ORDER OF BUSINESS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOARD MEETING

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                                COMMISSION

9:30 A.M.                                                                                                                   CHAMBERS

 

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

A.        Roll Call

B.        Invocation

C.        Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.         AGENDA APPROVAL

 

A.        Additions, Deletions, Substitutions

B.        Adoption

           

3.         CONSENT AGENDA (Pages 6 - 27)

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS  (Page 28)

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA (Page 29)

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 30)

 

7.         STAFF COMMENTS (Page 31)

 

8.         BCC DIRECTION (Page 31)

 

9.         BCC COMMENTS (Page 32)

 

10.       MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 33)  

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT (Page 34)

 

 

 

 

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B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER

Page 6

            3B-1    Warrant list

            3B-2    Contracts and claims settlements list

            3B-3    Change orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.

 

C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Page 7

3C-1   Supplement No. 1 with EAC Consulting, Inc. for Kirk Road Lake Worth Drainage District L-7 Canal project.

            3C-2   Resolution for PBC owned parcels as right-of-way.

 

G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 8

            3G-1   Quarterly Report for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

            3G-2   Appointment of one (1) member to the Contract Review Committee (CRC).

 

H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

Page 9

3H-1   Work Order No. 25-007 with Joe Schmidt Construction, Inc. for the South Region Water Reclamation Facility Building F and G Elevators Refurbishment project.

 

Page 10

3H-2   Change Order No. 14 with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. for the Canyon Branch Library project.

 

Page 11 - 12

3H-3   Annual Minor Construction Services Contract with Concrete Protection and Restoration, LLC; and Work Order No. 25-012 for the Government Center Parking Garage.

 

Page 13

            3H-4   First Amendment with Palms West Hospital to extend the term of the Agreement.

 

 

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K. WATER UTILITIES

Page 14

            3K-1    Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements.

 

Page 15

3K-2    CSA No. 2 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Water Treatment Plant No. 9 Wellfield Improvements project.

 

Page 16

3K-3    CSA No. 2 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility Flooding Resiliency Improvement project.

 

L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Page 16

3L-1    Task Assignment No. 10 with FDEP for ongoing site management activities for cleanup of petroleum contamination sites.

 

Page 17

3L-2    Task Assignment No. PM5 with FWC to provide aquatic vegetation control services for water bodies within the County.

3L-3    Contract with Coston Marine Services, Inc. for construction services for Limestone Creek Public Use Facilities Replacement project.

 

Page 18

3L-4    Resolution requesting support appropriation of funds for the County’s Shoreline Protection projects.

3L-5    Task Assignment No. 9 with FDEP for routine compliance inspections for petroleum storage tank facilities within the County.

 

Page 19 - 20

3L-6    Request to designate environmentally sensitive land, abandoned road right of way as part of the Natural Area.

 

M. PARKS & RECREATION

Page 20

            3M-1   Contracts for Entertainment with Giaco Music LLC and Light F/X Pros, LLC.

            3M-2   Sound and Light Production Service Contractor Agreement with Sanderford Sound, Inc.

 

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M. PARKS & RECREATION

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            3M-3   Special Events Rental Agreement with Battle Bros LLC.

            3M-4   Term Extension Memorandum with SWA for demolition and removal of racquetball courts at Duncan Park.

 

Page 22

3M-5   Term Extension Memorandum with SWA for demolition and removal of racquetball courts at Haverhill Park.

3M-6   Term Extension Memorandum with SWA for demolition and removal of racquetball courts at Lake Lytal.

 

S. FIRE RESCUE

Page 23

3S-1    MOA with Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County providing funding for the Drowning Prevention Coalition.

            3S-2    Resource Support Agreement for 2025 Operation Vigilant Sentry.

 

T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Page 24

            3T-1    Adopting the FY 2025/2026 Budget for the Air Pollution Control Program.

 

U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

Page 24

3U-1   AT&T Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network Change Order for a one (1) time charge for reconfiguration of the Call Handling Equipment.

 

CC. SHERIFF

Page 25

            3CC-1 Modification #1 with FDEM for PBSO to extend the period of performance of FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program.

            3CC-2 Grant Adjustment Notice with FDLE and PBSO to extend the grant period.

 

Page 26

            3CC-3 Modification #1 with FDEM for PBSO to extend the period of performance of FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program.

            3CC-4 Letter of Agreement for PBSO and University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc. for a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement & Support Program.

 

Page 27

            3CC-5 Grant Adjustment Notice and Grant Award Letter for PBSO for Fentanyl Eradication in Florida Program.

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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

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            4A       Domestic Violence Awareness Month

            4B       Hispanic Heritage Month

            4C       Palm Beach Partners Business Matchmaker Conference & Expo Day

            4D       Palm Beach County Thank a Police Officer Day

            4E       Recovery Month

            4F       Pollinator Month

            4G       Building Community Resilience from the Crack Cocaine Epidemic Awareness Month

            4H       Constitution Week

            4I         Mrs. Janie Brown Lowe Day

            4J        Senior Center Month

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

A. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Page 29

            5A-1    Supervisor of Election request for special election for FL Representative House District 90.

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS  (Page 30)

 

STAFF COMMENTS  (Page 31)

 

BCC DIRECTION (Page 31)

 

BCC COMMENTS (Page 32)

 

MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page 33)

 

ADJOURNMENT (Page 34)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

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:  Contracts (regular) and claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office.  Countywide

 

 

3.         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 August 2025.  Countywide

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

C.        ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  Supplement No.1 (Supplement) in the amount of $206,504.15 to the contract (R2020-0993) dated August 25, 2020 (Contract) with EAC Consulting, Inc. (EAC) for Kirk Road, Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) L-7 Canal to Summit Boulevard (Project). SUMMARY:  Approval of this Supplement will provide the professional services necessary to modify design plans and construction bid documents, and to provide additional drainage pond siting analysis for the Project.  The Project necessitated multiple resubmittals and reviews to minimize impacts to adjacent properties, and to meet drainage design and permitting requirements.  The solicitation for design professionals was advertised on March 18, 2018 and March 25, 2018, prior to the effective date of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance and pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Ordinance at the time, with final selection taking place on June 12, 2018.  The SBE goal for all contracts was 15%.  EAC committed to 17% SBE participation.  The proposed SBE participation for this Supplement is 7.91%.  To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 20.34%.  This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program.  District 3 (YBH)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution designating Palm Beach County owned Parcels 125 and 126 as right-of-way for the Australian Avenue Drainage Improvements (Project); and providing for an effective date.  SUMMARY: Adoption of the Resolution will designate Parcels 125 and 126, Palm Beach County (County) owned real property, as road right-of-way to be incorporated in the Project for the construction of drainage improvements that will enhance the current stormwater drainage system, and will include road and sidewalk reconstruction.  Property containing Parcels 125 and 126 was originally acquired by the County, as recorded in Palm Beach County Official Records Book 4991, page 603, on September 2, 1986.  Parcels 125 and 126 are a part of the former County Home Facility (Facility) located on 45th Street and Australian Avenue.  The Facility is in the process of being redeveloped into the Palm Beach County 45th Street Complex to provide 300,000 square feet of planned future office space.  The property is under jurisdictional control of the County Facilities Development and Operations Department (FDO).  District 7 (YBH)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

G.        OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  The Quarterly Report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSCPBC).  Summary: The CSCPBC has submitted their Quarterly Report for quarter ending June 30, 2025 as per section number 125.901(3)(f), Florida Statutes.  Countywide (DB)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: the Appointment of one (1) member to the Contract Review Committee (CRC) to fill an unexpired term beginning September 9, 2025 to November 6, 2026.

 

Nominee                               Background                        Nominated by

Mark Feldmesser                 CPA                                        Mayor Maria G. Marino

                                                                                                                                    Comm. Gregg K. Weiss

                                                                                                                                    Comm. Marci Woodward

                                                                                                                                    Comm. Maria L. Sachs

 

Summary: In 1989, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) established the CRC and its membership by resolution R89-633 and delegated authority to the CRC to approve changes and time extensions to BCC-approved design and construction contracts within certain approval limits as set out in PPM CW-F-050. The BCC has revised the membership of the Committee and its approval authority limits several times by resolutions R91-810, R2011-1912 and R2024-1097.  The CRC currently consists of: one (1) At-large BCC appointee and five (5) County staff members including the County Engineer, the Director of Facilities Development & Operations, the Director of the Office of Equal Business Opportunity, the Director of the Contract Development & Control Division of OFMB and the Director of Procurement. The CRC meets weekly. The previous BCC appointee to the CRC recently passed away thus creating a vacancy with an unexpired term through November 6, 2026. On July 7, 2025, Staff requested nominations from the BCC for this At-large appointment.  Countywide (YBH)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Work Order No. 25-007 (Work Order) to the annual minor construction services contract (R2025-0468) with Joe Schmidt Construction, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $565,350 for the South Region Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF) Building F and G Elevators Refurbishment (Re-Bid) project for a period of 320 calendar days from notice to proceed.  Summary: The project consists of the complete refurbishment of two (2) elevators, which includes the elevator cabs, the installation of new controls, hydraulic pump equipment, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and fire alarm devices for the SRWRF Buildings F and G located at 12751 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach. The Work Order authorizes the construction services necessary to furnish all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, shop drawings, permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to refurbish the existing elevators. Refurbishing the elevators will increase reliability, reduce maintenance expenses, and improve safety. This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to the submission of the bid response. The Contractor will have 320 calendar days from notice to proceed to substantially complete the project. Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of substantial completion within the contract time or approved time extension thereof are $180 per day. This Work Order was solicited pursuant to the annual minor construction services contract and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. The annual minor construction services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on October 2, 2024 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference whereby an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid on single trade projects or a minimum mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for multi-trade projects. The SBE participation on this Work Order is 34.03%. To date, the Contractor’s SBE participation on its annual minor construction services contract is 52.17%. The overall SBE participation across all the annual minor construction services contracts to date is 38.90%. This contract is subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. Funding for this project is from the WUD Operation and Maintenance Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 5 (MWJ)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Change Order No. 14 to Amendment No. 1 (R2022-0593) of the Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2020-0435) with D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (D. Stephenson) in the amount of $99,377.25 for the Canyon Branch Library project.  Summary: On June 14, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Amendment No. 1 (R2022-0593) to the CM at Risk Services contract (R2022-0435) with D. Stephenson in the amount of $24,285,338, establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction management services necessary to construct the Canyon Branch Library. Change Order No. 14 to Amendment No. 1 (Change Order No. 14) authorizes the labor and materials necessary to install skateboard deterrents in the exterior plaza seating area and a hearing assist audio system in the meeting room in the amount of $99,377.25 for the Canyon Branch Library project, as allowed by the contract provisions. In accordance with Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM) CW-F-050, when the cumulative value for additional work exceeds the greater of $375,000 or 10% of the original contract value to a project totals, then an agenda item notifying the BCC of the item that puts the cumulative value in excess category must be presented as a receive and file. The solicitation for the CM was advertised pursuant to the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. On August 5, 2021, the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. The SBE participation for this change order is 0%. To date, the overall SBE participation for this contract is 29.53%. Funding for this project is from the Library Expansion Program Fund. This contract is subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. (Capital Improvements Division) District 5 (MWJ)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A)  an annual contract with the following contractor for minor construction services on an as-needed basis through January 13, 2030; and

 

Contractor                                                              Status            SBE or Non-SBE       Concrete Protection and Restoration, LLC         Non-Local     Non-SBE

 

        B)  Work Order No. 25-012 (Work Order) to the annual minor construction services contract with Concrete Protection and Restoration, LLC (Contractor) in the amount of $994,540 for the Government Center Parking Garage – Waterproofing (Re-Bid) project for a period of 120 calendar days from notice to proceed.

                       

Summary: On January 14, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the annual minor construction services contracts (R2025-0081 through R2025-0083). The work consists of minor construction services associated with repairs, improvements and renovations to County owned properties on an as-needed basis. The contractor now joins the list of 16 prequalified contractors for a total of 17 prequalified contractors with a contract expiration date of January 13, 2030. The specific requirements of the work will be determined by individual work orders issued against this annual minor construction services contract. These contracts are five (5) year indefinite-quantity contracts with a maximum cumulative value of $15,000,000 across all prequalified contractors. Work will be awarded as work orders on a lump-sum, competitively bid basis across all prequalified contractors. Contractors may qualify at any time and be added to this annual minor construction services contract before the term ends. Projects less than $150,000 are bid among the pool of prequalified contractors. Projects $150,000 or greater are advertised on the vendor self-service (VSS) website and are bid among the pool of pre-qualified contractors while projects $200,000 or greater are additionally advertised in the newspaper. The bidding pool is further expanded, for projects $150,000 or greater, to include additional bidders responding to the specific project advertisement that submit a qualification application at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid due date. The Government Center Parking Garage – Waterproofing (Re-Bid) project consists of waterproofing of the second level parking areas and roofing located at all stairwell and elevator shaft locations for the parking garage located at 215 North Olive Avenue 100 in West Palm Beach. 


SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

3.         SUMMARY (cont’d.):  This Work Order authorizes the construction services necessary to furnish all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, shop drawings, permitting and all miscellaneous requirements necessary to waterproof the parking garage. The new waterproofing upgrades will prevent water intrusion and will provide years of weather protection. This project was competitively advertised and new contractors were invited to bid on the project by submitting prequalification documents prior to the submission of the bid response.  The Contractor will have 120 calendar days from 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 minor construction services contract and the requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance. The annual minor construction services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on October 2, 2024 and the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiatives of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) price preference where an SBE contractor will be given a price preference if its bid is within 10% of the lowest non-small business bid on single trade projects or a minimum mandatory 25% SBE subcontracting goal for multi-trade projects. The SBE participation on this Work Order is 26%. To date, the Contractor’s SBE participation on its annual minor construction services contract is 26%. The overall SBE participation across all the annual minor construction services contract to date is 39.14%. This contract is subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. Funding for this project is from the Public Building Improvement Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 7 (MWJ) 


SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

H.        FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to approve: First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement (R2020-1359) with Palms West Hospital (Hospital), to extend the term of the Agreement for interoperable communications through the countywide emergency medical services (EMS) and common talk groups of the County’s Public Safety Radio System (System) from September 15, 2025 through September 14, 2030. Summary: The Agreement, which provides the terms and conditions under which the Hospital can program its radios to use the Countywide EMS and common talk groups for certain types of inter-Agency communications, expires on September 14, 2025. The Agreement provided for two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. The Hospital approved the amendment to extend the term of the Agreement to September 14, 2030, and the amendment now requires approval of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The terms of the Agreement are standard and have been offered to all municipalities, local branches of state and federal agencies, and ambulance service providers with 800 MHz trunked radio capabilities. There are no charges associated with this Agreement. The Hospital is required to pay all costs associated with the Hospital’s subscriber units and to comply with the established operating procedures for the County’s System. This Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the other party. This First Amendment extends the term of the Agreement, updates the standard Termination and Non-Discrimination provisions, and adds the County’s standard E-Verify, Disclosure of Foreign Gifts, and Human Trafficking Affidavit provisions. Other than the changes set forth herein, all other terms remain the same. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Three (3) executed Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements for the months of March, April, and May 2025.

 

A) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with KL Reflection Bay LLC, SDA #01-01285-000 (District 2), Recorded in OR BK 35605 PG 727.

 

B) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with DKC Coconut Crossing, LLC, SDA #11-01021-000 (District 1), Recorded in OR BK 35720 PG 40.

 

C)  Standard Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreement with Boynton Beach Associates XXXI, LLLP, SDA #05-11144-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 35761 PG 558.

 

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 1, 2 & 5 (MWJ)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2 to the Consulting/Professional Services Utility Hydrogeologic Engineering Services (Contract) with Black & Veatch Corporation (Consultant) for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 9 Wellfield Improvements (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $1,927,640.85. Summary: On January 23, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2024-0068) with Consultant.  CSA No. 2 will provide preliminary investigations to support the design for the construction of two (2) new production wells, as well as the replacement of production well 9W-6, and the rehabilitation of thirteen production wells (9W-18, 9W-20, 9W-21, 9W-22, 9W-23, 9W-24, 9W-25, 9W-26, 9W-27, 9W-28, 9W-29, 9W-30, and 9W-31).  The two (2) new production wells, as well as replacement well 9W-6R, would be drilled in accordance with the standard PBCWUD design. The rehabilitation of wells 9W-18, 9W-20, 9W-21, 9W-22, 9W-23, 9W-24 and 9W-25 will include mechanical and electrical improvements, and replacement of the existing wellhead and vault with new aboveground piping, valves, instrumentation, control panel and pumps. Rehabilitation without mechanical and electrical improvements are proposed for wells 9W-26, 9W-27, 9W-28, 9W-29, 9W-30 and 9W-31.  During rehabilitation, the wellhead and additional equipment is removed, prior to acidization, jetting, airlifting, and or pump development. A hydraulic study is proposed for select wells, including 9W-26 through 9W-31 to optimize water use requirements and drawdown.  As part of design activities, the preliminary investigation to be completed by Consultant, will include multiple tasks.  These tasks include data review, data collection and analysis, project coordination, field investigation, a noise study (at locations that abut against residences), a well investigation and hydraulic study (that includes wells 9W-26 through 9W-31), a topographic survey, subsurface utility exploration, detailed design, permitting, preparation of bid drawings, and bidding support services.  The overhead power lines in close proximity to 9W-31 will be evaluated. Tree disposition and landscaping plans for wells 9W-26, 9W-27 and 9W-28, located in close proximity to a wooded area with trees, will also be evaluated. This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on April 5, 2023, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal.  Consultant committed to 25% SBE participation. The SBE proposed participation for this CSA No. 2 is 28.83%.  To date, the overall participation achieved on this Contract is 29.22%. Consultant is headquartered in Kanas City Missouri, 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 FY 25 budget.  (PBCWUD Project No. 24-032) District 5 (MWJ)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

K.        WATER UTILITIES (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) No. 2 to the Consulting/Professional Services Wastewater Engineering Services (Contract) with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. (Consultant) for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility (WRWWTF) Flooding Resiliency Improvement Preliminary Design (Project) for a not to exceed amount of $266,086.26. Summary: On December 5, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-1785) with Consultant. CSA No. 2 provides preliminary engineering for the development of a basis of design for plant-wide flooding resiliency improvements at the WRWWTF. This Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on April 5, 2023 and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Consultant committed to 32% SBE participation. The SBE proposed participation for this CSA No. 2 is 16.03%.  To date, the overall participation achieved on this Contract is 2.41% SBE participation. Consultant is headquartered in New York, New York, but maintains an office in Palm Beach County from which the majority of the work will be performed.  The Project is included in the PBCWUD FY 2025 budget.  (PBCWUD Project No. 25-021) District 6 (MWJ)

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Task Assignment No. 10 to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Contract No. GC896 (R2016-0787) (Contract) providing for ongoing site management activities for cleanup of petroleum contamination sites for an amount not to exceed $672,072.  The task performance period is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.  Summary: On June 21, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the FDEP Contract to administer the Petroleum Restoration Program through the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM).  Delegated authority to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with this Contract was approved at that time.  On June 13, 2025, Task Assignment No. 10 was executed through delegation of authority.  The Task Assignment was executed by FDEP on June 26, 2025.  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. Countywide (SS)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (cont’d.)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Task Assignment Number PM5 to Contract No. FWC21149  with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC),  provides aquatic vegetation control services for water bodies within the County and a cost reimbursement of $51,100, for a term beginning upon execution through June 30, 2026.  Summary: On April 12, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved FWC Contract No. FWC21149 (R2022-0361) (Contract) for aquatic vegetation control services in the following lakes:  Clarke, Ida, Osborne, and Pine.  Delegated authority to execute all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and any other forms associated with this Contract was also approved at that time. The Contract facilitates County treatment and control of aquatic exotic plants within the Chain of Lakes. County work is reimbursed by FWC. In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. There is no cost to the County. Districts 2, 3, 4 (SS)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to approve: Contract No. 2025ERM01 (Contract) with Coston Marine Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $849,994.28, providing construction services for Limestone Creek Public Use Facilities Replacement, Project No. 2025ERM01(Project) for a term beginning upon execution and expiring within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.  Summary: The public use facilities at Limestone Creek Natural Area (Natural Area) opened in May 2009 in compliance with the Limestone Creek Natural Area Management Plan. The original construction materials have been compromised by marine boring organisms and the observation platform and fishing pier have been closed due to safety concerns. This Contract will provide for the removal and reconstruction of public-use structures at the Natural Area. The Project entails replacing the boardwalk and fishing pier, observation platform, footbridge over Black Water Creek, and adjacent sidewalk.  One (1) sealed bid was received by the Department of Environmental Resources Management on April 23, 2025. Coston Marine Services, Inc., a Lake Park, Florida Company, was the only responsive, responsible bidder. This Project was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on September 4, 2024, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Price Preference. The Project is funded by a transfer from the Natural Areas Fund to the Environmental Resources Capital Projects Fund. The cost to Palm Beach County (County) is $849,994.28.  District 1 (YBH)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (cont’d.)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution requesting the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) support appropriation of funds for Palm Beach County’s Shore Protection Projects (Projects) within its FY2026/2027 Beach Management Funding Assistance Program.  Summary: Palm Beach County (County) is requesting that FDEP appropriate $14,048,278.69 for four (4) shoreline restoration projects in FY2026/2027. The attached Resolution is a requirement of Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Rule 62B-36.005, which provides that the local sponsor (i.e., the County) must submit a Resolution by its governing board declaring support for the Projects, willingness to serve as the local sponsor, and ability and willingness to provide the necessary local funding share to implement the Projects. If the Florida Legislature approves funding for all the Projects, the County’s matching share would be $14,048,278.69. The County is requesting $3,001,667.28 for the Coral Cove Dune Restoration Project, $3,821,618 for the North County Comprehensive Shore Protection Project – Segment 2, $5,525,062.65 for the North County Comprehensive Shore Protection Project – Segment 3, and $1,699,930.76 for the Singer Island Dune Restoration Project. At this time, there is no cost to the County for this item. Districts 1 and 4 (SS)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Task Assignment No. 9, to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Contract No. GC913 (Contract), providing for routine compliance inspections at 637 petroleum storage tank facilities within Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties, and funding in the amount of $568,198.53, with a performance period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.  Summary: Petroleum storage tank compliance services, under a series of contracts with FDEP have been in effect since 1988. On June 20, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract (R2017-0838) with FDEP. Delegated authority to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other forms associated with this Contract was approved at that time.  In accordance with PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating department as a receive and file agenda item. Countywide (SS)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (cont’d.)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A)  designate an environmentally sensitive, 0.94-acre, abandoned road right of way (Abandoned Right of Way), which is surrounded by Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area (Natural Area) on three (3) sides and the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad on the fourth side, as part of the Natural Area, and incorporate the Abandoned Right of Way into the County’s Conservation Lands Program; and

 

B)  grant a Declaration of Drainage Easement over the Abandoned Right of Way, two (2) existing drainage easement areas within the Natural Area (Existing Drainage Easements) and an approximate 1.65-acre water retention pond parcel (Retention Pond Parcel) that is surrounded on all four (4) sides by the Natural Area, to permanently protect the County-owned drainage facilities within the aforementioned areas.

 

Summary: On May 20, 1988, Palm Beach County (County), through its Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW), acquired fee simple title (OR Book 5787, Page 1793) to the Retention Pond Parcel. EPW also obtained drainage easements over two (2) Existing Drainage Easements (OR Book 5787, Page 1856 and OR Book 5762, Page 1752) within the present-day Natural Area to convey stormwater from Hypoluxo Road, through the eastern portion of the Natural Area, to the Retention Pond Parcel. EPW subsequently installed stormwater drainage facilities within the Retention Pond Parcel, Existing Drainage Easements and Abandoned Right of Way. In December 1999, when the County purchased the present-day Natural Area for conservation purposes, the purchase was subject to the Existing Drainage Easements. The Abandoned Right of Way was not acquired by the County in 1999 because the land was dedicated to the public for roadway purposes. On October 16, 2024, the Town of Hypoluxo (Town) vacated and abandoned the 0.94-acre, formerly platted, Abandoned Right of Way via Town Resolution 24-526 (recorded as OR Book 35356, Page 1460). The County, as sole owner of the surrounding platted land, acquired title to the lands within the Abandoned Right of Way upon recording of the Town’s resolution. Staff recommends that the Abandoned Right of Way be designated as part of the Natural Area and managed by the County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) for the following reasons: 1) the surrounding platted Natural Area lands were acquired for conservation purposes using proceeds from the 1999 Land Acquisition for Conservation Purposes Bond Referendum; 2) the Abandoned Right of Way contains environmentally sensitive lands; and 3) the Abandoned Right of Way is land-locked – it is surrounded by the Natural Area on three (3) sides and the FEC Railway on the fourth side.


SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

L.        ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (cont’d.)

 

6.         SUMMARY (cont’d.): The Abandoned Right of Way will be incorporated into the Conservation Lands Program, which includes those lands that were acquired in whole or in part from funds obtained from the bond issues authorized by the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Referendum (March 12, 1991) or the Land Acquisition for Conservation Purposes Referendum (March 9, 1999), as well as lands donated for conservation purposes. Granting a Declaration of Drainage Easement over the Retention Pond Parcel, Existing Drainage Easements and Abandoned Right of Way will restore and maintain previously existing drainage rights for stormwater drainage from Hypoluxo Road. This Declaration of Drainage Easement will not be extinguished by operation of law, including the doctrines of merger or unity of title, and will remain valid and in effect in perpetuity, unless released by the County.  District 7 (SS)

 

M.        PARKS & RECREATION

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the following two (2) executed Entertainment Contractor Agreements (Agreements):

           

A)  Giaco Music LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for the Giaco PopRock concert at Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2025; and

 

B)  Light F/X Pros, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the fireworks display at the Annual 4th of July Celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater on July 4, 2025.

 

Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) produces cultural activities to promote the quality of life in the communities it serves. These Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks in accordance with Resolution 2008-1109, amended by R2010‑0644, R2014-0168 and R2017-1367. Parks is now submitting these Agreements in accordance with 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 5 (AH)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: an executed Sound and Light Production Service Contractor Agreement (Agreement) with Sanderford Sound, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,401 for the annual 4th of July Celebration Event at Sunset Cove Amphitheater for the period of July 4, 2025 through July 5, 2025.  Summary:  This Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) in accordance with Resolution 2009-0592, amended by R2010‑0645, R2014‑0167, R2017-1368 and R2018-0179.  Parks is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with 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 5 (AH)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

M.        PARKS & RECREATION (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  an executed Special Events Rental Agreement (Agreement) with Battle Bros LLC, for the South Florida Wing Bash Event at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, for the period July 11, 2025 through July 14, 2025. This event generated $3,735 in revenue, with $1,135 in direct expenses; thus providing a net fiscal impact of $2,600.  Summary:  This Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) in accordance with Resolution R2021-1552.  Parks is now submitting this Agreement in accordance with 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 5 (AH)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  a Term Extension Memorandum to an Interlocal Grant Agreement (Agreement) with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) for $40,000 for the demolition and removal of the Duncan Padgett Park Racquetball Courts, extending the term from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026.  Summary:  On September 1, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) submitted a SWA 2022 Blighted and Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant Application (Application). The Application requested $40,000 in funding to cover the cost of the demolition of the Duncan Padgett Park racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Agreement (R2022-0030) was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on January 4, 2022. The original grant term was from January 4, 2022 to November 30, 2022. On October 18, 2022, SWA granted a one (1) year time extension which extended the term from November 30, 2022 to November 30, 2023 (R2022-1220). Due to project delays, SWA approved a second grant extension (R2024-0182), extending the project completion date from November 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Subsequently, a third extension (R2025-0163) was approved, further extending the completion date to September 30, 2025. Due to further time delays, SWA has granted an additional one (1)-year time extension through September 30, 2026. There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of this extension. Once the old racquetball court is demolished, a new group picnic pavilion will be built to meet the community expressed need and to complement other soccer field renovations in the park.  District 6 (AH)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

M.        PARKS & RECREATION (cont’d.)

 

5.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  a Term Extension Memorandum to an Interlocal Grant Agreement (Agreement) with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) for $50,000 for the demolition and removal of the Haverhill Park Racquetball Courts, extending the term from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026.  Summary: On November 23, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) submitted a SWA 2022 Blighted and Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant Application (Application). The Application requested $50,000 in funding to cover the cost of the demolition of the Haverhill Park racquetball courts. Grant funding was awarded and the Agreement (R2023-0605) was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on May 2, 2023. The original grant term was from May 2, 2023 to February 28, 2024. Due to project delays, SWA approved a grant extension extending the completion date from February 28, 2024 to September 30, 2024 (R2024-0183). Subsequently, a second extension (R2024-1119) was approved, further extending the completion date to September 30, 2025. Due to further time delays, SWA has granted an additional one (1)-year time extension through September 30, 2026. There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of this extension. These courts are well utilized and new racquetball courts will be constructed after the existing ones are demolished. District 2 (AH)

 

6.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file:  a Term Extension Memorandum to an Interlocal Grant Agreement (Agreement) with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA)  for $50,000 for the demolition and removal of the Lake Lytal Park Racquetball Courts, extending the term from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026.  Summary:  On November 23, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) submitted a SWA 2022 Blighted and Distressed Property Cleanup and Beautification Grant Application (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 Agreement (R2023-0606) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on May 2, 2023. 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 (R2024-0184). Subsequently, a second extension (R2025-1120) was approved, extending the completion date to September 30, 2025. Due to further time delays, SWA has granted an additional one (1)-year time extension through September 30, 2026. There are no other changes to the terms of the Agreement as a result of this extension. These courts are well utilized and new racquetball courts will be constructed after the existing ones are demolished.  District 3 (AH)

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

S.        FIRE RESCUE 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:

 

A) a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Palm Beach County and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC) providing funding of up to $137,500 for the Drowning Prevention Coalition (DPC) for a period of one (1) year, commencing on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and

 

B)  a Budget Amendment of $37,500 within the Fire/Rescue Municipal Service Taxing Unit to recognize the funding from CSC.

 

Summary: The MOA provides $137,500 of funding from CSC for FY2026 for the DPC program, managed by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The MOA allocates $50,000 of the funds to DPC expenses, $50,000 to fund vouchers for swimming lessons for children between the ages of two (2) and 17 within Palm Beach County with the exception of Pioneer Park. The remaining $37,500 will fund the Glades Swim Initiative at Pioneer Park Aquatic Center in Belle Glade, to cover the costs of swimming lessons and group transportation. The vouchers are redeemed by the public at designated aquatic facilities within Palm Beach County. The DPC is funded by a transfer from the general fund and this CSC funding will defray some costs associated with the program. Countywide (RM)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a Resource Support Agreement (RSA): RSA 01814 for 2025 Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS).  Summary: On December 10, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)  delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to accept, approve, execute and/or submit RSAs as a requesting or assisting party. Subsequently, the County Administrator has designated the Fire Rescue Emergency Coordinator (FREC) to submit RSAs as a requesting or assisting party. In response to a request for assistance, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) entered into one (1) RSA relating to OVS.  Pursuant to countywide PPM CW-O-051, RSA 01814 is being submitted as a receive and file agenda item. Countywide (SB)

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

T.        HEALTH DEPARTMENT 

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to adopt: Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, adopting the FY 2025/2026 Budget for the Air Pollution Control Program. Summary: This Resolution is required by the August 21, 1984, Agreement with the Department of Health Palm Beach County (DOHPBC) to establish the annual budget for the expenditure of fees deposited into the Air Pollution Control Trust Fund.  This Program is solely supported by motor vehicle license registration fees.  The proposed FY 2025/2026 Budget for the Air Pollution Control Program from this funding source is $ $1,300,068. This increase is partially due to the rise of indirect costs and salary increases to the government employees. This Budget can be accommodated by future revenues and a surplus in the Air Pollution Control Trust Fund. Countywide (JR)

 

U.        INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve: AT&T Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network (ESINet) Change Order 5177297, for a one (1)-time charge of $37,809.82 and an annual recurring cost of $19,323.36 as covered by the existing AT&T Master Agreement 158865UA. Summary: The ESINet is a managed IT network used for emergency services communications.  This Change Order is a  one (1)-time charge for reconfiguration of the Call Handling Equipment (CHE) to implement the Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies. This Change Order will be an addendum to the AT&T ESINet Pricing Schedule (R2025-0662) enabling the County’s Public Safety 911 Program Services Division to continue the modernization and enhancement of the call-takers’ ability to better serve 911 callers within Palm Beach County. This funding is available in the Public Safety Emergency Communications Number “E-911” Florida Statutes 365.172 Fund. Countywide (DB)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

CC.     SHERIFF

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Modification #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) from September 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026. Summary: On June 4, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY 2023 OPSG Grant Award on behalf of PBSO in the amount of $495,000, for the contract period May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 (R2024-0650).  Modification #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement will extend the period of performance through March 31, 2026, to allow additional time to support the United States Border Patrol’s (USBP) mission to secure the Nation’s coastline and intercept those who have illegally crossed our borders.  There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this program is 97.067 and the contract number is R0926. Countywide (RS)

 

2.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) #3 to the State Financial Assistance Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) which extends the grant period through June 30, 2026.  Summary: On September 19, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a Grant Award in the amount of $257,386.90 on behalf of the PBSO from the FDLE, to offset the costs for the replacement of non-compliant drones (R2023-1348).  On September 10, 2024, the BCC accepted GAN #1 which provided $317,613.10 in supplemental funding and extended the period of performance through June 30, 2025. The BCC also accepted GAN #2 which provided $75,000 in supplemental funding for a total Grant Award of $650,000 (R2024-1138). GAN #3 extends the period of performance through June 30, 2026.  There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 71.092 and the agreement number is 3X010. Countywide (RS)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

CC.     SHERIFF (cont’d.)

 

3.         Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Modification #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), to extend the period of performance of the FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program II (OPSG) from July 31, 2025 to December 31, 2025.  Summary: On July 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY 2022 OPSG II sub-grant award on behalf of PBSO in the amount of $143,502, for the contract period May 13, 2025 through July 31, 2025 (R2025-0998).  Modification #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement will extend the period of performance through December 31, 2025, to allow additional time to procure the FLIR Camera System and support the United States Border Patrol’s (U.S.B.P) mission to secure the Nation’s coastline.  There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this program is 97.067 and the contract number is R1293. Countywide (RS)

 

4.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a Letter of Agreement and Contract between the PBSO and the University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), for a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) & Support Program in the amount of $132,239.15, for the period of July 23, 2025 through May 8, 2026; and

 

(B) approve a Budget Amendment of $132,240 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.

 

Summary: On July 23, 2025, IPTM awarded a HVE grant to PBSO, in the amount of $132,239.15 to support the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative.  These funds will be used to pay for overtime costs associated with the HVE project. There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 20.205, the project number is 433144-1-8404, and the FDOT Contract number is G3E95. Countywide (RS)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

3.         CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

CC.     SHERIFF (cont’d.)

 

                        5.         Staff recommends motion to:

 

A) receive and file Grant Adjustment Notice #2  from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), to extend the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) in Florida Program Agreement through June 30, 2026;

 

B) accept a Grant Award Letter on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) from FDLE, which provides $104,000 in supplemental grant funding;

 

C) accept a Grant Award Letter on behalf of PBSO from FDLE, which provides $110,000 in supplemental grant funding; and

 

D) approve a Budget Amendment of $214,000 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.

 

Summary:  On March 5, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a $475,000 Grant Award on behalf of the PBSO from FDLE for the FY 2023-2024 SAFE Program for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to conduct joint operations, investigations and other activities as authorized by the SAFE Program (R2024-0266).  On August 20, 2024, the BCC accepted a Grant Adjustment Notice, which extended the period of performance through June 30, 2025 (R2024-0990).  On September 17, 2024, the BCC accepted $200,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2024-1261). On December 10, 2024, the BCC accepted $150,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2024-3CC2).  On April 1, 2025, the BCC accepted $208,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2025-0420).  On June 3, 2025, the BCC accepted $225,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2025-0742).  On July 8, 2025, the BCC accepted an additional $110,000 in grant funding to continue SAFE operations. On August 4, 2025, FDLE awarded PBSO an additional $104,000 in grant funding to continue SAFE operations.  On August 5, 2025, FDLE awarded PBSO an additional $110,000 in grant funding to continue to conduct SAFE operations and investigations.  The total Grant Award is $1,612,000.  There is no match requirement associated with this award. The Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 71.122 and the agreement number is 2023-SAFE-SF-046. Countywide (RS)

 

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

4.         SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.

 

 

A)        Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (District 4)

 

B)        Proclamation declaring September 15 – October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month.

(District 3)

 

C)        Proclamation declaring September 19, 2025 as Palm Beach Partners Business Matchmaker Conference and Expo Day. (District 4)

 

D)        Proclamation declaring September 20, 2025 as Palm Beach County Thank a Police Officer Day. (District 3)

 

E)        Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Recovery Month. (District 2)

 

F)        Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Pollinator Month. (District 5)

 

G)        Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Building Community Resilience from the Crack Cocaine Epidemic Awareness Month. (District 7)

 

H)        Proclamation declaring September 17 – 23, 2025 as Constitution Week. (District 1)

 

I)          Proclamation declaring September 10, 2025 as Mrs. Janie Brown Lowe Day. (District 7)

 

J)         Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Senior Center Month. (District 1)

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

5.         REGULAR AGENDA

 

 

A.        OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

 

1.         Staff recommends motion to approve:  a Budget Transfer of $652,747 from General Fund Contingency Reserves to the Supervisor of Elections (SOE).  Summary: Due to the unexpected death of Florida Representative Joe Casello in House District 90, the SOE must hold a Special Primary Election on September 30, 2025.  The budget for the Special Primary Election is $652,747. The SOE is requesting the estimated cost, which was not considered in the FY 2025 budget due to the unplanned nature of the election. The County is required to fund the SOE operations. Section 100.102, Florida Statutes, requires the State to reimburse a county for actual costs incurred to conduct a special primary and/or special (general) election as ordered pursuant to section 100.101, Florida Statutes.  Any funds not spent during the fiscal year are returned to the County as excess fees. Countywide (DB)

 

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

6.         BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

 

 

A.        COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

7.         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

 

 

 

 

8.         BCC DIRECTION

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

9.         COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

 

 

District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO

 

            Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring October 15, 2025 as White Cane Safety Awareness Day.

 

 

District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS

 

Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring September 27, 2025 as Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

 

 

           

 

District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES

 

Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring September 2025 as 211 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

 

 

 

District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD

 

 

 

 

District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS

 

Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Library System Glades Road Branch.

 

Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation declaring October 10, 2025 as the 114th Taiwan Day.

 

 

District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER

 

           

 

District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.

 

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

10.       MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

 

 

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."