October
17, 2023
8:00
am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
OCTOBER 17, 2023
PAGE ITEM
24 3E5 *DELETED – for further staff review.
37 3J2 *REVISED MOTION / TITLE / SUMMARY / Staff recommends
a motion to
approve:
The appointment of two (2)
new members to the Construction Industry
Licensing
Board (Board).
Appointment |
Seat
# |
Requirement |
Term |
Recommended by |
Allen |
5 |
General
Contractor |
10/17/2023-09/30/2026 |
Commissioner Barnett Commissioner Marino |
Jeffrey
Remas |
7 |
Building
Official |
10/17/2023-09/30/2026 |
Commissioner Barnett Commissioner Marino |
SUMMARY:
The Board establishes the
qualifications and competency of
contractors that work within the County. The Board also provides for the
testing and licensing of these contractors and is empowered to discipline
licenses and hear citation appeals. The Board was established by
Special Act, Laws of Florida, Chapter 67‑1876, as amended. The
Special Act and, subsequently, Section 489.131, Florida Statutes (F.S.) sets
forth the membership of the Board, which consists of 15 members. This Board
shall be comprised of fifteen (15) members as follows: two (2) general
contractors, one (1) building contractor, one (1) residential contractor; one
(1) electrical contractor; one (1) plumbing contractor; one (1) HARV
contractor; one (1) roofing contractor; one (1) swimming pool contractor; one
(1) architect; one (1) engineer and one (1) full-time building official employed
by a local government within Palm Beach County, who meets the requirements of
the Building Officials Association of FL; and three (3) consumer
representatives. The Board establishes the qualifications and competency
of contractors that work within the County. The Board also provides for the
testing and licensing of these contractors and is empowered to discipline
licenses and hear citation appeals. A memorandum was sent to the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on August 25, 2023, requesting support for
two (2) new board members, no other nominations were received. As required by
Section 2-443 of the Code of Ethics, this Agenda Item Summary will serve as
disclosure for Allen Alan Gast. Allen Alan Gast is the owner
of Gast Construction Group, Inc., which contracts with Palm Beach County to
provide construction services for the County through sealed bids. The Board
provides no regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting
recommendations regarding contracts with the county. The Board currently has 12
seats filled. Four (4) of the current members will termed out by the end of
September, bringing the membership down to 8 members. The agenda herein
requesting approval to fill two (2) new members will bring the membership up to
10 members. With the approval of the two (2) new members the diversity count
will be eight (8) Caucasians (80%); and two (2) Hispanic Americans (20%).
The gender ratio for the Board (female: male) will be 2:8. Staff is
addressing the need to increase diversity within our boards and will continue
to encourage this to expand this Board’s diversity. Countywide (SF)
October
17, 2023
8:00
am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
OCTOBER 17, 2023
PAGE ITEM
64 5D1 *ADD-ON / Staff
recommends motion to approve: a Resolution expressing
solidarity with the State of Israel, condemning the
October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, and expressing deep condolences to the
families of those who have lost their lives or been profoundly affected by this
devastating assault. Summary: On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 6:30am, Hamas, the known
terror group controlling Gaza, initiated an unprovoked and surprise attack on
Israel. This attack utilized rockets, paragliders, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles to infiltrate Israel
with the purpose to harm, kill, and take Israeli citizens hostage. Tragically,
many Israeli men, women, and children lost their lives during this horrific
invasion. Americans are included amongst the
many other nationalities of those declared dead and kidnapped at the hands of Hamas. Palm
Beach County is home to a large portion of the Jewish population in the United States and is taking this
step to show support for Israel. With this Resolution,
the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County will stand in
solidarity with the State of Israel, vehemently condemn the unwarranted attacks
by Hamas, and express deep
condolences to the families of those who have lost
their lives or been profoundly
affected by this devastating assault. Countywide (AH)
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or backup submitted and were
not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet distributed to the Board
the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 17, 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 - 51)
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 52 - 54)
5. REGULAR AGENDA (Pages 55 - 64)
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 65)
7. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 66)
8. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 67)
9. ADJOURNMENT (Page 68)
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 9
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Minutes
3B-3 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-4 Change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments, etc.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 9
3C-1 Resolutions declaring the acquisition of fee
simple right-of-way for designated parcels.
Page 10
3C-2 Resolutions declaring the acquisition of temporary
construction easements on designated parcels.
3C-3 Contract with Hardesty & Hanovers, LLC
for professional engineering services for the George Bush Boulevard Bridge
Replacement project.
Page 11 - 12
3C-4 Multiple contracts with various agencies to
appraise and assist in the acquisition of lands, rights-of-way and easements
necessary for projects to be adopted into the Five Year Road Program.
Page 13
3C-5 Resolution approving 2022 Safe Streets and
Roads for All Grant Program Agreement, Resolution for delegating authority to
County Administrator and/or designee, and approve a Budget Amendment.
Page 14
3C-6 Adopt-A-Road Agreement for litter removal on
Yamato Road.
Page 15
3C-7 Interlocal Agreement with the Village of
Wellington to provide for traffic control functions and duties.
Page 16
3C-8 Agreement with Valencia Bay Homeowners
Association, Inc. for enforcement of the traffic laws to be performed by Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
3C-9 Interlocal Agreement with Seacoast Utility
Authority for the design and construction of utility adjustments for the
Congress Avenue Extension.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
Page 17
3C-10 Resolution approving the Locally Funded
Agreement and Three Party Escrow Agreement with FDOT, and adopt a Resolution
delegating the County Administrator and/or designee.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 18 - 19
3E-1 Amendment
No. 3 to the Standard Agreement for the Older Americans Act with the Area
Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc.; Amendment No. 4 for
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program Intake Center Referral
Agreement with AAA to revise, amend and replace portions of the standard
contracts.
Page 20
3E-2 Appointment
of one new member to the Homeless Advisory Board.
Page 21 - 22
3E-3 Appointment
of six new members to the Veteran Services Advisory Board.
Page 23
3E-4 Contract
for Provision of Services with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. for the
operation of the Homeless Resource Center.
Page 24
3E-5 Ratify
the Mayor’s signature on the HUD FY2022 Community Project Funding/Congressional
Directed Spending Grant Application, approve a Budget Amendment and a Budget
Transfer.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 25
3F-1 FAA
Grant Agreement to conduct a Stormwater Master Plan at Palm Beach County Park
Airport, and approve a Budget Amendment.
3F-2 FAA
Grant Agreement to conduct a Stormwater Master Plan at North Palm Beach County
General Aviation Airport, and approve a Budget Amendment.
Page 26
3F-3 FAA
Grant Agreement to conduct a Stormwater Master Plan at Palm Beach County Glades
Airport, and approve a Budget Amendment.
Page 27
3F-4 Amendment
No. 9 to the General Consulting Agreement with RS&H, Inc. for
consulting/professional services for the Concourse B Phasing Services at PBI.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 28
3G-1 Annual Report and Financial Statements for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 from the Town of Lake Park Community
Redevelopment Agency.
3G-2 The Briger Community Development District
Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Meetings.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 29
3H-1 Work Order to the annual low voltage contract
with Protect Video for the North County Government Center Card Access
Replacement project.
Page 30
3H-2 Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property with: West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for
parking, and Fitness 4 Older Adults, LLC.
Page 31
3H-3 Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement
with the School Board of Palm Beach County to allow for direct access to the
County’s Public Safety Radio System.
Page 32
3H-4 Interlocal
Agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration – Miami Field Division allowing
for interoperable communications through the countywide common talk groups of
the County’s Public Safety Radio System.
Page 33
3H-5 Annual contract with Door Systems of South
Florida, Inc. for overhead door replacement services.
Page 34
3H-6 Change Order No. 4 to Amendment No. 1 with
Kast Construction Company LLC for the
Supervisor of Elections Production Facility project.
Page 35
3H-7 Second Amendment to Concessionaire Lease
Agreement with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc. to exercise renewal option
and completion of the replacement of pier-decking boards.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 36
3J-1 Hazard Mitigation Grant extension with FDEM
for 90-days, and Master Research Agreement with Florida Atlantic University for
an extension of 90-days.
Page 37
3J-2 Appointment of two new members to the
Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Page 38
3J-3 Resolution authorizing County Administrator
or designee to execute escrow agreements for developers using the Exchange
Building Option of the Workforce Housing Program for the implementation of the
Workforce Housing Program.
Page 39
3J-4 Reappointment of two members to the Building
Code Advisory Board.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 40
3X-1 Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement with
the State of Florida E911 Board for the purchase and installation of 911 Call
Handling Equipment.
3X-2 State-Funded Grant Agreement for Hazardous
Materials Planning and Prevention Program with the State of Florida, and a
Budget Amendment.
Page 41 - 42
3X-3 Appointment of several members to the
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
Page 43 - 44
3X-4 Interagency Agreement with Florida
Department of Children and Families for zoning regulations for community residences
for people with disabilities, a Budget Amendment and authorize County
Administrator or designee.
CC.
SHERIFF
Page 45
3CC-1 Agreement for the FY23-24 Multi-County Forensic Genealogy Testing
Grant Program, and approve a Budget Amendment.
3CC-2 Bureau of Justice Assistance State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
FY2022 Grant, and a Budget Amendment.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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CONSENT AGENDA
DD.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 46
3DD-1 Category G Grant Agreement with the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches –
Inc. for the promotion of the GOODE Water Ski National Championship for FY2023.
EE.
COMMISSION ON ETHICS
Page 46
3EE-1 Amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Delray Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency to engage the services of the Palm Beach County Commission
on Ethics through 2026.
FF.
OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Page 47 - 48
3FF-1 Three cooperative agreements with HUD to receive revenue, approve
Budget Amendments, and ratify Mayor’s signature.
Page 49
3FF-2 Contracts for the Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Program
with non-profit agencies.
GG.
COMMUNITY OF REVITALIZATION
Page 50
3GG-1Expenditure for the
installation of twenty years of maintenance of streetlights along Sunrise
Drive, a Budget Amendment and a Budget Transfer.
HH.
WATER RESOURCES
Page 51
3HH-1 FDEP Standard Grant Agreement for the C-51 Reservoir Phase II Cell
13, a Budget Amendment and authorize County Administrator and/or designee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 52
4A-1 Resolution making certain findings and
designating three parcels as a Brownfield Area.
B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Page 53 - 54
4B-1 Preliminary reading to amend Ordinance of
PBC Criminal Justice Commission.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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REGULAR AGENDA
A. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 55
5A-1 Concessionaire Lease Agreement with Dune Dog
Acquisitions, Inc. for space at Carlin Park in Jupiter for the operation of a
food/beverage concession for three years.
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
Page 56
5B-1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Letter of Intent to apply
for a grant.
Page 57
5B-2 Ratify the signature of the Resilience
Director on a Resilient Florida Program planning grant application, and
delegate County Administrator and/or designee.
Page 58
5B-3 Resilient Florida Program grant application
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for funding for the
Australian Avenue drainage improvement project.
Page 59
5B-4 Resilient Florida Program grant application
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to construct drainage
conveyances within Country Club Acres.
Page 60
5B-5 Resilient Florida Program grant application
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to construct drainage
conveyances within Englewood Estates/Manor Subdivision.
Page 61
5B-6 Resilient Florida Program grant application
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to reconstruct the
Prosperity Farms Road Bridge.
Page 62
5B-7 Resilient Florida Program grant application
to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to raise the elevation of
Ocean Inlet Park.
C.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 63
5C-1 HUD
FY2022 Continuum of Care Planning Project Grant Agreement for the coordination
and evaluation of planning activities related to ending homelessness, a Budget
Amendment and a Budget Transfer.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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REGULAR AGENDA
D. ADMINISTRATION
Page 64
5D-1 Resolution expressing solidarity with the State of
Israel, condemning the October 7, 2023
attacks by Hamas
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 65)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 66)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS (Page 67)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 68)
OCTOBER 17, 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
September
12, 2023 Regular
September
19, 2023 Child Care Facility
Board
September
19, 2023 Regular
September
26, 2023 Workshop
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
(regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the
Clerk & Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
4. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file:
change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments and
other items approved by the Contract Review Committee and by the department
heads for the Engineering Department; Facilities Development and Operations
Department; Water Utilities Department; Environmental Resources Management
Department; and the Department of Airports during September 2023. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: two Resolutions
declaring the acquisition of fee simple right-of-way designated as Parcels 101
and 102 and temporary construction easements designated as Parcels 301 and 302 necessary
for the construction of roadway improvements on 45th Street from east
of Haverhill Road to east of Military Trail (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption of these Resolutions
will initiate eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Chapters 73, 74,
127, and Section 337.27(1), Florida
Statutes, as amended, against four
parcels having a total appraised value of $245,600. The parcels are
necessary for construction of a third westbound through lane and a westbound
right turn lane. The Project includes additional drainage, sidewalks and
traffic signal improvements. The property owners have not accepted the offers to purchase made by Palm Beach County and attempts
to negotiate the purchases have been unsuccessful. Eminent domain proceedings
are necessary to acquire the parcels at this time in order to expedite
construction of the Project. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program.
District 7 (DO)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to adopt: two Resolutions
declaring the acquisition of temporary construction easements designated as Parcels
303 and 307 necessary for the construction of roadway improvements on Florida
Mango Road from 10th Avenue North to Edgewater Drive (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption of these Resolutions
will initiate eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Chapters 73, 74,
127, and Section 337.27, Florida
Statutes, as amended, against two
parcels having a total appraised value of $13,141. The parcels are
necessary for access to construct driveways, slope, tie in, grade and harmonize
construction with adjacent properties for the Project. The Project will
construct new bridges over the Lake Worth Drainage District’s L-9 and L-10
canals, widen the existing roadway to three-lanes with paved shoulders, a
closed drainage system with curb and gutters, and sidewalks along both sides of
the roadway. The property owners have
not accepted the offers to purchase made by Palm Beach County and attempts to
negotiate the purchases have been unsuccessful. Eminent domain proceedings are
necessary to acquire the parcels at this time in order to expedite construction
of the Project. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program and
the infrastructure sales tax. District 3 (DO)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: a contract with Hardesty & Hanover, LLC (HHL) in the amount of $907,256.01 for professional engineering services for the George Bush Boulevard Bridge Replacement over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this contract will provide the professional services necessary for the study phase of replacing the George Bush Boulevard bridge. On July 6, 2022, the Goal Setting Committee applied Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of a 10% minimum mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) evaluation preference for African American owned firms. HHL agreed to 13.55% SBE participation for the Contract. On October 24, 2022, the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiations Act Selection Committee selected HHL and, in accordance with PPM No. CW-O-048, the Board of County Commissioners was notified of the selection on October 24, 2022. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. Districts 4 & 7 (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with Adrian Gonzalez
& Associates, PA (AGA);
B) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with Anderson &
Carr, Inc. (ACI);
C) the Contract for Annual Professional
Appraisal Services with Appraisal & Acquisition Consultants, Inc. (AAC);
D) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with Callaway &
Price, Inc. (CPI);
E) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with CBRE, Inc. (CBRE);
F) the Contract for Annual Professional
Appraisal Services with M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. (MRF);
G) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with Parrish and
Edwards, Inc. (PEI);
H) the
Contract for Annual Professional Appraisal Services with Real Estate
Analysts, LLC. (REA);
I) the Contract for Annual Professional
Appraisal Services with S.F. Holden, Inc. (SFH); and
J) the Contract for Annual Professional
Appraisal Services with The Spivey Group, Inc. (SPI).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. SUMMARY: On December 20, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the hiring of professionals to appraise and assist in the acquisition of lands, rights-of-way and easements necessary to undertake the projects in the adopted Five Year Road Program (ORD2022-035). Approval of these contracts will allow the Engineering and Public Works (EPW) Department to procure professional appraisal services to provide appraised property values needed for road right-of-way and easement acquisitions. EPW is contracting with ten appraisal firms to ensure timely availability of appraisal services as needed. The contract period for these contracts is 36 months from the date of approval by the BCC. The contracts were presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) on February 1, 2023. The GSC applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) evaluation preference for SBE prime bidders with contracts valued at less than $500,000. On June 15, 2023, the Appraiser Selection Committee selected AGA, ACI, AAC, CPI, CBRE, MRF, PEI, REA, SFH and SPI in accordance with EPW PPM EWO-006. AGA, ACI, AAC, CPI, CBRE, MRF, PEI, REA, SFH and SPI have offices located in Palm Beach County, and ACI, CPI, PEI, and SFH are certified SBE companies. Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution approving the 2022
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program agreement (Agreement) with
the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for funding the development of the Palm Beach County
(County) Safety Action Plan (Plan) and committing to fund the local share of
project delivery;
B) approve
the Agreement with the USDOT FHWA in which the FHWA will reimburse the County
in the amount of $639,200 to develop and complete the Plan within 24 months of
the Agreement’s effective date;
C) adopt a Resolution delegating
signatory authority to the County Administrator or designee on additional
forms, certifications, contracts/agreements, amendments and any other necessary
documents related to the Agreement, which documents do not substantially change
the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the Agreement; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment of $639,200
in the Transportation Improvement Fund to recognize the grant funding from
USDOT FHWA and appropriate it to the Plan.
SUMMARY: Approval of this Agreement, delegation of
authority, and Budget Amendment will allow the County to receive a federally
funded grant in the amount of $639,200 for the Plan which will enhance the
safety of the transportation network. The Plan will identify strategies and
improvement projects in the County that would be eligible for additional SS4A
grant funds in the future for the Plan’s implementation. The County estimated
$799,200 to develop and complete the Plan and agrees to finance the
non-Federal share of $160,000. This amount was anticipated and included in
the current budget. The FHWA will
reimburse the County $639,200 for completing the Plan. Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
fully executed Adopt-A-Road
Agreement with Melinda Avila (Group) for litter removal on Yamato Road
from Coral Ridge Drive to Cain Boulevard.
SUMMARY: In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item. This agreement was executed by
the County Engineer on July 17, 2023, per Resolution R2021-0852. The
Adopt-A-Road Program allows the Group to perform litter removal along Palm
Beach County (County) maintained road rights-of-way. The Group is expected to
conduct litter removal activities at least four times a year. The County
provides recognition signs for the Group at the beginning and end of its
adopted road segment and picks up the litter bags. The Group must pay a fee to
offset the County’s costs to install the signs and remove the collected litter
bags. The fee is waived for non-profit Groups. District 5 (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an
interlocal agreement (Agreement) with the
Village of Wellington (Village), repealing and replacing interlocal
agreement R96-2032D, signed December 17, 1996, as amended on October 2, 2007
(R2007-1670), and the Quercus Signal Maintenance Agreement (R2008-2253) signed
December 2, 2008, providing for traffic control functions and duties within the
Village by Palm Beach County (County) and the terms pertaining to the
requirements associated with the installation and maintenance of traffic cameras, including license plate readers on
traffic signal poles maintained by the County (collectively Cameras), golf cart
related traffic control devices at signalized intersections (Golf Cart
Devices), and decorative art wraps (Wraps) on County maintained signal
cabinets. SUMMARY: Section
316.006(2)(a), Florida Statutes, vests
municipalities with traffic control jurisdiction over all streets and highways located
within their boundaries, except state roads, and provides that a municipality may, by
interlocal agreement with a county, agree to transfer traffic regulatory
authority (Authority) over areas within the municipality to the county. On December 17, 1996, the County and the Village entered into interlocal agreement
R96-2032D, wherein the Village transferred certain traffic control functions
and duties to the County over certain signalized intersections. The interlocal
agreement was amended on October 2, 2007 (R2007-1670) to provide the County Authority
over a portion of Lyons Road. A separate agreement was executed on December 2,
2008 (R2008-2253) and provided certain responsibilities to the County for the
traffic signal at Quercus Lane and Forest Hill Boulevard. The Village now agrees to repeal and replace all interlocal agreements
(R96-2032D, R2007-1670 and R2008-2253) with the Agreement to transfer authority
over all County maintained thoroughfare roadways within the Village’s municipal
boundaries, as may be amended, to the County, to transfer certain maintenance
and operations responsibilities to the County over certain traffic signals
within the Village municipal boundaries, and to outline the Village’s
responsibilities for Cameras, Golf Cart Devices, and Wraps. The placement of
Wraps on signal cabinets integrates civic art with public infrastructure. District
6 (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an agreement
with Valencia Bay
Homeowners Association, Inc. (Community) for enforcement of the traffic
laws of the state to be performed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
(PBSO). SUMMARY: Approval of this agreement will authorize PBSO to provide
enforcement of the traffic laws of the state upon the private roadways during
normal patrol hours within the Community. Once the Community certifies that all
traffic control devices installed on the Community’s streets are compliant with
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Traffic Division
will be able to perform field inspections to verify compliance with the MUTCD
during the term of the agreement. Should the Community desire PBSO to be
situated in its development at times outside normal hours, the Community
understands that a separate contract must be executed with PBSO for additional
services and that the Community will be invoiced by PBSO for such additional
services. District 5 (YBH)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) with the
Seacoast Utility Authority (Authority) in the amount of $458,718.80 for
the design and construction of utility adjustments for the Congress Avenue
Extension from Northlake Boulevard to Alternate A1A, Phase A (Project). SUMMARY: The
County has designed and intends to bid the first phase (Phase A) of the Project
to construct a new 3-lane roadway from Northlake Boulevard to Avocado Lane, and
has requested that the Authority design and construct the relocation of its
water mains, force mains, gravity sewers and associated adjustments to its
facilities in advance of construction of the Project. Approval of this
Agreement will allow the County to reimburse the Authority $458,718.80 to
complete its relocations and adjustments in advance of the Project. The Authority’s facilities are located within
right-of-way that is being dedicated to the County by a developer, and the
County is responsible for costs associated to remove or relocate the
Authority’s facilities. Completion of the Authority’s utility work prior to
construction of the Project will eliminate utility conflicts and reduce
construction time of the Project. District 1 (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
10. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt
a Resolution approving the Locally Funded Agreement (LFA) and Three Party
Escrow Agreement (TPEA) with the State of Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) and the State of Florida Department of Financial Services (FDOFS) Division
of Treasury for the construction and construction engineering inspection (CEI)
of intersection improvements at Half Mile Road and Atlantic Avenue (County
Project);
B) approve
the LFA with the FDOT to provide construction funding in the amount of $347,719
to the FDOT for the construction and CEI of the County Project;
C) approve
the TPEA with the FDOT and the FDOFS as a requirement of the LFA to establish
an escrow account for the County Project; and
D) adopt
a Resolution delegating the County Administrator, or designee, the signatory
authority to sign on additional forms, certifications, contracts/agreements and
amendments thereto, and any other necessary documents related to the LFA and
the TPEA that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the LFA and the TPEA.
SUMMARY: FDOT has a project to reconstruct Atlantic
Avenue from west of SR 7 to east of Lyons Road (FDOT Project). Palm Beach
County (County) has designed the realignment of Half Mile Road from Brook Isles
Avenue to north of Atlantic Avenue. The County has requested that the County
Project be combined with the FDOT Project for construction. Approval of the LFA
and TPEA will allow County to provide construction funding for the County
Project. The FDOT Project and the County Project have a combined estimated
construction cost of $19,264,006. The
local match is $347,719 which is 2% of the estimated combined construction
cost. The County will be responsible for any increased costs resulting from
necessary modifications for the work requested. This County Project is
included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 5 (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment 003 to Standard Agreement No IA023-9500 (R2023-0485) for the Older Americans Act (OAA) with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA),
for the period January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023, to revise, amend, and replace portions of the
standard agreement and to
increase the overall total funding by $1,302,444.21 for a new
total agreement amount
not-to-exceed $4,726,627.37, to provide in-home and community- based services
to seniors;
B) Amendment 004 for Emergency Home
Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAEP) Intake Center Referral
Agreement No. IP021-9500 (R2021-0785) with AAA, to revise, amend, and replace
portions of the standard agreement, decrease the
overall total funding by $10,533.20 for new total agreement amount
not-to-exceed $64,614 and extend the end date from September 30, 2023 to
June 30, 2024, to promote the development of a
coordinated service delivery system to meet the energy needs of seniors; and
C) an upward Budget Amendment of $1,291,911 in
the Division of Senior and Veteran Services (DSVS) Administration Fund to align
the budget to the actual grant award.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
1. Summary: OAA Amendment 003 (Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) #93.044, #93.045, #93.052 &
#93.053) allows DSVS to continue providing services to eligible seniors
age 60 and older and their caregivers. OAA provides funding for critical services that
help older adults maintain their independence. Services include caregiver and in-home support services and meals. The
congregate meal program provides meals and nutrition education in churches,
community and senior centers and other public and private facilities
strategically located throughout Palm Beach County. The home-delivered meal
program provides meals and nutrition education to homebound seniors. The
in-home services program provides support services to families/caregivers
caring for frail older family members. EHEAEP
Amendment 004 (CFDA #93.568) provides for retroactive payments, and therefore
funds may be used to reimburse the intake center for any goods or services
provided on or after April 1, 2021. EHEAEP allows eligible seniors to
receive help with their
utility bills.
EHEAEP program services are funded with approximately $238,134 in federal
funds. Seniors can access the program by going to the DSVS intake center near
their place of residency. These services improve the overall
well-being of seniors allowing them to live in their homes independently. There is a required County match under 3B
CFDA #93.044 in the amount of $33,333, C1 CFDA #93.045 in the amount of
$63,049, C2 CFDA #93.045 in the amount of $30,000 and 3E CFDA #93.052 in the
amount of $18,333, totaling $144,715, which is already included in the budget.
No additional County match is required. The number of seniors served is
based on the grant, the need of the clients and funding availability. The
upward budget amendment is necessary to align the County budget with the actual
grant award. DSVS is responsible for providing services north of Hypoluxo Rd.
The areas of service include all of the districts, excluding District 2, 4, 5
and 7 south of Hypoluxo Rd. Mae Volen Center, Inc. is responsible for providing
services in the areas south of Hypoluxo Rd. (DSVS) Countywide except for
portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Rd. (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the appointment of one (1) new member to the
Homeless Advisory Board (HAB), effective October 17, 2023:
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat Requirement |
Recommended By |
Term Expires |
11 |
Joseph
A. Nieves |
Formerly
Homeless Individual or Family Representative
|
Homeless
and Housing Alliance |
09/30/2024 |
Summary: The Homeless Advisory
Board assists the County in reaching its ten (10) year plan to end homelessness
goals. The U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recommends that recipients of Continuum of
Care (CoC) funds comply with the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid
Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), and with 24 CFR Part 578. The
CoC provides funds for the operation and maintenance of Safe Havens,
transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. 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. Mr. Nieves is employed by The Lord’s Place,
Inc., which contracts with the County for services; however, the HAB provides
no regulation, oversight, management, or policy setting recommendations
regarding the subject contracts or transactions. Mr. Nieves will complete the
term of Joshua Butler, who resigned from the HAB. Disclosure of this
contractual relationship at a duly noticed public meeting is being provided in
accordance with the provisions of Section 2-443 of the Palm Beach County Code
of Ethics. The diversity count for the 10 seats that are currently filled is
African-American: 4 (40%), Caucasian: 4 (40%), Native-American: 1 (10%) and
Hispanic-American: 1 (10%). The gender ratio (female: male) is 7:3. Mr. Nieves
is Hispanic-American. Staff conducts targeted outreach in an effort to proffer
candidates for appointments that maintain a diverse composition of the board.
(Human Services and Community Action Program) Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: the appointments of seven (7) new members to the Veteran Services Advisory Board (VSAB), effective October 17, 2023:
Seat No. |
Appointment |
Seat Requirement |
Term Expires |
Nominated
By |
1 |
Steven
Farnsworth |
Mental
Health/Substance Use Disorder/Suicide Prevention Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
2 |
Michael
Durkee |
Financial/Emergency
Financial Assistance Services Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
3 |
Justin
Callahan |
A Component of
Housing Representative |
09/30/2026 |
Comm.
Marino |
4 |
Melva
Harris-Rozier |
Support
Services to Veterans Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
5 |
Richard
Bryan |
West Palm
Beach Veteran Affairs Medical Center Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
6 |
Evan
Fried |
Mobility
Assistance Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
7 |
Julia
Dattolo |
Employment
Services Representative |
09/30/2026 |
|
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Summary: The VSAB shall
advise the BCC on needs of local Veterans while increasing the coordination and
interactions between organizations, agencies, and institutions whose mission it
is to assist Veterans and their families in Palm Beach County. On August
22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) established the VSAB. Per
Resolution No. R2023-1162, the total membership for the VSAB shall be no more
than 11 at-large members, comprised of
public sector and private sector members. Membership shall be
representative of the racial, ethnic and geographic diversity of Palm Beach
County (PBC). Members must have knowledge of
at least one (1) component of the support services available to assist Veterans
and their dependents. The BCC was requested to provide nominations by memo on
August 29, 2023. The nominees meet all applicable guidelines and requirements
outlined in the resolution. Ms. Harris-Rozier is an employee of Legal Aid
Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. (Legal Aid). Legal Aid contracts with the
County for services; however, the VSAB provides no regulation, oversight,
management, or policy setting recommendations regarding the subject contracts
or transactions. Disclosure of this contractual relationship at a duly noticed
public meeting is being provided in accordance with the provisions of Section
2-443 of the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. Mr. Durkee, Mr. Callahan, Mr.
Bryan and Ms. Dattalo are Caucasian. Ms. Harris-Rozier is African-American. Staff
is addressing the need to increase diversity within our boards and will
continue to encourage this to expand this Board’s diversity. (Division of
Senior and Veteran Services) Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contract
for Provision of Services with Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (AAF),
for the five (5) year period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2028, for
the operation of the Homeless Resource Center (HRC) – Families Operations
Program - Responding to Emergencies, Altering the Crisis of Homelessness
(Program REACH), to provide emergency shelter for families in Palm Beach County
who are experiencing homelessness, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,069,755, of
which $413,951 is budgeted in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, with an anticipated annual
allocation of $413,951 in each subsequent fiscal year, contingent upon a
budgetary appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners, for the term of
this contract. Summary: Program REACH is
administered by AAF and serves homeless families consisting of adults with
minor dependent children. Program REACH provides interim/emergency shelter and
wraparound services to families to foster family recovery and stable housing
solutions. AAF will assist families by creating action plans designed to help
end their episode of homelessness by securing housing and assisting them in
reaching their goals. Various life skills workshops and job resources,
including nutrition, credit counselling, financial literacy, budgeting and
employment counseling classes will be available. Program REACH works in
coordination with the Senator Philip Lewis HRC to meet the goals of the
County’s “Leading the Way Home”, a plan to end homelessness. AAF served 103
families in FY 2022 and up to date, 122 families in FY 2023; and will serve a
minimum of 80 families in FY 2024. (Human Services and Community Action
Program) Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion to:
A) ratify the signature of the Mayor on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) FY 2022 Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed
Spending (CPF/CDS) Grant Application for Federal Assistance SF-424, in the
amount of $1,000,000, as granted by Congresswoman Lois Frankel, for medical
respite services for homeless residents who are in need of further medical
care;
B) ratify the signature of the Mayor on the HUD FY 2022 CPF/CDS Grant Agreement
No. B-22-CP-FL-0253 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #14.251),
for the period October 17, 2023 through August 31, 2030, in the amount of
$1,000,000, as granted by Congresswoman Lois Frankel, for medical respite
services for homeless residents who are in need of further medical care;
D C) approve a Budget Transfer in the amount
of $451,828 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund to the Capital
Outlay f Fund. ; and
C D)
approve a Budget
Amendment in the amount of $1,000,000 1,451,828 in the Capital
Outlay Fund to recognize the grant award, the transfer from the
Emergency Rental Assistance Fund, and appropriate it to the project;and.
Summary:
The Consolidated Appropriations
Act, 2022, (P.L. 117-103) made available grants for purposes of CPF/CDS. The
CPF/CDS awards are administered by HUD. On March 14, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved the HUD FY 2022 CPF/CDS Application. On July 31, 2023,
the Community Services
Department (CSD) was notified of the award
letter and request
for signatures. The HUD award
of $1,000,000 will be
used for the rehabilitation and reconfiguration of the Lewis Center Health
Clinic (Lewis Center). The
total cost of the project is $1,451,828. The
remaining $451,828 will be funded from interest earned from the Emergency
Rental Assistance Program. Medical
respite care is acute and post-acute medical
care for people
experiencing homelessness or
HIV/AIDS, who are too ill, or frail to recover from a physical illness, or
injury on the streets, but not ill enough to be in a hospital. The program
closes the gap between hospitals and homeless
shelters/housing facilities that do not have the capacity to provide
medical support services to the frail or recovering. The Division of Human
Services and Community Action Program will receive the funds as
the Lead Entity for the
Palm Beach County Homeless Continuum of Care pursuant to 420.624 (6), F.S. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
#14.251. No County match required.
(Human Services and Community Action Program) Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and
file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
Agreement Number 3-12-0086-022-2023 in the amount of $147,015 to Conduct a
Stormwater Master Plan at Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA). Delegation of authority for execution of this
grant was approved by the BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This grant is effective as of September 11, 2023 with an expiration date
of September 10, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $147,015 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of grant funding from the FAA;
including a transfer to Reserves in the amount of $147,015.
Summary: The FAA has issued a Grant Offer (Assistance Listings Number 20.106) reflecting
their commitment of funding in the amount of $147,015 to develop a Stormwater
Master Plan at LNA. This grant began on September 11, 2023 and expires
on September 10, 2027. This grant
requires a local match in the amount of
$16,335. Countywide (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and
file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant
Agreement Number 3-12-0113-023-2023 in the amount of $198,738 to Conduct a
Stormwater Master Plan at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
(F45). Delegation of authority for execution of this
grant was approved by the BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This grant is effective as of September 12, 2023 with an expiration date
of September 11, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of
$198,738 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to recognize the
receipt of grant funding from the FAA; including a transfer to Reserves in the
amount of $137,918.
Summary: The FAA has issued a Grant Offer (Assistance Listings Number 20.106) reflecting
their commitment of funding in the amount of $198,738 to develop a Stormwater
Master Plan at F45. This grant began on September 12, 2023 and expires
on September 11, 2027. This grant
requires a local match in the amount of
$22,082. Countywide (AH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and
file Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Agreement
Number 3-12-0060-012-2023 in the amount of $104,247 to Conduct a Stormwater
Master Plan at Palm Beach County Glades Airport (PHK). Delegation of authority for execution of this
grant was approved by the BCC on August 25, 2020 (R2020-1017). This grant is effective as of September 12, 2023 with an expiration date
of September 11, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $104,247 in the Airport’s Improvement and
Development Fund to recognize the receipt of grant funding from the FAA;
including a transfer from Reserves in the amount of $11,583.
Summary: The FAA has issued a Grant Offer (Assistance Listings Number 20.106) reflecting
their commitment of funding in the amount of $104,247 to develop a Stormwater
Master Plan at PHK. This grant began on September 12, 2023 and expires
on September 11, 2027. This grant
requires a local match in the amount of
$11,583. Countywide (AH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 9 to the General Consulting
Agreement with RS&H, Inc. for Consulting/Professional Services in the
amount of $313,808.36 for the Concourse B Phasing Services at Palm Beach
International Airport (PBI). Summary: The Consulting Agreement
with RS&H, Inc. for general airport planning and design was approved by the
Board on May 7, 2019 (R2019-0612) in the amount of $2,004,570.58 in order to
carry out the approved Capital Improvement Programs for the County’s
Airports. Amendment No. 1 was approved
by the Board on May 5, 2020 (R2020-0414) increasing the amount of the contract
by $2,304,608.30. Amendment No. 2 was
approved by the Board on October 20, 2020 (R2020-1607) increasing the amount of
the contract by $3,196,990.03. Amendment
No. 3 was approved by the Board on May 4, 2021 (R2021-0576) exercising the
first one (1) year renewal option for the continuation of services provided under
this agreement. Amendment No. 4 was approved
by the Board on June 15, 2021 (R2021-0844) increasing the amount of the
contract by $2,644,110.87. Amendment No.
5 was approved by the Board on March 22, 2022 (R2022-0263) increasing the
amount of the contract by $1,325,943.87 and exercising the second and final one
year renewal option. Amendment No. 6 was
approved by the Board on January 24, 2023 (R2023-0103) increasing the amount of
the contract by $1,175,706.57. Amendment
No. 7 was approved by the Board on April 4, 2023 (R2023-0447) increasing the
contract amount by an additional $1,109,482.80.
Amendment No. 8 was approved by the Board on April 18, 2023 (R2023-0532)
increasing the amount of the contract by $1,106,284.38. Approval of Amendment No. 9 will provide an
additional $313,808.36 to provide phasing services for the Concourse B Project
at PBI. Approval of this item will allow remainder of the project to be
completed in two phases. Phase 1 (Package 2A) will provide for relocation of
utilities and completion of interior renovations to the existing concourse to
match the finishes to be included in expansion area. Phase 2 (Package 2B)
is for the remaining full build-out of the Concourse. Package 2A is
currently anticipated to commence in the summer of 2024. Package 2B for
the full build-out of the Concourse will commence at a future date when
additional funding is received. RS&H,
Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida based firm; however, the majority of the work
to be completed in this agreement will be managed through their Fort
Lauderdale, Florida offices in conjunction with several Palm Beach County-based
and South Florida-based sub-consultants and firms. A Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) goal of 18% was set for this contract. RS&H, Inc. committed to 23% DBE
participation for this agreement. The DBE participation for this Amendment is 7.56%. The total contract to
date DBE participation including this amendment is 31.83%. Countywide (AH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The Annual
Report and Financial
Statements for the Fiscal Year ending September 30,
2022 from the Town of Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency (TLP CRA). Summary: The TLP CRA has submitted
its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ending September
30, 2022 as per section numbers 163.356(3)(d) and 163.387(8), Florida
Statutes. Countywide (DB).
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The Briger Community Development
District
(BCDD) Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Meetings. Summary: The BCDD
has submitted their Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Meetings as per Chapter 189, Florida Statutes. Countywide (DB).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 23-007 to the annual low voltage
contract (R2021-1068) with Protect Video, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of
$685,760 for the North County Government Center-Card Access Replacement (Rebid)
project for a period of 320 calendar days from notice to proceed. Summary:
The work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, tools,
machinery, transportation, professional services, supervision, shop drawings,
permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to remove and replace
the existing card access system at the North County Government Center Facility.
The existing equipment has outlived its useful life, but more importantly, it
is not the standard security access control system used by the County for its
Criminal Justice Facilities. The County currently utilizes Lenel OnGuard
(Lenel) as the standard platform for all Criminal Justice Facilities
countywide. The existing card access system at the North County Government
Center Facility will be removed and replaced with a new Lenel card access
system. The new card access system will be more secure, efficient and provide
years of dependable service. This project was competitively advertised and new
contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification
documents prior to the submission of the bid response. The Contractor will have
320 calendar days from notice to proceed to substantially complete the project.
Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of substantial completion
within the contract time or approved time extension thereof are $120 per day.
This work order was solicited pursuant to the annual low voltage contract and
the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual
low voltage contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on March 17,
2021 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. Since this project is over
$100,000, the SBE price preference API was applied. The Contractor is a local
and certified SBE firm. The SBE participation on this work order is 100%. To
date, the overall SBE participation on the annual low voltage contract is
78.86%. Funding for this project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 1 (MWJ)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property (Judicial Center Surface Parking Garage) for July 1,
2023, with West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency for parking, without
a license fee, but includes an operational fee for staffing and custodial
charges of $337.50; and
B) Standard License Agreement for Use of
County-Owned Property (North County Senior Center) for the period of July 21,
2023 through July 20, 2024, with Fitness 4 Older Adults, LLC, for fitness
classes without a license or operational fee.
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 Agreements were approved in accordance
with R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the Board on October 1, 2013. The
Agreement with West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency did not have a
license fee, but had an operational fee for staffing and custodial charges of
$337.50. The Agreement with Fitness 4 Older Adults, LLC did not have a license
fee, and it did not have an operational fee, as no staff or custodial fees were
incurred. The executed documents are now being submitted to the Board to
receive and file. (FDO Admin) Countywide (YBH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement
(“Agreement”) with the School Board of Palm Beach County (“Participant”) to
allow for direct access to the County’s Public Safety Radio System (“System”)
from October 17, 2023 through October 16, 2028, with revenue fees totaling $2,435,885.
Summary: This Agreement provides the terms and
conditions under which the Participant can directly access the System. The
terms of this Agreement are standard and have been offered to all
municipalities and local branches of state and federal agencies where
connection through an established municipal hub is not technically feasible.
The Participant has been interoperable with the County’s System through the
countywide common talk groups since 2004. This Agreement terminates and
replaces the Interlocal Agreement (R2022-1195) between County and Participant,
as Participant no longer operates under the Municipal Public Service
Communications Consortium’s (MPSCC) radio system. The Agreement requires
Participant to pay a one-time, non-reimbursable $3,000/unit access charge as
well as annual fees of $300/unit towards the renewal and replacement fund and
$163.53/unit towards maintenance and operation of the System infrastructure.
The annual fees are consistent with those being charged to County Departments.
In addition, the Participant is required to pay all costs associated with
Participant’s subscriber units and to comply with the established operating
procedures for the System. This Agreement currently includes 475 radio units,
but additional units might be added in the future. This Agreement provides for
an initial term of five (5) years with two (2) renewal options, each for a
period of five (5) years. This Agreement may be terminated by either party,
with or without cause, on October 1st of any year, with a minimum of
six months’ notice. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal
Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Drug Enforcement Administration – Miami Field
Division (“Participant”) allowing for interoperable communications through the
countywide common talk groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System
(“System”) from November 5, 2023 through November 4, 2028. Summary: This Agreement provides the terms and
conditions under which the Participant can program into its radios and utilize
the countywide common talk groups for certain types of inter-agency
communications. The County’s System will not be utilized for routine
operational communications by the Participant. The terms of the Agreement are
standard and have been offered to all municipalities and local branches of
state and federal agencies with 800 MHz trunked radio capabilities. There are
no charges associated with this Agreement. The Participant is required to pay
all costs associated with Participant’s subscriber units and to comply with the
established operating procedures for the County’s System. The Agreement
provides for an initial term of five (5) years with two (2) renewal options,
each for a period of five (5) years. This Agreement may be terminated by either
party, with or without cause, upon ten (10) days prior notice to the other
party. There is no fiscal impact associated with this Agreement. (ESS) Countywide
(MWJ)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an annual contract with the following contractor for
overhead door replacement services on an as-needed basis through October 16,
2028.
Contractor Status SBE
or Non- SBE
Door Systems of South Florida, Inc. Non-Local Non-SBE
Summary: The purpose of
this annual contract is to pre-qualify contractors to provide overhead door
replacement services on an as-needed basis. The specific requirements of the
work shall be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual
overhead door replacement services contract. These contracts are five (5) year
indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of $5,000,000
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 overhead door
replacement services contract before the term ends. 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. Projects $100,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor
self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the pool of pre-qualified
contractors while projects $200,000 or greater are advertised on the VSS
website and additionally advertised in the newspaper. The bidding pool is
further expanded, for projects $100,000 or greater, 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 overhead door replacement services contract was presented to
the Goal Setting Committee on April 5, 2023 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 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)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 14 to Amendment No. 1 (R2021-1793)
for the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2019-1751) with
Kast Construction Company LLC in the amount of $684,001.02 for the Supervisor
of Elections (SOE) Production Facility project.
Summary: On November 19, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) approved the contract with Kast Construction Company LLC for
construction management services for the SOE Production Facility project. On
December 7, 2021, the Board approved Amendment No. 1 (R2021-1793) for the
construction of approximately 156,000 square feet of office and warehouse space
which will house the SOE administrative office and production facility
operations; a multi-story parking garage of approximately 146,000 square feet
and additional surface parking for both public and staff use; including all the
associated site infrastructure improvements required to support both buildings.
Change Order No. 14 to Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 14) authorizes the
construction management services necessary for additional steel connection
fabrication and materials due to revised design, inclusion of redundant fan
coil units with associated ductwork, additional piping and electrical work, installation
of ballistic drywall panels and doors and modifications to cable tray sizes and
quantities for the SOE Production Facility project. The solicitation for a CM
was advertised on July 21, 2019 according to the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance. On July 21, 2021, the Goal Setting
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of 20% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation for the construction phase of the
project, of which 8% must be African American or Hispanic American firms. The
SBE Participation for this Change Order is 8.54%. There is no African American
or Hispanic American participation on this Change Order. The cumulative SBE
participation for this contract is 23.38% SBE participation, of which 9.32% is
African American or Hispanic American participation. Kast Construction Company
LLC is a Palm Beach County Business. This project is funded by the 51.05M NAV
Pub Imp Rev Bonds, 21A, CP, SOE Bldg. Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
7 (MWJ)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends a
motion to approve: a Second Amendment to Concessionaire Lease
Agreement with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit
corporation (i) exercising the first renewal option to extend the term from
April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029; and (ii) abatement of the annual rent in the
amount of $32,907 commencing upon the first month following completion of the
replacement of the pier-decking boards. Summary: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc.
(Loggerhead) manages and operates the Juno Beach Fishing Pier (Pier) and
concession building pursuant to a Concessionaire Lease Agreement (R2019-0376)
approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on March 12, 2019, as
amended on October 19, 2021 (R2021-1501) (collectively, the Agreement). The
initial term of the Agreement is five (5) years and expires on March 31, 2024.
The Agreement provides for two renewal options of five (5) years each.
Loggerhead desires to exercise its first renewal option and has submitted
timely written notification of same. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the
agreement, Loggerhead is responsible for maintaining the Pier. Staff and Loggerhead have identified five
hundred sixty (560) pier-decking boards are beyond repair and must be replaced.
Loggerhead has agreed to replace these damaged pier-decking boards in lieu of
paying rental payments in the equivalent amount. Loggerhead provided the County
with three estimates for the work, with the lowest estimate being $31,107, plus
an additional $1,800 in labor costs, for a total of $32,907. Therefore, staff
is recommending rental abatement in the amount of $32,907, commencing the first
full month following the completion of the board replacements, provided the
task is achieved within 90 days from the signing of this Second Amendment. This
Second Amendment approves the rental abatement in the amount of $32,907 and
extends the term of the Agreement from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029. Except
for the modifications articulated in this Second Amendment, all other terms and
conditions remain unchanged. Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) will
continue to have administrative responsibility for this Agreement. (Property
& Real Estate Management) District 1 (HJF)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A)
receive and file a Hazard
Mitigation Grant extension with the Florida Department of Emergency Management
(FDEM) for a 90-day extension. The initial agreement was from December 1, 2022 to September
30, 2023; the 90-day extension was granted and will end on December 31, 2023; and
B) receive and
file a Master
Research Agreement No. C-23-229
between Palm Beach County and Florida
Atlantic University (FAU) for a 90-day extension, which was granted.
This will be to
complete the Hazard Mitigation
Grant project and will extend
the agreement to December
31, 2023.
Summary: On
April 7, 2022, the FDEM announced a grant opportunity for Community Rating System (CRS) communities to aid them in the development
of a Watershed Master Plan (WMP) to help improve their CRS ratings. On May 17,
2022, the Board of County Commissioners granted delegated authority to submit
the grant application and enter into the agreement with FDEM. FDEM executed the
agreement on December 1, 2022 for the Hazard
Mitigation Grant reflecting their commitment of funding to the above reference
project for $210,000. With the collaboration with Florida Atlantic
University (FAU), the funding will provide for the development of a WMP as a prerequisite for all communities to achieve a
Class 4 or higher Community Rating System (CRS) rating. The CRS program allows
participating communities to achieve significant discounts for National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders on flood insurance premiums for their
properties. CRS ratings rank from 1 (highest rating/discount) to 10 (lowest
rating/discount). A Class 5 rating
allows policyholders in the County to receive discounts of up to 25% from the
standard NFIP premiums. A Class 4 rating (or higher) would achieve discounts of
30% (or more). Working in coordination with the County Emergency Management
Division CRS Coordinator, as well as other County Agencies, County staff work
continuously to maintain and improve the County’s CRS rating and achieve
greater discounts for County property owners. Unincorporated (RM)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends a
motion to approve: The
appointment of two (2) new members to the Construction Industry Licensing Board
(Board).
Appointment |
Seat
# |
Requirement |
Term |
Recommended by |
Allen
Gast |
5 |
General
Contractor |
10/17/2023-09/30/2026 |
Commissioner Barnett Commissioner Marino |
Jeffrey
Remas |
7 |
Building
Official |
10/17/2023-09/30/2026 |
Commissioner Barnett Commissioner Marino |
Summary: The Board establishes the qualifications
and competency of contractors that work within the County. The Board also
provides for the testing and licensing of these contractors and is empowered to discipline
licenses and hear citation appeals. The Board was established by
Special Act, Laws of Florida, Chapter 67‑1876, as amended. The
Special Act and, subsequently, Section 489.131, Florida Statutes (F.S.) sets
forth the membership of the Board, which consists of 15 members. This Board
shall be comprised of fifteen (15) members as follows: two (2) general
contractors, one (1) building contractor, one (1) residential contractor; one
(1) electrical contractor; one (1) plumbing contractor; one (1) HARV
contractor; one (1) roofing contractor; one (1) swimming pool contractor; one
(1) architect; one (1) engineer and one (1) full-time building official
employed by a local government within Palm Beach County, who meets the
requirements of the Building Officials Association of FL; and three (3)
consumer representatives. The Board establishes the qualifications and
competency of contractors that work within the County. The Board also provides
for the testing and licensing of these contractors and is empowered to discipline
licenses and hear citation appeals. A memorandum was sent to the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on August 25, 2023, requesting support for
two (2) new board members, no other nominations were received. As required by
Section 2-443 of the Code of Ethics, this Agenda Item Summary will serve as
disclosure for Allen Gast. Allen Gast is the owner of Gast Construction
Group, Inc., which contracts with Palm Beach County to provide construction
services for the County through sealed bids. The Board provides no regulation,
oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendations regarding contracts
with the county. The Board currently has 12 seats filled. Four (4) of the
current members will termed out by the end of September, bringing the
membership down to 8 members. The agenda herein requesting approval to fill two
(2) new members will bring the membership up to 10 members. With the approval
of the two (2) new members the diversity count will be eight (8) Caucasians
(80%); and two (2) Hispanic Americans (20%). The gender ratio for the
Board (female: male) will be 2:8. Staff is addressing the need to increase
diversity within our boards and will continue to encourage this to expand this
Board’s diversity. Countywide (SF)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners,
Florida, authorizing the County Administrator, or designee, to execute escrow
agreements for developers using the Exchange Builder Option of the Workforce
Housing Program, amendments thereto, and other documents necessary for
implementation of the Workforce Housing Program. Summary: The Workforce Housing Program, Article 5.G.3 of
the Unified Land Development Code, establishes several options for the
disposition of the workforce housing obligation. These include an Exchange Builder Option
wherein a developer subject to the Workforce Housing Program can transfer the
development’s workforce housing obligation to another project constructed by a
different developer in exchange for a specified payment. The Exchange Builder
Option includes a requirement that a guarantee acceptable to the County be
provided, to be collected if the Exchange Builder does not ultimately deliver
the required workforce units. The guarantee
can take several forms, including a letter of credit, surety, or escrow
account. In the case of an escrow
account, an escrow agreement must be executed by the Exchange Builder, bank,
and the County. The proposed resolution will facilitate exchanges that propose
to use an escrow account, by authorizing the County Administrator, or designee,
to execute the escrow agreement on behalf of the County. Countywide (DL)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: reappointment
of two (2) members to the Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB).
Reappointment |
Seat |
Requirement |
Recommended By |
Term |
Joseph R. Byrne |
9 |
Roofing Contractor |
PBC Roofing
& Sheet Metal
Contractors |
10/17/23 –
10/16/26 |
Donald G. Sharkey |
13 |
Electrical Contractor |
International Association Of Electrical
Contractors |
10/17/23 – 10/16/26 |
Summary: The Board reviews and make recommendations to the BCC
and local governments on building related codes and standards. The mission of
the Board is to promote uniformity in the area of building regulations and
inspection techniques that authorizes the BCC to adopt the recommendations of
the Advisory Board for all of Palm Beach County. 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: 11 (84%), Asian-American: 1 (8%) and
African-American: 1 (8%). The gender ratio (male: female) is 12:1. The nominees are both Caucasian males. Staff
is addressing the need to increase diversity within our boards and will continue
to encourage this to expand this Board’s diversity. Countywide (RM)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment No. 1 to Grant
Agreement
No. S18-21-05-12 (R2021-0930) with the State of Florida E911 Board and
Division of Management Services for the purchase and installation of 911 Call
Handling Equipment (CHE) at the Florida Highway Patrol Regional Communications
Center (LWRCC) (R2021-1440) extending the award period from May 24, 2023
through November 24,2023. Summary: Palm Beach County Public Safety Department,
Division of 911 Program Services was awarded a grant (S18-21-05-12 CSFA# 72.002)
from the State of Florida E911 Board in the amount of $583,675 for a two (2)
year funding cycle, from May 24, 2021 through May 24, 2023, to purchase and
install 911 CHE at the Florida Highway Patrol LWRCC. The equipment is installed
and operational. However, due to a delay in implementation caused by a third
party vendor, an extension of six months was needed to finalize acceptance,
invoicing and payment before requesting reimbursement from the E911 Board.
R2021-0930 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute the grant
award and any associated amendments utilizing funds from the State E911 Board
grant award. Countywide (SB)
2. Staff recommends a
motion to:
A)
receive and file a
State-Funded Grant Agreement for Hazardous Materials Planning and Prevention
Program (T0311) with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of
$10,112.55; and
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $10,113 in the Emergency Management Grant Fund to recognize the grant award.
Summary: This is an annual grant (CSFA # 31.067) from
FDEM to conduct on-site visits and hazardous materials analyses at facilities
within Palm Beach County known to have extremely hazardous substances
designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These assessments are required for compliance
with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), also known
as the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). R2012-1731 authorized the
County Administrator or designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners that do
not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
agreement. No matching funds are required. Countywide (DB)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) One (1) “At Large” reappointment to the
Emergency Medical Services
Advisory Council (EMS Council) for the term October 17, 2023 through September
30, 2026, including a waiver of the
prohibition against a conflicting employment or contractual relationship
pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes. An
affirmative vote of 5 is required.
Nominee |
Seat |
Designation |
Nominated by |
Dr. Belma Andric |
4 |
Health Care District of Palm Beach County – Trauma District |
Health Care District of PBC |
B) One (1) “At Large”
reappointment to the EMS
Council for the term October 17, 2023 through September 30, 2026, including a waiver of the prohibition against a
conflicting employment or contractual relationship pursuant to Sections
112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes.
An affirmative vote of 5 is
required; and
Nominee |
Seat |
Designation |
Nominated by |
Cory
Bessette |
5 |
PBC
EMS Providers |
PBC
EMS Providers Association |
C) Three (3) “At
Large” appointments to the EMS
Council for the term October 17, 2023 through September 30, 2026.
Nominee |
Seat |
Designation |
Nominated by |
Dr. Cory Harow Jason Kimbrell Daniel Listi |
7 19 20 |
Emergency Room Physician Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Hospital
Corporation of America (HCA)) Hospital CEO (TENET Hospital) |
PBC Emergency Medical Forum HCA Hospital Administrators TENET Hospital Administrators |
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
3. Summary: The EMS Council advises the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on matters relating to Emergency Medical Services; in addition to proposing and discuss ideas and projects which might improve the quality of EMS in Palm Beach County. Per Resolution R2014-0100, the BCC approved a representative make-up of the EMS Council to include twenty (20) members. Thirteen (13) members are representatives of the various components of the EMS system with specific requirements and seven (7) members are Commission District Consumer appointments. On September 30, 2023, the five (5) seat terms, in Section A, Section B, and Section C expire. Letters were sent to each affiliation requesting a new nominee or reappointment of the current member. Dr. Belma Andric is an employee of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and Cory Bessette is an employee of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue. These relationships necessitate waivers approved by an affirmative two-thirds vote of the BCC (5 votes), pursuant to Sections 112.313(7)(a) and (12), Florida Statutes, because each of these entities are EMS providers subject to the regulatory authority of the EMS Council. With these appointments, the EMS Council will have 18 seats filled, with a diversity count as follows: Caucasian 17 (94%) and African American: 1 (6%). The gender ratio (male: female) is 16:2. Staff is addressing the need to increase diversity within our boards and will continue to encourage this to expand this Board’s diversity. Countywide (SB)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve and ratify interagency agreement with the Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF) for $110,000 for the period of August
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to fund a statewide study on zoning regulations
for community residences for people with disabilities and recovery communities
for people in recovery from substance use disorder;
B)
approve Budget
Amendment of $110,000 in the General Fund to recognize the grant award in the
budget;
C) authorize County Administrator or designee to execute contracts,
amendments and administrative documents utilizing funding from 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; that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions of the contract.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
4. Summary:
A legislative
appropriation was approved from the State of Florida FY23-FY24 General
Appropriations Act providing $110,000 in non-recurring general revenue funds to
the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for a statewide study
on zoning regulations for community residences for people with disabilities and
recovery communities for people in recovery from substance use disorder. This was part of a legislative funding
request from Palm Beach County through the Office of the State Attorney, 15th
Judicial Circuit Court, State Addiction Recovery Task Force (SAART). Under this interagency agreement, DCF will
provide the appropriated funds to PBC to contract with
Florida State University’s (FSU) Institute of Government to provide directly or
by sub agreement a zoning study. The
study is necessary to begin the process of creating a system whereby local
governments can use to create local zoning ordinances to protect disabled
residents living in community residences from exploitation, while protecting
communities from human warehouses or flophouses masquerading as community
residences for those with disabilities. The study will create a more statewide
standard approach to zoning that recognizes the benefit of these homes, while
creating a uniform process that protects individuals and communities. The study
will also include guidance in drafting appropriate statewide zoning regulations
for sober living homes and recovery communities. The emergency signature
process was used for the Mayor to execute the contract with DCF so staff can
begin working with FSU on the contract terms and conditions for the study. Since funding ceases June 30, 2024, staff is
requesting authority be given to the County Administrator to execute the
contract with FSU to begin the study immediately and will return to the BCC to
receive and file the contract. No County matching funds are required for
this grant. Countywide (RS)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office a Financial Assistance Agreement for the FY2023-24 Multi-County Forensic
Genealogy Testing Grant Program between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and
the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for the period of July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024; and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of $100,000 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature authorized funding in
the amount of $100,000 to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) through
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the Multi-County Forensic
Genealogy Testing Project. Grant funding
will be used to contract with a specialized lab which provides genealogy
testing services utilizing advanced DNA analysis. The grant period is from July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA)
number is 71.104 and the agreement number is L8029. Countywide (RS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
(A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office, a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) State
Criminal Alien Assistance Program FY 2022 Grant in the amount of $8,157 for the
period of August 30, 2023 through the date all funds have been spent; and
(B) approve a Budget Amendment of $8,157 increasing the
Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary: The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has
made funds available to be used for correctional purposes. These funds will be
used in accordance with the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 16.606 and the contract number is 15PBJA-22-RR-05333-SCAA. Countywide
(RS)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed
Palm Beach County FY2023, Category “G” Grant Agreement with the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches - Inc., A Non-Profit
Corporation for the promotion of the GOODE Water Ski National Championship held
from August 9 – 12, 2023. The term of this agreement is March 9, 2023 –
November 12, 2023. This grantee was
approved by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on February 9, 2023, in the
amount of $15,000. Summary:
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts/agreements/grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a
Receive and File agenda item. On June 7,
1994, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R94-702, as amended,
authorizing the County Administrator and/or the Executive Director of the TDC
to enter into grant agreements with Category G (Sports) grantees after they
have been approved by the TDC. Room nights generated for the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches - Inc., A
Non-Profit Corporation/ GOODE Water Ski National Championship were 1,570.
District 2 (YBH)
EE. COMMISSION ON ETHICS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Amended Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Palm Beach
County to engage the services of the Palm
Beach County Commission on Ethics retroactive and in effect from October 1,
2022 through September 30, 2026. Summary: The Delray Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (Delray Beach CRA) agreed to subject itself to
the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission on Ethics and its Executive
Director. This MOU was amended to also bring any advisory board or committee of
the Delray Beach CRA under the jurisdiction and authority of the
Commission on Ethics. The MOU identifies the roles and responsibilities of the
Commission on Ethics and the Delray Beach CRA in implementing the Palm Beach
County Code of Ethics, and establishes a schedule of fees to be paid by the
Agency to the County in exchange for services. As required by the Commission on
Ethics Ordinance, all fees paid under this agreement must be used to fund the
Commission on Ethics’ operations. The MOU is subject to final approval of the
Board of County Commissioners. Districts 4 and 7 (DB)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
ratify the Mayor’s
signature on three cooperative
agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling
$296,200 allowing the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to receive revenue
applying to FY 2023 for:
1.
Case processing (Cooperative Agreement No FF204K234043 in the amount of
$216,600) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023;
2.
Administrative cost (Cooperative Agreement No. FF204K234044 in the
amount of $60,000) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2023;
3.
Training funds (Cooperative Agreement No. FF204K234045 in the amount of
$19,600) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023;
B)
approve an upward Budget
Amendment for FY 2023 in the General Fund (Fund 0001) in the amount of $62,600
to recognize the actual award amount;
C) ratify the Mayor’s signature on one cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $36,000
allowing the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) to receive revenue applying to
FY 2024 for Special Enforcement Effort (SEE) funds (Cooperative Agreement No.
FF204K234081 in the amount of $36,000) for the period of October 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024; and
C)
approve an upward
Budget Amendment for FY 2024 in the General Fund (Fund 0001) in the amount of
$36,000 to recognize the actual award amount.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (cont’d.)
1. Summary: In order for OEO to receive revenue from
HUD for processing and resolving housing discrimination complaints, execution
of Cooperative Agreements No. FF204K234043, FF204K234044, FF204K234045
and
FF204K234081 were required prior to September 25, 2023 because there was
insufficient time to meet the application deadline under the regular agenda
process. The current
individual awards total $332,200 and include $216,600 for cases processed for
the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; $19,600 for training funds for
the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; $60,000 for
administrative costs for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30; and
$36,000 for SEE funds for the period of October 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024. Board ratification of the Mayor’s
signature will ensure the receipt of revenue under these Agreements. Countywide
(DO)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
FF. OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Contracts
for the Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Program with the non-profit
agencies listed below, as of the date of approval of the contract by the Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) through September 30, 2024, in
the amount not to exceed $30,000:
A)
A Contract with Florida
Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. to
provide blind and visually impaired people in Palm Beach County with essential
education and information about available community resources coupled with
guided experience in navigating existing accessible services and facilities, in
an amount not to exceed $5,250;
B)
A Contract with NAMI Palm
Beach County, Inc., to provide funding for unique, one time access to services
or resources for individuals living in Palm Beach County. Working with other
community mental health providers, the funds fill one-time needs and gaps that
reduce access to behavioral health services for individuals who do not have the
financial means to access those services or resources, in an amount not to exceed $6,500;
C) A Contract with Lighthouse for
the Blind of the Palm Beaches, to provide funding to present sensitivity and
public awareness programs to increase the public awareness as to the rights and
abilities of persons with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $6,500.
Summary: On July 2, 2019, the BCC
adopted Ordinance 2019-027 which included a provision for the Fair Housing
Board to review proposals and make recommendations on the award of the programs
budgeted grant funds. Through a competitive application process, the Fair
Housing Board reviewed responsive proposals submitted by non-profit agencies in
conformance with the ordinance and established program guidelines to support
the recommendation to fund the agencies listed above. Funding for the program
was approved in the FY 2024 budget. Countywide
(JW)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
GG. OFFICE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
an expenditure of $150,000
for the installation and twenty (20) years of maintenance of ten (10) Light
Emitting Diode (LED) streetlights along Sunrise Drive within the Elmwood
Estates-Roan Lane Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) area;
B) a Budget Transfer of $150,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, to establish a
transfer of $100,000 to the Sunrise Drive Street Lighting Project to fund the
installation and a transfer of $50,000 to the Office of Community
Revitalization (OCR) Special Projects and Initiatives Fund for project
maintenance; and
C) a Budget Amendment of $50,000 in the OCR Special Projects and
Initiatives Fund to recognize the transfer and allocate it to the Sunrise Drive
Street Lighting project maintenance.
Summary: In October of 2022, community members of the Elmwood Estates-Roan Lane CCRT
area requested streetlights along Sunrise Drive to enhance safety and reduce
crime, leading to the initiation of the Sunrise Drive Street Lighting Project.
This project involves installing and maintaining ten (10) LED streetlights for
twenty (20) years. The required $150,000
transfer is necessary to cover the installation and maintenance costs of the
ten (10) LED streetlights. Funding is available in the CCRT Recouped Funding
account within the Capital Outlay Fund. District 1 (RS)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
HH. WATER RESOURCES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a modified Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Standard Grant Agreement for the C-51 Reservoir Phase II Cell 13
(Agreement Number OWP05) that was approved in the July 11, 2023 Board of County
Commissioners meeting;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $70,000,000 in the C-51 Reservoir Phase II Cell
13 Grant Fund to recognize the increased grant award; and
C) authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute changes to this grant,
to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other
forms associated with the agreement, or any necessary minor amendments that do
not substantially change the scope of work or terms or conditions of the
agreement if the grant is approved.
Summary: Palm Beach County (PBC) was selected by the State to administrate the C-51
Reservoir Phase II Cell 13 Grant.
No County matching funds are
required for this grant. PBC could
be responsible for operation and maintenance costs if the South Florida Water
Management District does not accept the project. FDEP increased the Cell 13
Grant from $65,000,000 to $135,000,000 to include $70,000,000 funding in the
State’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget. District
6 (MJ)
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on first reading and advertise for adoption hearing on
November 21, 2023: A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida, making certain findings and designating
the three parcels located at 9845
and 9905 Clint Moore Road, within unincorporated Palm Beach County, Florida,
further identified by Parcel Control Numbers 00-42-43-27-05-070-1130, 1160 and
1170, (the “Subject Site”), as a Brownfield Area pursuant to Section
§376.80(2)(c), Florida Statutes,
which shall be hereafter known as Verde Commons Green Reuse Area, for the
purpose of rehabilitation, creation of recreation area, and promoting economic
development; providing for an effective date; and, for other purposes. SUMMARY: On August 22, 2023, the BCC
approved two (2) motions to allow for a Brownfield Area designation of the
Subject Site: 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, October 17, 2023 at 9:30
a.m., and Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. On July 17, 2023, Toll
Brothers, Inc. (“Toll Bros.”) as contract purchaser, and the owners, Westside
Farms, Inc. and 7 T’s Enterprises, Inc., submitted an application to the
Department of Housing and Economic Development to designate the Subject Site 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 Subject Site supports a 163,093 square foot
produce packing plant and cold storage facility, agricultural equipment and
commercial vehicle storage, row crops, and related uses, which Toll Bros.
indicates is impacted by arsenic and dieldrin in the soil and groundwater. The
rezoning of the 37.4 acre site was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners at the November 28, 2022 BCC Zoning Hearing (Resolution
R2022-1414), with a concurrent future land use amendment (Ord. 2022-031), which
would allow for the development of up to 75 residential dwelling units. Toll
Bros. is seeking a “Brownfield Area” designation under Florida’s Brownfields
Redevelopment Act, prior to redevelopment of the Subject Site with 70 single
family dwelling units and a 0.66-acre recreation area. No County funds for implementation are
required. District 5 (DB)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and permission to advertise for
public hearing on November 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V,
DIVISION 5 OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE (ORDINANCE 88-16, as amended by
ordinanceS 89-3, 90-38, 92-14, 92-25, 93-1, 93-35 95-6, 2014-003, AND 2016-017)
PERTAINING TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION, AMENDING
SECTION 2-216 (CREATED), AMENDING SECTION 2-217 (OBJECTIVES), AMENDING SECTION
2-218 (AUTHORITY), AMENDING SECTION 2-219 (OPERATION), AMENDING SECTION 2-220
(STAFF COOPERATION AND SUPPORT), AND AMENDING SECTION 2-221 (ADMINISTRATION);
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
4. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COMMISSION (cont’d.)
1. Summary: The
CJC seeks to amend Chapter 2, Article
V, Division 5 of the Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances to include an
expanded private sector membership reflective of the County and diversity in
community voice. Therefore, the CJC is making the following recommended
amendments to the CJC Ordinance: 1)
Modify the membership of the CJC by reducing the public sector members from 21
to 18 by removing a) Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, West Palm Beach, b) Senior Agent, Drug Enforcement
Administration, West Palm Beach, and c) Resident Agent in Charge, Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), West Palm Beach Field Office, U.S.
Treasury Department; 2) Modify the
membership of the CJC by increasing the private sector members from 11 to 17 by
maintaining the ten (10) members who will be nominated by the Palm Beach County
Economic Council, of which consideration should be given to one (1)
representative from CareerSource and one (1) representative from the Health
Care District of Palm Beach County; and by increasing the one (1) member at
large to six (6) members at large, which will include one (1) local clergy, one
(1) returning citizen, one (1) crime survivor, one (1) student between the age
of seventeen (17) and twenty-two (22) years-of-age, one (1) person who will be
nominated by, and will represent, the Black Chamber of Commerce, and one (1)
person who will be nominated by, and will represent, the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce. These six (6) at large members
will be nominated by the Criminal Justice Commission and approved by the Board
of County Commissioners; and 3)
Additional amendments clarify the nomination process and update the CJC
Ordinance in keeping with uniform policies and procedures for the Palm Beach
County Commissioners. On September 26,
2023 these recommended amendments were presented to the CJC and supported
unanimously. The recommended amendments
were also presented to the Palm Beach County Economic Council and there was no
opposition. Currently, the CJC is the largest advisory board to the Board of
County Commission (BCC) and among the longest standing boards. Countywide
(HH)
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
A. FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Concessionaire Lease Agreement (Agreement)
with Dune Dog Acquisitions, Inc., a Florida corporation, for approximately
1,300 SF of space at Carlin Park in Jupiter for the operation of a food and
beverage concession for a term of three (3) years, commencing no later than 60
days after approval by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) plus two (2)
successive three (3) year renewals, at an initial rental rate of $110,000/year
($9,167/month). Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department (Parks)
desires to continue to provide food and beverage services at Carlin Park
through a concessionaire agreement. In January
2022, at the request of Parks, Facilities Development & Operations (FDO),
Property and Real Estate Management Division (PREM) advertised Request for
Proposals No. 2021-102-DML for the operation of this concession. While the Selection Committee recommended
award of the concession to Hawkhaven, LLC, d/b/a Lazy Loggerhead, negotiations
of an agreement were unsuccessful. In November 2022, a second Request for
Proposals No. 2023-101-LMD (RFP) was advertised. Submittals were received from Dune Dog Acquisitions,
Inc. (Dune Dog), SW Hospitality Group, LLC and Belvedere Hospitality, LLC;
Belvedere Hospitality, LLC was deemed non-responsive. On April 6, 2023, the Selection Committee
reviewed the responsive submittals, ranked Dune Dog as the highest and recommended
it for award of the concession agreement. On April 12, 2023 Belvedere
Hospitality, LLC filed a protest to the determination of
non-responsiveness. On June 6, 2023,
after reviewing all relevant documents, the FDO Director denied the protest. In
performing the review leading to the denial of the protest, a procedural
deficiency was identified. As a result,
the FDO Director decided to hold the selection process in abeyance until the
protest period had concluded and a decision was issued, after which the
Selection Committee was to reconvene to evaluate the proposals again. On July
20, 2023, the Selection Committee met again and ranked the proposal from Dune
Dog as the highest one. The term of the
Agreement is for three (3) years, with two 3-year options to extend under the
same terms and conditions. The term shall commence 30 days after issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy or 60 days after Board approval of the Agreement,
whichever is earlier. The guaranteed annual rent is $110,000 ($9,167/month), with
annual 2% increases, plus a percentage rent of 8.5% on monthly gross revenue
when the monthly gross revenues exceeds the guaranteed rent. Dune Dog posted
the required $2,500 security deposit.
Parks will manage and
administer the Agreement. (Property
and Real Estate Management) District 1 (HJF)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate
Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC) Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply for a
$2,000,000 grant, estimated to begin on the date of contract execution in July
2024 and ending after four (4) years in June 2028. Summary: The Palm
Beach County (PBC) Office of Resilience (OOR) submitted an LOI to apply to the
NOAA CRRC grant program to collaborate with coastal PBC municipalities, Florida
Atlantic University, and Community Partners of South Florida on a planning
project to determine the shoreline protection needs of the coastal communities
in Palm Beach County (PBC) and to create a model shoreline protection ordinance
to unite sea level rise and flood adaptation goals and implementation efforts
across the County’s coastal jurisdictions. The proposed project will streamline
the planning process and create a unified approach to shoreline protection
implementation in PBC. No match is
required for this grant. Districts 1, 2,
4, 5, 6, 7 (RM)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the signature of the Resilience Director on a Resilient Florida Program
planning grant application submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) on August 31, 2023, requesting $1,267,000 to conduct flooding
and sea level rise vulnerability assessments for seven (7) Palm Beach County
municipalities and end after three (3) years; and
B) delegate to the County Administrator, or designee, the
signatory authority on additional forms, certifications, contracts/agreements
and amendments thereto, and any other necessary documents related to the FDEP
Resilient Florida Program grant that do not substantially change the scope of
work, terms or conditions of the application.
SUMMARY:
The Office of Resilience (OOR)
submitted a planning grant application to the FDEP Resilient Florida Program
for funding to conduct flooding and sea level rise vulnerability assessments
for seven (7) small Palm Beach County municipalities with limited staff
capacity. These municipalities include City of Atlantis, Town of Cloud Lake,
Town of Glen Ridge, Village of Golf, Town of Haverhill, Town of Hypoluxo, and
Village of Palm Springs. This project will result in Section 380.093 F.S.
compliant vulnerability assessments for each municipality and make them
eligible for implementation funding from the Resilient Florida Program. The emergency signature process was utilized
to meet the grant application deadline because there was insufficient time to
submit this application through the regular agenda process. In addition, the
County Administrator delegated signing authority to the Resilience Director. Due
to future grant-related items requiring timely execution by the County, staff
is requesting Board of County Commissioners approval for the County
Administrator or designee to approve grant documents and act as the project's
designee and liaison. No match is
required for this grant. Districts
2, 3, 4, 7 (RM)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Resilient Florida Program grant application submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on August 31, 2023, requesting
$4,800,000 in additional funding for the Australian Avenue drainage improvement
project, which would begin upon grant contract execution and end after five (5)
years. SUMMARY: On July 22, 2023,
the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve the grant
application for the Australian Avenue drainage improvements project and
delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to sign and submit
the application with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the
Resilience Florida Capital Grants, and to execute any agreements associated
with the disbursement of Resilience Florida Capital funds for the Australian
Avenue drainage improvement project. Before application submittal, the County
Administrator delegated signing authority to the Office of Resilience (OOR)
Director. OOR submitted the grant application for the Australian Avenue project
on August 31, 2023. In accordance with
PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/ grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. This grant
application was a collaborative effort between OOR and Engineering and Public
Works (EPW). OOR provided administrative support and flood modeling needed to
apply for funding for this EPW project. If awarded, this grant will provide
additional funding to EPW that is needed to install a necessary new drainage
system for the Australian Avenue corridor from Banyan Boulevard to 45th Street
and increase drainage capacity to mitigate and alleviate flooding. This project
previously received $13 million from the Resilience Florida program. Project
plans are currently 65% complete, but due to increasing costs, more funding is
necessary to address the funding shortfall. This grant has a 50% match requirement totaling $4,800,000. District
7 (RM).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Resilient Florida Program grant application submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on August 31, 2023, requesting
$1,250,000 to construct drainage conveyances within Country Club Acres, which
would begin upon grant contract execution and end after five (5) years. SUMMARY:
On July 22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution to
approve the grant application for the Country Club Acres stormwater
improvements project and delegate authority to the County Administrator or
designee to sign and submit the application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for the Resilience Florida Capital Grants, and to
execute any agreements associated with the disbursement of Resilience Florida
Capital funds for the Country Club Acres stormwater improvement project. Before
application submittal, the County Administrator delegated signing authority to
the Office of Resilience (OOR) Director. OOR submitted the grant application
for the Country Club Acres stormwater improvement project on August 31,
2023. In accordance with PPM CW-O-051,
all delegated contracts/ agreements/ grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item. This grant application was a
collaborative effort between OOR and Engineering and Public Works (EPW). OOR
provided administrative support and flood modeling needed to apply for funding
for this EPW project. If awarded, this grant will provide implementation
funding to EPW that is needed to improve drainage of internal roads for
increasing variability in rainfall volumes to reduce localized flooding within
Country Club Acres. This grant has a 50%
match requirement totaling $1,250,000. District 5 (RM).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Resilient Florida Program grant application submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on August 31, 2023, requesting $908,000
to construct drainage conveyances within Englewood Estates/Manor Subdivision,
which would begin upon grant contract execution and end after five (5) years. SUMMARY: On July 22, 2023, the Board of
County Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve the grant application for
the Englewood Estates/Manor Subdivision stormwater drainage improvements
project and delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to sign
and submit the application with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection for the Resilience Florida Capital Grants, and to execute any
agreements associated with the disbursement of Resilience Florida Capital funds
for the Englewood Estates project. Before application submittal, the County
Administrator delegated signing authority to the Office of Resilience (OOR)
Director. OOR submitted the grant application for the Englewood Estates/Manor
Subdivision project on August 31, 2023.
In accordance with PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/
grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file
agenda item. This grant application was a collaborative effort between OOR and
Engineering and Public Works (EPW). OOR provided administrative support and
flood modeling needed to apply for funding for this EPW project. If awarded,
this grant will provide implementation funding to EPW that is needed to improve
stormwater drainage of internal roads for increasing variability in rainfall
volumes to reduce localized flooding within Englewood Estates/Manor
Subdivision. This grant has a 50% match
requirement totaling $908,000. District 3 (RM).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Resilient Florida Program grant application submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on August 31, 2023, requesting
$4,000,000 to reconstruct the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge, which would begin
upon grant contract execution and end after five (5) years. SUMMARY:
On July 22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution to
approve the grant application for the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge
reconstruction project and delegate authority to the County Administrator or
designee to sign and submit the application with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for the Resilience Florida Capital Grants, and to
execute any agreements associated with the disbursement of Resilience Florida
Capital funds for the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge project. Before application
submittal, the County Administrator delegated signing authority to the Office
of Resilience (OOR) Director. OOR submitted the grant application for the
Prosperity Farms Road Bridge project on August 31, 2023. In accordance with PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/ grants must be submitted by the
initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. This grant application
was a collaborative effort between OOR and Engineering and Public Works (EPW).
OOR provided administrative support and flood modeling needed to apply for
funding for this EPW project. If awarded, this grant will provide
implementation funding to EPW that is needed to reconstruct the structurally
obsolete Prosperity Farms Road Bridge over the C-17 canal, considering sea
level rise and erosion control measures in the new bridge design. This grant has a match requirement of at
least 50%, totaling $4,700,000. District 1 (RM).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF RESILIENCE (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Resilient Florida Program grant application submitted to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection on August 31, 2023, requesting
$3,540,000 to raise the elevation of Ocean Inlet Park, which would begin upon
grant contract execution and end after five (5) years. SUMMARY: On July 22, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners
adopted a Resolution to approve the grant application for the Ocean Inlet Park
project and delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to sign
and submit the application with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection for the Resilience Florida Capital Grants, and to execute any
agreements associated with the disbursement of Resilience Florida Capital funds
for the Ocean Inlet Park project. Before application submittal, the County
Administrator delegated signing authority to the Office of Resilience (OOR)
Director. OOR submitted the grant application for the Ocean Inlet Park project
on August 31, 2023. In accordance with
PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/ grants must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. This grant application
was a collaborative effort between OOR and the Parks and Recreation Department
(PRD). OOR provided administrative support and flood modeling needed to apply
for funding for this PRD project. If awarded, this grant will provide
implementation funding to PRD that is needed to raise the elevation of Ocean
Inlet Park by 2 feet in conjunction with the upcoming seawall replacement. This
includes demolishing existing structures, elevating land, and rebuilding
utilities and facilities. This grant has
a match requirement of at least 50%, totaling $3,540,000. District 4
(RM).
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Project Grant Agreement No. FL0990L4D052200, for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in the amount of $247,270, for the coordination and evaluation of planning activities related to ending homelessness;
B) the HUD Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Implementation Grant Agreement No.FL0823L4D052203, for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024, in the amount of $281,530, to increase HMIS capacity, enhance training, improve data quality monitoring and analyze data to improve the CoC system service delivery;
C) an upward Budget Amendment in the amount of $13,032 in FY 2024 in the Housing and Urban Development fund to recognize the increase in the CoC Planning award; and
D) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $2,607 in FY 2024 in the General Fund to recognize the increase in the required match due to an increase in the grant award.
Summary: On February 7, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners ratified the
Mayor’s signature on the 2022 HUD CoC Planning Project Grant Application
(R2023-0126) and the HMIS Implementation Grant Application (R2023-0126). The
CoC Planning Project Grant Agreement No. FL0990L4D052200 (Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #14.267) provides funding for the coordination and
evaluation of activities related to ending homelessness. These activities
involve coordination of monthly CoC meetings and sub-committee meetings,
administration of HMIS, annual preparation of HUD CoC grant application, and
technical assistance and monitoring of local grant recipients. A 25% cash match
of $61,818 is required for the CoC Planning Grant and the County match is
included in the FY 2024 budget. The HMIS Implementation Grant Agreement No. FL0823L4D052203
(CFDA #14.267) increases the capacity to integrate data management systems in
order to improve and coordinate the delivery of housing services. A 25% cash
match of $70,383 is required and is included in existing budgeted staff
salaries. (Human Services and Community Action Program) Countywide (HH)
OCTOBER 17, 2023
5. REGULAR AGENDA
D. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Resolution expressing solidarity with the State of
Israel, condemning the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas, and expressing deep
condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives or been
profoundly affected by this devastating assault. Summary: On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at
6:30am, Hamas, the known terror group controlling Gaza, initiated an unprovoked
and surprise attack on Israel. This attack utilized rockets, paragliders,
boats, motorcycles, and other
vehicles to infiltrate Israel with the purpose to harm, kill, and take Israeli
citizens hostage. Tragically, many Israeli men, women, and children lost their
lives during this horrific invasion. Americans are included amongst the many other nationalities of those
declared dead and kidnapped at the
hands of Hamas. Palm Beach County is home to a large portion of the Jewish
population in the United States and
is taking this step to show support for Israel. With this Resolution, the Board of County
Commissioners of Palm Beach County
will stand in solidarity with the
State of Israel, vehemently condemn the unwarranted attacks by Hamas, and express deep condolences to the families
of those who have lost their lives or
been profoundly affected by this devastating assault. Countywide
(AH)
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
OCTOBER 17, 2023
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Requesting off-site approval for
Proclamation declaring October 27, 2023 as Clinics Can Help Day.
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
OCTOBER 17, 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 upon which the appeal is to be based."