At the March. 10, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda:
Administration – Adopted a resolution by a vote of 6-0, amending the Palm Beach County Administrative Code to develop the Office of Cost Compliance and Control and the Office of Emergency Management.
Community Services – adopted a resolution regarding proposed changes to the Florida AIDS Drug Assistance Program. ADP is a program administered by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) that provides access to life-saving medications for low-income people living with HIV. The county will utilize its Ryan White funds to cover a lapse in coverage and provide access to life-saving medications for low-income people living with HIV in Palm Beach County.
Engineering & Public Works – received and filed by a 6-0 vote, the update regarding a Board Directive of July 8, 2025, to determine if extending the School Speed Zone for Woodlands Middle School on Lyons Road north to 47th place is warranted. The sidewalk will be located partially within school property boundaries, away from the street, including an 8-foot to 10-foot pedestrian bridge.
Housing & Economic Development – approved, by a vote of 6-0, recommended Palm Beach County census tracts for designation under Opportunity Zones 2.0, which is the next phase of the federal Opportunity Zone Program. There are 78 census tracts within Palm Beach County that meet the threshold requirements for Opportunity Zones 2.0.
Internal Auditor – received and filed by a 6-0 vote, a presentation from the Internal Audit Committee regarding its role, responsibilities, and activities in support of the Board of County Commissioners' oversight and governance responsibilities.
Palm Tran ratified by a vote of 6-0, the labor management (LMA) agreement between Palm Tran, Inc., and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1577, covering Palm Tran bus operators, electronic technicians, mechanic trainees, utility workers, and storekeepers for three years, from October 1, 2025, to September 28, 2028.
For further information on consent and regular items, please visit the Agenda section of our website.