On the agenda: Boynton Beach City Commission - Aug 05, 2025 — ShotSpotter (Aug 5)

Agenda

The City of

Boynton Beach

City Commission Agenda

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 6:00 PM

City Hall Commission Chambers
100 E. Ocean Avenue

Boynton Beach City Commission

Rebecca Shelton, Mayor (At Large)
Woodrow L Hay, Vice Mayor (District II)
Angela Cruz, Commissioner (District I)
Thomas Turkin, Commissioner (District III)
Aimee Kelley, Commissioner (District IV)

Daniel Dugger, City Manager
Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk

*Mission*
To create a sustainable community by providing exceptional municipal services, in a financially responsible manner.

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The Agenda:

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1. Openings

A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton

Roll Call.

Invocation by Pastor Bob Bender, Christ Fellowship Church.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Turkin.

Agenda Approval:

     1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections

     2. Adoption

2. Other

A. Information Items by members of the City Commission.

City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the public. 

3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations

A. Proclamation designating the City of Boynton Beach as a Purple Heart City.

Mayor Shelton will read a proclamation into the record declaring the City of Boynton Beach as a Purple Heart City, signifying its commitment to honor and support United States Military Veterans, especially those who have experienced the direct impact of combat. Alfonso Duque, local Purple Heart Veteran, will be accepting the proclamation. Mr. Duque fought in Afghanistan from 2012-2013 during Operation Enduring Freedom. He was a part of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Fourteen, and trained in Mississippi, the Great Lakes, California, and Virginia Beach, and also spent time in Puerto Rico and Germany. Mr. Duque was injured on October 2nd, 2012 and he received his Purple Heart in November of 2012. He was injured as a Petty Officer Second Class and retired as a Petty Officer First Class .

4. Public Audience

Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission. Speakers will be limited to 3-minute presentations (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3-minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission).

5. Administrative

A. Advisory Board Appointments.- Tabled at the July 15, 2025 Meeting.

City Commission to reappoint and appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.

6. Consent Agenda

A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-199- Approving a Subcontract Agreement for Bicycle and Pedestrian Focused Initiative with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through a grant with the University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) in an amount not to exceed $5,389.98.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-199.

B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-200- Amending the City's Procurement Policy to require three written quotes for Personal Property, Commodities, and Services (Non-Construction) purchases between $20,000.01 and $75,000, with Commission approval and/or formal bidding required for amounts exceeding $75,000.01.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-200. 

C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-201- Approve the Literacy AmeriCorps Palm Beach County Cooperative Agreement 2025 - 2026, as well as any future contracts.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-201. 

D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-202- Adopt the City of Boynton Beach's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fourth Year Annual Action Plan for FY 2025.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-202.

7. Consent Bids and Purchases

A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-203- Approve a purchase order with JC White Interior Architectural Products in the amount of $129,172.15 utilizing a piggyback of FL Contract #56120000-24-NY-ACS for the purchase of 450 event chairs and 45 stacking carts for the Arts and Cultural Center.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-203.

B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-204- Award Invitation to Bid No. 25-020RB for Pre-Chlorinated Pipe Bursting of Portable Water Mains to Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC as the primary Contractor and Killebrew, Inc., as the secondary Contractor, and approve an Agreement with each awarded Contractor in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the full term of the contract.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-204. 

C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-205- Approve a Sole Source Agreement with SmartCover Systems for remote sewer monitoring services in an amount not to exceed $140,395 during the initial term and all extension terms.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-205.

D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-206- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. UT-3E-04 (PO #221711) with West Architecture and Design, LLC for professional architectural and engineering services relating to the West Water Treatment Plant Water Quality Lab Improvements and Miscellaneous Upgrades, for additional Construction Administration Services for the Project and increasing the total fee of the Task Order to $247,280.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-206.

E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-207- Approving an increase to the annual expenditure from $90,000 to $140,000 for Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., d/b/a Elpex Tire, an authorized vendor of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, for the purchase of recap/retread tires for the City's Fleet.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-207.

F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-208- Approve an increase in the total expenditure with Cintas Corporation on an as-needed basis for an annual expenditure not to exceed $85,000.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-208.

G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-209- Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Piggyback Agreement between the City and Everon, LLC for Facility Technology Integration & Security System Services, increasing the annual expenditure from $150,000 to $200,000.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-209.

H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-210- Approve a $20,000 increase to the total expenditure for Vinnie's Auto Body Shop, resulting in a revised annual not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 for FY25.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-210.

I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-211- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 009-2511-20/RW for Town Square/City Facilities Maintenance Services between the City and ABM Industry Groups, LLC removing landscaping maintenance services and renewing the Agreement through August 10, 2030.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-211.

J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-212- Approving increasing the expenditure for NMS Management Services from $45,000 to an amount not to exceed $70,000.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-212.

K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-213- Approve the trade-in of the City's existing 2008 SPH fire apparatus for $350,000 to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. The trade-in value will be applied directly to reduce the fiscal obligation of the new SPH100 unit currently on order from Sutphen Corporation.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-213.

L. Approve the annual expenditure and authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal amendments for RFPs/Bids and/or piggybacks for the procurement of services and/or commodities as described in Exhibit A for August 5, 2025 - "Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."

Staff recommends approval.

8. Public Hearing

6 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits.  T he City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission.

A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-010- Second Reading, an Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending Code of Ordinances Part III, Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Land Development Process, Article VI, Impact and Selected Fees, and providing an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-010, on Second reading.

9. City Manager’s Report

A. Discussion of comprehensive updates to municipal parking regulations and comparative analysis with various municipalities located in Palm Beach County.

Provide direction to staff regarding proposed amendments or additions to the City Code related to stopping, standing, parking, and storage prohibitions, with consideration of adopting enhanced standards similar to those implemented by various municipalities located in Palm Beach County.

10. Regular Agenda

A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part II, Chapter 27, Article I, Section 27-2 "Board or Committee Member Selection; Organization; Qualifications; Term," establishing limited authority to waive certain appointment requirements; providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.

This item was tabled at the May 6, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006, on first reading.

B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-011- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 2, Article III "Elections" of the City Code Ordinances, to re-title Section 2-42 to read "Candidate Requirements and Qualifications, Official Ballot, and Filing Fees" establishing qualifying requirements, modifying the number of petitions required to run for office, and the amount of the Campaign Filing Fee; and creating Section 2-48 entitled "Campaign Signs- Bonds, Penalties, and Financial Responsibility;" providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-011, on first reading.

C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-214- Ratify the selection of members appointed to the Charter Review Committee by each member of the City Commission, and discussion of first public meeting.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-214.

11. Future Agenda Items

A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-XXX- First Reading, of an ordinance regarding construction hours near residential locations and decibel levels. -TBD

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-XXX, at first reading. 

B. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - TBD

Requested by Commissioner Turkin.

C. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.- TBD

Requested by Commissioner Turkin.

D. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Kelley

Requested by Commissioner Kelley.

E. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

F. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery. - Pending meeting with City Real Estate Manager.

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

G. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing. - Pending Joint Meeting with the CRA. 

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

H. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz

Requested by Commissioner Cruz.

I. Discussion regarding increasing the City Manager's procurement limit to $75,000 for Services. - TBD

Discussion requested by Mayor Rebecca Shelton.

J. Discussion regarding the expansion of ShotSpotter south of Boynton Beach Boulevard. - TBD

Discussion requested by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.

K. Update on the City's Strategic Planning efforts. - TBD

Update requested by Commission Woodrow Hay.

L. Discussion regarding bulk trash pickup. - TBD

Discussion requested by Commissioner Angela Cruz.

12. Adjournment

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