At the July 8, 2025, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board took the following action on the agenda:
Administration – Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Project Manager Patrick Kennedy presented the latest update surrounding the closure of the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Bee Line Highway. Palm Beach County Public Affairs will implement a multi-tiered communications plan as soon as the closure date is announced.
Received and filed, by a 6-0 vote, the updated Board Directives Report, which includes in-process and completed board directive items.
Recognized retiring Intergovernmental Affairs Director Ed Chase for his nearly 15 years of service to Palm Beach County.
Ratified Kasey Denny as Intergovernmental Affairs Director.
Airports – approved Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for Consulting/Professional Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,374,870 for the first one-year renewal option for design and engineering services related to Department of Airports Capital Improvement Program and a budget transfer in the amount of $1,830,768 in the Airport’s Improvement and Development Fund.
Approved a contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. for the Taxiway M Improvements Project at the Palm Beach International Airport in the amount of $12,097,776.
County Attorney – approved, by a 6-0 vote, the request to schedule a private meeting for an attorney–client session to discuss settlement negotiations in pending litigation between B.& B. Properties, Inc. v. Palm Beach County, Florida and gives public notice for a private meeting to be held on July 22, at 1 p.m., in the McEaddy Conference Room at 301 North Olive Avenue, 12th Floor, West Palm Beach and placing further notice of private meeting on BCC meeting Agenda.
The following persons will attend the meeting with the members of the BCC: Todd Bonlarron, Interim County Administrator; Incoming County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo; Denise Coffman, County Attorney; David Ottey, Chief Assistant County Attorney and Sean Fahey, Assistant County Attorney.
Community Services – postponed, by a 6-0 vote, proposed allocations for Behavioral Health and Substance Disorder (BHSUD) and proposed allocations for areas of Economic Stability, Securing Our Future Initiative (SOFI), Self-Sufficiency, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Seniors to the August 26 Workshop.
Facilities, Development & Operations – approved the first amendment with the Town of Hypoluxo, amending the scope of work for the construction of a new library facility at 7200 N. Federal Highway, Hypoluxo.
Authorized staff to negotiate a development conveyance agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc. for the development, construction, and sale of single-family homes on County-owned infill housing properties.
Financial Management & Budget – approved Palm Beach County’s use of the Uniform Method of collecting ad-valorem special assessments which provides for inclusion of water and street improvement project special assessments on the 2025 tax bill.
Authorized, by a 6-0 vote, for staff to submit a proposed not-to-exceed millage rate of 4.5 Countywide Non-Voted and maintain the proposed millage rates for Library and Fire Rescue for the FY 2026 budget to the Property Appraiser; authorized public hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at 5:05 p.m., in the 6th floor Commission Chambers of the Robert Weisman Governmental Center and adopted the Financial Policies for Palm Beach County as recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Housing & Economic Development – approved the County’s Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2029, County’s Action Plan for FYs 2025-2026, and delegated authority to County Administrator, or designee, to execute Certifications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partners (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
Certified the Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCCHA) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is consistent with the County’s Consolidated Plan, for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Intergovernmental Affairs – received and filed the 2025 Legislative Session Report.
Planning, Zoning & Building – approved the Watershed Master Plan (WMP) developed in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM).
Approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Greenacres providing for the annexation of an enclave, known as Chickasaw Road Enclave, generally located on the north side of Chickasaw Road, west of Jog Road, Chickasaw Road and Wry Road north of Chickasaw Road.
Youth Services – postponed allocations for Community Based Agency (CBA) funding in the action areas of Health and Wellness Supports, Ensuring Safety & Justice, and Skills for Learning and Life to the August 26 Workshop.
For further information on consent and regular items, please visit the Agenda section of our website.