the development of a new Playground and continued development of Phase II of
the Urban Farm projects.
Page 30
3I-6 HOME Investment Partnership Program Loan
Agreement with Autumn Ridge Apartments, Ltd; and ARPA Response Replacement Fund
Loan Agreement.
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 30
3J-1 Interlocal Agreement with the Village of
Royal Palm Beach providing for the annexation of an enclave known as Sunset
Isles Condominiums.
Page 31
3J-2 Reappointment of two members to the Building
Code Advisory Board.
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CONSENT AGENDA
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 32
3K-1 Work
Order No. 4 with Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc. for the Line Stop Fittings
for Emergency Services project.
Page 33
3K-2 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 9 with Holtz Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the
Kings Point Water and Sewer Condition Assessment project.
Page 34
3K-3 Change
Order No. 3 with All Webbs Enterprises, Inc. for the Upper Floridan Aquifer
Well Rehabilitation contract for contract time extension.
Page 35
3K-4 Supplement
No. 1 with Globaltech, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant No. 8 Process
Improvements, Design, Permitting, and Bidding Services.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 36
3L-1 Change Order No. 2 to the State of Florida,
Department of Environmental Protection Agreement for a budget reallocation in
the South Lake Worth Inlet Management Plan Implementation project.
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 36
3S-1 Emergency Services Agreement for Mutual
Assistance and Automatic Aid with the City of Coconut Creek for a period of ten
years.
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Page 37
3T1 Appoint a new member to the Environmental
Appeals Board.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 38
3X-1 Emergency Medical Services County Grant
Award Letter to improve and expand the EMS system; and approve a Budget
Amendment.
3X-2 Amendment to the Miami UASI Budget Amendment
Form attachment of the Memorandum of Agreement FY2021 with the City of Miami to
receive reimbursable grant funding.
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X. PUBLIC SAFETY (cont’d.)
Page 39
3X-3 Amendment to Attachment A of the State-funded
Grant Agreement for Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant with
State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management to receive grant funding to
improve and enhance emergency management plans and programs; and to provide
operational support for such programs for July 2022 through June 2023.
3X-4 Amendment to Attachment A of the
federally-funded Grant Agreement for Emergency Management Preparedness and
Assistance Grant with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management to
receive grant funding to improve and enhance emergency management plans and
programs; and to provide operational support for such programs for October 2022
through September 2023.
Page 40
3X-5 Approve Amendment 1 to contract with Drug
Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. and Amendment 2 to contract with Drug Abuse
Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Page 41
3X-6 Contract with Legal Aid Society of Palm
Beach County, Inc. to provide civil legal services to indigent citizens of Palm
Beach County; and authorize County Administrator or designee.
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 42
3AA-1 Adopt a resolution approving Public
Transportation Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of
Transportation to provide assistance for the purchase of Transit Signal
Priority equipment and installation; and approve Budget Amendment.
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 43
3CC-1 First Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement with the
City of Boca Raton and ESPN Productions, Inc. to extend the Agreement for one
three-year term.
DD. INTERNAL AUDITOR’S OFFICE
Page 43
3DD-1 Executed peer review agreement with Association
of Local Government Auditors to conduct peer review of the County Internal
Auditor’s Office quality control system.
EE. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
Page 43
3EE-1 US Department of Agriculture’s Urban
Agriculture and Innovative Production program grant application.
JUNE 13, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
EE. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
Page 44
3EE-2 US Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Justice Government to Government program grant application.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 45
4A-1 First reading and permission to advertise
for adoption hearing on July 11, 2023 a resolution of findings and designating
real property located at 8760 Atlantic Avenue as a Brownfield Area for the
purpose of rehabilitation, job creation and promoting economic development.
B. PALM TRAN
Page 46
4B-1 Standard Form LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying
Activities and filing electronic grant application with FTA; approve Program of
Projects for American Rescue Plan Act; and authorize County Administrator or
designee.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 47
5A-1 Presentation on property values and the
Property Appraiser’s FY24 budget proposal.
B. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 47 - 48
5B-1 American Rescue Plan Act Response
Replacement Fund award; approve a Budget Transfer; direct staff to negotiate
loan agreements; and authorize County Administrator or designee.
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 49
5C-1 Resolution creating Palm Beach County
Veterans Advisory Board.
5C-2 Amendment
No. 1 to Subreceipient Agreement with United Way of Palm Beach County, Inc. to
increase the overall total agreement to provide funding assistance for the
expansion of hunger relief system in order to increase food bank storage and
food processing capacity.
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REGULAR AGENDA
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 50
5D-1 Employment contract with new Internal Auditor
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 50 - 51
5E-1 Agreement to purchase vacant land north of
Indiantown Road and east of Bee Line Highway from Jorge Rodriguez.
Page 52
5E-2 Agreement to purchase vacant land north of
Indiantown Road and east of Bee Line Highway Helen Stratton.
Page 53
5E-3 Agreement to purchase vacant land north of
Indiantown Road and east of Bee Line Highway Philip G. Rathof.
Page 54 - 55
5E-4 Transit Village Subdivision replat pending
condition after approval of City of West Palm Beach, County will hold replat in
escrow and recording at closing pursuant to Purchase and Sale Agreement.
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 56)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 57)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 58)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 59)
JUNE 13, 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:
Meeting
Date Meeting
Type
February 28, 2023 Workshop
March 14, 2023 Regular
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list
as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s
Office. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt
a Resolution to approve Amendment One (Amendment) to the County Incentive Grant
Program (CIGP) Locally Funded Agreement (R2021-0991), dated September 14, 2021
(Agreement) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for
the construction of intersection improvements at SR-809/Military Trail and
Forest Hill Boulevard (Project); and
B) approve
the Amendment to the Agreement that increases the total project funding to
$8,301,832 for the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of this Amendment will increase the
total funding for the Project from $5,539,668 to $8,301,832. The project cost
is shared equally by the County and FDOT through the FDOT CIGP grant. The
additional Project funding is $2,762,164. The County’s additional match is
$1,381,082. The additional grant funds are $1,381,082. Since the Project is
being constructed by FDOT, the County will provide its matching funds to FDOT.
The Project will add turn lanes, replace the traffic signals, and install
lighting at the intersection. The grant amount is being increased to reflect
current costs and estimates of the Project. The revised total local match is $4,150,916 which is 50% of the
estimated Project cost. The County will be responsible for all costs above
the grant amount and for maintenance of the traffic signals after construction
is complete. The Project’s construction
and construction engineering inspections will be administered by FDOT. This
Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 3
(YBH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve:
A) Amendment 003 for the Emergency Home Energy
Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAEP) Intake Center Referral Agreement
No. IP021-9500 (R2021-0785) with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA), to amend, revise, and replace portions of the
agreement, increase the overall total funding by $19,600 in an amount
not-to-exceed $75,147.20, and extend the funding end date from March 31, 2023
to September 30, 2023, to promote the development of a coordinated service
delivery system to meet the energy needs of seniors; and
B) an upward Budget Amendment of $4,770 in the
Division of Senior and Veteran Services (DSVS) Administration Fund to align the
budget to the actual grant award.
Summary: Amendment No. 3 (Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #93.568) is necessary in order to continue providing
seniors financial assistance with their electric bills. Seniors can access the
program by going to the intake center near their place of residency. The number of seniors served is based on the amount of the grant and the
individual needs of each client. DSVS 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.
Sufficient funding is included in the current budget to meet County
obligations. No additional County match
is required. (DSVS) Countywide except for portions of Districts 2, 4, 5,
and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road. (HH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) receive and file a partial Notice
of Award (NOA) No. 5 H89HA00034-30-00 from the U.S Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), for the budget period March 1, 2023 through February 28,
2024, in the amount of $1,272,274, for a total grant award amount of $9,453,321
for the project period March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025, for new and
existing programs to continue improving health outcomes for clients with
HIV/AIDS;
B) receive and file a final NOA
No. 6 H89HA00034-30-02 from HHS, for the budget period March 1, 2023 through
February 28, 2024 in the amount of $6,288,805, for a total grant award amount
of $7,561,079 for the budget period and $15,742,126 for the project period
March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025;
C) receive and file a partial NOA
No.5 UT8HA33954-04-00 from HHS, for the budget period March 1, 2023 through
February 28, 2024 in the amount of $255,846, for a total grant award amount of
$3,994,307 for the project period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2025, for
Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE): A Plan for America federal grant program focused
on reducing new HIV infection in the United States by 90% by 2030;
D) receive and file a NOA
No. 6 UT8HA33954-02-04 from HHS, for the budget period March 1, 2021 through
February 28, 2022, for a reduction in carryover funding of unobligated funds in
the amount of $19,567 for Grant Year (GY) 2022, for a total grant award amount
of $3,994,307 for project
period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2025;
E) receive and
file a final NOA No. 6 UT8HA33954-04-01 from HHS, for the budget period March
1, 2023 through February 28, 2024 in the amount of $1,744,154, for a total
grant award amount of $2,000,000 for the budget period and $5,738,461 for the
project period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2025, for EHE: A Plan for
America federal grant program focused on reducing new HIV infection in the
United States by 90% by 2030;
F) delegate to the County
Administrator, or designee, signatory authority on additional forms,
certifications, contracts/agreements and amendments thereto, and any other
necessary documents related to the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief and
EHE grant programs; that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms
or conditions of the agreement; and
G) approve an upward
budget amendment in the amount of $166,733 in the Ryan White Care fund to align
the budget with the actual grant awards.
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Summary: On December 6, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) ratified
the Mayor’s signature on the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant
Program application (Ryan White Part A) (R2022-1431). On January 17, 2023, HHS,
issued a partial NOA for Ryan White Part A in the amount of $1,272,274. The
grant allows the Community Services Department (CSD) to continue providing
needed medical and support services to approximately 3,100 Palm Beach County
residents with HIV/AIDS. On December 17, 2019, the BCC ratified the Mayor’s
signature on the EHE: A Plan for America federal grant application
(R2019-1875). On January 18, 2023, HHS issued a partial grant award for EHE: A
Plan for America federal grant program in the amount of $255,846 and on March
1, 2023, HHS issued a final grant award in the amount of $1,744,154 for a total
grant award amount of $2,000,000. This grant focuses on reducing HIV infections by 90% in the United
States by the year 2030 by providing Rapid Entry to Care (REC) services. On
March 2, 2023, HHS issued a reduction in carryover funding from the prior grant
year to the current grant year in the amount of $19,567 for the EHE: A Plan for
America federal grant. The prior issued carryover amount was reduced and this
change is included in the full GY 2023 award amount. Carryover amounts vary
from year to year based on funds that were left over from prior grant year. In
FY22, 3,485 persons with HIV were served under the Ryan White Part A and EHE
grants. These
are federal grant funds, no County match is required. (Ryan White Program) Countywide (HH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
Modification to Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2
(ERAP 2), from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), to increase
funding with reallocated funds in the amount of $2,392,309.57 for a new total
funding amount of $69,951,043.67; and
B) an upward Budget Amendment in the amount of $2,392,310 within the
ERAP Fund to recognize the additional funding received from the Treasury for
ERAP 2.
Summary: On January 12, 2023, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury released
instructions on requesting additional ERAP 2 funding that may be available due
to reallocations from under-performing jurisdictions. As a high-performing
jurisdiction and based on program needs, Palm Beach County requested an
additional $10,000,000. On April 12, 2023, the Treasury awarded Palm Beach County
$2,392,309.57. The full requested amount was not available as the amount of
reallocated funds requested by eligible grantees was far greater than the
funding available to distribute. As of April 18, 2023, $91,737,009 has been
disbursed on behalf of 10,559 unduplicated households under ERAP 1 and ERAP 2. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for ERAP is 21.023. No
County match is required. (Division of Human Services) Countywide (HH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to Contract for Provision of Financial Assistance with Alzheimer’s
Community Care, Inc. (ACC) (R2019-1610), to extend the end date from September
30, 2023 to September 30, 2024, to amend, revise and replace portions of the agreement,
and increase the overall total contract amount by $563,721, for a new
not-to-exceed amount of $2,818,605, for the provision of dementia specific
wrap-around services for clients and family caregivers. Summary: This amendment extends the term end date by twelve (12) months and
increases funding, allowing ACC to continue providing direct client services to
clients and family caregivers through the Family Nurse Navigator Program
(FNNP). FNNP provides a variety of services, which includes support to family
caregivers, cognitive evaluation, support groups and specialized Alzheimer’s
day care services. In FY 2022, many caregivers were keeping their loved ones
home due to the pandemic. Currently, there is a change in the number of clients
seeking these programs, allowing ACC to serve many more clients and family
caregivers. In FY 2022, 274 clients were served in specialized adult day care services
and 574 clients and family caregivers were provided family nurse consultant
services. In the new contract term, approximately 400 clients will be provided
specialized adult day care services and approximately 900 clients and family
caregivers will be provided family nurse consultant services. (Financially Assisted
Agencies). Countywide (HH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
the appointment of one (1) new member
to the Homeless Advisory Board (HAB), effective June 13, 2023:
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat Requirement |
Recommended By |
Term Expires |
6 |
Karen J. Abbott |
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Representative |
Veterans Administration
Medical Center |
09/30/2023 |
Summary: On May 1, 2007, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) established the HAB. Per Resolution No.
R2016-0038, the total membership for the HAB shall be no more than 14 at-large
members, comprised of members representing government, business providers, law
enforcement, advocates, education, faith-based and the formerly homeless. Ms.
Abbott is an employee of the Veteran’s Administration Health Care System. The
diversity count for the 12 seats that are currently filled is African-American:
6 (50%), Caucasian: 4 (34%), Native-American: 1 (8%) and Hispanic-American: 1
(8%). The gender ratio (female: male) is 7:5. Ms. Abbott is Caucasian. Staff
conducts targeted outreach in an effort to proffer candidates for appointments
that maintain a diverse composition of the board. (Division of Human and
Community Services) Countywide (HH)
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Operating Permit with IBC Airways, Inc. (IBC), a Florida corporation, for one
(1) flight operation at PBI occurring on April 3, 2023, for payment of $542.68.
Summary: IBC operated a flight on April 3, 2023, from
Marsh Harbour, Bahamas (MHH) and landed at PBI to utilize the U.S. Customs facility to clear
passengers entering the United States enroute
to Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC (PGV).
Resolution 2014-1709 authorizes the County Administrator or designee,
the Director of the Department of Airports, to execute the standard County PBI
Operating Permit. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) Operating
Permit with Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. (Global), a Delaware corporation,
for flight operations at PBI occurring on March 31, 2023, and April 2, 2023,
for payment of $2,593.24. Summary: The Operating Permit enabled Global to use certain airport facilities at
PBI for a round-trip flight operation for
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) staff and alumni to attend the Final Four
2023 Men’s Basketball Tournament at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Resolution 2014-1709 authorizes the County
Administrator or designee, the Director of the Department of Airports, to
execute the standard form operating permit. Countywide (AH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment
No. 11 to the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Contract (Contract) with The Morganti
Group, Inc. (MGI) for CM at Risk Services for Miscellaneous
Airport Improvements for Palm Beach County Department of Airports (Department) exercising the final one (1) year renewal option
for the continuation of services. Summary: The
Contract with MGI for CM at Risk Services for Miscellaneous Airport Improvements for the Department was approved by the Board on August 20, 2019 (R2019- 1221).
The Contract is for 2 years with 3 one (1) year renewal options and is a
task/work order based contract for CM at Risk services for the Department. MGI
is a Danbury, Connecticut, based
firm; however, the work will be directly managed by their southeast regional office
in Palm Beach County. This solicitation for CM contractors was advertised on September 23, 2018 according to the Small
Business Enterprise (SBE)
Ordinance in place
at the time, with a 15% SBE goal. MGI is on notice
that all Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
issued pursuant to this contract will be subject to the requirements of the
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance, including requesting Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APl's) be set prior to bidding the subcontracts. MGI along with
their S/MBE teaming
partner Cooper Construction
Management and Consulting, Inc. (Cooper) were one of two firms selected to
provide project management and construction supervision services. The Contract
value to date is $8,182,999.70. The County exercised the first one (1) year
renewal option on August 17, 2021 (R2021-1023). The County exercised the second
one (1) year renewal option on July 12, 2022 (R2022-0677). Approval
of Amendment No. 11 will
allow the County,
at its sole discretion, to exercise the third, and final, one (1) year renewal option for the
continuation of services provided under the CM at Risk Contract. The current
cumulative S/M/WBE subcontractor participation for all work orders to-date
under this contract is 44.5%. In
addition, MGl's S/MBE teaming
partner, Cooper, will provide 15% of the Construction Management Fees on
projects assigned. Countywide (AH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution
establishing a standard form Unmanned Aircraft System Activity Permit (Permit);
authorizing the County Administrator or designee to execute the Permit;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Summary: The Resolution establishes
a new standard form Permit for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) to
operate at the Palm Beach County Glades Airport or the North Palm Beach County
General Aviation Airport (Airports), and authorizes the County Administrator or
designee to execute the Permit
on behalf of the Board. For purposes of the Resolution, the Director
of the Department of Airports (DOA) shall be considered a designee of the
County Administrator. The Permit
requires that UAS operators obtain a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate, and establishes
operational guidelines for the operation of UAS and allows DOA to designate
areas on the Airport(s) for the operation of UAS. The Permit requires UAS operators to provide
insurance and to register UAS, vehicles and ground support equipment with the
DOA. Countywide (AH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Budget Amendment of $54,656,171 to establish the budget for the bond proceeds,
costs of issuance, and project costs in the 47.315M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds,
Series 2023C Capital Project Fund. Summary: On April 18, 2023, the
Board approved Resolution No. R2023-0538 which authorized the issuance of the
Series 2023C Bonds. The tax exempt
Series 2023C Bonds are for the purpose of funding the construction of the
Medical Examiner’s Office Expansion, Mosquito Control Redevelopment, Generators
and Exterior hardening at critical County facilities, and to pay the cost of
issuance of the bonds. The bonds, issued
for a 20 year term at 3.423%, will provide the amount needed to fully fund the
County’s commitment to the projects.
Through an electronic bid process, the County awarded the sale to
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. The
average annual debt service is $3.797 million and will begin FY 2024. This budget amendment will establish the
budget for the proceeds of the sale of the tax exempt Series 2023C Bonds. Countywide (DB)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a negotiated
settlement offer in the amount of $125,044 for the full satisfaction of a code
enforcement lien entered against Leonidas Alfaro on September 18, 2019. SUMMARY:
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (CESM) entered an order on March
12, 2018, which was amended on January 21, 2019 to provide an extension of time
for compliance, for the property owned by Mr. Leonidas Alfaro, giving him until
July 15, 2019 to bring his property located at 7030 Belvedere Rd, West Palm
Beach, Florida into full code compliance. The property was cited for land use
violations and construction without a building permit. Compliance with the
CESM’s order was not achieved, and a fine of $250 per day was imposed. The CESM
entered an order imposing a code lien against Leonidas Alfaro on September 18,
2019. The Code Enforcement Division (Code Enforcement) issued an affidavit of
compliance for the property on January 5, 2023. The total fine on March 31,
2023 was $312,609.82, the date on which settlement discussions began. Mr.
Alfaro has agreed to pay Palm Beach County $125,044 (40%) for full settlement
of the outstanding code enforcement lien. Mr.
Alfaro has listed the property for sale, and staff from the County’s Facilities
Development & Operations (FDO) is in the process of negotiating the
acquisition of the property. To provide
a clear title to FDO, Mr. Alfaro’s attorney contacted Collections on March 31,
2023 to negotiate a lien settlement. The cited violation did not involve any
life or safety issues, and it is a non-homestead property. District 2 (SF)
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the First
Amendment to Standard License Agreement for Use of County-Owned Property
adjacent to the County Stockade located at 9620 Weisman Way, from April 13,
2023 through April 15, 2023 for parking by the public and the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s office during the 2023 Barrett-Jackson event. 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 Standard
License Agreement (R2023-0291) allowed the South Florida Fair and Palm Beach
County Expositions Inc. to use the wheel lot for parking lot during the 2023
Barrett-Jackson event. The Fairgrounds
requested the additional use of the paved parking area behind the Stockade as
well. The attached Amendment One to Standard License Agreement has been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County
Administrator or designee, who is in this case the Director of Facilities
Development and Operations Department. The First Amendment to the Standard
License Agreement was approved in accordance with R2010-0333, as amended and
approved by the Board on October 1, 2013. This executed document is now being
submitted to the Board to receive and file. (Property & Real Estate
Management) Countywide/District 6 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) A Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property (West County Senior Center) for the period of January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023, with the Senior Friendly Fitness, LLC for fitness classes;
and
B) A Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property (Judicial Center Parking Garage and Surface Lot,
Governmental Center parking garage and 4th Street parking lot) for
the period of May 5, 2023 through May 7, 2023, with Sunfest of Palm Beach
County, Inc., for parking.
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 attached standard agreements have been fully executed on behalf of
the Board of County Commissioners (Board) by the County Administrator or
designee, who in this case was the Director of the Facilities Development and
Operations Department. The Standard License Agreement was approved in accordance
with R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the Board on October 1, 2013. The agreement with Senior Friendly Fitness,
LLC did not entail payment of a license fee. The agreement with Sunfest
of Palm Beach County, Inc. had a license fee of $24,000. These
executed documents are now being submitted to the Board to receive and file.
(FDO Admin) Countywide (YBH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 15
Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 7 documenting a decrease in the amount of
$38,051.63 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 1 (R2020-1812) for the
Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2019-0850) with Kaufman
Lynn Construction, Inc. for the Canyon District Park project. SUMMARY: On
December 8, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment
No. 1 (R2020-1812) to the CM at Risk Services contract (R2019-0850) with
Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. in the amount of $10,793,121.02, establishing a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Phase 1 of the Canyon District Park project.
Change Order No. 15 to Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 15) authorizes the
substitution of the roofing subcontractor for the Canyon District Park-Phase 1
project. In accordance with Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050,
Lead Departments are authorized to approve $0 Change Orders associated with a
CUD (CUD Change Orders), then an agenda item notifying the Board of such $0
Change Orders must be presented as a
receive and file. Change Order No. 15 is a $0 CUD Change Order. This agenda
item is being submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD Change Order
established by PPM CW-F-050. The CM at Risk Services contract with Kaufman Lynn
Construction, Inc. was awarded pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
ordinance; however, the GMP was subject to the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance since it was established after January 1,
2019. On October 16, 2019, prior to subcontractor advertisement and bidding,
the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API)
to the construction subcontracts of 25% SBE participation, of which 3% must be
a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) African American or Hispanic American.
There is no SBE participation for this Change Order. To date, the cumulative
SBE participation on this contract is 25.21% with 2.88% MBE participation.
Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. is a Palm Beach County business. The funding
source for this project is the Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 5 (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the continuing contract
(R2022-0844) for property evaluation services with Urban Design Studio, LLC
(UDS) to reduce the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation commitment of
UDS since UDS has graduated from the County’s SBE program. SUMMARY: On August 23, 2022, the Board
of County Commissioners (Board) approved a continuing contract for property
development evaluation services with UDS to provide planning, engineering and
related consulting services to evaluate the possible development of existing
county-owned property and potential land acquisition parcels that are
associated with the design of various capital projects, which may include new
construction, additions, or renovations. At the time of contract approval, UDS
was a County certified SBE; and in its contract, UDS committed to an SBE
participation goal of 100%, of which 9% is Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
participation for African American Owned Businesses. On March 23, 2023, UDS graduated from the
County’s SBE program, and its SBE certification was not renewed. Accordingly,
Amendment No. 1 will revise the SBE participation commitment of UDS from 100%
to 35% SBE participation. The County’s Office of Equal Business Opportunity has
reviewed this item and recommended this change. This continuing contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on April 20, 2022. The
Committee established a minimum mandatory contract goal of 20% SBE
participation, so the revised UDS commitment of 35% SBE participation continues
to meet the mandatory minimum goal. The Consultant committed to 35% SBE
participation, of which 9% is MBE participation for African American owned
businesses. S/M/WBE actual participation will be identified on each consultant
services authorization (CSA), and will be tracked cumulatively over all CSAs
issued under the continuing contract. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide
(MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract with REG Architects, Inc. (Consultant) in
the amount of $670,725 to provide professional architectural/engineering (A/E)
design, investigative, permitting and construction administration services for
the Brooks Subdivision project. SUMMARY:
The Brooks Subdivision is
an existing single-family development project site, approximately 3.8-acres,
located in the City of Riviera Beach that did not materialize and was acquired
by Palm Beach County (County). As the existing subdivision remains
vacant, the County intends to develop the twenty-two (22) parcels in order to
construct affordable and/or workforce housing which is highly necessary within
the County. The project will consist of twenty-two (22) detached single
family housing units which will be distributed amongst three different layouts
that may be either one story or two story units. At a minimum, the units shall
include 3-bedroom/2-bathrooms, garage accommodations for one vehicle and
approximately 1,400 square feet of living space each. Four (4) of the
twenty-two (22) parcels are larger in size and are therefore capable of
sustaining a larger housing unit slated for larger families. These units at a
minimum shall include 4-bedrooms/2-bathrooms, garage accommodations for one
vehicle and approximately 1,550 square feet of living space each. This
contract authorizes the professional services necessary for the Brooks
Subdivision residential development. Professional services include, but are not
limited to the assessment of existing infrastructure, design of required
ancillary parking facilities, and other customary site improvements; including
professional architectural services, planning, geotechnical/survey services,
customary civil, structural, mechanical/plumbing/electrical engineering, fire
protection and landscape architectural services. The solicitation for design
professionals was advertised on November 6, 2022 according to the Equal
Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance, with the final selection on February 23,
2023. The project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on November 2,
2022. The Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a
minimum mandatory contract goal of 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
participation and an SBE evaluation preference. The Consultant has committed to
87% SBE participation for this contract. SBE participation for the project is
86.95%. The Consultant is a certified SBE and local firm. These are County
ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a local match. (Capital
Improvements Division) District
7 (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an annual contract with the following
contractor for painting and weatherproofing services on an as-needed basis
through April 3, 2028.
Contractor Status SBE or Non-SBE
Advanced
Painting Contractors, Inc. Local Non-SBE
SUMMARY:
On
April 4, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the annual
painting and weatherproofing services contract (R2023-0416 though R2023-0420).
The work consists of painting and weatherproofing services to County-owned
properties on an as needed basis. The Contractor now joins the list of six (6)
prequalified contractors for a total of seven (7) prequalified contractors with
a contract expiration date of April 3, 2028. The specific requirements of the
work will be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual
painting and weatherproofing services contract. These contracts are five (5)
year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of
$3,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work
orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified
contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual
painting and weatherproofing services contract before the term ends. Projects
$100,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website
while projects $200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the
newspaper. Projects less than $100,000 are bid among the pool of certified
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contractors, when three (3) or more small
businesses are qualified under the contract. The bidding pool is further
expanded to include additional bidders responding to the specific project
advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10)
calendar days before the bid due date. The annual painting and weatherproofing
services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on December 7,
2022 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 an 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. Actual Small/Minority/Women
Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) participation will be identified on each
work order, and will be tracked cumulatively for all work orders issued. (Capital
Improvements) Countywide (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Lease Agreement
with the City of Boynton Beach for the use of approximately 220 square feet of
office space within City Hall located at 100 E. Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach,
for an initial term of five years through February 28, 2028, with automatic
one-year renewals at an annual rental rate of $1. SUMMARY:
This Lease Agreement (Agreement) is for approximately 220 square
feet of office space to establish a Palm Beach County Community Services
(Community Services) satellite office to directly assist the residents of the
City of Boynton Beach (Boynton Beach). This satellite office will be used by
Community Services staff to conduct intake and complete applications for
housing stability services. Since March 2021, Community Services has provided
housing stability services to 1,123 Boynton Beach families residing in zip codes
33425, 33426, 33435, 33436, and 33483, totaling $10,295,368. The initial term
of this Agreement becomes effective upon execution by the Board of County
Commissioners, expires on February 28, 2028, and automatically renews annually
unless either party cancels the Agreement upon ninety (90) days prior written
notice to the other. Rent will be $1 annually. The City is responsible for
providing janitorial, water, sewer, waste disposal, electricity and telephone
utility services. Property & Real
Estate Management will have administrative
responsibility
for this Lease Agreement. (Property & Real Estate Management) District 7
(HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Agreement with the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff) for the provision of food and laundry services to
the County’s Homeless Resource Center a/k/a the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center
(Lewis Center), the Lewis Center Annex, Melissa’s Place Lake Village at the
Glades (Melissa’s Place), and the Central County Housing Resource Center
(“CCHRC”); not to exceed $235,000 annually, effective June 18, 2023 through
June 18, 2028; and
B) authorize the County Administrator or designee, which in
this case shall be the Director of Facilities Development and Operations (FDO) to execute amendments to this Agreement
involving necessary administrative and
logistical changes that may need to be addressed as the County’s housing
resource centers continue to evolve.
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
8. Summary: Since July 2, 2012 when the Lewis Center
opened, the County has been meeting its obligation to its housing resource
centers lead operator (“Goodwill”) to: 1) produce meals meeting established
dietary guidelines for adults and juveniles; and (ii) provide laundry service
for linens, including bedding and towels, via agreements with the Sheriff
(R2012-0885, R2015-0483 and R2018-0915). Staff is recommending that the County
continue to meet its obligations to Goodwill for food and linen/laundry
services through an Agreement with the Sheriff to use his facilities at the
Main Detention Center (MDC) and West Detention Center (WDC) for a five year
period. The Sheriff’s contracted food service provider (Food Service Provider)
will continue to produce the meals on-demand. This Agreement requires that: (i)
the Sheriff provide the County with meals and linens for use at the Lewis Center, Lewis Center Annex (a temporary
extension of the Lewis Center), and the Central County Housing Resource Center
(CCHC, which will be opening in Fall 2023); and linens only at Melissa’s Place;
(ii) the County order and pick-up meals and linens from the MDC and WDC; (iii)
the County reimburse the Sheriff for out of pocket expenses associated with
production of meals actually ordered; and (iv) the County reimburse the Sheriff
for out of pocket costs for lost trays and for linens required in excess of the
annual allotment. The County will be opening the CCHRC in Fall 2023 and
transitioning the residents of the Lewis Center Annex to the CCHRC before closing
the Lewis Center Annex. The Agreement permits both the County and the Sheriff,
upon mutual agreement, to delegate each of their administrative and logistical
responsibilities to the Director of Facilities Development & Operations and
the Major, Corrections Operations, respectively. Certain administrative
responsibilities such as the ordering, meal preparation, serving of meals and
transport duties can be further assigned to Goodwill and the Sheriff’s Food
Service Provider. The Agreement is effective on June 19, 2023 and continues for
five (5) years, with an expiration date of June 18, 2028, or until the
expiration of the Food Service Provider’s contract, whichever occurs first. The
Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause with a minimum
of thirty (30) days’ notice. Due to this being an on-demand contract with no
minimum purchase requirement, the County is free to order as many or few meals
as needed, allowing the County to utilize alternate food production
sources/approaches as determined to be appropriate on a case by case or longer
term basis. (FDO Admin) Countywide (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 001 to Agreement (R2022-0023) with the Town of Mangonia Park, dated October 1,
2021, funded under various Fiscal Years for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program, extending the completion date from August 31, 2022
to March 31, 2023. SUMMARY: The original Agreement provided $54,939 in
funding for playground equipment and improvements at the Addie Greene Park,
located at 1233 53rd Street, in the Town of Mangonia Park. Amendment
001 extended the original Agreement performance requirement to submit for 100%
reimbursement of CDBG funds from August 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023. Construction has been completed and the
extension allowed the Town ample time for final inspections and project close-out
documentation. The original Agreement was received and filed by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) under Agenda Item 3I-4 on January 4, 2022. Amendment 001 was executed on March 29, 2023,
on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic
Development in accordance with Agenda Item 5A-3 (R2019-0979); dated July 2,
2019 that delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee. County PPM CW-O-051
provides that 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 require no local match. District
7 (HJF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Documents executed in connection with a loan
made to Daniel Madistin, L.L.C., in the amount of $900,000 under the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section
108 Loan Program as follows:
A)
Palm
Beach County Section 108 Promissory Note;
B)
Palm
Beach County Section 108 Loan Agreement;
C)
Section
108 Loan Program Agreement;
D)
Mortgage
Agreement with Assignment of Leases and
Rents;
E)
Collateral
Security Mortgage Agreement;
F)
Guaranty
Agreement;
G)
Environmental
Indemnity Agreement;
H)
Further
Assurances and Errors and Omissions Statement;
I)
State
of Florida Uniform Commercial Code 1 Financing Statement; and
J)
Intercreditor
Agreement.
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. SUMMARY:
This
Section 108 loan in the amount of $900,000 is to Daniel Madistin, L.L.C., owner
and operator of the Greenacres Learning Center (Center) located at 3950 South
57th Avenue, Greenacres, Florida. The Center currently has
approximately 150 students and seven employees.
This $7.5M expansion project will create 26 new full-time equivalent
jobs over five years and increase the building from 6,300 sq. ft. to a total of
13,000 sq. ft. The $900,000 in Section 108 loan funds are leveraged with a bank
loan and owner‘s equity. In accordance with County PPM CW-0-051, 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 (BCC) by the County Administrator or
Designee in accordance with Resolution R2009-0725, and are now being submitted
to the BCC to receive and file. District 3 (DB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Request
for Release of Funds and Certification (HUD Form 7015.15) required for an
environmental review conducted on behalf of The Lord’s Place. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) awarded a $998,900 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant to The
Lord’s Place to renovate the interior of 17 residential units at its Family
Campus located at 4964 Wedgewood Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33417.
The Family Campus is a supportive housing facility for families
experiencing homelessness. The CPF Program requires that an environmental review
be performed in accordance with Federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 58. Palm Beach County bears responsibility for
completing environmental reviews for HUD-funded projects located within the
geographic area of its land use authority. The environmental review has been
completed and the County must now provide HUD with a Request for Release of
Funds and Certification (HUD Form 7015.15) for the project. The Certification
affirms that procedures required by 24 CFR Part 58 have been followed, the
activity did not require an Environmental Impact Statement, and the County will
comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental laws
as they relate to the activity. A
required Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds was published on March
30, 2023, and no public comments were received during a 7-day comment
period. Approval of the Certification
will allow The Lord’s Place to proceed with CPF activities that will shelter
homeless families. District 2
(HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to execute: a
“Certification By State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan” for the Palm Beach County Housing
Authority (PBCHA) in connection with its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
SUMMARY: The PBCHA has prepared its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year
2023-2024 for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). HUD requires the County to
confirm that the plans and programs outlined in the Annual Plan are consistent
with the goals and objectives set forth in the County’s Consolidated Plan. Consistency with the Consolidated Plan is
documented through a “Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan.” The
Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) has reviewed the PBCHA
Annual Plan Summary and determined that the goals, objectives, and activities
outlined therein are consistent with the Palm Beach County Consolidated Plan
for Fiscal Years 2020-2024. Some
specific goals outlined in the PBCHA’s Plan which are consistent with the goals
set forth in the County’s Consolidated Plan are to target assistance to
households with incomes of no more than 50% of Area Median Income, as well as
the elderly and families with disabilities. The Plan also calls for activities that will
affirmatively further fair housing, increase the number of affordable housing
units and de-concentrate public housing.
Countywide (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) an Agreement with the City of Riviera Beach,
in the amount of $200,000
for
the development of a new Playground located adjacent to the Brooks Center; and
B) an Agreement with the City of Riviera Beach, in
the amount of $18,000
for
the continued development of Phase II of the Urban Farm project.
SUMMARY: The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Action Plan (R2020-0926) was amended to combine CDBG funds in the amount of $26,968 and
$173,032 under Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (R2022-0746)
for a total of $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to
develop the Brooks Center Playground project.
The playground will incorporate STEM themes such as Aerospace, Energy
and or Robotics on a site comprising of two (2) lots within the area bound by
the intersection of Atlanta Street North and West 5th Street,
adjacent to the Brooks Center. Under Fiscal Year 2022-2023, $18,000 in
CDBG funding will continue the Phase II
development of the existing Urban Farm project that promotes and expands the
City’s self-sufficiency and sustainability, by the continued provision of agricultural
crops to its residents. The Urban Farm is located in the area of 1621
West Blue Heron Boulevard and 1901 Avenue S. These funding
activities occurred via a CDBG Action Plan Amendment to FY2020-2021 and
FY2022-2023 by the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) as
approved on April 1, 2023. The Agreements have been executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners
by the Director of the DHED in accordance with R2022-0746; dated July 12, 2022
that delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee. County
PPM CW-O-051 provides that 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 require no local match. District 7 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Loan Agreement with Autumn Ridge Apartments, Ltd;
and
B) a ARPA Response
Replacement Fund Loan Agreement with Autumn Ridge Apartments, Ltd.
SUMMARY: The documents have been executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED)
in accordance with Agenda Item 6D-1 and 6E-2, as approved by the BCC on August 17, 2021 and October 18, 2022
respectively. Agenda Item 6D-1 dated
August 17, 2021 awarded HOME funds to successful respondents to Request for
Proposal HES.2021.1, and Agenda Item 6E-2 dated October 18, 2022, awarded ARPA funds to successful respondents
to Request for Proposal HES.2021.1. The Loan Agreements with Autumn Ridge
Apartments, Ltd. provided
$715,000 in HOME funding, and $2,760,000 in ARPA Response Replacement Fund
toward the construction of Autumn Ridge Apartments, a 106-unit multifamily
development in Westgate/Belvedere CRA in unincorporated West Palm Beach. All
County assisted units will be provided to persons with incomes at 80% of the
Area Median Income or below. 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. HOME
Program grant funds are Federal funds which require a 25% local match provided
by SHIP funds. These are County ARPA Response Replacement Fund that do not
require a local match. District 7
(HJF)
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: An Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with the Village of Royal Palm Beach providing for the
annexation of an enclave, known as the Sunset Isles Condominiums generally
located on the South side of Okeechobee
Blvd., west of N. State Road 7. Summary: The
Village of Royal Palm Beach (Village) adopted an interlocal agreement on April
20, 2023, for the annexation of an enclave totaling 18.40 acres, identified in
Exhibit A of the Interlocal Agreement. The proposed annexation was
processed through the County’s reviewing departments, including Fire Rescue;
Engineering; Planning, Zoning & Building; Environmental Resources
Management; Parks and Recreation; Water Utilities; County Attorney; Property
and Real Estate Management; Sheriff's Office; and the Office of Financial
Management and Budget. The Village provided written
notice to all owners of real property located within the enclave. The proposed
annexation meets the requirements of Chapter 171, F.S., and is consistent with
the Intergovernmental Coordination Element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. District
6 (DL)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING, ZONING
& BUILDING (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Reappointment
of two (2) members to
the Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB).
A. Thomas Hogarth 11 Engineer Florida Engineer Society 6/13/23-6/12/26
Palm Beach Chapter
Robert A. Brown 3 Building
Official Building Officials Assoc. 6/13/23-6/12/26
Of PBC (BOAPBC)
Summary: The Building Code
Advisory Board (BCAB) was established by a Special Act of the Florida
Legislature in 1974, and amended in 2001. The term of office for board members
is three years with no limit to the number of terms a member may serve. The
Board is comprised of 16 members; one registered architect appointed from
nominees submitted by the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA); one professional engineer appointed from nominees submitted
by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society (FES); seven
members appointed from nominees submitted by any recognized regional industry
trade association; and seven Building Officials, one from each commission
district, appointed from nominees submitted by the Building Officials
Association of Palm Beach County (BOAPBC). This Advisory Board has 16 seats, 13
currently filled and 3 vacancies, and a diversity count of Caucasian: 9 (69%),
African-American: 2 (15%), Asian-American: 1 (8%) and Hispanic-American: 1
(8%). The gender ratio (male: female) is 12:1. The nominees are one Caucasian
and one African-American male. Staff has addressed the need to increase
diversity within our boards and will continue to encourage this in an effort to
expand the Boards diversity. Countywide
(RM)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Order (WO) No. 4 to the Pipeline Wet Tapping and Line Stops Continuing
Construction Contract (Continuing Contract) with Rangeline Tapping Services,
Inc. (Contractor), for the Line Stop Fittings for Emergency Services (Project) in the amount of $224,490. Summary:
On January 12, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2021-0062) with
Contractor. WO No. 4 provides for the furnishment of all the material necessary
for future emergency installation of line stops on pressurized pipes within the
PBCWUD service area. The Project
includes the supply of epoxy coated line stop fittings with 304 Stainless Steel
(SS) hardware and epoxy coated Ductile Iron (DI) carbon steel blow down saddles
with 304 SS dual straps/hardware for 24-inch through 54-inch DI Pipe (DIP) and
Prestressed Concrete Pressure Pipe (PCPP). The Continuing Contract was procured
under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On April
15, 2020, the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative (API) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Price Preference. The
Continuing Contract provides for 100% SBE participation. The Contract provides for 100% SBE
participation. WO No. 4 includes 0.00%
SBE participation. The cumulative SBE participation including WO No. 4 is 0.00%. At
the time of award, the Contract provided for 100% SBE participation. The
Contractor has since graduated from the SBE program. Contractor is a
Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY23
budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 23-032) Countywide (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant
Services Authorization (CSA) No. 9 to the Consulting/Professional Utility Distribution
& Collection System Engineering Services (Contract) with Holtz Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Consultant) for the
Kings Point Water and Sewer Condition Assessment (Project) for a not to exceed
amount of $138,442.79. Summary: On December 15, 2020 the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-1897) with Consultant. CSA No. 9 provides for consulting/professional engineering services to
evaluate and prioritize future water and wastewater improvement projects within
Kings Point residential community in Delray Beach. The services include, but
are not limited to, evaluation and plan development, which will help to develop
capital improvement projects focused on the water distribution and wastewater
collection systems. This Contract was procured under the requirements of the
Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October 2, 2019, the Goal Setting
Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum
mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an
evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by certified SBE firms.
The Contract provides for 96.00%
SBE participation, which includes 90.00% MBE participation, 85.00% MBE (H)
and5.00% MBE (A). CSA No. 9 includes 0.00% SBE participation, which includes
0.00% MBE participation, 0.00% MBE (H) and 0.00% MBE (A). The cumulative SBE
participation including CSA No. 9 is 76.45% SBE, which includes 68.57% MBE
participation, 67.32% (H) and 1.25 MBE (A). Consultant is a Palm
Beach County based company. This project is included in the PBCWUD FY23 budget.
(PBCWUD Project No. 23-030) District 5 (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order (CO) No. 3 with All Webbs
Enterprises, Inc., (Contractor) for the Upper Floridan Aquifer (UFA) Well
Rehabilitation (Contract) in the amount of $258,199.10 and for a Contract time
extension of 84 calendar days. Summary: On
August 17, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2021-1081) with Contractor. The
Project provides for the rehabilitation of
eight (8) Upper Floridan Aquifer production wells (TP-2, PW-3, PW-4, PW-6,
PW-7, PW-8, PW-10, and PW-11) for PBCWUD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 11,
located in Belle Glade. The Project also includes removal and
reinstallation of wellhead and pumping equipment, well video inspection,
geophysical logging, performance testing, acid treatment, post-rehabilitation
testing, water disposal management, well disinfection and clearance, electrical
work, reporting, and an optional cement back-plugging of one well and site
restoration at each well. The optional
cement back-plugging of well PW-10 was elected. CO No. 3 includes additional
costs and contract time to complete the cement back-plugging of well PW-10 in
the amount of $258,199.10 and 84 calendar days. Additional change order items
include the addition of 34 calendar days
due to delays associated with laboratory protocols, six (6) days and $3,000 for
costs associated with the evaluation of an obstruction in well PW-6. The
Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity
Ordinance. On December 17, 2020, the Goal Setting Committee applied an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Price Preference. The Contract provides for 95.22% SBE participation. CO No. 3 includes 0.00% SBE
participation. The cumulative SBE
participation including CO No. 3 is 79.46%.
At the time of award, the Contract provided for 95.22% SBE
participation. The Contractor has since graduated from the SBE program. The
Contractor is a Palm Beach County based company. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY 23 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-041) District 6 (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Supplement
No. 1 to Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 1 to the Consulting/Professional Services Water
Treatment Plant No. 8 (WTP 8) Process Improvements (Contract) with Globaltech,
Inc., (Globaltech) for the WTP 8 Process Improvements Design, Permitting, and
Bidding Services (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $232,181.93. Summary: On June 8, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2021-0756) with Globaltech. The CSA No. 1 provides
consulting/professional engineering, surveying, design, permitting, bidding
services for the process improvements at WTP 8.
At 30% design submittal, the Opinion of Probable Construction Cost was
more than anticipated and budgeted by PBCWUD which was partially contributed by
high market inflation. Globaltech provided additional engineering services to
perform value engineering and scope reduction review per PBCWUD’s request. This
supplement is to compensate Globaltech for the additional design services due
to the scope changes. The Contract was procured under the requirements of the
Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On
August 19, 2020 the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal and evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon
the relative level of dollar participation by certified African American owned
firms. The Contract provides for 33% SBE
participation, which includes 32% MBE participation, 13% MBE (B), 1% MBE (H),
and 18% MBE (A). Supplement No.1
includes 25.65% SBE participation, which includes 20.12% MBE, 2.17% MBE (B),
6.93% MBE (A), and 11.01% MBE (H). The
cumulative SBE participation including this Supplement No. 1 is 48.94%, which
includes 44.72% MBE, 13.31% MBE (B), 27.14% MBE (A), and 4.26% MBE (H). Globaltech is a Palm Beach County based
company. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY23 budget. (PBCWUD Project No.
21-044) District 2 (MWJ)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Change Order No. 2 to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. 20PB11 (Agreement) for a budget reallocation of
$4,775.18 in the South Lake Worth Inlet Management Plan Implementation
(Project). There is no change to the grant amount or to the termination date of
July 30, 2023. Summary: On October 8, 2019, the Board of County
Commissioners approved the Agreement (R2019-1540), providing for design,
construction, and monitoring of the Project. Change Order No. 2 reallocates
$4,775.18 from monitoring to construction in order to provide additional State
cost share toward the underfunded portion of construction work. Delegated authority to execute
all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and any other
forms associated with the Agreement, and any necessary minor amendments that do
not significantly change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the
Agreement was approved at that time. 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. There is
no cost to the County. District 4
(SF)
S. FIRE RESCUE
1.
Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Emergency Services Agreement for Mutual
Assistance and Automatic Aid with the City of Coconut Creek (City), for a
period of ten (10) years commencing on June 13, 2023 through June 12, 2033. Summary:
The Agreement provides for emergency mutual assistance and automatic aid
to each party for fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous
material response, and technical rescue. The Agreement further authorizes the
parties’ Fire Chiefs to enter into Letter(s) of Understanding to develop
automatic aid/closest unit response plans and procedures. The Agreement may be
terminated by either party, upon thirty (30) days prior notice to the other
party. Countywide (SB)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment
of one (1) member to the Environmental Appeals Board to complete the
term of Wayne Blythe 8-17-21 to 8-16-2024.
NOMINEE: SEAT #: REQUIREMENT: NOMINATED BY
Gregory Vazquez
2 Water Resource
Professional SFWMD
employed by SFWMD
Summary: The Board is composed of five (5)
members. Membership must consist of one
(1) lawyer recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar Association; one (1) member
of the Gold Coast Builders Association (formerly known as Home Builders and
Contractors Association); one (1) professional engineer recommended by the Palm
Beach Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); one (1) water
resource professional employed by the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD); and one (1) drinking water engineer employed by the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP). The applicant for appointment is for Seat # 2, Gregory
Vazquez is a water resource professional recommended by the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD). With this approval, the Board will consist of 4
members: diversity as: 1 African-American (20%), 1 Caucasian (20%), 2 Hispanics
(40%) and 1 vacant seat (20%) awaiting recommendation from DEP. The gender
ratio (female: male) is 1:3. Countywide
(HH)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file the
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) County Grant ID Code C1050 Award Letter from
the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS to improve and expand the EMS
system for the period March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, in the amount of
$174,438; and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment
of $174,438 in the EMS Grant Fund to adjust the budget to reflect the actual
grant award of $174,438.
Summary: The
EMS County Grant (CSFA #64.005) is an annual grant provided to Palm Beach
County from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, to improve and
expand the EMS system. The funds are
used to purchase EMS equipment which is distributed to EMS providers and other
agencies that are eligible for EMS grant funding. On January 10, 2023,
R2023-0023 authorized the County Administrator to sign the FY2022-2023 annual
EMS county grant application. No county
matching funds are required for this grant. Countywide (SB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to: receive and file an amendment to the Miami UASI Budget Amendment Form attachment of the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) UASI FY 2021 agreement number R0521 with the City of Miami to
receive $465,726 in reimbursable grant funding for the period July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2023. Summary: On November 15,
2022 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) received and filed the MOA (CFDA # 97.067) that provides a means of
funding various domestic security activities within the County using Federal
UASI funds through the City of Miami as the UASI’s fiscal agent. UASI awarded $465,726 to the County’s Public Safety Department Division of Emergency
Management for a Fort, generator, and regional Citizen Corps/CERT training,
exercise and equipment. R2013-0622 gave
the authority to the County Administrator, or designee, to execute these
agreements on behalf of the BCC. An
amendment to the attachment was necessary due to a change in grant project
priorities. No changes were made to the overall
amount of grant funding received, only a change in project scope in order to
effectively spend down the grant funds.
Added projects now include two (2) generators, deployable technology and
computers and regional Citizen Corps/CERT training, exercise and equipment. No
County matching funds are required. Countywide
(DB)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an amendment to Attachment A (2) of the
State-funded Grant Agreement (A0281) for FY2022-23 in the amount of $105,806
for the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Grant with the
State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to receive grant
funding for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, to improve and
enhance emergency management plans and programs and provide operational support
to maintain state required programs. Summary: On October 18, 2022 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) received and filed the EMPA
grant (CSFA #31.063), a state funded grant that recurs annually. This grant
will be used to further enhance emergency planning, response, mitigation, and
recovery in the County. R2012-1731
dated November 20, 2012 gave authority to the County Administrator, or designee,
to execute this agreement on behalf of the BCC.
An amendment was
necessary to the attachment due to the original project costs coming in lower
than anticipated. No changes were made
to the overall amount of grant funding received, only a change in project scope
in order to effectively spend down the grant funds. Added projects now include a Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course, backup water supply, duty
officer support supplies, small generators, FORTs power cord, power distribution
boxes and power cords for the power distribution boxes. The EMPA grant requires a match at
the amount either equal to the average of the previous three years’ level of
county general revenue funding for the Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
budget or the level of funding for the DEM budget for the last fiscal year,
whichever is lower. Countywide (DB)
4. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: an amendment to Attachment A (2) of the federally-funded executed Grant
Agreement (G0415) for FY2022-23 in the amount of $281,119 for the Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) with the State of Florida, Division of
Emergency Management (FDEM) to receive grant funding for the period October 1,
2022, through September 30, 2023, to improve and enhance emergency management
plans and programs and provide operational support to maintain state required
programs. Summary: On January 10, 2023 the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) received and filed the EMPG
grant (CFDA #97.042), a federally funded grant that recurs annually. The grant
will be used to further enhance emergency planning, response, mitigation, and
recovery in the County. R2012-1731
dated November 20, 2012, gave authority to the County Administrator, or
designee, to execute these agreements on behalf of the BCC. An amendment was necessary to the attachment due to original project costs
coming in lower than anticipated.
No changes were made to the
overall amount of grant funding received, only a change in project scope in
order to effectively spend down the grant funds. Added projects now include display monitor
upgrades for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) county warning point and
meeting room as well as battery tenders for deployable equipment. County
matching funds of $281,119 (100%) are required and included
in the County budget. Countywide (DB)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
5. Staff
recommends motion to:
A) approve
first amendment to Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Drug
Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. (DATA) (R2021-1444) increasing the contract
amount by $100,000 for a total new not-to-exceed contract amount of $235,780
for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024; and
B) approve
second amendment to Contract for Consulting/Professional Services Drug
Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. (DAF) (R2022-1275) decreasing the
contract amount by $100,000 for a total new not-to-exceed contract amount of
$518,452 for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024.
Summary: On October
1, 2021, Palm Beach County’s Department of Public Safety, Division of Justice Services,
entered into contracts with DATA (R2021-1444) and DAF (R2021-1275) to
coordinate Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to those in the Fifteenth
Judicial Circuit’s Adult and Delinquency Drug Court programs. The first
amendment to the DAF contract (R2022-1001) reallocated funding from Counseling
Services of Lake Worth, Inc. (CSLW) for permanently closing due to unforeseen
circumstances. Due to the increased need
for drug treatment services in the Delinquency Drug Court program, it is
necessary to allocate additional funding to DATA. DAF expenses for Adult Drug Court
participants are less than anticipated due to the lower number of
referrals. The Adult Drug Court program
experienced a decline in both the number of defendants who qualify for the program
and the number of individuals who choose to participate at the time of their
arrest. The program's average monthly enrollment declined from 65 individuals
in 2022 to 55 as of 2023. With the
decline in enrollment and the projected cost of program participants
individualized treatment plans, it is estimated that $100,000 is available to
increase the contract amount of DATA to meet their demand. Countywide (RS)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve: Contract for Professional Legal Services
with Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (LASPBC) to provide civil
legal services to the indigent citizens of Palm Beach County in the amount not
to exceed $1,181,324 for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30,
2024; and
B) authorize: County Administrator or designee to
execute amendments and administrative documents associated with the above
contract, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, after approval of
legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office, and within budgeted
allocations.
Summary: This contract
between the County and LASPBC ensures the seamless continuation of legal
services for indigent citizens of Palm Beach County. The contract funds the State mandate for
general civil legal services ($915,138), the Public Guardianship Program
($152,542), and the Domestic Violence Representation Program ($113,644). The
State mandated funding for LASPBC is a local requirement, mandated by Article V
of the Constitution of the State of
Florida. Florida Statutes 939.185 allows the Board of County
Commissioners to assess additional court costs, not to exceed $65. The $65
additional court cost generates $275,000 in revenue, which partially offsets
the costs of these programs. Countywide (RS)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
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 Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) (FM no.
438386-3-94-01) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
in the amount of $2,000,000 in Intermodal Access Development funding (CSFA
55.014) to provide assistance for the purchase of Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
equipment and installation along the US1 corridor in Palm Beach County. This PTGA will become effective upon FDOT execution with an
expiration date of February 28, 2026; and
B) Approve a FY23 Budget Amendment of
$2,000,000 in Palm Tran’s Grant Fund 1341 to recognize the grant award.
Summary: TSP is a technology-based solution for
enhancing transit service by reducing traffic signal delay and increasing
reliability. The TSP system
will support information from the traffic signal system with data from fleet
vehicles (Palm Tran buses and emergency vehicles) and various public agencies
to maximize transit schedule efficiency. Palm Tran will utilize grant funding
to provide TSP equipment and software installation for Palm Tran buses and
signalized intersections along US 1 corridor, with future expansion along
Okeechobee corridor intersections and other major corridors to be determined
over the next five years. This PTGA in the amount of
$2,000,000 does not require a local
match and will become effective upon FDOT execution with an expiration date
of February 28, 2026. 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. The Risk Management
Department and County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the indemnification
requirements of this grant. 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)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement
(R2021-1872) with the City of Boca Raton (City) and ESPN Productions,
Inc. (ESPN) to extend the Agreement for one three-year term from August 1,
2023, to February 28, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $183,000 in FY 2024,
in the amount not to exceed $189,000 in FY 2025, and in the amount not to
exceed $196,000 in FY 2026. SUMMARY: Palm
Beach County entered into an Agreement with the City of Boca Raton and
ESPN on December 7, 2021, to produce a college football bowl game featuring
teams from NCAA Division I Football Bowl Games (Boca Raton Bowl). The
Agreement allows for one (1) renewal for a three-year term. The dollar
amount for five years was approved on December 7, 2021, in the amount of
$177.000 $183,000 for the to be paid in 2023 year, for
the production of the Boca Raton Bowl, and will increasinge by to
$189,000 for the in FY2024 year, and increasing to $196,000 for
the in FY 2025 year., and to $6,000 each year
for the remaining years. The Agreement provides for the City to
match all of the County’s funding obligations. The County is extending that
Agreement for one additional three-year term. All other terms of the Agreement
remain unchanged. This amendment has been reviewed and approved by the
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Board. Countywide (YBH)
DD. INTERNAL AUDITOR’S OFFICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Fully executed peer review agreement with
the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) to conduct a peer review of
the County Internal Auditor’s Office quality control system covering the
three-year period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. Summary: The Board
delegated authority to the County Internal Auditor to approve peer review engagement
letters from ALGA for future peer reviews in amounts not to exceed $10,000 for
each triennial review. Countywide (DB)
EE. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the US Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative
Production program grant application for a $250,000 grant, estimated to begin
September 30, 2023 and end three (3) years after execution on September 29,
2026. Summary:
The Palm Beach County (PBC) Office of Resilience (OOR) and the PBC UF/IFAS
Cooperative Extension Services Office have applied for a USDA UAIP planning
grant to fund an assessment of small-scale, urban and innovative farming
opportunities in PBC. The team will collaborate with County departments and
stakeholders to develop a plan to increase community food access and
opportunities for small-scale, sustainable urban agriculture (SUA) while
demonstrating economic and environmental benefits. This project will prioritize
historically underserved communities with high food insecurity. No match is required for this grant. Countywide
(RM)
JUNE 13, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Justice
Government to Government (EJG2G) program grant application for a $1,000,000
grant, estimated to begin on the date of contract execution in January 2024 and
ending after three (3) years in December 2026.Summary: The Palm
Beach County (PBC) Office of Resilience (OOR) submitted a grant application to
the US EPA’s EJG2G grant program to collaborate with the PBC Parks and Recreation
Department (PRD), Community Greening, the Palm Health Foundation, Florida
Clinicians for Climate Action, and the cities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and
South Bay on a project to improve air quality and reduce heat islands in
Western PBC through tree planting activities in local parks. The proposed
project will help the PRD execute its regreening strategy and help the County
reduce climate change impacts. No match
is required for this grant. District 6
(RM)
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JUNE 13, 2023
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. HOUSING
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends a
motion to approve on first reading and advertise for adoption hearing on
July 11, 2023: A Resolution of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
(BCC), Florida, making certain findings and designating the real property
located at 8760 Atlantic Avenue, in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Florida,
further identified by Parcel Control Number 00-42-46-20-01-000-0130 (the
“Subject Property”), as a
Brownfield Area pursuant to Section §376.80(2)(c), Florida Statutes, to be known as the Former Southern Crop Services
Green Reuse Area, for the purpose of rehabilitation, job creation and promoting
economic development; providing for an effective date; and, for other purposes.
SUMMARY: On April 18, 2023, the BCC approved two (2) motions to allow
for a Brownfield Area designation of the Subject Property: 1) A waiver of the
statutory requirement that one of two public hearings be held after 5:00 p.m.;
and, 2) The advertising of public
hearings on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., and Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at
9:30 a.m. On February 2, 2023, the owners of the property, PEBB Atlantic
II and Socro, LLC, submitted an application to the Department of Housing and
Economic Development to designate the Subject Property as a Brownfield Area.
This designation requires two public hearings, one of which must be held after
5:00 p.m. per Section 125.66, Florida
Statutes (cross-referenced in Section §376.80, Florida Statutes), unless the Board of County Commissioners, by a
majority plus one vote, elects to conduct that hearing at another time of day.
The Applicant indicates that the Subject Property was formerly operated as an
airport for crop-dusting operations from the late 1940’s until 1992, and is
impacted by discharges of contaminants in soil including Dieldrin, Toxaphhene,
and Copper and in groundwater by alpha-BHC, beta-BHC, and Dieldrin. PEBB
Atlantic II, LLC and Socro, LLC plans to develop the Subject Property as a
commercial development. The rezoning of the 9.89 acre site was approved by the
BCC at the November 28, 2022 BCC Zoning Hearing via Resolution R-2022-1419,
concurrent with a future land use amendment (Ord. 2022-032), to allow for the
development of 107,800 square feet of commercial uses, including retail,
multi-access and limited access self-service storage, and a car wash. The
approved Preliminary Site Plan indicates; four one-story buildings comprised of
one retail building, two self-storage buildings, and a car wash facility. Prior
to redevelopment, PEBB Atlantic II and Socro, LLC is seeking a “Brownfield
Area” designation under Florida’s Brownfields Redevelopment Act. The applicant
indicates that the proposed development will create no fewer than 30 permanent,
full-time equivalent jobs when fully developed, which exceeds the minimum job
creation threshold of five jobs. No County funds for implementation are required. District 5 (DB)
JUNE 13, 2023
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PALM
TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
ratify a submitted application including the filing
of Standard Form LLL- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities; and the filing of an electronic grant
application 1098-2022-2, with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), for
Section 5307 funds (CFDA 20.507) allocated to the Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) under H.R. 1319 entitled the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) of 2021, for a cost reimbursement grant in the amount of $56,503,871
that will become effective upon FTA Award with an
anticipated end date of March 30, 2025; and
B) approve
the Program of Projects
(POP) for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Section 5307 Grant allocation, in
the amount of $56,503,871 from the FTA; and
C)
authorize the County Administrator or designee to
execute on behalf of the BCC, and to transmit electronically the BCC’s approval
of the grant agreement if awarded, provided that no special conditions or
requirements are issued under Part 6 of the application.
Summary: On March 11, 2021, the President signed into law H.R. 1319 entitled American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill includes
in Section 7006, funds appropriated under the Federal Transit Administration to
maintain operations of Public Transit Agencies. This Act allows funding to be
used for payroll, operational needs, and capital expenditures related to the provision
of Public Transportation. Funds obtained from this grant will be used to offset
payroll and operating expenses. Recent Congressional
negotiations over the federal debt ceiling resulted in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 2023, which, among other things, establishes new federal
discretionary spending limits and rescinds unobligated funds. At the time H.R. 3746 was announced, it
appeared that the discretionary spending limits therein could make ARPA Section
5307 grant funds unavailable. Accordingly, on May 30, 2023, Palm Tran
obtained the Mayor’s emergency approval to file the ARPA Section 5307 grant
application before the suspension of any federal discretionary spending. The Final version of H.R. 3746 signed by
President Biden on June 3, 2023 does not include ARPA Section 5307 grant funds
in the law’s discretionary spending limits, nor does it rescind those
unobligated funds. However, since the
application was already submitted on May 30, Palm Tran requests that the BCC
ratify the submitted application for these grant funds. A list of specific projects will be
brought to the BCC for direction and approval at the time of award. This grant
funding will be provided at 100-percent federal share, with no County match
required. The grant application
requires execution of the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Form LLL.
Countywide (MM)
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JUNE 13, 2023
A. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends motion to: Receive and File presentation on property values and the Property Appraiser’s FY 2024 budget proposal. Summary: The Property Appraiser will provide a presentation on property values and the Property Appraiser’s FY 2024 budget proposal (Time: 15 Minutes) Countywide (DB)
B. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve an American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Response Replacement Fund award of $3,000,000 to Roseland
Gardens, LLLP;
B) approve an ARPA Response Replacement Fund award of $600,000 to ME-ST LLC;
C)
approve an ARPA Response
Replacement Fund award of $550,000 to Vita Nova, Inc.;
D)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $4,150,000 in the ARPA Response Projects Fund;
E)
direct staff to negotiate
the loan agreements; and
F)
authorize the County
Administrator, or designee, to execute the loan agreement, amendments thereto,
and all other documents necessary for project implementation.
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY: On February 10, 2023, the Department of
Housing and Economic
Development issued Request for Proposals HED.2023.2 (RFP) making $4,633,305
in County ARPA Response Replacement Fund funding available to developers for
new construction of affordable multifamily housing. A selection committee consisting of three (3)
voting members met at a public meeting held on April 14, 2023, and recommended
funding for all three (3) projects:
1)
$3,000,000 to Roseland
Gardens, LLLP (joint venture between Smith & Henzy Affordable Group, Inc.
and West Palm Beach Housing Authority) to construct Roseland Gardens, a 148-unit
multifamily development for the elderly, located
at Lake Avenue, northeast of the intersection of Lake Avenue and Southern
Boulevard within the City of West Palm Beach. The project includes 15 units for
tenants at 30% Area Median Income (AMI), and 133 units for 60% AMI. All 148 units will be considered as
County-assisted. The total project development cost is $52,223,889 (District
2);
2)
$600,000 to ME-ST LLC to
construct 4825 Maine Street, a 14-unit multifamily rental development for
homeless or disabled U.S. veterans, located at 4825 Maine Street within the
unincorporated area of Lake Worth. All housing units are for tenants not to exceed
80% AMI. All 14 units will be considered as County-assisted. The total project
development cost is $1,959,985 (District 3); and
3)
$550,000 to Vita Nova, Inc.
to construct Omega Apartments, a 12-unit rental development for youth 18-25
years old transitioning from foster care, located at 1330 Alpha Street within
the City of West Palm Beach. All 12 units will be set-aside for households with
income no greater than 80% AMI. All 12 units will be considered as
County-assisted. The total project development cost is $1,564,550 (District 2).
All County-assisted units will remain affordable to tenants with incomes
no greater than 80% of AMI for no less than 30 years. The funding agreements and related documents
pursuant to these funds will be between the County and the entities identified
herein or their respective successors and/or assigns. To facilitate project implementation, staff
requests authorization for the County Administrator, or designee, to execute
the loan agreements and related documents. These are County ARPA Response
Replacement funds that do not require a local match. Districts 2 and 3 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, creating
the Palm Beach County Veterans Advisory Board; providing for a purpose; providing
for membership, appointments, terms; providing for officers; providing for
roles and responsibilities; providing for sunshine law, code of ethics; providing
for meetings; providing for subcommittees; providing for general provisions;
and providing for an effective date, sunset. Summary: Palm Beach
County (County) is home to more than 72,000 Veterans. Many of these Veterans struggle with accessing benefits that may assist
with health issues, employment, and other human services support. In
response to these challenges, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed
County Administration to create the Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) to periodically assess the needs of Veterans in the
County and provide more efficient coordination amongst service providers in
order to address the needs identified. (Division of Senior and Veteran
Services) Countywide (HH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
Amendment No. 1 to Subrecipient Agreement with United Way of Palm Beach County, Inc. (UWPBC) (R2022-0460), for the
period April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026, to increase the overall total
agreement amount by $1,200,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $5,729,858,
to provide funding assistance for the
expansion of hunger relief system in order to increase food bank storage and
food processing capacity. Summary:
The cost of construction is significantly higher than previously estimated.
Amendment No. 1 increases the overall total contract amount due to increased
construction and equipment costs. Funding for the project will continue to be a
collaboration, with the County contributing $5,729,8258, UWPBC
contributing $3,068,624, and the remaining $1,934,824 to be secured by the Palm
Beach County Food Bank, Inc. (PBCFB). To date, there has been significant
progress with the project. The warehouse space for the build out was
secured with a 20-year lease. All architectural designs have been completed and
approved. PBCFB received the demolition permits and subcontractors have been
selected by the General Contractor. The kitchen equipment and appliances were
secured with a deposit to lock in current prices. The capacity expansion and enhancements will include space to
process fresh produce, a commercial teaching kitchen for job training
programming, year-round childhood feeding programs, nutrition education
classes, and fundraising events with local chefs. Some of the economic
opportunities include a community hub for personal and career development, the
anticipation of up twelve full-time positions, and opportunity for workforce
training. The funds generated for this project will sustain the support of
additional full-time positions, enhance operations by increasing fleet capacity
and improve the quality of meals being served. These are County ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a
local match. (Administration) Countywide (HH)
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: The
Employment Contract for Internal Auditor Services with David A. J. Zamora
(Zamora) for the position of County Internal Auditor for a term of two (2)
years, effective July 1, 2023. Summary: On April 4, 2023, pursuant to
the Palm Beach County Internal Audit Committee Charter Ordinance, the Palm
Beach County Internal Audit Committee unanimously selected David Zamora as the
Internal Auditor Candidate to succeed Joe Bergeron whose retirement is
effective on June 30, 2023, and recommended an employment contract for Zamora
for two (2) years as the Internal Auditor. The Contract is effective on July 1,
2023 for a period of two (2) years with an initial base salary of $205,000
annually. Countywide (DO)
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 7.91
acre parcel of vacant land located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee
Line Highway from Jorge Rodriguez for $319,137 plus closing, title insurance
and recording costs estimated to be $2,080; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement with Jorge
Rodriguez to be recorded in the public records to provide notice of this
Agreement.
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
1. Summary: On November 2, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved a Fiscal Strategy for the spending of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which included an allocation of $4,000,000 for
the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. Jorge Rodriguez contacted
the County and offered to sell his parcel (Rodriguez parcel) which is a road
frontage parcel located on Beeline Highway in an area known as Palm Beach
Heights (part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite). The Pal-Mar Ecosite is part of a large
ecological greenway that stretches from just west of the Atlantic Ocean to just
east of Lake Okeechobee. The area
provides habitat for a wide variety of native plants and animals and it is part
of a hydrologically significant region that includes the headwaters of the
federally designated Wild and Scenic Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River.
Hence its value as environmentally sensitive land. Appraisals were obtained
from Anderson & Carr, Inc. and M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. who
assigned a $35,000 and $40,922 per acre value for road frontage parcels in Palm
Beach Heights, respectively. Callaway & Price, Inc. reviewed the appraisals
and concluded a reasonable aggregate value of $40,346 per acre for road
frontage Palm Beach Heights parcels, which is the basis of the purchase
price. The Agreement allow for the County’s
due diligence review of the parcel within 45 days of Board approval. The County will pay title insurance policy
premium, closing and recording costs estimated to be $2,080 for the Rodriguez
parcel. The Environmental Resources and Management (ERM) Department will
perform a pre-acquisition environmental assessment for the parcel prior to
closing. A boundary survey will not be
obtained for the parcel due to its environmentally sensitive and wet
nature. ERM will be responsible for the
administration of the parcel. All costs
related to the acquisition will be paid from existing funds received from the
ARPA Response Replacement Fund. These are County ARPA Response Replacement
funds that do not require a local match. This acquisition must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners).
(Property & Real Estate Management) District 1 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 1.1
acre parcel of vacant land located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee
Line Highway from Helen Stratton f/k/a Helen Czuprowski for $10,000 plus
closing, title insurance and recording costs estimated to be $515; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement with Helen Stratton
f/k/a Helen Czuprowski to be recorded in the public records to provide notice
of this Agreement.
SUMMARY: On November 2, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved a Fiscal Strategy for the spending of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which included an allocation of $4,000,000 for
the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. The parcel owned by Helen
Stratton f/k/a Helen Czuprowski (Stratton parcel) is an interior parcel located
in an area known as Palm Beach Heights (part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite). The Pal-Mar Ecosite is part of a large
ecological greenway that stretches from just west of the Atlantic Ocean to just
east of Lake Okeechobee. The area provides
habitat for a wide variety of native plants and animals and it is part of a
hydrologically significant region that includes the headwaters of the federally
designated Wild and Scenic Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River. Hence its
value as environmentally sensitive land. Appraisals were obtained from Anderson
& Carr, Inc. and M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. who assigned a $15,000
and $16,000 per acre value for interior Palm Beach Heights parcels,
respectively. Callaway & Price, Inc. reviewed the appraisals and concluded
a reasonable aggregate value of $15,500 per acre for interior Palm Beach
Heights parcels, which is the basis of the offers. Staff sent Ms. Stratton an
offer of $17,050 for the 1.1 acre parcel based on the appraised value. However,
Ms. Stratton wishes to sell for a reduced amount of $10,000, which is the
purchase price stated in the Agreement. The Agreement allows for the County’s
due diligence review of the parcel within 45 days of Board approval. The County will pay title insurance policy
premium, closing and recording costs estimated to be $515 for the Stratton
parcel. The Environmental Resources and Management (ERM) Department will
perform a pre-acquisition environmental assessment for the parcel prior to
closing. A boundary survey will not be
obtained for the parcel due to its remote location. ERM will be responsible for the
administration of the parcel. All costs
related to the acquisitions will be paid from existing funds received from the
ARPA Response Replacement Fund. These are County ARPA Response Replacement
funds that do not require a local match. This acquisition must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners). (Property & Real Estate
Management) District 1 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 1.5
acre parcel of vacant land located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee
Line Highway from Philip G. Rathof for $23,250.00 plus closing, title insurance
and recording costs estimated to be $545; and
B) a Memorandum of Agreement with Philip G.
Rathof to be recorded in the public records to provide notice of this
Agreement.
SUMMARY: On November 2, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved a Fiscal Strategy for the spending of American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which included an allocation of $4,000,000 for
the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. The parcel owned by Philip
G. Rathof (Rathof parcel) is an interior parcel located in an area known as
Palm Beach Heights (part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite). The Pal-Mar Ecosite is part of a large
ecological greenway that stretches from just west of the Atlantic Ocean to just
east of Lake Okeechobee. The area
provides habitat for a wide variety of native plants and animals and it is part
of a hydrologically significant region that includes the headwaters of the
federally designated Wild and Scenic Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River.
Hence its value as environmentally sensitive land. Appraisals were obtained
from Anderson & Carr, Inc. and M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. who
assigned a $15,000 and $16,000 per acre value for interior Palm Beach Heights
parcels, respectively. Callaway & Price, Inc. reviewed the appraisals and
concluded a reasonable aggregate value of $15,500 per acre for interior Palm
Beach Heights parcels, which is the basis of the offer. The Agreement allows for the County’s due
diligence review of the parcel within 45 days of Board approval. The County will pay title insurance policy
premium, closing and recording costs estimated to be $545 for the Rathof
parcel. The Environmental Resources and Management (ERM) Department will
perform pre-acquisition environmental assessments for the parcel prior to
closing. A boundary survey will not be
obtained for the parcel due to the remote location. ERM will be responsible for the
administration of the parcel. All costs
related to the acquisition will be paid from existing funds received from the
ARPA Response Replacement Fund. These are County ARPA Response Replacement
funds that do not require a local match. This acquisition must be approved by a
supermajority vote (5 Commissioners). (Property
& Real Estate Management) District 1 (HJF)
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the Transit Village Subdivision replat on the
condition that after approval by the City of West Palm Beach the County will
hold such replat in escrow and recording of same will be at the closing of the
transaction pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement (R2012-1158). Summary: On August 14, 2012, the
County entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale (R2012-1158, as amended
thrice: R2018-0956; R2020-0517; and R2021-1587; collectively referred to as
PSA) with Transit Village, LLC (TV) for the sale of County-owned real property
and air rights at the southeast corner of Banyan Boulevard and Clearwater Drive
in the City of West Palm Beach, which is the current site of the County’s
Intermodal Transit Center (ITC Property). Pursuant to the PSA, TV is to
construct a mixed-use development, including a parking garage on the ITC
Property (Project). In order to satisfy the City of West Palm Beach’s
development requirements, TV is replatting the County property as the Transit
Village Subdivision (Replat) into three separate tracts. The County will
maintain ownership of Tract 3, approximately 1.648 acres, which is the existing
area of Palm Tran’s bus and passenger operations at the ITC. The Board of
County Commissioners' (Board) approval of the Replat is required to authorize
the Mayor to sign same as representative of the County as the property
owner. Once the County has signed the
Replat, it will be submitted by TV to the City of West Palm Beach (City) for
final approval by the City Commission. Under the construction of the PSA, a
condition precedent to closing is having County-approved plans, drawings and
supporting documents, including permitting of same by the City. The Replat must then reflect and conform to
the limits and boundaries established on said County-approved and
City-permitted plans and drawings. Approval and recording of the Replat would
necessarily occur prior to closing. TV
has represented that delaying approval of the Replat until a later time would affect
the ability to close and overall project implementation schedule. However,
County Staff comments to the plans and construction drawings have remained
unaddressed since February 17, 2023.
Therefore, County Staff’s position is that County approval of the Replat
is premature at this time and the possibility remains that additional revisions
to the Replat could be required prior to closing in order to conform it to
eventual County-approved and City-permitted drawings. Consistent with prior
Board direction, County Staff has accommodated TV’s request to expedite
approval of the Replat in order to facilitate project implementation. The
required public hearing to consider the Replat has already been scheduled by
the City Commission, at TV’s request, to take place on June 26, 2023. In its
exchanges with TV, County Staff recommended that the Replat be held in escrow
by County following City Commission approval and not be recorded into the
public records of Palm Beach County until closing on the property.
JUNE 13, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
E. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The City is only willing to allow 60 days after approval by the City
Commission to record the Replat, which County
Staff suspects is an insufficient amount of time for TV to fulfill all pre-closing
obligations of the PSA. TV has
represented that it will obtain City’s concurrence for the County to hold the
Replat in escrow until closing. As of
the date of this agenda item, a final determination from the City on said
matter is yet to be received. County Staff is moving this item forward
accommodating the aforementioned request
by TV and based upon TV’s representations regarding potential delays to the
project timeline, and in alignment with prior Board direction to collaborate
with TV towards project attainment.
(Property & Real Estate Management) District 2/Countywide (HJF)
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JUNE 13, 2023
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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JUNE 13, 2023
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
JUNE 13, 2023
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
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
JUNE 13, 2023
9. 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
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