ORDER OF BUSINESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD MEETING
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
JANUARY 6, 2026
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 11 - 75)
4. SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS (Page 76)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. (Page 77)
6. REGULAR
AGENDA (Pages 78 - 88)
7. BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (Page 89)
8. STAFF
COMMENTS (Page 90)
9. BCC DIRECTION (Page 90)
10. BCC
COMMENTS (Page 91)
11. MATTERS
BY THE PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M. (Page
92)
12. ADJOURNMENT (Page 93)
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 11
3A-1 Overview
of the current list of Contracts Report for agenda items submitted for this
scheduled BCC meeting.
B. CLERK & COMPTROLLER
Page 11
3B-1 Warrant
list
3B-2 Contracts
and claims settlements list
3B-3 Change
orders, work task orders, minor contracts, final payments, etc.
3B-4 Sufficiency
Report of County Officials Bonds.
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
Page 12
3C-1 Resolution
declaring the acquisition of property.
3C-2 Consultant Service Authorization No. 3 with
Massee Consulting Services, LLC for the
SW 18th Street and Powerline Road Intersection Improvements.
Page 13
3C-3 Amendment
No. 1 with Russo Site Development, Inc. for revisions of the Contract for Westgate
Avenue project.
Page 14
3C-4 Change
Order No. 19 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Seminole Pratt
Whitney Road project for time extension.
Page 15 - 16
3C-5 Change
Order No. 20 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Seminole Pratt
Whitney Road project for additional costs related to utility delays.
Page 16
3C-6 Work
Order 2024050-5 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and resurface
Lake Ida Road project.
Page 17
3C-7 Work
Order 2024-050-42 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface residential streets within oca Rio Heights Subdivision.
3C-8 Work
Order 2024050-66 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. to mill and
resurface West Canal Street North project.
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E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Page 18 - 19
3E-1 Sole
Source Agreement with The Salvation Army to provide emergency shelter services
to families with minor children experiencing homelessness.
Page 20
3E-2 Amendment
No. 0001 to FDOC Umbrella Agreement for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
amending the scope of work.
Page 21
3E-3 Data
Sharing Agreement with FDOH allowing for matching and sharing of limited
client-level information.
Page 22
3E-4 Assignment
of the Town of Hypoluxo City/County Funds from Opioid Litigation Settlements to
PBC.
Page 23
3E-5 Contract
with 52 Weeks Development, Inc. to provide essential workforce skills and
training.
Page 24
3E-6 Notice
of Award from HHS to update Grant Conditions for the Ending the HIV Epidemic.
F. AIRPORTS
Page 25
3F-1 Change Order No. 9 with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the
Central Airfield Improvements project for remediation of an elevation discrepancy.
Page 26
3F-2 Change
Order No. 8 with Alen Construction Group, Inc. for the Hz Ground Power Unit
Point of Use Replacement project.
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 27
3G-1 Negotiated
settlement for code compliance lien against Jason
Gonzalez.
3G-2 Negotiated
settlement for code compliance lien against Dennis F.
Russo.
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H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
Page 28
3H-1 First
Amendment with True Gospel Holiness Christian Center Inc. to remove the
requirement for True Gospel to provide a storm water drainage easement.
Page 29
3H-2 Roger
Dean Chevrolet Stadium Renovation project development period report No. 10 and
11.
Page 30
3H-3 Amendment
No. 2 with Asset Builders, LLC dba Messam Construction to establish a
Guaranteed Maximum Price for the North County Aquatic Complex Renovations and
Improvements project.
Page 31
3H-4 Assignment,
Assumption, and Consent Agreement from 1st Fire and Security, Inc.
to Summit Fire & Security, LLC; and to assign the Water Utilities SROC, WTP
#3 Roof Replacement Contract from Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. to
Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, LLC.
Page 32
3H-5 Multiple
Standard License Agreements for use of County-owned property.
Page 33
3H-6 Consultant
Services Authorization No. 9 with Colome & Associates, Inc. for the new
Hypoluxo Branch Library project.
Page 34
3H-7 Contract
with Song & Associates, Inc. to provide professional architectural/engineering
services for the former Supervisor of Elections building hardening and
restoration project.
Page 35
3H-8 Amendment
No. 1 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for
Phase 1 of the Animal Care & Control – Belvedere Campus Improvements project.
Page 36
3H-9 First
Amendment with the City of Boca Raton and City of Delray to extend the term of the
Agreement to utilize specific components of the County’s Public Safety Radio
System.
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I. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 37
3I-1 Amendment 001 with Riviera Beach Housing
Authority to allow for additional time to complete the Blue Heron Commons
project.
Page 38
3I-2 Reinstatement and Amendment 002 with the
City of Rivera Beach to extend the performance dates.
Page 39 - 40
3I-3 Resolution of Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds for Waterview Apartments.
Page 41
3I-4 Multiple Loan Agreements with Community
Land Trust of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for the construction of
Lake Worth Beach CRA Villas project.
Page 42
3I-5 Request for waiver related to travel
expenses from FHLBA.
K. WATER UTILITIES
Page 43
3K-1 Amendment
No. 1 with Hinterland Group, LLC exercising the renewal option.
Page 44 - 45
3K-2 Multiple
Grant Applications for FDEP for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment
Facility Operations Building Replacement project.
Page 46
3K-3 Reimbursement
Agreement with B & B Land Ventures, LLC to replace an older lift station.
Page 47
3K-4 Full
Release of Utility Easement.
3K-5 Standard
Potable Water and Wastewater Development Agreements.
Page 48
3K-6 Partial
Release of Utility Easement.
3K-7 Partial
Release of Utility Easement.
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L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Page 49
3L-1 Mosquito
Control MOU with FDACS for mosquito control activities.
Page 50
3L-2 FIND
Project Agreement for the Providencia Cay Habitat Restoration Part 2.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
Page 51
3M-1 Entertainment Contractor Agreements with Salsabor AllStars Band Inc. and
SRB Entertainment, LLC.
3M-2 Standard Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreement with Sanderfoot Sound, Inc.
Page 52
3M-3 Amphitheater Rental Agreements with American
Cancer Society Inc. and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association
Inc.
3M-4 Special Events Rental Agreement with Battle
Bros LLC.
Page 53
3M-5 Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Greenacres for the continued public use of the former Greenacres Historical
Museum.
Page 54
3M-6 Third Amendment with the City of Riviera
Beach for the relocation of the Riviera Beach Aquatic Complex.
N. LIBRARY
Page 55
3N-1 Application
for the Southeast Florida Library Information Network Interlibrary Loan Support
Awards.
S. FIRE RESCUE
Page 55
3S-1 Business
Associate Agreement with the Town of Jupiter.
Page 56
3S-2 Municipal
Ordinance with the City of South Bay providing consent for participation in the
County’s Fire/Rescue Municipal Services Taxing Unit.
3S-3 Resolution
authorizing the conveyance and transfer of equipment.
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T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Page 57
3T-1 Reappointment
of two (2) members to the Environmental Control Hearing Board.
U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
Page 58
3U-1 Task
Order #5 with GPI Geospatial Inc for acquisition and delivery of 2026 Palm
Beach County Color Oblique Imagery Program.
3U-2 Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Palm Beach Gardens for updated contract terms and
language.
Page 59
3U-3 Task
Order #3 with Woolpert, Inc. for the 2025 Palm Beach County Canal Water Clarity
project.
X. PUBLIC SAFETY
Page 59
3X-1 Agreement
with the Town of Palm Beach to provide reimbursement for medical equipment purchases.
Page 60
3X-2 PBC
CJC Annual Contract Compliance Review report.
Page 61 - 62
3X-3 First
Amendments to Contracts to provide testing and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Services to the Drug Court Programs.
Page 63
3X-4 Contracts
with City of Riviera Beach to provide adult reentry case management and support
services.
Page 64
3X-5 Contract
with Lee Giordano to provide customized training and consultation on the
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Curriculum.
Page 65
3X-6 Contract
with Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. to provide coordination of the
Community Coordinated Response team and project management.
Page 66 - 67
3X-7 Budget
Transfers and Amendment due to recent organizational changes in the transfer of
the CJC and ESS as divisions of Public Safety Department.
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AA. PALM TRAN
Page 68
3AA-1 Resolution approving a Grant Agreement to partially
offset the operational costs for the Go Glades Service.
Page 69
3AA-2 Extension to Public Transportation Grant
Agreement to provide assistance for the purchase of Transit Signal Priority.
CC. SHERIFF
Page 70
3CC-1 Grant Award with Immigration Custom Enforcement to offset various
costs.
Page 71
3CC-2 Agreement
with State of Florida Office of the Attorney General for a Victim of Crim Act
Award to fund three (3) positions.
3CC-3 Subgrant Agreement for the PBC Motorcycle Safety project.
Page 72
3CC-4 Subgrant Agreement for the PBC Impaired Driving Strategy.
3CC-5 Subgrant Agreement for the PBC Occupant Protection project.
Page 73
3CC-6 Grant
Modification #1 to provide supplemental funds for the FY 2025 High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area Grant Program.
DD.
PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS
Page 73
3DD-1 Appointment of two (2) candidates to the
Commission on Ethics.
EE.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Page 74
3EE-1 Category “G” Grant Agreements with United
States Croquet Association, Inc. and Caribbean Baseball Organization, Inc.
3EE-2 Category “G” Grant Agreement with Orlando Youth
Hockey Association, Inc.
Page 75
3EE-3 Category “G” Grant Agreement with Equestrian
Sport Productions, LLC.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.
Page 76
4A Rediscover Reading Month
4B National Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists Week
4C Mentoring Month
4D Robert A. Bertisch for 45 Years of
Service
4E National Crime Stoppers Crime Prevention
Month
4F Certificate recognizing Paul Connell
4G Human Trafficking Awareness Month
4H William “Billy” Bowman Day
4I Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M.
Page 77
None
REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
Page 78
6A-1 Preliminary
Reading and permission to advertise amending two (2) boundaries of County
Commission Districts.
Page 79
6A-2 Waiver
of the competitive solicitation process and Contracts with Jerry Wilson, PC for
services in redistricting.
Page 80
6A-3 Budget
Transfer from Contingency Reserves to establish budget for the Division of
Employee Performance Management Systems and Analytics.
B. FIRE RESCUE
Page 81
6B-1 Budget
Transfers and Amendments for the transfer of PBC Ocean Rescue Lifeguards, Equipment
and Vehicles to Fire Rescue Department.
C. MEDICAL EXAMINER
Page 82
6C-1 Resolution
repealing and establishing a schedule of fee for Medical Examiner.
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D. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Page 82
6D-1 Contract
with Alfred Benesch & Company to review and update PBC current Impact Fee
System to a Multi-modal Impact Fee System.
E. ENGINEERING & PUBLC WORKS
Page 83
6E-1 Amendment
to the Infrastructure Surtax Project Plan for the Hypoluxo Road project.
F. HOUSING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Page 84
6F-1 Homebuyer
Match Pilot Program Policies program.
Page 85
6F-2 Request
for Ad Valorem funding allocation to Harra Homes, LLC
for the demucking project in the City of Belle Glade.
Page 86
6F-3 IFAHAP
Funding request to WeSecondChance, LLC for the construction
of single-family home.
Page 87 - 88
6F-4 General
Obligation Housing Bond Loan Program for Affordable Housing Multifamily
Development to Haverhill Owner LLC for Seventh on Haverhill project.
G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Page 88
6G-1 Proposed
2026 Federal Legislative Agenda.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS (Page 89)
STAFF COMMENTS (Page 90)
BCC DIRECTION (Page 90)
BCC COMMENTS (Page 91)
MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC –
2:00 P.M. (Page 92)
ADJOURNMENT (Page 93)
JANUARY 6, 2026
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: Contracts (regular) and
claim settlements list as submitted by various departments to the Clerk &
Comptroller’s Office. Countywide
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: change orders, work task orders, minor
contracts, final payments and other items approved by the Contract Review
Committee and by the department heads for the Engineering Department;
Facilities Development and Operations Department; Water Utilities Department;
Environmental Resources Management Department; and the Department of Airports
during November 2025. Countywide
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) review for sufficiency
Report of County Officials Bonds dated June 2025, and
B) receive and
file Report of County Officials Bonds dated June 2025.
Summary:
Ordinance No. 98-51 sets the various bond amounts for
specified County officers and provides for examination of the sufficiency of
all the bonds at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
in January and June of each year. Countywide
(DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a
Resolution declaring the acquisition of property designated as Parcel 116 as
fee simple right-of-way and property designated as Parcel 216 as a permanent
drainage easement, necessary for the construction of roadway improvements to
extend Congress Avenue from Northlake Boulevard to Alternate A1A (Project). SUMMARY: Adoption of the Resolution will initiate eminent
domain proceedings pursuant to Chapters 73, 74, 127, and Section 337.27,
Florida Statutes, as amended, against two (2) parcels having a total appraised
value of $3,010,500. The parcels are necessary to construct a new three
(3) lane roadway with shoulders, a center turn lane, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, a roundabout, and permanent drainage for the Project. The property
owner has not accepted the offer to
purchase made by Palm Beach County (County) and attempts to negotiate the
purchase have been unsuccessful. Eminent domain proceedings are necessary to
acquire the parcels at this time in order to expedite construction of the Project.
This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District 1
(DO)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Service Authorization No. 3 (CSA) to the
Intersection Improvements Annual Design Services Contract (R2023-0477) dated
April 18, 2023 (Contract) with
Masse Consulting Services, LLC (MCS) in the amount of $368,949.24 for the SW 18th Street and
Powerline Road Intersection Improvements (Project). SUMMARY: Approval of this CSA will provide the professional engineering services
necessary to provide a third eastbound left turn lane on SW 18th
Street on the west approach of the intersection. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee (GSC) on January 5, 2022 and the GSC
established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 20% minimum mandatory Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) participation and an SBE evaluation preference. MCS committed to 85% SBE participation. The proposed SBE participation for this CSA
is 96.40%. To date, the overall SBE
participation achieved on this Contract is 98.80%. MCS
has an office located in Palm Beach County (County) and is a certified SBE
company. This Project is included in
the Five-Year Road Program. District
4 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the contract dated September 19, 2023 (R2023-1272) with
Rosso Site Development, Inc. (RSD) (Contract) to revise Section 7-25 of the
General Provisions of the Contract, retroactive to August 6, 2024, for Westgate
Avenue from Wabasso Drive to Congress Avenue - Federalized (Project). SUMMARY: Retroactive
to August 6, 2024, Amendment No. 1 will revise Section
7-25 of the General Provisions of the Contract to reduce the number of
on-the-job trainees from five (5) to three (3).
The Contract includes on-the-job training requirements in Section 7-25
of the General Provisions. On August 6,
2024, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implemented revisions to
“On-the-Job Training Requirements” to reflect changes to the equal employment
opportunity affirmative action program in addition to increasing the Estimated
Contract Amounts and required Trainees, and advised that if a contractor
requests use of the specification on an existing FDOT contract awarded between
January 2023 and July 2024, the new specification may be added to the
contract. On August 8, 2024, RSD
requested that Palm Beach County (County) amend the Contract to reduce the
number of on-the-job trainees. The
Contract requires RSD to comply with all applicable laws, including laws
relating to employment in effect at the time of Contract execution, or
thereafter. The Contract was approved
September 19, 2023, in the amount of $7,658,620.34. This Project is funded by a federal grant
(R2021-1896). The Equal Business
Opportunity Ordinance is not applicable.
District 7 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Change
Order No. 19 in the amount of $583,868.79 and a retroactive time extension of
108 days to the contract (Contract) dated October 19, 2021 (R2021-1465) with
Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger) for Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
from Orange Boulevard to south of Northlake Boulevard, and Seminole Pratt
Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Project). SUMMARY: In accordance with Contract
Specifications 4-3, 5-12.2.2, and 8-7.3.2, approval of Change Order No. 19 will
grant a retroactive time extension of 108 days and compensate Ranger for
additional costs caused by two (2) unforeseen Crown Castle utility conflicts
identified in November 2022 and May 2024, which conflicted with the
installation of new drainage structures, water mains, and force mains for the
Project. These conflicts resulted in the
need for Ranger to deviate from their submitted Project schedule to avoid any
further delays by working out of sequence.
The delay conditions were investigated, and it was determined that the
resulting increase in time and cost for performing the controlling items of
work was beyond Ranger’s control.
Pursuant to Contract Specifications 4-3.2 and 8-7.3.2, the Engineering
and Public Works Department (EPW) recommends approval for equitable adjustment
of monetary compensation and Contract time, under such circumstances. Per PPM CW-F-050, this Change Order exceeds
the threshold of $200,000 and allowable 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 October 19, 2021, in the amount of
$17,999,999. Previous change orders
totaling $1,449,761.13 plus this Change Order bring the total Change Order
amount to $2,033,629.92 for the Contract.
The total Contract amount, including this Change Order and previous
change orders, is $20,033,628.92. With
the approval of this Change Order, the new revised completion date is September
6, 2025. However, work is still ongoing
for the Project, and additional change orders for Contract time and monetary
adjustments are still being negotiated, making estimated completion date fall
of 2026. This item is related to 3-C-5 for today’s meeting as they are two (2)
distinct change orders to the same 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.
Ranger committed to 20.20% SBE participation for the Contract. The proposed SBE participation for Change
Order No. 19 is 44%. To date, the
overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 44.45%. This contract is
subject to emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3,
2025. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District
6 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A)
a Change Order
No. 20 in the amount of $2,214,536.09 to the contract dated October 19, 2021
(R2021-1465) (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. (Ranger) for
Seminole Pratt Whitney Road from Orange Boulevard to south of Northlake
Boulevard, and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard Intersection
Improvements (Project); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,214,537 in
the Transportation Improvement Fund from Reserves - Road Program Sweeps and
appropriate it to the Project.
SUMMARY: In accordance with Contract Specifications 4-3, 5-12, and
8-7.3.2, approval of Change Order No. 20 will compensate Ranger for additional
costs related to sod, concrete/flatwork, fencing storage, trucking, asphalt
aggregates, extended maintenance, pavement markings, and box culverts due to
utility delays beyond Ranger’s control. Ranger
issued a notice of delay to Palm Beach County (County) on March 28, 2024. The delay conditions were investigated, and
it was determined that the resulting increase in cost of performing the
controlling items of work was beyond Ranger’s control. Pursuant to Contract
Specifications 4-3 and 8-7.3.2, staff recommends approval for equitable adjustment of
monetary compensation, under such circumstances. Throughout this period, Ranger
dedicated significant time and resources engaging with the utility providers
and the County, to facilitate advancement of work. In addition, Ranger deviated from their
submitted project schedule to avoid any further delays by working out of
sequence, to the best of their ability. Per
PPM CW-F-050, this Change Order exceeds the threshold of $200,000 relating to
staff approvals of change orders and requires approval by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Approval of Change
Order No. 20 will compensate Ranger $2,214,536.09 for both
direct and indirect costs incurred due to the delay caused by several
utilities. The Contract was approved on
October 19, 2021, for $17,999,999. Previous
change orders totaling $2,033,629.92 plus this Change Order bring the total
change order amount to $4,248,166.01 for the Contract. The total Contract amount, including this
Change Order and previous change orders, is $22,248,165.01. Since time extensions related to these
utility delays were handled through previously approved change orders, there is
no change to the completion date of September 6, 2025
with this Change Order. However, work is
still ongoing for the Project, and additional change orders for Contract time
and monetary adjustments are still being negotiated, making estimated
completion date fall of 2026.
JANUARY
6, 2026
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
5. SUMMARY (cont’d.): This
item is related to 3-C-4 for today’s meeting as they are two (2) distinct
change orders to the same 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. Ranger committed to 20.20% SBE participation
for the Contract. The proposed SBE
participation for Change Order No. 20 is 29%.
To date, the overall SBE participation achieved on this Contract is
29.17%. This contract is subject to
emergency ordinance R2025-014 approved by the BCC on June 3, 2025. This
Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program. District
6 (YBH)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Order 2024050-5 in the amount of $2,026,000 to mill and resurface Lake Ida Road
from Hagen Ranch Road to Congress Avenue utilizing Palm Beach County’s (County)
annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with
Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. SUMMARY: Per County PPM CW-F-050,
this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of work
orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Approval of this
work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and resurface
4.5 miles of Lake Ida Road’s two (2) and four (4) lanes. This Contract is one (1) of three (3)
contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual
asphalt milling and resurfacing program.
Prior to this meeting date, approximately $5,000,000 of the $70,000,000
Contract that was approved on July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee (GSC) on December 16, 2023 and the
GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum
mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work
order is 10.04%. To date, the overall
SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 8.80%. The budget for the
improvements includes striping and marking costs of $184,000
bringing the total fiscal impact to $2,210,000.
This project is funded by the
infrastructure sales tax. Districts
4, 5 and 7 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
C. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Order 2024050-42 in the amount of $421,000 to mill and resurface the Palm Beach
County (County) maintained residential streets within the Boca Rio Heights
Subdivision utilizing the County’s annual asphalt milling and resurfacing
contract R2024-0748 (Contract) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. SUMMARY:
Per County PPM CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for
staff approvals of work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval
from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
Approval of this work order will allow the contractual services
necessary to mill and resurface two (2) miles of the residential streets within
the Boca Rio Heights Subdivision. This
Contract is one (1) of three (3) contracts with an available cumulative total
of $70,000,000 for the annual asphalt milling and resurfacing program. Prior to
this meeting date, approximately $5,000,000 of the $70,000,000 Contract that
was approved on July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee (GSC) on December 16, 2023 and the
GSC established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum
mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation. The proposed SBE participation for this work
order is 10.02%. To date, the overall
SBE participation achieved on this Contract is 8.80%. The budget for the
improvements includes striping and marking costs of $38,000
bringing the total fiscal impact to $459,000.
District 4 (YBH)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Work
Order 2024050-66 in the amount of $770,000 to mill and resurface West Canal
Street North from Marina Drive Bridge to SR 715 utilizing Palm Beach County’s
(County) annual asphalt milling and resurfacing contract R2024-0748 (Contract)
with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. SUMMARY: Per County PPM
CW-F-050, this work order exceeds the $300,000 threshold for staff approvals of
work orders to annual contracts, thus requiring approval from the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC). Approval of
this work order will allow the contractual services necessary to mill and
resurface two (2) miles of West Canal Street North’s two (2) lanes. This Contract is one (1) of three (3)
contracts with an available cumulative total of $70,000,000 for the annual
asphalt milling and resurfacing program.
Prior to this meeting date, approximately $5,000,000 of the $70,000,000
Contract that was approved on July 2, 2024, has been spent or encumbered. This Contract was presented to the Goal
Setting Committee (GSC) on December 16, 2023 and the GSC established an
Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a 10% minimum mandatory Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) participation.
The proposed SBE participation for this work order is 10.01%. To date, the overall SBE participation
achieved on this Contract is 8.80%. The budget for the improvements includes
striping and marking costs of $70,000 bringing the
total fiscal impact to $840,000. District
5 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) retroactive sole source Agreement for the Provision of Financial Assistance (FAA Agreement)
in the Housing and Homelessness Program Area with The Salvation Army (TSA), beginning
October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, in an amount totaling $200,000, of
which $100,000 is budgeted for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, with an anticipated
annual allocation of $100,000 in the subsequent FY, contingent upon budgetary
appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC); and
B)
subrecipient Agreement (Sub-Agreement)
with TSA, retroactively for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30,
2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $72,615, in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
program funds, to provide emergency shelter services to families with minor
children experiencing homelessness in Palm Beach County (County).
Summary: Although the programs and providers are
similar, two (2) separate agreements are required to appropriately segregate
and administer County FAA funds and federal ESG funds, each of which has
distinct budgeting, contracting, and compliance requirements. TSA Family Overflow Shelter program (FOS) provides temporary emergency shelter services to family households experiencing
literal homelessness (Category 1). Eligible households must include at least one
(1) adult and one (1) child under the age of 18. Participants will be referred to
the program through the County’s Homeless Outreach Program and Continuum of
Care Coordinated Entry. Participants will
be provided with shelter at The Center of Hope apartments, along with supportive
services and referral to other community-based services. FOS will operate 24
hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, and will serve a minimum
of 24 participants annually. TSA is the only homeless emergency shelter
provider with the capacity to provide temporary emergency shelter services for
families experiencing homelessness. Retroactive approval is requested
due to protracted contract negotiations.
On July 8, 2025, the BCC approved the County’s Action Plan for FY
2025-2026, which allocated $484,092 in ESG program funds for nonprofit agencies
to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness,
including those fleeing domestic violence.
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
1. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The TSA’s Center
of Hope program will provide emergency shelter services, case management,
employment assistance, housing plan development, life-skills training, and
other services to help participants secure permanent housing as quickly as
possible. Finalization of this Sub-Agreement was delayed due to TSA’s
requirement that all negotiations and agreements be reviewed and approved by
its regional headquarters in Atlanta. On
January 23, 2024, the County entered into Subrecipient Agreements with Adopt-A-Family
(AAF), Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), and Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA), and on March 12, 2024, entered into a Sub-Agreement with
TSA to provide homeless services (R2024-0030, R2024-0031, R2024-0033, and
R2024-0292, respectively, as amended by R2024-1197, R2024-1198, R2024-1199, and
R2024-1200, respectively). In FY 2025, TSA was contracted to serve eight (8)
unduplicated family households annually and was able to serve nine (9)
unduplicated family households with emergency shelter services, expending 100%
of its ESG award. Under this new Agreement, TSA is projected to serve eight (8)
unduplicated family households in its Center of Hope program. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends motion
to approve: Amendment
No. 0001 to the Florida Department of Commerce (FDOC) Federally Funded Subgrant
Umbrella Agreement No. E2249 (Umbrella Agreement) (R2025-1711), for the period
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs, which
amends the LIHEAP Scope of Work and funding sources. Summary: On November
18, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) ratified the Mayor’s signature on the Umbrella Agreement (R2025-1711)
(CFDA No.93.568 and 93.569) with the FDOC. The FDOC issued one (1) Agreement
covering both the CSBG and LIHEAP programs, along with the Notice of Grant
Award/Fund Availability (NFA) to release funds, and under the new Subgrant
Agreement, the County will only receive funding for the administration of the
LIHEAP program, and payments for clients’ services will be made directly by the
State. On October 1, 2025, the FDOC issued Amendment No. 0001 to the Umbrella
Agreement (Amendment), updating the LIHEAP Scope of Work and funding sources
and substantially increasing the administrative, reporting, documentation, and
outreach requirements over the original Umbrella Agreement. It adds extensive
deliverables, increases reporting obligations, introduces performance metrics,
and defines funding allocation formulas. Electric bill assistance will be
provided to approximately 8,000 low-income households during Fiscal Year (FY)
2026. During Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025, 5,075 households received electric
bill assistance. No County match is
required. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve a Data
Sharing Agreement (Agreement) with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH),
effective for four (4) years upon approval by both parties, allowing for the
matching and sharing of limited, consented client-level information for the
purpose of providing linkage to medical care and social support services for
clients with HIV/AIDS in Palm Beach County (County), at no cost to the County;
and
B)
delegate authority
to the County Administrator, or designee, on additional forms,
certification, contracts and agreements, and amendments thereto, and any other
necessary documents related to the Data Sharing
Agreement that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms, or
conditions.
Summary: The “Data 2 Care” strategy, supported by the
County’s Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative, is a critical component of
the plan to end HIV in the County by 2030. The Agreement will include sharing
limited client-level information entered into the County’s HIV/AIDS Program
Data Management Information System with FDOH. This Agreement is necessary to
continue matching and receiving updated client-level information to facilitate
linkage to care services for clients with HIV/AIDS. For the purposes outlined in
the Agreement, client consent is required for the sharing of their information
between the County and FDOH. This collaboration will reduce duplication of
administrative efforts for both entities, lessen the burden of clients in
maintaining service eligibility, facilitate more effective service delivery and
utilization of available resources, and increase coordination of services
between the County and FDOH. No County match is required. Countywide
(JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Assignment of the Town of Hypoluxo (the Town)
City/County Funds from the Opioid Litigation Settlements to Palm Beach County
(County); and
B) a Budget Amendment in the Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF)
in the amount of $6,213 to recognize the transfer of the Town’s OSF to the
County.
SUMMARY: Under the Florida Opioid Allocation and Statewide
Response Agreement (the Agreement), the Town is allocated $21,776 over an 18-year
period. Town staff has determined that it cannot effectively undertake an
eligible program/activity that will abate the opioid epidemic and that its
residents would be better served through the strategies and initiatives
outlined in the Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024 (Plan
2024), which are implemented by the County and its partners. The County will
add the Town’s funding allocation to the OSF categorical expenditure plan,
which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on October 22, 2024.
The Budget Amendment of $6,213 represents the Town’s first four (4)
installments of their allocation. Future installments will be budgeted annually
as part of the County’s budget process. This marks the second
municipality to assign their funds to the County. On January 14, 2025, the Village of Palm
Springs assigned their $160,674 allocation to the County. Countywide
(JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to retroactively approve: Contract for Provision of Services (Contract)
with 52 Weeks Development, Inc. (52 Weeks), for the period of January 1, 2026
to September 30, 2028, in a total amount of $30,000, of which $10,000 is
budgeted in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, with an anticipated annual allocation of
$10,000 in each subsequent FY, contingent upon a budgetary appropriation by the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for the term of the Contract, to provide
essential workforce skills training, including Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) 30-hours construction safety training, forklift operator
certification, GED preparation, Microsoft Office, customer service, CPR/First
Aid certification, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, drone operations, and
soft-skills training. Each component is designed to build both technical
proficiency and job readiness for immediate employment.Summary: 52 Weeks was
selected through the RFP process. The skill-set
building and vocational/employment training services are funded by the
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and are allocated annually based on the
amount of funding received each Grant Year (GY). These services will be
delivered to low-income individuals residing in Palm Beach County (County). The
skill-set building category includes training in
computer literacy, life skills, work readiness, and financial budgeting. The
vocational/employment training category provides instruction in areas such as
forklift operator certification, GED preparation, drone operations and
technology, and various other vocational fields. In GY 2025, the CAP Family
Self-Sufficiency Program (FSSP) enrolled 151 clients, with 50 completing
vocational training. Participants also received supportive skill-set
building services, including resume writing, soft skills development, and
financial management, to enhance their ability to obtain and maintain
employment. Additionally, clients enrolled in the FSSP receive supportive
services such as utility assistance, rental assistance, and referrals to
community resources throughout their participation in the program. The CSBG funds are expected to serve
approximately 250 clients across all programs. The number of clients served is
based on the grant allocation, training cost, and client needs. Retroactive approval is requested due to an
extended negotiation process. No County funds are required. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
(cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: the Notice
of Award (NOA) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and
Services Administration (HRSA): NOA No.6 UT8HA33954-06-04, for the budget
period of March
1, 2025 through
February 28, 2026, to update Grant Conditions for the Ending the HIV
Epidemic (EHE): A Plan for America. Summary: On November 13,
2025, HHS/HRSA issued a NOA 6 UT8HA33954-06-04 to update its terms and
conditions. The primary change is the removal of the requirement for the
Tangible Personal Property Report (TPPR) (SF-428) and any related forms. All
other prior terms and conditions for this award remain in effect. There are no
changes to the funding. This grant focuses on reducing HIV/AIDS infections by
90% in the United States by 2030. In Grant Year (GY) 2024, the EHE Initiative
served 781 clients, achieving an 89% retention rate in care and a 68% viral
suppression rate. In GY 2025, the program served a total of 380 County
residents living with HIV/AIDS across all programs and initiatives. Under this
grant, approximately 400 County residents with HIV/AIDS are expected to be
served, advancing our collective goal to end HIV by 2030. No County match is required. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Change Order No.
9 to the Contract (R2023-0701) with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.
(Ranger) for the Central Airfield Improvements Project (Project) at the Palm
Beach International Airport (PBI), in the amount of $48,682.97; and
B) a Budget
Transfer of $48,683 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to
provide budget for Change Order No. 9.
Summary: The Project
was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on May 16, 2023
(R2023-0701) in the amount of $20,228,016.90 with a project duration of 516
calendar days. Change Order No. 1 through Change Order No. 8 increased the
contract amount by $1,224,919.71, extended the project duration by 109 calendar
days, and provided for various changes including, but not limited to,
additional grading improvements on the runway, directional boring for
electrical infrastructure, additional surveying of pipes, structural
modifications to inlets, and drainage structure reconciliation. Amendment No. 1
(R2024-1005) provided for the award of Bid Alternate No. 1 to complete the
rehabilitation of Runway 14-32 shoulder pavement and taxiway reconstruction, increasing
the contract amount by $20,287,673.85 and extending the project duration by 481
days for a total project duration of 1,106 calendar days. Change Order No. 9
increases the contract amount by $48,682.97 for a total contract amount of
$41,789,293.43. Change Order No. 9 provides for remediation of an elevation
discrepancy and a duct bank conflict, drainage structure relocation, additional
survey data, and an Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS)
modification. The Contract 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)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
F. AIRPORTS
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) Change Order No.
8 to the Contract (R2022-0226) with Alen Construction Group, Inc. (Alen) for
the 400 Hz Ground Power Unit (GPU) Point of Use Replacement Project (Project)
at the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in the amount of $19,458.26,
extending the project duration by 17 calendar days; and
B) a Budget Transfer
of $19,459 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to provide budget
for Change Order No. 8.
Summary:
The Project was approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on March 8, 2022 (R2022-0226) in the amount of $6,900,000
with a project duration of 430 calendar days.
Change Order No. 1 through Change Order No. 7 increased the contract
amount by $421,514.29, extended the project duration by 925 calendar days, and
provided for various changes, including, but not limited to, provision of
temporary power due to equipment delivery delays, modifications to the doors of
an electrical vault, the relocation of conduits, electrical panels and
fire-suppression piping, and permit delays. Approval of Change Order No. 8 increases the contract amount by
$19,458.26 for a total contract amount of $7,340,972.55 and extends the project
duration by 17 calendar days for a total project duration of 1,372 calendar
days. Change Order No. 8 provides for installation of new GPU cable hangers for
wiring support at passenger bridge gates B2, B8, C1, and C11 and a time
extension due to delays caused by another project. This Project was presented
to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on September 1, 2021, and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) Price Preference for the Project. The proposed SBE
participation for Change Order No. 8 is 7.1%. To date, the overall SBE
participation achieved on this Project is 36.7%. Countywide (AH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $10,857 for the full satisfaction
of a code compliance lien entered against Jason Gonzalez on January 15, 2020. Summary: On July 10, 2019, a Code
Compliance Special Magistrate (CCSM) issued an order giving Jason Gonzalez
until November 7, 2019 to bring his property located at 14502 69th
Street North, Loxahatchee into full code compliance. The property was cited for
the installation of multiple chicken coop structures of varying dimensions and
materials, some of which were attached to and
extended into a shed, as well as the construction of an elevated tree house
structure and an additional shed. All were erected without the required
building permits. Compliance with the CCSM’s order was not timely achieved, and
a fine of $50 per day was imposed. The CCSM executed an order imposing a code lien against Mr. Gonzalez on January 15, 2020. The Code
Compliance Division (Code Compliance) issued an affidavit of compliance for the
property stating the violations were corrected as of October 17, 2025. The
total fine amount on October 28, 2025, the date on which settlement discussions
began, amounted to $108,574.30. Mr.
Gonzalez has agreed to pay Palm Beach County $10,857 (10%) for the full
settlement of the outstanding code compliance lien.
This is a homestead property. District
6 (SF)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
negotiated settlement offer in the amount of $7,982 for the full satisfaction
of a code compliance lien entered against Dennis F. Russo on May 12, 2021. Summary:
On January 13, 2021, a Code Compliance Special Magistrate (CCSM) issued an
order giving Dennis F. Russo until February 12, 2021
to bring his property located at 2324 Holly Lane, Palm Beach Gardens into full
code compliance. The violations included but was not
limited to outdoor storage of an inoperable vehicle, equipment, materials,
trailers, containers and yard waste. Compliance with the CCSM’s order was not
timely achieved, and a fine of $50 per day was imposed. The CCSM executed an
order imposing a code lien against Mr. Russo on May
12, 2021. The Code Compliance Division (Code Compliance) issued an affidavit of
compliance for the property stating the violations were corrected as of June
26, 2025. The total fine amount on October 30, 2025, the date on which settlement
discussions began, amounted to $79,816.80.
Mr. Russo’s son, Joseph Russo, has agreed to pay Palm Beach County
$7,982 (10%) for the full settlement of the outstanding code compliance lien. The property was Mr. Russo’s homestead. District 1 (SF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a First Amendment to the Deposit Receipt and Contract for Sale and
Purchase with True Gospel Holiness Christian Center Inc., a Florida
not-for-profit corporation, (True Gospel) to remove the requirement for True
Gospel to provide a storm water drainage easement at closing and extend the
closing date. Summary: On February
11, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a Deposit Receipt
and Contract for Sale and Purchase with True Gospel (R2025-0223) (Agreement)
for the sale of approximately 5,320 square feet of retail space located at 361
W. Avenue A in Belle Glade (Property). On April 1, 2025, the BCC delegated
authority to the County Administrator, or her designee, who in this case was
the Director of Facilities Development and Operations (FDO Director), to
approve and execute, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the
County Attorney. This First Amendment to the Deposit Receipt and Contract for
Sale and Purchase with True Gospel to remove the requirement for True Gospel to
provide a storm water drainage easement at closing and extend the closing date.
Said First Amendment was executed by the FDO Director on April 9, 2025. The executed First
Amendment is now being submitted to the BCC as a receive
and file. There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item.
(Property & Real Estate Management) District 6 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (RDCS) Renovation
Project (Project) development period report No. 10, for the period from April
19, 2025 through July 17, 2025, to the Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO); and
B) RDCS Project development
period report No. 11 for the period from July 18, 2025
through October 15, 2025, to the DEO.
Summary: On August 22, 2023, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) authorized the Mayor (R2023-1105)
to execute future Development Reports and annual reports as required under the
Spring Training Facility Funding Agreement (R2023-0367) (State Funding
Agreement). On March 14, 2023, the BCC approved the State Funding Agreement
with the DEO for the RDCS Renovation Project. The State Funding Agreement
provides $50,000,000 of State Funding under Section 288.11631, Florida
Statutes, over a 25 year period for the RDCS
Renovation Project. Under the terms of
the State Funding Agreement, the County must furnish annual reports and, during
the development period, must submit periodic Development Reports every 90 days
to the DEO. The Development Reports detail the status of the RDCS Renovation Project and the funds expended to date on the same. For the annual reports and the Development
Reports, the Mayor must certify that all information and documentation
contained in the reports are true and correct. In accordance with R2023-1105,
the Mayor executed the attached Development Reports on
behalf of the BCC, which was submitted to the DEO. These executed documents are now being
submitted to the BCC as receive and file agenda
items. (FDO ADMIN) District 1/Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 2 to the
continuing Construction Manager (CM) at Risk Services contract (R2020-1688)
with Asset Builders, LLC dba Messam Construction (Messam)
establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $3,220,465.14 for
the North County Aquatic Complex Renovations and Improvements project for a
period of 340 calendar days from notice to proceed. Summary: On November 17, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
approved the continuing CM at Risk Services contract (R2020-1688) with Messam
for construction management services for various capital projects. Amendment
No. 2 establishes a GMP in the amount of $3,220,465.14 for the North County Aquatic
Complex Renovations and Improvements project. The project includes the
renovation of the existing men’s and women’s restrooms, showers, locker rooms,
and upgrades to heating
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical work, site sports lighting,
landscaping and irrigation. The construction phase of this project includes, but is not limited to, materials
and labor to complete demolition, concrete work, masonry, tile work, door
replacement, signage, and plumbing. The CM will have 340 calendar days from
notice to proceed to substantially complete the entire construction phase of
the project. Liquidated damages for failure to achieve certification of
substantial completion within the contract time or approved time extension
thereof for the construction phase of the project is $180 per day. This
continuing CM at Risk Services contract was solicited pursuant to the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. This continuing
CM at Risk Services contract was presented to the Goal Setting Committee (GSC)
on December 4, 2019, and the Committee established an Affirmative Procurement
Initiative of 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal on the
contract. The SBE participation for this Amendment is 46.31%. To date, the
overall SBE participation on this CM at Risk Services contract is 26.80%. Funding
for this project will be from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 1
(MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file:
A) an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent
Agreement (hereinafter Assignment) to assign the Annual contract for Fire Alarm
Repair and Replacement (R2020-0568) dated June 2, 2020, and Work Orders 24-001
and 24-003 from 1st Fire and Security, Inc (1st Fire) to
Summit Fire & Security, LLC (Summit Fire); and
B) an Assignment to assign the Water Utilities
SROC, WTP # 3 Roof Replacement contract (R2024-1207) dated September 17, 2024,
from Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheetmetal, Inc. (Hi-Tech Inc.) to Hi-Tech Roofing
& Sheetmetal, LLC (Hi-Tech, LLC).
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 October 31, 2024, as authorized by
Resolution R2024-1308, the County Administrator delegated authority to the
Facilities, Development and Operations Department (FDO) Director to approve standard
Assignments. The FDO Director approved
the attached standard Assignments. Summit Fire acquired 1st Fire on
July 24, 2024 and Hi-Tech LLC acquired Hi-Tech Inc. on
March 11, 2025. The attached executed Assignments are now being
submitted to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as receive and file agenda
items. (FDO Admin) Countywide
(MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following Standard License Agreements
(Agreements) for use of County-owned property, all without a license fee:
A) North County Senior Center – Fitness 4 Older
Adults, LLC, October 17, 2025 – October 16, 2026, for fitness classes;
B) Lantana/Lake Worth Health Center – Healthy
Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc., November 4, 2025 –
September 30, 2026, for prenatal and postpartum care group meetings;
C)
North
County Senior Center – Jourdans Palm Beach LLC,
November 6, 2025 – November 5, 2026, for duplicate bridge classes; and
D) North County Senior Center – Lena Mazmanian,
June 22, 2025 – June 21, 2026, for fitness classes.
Summary: In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all
delegated contracts, agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating
Department as a receive and file agenda item. The attached Agreements have been fully
executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the County
Administrator or designee, who in this case was the Director of the Facilities
Development and Operations Department. The Agreements were approved in
accordance with R2010-0333, as amended and approved by the BCC on October 1,
2013. These executed documents are now being submitted to the BCC as receive and file agenda items. There is no fiscal impact
associated with these items. (FDO
Admin) Countywide (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Consultant Services Authorization (CSA)
No. 9 to the continuing consulting services/design professional contract for
architectural/ engineering services (R2025-0078) with Colomé
& Associates, Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of $360,472.84 for the new
Hypoluxo Branch Library project. Summary: On
January 14, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the
continuing consulting
services/design professional contract (R2025-0078) with the Consultant
to provide professional architectural and engineering services for capital
improvement or renovation projects countywide on an as needed basis. This item
will authorize the professional services for the new Hypoluxo Branch Library
project located at 7200 South Federal Highway in Hypoluxo. Under CSA No. 9, the
Consultant will provide professional services which include design,
construction document preparation, permitting, bidding, and construction
administration services necessary for the construction of the new Hypoluxo
Branch Library with associated site improvements. An evaluation of the existing
site was completed at project conception and deemed that the existing building,
constructed in 1977, required extensive interior and structural renovations to
meet current code requirements. Additionally, the layout of the existing site
did not adequately support proper vehicular or pedestrian circulation. The
assessment concluded that a new facility would be more cost-effective and will
more efficiently serve the community of Hypoluxo. The new project includes, but is not limited
to, the demolition of the existing structure, and the construction of a new one
(1)-story 3,198 square feet building, including new site drainage, parking, and
pedestrian site access to efficiently provide essential library services. This
continuing contract was awarded pursuant to the requirements of the Small
Business Development Ordinance. This continuing contract was presented to the
Goal Setting Committee on May 15, 2024, and the Committee established a
mandatory minimum 25% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal on
the contract. The Consultant committed to 99% SBE participation. The SBE participation on this CSA is 96.51%. To date, the overall SBE participation on the
contract is 97.28%. Funding for this project is from the Library Expansion Program Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 4
(MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
contract with Song & Associates, Inc. (Consultant) in the amount of
$1,037,735.02 to provide
professional architectural/ engineering services for programming,
design, permitting, and construction administration for the Former Supervisor of Elections (SOE)
Building Hardening and Restoration project.
Summary: Palm Beach County (County) intends to restore and remodel
the former SOE building located at 240 South Military Trail in West Palm Beach.
The existing facility is approximately 39,000 square feet in size and was
originally designed according to the 1997 Standard Building Code, which does
not comply with current Building Code requirements nor the current needs of the
County. The planned improvements to the facility will include renovations to
allow for multi-divisional use, and includes
replacement of air handler units, lighting upgrades for energy efficiency,
electric water heater and plumbing fixture upgrades,
and fire sprinkler system modification to meet current code requirements. This
contract additionally authorizes the professional architectural/engineering
services necessary for building hardening, weatherproofing, wind mitigation,
restoration, interior space planning, renovations, permitting, and construction
administration for the SOE Building Hardening and Restoration project. The
solicitation for design professionals was advertised on December 8, 2024 according to the Equal Business Opportunity
(EBO) Ordinance, with final selection on March
14, 2025. The project was presented to the Goal Setting
Committee on November 20, 2024. The Committee established Affirmative
Procurement Initiatives (APIs) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting goal. The Consultant committed
to 26.28% SBE participation for this contract.
The Consultant is a local firm. Funding for this project is from the 47.315M NAV Pub Imp Rev Bonds, 23C, CP, Var Fac Proj Fund. (Capital Improvements Division) District 3
(MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
8. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the
Construction Manager (CM) at
Risk Services contract (R2019-1515) with Wharton-Smith, Inc. (Wharton) establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the
amount of $3,289,559 for Phase 1 of the Animal Care and Control – Belvedere
Campus Improvements project for a period of 158 calendar days from notice to
proceed. Summary: On October 8, 2019, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) approved the CM at Risk Services contract
(R2019-1515) with Wharton for construction management services for the Animal
Care and Control – Belvedere Campus Improvements project. Amendment No. 1 establishes a GMP in the amount of
$3,289,559 for the construction management
services necessary for Phase 1 of this project. Phase 1 of the project includes the furnishing and
installation of a modular unit to be used as a temporary clinic, modifications
to the existing northwest and southwest retention areas, installation of two
(2) temporary gravel parking areas, replacement of existing chain link fencing,
relocation of existing gas mains, and modifications to existing storm
drainage. Phase 1 of this project
includes, but is not limited to, materials and labor to complete demolition,
installation of a modular unit, plumbing, electrical work, site earthwork,
fencing, and landscaping. The CM will
have 158 calendar days from notice to proceed to substantially complete the
construction of Phase 1 of the project. Liquidated damages for failure to
achieve certification of substantial completion within the contract time or
approved time extension thereof for the construction phase of the project are
$564 per day. This CM at Risk Services contract was solicited pursuant to the
requirements of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Ordinance. On September
17, 2025, the Goal Setting Committee (GSC) established an Affirmative
Procurement Initiative of 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting
participation for the project. The SBE participation for this Amendment is
6.96%. To date, the overall SBE participation on this CM at Risk Services
contract is 4.17%. Funding
for this project will be from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund. (Capital
Improvements Division) District 2 (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
H. FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS (cont’d.)
9. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
(Agreement) with the City of Boca Raton (R2021-0179) (City) to extend the term
of the Agreement, authorizing the City to utilize specific components of the
County’s Public Safety Radio System (System), from February 2, 2026, through
February 1, 2031, with a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 pro-rata share of $32,910.36;
and
B) First Amendment to the Agreement with the
City of Delray Beach (R2021-0420) (City) to extend the term of the Agreement,
authorizing the City to utilize specific components of the System, from
February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2031, with a FY 2026 pro-rata share of
$19,447.56.
Summary: The Agreements (R2021-0179 and R2021-0420)
provide the standard terms and conditions under which each City is authorized
to access and use certain components of the System to achieve interoperability.
These Agreements will expire on February 1, 2026. Each Agreement provides for
two (2) renewal options, each for a period of five (5) years. Each City has
approved its respective Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement to
February 1, 2031, and the renewal now requires approval by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC). Each Agreement requires the City
to pay its pro rata share of the operation and maintenance costs associated
with the County’s SmartZone™ Controllers, which were installed to provide
interoperability between the Cities’ and the County’s individual systems. Each
City pays a pro rata share based on the number of
active talk groups it operates. The City of Boca Raton will pay $32,910.36 and
the City of Delray will pay $19,477.56. These amounts fully offset the County’s
costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact. Each Agreement may be terminated by
the County for cause or by the City, with or without cause, with a minimum of
sixty (60) days’ notice. Each First Amendment extends the term of its
respective Agreement and modifies standard Non-Discrimination and E-Verify
provisions. Other than the changes set forth herein, all other terms remain the
same. (ESS) Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Amendment 001 to Loan Agreement R2024-0161 (Agreement) with Riviera Beach Housing
Authority (RBHA) to allow for additional time for design and plan review to
complete the Blue Heron Commons Project (Project). Summary: RBHA
was provided $409,500 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Response Replacement
Funds toward the construction of Project, a four (4) unit multi-family rental
development to serve families and individuals with incomes no greater than 50%
of the Area Median Income (AMI) (no greater than $46,800 for a household of two
(2)). The Project is located at 415 W. Blue Heron Blvd. in the City of Riviera
Beach. Amendment 001 modifies the reporting requirements on the original
contract to allow additional time for the redesign and plan review of the
Project to comply with the updated Riviera Beach downtown development code
which did not allow for parking in front. Amendment 001 was executed on behalf of the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Department of Housing and
Economic Development (DHED) in accordance with Agenda Item # 5C-1 as approved by the BCC on January 10, 2023,
which delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute
agreements, amendments, 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 ARPA Response Replacement
funds that do not require a local match.
District 7 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a Reinstatement and Amendment 002 (Amendment) to Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Improvement Agreement R2023-0792 (Agreement) with
the City of Riviera Beach (City). The Amendment is needed to extend the performance dates, due to delays
during the project bidding phase, for the Brooks Center Playground (Project), located at 1550 W. 28th Street funded under Fiscal Years (FYs)
2020-2021 and 2022-2023 CDBG Program. Summary: The Agreement provided $200,000 in
funding for construction of the playground adjacent to the Brooks Center.
Amendment 001 (R2024-0959), provided additional funds in the amount of $18,000,
bringing the total funding amount to $218,000. This Amendment was necessary due
to delays with the bidding process and as a result the City was unable to award
a construction contract within the Agreement period that ended on June 30,
2025. The City requested to reinstate the Agreement,
extend the Project performance timelines, and the Agreement expiration date.
The City has also provided a revised Project budget to
reflect the current construction costs. This
Amendment extends the performance timelines to award the construction contract
from October 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025, the City’s
request for 100% reimbursement of $218,000 in CDBG funds from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and the Agreement expiration date from June 30, 2025, to
July 31, 2026. The requested modifications are necessary to allow the
County to meet its obligations and HUD requirements. The Amendment 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 R2022-0746, dated July 12,
2022 that delegated authority to the County Administrator or designee to
execute forms, certifications, funding agreements, amendments thereto, and all
other documents necessary for implementation of the Palm Beach County Action
Plan for FY2022-2023, CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions
Grant (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 which do not
require a local match. District 7 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING
FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS (WATERVIEW APARTMENTS) BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE NOTICED PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $26,000,000. Summary:
The Bonds are being issued by the Housing Finance Authority (Authority) to
finance a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a
multifamily rental housing facility for the elderly containing approximately 140
units to be known as the Waterview Apartments at Mangonia
Park (the Project). The Project will be located
at the northeast corner of the intersection of S. Tiffany Drive and W. Tiffany
Drive, in the Town of Mangonia Park, Florida,
33407. The Authority will require at
least 40% of these units to be rented to qualified persons and families whose average
household incomes do not exceed 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) ($70,140
for a family of four (4) for 2025). The Borrower (as defined below) has agreed
to comply with these limitations for at least 40 years. In addition, the Project
is expected to receive low-income housing tax credits under Section 42 of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) of 1986, as amended (the Code). The Borrower is Waterview
Partners, LLLP, a Florida Limited Liability Partnership, or an affiliate
thereof (the Borrower), and the Developer is Sun Foundation, Inc. The Bonds will be payable solely from
revenues derived from the Borrower and/or other collateral provided by or on
behalf of the Borrower. Greenberg Traurig P.A. is Bond Counsel to the
Authority with respect to the Bonds. R4 Capital Funding LLC, or an affiliate
thereof (the Purchaser), will be the purchaser of the Bonds. In addition to the
Bonds, equity will be contributed from syndication of 4% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits, and a Palm Beach County approved Housing Bond
Loan Program (HBLP) investment of $7.87 million and $5.13 million Housing
Incentive Program (HIP) loan totaling $13 million which is 24.34% ($92,857 per
unit) of the total estimated Project cost of $53.3 million. The Resolution of
the Authority authorizing the issuance of the Bonds will include language
substantially as follows: The County assumes no responsibility for monitoring
compliance by the Borrower of applicable federal income tax, securities laws or
other regulatory requirements.
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
3. SUMMARY (cont’d.): The Borrower understands and agrees that it
is responsible for monitoring its compliance with all applicable federal income
tax, federal securities law and other regulatory requirements, retaining
adequate records of such compliance, and retaining qualified counsel to respond
to or assist the Authority and the County in responding to any audit,
examination or inquiry of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any other regulatory body. The Borrower
assumes responsibility for monitoring compliance with applicable provisions of
federal tax laws and U.S. Treasury Regulations relative to the Bonds and shall
retain adequate records of such compliance until at least three (3) years after
the Bonds are retired. In the event of any audit, examination or investigation
by the IRS with respect to the tax-exempt status of the Bonds or any other
related tax matters, the Borrower shall be responsible for retaining qualified
counsel to respond to such audit. Neither the taxing power nor the faith and
credit of the County nor any County funds are pledged to pay the principal,
redemption premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. District 7 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends motion to:
A) receive and file two (2) Loan
Agreements (Agreements) with Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County and the
Treasure Coast Inc. (CLT PBCTC) as part of a
finance package to assist with the construction of the Lake
Worth Beach CRA Villas Project (Project).
1) Housing Bond Loan Program
(HBLP) For-Sale Housing Development initiative funds in the amount of
$1,480,000; and
2) HOME Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
funds in the amount of $1,000,000.
B) approve a Budget Transfer in the amount of $1,480,000 within
the Housing Bond Program Fund to appropriate funds for the Lake Worth Beach CRA
Villas Project.
Summary:
On May 7, 2024, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved funding for the Project under the HOME CHDO
Program. On October 22, 2024, the BCC approved additional funding for the
Project under the HBLP. In total, the BCC approved
$2,480,000 in County assistance for the scattered sites located at: 1) 417
South D Street, Lake Worth Beach; 2) 610 North E Street, Lake Worth Beach; 3)
625 North D Street, Lake Worth Beach; and 4) 1306 1st Avenue South, Lake Worth
Beach, limiting the upper range of the affordability to 80% of Area Median
Income (AMI) (no greater than $93,520 for a household of four [4]).Each unit
will be sold for $185,000. The proposed Project consists of the construction of
four (4) single-family villas (two (2) units each) providing housing for eight
(8) families. All eight (8) County-Assisted units (100%) will be sold under the
Community Land Trust model of homeownership, ensuring they will remain
affordable in perpetuity. The total development cost is $2,718,236. The
Agreements with CLT PBCTC provide a total of $2,480,000 in County funding for
the Project. The County’s investment represents approximately 91% of the total
development cost, with a per-unit cost of $310,000. The Director of the Department of Housing and
Economic Development (DHED) has executed both Agreements on behalf of the BCC in
accordance with Agenda Item # 5B-2, as
approved on October 22, 2024, 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 3 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
I. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
waiver allowing Jonathan Brown, Director of Housing & Economic Development
and new member of the Federal Home Bank of Atlanta (FHLBA) Affordable Housing
Advisory Council (Council), to accept travel expenses from the FHLBA for its
Council Meetings. Summary: On December 15,
2025, Jonathan Brown was selected by the FHLBA to serve on its Council for a
three (3)-year term (January 1,
2026 to December 31, 2029). The
Council consists of 15 representatives who advise FHLBA on community lending,
economic development and housing finance needs across its district (Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the
District of Columbia). During the
in-person Council meetings, the FHLBA will be responsible for travel-related
costs for its Council members. FHLBA is considered a County vendor under the
Ethics Code because it has awarded a grant to the County, thereby meeting the
definition of “vendor.” As such,
Jonathan Brown is prohibited from accepting any travel expenses from FHLBA,
directly or indirectly, unless it is waived by a majority vote of the Board of
County Commissioners’ (BCC). If the BCC grants the waiver and Jonathan’s
attendance is in his official capacity and related to his duties as a county
employee, the waiver or reimbursement of his travel-related expenses associated
with his advisory council membership would not be considered a gift under the
Code. Countywide (DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Amendment No. 1 to the 2023 Lift Station Rehabilitation
Continuing Construction Contract (Contract) with Hinterland Group, LLC
(Contractor) providing for the renewal of the Contract for a one (1) year term. Summary: On January 23, 2024, the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (PBCWUD) Contract (R2024-0069) with Contractor. The
Contract will be used to expedite utility capital improvement projects,
facilitate the completion of much needed rehabilitation work and reduce the
response time for corrective action/repairs for any necessary emergency lift
station projects throughout PBCWUD’s service area where timing is critical. The
Contract was approved with a not to exceed amount of $13,686,110.10. The unit prices contained in the Contract
will be used to determine the amount of each Work Order. The Contract does not
guarantee or authorize the Contractor to perform any work. The Contract has a
two (2)-year term with one (1) optional one (1)-year renewal. Amendment No. 1
renews the Contract for a one (1)-year term and does not involve any cost
increase to the Contract amount. On October 15, 2025, Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (PBCWUD) and the Contractor executed an Assignment,
Assumption, and Consent Agreement (Agreement) related to this Contract. The
purpose of this Agreement was to formally document and approve the Contractor’s
corporate name change from Hinterland Group Inc. to Hinterland Group, LLC.
Through this Agreement, all rights, responsibilities, and obligations under the
original Contract were formally assigned and assumed by the newly named entity,
ensuring continuity of services and contractual compliance without
interruption. This Contract was
presented to the Goal Setting Committee (Committee) on June 7, 2023, and the
Committee established an Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) of a minimum mandatory 20% Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
subcontracting participation. Contractor
committed to 26.14% SBE participation.
To date, the overall participation achieved on this Contract is 16.44%. Contractor
is a Palm Beach County based company. The Contract is included in the PBCWUD FY
2026 Budget. (PBCWUD Project No. 23-031) Countywide (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Three (3) grant applications for Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) Resilient Florida projects; one (1) grant application
for the Department of Management
Services (DMS) through Florida Digital Service (FDS) for the Local Government
Cybersecurity Grant Program assistance in the amount of $500,000; and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 22FRP71 with
FDEP.
A) PBCWUD Project No. 23-043
Water Treatment Plant No. 2 Expansion FDEP grant application for funding
support of approximately $25,000,000;
B) PBCWUD Project No. 25-034
Water Treatment Plant No. 8 Membrane Expansion Progressive Design-Build FDEP
grant application for funding support of approximately $25,000,000;
C) PBCWUD Project No. 25-029
Water Treatment Plant No. 11 Upgrades Progressive Design-Build FDEP grant
application for funding support of approximately $10,000,000;
D) FDS Local Government
Cybersecurity Grant Program application for cybersecurity support of
approximately $500,000; and
E) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 22FRP71 between FDEP and Palm Beach County.
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
2. Summary: In accordance with
County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts/ agreements/grants/procurement
items must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive
and file agenda item and attached unless the documents have been recorded in
the Public Records of Palm Beach County. The FDEP and FDS grant applications
are being submitted for receipt and filing in accordance with Countywide PPM
CW-F-003 as they were executed under delegated authority by the BCC on August
19, 2025. The grant applications were submitted in August 2025 and September
2025 on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of
the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) and are now being
submitted to the BCC to receive and file. On February 7, 2023, the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC) accepted Standard Grant Agreement 22FRP71
(R2023-0169) with the FDEP for the Western Region Wastewater Treatment Facility
(WRWWTF) Operations Building Replacement (WRWWTF Project). The WRWWTF Project
consists of replacing the existing operations building with a state-of-the-art
building to provide a safer more dependable environment and prevent potential
for critical system failure. FDEP required Amendment No. 2 to address the
following: 1) Revise the funding source from federal to state resources; 2)
Extend the agreement expiration date in order to complete required tasks in the
project; and 3) Revise and replace Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, which
include updates from the Office of the General Counsel. The Catalog of
State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 37.098. Agreement No. 22FRP71 (Agreement) contains
liability provisions, including a limitation of FDEP’s liability to $100,000,
that differ from those adopted for use by the County under PPM CW-F-049.
In accordance with PPM CW-F-049, Risk Management and the County Attorney’s
Office have reviewed the language and advised the PBCWUD of the associated
risks. Given that the County’s liability is limited to the negligent or
wrongful acts of its employees and agents, given that the statutory caps of
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes apply, and given that
this is a grant agreement with little risk of FDEP incurring liability to the
County beyond the grant amount, staff approved the Agreement under its
delegated authority. Amendment No. 2 to
Agreement No. 22FRP71 is now being submitted for receipt and filing in
accordance with Countywide PPM CW-F-003 as it was executed under delegated
authority. Districts 2, 3 & 6
(MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement) between Palm Beach
County and B & B Land Ventures, LLC (Property Owner) in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Summary: PBCWUD previously approved a Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) to replace an older lift station (LS) 8168 originally designed to serve a
residential neighborhood of 76 homes within the Abidjan Estates community,
located in Belle Glade, Florida. The Property Owner is developing the land
immediately adjacent to Abidjan Estates for the new Hillsboro Estates
residential neighborhood. Hillsboro Estates consists of 359 residential homes
and a clubhouse, which requires a new public LS. As an alternative to PBCWUD
performing the work, the Property Owner has proposed to design and build one LS
large enough to accommodate both existing and proposed wastewater demands and to
connect the exiting wastewater collection system to the new LS, conditioned
upon a 50% reimbursement by PBCWUD for the total costs of the LS. PBCWUD has
agreed to a 50% reimbursement for the total cost of the LS not to exceed
$350,000. All improvements will be constructed in accordance with PBCWUD’s
Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual, subject to review by PBCWUD staff. Following
the completion of the construction, the Property Owner will transfer the
ownership of the improvements to the County via a Bill of Sale, provide
comprehensive utility record drawings and grant utility easements over all
County owned facilities on the property.
The Agreement provides for the payment of an amount not to exceed $350,000
for the design, permitting, and construction within the property that will be
undertaken by the Property Owner. The
Property Owner will construct the new LS near the existing LS in conjunction
with their project, which will result in a cost savings of up to $350,000
compared to the cost for PBCWUD to install these improvements under current
contracts. The Property Owner can minimize the cost due to the timing and size
of the project. The improvements are
beneficial to the County and the public and will result in large savings to the County. (PBCWUD Project Nos. 24-585 & 25-539) District
6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Full Release of Utility Easement for the easement
recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County, ORB 10790, Page 555. Summary: Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is seeking the release of the County’s interest
in the utility easement recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County
as noted above and located at 10201 Lantana Rd., Lake
Worth, FL 33449. The Property Owner requested release of the identified
easement which is no longer associated with any public potable water, reclaimed
water and wastewater facilities. As a result of site development for Danella Properties of Florida LLC, the existing
identified utility easement is no longer required. PBCWUD has determined that
the release of the easement will not affect existing or new public potable
water, reclaimed water and wastewater facilities and therefore recommends
approval of the release. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-542) District 6 (MWJ)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Three (3) Standard Potable Water
and Wastewater Development Agreements for the months of August and October
2025.
A) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater
Development Agreement with 7281 LWR, LLC, SDA #02-01182-000 (District 3),
Recorded in OR BK 35956 PG 374.
B) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater
Development Agreement with Job-Man Development LLC, SDA #05-11148-000 (District
5), Recorded in OR BK 35956 PG 365.
C) Standard Potable Water and Wastewater
Development Agreement with Shadowwood (EDENS), LLC,
SDA #09-01109-000 (District 5), Recorded in OR BK 36067 PG 1022.
Summary:
In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all
delegated contracts/ agreements/grants/procurement items must be submitted by
the initiating Department as a receive and file
agenda item and are attached unless the documents have been recorded in the
Public Records of Palm Beach County. The documents have been fully executed on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of the Palm
Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) in accordance with Resolutions
R93-1619, R96-0228, and R2003-0539 and are now being submitted to the BCC to
receive and file. Districts 3 & 5 (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
K. WATER
UTILITIES (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Partial Release of Utility Easement for the easement
recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County, ORB 35047, Page 495. Summary: Palm Beach County Water
Utilities Department (PBCWUD) is seeking the partial release of a portion of
the County’s interest in the utility easement recorded in the Official Records
of Palm Beach County as noted above and located at 6750 Okeechobee Blvd., West
Palm Beach, FL 33411. The Property Owner requested release of the portions of
the identified easement that are no longer associated with any public potable
water, reclaimed water and wastewater facilities. As a result of site
development for MG WPB, LLC, these portions of the existing identified utility
easement are no longer required. PBCWUD has determined that the release of the
easement will not affect existing or new public potable water, reclaimed water
and wastewater facilities and therefore recommends approval of the release.
(PBCWUD Project No. 25-544) District 2 (MWJ)
7. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Partial Release of Utility Easement for the easements
recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County, ORB 4874, Page 1021, and
ORB 16424, Page 1747. Summary: Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department
(PBCWUD) is seeking the release of a portion of the County’s interest in the
utility easements recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County as
noted above and located at 13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470. The
Property Owner has requested the release of the portions of these identified
easements that are no longer associated with any public potable water,
reclaimed water and wastewater facilities. As a result of site development for
Palms West Hospital Limited Partnership, these portions of the existing
identified utility easement are no longer required. PBCWUD has determined that
the release of the easement will not affect existing or new public potable
water, reclaim water and wastewater facilities and therefore recommends
approval of the release. (PBCWUD Project No. 25-514) District 6 (MWJ)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve the Mosquito Control Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (FDACS) for mosquito control activities performed during
contract period upon execution to September 30, 2026; and
B) delegate authority to the County Administrator, or designee,
to sign all future time extensions, task assignments, certifications, and other
forms associated with the MOU, and any necessary minor amendments that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the MOU.
Summary: An MOU is required by Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C) Rule 5E-
13.022 for counties that are not eligible to
receive state aid for control of arthropods, but want
to remain in the state-approved program. The benefit to Palm Beach County
(County) staying in the state-approved program is maintaining the status of
Palm Beach County Mosquito Control Division as “state-approved”, providing
legitimacy and guidance of FDACS while servicing County residents. Each year,
the County applies to FDACS for state aid for mosquito control activities. On August
19, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved
the Detailed Work Plan Budget (R2025-1111) required by FDACS as part of the
re-application process for state aid for FY2026. No grant assistance was
awarded for FY2026. Although there was no grant assistance awarded this year,
the Mosquito Control Division is still responsible for the completion of
monthly deliverables as stated in the MOU. There
is no cost to the County. Countywide (SS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
L. ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
receive and file Florida
Inland Navigation District (FIND) Project Agreement No. PB-25-235 (Agreement)
for $500,000 for the Providencia Cay Habitat Restoration Part 2 (Project) from
October 30, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2027; and
B)
approve a Budget Amendment in
the Manatee Fund for $500,000 to recognize the revenue from the FIND Agreement
No. PB-25-235.
Summary: On May 6, 2025, the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) approved Agreement (R2025-0649) for funding assistance for
the Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Application to fund up to $500,000
and authorized the County Administrator, or designee,
to execute the Agreement, to sign all future time extensions and other forms
associated with this Agreement. This Agreement awards the County $500,000 with
a County match in the amount of $500,000, representing
a 50% cost-share. The County’s matching funds will come from an
existing Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Grant Agreement
No. LPA0721 (R2024-0560). The Agreement contains an indemnification provision
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
indemnification requirements for this grant and advised staff accordingly.
Given that the County's liability is limited to the statutory caps of Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, and taking into consideration that FIND is providing
grant funding to the County under this Agreement, staff recommends BCC
approval. In accordance with County PPM CW-O-051, all delegated contracts,
agreements and grants must be submitted by the initiating Department as a receive and file agenda item. The County match and cost
share requirement of $500,000 is being met with DEP Grant Agreement LPA0721.
District 7 (SS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following two (2) executed Entertainment Contractor Agreements
(Agreements):
A) Salsabor
AllStars Band Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,500
for the Carlin Park After Dark: Havana
Night concert at Seabreeze Amphitheater on October 11, 2025; and
B) SRB
Entertainment, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $600 for the
Legends on the Lawn: Samantha Russell Duo at Canyon Amphitheater on
October 18, 2025.
Summary: The Parks and
Recreation Department (Parks) produces cultural activities to promote the
quality of life in the communities it serves. A sponsorship received for the
Legends on the Lawn event from Nostalgic America offset the expenses of the
concert at Canyon Amphitheater. These
Agreements have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks in accordance with Resolution 2008-1109, amended
by R2010‑0644, R2014-0168 and R2017-1367.
Parks is now submitting these
Agreements in accordance with 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 & 5 (AH)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Standard Sound and Light Production Service
Contractor Agreement (Agreement) with Sanderford Sound, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $3,567 for the Carlin Park After Dark: Havana Night concert at
Seabreeze Amphitheater on October 11, 2025. Summary: This
Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) by the Director
of Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) in accordance with Resolution
2009-0592, amended by R2010‑0645, R2014‑0167, R2017-1368 and
R2018-0179. Parks is now submitting this Agreement in
accordance with PPM CW-O-051, which requires all delegated agreements to be
submitted by the initiating department to the BCC as a receive
and file agenda item. District
1 (AH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the following two (2)
executed Amphitheater Rental Agreements (Agreements):
A)
American Cancer
Society Inc., for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event at Sunset Cove
Amphitheater, for the period of October 24, 2025
through October 25, 2025. This event
generated $4,163 in revenue, with $1,709 in direct expenses; thus
providing a net fiscal impact of $2,454; and
B) Alzheimer’s Disease and
Related Disorders Association Inc., for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event at
Sunset Cove Amphitheater, for the period of November 7, 2025
through November 9, 2025. This event generated $4,023 in revenue, with $1,641
in direct expenses; thus providing a net fiscal impact
of $2,382.
Summary: These Agreements
have been fully executed on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
by the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) in accordance
with Resolution 2009-0335, amended by R2009-1807, R2012-1715, and R2014-0166.
Parks is now submitting these Agreements in accordance with PPM CW-O-051, which
requires all delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating department
to the BCC as a receive and file agenda item. District 5 (AH)
4. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: an executed Special
Events Rental Agreement (Agreement) with Battle Bros LLC, for the South Florida Taco & Treats
Festival at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, for the period October
16, 2025 through October 20, 2025. This
event generated $4,989 in revenue, with $2,389 in direct expenses; thus providing a net fiscal impact of $2,600. Summary:
The Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) assists users in obtaining the necessary permits to hold special events
in County Parks. This Agreement has been fully executed on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) by the Director of Parks in accordance with
Resolution 2021-1552. Parks is now
submitting this Agreement in accordance with PPM CW-O-051, which requires all
delegated agreements to be submitted by the initiating department to the BCC as
a receive and file agenda item. District 5
(AH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends motion to approve: an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Greenacres (City) for the continued public use of the former Greenacres Historical Museum (Project) located at 301 Swain Boulevard (Facility) as the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) volunteer unit office; terminating and replacing the prior Tri-Party Agreement (R2013-0937); establishing a 19-year term through July 16, 2043; and providing that no additional County funding will be provided. Summary: On June 19, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a reallocation of $100,000 from the 2002 Recreation and Cultural Facilities Bond (Bond) for the construction of the Project. On July 16, 2013, the BCC approved a Tri-Party Agreement (R2013-0937) with the City and the Greenacres Historical Society (Agency), which established Project funding terms and assigned the City responsibility for the Project design, permitting and construction. The City leased a portion of the Facility to the Agency for the operation and maintenance of the museum. The Tri-Party agreement requires that the Project serve a recreational or cultural purpose and be open to and benefit all County residents for a period of 30 years. In the event of noncompliance with these requirements, County may seek reimbursement of part or all of the total funding amount from the Agency or City. In 2024, the County determined that site was no longer being operated as required by the Tri-Party Agreement. The County sent a letter informing the City that it was not in compliance with the terms of the Tri-Party Agreement and as a result, they may be required to reimburse the full funding amount unless cured. The City reported that as of 2023 the Agency was defunct and as a result it terminated its lease with Agency. The City then relocated the COP volunteer unit into the former museum space. The City utilizes the volunteers from the COP during its recreational events and programs which are open to all county residents and the COP office is open to the public during normal business hours. County concurs that this use serves an eligible public purpose under the Bond parameters and will not seek reimbursement of the $100,000 bond funding, so long as the Facility continues to serve an eligible public purpose. This Agreement terminates the 2013 Tri-Party Agreement and provides that the Facility will continue to serve the public by housing the COP volunteer unit for the remainder of the 30-year bond period through July 16, 2043. The City is responsible for all operating and maintenance costs. No additional County funds are requested. District 3 (AH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
M. PARKS
& RECREATION (cont’d.)
6. 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)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
N. LIBRARY
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve submittal of an Application for the Southeast Florida
Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Interlibrary
Loan Support Awards for FY 2025–2026 for a maximum amount of
$2,470.18; and
B) delegate authority to the County
Administrator or designee to execute any other necessary agreements,
amendments, forms and certifications associated with the SEFLIN Interlibrary Loan Support Award that
do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the
agreement.
Summary:
Due to
reduced Federal Funds, the State of Florida is no longer providing financial
support through the Library Cooperatives for interlibrary loan services. In
order to more fully support resource sharing in the South Florida region,
SEFLIN, the local library cooperative is supplying
monetary awards to support interlibrary loan. Support
levels are based on FY 2024-2025 usage of the Statewide Delivery Service.
Support Awards will be paid directly to libraries for allowed interlibrary loan
expenses of postage/shipping and packaging for the exchange of library
materials. The Palm Beach County Library System (PBCLS) is a member of SEFLIN
and participated in Statewide Delivery in FY 2024-2025. Libraries will agree to
supply monthly Interlibrary Loan statistics to SEFLIN, including expenditures
related to the Interlibrary Loan Support Award, and agree to expend the total
award amount by September 1, 2026, on allowable expenses or return the
remainder to SEFLIN and agree to provide a final report of activities and
expenditures conducted with the Interlibrary Loan Support Award by September
11, 2026. The Library System estimates that the annual cost for our current
interlibrary loan service is $16,200, which is paid for through the postage
budget. In FY 2025, the Library System sent out 4,034 interlibrary loans to
other libraries and received 6,089 loans from other libraries. Countywide
(AH)
S. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a copy of the Business Associate
Agreement (BAA) with the Town of Jupiter (Town). Summary: A fully executed Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) BAA with the Town is being submitted
to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as a receive
and file. This BAA is related to certain fire call data that the County shared
with the Town to facilitate the transfer of fire-rescue services from the
County to the Town. Countywide (SB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. FIRE
RESCUE (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a copy of municipal ordinance No. 05-2025 of the City of South Bay
(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. 05-2025 provides the
City’s consent to be included in the County’s Fire/Rescue MSTU from December 31,
2025, through December 31, 2035 to continue to fund
fire-rescue services by the County through 7:30 a.m. on October 1, 2036. City
Ordinance No. 05-2025 is now being submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) as a receive and file. Countywide (SB)
3. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
(BCC) Palm Beach County, Florida, authorizing the conveyance and transfer of
nine (9) surplus laptops (Asset numbers 310645, 310648, 310651, 310643,
10219418, 10220126, 310499, 311428 and 311426), to Eric Flowers, Sheriff of
Indian River County, Florida (Sheriff), pursuant to Section 125.38, Florida
Statutes, contingent upon receipt of ten ($10) consideration and a duly
executed Acceptance of Equipment Form; and providing for an effective date. Summary: The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
(IRCS) has previously donated much of their equipment to the community, as
needed, rather than putting it up for auction. Due to IRCS’s budget constraints
for the upcoming fiscal year, they will hold onto their older equipment longer
than planned; and therefore are unable to donate such
equipment to the community. The Sheriff is requesting nine (9) laptops to be
utilized within the community by giving to underprivileged youth to enhance
their joint learning initiative within their schools. The estimated surplus
value of the nine (9) laptops, if sold at the Palm Beach County Thrift store is
estimated to be a total of $1,350. Countywide (SB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: the reappointment of two (2) nominees to the Environmental
Control Hearing Board for a term of three (3) years commencing January 6, 2026 through
January 5, 2029.
NOMINEE: SEAT #: REQUIREMENT: NOMINATED BY
Vivian Demille 3 Citizen Vice
Mayor Marci Woodward
Gary Betensky 1 Attorney Palm Beach County Bar
Association
Summary: Chapter 77-616, as amended, provides for the
organization of the Environmental Control Hearing Board. The
Board conducts hearings of alleged violations to sections promulgated under
Chapter 77-616, Special Act, Laws of Florida, and PBC Ordinance No. 78-5 as
amended. The Board enforces
environmental statutes, administrative rules and the PBC Child Care Rules and
Regulations. The
Board is composed of five (5) members. Membership must consist of one (1)
lawyer recommended by the Palm Beach County Bar Association, one (1) medical
doctor recommended by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, one (1) engineer
recommended by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Engineering
Society, and two (2) citizens-at-large not holding elective office. The applicants
for re-appointment to Seat # 3, Vivian Demille and to
Seat #1, Gary Betensky are citizens of Palm Beach County. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION
SYSTEMS SERVICES
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: Task Order #5 to Contract R2022-1296 with GPI
Geospatial Inc. (GPI) in the amount of $627,110 for the acquisition and
delivery of 2026 Palm Beach County Color Oblique Imagery Program. Summary: On November 1, 2022,
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Contract with GPI
(R2022-1296) to provide professional services for Geospatial Services including
planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography, GPS Survey, Light Detection and
Raging (LiDAR) Processing and other tasks in support of the County’s Geographic
Information System on a task order basis.
Task Order #5 is for the acquisition and delivery of 2026 Palm Beach
County Color Oblique Imagery Program. The total costs of the project will be
paid over two (2) years and split equally between the Property Appraiser and
Palm Beach County. Countywide (DB)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) rescind Interlocal
Agreement (IA) R2020-1505;
B)
approve the replacement IA providing updated contract terms, and modifying
network services with the City of Palm Beach Gardens (PB Gardens) for an annual
revenue of $14,400; and
C)
delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to approve and execute Task Orders associated with
these services, up to a maximum dollar value of $50,000 per Task Order, that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the IA.
Summary: PB Gardens has an
existing IA with Palm Beach County (R2020-1505) for network services. The County recommends rescinding the existing
IA and replacing it with an IA for one (1) year with four (4) automatic one (1)
year renewals unless notice is given by either party. The new IA includes updated contract terms
and language, the addition of three (3) new network locations (Fire Station 66,
Mirasol Park, and the Pickleball Courts at Lilac Street), upgrades to network
services at four (4) locations Town Hall (from 100MB to 500MB), Fire Station 62
(from 10MB to 20MB), Tennis Center (from 10MB to 20MB), and Golf Course (from
10MB to 50MB), and the removal of network services from Gardens Skate Park.
These modifications result in a monthly increase of $500, with the new IA
generating annual revenue of $14,400 for the County. The Florida LambdaRail, LLC has approved connection of PB Gardens to
the Florida LambdaRail network. District 1 (DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
U. INFORMATION
SYSTEMS SERVICES (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: a fully executed Task Order #3
to Contract R2022-1297, as amended, with Woolpert, Inc. in the amount of
$16,900 for the 2025 Palm Beach County Canal Water Clarity Project. Summary:
Woolpert, Inc. provides Geospatial Services such
as planimetric mapping, digital orthophotography, Light Detection and Raging (LiDAR)
processing, and a Global Positioning System (GPS) survey in support of the
County’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
Task Order #3 was initiated by the Water Utilities Department for the
consultant to utilize drone-based aerial imagery to identify potential potable
water infiltration into canals in the Glades area. The Chief Information Officer has executed
Task Order #3, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), as per
Resolution R2022-1297 approved on November 1, 2022. 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
6 (DB)
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Agreement with the Town of Palm Beach to provide them with reimbursement
for medical equipment purchases from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant
funding received by the County from the State of Florida Department of Health
(DOH). Summary:
The County was awarded $174,438 (CSFA #64.005)
during the FY 2022-2023 grant cycle (C1050) from the DOH, EMS Bureau, to
improve and expand EMS systems, of which unspent carryover funds are available
for reimbursement. The grant funding may be used by the County or municipal
agencies to purchase EMS equipment. Accordingly, the County has agreed to retroactively
reimburse the Town of Palm Beach for the purchase of one (1) Stryker MTS Power
Load Stretcher not to exceed $29,933.20. On August 13, 2013, the County Administrator
or designee was authorized to execute these standard agreements between the
County and various governmental and non-governmental agencies and make
non-substantive and ministerial changes on behalf of the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) after approval of legal sufficiency by the County
Attorney’s Office, and within budgeted allocations. Countywide (SB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the Palm Beach County (County) Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) Annual
Contract Compliance Review: Misdemeanor Probation Services Contract Monitoring
Audit Report for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. Summary: The Probation Advisory
Board (PAB), a subcommittee of the CJC, oversees contract monitoring compliance
reviews of Professional Probation Services, Inc. (PPS), with the evaluation
completed by CJC staff to ensure that PPS complies with the terms of the misdemeanor
probation services contract in the delivery of services. The two (2)-year
review period was evaluated by CJC staff from March 2025 through July 2025 with
submission for final review by the PAB at their August 18, 2025
meeting and presentation to the full CJC for consideration at their September
22, 2025 meeting. The audit included an electronic
data set of 5,994 cases, of which 320 cases were used as a random sample set
for evaluation based on termination status and location. The PAB and the CJC
confirmed that services were performed at an acceptable level during the review
period and that PPS was responsive in taking corrective actions and making
system improvements where necessary. Through the competitive procurement
process, the County contracted with PPS, Inc. on November 22, 2022, to provide
misdemeanor probation services for offenders sentenced to a period of
misdemeanor probation or assigned to pretrial intervention (Contract
No.22-069/MD). The current three (3)-year contract with PPS is from December 4,
2022 through December 3, 2025
with two (2) one(1)-year renewal options at the
discretion of the County. No County funds are required to operate this
program. PPS pays the County $5,000 each year to offset the costs
associated with monitoring the service contract and reviewing PPS operations. Countywide (JBR)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: First Amendments to Contracts for
Consulting/Professional services to provide testing and Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) treatment services to the Drug Court Programs:
1) First Amendment to
Contract (R2024-1592) with Center for Family Services of Palm Beach, Inc. (CFS)
for adults decreasing the overall contract by $25,000, for the period of
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The revised contract amount is $155,000;
2) First Amendment to Contract (R2024-1594) with CFS for juveniles
decreasing the overall contract by $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The revised contract amount is $70,000;
3) First Amendment to Contract
(R2024-1593) with Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. (DATA) for juveniles
decreasing the overall contract by $20,000 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The revised contract amount is $187,780;
4) First Amendment to
Contract (R2024-1591) with Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc.
(DAF) for adults increasing the overall contract by $25,000, for the period of
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The revised contract amount is $370,480; and
5) First Amendment to
Contract (R2025-0052) with Phamatech, Inc. for adults
increasing the contract by $40,000 for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 and increasing the contract by $25,000 for fiscal year
ending September 30, 2026 for an overall contract
increase of $65,000 for the period of October 1, 2024
through September 30, 2027. The revised
contract amount is $801,908.
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
3. Summary: Palm Beach County (PBC) Public Safety Department’s Division of Justice
Services, entered into contracts with CFS, DATA, and DAF on November 19, 2024 and Phamatech, Inc. on
January 7, 2025 to provide SUD treatment and drug
testing for individuals referred by the 15th Judicial Circuit’s Drug Court
Programs. A mid-year contract analysis of expenditures was completed and based
on the current trend, projections found that CFS will be underspent by $71,000;
DATA will be underspent by $20,000; DAF will be overspent by $20,690; and Phamatech, Inc. will be overspent by $40,000. To ensure the continuity of treatment
and drug testing services for individuals with SUD in Palm Beach County, these
amendments are necessary. The First Amendments adjust several SUD contracts by
reducing funding for some providers and reallocating it to others based on
current trends and forecasts. Funds are
being shifted from CFS and DATA contracts to increase budgets for DAF and Phamatech, Inc. The
reallocation of funds only covers a portion of the increase needed for the Phamatech contract; therefore, the difference will be
offset by using available funds from the Criminal Justice Commission Crime
Prevention Trust Fund in the amount of $25,000. The Amendments to these
contracts will cover drug testing costs for about 1,400 SOR/pretrial indigent clients; who would otherwise have to bear the costs. In conjunction with funding adjustments,
several updates to the drug testing contract were required, specifically adding
testing of Supervised Own Recognizance (SOR)/pretrial indigent clients, update
the names of the Drug Courts; deleting weekly staffing and hearing meetings
requirement; revising the hours of operation for the testing sites; and
revising the turnaround time of the sample collection, testing, confirmation,
and reporting result. Adult SUD treatment services provided by this contract
offer multiple locations that are accessible by public transportation with
services offered by DAF in Delray Beach in southern Palm Beach County. Delinquency SUD treatment services provided
by these contracts offer multiple locations that are accessible by public
transportation with outpatient and residential services offered by DATA in
central West Palm Beach and outpatient and referral services offered by CFS on
the southernmost end of West Palm Beach.
On November 19, 2024, R2024-1591, R2024-1592, R2024-1593 and R2024-1594,
along with R2025-0052 on January 7, 2025, authorized the County Administrator
or designee to execute future contracts, amendments, and administrative
documents associated with these Drug Court Program contracts on behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC), after approval of legal sufficiency by the
County Attorney’s Office and within budgeted allocation that do not substantially
change the scope of work or terms and conditions of the original contract.
These First Amendments do not substantially change the scope of work or terms
or conditions of the contracts. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A)
approve the
following Contracts to provide adult reentry case management and support
services:
1) City of Riviera
Beach (RB) in the amount of $242,500 for the period retroactive to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
utilizing funding from Florida Department of Corrections;
2) RB in the amount of
$362,801 for the period retroactive to October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
utilizing ad valorem funding, and State Justice Assistance Grant; and
B) delegate authority to County Administrator or designee to
execute amendments and administrative documents associated with the above
contracts that do not substantially change the scope of work, terms or
conditions of the 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.
Summary: Palm Beach County’s (PBC) Public Safety
Department Division of Justice Services contracts with providers to coordinate
reentry services to those returning to PBC from incarceration. Providers are solicited and selected for a
two (2) year period through a competitive procurement process, although funding
is allocated on an annual basis. For FY 2026–2027, The Lord’s Place and the RB were
selected to receive funding for services such as pre and post release case
management and client support services. The State of Florida FY 2025 – 2026
General Appropriations Act provided $500,000 in non-recurring general revenue
funds to the BCC for Adult Reentry Services. This funding supports the provider
contracts who serve returning residents who are released from FDC facilities
and return to PBC. Approximately 747 adults (352 Sago Palm Reentry Center and 395
Post Release) have been served by the County’s Reentry Program in County FY 2025.
This includes 156 prerelease new enrollments at Sago Palm and 237 post-release
new enrollments. Separate contracts are necessary for each provider based
on funding source and the beginning and ending dates of the County and the
State fiscal years. Contracts utilizing funding from the State of Florida FY 2025–FY
2026 General Appropriations Act are retroactive to July 1, 2025
and contracts utilizing Ad Valorem and State JAG funds are retroactive to
October 1, 2025. The delay was a result of the RB
Beach’s extensive contract review and execution process. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
5. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Lee Giordano for a
not-to-exceed contract amount of $24,212.50 for the period July 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2026 to provide customized training and consultation on the
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Curriculum (IPV PEC) to enhance offender
accountability. Summary: Palm Beach County (PBC) Public Safety
Department Victim Services in conjunction with project partners Aid to Victims
of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA), and the PBC Criminal Justice Commission was
selected for a continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) FY 2024 Improving Criminal Justice
Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking
(ICJR) Grant Program (CFDA# 16.590) for the period October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2027. The purpose of this continuation grant is to enhance victim
safety and hold offenders accountable through a Coordinated Community Response
(CCR) team to better respond to incidents of domestic violence, dating violence
and stalking. To enhance offender accountability, Lee Giordano will provide
training and ongoing consultation on the IPV PEC. The IPV PEC is a three (3)-hour
cognitive-behavioral educational intervention program for offenders of intimate
partner violence. The purpose of IPV PEC is to provide a trauma-informed
educational experience that guides abusive men to recognize and take
responsibility for their use of intimate partner violence. Studies show that cognitive-behavioral based educational
programs are the most effective in preventing and intervening with aggressive
and violent behaviors. Lee Giordano will train facilitators to conduct
the IPV PEC Class in PBC and provide consultation to support effective
implementation. Lee Giordano will comply with all applicable “special
conditions” as set forth in the OVW ICJR grant. R2024-0984 authorized the
County Administrator or designee to execute and sign future grant applications
and execute grant agreements, grant modifications and execute contracts and
contract amendments utilizing funding from the Department of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women 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 not substantially change the scope of work terms
or conditions of the original contracts. This item was delayed due to pending
budget approval from OVW. Countywide
(RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with Aid to Victims of
Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA), a not-for-profit corporation, to provide
coordination of the Community Coordinated Response (CCR) team and project
management for the period retroactive to July 1, 2025 through September 30,
2027 in an amount not-to-exceed $335,738.23. Summary: Palm
Beach County (PBC) Public Safety Department Victim Services in conjunction with
project partners AVDA and the PBC Criminal Justice Commission was selected for
a continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on
Violence Against Women (OVW) FY 2024 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking (ICJR) Grant
Program (CFDA# 16.590) for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30,
2027. The purpose of this continuation grant is to enhance victim safety and
hold offenders accountable through a CCR team to better respond to incidents of
domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. AVDA’s funding includes a
full-time Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) CCR Coordinator to provide CCR
coordination and project management, funded at $291,946.29 and operating
expenses including a 15% De Minimus fee of $43,791.94
to cover AVDA’s administrative and operating expenses associated with the grant
which include but not limited to mileage, website hosting, technology, office
supplies, etc. R2024-0984 authorized the County Administrator or designee to execute
and sign future grant applications and execute grant agreements, grant
modifications and execute contracts and contract amendments utilizing funding
from the DOJ, OVW 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 not substantially change the scope of work terms or
conditions of the original contracts. This item was delayed due to pending
budget approval from OVW. Countywide
(RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends motion to:
A) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $1,589,958 in the General Fund to move the budget from the
Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) and the Facilities Development and Operations
Department Division of Electronic Services and Security (ESS) to Public Safety
Department (PSD);
B) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $18,441,510 in the General Fund to move the budget from CJC
and ESS to PSD;
C) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $40,000 in the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to move the budget from
CJC to PSD;
D) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $208,132 in the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to move the budget
from CJC to PSD;
E) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $1,101,248 in the Crime Prevention Fund to move the budget
from CJC to PSD;
F) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $662,875 in the Crime Prevention Fund to move the budget
from CJC to PSD;
G) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $644,649 in the Domestic Violence Fund to move the budget
from CJC to PSD;
H) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $653,419 in the Domestic Violence Fund to move the budget
from CJC to PSD;
I) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $481,195 in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund to move the
budget from CJC to PSD;
J) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $224,423 in the Criminal Justice Grant Fund to move the
budget from CJC to PSD;
K) approve revenue
Budget Transfer of $1,405,948 in the RR&I for 800
MHz System Fund to move the budget from ESS to PSD;
L) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $28,193,830 in RR&I for 800 MHz System Fund to move the
budget from ESS to PSD;
M) approve expenditure
Budget Transfer of $23,807,892 in the Public Building Improvement Fund to move
the budget from ESS to PSD;
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
X. PUBLIC
SAFETY (cont’d.)
7. Staff recommends motion to (cont’d.):
N) approve Budget
Amendment of $23,807,892 in the Capital Outlay Fund to recognize the transfer
from the Public Building Improvement Fund and move the budget from ESS to PSD;
and
O) delegate authority to the Office
of Financial Management and Budget to administratively approve any additional
Budget Transfers and Amendments within budgeted allocations related to the
transfer of CJC and ESS to PSD.
SUMMARY: Recent
organizational changes within the County have resulted in the transfer of the
CJC and ESS as divisions to PSD. This
item requests approval of the corresponding Budget Transfers and Amendments
necessary to move the budget from CJC and ESS to PSD department code. These
changes will not result in any increase or decrease to either Divisions budget.
Administrative Code updates related to these changes are being addressed
separately. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) adopt a Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), of Palm Beach County, Florida,
approving a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) G3K10, Section 5311,
Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program (CFDA 20.509) with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), providing a grant in the amount of $424,238, to partially offset the operational costs for
the Go Glades Service, This PTGA will become effective upon FDOT execution with an
expiration date of December 31, 2026;
B) approve a Budget Amendment of $424,238 in the Palm Tran Grant
Fund 1341 to recognize the grant award and the transfer to Palm Tran Operating
Fund 1340; and
C) approve a Budget Transfer of 424,238 in the Palm Tran
Operating Fund 1340 to increase the transfer from Palm Tran’s Grant Fund 1341
and reduce the transfer from the General Fund 0001; and
D) approve
a Budget Transfer of $424,238 in the General Fund 0001
to reduce the transfer to Palm Tran Operating Fund 1340 and increase
Contingency Reserves.
Summary: On August 19, 2025 the
application for Section 5311 Operating funds was approved by the BCC
(R2025-1139). The PTGA will partially offset the operating costs of Go Glades
service of Palm Beach County. This PTGA, in
the amount of $848,476 requires a County match of 50% or $424,238 and provides a grant in
the amount of $424,238. The County match is included in Palm Tran’s operating
budget. The grant requires broader
indemnification by the County than that approved by PPM CW-F-049.
The grant requires the County and its officers, agents, or employees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDOT and all of its officers, agents, and
employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or expense arising out of
the County’s non-compliance or performance of this agreement. The
indemnification obligation must also be passed on to contractors and/or
consultants. The Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s Office
have reviewed the indemnification requirements for this grant and advised staff
accordingly. Given that liability is limited to County’s non-compliance or
performance of this agreement and the statutory caps of Section 768.28, Florida
Statutes, staff recommends Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval. Countywide (MM)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
AA. PALM TRAN (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the extension to the Public Transportation
Grant Agreement (PTGA-Contract G2H55) (FM no. 438386-3-94-01 (R2023-0807) with
the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Summary:
On June 13, 2023 the
Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the grant agreement (R2023-0807)
to provide assistance for the purchase of Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
equipment and installation along the US1 corridor in Palm Beach County. The
agreement was approved with an expiration date of February 28, 2026. The TSP project is underway in the US 1
corridor, this grant funds the next TSP phase. FDOT has agreed to extend the
expiration date of this agreement to February 28, 2027. The grant
requires broader indemnification by the County than that approved by PPM
CW-F-049. The grant requires the County and its officers, agents,
or employees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDOT and all of its
officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge, or
expense arising out of the County’s non-compliance or performance of this
agreement. The indemnification obligation must also be passed on to contractors
and/or consultants. The Risk Management Department and County Attorney’s
Office have reviewed the indemnification requirements for this grant and
advised staff accordingly. Given that liability is limited to County’s
non-compliance or performance of this agreement and the statutory caps of
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, staff recommends BCC approval. Countywide (MM)
JANUARY 6, 2026
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 Grant Award Agreement for the Local Law Enforcement
Immigration Grant Program (IGP) between the State Board of Immigration Enforcement
(SBIE) and PBSO for the retroactive period of February 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026; and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of $994,374 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: The SBIE awarded $994,373.50 in grant
funding to PBSO to conduct immigration enforcement activities in partnership
with Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE). These funds will offset overtime, equipment, and detention costs. There
is no match requirement
associated with this award. The
Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) number is 71.158, and the
agreement number is IG018. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) an Agreement
Between the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General and PBSO for a
Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) award in the amount of $202,971
for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30,
2026; and
B) approve a Budget
Amendment of $202,971, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary:
On September 26, 2025, PBSO received
a VOCA grant. These funds will be used to continue funding the three (3) victim
advocate positions to concentrate on the domestic violence, human trafficking,
and violent crime victim population in Palm Beach County. The three (3)
positions will coordinate services with PBSO Deputies, the County’s Victim
Services Programs, and other municipal agencies to offer crisis intervention,
lethality assessments, safety plans, and case management services. An increase
in funding from the County may be requested through our annual budget process
once the grant ends. There is
no match requirement. The OAG Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Number for this program is 16.575 and OAG grant
number VOCA-C-2025-Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Offi-00079. Countywide (RS)
3. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a subgrant agreement
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Palm
Beach County Motorcycle Safety Project, in the amount of $180,000, for the
period of November 6, 2025 through September 30, 2026;
and
B) approve a
Budget Amendment of $180,000, increasing the Sheriff’s
Grants Fund.
Summary: On November 6,
2025, FDOT awarded a grant to PBSO in the amount of
$180,000, to support a Motorcycle Safety Project in Palm Beach County. Funds will be used to support overtime costs
and training associated with the Motorcycle Safety Project. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
number is 20.600, the project number is MC-2026-00294, and the FDOT Contract number is G3J98. There
is no match requirement associated with this award. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a subgrant agreement
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Palm
Beach County Impaired Driving Strategy, in the amount of $225,000, for the
period of November 12, 2025 through September 30,
2026; and
B) approve a
Budget Amendment of $225,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary: On November 12,
2025, FDOT awarded a grant to PBSO in the amount of $225,000, to support an
Impaired Driving Strategy project in Palm Beach County. Funds will be used to support overtime costs
associated with the Impaired Driving Strategy project. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
number is 20.600 the project number is
M5HVE-2026-00107, and the FDOT Contract number is G3J55. There is no match requirement associated with this award. Countywide
(RS)
5. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) accept on
behalf of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a subgrant agreement
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Palm
Beach County Occupant Protection Project, in the amount of $200,000, for the
period of November 6, 2025 through September 30, 2026;
and
B) approve
a Budget Amendment of $200,000, increasing the Sheriff’s Grants Fund.
Summary: On November 6,
2025, FDOT awarded a grant to PBSO in the amount of
$200,000, to support an Occupant Protection Project in Palm Beach County. Funds will be used to support overtime costs
and training associated with the Occupant Protection Project. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 20.600, the
project number is OP-2026-00288,
and the FDOT Contract number is G3J63. Countywide (RS)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
CC. SHERIFF (cont’d.)
6. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) receive and file Grant Modification
#1 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to provide $24,000
in supplemental funds to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), through
the FY2025 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Program; and
B) approve a Budget
Amendment of $24,000 in the Sheriff’s Grant Fund.
Summary: On July 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) accepted a FY
2025 HIDTA Grant Award on behalf of PBSO in the amount of $84,609 for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 (R2025-0990). Modification #1
provides $24,000 in supplemental funds to continue to support the Palm Beach
County Narcotics Task Force investigations. The total Grant Award is $108,609. There is no match requirement associated
with this award. The Assistance
Listing Number (ALN) number is 95.001 and the contract number is
HID1225G0471. Countywide (RS)
DD. PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
the appointment of two (2) candidates to the Commission on Ethics (COE) Review
Committee for the term beginning January 6, 2026 and ending upon approval of
the COE Ordinance changes by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
NOMINEE REQUIREMENT
Clevis Headley PBC Resident
David Baker PBC Resident
Summary: The COE shall be empowered to review, interpret, render advisory
opinions, and enforce the: Palm Beach County Code of Ethics; Palm Beach County
Post-Employment Ordinance; and Palm Beach County Lobbyist Registration
Ordinance. The COE, in agreement with the Palm Beach County League
of Cities, is requesting the COE Review Committee to review
and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of proposed
amendments to the Commission on Ethics Ordinance to ensure compliance with the
provisions of Senate Bill 7014 (2024). Although the BCC has authority to
appoint individuals without input from the COE; COE would like to recommend two
(2) candidates for consideration that meet the requirement
to represent the citizens of Palm Beach County; Mr. Clevis Headley and Mr.
David Baker. The COE nominees are David H. Baker, Esquire, and Clevis R.
Headley, Ph.D. Countywide (DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
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) United States Croquet Association,
Inc., for the promotion of the World Croquet Federation (WCF) World Croquet Championship, held October 18 – 26, 2025, for the term April 18, 2025
–
January 26, 2026.
This grantee was approved by the TDC on September 11, 2025, in the amount
of $10,000; and
B) Caribbean Baseball Organization, Inc.,
for the promotion of the World Comes to the Palm Beaches, held October 22 – 26, 2025, for the term April 22, 2025
– January 26, 2026. This grantee was approved by the TDC on June 12, 2025, in the amount
of $20,000.
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 United
States Croquet Association, Inc./ World Croquet Federation (WCF) World Croquet Championship were 1,000, and room nights generated for Caribbean
Baseball Organization, Inc./ World
Comes to the Palm Beaches were 2,213. Countywide (YBH)
2. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2026, Category “G” Grant Agreement managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Inc. (Sports Commission), on behalf of the Palm Beach County
Tourist Development Council
(TDC) with Orlando
Youth Hockey Association, Inc. for the promotion of the Columbus
Day Discovery Showdown held October 9 through October
12, 2025, for the grant term of April 9, 2025 through January 12,
2026. This grantee was
approved by the TDC on June 12, 2025, in the amount
of $8,000. 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 Orlando Youth Hockey Association, Inc./Columbus Day
Discovery Showdown were 721. Countywide (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
3. CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
EE. TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends motion to receive
and file: a fully executed Palm Beach County FY2026, Category “G” Grant Agreement
managed by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission,
Inc. (Sports Commission), on behalf
of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council (TDC) with Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC, for
the promotion of Equestrian Holiday & Horses Circuit held November 26 through December 21, 2025, for
the grant term of May 26, 2025 through March 21, 2026. This grantee was
approved by the TDC on June 12, 2025, in the amount of $20,000. 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 Equestrian
Sport Productions, LLC/Equestrian Holiday & Horses Circuit were estimated
at 12,375. Countywide (YBH)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JANUARY
6, 2026
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 9:30 A.M.
A) Proclamation declaring 2026 as the Year to
Rediscover Reading. (District 3)
B) Proclamation declaring January 18 – 24, 2026
as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week. (District 6)
C) Proclamation declaring January 2026 as
Mentoring Month. (District 3)
D) Proclamation Recognizing Robert A. Bertisch
for 45 Years of Service as Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Palm
Beach County, Inc. (D1)
E) Proclamation declaring January 2026 as
National Crime Stoppers Crime Prevention Month. (District 2)
F) Certificate recognizing Paul Connell, Deputy
Director, Parks and Recreation. (District 1)
G) Proclamation declaring January 2026 as Human
Trafficking Awareness Month. (District 4)
H) Proclamation declaring January 6, 2026 as William “Billy” Bowman Day. (District 5)
I) Proclamation declaring January 19, 2026 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (District 7)
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JANUARY 6, 2026
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 9:30 A.M. (Motion to receive and
file: Proof of publication)
None
* * * * * * * * * * * *
JANUARY 6, 2026
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve on preliminary reading and permission to advertise for
public hearing on January 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE
BOUNDARIES OF TWO OF THE SEVEN COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR MINUTES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.Summary: On
October 28, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to
bring back additional information regarding a potential minor district change impacting
Century Village. At the December
9, 2025 BCC Workshop, staff presented this information,
and the BCC directed staff to proceed with the redistricting process. This
redistricting would impact a portion of the Century
Village community. The subject property currently lies within District 7 and the majority of Century Village is located within District
2. In 2021, as part of the Countywide BCC redistricting, numerous district
boundaries were drawn to maintain municipal and
community contiguity and the redistricting plan was adopted. Prior to 2021, the
small portion north of the canal was located within District 2. Districts 2
and 7(DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a waiver of the competitive solicitation process for professional
services
(consulting services) to be performed by Jerry Wilson, PC (Firm), based upon the
Firm’s prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in redistricting for the
County in 2021; and
B) a contract for consulting services with the Firm in
an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the redistricting of Century Village, which
is currently located within Districts 2 and District 7.
Summary: On October 28, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed
staff to bring back additional information regarding a potential minor district
change impacting Century Village. At the December 9, 2025 BCC Workshop, staff presented this information, and the
BCC directed staff to proceed with the redistricting process. As part of that process, staff is
recommending approval of a waiver of the competitive solicitation process for
professional services as authorized by Section 2-54(h) of the purchasing code
in order to retain the Firm, which specializes in election law and
redistricting. The Firm is specially
qualified in that it has advised the County regarding redistricting following
the past two (2) census results, in 2011 and 2021. Additionally, pursuant to Chapter 124,
Florida Statutes, any district changes must be completed at least 270 days
prior to the next general election, setting a deadline for the instant redistricting
of February 6, 2026. Given the Firm’s
prior collaboration, knowledge, and familiarity with the redistricting process,
along with the aforementioned deadline issue, the County Administrator is
recommending a waiver of the competitive solicitation process for professional
services, and approval of the professional services contract with the
Firm. Districts 2 and 7 (DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
(cont’d.)
3. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a
Budget Transfer of $362,970 within the General Fund, including $120,000 from
Contingency Reserves and $242,970 from vacant positions within Information
System Services Department (ISS) to County Administration to establish budget
for the Division of Employee Performance Management Systems and Analytics
(EPMS). Summary: This item
establishes the budget for EPMS as a new division within County Administration.
EPMS will be responsible for administering and enhancing employee performance
reviews and supporting the County’s broader performance management framework.
This item includes the transfer of two (2) vacant positions from ISS, $120,000
for Mitratech’s TrakStar
Employee Performance Management Software, and $32,077 in additional operating
expenses. Countywide (DB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
B. FIRE
RESCUE
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) a Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) of Palm Beach County, Florida, approving Budget Transfers
and Budget Amendments relating to the transfer of Ocean Rescue Lifeguards to
the Fire Rescue Department; and providing for an effective date;
C) a Budget
Transfer of $295,338 within the Facilities Development and Operations (FDO)
Fleet Management Fund to the Fire/Rescue MSTU Fund to fund the transfer of
Ocean Rescue Equipment and Vehicles;
D) a Budget
Amendment of $ 8,164,739 within the Fire/Rescue MSTU Fund to recognize the
transfers from Parks and FDO Fleet Management;
E) a Budget Transfer of $127,200 within the Parks
Improvement Fund to Fire Rescue Improvement Fund to fund the repairs and
renovations of Ocean Rescue Equipment; and
F) a Budget
Amendment of $127,200 within the Fire/Rescue Improvement Fund to recognize the
transfer from Parks Improvement Fund to fund the repairs and renovations of
Ocean Rescue Equipment.
Summary:
The Palm Beach County (PBC) Ocean Rescue Lifeguards are a United States
Lifesaving Association (USLA) certified team of well trained, highly skilled
professionals operating under Parks. They provide the initial response to emergencies
on and in PBC managed beaches, providing
ocean rescues, emergency medical
care, and preventative interventions, as well as assistance to beachgoers. Fire
Rescue is requesting Budget Transfers and Budget Amendments relating to the
transfer of the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Section and related vehicles and equipment
from Parks to Fire Rescue. This action will establish a new division within
Fire Rescue to align all water emergency response functions under a single
public safety agency. Countywide (SB)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
C. MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S OFFICE
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: a Resolution of
the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) repealing Resolution 2008-0893 and
R2008-1691 and establishing a schedule of fees for Medical Examiner Office
(MEO) Services. Summary:
This Resolution repeals and replaces R2008-1691 and R 2008-0893 and replaces
them with an updated schedule of fees for MEO services. Fees charged for
cremation services will be increased from $50 to $70 and expert witness fees
will be increased from $400 per hour to $600 per hour. This Resolution also
establishes fees for MEO professional staff for litigation related services,
slide cuts for histology, body storage, and certification of the cause of death
for noncompliant medical practitioners.
Fees will be increased by the annual percentage change in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) or three percent (3%), whichever is less. Countywide
(SF)
D. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve: a contract
with Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) to review and update Palm Beach
County’s current Impact Fee System to a Multi-modal Impact Fee System for the
period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 with three (3) 12-month renewal
options to provide supplemental consulting services related to transportation
and multi-modal impact fees, at the sole discretion of the County. Summary:
Staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the review and update of the County’s
Impact Fee System to a Multi-modal Impact Fee System. The Florida Impact Fee
Act as outlined in Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes requires local
governments to ensure that the calculation of the impact fee is based on a
study using the most recent and localized data available within four (4) years
of the current impact fee update. The new study must be adopted by the local
government within 12 months of the initiation of the new impact fee study if
the local government increases the impact fee. At the onset of the contract,
County staff from various departments will gather data to aid Benesch with the Impact
Fee study. Using the gathered data, Benesch will issue draft technical report,
and County staff will convene the Impact Fee Review Committee (IFRC) who will
evaluate the report’s methodology and recommended amendments to Article 13 of
the ULDC. County staff will also engage the public and stakeholders
for input and questions. Once a final technical report is approved by
the IFRC, County Staff will review and prepare an ordinance amending Article 13
pursuant to the approved technical report for submission to the BCC for adoption
at a public hearing. Countywide (RM)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
E. ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
1. Staff recommends
motion to approve:
A) an Amendment to
the Infrastructure Surtax (IST) Project Plan approved by the Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on April 4, 2017, as amended on January 4, 2022, to
increase the budget by $1,150,000, from $650,000 to $1,800,000, for the
Hypoluxo Road and Military Trail Signal (Project); and
B) a Budget Transfer of $1,150,000 within the
IST Fund from the Engineering and Public Works Department’s (EPW) IST Reserves
to increase the budget for the Project.
SUMMARY: Approval of the Amendment and Budget Transfer will
increase the funding for the Project from $650,000 to $1,800,000. The IST Project Plan currently funds the
Project at $650,000 in FY2021 and FY2022 to upgrade the existing span wire
signal with a mast arm signal. The
design was recently completed and the estimate updated. The request for additional funding to be used
in FY2026 is due to escalating design, construction, labor, and right-of-way
acquisition costs that were not estimated for in old contracts with smaller
contingencies. The table below
shows how costs have escalated over the years since the Project was budgeted.
These major items constitute more than 50% of the total cost of the mast arms.
|
Major
items |
2019 |
2022 |
2025 |
|
Drill
Shaft |
$108,214.00 |
$140,900.00 |
$290,250.00 |
|
Mast
Arm |
$238,320.00 |
$312,547.00 |
$370,500.00 |
|
Loops |
$36,000.00 |
$58,800.00 |
$116,400.00 |
|
Pull
Box |
$32,726.00 |
$45,300.00 |
$111,680.00 |
|
Total
of major items |
$415,260.00 |
$557,547.00 |
$888,830.00 |
|
Total
construction cost |
$695,980.26 |
$978,819.24 |
$1,556,097.60 |
The $1,150,000 will be transferred from
EPW’s IST Reserves to the IST Fund. The
Sales Tax Oversight Committee reviewed this request at their November 20, 2025 meeting and approved it unanimously. This
Project is funded by the infrastructure sales tax. District 2 (YBH)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve Homebuyer Match Pilot Program Policies;
B) approve an allocation of $5,000,000 from the
Workforce Housing Program (WHP) Trust Fund; and
C) delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee, to
execute agreements with buyers for the Homebuyer Match Pilot Program (Program).
Summary: On October 28, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) provided direction on the policies and criteria for the Program. The
Program will offer homebuyers with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $50,000
for the purchase of a for sale single-family home,
townhome, villa, or condominium for homestead occupancy in Palm Beach County
(County). Eligible participants will be limited to homebuyers with incomes 80%
– 140% of Area Median Income (AMI) (currently $93,520 - $163,660 for a household
of four (4) persons) who currently reside or work within the County. Funding will be provided towards down
payment, closing costs, minor repairs, and/or points buy-down, and provided as
a loan which is forgiven after a 15-year period during which the property must
remain homesteaded. If selling before
the 15-year period, the owner can either repay the loan principal or
transfer the lien to a next homesteaded property in Palm Beach County. There
are no restrictions on resale price or equity proceeds
from sale of the home. The Department of Housing and Economic Development
(DHED) will offer funding to applicants selected through a lottery-style
process or a first-come / first ready basis.
The underwriting criteria will follow DHED’s approved requirements for
buyer eligibility. The Program will be funded with $5,000,000 from the WHP
Trust Fund. These are WHP funds
which require no local match. Countywide (HJF)
6. REGULAR AGENDA
F. HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(cont’d.)
2. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) approve an Ad Valorem
funding allocation of $500,000 to Harra Homes, LLC for demucking costs
associated with the development of 18 affordable single-family homes located in the City of Belle Glade; and
B) authorize
staff to negotiate
the funding agreement with Harra Homes, LLC; and
C) delegate authority to the County
Administrator, or designee, to execute the agreement,
amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for implementation of the
project award that do not substantially change the scope of the work, terms, or
conditions of the funding award.
Summary: On October 9, 2025, Harra Homes, LLC (an affiliate of Harra
Investments, LLC) submitted a funding proposal to the Department of Housing and
Economic Development (DHED) requesting funds as reimbursement for demucking costs associated with the new construction of 18 for-sale single-family detached homes to be located at 125
E. Canal Street Belle Glade, FL. The development will consist of 11 3BR/2BA and
seven (7) 4BR/2BA homes, each with a two-car garage, ranging in size from 1,400 to 1,950 total square feet. Three (3) units will be set aside for households with income 80%-100% AMI ($89,440 to $111,800); eight (8) units will be set aside for households with income 100%-120%
AMI ($111,800 to $134,160);
and seven (7) units will be set aside for households with income 120%-140% AMI
($134,160 to $156,520). The sales prices of the units will not exceed the
maximum limits set by the County’s Workforce Housing Program and will have an
affordability period of no less than 15 years. Funding will be secured by a
mortgage to be satisfied upon the sale of the home to a qualified buyer, and a
declaration of restrictions will be recorded against the property to require
the property only to be sold to a homebuyer meeting the affordability restrictions
for the duration of the affordability period. Upon sale of the final home, the
mortgage will be forgiven. The County funding contribution equates to $27,778
per assisted unit and constitutes 8% of the $6,576,504 total development cost.
The funding award will be issued to the entity identified herein and its
successors and/or assigns. These
are Ad Valorem funds which require no local match. District
6 (HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. 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 $5,850 to WeSecondChance, LLC
(WSC);
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 $5,597 in Impact
Fee Assistance Program – Roads Zone 2 to appropriate funds for WSC; and
D)
approve a Budget Transfer
of $253 in Impact Fee Assistance Program – Public Building to appropriate funds
for WSC.
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. WSC submitted an application in response to the NOFA.
Staff recommends that up to $5,850 be provided as a
credit for impact fees associated with the construction of a single-family home
(4bed/2bath) located at 711 22nd Street in West Palm Beach (Project).
WSC will be given credits for Roads Zone 2 Impact Fees ($5,597), and Public
Building Impact Fees Zone 1 ($253). WSC will pay impact fees above the
allocated $5,850. The Certificate of Award and related documents will be issued
to the entity identified herein and its successors and/or assigns and will impose
IFAHAP policies that require the Project to provide affordable rental housing
to persons at or below 110% Area Median Income (AMI) ($128,590
for a family of four (4) for 2025) for no less than 30 years. However, WSC intends to partner with local
not for profit service providers to house formerly homeless individuals who are
unemployed or underemployed at time of initial placement at the property, and
who will be connected to employment, benefits, and supportive services after
housing stabilization. These
funds are from interest earned by the Impact Fee Fund. District 7
(HJF)
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. Staff recommends
motion to:
A) conceptually approve
a General Obligation Housing Bond Loan Program (HBLP) award for Affordable
Housing Multifamily Development to Haverhill Owner LLC in the amount of $7,441,000 for the Seventh on Haverhill (Project); and
B) authorize staff to
transmit the approved proposal to Palm Beach County’s (County) third-party underwriter
and to negotiate the loan agreement.
Summary: On June 25, 2025, the Department of Housing
and Economic Development (DHED) issued 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 Bond 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. On
December 2, 2025 (through Agenda Item 6E-1) DHED recommended the denial of the
Project which had requested $7,441,000 in funding for 40 units. The developer
had intended to include all 101 units but due to a misunderstanding of the RFP
guidelines, the developer only submitted the project with the 40 units
designated as County assisted.
Funding sources for this project are as
follows:
|
Funding Sources |
Funding
Amount |
|
First Mortgage |
$8,525,000 |
|
Housing Bond Funds – HBLP |
$7,441,000 |
|
7th Day land escrow |
$1,000,000 |
|
LIHTC Equity |
$13,880,000 |
|
Positive Arbitrage |
$834,000 |
|
Deferred Developer Fee |
$3,449,000 |
|
Sponsor Self-Sourced Financing |
$2,451,000 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$37,580,000 |
JANUARY 6, 2026
6. REGULAR
AGENDA
F. HOUSING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont’d.)
4. SUMMARY
(cont’d.): The BCC directed
DHED to allow the developer to increase the number of County-Assisted units to
include all 101 units in the project, and resubmit the project for
consideration at the January 6, 2026, BCC meeting. DHED further notes that the
permanent first mortgage loan amount has increased by $1,565,000 due to a
reduction in projected self-sourced funding. The project will consist of a six
(6)-story midrise building with 101 affordable housing units. The units will
serve families earning 50% and 60% of the AMI. The developer is committing to a
50-year affordability period. The total project cost is $37,580,000 with a
County HBLP investment of $7,441,000 for a per unit cost of $73,673. Total
County HBLP investment in this project is 20%. Upon conceptual approval, the project will proceed to underwriting, and the
Developer will be required to submit a cost certification for review and
approval by DHED prior to commencement of construction. Staff will subsequently
present comprehensive terms and conditions to the BCC for final approval. The loan
agreement and all related documents associated with these Bond funds will be
executed between the County and the respective development entity (and/or their
successors and assigns). District 2 (HJF)
G. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
1. Staff recommends
motion to adopt: The
proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda (Agenda). Summary:
Staff requests Board of County Commissioner (BCC) approval of the Agenda which outlines issues the County’s Intergovernmental
Affairs Office and federal lobbyists are working on for the 120th
Congress. The Agenda addresses legislative matters,
grant-funding opportunities, and general issues to support and monitor. New
agenda items include Presidential protection reimbursement, Travel Flight
Restrictions affecting county airports and CR 880 reconstruction funding. Countywide
(SS)
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JANUARY 6, 2026
A. COMMISSION
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
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JANUARY 6, 2026
8. STAFF
COMMENTS
A. ADMINISTRATION
COMMENTS
1. Staff recommends
motion to receive and file: the
updated Board Directive Reports which include in process and completed board
directive items. Summary:
At the February 6, 2018 Board
of County Commissioners Meeting, direction was given
to the County Administrator to submit monthly a status report of the board
directives. The report categorizes: 1) In Process Items, and 2) Completed
Items. The report continues to be updated on an ongoing basis. Countywide
(DO)
B. COUNTY
ATTORNEY
JANUARY 6, 2026
District 1 – COMMISSIONER MARIA G. MARINO
Request
off-site approval for Proclamation recognizing the 188th Battle of
the Loxahatchee.
District 2 – COMMISSIONER GREGG K. WEISS
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.
JANUARY 6, 2026
11. MATTERS BY THE
PUBLIC – 2:00 P.M.
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JANUARY
6, 2026
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."