​At the April 12, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action:

Administration – approved, by a 5-2 vote, the project selection criteria; confirmed continuance of activities to lead to the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot for the Environmental and Water General Obligation Bond Referendum.

Airports – approved an amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Contract with The Morganti Group Inc. for airport improvements in the amount of $889,840 and 175 calendar days for the West People Tube Repair at Palm Beach International Airport; and approved a budget transfer of $889,840 in the airport’s Improvement and Development Fund to provide a budget for the project, including a transfer from reserves in the amount of $889,840.

Community Services – approved, by a 6-0 vote, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HVAC Replacement Program Guidelines; and authorized the county administrator or designee to execute agreements with eligible property owners, and amendments thereto, related certifications, and all other documents necessary to implement the LIHEAP HVAC Replacement Program.

County Attorney – approved a preliminary reading and advertisement for a public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. regarding an ordinance repealing County Code Chapter 18, Article I, Section 18-17, the “Palm Beach County Solicitation and Distribution on Public Roads Ordinance;” providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for inclusion in the code of laws and ordinances; providing for an effective date.

Engineering & Public Works – approved a contract with HSQ Group Inc. in the amount of $2,679,239.13 for professional engineering services for the Australian Avenue Drainage Improvements from Banyan Boulevard to 45th Street. This Project is included in the Five-Year Road Program and the Infrastructure Sales Tax.

Housing & Economic Development – adopted a resolution approving the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program, authorizing and directing the county administrator or designee to execute any necessary documents and certifications needed by the state, authorizing the submission of the LHAP for review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and providing for an effective date.

Staff provided a presentation on the plan, potential projects and funding sources to support affordable housing and received direction from the Board to continue working with the Housing Summit Steering Committee and Housing Leadership Council to finalize the Countywide Housing Plan.