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BCC Briefs for March 22, 2022

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BCC Briefs for March 22, 2022

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At the March 22, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action:

Airports – approved an amendment with RS&H Inc. for Consulting/Professional Services in the amount of $1,325,943.87 and to exercise the second one-year renewal option for the continued performance of professional planning and design services related to the approved Capital Improvement Program.

Community Services – approved, by a 6-0 vote, a provision of services contract with the Florida Association of Recovery Residences Inc. during fiscal year 2022, for the provision of providing education, training, and engaging FARR certified recovery residences regarding the Recovery Capital Index, in an amount up to $60,000.

County Attorney – approved participation in the settlement agreement and release between the State of Florida and Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceutical Inc., and authorized the Mayor to execute the subdivision settlement and participation form sought by Florida's Attorney General in furtherance of a settlement against Endo in the National Multidistrict Opioid Litigation; and approved an interlocal agreement with municipalities that contain more than 50% of the total population of municipalities to meet the requirements of the Florida Plan as a qualified county.

Engineering & Public Works – adopted a resolution amending the application fee schedule for reviewing a Traffic Impact Study for compliance with Article 12 of the Unified Land Development Code and a Land Use Traffic Study for compliance with Policy 3.5(d) of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

Environment Resources Management – approved an updated management plan for Jupiter Ridge Natural Area.

Facilities Development & Operations – approved, by a 4-3 vote, a construction manager at risk contract with Core Construction Services of Florida LLC and Kast Construction Company LLC for the Fire Station Capital Improvements Program. Renovations are on an as needed basis through March 7, 2027.

Housing & Economic Development – adopted a resolution to submit an Intermediary Relending Program application for up to $1,000,000 to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development; authorized acceptance of the funds awarded; and authorized the county administrator or designee to execute the loan application and all other documents necessary for implementation of the IRP.

Palm Tran – approved the addition of two Storekeepers, one Shipping & Receiving Coordinator, three Special Projects Coordinators, three Electronics Technicians, one Maintenance Supervisor and one Training & Technical Specialist positions to the complement of Palm Tran; and approved a budget amendment of $221,676, to Palm Tran's Fund 1340, to increase the transfer from the General Fund 0001 to fund the new positions; and approved a budget transfer of $221,676 from the General Fund 0001 to recognize the increase in transfer to Palm Tran Operating Fund 1340 and decrease the contingency reserve.

Parks & Recreation – named a roadway within John Prince Park to “Jay DiPietro Way."

Planning Zoning & Building – adopted amending Resolution 2018-0346, providing a schedule of fees imposed by the Palm Beach County Division of Code Enforcement.​

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