February 6, 2024
8:00 am
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, & SUBSTITUTIONS
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
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SUMMARY / (ENG) / SUMMARY:
Approval of the Agreement,
Interlocal Agreement, delegation of authority, and Budget Amendment will
allow Palm Beach County (County) to receive a grant of $1,001,000 for the
Project with a current estimated construction cost of $1,362,000 $1,362,333. The Project will include roadway widening
and provide sidewalks with pedestrian
lighting on both sides of the roadway.
FDOT requested that the County, as a certified LAP entity, enter into
the Agreement, on behalf of the Westgate CRA, outlining the responsibilities of
the FDOT and the County with respect to the LAP grant for the Project. The
local match is $361,333 which is 26.5% of the estimated Project cost. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement will
recognize that the Westgate CRA will be responsible for all costs above the
grant amount and maintenance of the improvements after construction is
complete. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this grant is 20.205 Highway Planning and
Construction. Districts 2 & 7 (YBH)
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MOTION/TITLE / (ENG) / Staff recommends motion to approve:
Consultant Service Authorization No. 5 (CSA)
to the Construction Engineering Inspection Annual Services Contract
(R2021-0883) dated July 13, 2021 (Contract) with BCC Engineering, LLC (BCCE) in the amount of $241,869.75 $241,869.25
for the Half Mile Road, Brook Isles
Avenue to Atlantic Avenue (Project).
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MOTION/TITLE / (COMM SVCS) / Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
ratify the signature of the
Mayor on Modification No. 2 of the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement No.
E2016 dated August 16, 2023 with the Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC)
formerly known as Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for the
Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to provide economic mobility and economic
stability services to low-income households;
B)
receive and file the
following Notice of Grant Award/Fund Availability (NFA) as follows:
1.
NFA
(Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) G-2102FLLWC6, Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 93.499) dated June 30, 2023 from FDOC, for Program
Year (PY) 2021 (PY21) allocation, in an amount not-to-exceed $433,549 for the program period July 1, 2023
through September 1, 2023, for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance
Program- (LIHWAP);
2.
NFA
#042976 (FAIN G2302FLLIEE, CFDA 93.568) dated September 12, 2023 from the State
of Florida, Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC), for its PY23 allocation, in
the amount not-to-exceed $4,804,793 for the program period July 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
3.
NFA
#042948 (FAIN G2302FLLIEA, CFDA 93.568) dated September 12, 2023 from FDOC, for
PY23 allocation, in the amount not-to- exceed $3,452,994 for the program period
July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, for LIHEAP;
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15 3E1 4. NFA #043005 (FAIN G2302FLLIEI, CFDA 93.568)
dated September 12,
2023 from
FDOC, for PY23 allocation, in the amount not-to- exceed $262,428 for the
program period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, for LIHEAP;
5. NFA
#042658 (FAIN G-2202FLLIEA, G-2202DLLIW, CFDA 93.568) dated
October 5, 2023 from FDOC, for PY22 allocation, in an amount not-to- exceed
$4,697,292 for the program period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for
LIHEAP;
6.
NFA #042716 (FAIN G-2203FLCOSR, G-2203FLOSR, CFDA 93.569)
dated November 27, 2023 from FDOC, for PY22 allocation, in an amount not-to
exceed $1,192,923 for the program period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program;
7.
NFA (FAIN G-2102FLLWC6, CFDA 93.499) dated November 27, 2023; and
December 7, 2023 from FDOC, to extend the end date from September 30 2023 to
February 29, 2024, and increase amount by $126,519.38 for PY21 allocation, in
an amount not-to-exceed $560,068.38 for LIHWAP; and
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SUMMARY / (HED) / City of Riviera Beach / SUMMARY: The 2021
Agreement (R2021-1522) provided
$537,297 in funding for a two
(2) year Code Enforcement program, within the City of Riviera Beach. Amendment
002 to the Agreement was necessary due to delays with obtaining the required
staff to oversee the program which has impacted the CDBG expenditure
requirements. The City has requested that the allocated CDBG funding amount be reduced from $537,297 to $294,000. The
additional time requested extends the performance requirement to complete the
program and request 100% reimbursement of CDBG funds from December 31, 2023 to
June 30, 2024. The balance of $243,297
$234,297 in CDBG funds will be reallocated to the City for a capital
improvement project related to a sewer lift line, sewer lift station
improvements that will be completed by the CDBG expenditure deadline. The
original Agreement was received and filed by the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on October 19, 2021; Agenda Item 3I-4. Amendment
001 was received and filed by the BCC on October 18, 2022; Agenda Item
3I-1. Amendment 002 was executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the
Department of Housing and Economic Development in accordance with R2021-0948; dated July 13, 2021 that delegated
authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute forms, certifications,
funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for
implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CDBG, HOME and ESG
activities. County PPM CW-O-051 provides that all delegated contracts,
agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a
receive and file agenda item. These are Federal CDBG
funds which do not require a local match. District 7 (HJF)
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41 3K4 *REVISED SUMMARY / (WUD) / Summary: On February 11, 2020, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-0161) with Stantec. CSA No. 5 provides for
the resources needed to support the implementation of Capital Improvement Plan
projects for one (1) year. The
Consultant will provide services throughout the project life cycle of
water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment and transmission projects in
the areas of delivery, controls, permitting, communications, and asset
management. The Contract was procured
under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On March 20, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee
applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory 20% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for
up to 15 points based upon the relative level of dollar participation by
certified African American owned firms.
The Contract provides for 25% SBE participation which includes 25% M/WBE
participation, 22% MBE (B), and 3% WBE. CSA No. 5 includes 52.67% SBE
participation, which includes 52.67% M/WBE, 48.12% MBE (B) and 4.55% WBE. The
cumulative SBE participation including CSA No. 5 is 38.54% SBE, which includes
38.54% M/WBE participation, 34.97% MBE (B) and 3.57% WBE. Stantec is a New York
registered U.S. company whose parent company is domiciled in Canada. Most
members of Stantec’s project team will be co-located with PBCWUD staff at the
Central Region Operations Center from which the majority of the work under CSA
No. 5 will be undertaken. Article
2 of the Contract provides for a term of three (3) years with two one (1) year
renewal options. On February 7, 2023, the BCC approved Amendment No. 1
(R2023-0164) to the Contract. Amendment No. 2 to the Contract provides for the
second of the optional renewals that will provide continuity and the continued
effective and efficient implementation of the PBCWUD program implementation
process. The renewal will authorize Stantec to continue the program
implementation process from February 10, 2024 to February 9, 2025. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY24
budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-010 CSA No. 5 and PBCWUD Project No.
19-028 Contract) Countywide (MWJ)
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SUMMARY / (WUD) / Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve a State Revolving
Loan (SRF) Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan Application for Planning and Design for the
upgrades to WTP 2, 3, 8 & 9 to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substance (PFAS) Project No. DW-5020C
in the amount of $9,968,768;
B) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund for Project No. DW-5020C; and
C) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or her designee which in this case shall be
the Director of Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD),
to sign all grant loan application forms and supporting
documents, complete all registration requirements, execute the forthcoming grant
loan agreement and all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with the grant loan
agreement and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change
the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the grant agreement.
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/ (WUD) / Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve a
State Revolving Loan (SRF) Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan
Application Planning and Design for
lead service line inventory and replacement of lead service lines Project No.
LS-5020B
in an estimated amount of $1,760,000;
B) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund for Project No. LS-5020B;
C) delegate authority to the County
Administrator, or her designee which in
this case shall be the Director of Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD), to sign all grant loan application forms and
supporting documents, complete all registration requirements, execute the
forthcoming grant loan agreement and all future time extensions,
task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with the grant loan
agreement and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the
scope of work, terms, or conditions of the grant agreement.
NOTE: Items that were revised, added, deleted, or
backup submitted and were not listed on the preliminary addition/deletion sheet
distributed to the Board the prior day are noted with an asterisk (*).
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
TUESDAY COMMISSION
9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS
1. CALL
TO ORDER
A. Roll
Call
B. Invocation
C. Pledge
of Allegiance
2. AGENDA
APPROVAL/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Additions,
Deletions, Substitutions
B. Adoption
3. CONSENT
AGENDA (Pages 9 - 60)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 61)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 62) -
None
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 63 - 67)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 68)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 69)
9. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 70)
10. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
71)
11. ADJOURNMENT (Page 72)
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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 Work
Order 2021050-67 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface Palm Beach County maintained residential streets within Palm Beach
National Subdivision.
Page 10
3C-2 Contract
with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. for the professional engineering services
for the Cresthaven Blvd. project Buffered Bike Lanes.
Page 11
3C-3 Work
Order 2021050-71 and Work Order 202150-72 with M&M Asphalt Maintenance to
mill and resurface Jog Road from Forest Hill Blvd to Summit Blvd., and Pioneer
and Jog Road.
Page 12
3C-4 Local
Agency Program agreement with FDOT for improvements to Cherry Road, and an
Interlocal Agreement with Westgate Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment
Agency.
Page 13
3C-5 Consultant
Service Authorization No. 5 with BCC Engineering, LLC for the Half Mile Road project.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Page 14
3D1 Second
Amendment with LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. for legal services relating to
personal injury protection insurance claims.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 15 - 16
3E1 Ratify the Mayor’s signature on Modification No. 2 of Federally Funded
Subgrant Agreement with FDOC to provide economic mobility and economic
stability services to low-income households, multiple Notice of Grant Awards,
and several Budget Amendments.
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G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 16
3G-1 Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2022 from the Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 17
3H-1 Interlocal
Agreement with Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections allowing for direct
access to the County’s Public Safety Radio System.
Page 18
3H-2
Amendment No. 4 with South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions,
Inc. for the continued use of the 7,080 SF storage space located on Southern
Blvd.
Page 19
3H-3 Zero-dollar
value Change Order No. 3 with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. for the
Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center – Customer Service Counter project.
Page 20
3H-4 Change
Order No. 6 with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. for the Medial
Examiner’s Facility Renovation project, increasing the duration of the project.
Page 21
3H-5 Work
Order no. 24-004 with Florida Mechanical LLC for the West County
Courthouse-Rooftop Units Replacement project.
Page 22
3H-6 Work
Order No. 24-002 with Cedars Electro-Mechanical, Inc. for the Governmental
Center 4th Floor AHU 4N Replacement project.
Page 23
3H-7 Zero
dollar value Change Order No. 2 with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. for
the Glades Pioneer Park Orange Bowl Playground project.
Page 24
3H-8 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 29 with Leo A. Daly Company for the Detention
Facilities Renewal and Replacement Main Detention Center Courtyard area
Mezzanine Walkway and Canopy project.
Page 25 - 26
3H-9 Multiple
zero dollar Change Orders with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. for the
C.L. Brumback Health Center Renovations project.
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H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 27
3H-10 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 9 with Architecture Green LLC for the North County
Aquatic Complex-Pool Renovation and New Splash Pad project.
Page 28
3H-11 Work
Order No. 24-002 with Fire and Security Solutions Inc. for the Southern Region
Water Reclaim-Alarm Replacement project.
Page 29
3H-12 Zero-dollar
value Change Order No. 1 with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. for the
Herman Brice Complex-Power Main Building and Apparatus Room Generator project.
Page 30
3H-13 Zero-dollar
value Change Order No. 2 with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. for the
Dubois Pineapple Packing House Restoration project.
Page 31
3H-14 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 3 with Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. for
the Sports Field Synthetic Turf Installation project.
Page 32
3H-15 Declaration
of Easement in favor of Palm Beach County for a water meter, a back flow
preventer, a fire hydrant and appurtenant equipment.
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 33
3I-1 Loan Agreements with CP Renaissance, LLC
for HOME Investment Partnership Program and for APRA Response Replacement
Funds.
Page 34
3I-2 Loan Agreement with Riviera Beach Housing
Authority for ARPA Response Replacement Funds.
Page 35
3I-3 Amendment #002 with the Town of Lake Clarke
Shores for the Community Development Block Grant to extend the completion date.
Page 36
3I-4 Amendment #002 with City of Riviera Beach
to reduce the Community Development Block Grant amount.
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I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Page 37
3I-5 Request for Impact Fee Affordable Housing
Assistance Program funding to the Riviera Beach Community Development
Corporation.
Page 38
3I-6 Purchase Agreement for State Tax Credits
for the sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits.
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 38
3K-1 Work
Order No. 5 with Hinterland Group Inc. for the Critical Facilities and Single
Feed Community Improvements Phase I.
Page 39
3K-2 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 1 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for Owner’s
Representative Services During Construction for Green Cay Phase 2 Progressive
Design-Building project.
Page 40
3K-3 Amendment
No. 1 with CDM Smith Inc. for the renewal of the contract for one year.
Page 41
3K-4 Amendment
No. 2 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the renewal of the contract for
one year, and Consultant Services Authorization No. 5 for Program Management
and Implementation Services.
Page 42
3K-5 Amendment
No. 2 with Chen Moore and Associates, Inc. to extend the term of the Contract
for South County Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 1.
Page 43
3K-6
Work Order No. 4 with Globaltech, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant No. 3 Acid
Line Replacement project.
Page 44
3K-7 Standard
Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements, Amendment to Standard
Development Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, and Reclaimed Water
Development Agreements.
Page 45
3K-8 Request
for PBC WUD to pursue funding from the South Florida Water Management
District’s Cooperative Funding Program for the Green Cay Phase 2 project.
Page 46
3K-9 State
Revolving Loan Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan Application for
Planning and Design to remove PFAS.
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K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 47
3K-10 State
Revolving Loan Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan Application for
Planning and Design for lead service.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 48
3L-1 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 0019-02 with Aptim Environmental &
Infrastructure, LLC for sea turtle monitoring services for 2024.
Page 49
3L-2 Request
for DEP Agreement No. LPA0464 approval with DEP for the Bonefish Cove
Environmental Enhancement Project.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 50
3M-1 Entertainment Contractor Agreement with
Jerome J. Saladino for the Buble Jazzy Christmas concert.
3M-2 Sound and Light Production Service Contractor
Agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc.
3M-3 Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid Waste
Authority for the extension of the demolition and removal of the Caloosa Park
Racquetball Courts.
Page 51
3M-4 Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid Waste
Authority for the extension of the demolition and removal of the Duncan Padgett
Racquetball Courts.
3M-5 Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid Waste
Authority for the extension of the demolition and removal of the Haverhill Park
Racquetball Courts.
Page 52
3M-6 Interlocal Grant Agreement with Solid Waste
Authority for the extension of the demolition and removal of the Lake Lytal
Park Racquetball Courts.
N. LIBRARY
Page 52
3N-1 Subscriber
License Agreement with Candid.
Page 53
3N-2 Request
for approval to write-off uncollectible lost/damaged library materials.
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 54
3U-1 Task
Order #3 with Surdex Corporation for the acquisition of 2024 aerial imagery and
orthophotography production for the urban areas of Palm Beach County.
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X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 55
3X-1 Agreement with FSU to conduct a statewide
study on zoning regulations for community residences for people with
disabilities.
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 56
3AA-1 Board reappointments for two members to the
Palm Tran Service Board.
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 57
3CC-1 Multiple Category G Grant Agreements managed by
the Palm Beach County Sports Commission with Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC.
Page 58
3CC-2 Multiple Category G Grant Agreements management
by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission with I Do Beach Tennis, LLC and
Glory Sports Productions, Corp.
DD. WATER RESOURCE TASK FORCE
Page 59 - 60
3DD-1 Board appointments and reappointments to the
Water Resource Task Force.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 61
4A Black History Month
4B 211 Awareness Week
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 62 - NONE
REGULAR AGENDA
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 63
6A-1 Amendment to the Countdown to Zero
Resolution extending the target date.
B. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 64
6B-1 Request for preliminary reading and
permission to advertise to amend Surplus Property Ordinance.
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REGULAR AGENDA
C. INTERGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Page 64
6C-1 Proposed 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda.
6C-2 Mid-Session Legislative Update for 2024 Legislative Session.
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 65
6D-1 3rd Amendment to the County’s
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Local Housing Assistance Plan for
FY22/23, FY23/24 and FY24/25.
E. PARKS AND RECREATION
Page 66
6E-1 Project Cooperation Agreement with Palm
Beach Pump Track, Inc. to fund, design, permit, construct and donate 10,000 SF
asphalt bicycle pump track and certain improvements.
F. PALM TRAN
Page 67
6F-1 Request for Reinvestment Plan,
implementation of Transportation Network Companies and concept of phased
implementation plan.
BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 68)
STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 69)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 70)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 71)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 72)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
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
December 19,
2023 Regular
January 04,
2024 Zoning
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 December 2023. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order 2021050-67 in the amount of $514,000 to mill and resurface
the Palm Beach County (County) maintained residential streets within the Palm
Beach National Subdivision utilizing the County’s annual asphalt milling and
resurfacing contract R2021-0984 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries,
Inc. (Ranger). SUMMARY: Per
County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $200,000 threshold for staff
approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Approval
of this work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and
resurface approximately four miles of residential streets. This Contract is
one of three contracts with an available cumulative total of $50 million for
the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. Prior to this meeting date, approximately $23
million of the $50 million Ranger Contract that was approved on August 17,
2021, by the BCC, has been spent or encumbered. The
Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this Contract on September 16,
2020 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 15% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation. Ranger agreed to 15% SBE participation for the
Contract and 13.37% SBE participation for this work order. Their cumulative SBE
participation, including this work order is 13%. District 3 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a contract with R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. (RJB)
in the amount of $922,102.43 for professional
engineering services for the Cresthaven Boulevard from Jog Road to Military
Trail – Buffered Bike Lanes (Project); and
B) a Budget Transfer
of $670,000 in the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves – Road Program
Sweeps to the Project.
SUMMARY:
Approval of this contract will
provide the professional services necessary for preparation of design plans and
construction bid documents to add buffered bike lanes, install two bike/pathway
bridges over the Lake Worth Drainage District E-3 Canal, and modify traffic
signals for the Project. On
November 2, 2022, the Goal Setting Committee applied Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives of a 20% minimum mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Subcontracting participation and a Minority
Business Enterprise Evaluation preference for African American owned firms. RJB
agreed to 20% SBE participation for this contract and exceeded it with
25.19%. On June 20, 2023, the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiations
Act Selection Committee selected RJB and, in accordance with PPM No. CW-O-048,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was notified of the selection on June
21, 2023. RJB has an office located in
Palm Beach County (County). This
Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 3 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Work Order 2021050-71 in the amount of
$570,000 to mill and resurface Jog Road from Forest Hill Boulevard to Summit
Boulevard utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County) annual asphalt milling and
resurfacing contract R2021-0985 (Contract) with M&M Asphalt Maintenance,
Inc. d/b/a All County Paving (M&M); and
B) Work Order 2021050-72 in the amount of
$220,000 to mill and resurface Pioneer Road from the dead end to Jog Road
utilizing the County’s Contract with M&M.
SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050, these work orders exceed the $200,000 threshold
for staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval
from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Approval of these work orders will allow the contractual services
necessary to mill and resurface approximately one mile of Jog Road’s six lanes,
and 1.5 miles of Pioneer Road’s two lanes. This Contract is one of three contracts
with an available cumulative total of $50 million for the annual asphalt
milling and resurfacing program. Prior
to this meeting date, approximately $7 million of the $50 million M&M
Contract that was approved on August 17, 2021, by the BCC, has been spent or
encumbered. The Affirmative Procurement Initiative selected for this Contract on
September 16, 2020 by the Goal Setting Committee is a 15% minimum mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. On September 8, 2023, the Office
of Equal Business Opportunity reduced the mandatory SBE participation from 15%
to 11%, based on the findings of the requested waiver and good faith efforts
provided by M&M. M&M agreed to 10% SBE participation for these work orders. Their
cumulative SBE participation, including these work orders is 10%. These
projects are included in the infrastructure sales tax. Districts 2 &
3 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution approving the Local Agency
Program (LAP) agreement (Agreement) with the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) for the improvements to Cherry Road from Military Trail
to Quail Drive (Project);
B) approve the Agreement with the FDOT which provides a federally funded grant in
the amount of $1,001,000 for the construction of the Project commencing upon
execution of the Agreement by the FDOT with an expiration date of June 30,
2026;
C) approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Westgate Belvedere Homes Community
Redevelopment Agency (Westgate CRA) for the Westgate CRA to be responsible for
all costs above the grant amount and for maintenance of the portion of the
Project not located on the State Highway System after construction is
complete;
D) adopt a Resolution to 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 Agreement that do not substantially change
the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Agreement; and
E) approve a Budget Amendment of $1,001,000 in the
Capital Outlay Fund to recognize the grant funding from the FDOT and
appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of the Agreement,
Interlocal Agreement, delegation of authority, and Budget Amendment will allow
Palm Beach County (County) to receive a grant of $1,001,000 for the Project
with a current estimated construction cost of $1,362,000 $1,362,333. The Project will include roadway widening and
provide sidewalks with pedestrian
lighting on both sides of the roadway.
FDOT requested that the County, as a certified LAP entity, enter into
the Agreement, on behalf of the Westgate CRA, outlining the responsibilities of
the FDOT and the County with respect to the LAP grant for the Project. The
local match is $361,333 which is 26.5% of the estimated Project cost. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement will
recognize that the Westgate CRA will be responsible for all costs above the
grant amount and maintenance of the improvements after construction is
complete. The Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this grant is 20.205 Highway Planning and
Construction. Districts 2 & 7 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Service Authorization No. 5 (CSA)
to the Construction Engineering Inspection Annual Services Contract
(R2021-0883) dated July 13, 2021 (Contract) with BCC Engineering, LLC (BCCE) in the amount of $241,869.75 $241,869.25
for the Half Mile Road, Brook Isles
Avenue to Atlantic Avenue (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this
CSA will provide the professional
services necessary to provide Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI)
services to oversee the construction of roadway, sidewalk, storm drain, and
turn lane improvements for the Project. On
November 6, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives of a 20% minimum mandatory
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation
preference. BCCE agreed to 30% SBE
participation for the Contract. They
agreed to 30.06% SBE participation for this CSA. BCCE has an office located in Palm Beach
County (County). This Project is
included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 5 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
D. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Second Amendment to Contract for
Professional Legal Services (Contract) with LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A., dba
LaBovick Law Group, for legal services relating to personal injury protection
(PIP) insurance claims for Fire Rescue emergency transport services. This
Second Amendment renews the Contract for the period from April 1, 2024 through
March 31, 2025, with no remaining renewal options. No payment shall be made by
County; however, the law firm shall retain interest, penalties, postage and/or
attorney’s fees and costs paid by insurers in related PIP demands or
litigation. SUMMARY: On April 2, 2019, pursuant to a Request for Proposals, the
County entered into the Contract with LaBovick & LaBovick, P.A. for legal
services relating to personal injury protection (PIP) insurance claims for Fire
Rescue emergency transports. The original Contract term was from April 2, 2019
through March 31, 2023, with two (2) one-year renewal options under the same
terms and conditions. The First
Amendment dated December 20, 2022, exercised the first renewal option to renew
the Contract for the period from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024, under
the same terms and conditions. This Second Amendment exercises the second
renewal option to renew the Contract for the period from April 1, 2024 through
March 31, 2025, under the same terms and conditions, with no remaining renewal
options. The law firm represents the County on an on-going basis in the
statutory process to make demand, and where appropriate file suit, against PIP
insurers to maximize the recovery of unpaid or underpaid PIP benefits for Fire
Rescue auto-related emergency transports. The law firm works directly with Fire
Rescue’s emergency transport third-party billing vendor to review all PIP
insurance claims that were not paid in full.
The law firm has legal expertise in PIP and medical billing, and a
specialized information technology system, to handle the large volume of PIP claims
generated by Fire Rescue’s emergency transports. No payments are made by the County to the law
firm. However, the law firm retains any attorney’s fees and costs paid by
insurers as negotiated by the firm or awarded in litigation, as well as
interest, penalties and postage paid under the PIP statute, provided the County
has received full payment of all PIP benefits due or has duly authorized the
settlement or compromise of a PIP claim. Countywide (SB)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
ratify the signature of the
Mayor on Modification No. 2 of the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement No.
E2016 dated August 16, 2023 with the Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC)
formerly known as Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for the
Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to provide economic mobility and economic
stability services to low-income households;
B)
receive and file the
following Notice of Grant Award/Fund Availability (NFA) as follows:
1. NFA (Federal Award Identification Number
(FAIN) G-2102FLLWC6, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 93.499)
dated June 30, 2023 from FDOC, for Program Year (PY) 2021 (PY21) allocation, in
an amount not-to-exceed $433,549 for the
program period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, for the Low-Income
Household Water Assistance Program- (LIHWAP);
2. NFA #042976 (FAIN G2302FLLIEE, CFDA 93.568)
dated September 12, 2023 from the State of Florida, Florida Department of
Commerce (FDOC), for its PY23 allocation, in the amount not-to-exceed
$4,804,793 for the program period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, for
the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
3. NFA #042948 (FAIN G2302FLLIEA, CFDA 93.568)
dated September 12, 2023 from FDOC, for PY23 allocation, in the amount not-to-
exceed $3,452,994 for the program period July 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, for LIHEAP;
4. NFA #043005 (FAIN G2302FLLIEI, CFDA 93.568)
dated September 12, 2023 from FDOC, for PY23 allocation, in the amount not-to-
exceed $262,428 for the program period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024,
for LIHEAP;
5. NFA #042658 (FAIN G-2202DLLIW G-2202FLLIEA,
CFDA 93.568) dated October 5, 2023 from FDOC, for PY22 allocation, in an amount
not-to- exceed $4,697,292 for the program period July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024, for LIHEAP;
6. NFA #042716 (FAIN G-2203FLOSR G-2203FLCOSR,
CFDA 93.569) dated November 27, 2023 from FDOC, for PY22 allocation, in an amount
not-to exceed $1,192,923 for the program period July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024, for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program;
7. NFA (FAIN G-2102FLLWC6, CFDA 93.499) dated
November 27, 2023; and December 7, 2023 from FDOC, to extend the end date from
September 30 2023 to February 29, 2024, and increase amount by $126,519.38 for
PY21 allocation, in an amount not-to-exceed $560,068.38 for LIHWAP; and
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY
SERVICES
1. C)
approve a Budget
Amendment in the amount of $8,562,676 in the LIHEAP fund to align the budget to
the actual grant award; and
D) approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $97,925
in the CSBG fund to align the budget to the actual grant award.
Summary: On June 15, 2021, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) ratified the Mayor’s signature on the Federally Funded
Subgrant Umbrella Agreement #E2016 (R2021-0783) with the FDOC, for the period
October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023, for the LIHEAP, LIHWAP and CSBG
programs. This agreement was amended on August 16, 2023, to update the
effective date to July 1, 2023 and extend the end date to June 30, 2024, and
change the name of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Florida
Department of Commerce. Under the terms of the new umbrella agreement, FDOC
will issue an NFA for each program award, and issue amendments to NFA’s for any
changes. These NFAs were issued to add or increase funding. Electric and water
bill assistance will be provided to approximately 13,250 low-income individuals
and 5,300 families. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, 7,738 households
obtained electric bill assistance. No
County match is required. (Community Action Program) Countywide (HH)
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Annual Report for
the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 from the Lake Worth Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (LWB CRA). Summary: The LWB CRA has submitted
its Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022 as per section
number 163.356(3)(d), Florida Statutes.
Countywide (DB)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections (“Participant”), allowing for direct
access to the County’s Public Safety Radio System (“System”) from February 6,
2024 through February 5, 2029, with revenue fees totaling $121,223.55 for
fiscal year 2024. 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 Agreement requires that the Participant pay a
one-time $3,000/unit access or capacity 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 the 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. The term of 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, on October
1st of any year, with a minimum of six months’ notice. (ESS) Countywide
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 4 to
License Agreement #2276 with South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County
Expositions, Inc. for the continued use of 7,080 SF of storage space located at
9067 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach retroactively extending the term for an
additional year from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 at a rental rate
of $325 per day and utilities at $900 per month. Summary:
On December 29, 2020, the County Administrator executed License Agreement
#2276 with South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. (Fair)
for warehouse space at the Fairground to store emergency supplies related to
the COVID-19 emergency. The current term expired on December 31, 2023. Fire
Rescue has requested a twelve (12) month extension as it is still in need of
storage space for supplies including but not limited to: Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment, hurricane
preparedness supplies, Community Risk Reduction Division program equipment, and
supplies for the regular use of the fire stations; the Fair has agreed to the
extension. This Amendment No. 4 will retroactively extend the term from January
1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The rental rate will remain unchanged but
the utility cost will increase from $600 to $900 per month. All other terms of
the License Agreement remain unchanged. Fire Rescue will continue to have
administrative responsibility for this License Agreement. This License
Agreement is exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Sections 119.071(3) (a)
and 286.011, Florida Statutes. (Property & Real Estate Management) District
6 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 3
Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 3 documenting an increase to the project
duration by 67 calendar days and a decrease in the amount of $5,455 to the
contingency fund of Amendment No. 9 (R2023-0085) to the continuing Construction
Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161) with Lebolo Construction
Management, Inc. for the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center-Customer Service
Counter project. Summary: On January 24, 2023, the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment No. 9 (R2023-0085) to
the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161) with Lebolo
Construction Management, Inc. in the amount of $262,934, establishing a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management services to remodel
the Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center to bring the customer service area into
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Change Order No. 3
to Amendment No. 9 (Change Order No. 3) authorizes the use of contingency funds
for unforeseen field conditions requiring additional services for the
Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center-Customer Service Counter project, as allowed
by the contract provisions. Change Order No. 3 also increases the project
duration by 67 calendar days as a result of the additional services for
unforeseen field conditions. In accordance with Policy and Procedure Memorandum
(PPM) CW-F-050, Lead Departments are authorized to approve $0 Change Orders
associated with a CUD (CUD Change Orders), then an agenda item notifying the
Board of such $0 Change Orders must be
presented as a receive and file. Change Order No. 3 is a $0 CUD Change Order.
This agenda item is being submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD Change
Order established by PPM CW-F-050. Amendment No. 9 was competitively solicited
by Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. utilizing the federal requirements
provided by the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED). The
County’s Equal Business Opportunity Program does not apply to federally funded
contracts. Under the federal requirements, this project has an established
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) minority participation goal of 22.4%, of
which 6.9% is female participation. The funding source for this project is
the Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) Fund and the Public Building
Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change Order No. 6 to Amendment No. 7 (R2021-1605)
to the continuing Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract
(R2020-1690) with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. for the Medical
Examiner’s Facility Renovation project in the amount of $253,907.92, increasing
the project duration by 288 calendar days.
Summary: On
November 2, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment
No. 7 (R2021-1605) to the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2020-1690)
with Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. in the amount of $891,103
establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management
services for the renovation of the Medical Examiner’s Facility. The project
includes interior and exterior renovations to the facility, which will assist
in supporting the additional need for two new forensic investigators. Change
Order No. 6 to Amendment No. 7 (Change Order No. 6) authorizes the additional
labor and materials necessary for the removal and replacement of the chilled
water air handling unit at the Medical Examiner’s Administration Building. The
new chilled water air handling unit will support the functions at the Medical Examiner’s
Administration Building only. Change Order No. 6 also increases the project
duration by 288 calendar days due to the long lead time of materials
procurement, delivery and installation of the new chilled water air handling
unit. The continuing CM at Risk Services contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on December 4, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) evaluation
preference of 10 points for the selection of the construction manager and a
mandatory 20% SBE subcontracting goal on the contract. SBE participation for
this change order is 76.43%. To date, the overall SBE participation on this
project is 46%. Robling Architecture Construction, Inc. is a local business.
Funding for this project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund.
(Capital Improvements Division) District 3 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 24-004 to the annual Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contract (R2020-0021) with Florida
Mechanical LLC (Contractor) in the amount of $1,597,526 for the West County
Courthouse-Rooftop Units Replacement project for a period of 450 calendar days
from notice to proceed. Summary: The work consists of
furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation,
professional services, supervision, drawings, permitting and all miscellaneous
requirements necessary to remove and replace seven (7) rooftop units (RTUs)/air
handler units (AHUs) at the West County Courthouse Facility. The existing
equipment is original to the building construction and has outlived its useful
life. The new RTUs/AHUs will be more efficient and provide years of dependable
service. This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were
invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to
the submission of the bid response. The Contractor will have 450 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 $180 per day. This
work order was solicited pursuant to the annual HVAC contract and the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual HVAC
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 21, 2019 and the
Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of sheltered
market for projects less than $100,000 (when three (3) or more small businesses
are qualified under the annual contract) or 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 firm. There is no
SBE participation on this work order. To date, the overall SBE participation on
the annual HVAC contract is 51.11%. Funding for this project is from the
ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a local match. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 6 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 24-002 to the annual Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contract (R2020-0019) with Cedars
Electro-Mechanical, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $299,815 for the
Governmental Center, 4th Floor-AHU 4N Replacement project for a
period of 180 calendar days from notice to proceed. Summary:
The work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, tools,
materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, drawings,
permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to replace the 4th
floor air handler unit (AHU) 4N and associated dampers at the Governmental
Center. The existing equipment is original to the building construction and has
outlived its useful life. The new AHU will be more efficient and provide years
of dependable service. This project was competitively advertised and new
contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification
documents prior to the submission of the bid response. The Contractor will have
180 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 HVAC contract and
the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual
HVAC contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 21, 2019
and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of
sheltered market for projects less than $100,000 (when three (3) or more small
businesses are qualified under the annual contract) or 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 SBE certified firm. The SBE participation on this work order is 80.89%. To
date, the overall SBE participation on the annual HVAC contract is 55.45%.
Funding for this project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 2
Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 1 documenting a decrease in the amount of
$30,667 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 10 to the continuing
Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161) with Lebolo
Construction Management, Inc. for the Glades Pioneer Park Orange Bowl
Playground project. Summary: On January 10, 2023, the
BCC authorized the County Administrator or designee, which in this case was the
Director of Facilities Development and Operations (FDO), to execute Amendment
No. 10 to procure the long-lead time new playground equipment in an amount not
to exceed $1,167,389. On February 1, 2023, the Director of FDO approved
Amendment No. 10 to the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161)
with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. in the amount of $1,167,389,
establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management
services to coordinate, procure and install the new playground, which will
replace the existing outdated playground located at Glades Pioneer Park,
adjacent to the Orange Bowl field. Change Order No. 2 to Amendment No. 10
(Change Order No. 2) authorizes the use of contingency for subcontractor buyout
reconciliation for playground equipment for the Glades Pioneer Park Orange Bowl
Playground project, as allowed by the contract provisions. In accordance with
Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050, Lead Departments are authorized
to approve $0 Change Orders associated with a CUD (CUD Change Orders), then an
agenda item notifying the Board of such $0 Change Orders must be presented as a receive and file.
Change Order No. 2 is a $0 CUD Change Order. This agenda item is being
submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD Change Order established by PPM
CW-F-050. Amendment No. 10 was competitively solicited by Lebolo Construction
Management, Inc. utilizing the federal requirements provided by the Department
of Housing and Economic Development (DHED). The County’s Equal Business
Opportunity Program does not apply to federally funded contracts. Under the
federal requirements, a minority participation goal of 22.4% and female
participation goal of 6.9% has been established. Funding for this project is
from the Park Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
6 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No.
29 to the project specific contract (R2015-1459) with Leo A. Daly Company
(Consultant) in the amount of $49,410 for the Detention Facilities Renewal and
Replacement (R/R) Main Detention Center (MDC) Courtyard Area Mezzanine Walkway
and Canopy project. Summary: On
October 20, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
project specific contract (R2015-1459) with the Consultant to provide
professional services for various renewal/replacement (R/R) projects at County
Detention Facilities. CSA No. 29 authorized professional services associated
with the R/R of the existing 2nd floor exterior mezzanine walkways
and canopies in the courtyard between Buildings A and B in the amount of
$49,410. In accordance with Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050,
when the cumulative value of changes or additional work exceeds the greater of
$250,000 or 5% of the original contract value (Threshold Amount), then an
agenda item notifying the Board of the item that puts the cumulative value in
the excess category must be presented as a receive and file. The cumulative
value of CSAs, including CSA No. 29, totals $263,333.12. This agenda item is
being submitted to notify the Board that CSA No. 29 puts the cumulative value
of additional work in excess of the $250,000 Threshold Amount established by
PPM CW-F-050. The Consulting Services/Design Professional Services contract for
the Detention Facilities R/R projects was awarded under the Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance in place at the time with an SBE participation goal
of 15%. There is no SBE participation on this CSA. Cumulative SBE participation
on the contract is 24.30%. The Consultant is a Palm Beach County Business. Funding
for this project is from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 3 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) zero-dollar value
($0) Change Order No. 2 Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 1 documenting a
decrease in the amount of $51,888.13 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 8
to the continuing Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract
(R2018-1161) with Lebolo Construction Management, Inc. for the C.L. Brumback Health Center
Renovations project; and
B) zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 3 CUD
No. 2 documenting an increase to the project duration by 71 calendar days and a
decrease in the amount of $40,110.96 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 8
to the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161) with Lebolo
Construction Management, Inc. for the C.L. Brumback Health Center Renovations
project.
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
9. Summary: On June 14, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment No. 8 (R2022-0592) to the continuing
CM at Risk Services contract (R2018-1161) with Lebolo Construction Management,
Inc. in the amount of $919,558, establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
for construction management services necessary for renovations to the interior
of the first floor public restrooms at the C. L. Brumback Health Center, and
interior renovations at the Youth Services facility to include a new counter equipped
with a sink, new doors, new ceiling tiles, new flooring, new restroom fixtures,
and new light fixtures. The improvements are required in order to bring the
facility into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in
order to provide a better layout to more efficiently serve the needs of Youth
Services. Change Order No. 2 to Amendment No. 8 (Change Order No. 2) authorizes
the use of contingency for subcontractor buyout reconciliation and unforeseen
field conditions requiring additional services required for the C.L. Brumback
Health Center Renovations project, as allowed by the contract provisions.
Change Order No. 3 to Amendment No. 8 (Change Order No. 3) authorizes the use
of contingency for subcontractor’s scope gap, unforeseen field conditions
requiring additional services required for the C.L. Brumback Health Center
Renovations project, as allowed by the contract provisions. Change Order No. 3
also increases the project duration by 71 calendar days as a result of the
additional services for unforeseen field conditions. In accordance with Policy
and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050, Lead Departments are authorized to
approve $0 Change Orders associated with a CUD (CUD Change Orders), then an
agenda item notifying the Board of such $0 Change Orders must be presented as a receive and file.
Change Orders No. 2 and No. 3 are $0 CUD Change Orders. This agenda item is
being submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD Change Order established by PPM
CW-F-050. Amendment No. 8 was competitively solicited by Lebolo Construction
Management, Inc. utilizing the federal requirements provided by the Department
of Housing and Economic Development (DHED). The County’s Equal Business
Opportunity Program does not apply to federally funded contracts. Under the
federal requirements, a minority participation goal of 22.4% and female
participation goal of 6.9% has been established. Funding for this project is
from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District
6 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
10. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 9 to the
continuing architectural/engineering consulting services contract (R2019-1898)
with Architecture Green LLC (Consultant) in the amount of $213,849.19 for the
North County Aquatic Complex-Pool Renovation and New Splash Pad project
(Project). Summary: On December 17, 2019, the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved the continuing architectural/engineering
consulting services contract (R2019-1898) with the Consultant to provide
architectural/engineering services for various projects. The Parks and
Recreation Department desires to renovate the existing 50 meter pool/dive well
and construct a splash pad area to better serve the users of the North County
Aquatic Complex Facility. Under CSA No. 9, the Consultant will provide the
professional services (i.e. design, construction document preparation,
permitting and construction administration services) necessary for the Project.
The continuing architectural/engineering consulting services contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee on August 7, 2019 and the Committee
established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a minimum mandatory
20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation
preference for the selection. The Consultant committed to achieving an SBE goal
of 100%. The SBE participation on this CSA is 64.18%. To date, the cumulative
SBE participation on the contract is 86.99%. The Consultant is a local and SBE
certified firm. Funding for this project is from the Infrastructure Sales
Tax Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 1 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
11. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order No. 24-002 to the annual fire alarm
repair and replacement contract (R2020-0568) with Fire and Security Solutions
Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $1,408,360 for the Southern Region Water
Reclaim-Alarm Replacement (Re-bid) project for a period of 730 calendar days
from notice to proceed. Summary: The project consists of
replacing the fire alarm system at the South Region Water Reclaim Facility. The
existing fire alarm system is obsolete and needs to be replaced. Work Order No.
24-002 authorizes the construction services necessary to furnish all labor,
equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, drawings,
permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to replace the fire
alarm system at the Southern Region Water Reclaim Facility. The new fire alarm
system will be more efficient and provide years of dependable service. This
project was competitively advertised and new contractors were invited to bid by
submitting prequalification documents prior to the submission of the bid
response. The Contractor will have 730 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 fire alarm repair and replacement contract and the requirements
of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual fire alarm repair
and replacement contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on
November 20, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement
Initiatives (APIs) of sheltered market for projects less than $100,000 (when
three (3) or more small businesses are qualified under the annual contract) or
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
SBE participation for this Work Order is 100%. To date, the overall SBE
participation on the annual fire alarm repair and replacement contract is
95.22%. The Contractor is a Palm Beach County business and an SBE certified
firm. Funding for this project is from the WUD Operation & Maintenance
Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 5 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
12. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 1
Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 1 documenting a decrease in the amount of
$1,950 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 9 to the continuing Construction
Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2020-1690) with Robling Architecture
Construction, Inc. for the Herman Brice Complex-Power Main Building and
Apparatus Room Generator project. Summary: On October 18, 2022, the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment No. 9 (R2022-1242) to
the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2020-1690) with Robling
Architecture Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,813,961, establishing a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management services necessary
to modify the existing electrical system to integrate the main building and
apparatus room, at the Herman Brice facility, onto the existing generator power
supply. The work allows for the existing generator to produce sufficient power
supply to power the entire Herman Brice complex during power outages. Change
Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 9 (Change Order No. 1) authorizes the use of
contingency funds for unforeseen field conditions requiring additional
landscape services for the Herman Brice Complex-Power Main Building and
Apparatus Room Generator project, as allowed by the contract provisions. In
accordance with Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050, Lead
Departments are authorized to approve $0 Change Orders associated with a CUD
(CUD Change Orders), then an agenda item notifying the Board of such $0 Change
Orders must be presented as a receive
and file. Change Order No. 1 is a $0 CUD Change Order. This agenda item is
being submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD Change Order established by PPM
CW-F-050. The continuing CM at Risk Services contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on December 4, 2019 and the Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a small business enterprise (SBE) evaluation
preference of 10 points for the selection of the construction manager and a
mandatory 20% SBE subcontracting goal on the continuing contract. The SBE
participation for this change order is 100%. To date, the overall SBE
participation on this project is 3.03%. Robling Architecture Construction, Inc.
is a local firm. Funding for this project is from the Fire Rescue Improvement
Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 2 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
13. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a zero-dollar value ($0) Change Order No. 2
Contingency Use Directive (CUD) No. 1 documenting a decrease in the amount of
$8,756.84 to the contingency fund of Amendment No. 2 to the continuing
Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2020-1690) with Robling
Architecture Construction, Inc. for the Dubois Pineapple Packing House
(Pineapple House) Restoration project. Summary: On March 9, 2021, the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Amendment No. 2 (R2021-0332) to
the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2020-1690) with Robling
Architecture Construction, Inc. in the amount of $437,992, establishing a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management services necessary
for the restoration of the historic Pineapple House including restoring the
roof, which is at the end of its useful life; wood framing repairs; new
windows; new doors; new electrical utilities, including a new Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
system and the relocation of the historic Pineapple House to approximately 100
yards south of its current location in the park, so that it is no longer in a
flood zone. Change Order No. 2 to Amendment No. 2 (Change Order No. 2)
authorizes the use of contingency funds for subcontractor’s scope gap and
additional services required for the Pineapple House Restoration project, as
allowed by the contract provisions. In accordance with Policy and Procedure
Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050, Lead Departments are authorized to approve $0 Change
Orders associated with a CUD (CUD Change Orders), then an agenda item notifying
the Board of such $0 Change Orders must
be presented as a receive and file. Change Order No. 2 is a $0 CUD Change
Order. This agenda item is being submitted to notify the Board of a $0 CUD
Change Order established by PPM CW-F-050. The continuing CM at Risk Services
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on December 4, 2019 and
the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a small
business enterprise (SBE) evaluation preference of 10 points for the selection
of the construction manager and a mandatory 20% SBE subcontracting goal on the
continuing contract. There is no SBE participation for this change order. To
date, the overall SBE participation on this project is 9.33%. Robling
Architecture Construction, Inc. is a local business. Funding for this
project is from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital Improvements
Division) District 1 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
14. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 3 to the
consulting services/design professional services contract (R2021-0491) with
Florida Transportation Engineering, Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of
$288,912.82 for the Sports Field Synthetic Turf Installation project. Summary:
On April 20, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the
consulting services/design professional services contract (R2021-0491) with the
Consultant to provide consulting services/design professional services for the
Sports Field Synthetic Turf Installation project. This item will authorize
professional services for CSA No. 3 for the Sports Field Synthetic Turf
Installation project. The Parks and Recreation Department desires to install synthetic
turf at nine (9) County owned parks at various locations throughout the County
(i.e., Buttonwood Park, Caloosa Park, Samuel Friedland Park, Dyer Park, Glades
Pioneer Park, John Prince Triplex, Logger’s Run Park, West Boynton Park and
Westgate Park). Under CSA No. 3, the Consultant will provide professional
services (i.e., design and construction administration phase services)
necessary for the installation of synthetic turf, along with associated
improvements including fencing at each park and field (except Logger’s Run
Park), sidewalks to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements at
Dyer Park, and various improvements (i.e., bleachers, restrooms, dugouts and a
storage building) at John Prince Triplex. The project was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee on February 5, 2020. The Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) evaluation
preference of up to 15 points for the selection of the consultant and a minimum
mandatory contract goal of 25% SBE participation. The consultant has committed
to 32% SBE participation for this contract. The SBE participation for this CSA
is 71.13%. To date, the overall SBE participation on this contract is 26.78%. Funding
for this project is from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
15. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Declaration of Easement in favor of Palm
Beach County for a water meter, a back flow preventer, a fire hydrant, and
appurtenant equipment to service the Central County Housing Resource Center
(aka Homeless Resource Center 2) located at 3660 Lake Worth Road in
unincorporated Palm Beach County. Summary: The Central County Housing
Resource Center (aka Homeless Resource Center 2, HRC2) is located south of the
Mid-County Senior Center between Gulfstream Road and Coconut Road in
unincorporated Palm Beach County. During
the development of HRC2, a water meter, a back flow preventer, a fire hydrant
and appurtenant equipment were connected to existing improvements to service the
new facility. Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (WUD) requires the Easement to document the existence and
location of its water meter, back flow preventer, fire hydrant and appurtenant
equipment. The Easement encompasses an
area 20 feet by 35 feet, containing approximately 700 square feet (0.02 acre),
and an area 15 feet by 30 feet, containing approximately 450 square feet (0.01
acre). The Easement will be recorded to
provide public notice of its existence and location. There is no fiscal impact
associated with the approval of this item. (Property & Real Estate
Management) District 3 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a Loan Agreement with CP Renaissance, LLC for
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $735,000; and
B) a Loan Agreement with CP Renaissance, LLC for
ARPA Response Replacement Funds in the amount of $2,358,001.
SUMMARY: The Loan Agreements with CP Renaissance, LLC
provided $735,000 in HOME funding, and $2,358,001 in ARPA Response Replacement
Fund toward the construction of Coleman Park Renaissance, a 43-unit multifamily rental development
located between 22nd Street and State Street along Tamarind Avenue
in West Palm Beach. This project will provide a total of twenty-three (23)
County assisted units, eleven (11) of which will be provided to persons with
incomes at 80% of the Area Median Income or below, and twelve (12) will be
provided to persons with incomes at 50% of the Area Median Income or below for
no less than 50 years. Total development cost is $19,146,252. The documents have been executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED) in accordance with Agenda Item 6C-3 and 5C-1, as approved by the BCC on September 14, 2021
and January 10, 2023 respectively that delegated authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute agreements, amendments thereto, and all
other related documents necessary for project implementation. Agenda Item 6C-3 dated September 14, 2021
awarded HOME funds to successful respondents to Request for Proposal
HED.2021.2, and Agenda Item 5C-1 dated January 10, 2023, awarded ARPA funds to successful respondents
to Notice of Funding Availability HED.2022.2. In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all
delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating
department as a receive and file agenda item.
HOME Program grant funds are Federal funds which require a
25% local match provided by SHIP funds. These are from the County ARPA Response
Replacement Fund that do not require a local match. District 7 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Loan Agreement with Riviera Beach Housing
Authority for ARPA Response Replacement Funds in the amount of $409,500. SUMMARY: The
Loan Agreement with Riviera Beach Housing Authority, provided $409,500 in ARPA
Response Replacement Funds toward the construction of a 4-unit multifamily
rental development located at 415 West Blue Heron Boulevard in Riviera Beach.
All County assisted units will be provided to persons with incomes at 50% of
the Area Median Income or below for no less than 50 years. Total development cost is $819,000. The document has been executed on behalf of the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED) in accordance with Agenda Item 5C-1, as approved by the BCC on January 10, 2023 that delegated authority to the
County Administrator or designee to execute agreements, amendments thereto, and
all other related documents necessary for project implementation. Agenda Item
5C-1 dated January 10, 2023, awarded
ARPA funds to successful respondents to Notice of Funding Availability
HED.2022.2. In
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and
grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file
agenda item. These are from
the County ARPA Response Replacement Fund that do not require a local match. District 7 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 002 to Agreement (R2022-1369) with the Town of Lake Clarke Shores, dated
September 26, 2022, in the amount of
$737,000 funded under various Fiscal Years for
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to extend the
Agreement completion date from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024. SUMMARY: The 2022 Agreement (R2022-1369) provided
$737,000 in funding for installation of a grinder pump station and sewer force
main located in easements over private property and in the public right-of-way
of Lake Clarke Drive and Carandis Road.
Amendment 002 to the Agreement was necessary to extend the time to
complete construction from November 30, 2023 to May 31, 2024 and allow the Town
additional time to request 100% reimbursement of CDBG funds hereby extending
timeline from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The original Agreement was received and filed
by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on November 15, 2022; Agenda Item
3I-3. Amendment 001 was received and filed by the BCC
on April 18, 2023; Agenda Item 3I-3.
Amendment 002 was executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the
Department of Housing and Economic Development in accordance with R2022-0746; dated July 12, 2022 that delegated
authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute forms,
certifications, funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all other documents
necessary for implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CDBG, HOME
and ESG activities. County PPM CW-O-051 provides that all delegated contracts,
agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a
receive and file agenda item. These are Federal CDBG
funds which do not require a local match. District 2 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 002 to the Agreement (R2021-1522)
with the City of Riviera Beach, dated October 1, 2021, in the amount of
$537,297 funded under
the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program, to reduce the
CDBG funding amount from $537,297 to $294,000 and extend the
performance timeline for program completion date from December 31, 2023
to June 30, 2024. SUMMARY: The
2021 Agreement (R2021-1522) provided
$537,297 in funding for a two
(2) year Code Enforcement program, within the City of Riviera Beach. Amendment
002 to the Agreement was necessary due to delays with obtaining the required
staff to oversee the program which has impacted the CDBG expenditure
requirements. The City has requested
that the allocated CDBG funding amount be reduced
from $537,297 to $294,000. The additional time requested extends the
performance requirement to complete the program and request 100% reimbursement
of CDBG funds from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The balance of $234,297 $243,297 in CDBG funds will be
reallocated to the City for a capital improvement project related to a sewer
lift line, which will be completed by the CDBG expenditure deadline. The original
Agreement was received and filed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on
October 19, 2021; Agenda Item 3I-4. Amendment 001 was received and filed by the BCC on October
18, 2022; Agenda Item 3I-1.
Amendment 002 was executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the
Department of Housing and Economic Development in accordance with R2021-0948; dated July 13, 2021 that delegated
authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute forms, certifications,
funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for
implementation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CDBG, HOME and ESG
activities. County PPM CW-O-051
provides that all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted
by the initiating department as a receive and file agenda item. These are Federal CDBG funds which do
not require a local match. District
7 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP) funding
award in the total amount of $108,601 to Riviera Beach Community Development
Corporation (RBCDC);
B)
authorize the Mayor to
execute a Certificate of Award to be released to RBCDC pursuant to IFAHAP
Guidelines;
C)
approve a Budget Transfer of $92,009 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 1 to appropriate funds for RBCDC;
D)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $10,507 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Parks Zone 1 to appropriate funds
for RBCDC; and
E)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $6,085 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Public Building to appropriate
funds for RBCDC.
SUMMARY: On October
6, 2023, the Department of Housing and Economic Development issued a Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) making $1,372,640 in IFAHAP funding available from
Palm Beach County’s Fiscal Year 2023 allotment funding cycle. RBCDC submitted an application for
$108,602.49 in response to the NOFA.
Staff recommends that up to $108,601 be provided as a credit for impact
fees associated with the construction of 28 for-sale townhomes located on
Avenue J east of the FEC railroad tracks in the City of Riviera Beach. RBCDC
will be given credits for Roads Zone 1 Impact Fees ($92,009), Parks Zone 1
($10,507), and Public Building Impact Fees ($6,085) for the construction of the
Villas at Solana project. RBCDC will pay
impact fees above the allocated $108,601. The Certificate of Award and related
documents will be issued to RBCDC and its successors and/or assigns. According
to IFAHAP requirements, the units will be sold to persons with income at or
below 140% of Area Median Income. The
assisted units will be restricted to remain affordable for 30 years. These funds are from interest earned by
the Impact Fee Fund. District 7 (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: A Purchase Agreement for State Tax Credits for the sale of Voluntary
Cleanup Tax Credits (VCTC) to Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc. SUMMARY:
Under the Purchase Agreement for State Tax Credits, Ozark Automotive
Distributors, Inc. purchased the tax credit certificate worth $85,317.50 under
the VCTC Program. The purchase price of the certificate was $80,198.45. After
payment of the brokerage commission, the County will receive $75,079.40 which
will be used to replenish the County’s Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. The
document has been executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED),
per signatory authority of April 30, 2018, in accordance with Agenda item 3I-3,
and Resolution R2015-1793 as approved by the BCC on December 15, 2015 and April
10, 2018, respectively. The VCTC
Program does not require a local match. Countywide (DB)
K. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order (WO) No. 5 to the 2022 Pipeline
Continuing Construction Contract (Continuing Contract) with Hinterland Group
Inc., (Contractor) for the Critical Facilities and Single Feed Community
Improvements Phase 1 (Project) in the amount of $1,439,489.45. Summary: On May 16, 2023, the Board
of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Continuing Contract (R2023-0676) with Contractor. WO No. 5
provides for the installation of approximately 8,200 linear feet of 12-inch
water main along 110th Avenue North, from the M Canal to Orange
Boulevard which provides a redundant water main to minimize the risk of service
interruption. The Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal
Business Opportunity Ordinance. On September 8, 2022, the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative
of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting
participation of which 5% shall be among certified African American and/or
Hispanic American owned firms. The Contract provides for 20.96% SBE participation, which includes 5.85% MBE
participation, 5.85% MBE (H). WO No. 5 includes 22.55% SBE
participation, which includes 0% MBE participation, 0% MBE (H). The cumulative
SBE participation including WO No. 5, is 14.70% SBE, which includes 1.49% MBE
participation, 1.49% MBE (H). Contractor is a Palm Beach County based company.
The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY24 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 21-041) District
6 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 1 to the Consulting/Professional Services Wastewater
Engineering Services (Contract) with
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (Consultant) for Owner’s Representative Services During
Construction for Green
Cay Phase 2 Progressive Design-Build (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $1,507,796.88. Summary:
On December 5, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-1785) with
Consultant. The Project includes the construction of a new Water Purification
Facility (WPF) located at the Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility
(SRWRF) capable of treating two (2) million gallons per day (MGD) of purified
water, a new state-of-the-art education/learning facility co-located with the
WPF, a new sixty-three (63) acre public park with purified waterways located at
the corner of Jog and Flavor Pict Roads, two (2) new surficial aquifer
production water wells and associated water transmission lines. To support
execution of the Project, CSA No. 1 provides for owner’s representative
services during construction including, but not limited to, construction
management services, field observations, contract administration. This Contract was procured under the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On April 5, 2023, the
Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a
minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and
an evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon the relative level of
dollar participation by African American owned firms. The Contract provides for
32% SBE participation, which includes 32% M/WBE participation, 20% MBE (B), 7%
MBE (A), and 5% WBE. CSA No. 1 includes 0% SBE participation, which includes 0%
M/WBE, 0% MBE (B), and 0% WBE. While
Consultant is headquartered in New York, New
York, they maintain an office in Palm Beach County from which the majority of
the work under this CSA will be performed. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY24 budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 20-036) District 5 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting/Professional Services
System-Wide Force Main Evaluation (Contract) with CDM Smith Inc., (CDM)
providing for the renewal of the contract for one (1) year. Summary: On February 9, 2021, the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2021-0240) with CDM. Amendment No. 1 provides
consulting/professional engineering, surveying, field testing, and condition
assessment of wastewater force main pipes. This Contract was procured under the requirements of the Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance. On March 4, 2020, the Goal Setting Committee applied an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory 20% Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for
up to 15 points based upon the relative level of dollar participation by
certified African American owned firms. CDM has met the established API. The
Contract provides for 22% SBE participation, which includes 22% MBE
participation, 14% MBE (B) and 8% MBE (A). Article 2 of the Contract provides
for a term of three (3) years with two one (1) year renewal options. Amendment
No. 1 to the Contract provides for the first of the optional renewals. While
CDM is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, they maintain an office in Palm
Beach County from which the majority of the work under this Contract will be
performed. The Contract is included in the PBCWUD FY24 Budget. (PBCWUD Project
No. 20-015) Countywide (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting/Professional Services Capital
Improvement Plan Program Management (Contract) with Stantec Consulting Services
Inc., (Stantec) providing for the renewal of the contract for one (1) year; and
B) Consultant Services
Authorization (CSA) No. 5 to the Consulting/Professional Services Capital
Improvement Plan Program Management (Contract) with Stantec for Program
Management and Implementation Services (Project) for a not to exceed amount of
$3,017,625.
Summary: On February 11, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2020-0161) with Stantec. CSA No. 5 provides for
the resources needed to support the implementation of Capital Improvement Plan
projects for one (1) year. The
Consultant will provide services throughout the project life cycle of
water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment and transmission projects in
the areas of delivery, controls, permitting, communications, and asset
management. The Contract was procured
under the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On
March 20, 2019, the Goal Setting Committee applied an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative (API) of a mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal and an evaluation preference for up to 15 points based upon
the relative level of dollar participation by certified African American owned
firms. The Contract provides for 25% SBE
participation which includes 25% M/WBE participation, 22% MBE (B), and 3% WBE.
CSA No. 5 includes 52.67% SBE participation, which includes 52.67% M/WBE,
48.12% MBE (B) and 4.55% WBE. The cumulative SBE participation including CSA
No. 5 is 38.54% SBE, which includes 38.54% M/WBE participation, 34.97% MBE (B)
and 3.57% WBE. Stantec is a New York registered U.S. company whose parent
company is domiciled in Canada. Most members of Stantec’s project team will be
co-located with PBCWUD staff at the Central Region Operations Center from which
the majority of the work under CSA No. 5 will be undertaken. Article 2 of the Contract provides
for a term of three (3) years with two one (1) year renewal options. On
February 7, 2023, the BCC approved Amendment No. 1 (R2023-0164) to the
Contract. Amendment No. 2 to the Contract provides for the second of the
optional renewals that will provide continuity and the continued effective and
efficient implementation of the PBCWUD program implementation process. The
renewal will authorize Stantec to continue the program implementation process
from February 10, 2024 to February 9, 2025. The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY24 budget. (PBCWUD Project
No. 20-010 CSA No. 5 and PBCWUD Project No. 19-028 Contract) Countywide
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to
the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services-South County Reclaimed Water
Transmission Pipeline-Phase I (Contract) with Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.
(Consultant) to extend the term of the Contract for an additional year. Summary: On March 13, 2018, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2018-0295) with Consultant.
Amendment No. 2 provides engineering services during design, permitting,
bidding and construction phase services for the South County Reclaimed Water
Transmission Pipeline – Phase I (Project). The total term of the Contract was
for five (5) years. On February 7, 2023, Amendment No. 1 (R2023-0164) was
approved to extend the term of the contract for an additional year to allow for
continuity of service with the Consultant for design services. Amendment No. 2
will extend the term of the Contract for one (1) year beyond Amendment No. 1 to
accommodate the needs of continuous service for Phase 1B engineering services
during construction. As this is the second one (1) year extension of the
Contract, Section 2-54(b) of the County Purchasing Code requires that the
PBCWUD Director deem said extension to be an emergency or the Board, upon good
cause, deems that the extension provides a cost savings to the County that
would not result if an extension were not granted. The PBCWUD Director deems this extension to
be an emergency in accordance with the Purchasing Code, which is defined as a
procurement made in response to a need when the delay incident to complying
with all governing rules, regulations, or procedures would be detrimental to
the interests, health, safety, or welfare of the County. This Contract was procured
under the requirements of the 2002 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance
(R2002-0064) prior to the adoption of the new Equal Business Opportunity
Ordinance on October 16, 2018. The SBE goal established under the 2002
ordinance was 15% overall participation. The Contract provides for 82.5% SBE
participation. Amendment No. 1 includes an overall SBE participation of 0%.
Amendment No. 2 includes 0% SBE participation. The cumulative SBE participation
including Amendment No. 2 is 84.58% SBE participation. Consultant is
headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, but maintains an office in Palm Beach
County from which the majority of the work will be undertaken. The project is
included in the PBCWUD FY24 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 17-035) District 5
(MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work Order (WO) No. 4 to the Contract for Optimization
and Improvements Design-Build (Contract) with Globaltech, Inc. (Globaltech) for
the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 3 Acid Line Replacement (Project) for a Guaranteed
Maximum Price in the amount of $2,049,098.06. Summary: On
January 24, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Palm Beach
County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-0086) with
Globaltech which has a start date of December 20, 2022. WO No. 4 provides for the design and
construction of a new sulfuric acid piping system from the acid pump station to
the acid dilution panels which were damaged from an acid leak from the carrier
piping, in addition to rehabilitating the chemical trenches and installing a
coating to protect the existing concrete trenches. This Contract was procured under the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. On October 6, 2021,
the Goal Setting Committee approved an Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a
minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal and
an evaluation preference for up to 10 points for M/WBE participation and up to
5 points for Mentoring based upon the relative level of dollar participation. The
Contract provides for 24% SBE Participation which includes 12% MBE
participation, 5.5% MBE (B), 2.5% MBE (H), and 4% MBE (A). WO No. 4 includes
5.91% overall SBE participation, which includes 2.72% MBE participation, 0.72%
MBE (B), 2% MBE (A) and 0% MBE (H). The cumulative SBE participation, including
WO No. 4, is 8.29% which includes 5.42% MBE participation, 4% MBE (B), 0% MBE
(H) and 1.41d% MBE (A). Globaltech is a
Palm Beach County Based company. The project is included in the PBCWUD FY24
budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 24-005) District 5 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Two (2) executed Standard Potable Water and
Wastewater Development Agreements, one (1) Amendment to Standard (Potable
Water, Wastewater, and/or Reclaimed Water) Development Agreement, one (1)
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Reclaimed Water Service Direct System,
one (1) Standard Reclaimed Water Development Agreement, and one (1) Standard
Reclaimed Water Service Agreement Lake Discharge System, for the months of
September and October 2023.
A) Standard Potable Water
and Wastewater Development Agreement with Joyce A. Kjellgren, SDA #02-01176-000
(District 3), Recorded in OR BK 34627 PG 1635;
B) Standard Potable Water
and Wastewater Development Agreement with Jess R. Santamaria Trustee, Rup K.
Nagala, Rup K. Nagala and Roy N. Kishore Tenants in Common, Nagala Family
Limited Partnership, LLLP, SDA #13-01032-000 (District 6), Recorded in OR BK
34627 PG 1644;
C) Amendment to Standard
(Potable Water, Wastewater, and/or Reclaimed Water) Development Agreement with
TLH-29 Anwar, LLC and TLH-35 BAC Pioneer, LLC, SDA #01-01235-000 (District 6), Recorded
in OR BK 34627 PG 1632;
D) Memorandum of
Understanding Regarding Reclaimed Water Service Direct System with Palm Beach
County Facilities Development and Operations Department, MOU #03-90016-000
(District 5);
E) Standard Reclaimed
Water Development Agreement with Lakes at Polo Trace Homeowners Association,
Inc., SDA #03-90015-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 34627 PG 1657; and
F) Standard Reclaimed
Water Service Agreement Lake Discharge System with Lakes at Polo Trace
Homeowners Association, Inc., RWSA #03-90015-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR
BK 34627 PG 1665.
Summary: In
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/
agreements/grants/ procurement items must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item and are attached unless the
documents have been recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County. The
documents have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Palm Beach County Water Utilities
Department (PBCWUD) in accordance with Resolutions R93-1619, R96-0228, and
R2003-0539 and are now being submitted to the BCC to receive and file. Districts
3, 5 & 6 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
authorize the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) to pursue funding from the
South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Cooperative Funding Program
for a grant amount estimated up to $10,000,000 for the Green Cay Phase 2
project;
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or her designee which in this case shall be
the Director of PBCWUD, to sign all grant application forms and
supporting documents and complete all registration requirements; and
C) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or her designee which in this case shall be
the Director of PBCWUD to execute the forthcoming grant agreement and all
future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms
associated with the forthcoming grant agreement and any necessary minor
amendments that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions
of the forthcoming grant agreement.
Summary: The SFWMD has allotted money to assist local governments, public and private water
providers, and other entities with construction and/or implementation of
alternative water supply (AWS) or water conservation through the Cooperative
Funding Grant Program. The objectives of the PBCWUD Green Cay Phase 2 Project (Project) are to
produce purified water that will be conveyed to the lakes at the Green Cay Phase 2 Park to replenish regional
groundwater, supporting PBCWUD’s strategic goals of becoming a sustainable and
best-in-class utility. The grant requires a 50% match which will be funded from a one-time
expenditure from Water Utilities user fees, connection fees and balance brought
forward. District 5 (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a State Revolving
Loan (SRF) Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan Application for Planning and Design for the
upgrades to WTP 2, 3, 8 & 9 to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substance (PFAS) Project No. DW-5020C
in the amount of $9,968,768;
B) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund for Project No. DW-5020C; and
C) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or her designee which in this case shall be
the Director of Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD),
to sign all grant loan application forms and supporting
documents, complete all registration requirements, execute the forthcoming grant
loan agreement and all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with the grant loan agreement
and any necessary minor amendments that do not substantially change the scope
of work, terms, or conditions of the grant agreement.
Summary: The Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program provides low-interest loans
to eligible entities for planning, designing and constructing
public water facilities. Funds are made available
for planning, design and construction loans. The DWSRF was allocated an additional fund
source for the DWSRF Emerging Contaminants (EC) program which is for projects
with the primary purpose of addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water,
such as PFAS. Under the DWSRF EC program 100% of the funding will be given as
principal forgiveness. PBCWUD has received funding to evaluate and develop potential
treatment options at the lime softening facilities for Water Treatment Plants
(WTP) 2 and 8 to reduce PFAS concentrations. PBCWUD has also received funding
to evaluate solutions for expansion of nanofiltration at the membrane
facilities of WTP 3 and 9 to meet near-term demand of the Eastern water
distribution system. The $9,968,768 loan has 100%
principal forgiveness and no repayment/match is required. Countywide (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)
10. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a
State Revolving Loan (SRF) Program for Drinking Water Facilities Loan
Application Planning and Design for
lead service line inventory and replacement of lead service lines Project No.
LS-5020B
in an estimated amount of $1,760,000;
B) adopt a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County, Florida, relating to the State Revolving Fund for Project No. LS-5020B;
C) delegate
authority to
the County Administrator, or her
designee which in this case shall be the Director of Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD), to sign all grant loan application
forms and supporting documents, complete all registration requirements, execute
the forthcoming grant loan agreement and all future time
extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with
the grant loan agreement and any necessary minor amendments that
do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or conditions of the
grant agreement.
Summary: The
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program provides low-interest loans
to eligible entities for planning, designing and constructing
public water facilities. Funds are made available
for planning, design and construction loans. The DWSRF was
allocated an additional fund source for the DWSRF Lead Service Line Inventory
& Replacement (LSLIR) with the primary purpose to identify all lead service
lines (LSL) and to replace LSL.
Historically, under the existing Lead and Copper Rule, PBCWUD is
required to sample lead and copper at over 60 locations throughout the water
distribution system; PBCWUD is in full compliance. In addition, in December
2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency published the Lead and
Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which requires public water systems to identify
and make public the locations of all LSL and to replace LSL. For the purpose of the LCRR, service lines
run from the Department’s water main to the meter and to the building. Since
2022, PBCWUD has reviewed records to determine the existence of LSLs within the
PBCWUD system. The project to be
completed under this loan will allow PBCWUD to continue to identify the
material of service lines, create an inventory of the more than 203,000 service
lines within the PBCWUD service area, and, if needed, to develop a LSL
replacement plan. The estimated $1,760,000
loan has a $862,400 (49%) principal forgiveness which requires $897,600 (51%)
repayment which will be funded from Water Utilities user fees, connection fees
and balance brought forward. Countywide (MWJ)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 0019-02 to Contract with Aptim Environmental
& Infrastructure, LLC (APTIM) (Contract) in an amount not to exceed
$217,838.97 providing for sea turtle monitoring services during the 2024 sea
turtle nesting season. Summary: The Board of County
Commissioners approved the Contract with APTIM, a Palm Beach County company, on
January 10, 2023. CSA No. 0019-02
authorizes APTIM to manage permit-required sea turtle monitoring activities in
association with the South Lake Worth Inlet Sand Transfer Plant Reconstruction
Project, the Ocean Ridge Shore Protection Project, and the Singer Island Dune
Restoration Project. The CSA is funded
by the Beach Improvement Fund and is eligible for cost sharing from the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection. On March 6, 2022, the Goal Setting
Committee established a 20% mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting goal as the Affirmative Procurement Initiative. APTIM committed
to an overall 22.0% SBE participation in the Contract. SBE participation for
this CSA is 96.6%. The cost to the County is $217,838.97. Districts 1 and 4 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve DEP Agreement No.
LPA0464 (Agreement) with the State of Florida, Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 providing financial
assistance for the Bonefish Cove Environmental Enhancement Project located in
the Lake Worth Lagoon for a term beginning upon execution and expiring December
31, 2028;
B) authorize the County
Administrator or designee to sign all future time extensions, task assignments,
certifications, and other forms associated with the Agreement, and any
necessary minor amendments that do not significantly change the scope of work,
or terms and conditions of the Agreement; and
C) approve
Budget Amendment of $500,000 to the FDEP Lake Worth Lagoon Ecosystem Fund to
recognize revenues from Agreement.
Summary: The Agreement will reimburse $500,000 of
construction costs and does not require match funding. The project will fill a
dredge hole to restore and enhance critical shallow estuarine habitats. This
funding is part of the State of Florida Legislature’s General Appropriations
Act. The Agreement contains indemnification, liability and termination provisions
that differ from that adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049. In
accordance with PPM CW-F-049, Risk Management and the County Attorney’s Office
have reviewed the language and advised the Department of the associated
risks. Due to business needs and the benefits to be derived from the
agreement, Risk Management and the County Attorney’s Office have agreed to
allow the Department to move the Agreement forward for Board of County
Commissioner approval. There is no cost to the County. Districts 2 & 7 (SS)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Entertainment Contractor Agreement with Jerome J. Saladino
d/b/a Saladino Productions in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for the Buble
Jazzy Christmas concert at Seabreeze Amphitheater on December 9, 2023. Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department
produces cultural activities to promote the quality of life in the communities
it serves. This Entertainment Contractor
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with
Resolution 2008-1109, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0644, 2014-0168 and
2017-1367. The Department is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with
County PPM CW‑O‑051, which requires all delegated agreements
to be submitted by the initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file
agenda item. District 1 (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$2,285 for Carlin Park After Dark - Buble Jazzy Christmas Concert at Seabreeze
Amphitheater on December 9, 2023. Summary: This
Sound and Light Production Service Contractor Agreement has been fully executed
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation
Department in accordance with Resolution 2009-0592, amended by Resolutions 2010‑0645,
2014‑0167, 2017-1368 and 2018-0179. The
Department is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the
initiating Department to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 1 (AH)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Interlocal Grant Agreement Term Extension between Palm Beach County
and the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County for $60,000 for the
demolition and removal of the Caloosa Park Racquetball Courts, extending the
completion date from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Summary:
On September 8, 2022, the Parks and
Recreation Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2022 Blighted and
Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The application requested $60,000 in funding
to cover the cost of demolition of the Caloosa Park racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Interlocal
Grant Agreement (R2023-0192) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on February 7, 2023 for the Mayor’s signature and to establish
budget. The original grant term was from
February 7, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Due to project delays, a grant extension was approved by SWA extending
the completion date from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024. There are no other changes to the terms of
the Agreement as a result of this extension. District 4 (AH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Interlocal Grant Agreement Term Extension
between Palm Beach County and the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach
County for $40,000 for the demolition and removal of the Duncan Padgett
Racquetball Courts, extending the completion date from November 30, 2023 to
September 30, 2024. Summary: On September 1, 2021, the
Parks and Recreation Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2022 Blighted
and Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The application requested $40,000 in funding
to cover the cost of demolition of the Duncan Padgett racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Interlocal
Grant Agreement (R2022-0030) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on January 4, 2022 for the Mayor’s signature and to establish
budget. On October 18, 2022, SWA granted
a one year time extension, extending the term from November 30, 2022 to
November 30, 2023. Due to continuous project delays, SWA granted a second time
extension extending the completion date from November 30, 2023 to September 30,
2024. There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of
this extension. District 6 (AH)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Interlocal Grant Agreement Term Extension between Palm Beach County
and the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County for $50,000 for the
demolition and removal of the Haverhill Park Racquetball Courts, extending the
completion date from February 28, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Summary:
On November 23, 2022, the Parks and
Recreation Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2022 Blighted and
Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The application requested $50,000 in funding
to cover the cost of demolition of the Haverhill Park racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Interlocal
Grant Agreement (R2023-0605) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on May 2, 2023 for the Mayor’s signature and to establish budget. The original grant term was from May 2, 2023
to February 28, 2024. Due to project delays, a grant extension was approved by
SWA extending the completion date from February 28, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of this
extension. District 2 (AH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS & RECREATION
(cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an Interlocal Grant Agreement Term Extension between Palm Beach County
and the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County for $50,000 for the
demolition and removal of the Lake Lytal Park Racquetball Courts, extending the
completion date from February 28, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Summary:
On November 23, 2022, the Parks and
Recreation Department submitted a Solid Waste Authority 2022 Blighted and
Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant application. The application requested $50,000 in funding
to cover the cost of demolition of the Lake Lytal Park racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Interlocal
Grant Agreement (R2023-0606) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) on May 2, 2023 for the Mayor’s signature and to establish budget. The original grant term was from May 2, 2023
to February 28, 2024. Due to project delays, a grant extension was approved by
SWA extending the completion date from February 28, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of this
extension. District 3 (AH)
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Subscriber License Agreement between Palm Beach County and Candid, for a one (1)
year term beginning on February 7, 2024, with four (4), one (1) year automatic
renewal options, in the amount of $12,995.00 each year. Summary: The Library
Department requests a new one (1) year term with four (4) additional one (1)
year automatic renewal periods with Candid. This Agreement would connect people
who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it through
research, collaboration, and training. Candid is a charitable organization
whose charitable purposes include to collect, organize, and make available to
the public information about the nonprofit sector and to study and give counsel
on the organization, management, and programming of nonprofits. The Agreement
contains liability provisions that differ from that adopted for use by the
County under PPM CW-F-049. In accordance with PPM CW-F-049, Risk
Management and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed the language and
advised the Library Department of the associated risks. Due to business needs
and the benefits to be derived from the Agreement, Risk Management and the
County Attorney’s Office have agreed to allow the Department to move the
agreement forward for Board of County Commissioner approval. The
Agreement caps Candid liability to three (3) times the total fees paid by the
County during the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the cause
of action arose, which is $38,985. Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
write-off of uncollectible lost/damaged library materials charges from library
card accounts found in the Library Department’s Integrated Library System (ILS)
database for all lost/damaged charges dated from
October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 for a total of $169,483.83. Summary:
Based on an ILS report, the system contains 9639 lost/damaged bills dated from
October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 spread across 3380 user accounts.
Obsolete item records cannot be removed when still attached to a borrower’s
record, which leads to database management concerns such as slower response
times and increased storage charges. The Library Department was given
permission on February 1, 2022 by the BCC to write-off all uncollectible
lost/damaged materials charges dated prior to October 1, 2016. On Feb. 7, 2023,
the BCC authorized the write-off of all uncollectible lost/damaged materials
charges dated prior to October 1, 2017. The Integrated Library System (ILS)
contains all information on borrowers and items in the collection. Borrower
records are considered expired and removed from the ILS if the account is
dormant for seven years. Library card accounts with lost/damaged charges that
would normally have expired cannot be removed from the database. Retaining this
information increases the amount of storage required for the ILS which leads to
database management concerns. Library
card account holders are required to return library items in the condition they
were borrowed with the expectation of minimal wear and tear. Account holders
who fail to return library items by their due date are charged the full
replacement amount as specified in the item record and their account is blocked
from further borrowing if charges stand at $25 or higher. Returning the item in
good condition will remove associated charges. Account holders who return items
in a damaged condition are charged the full replacement amount as specified in
the item record and their account is blocked from further borrowing if charges
stand at $25 or higher. Borrowing privileges are restored if the account has
fewer than $25 in charges. The Library Department contracts with a collection
agency to collect unpaid bills. The agency makes several attempts to contact
the borrower. Unpaid charges referred to collections do not effect a borrower’s
credit. Countywide (AH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: fully executed Task Order #3 to Contract
R2022-1295 with Surdex Corporation in the amount of $93,600 for the acquisition
of 2024 aerial imagery and orthophotography production for the urban areas of
Palm Beach County.Summary: Surdex Corporation provides geospatial
services such as planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography, LiDAR
processing and GPS survey in support of the County’s Geographic Information
System. Task Order #3 is for the 2024 aerial acquisition and orthophotography
production for the urban areas of Palm Beach County. The total costs of the
project will be paid over two years and split equally between the Property
Appraiser and Palm Beach County. The
Chief Information Officer approved Task Order #3 by delegated authority with R2022-1295,
dated November 1, 2022. The Affirmative
Procurement Initiative (API) for this contract is a mandatory SBE goal of
20%. This task order includes SBE
Participation of 11.49%. The Cumulative SBE participation including Task Order
#3 is 10.67% Countywide (DB)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
(cont’d.)
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Agreement with the Florida State University
(FSU) to conduct a statewide study on zoning regulations for community
residences for people with disabilities and recovery communities for people in
recovery from substance use disorder for $110,000 for the period of September
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Summary:
On October 17, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved and
ratified an Interagency Agreement (Agreement) with the Florida Department of
Children and Families (DCF) for the County to receive $110,000 to conduct a
statewide study on zoning regulations for community residences for people with
disabilities and recovery communities for people in recovery from substance use
disorder. Under this Agreement, DCF is providing legislative appropriated funds
to the County to contract with FSU 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. On October 17, 2023,
R2023-1554 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute
contracts, amendments and administrative documents utilizing funding from the
Agreement, on behalf of the BCC, 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. Countywide (RS)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Two
(2) Reappointments of members to the Palm Tran Service Board (PTSB) for the
following terms:
Nominee Category, Seat Number Term to Expire Nominated By
Frank Stanzione Representative with
Transportation Experience, Sept. 30, 2026 Mayor Sachs
Seat
1 Commissioner
Weiss
Commissioner
Woodard
Commissioner
Bernard
Commissioner
Barnett
Dennis Martin Representative
with Extensive
Paratransit Experience, Seat 12 Sept. 30, 2026 Mayor Maria Sachs
Vice Mayor Marino
Commissioner
Weiss
Commissioner
Woodard
Commissioner
Bernard
Commissioner
Barnett
Summary: The Palm Tran Service Board is delegated the
authority to approve fixed route service adjustments and serve as an advisory
board in all other aspects of the County’s public transportation system. The Palm Tran Service Board is composed of
thirteen (13) At-Large members with specific seat categories. A memo dated
December 19, 2023 was circulated to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
requesting support of two (2) board members who are seeking reappointments. The ethnic and gender composition of the
current 12 members include: Caucasian: 4 (33.3%), African-American: 5 (41.8%),
Hispanic-American: 1 (8.3%), Multicultural: 1 (8.3%), Asian American 1 (8.3%)
Gender ratio (male: female) 7:5. Staff
has addressed the need to increase diversity within our Board and will
continue to encourage this to expand this Board’s diversity. Countywide (MM)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: two fully executed Palm Beach County
FY2024, Category “G” Grant Agreements managed by the
Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission), on behalf of
the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council (TDC) with:
A) Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC, for the
promotion of Equestrian Holiday & Horses Circuit, held from November 29 –
December 31, 2023, for the term August 29, 2023 – April 30, 2024. This grantee was approved by the TDC on May
11, 2023, in the amount of $20,000, and
B) Equestrian Sport
Productions, LLC, for the promotion of the Winter Equestrian Festival, held
from January 3 – March 31, 2024, for the term July 3, 2023 – July 31,
2024. This grantee was approved by the
TDC on September 14, 2023, in the amount of $125,000.
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 (Board) 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 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC/Equestrian Holiday &
Horses Circuit were 12,375, and room nights
generated for Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC/Winter Equestrian Festival
are anticipated to be 85,000. District 6 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
two fully executed Palm Beach County FY2024, Category “G” Grant Agreements
managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission),
on behalf of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council (TDC) with:
A) I Do Beach Tennis, LLC, for the promotion of
I Do Beach Tennis ITF Open Singer Island, held from November 8 – 12, 2023, for
the term April 8, 2023 – February 12, 2024.
This grantee was approved on September 14, 2023, in the amount of
$25,000, and
B) Glory Sports Production, Corp., for the
promotion of the 5v5 Soccer Tour National Championships held from November 18 –
November 19, 2023, for the term April 18, 2023 – February 19, 2024. This grantee was approved by the TDC on
September 14, 2023, in the amount of $20,000.
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 (Board) 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 I Do Beach Tennis, LLC/I Do Beach Tennis ITF Open Singer Island were
2,166, and room nights generated for Glory Sports Production, Corp./5v5 Soccer
Tour National Championships were 1,373. District 1 (YBH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. WATER RESOURCE TASK FORCE
1. Staff recommends motion to:
A) ratify the League of Cities appointees for Seats 2, 3 and 6 for the remainder of a three (3) year term ending September 30, 2024:
- Vice Mayor Joaquin Almazan of the City of Belle Glade;
- Commissioner Reinaldo Diaz of the Town of Lake Worth Beach;
-
Vice Mayor Greg Langowski of the City of West Lake;
B) approve Mr. Robert Shorr’s application to change from seat 2 to vacant seat 13 to represent agricultural interests;
C) approve four (4) primary seats for reappointment with a term ending September 30, 2025:
-
Poonam Kalkat (Seat 8 - Water/Wastewater Provider);
- Tommy Strowd [Seat 9 – Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD)];
- Jay Steinle [Seat 11 – South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)];
- Michael Johnson [Seat 14 - Indian Trail Improvement District (ITID)]; and
D) approve two (2) alternate seats for reappointment with a term ending September 30, 2025:
- Greg Shafer (Seat 14A – ITID)
- Mark Elsner (Seat 11A – SFWMD)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. WATER RESOURCE TASK FORCE (cont’d.)
1. Summary: The WRTF was
established to identify and evaluate opportunities and impediments to providing
future water supply, conservation, wastewater treatment and reuse or reclaimed
water opportunities. The WRTF meets 4 to 6 times per year. The WRTF is comprised of a total of 28
representatives (14 members and 14 designated alternates for each seat). The 14
seats are as follows: six (6) City elected officials appointed by the League of
Cities; one (1) County Commissioner (or their appointee); one (1) water and/or
wastewater provider or utility official; one LWDD representative; one drainage/ water control
district elected official; one (1) SFWMD Governing Board member; one (1)
environmental representative; one (1) land owner in Palm Beach County actively
farming that land to represent agricultural interests; and one (1) ITID
representative. The current terms for
the League of Cities appointments are from October 1, 2021 through September
30, 2024. The terms for the PBC BCC
appointments are from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. With the recent resignations the diversity
count of the 9 current WRTF members and 3 alternates is as follows: 11 Caucasian (91.7%) and 1 Asian American
(8.3%). The gender ratio (female:male) is 6:6. Staff is addressing the need to
increase diversity within our Board and will continue to encourage this to
expand this Board’s diversity. Countywide
(MJ)
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation declaring February 2024
as Black History Month. (District 7)
B) Proclamation declaring February 11 – 17,
2024 as 211 Awareness Week. (District 3)
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
NONE
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: an
amendment to the Countdown to Zero (C2Z) Resolution extending the target date
from February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2034 to achieve the goal of ending
euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats in Palm Beach County. Summary: In February 2014, the Palm Beach County Board
of County Commissioners adopted the C2Z initiative through Resolution 2014-0193
as a formal commitment to end euthanasia of all adoptable dogs and cats by
2024. The Resolution initially created a partnership between the Public Safety
Department’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) and the Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches (PAARL) for the purpose of developing
a community coalition committed to the C2Z goals as described in the
Resolution. Since 2014, ACC, public and
private organizations, businesses, and residents have worked together to try to
end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats.
A variety of initiatives were established to increase adoptions, utilize
long-term data to target sterilization programs, and incorporate best practices
for owner-responsibility to reduce the number of animals entering our
shelters. However, since 2021, economic
hardships have affected shelters nationwide, whereby more animals are entering
our shelters than leaving. With these
economic hardships, pet owners can’t afford their pets and pets are being
surrendered to our shelter. In order to
achieve the C2Z goal of ending euthanasia of adoptable animals, ACC requests an
extension of 10 years to continue our efforts in educating our community about
responsible pet ownership, promoting fostering, implementing affordable animal
healthcare programs, targeting sterilizations, and many other initiatives. Public meetings were held with the community
to solicit feedback regarding the effectiveness of the C2Z initiative. Citizens who attended the meetings voiced
their support for continuing this initiative and offered suggestions on how we
can move forward as a community to achieve this goal together, such as
rebranding the initiative, promoting the positive impact ACC has on the
community, dedicating resources to diverting animals from entering our shelter,
and many more. Ending euthanasia of all
adoptable dogs and cats is attainable, but it will take our entire community
working together to achieve this goal. Countywide
(SF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and advertise for Public Hearing
on March 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.: an
Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida,
amending Ordinance No. 90-16, as amended, the “Surplus Property Ordinance”, by
amending Section 7 - Recordation and Inventory of Certain Property by
increasing the capitalization level for tangible personal property assets from
$1,000 to $5,000; providing for the repeal of laws in conflict; providing for
severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; and
providing for an effective date. Summary: Section 274.02, Florida Statutes provides
that the County shall establish the requirements for the recording of property
and for the periodic review of property for inventory purposes. Currently, the Surplus Property Ordinance
provides that tangible personal property, the value of which is $1,000 or more
and the normal expected life of which is one (1) year or more, shall be marked,
recorded and inventoried. Staff
recommends increasing the threshold for marking, recording, and tagging
inventory to $5,000, which is consistent with the State’s policy as applied to
tangible personal property capitalization. Countywide (DB)
C. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: The proposed 2024 Federal Legislative
Agenda. Summary: Staff requests Board approval of the
2024 Federal Legislative Agenda, which outlines issues the County’s
Intergovernmental Affairs Office and federal lobbyists are working on for the
118th Congress. The agenda addresses legislative matters,
grant-funding opportunities, and general issues to support, oppose and monitor.
Countywide (SS)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Mid-Session Legislative Update for the 2024
Legislative session. Summary: County staff will present
the 2024 Mid-Session Legislative Update to inform the Board of County
Commissioners of what has transpired during the first half of the 2024 State
Legislative Session. The update will include updates of the County’s
legislative and appropriation priorities that were approved by the Board of
County Commissioners on October 3, 2023.
Countywide (SS)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
3rd Amendment to the Palm Beach County’s State Housing Initiatives
Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for Fiscal
Years 2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025 (R2022-0374). SUMMARY: On
December 21, 2023, the Commission on Affordable Housing (CAH) adopted its 2023
Affordable Housing Incentives Review and Recommendations Report (Report),
including nine (9) recommendations addressing 11 affordable housing incentive
areas identified in Section 420.9076(4), Florida Statutes. The recommendations were developed through a
process that included input from community and industry stakeholders and
consultation with the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED), the
Department of Planning, Zoning and Building, the Engineering and Public Works
Department, the Property and Real Estate Management Division (PREM), and County
Administration. Staff supports seven (7)
of the CAH recommendations which relate to expedited approvals, infrastructure
capacity, street requirements, a countywide housing plan, inventory of public
lands, transportation oriented
development, and flexible zoning. Staff partially supports two (2) of the CAH
recommendations which relate to fee waivers and accessory dwelling units. In
regards to fee waivers, staff does not support waiver of building permit or
impact fees. Staff does not support separate electrical metering of accessory
dwelling units. A summary of the CAH
recommendations and staff comments and recommendations is included as
Attachment 1 to the Agenda Item. The
report is provided as Attachment 2 to the Agenda Item. The Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) has the sole authority to approve the LHAP, amendments
thereto, and the housing incentives contained therein. Staff recommends that the BCC approve the
proposed 3rd Amendment to the Palm Beach County SHIP Program LHAP,
Attachment 3 to the Agenda Item, incorporating the nine (9) staff supported CAH
recommendations into the descriptions of affordable housing incentives which the
County implements. The approved 3rd Amendment will be sent to the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation by the March 20, 2024 deadline. These
are SHIP grant funds which require no local match. Countywide (HJF)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. PARKS AND RECREATION
1. Staff recommends motion to approve: Project Cooperation Agreement with Palm Beach Pump Track, Inc. (PBPT), a Florida Not for Profit Corporation, to fund, design, permit, construct, and donate a 10,000 sq. ft. asphalt bicycle pump track and certain associated improvements at Okeeheelee Park. Summary: During the public workshop meeting on April 25, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) directed staff to negotiate a Project Cooperation Agreement with PBPT to fund, design, construct, and donate a bicycle pump track as a recreational asset to the County to be installed at Okeeheelee Park. The proposed 10,000 sq. ft. asphalt bicycle pump track design includes two loops for appropriate skill levels. The estimated value of the donated asset is $350,000. Once constructed to public recreation standards, this asset will be turned over to the County for ownership and operation and will be free for public use when not permitted for a special event. Special events will be limited to 1 per month. During the first two years, the non-for-profit gets first refusal of special event dates. The County will assume maintenance responsibilities directly arising from the use and operation of the bicycle pump track, including operational and capital maintenance. Daily operational maintenance includes, but is not limited to, increased restroom cleaning due to increase in foot traffic, site monitoring, removal of debris and the mowing/trimming of vegetation. Operating costs will be minimal and are not expected to exceed $5,000 annually and will be offset by special event fees. The County is also responsible for the resurfacing/painting, which will be required approximately every five years beginning in FY 2029, at an estimated cost of $20,000. The Department intends to offset these capital costs by collecting fees for permitted special events and by seeking donations. District 2 (AH)
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) proposed fixed route efficiencies and reinvestment plan;
B) implementation of Transportation Network
Companies (TNC) to provide first and last mile connection to the core fixed
route system; and
C) the concept of a phased implementation plan
of the Connection Efficiency Program (CEP) to address the growing costs of
paratransit subject to continued board approval.
Summary: Palm
Tran seeks approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for the fixed
route efficiency and reinvestment plan and the continued implementation of the
CEP using a phased approach. On September 26, 2023, Palm Tran presented the
plan for increasing system efficiency and public usage to the BCC. Staff
recommendations were aimed at increasing ridership, lowering cost per
passenger, diversifying service delivery methods, and revenue implementation of
Route Performance Maximization (RPM) 2.0. Staff also provided recommendations
for paratransit operations through its CEP. The BCC directed staff to present
these recommendations to the Palm Tran Service Board and the affected
municipalities. On October 26, 2023, both the fixed route efficiency and
reinvestment plan and the continued implementation of the CEP using a phased
approach with each phase to be approved by the BCC, were unanimously approved
by the Palm Tran Service Board. Attached are the minutes from the Palm Tran
Service Board meeting. Countywide
(MM)
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
7. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
8. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The
updated Board Directive Reports which include in process and completed board
directive items. SUMMARY: At
the February 6, 2018 Board of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was given
to the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the board
directives. The report categorizes 1) In Process Items and 2) Completed Items. The report continues to be updated on an
ongoing basis. Countywide (DC)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
9. COMMISSIONER
COMMENTS
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
Requesting off-site approval for Proclamation recognizing March 3 – 9,
2024 as National Association of Women in Construction Week (NAWIC). (District
1)
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
District 3 – COMMISSIONER MICHAEL A. BARNETT
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER MACK BERNARD
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
10. MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
11. ADJOURNMENT
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he will need
a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based."