BCC Briefs

At the Jan. 12, 2010, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board took the following action:

Airports - approved a contract with Rosso Paving & Drainage, Inc. in the amount of $4,928,215 for the Taxiway F Extension Project at Palm Beach International Airport.

Early Head Start - approved an Early Head Start Contracted Services Expansion Agreement with Life Span of Palm Beach County, Inc. in the amount of $112,012 for services to Early Head Start children and families. Funding was received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Early Head Start Expansion Grant.  No county funding is required. 

NENA - approved a contract with Sunshine Land Design, Inc. in the amount of $772,735 for construction of the Bluegill Trail, a 5.3 mile-long bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian portion of the Northeast Everglades natural Area (NENA) from Riverbend Park to Sandhill Crane Park.

Towtruck Ordinance - adopted ordinance revisions to require all towing companies in the county to be licensed and meet minimum safety insurance and operating rules; and all towtruck drivers to secure an ID badge, and pass a basic criminal and driving background check.  Revised ordinance also includes maximum rates non-consent towing companies can charge consumers, citation fines and minimum insurance levels; and returns licensing requirements that were in place from 1992 – 2002 when all towing companies were required to be licensed. 

Ethics Implementation Advisory Committee - adopted a resolution creating the Palm Beach County Inspector General and Commission on Ethics Implementation Advisory Committee to assist staff during the implementation of ordinances. 

Homeless Resource Center - adopted a motion to approve the acquisition of a commercial condominium property at 1000 45th Street, West Palm Beach, and its conversion into a homeless resource center; and adopted a motion to approve a Consultant Services Authorization Architectural Continuing Services Contract with MPA Architects, Inc. in the amount of $229,722 for architectural, engineering and construction administration services.