100 E. Ocean Avenue
Thomas Turkin, Vice Mayor (District III)
Angela Cruz, Commissioner (District I)
Mack McCray, Commissioner (District II)
Aimee Kelley, Commissioner (District IV)
Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
To create a sustainable community by providing exceptional municipal services, in a financially responsible manner.
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General Rules & Procedures for Public Participation at
City of Boynton Beach Commission Meetings
The Agenda:
There is an official agenda for every meeting of the City Commissioners, which determines the order of business conducted at the meeting. The City Commission will not take action upon any matter, proposal, or item of business, which is not listed upon the official agenda, unless a majority of the Commission has first consented to the presentation for consideration and action.
- Consent Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission does not need to discuss individually and which are voted on as a group.
- Regular Agenda Items: These are items which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda.
- Voice Vote: A voice vote by the Commission indicates approval of the agenda item. This can be by either a regular voice vote with "Ayes & Nays" or by a roll call vote.
Speaking at Commission Meetings:
The public is encouraged to offer comment to the Commission at their meetings during Public Hearings, Public Audience, and on any regular agenda item, as hereinafter described.
City Commission meetings are business meetings and, as such, the Commission retains the right to impose time limits on the discussion on an issue.
- Public Hearings: Any citizen may speak on an official agenda item under the section entitled "Public Hearings."
- Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission - Time Limit - Three (3) Minutes.
Regular Agenda Items: Any citizen may speak on any official agenda item(s) listed on the agenda after a motion has been made and properly seconded, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items that have not been pulled for separate vote, reports, and presentations. - Time Limit - Three (3) Minutes.
Addressing the Commission: When addressing the Commission, please step up to either podium and state your name for the record.
Decorum: Any person who disrupts the meeting while addressing the Commission may be ordered by the presiding officer to cease further comments and/or to step down from the podium. Failure to discontinue comments or step down when so ordered shall be treated as a continuing disruption of the public meeting. An order by the presiding officer issued to control the decorum of the meeting is binding, unless over-ruled by the majority vote of the Commission members present.
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1. Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton
Roll Call.
Invocation by Pastor Kelly, First Baptist Church of Boynton.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Mack McCray.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
2. Adoption
2. Other
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations
A. Recognition of the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) Girls Flag Football Teams on their Outstanding Season.
The Mayor and City Commission are requested to recognize the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League (PAL) Girls Flag Football teams, coaching staff, and program volunteers for their championship-caliber season, including a Championship finish by the 12 & under - B team, a Runner Up Championship finish by the 12 & under-A team and the 14 & under came in 3rd place in the South Florida Police Athletic Girls Flag Football League season concluding May 2026.
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. Community Support Funds
Approve Community Support Fund request for Commissioner Mack McCray.
- Young Men of Distinction $1,000
B. Advisory Board Appointments
City Commission to appoint and reappoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on City Advisory Boards.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-087- Approving an Expenditure and Revenue Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, adjusting the General Fund, Traffic Fund, Building Fund, Police Impact Fee Fund, CIP General Fund, Golf Fund, and Risk Management Fund, and for All Other Purposes.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-087.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-088- Ratification of the 2026/2027 Wastewater and Reclaim O&M and CIP Budgets for South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-088.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-089- Ratification of the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L., as Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, and approval of a Third Amendment extending the Lease Agreement an additional six (6) months.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-089.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-97- Approving right-lane closure of State Road 5 (Federal Highway) from NE 15th Avenue to Gateway Blvd on July 4, 2026, from 12 pm to 12 am to execute the 4th of July event.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-097.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases
A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-090- Approving Task Order No. GESPD-1E-01-26 with CPZ Architects, Inc. under the City's General Engineering Consulting Services Agreement (RFQ No. CW24-001), for the preparation of a Design-Build Criteria Package for the Boynton Beach Police Department Public Safety Training Center, in the amount of $434,266.50, plus a 10% allowance of $43,426.65 for unforeseen scope conditions, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $477,694.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-090.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-091- Approving the Piggyback Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Software Solutions and Services; for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 annually; and for all other purposes.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-091.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-092- Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. d/b/a All County Paving in the amount of $631,255.36 with a 10% contingency of $63,125.54 for a total not to exceed amount of $694,380.90 for the Chapel Hill Resurfacing Project - Phase 2.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-092.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-093- Approve purchase of office furniture for the West Water Treatment Plant lab and offices from Empire Office Equipment, an authorized dealer under The HON Company's State of Florida Contract 56120000 24 NY ACS, in accordance with City procurement policies, in an amount not to exceed $83,000.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. R26-093.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-094- Rescinding Resolution No. R26-072, which approved a Piggyback Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility for the Red Light Camera Program; separately directing the Procurement Director to issue a 30-day notice of termination for the convenience of the School Zone Speed Camera Program Contract with Verra Mobility approved pursuant to Resolution No. R26-022; and Providing an Effective Date.
Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution R26-094.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R26-98- Approving a First Amendment to the Piggyback Agreement between the City and the BG Group, LLC for additional trucking and disposal costs incurred during the demolition of the structure located at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard (Inn at Boynton) in the amount of $11,717.26, for a revised total contract value of $644,217.26.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-098.
8. Public Hearing
6 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits. The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
9. City Manager’s Report
A. Discussion on Tax Reform and the Safe Homes legislation. Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
Discuss Tax Reform and the Safe Homes legislation.
10. Regular Agenda
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Article I of Chapter 2 to Adopt a New Section 2-10, "Control of Access to City-Owned, Controlled, and Leased Property"; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-016, at First Reading.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017- First Reading, an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Sections 18-55, 18-75, And 18-76 of Chapter 18, Article II of the Code of Ordinances to Provide for Optional Participation by the Fire Chief in the Employees' Pension Plan; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-017, at First Reading.
C. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 18, Article IV, "Pensions for Firefighters"; Creating Section 18-195 of the City Code Regarding Membership; Creating Section 18-196 of the City Code Regarding Optional Transfer Rights of Fire Chief; Providing for Codification; Providing for Severability; Providing for Conflicts; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 26-018, at First Reading.
D. Proposed Resolution No. 26-095- Establishing a temporary building permit fee rebate program for storm-hardening improvements to residential homestead properties for the period of May 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026, providing for an effective date, and for other purposes.
Staff recommends the approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-095.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-096- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC, utilizing the City of New Port Richey contract RFP #RFP25-020, for a combined Red Light Camera Enforcement and School Zone Speed Detection Program at the City.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-096.
F. Discussion on erecting a statue for Haym Salomon for America's 250th Anniversary. Haym Salomon (1740-1785) was a Polish-Jewish immigrant, Revolutionary War financier, and passionate advocate for the Patriot cause. Many historians credit him as being one of the essential yet often forgotten figures who kept the Continental Army funded during the most precarious phases of the Revolution.
Discuss and consider erecting a Statue for Haym Salomon for America’s 250th Anniversary.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss.
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
B. Discussion on the formation of a Task Force for updates to the Land Development Regulations. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss.
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
C. Discussion on procurement policies to provide preferences or a point system for disabled veterans. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss.
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
D. Discussion on how to reduce permitting costs for senior citizens. - Pending date from City Commission to discuss.
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
12. Adjournment
Notice
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Additional agenda items may be added subsequent to the publication of the agenda on the City's web site. Information regarding items added to the agenda after it is published on the City's web site can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk.