BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 2, 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 10 - 57)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 58)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Pages 59 -
61)
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 62 - 79)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 80)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 81)
9. BCC DIRECTION (Page 81)
10. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 82)
11. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
83)
12. ADJOURNMENT (Page 84)
* * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 10
3A-1 A
current list of Contracts Report for this agenda.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 10
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.
Page 11
3B-5 Annual
financial reports, excess fees, and unexpended budget for FY 2024-2025.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 11
3C-1 Change
Order No. 16 with MJC Land Development, LLC for a retroactive time extension
for the Lake Worth Drainage District project.
Page 12
3C-2 Resolution
for approving Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT for the
construction improvements on Nothlake Blvd.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 13
3E-1 Retroactive
Sole Source Agreement with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach,
Inc. to provide homeless services.
Page 14
3E-2 Interlocal
Contract with District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State College to provide
vocational/employment training.
Page 15 - 16
3E-3 Standard
Agreement with Area Agency on Aging on Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. to
provide in-home and community-based services to older adults.
Page 17 - 18
3E-4 Ratify
the Mayor’s signature for multiple HUD grant awards to improve and coordinate
the delivery of homeless services.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 19 - 20
3E-5 Subrecipient
Agreement with Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc. for the provision of Mobil Unit
Purchase for expanding syringe services programs
Page 20
3E-6 Retroactive
sole source Interlocal Agreement with FAU Board of Trustees will provide
consultation and evaluation services to strengthen housing development
leadership capacity.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 21
3G-1 Budget
Amendments and a Budget Transfer for the purpose of funding the Animal Care and
Control Facility renovation and expansion.
3G-2 Financial
Statements for Fiscal Year ending for the Town of Lake Park Community
Redevelopment Agency.
H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 22
3H-1 Contract
with REG Architects, Inc. to provide
professional services for the Peanut Island Park Improvement project.
Page 23
3H-2 Amendment
with Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties for the cost-share support of
services for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.
Page 24
3H-3 Second
Amendment with GC Ventures FL, LLC exercising the second renewal option
extending the term to Concessionaire Lease Agreement.
Page 25
3H-4 Contracts
for multiple contractors to provide asbestos and industrial hygiene consulting
services.
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 26
3I-1 CDBG Public Service Agreement with the
Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc. to provide public services to
assist with childcare and development services.
3I-2 Loan Agreement with the Housing Authority
of the City of Belle Glade for Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds toward the
rehabilitation of farm labor housing.
Page 27
3I-3 HOME Investment Partnership Community
Housing Development Organization Loan Agreement with Villas of Solana, LLC for
construction of housing.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 28
3I-4 Amendment 002 with the City of Lake Worth
Beach to extend the performance dates to the Youth Empowerment Learning Center.
Page 29
3I-5 Loan Agreement with the Residences at
Marina Village, LLC for the construction of housing.
J. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Page 30
3J-1 Form
of Contract with Home Show Productions, Inc. for exhibit space rental for the
Spring Home Show and Fall Home Show.
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 31
3K-1 Amendment
No. 5 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. to extend the contract for the Secondary
Clarifier and Effluent Filtration Improvements at Southern Region Water
Reclamation Facility.
Page 32
3K-2 Work
Order No. 11 with Globaltech, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant 11 Membrane
Train Improvements.
Page 33
3K-3 Work
Order No. 10 with Globaltech, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant No. 9 Membrane
Expansion.
L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 34
3L-1 Project
Agreement Amendment to FIND for Providencia Cay Habitat Restoration project to
extend the term.
Page 35
3L-2 Appointment
of two (2) applicants to the Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection
Board.
Page 36
3L-3 Amendment
No. 3 with FDEP providing for additional funding for
petroleum storage tank compliance services.
3L-4 Change
Order No. 001 with FDEP for the South Jupiter Beach Restoration project.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 37 - 38
3M-1 Multiple Independent Contractor Agreements
for various services throughout Palm Beach County.
Page 39
3M-2 FIND Waterways Assistance Program Grant
Project Agreement Amendment extending the completion for the former Coast Guard
facility docks on Peanut Island Park.
Page 40
3M-3 Project Cooperation Agreement with West
Boynton Beach Little League, Inc. to fund and donate
fencing baseball fields.
Page 41
3M-4 Adopt a Resolution for revised agreements for
Recreation Instructor Independent Contractor and Sports Officials Independent
Contractor.
Page 42
3M-5 Third Amendment with the City of Riviera
Beach to allow relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex.
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 42
3S-1 Municipal
Ordinance No. 2025-15 of the City of Belle Glade for consent to participate in
the County’s Fire/Rescue MSTU.
Page 43
3S-2 PEMT
Letter of Agreement with AHCA for the supplemental payment program.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 44
3X-1 First
Amendment with The Darbster Foundation, Inc. for spaying/neutering services.
Page 45
3X-2 Reappointment
of four (4) members to the Criminal Justice Commission.
Page 46 - 47
3X-3 Agreement
with the Public Defender’s Office to fund community-based social services as
jail alternatives for pretrial inmates.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
AA. PALM TRAN
Page 48
3AA-1 Resolution for submission of grant application
creating Mobility on Demand services in the Acreage.
Page 49
3AA-2 MOA between Lively Technical College to provide
use of Palm Tran Maintenance facilities.
Page 50
3AA-3 Palm Tran Advisory Board request for additional
seat.
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
Page 51
3BB-1 DCF
Contract Amendment No. 0004 to extend the term; and Amendment No. 0005
exercising the renewal option.
Page 52
3BB-2 First
Amendment with Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and United Way
of Palm Beach County, Inc. to reallocate program funding to allow United Way to
process Hub payments.
CC. SHERIFF
Page 53
3CC-1 Stop
VAWA Formula Grant acceptance to expand its capacity to investigate domestic
violence and sex crimes against victims.
Page 54
3CC-2 Grant Award from FDLE for supplemental grant funding for Fentanyl
Eradication.
Page 55
3CC-3 Agreement for PBSO for Statewide Criminal Analysis Laboratory System
Project.
3CC-4 Budget Transfer from LETF.
DD. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION
Page 56
3DD-1 Contract
with Spirit of Giving Network, Inc. for professional services to assist with
2026 Back to School PBC! Event.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
EE. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
Page 57
3EE-1 Executed
Category “G” Grant Agreements for Perfect Game, Incorporated and Players
International Management, Inc.
FF. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Page 57
3FF-1 Final Audit Report for Planning, Zoning and Building – HSMV MOU.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 58
4A National Impaired Driving Prevention
Month
4B Mrs. Althea Holmes Hall Day
4C National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
4D Sigma Delta Delta Chapter for 30 Years of
Distinguished Service
4E 35th Anniversary of Omicron
Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
4F University of Miami Centennial Day
4G Zeta Tau Omega Day
4H Dr. Seth Bernstein Day
4I Steve Weagle Day
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
A.
FIRE RESCUE
Page 59
5A-1 Adopt an Ordinance to remove the Town of
Jupiter from the Jupiter MSTU.
B.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 60
5B-1 Adopt an Ordinance to amend the EMS Ordinance.
C.
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 61
5C-1 Adopt an Ordinance to establish Small
Business Development.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS
Page 62
6A-1 First Amendment with SP Plus LLC at PBI for online parking
reservation system.
Page 63
6A-2 Amended
Agreement with HUB Parking Technology USA, Inc. at PBI to provide additional
onsite support and maintenance services for the parking lot.
Page 64
6A-3 Amendment
No. 15 with RS&H, Inc. to provide supplemental services for a previously
approved task related to Parking Revenue Control Building at PBI.
Page 65
6A-4 First
Amendment with Flagship Aviation Services LLC exercising the first option for
renewal for routine janitorial services at various locations at PBI.
Page 66
6A-5 Change
Order No. 1 with General Asphalt Company, LLC for the James L. Turnage Blvd. Rehabilitation
project to extend the duration at PBI.
B. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 67
6B-1 Budget
Transfer to Supervisor of Elections for the vacant House District 87 seat in
the Florida House of Representatives.
C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
& OPERATIONS
Page 68 - 69
6C-1 Agreement
for purchase of land as part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite.
D. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC
WORKS
Page 70
6D-1 Adopt
a Resolution to reopen Homewood Road.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULAR AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Page 71 - 73
6E-1 General
Obligation Housing Bond Loan Program awards for Affordable Housing Multifamily
Development.
Page 74 - 75
6E-2 General
Obligation Housing Bond Loan Program awards for Workforce Housing Multifamily
Development.
Page 76
6E-3 Impact
Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program funding award to Peace Village, Ltd.
F. PALM TRAN
Page 77
6F-1 Request
for continuance of BusLink Pilot Program.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 78
6G-1 Resolution
to sunset PBC Reentry Task Force.
H. WATER UTILITIES
Page 79
6H-1 Request for BCC direction on
possible acquisition of Boynton Beach Water and Sewer Utility.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 80)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 81)
BCC DIRECTION (Page 81)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 82)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 83)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 84)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file:
the updated
current list of Contracts Report which include in-process and completed
standard contracts, interlocal agreements, amendments, grant amendment,
resolutions, and task orders that are being submitted for this scheduled Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. Summary:
The current list provides an overview of
items in process or completed as it relates to standard contracts, interlocal
agreements, amendments, grant amendment resolutions and task orders that are
being submitted to the BCC on this scheduled meeting date as agenda items. Countywide
(DO)
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
November 4, 2025 Regular
November 5, 2025 Comprehensive
Plan
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 October 2025. Countywide
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. CLERK
& COMPTROLLER (cont’d.)
5. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file: Annual financial reports, excess fees, and unexpended
budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Clerk & Comptroller, Tax
Collector, and Property Appraiser. Summary: The financial reports of these
Constitutional Officers were submitted to the Office of the Clerk &
Comptroller on or before October 31, 2025, in accordance with Section 218.36,
Florida Statutes. The amounts shown for the Tax Collector and the Property
Appraiser represent the total payment to the County. A portion of these
revenues are budgeted in the Library, Fire Rescue, and various other special
revenue funds. The amounts shown as additional/decrease in excess fees will be
included in the adjustment for additional balances brought forward, which will
be brought to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in March 2026. Countywide
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff
recommends motion to approve: Change
Order No. 16 to the contract (Contract) dated September 1, 2020 (R2020-1251)
with MJC Land Development, LLC (MJC) for a retroactive Contract time extension
of 57 days to Lyons Road from south of the Lake Worth Drainage District’s
(LWDD) L-38 Canal to West Atlantic Avenue (Project). SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Contract Specifications 8-6.4 and 8-7.3.2,
approval of Change Order No. 16 will provide a retroactive time extension of 57
days to account for 12 holidays and 45 days of inclement weather when work could
not proceed. Per PPM CW-F-050, the
total of this Change Order exceeds the allowed time extensions relating to
staff approvals of change orders to contracts and requires approval by the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The
Contract was approved on September 1, 2020, in the amount of
$9,823,244.20. Previous Change Orders
totaling $1,647,642.62 bring the total Contract amount to $11,470,886.82. Prior to Change Order No. 16, previous Change
Orders adjusted the Contract completion date to September 26, 2024. With the retroactive time extension
associated with this Change Order, the new revised completion deadline and
substantial completion were November 22, 2024.
This Project is complete and this is the final
Change Order before closing out the Project. This Contract was presented to the
Goal Setting Committee on March 4, 2020, and the Committee established an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation. MJC
committed to 20.61% SBE participation for the Contract. The proposed SBE
participation for Change Order No. 16 is 0%.
To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is
18.19%. MJC was not able to meet their
20.61% SBE participation commitment, due to multiple Change Orders increasing
the total Contract amount, without being able to have SBE firms perform the
corresponding additional work. District
5 (YBH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
2. Staff
recommends motion to:
A)
adopt a Resolution
approving the Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (HMMOA) with the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the construction of
improvements on Northlake Boulevard from Military Trail to Silverthorne Drive
(Project); and
B) approve the HMMOA with the FDOT for the Project.
SUMMARY: Adoption of the Resolution approving the HMMOA is
required by FDOT to construct the Project within County owned right-of-way on
Northlake Boulevard. Project
improvements include construction of new drainage, bike lanes, sidewalks,
medians, and traffic signals on Northlake Boulevard at the intersections with
Keating Drive and Sandtree Drive/Sunrise Drive. The Project will be constructed as part of
FDOT’s I-95 and Northlake Boulevard interchange project (FM
435808-1-52-01). The County will own and
maintain the Project when construction is complete. Construction of the Project
will be funded entirely by FDOT. District
1 (YBH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: retroactive sole-source Subrecipient Agreement in
the Housing and Homelessness Program Area (HHPA) with Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc., (Catholic Charities), to provide homeless
prevention, rental assistance, utility assistance, and other supportive
services to families at risk of or experiencing homelessness for the period
October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount totaling $31,574, for the
term of this agreement. Summary: The Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF) has awarded Palm Beach County
(County) funding through the Unified Homelessness Grant (UHG) LP027. Catholic
Charities is the only sole local agency with a Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF)-approved program structure that meets DCF’s requirements for
homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services. Retroactive approval is
requested for expenditures beginning October 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026, due to a delay in receiving the executed contract from
DCF. These funds are allocated to Catholic Charities to provide homelessness
prevention services to eligible households in the County who are at risk of or
experiencing homelessness. Services will include case management, rental and
mortgage assistance, and utility assistance. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, Catholic
Charities provided homeless prevention assistance to 34 households and fully
expended their allocation. Under this new agreement for FY 2026, Catholic
Charities is expected to serve a minimum of eight (8) households through TANF
Homelessness Prevention Activities. The reduction in the number of households
to be served is due to decreased TANF funding, combined with an increase in the
total financial assistance provided per household. The funding source is DCF
TANF funds. Countywide (JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Interlocal Contract for Ending the HIV
Epidemic (EHE): A Plan for America Initiative with the District Board of
Trustees of Palm Beach State College (PBSC), to become effective upon the date
of execution by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and remain in effect until February 29, 2028
(initial term), with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year
term(s), in a total amount of $250,000, of which $50,000 is budgeted in Grant
Year (GY) 2025, with an anticipated annual allocation of $50,000 in each
subsequent GY, contingent upon budgetary appropriation by the BCC and subject
to funding approval by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
and Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Summary:
Vocational training funds are provided by the EHE grant and are allocated
based on the amount of funding received each GY. PBSC
will provide skill set and vocational /employment training to eligible Palm
Beach County (County) residents. An estimated 25 clients are expected to
complete vocational training and obtain a credential or certificate during GY
2025. Vocational training empowers persons with
HIV/AIDS to achieve economic self-sufficiency, improving long-term access to
stable housing, food, transportation, and health care, while reducing
dependence on publicly funded HIV/AIDS support programs such as Ryan White
(RW). On January 7, 2025, the BCC
ratified the Mayor’s signature on the EHE grant
application (R2025-0020). This grant focuses on reducing HIV/AIDS infections by
90% in the United States by 2030. No County match is required. Countywide
(JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Standard Agreement No. IA026-9500 for the Older
Americans Act (OAA), with the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure
Coast, Inc. (AAA), for the period of January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,171,220, to provide
in-home and community–based
services to older adults; and
B) a downward
Budget Amendment of $35,720 in the Division of Senior and Veteran Services
(DSVS) Administration Fund to align the budget to the actual grant award.
Summary: The Standard
Agreement (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA 93.044, 93.045, 93.052
& 93.053) allows the DSVS to continue providing services under OAA Titles
3B (support services), C1 (congregate meals), C2 (home-delivered
meals), and 3E (caregiver support services) to eligible older adults aged 60
and older, as well as their caregivers. The congregate meal program provides
meals and nutrition education in community settings, such as senior centers and
other public and private facilities. The home-delivered meal program provides
meals and nutrition education to homebound older adults. In Fiscal Year (FY)
2025, 85 clients were provided supportive services,
1,547 clients with congregate meals, 594 clients with
home-delivered meals, and 16 clients with caregiver support services. In FY
2026, it is projected that 80 clients will receive support services, 1,980
clients will receive congregate meals, 650 clients will receive home-delivered
meals, and 14 clients will receive caregiver support services. DSVS has been receiving this grant since
1977. The number of older adults served is determined by the amount of the grant funding and the specific needs of the clients. The
total required County match is $337,248, which is already included in the
budget. No additional County match is required. The downward Budget
Amendment is necessary to align the County budget with the actual grant award.
DSVS is responsible for providing services north of Hypoluxo Road, covering all
districts except for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Road. The Volen
Center, Inc. is responsible for providing services in the areas south of
Hypoluxo Road.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY (cont’d.): The Standard
Agreement with AAA requires broader indemnification by the County, than that
allowed by PPM CW-F-049. Section 29.3 of the Standard Agreement requires the
County to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AAA and the Department
from and against any and all costs claims, demands, damages, losses, and
liabilities arising from or in any way related to the County’s breach or its
negligent acts or omissions related to section 29 of the Standard Agreement.
The Risk Management Department and the County Attorney’s Office have reviewed
the indemnification requirements for the Standard Agreement and advised staff
accordingly. Given that this provision has previously been approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on March 11, 2025 (Agenda Item 3E-2) and liability is
limited to the County’s acts and omissions, which is subject to section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, staff recommends BCC approval. Countywide except for
portions of Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7 south of Hypoluxo Rd. (JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) ratify the
Mayor’s signature on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Management
Information System Expansion Grant Agreement (HMIS Expansion Grant Agreement)
No. FL0823L4D052405, for the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026,
in the amount of $301,237, to increase HMIS capacity, enhance training, improve
data quality monitoring, and analyze data to improve the CoC delivery system;
B) ratify the Mayor’s signature on HUD CoC Palm Beach County (PBC)
Planning Grant FY 2024 Agreement (Planning Grant Agreement) No.
FL1096L4D052400, for the period October 1, 2025
through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $521,853, for the coordination and
evaluation of planning activities related to ending homelessness;
C) ratify the Mayor’s signature on the HUD CoC PBC South
East Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBN) Permanent Supportive
Housing (PSH) Grant Agreement (PSH Grant Agreement) No. FL1046L4D052401, for
the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026,
in the amount of $717,940, to provide permanent supportive housing to
individuals with disabilities who are chronically homeless;
D) ratify the Mayor’s
signature on the Second Amendment to the HUD CoC PBC SEFBN PSH Grant Agreement
FL1046L4D052300 (Second Amendment to SEFBN PSH Grant Agreement), for the period
November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, to
reallocate funds from supportive services to rental assistance and administration;
E) approve a retroactive
First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Gulfstream Goodwill Industries,
Inc. (GGI) (R2025-0673) (First Amendment), in the amount of $717,940, to
provide permanent supportive housing to 22 chronically homeless individuals
with disabilities in PBC, for the period November 1, 2025
through October 31, 2026; and
F) approve an upward
Budget Amendment of $717,940 in the HUD Fund to align the budget with the grant
awards.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Summary: On September 10,
2025, the Human Services and Community Action Program (HSCAP) was notified of
the HUD grant awards for the HMIS Expansion Grant, the Planning Grant, and the
PSH Grant. The HMIS Expansion Grant
Agreement increases the capacity to integrate data management systems and
analyze data in order to improve and coordinate the delivery of homeless
services. A County match is required
in the amount of $75,310 (25%). This
amount is included in the FY 2026 County Budget. The
Planning Grant Agreement provides funding for the coordination and evaluation
of activities related to ending homelessness. These activities include monthly
CoC meetings and subcommittee meetings, annual preparation of the HUD CoC grant
application, and the provision of technical assistance and monitoring for local
grant recipients. A County match is
required in the amount of $130,464 (25%), which is included in the FY 2026
County Budget. The PSH Grant Agreement provides funding for the
provision of permanent supportive housing to individuals with disabilities who
are chronically homeless. The funding will be subcontracted to Gulfstream
Goodwill Industries (GGI), which will provide the services. A match of
$179,485 (25%) is required. The
match will be met by the subcontractor, GGI. The PSH Grant Agreement for the
period November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 was originally awarded to SEFBHN, which was unable to
implement the contract. Subsequently,
HUD transferred the contract to the County, which subcontracted it to GGI. An Amendment was needed to align the budget
originally submitted by SEFBHN with the budget required by GGI. The GGI PSH Agreement for FY 2024-25 allows
for renewal for two (2) additional years (FY 2026 and FY 2027) at the County’s
discretion. GGI has served 27 individuals to date. GGI provides rental
assistance, case management, and wrap-around support services. Countywide
(JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Subrecipient
Agreement (Agreement) with Rebel Recovery Florida, Inc. (RRF) for the provision
of Mobile Unit Purchase for Expanding Syringe Services Programs (ESSP) in Palm
Beach County (County), in the amount of $275,000, for the one (1)-time purchase
of a Mobile Unit for ESSP, effective from the date of full execution by the
County through June 30, 2026; and
B) a one (1)-time
advance payment of $137,500,
representing 50% of the total Unit cost, to be paid to RRF.
Summary: RRF is the sole entity providing ESSP services in the County. Utilizing
State Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF), RRF will purchase a Mobile Unit to provide
mobile ESSP services for County residents who inject drugs. ESSP is a syndemic expansion of the Ending HIV Epidemic (EHE) ESSP
program Mobile Unit, serving people living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring
substance use disorders. The expansion of these services were
developed in collaboration with the Behavioral Health, Substance Use and
Co-Occurring Disorders (BHSUCOD) Advisory Committee and is memorialized in the
Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (BHSUD) Plan 2024 (Plan 2024),
which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on October 22,
2024 (Agenda Item 5E-1). The ESSP provides a range of client-centered services
focused on connecting participants to health care, mental health services,
housing assistance, employment and education counseling, and opioid overdose
prevention resources and preventing the transmission of HIV/AIDS, viral
hepatitis, and/or other blood-borne diseases. ESSP also serves as a bridge to
drug treatment, recovery support, and other social services for persons who
inject drugs and their sexual partners. The RRF’s current Mobile Unit has
exceeded its useful life, requiring frequent maintenance and service
appointments that have limited RRF's ability to consistently provide Syringe
Services Program (SSP) activities. The Mobile Unit is essential to the ESSP, as
it provides a safe and accessible space for testing, counseling, and other harm reduction resources for County residents. The OSF BHSUD
action areas align with the BCC strategic priority of addressing substance use
and behavioral health disorders.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. SUMMARY (cont’d.): These services
will be provided in partnership with an established community-based SSP and
will cover a range of client-centered activities aimed at identifying
individuals and linking them to care and treatment. Ms. Nancy McConnell, an employee of Rebel
Recovery Florida, Inc., is a member of the County’s HIV Care Council (Care
Council). Mr. Austin Wright, Program Manager for the Florida Access to Syringe
and Health Services (FLASH) Exchange program, is a member of the BHSUCOD. Neither
the Care Council or the BHSUCOD provides no
regulation, oversight, management, or policy-setting recommendation regarding
the agency contract listed above. Disclosure of this contractual relationship
at a duly noticed public meeting is provided in accordance with Section 2-443
of the County Code of Ethics. No County match is required. Countywide
(JBR)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Retroactive sole source Interlocal Agreement
(Agreement) with Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees (FAU), for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in an
amount of $163,000 under the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, CoC
Planning Grant, for consultation and evaluation services for the Palm Beach
County (County) Community Services Department (CSD) Housing Leadership Academy (Academy)
serving County residents. Summary: The Academy is
a new nine (9)-month professional development program designed to strengthen
housing development leadership capacity within the County’s housing and
homelessness response systems. Under this Agreement, FAU’s Sandler School of
Social Work will provide consultation and evaluation services for the Academy,
including curriculum consultation, participant outcome tracking, and analysis
and evaluation of program impact. Retroactive approval effective July 1, 2025,
is requested due to extended contract development and negotiations. This
evaluation will support data-informed planning and strategic decision-making in
alignment with HUD’s CoC performance objectives. This is a HUD CoC Planning
Grant FL1096L4D052400–funded project. Countywide (JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Budget Amendment
of $404,253 in the 80.34M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds, Series 2025 Capital Project
Fund 3086 to amend the budget for the actual bond proceeds and costs of issuance;
B) a Budget Amendment
of $5,349,033 in the 80.34M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds, Series 2025 Debt Service
Fund 2086 to amend the budget for the actual debt service costs; and
C) a Budget Transfer
of $5,349,033 to General Fund Contingency Reserves to align the debt service
budget with actual amounts.
Summary: On September 16,
2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Resolution No. R2025-1270
which authorized the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds. The tax exempt
Series 2025 Bonds are for the purpose of funding the 810 Datura Street Building
replacement, the Animal Care and Control Facility renovation and expansion, the
South County Administrative Complex design, and to pay the cost of issuance of
the bonds. The bonds, issued for a 20 year term at 3.711%, will provide the amount needed to
fully fund the County’s commitment to the projects. Through an electronic bid process, the County
awarded the sale to J.P. Morgan. The
average annual debt service is $6.446 million and will begin FY 2026. These budget amendments and budget transfer
will amend the FY 2026 budget for the actual proceeds and results of the sale
of the tax exempt Series 2025 Bonds. Countywide (DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: The
Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2024 from the
Town of Lake Park Community Redevelopment Agency (TLP CRA). Summary:
The TLP CRA has submitted its Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2024 as per section number
163.356(3)(d), Florida Statutes. Countywide
(DB)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends motion to approve:
A contract with REG Architects,
Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of $1,136,000 to provide professional architectural/engineering
services for the Peanut Island Park Improvement project. Summary:
Peanut Island Park, located within the
Intracoastal Waterway at 6500 Peanut Island Road in Riviera Beach, is in need
of improvements/renovations to provide public access to certain existing
structures. Professional services for this contract include, but are not
limited to, structural assessment, design, site planning, permitting and
construction administration for the planned improvements at Peanut Island Park,
which includes approximately 9,000 square feet of renovation to the existing
Coast Guard Station House, Coast Guard Boathouse, and the Kennedy Bunker. Built
in 1937, both the Coast Guard Station House and the Coast Guard Boathouse have
historical significance to Palm Beach County; however, they are both in poor
condition due to age, visible water and termite damage and will likely need to
be deconstructed to original basic structural components before being
rehabilitated. The Kennedy Bunker, built in 1961, is also historically
significant, in need of repair, and appears structurally sound with only select
structural reinforcement required. This project has received partial funding and we anticipate future state funds and/or other
non-ad valorem proceeds. Given the possibility of state funding, this contract
is exempt from the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance pursuant to
section 2-80.22 thereof. Funding for
this contract is from the Park Improvement Fund and Florida Department of
Commerce Grants. (Capital Improvements Division) Districts
1 and 7 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: an Amendment to an Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties for the
cost-share support of services for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact. Summary: This item amends an ILA among Palm Beach, Broward,
Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, which designates a single fiscal agent to
manage a contract with the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), a
not-for-profit corporation, that provides essential operational support,
project management, and facilitation services for the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact). The Compact coordinates regional
workshops and summits, develops state and federal policy platforms, and secures
grant funding, among other activities. On December 15, 2009, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) adopted the Compact providing for a regionally
coordinated approach to addressing resilience in the built environment with
Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties (R2009-2170). Due to recent fiscal
constraints, Monroe County reduced its contribution to the Compact from
$100,000 to $5,000. Because the current ILA requires equal contributions, the
proposed amendment is necessary. The Compact used this
opportunity to identify cost reduction opportunities, with the remaining
counties each reducing their contributions from $100,000 to $80,000, resulting
in a proposed 20% reduction in overall costs for Palm Beach County (PBC). The Amendment
also modifies the contract term from January 2027 to October 2026, to align
with County fiscal year (FY). Over the next year, the Counties will continue
evaluating opportunities to improve efficiency and will present a new three (3)
-year ILA for the
BCC’s consideration in mid-FY 2026. (BERR)
Countywide (RM)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the
Second Amendment to Concessionaire Lease Agreement with GC Ventures FL, LLC (GC
Ventures), exercising the second and final one (1) year renewal option
extending the term retroactively from August 16, 2025 through August 15,
2026. Summary: On July 13, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a
Concessionaire Lease Agreement (Agreement) (R2021-0944) with GC Ventures for
the operation of a food and beverage concession at Okeeheelee
Golf Course at Okeeheelee Park. The initial term of
the Agreement was three (3) years with two (2) successive one (1) year renewal
options for the management of approximately 1,800 SF of indoor and outdoor
space known as the Okee Grill. The first of two (2) options was exercised by GC
Ventures and approved by the BCC on May 14, 2024 (R2024-0546) with the latest
term expiring on August 15, 2025. GC Ventures submitted timely notification of
its intention to exercise the last renewal option. This Second Amendment
retroactively extends the Lease term from August 16, 2025
to August 15, 2026; and adds and updates certain standard provisions required
in County Agreements. The Agreement provides for a 3% rent increase, making
$13,506.10 the Annual Rent for the period of August 16, 2025
through August 15, 2026. All other terms and condition of the Agreement remain
unchanged. The Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) will continue to have
administrative responsibility for the Agreement. (Property & Real Estate Management) District 2 (ZQ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: continuing
contracts with the following three (3) firms to provide asbestos and industrial
hygiene consulting services on an as needed basis through December 1, 2030.
Consultants Status
SBE or Non- SBE
A) GFA International, Inc. dba Local
Non-SBE
Universal Local Engineering Sciences
B) Partner Assessment
Corporation dba Local Non-SBE
Partner Engineering and Sciences, Inc.
C) Professional
Service Industries, Inc. dba Non-Local Non-SBE
Intertek-PSI
Summary: The purpose of these continuing contracts is to pre-select consultants
to provide asbestos and industrial hygiene consulting services for various
capital improvement/renovation/maintenance projects countywide. The projects to
be assigned will have a construction value not to exceed $7,500,000 or study
activity not to exceed $500,000. Consultant fees will be negotiated on an
individual task basis for the identified projects. These contracts will be for
five (5) years. This continuing contract was solicited pursuant to the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. This continuing
contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on November 6, 2024, and
the Committee established Affirmative Procurement Initiative of a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) evaluation preference for the selection of the consultants.
The Committee did not establish a mandatory SBE subcontracting goal for this
continuing contract due to the limited subcontracting opportunities. GFA
International, Inc. dba Universal Engineering Sciences
committed to 10% SBE participation, Partner Assessment Corporation dba Partner
Engineering and Sciences, Inc. committed to 15% SBE participation, and
Professional Service Industries, Inc. dba Intertek-PSI
did not commit to any SBE participation. The actual SBE participation will be
identified on each consultant services authorization (CSA) and will be tracked
cumulatively over all CSAs issued under the contract. (Capital Improvements Division) Countywide (MWJ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: CDBG Public Service Agreement with the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc.
(RCMA) to provide public services
under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program in the amount of $14,875 for
the period October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Summary: The Agreement
with RCMA provides $14,875 in
grant funds in FY 2025-2026, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) during the budget process, to assist with childcare and development services within Palm Beach County (County) from
the central office located in the Glades area. On July 8, 2025, the BCC
approved the Palm Beach County Action Plan for FY 2025-2026 (R2025-1005), which
included $227,861 in CDBG funds
allocated to non-profit agencies to provide various public services. The Agreement with RCMA has been executed on
behalf of the BCC by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic
Development in accordance with Agenda Item#
6G-1 (R2025-1005) as
approved by the BCC on July 8, 2025 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
Action Plan, CDBG, HOME and ESG activities. County PPM CW-O-051 provides
that all contracts, agreements and grants signed with delegated authority must
be submitted by the initiating department as a receive
and file agenda item. These are Federal
CDBG funds that do not require local match. Countywide (HJF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
Loan Agreement (Agreement) with the Housing Authority of the City of Belle
Glade for Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) Funds in the amount of $2,500,000. Summary: This Agreement with the Housing Authority of
the City of Belle Glade provides a total amount of $2,500,000 in IST funds
toward the rehabilitation of up to 534 units for their Okeechobee and Osceola
sites for farm labor housing. On November 1, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved $2,500,000 in IST funding for the Project. The IST
funds will provide for the restoration of 116 vacant units, the rehabilitation
of 31 uninhabitable units, and the conversion of 24 units to handicap
accessible within their Okeechobee and Osceola sites. All units will be for
families whose income is no greater than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
(for a household of two (2) persons no greater than
$74,880) for an affordability period of perpetuity. The total development cost
is $16,845,000. The Agreement has been executed on behalf of the BCC by
the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) in
accordance with Agenda Item 5B-1, as
approved by the BCC on November 1, 2022, that delegated authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute agreements, amendments thereto, and all
other related documents necessary for Project implementation. 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
County IST Program funds that do not require a local match. District 6 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
HOME Investment Partnership Community Housing Development Organization
(HOME-CHDO) Loan Agreement (Agreement) with Villas of Solana, LLC. Summary: This Agreement with Villas of Solana, LLC
provides a total amount of $1,494,786 in HOME-CHDO funding to construct 28
townhomes, of which ten (10) will serve households earning at or below 80% of
the Area Median Income (AMI) (for a household of two
(2) persons no greater than $74,880) in the City of Riviera Beach, Florida.
On November 17, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a HOME
CHDO funding award of $494,786 to Riviera Beach Community Development
Corporation, Inc. (RBCDC) for the development of four (4) HOME Assisted Units
restricted to households earning at or below 80% AMI. RBCDC is the sole member
of Villas of Solana, LLC. On August 20, 2024, the BCC awarded an additional
$1,000,000 in HOME CHDO funds to RBCD in response to RFP HED2024.1. With this
additional funding, the number of HOME Assisted Units increased from four (4)
to ten (10). These units will remain affordable to
households earning at or below 80% AMI for a period of 30 years. The total
development cost is $12,170,610. The Agreement has been executed on
behalf of the BCC by the Director of the Department of Housing and Economic
Development (DHED) in accordance with Agenda Item # 6D-4, as approved by the BCC on November 17, 2020,
which delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute
agreements, amendments thereto, and all other related documents necessary for
Project implementation. 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 Federal HOME Program grant
funds which do not require a local match.
District 7 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment
002 (Amendment) to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital
Improvement Agreement R2024-1411 (Agreement) with the City of Lake Worth Beach
(City) to
extend the
performance dates. Summary: The Agreement provided $301,586 in funding
for the improvements to the Youth
Empowerment Learning Center within the City. The
Agreement was amended through Amendment 001 (R2025-0946) to revise the
project scope and include a new roof at their other building onsite referred to
as the Osborne Community Center.
Amendment 002 is necessary to grant the City’s request to provide
additional time to complete the bid process and award
the construction contract for the Project, due to delays during the project bidding phase. The renovations will be
conducted at the Youth Empowerment Learning Center located at 1699 Wingfield
Street, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 (Project), which is funded under Fiscal Year
(FY) 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The
additional time will allow the City to complete the
project and request reimbursement of the CDBG grant
allocation. Therefore, the
performance timelines have been extended as follows: Construction contract
award date has been extended from June 30, 2025 to November 30, 2025; City
request for 50% reimbursement of CDBG funds has been extended from September
30, 2025 to February 28, 2026; construction completion has been extended from
November 30, 2025 to May 31, 2026 and City’s request for 100% reimbursement of
CDBG funds has been extended from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The Agreement expiration date has also been
extended from December 31, 2025 to July 31, 2026. This
Amendment will allow the County to meet
its expenditure obligations and HUD requirements. Amendment 002 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 R2024-0828 dated
July 2, 2024 (Agenda Item # 6E-1) 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
Palm Beach County Action Plan for FY2024-2025, CDBG, HOME Investment
Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant activities. County PPM
CW-O-051 provides that all contracts, agreements and grants signed with
delegated authority 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 3 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a
Loan Agreement (Agreement) with the Residences at Marina Village, LLC (Marina
Village), for Housing Initiatives Program (HIP) funds in the amount of
$4,719,882.Summary: On February 11, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved $4,719,882 in HIP funding for the Marina Village
(the Project), located at 1124 Broadway Avenue, Riviera Beach, Florida. The proposed Project consists of the
construction of 149 multi-family housing units designed to provide affordable
and workforce housing opportunities within the City of Riviera Beach. This
Agreement with Marina Village provides a total of $4,719,882 in HIP funds to
support the construction of the Project, for a per unit cost of $31,677. The
Project will address the critical shortage of affordable and workforce housing
in the area by serving households earning between 30% and 110% of the Area
Median Income (AMI). The total project cost is $67,500,520. The development
will include a mix of income-restricted units to serve households at various
income levels, as follows:
1. Eight (8) units for
households earning up to 30% AMI (no greater than
$28,080 for a household of two (2));
2. 22 units for
households earning up to 50% AMI (no greater than $46,800 for a household of two
(2));
3. 59 units for
households earning up to 60% AMI (no greater than $56,160 for a household of two
(2));
4. 23 units for households earning up to
80% AMI (no
greater than $74,880 for a household of two (2)); and
5. 37 units for
households earning up to 110% AMI (no greater than $102,960 for a household of
two (2)).
The Agreement has been
executed on behalf of the BCC by the Director of the
Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) in accordance with
Agenda Item # 5E-3, as approved by the
BCC on February 11, 2025, that delegated authority to the County Administrator
or designee to execute agreements, amendments thereto, and all other related
documents necessary for Project implementation. 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. District
7 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
J. PLANNING,
ZONING & BUILDING
a) approve
the
Form of Contract with Home Show Productions, Inc. (HSP) dba as American Consumer
Shows (ACS) for exhibit space rental for the 2026 Spring Home Show to be held
at the South Florida Fairgrounds, for which the Agreement will automatically
renew annually up to a maximum of five (5) years, initially for $2,020.50 per
booth for which the price may be adjusted annually;
b) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to electronically execute the Form of
Contract and any amendments to the Form of Contract that do not substantially
change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Form of Contract, and
future agreements and amendments thereto are substantially like the approved Form
of Contract;
c) approve
the
Form of Contract with Home Show Productions, Inc. (HSP) parent company of ACS
for exhibit space rental for the 2026 Fall Home Show to be held at the South
Florida Fairgrounds, for which the Form of Contract will automatically renew
annually up to a maximum of five (5) years, initially for $2,020.50 per booth
for which the price may be adjusted annually; and
d) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to electronically execute the Form of
Contract and any amendments to the Form of Contract that do not substantially
change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Form of Contract, and
future agreements and amendments thereto that are substantially like the
approved Form of Contract.
Summary: The Palm Beach
County, Planning, Zoning and Building Department, Building Division (Division)
is requesting the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval of the HSP &
ACS form Agreements for exhibit space rental. The Form of Contracts are for two
(2) home shows per year; scheduled for Spring and Fall of
each year at a cost of $2,020.50 per show (price may be adjusted annually in
increments of $50 per show, per year).
This will allow the Division to set up exhibits to provide information
regarding the services provided, educate the public on regulations related to
building inspections, plan review, flood maps and permitting processes. Countywide
(RM)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for
Consulting/Professional Services Secondary and Effluent Filtration Improvements
Engineering Services (Contract) with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., (Consultant) to
extend Contract by an additional 530 calendar days. There is no change to the
not exceed or lump sum amounts set forth in the Contract by this Amendment No.
5. Summary:
On December 19,
2017, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County
Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2017-1912) with Consultant to provide engineering services during the
design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases for the Secondary
Clarifier and Effluent Filtration Improvements (Project) at Southern Region
Water Reclamation Facility (SRWRF). Amendment No. 5 will extend the Contract
duration for the remainder of the construction and allow the Consultant to
provide additional coordination and engineering services during construction.
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 Ordinance on October 16, 2018. The SBE participation goal established
under the 2002 Ordinance was 15% overall participation. Consultant committed to
17% SBE participation. The SBE proposed participation for this Amendment No. 5 is
0%. To date, the overall participation
achieved on this Contract is 16.67% The Consultant is headquartered in 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. 17-022) District 5 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Work
Order (WO) No. 11 to the Contract for Engineering and Construction Services for
Optimization and Improvements Design-Build (Contract) with Globaltech, Inc.,
(Globaltech) for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 11 Membrane Train Improvements
(Project) for a Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $8,237,323; and
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $8,237,323
in the Water Utilities Department’s Capital Improvement Fund to establish
budget for the Project.
Summary: On January 24, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-0086) with Globaltech, which had a start date of
December 20, 2022. WO No. 11 includes
modifications to the existing four (4) Low-Pressure Reverse osmosis (LPRO)
membrane trains to provide treatment for 12,000 Milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) feedwater and produce 2 Million
Gallons per Day (MGD) permeate water. The work includes installing four (4) new
membrane feed pumps, four (4) new interstage booster pumps with Variable
Frequency Drives (VFDs) and replacing the existing turbo-style Energy Recovery
Devices (ERDs) with Pressure Exchanger (PX) units. The existing pressure
vessels and membrane elements will remain in place. To accommodate the new PX
units, the sample panels will be relocated to the south wall of each
train. This Contract was presented to
the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on October 6, 2021, and the Committee
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a mandatory 20%
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. Globaltech committed to
24% SBE participation. The proposed SBE
participation for this WO No. 11 is 3.68%. To date, the overall participation achieved
on this Contract is 14.44%. Globaltech is a Palm Beach County based
company. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY 2025 budget. (PBCWUD Project
No. 25-035) District 6 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Work
Order (WO) No. 10 to the Contract for Engineering and Construction Services for
Optimization and Improvements Design-Build (Contract) with Globaltech, Inc.,
(Globaltech) for the Water Treatment Plant No. 9 (WTP 9) Membrane Expansion
(Project) for a Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $7,498,562; and
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $3,298,831
in the Water Utilities Department’s Capital Improvement Fund to fully fund the
Project.
Summary: On January 24, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) Contract (R2023-0086) with Globaltech, which had a start date of
December 20, 2022. WO No. 10 includes
the expansion and replacement of the existing membranes and pressure vessels.
The Project also includes upgrading the sulfuric acid pumps, ammonia meters,
and 4-log evaluation, increased capacity, replacement of six (6) membrane feed
pumps, modifications of inlet/outlet reducers and concrete pedestals for the
new pump footprint, and replacement of six (6) variable frequency drives (VFDs)
with new conduit and wiring. Expansion of the existing membranes will increase
the plant capacity to 33.58 MGD. This
Contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on October 6,
2021, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API)
of a minimum 20% mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal.
Globaltech committed to 24% SBE participation.
The proposed SBE participation for this WO No. 10 is 2.89%. To date, the overall participation achieved
on this Contract is 14.50%. Globaltech is a Palm Beach County based
company. The Project is included in the
PBCWUD FY 2026 Budget. (PBCWUD Project
No. 25-026) District 5 (MWJ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Project Agreement Amendment to Florida
Inland Navigation District (FIND) Project Agreement No. PB-22-220 (Agreement)
for Providencia Cay Habitat Restoration (Project) to extend the term of
Agreement from November 14, 2025 to September 30, 2028. Summary: On May 3, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) approved the submittal of a FIND Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) Grant
Application (R2022-0440) to fund up to $365,000 and authorized the County
Administrator, or designee, to sign all future time extensions and minor
amendments associated with the Agreement. FIND has awarded
Palm Beach County $365,000 to cover a portion of the Project, estimated at
$730,000. Matching local dollars ($365,000) will come from the Manatee
Protection Fund. On February 7, 2023,
the BCC approved FIND Project Agreement No. PB-22-220 (R2023-0174). On October
8, 2024, the BCC approved FIND Project Agreement Amendment No. PB-22-220 to
extend the Project completion by 12 months, and submit
all required payment reimbursement information by November 14, 2025.(R2024-1327). On October 1, 2025, FIND authorized a
Project Agreement Amendment with a three (3)-year extension as a result of the
declared State of Emergency clause associated with Hurricane Milton for the
Project to be completed by September 30, 2028. In accordance with County PPM
CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements and grants must submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. There is no cost to the
County. District 7 (SS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) the appointment of
one (1) member to the Groundwater and Natural Resources Protection Board
(GNRPB) Seat No. 3, to fill an unexpired term, from December 2, 2025 to May 5, 2026, followed by a three (3) year term from
May 5, 2026 to May 4, 2029:
Seat No. Appointment Nominated by
3 Timothy Osborne Palm
Beach County Chapter of the
Florida
Native Plant Society
B) the appointment of one (1) member to the
GNRPB Seat No. 6 for a three (3) year term from December 2, 2025
to December 1, 2028:
Seat No. Appointment Nominated by
6 Shelley Day Florida
Association of Professional
Geologists Society
Summary: The GNRPB is
comprised of seven (7) members as specified in Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the Unified
Land Development Code (ULDC), and is a decision-making
body that holds hearings necessary to enforce the ULDC provisions and other
Ordinances that the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
oversees. The membership consists of one (1) professional engineer, one (1)
attorney, one (1) hydrologist or hydrogeologist, one (1) citizen possessing
expertise and experience in managing a business, one (1) biologist or chemist,
one (1) concerned citizen, and one (1) member of an environmental
organization. Article 2.G.3.F.3 of the
ULDC requires that Seat No. 3 be filled by a member of an environmental
organization and that Seat No. 6 be filled by a hydrologist or hydrogeologist.
There are seven (7) seats, and currently four (4) are filled. Ms. Shelley Day
has disclosed that she is a Senior Hydrogeologist for JLA Geosciences, Inc.,
that has two (2) contracts with the County’s Water Utilities Department relating
to hydrogeologic services. The GNRPB provides no regulation, oversight,
management or policy-setting recommendations regarding the subject contracts.
Disclosure of these contractual relationships at a duly notice public meeting
is being provided in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 2-443, of the Palm
Beach County Code of Ethics. Countywide (SS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment
No. 3 to the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Contract No. GC913 (Contract), providing additional funding of $60,953.28 to
the overall Contract, with a performance period through June 30, 2027, and Task
Order final cost of $5,485,662.28. 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. Amendment No. 3 provides
additional funding of $60,953.28 to the overall Contract for additional
services including routine and variable inspections at petroleum storage tank
facilities within Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie Counties. 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. There is no cost to the County. Countywide (SS)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Change Order No. 001 to the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement 23PB1
(Agreement), for South Jupiter Beach Restoration Project (Segment 2) (Project),
formally acknowledging an additional contribution of $63,785.63 from the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). Summary: On March 14, 2023,
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Agreement (R2023-0321)
providing FDEP cost share of up to $837,643.13 for construction costs related
to restoration of Project-related impacts from Hurricane Dorian. The County
provided a local match of $837,643.13 from available Beach Improvement Funds,
or 50% of the non-Federal Project cost.
The BCC also authorized the County Administrator, or designee,
to sign all future time extensions and minor
amendments associated with the Agreement.
Change Order No. 001 was executed by FDEP on October 1, 2025. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) originally contributed $382,713.75.
After the Agreement was executed, FDEM contributed an additional 12.5%, or $63,785.63, via separate agreement. To process
final grant reimbursement from FDEP, the additional
FDEM contribution must be formally acknowledged as noted in Attachment 3 of the
Agreement by increasing the FEMA and FDEM Project cost share in Task 1.2 by
$63,785.63, and by moving $63,785.63 of the County and FDEP cost share from
Task 1.2 into Task 1.1. As such, the total Project cost increased by
$63,785.63, but the amount of funding provided by FDEP under the Agreement did
not change. There is no cost to the County.
District 1
(SS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following 11 executed standard Independent
Contractor Agreements (Agreements):
A) Coralytes,
LLC, US Synchronized Swimming Coach at Aqua Crest Pool, for the period of
October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $50,750;
B) LB2 Enterprises,
Inc., US Masters Swimming Coach at Aqua Crest Pool, for the period of October
1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
in an amount not to exceed $86,877;
C) LLL Swimming, LLC,
USA Swimming Coach at Lake Lytal Pool, for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in
an amount not to exceed $91,100;
D) LB2 Enterprises,
Inc., US Masters Swimming Coach at Lake Lytal Pool, for the period of October
1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
in an amount not to exceed $30,280;
E) Jupiter Diving
Academy LLC, US Diving Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period of
October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $57,163;
F) Jupiter Dragons
Swim Team LLC, USA Swimming Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the
period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $171,328;
G) LB2 Enterprises,
Inc., US Masters Swimming Coach at North County Aquatic Complex, for the period
of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $152,163;
H) Stephen
VanCoppenolle, Water Aerobics Instructor at North County Aquatic Complex, for
the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $16,506;
I) Gold Coast
Gymnastics, Inc., Gymnastics Instructor at West Boynton Recreation Center, for
the period of October 14, 2025 through October 9, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $6,440;
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
1. Staff
recommends motion to receive and file (cont’d.):
J) Modern Bujutsu Karate Florida, Inc., Karate Instructor at West
Boynton Recreation Center, for the period of October 20, 2025
through October 24, 2026 in an amount not to exceed
$11,813; and
K) Let Clutter Go
Again, LLC, Water Aerobics Instructor at North County Aquatic Complex, for the
period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Summary: These Agreements have
been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the
County Administrator and Parks and Recreation Department Director (Parks) in
accordance with Resolution 94-422, amended by R2002-2103, R2007-0409,
R2012-0168, R2017-0822 and R2021-2049.
Parks is now submitting these Agreements in accordance with 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. Countywide (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Project Agreement Amendment
(Amendment) for Project No. PB-22-219 (Project), for the planning, design and
permitting of the former Coast Guard facility docks on Peanut Island Park,
extending the Project completion date from September 30, 2025 to September 30,
2026. Summary: On May 3, 2022, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) authorized submission of the WAP grant application
(R2022-0445) to fund a portion of the cost of the planning,
design and permitting to renovate/replace the former Coast Guard docks and
authorized delegated signature authority to the County Administrator or
designee. The BCC also authorized the County Administrator or designee to
execute the Project Agreement and other standard state and/or federal grant
forms related to this project if the grant was approved. This grant was
executed by the Director of Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) and
submitted to the BCC as a receive and file agenda
item on December 20, 2022 (R2022-1543). The original term of the Grant
Agreement was November 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. On October 21,
2024, FIND granted the County a one (1) year project completion extension to
September 30, 2025 (R2025-0045). Due to further delays and the State of
Emergency declared by Governor Ron DeSantis on October 5, 2024, under Executive
Order No. 24-214 (Tropical Storm Milton and ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery),
a second one (1) year project completion extension was approved by FIND, as
Palm Beach County was specifically listed in the Executive Order. The new
project completion date is September 30, 2026. This Amendment was executed by
the Director of Parks
and is now being submitted 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. Districts
1 & 7 (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Project Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) with
West Boynton Beach Little League, Inc., (WBLL), a Florida not-for-profit
corporation, to fund, design, permit, construct, and donate fencing to
fully enclose baseball fields 4 and 7 at West Boynton Park and Recreation Center (Park). Summary: In
early 2024, WBLL proposed to fund, design, permit, and construct fencing to
enclose baseball fields 4 and 7 at the Park. These
fields are currently open, and the proposed fencing will establish fixed field
dimensions and allow the areas to be secured when not
in use. WBLL will contribute a minimum of $60,240 toward the design,
permitting, and construction of the fencing.
Upon completion and final acceptance, ownership of the fencing
improvements will transfer to the County, which will
own, operate, and maintain the asset for public use. The County will assume all
maintenance responsibilities associated with the operation and upkeep of the
project, including both routine and capital maintenance. County policy requires
capital improvement projects at County facilities to be implemented by the
Facilities Development and Operations Department (FDO); however, in certain circumstances,
a non-county entity may be authorized to perform certain capital improvements.
In accordance with PPM CW-O-095, Capital Improvements to County Facilities by
Non-County Entities, this Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the
Director of FDO. District 2 (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution repealing
Resolution R94-422, as
amended by Resolutions R2002-2103, R2007-0409, R2012-0168, R2017-0822, and
R2021-0249 and replacing the Standard Independent Contractor Agreement
(Agreement) previously approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with
two (2) revised Agreements: the Recreation Instructor Independent Contractor
Agreement and the Sports Officials Independent Contractor Agreement, for use by
the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks).
Summary: On April 5, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
Resolution R94-422 authorizing the County Administrator and the Director of the
Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) to execute a standard Independent
Contractor Agreement (ICA) for the provision of part-time, temporary recreation
instructors. Resolutions R2002-2103, R2007-0409, R2012-0168, R2017-0822, and
R2021-0249 subsequently amended and expanded that authority. Recreation
instructors and sports officials are exempt from the County’s Purchasing
Ordinance, and use of these standard forms streamlines the contracting process
while ensuring consistency, legal sufficiency, and operational efficiency for
the Parks programs. This Resolution
repeals and replaces all prior related Resolutions in their entirety to
consolidate the BCC’s delegated authority and modernize the form of agreement.
The new Resolution establishes two (2) separate standard agreements: the
Recreation ICA Agreement and the Sports Officials ICA. The Recreation
Instructor Agreement now includes an option authorizing instructors to conduct
program registration and fee collection directly, with the contractor remitting
either an agreed-upon percentage of gross registration fees collected or a flat
monthly facility use fee to the County. The separate Sports Officials Agreement
better reflects the unique nature of officiating services and provides clearer
expectations between the BCC and contractors. Countywide (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Third
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Riviera Beach (City),
originally executed on July 15, 1997 (R97-877D), as amended by R2000-0865 and
R2003-0209, to allow relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex from the
Barracuda Bay site to either the Wells Recreation Complex, located at 600 West
Blue Heron Boulevard, or the Dan Calloway Recreation Complex, located at 1420
West 10th Street. Summary: The City is requesting approval of a Third
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for the Riviera
Beach Aquatic Complex (Agreement). The Agreement, approved on July 15, 1997
(R97-877D), allocated $1,500,000 from the 1995 $25.3 Million Parks and
Recreation Facility Revenue Bond for the construction of the City’s aquatic
facility. The Agreement was previously amended in 2000 (R2000-0865) to relocate
the project and extend the project completion deadline. The Second Amendment in
2003 (R2003-0209) further extended the project completion deadline. This Third
Amendment authorizes the relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex from
the Barracuda Bay site to either the Wells Recreation Complex or the Dan
Calloway Recreation Complex to accommodate construction of the new Riviera
Beach Police Headquarters. It also pauses the City’s remaining 30 year operational commitment during the closure and
resumes the term once the new aquatic facility reopens to the public. District
7 (AH)
S. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a copy of
municipal ordinance No. 2025-15 of the City of Belle Glade (City), providing
the City’s consent to its participation in the County’s Fire/Rescue Municipal
Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) through December 31, 2035. SUMMARY: The
County has provided fire rescue services to the City
as part of the County’s Fire/Rescue MSTU since 2006, based on a series of
consenting Ordinances by the City. This Ordinance No. 2025-15 provides the
City’s consent to be included in the County’s Fire/Rescue MSTU from December
31, 2025, to be implemented for tax year 2026, through December 31, 2035 to fund fire-rescue services by the County through 7:30
a.m. on October 1, 2036. City Ordinance No. 2025-15 is now being submitted to
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as a receive
and file. Countywide (SB)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE
RESCUE (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) a Public Emergency
Medical Transportation (PEMT) Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the State of
Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) relating to
intergovernmental transfers to the State of Florida for the supplemental
payment program for Medicaid managed care patients for State Fiscal Year (SFY)
2025-2026; and
B) a PEMT LOA
Amendment with AHCA relating to intergovernmental transfers to the State of
Florida for the supplemental payment program for Medicaid managed care patients
for SFY 2024-2025.
Summary: In the fall of 2019, AHCA established the
Florida Medicaid Managed Care Supplemental Payment Program (MCO), which allows
qualifying government-owned ambulance providers to receive supplemental
payments for emergency transports of Medicaid managed care patients. In order
to guarantee Federal share funding, intergovernmental transfers (IGT) from PEMT
providers are required to cover the State’s share of the MCO, in accordance
with LOAs with AHCA for each SFY. The County’s IGT for SFY 2025-2026 is $3,887,040
and the County is expected to receive $9,086,116 in supplemental payments, for
an estimated net revenue of $5,199,076. The SFY 2025-2026 PEMT LOA with AHCA
was executed by the Fire Rescue Administrator pursuant to a delegation of authority, and is now being submitted as a receive and file agenda item. In addition, the Fire Rescue
Administrator executed an Amendment to the SFY 2024-2025 PEMT LOA with AHCA,
which LOA was previously submitted as a receive and
file agenda item on February 11, 2025.
The Amendment is now being submitted as a receive
and file agenda item. The Amendment extends the time period and termination
date of the SFY 2024-2025 PEMT LOA, to June 30, 2026
and September 30, 2026, respectively. The
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) delegated authority (R2019-1462) to the
County Administrator or designee to execute IGT LOAs with the State of Florida,
and other necessary documents, for the PEMT program; and the County
Administrator designated the Fire Rescue Administrator to execute such LOAs.
Pursuant to Countywide PPM CW-O-051 these LOAs are being submitted as receive
and file agenda items. Countywide (SB)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First
Amendment to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services in the area of
veterinary and medical services with The Darbster Foundation, Inc. (DARBSTER)
for spaying/neutering at risk dogs, rescued animals, and community cats to
increase the amount per cat to $100 and $125 per dog in an amount not to exceed
$200,000 beginning December 19, 2025 through December 18, 2026 with an
automatic renewal for one (1) additional one (1)-year term. Summary: On December 19, 2023, the County entered
into a Contract with DARBSTER for spay/neuter services for community cats and
at-risk dogs (R2023-1896) as part of the C2Z program to reduce or eliminate
euthanasia. Under this Contract, DARBSTER sterilizes at-risk dogs and cats in
the central region of the County. DARBSTER will be compensated
$100 for cat sterilizations and $125 for dog sterilizations. This represents a $25 increase per animal
compared to the previous contract, reflecting rising operational costs. Despite
the rate increase, the total annual contract amount remains unchanged at an
amount not to exceed $200,000. The
County also has active sterilization contracts with the Peggy Adams Animal
Rescue League (PAARL), Furry Friends Humane, Tri-County Humane Society, Inc.
(TCH), and Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc. (BPAR) to outsource
sterilization services across the northern, southern, and western regions of
the County. All sterilization contracts
have been updated to reflect the new rate increase for cats and dogs. This
completes the amendments to all contracts. On March 19, 2025, the County
published RFP 031825, which sought proposals from private veterinarians willing
to provide these services, however, no responses were able to provide a cost effective solution for the County. Countywide
(SF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion to approve: Reappointment of four (4) members
to the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) for the period January 01, 2026 to December 31,
2028.
|
Appoint Nominee |
Seat No. |
Requirement |
Nominated By: |
|
Michelle Suskauer |
22 |
Private Sector Member |
Economic Council |
|
Julia K. Dattolo |
24 |
Private Sector Member |
Economic Council |
|
Darcy Davis |
27 |
Private Sector Member |
Economic Council |
|
Maria S. Antuńa |
29 |
Private Sector Member |
Economic Council |
Summary: The mission
of the CJC is to study all aspects
of the criminal justice and crime prevention
systems within the federal, state, county, municipal, and private agencies
within the County. The CJC is comprised of 35 members: 18 public sector
members representing local,
state, and federal
criminal justice and governmental agencies; and 17 private sector members representing the Economic Council,
Clergy, the Black and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, youth (17-22 years),
returning citizen, crime survivor, and a community member. The CJC currently has 30 seats filled. Countywide (JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Agreement with the Public
Defender’s Office of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Public Defender’s Office)
in the amount not-to-exceed $55,650 for the period retroactive to October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 to
fund community-based social services as jail alternatives for pretrial inmates;
B) delegate authority to
the County Administrator or designee to execute any amendments relating
to this agreement on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), after
approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office and within
budgeted allocations that do no substantially change
the scope of work, or terms and conditions of the Agreement; and
C) approve the
continuation of initiatives previously funded through the Safety and Justice
Challenge (SJC) grant, including those that did not require a contract or
already have one in place, as listed below:
|
1) |
Court Text Reminder System |
$19,182 |
|
2) |
Why’d You Stop Me Training |
$32,600 |
|
3) |
EBike Safety and
Education |
$16,500 |
|
4) |
Tableau Data Dashboard |
$60,000 |
|
5) |
Immigration Panel Q&A |
No Cost to County |
|
6) |
Focus Groups Surveying People with Lived
Experience |
No Cost to County |
Summary: On October 7, 2025, the BCC ended its SJC
grant agreement. All previously funded initiatives are recommended to continue,
and affected employees have been absorbed into other County positions. The
Public Safety Department is seeking alternative funding, but
will cover the costs within its existing budget if necessary. The only item
requiring BCC action is the Agreement with the Public Defender’s Office, which
must be updated to remove SJC terms and extend services. This Agreement provides $55,650 to the Public
Defender’s Office to identify eligible clients following first appearance who
may be successful in a bond reduction hearing if connected to community-based
services. The Public Defender’s Office will link clients to short-term housing
and treatment support while clients await access to longer-term resources such
as permanent supportive housing or inpatient substance abuse treatment. The
Public Defender’s Office will conduct routine follow-up with clients and
service providers to support stability and compliance. To date, the Public
Defender’s Office has served 18 individuals. This funding is
retroactive to October 1, 2025, to ensure continuity of services following the
cancellation of the SJC grant agreement and the payment of expenses through
September 30, 2025.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY (cont’d.): Those initiatives, that did not require a contract or already have
one in place and will be handled administratively, include:
1)
Court Text Reminder System and
Maintenance – It sends upcoming court dates to defendants so they don’t miss
scheduled appearances and will continue to reduce Failure to Appears.
2)
Why’d You Stop Me Training – It is designed
to equip youth, young adults, and the adults who support them with a proven
framework for building stronger relationships and fostering mutual respect
conducted by a law enforcement facilitator with the youth community in
partnership with local high schools.
3)
EBike
Safety and Education - In collaboration with local law enforcement and
bike-safety partners, the program will provide bike-safety training including
e-bike instruction and equipment to ensure participants can learn and practice
safety.
4)
Tableau Data Dashboard – It provides
real-time data visualization to guide informed decisions and track criminal
justice outcomes.
5)
Immigration Panel Q&A Sessions - Series of
educational forums across Palm Beach County where subject-matter experts will engage
the community on important immigration topics.
6)
Focus Groups to Survey People with Lived
Experiences - Hold strategic focus group discussions with returning citizens and
their families to discuss their experiences, system successes, and challenges. Countywide
(RS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
A)
adopt a Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida, approving
the submission of the Fiscal Year 2026 Section 5311 (Off Cycle), Formula Grants
for Rural Areas Program (CFDA 20.509) grant application in the amount of
$1,000,000 creating Mobility on Demand services in the Acreage and Loxahatchee,
some of the western-rural areas of Palm Beach County, and partially offsetting
the operational costs of the extended BusLink pilot (Pilot) program zone, as
administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and;
B)
authorize the Mayor of the BCC
to execute the grant application, supporting documents, and assurances.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lively Technical
College and Palm Beach County (County), by and through its Board
of County Commissioners (BCC), to provide use of the Palm Tran Maintenance
facilities for participants of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
and Lively Technical College Florida Transit Technician Program (FTTP). Summary: This MOU establishes a partnership between
Lively Technical College and County to utilize Palm Tran’s maintenance
facilities as a training site for the FTTP. The MOU
supports hands-on instruction for technicians and trainees, enhancing workforce
skills in key areas of bus maintenance and operations at no cost to
County. Technicians and Trainees program
participants may come from other Agencies outside of County. These Participants and Participating Agencies
will be required to sign a Release of Liability and Workers’ Compensation
Certification as a condition of participating in the program at Palm Tran. This requires Participants and their
Participating Agencies to release and hold harmless Palm Tran, County, and
their respective officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all
claims, liabilities, damages, or injuries (including death) that may arise out
of or in connection with the Participant’s attendance, participation, or
presence at the Palm Tran Instruction Site.
The certification also requires Participating Agencies to certify that
all maintenance technicians attending training at Palm Tran’s Instruction Site
are covered under the Participating Agency’s workers’ compensation insurance
policy during the entire duration of their training. Countywide (MM)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends motion to approve: One (1) additional “Citizen At-Large” seat to the Palm Tran Service Board (PTSB) Advisory Board as follows:
Seat 14 – Citizen At-Large Representative
Summary: The PTSB is the
delegated authority to approve fixed-route service adjustments and to serve
only as an advisory board in all other aspects of the County’s public
transportation system. PTSB is currently
composed of 13 At-Large members with specific seat categories who meet to
review and discuss existing and proposed Palm Tran services for fixed-route and
paratransit services. The addition of
this new seat will expand PTSB to 14 At-Large seats, designating Seat 11 and
Seat 14, Citizen At-Large. Countywide (MM)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Contract No. YLJ76
Amendment No. 0004, to Inter-Agency Agreement R2020-0700 with DCF to extend the
term of the Agreement through October 31, 2025; and
B) DCF Contract No. YLJ76 Amendment No. 0005, to Inter-Agency Agreement
R2020-0700 with DCF to exercise Palm Beach County (County)’s right to a five
(5) year renewal extending the term of the Agreement through September 30,
2030.
Summary: In June 2020, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved an Inter-Agency Agreement (Agreement) with DCF to certify local funds
as a state match for reimbursement of eligible expenses consistent with Title
IV-E under the Social Security Act. The Agreement was for five (5) years, with
an optional five (5) year renewal. On
October 7, 2025, the BCC approved a Community Based Agency Contract with the
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) (R2025-1384), to provide pre- and post-adoption
services to Title IV-E eligible children. DCF receives federal funding and
calculates reimbursement to the County using the Florida Safe Families Network
(FSFN) Title IV-E Adoption Client Eligibility Rate for the month of service,
after which a 50% reimbursement rate is applied. Under the original
Agreement, DCF reimbursed the County $18,000 annually. Amendments Nos. 0001 and
0002 increased the DCF reimbursement amount to the County, to $26,126 and
$35,000, respectively. Amendment No. 0003 increased the reimbursement
amount to up to $38,950 through state Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Amendment No. 0004
extends the term of the Agreement through October 31, 2025. Amendment No. 0005
exercises the County’s right to a five (5) year renewal. On September 14, 2021,
Agenda Item 3BB-3 authorized the County Administrator, or designee, to execute
future agreements/minor amendments on behalf of the BCC, after approval of
legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted
allocations. In accordance with Countywide PPM CW-O-051, all delegated
contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department
as a receive and file agenda item. Countywide
(JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
BB. YOUTH SERVICES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a First
Amendment to Contract for Enhanced Mentoring Engagement with Children’s
Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC) and United Way of Palm Beach
County, Inc. (United Way), to reallocate program funding without changing the
total not to exceed contract amount of $2,064,000 for the period of October 1,
2024 through September 30, 2027. This First Amendment is retroactive to October
1, 2025 to allow United Way to process the Hub
payments at the higher rate, beginning with the
October 2025 invoice. Summary: In
September 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a three (3)-year
joint funding Contract (R2024-1238) with CSC and United Way for the Enhanced
Mentoring Engagement Program (Program). The Program serves youth involved with
or at risk of entering the juvenile justice and/or child welfare systems.
During fiscal year 2025, the program served 299 youth (including an additional
74 above the contract projected number) and met all Program outcomes. In accordance with the terms of the original
Contract, CSC contributes $380,000 annually, and Palm Beach County (County)
provides no more than $308,000 annually from ad valorem funding. This First
Amendment realigns the Schedule of Payments to reflect current operational
needs, strengthening hub coordination and ensuring equitable resource
distribution to improve service delivery and participant outcomes. Hub payments
are made by United Way to providers that engage youth in new experiences
through mentor matching. The hub payments will be increased by $15,000, and the
administrative fee paid to United Way for the administration and oversight of
the Program shall decrease by $15,000. The total
not-to-exceed amount of the Contract did not change. Countywide (JBR)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) a State of
Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) FY 2025-2027 STOP VAWA
Formula Grant (STOP) in the amount of $400,592, for the period of October 17, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
B) approve a Budget
Amendment of $400,592 in the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary: On October 17,
2025, PBSO received a STOP VAWA Formula Grant in the amount of $400,592 to
expand its capacity to investigate domestic violence and sex crimes against
victims ages 11 years of age and older.
Funding will be used to support personnel, including the hire of one (1)
full time Detective position, training, and supplies.
PBSO will provide the 25% required match in the amount of $133,531 through its
approved operating budget. An increase in funding from the County may be
requested through our annual budget process once the grant ends to support the
one (1) newly added position. The
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Number for this program is 16.588 and Contract No. is LN333. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept a Grant Award Letter on behalf of the Palm
Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) from the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE), which provides $110,000 in supplemental grant funding
through the FY2025-2026 State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) in
Florida Program; and
B) approve a Budget
Amendment of $110,000 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, Agenda Item #3CC2, the BCC
accepted $150,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations. 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 September 9, 2025, the BCC accepted
$214,000 in supplemental funding to continue SAFE operations (R2025-1215 thru 1217). On
October 7, 2025, FDLE awarded PBSO an additional $110,000 in grant funds to
continue to conduct SAFE operations and investigations. The total Grant Award
is $1,722,000. 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)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to accept: on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
(PBSO) an Agreement for State Financial Assistance for the FY2025-2026
Statewide Criminal Analysis Laboratory System Project between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
and PBSO for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Summary: FDLE provides state financial assistance to five (5) locally-funded laboratories in the State of Florida,
including Palm Beach County. PBSO
operates the Palm Beach County Crime Laboratory. This Grant Award provides funding for
personnel, equipment, and operating expenses to operate the Crime Lab. Since the total award amount is not known in advance, $300,000 was
budgeted in the FY2026 Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
The budget will be amended after the final quarterly payment is received
in September to reconcile the revenue. There is no match requirement
associated with this award. The Catalog
of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 71.002 and the agreement number
is VC004. Countywide (RS)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Budget Transfer of $100,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to the
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). Summary: Section 932.7055(5), Florida Statutes; provides that the seizing
agency shall use Forfeiture proceeds for school resource officer, crime
prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs, or
for other law enforcement purposes, which include defraying the cost of
protracted or complex investigations, providing additional equipment or
expertise, purchasing automated external defibrillators, and providing matching
grant funds. The Computer Crimes Unit will use the requested funds to purchase
and install a Faraday room. Use of LETF requires approval by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC), upon request of the Sheriff. The current State LETF
balance is $1,110,836. Approval of this request will reduce the State LETF
balance to $1,010,836. The PBSO
certifies that the use of these funds is in accordance with Section 932.7055(5), Florida Statutes.
No new positions are needed and no additional County
funds are required. Countywide
(RS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
DD. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Contract with
Spirit of Giving Network, Inc. (Agency) in an amount not-to-exceed $165,000 for
professional services to assist
with the planning and purchase of school supplies and other items needed for
the 2026 Back to School PBC! event (Event) for the period beginning January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026; and
B) authorize advance payments
to the Agency of up to $82,500 towards the purchase of school supplies and
other items.
Summary: The proposed Contract allocates a
not-to-exceed amount of $165,000 to the Agency to facilitate the implementation
of the Event. This vital initiative aims to support over 13,000 Palm Beach County students from low-income families, spanning from Pre-K through 12th grade, who
are enrolled in the public or charter school system. Scheduled for Saturday,
August 1, 2026, the Event is strategically timed before the commencement
of the 2026/2027 school year. Under the
Contract terms, up to $82,500 of the County's contribution may be advanced to
the Agency to facilitate the procurement of school supplies and other necessary
items for the Event. With nearly
12,000 students registered for the 2025 event, more than 13,000 were ultimately
served through a combination of on-site participation, agency pickups, and
post-event distribution efforts—surpassing expectations and ensuring vital
school supplies reached families countywide.
Attendance and participation varied across event sites. At the Palm Beach County Convention Center
alone, over 7,000 students were registered. During peak hours, the Office of
Community Revitalization (OCR) team and its many volunteers served
approximately 533 students per hour and about 133 every 15 minutes,
demonstrating the efficiency and coordination of on-site operations. Additional sites also saw notable participation levels
last year. Palm Beach State College
served 1,345 students, and Village Academy served 1,680 students, closely
reflecting their registration numbers. The Edna W. Runner Education Center
served all 237 registered students. In addition, 1,452 students received
backpacks through the Village Academy agency pickups, further extending the
event’s reach. Over 1,200 volunteers contributed their time and effort across
all locations, ensuring smooth operations and a welcoming experience for
participating families. Collectively,
these four (4) locations accounted for 11,769 students served during the core
event period. Beyond the main event, extensive post-distribution efforts
extended the reach of this initiative. An additional 1,959 backpacks were
delivered to partner agencies to assist students who were not registered
through the event portal. Moreover, 3,035 prepacked backpacks designated for
registered students who could not attend the Convention Center event were
distributed through collaboration with schools and partners. Funding for this purpose is readily
accessible within the OCR Special Projects and Initiatives Fund. Countywide (RS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: two (2) fully
executed Palm Beach
County FY2026, 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) Perfect Game, Incorporated, for the promotion
of the Perfect Game October Series, held October 3 – 20, 2025, for the term April 3, 2025 – January 20, 2026. This grantee was approved by the TDC on June 12,
2025, in the amount of $129,000;
and
B)
Players International Management, Inc., for the promotion of the USTA
Columbus Day Open, held October 11
– 13, 2025, for the term April 11, 2025 – January 13, 2026. This grantee was approved
by the TDC on June 12,
2025, in the amount of $7,500.
Summary: In
accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts, agreements, and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item. On June
7, 1994, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) 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 Perfect Game Incorporated/Perfect Game October Series were 21,588, and room nights
generated for Players International Management, Inc./USTA Columbus Day Open
were 500. Countywide (YBH)
FF. INTERNAL AUDITOR
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Final Audit Report Issued September 23, 2025 as follows:
1. Report #2025-06 Planning, Zoning and
Building – HSMV MOU audit
Summary: The County Code requires the County Internal
Auditor to submit copies of final audit reports to the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) and the Internal Audit Committee. The final report will be
reviewed at the December 10, 2025, Internal Audit
Committee meeting. We are submitting this report to the BCC in accordance with
the requirements of the County Code. Countywide (DB)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation declaring December 2025
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
(District 3)
B) Proclamation declaring December 23, 2025 as Mrs. Althea Holmes Hall Day. (District 7)
C) Proclamation declaring December 7, 2025
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
(District 3)
D) Proclamation Honoring the Sigma Delta Delta Chapter for 30 Years of Distinguished Service.
(District 4)
E) Proclamation recognizing the 35th
Anniversary of Omicron Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
(District 7)
F) Proclamation declaring December 2, 2025 as University of Miami Centennial Day. (District 5)
G) Proclamation declaring December 10, 2025 as ZetaTau Omega Day.
(District 7)
H) Proclamation declaring December 19, 2025
as Dr. Seth Bernstein Day. (District 2)
I) Proclamation declaring December 12, 2025
as Steve Weagle Day. (District 6)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
A. FIRE RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3
(FIRE/RESCUE MSTUs); AMENDING SECTION 26-51, SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (c), TO REMOVE
THE TOWN OF JUPITER FROM THE JUPITER MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (MSTU) AND
ELIMINATE THE JUPITER MSTU; PROVIDING FOR RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE
DATE AND IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS. Summary: The County has provided fire rescue services
to the Town of Jupiter (Town) as part of the County’s Jupiter MSTU since 1997.
The Town entered into an Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency
Medical Services (R2023-0956) (Agreement) for a ten (10) year period commencing
October 1, 2023, However, the Town is in
the process of establishing its own fire rescue services commencing on October
1, 2026, and has notified the County that it is terminating the Agreement early
at the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2026, September 30, 2026, in accordance with
the early termination provisions of the Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the
Agreement, both the Agreement and the County’s provision of fire rescue and
emergency medical services to the Town shall terminate at the end of Fiscal
Year 2026, September 30, 2026. This Ordinance will remove the Town from the
County’s Jupiter MSTU in accordance with said termination of services,
and eliminate the County’s Jupiter MSTU. Countywide (SB)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
B. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING
AND REPLACING PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) ORDINANCE, INCLUDING THE RELATED RULES AND
REGULATIONS; AMENDING PALM BEACH COUNTY
CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 TO RENUMBER RESERVED SECTIONS; AMENDING PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 8.5
TO ADD EMS ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATION
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Summary: Florida Statutes Ch 401.25 authorizes Counties to
adopt ordinances that provide standards for issuing Certificates of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for providing advanced life support services,
advanced life support and basic life support transportation services, and air
ambulance services. The Palm Beach
County EMS Ordinance outlines these requirements in accordance with State
guidelines and provides authority to the County to regulate areas and operation
of services provided by COPCN holders.
The last major EMS Ordinance revision took place in 2017. An EMS Ordinance Revision Committee, formed
by the EMS Advisory Council, met numerous times to conduct a comprehensive
revision of the ordinance. On July 22,
2025, a Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Workshop was held to review
proposed revisions to the Ordinance, during which staff received direction on several items.
At its September 18, 2025 meeting, the EMS
Advisory Council reviewed the proposed EMS Ordinance revisions and recommended
their approval. These proposed revisions were then presented to the League of
Cities on October 22, 2025. On November 4,
2025, the BCC directed staff to change the requirement of General Manager or
Executive Staff experience from 3 years to 5 years. The BCC then approved a
preliminary reading and permission to advertise for public hearing. Countywide
(SB)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
C. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends a
motion to adopt: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE ENTITLED “THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE,” ENACTING SECTIONS 2-80.20 THROUGH 2-80.30 AND 2-80.32 THROUGH
2-80.40 OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2-80.20. TITLE;
SECTION 2-80.21. DEFINITIONS; SECTION 2-80.22. SCOPE AND EXCLUSIONS; SECTION
2-80.23. COMMERCIAL NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY; SECTION 2-80.24. AFFIRMATIVE
PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES; SECTION 2-80.25. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION; SECTION
2-80.26. CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE; SECTION 2-80.27. SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND GOAL SETTING COMMITTEE; SECTION 2-80.28.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO EXISTING CONTRACTS
AND SOLICITATIONS; SECTIONS 2-80.29-2-80.30.
RESERVED; SECTIONS 2-80.32-2-80.40.
RESERVED; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE
OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. Summary: The current Equal Business Opportunity (EBO)
Ordinance was adopted on October 16, 2018, and made effective on January 1,
2019, by Palm Beach County Ordinance No. 2018-021, as amended by Ordinance Nos.
2023-038, 2024-006, 2025-002 and 2025-014 (collectively Sections 2-80.20
through 2-80.31 of the Palm Beach County Code). This item proposes to replace the EBO Ordinance, which will sunset on December
31, 2025, with the Small Business Development Ordinance, clarifying language,
removing out-of-date and irrelevant initiatives, and removing duplication of
terms to promote efficiency by the Office of Small Business Development in
assisting and promoting the development of small businesses in Palm Beach
County. Countywide (RS)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
A. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: First Amendment (Amendment) to Amended and
Restated Airport Parking Facilities Management Agreement (Agreement)
(R2024-0047) with SP Plus LLC (SP+) at the Palm Beach International Airport
(PBI); providing for the implementation of an online parking reservation
system; providing for the operation and management of valet services for an
amount not to exceed $1,650,000 for the initial term; and updating boilerplate
contract provisions to ensure consistency with current law. Summary: SP+ operates and manages PBI’s parking facilities
and shuttle services pursuant the Agreement. The initial term of the Agreement
expires on September 30, 2028, with one (1) two (2) year option to renew. The
Amendment requires SP+ to provide and manage an online parking reservation
system, enabling customers to pre-book parking in designated public parking
facilities at PBI. A transaction fee of $2.99 per customer transaction will
apply to parking reservations, which will be paid by the customer. The Amendment also requires SP+ to operate
and manage valet services in such locations as may be designated by the
County. It is anticipated that valet
services will be provided in a designated area of adjacent public parking
facilities to avoid the creation of additional congestion at the arrivals and
departures curbs, and due to the immediate proximity to the terminal, reducing
the number of employees needed to park and retrieve customer vehicles. Providing valet services in adjacent public
parking facilities will also reduce potential liability for damage to customer
vehicles by alleviating the need to drive customer vehicles on the internal roadways. This item provides budget for the
provision of valet services in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 during the
initial term; however, SP+ will be paid for valet services based on an annual
budget approved by the Department of Airports, which will include an initial
annual management fee of $42,000 and reimbursement of expenses necessary for
the operation of valet services, including staffing costs. Additional costs will be offset by valet
parking revenues. The Amendment also updates various provisions to ensure
compliance with current law, including provisions related to nondiscrimination
and human trafficking. The Agreement is subject to recent regulatory changes to
the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program;
therefore, enforcement of the ACDBE contract goal has been suspended to ensure
compliance with new federal guidance. The Amendment contains limitation
of liability provisions that differs from that adopted for use by the County under PPM #CW-F-049. The
Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s office have reviewed the
limitation of liability provisions and advised staff accordingly. SP+
liability shall not exceed $3,000,000 in the event the online parking
reservation system experiences an outage. Given the type of services
being performed under the Agreement and temporary outages of the reservation
system are not anticipated to have a significant financial or operational
impact due to the fact reservations are not required for parking at PBI, staff
is recommending approval of this Amendment. Countywide (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amended and Restated Maintenance Services
Agreement for Parking and Revenue Control System (Amended Agreement) at the
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) with HUB Parking Technology USA, Inc.
(HUB), providing for additional on-site support and maintenance services and
for upgrades to the parking and revenue control system (PARCS); increasing the
extended term total contract amount by $753,879.44; and providing for the
option to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional two (2) year term; and
B) a Budget Transfer of
$371,038 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund;
which also includes a transfer from reserves in the
amount of $371,038 to provide budget for the Amended Agreement.
Summary: The Amended Agreement provides for the maintenance, repair and
improvement of the PARCS at PBI, which is used to manage parking operations,
including providing for access control, revenue collection, reporting and
monitoring of parking activities. On
January 23, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
Maintenance/Service Agreement (Agreement) (R2018-0040) with HUB with an initial
term of five (5) years for an amount not to exceed $1,415,105. On November 15,
2022, the BCC approved a First Amendment (Amendment) (R2022-1392) to
Maintenance/Service Agreement, extending the term of the Agreement to December
31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,604,124.37. The Amended Agreement
provides for additional on-site support and maintenance services, commencing
January 1, 2026, and various upgrades to the PARCS, including equipment,
hardware and software needed to implement parking reservations, upgrade credit card terminals to chip and pin as well as
contactless payments, and reduce parking management labor
costs through the installation of license plate readers. The Amended Agreement
increases the not to exceed amount for the extended term by $753,879.44 for a
total not to exceed amount of $2,358,003.81. The Amended Agreement also
provides the County with one (1) additional two (2) year option to extend at
the County’s sole option. The Amended
Agreement provides that HUB’s liability is limited to the not to exceed amount
of $2,358,003.81 and includes a mutual waiver of liability for consequential
damages. The Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s office have
reviewed the limitation of liability provisions and advised staff
accordingly. Due to the fact HUB is the sole source service and
support provider for the PARCS installed at PBI, the current Agreement provides
for a waiver of consequential damages against HUB, and the Amended Agreement
expands HUB’s indemnification obligations, staff is recommending approval of
this Amended Agreement. Countywide
(AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Amendment
No. 15 (Amendment) to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services
(Agreement) with RS&H, Inc. (RS&H), in the amount of $1,000,491.38 to
provide supplemental services for a previously approved task related to the
Parking Revenue Control Building (Project) at the Palm Beach International
Airport (PBI); and
B) a
Budget Transfer of $1,000,492 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development
Fund, which also includes a transfer from reserves in the amount of $1,000,492
to provide budget for the Amendment.
Summary: The Agreement with RS&H was approved by
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on May 7, 2019 (R2019-0612) in the
amount of $2,004,570.58. Amendment No. 1
through Amendment No. 14 increased the contract amount by $18,984,905.38 and
provided planning, design and construction phases services, including, but not
limited to, services for the following projects at PBI: Escalator Replacement,
new Parking Revenue Control Building, new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Building, Concourse B Expansion, Switchgear Replacement, and Elevator
Replacement. A detailed Contract History is included in Attachment 1. Approval of Amendment No. 15 will increase
the amount of the Agreement by $1,000,491.38 for a total contract amount of
$21,989,967.34. While the term of the Agreement has expired, it authorizes
amendments to be issued after its expiration for any supplemental services
needed to complete a task authorized prior to the expiration of the Agreement.
The Agreement authorized Task I-19-PBI-R-003 for the design and preparation of
construction documents by RS&H for the Project. Amendment No. 15 provides Construction
Administration and Partial Resident Project Representative (RPR) Services for
the Project, which are required to complete the Project. RS&H is a Jacksonville, Florida based
firm; however, the majority of the work will be managed through its Fort
Lauderdale, Florida office. The Agreement is subject to recent regulatory
changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program; therefore,
enforcement of the DBE contract goal has been suspended to ensure compliance
with new federal guidance. Countywide (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment (Amendment) to Term Contract for Janitorial
Services at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (Contract No. 23-057/MD;
R2023-1733) (Contract) with Flagship Aviation Services LLC (Flagship), exercising
the first option to renew the Contract for one (1) additional one (1) year
term, commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2026, for an
amount not to exceed $4,500,000; and
B) a Budget Transfer in the amount of $1,433,080
in the Airport’s Operations Fund to provide budget for the Amendment, including
a transfer from reserves in the amount of $1,433,080.
Summary: On
November 21, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the
Contract for routine janitorial services for various locations on the PBI
campus, including the commercial passenger terminal, public parking garages,
general aviation Customs facility and various administrative offices and
support spaces in the amount of $9,500,000 with an initial term of two (2)
years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year
periods. The Contract also provides for
additional janitorial services on an as-needed basis, including
emergencies. The Contract expires
December 31, 2025. The Amendment
exercises the first option to renew, extending the expiration to December 31,
2026, and increases the contract amount by $4,500,000
for a total contract amount of $14,000,000. Expenses, including employee
salaries and benefits and supplies, are paid on a reimbursement basis in
accordance with an annual budget approved by the Department of Airports. Flagship’s principal place of business is
located in Southlake, TX. The Contract
was presented to the Goal Setting Committee on February 17, 2022, and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) Subcontracting Goal of 20%. Flagship committed to 21% SBE participation.
The SBE participation for this Amendment is 21%. To date, the overall participation achieved on
the Contract is 21%. In
accordance with Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, a governing body of a medium hub
commercial service airport may not approve purchases of contractual services in
excess of $1,000,000 on a consent agenda. This Amendment exceeds the threshold
amount and must be approved on the regular agenda. Countywide (AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. AIRPORTS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change Order No. 1 to the Contract (R2025-1433) with General Asphalt
Company, LLC (General Asphalt) for the James L. Turnage Boulevard
Rehabilitation Project (Project) at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
in the amount of $1,736,763.29, extending the project duration by 82 calendar
days; and
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,736,764 in the
Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund, to provide budget for Change Order
No. 1.
Summary: The Project was approved by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) on October 7, 2025 (R2025-1433) in the amount of
$3,444,626 with a project duration of 270 calendar days. The Project provides
for rehabilitation of approximately 2.5 miles of James L. Turnage Boulevard
(Turnage Boulevard), which is PBl's main inbound and
outbound roadway. Change Order No. 1 increases the contract amount by
$1,736,763.29 for a total contract amount of $5,181,389.29 and extends the
project duration by 82 calendar days for a total project duration of 352
calendar days. A drainage culvert pipe that crosses under Turnage Boulevard
failed, causing severe erosion along the innermost outbound lane on Turnage
Boulevard. The affected lane has been closed pending the completion of repairs
due to the extent of the erosion. Although the Project scope included repaving
the affected portion of Turnage Boulevard and other drainage improvements, the
failed pipe was not originally identified for replacement. Change Order No. 1
provides for the replacement of the failed pipe, which requires open cutting
across Turnage Boulevard, removing the existing pipe, and replacing it with
three (3) new 72" reinforced concrete pipes. The Department of Airports is
recommending approval of Change Order No. 1 to ensure the timely replacement of
the pipe and allow the reopening of the affected lane. The Contract is subject
to recent regulatory changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
program; therefore, establishment and enforcement of DBE contract goals has
been suspended to ensure compliance with new federal guidance. Pursuant to
changes to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2023, a governing
body of a medium hub commercial service airport may not approve purchases of
contractual services in excess of $1,000,000 on a consent agenda. Change Order
No. 1 exceeds the threshold amount and must be approved on the regular agenda. Countywide
(AH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Budget Transfer of $1,467,043 from General
Fund Contingency Reserves to the Supervisor of Elections (SOE). Summary: Due to Governor Ron DeSantis appointing
Representative Mike Caruso, House District 87, to the office of Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Comptroller for Palm Beach County, a vacancy has been created
in the Florida House of Representatives, House District 87. As such, the Governor has issued Executive
Order 25-210, calling for the SOE to hold a Special Primary Election on January
13, 2026 and a Special Election on March 24, 2026, if
necessary, to select the Representative for House of Representatives, District
87. The SOE has indicated that the
budget for the Special Elections is $1,467,043.
The SOE is requesting the estimated cost, which was not considered in
the FY 2026 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)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a
1.3-acre parcel of vacant land located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee
Line Highway from Canopus Investment Group, LLC for $20,150 plus closing, title
insurance, and recording costs estimated to be $800;
B) a Memorandum of Agreement with
Canopus Investment Group, LLC to be recorded in the public records to provide
notice of the Agreement;
C) an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 1.3-acre parcel of vacant land
located north of Indiantown Road and east of Bee Line Highway from Bryan
Pontious and David Cheung, Trustees under the Bryan Pontious Protection Trust
for $20,150 plus closing, title insurance, and recording costs estimated to be
$800; and
D) a Memorandum of Agreement with Bryan Pontious and David Cheung,
Trustees under the Bryan Pontious Protection Trust to be recorded in the public
records to provide notice of the Agreement.
Summary: On November 2, 2021, the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Fiscal Strategy for the spending of
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which included an allocation of
$4,000,000 for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. The parcels
owned by Canopus Investment Group, LLC (Canopus Parcel) and Bryan Pontious and
David Cheung, Trustees under the Bryan Pontious Protection Trust (Pontious
Parcel), are interior parcels located in an area known as Palm Beach Heights
(part of the Pal-Mar Ecosite). The Pal-Mar Ecosite is part of a large
ecological greenway that stretches from just west of the Atlantic Ocean to just
east of Lake Okeechobee.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The area
provides habitat for a wide variety of native plants and animals
and it is part of a hydrologically significant region that includes the
headwaters of the federally designated Wild and Scenic Northwest Fork of the
Loxahatchee River. Hence its value as environmentally sensitive land.
Appraisals were obtained from Anderson & Carr, Inc. and M.R. Ford &
Associates, Inc. who assigned a $15,000 and $16,000 per acre value for interior
parcels in Palm Beach Heights, respectively. Callaway & Price, Inc. reviewed
the appraisals and concluded a reasonable aggregate value of $15,500 per acre
for interior Palm Beach Heights parcels, which is the basis of the offers. The
Agreements allow for the County’s due diligence review of the parcels within 45
days of BCC approval. The County will
pay title insurance policy premiums, and closing and recording costs estimated to be $800 for the Canopus Parcel and $800 for the
Pontious Parcel. The Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Department will
perform pre-acquisition environmental assessments for the parcels prior to
closing. Boundary surveys will not be
obtained for any of the parcels due to their environmental sensitivity, wet
nature and remote location. ERM will be
responsible for the administration of the parcel. All costs related to the acquisition will be
paid from existing funds received from the ARPA Response Replacement Fund. These
are County ARPA Response Replacement funds that do not require a local match.
These acquisitions must be approved by a supermajority vote (5
Commissioners). (Property & Real Estate Management) District 1
(ZQ)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
D. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution amending Resolution R99-856, dated May 18, 1999, to reopen Homewood
Road. SUMMARY: Florida
Mango Road over the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) L-5 Canal (Project)
will replace the existing bridge over the LWDD L-5 Canal (Bridge) that is functionally obsolete. During construction of the Project, Florida
Mango Road will be closed to all traffic for the removal of the Bridge. However, the Bridge is the only access for
the residents located in the area north of the LWDD L-5 Canal, east of Farmdale Road, and southwest of the West Palm Beach Canal
(Neighborhood). It has been determined that the most cost effective
solution to provide access to the Neighborhood for the
residents during construction of the Project is to reopen Homewood Road east of Farmdale Road. This
Resolution will amend Resolution R99-856 to allow the permanent reopening of
Homewood Road as requested by the District 3
Commissioner. Resolution R99-856, dated
May 18, 1999, authorized the closure of Homewood Road east of Farmdale Road, at a location approved by the County
Engineer, in order to satisfy a condition of approval placed upon Zoning
Petition No. 89-96. Different
alternatives to maintain access to the Neighborhood
during construction of the Project were considered, including maintaining one
lane across the Bridge at all times, providing a temporary crossing next to the
Bridge, and reopening Homewood Road.
Once the Project is completed, Homewood Road will remain open. A community meeting was held on September 29,
2025, and flyers have been sent to the residents of the Neighborhood
informing them of the Project and the permanent reopening of Homewood
Road. The local Fire and Police
Departments will be notified. District
3 (YBH)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) conceptually
approve General
Obligation Housing Bond Loan Program (HBLP) awards for Affordable Housing
Multifamily Development as follow:
1. Wave
at Potomac by Onda Housing Group/OHG FL I Potomac LP, in the amount of $10,000,000;
2. Residences at Country Grove by Country
Grove Housing Partners, LP, in the amount of $10,000,000;
3. Residences at Country Landing by
Country Landing Housing Partners, LP, in the amount of $10,000,000;
4. Residences at Martin Manor II by DM
Redevelopment II Ltd., in the amount of $4,987,000;
5. Arise – Lake Worth by Legacy Landing
LLC/Paxton Development Group, in the amount of $13,921,276;
6. Peace Village by
Peace Village Ltd., in the amount of $5,175,000; and
B) deny HBLP
funding award without prejudice (thereby permitting the developer to
reapply for future bond funding) for Affordable Housing Multifamily Development
as follows:
1. Seventh on Haverhill by Tre Bel/Procida and
West Palm Beach Baptist-Seventh Day Church, Inc. in the amount of $7,441,000;
2. 2823 Broadway by
Tre Bel/Procida and West Palm Beach Housing Authority, in the amount of $17,085,000;
3. City View by
Landmark Developers, Inc, in the amount of $13,000,000; and
C) authorize staff to
transmit the approved proposals to the County’s third-party underwriter and to negotiate the loan
agreements.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
1. Summary: On June 25,
2025, the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) issued a
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. HED.HBLP.2025.2 making County funding available
to Developers to create additional housing units to expand the local inventory
of multifamily rental housing units for Affordable Housing serving households
earning up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) (income no greater than $74,880
for a household of two (2) persons). All HBLP awards are contingent upon the issuance of general obligation
bonds by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), compliance with the Housing
Bond Proceeds Allocation Process criteria, and satisfaction of
the applicable RFP requirements. Funding will be provided as a 20-year
permanent financing loan secured by a mortgage and note, requiring repayment of
principal and interest (for-profit developers subject to a 1% interest rate and
non-profit developers subject to a 0% interest rate). In response to the RFP, the County
received a total of ten (10) proposals, of which nine (9) were determined to be
responsive to eligibility and submittal requirements. On September 11, 2025,
the Selection Committee held a duly noticed public meeting and recommended
funding approval for six (6) projects: 1) Wave at Potomac; 2) Residences at
Country Grove; 3) Residences at Country Landing; 4) Residences at Martin Manor
II; 5) Arise – Lake Worth; and 6) Peace Village.
|
TOTAL PROJECT COST |
REQUESTED HBLP FUNDING AMOUNT |
% of TOTAL PROJECT COST |
HBLP FUNDING PER COUNTY-ASSISTED UNIT |
TOTAL COST PER UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE |
TOTAL # OF UNITS |
# OF COUNTY-ASSISTED UNITS |
AFFORD-ABILITY PERIOD |
|
|
Wave at Potomac |
$77,281,909 |
$10,000,000 |
13% |
$50,000 |
$312 |
200 |
200 |
Up to 99 |
|
Residences at Country Grove |
$51,153,802 |
$10,000,000 |
20% |
$94,339 |
$419 |
106 |
106 |
50 |
|
Residences at Country
Landing |
$51,153,802 |
$10,000,000 |
20% |
$94,339 |
$419 |
106 |
106 |
50 |
|
Residences at Martin
Manor II |
$47,912,536 |
$4,987,000 |
10% |
$47,495 |
$418 |
105 |
105 |
50 |
|
Arise Lake Worth |
$55,685,105 |
$13,921,276 |
25% |
$93,431 |
$409 |
149 |
149 |
99 |
|
Peace Village |
$38,247,750 |
$5,175,000 |
14% |
$49,759 |
$450 |
104 |
104 |
65 |
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
1. Summary (cont’d.): The Selection
Committee also recommended denial of three (3) projects: 1) Seventh on
Haverhill; 2) 2823 Broadway; and 3) City View. The respondents were notified of the Committee’s
recommendation of denial and advised of the RFP protest procedures.
|
PROJECT NAME |
TOTAL PROJECT COST |
REQUESTED HBLP
FUNDING AMOUNT |
% of TOTAL PROJECT
COST |
HBLP FUNDING PER
COUNTY-ASSISTED UNIT |
TOTAL COST PER
UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE |
TOTAL # OF UNITS |
# OF
COUNTY-ASSISTED UNITS |
AFFORD-ABILITY
PERIOD |
|
Seventh on Haverhill |
$37,580,000 |
$7,441,000 |
20% |
$186,025 |
$517 |
101 |
40 |
50 |
|
2823 Broadway |
$68,341,000 |
$17,085,000 |
25% |
$113,145 |
$485 |
151 |
151 |
50 |
|
City View |
$52,271,000 |
$13,000,000 |
25% |
$144,444 |
$453 |
90 |
90 |
50 |
Upon conceptual approval, the projects will
proceed to underwriting. Staff will subsequently present comprehensive terms
and conditions to the BCC for final approval. Each Developer will be required
to submit a cost certification for review and approval by DHED prior to
commencement of construction. Loan agreements and all related documents
associated with these HBLP funds will be executed between the County and the
respective development entity (and/or their successors and assigns). Districts
2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) conceptually approve a General Obligation Housing Bond Loan
Program (HBLP) awards for Workforce Housing Multifamily Development as follow:
1. Lake Worth Station by Bridge Holding
LLC, an affiliate of Office America Group in the amount of $1,059,223.
2. Marina Annex (Judge Rodgers Court) by
Marina Annex Housing LLC, an affiliate of the Riviera Beach Housing Authority,
Inc. in the amount of $15,300,000; and
B)
authorize staff to
transmit the approved proposals to the County’s third-party underwriter and to
negotiate the loan agreements.
Summary: On
June 25, 2025, the Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) issued
a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. HED.HBLP.2025.1 making County funding
available to Developers to create additional housing units to expand the local
inventory of multifamily rental housing units aimed at workforce housing
affordability. Eligible projects serve households with incomes between 60% and
110% of Area Median Income (AMI) (for 60% AMI no greater than $56,160 for a
household of two (2) persons) (for 110% AMI no greater than $102,960 for a
household of two (2) persons). All HBLP
awards are subject to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC), compliance with the Housing Bond Proceeds
Allocation Process criteria, and satisfaction of RFP
requirements. Funding will be provided in the form of a 20-year permanent
financing loan, secured by a mortgage and note requiring repayment of principal
and interest with an interest rate between 2% and 3%. In response to the RFP, a
total of four (4) proposals were received. Upon review, two (2) proposals were
determined to be responsive to the eligibility and submittal requirements. On
September 5, 2025, the Selection Committee convened in a duly noticed public
meeting and recommended funding approval for two (2) projects, Lake Worth
Station and Marina Annex (Judge Rodgers Court). All respondents were notified
of the Committee’s funding recommendations and advised of the RFP protest
procedures.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. SUMMARY (cont’d.):
|
PROJECT NAME |
TOTAL PROJECT COST |
REQUESTED HBLP FUNDING AMOUNT |
% of TOTAL PROJECT COST |
HBLP FUNDING PER
COUNTY-ASSISTED UNIT |
TOTAL COST PER
UNIT SQUARE FOOTAGE |
TOTAL # OF UNITS |
# OF COUNTY-ASSISTED UNITS |
AFFORD-ABILITY PERIOD |
|
Lake
Worth Station |
$29,658,278 |
4% |
$81,479 |
$345 |
91 |
13 |
50 |
|
|
Marina
Annex (Judge Rogers Ct.) |
$73,240,959 |
$15,300,000 |
21% |
$96,835 |
$410 |
175 |
158 |
50 |
Upon conceptual approval, the projects will
proceed to underwriting. Staff will subsequently present comprehensive terms
and conditions to the BCC for final approval. Each developer will be required
to submit a cost certification for review and approval by DHED prior to
commencement of construction. Loan agreements and all related documents
associated with these HBLP funds will be executed between the County and the
respective development entity (and/or their successors and assigns). Districts
2 and 7 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Impact Fee Affordable Housing Assistance Program (IFAHAP) funding
award in the total amount of $332,131 to Peace Village, Ltd. (PV);
B)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Award to be released to
the recipient pursuant to IFAHAP Guidelines;
C)
approve a Budget Transfer of $265,673 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 2 to appropriate funds for PV;
D)
approve a Budget Transfer of $47,197 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Parks Zone 2 to appropriate funds for PV; and
E)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $19,261 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Public Building Zone 1 to
appropriate funds for PV.
Summary: On May 5, 2025, the Department of Housing
and Economic Development (DHED) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
making $3,370,272 in IFAHAP funding available from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
allotment funding cycle. PV (an affiliate of Green Mills Holdings, LLC and The
Union Congregational United Church of West Palm Beach) submitted an application
in response to the NOFA. Staff recommends
that up to $332,131 be provided as a credit for impact fees associated with the
construction of Peace Village (Project), which consists of 104 one (1) bedroom
senior rental apartments located southwest of the intersection of Summit
Boulevard and Haverhill Road in unincorporated West Palm Beach. PV will be
given credits for Roads Zone 2 Impact Fees ($265,673), Parks Zone 2 Impact fees
($47,197) and Public Building Impact Fees Zone 1 ($19,261). PV will pay impact
fees above the allocated $332,131. The Certificate of Award and related
documents will be issued to the entity identified herein and its successors and/or
assigns and will require the Project to provide all 104 units at or below the
110% Area Median Income (AMI) for no less than 30 years. Affordability
restrictions from other non-County funding sources will require the Project to
provide 16 units at 30% AMI (income < $24,570 for a household of one
(1)), 62 units at 60% AMI (income < $49,140 for a household of one
(1)), four units at 70% AMI (income < $57,330 for a household of one
(1)), and 22 units at 80% AMI (income < $65,520 for a household of
one (1)). Rents will not exceed applicable program limits, currently $658 for
30% AMI, $1,316 for 60% AMI, $1,535 for 70% AMI, and $1,755 for 80% AMI. These funds are from interest earned by
the Impact Fee Fund. District 3 (HJF)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the continuation of the BusLink Pilot
Program (Program); and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator to approve the
Palm Tran grant application geared toward the enhancement of east-west transit
connectivity, and other documents necessary, that do not substantially change
the scope of work, terms or conditions of future documents.
Summary: On August 24, 2024, Palm Tran launched
the Program, designed to enhance
first and last-mile connectivity for transit riders. The Program currently
provides customers within designated geofenced zones with up to four (4) Uber
or taxi vouchers per day to facilitate access to Palm Tran’s fixed-route
network. Since its implementation, the Program has provided more than 200,000 trips, reflecting strong
ridership and community engagement. Staff will present an annual update on the Program’s
performance, including ridership trends, operating costs, and recommendations
to improve service efficiency. These program adjustments will include reducing
the daily voucher limit; modifying service zones to better align with first-
and last-mile connections; and adjusting the per-trip voucher value from $8 to $5. Adjustments are intended to
ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the BusLink Program. Future projects would focus on strengthening
east-west transit connectivity, including frequency changes to high-performing
fixed routes 62, 63, and 73, as well as a future Mobility-on-Demand (MOD) service
or BusLink extension for residents of the Acreage, Loxahatchee, and Westlake
communities. Grant opportunities will be applied for, as Palm Tran becomes
aware of, to partially fund these future projects. Agenda item 3AA-1 is a companion item to this
agenda item given the shared service area. Countywide
(MM)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Palm Beach County
(PBC), Florida, repealing Resolution R2017-0772 and thereby dissolving the Palm
Beach County Reentry Task Force (Task Force) and providing for staff support of
a non-County Working Group to continue the non-advisory work of the Task Force.
Summary: The
Department of Public Safety, Division of Justice services is seeking approval from the BCC to dissolve the Task
Force as an advisory board under the BCC. On September 22, 2025, the Task Force
voted in favor of this recommendation. Originally established to enhance public
safety, reduce victimization and recidivism, and improve the quality of life
for Palm Beach County residents, the Task Force has successfully achieved its
foundational objectives. These include developing a coordinated countywide
reentry framework, defining key stakeholder roles, and initiating comprehensive
reentry efforts that have since become deeply embedded in local and national
practices. The proposed dissolution reflects the Task Force’s natural
progression from an advisory board to the BCC to a more dynamic,
community-driven model. This community-based workgroup approach mirrors other
successful Public Safety workgroups, such as those addressing sexual assault
and domestic violence, which rely on cross-agency coordination, community
engagement, and shared accountability to drive meaningful outcomes.
Transitioning away from a formal advisory board structure will allow for
greater inclusivity, welcoming grassroots organizations, community-based
partners and residents, while fostering enhanced operational coordination,
information sharing, and implementation of reentry initiatives throughout Palm
Beach County. Continued staff support from the Division of Justice Services is
essential to ensure alignment with County priorities, maintain accountability
to funding partners, and provide the administrative infrastructure necessary to
sustain the collaborative strategic goals and data-driven outcomes. Countywide
(RS)
DECEMBER 2, 2025
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
H. WATER UTILITIES
1. Staff seeks Board
Direction: On Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department’s (PBCWUD) possible acquisition of Boynton Beach Water and
Sewer Utility. Summary: At the September 30, 2025 workshop, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed
staff to provide an overview and timeline for the due diligence process related
to the potential acquisition of the Boynton Beach Water and Sewer system. This
acquisition request was initiated by the City of Boynton Beach (City). The County needs to
conduct thorough due diligence to determine the feasibility of such a purchase,
and this timeline provides the different steps that will need to be taken to
better understand the current condition of the system, the legal components for
acquisition, and the total costs and liabilities related to acquisition of the
City’s Water and Sewer Utility. District 4 (MWJ)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
* * * * * * * * * * * *
DECEMBER 2, 2025
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
9. BCC DIRECTION
DECEMBER 2, 2025
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
Requesting approval for off-site Proclamation recognizing the 25th
Anniversary of the Devos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach.
District 3 – COMMISSIONER JOEL G. FLORES
District 4 – COMMISSIONER MARCI WOODWARD
District 5 - COMMISSIONER MARIA SACHS
District 6 - COMMISSIONER SARA BAXTER
District 7 – COMMISSIONER BOBBY POWELL JR.
DECEMBER 2, 2025
11. MATTERS BY THE
PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
12. 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."