On the agenda: Boynton Beach City Commission - Sep 02, 2025 — ShotSpotter (Sep 2)

Agenda

The City of

Boynton Beach

City Commission Agenda

Tuesday, September 2, 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 - Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay

Roll Call.

Invocation by Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.

Agenda Approval:

     1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections

     2. Adoption

2. Other

3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations

A. State of Education Report by District 4 School Board Member Erica Whitfield. 

District 4 School Board Member Erica Whitfield will give a report on the State of Education. 

B. Proclamation- Hunger Action Month.

Read and present the proclamation to Feeding South Florida, naming September 2025 as Hunger Action Month. The proclamation will be accepted by Allyson Vaulx, from Feeding South Florida. 

C. Presentation by The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5335 of Boynton Beach.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5335 of Boynton Beach will be presenting a framed, crocheted American flag to the City of Boynton Beach in appreciation for the city's support of the local veteran community.

D. Announcement of the Boynton Beach Senior Prom on Friday, Sept. 12.

The Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department and Senior Advisory Board are co-hosting Senior Prom 2025. This event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Historic Boynton Woman's Club, 1010 S. Federal Highway. Whether you're single or attending as a couple, everyone age 55 and over is welcome to enjoy a night filled with music, dancing and light refreshments. Tickets are $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents.  For more information, visit the City of Boynton Beach website, boynton-beach.org, or the Senior Prom event page on Facebook. 

E. Announcement of the City of Boynton Beach 9/11 Memorial ceremony.

The City of Boynton Beach will host a 9/11 Memorial ceremony at 8 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025.  This commemoration will be held at Centennial Park, 120 E. Ocean Ave., in recognition of the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will honor the victims who lost their lives, the bravery of the first responders killed responding to the attack and the resilience demonstrated by the United States in the face of adversity. This event is free and open to the public.

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, August 5, 2025, and August 19, 2025, Meetings.)

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

B. Community Support Funds.

Approve Community Support Fund request from Vice Mayor Hay and Commissioner Kelley.

6. Consent Agenda

A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-228 - Approve transmittal of the City of Boynton Beach State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report for FY2022-2023, and authorize the Mayor to sign the corresponding Local Housing Certification.

Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-228.

B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-229- Approve a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City and Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation, Inc. for Owner-Occupied Limited Housing Rehabilitation Program extending the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2025.

Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-229.

C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-230- Approving Community Development Block Grant Subaward Agreements between the City and Pathways to Prosperity, Inc., Feeding South Florida, Inc., Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc., and Sea Turtle Adventures, Inc. for fiscal year 2025.

Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-230.

D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-231- Authorizing the City Commission to set rates, fees, and charges for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Reuse Water, for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025-26 and adopting preliminary rates through 2028-2029.

Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R25-231.

E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-232- Approve and authorize the Mayor to accept a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Affiliated Development, authorize the Mayor to execute the LOI, the purchase and sale agreement, a deed, and any other documents necessary to convey a 5' x 45' sliver of property owned by the City, situated at the southeast corner of NE 1st Avenue and NE 4th Street.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-232.

F. Commission Meeting Minutes.

Approve minutes from the August 5, 2025, City Commission Meeting.

7. Consent Bids and Purchases

A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-233- Award Invitation to Bid No. 25-071B for Coquina Cove Drainage Improvement Project to Southern Underground Industries, Inc. and approve the Agreement between the City and Southern Underground Industries, Inc. in the amount of $5,872,846 with an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $587,284.60 for staff-authorized change orders to address unforeseen conditions, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract and purchase order amount to $6,460,130.60. Additionally, approve a budget transfer to allocate sufficient funding for this project.

City staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-233.

B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-234- Approve amendment to the original Sole Source agreement with Barney's Pumps, Inc. with an increase of $100,000, resulting in the new not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 annually to allow the City to save tax savings as part of a direct owner purchase.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No.R25-234.

C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-235- Authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (TxShare)

Proposed Resolution No. R25-236- Approve Piggyback Purchase through TxShare by Executing Interlocal Agreement for Roadway Evaluation Services with IMS Infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $35,725.00 (REQ 90742)

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-235 and R25-236.

D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-237- Approve a Single Source Agreement with Sages Networks, Inc. for Electronic Plan Review, Permitting, Mobile Inspections, and Code Enforcement software not to exceed $200,000 per year for a three (3) year term commencing on September 15, 2025, through September 14, 2028.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-237.

E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-238- Approving an increase in the annual expenditure from $2,400,000 to $3,680,000 for Asphalt Repair and Resurfacing Services provided by Atlantic Southern Paving and All County Paving.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R25-238.

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. 25-012- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, repealing Section 16-44 of the City Code of Ordinances Entitled "Gambling"; providing for codification; conflicts; severability; and an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-012.

B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-014- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, repealing Article XII, Section 15-128 through 15-133 of Chapter 15 of the City Code of Ordinances, which established and revised the prohibition of loitering in the City of Boynton Beach; providing for codification; conflicts; severability; and an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-014, on Second Reading.

C. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-015- Second Reading, An ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida amending Chapter 10, Article III, entitled "Abandoned Property" by repealing Article III in its entirety and replacing it with a new Article III entitled "Abandoned Property;" amending Chapter 12 entitled "reserved" by renaming it "Foreclosed, Vacant, and Unimproved Property Registration Program" and creating new sections thereunder; providing for conflicts, severability, codification; and providing an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-015, on Second Reading.

D. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-017- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, correcting errors in the legal descriptions contained in Ordinance 23-006 approving the abandonment of the 225-foot long segment of the 20-foot wide right-of-way located within the northern section of the proposed The Pierce development approximately 175 feet south of the East Boynton Beach Boulevard centerline (a.k.a. "North Alley"), the 225-foot long segment of the 40-foot wide NE 1st Avenue right-of-way, and the 335.02-foot long segment of the 20-foot wide right-of-way located within the southern section of the proposed The Pierce development, approximately 150 feet north of the East Ocean Avenue centerline (a.k.a. "South Alley"); authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended disclaimer, which shall be recorded with this ordinance in the public records of Palm Beach County, Florida; providing an effective date; and for all other purposes.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-017, on Second Reading.

E. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-018- Second Reading, An ordinance of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida amending Chapter 14 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Section 14-5 "Stopping, standing, parking, or storage prohibited in specified places," and creating new sections thereunder; providing for conflicts, severability, codification; and providing an effective date.

Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-018, on Second Reading.

9. City Manager’s Report

10. Regular Agenda

A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-021- First Reading- An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15-19 "Non-Smoking Areas" of the City's Code of Ordinances; providing for conflicts, severability, codification, and an effective date.

Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 25-021 on First Reading.

B. Capital Improvement Plan quarterly project update.

Fiscal Year 24-25 Capital Improvement Plan Quarterly project update presented by Rick Hoffer, Assistant Director of Public Works.

11. Future Agenda Items

A. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - TBD

Requested by Commissioner Turkin.

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

Requested by Commissioner Turkin.

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

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

D. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future cemetery. - TBD

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

E. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior affordable housing. - TBD

Requested by Vice Mayor Hay.

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

Requested by Commissioner Cruz.

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

Discussion requested by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.

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

Update requested by Commission Woodrow Hay.

I. Discussion regarding bulk trash pickup. - TBD

Discussion requested by Commissioner Angela Cruz.

J. Discussion regarding requirements to construct required sidewalks and exemptions as outlined in Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3 Standards, D Sidewalks. - TBD

Requested by Commissioner Cruz. 

K. Follow-up report on the State of Florida DOGE request.- TBD  

Staff will provide an update to the City Commission regarding the State of Florida DOGE request.  

12. Adjournment

Notice

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