07-24-2025 VC REG-A with attachments
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025
501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 6:00 PM
Deborah Searcy Lisa Interlandi Kristin Garrison Susan Bickel Orlando Puyol
Mayor Vice Mayor President Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember
Chuck Huff Leonard G. Rubin Jessica Green
Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk
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ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Special Session held June 26, 2025
2. Minutes of the Regular Session held June 26, 2025
3. Minutes of the Regular Session held July 10, 2025
COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may address the Council concerning items on the Consent Agenda or any non agenda item
under Statements from the Public. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Members of the public who wish to speak on any item listed on the Regular Session or Workshop Session Agenda
will be called on when the issue comes up for discussion. Time Limit: 3 minutes
Anyone wishing to speak should complete a Public Comment Card (on the table at back of Council Chambers) and
submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting.
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
Regular Session Agenda, July 24, 2025 Page 2 of 3
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda is for the purpose of expediting issues of a routine or pr o-forma nature. Councilmembers
may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, which would automatically convey that item to the Regular
Agenda for separate discussion and vote.
4. RESOLUTION – Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to establish the
Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County and authorizing
execution of the Fourth Amendment.
5. RESOLUTIONS – Approving three (3) separate Resolutions required by Huntington National Bank
for the Lease of 80 GPS Equipped Lithium Golf Carts, a Utility Hauler, a Shuttle, and a Beverage
Cart for the North Palm Beach Country Club.
6. Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meetings held 5/13/25 and 6/10/25.
7. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 5/14/25.
8. Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board meeting held 5/20/25.
9. Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 6/2/25.
DECLARATION OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS
10. 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-12 – CODE AMENDMENT – TREE PRESERVATION Consider
a motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-12 amending Appendix C (Chapter 45), "Zoning,"
of the Village Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Article IX, "Tree Preservation."
OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS
11. RESOLUTION – ESTABLISHING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR FY 2025-2026 AND
SETTING THE 1ST PUBLIC HEARING Consider a motion to adopt a resolution adopting a
tentative millage rate of 7.4000 mils for Fiscal Year 2026; establishing a date, time, and place for
the first reading on the Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rate; and authorizing the Village
Manager to submit the required forms to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser.
12. PRESENTATION – 2025 Village of North Palm Beach EAR-based Comprehensive Plan
Amendments as a follow-up to the June 12, 2025, Village Council adoption.
13. PRESENTATION – Lighthouse Drive Bridge Design
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
14. WORKSHOP – Advisory Boards and Committees Chair Rotation
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
15. DISCUSSION – Budget Workshop Dates and Times
Regular Session Agenda, July 24, 2025 Page 3 of 3
ADJOURNMENT
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he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who may require special accommodation to participate in this meeting
should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
This agenda represents the tentative agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Village Council. Due to the nature of governmental duties
and responsibilities, the Village Council reserves the right to make additions to, or deletions from, the items contained in this agenda.
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 26, 2025
Present: Deborah Searcy, Mayor
Lisa Interlandi, Vice Mayor
Kristin Garrison, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Orlando Puyol, Councilmember
Samia Janjua, Deputy Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION
Mayor Searcy announced the following:
The Village Council will have an Attorney Client Session in accordance with Section 286.011,
Florida Statutes, regarding the following pending litigation:
MICHEAL A. BOZZUTO, an individual, and NP MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company,
vs.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
Case no. 50-2024-CA-002377-XXXA-MB
in the Palm Beach County Circuit Court.
The session is estimated to last thirty minutes and the following people will be in attendance:
Mayor Searcy Deputy Village Manager Samia Janjua
Vice Mayor Interlandi Village Attorney Len Rubin
President Pro Tem Garrison Outside Counsel Eric Stettin
Councilmember Bickel
Councilmember Puyol
Draft Minutes of Village Council Special Session held June 26, 2025 Page 2 of 2
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION continued
These proceedings will be recorded by a certified court reporter and, at the conclusion of all
litigation discussed, the transcript will be made part of the public record.
The persons named will now recess to the Village Hall Conference Room to commence the
Attorney-Client Session.
RECESS
Mayor Searcy recessed the Special Session at 5:17 p.m.
RECONVENED SPECIAL SESSION
The Special Session reconvened at 5:55 p.m. Mayor Searcy announced the termination of the
Attorney-Client Session. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 26, 2025
Present: Deborah Searcy, Mayor
Lisa Interlandi, Vice Mayor
Kristin Garrison, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Orlando Puyol, Councilmember
Samia Janjua, Deputy Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Interlandi led the public in the Pledge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held June 12, 2025 were approved as written.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilmember Puyol moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Interlandi seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following item was approved:
Resolution approving Amendments to the Defined Contribution and 457 Plans
RESOLUTION 2025-25 STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2025-25 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE, AND
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR LIGHTING FACILITIES ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AND
ALTERNATE A1A AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 26, 2025 Page 2 of 4
RESOLUTION 2025-25 STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION continued
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Director of Public Works Chad Girard explained that the purpose of the resolution was to enter an
Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the maintenance of lighting facilities
within FDOT rights-of-way located within the Village’s corporate limits. Per the Agreement, the
Village will serve as the maintaining agency responsible for the upkeep of the lighting facilities
along U.S. Highway 1 and Alternate A1A.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Girard regarding rights of ownership and
the conditions of the Agreement.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-25 passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
NPB University – “Know Your Department” – Building & Zoning, General Government
Deputy Village Manager Samia Janjua explained that the last installment of NPB University –
“Know Your Department” would be presented by the Building and Zoning Department and all
other departments which fall under the General Government category.
Building Director Val Perez began the presentation and reviewed the Building and Zoning
Department’s Organizational Structure, Current Year Accomplishments, Looking Ahead (Goals
and Objectives) and concluded with the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget Summary, six
months ending 3/31/25, and Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget Summary for the Building &
Zoning Department.
Mrs. Janjua continued by reviewing the General Government Departments which included the
Village Council, Village Manager, Village Attorney, Village Clerk, Finance, Information
Technology, Human Resources and General Services – Village Hall. Mrs. Janjua reviewed the
Village Manager’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and General Services –
Village Hall.
Human Resources Director Jennifer Cain continued the presentation by reviewing the Human
Resources’ Organizational Structure, Department Highlights, Six-Month Project Update, and
Looking Ahead (Goals and Objectives).
Village Clerk Jessica Green continued the presentation by reviewing the Village Clerk’s
Organizational Structure, Department Highlights, Current Year Accomplishments, and Looking
Ahead (Goals and Objectives).
Finance Director Erica Ramirez continued the presentation by reviewing the Finance Department’s
Organizational Structure, Department Highlights, Six-Month Project Update, Upcoming Projects,
and Looking Ahead (Goals and Objectives).
Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 26, 2025 Page 3 of 4
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
NPB University – “Know Your Department – Building & Zoning, General Government continued
Information Technology Director Michael Applegate continued the presentation by reviewing the
Information Technology Department’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights, Six -
Month Project Update, Upcoming Projects, and Looking Ahead (Goals and Objectives).
Mrs. Janjua concluded the presentation by reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget
Summary, six months ending 3/31/25, and Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget Summary for
General Government (by Division).
Lighthouse Drive Bridge Design
Mr. Girard gave a status update regarding the Lighthouse Drive Bridge project. Mr. Girard
discussed the concerns and issues that were raised by Council and the public. Mr. Girard stated
that he would like to receive direction regarding the design of the bridge so that the project can
move forward into the building phase. Mr. Girard discussed and explained the standards for
Florida roads and bridges and requirements for fire trucks.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Girard regarding sidewalk paths, proposed
bike lanes and lane widths for the proposed Lighthouse Drive Bridge Project.
Council asked that Mr. Girard bring back a presentation with visuals of the different aspects and
views of the proposed bridge design regarding sidewalk paths, bike lanes, barriers and lane widths.
Discussion continued regarding the properties surrounding the Lighthouse Bridge and how they
may be impacted by the newly updated bridge.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S., expressed her concerns and recommendations for the
proposed Lighthouse Drive Bridge project.
Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Court, stated that she was in agreement with Council regarding their
requests for the design of proposed Lighthouse Drive Bridge project.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed design of the
Lighthouse Drive Bridge and its potential costs.
Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Road, stated that she was in agreement with Council regarding their
requests for the design of proposed Lighthouse Drive Bridge project.
Mr. Girard stated that he would bring back a presentation with visuals as requested by Council.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Girard regarding what to include and not
include in the presentation.
Council agreed that Mr. Girard should continue moving forward with the Lighthouse Drive Bridge
project while simultaneously addressing the design concerns in the future presentation and
providing education to the public.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Lighthouse Drive Bridge Design continued
Mr. Girard asked if the surveys that have been provided to residents, provided enough information
for Council to make a decision or if they needed additional information.
Council agreed to answer Mr. Girard’s question after the presentation was done at a future publicly
noticed meeting.
Mayor Searcy recommended having discussions regarding creating a policy and procedure for
regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence by Village employees.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Mr. Rubin and Mr. Applegate regarding the use of
Artificial Intelligence.
Council requested that information regarding best practices regarding the use of Artificial
Intelligence be brought back for consideration in the future.
Mayor Searcy announced the upcoming 4th of July event at the Country Club and the times and
locations for the event’s planned activities.
Councilmember Bickel complimented and thanked Police Chief Robert Coliskey and the Police
Department for their efforts in educating residents and the public regarding e-bike safety.
Mrs. Janjua thanked all of the Village Departments for their work and efforts on the NPB
University presentations. Mrs. Janjua stated that there will be a NPB University – “Know Your
Budget” presentation at the July 10th Council meeting and there will be a proposed budget
presentation at the July 24th Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 10, 2025
Present: Deborah Searcy, Mayor
Lisa Interlandi, Vice Mayor
Kristin Garrison, President Pro Tem
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Orlando Puyol, Councilmember
Chuck Huff, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Interlandi led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Proclamation – Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Searcy read a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. Parks and Recreation Director
Ashley Shipman thanked Council for the proclamation.
Proclamation – 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon
Mayor Searcy read a proclamation for the 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon. Deborah Feinsinger,
Community Relations Director accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S., expressed her concerns that residents do not recognize
that the swales are used for drainage throughout the Village. Mrs. Cross recommended education
regarding the use and purpose of swales. Mrs. Cross asked if there were any ordinances or rules
regarding perpetual “For Rent” signs in the residential neighborhoods. Mrs. Cross recommended
researching and investigating the issue.
Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 2 of 7
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Mary Phillips, on behalf of the Environmental Committee requested that Karen Marcus remain the
Chairperson on the Environmental Committee. Ms. Phillips explained that the Environmental
Committee voted unanimously at both the May and July meetings to have Ms. Marcus remain the
chair. Ms. Phillips on behalf of the Environmental Committee requested a waiver of the ordinance
that specifies that Boards and Committees’ Chairs rotate annually.
President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that she supported a waiver of the code of ordinances to allow
Ms. Marcus to remain the Chair of the Environmental Committee.
Mayor Searcy stated that although Ms. Marcus was eminently qualified to remain the Chair of the
Environmental Committee she believed that the intention of the code was to give other members
of boards and committees a chance to step into a leadership role as Chairperson and that there were
other members of the Environmental Committee that were qualified to step into the Chairperson role.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the Environmental
Committee’s request to keep Ms. Marcus as their Chairperson.
Mr. Rubin stated that a motion could be made to suspend the code requirement for the
Environmental Committee for this year and then revisit the topic the following year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Garrison and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to
suspend the code requirement of rotating the Chairperson this year for the Environmental
Committee. Thereafter the motion passed unanimously.
Marie Silvani, expressed her concerns regarding the request to waive the code requirement of the
once a year rotation of chairpersons on the Village’s Boards and Committees. Ms. Silvani
indicated that she stepped in as Chairperson of the Audit Committee when the former Chairperson
passed and was told at the May meeting that the Chairperson was required to rotate. Ms. Silvani
stated that she was unaware that a waiver could be requested.
George Alger, expressed his concerns that the Waterways Board wanted to keep their current
chairperson but was also advised that they were required to rotate.
Council came to consensus to bring forward a workshop item to discuss a proposed revision to the
code requiring the Village’s Boards and Committees’ chairperson to rotate each year.
Mayor Searcy, Councilmember Bickel and Mr. Rubin addressed Mrs. Cross’ concerns regarding rental
signs stating that it would be addressed in the sign code when it is revised. Mrs. Cross was asked
to provide Mr. Huff with the address of the property with the rental sign that she was concerned about.
INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANTS TO WATERWAYS BOARD
The following applicants were introduced to the Village Council:
Scott Bielecky Kenneth Soule
Robert Hopler Megan Komer
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RESOLUTION 2025-26 – APPOINTING ONE RESIDENT MEMBER TO THE WATERWAYS BOARD
By written ballots, the originals of which are attached to the minutes of record, t he Council
appointed Scott Bielecky to the Waterways Board.
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt
Resolution 2025-26 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE WATERWAYS BOARD; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Searcy expressed her thanks and appreciation to all those who applied and were willing to
serve on the Village’s Waterways Board.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-26 passed unanimously.
REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS)
George Alger, on behalf of the Waterways Board gave an update on an Oyster Festival that they
were proposing to have in January, February or March of next year. Mr. Alger also gave an update
on a proposed Mangrove Festival.
Kendra Zellner, on behalf of the Environmental Committee announced that they would re-stringing
approximately 100 oysters on July 25th at 2 p.m. with a location to be determined.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilmember Puyol moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Interlandi seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following item was approved:
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meeting held 6/3/25.
RESOLUTION 2025-27 IRRIGATION AND SOD INSTALLATION CONTRACT
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice Mayor Interlandi to adopt
Resolution 2025-27 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PRECISION LANDSCAPE
COMPANY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A POTABLE
WATER IRRIGATION LINE AND SOD AT ANCHORAGE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; WAIVING THE
VILLAGE’S PURCHASING POLICES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Director or Parks and Recreation, Ashley Shipman explained that the purpose of the resolution
was approve a contract with Precision Landscape Company of Palm Beach County, Inc. for the
installation of a new potable water irrigation line at Anchorage Park. The line would extend from
the existing meter on the south side of the park to the area known as the “Bowl.” Ms. Shipman
explained the details of the cost of the installation and what was included in the contract.
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RESOLUTION 2025-27 IRRIGATION AND SOD INSTALLATION CONTRACT continued
Ms. Shipman stated that staff was recommending a waiver of the Village’s purchasing policies and
procedures in order to contract directly with Precision Landscape Company with whom the Village
already has an existing contract.
Jason Frogge, on behalf of the Recreation Advisory Board stated that the Recreation Advisory
Board voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a contract with Precision Landscape
Company for the irrigation and sod installation at Anchorage Park.
Mayor Searcy asked why there was such a big price difference between St. Augustine sod versus
paspalum sod.
Ms. Shipman explained that Precision was honoring the price in their current contract for the St.
Augustine sod.
Mayor Searcy asked how the “Bowl” would be maintained to prevent children from tripping on
the long threads of grass.
Ms. Shipman explained that she would ask Precision Landscape to raise or modify the “Bowl” in
order to make it safer.
Councilmember Puyol showed a picture from the Town of Seaside Florida which showed their grass bowl.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-27 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-28 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RULES AND PROCEDURES
A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to adopt
Resolution 2025-28 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM RULES AND
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin explained that the purpose of the resolution was to formally adopt rules and procedures
for public participation. Mr. Rubin reviewed and explained the procedure which included public
participation rules, decorum rules and enforcement.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the adoption of rules and
procedures for public participation.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the adoption of rules and
procedures for public participation.
Mayor Searcy recommended that the sentence that stated “This time may be extended by the
presiding officer or reduced by majority vote of the Council or Board” under Item C. 1. Public
Participation Rules, be clarified by splitting the sentence into two sentences to distinguish what
the presiding officer may do and what Council may due with regards to lengthening or shortening
the time of a public comment.
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RESOLUTION 2025-28 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RULES AND PROCEDURES continued
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice Mayor Interlandi to amend
the sentence “This time may be extended by the presiding officer or reduced by majority vote of
the Council or Board” under Item C. 1. Public Participation Rules into two sentences changing it
to “This time may be extended by the presiding officer. Additionally, the amount of time for
members to address particular agenda items may be reduced by majority vote of the Council or Board.”
Thereafter the motion to amend passed unanimously.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-28 passed unanimously.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS
NPB University – “Know Your Budget”
Mr. Huff began the presentation by giving a Budget Overview. Mr. Huff continued the
presentation and reviewed and explained Key Components of the Budget, Where does the
Village’s Money come from, Understanding Your Property Taxes, Understanding Your 2025
Property Taxes: Bill Breakdown, Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget: Revenue, Fiscal Year 2025
Adopted Budget: Expenses, Where does the Money Go?, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Budget
Cycle, Council’s Role During Budget Process, 2026 Challenges, Tools for Transparency &
Engagement, What Happens Next?, TRIM Compliance Timeline, Financial History, Clubhouse
Construction Costs and Policy Decisions to Consider for Upcoming Budget Process.
Mr. Huff stated that Council was provided handouts that listed the Anchorage Marina Annual Fees,
Anchorage Dry Storage Fee Comparison Chart, Anchorage Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart, Golf
Membership Fees and Golf Membership Fee Comparison Chart for their review and discussion.
Mr. Huff reviewed and discussed the fee sheets. Staff was recommending a 30% increase for the
Anchorage Park Dry Storage fees.
Discussion and review of the Anchorage Marina Annual Fees, Anchorage Dry Storage Fee
Comparison Chart and Anchorage Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart ensued between
Councilmembers.
Council agreed with staff’s recommendation to raise the Anchorage Park Dry Storage fees by 30%
for the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget.
Discussion continued regarding the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart.
Council requested that the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fees be raised by 30% beginning this year.
Discussion continued regarding the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fees and parking at Anchorage Park.
Council began discussion and review of the Golf Membership Fees and Golf Membership Fee
Comparison Chart.
Council discussed proposing that Golf Operations pay rent at a certain amount per year until 2029
for the use of the Country Club.
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COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS continued
Council agreed to request that Golf Operations pay rent in the amount of $200,000 per year
beginning next year.
Mr. Huff asked for direction regarding capital for the infrastructure of the tennis courts and the
parking at the Country Club. Mr. Huff stated that an approximate estimate for the improvements
was 1.2 to 1.4 million dollars.
Council agreed that both would be a Capital Improvement that would be considered and that those
improvements were already listed in the Strategic Plan.
Council began review and discussion on Golf Membership Fees with Head Golf Professional Allan
Bowman.
Council agreed that Mr. Bowman should review Golf Membership Fees and come back with any
recommendations he has for increases.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Councilmember Bickel stated that she would not be in town for the first Council meeting in August.
Vice Mayor Interlandi stated that she would not be able to attend the next Council meeting on July 24th.
Vice Mayor Interlandi announced that she was appointed to the Palm Beach County Water
Resources Task Force and the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative both on behalf of the Palm Beach
County League of Cities.
Council congratulated Vice Mayor Interlandi on her appointments.
Councilmember Puyol showed a picture of the City of Rosemary that showed an example of a
walkable community similar to what would be envisioned for the Village’s Twin Cities Mall site.
Councilmember Puyol showed a picture of a bridge with a six (6) foot bike path and stated that six
(6) feet would be plenty of room when considering a bike path for the design of the Lighthouse
Bridge project.
Councilmember Puyol stated that on August 14th, all five FLC legislative policy committees will
convene during the FLC Annual Conference for a joint meeting focused on property taxes.
Councilmember Puyol discussed the efforts of Council to have the Advisory Boards and
Committees be more proactive in bringing information and recommendations to Council at
Council meetings. Councilmember Puyol recommended inviting representatives from all of the
boards and committees to speak on topics and concerns related to their board or committee.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding Advisory Boards and Committees reports
to Council.
Mayor Searcy thanked staff for an another amazing 4th of July event and thanked Chief Coliskey
for giving a tour of the Orca marine unit.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mayor Searcy thanked Parks and Recreation for their wonderful summer camp extravaganza.
Mayor Searcy stated that the North County Chamber of Commerce was putting together a calendar
featuring municipalities and asked what would be a feature of the Village that would make other
towns want to be the Village.
Councilmembers gave ideas of different aspects of the Village that could be featured in the calendar.
Mayor Searcy asked for the Communications Department to bring forward ideas for a picture for
the calendar.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Workshop - Ordinance Adopting Tree Preservation Requirements and Tree Removal Permits
Mr. Rubin discussed and explained a draft ordinance that was provided by Vice Mayor Interlandi.
Mr. Rubin stated that certain native trees would be protected under the proposed ordinance as well
as swale trees. Mr. Rubin stated that there were exemptions provided in the proposed ordinance.
The permit to remove trees would need to be submitted to the Building and Zoning Department.
There would also be a requirement for new development proposals to provide for tree preservation.
Mr. Rubin suggested that the easiest way for a decision to be made on the applications would be
for the Village to hire an Arborist to review and decide on the applications.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding what to include in a
proposed ordinance on tree preservation requirements and tree removal permits.
Council agreed that an Arborist should be hired or contracted to review the tree removal permits
and that an appeal provision should be added to the proposed ordinance.
Karen Marcus. Kendra Zellner, Mary Phillips and Juliette Desfeux of the Environmental
Committee thanked Council for proposing an ordinance on tree preservation requirements and tree removal
permits and stated that they would support having an Arborist review the tree removal applications.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Interlandi and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to
implement a Zoning in Progress for the proposed ordinance on tree preservation requirements and
tree removal permits.
Thereafter the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Chuck Huff, Village Manager
FROM: Robert Coliskey, Police Chief
DATE: July 24, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to
Establish the Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium (MPSCC) of
Palm Beach County.
Village Staff recommends Village Council approval of the attached Resolution approving a Fourth
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to Establish the Municipal Public Safety Communications
Consortium (“MPSCC”) of Palm Beach County.
The MPSCC was created in December 1999 as a cooperative arrangement to improve radio
communications in Palm Beach County. Through the adoption of Resolution No. 2014-63 on September
25, 2014, the Village Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with MPSCC to provide for interoperable
radio communications. The MPSCC infrastructure was already being utilized by the North County
Dispatch Center, and that Center would be providing public safety communications dispatch services for
the Village. The term of the Village’s Interlocal Agreement was coextensive with the MPSCC’s governing
Interlocal Agreement.
The MPSCC governing Interlocal Agreement is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2025. Approval
of the Fourth Amendment would continue the term for another fiscal year through September 30, 2026,
to give the MPSCC and its members sufficient time to discuss, collaborate, and plan the forthcoming
update to the radio system.
The attached Resolution and Fourth Amendment have been prepared and/or reviewed for legal sufficiency
by the Village Attorney.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Village Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolution
approving a Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement to Establish the Municipal Public
Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County and authorizing the Mayor and Village
Clerk to execute the Fourth Amendment in accordance with Village policies and procedures.
RESOLUTION 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
FOURTH AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village contracts with the Northern Municipal Regional Consortium Services Center
(“NorthComm”) for law enforcement dispatch services; and
WHEREAS, when the Village migrated to NorthComm for dispatch services, NorthComm was already
utilizing the Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium (“MPSCC”) infrastructure, and
through the adoption of Resolution No. 2014-63, the Village Council approved an Interlocal Agreement
with the MPSCC; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Village’s Interlocal Agreement was coextensive with the MPSCC’s
governing Interlocal Agreement, which will expire on September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fourth Amendment to the governing Interlocal Agreement would continue
the term for another fiscal year through September 30, 2026, and the Village Council determines that the
approval of the Fourth Amendment is in the best interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement to Establish the Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach
County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and authorizes the Mayor and
Village Clerk to execute the Fourth Amendment on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2025.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLUTION 2014 -63
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR INTEROPERABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $15,563.09 FOR THE VILLAGE'S
PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Municipal
Public Safety Communications Consortium ( "MPSCC ") to provide for interoperable radio
communications; and
WHEREAS, the MPSCC infrastructure is already utilized by the North County Dispatch Center,
which will be providing public safety communications dispatch services for the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Village
will become a member of the MPSCC and pay its proportionate share of the infrastructure costs; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the
MPSCC is in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the Interlocal Agreement with the Municipal
Public Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County, Inc., a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein, and authorizes the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the Village. The Village Council further authorizes the expenditure of
15,563.09 for the Village's proportionate share of the infrastructure costs, with funds expended
from Account No. A5711 -33491 (Police — Contractual Services).
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.
Village Seal)
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
MAYOR
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the
Village of North Palm Beach, a Florida Municipal Corporation (hereinafter "NPB ") and the
Municipal Public Safety Communications Consortium of Palm Beach County, Inc., an
entity created by the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969 (hereinafter the "MPSCC ").
WITNESSETH:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Chapter 163, Part I, Florida Statutes, in consideration
of the mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration each to
the other, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each Entity, the Entities hereby enter into
this Interlocal Agreement to expand the MPSCC's Interoperable Radio System for NPB's use,
and agree, stipulate and covenant as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
Section 1.01. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall
have the meanings as defined unless the context requires otherwise:
Act" means Chapter 163, Part I, Florida Statutes, which is sometimes cited as the
Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969," as amended from time to time.
Agreement" means this Interlocal Agreement, including any amendments and
supplements hereto executed and delivered in accordance with the terms hereof.
Commencement Date" or "Effective Date" means the date that the last of the Entities
executes this Agreement.
Entity" or "Entities" mean each or all, respectively, of NPB and /or the MPSCC.
Interoperable Radio System" means the MPSCC owned interoperable 800 MHZ
system which consists of Harris® Open Sky® radio infrastructure and Harris® microwave
equipment. It includes Phase One, Phase Two and any future expansion of the interoperable 800
MHZ system including the NPB Expansion contemplated by this Agreement once it is completed
and fully operational and made an integrated component of the 800 MHZ system.
Members" means members of the MPSCC which currently include: City of Palm
Beach Gardens; City of West Palm Beach; Town of Palm Beach; City of Atlantis; Town of
Jupiter; Town of Juno Beach; Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony; and the Palm Beach County School
Board, which may be referred to individually or collectively.
MPSCC Board" means the Board of Directors of the MPSCC.
MPSCC Governing Agreement" means that Interlocal Agreement, a copy of which is
recorded in the Official Records Book 11528, Page 1283; that Second Amendment thereto, a
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copy of which is recorded in the Official Records Book 20480, Page 1893; that Third
Amendment thereto; and, as the aforementioned documents may be amended from time to time
by the MPSCC Board and MPSCC Members.
Phase One" means the initial design and construction of the Interoperable Radio System
for the City of Palm Beach Gardens, City of West Palm Beach and the Town of Palm Beach.
Phase Two" means the expansion of the Interoperable Radio System including, but not
limited to, all backbone infrastructure, equipment, software, hardware, licenses, permits and any
related leases for said expansion and all equipment necessary for certain MPSCC Members not
in Phase One (excluding the Palm Beach County School Board) to gain access to and utilize the
Interoperable Radio System.
NPB Equipment" means NPB's owned subscriber units such as handheld and mobile
radios and control stations that have the ability to be programmed and used on the Interoperable
Radio System and that equipment defined as "User Specific Items" in the MPSCC Governing
Agreement. This shall also include those sites, licensing agreement(s), leasing agreement(s) and
other structures, facilities and equipment which is not part of the "Backbone System" as defined
in the MPSCC Governing Agreement.
All other terms in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined
and used in the MPSCC Governing Agreement.
Section 1.02. CONSTRUCTION.
A) Singular and Plural; Terms. The terms "herein," "hereunder," "hereby,"
hereto," "hereof," and any similar terms shall refer to this Agreement; the term "heretofore"
shall mean before the date this Agreement is executed; and the term "hereafter" shall mean after
the date this Agreement is executed.
B) Material Provisions; Drafting. Each recital, covenant, agreement,
representation and warranty made by an Entity herein shall be deemed to have been material and
to have been relied on by the other Entities to this Agreement. All Entities have participated in
the drafting and preparation of this Agreement or are a successor to the authors and a beneficiary
hereof, and the provisions hereof shall not be construed for or against any Entity by reason of
authorship.
C) Self Government. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or shall be
construed to, limit the power of local self - government of NPB or MPSCC or conflict with the
constitution or laws of the State of Florida.
D) Pledge. Nothing in this Agreement is intended, or shall be construed, to
be a pledge by NPB or MPSCC of such local government's full faith and credit, ad valorem
taxing power or general government funds.
Section 1.03. SECTION HEADINGS. Any headings preceding the texts of the several
Articles and Sections of this Agreement and any table of contents or marginal notes appended to
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copies hereof shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall neither constitute a part of
this Agreement nor affect its meaning, construction or effect.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01. REPRESENTATIONS OF NPB. NPB makes the following
representations to the other Entity:
A) Political Subdivision. NPB is duly organized and validly existing as a
municipal corporation pursuant to the constitution of the State of Florida.
B) Full Power and Authority. NPB has full power and authority to enter
into the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to carry out its obligations and
responsibilities hereunder.
C) Performance. NPB is not in default under any provisions of the laws of
the State of Florida that are material to the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
D) Breach or Default. The authorization, execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the compliance by NPB with the provisions hereof will not conflict with or
constitute a material breach of, or default under, any existing law, court or administrative
regulation, decree, order or any provision of the constitution or laws of the State of Florida
relating to NPB or its affairs, or any ordinance, resolution, agreement, lease or other instrument
to which NPB is subject or by which it is bound.
E) Matters Materially Adversely Affecting Validity. There is no action,
suit, proceeding or investigation at law or in equity before or by any court, public board or body
pending or, to the best knowledge of NPB, threatened against or affecting NPB, wherein an
unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would materially adversely affect the transactions
contemplated hereby or that, in any way, would materially adversely affect this Agreement or
any agreement or instrument to which NPB is an Entity and that is used or contemplated for use
in the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 2.02. REPRESENTATIONS OF MPSCC. MPSCC makes the
following representations to the other Entity:
A) Legal Entity. MPSCC is duly organized and validly existing as an entity
created by the Act.
B) Full Power and Authority. MPSCC has full power and authority to enter
into the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to carry out its obligations hereunder.
C) Performance. MPSCC is not in default under any provisions of the laws
of the State that are material to the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
D) Breach or Default. The authorization, execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the compliance by MPSCC with the provisions hereof will not conflict with or
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constitute a material breach of, or default under, any existing law, court or administrative
regulation, decree, order or any provision of the constitution or laws of the State relating to
MPSCC or its affairs, or any ordinance, resolution, agreement, lease or other instrument to which
MPSCC is subject or by which it is bound.
E) Matters Materially Adversely Affecting Validity. There is no action,
suit, proceeding or investigation at law or in equity before or by any court, public board or body
pending or, to the best knowledge of MPSCC, threatened against or affecting MPSCC wherein
an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would materially adversely affect the transactions
contemplated hereby or that, in any way, would materially adversely affect this Agreement or
any agreement or instrument to which MPSCC is an Entity and that is used or contemplated for
use in the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE III
ENTITIES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 3.01. NPB RESPONSIBILITIES. NPB shall have the following
responsibilities:
A) NPB shall be responsible for the expansion of the Interoperable Radio
System by and through the purchase of Harris® subscriber units and other necessary equipment
so that NPB may access and utilize the Interoperable Radio System throughout Palm Beach
County and beyond ( "NPB Expansion "). The NPB Expansion will not require any additions to
the infrastructure for the Interoperable Radio System for NPB radio access or coverage. The
scope of the NPB Expansion including the equipment and subscriber units to be utilized is
further described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
B) NPB shall fully fund and pay for all costs associated with the NPB
Expansion including, but not limited to, the integration and implementation of the NPB
Expansion and along with all equipment, software, hardware, licenses, permits, and any other
associated costs. In the event that the MPSCC is forced to incur any cost or expense directly
related to the implementation of the NPB Expansion including, but not limited to, consulting
costs, said cost or expense shall be paid by NPB to the MPSCC within thirty (30) days of notice
of said cost or expense.
C) The MPSCC has obtained an analysis and approval of the NPB Expansion
to verify that the NPB Expansion including, but not limited to, its integration and implementation
is compatible with and will not create interference with the Interoperable Radio System. Further,
the Department of Management Services has approved the NPB Expansion as part of the
Interoperable Radio System's overall approval and certification as a Law Enforcement
Communications System in the State of Florida. Accordingly, NPB will not be required to
contract with a consultant on the integration and implementation of the NPB Expansion.
D) All NPB Equipment connected to and /or utilized with the Interoperable
Radio System shall be compatible with the Interoperable Radio System. NPB shall be required
to keep NPB Equipment in proper operating condition and NPB is solely responsible for all costs
and maintenance of the NPB Equipment.
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E) The NPB point of contact for matters relating to this Agreement, the
MPSCC Governing Agreement and the Interoperable Radio System is Chief Richard Jenkins,
who may be contacted at (561) 882 -1143 (phone); (561) 881 -1141 (fax); and e -mail:
rjenkins @village - npb.org. NPB shall also identify to the MPSCC any and all persons who are
authorized to request changes to the Interoperable Radio System on behalf of the NPB.
F) The NPB shall provide the MPSCC with an initial inventory of radios that
are proposed to be used on the Interoperable Radio System as soon as such inventory of radios is
reasonably known by the NPB.
G) For fiscal year 2014 -2015, NPB's Annual Proportionate Share shall be
based on forty -three (43) radios. Thereafter, on or about February 15th of each year, the MPSCC
will e -mail the NPB with the NPB's radio inventory count for NPB radios being used on the
Interoperable Radio System and the total radio inventory count for all MPSCC Member radios
being used on the Interoperable Radio System as of February 1 st. The NPB's radio inventory
count will be compared to the total radio inventory count. Said comparison will create a
percentage to be used to establish the NPB's Annual Proportionate Share for each fiscal year.
The MPSCC will strive to notify the NPB by February 15th of each year of the NPB's radio
inventory count and the total radio inventory count and by March 1st of each year of the NPB's
Annual Proportionate Share for the upcoming fiscal year. It is the intent of the MPSCC to have
all MPSCC Members share the infrastructure costs of the Interoperable Radio System as part of
each Member's Annual Proportionate Share until the infrastructure costs are balanced and shared
proportionately by all Members. The Annual Proportionate Share shall also be used to
proportionately share the operational and maintenance costs of the Interoperable Radio System.
H) Upon the purchase of the HarrisO subscriber units for the NPB Expansion,
the NPB shall become a member of the MPSCC consistent with the requirements of this
Agreement and the MPSCC Governing Agreement as amended from time to time.
1) NPB acknowledges and agrees that the Interoperable Radio System is a
proprietary network and no other networks or data shall be transmitted on the Interoperable
Radio System.
Section 3.02. MPSCC's RESPONSIBILITIES. The MPSCC shall have the following
responsibilities and obligations with respect to the NPB Expansion, the Interoperable Radio
System and NPB:
A) The MPSCC shall be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the
Interoperable Radio System including the NPB Expansion (and any applicable phase of the NPB
Expansion) once it is completed, integrated and fully operational. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the MPSCC shall not be responsible for maintenance or operation of NPB Equipment.
The MPSCC shall notify the NPB point of contact in advance of scheduled maintenance which
impacts the users of the Interoperable Radio System and shall respond to emergencies in a timely
fashion. Routine maintenance that affects system coverage and /or capacity shall be attempted to
be made during non -peak hours.
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B) The MPSCC shall be responsible for all permitting, licensing, and fees
associated with the maintenance and operation of the Interoperable Radio System including the
NPB Expansion (an any applicable phase of the NPB Expansion) once it is completed, integrated
and fully operational. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the MPSCC shall not be responsible for
the permitting, licensing or fees associated with NPB Equipment.
C) The MPSCC shall maintain the Interoperable Radio System consistent
with industry standards for the same or similar 800 MHZ systems so that radio coverage as
shown in the coverage map set forth in Exhibit "B ", attached hereto and incorporated herein, is
maintained for the term of this Agreement. The coverage map set forth in Exhibit `B" may
change as the Interoperable Radio System expands and the MPSCC will take all reasonable steps
reasonably necessary and consistent with industry standards for such change to only result in an
increase in coverage for the Interoperable Radio System. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
NPB expressly agrees and acknowledges that the coverage provided in Exhibit "B" may be
interrupted during times of scheduled preventative or emergency maintenance, where it will be
required to disable portions of the Interoperable Radio System for a pre - determined or unknown
length of time. Further, the NPB expressly agrees and acknowledges that systems like the
Interoperable Radio System are subject to degradation of service from natural phenomena such
as so- called "skip" interference and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the MPSCC
such as motor ignition and other electrical noise as well as interference from other users assigned
by the FCC to the same or adjacent frequencies. MPSCC cannot be responsible for or warrant
against interference or disruption of service caused by operation of other radio systems or by
natural phenomena or by motor ignition or other interference over which there is no reasonable
control. While the MPSCC shall be responsible for taking all reasonable steps necessary to
minimize such interference and noise on the Interoperable Radio System, one hundred (100 %)
coverage of any area at all times and total freedom from noise and interference cannot be
guaranteed. ACCORDINGLY, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE FOR THE INTEROPERABLE RADIO SYSTEM OR RADIO COVERAGE
PROVIDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MPSCC BE LIABLE TO THE NPB FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES ATTRIBUTED TO ANY MALFUNCTION OF
THE INTEROPERABLE RADIO SYSTEM REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF
ACTION EVEN IF MPSCC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. MPSCUS LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS BROUGHT UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT OR RELATING TO USERS OF THE INTEROPERABLE RADIO
SYSTEM VIA THE NPB EXPANSION (OR ANY APPLICABLE PHASE OF THE NPB
EXPANSION), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS
PAID TO THE MPSCC UNDER THIS AGREEMENT BY THE NPB.
D) The MPSCC will provide notifications of Interoperable Radio System
problems and time for Interoperable Radio System restoration to the NPB point of contact within
reasonable time frames.
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E) The MPSCC point of contact for this Agreement and the Interoperable
Radio System is Ernie Carr who may be contacted at (561)799 -4499 (phone); (561)799 -4473
fax).
F) During the design, integration and implementation of the NPB Expansion,
the MPSCC shall provide access to any MPSCC records, maps, drawings, sites, structures or
other facilities related to the Interoperable Radio System and assist in obtaining access to any
MPSCC Member records, maps, drawings, sites, structures or other facilities related to the
Interoperable Radio System. The MPSCC shall also execute or assist in the execution of such
documents as may be reasonable necessary for the design, integration and implementation of the
NPB Expansion excluding any documents which would make the MPSCC liable for any costs or
expense related to the NPB Expansion.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 4.01. AGREEMENT PROVISIONS. This Agreement constitutes a joint
exercise of power, privilege or authority by and among the Entities and shall be deemed to be an
interlocal agreement" within the meaning of the Act. This Agreement shall be filed with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court and recorded in the Official Records.
Section 4.02. LIMITATION ON TERMINATION OR WITHDRAW.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement or the MPSCC Governing Agreement to
the contrary, the NPB shall not have a right to terminate this Agreement or withdraw from the
MPSCC prior to the completion and full implementation of the NPB Expansion. At no time
shall the NPB be entitled to any funds or payment of monies from the MPSCC for the design,
construction, integration or implementation of the NPB Expansion.
Section 4.03. MODIFICATION. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement
shall require the written approval of the MPSCC Board and the NPB.
Section 4.04. FORCE MAJEURE. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, neither Entity shall be deemed in default or in breach of this Agreement to the extent
it is unable to perform due to an event of Force Majeure. For the purpose of this Agreement,
Force Majeure shall mean and include any act of God, accident, fire, lockout, strike or other
labor dispute, riot or civil commotion, act of a public enemy, failure of transportation facilities,
enactment, rule, order, or act of government or governmental instrumentality (whether domestic
or international and whether federal, state or local, or the international equivalent thereof), or any
other cause of any nature whatsoever beyond the control of either Entity which was not
avoidable in the exercise of reasonable care and foresight.
Section 4.05. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall
begin on the Commencement Date and shall continue for a that length of time consistent with the
MPSCC Governing Agreement as may be amended from time to time unless earlier terminated
as set forth herein. This Agreement may be terminated by unanimous written agreement of the
Entities.
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Section 4.06. GOOD FAITH. The Entities agree to act in accordance with the
principles of good faith and fair dealing in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 4.07. FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.
A) Breach. A breach of this Agreement shall mean a material failure to
comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement.
B) Dispute Resolution. The Entities hereto expressly covenant and agree
that in the event an Entity is in default of its obligations herein, the Entity not in default shall
provide to the Entity in default written notice of such default. After transmittal and receipt of a
notice specifying the area or areas of disagreement, the Entities agree to meet at reasonable times
and places, as mutually agreed upon, to discuss the issues. Any Entity may initiate the dispute
resolution process by providing written notice to the other Entity.
C) Rights; Remedies. The Entities agree to resolve any dispute related to the
interpretation or performance of this Agreement in the manner described in this Section. If the
Entities are unable to informally resolve the disputed issues, unless otherwise provided herein,
the Entities may proceed at law or in equity to enforce their rights under this Agreement and seek
any remedies available at law or in equity.
D) Litigation Costs and Fees. In any litigation arising out of this
Agreement, each Entity in such litigation shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs.
E) MPSCC Right to Terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
should NPB Expansion not be fully integrated and made an operational component of the
Interoperable Radio System for any reason beyond the time reasonably necessary for such
implementation and operation, the MPSCC shall have the right to unilaterally terminate this
Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice to the NPB.
Section 4.08. EFFECT ON MPSCC GOVERNING AGREEMENT. This
Agreement shall take precedence over the MPSCC Governing Agreement in the event of a direct
conflict between them. However, this Agreement and the MPSCC Governing Agreement should
be read and construed in such a manner as to avoid such a conflict. All terms and conditions of
the MPSCC Governing Agreement not in direct conflict herewith or as amended, modified or
changed herein shall remain in full force and effect and applicable to the NPB once it becomes
an MPSCC Member unless otherwise stated herein.
Section 4.09. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY AND NO THIRD PARTY
BENEFICIARIES. The MPSCC and the NPB expressly retain all rights, benefits and
immunities of sovereign immunity in accordance with Section 768.28, Fla. Stat., as amended
from time to time. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as a waiver of immunity or
waiver of the limits of liability. Further, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give
any rights or benefits to anyone other than the Entities which execute this Agreement.
Section 4.10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement among the Entities pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior
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and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions of the Entities,
whether oral or written, and there are no warranties, representations or other agreements among
the Entities in connection with the subject matter hereof, except as specifically set forth herein.
Section 4.11. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS. No amendment, supplement to,
modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by all
Entities hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall
constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, whether or not similar, unless
otherwise expressly provided. Each such amendment, supplement, modification or waiver of
this Agreement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and recorded in the Official
Records. Neither the failure nor any delay by any Entity hereto in exercising any right or power
under this Agreement nor any course of dealing between or among the Entities will operate as a
waiver of such right or power, and no single or partial exercise of any such right or power will
preclude any other or further exercise of such right or power or the exercise of any other right or
power.
Section 4.12. ASSIGNMENT. No assignment of this Agreement shall be made in
whole or in part by any Entity without the express written consent of the other Entities, which
may be withheld in their sole discretion.
Section 4.13. SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be
held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof.
Section 4.14. BINDING EFFECT. To the extent provided herein, this Agreement shall
be binding upon the Entities, their respective successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit
of the Entities, their respective successors and assigns.
Section 4.15. COSTS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSACTION. Except
as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, each Entity shall be responsible for securing
its own counsel for representation relative to the negotiation, preparation and implementation of
this Agreement, and all other matters associated with the implementation or performance
hereunder, unless otherwise specified herein; and, each Entity shall be responsible for the
payment of the fees of its own attorneys and other professional advisors or consultants in
connection therewith.
Section 4.18 NOTICES. All notices, certificates or other communications hereunder
shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when hand delivered or mailed by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier
with delivery instructions for "next business day" service) to the Entities at the following
addresses:
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NPB:
Attn: James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Village of North Palm Beach
501 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Telephone Number: (561) 841 -3361
Fax: (561) 848 -3344
With a copy to:
Leonard G. Rubin, P.A.
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Telephone Number: (561) 721 -1683
Fax Number: (561) 686 -8764
MPSCC:
Attn: MPSCC Executive Director
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Telephone Number: (561) 799 -4499
Fax Number: (561) 799 -4473
With a copy to:
Glen J. Torcivia & Associates, P.A.
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Telephone Number: (561) 686 -8700
Fax Number: (561) 686 -8764
Any of the Entities may, by notice in writing given to the others, designate any further or
different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications shall be
sent. Any notice shall be deemed given on the date such notice is delivered by hand (or facsimile
transmission) or three days after the date mailed.
Section 4.17. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Unless otherwise required
by law or otherwise agreed to by all Entities hereto, venue for any action or proceeding to
construe or enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 4.18. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be
simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of
which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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Section 4.19. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
The time period specified in this Agreement shall expire at midnight on the date stated unless the
Entities agree in writing to a different date or time. Any time period provided for herein that
ends on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday shall extend to 5:00 P.M. on the next business day.
Section 4.20. RISK OF LOSS. At all times prior to NPB's transfer and/or assignment
of the NPB Expansion to the MPSCC, the NPB shall self - insure or maintain adequate fire and
extended insurance coverage for the cost of any repairs applicable to the NPB Expansion that
may be required by casualty damage. The risk of loss for the NPB Expansion shall pass to the
MPSCC upon assignment and /or transfer from NPB.
Section 4.21. ACCESS AND AUDIT. NPB shall maintain all agreements,
correspondence, documents, and copies of communications ( "records ") regarding the NPB
Expansion for at least three (3) years after the NPB Expansion is complete, integrated and fully
operational or as may otherwise be required by law (whichever is longer). The MPSCC shall
have access to the records for purpose of inspection or audit during normal business hours at the
NPB or as otherwise mutually agreed by the Entities.
Section 4.22. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVISION. The parties agree that no
person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression be excluded from the
benefits of, or be subjected to any form of discrimination under any activity carried out by the
performance of this Agreement.
Section 4.23. NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP. Neither party is an agent or servant of
the other. No person employed by either party to this Agreement, shall in connection with the
performance of this Agreement or any services or functions contemplated hereunder, at any time,
be considered the employee of the other party, nor shall an employee claim any right in or
entitlement to any pension, workers' compensation benefit, unemployment compensation, civil
service, or other employee rights or privileges granted by operation of law or otherwise, except
through and against the party by whom they are employed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Entities have caused this Interlocal Agreement to
expand the Interoperable Radio System on the dates set forth below:
ATTEST:
By:
Executive Director
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency
By; ///1' Q
MPSC Attorney
ATTEST:
BY: / 0;Z_
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency
Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
MPSCC
BY: Y
Date: ® a o , 2014
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
By: L,,, P t aj,
Darryl C. ubrey, Mayor
Date: " &TQ o;J , 2014
Page 12 of 14
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF NPB EXPANSION
INCLUDING PRIMARY EQUIPMENT
consisting of 1 page)
40 XG -75 Harris Portable Radio $3,508.36 / 140,334.40
Package includes: Radio
Opens -Sky, P -25 Trunking,
P -25 Conventional, 2 batteries,
Shoulder Mic, 2 Antennas, Leather Case,
Belt Clip, Charger, Programming.
3 M7300 Harris Mobile Radio $4,243.75 / 12,731.25
Includes: Radio, Remote
Head, Noise Cancel Mic,
Install Kit, Antenna
Installed.
Page 13 of 14
EXHIBIT "B"
COVERAGE MAP
consisting of 1 page)
Page 14 of 14
Design: Covered Area
Service: Portable, Talkback, Indoors, No SMA, OpenSky 4 -slot
Engineer. SZD4
Map type - 1:150,836
Note: Mop dencls coverage across Ore donned service area Stalstical variability does not allwv
forguatenleeofe— raoeins miiclocali a, but does represent graphically area % coverage
102.OdBm <0 dBm Scale - miles
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Chuck Huff, Village Manager
FROM: Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
DATE: July 24, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Approval of Resolutions required by Huntington National Bank for the
Lease of 80 GPS Equipped Lithium Golf Carts, a Utility Hauler, a Shuttle, and a Beverage
Cart for the North Palm Beach Country Club
Through the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-37 on April 25, 2024, the Village Council approved a nine
(9) month extension to its existing Lease Agreement and accepted a proposal submitted by E-Z-GO, a
division of Textron, Inc., for the lease of eighty (80) 2026 RXV ELITE Lithium golf carts equipped with
GPS, one utility hauler, one shuttle and one beverage cart pursuant to pricing established in an existing
Omnia Partners, Public Sector Contract commencing October 2025. The total cost to the Village over
the thirty-six (36) month lease term is $732,250.80. Resolution No. 2024-37 further authorized the Village
Manager to execute the Lease Agreements and all related documents necessary to effectuate the
transaction, subject to review and approval as to form and legal sufficiency by the Village Attorney.
This transaction is governed by the Master Lease Agreement executed by the Village in 2021. Huntington
National Bank has divided the new transaction into three Separate Equipment Schedules to the Master
Lease Agreement:
1. Seventy-four (74) 2026 E-Z-GO RXV ELITE Golf Carts and six (6) 2026 E-Z-GO Freedom ELITE
Golf Carts;
2. Eighty (80) PACE 10EX GPS Units (together will all attachments and accessories); and
3. One (1) 2026 Cushman Hauler 800X Gas; one (1) 2026 E-Z-GO Shuttle 6 ELITE; and one 2026
Cushman Hauler Pro ELITE Refresher Oasis.
For each of the three Equipment Schedules to the Master Lease Agreement, the Bank is requiring a
separate Resolution with specific language to effectuate the transaction. The three proposed Resolutions
are attached, along with copies of the final Lease Documents and a copy of Resolution No. 2024-37.
There is no additional fiscal impact over and above the amount previously approved by the Village Council
through the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-37
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Village Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolutions
required by Huntington National Bank to effectuate the lease of the eighty (80) GPS equipped golf
carts, the shuttle, the beverage cart, and the hauler previously approved by the Village Council
through the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-37.
RESOLUTION 2025-
LEASE NO. 20000035270
Dated as of July 14, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE NO. 20000035270 DATED JULY
14, 2025 (THE “LEASE”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE (COUNTRY CLUB ADDRESS: 951 U.S.
HIGHWAY ONE), NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408-3813 AND THE
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, 11100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE
700, MINNETONKA, HENNEPIN, MN 55305-5517 AND PRESCRIBING
OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the “Lessee”) is a municipal corporation
and political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property
as are needed to carry out its governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by
entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of
leasing with the option to purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate
and necessary to the function and operations of the Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank (the “Lessor”) shall act as Lessor under said Lease;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within
the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the
Lessee, is hereby approved, and the Village Manager of the Lessee is hereby authorized to
negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and related documents in substantially the
form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as shall be
approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of
Lessee.
Section 3. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby
authorized and directed to take such further action and execute such other documents, certificates
and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the intent of this
Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 4. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual
appropriation by Lessee; and such obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general
obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of
the State of Florida.
Section 5. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are
hereby authorized, ratified and approved.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2025.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLUTION 2025-
LEASE NO. 20000035248
Dated as of July 14, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE NO. 20000035248 DATED JULY
14, 2025 (THE “LEASE”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE (COUNTRY CLUB ADDRESS: 951 U.S.
HIGHWAY ONE), NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408-3813 AND THE
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, 11100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE
700, MINNETONKA, HENNEPIN, MN 55305-5517 AND PRESCRIBING
OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the “Lessee”) is a municipal corporation
and political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property
as are needed to carry out its governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by
entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of
leasing with the option to purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate
and necessary to the function and operations of the Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank (the “Lessor”) shall act as Lessor under said Lease;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within
the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the
Lessee, is hereby approved, and the Village Manager of the Lessee is hereby authorized to
negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and related documents in substantially the
form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as shall be
approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of
Lessee.
Section 3. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby
authorized and directed to take such further action and execute such other documents, certificates
and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the intent of this
Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 4. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual
appropriation by Lessee; and such obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general
obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of
the State of Florida.
Section 5. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are
hereby authorized, ratified and approved.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2025.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLUTION 2025-
LEASE NO. 20000035274
Dated as of July 14, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE NO. 20000035274 DATED JULY
14, 2025 (THE “LEASE”) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE (COUNTRY CLUB ADDRESS: 951 U.S.
HIGHWAY ONE), NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408-3813 AND THE
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, 11100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE
700, MINNETONKA, HENNEPIN, MN 55305-5517 AND PRESCRIBING
OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the “Lessee”) is a municipal corporation
and political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property
as are needed to carry out its governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by
entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of
leasing with the option to purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate
and necessary to the function and operations of the Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank (the “Lessor”) shall act as Lessor under said Lease;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within
the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the
Lessee, is hereby approved, and the Village Manager of the Lessee is hereby authorized to
negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and related documents in substantially the
form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as shall be
approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of
Lessee.
Section 3. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby
authorized and directed to take such further action and execute such other documents, certificates
and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the intent of this
Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 4. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual
appropriation by Lessee; and such obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general
obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of
the State of Florida.
Section 5. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are
hereby authorized, ratified and approved.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2025.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Fair Market Value Purchase Option)
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The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035248 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
Contact: Phone:
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Equipment Schedule (this “Schedule”) is entered into pursuant to and incorporates the terms of the Master Lease (except as expressly modified by this Schedule) identified
above between Lessor and Lessee (the “Master Lease” and, together with this Schedule, this “Lease”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Schedule have the meanings
assigned in the Master Lease. Upon execution and delivery of this Schedule by Lessor and Lessee, and Lessee’s acceptance of the Equipment described below, Lessor leases to Lessee
and Lessee leases from Lessor the Equipment on the terms and conditions of this Lease.
SUMMARY OF TERM AND RENTAL PAYMENTS:
Commencement
Date
______________
Initial Term
36 Months
Rent Payment
Period
MONTHLY
Each Rent Payment
$15,040.00
plus applicable taxes1
Advance Rent Payment(s)
$0.00
For Installment(s):
$0.00
Interim Rent
Daily Factor
N/A
Security Deposit
N/A
1 The Rent Payment does not include “up-front” sales or use taxes that may be imposed and due at the inception of the Lease. See Section 6 below.
EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL PROPERTY, SERVICES AND/OR SOFTWARE (The “Equipment”):
Description (including features) Location
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. See Exhibit A
Each Rent Payment shall be payable in arrears commencing on the date that is one Rent Payment Period after the Commencement Date and on the same day of each subsequent
Rent Payment Period for the Initial Term and any renewal term.
The following additional provisions apply to the Equipment and this Lease only:
1.So long as this Lease has not been canceled or terminated early and no Event of Default exists, upon expiration of the Initial Term (“Lease End”), Lessee may purchase
all, but not less than all, of the Equipment for the Fair Market Value of the Equipment, plus all sales and use taxes arising on the sale of the Equipment. For purposes of
this Lease, “Fair Market Value” of the Equipment at any time means the estimated amount that a willing buyer and a willing seller would pay for the Equipment on an
installed basis, as mutually determined by Lessor and Lessee. If Lessor and Lessee are unable to mutually determine the Fair Market Value, at Lessee's request and
expense, Lessor shall select and hire a third-party certified appraiser to determine the Fair Market Value, and such appraiser's determination shall be binding on the
Lessor and Lessee. To exercise the foregoing purchase option, Lessee must give written notice thereof to Lessor at least 90 days and no more than 120 days prior to
Lease End. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or if the parties cannot agree on the Fair Market Value of the Equipment by 45 days before Lease End, then the purchase
option shall lapse. If the purchase option lapses, then at least 30 days before Lease End or the end of any renewal term, Lessee must give Lessor notice of its intent to
return the Equipment and request return location instructions. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or gives notice but fails to return the Equipment in accordance with
Section 5 of the Master Lease, this Lease will automatically renew, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable
one-month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
2.If Lessee gives timely notice of election to purchase the Equipment as provided in paragraph 1 and fails to timely pay the purchase price, then Lessor may, in its
sole discretion, by written notice to Lessee (a) treat the Equipment as purchased and enforce payment of the purchase price, (b) declare a failure to meet the purchase
conditions whereupon Lessee’s interest in the Lease and Equipment shall automatically be canceled and Lessee shall return the Equipment in accordance with Section 5 of
the Master Lease, or (c) treat the Lease as automatically renewed, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable one-
month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
3.Upon Lessee’s exercise of the purchase option and Lessor’s receipt of the purchase price plus applicable sales and use tax and any rent or other amount owing under
this Lease, the Equipment will be deemed transferred to Lessee at its then location and, on Lessee’s request at such time, Lessor will deliver to Lessee a bill of sale
for the Equipment, “WHERE IS, AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
4.If Lessor suffers a Tax Loss because, for federal or state income tax purposes, for any reason, this Lease is not a true lease or Lessor otherwise is not entitled to
depreciate the Equipment in the manner Lessor anticipated when entering into this Lease, then Lessee shall pay Lessor, as additional rent hereunder, a lump-sum amount
which, after payment of all federal, state, and local income taxes on the receipt of such amount, and using the same assumptions as to tax benefits and other matters Lessor
used in originally evaluating and pricing this Lease, will in Lessor’s reasonable opinion maintain Lessor's net after-tax rate of return with respect to this Lease at the same
level it would have been had such Tax Loss not occurred. Lessor will notify Lessee of any claim that may give rise to indemnity hereunder and will make a reasonable
effort to contest any such claim at the administrative level of the applicable taxing authority. Lessor shall control all aspects of any settlement and contest, and Lessee
agrees to pay the legal fees and other out-of-pocket expenses thereof even if Lessor's defense is successful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee will not be obligated to
indemnify Lessor for any Tax Loss caused solely by
(a)a casualty Loss to the Equipment if Lessee pays the amount required under Section 8 of the Master Lease, (b) Lessor's sale of the Equipment other than on account of an
Event of Default, (c) failure of Lessor to have sufficient income to utilize its anticipated tax benefits or to timely claim such tax benefits, and (d) tax law changes, including
rates, effective after the Lease begins. Lessee's indemnity obligations hereunder shall survive cancelation and termination of this Lease. For purposes of this paragraph,
the term “Tax Loss”, means Lessor's loss of, or loss of the right to claim, or recapture of, all or any part of the federal or state income tax benefits Lessor anticipated as a
result of entering into this Lease and owning the Equipment; and the term "Lessor" shall include any member of an affiliated group of which Lessor is (or may become) a
member if consolidated tax returns are filed for such affiliated group for federal income tax purposes.
5.This Schedule may, in Lessor’s sole discretion, be delivered and/or reproduced by facsimile, optical scanning or other electronic means (“e-copy”) and such e-copy or a
printed version thereof shall be enforceable as an original and admissible as such in any court or other proceeding, provided that there shall be only one original of this
Schedule and it shall bear the original ink or electronic signature of Lessor and be marked “Original.” Each party’s electronic signature on this Schedule shall be
unconditionally valid and legally enforceable, and each party agrees not to contest the validity or enforceability of any electronic signature (or the authority of the
electronic signer to sign). To the extent that this Schedule constitutes chattel paper (as that term is defined by the Uniform Commercial Code), a security or ownership
interest intended to be created through the transfer and possession of this Schedule can be done only by the transfer of the “Original” bearing the original ink or
electronic signature of Lessor; provided that, if the “Paper Out” process shall have occurred, or if there shall simultaneously exist both the “Paper Out” printed version
and an electronic version of this lease, then the “Paper Out” printed version of such document bearing the legend “Original” applied by Lessor shall constitute the sole
chattel paper original and authoritative version.
6.Lessee acknowledges that the Rent Payment does not include any “up-front” sales or use taxes (due at Lease inception) that Lessee elects to finance in
conjunction with other financing under this Lease (“Financed Taxes”). If applicable, Lessor will adjust the Rent Payment amount to include the Financed Taxes
(inclusive of any applicable fees), and such adjustment will be calculated by amortizing the Financed Taxes over the term of the Lease using the same yield
used for calculation of Rent Payments (or as reasonably determined by Lessor).
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Lessor The Huntington National Bank By: __________________________________ Title: _______________________
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
The adjusted Rent Payment shall be due and paid by Lessee in accordance with this Lease, and any reference to taxes, Rent Payment, and payment obligations
under the Lease shall include Financed Taxes unless otherwise specified.
EXHIBIT A
ExhibitA ver 06.09.2014 Page 1 of 1
“Contract”: Lease Number 20000035248 dated July 14, 2025
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305 -5517
This Exhibit A is attached to and made a part of the Contract referenced above, between the above-referenced Lessor and the above-
referenced Lessee. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Exhibit A shall have the meanings assigned in the Contract.
Description and Location of Equipment, Personal Property, Services, and/or Software (the “Collateral”) that is being financed pursuant to
the Contract:
Quantity Description (including features) Location
74 (74) 2026 E-Z-GO RXV ELiTE 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm
Beach, FL, 33408-3813
6 (6) 2026 E-Z-GO RXV Freedom ELiTE 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm
Beach, FL, 33408-3813
Lessor The Huntington National Bank By: __________________________________ Title: _______________________
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
Page 1 of 1
OPINION OF COUNSEL
(To be on Attorney's Letterhead)
Date: July 14, 2025
Lessee: The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
951 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3813
Lessor: The Huntington National Bank
11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700
Minnetonka, MN 55305-5517
Re: Contract 20000035248, dated as of July 14, 2025, by and between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and Lessor
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have acted as counsel to Lessee with respect to the contract described above (the “Lease”) and various related matters, and in this
capacity have reviewed a duplicate original or certified copy of the Lease and exhibit thereto. Based upon the examinatio n of these
and such other documents as I deem relevant, it is my opinion that:
1. Lessee is a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of FL (the "State") duly organized, existing and operating under
the Constitution and laws of the State. The full, true and correct legal name of Lessee is
___________________________________________________.
2. The Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted in the State (the “UCC”), and no other statute of the State, governs the creation ,
perfection, priority or enforcement of a security interest created by Lessee.
3. Lessee is authorized and has power under State law to enter into the Lease, and to carry out its obligations thereunder a nd the
transactions contemplated thereby.
4. The Lease and the other documents described above have been duly authorized, approved, executed and delivered by and on
behalf of Lessee, and the Lease is a valid and binding contract of Lessee enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent
limited by State and Federal laws affecting remedies and by bankruptcy, reorganization or other laws of general application relating
to or affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights.
5. The authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and all other proceedings of Lessee relating to the transactions
contemplated thereby have been performed in accordance with all open meeting laws, public bidding laws and all other applicab le
State and Federal laws.
6. The execution of the Lease and the appropriation of moneys to pay the payments coming due under the Lease do not result in the
violation of any constitutional, statutory or other limitation relating to the manner, form or amount of indebtedness which m ay be
incurred by Lessee.
7. There is no litigation, action, suit, or proceeding pending or before any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
body, that challenges the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority of the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority
of its officers; the proper authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and the other documents described above; the
appropriation of monies to make Rental Payments under the Lease for the current fiscal year, or the ability of Lessee otherwi se to
perform its obligations under the Lease and the transactions contemplated thereby.
This opinion of counsel may be relied upon by Lessor and its successors and assigns.
Very truly yours,
Golf_ FMV_Resolution_Muni v 06.03.16
RESOLUTION
LEASE NO. 20000035248
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
A resolution authorizing the negotiation, execution, and delivery of Lease No. 20000035248 dated July 14, 2025 (the “Lease”),
between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813 and The
Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517; and prescribing other details
in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, (the "Lessee") is a political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of FL; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property as are needed to carry out its
governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of leasing with the option to
purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate and necessary to the function and operations of th e
Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank, (the "Lessor") shall act as Lessor under said Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution
and laws of the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida:
Section 1. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee , is hereby approved, and
the ________________________ of the Lessee, is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and
related documents in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as
shall be approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of Lessee.
Section 2. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby authorized and directed to take such
further action and execute such other documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and
comply with the intent of this Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 3. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual appropriation by Lessee; and such
obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of
the Constitution and laws of the State of FL.
Section 4. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are hereby authorized, ratified and
approved.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.
CERTIFIED AS TRUE AND CORRECT this _____ day of __________________, 20____.
______________________________________________
Signature of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
______________________________________________
Printed Name of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
Page 1 of 1
CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY
LEASE NO. 20000035248
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
I, __________________________________________, do hereby certify that I am the duly elected or appointed and acting
Clerk/Secretary of The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the "Lessee"), a political subdivision duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of FL, and that, as of the date hereof, the individuals named below are the duly elected or appointed officers of the
Lessee holding the offices set forth opposite their respective names.
NAME TITLE SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have duly executed this certificate this _____ day of ___________________, 20____.
Signed:
Title:
NOTE: The Clerk or Secretary of the Lessee should sign unless that person is also the signor of the documents in which case the
President or some other Officer of the Lessee should execute this document.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNT AND THE EQUIPMENT
AddlInfo ver. 01.09.24 Page 1 of 1
The “Contract”: Lease Number 20000035248 dated July 14, 2025
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
Equipment Description and Location:
Description (including features) Location
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. See Exhibit A
***PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW ***
Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Payments (check one box below):
Previous contracts are on ACH, please continue ACH on this Contract.
Do NOT setup this Contract on ACH (this option may be selected unless ACH is required by Lessor)
Please setup ACH on this Contract (this option to be selected if you would like ACH to apply to this Contract or if Lessor requires ACH.)
If Lessor requires ACH, the box will automatically be checked.
Billing Address: 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
If billing address is different than above, list the correct billing address:
Billing Email Address: If Different, Enter Correct Email Address: _______________________
For this contract only All contracts
Equipment Location and Vehicle Titling Location:
The Equipment will be located at the Equipment Location(s) stated above or on Exhibit A; provided that if any Equipment is motor vehicles, such
vehicles will be titled in the titling office for the Equipment Location stated above or on Exhibit A.
The Equipment will be located at:
(If multiple locations, attach a list indicating by item of Equipment the City, State and County where such item will be located)
and the vehicles will be titled in: ___________________ (State) __________________________ (City)_____________________ (County)
(If multiple vehicles titled in multiple states, attach a list indicating by VIN the State, City and County each vehicle will be titled)
Tax Status (LEASE TRANSACTIONS ONLY):
1. Sales/Use Tax: (check one)
Subject to Sales and Use Tax. (Tax will be based on the state where the Equipment/Vehicle is located).
Exempt from sales and use tax, for the following reason:
Exemption Certificate Attached
Valid Exemption Certificate already on file with Lessor.
***If you are exempt from sales tax, you MUST provide exemption certificate or you will automatically be charged sales tax***
2. Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: Some vehicles are liable for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, filed on Federal Form 2290. Lessor does not file this return. If you
determine the vehicle(s) is liable for this tax, you should include it on your own Form 2290. Failure to report a taxable vehicle may prevent you from
obtaining licenses or tabs.
Personal Property Tax: If the Equipment is located in a state or locality that requires reporting of the Equipment on a personal property tax return, Lessor
will report the Equipment on its own return and bill you for taxes due.
Acknowledged by:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
PROFORMA INVOICE
Invoice_Mtka ver 08.26.24
Date of Invoice: 07/14/2025
Application Number: APP-0000035248
Contract Number: 20000035248
To: The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
951 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3813
Advance Payments/Security Deposit
Description Contract Payment Sales/Use Tax* Other Amount
Beginning Payments in Advance $0.00 $0.00
Last Payment in Advance $0.00 $0.00
Sub Total $0.00
Other Fees/Charges
DOCUMENTATION FEE $300.00
Other Fees/Charges Sub Total $ 300.00
Invoice Total Due
DOCUMENTATION FEE $300.00
Advance $0.00
Invoice Total Due $ 300.00 *
Remit To: The Huntington National Bank
11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
* By initialing below I understand this is a Proforma Invoice and we authorize a one-time
automatic electronic payment for the Advance Payment plus applicable rental taxes and once
contract is executed sales tax, if applicable, will be assessed and charged to any Documentation
Fees on Contract #20000035248
________ Initials
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035248 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Certificate relates to the Equipment (the “Equipment”) that is described in the Lease.
Pursuant to the Lease, Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has acquired the Equipment in connection with the Lease and Lessee has either received a
copy of the purchase agreement with the vendor of the Equipment on or before signing the Lease or has a pproved such purchase. Lessee hereby
represents, warrants and certifies that (i) all of the Equipment has been delivered to Lessee at the Equipment Location set forth in the Lease and has
been installed, tested and inspected by Lessee or duly authorized representatives of Lessee, (ii) the Equipment Description set forth in the Lease is
complete and correct, (iii) the Equipment is exactly what Lessee ordered, is in good working order, is satisfactory in all respects and has been accepted
by Lessee under the Lease as of the Acceptance Date set forth below, and (iv) there has been no adverse change in the business or financial condition
of Lessee or any guarantor of the Lease since the day the most recent financial statement of Lessee or any guarantor was submitted to Lessor. If Lessee
has made a deposit to the Equipment vendor(s), by signing this Certificate, Lessee hereby transfers all of Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the
Equipment to Lessor, except to the extent set forth in the Lease, whether or not the Lessee has been reimbursed for the deposit(s).
IMPORTANT: LESSEE SHOULD SIGN THIS CERTIFICATE ONLY AFTER LESSEE HAS RECEIVED AND IS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. BY
SIGNING THIS CERTIFICATE, LESSEE (1) IS IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTING THE EQUIPMENT, (2) BECOMES ABSOLUTELY AND IRREVOCABLY OBLIGATED TO
LESSOR UNDER THE LEASE, AND (3) MAY NOT THEREAFTER REJECT THE EQUIPMENT, CANCEL OR TERMINATE THE LEASE OR DENY ANY STATEMENT
MADE IN THIS CERTIFICATE, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
Acceptance Date:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Fair Market Value Purchase Option)
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The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035270 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
Contact: Phone:
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Equipment Schedule (this “Schedule”) is entered into pursuant to and incorporates the terms of the Master Lease (except as expressly modified by this Schedule) identified
above between Lessor and Lessee (the “Master Lease” and, together with this Schedule, this “Lease”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Schedule have the meanings
assigned in the Master Lease. Upon execution and delivery of this Schedule by Lessor and Lessee, and Lessee’s acceptance of the Equipment described below, Lessor leases to Lessee
and Lessee leases from Lessor the Equipment on the terms and conditions of this Lease.
SUMMARY OF TERM AND RENTAL PAYMENTS:
Commencement
Date
______________
Initial Term
36 Months
Rent Payment
Period
MONTHLY
Each Rent Payment
$3,996.00
plus applicable taxes1
Advance Rent Payment(s)
$0.00
For Installment(s):
$0.00
Interim Rent
Daily Factor
N/A
Security Deposit
N/A
1 The Rent Payment does not include “up-front” sales or use taxes that may be imposed and due at the inception of the Lease. See Section 6 below.
EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL PROPERTY, SERVICES AND/OR SOFTWARE (The “Equipment”):
Description (including features) Location
(80) PACE 10EX GPS Units, together with all attachments and accessories thereto 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-
3813
Each Rent Payment shall be payable in arrears commencing on the date that is one Rent Payment Period after the Commencement Date and on the same day of each subsequent
Rent Payment Period for the Initial Term and any renewal term.
The following additional provisions apply to the Equipment and this Lease only:
1.So long as this Lease has not been canceled or terminated early and no Event of Default exists, upon expiration of the Initial Term (“Lease End”), Lessee may purchase
all, but not less than all, of the Equipment for the Fair Market Value of the Equipment, plus all sales and use taxes arising on the sale of the Equipment. For purposes of
this Lease, “Fair Market Value” of the Equipment at any time means the estimated amount that a willing buyer and a willing seller would pay for the Equipment on an
installed basis, as mutually determined by Lessor and Lessee. If Lessor and Lessee are unable to mutually determine the Fair Market Value, at Lessee's request and
expense, Lessor shall select and hire a third-party certified appraiser to determine the Fair Market Value, and such appraiser's determination shall be binding on the
Lessor and Lessee. To exercise the foregoing purchase option, Lessee must give written notice thereof to Lessor at least 90 days and no more than 120 days prior to
Lease End. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or if the parties cannot agree on the Fair Market Value of the Equipment by 45 days before Lease End, then the purchase
option shall lapse. If the purchase option lapses, then at least 30 days before Lease End or the end of any renewal term, Lessee must give Lessor notice of its intent to
return the Equipment and request return location instructions. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or gives notice but fails to return the Equipment in accordance with
Section 5 of the Master Lease, this Lease will automatically renew, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable
one-month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
2.If Lessee gives timely notice of election to purchase the Equipment as provided in paragraph 1 and fails to timely pay the purchase price, then Lessor may, in its
sole discretion, by written notice to Lessee (a) treat the Equipment as purchased and enforce payment of the purchase price, (b) declare a failure to meet the purchase
conditions whereupon Lessee’s interest in the Lease and Equipment shall automatically be canceled and Lessee shall return the Equipment in accordance with Section 5 of
the Master Lease, or (c) treat the Lease as automatically renewed, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable one-
month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
3.Upon Lessee’s exercise of the purchase option and Lessor’s receipt of the purchase price plus applicable sales and use tax and any rent or other amount owing under
this Lease, the Equipment will be deemed transferred to Lessee at its then location and, on Lessee’s request at such time, Lessor will deliver to Lessee a bill of sale
for the Equipment, “WHERE IS, AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
4.If Lessor suffers a Tax Loss because, for federal or state income tax purposes, for any reason, this Lease is not a true lease or Lessor otherwise is not entitled to
depreciate the Equipment in the manner Lessor anticipated when entering into this Lease, then Lessee shall pay Lessor, as additional rent hereunder, a lump-sum amount
which, after payment of all federal, state, and local income taxes on the receipt of such amount, and using the same assumptions as to tax benefits and other matters Lessor
used in originally evaluating and pricing this Lease, will in Lessor’s reasonable opinion maintain Lessor's net after-tax rate of return with respect to this Lease at the same
level it would have been had such Tax Loss not occurred. Lessor will notify Lessee of any claim that may give rise to indemnity hereunder and will make a reasonable
effort to contest any such claim at the administrative level of the applicable taxing authority. Lessor shall control all aspects of any settlement and contest, and Lessee
agrees to pay the legal fees and other out-of-pocket expenses thereof even if Lessor's defense is successful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee will not be obligated to
indemnify Lessor for any Tax Loss caused solely by
(a)a casualty Loss to the Equipment if Lessee pays the amount required under Section 8 of the Master Lease, (b) Lessor's sale of the Equipment other than on account of an
Event of Default, (c) failure of Lessor to have sufficient income to utilize its anticipated tax benefits or to timely claim such tax benefits, and (d) tax law changes, including
rates, effective after the Lease begins. Lessee's indemnity obligations hereunder shall survive cancelation and termination of this Lease. For purposes of this paragraph,
the term “Tax Loss”, means Lessor's loss of, or loss of the right to claim, or recapture of, all or any part of the federal or state income tax benefits Lessor anticipated as a
result of entering into this Lease and owning the Equipment; and the term "Lessor" shall include any member of an affiliated group of which Lessor is (or may become) a
member if consolidated tax returns are filed for such affiliated group for federal income tax purposes.
5.This Schedule may, in Lessor’s sole discretion, be delivered and/or reproduced by facsimile, optical scanning or other electronic means (“e-copy”) and such e-copy or a
printed version thereof shall be enforceable as an original and admissible as such in any court or other proceeding, provided that there shall be only one original of this
Schedule and it shall bear the original ink or electronic signature of Lessor and be marked “Original.” Each party’s electronic signature on this Schedule shall be
unconditionally valid and legally enforceable, and each party agrees not to contest the validity or enforceability of any electronic signature (or the authority of the
electronic signer to sign). To the extent that this Schedule constitutes chattel paper (as that term is defined by the Uniform Commercial Code), a security or ownership
interest intended to be created through the transfer and possession of this Schedule can be done only by the transfer of the “Original” bearing the original ink or
electronic signature of Lessor; provided that, if the “Paper Out” process shall have occurred, or if there shall simultaneously exist both the “Paper Out” printed version
and an electronic version of this lease, then the “Paper Out” printed version of such document bearing the legend “Original” applied by Lessor shall constitute the sole
chattel paper original and authoritative version.
6.Lessee acknowledges that the Rent Payment does not include any “up-front” sales or use taxes (due at Lease inception) that Lessee elects to finance in
conjunction with other financing under this Lease (“Financed Taxes”). If applicable, Lessor will adjust the Rent Payment amount to include the Financed Taxes
(inclusive of any applicable fees), and such adjustment will be calculated by amortizing the Financed Taxes over the term of the Lease using the same yield
used for calculation of Rent Payments (or as reasonably determined by Lessor).
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Lessor The Huntington National Bank By: __________________________________ Title: _______________________
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
The adjusted Rent Payment shall be due and paid by Lessee in accordance with this Lease, and any reference to taxes, Rent Payment, and payment obligations
under the Lease shall include Financed Taxes unless otherwise specified.
Page 1 of 1
OPINION OF COUNSEL
(To be on Attorney's Letterhead)
Date: July 14, 2025
Lessee: The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
951 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3813
Lessor: The Huntington National Bank
11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700
Minnetonka, MN 55305-5517
Re: Contract 20000035270, dated as of July 14, 2025, by and between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and Lessor
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have acted as counsel to Lessee with respect to the contract described above (the “Lease”) and various related matters, and in this
capacity have reviewed a duplicate original or certified copy of the Lease and exhibit thereto. Based upon the examinatio n of these
and such other documents as I deem relevant, it is my opinion that:
1. Lessee is a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of FL (the "State") duly organized, existing and operating under
the Constitution and laws of the State. The full, true and correct legal name of Lessee is
___________________________________________________.
2. The Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted in the State (the “UCC”), and no other statute of the State, governs the creation ,
perfection, priority or enforcement of a security interest created by Lessee.
3. Lessee is authorized and has power under State law to enter into the Lease, and to carry out its obligations thereunder a nd the
transactions contemplated thereby.
4. The Lease and the other documents described above have been duly authorized, approved, executed and delivered by and on
behalf of Lessee, and the Lease is a valid and binding contract of Lessee enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent
limited by State and Federal laws affecting remedies and by bankruptcy, reorganization or other laws of general application relating
to or affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights.
5. The authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and all other proceedings of Lessee relating to the transactions
contemplated thereby have been performed in accordance with all open meeting laws, public bidding laws and all other applicab le
State and Federal laws.
6. The execution of the Lease and the appropriation of moneys to pay the payments coming due under the Lease do not result in the
violation of any constitutional, statutory or other limitation relating to the manner, form or amount of indebtedness which m ay be
incurred by Lessee.
7. There is no litigation, action, suit, or proceeding pending or before any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
body, that challenges the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority of the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority
of its officers; the proper authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and the other documents described above; the
appropriation of monies to make Rental Payments under the Lease for the current fiscal year, or the ability of Lessee otherwi se to
perform its obligations under the Lease and the transactions contemplated thereby.
This opinion of counsel may be relied upon by Lessor and its successors and assigns.
Very truly yours,
Golf_ FMV_Resolution_Muni v 06.03.16
RESOLUTION
LEASE NO. 20000035270
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
A resolution authorizing the negotiation, execution, and delivery of Lease No. 20000035270 dated July 14, 2025 (the “Lease”),
between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813 and The
Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517; and prescribing other details
in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, (the "Lessee") is a political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of FL; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property as are needed to carry out its
governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of leasing with the option to
purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate and necessary to the function and operations of th e
Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank, (the "Lessor") shall act as Lessor under said Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution
and laws of the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida:
Section 1. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee , is hereby approved, and
the ________________________ of the Lessee, is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and
related documents in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as
shall be approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of Lessee.
Section 2. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby authorized and directed to take such
further action and execute such other documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and
comply with the intent of this Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 3. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual appropriation by Lessee; and such
obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of
the Constitution and laws of the State of FL.
Section 4. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are hereby authorized, ratified and
approved.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.
CERTIFIED AS TRUE AND CORRECT this _____ day of __________________, 20____.
______________________________________________
Signature of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
______________________________________________
Printed Name of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
Page 1 of 1
CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY
LEASE NO. 20000035270
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
I, __________________________________________, do hereby certify that I am the duly elected or appointed and acting
Clerk/Secretary of The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the "Lessee"), a political subdivision duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of FL, and that, as of the date hereof, the individuals named below are the duly elected or appointed officers of the
Lessee holding the offices set forth opposite their respective names.
NAME TITLE SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have duly executed this certificate this _____ day of ___________________, 20____.
Signed:
Title:
NOTE: The Clerk or Secretary of the Lessee should sign unless that person is also the signor of the documents in which case the
President or some other Officer of the Lessee should execute this document.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNT AND THE EQUIPMENT
AddlInfo ver. 01.09.24 Page 1 of 1
The “Contract”: Lease Number 20000035270 dated July 14, 2025
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
Equipment Description and Location:
Description (including features) Location
(80) PACE 10EX GPS Units, together with all attachments and accessories thereto 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL,
33408-3813
***PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW ***
Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Payments (check one box below):
Previous contracts are on ACH, please continue ACH on this Contract.
Do NOT setup this Contract on ACH (this option may be selected unless ACH is required by Lessor)
Please setup ACH on this Contract (this option to be selected if you would like ACH to apply to this Contract or if Lessor requires ACH.)
If Lessor requires ACH, the box will automatically be checked.
Billing Address: 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
If billing address is different than above, list the correct billing address:
Billing Email Address: If Different, Enter Correct Email Address: _______________________
For this contract only All contracts
Equipment Location and Vehicle Titling Location:
The Equipment will be located at the Equipment Location(s) stated above or on Exhibit A; provided that if any Equipment is motor vehicles, such
vehicles will be titled in the titling office for the Equipment Location stated above or on Exhibit A.
The Equipment will be located at:
(If multiple locations, attach a list indicating by item of Equipment the City, State and County where such item will be located)
and the vehicles will be titled in: ___________________ (State) __________________________ (City)_____________________ (County)
(If multiple vehicles titled in multiple states, attach a list indicating by VIN the State, City and County each vehicle will be titled)
Tax Status (LEASE TRANSACTIONS ONLY):
1.Sales/Use Tax: (check one)
Subject to Sales and Use Tax. (Tax will be based on the state where the Equipment/Vehicle is located).
Exempt from sales and use tax, for the following reason:
Exemption Certificate Attached
Valid Exemption Certificate already on file with Lessor.
***If you are exempt from sales tax, you MUST provide exemption certificate or you will automatically be charged sales tax***
2.Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: Some vehicles are liable for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, filed on Federal Form 2290. Lessor does not file this return. If you
determine the vehicle(s) is liable for this tax, you should include it on your own Form 2290. Failure to report a taxable vehicle may prevent you from
obtaining licenses or tabs.
Personal Property Tax: If the Equipment is located in a state or locality that requires reporting of the Equipment on a personal property tax return, Lessor
will report the Equipment on its own return and bill you for taxes due.
Acknowledged by:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035270 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Certificate relates to the Equipment (the “Equipment”) that is described in the Lease.
Pursuant to the Lease, Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has acquired the Equipment in connection with the Lease and Lessee has either received a
copy of the purchase agreement with the vendor of the Equipment on or before signing the Lease or has a pproved such purchase. Lessee hereby
represents, warrants and certifies that (i) all of the Equipment has been delivered to Lessee at the Equipment Location set forth in the Lease and has
been installed, tested and inspected by Lessee or duly authorized representatives of Lessee, (ii) the Equipment Description set forth in the Lease is
complete and correct, (iii) the Equipment is exactly what Lessee ordered, is in good working order, is satisfactory in all respects and has been accepted
by Lessee under the Lease as of the Acceptance Date set forth below, and (iv) there has been no adverse change in the business or financial condition
of Lessee or any guarantor of the Lease since the day the most recent financial statement of Lessee or any guarantor was submitted to Lessor. If Lessee
has made a deposit to the Equipment vendor(s), by signing this Certificate, Lessee hereby transfers all of Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the
Equipment to Lessor, except to the extent set forth in the Lease, whether or not the Lessee has been reimbursed for the deposit(s).
IMPORTANT: LESSEE SHOULD SIGN THIS CERTIFICATE ONLY AFTER LESSEE HAS RECEIVED AND IS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. BY
SIGNING THIS CERTIFICATE, LESSEE (1) IS IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTING THE EQUIPMENT, (2) BECOMES ABSOLUTELY AND IRREVOCABLY OBLIGATED TO
LESSOR UNDER THE LEASE, AND (3) MAY NOT THEREAFTER REJECT THE EQUIPMENT, CANCEL OR TERMINATE THE LEASE OR DENY ANY STATEMENT
MADE IN THIS CERTIFICATE, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
Acceptance Date:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Fair Market Value Purchase Option)
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The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035274 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
Contact: Phone:
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Equipment Schedule (this “Schedule”) is entered into pursuant to and incorporates the terms of the Master Lease (except as expressly modified by this Schedule) identified
above between Lessor and Lessee (the “Master Lease” and, together with this Schedule, this “Lease”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Schedule have the meanings
assigned in the Master Lease. Upon execution and delivery of this Schedule by Lessor and Lessee, and Lessee’s acceptance of the Equipment described below, Lessor leases to Lessee
and Lessee leases from Lessor the Equipment on the terms and conditions of this Lease.
SUMMARY OF TERM AND RENTAL PAYMENTS:
Commencement
Date
______________
Initial Term
36 Months
Rent Payment
Period
MONTHLY
Each Rent Payment
$1,304.30
plus applicable taxes1
Advance Rent Payment(s)
$0.00
For Installment(s):
$0.00
Interim Rent
Daily Factor
N/A
Security Deposit
N/A
1 The Rent Payment does not include “up-front” sales or use taxes that may be imposed and due at the inception of the Lease. See Section 6 below.
EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL PROPERTY, SERVICES AND/OR SOFTWARE (The “Equipment”):
Description (including features) Location
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. See Exhibit A
Each Rent Payment shall be payable in arrears commencing on the date that is one Rent Payment Period after the Commencement Date and on the same day of each subsequent
Rent Payment Period for the Initial Term and any renewal term.
The following additional provisions apply to the Equipment and this Lease only:
1.So long as this Lease has not been canceled or terminated early and no Event of Default exists, upon expiration of the Initial Term (“Lease End”), Lessee may purchase
all, but not less than all, of the Equipment for the Fair Market Value of the Equipment, plus all sales and use taxes arising on the sale of the Equipment. For purposes of
this Lease, “Fair Market Value” of the Equipment at any time means the estimated amount that a willing buyer and a willing seller would pay for the Equipment on an
installed basis, as mutually determined by Lessor and Lessee. If Lessor and Lessee are unable to mutually determine the Fair Market Value, at Lessee's request and
expense, Lessor shall select and hire a third-party certified appraiser to determine the Fair Market Value, and such appraiser's determination shall be binding on the
Lessor and Lessee. To exercise the foregoing purchase option, Lessee must give written notice thereof to Lessor at least 90 days and no more than 120 days prior to
Lease End. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or if the parties cannot agree on the Fair Market Value of the Equipment by 45 days before Lease End, then the purchase
option shall lapse. If the purchase option lapses, then at least 30 days before Lease End or the end of any renewal term, Lessee must give Lessor notice of its intent to
return the Equipment and request return location instructions. If Lessee fails to give such notice, or gives notice but fails to return the Equipment in accordance with
Section 5 of the Master Lease, this Lease will automatically renew, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable
one-month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
2.If Lessee gives timely notice of election to purchase the Equipment as provided in paragraph 1 and fails to timely pay the purchase price, then Lessor may, in its
sole discretion, by written notice to Lessee (a) treat the Equipment as purchased and enforce payment of the purchase price, (b) declare a failure to meet the purchase
conditions whereupon Lessee’s interest in the Lease and Equipment shall automatically be canceled and Lessee shall return the Equipment in accordance with Section 5 of
the Master Lease, or (c) treat the Lease as automatically renewed, at the same rental and other terms set forth in this Lease, for additional successive noncancelable one-
month terms after the Initial Term until timely written notice of return and proper return of the Equipment is made.
3.Upon Lessee’s exercise of the purchase option and Lessor’s receipt of the purchase price plus applicable sales and use tax and any rent or other amount owing under
this Lease, the Equipment will be deemed transferred to Lessee at its then location and, on Lessee’s request at such time, Lessor will deliver to Lessee a bill of sale
for the Equipment, “WHERE IS, AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO TITLE OR WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
4.If Lessor suffers a Tax Loss because, for federal or state income tax purposes, for any reason, this Lease is not a true lease or Lessor otherwise is not entitled to
depreciate the Equipment in the manner Lessor anticipated when entering into this Lease, then Lessee shall pay Lessor, as additional rent hereunder, a lump-sum amount
which, after payment of all federal, state, and local income taxes on the receipt of such amount, and using the same assumptions as to tax benefits and other matters Lessor
used in originally evaluating and pricing this Lease, will in Lessor’s reasonable opinion maintain Lessor's net after-tax rate of return with respect to this Lease at the same
level it would have been had such Tax Loss not occurred. Lessor will notify Lessee of any claim that may give rise to indemnity hereunder and will make a reasonable
effort to contest any such claim at the administrative level of the applicable taxing authority. Lessor shall control all aspects of any settlement and contest, and Lessee
agrees to pay the legal fees and other out-of-pocket expenses thereof even if Lessor's defense is successful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee will not be obligated to
indemnify Lessor for any Tax Loss caused solely by
(a)a casualty Loss to the Equipment if Lessee pays the amount required under Section 8 of the Master Lease, (b) Lessor's sale of the Equipment other than on account of an
Event of Default, (c) failure of Lessor to have sufficient income to utilize its anticipated tax benefits or to timely claim such tax benefits, and (d) tax law changes, including
rates, effective after the Lease begins. Lessee's indemnity obligations hereunder shall survive cancelation and termination of this Lease. For purposes of this paragraph,
the term “Tax Loss”, means Lessor's loss of, or loss of the right to claim, or recapture of, all or any part of the federal or state income tax benefits Lessor anticipated as a
result of entering into this Lease and owning the Equipment; and the term "Lessor" shall include any member of an affiliated group of which Lessor is (or may become) a
member if consolidated tax returns are filed for such affiliated group for federal income tax purposes.
5.This Schedule may, in Lessor’s sole discretion, be delivered and/or reproduced by facsimile, optical scanning or other electronic means (“e-copy”) and such e-copy or a
printed version thereof shall be enforceable as an original and admissible as such in any court or other proceeding, provided that there shall be only one original of this
Schedule and it shall bear the original ink or electronic signature of Lessor and be marked “Original.” Each party’s electronic signature on this Schedule shall be
unconditionally valid and legally enforceable, and each party agrees not to contest the validity or enforceability of any electronic signature (or the authority of the
electronic signer to sign). To the extent that this Schedule constitutes chattel paper (as that term is defined by the Uniform Commercial Code), a security or ownership
interest intended to be created through the transfer and possession of this Schedule can be done only by the transfer of the “Original” bearing the original ink or
electronic signature of Lessor; provided that, if the “Paper Out” process shall have occurred, or if there shall simultaneously exist both the “Paper Out” printed version
and an electronic version of this lease, then the “Paper Out” printed version of such document bearing the legend “Original” applied by Lessor shall constitute the sole
chattel paper original and authoritative version.
6.Lessee acknowledges that the Rent Payment does not include any “up-front” sales or use taxes (due at Lease inception) that Lessee elects to finance in
conjunction with other financing under this Lease (“Financed Taxes”). If applicable, Lessor will adjust the Rent Payment amount to include the Financed Taxes
(inclusive of any applicable fees), and such adjustment will be calculated by amortizing the Financed Taxes over the term of the Lease using the same yield
used for calculation of Rent Payments (or as reasonably determined by Lessor).
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Lessor The Huntington National Bank By: __________________________________ Title: _______________________
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
The adjusted Rent Payment shall be due and paid by Lessee in accordance with this Lease, and any reference to taxes, Rent Payment, and payment obligations
under the Lease shall include Financed Taxes unless otherwise specified.
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OPINION OF COUNSEL
(To be on Attorney's Letterhead)
Date: July 14, 2025
Lessee: The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
951 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3813
Lessor: The Huntington National Bank
11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700
Minnetonka, MN 55305-5517
Re: Contract 20000035274, dated as of July 14, 2025, by and between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida and Lessor
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have acted as counsel to Lessee with respect to the contract described above (the “Lease”) and various related matters, and in this
capacity have reviewed a duplicate original or certified copy of the Lease and exhibit thereto. Based upon the examinatio n of these
and such other documents as I deem relevant, it is my opinion that:
1. Lessee is a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of FL (the "State") duly organized, existing and operating under
the Constitution and laws of the State. The full, true and correct legal name of Lessee is
___________________________________________________.
2. The Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted in the State (the “UCC”), and no other statute of the State, governs the creation ,
perfection, priority or enforcement of a security interest created by Lessee.
3. Lessee is authorized and has power under State law to enter into the Lease, and to carry out its obligations thereunder a nd the
transactions contemplated thereby.
4. The Lease and the other documents described above have been duly authorized, approved, executed and delivered by and on
behalf of Lessee, and the Lease is a valid and binding contract of Lessee enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent
limited by State and Federal laws affecting remedies and by bankruptcy, reorganization or other laws of general application relating
to or affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights.
5. The authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and all other proceedings of Lessee relating to the transactions
contemplated thereby have been performed in accordance with all open meeting laws, public bidding laws and all other applicab le
State and Federal laws.
6. The execution of the Lease and the appropriation of moneys to pay the payments coming due under the Lease do not result in the
violation of any constitutional, statutory or other limitation relating to the manner, form or amount of indebtedness which m ay be
incurred by Lessee.
7. There is no litigation, action, suit, or proceeding pending or before any court, administrative agency, arbitrator or governmental
body, that challenges the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority of the organization or existence of Lessee; the authority
of its officers; the proper authorization, approval and execution of the Lease and the other documents described above; the
appropriation of monies to make Rental Payments under the Lease for the current fiscal year, or the ability of Lessee otherwi se to
perform its obligations under the Lease and the transactions contemplated thereby.
This opinion of counsel may be relied upon by Lessor and its successors and assigns.
Very truly yours,
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RESOLUTION
LEASE NO. 20000035274
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
A resolution authorizing the negotiation, execution, and delivery of Lease No. 20000035274 dated July 14, 2025 (the “Lease”),
between The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813 and The
Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517; and prescribing other details
in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, (the "Lessee") is a political subdivision duly organized and existing pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of FL; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is duly authorized by applicable law to acquire such items of personal property as are needed to carry out its
governmental functions and to acquire such personal property by entering into lease-purchase agreements; and
WHEREAS, Lessee hereby finds and determines that the execution of a Lease for the purpose of leasing with the option to
purchase the property designated and set forth in the Lease is appropriate and necessary to the function and operations of th e
Lessee; and
WHEREAS, The Huntington National Bank, (the "Lessor") shall act as Lessor under said Lease; and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation indebtedness of the Lessee within the meaning of the Constitution
and laws of the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida:
Section 1. The Lease, in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee , is hereby approved, and
the ________________________ of the Lessee, is hereby authorized to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver the Lease and
related documents in substantially the form as presently before the governing body of the Lessee, with such changes therein as
shall be approved by such officer, and which Lease will be available for public inspection at the offices of Lessee.
Section 2. The Lessee shall, and the officers, agents and employees of the Lessee are hereby authorized and directed to take such
further action and execute such other documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and
comply with the intent of this Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the
Lease.
Section 3. The Lessee’s obligations under the Lease shall be expressly subject to annual appropriation by Lessee; and such
obligations under the Lease shall not constitute a general obligation of Lessee or indebtedness of Lessee within the meaning of
the Constitution and laws of the State of FL.
Section 4. All other related contracts and agreements necessary and incidental to the Lease are hereby authorized, ratified and
approved.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval.
CERTIFIED AS TRUE AND CORRECT this _____ day of __________________, 20____.
______________________________________________
Signature of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
______________________________________________
Printed Name of Clerk, Secretary or Assistant Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY
LEASE NO. 20000035274
DATED AS OF July 14, 2025
I, __________________________________________, do hereby certify that I am the duly elected or appointed and acting
Clerk/Secretary of The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (the "Lessee"), a political subdivision duly organized and existing under the
laws of the State of FL, and that, as of the date hereof, the individuals named below are the duly elected or appointed officers of the
Lessee holding the offices set forth opposite their respective names.
NAME TITLE SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have duly executed this certificate this _____ day of ___________________, 20____.
Signed:
Title:
NOTE: The Clerk or Secretary of the Lessee should sign unless that person is also the signor of the documents in which case the
President or some other Officer of the Lessee should execute this document.
EXHIBIT A
ExhibitA ver 06.09.2014 Page 1 of 1
“Contract”: Lease Number 20000035274 dated July 14, 2025
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305 -5517
This Exhibit A is attached to and made a part of the Contract referenced above, between the above-referenced Lessor and the above-
referenced Lessee. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Exhibit A shall have the meanings assigned in the Contract.
Description and Location of Equipment, Personal Property, Services, and/or Software (the “Collateral”) that is being financed pursuant to
the Contract:
Quantity Description (including features) Location
1 (1) 2026 Cushman Hauler 800X Gas 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm
Beach, FL, 33408-4901
1 (1) 2026 E-Z-GO Shuttle 6 ELiTE 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm
Beach, FL, 33408-4901
1 (1) 2026 Cushman Hauler Pro ELiTE Refresher Oasis 501 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm
Beach, FL, 33408-4901
Lessor The Huntington National Bank By: __________________________________ Title: _______________________
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNT AND THE EQUIPMENT
AddlInfo ver. 01.09.24 Page 1 of 1
The “Contract”: Lease Number 20000035274 dated July 14, 2025
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
Equipment Description and Location:
Description (including features) Location
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. See Exhibit A
***PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW ***
Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) Payments (check one box below):
Previous contracts are on ACH, please continue ACH on this Contract.
Do NOT setup this Contract on ACH (this option may be selected unless ACH is required by Lessor)
Please setup ACH on this Contract (this option to be selected if you would like ACH to apply to this Contract or if Lessor requires ACH.)
If Lessor requires ACH, the box will automatically be checked.
Billing Address: 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
If billing address is different than above, list the correct billing address:
Billing Email Address: If Different, Enter Correct Email Address: _______________________
For this contract only All contracts
Equipment Location and Vehicle Titling Location:
The Equipment will be located at the Equipment Location(s) stated above or on Exhibit A; provided that if any Equipment is motor vehicles, such
vehicles will be titled in the titling office for the Equipment Location stated above or on Exhibit A.
The Equipment will be located at:
(If multiple locations, attach a list indicating by item of Equipment the City, State and County where such item will be located)
and the vehicles will be titled in: ___________________ (State) __________________________ (City)_____________________ (County)
(If multiple vehicles titled in multiple states, attach a list indicating by VIN the State, City and County each vehicle will be titled)
Tax Status (LEASE TRANSACTIONS ONLY):
1. Sales/Use Tax: (check one)
Subject to Sales and Use Tax. (Tax will be based on the state where the Equipment/Vehicle is located).
Exempt from sales and use tax, for the following reason:
Exemption Certificate Attached
Valid Exemption Certificate already on file with Lessor.
***If you are exempt from sales tax, you MUST provide exemption certificate or you will automatically be charged sales tax***
2. Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: Some vehicles are liable for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, filed on Federal Form 2290. Lessor does not file this return. If you
determine the vehicle(s) is liable for this tax, you should include it on your own Form 2290. Failure to report a taxable vehicle may prevent you from
obtaining licenses or tabs.
Personal Property Tax: If the Equipment is located in a state or locality that requires reporting of the Equipment on a personal property tax return, Lessor
will report the Equipment on its own return and bill you for taxes due.
Acknowledged by:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
The “Lease”: Equipment Schedule Number 20000035274 Dated July 14, 2025 to Master Lease Number 843032L Dated June 4, 2021
“Lessee”
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, 951 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, 33408-3813
“Lessor”
The Huntington National Bank, 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 700, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN, 55305-5517
This Certificate relates to the Equipment (the “Equipment”) that is described in the Lease.
Pursuant to the Lease, Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has acquired the Equipment in connection with the Lease and Lessee has either received a
copy of the purchase agreement with the vendor of the Equipment on or before signing the Lease or has a pproved such purchase. Lessee hereby
represents, warrants and certifies that (i) all of the Equipment has been delivered to Lessee at the Equipment Location set forth in the Lease and has
been installed, tested and inspected by Lessee or duly authorized representatives of Lessee, (ii) the Equipment Description set forth in the Lease is
complete and correct, (iii) the Equipment is exactly what Lessee ordered, is in good working order, is satisfactory in all respects and has been accepted
by Lessee under the Lease as of the Acceptance Date set forth below, and (iv) there has been no adverse change in the business or financial condition
of Lessee or any guarantor of the Lease since the day the most recent financial statement of Lessee or any guarantor was submitted to Lessor. If Lessee
has made a deposit to the Equipment vendor(s), by signing this Certificate, Lessee hereby transfers all of Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the
Equipment to Lessor, except to the extent set forth in the Lease, whether or not the Lessee has been reimbursed for the deposit(s).
IMPORTANT: LESSEE SHOULD SIGN THIS CERTIFICATE ONLY AFTER LESSEE HAS RECEIVED AND IS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. BY
SIGNING THIS CERTIFICATE, LESSEE (1) IS IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTING THE EQUIPMENT, (2) BECOMES ABSOLUTELY AND IRREVOCABLY OBLIGATED TO
LESSOR UNDER THE LEASE, AND (3) MAY NOT THEREAFTER REJECT THE EQUIPMENT, CANCEL OR TERMINATE THE LEASE OR DENY ANY STATEMENT
MADE IN THIS CERTIFICATE, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.
Acceptance Date:
Lessee The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida By: __________________________________ Chuck Huff, Manager
Village of North Palm Beach
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
MINUTES
May 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Village Hall Council Chambers
1) Call to Order: Chair Heiman at 6:00 pm
2) Roll Call: Stephen Heiman, Rita Budnyk, Jason Frogge, Jennifer Gold Dumas, Brigid
Misselhorn, Jonathan Sorenson, Councilman Puyol, Staff Members: Ashley Shipman
and Francesca Wernisch; Not in attendance: Emily Bales
3) Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve minutes from the April 8th meeting made
by Rita Budnyk and seconded by Jennifer Gold Dumas; unanimous approval.
4) Public Comments: No public comment.
5) Director’s Report:
Special Projects:
Dry Storage Renovations is almost completely done; waiting on final touches for the gate around the
dumpster.
Boat Ramp Renovation is complete!
FPL Undergrounding – Working with Viking (subcontractor for FPL) to remove the 33 existing bollards
prior to the start of overhead lighting install; Waiting on interlocal agreement with Seacoast
Anchorage Park Trail, Kayak Launch, & Fitness Equipment – waiting on signed contract from the State,
then we will begin design plans; Stephen Poh, Parks Manager, has continued to reach out to the State for
an update
Anchorage Dog park fencing is complete. The small dog park is open. The big dog park closed until we
finish adding new sod, which should be done this week
Precision Landscaping finished adding new plantings to the front of the Community Center as well as
annual tree trimming at Community Center as well; used the extra trees leftover from the Earth Day at
Bird Village event.
Sidewalk repair at the Community Center
Osborne Building to undergo interior renovations; turning the kitchen into an office with two
workstations, updating the floor, adding mirrors, and new paint
Special Events:
Beats & Eats – Saturday, May 31st from 5p-8p
Band: Hurricane Breeze
11 Food Trucks + Drafthouse for drinks
Bus Trips:
UPCOMING:
Key West Weekender this weekend!
Athletics/Programs:
Perseverance Basketball Update: Total participants: 145. Basketball “cookout” on May 17th . We will provide
sandwiches, chips, and drinks for players only. Please note that the last games of the basketball season will take
place on May 31st .
Mini’s Update: Tuesday Mini Basketball Ceremony Today 5/13 with a total of 12 participants
Thursday Mini Ceremony Thursday 5/22 with a total of 12 participants
Camp Update:
Summer Camp Registration Update:
Weeks (1,2,3,4,6,7,8) are filled; Still have between 10-12 spaces left in the
remaining weeks. (Starting to call people off waitlist to fill spots).
Perseverance has camp July 28th – August 1st
New Programs:
Viper Volleyball Clinics: Six-week summer volleyball session on Tuesday evenings from June 3
to July 8.
For Grades 1st -4th 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
For Grades 5th -9th: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This program, in partnership with Viper Volleyball Club, is designed to help both beginners and
experienced players sharpen their volleyball skills. Spots are limited (32) per session
Parks & Recreation Month (July 2025): #BuildTogetherPlayTogether
Community Center Staff are continuing to work on plans to help celebrate Parks and
Recreation Month; working on plans to help celebrate Parks and Recreation Month; we
will share more once plans have been solidified
We will do a Proclamation to declare July as Parks and Recreation Month at the last June
Council meeting
6) New Business: Stephen Heiman nominated Jason Frogge to be the new Chair of the
Board and Jennifer Gold Dumas seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Stephen
Heiman nominated Rita Budnyk to be the new Vice Chair of the Board and was
seconded by Jennifer Gold Dumas; unanimous approval. Brigid Misselhorn was
appointed the new Secretary of the Board.
7) Old Business: Anchorage Park Marina: (1) Update dry storage and boat slip
contracts; Staff reiterated that all dry storage space holders are required to come in and
re-sign their contract and provide proof of required information in order to receive the
new key to their designated lot. (2) Audit of boats/trailers/RVs stored under contract
prior to new storage opening; (3) Day Parking area for boat trailers; Boat owners
temporarily placed in the ‘old lot 2’ area were asked to vacate that area by the end of
May. After the end of the month, the locks will be removed, and staff will work to
have the fencing removed so split rail fencing can be installed.
8) Member Comments: A Question came up regarding stall size in the new dry storage
area; Staff explained that the timbers do not delineate the length of the space but
rather the width. Another question regarding the open spaces and the waitlist; Staff
explained that we are ensuring the current space holders do not have any issue with
their ‘new’ space before calls are made to those on the waitlist. Board discussed that
Rita will send out the agenda for members to add items they would like to discuss, and
that there will be a section for ‘quarterly comments’, per new requirement by Council
to present items of importance that the Board would like to bring to Council’s
attention.
9) Staff Comments: Councilman Puyol discussed touring the Palm Beach Gardens
Miracle League Field and the Cressey Sports Complex. He also inquired about the
South Docks; Staff explained that the repairs were made two weeks prior. Councilman
Puyol discussed an email received by a park user regarding trash at the playground at
Anchorage Park, inquiring if we had a checklist for our daily inspections of the parks.
Staff explained that we’ve reached out to the park user to address the concerns, and
that a checklist already exists, but that there is an opportunity to modify the rotation
schedule if it won’t impact other necessary work that needs to be completed on a
particular day.
10) Adjournment: Adjourned at 7:03 pm
Village of North Palm Beach
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
MINUTES
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Village Hall Council Chambers
1) Call to Order: Vice Chair Budnyk
2) Roll Call: Jason Frogge, Rita Budnyk, Brigid Misselhorn, Stephen Heiman, Jennifer
Gold Dumas, Jonathan Sorensen, Emily Bales; Village Staff: Stephen Poh and Ashley
Shipman; No Council member present.
3) Approval of Minutes: Approval of May and June minutes to occur at the July
Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
4) Public Comments:
Mary Phillips 525 Ebbtide Drive
Waterway Board is interested in Oyster Fest and partnering with the
Rec board for the event. Planning to ask all boards to be involved.
Envisioning it to be a food and fun festival with an environmental
aspect by inviting Loggerhead, Seacoast Utilities, etc.
Educational aspects with oyster bed and vertical oysters
Planning to ask for local sponsors
No set date, but looking at months that end in R, February looks good
Board member Heiman suggests making sure that it does not put
too much strain on Rec.
Would like to create a subcommittee to start planning
2026 is 70th anniversary of NPB
Vice Chair Budnyk will add to next month’s agenda
5) Director’s Report:
Special Events
Beats & Eats
Board member Bales remarked how it was easier to navigate
Fishing Tournament
Board member Heiman inquired if Bill has reached out to Bob re:
the tournament
Athletic Programs
Camp update
Weeks are capped at 45
Additional projects
Osborne Park renovation is underway
Park Manager Poh and Duane will be moving their offices there
Osborne fields closed during June and July for annual maintenance
Tennis courts at Anchorage being updated and resurfaced
Usually needs to be redone every 5 years; was last completed 7
years ago
Park Manager Poh has started a schedule that keeps all recurring
projects up to date
Dog Park
Looks great
Community Center fields
Multi-purpose grass field closed for June and July
Normal maintenance – aerofy, sanding, fertilization
Will re-open in August
Floating docks on the Anchorage north and south sides were serviced and
barnacles removed; ladders will be replaced
Seawall to be inspected as well
planned to be done once a year
Board member Heiman inquired about electric inspection and that
was completed 3-4 years ago
Old lot fencing removed
Board member Heiman asked if all trailers/boats have been
removed and one is remaining. Director Shipman said they will
look into that communication
Hiring 2 park rangers to replace the two who left
current hours 3:30 -6:30, 8-6
T, TH, F 5-9 and Sundays 12-8
M, W 5-9 and Saturday 12-8
Board member Heiman inquired as to why the last rangers left and
suggested continuing to make the job more desirable
Board member Sorensen inquired into staffing needs assessment
plan
Village currently meets Parks & Rec recommendations
Project Updates
Electrical Undergrounding starting Monday, June 16
Should be completed by mid-July
There will be walkways closed and signage will posted
Board member Heiman recommends giving approx. dates of walkway
closures
Anchorage Park trail, kayak launch, and fitness equipment grant is still on
hold - awaiting the State grant contract
Secondary more ADA accessible launch will be added when the south
sea wall work begins
Also looking to add racks for kayaks
Landscaping and irrigation in the bowl using city water
Board member Sorensen clarified the use of “bowl” will be for events
Board member Heiman suggests considering staggering the projects
Anchorage Park Boat Ramp
Board member Sorensen inquired about receiving the director’s report 24
hours in advance.
Board member Gold Demas complemented all the work the Parks and Rec
has done recently
6) New Business: None.
7) Old Business:
Re-establishing a NPB Run/Walk Club
8) Member Comments:
Board member Bales inquired about a fence around the playground at
Anchorage Park
Board member Heiman suggested placing fishing dock signage where patrons
will see it while on the dock
Board member Misselhorn will be out next meeting – Board member Bales
volunteered to take notes
Board Chair Frogge discussed focusing on recreational programming at future
meetings
Discussion ensued about bringing the irrigation to the ‘bowl’ project to the
Council’s attention; Motion was made, and seconded, to escalate this to Council
level.
9) Staff Comments: None.
10) Board Comments/Recommendations to be presented to Council
(Council Regular Meetings: 6:00 pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday of month (except no 2nd
Thursday meeting in Nov., Dec.)
11) Adjournment: Adjourned at 7:08pm.
Village of North Palm Beach
Audit Committee Meeting
MINUTES
May 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Village Hall Conference Room
1) Call to Order: Marie Silvani, Chair
2) Roll Call: Marie Silvani, Daryl Aubrey, Allen Kramer, Dave Talley, Chad
Misselhorn, Leanne Schmitt, Erica Ramirez (Director of Finance), Samia Janjua
(Deputy Village Manager), Village Auditor, Orlando Puyol (Councilmember
Representative)
3) Approval of March 12, 2025 Minutes, Motion made and approved.
4) Public Comments: None
4) New Business:
● The committee elected new offices – motion made and approved to appoint Marie
Silvani as Vice Chair, Allen Kramer as Chair
● Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025 – as this will be a good touchpoint
before final budget adopted by Council
6) Old Business: None
7) Member Comments: Allen Kramer brought up a discussion item that it would be
good idea to have a formal onboarding process for Committee members to help
members better participate in formal processes (like budget). Orlando Puyol agreed
that he’d like for the Audit Committee to weigh in more in the formal budgeting
process. Samia Janjua agreed that we could use the next meeting on July 16 to go
through a budget session for Audit Committee feedback.
[Allen Kramer, Samia Janjua, and Chuck Huff subsequently met - Samia and Chuck
informed that the Audit Committee could participate in the formal budgeting process,
but would not be holding sessions outside of this process. Agreed to keep meeting and
pivot the agenda to what items we’d like Audit Committee to participate in.]
8) Staff Comments: None
9) Adjournment: Committee adjourned at 6:27 pm
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1.CALL TO ORDER
Ronald Lantz called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
2.ROLL CALL
Members Present: Ronald Lantz, David Talley, James “Chip” Sebree, Nina Balgar, Norma
Mirsky, Brenda Robinson, Mimi McAndrews
Staff Present: Robyn Lehoux (Executive Assistant)
Council Liaison: Council Member Kristin Garrison
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
•April 15, 2025 minutes are unanimously approved with conditions to update Norma Mirsky's
motion to extend the Business of Season application to Nina Balgar’ s motion.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
•None
5.NEW BUSINESS
a.Chair positions: Motion by Ronald Lantz for members to nominate Chair position. Chip
Sebree nominated Nina Balgar for Chair. Seconded by Norma Mirsky. All board
members in favor. Motion by Nina Balgar to nominate Chip Sebree for Vice Chair, and
Norma Mirsky seconded. All members voted in favor.
b.Business of the Season: Application review of Dark Tide Tattoos. Dark Tide Tattoo's
application is approved by the board because of their community involvement with Little
Smiles Toy Drive, USMC Toys for Tots and the local non-profit ‘Live Like Jake’
foundation. Motion by Norma Mirsky to approve Dark Tide’s application, seconded by
Chip Sebree. All members in favor. The next applications are due July 15th and will be
voted on at the July 22nd meeting.
6.OLD BUSINESS
a.Business Expo: Review dates available with the Parks and Recreation Director for
February through March. The event is requested to be separate from other community
events.
b.Review of Board meeting dates for upcoming months: July 15, 2025; October 21, 2025;
January 20, 2026; April 21, 2026; May 19, 2026. The board may meet in between for
event planning.
7.MEMBER COMMENTS- NONE
8.STAFF COMMENTS - NONE
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM
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THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH
Village Manager’s Office
“THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE UNDER THE SUN”
Environmental Committee Meeting
MINUTES
Anchorage Park
Monday, June 2, 2025
6:00pm
1. Call to Order: Karen Marcus called the meeting to order at 6:01pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Karen Marcus, Kendra Zellner, Mary Phillips, Juliette
Desfeux, Ellen Allen, Elizabeth Rivera and Brian Bartels
Absent:
Also Present: Julie Morrell Village Staff, Councilmember Lisa Interlandi
3. The Minutes of the May 5, 2025, regular meeting was approved.
4. Public Comments –
a. George Alger from the Waterway Advisory Board- Waterway Advisory Board wants to
have an Oyster event. He will set up a sub-committee and contact us later.
5. Community Garden Update- No update from members. Karen advised that Joan is stepping
down.
6. Elect Officers- There was a motion for Karen for Chair, Mary for Vice- Chair, and Kendra for
Secretary. The votes were unanimous.
7. Environmental Website- Kendra will email Ed Cunningham for a status. Ed arrived at the
meeting and said the website is ready to go live.
8. Tree Preservation at Parks- Some trees at the Community Center will soon be relocated to
Anchorage. Ellen made recommendations to bring back to Ashley. Ellen requested that Julie
inquire with Public Works about the sprinklers that are on at 5pm near US1 in front of the
Country Club and rain sensors.
9. Volunteer board request- no update. Kendra will ask Ed. Ed said he will investigate.
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10. Oyster Project- Mary has a budget of $325 to restring the existing VOGs, but there are variable
costs. Julie has a list of volunteers. Kendra will write an article to promote the VOG giveaway
at the Anchorage Away fishing tournament. Mary shared more information about the Oyster
Fest concept. Mary and possibly Karen will go to the rec advisory board. Kendra will reach out
to Mang to come to the next meeting.
11. Lakeside Park erosion proposal- There is no update. This is currently with council.
12. Wind and Heat Vulnerability Assessment- There is no update. This is currently with council.
Julie reached out to Public Works to request the deliverables.
13. Tree preservation permit- No update.
14. Residential landscape code- No update.
15. Goals for the year- Here is the list of goals- Dark sky initiative, bat houses, owl houses, VOGs,
Mangrove seeding program, Green Building coalition, trees at the conservatory school, NPB
switch to environmentally friendly practices, exotic removal at Anchorage, solar streetlamps,
promoting a list of residential recommendations from FPL, stormwater filter SOP technology
specifically for the Twin City, address the iguanas, education about cane toads, and letter to
businesses promoting alternatives to plastic, plastic straws, and Styrofoam.
a. The committee will create a “lead by example list” to send to the council and request a
yearly tree planning fund. Brian will check with FPL about doing an audit. Julie will
speak with Chad to inform him of this project.
b. Ellen will speak with Rick in the summer about the invasives.
c. Kendra created an Environmental letter for businesses a few years about and will send
it to the committee members to review.
16. Speaker Series- We are taking the summer off and looking into the next speaker for
November. Kendra recommended rebranding and will send a list of names to the committee
members.
17. Previous newsletter was about Oysters on seawalls. The next newsletter about benefits of VOGs and
VOG giveaway on Aug 2nd at the fishing event.
18. Member Comment-
a. Karen inquired about additional Litta Traps.
b. Mary advised that a resident spoke at the last meeting about landscapers throwing lawn
debris and tree limbs into the water.
19. Staff Comment-
a.
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20. Next meeting- The next meeting will be on July 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Anchorage Park.
21. Adjournment- the meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Chuck Huff, Village Manager
FROM: Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
DATE: July 24, 2025
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE 1ST READING – Ordinance Adopting Tree Preservation Requirements and
Tree Removal Permits.
The Village Council requested that this office prepare a draft Tree Preservation Ordinance, including a
tree removal permit process, for the Council’s consideration and input. The preliminary draft provided by
Vice Mayor Interlandi has been revised and placed in Ordinance form.
The proposed Ordinance amends the Village’s Zoning Code and seeks to protect identified native trees
and swale trees throughout the Village as follows:
Requires a tree removal permit for protected trees. Protected trees are defined as native trees
(of the type and size identified in Section 45-103) and swale trees.
Provides for exemptions to permit requirements for: (1) trees on single-family lots posing an
unacceptable risk to persons or property as set forth in Section 163.045, Florida Statutes; (2)
removal of trees by the Village’s Public Works Department; (3) removal of trees that have been
effectively destroyed by an Act of God or external forces; (4) routine pruning and maintenance
that does not result in irreversible damage; (5) removal of invasive species; (6) removal of fruit
trees; and (7) removal of a dead tree.
Provides for review (and approval, approval with conditions, or denial) of tree removal permit
applications by the Building and Zoning Director or designee.
Requires that all development proposals (land development applications and building permits)
provide for tree preservation and the evaluation of all alternative strategies.
Provides mitigation requirements for tree removal in the form of relocation or replacement. If no
viable relocation or replacement options exist, a contribution can be made to the Village’s tree
trust fund.
Provides for the retention of a registered landscape architect and/or a certified arborist to assist
with administration of the tree preservation requirements.
Provides for enforcement through code enforcement proceedings or any lawful means. The
proposed Ordinance also provides for additional penalties such as triple the permit fee, enhanced
mitigation, and the issuance of a stop work order.
Establishes a tree trust fund and restricts the use of such funds to: purchasing and planting trees
on real property within the Village; funding public educational outreach programs; funding tree
giveaways to residents; and supporting urban forestry programs and tree maintenance and/or
preservation throughout the Village.
The cost of the tree removal permit and the required payments into the tree trust fund will be established
through a separate resolution or added to the Village’s adopted fee schedule for upcoming Fiscal Year.
At its July 10, 2025, meeting, the Council held a workshop on the proposed Ordinance and, by consensus,
directed that it proceed to first reading. The Village Council further voted to enact a Zoning in Progress
until final adoption. Consequently, Building and Zoning Staff will be reviewing all building permit and
development order applications and advising applicants of the preservation and mitigation requirements.
Furthermore, in response to concerns raised by members of the Council, this office has revised the
Ordinance as follows (additional language highlighted):
1. The term “fruit tree” was defined as “a tree that provides fruit for human consumption.”
2. A new Section 45-113, “Appeals,” was added to provide that any person who has been
adversely affected by any decision rendered or requirement imposed by the Village in the
enforcement and administration of this article shall utilize the administrative appeal
provisions of Section 45-52.” Section 45-52 already establishes the process and
procedure by which the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board hears appeals of
administrative decisions.
There is no immediate fiscal impact. When the Ordinance moves to second reading, Staff will be
proposing a Resolution adopting a fee schedule governing both the application fee and the required
contribution to the tree trust fund in the event no viable relocation or replacement options exist for trees
that are removed.
Recommendation:
Village Staff requests Council consideration and adoption on first reading of the attached
Ordinance amending Appendix C (Chapter 45) of the Village Code of Ordinances to adopt a new
Article IX, “Tree Protection,” in accordance with Village policies and procedures.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-___ 1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF 3
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX C (CHAPTER 4
45), “ZONING,” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING 5
A NEW ARTICLE IX, “TREE PRESERVATION;” PROVIDING FOR THE 6
PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; 7
PROVIDING FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, ISSUANCE, FEES, AND 8
EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR PRESERVATION AND MITIGATION 9
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; 10
PROVIDING FOR A TREE TRUST FUND; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; 11
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 12
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE 13
DATE. 14
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WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach recognizes the environmental, aesthetic, and 16
stormwater management benefits provided by trees, particularly native and swale trees; and 17
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WHEREAS, Objective 1.9 of the Future Land Use Element of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan 19
encourages the protection and enhancement of the Village’s tree population, and Policy 1.9.7 20
encourages the protection of existing trees by creating mitigation provisions in the Village’s land 21
development regulations; and 22
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WHEREAS, the Village wishes to revise its land development regulations to create a process 24
regulating the removal of protected trees, i.e., native trees and swale trees; and 25
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WHEREAS, the Village’s Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board held a public hearing on the 27
proposed regulations and provided a recommendation to the Village Council; and 28
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WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the protection and preservation of trees contribute 30
to the health, safety and welfare of the Village and its residents and that the adoption of this 31
Ordinance is in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare. 32
33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE 34
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows: 35
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Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and correct and are incorporated herein. 37
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Section 2. The Village Council hereby amends Appendix C (Chapter 45) of the Village Code 39
of Ordinances by adopting a new Article IX, “Tree Preservation,” to read as follows: 40
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ARTICLE IX. TREE PRESERVATION 42
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Sec. 45-101. Purpose. 44
45
The village recognizes the essential role that trees play in enhancing 46
environmental quality, supporting biodiversity, improving air and water resources, 47
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and providing shade and aesthetic value. Preserving and protectin g trees, 1
particularly native trees, assists in maintaining the village’s ecological balance, 2
strengthens climate resilience, and upholds the village’s commitment to responsible 3
land stewardship. This article encourages preservation and requires mitigation for 4
the loss of valuable swale and native trees through relocation, replacement, and/or 5
contribution to the tree trust fund. 6
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Sec. 45-102. Applicability. 8
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(a) The provisions of this article apply to all parcels of real property 10
located within the village. 11
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(b) Unless otherwise provided in this article, no person, firm, 13
corporation, association, or agency shall destroy, remove, or relocate a protected 14
tree from any parcel of real property, including commercial properties, without first 15
obtaining a tree permit from the village. 16
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(c) This article is intended to complement and not conflict with other 18
village, state, and federal environmental regulations. However, in the case of such 19
conflict, the more restrictive regulations shall apply. 20
21
Sec. 45-103. Definitions. 22
23
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: 24
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Diameter at breast height (DBH) means the measurement of a tree’s trunk 26
diameter at four and one-half (4.5) feet above the ground. For multi-trunk trees, 27
DBH shall be the sum of the diameters of all trunks measured at 4.5 feet above 28
grade. 29
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Fruit tree means a tree that provides fruit for human consumption. 31
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Native tree means any tree or palm of the following listed species that are 33
indigenous to South Florida and meet the size thresholds as follows: 34
Common Name Scientific Name Size
Live Oak Quercus virginiana 6” DBH
Gumbo Limbo Bursera simaruba 6” DBH
Slash Pine Pinus elliottii 6” DBH
Pigeon Plum Coccoloba diversifolia 4” DBH
Paradise Tree Simarouba glauca 4” DBH
Wild Tamarind Lysiloma latisiliquum 4” DBH
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Green Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus 4” DBH
Dahoon Holly Ilex cassine 3” DBH
Satinleaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme 3” DBH
Florida Mastwood Sideroxylon foetidissimum 4” DBH
Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni 6” DBH
Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum 6” DBH
Red Maple Acer rubrum 4” DBH
Cabbage Palm Sabal palmetto 12’ of clear trunk
Thatch Palm Thrinax radiata 8’ of clear trunk
Any other tree that is
indigenous to South Florida
and listed in the Florida
Native Plant Atlas
6” DBH
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Protected tree means: (i) any listed native tree that meets the size criteria 2
set forth above; and (ii) any swale tree regardless of size. 3
4
Swale tree means any tree located within the public right-of-way adjacent to a 5
roadway, typically between the sidewalk and the paved roadway. 6
7
Sec. 45-104. Permit requirement. 8
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(a) No person shall remove, destroy, or relocate any protected tree 10
without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the village, unless otherwise 11
exempt pursuant to Section 45-106 below. 12
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(b) A tree removal permit may be obtained after completing and 14
submitting a permit application to the village’s building and zoning department. 15
The permit application shall be deemed complete when the application fee and all 16
information necessary to understand the extent, nature and potential impacts of the 17
proposed removal, destruction, or relocation are received by the village. The permit 18
application information may include, but is not limited to, the following: 19
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1. The property owner’s information and location of the tree(s). 21
22
2. Tree size, diameter at breast height, and common name or scientific 23
name. 24
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3. A justification for removal, destruction, or relocation. 1
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4. A site plan or photograph showing the tree(s). 3
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5. A proposed mitigation plan as required under section 45-109 below. 5
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6. A survey showing the tree or trees to be removed, any relocated 7
trees, and any trees proposed for installation. 8
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7. Parcel information including the parcel control number (PNC) and 10
street address. 11
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8. A completed application form with the signature of the property 13
owner, or authorized agent of the property owner with agent 14
authorization letter. 15
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Sec. 45-105. Permit fees. 17
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The village shall establish a fee schedule for all matters related to tree 19
removal, relocation, replacement, monetary contributions, and administrative 20
reviews. 21
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Sec. 45-106. Exemptions. 23
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The following activities are exempt from the permit requirements: 25
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1. Removal of a tree pursuant from residential property pursuant to 27
Section 163.045, Florida Statutes, as amended, if the property owner 28
possesses documentation from an arborist certified by the 29
International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed 30
landscape architect that the tree poses an unacceptable risk to 31
persons or property. A tree poses an unacceptable risk to persons or 32
property if removal is the only means of practically mitigating its 33
risk below moderate, as determined by the tree risk assessment 34
procedures outlined in Best Management Practices - Tree Risk 35
Assessment, Second Edition (2017). For purposes of this section, 36
“residential property” means a single-family detached building 37
located on a lot that is actively used for single-family residential 38
purposes and is either a conforming use or a legally recognized 39
nonconforming use under the village's zoning regulations. Parcels 40
or lots that comprise the common elements or community property, 41
in whole or in part, of a planned unit development or a mixed-use 42
development shall not be considered "residential property" for 43
purposes of this exemption. 44
45
2. Removal of a tree by the village’s public works department for 46
public safety or infrastructure maintenance purposes. 47
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3. Removal of trees that have been destroyed or effectively destroyed 1
by an act of god or external forces beyond the control of the property 2
owner, where such destruction could not have been prevented with 3
reasonable care. 4
5
4. Routine pruning and maintenance that does not result in irreversible 6
damage. 7
8
5. Removal of invasive species as listed by the Florida Invasive 9
Species Council. 10
11
6. Removal of any fruit tree. 12
13
7. Removal of any dead tree. 14
15
Sec. 45-107. Issuance of tree removal permit. 16
17
(a) The building and zoning director or designee shall review each 18
completed permit application using objective criteria determined by the village and 19
best practices from biology, botany, forestry, landscape architecture, and other 20
relevant fields. 21
22
(b) A tree removal permit may be issued when the application 23
requirements are satisfied and one or more of the following conditions exist: 24
25
1. The tree constitutes an unreasonable impediment to an existing or 26
proposed permitted use of the property by virtue of its location in a 27
buildable area or yard area where structures or improvements are to 28
be placed and, at the determination of the village, preservation is not 29
feasible under any reasonable alternative. 30
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2. The tree interferes with utility services. 32
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3. The tree creates unsafe vision clearances. 34
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4. The tree conflicts with other village ordinances or regulations. 36
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5. The tree is a prohibited tree species, listed as a Category 1 Exotic 38
Pest & Invasive Plant by the Florida Invasive Species Council (in 39
the event of removal of a prohibited tree species, no fee shall be 40
required). 41
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6. The village requires the tree to be removed. 43
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(c) Upon approval of the permit application, the building and zoning 45
director or designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the tree 46
removal permit. Tree removal permits shall expire and become null and void if 47
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work is not commenced within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of permit 1
issuance. 2
3
Sec. 45-108. Preservation requirements. 4
5
(a) To the fullest extent practicable, all development proposals (land 6
development applications or building permit applications) shall provide for the 7
protection or relocation of existing trees with a tree disposition plan, as required by 8
Section 45-86 of this chapter. 9
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(b) If a protected tree cannot be preserved under a proposed 11
development plan, the applicant must demonstrate that they have evaluated 12
alternative plans that prioritize tree preservation while allowing reasonable 13
development. 14
15
(c) Alternative strategies may include, without limitation, one or more 16
of the following: 17
18
1. Adjusting building orientation. 19
20
2. Modifying lot lines for multi-lot developments, when feasible. 21
22
3. Implementing site design techniques (e.g., pervious pavement, 23
foundation adjustments) to protect root systems. 24
25
4. Using tree wells, retaining walls, or engineering solutions to 26
integrate the tree into the development footprint. 27
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(d) The applicant must demonstrate that preservation is not feasible 29
under any reasonable alternative. Mitigation as specified in section 45-109 below 30
is required for tree removal to accommodate new development on improved and 31
unimproved properties. 32
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Sec. 45-109. Mitigation requirements. 34
35
To ensure the continued ecological and aesthetic benefits provided by trees, 36
mitigation shall be required for all tree removal. Property owners or applicants shall 37
implement one or more of the following mitigation measures as determined by the 38
building and zoning director or designee. 39
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1. Relocation. If feasible, relocation of the tree is the village’s 41
preferred mitigation. Relocation should occur on-site when feasible. 42
If on-site relocation is not feasible, off-site relocation in a village-43
approved location is required. Where appropriate, a combination of 44
on-site and off-site relocation may be considered by the building and 45
zoning director or designee. 46
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2. Replacement. If relocation is not feasible, the removed tree must be 1
replaced with native trees (selected from a village-approved list) 2
such that the total caliper of replacement trees is equal to or greater 3
than the DBH of the removed tree. Replacement should occur on-4
site (preferred) or at a location approved by the village council for 5
tree mitigation. 6
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a. Trees or palms that are relocated and do not survive in the 8
first nine (9) months from the date of installation shall be 9
replaced by the applicant at the applicant’s expense. 10
Replacement trees shall be the same species, or an alternate 11
species approved by the building and zoning director or 12
designee. 13
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b. The required mitigation ratio for protected trees shall be 1:1 15
inches DBH. 16
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c. All replacement mitigation trees must be planted within 18
ninety (90) days of the issuance of the tree permit, or prior 19
to issuance of conditional certificate of occupancy or first 20
certificate of occupancy, except for tree replacements in 21
connection with major storm events. 22
23
3. Tree trust fund. If no viable relocation or replacement options exist, 24
the applicant shall contribute to the village’s tree trust fund in 25
accordance with the adopted fee schedule. 26
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4. Development projects. If tree removal is proposed as part of a 28
development project, the village shall consider whether reasonable 29
modifications to the project design could preserve the tree(s) before 30
granting approval for removal. 31
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5. Financial hardship. If an applicant demonstrates financial hardship, 33
phased replacement or installment contributions to the tree trust 34
fund may be approved. 35
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Sec. 45-110. Retention of licensed professionals. 37
38
The building and zoning director or designee is authorized to engage 39
services of a licensed landscape architect and/or a certified arborist, as deemed 40
necessary, to render any determinations required by this article. 41
42
Sec. 45-111. Enforcement and Penalties. 43
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(a) All violations of this article shall be enforced through the code 45
enforcement process or any other lawful means available to the village. 46
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(b) In addition to code enforcement proceedings initiated pursuant to 1
subsection (a) above, unauthorized tree removal may result in the following 2
additional penalties: 3
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1. Triple permit fee for each violation, with each tree 5
constituting a separate violation; 6
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2. Mitigation at an increased ratio of [2:1] inches DBH; and 8
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3. The issuance of a stop-work order. 10
Sec. 45-112. Tree trust fund. 11
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(a) A tree trust fund is hereby established for the purpose of accruing 13
revenues generated by the receipt of monies collected as mitigation for trees 14
removed. The funds in the tree trust fund may be used to pay for the following 15
activities: 16
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1. Purchasing and planting trees on real property within the village; 18
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2. Funding public educational outreach programs; 20
21
3. Funding tree giveaways to residents that promote tree preservation; 22
or 23
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4. Supporting urban forestry programs, tree maintenance, and/or 25
preservation throughout the village. 26
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(b) Expenditures from the tree trust fund shall be approved by the 28
village manager or designee. 29
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Sec. 45-113. Appeals. 31
32
Any person who has been adversely affected by any decision rendered or 33
requirement imposed by the village in the enforcement and administration of this 34
article shall utilize the administrative appeal provisions of section 45 -52 of this 35
chapter. 36
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Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of 38
the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida. 39
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Section 4. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is for 41
any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, 42
such holding shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. 43
44
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and resolutions or parts of resolutions in 45
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 46
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Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. 2
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PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 2025. 4
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PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS ____ DAY OF ____________, 6
2025. 7
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(Village Seal) 10
MAYOR 11
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ATTEST: 13
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VILLAGE CLERK 16
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND 18
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 19
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VILLAGE ATTORNEY 22
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
VILLAGE MANAGER’S OFFICE
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Chuck Huff, Village Manager
FROM: Samia Janjua, Deputy Village Manager
DATE: July 24, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION – Establishing a Tentative Millage Rate for FY 2025-2026 &
setting the 1st Public Hearing
Pursuant to Section 200.065(2)(b), Florida Statutes, the Village must advise the County Property
Appraiser of its “tentative” millage rate and the date, time, and place of its first September millage
and budget hearing. The Administration is recommending a tentative millage rate of 7.4000 mils,
which is the Village’s current millage rate. Because the Village has no outstanding general
obligation bond debt, the combined millage rate remains 7.4000 mils. This tentative millage
rate is 5.34% above the rolled-back rate (RBR) of 7.0247 mils.
The tentative millage rate that is being considered for approval at tonight’s meeting establishes
the maximum millage rate the Village may consider and approve at its September public hearings
(without additional notice being provided to each taxpayer). The rate may always be reduced.
Additionally, adoption of the tentative millage rate of 7.4000 in September as the final ad valorem
millage rate for the Village would require a two-thirds vote of the Village Council:
Description Millage Rate % increase over
RBR
Rolled-back Rate $7.0247 mils 0.00%
Majority Vote Maximum $7.3415 mils 4.51%
Two-Thirds Vote Maximum $8.0757 mils 14.96%
The attached Resolution has been prepared/reviewed by your Village Attorney for legal
sufficiency.
Recommendation:
Village staff recommends Council consideration and approval of the attached Resolution
establishing a “tentative” operating millage rate of 7.4000 and a debt service millage rate
of 0.0000 respectively (for a total millage rate of 7.4000) and setting the first Public Hearing
on the tentative budget and proposed millage rate for Thursday, September 11, 2025 at
6:00 P.M.
RESOLUTION 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF 7.4000
MILS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; ESTABLISHING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE
FOR THE FIRST HEARING ON THE TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPOSED
MILLAGE RATE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE
REQUIRED FORMS TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 200.065(2)(b), Florida Statutes, the Village Council is required to
advise the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser of its proposed millage rate, its rolled back rate, and
the date, time, and place of the first public hearing to consider the proposed millage rate and tentative
budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The Village Council hereby adopts a tentative millage rate of 7.4000 for General
Operating Budget purposes and a tentative millage rate of 0.0000 for Debt Service, for a total combined
millage rate of 7.4000 mils for Fiscal Year 2026. The tentative millage rate is 5.34% above the rolled
back rate of 7.0247 mils.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby establishes Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as
the date and time of the first hearing on the tentative budget and proposed millage rate. The public
hearing shall be held at Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, Florida, 33408.
Section 3. The Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit forms DR-420
(Certification of Taxable Value) and DR-420 MM-P (Municipality Maximum Millage Levy Calculation)
to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF _____________, 2025.
(Village Seal)
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Chuck Huff, Village Manager
FROM: Valentino Perez, Building Director
DATE: July 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (EAR) Updates – Presentation to Council
In January 2024, the Village notified the Florida Department of Commerce of its intent to prepare an
Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR)-based amendment to its Comprehensive Plan, as required
by Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes. The amendment would update the existing Goals, Objectives,
and Policies (GOPs) as well as the Data and Analysis (D&A) and was structured around four (4)
thematic sections:
People and Places (Future Land Use, Annexation, Housing)
Well-Maintained and Efficient Infrastructure (Transportation, Capital Improvement,
Infrastructure)
Attractive and Environmentally Friendly Community (Conservation, Coastal Management,
Recreation and Open Space)
Responsible and Accessible Government (Intergovernmental Coordination, Property Rights,
Evaluation and Monitoring)
The Village contracted Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) to prepare a new Introduction Element as
well as the People and Places, and Well-Maintained and Efficient Infrastructure, which include the
following elements:
Future Land Use
Annexation
Housing
Transportation
Capital Improvement
Infrastructure
Meanwhile, JMorton Planning and Landscape Architecture was contracted to prepare the Attractive
and Environmentally Friendly Community section, which includes the following elements:
Conservation
Coastal Management
Recreation and Open Space
The final three elements, Intergovernmental Coordination, Property Rights, and Evaluation and
Monitoring, were prepared by former Community Development staff.
The format for the GOPs is underline and strike-through. The underline represents language to be
added and strike-through represents language to be removed. The Data and Analysis sections for
each Element are located in the second document that is also part of the EAR based Comprehensive
Plan amendment initiative.
Throughout the process, there was extensive public participation and engagement with stakeholders
regarding the proposed updates. The Village hosted two public workshops with the Planning, Zoning,
and Adjustment Board (PZAB) on June 4 and July 2, 2024. The goal of these workshops was to
provide information on each element and receive feedback from the Board.
On August 6, 2024, the PZAB, sitting as the Local Planning Agency (LPA), recommended app roval
of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment. Following the LPA’s recommendation, the project
team conducted individual meetings with each member of the Village Council. These meetings were
held during the weeks of August 26 and September 9, 2024.
On November 7, 2024, the Village Council unanimously approved the transmittal of the
Comprehensive Plan through the adoption of the Ordinance on f irst reading. The project team
submitted the subject documents to the State Land Planning Agency (Florida Department of
Commerce) and other reviewing agencies on November 15, 2024.
On January 17, 2025, the Department of Commerce issued the Objections, Recommendations, and
Comments (ORC) Report to the Village. Pursuant to Section 163.3184(4)(e)(1), Florida Statutes, the
second public hearing was required to be held within 180 days of receipt of the ORC report (or by
July 16, 2025). In addition to the Department of Commerce, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council (TCRPC), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) also submitted comments and recommendations (see ORC
report).
On January 30, 2025, the Village’s consultants met with Stephanie Heidt of TCRPC to address their
comments and recommendations. Based on those discussions, Village staff and the consultants
revised the amendment to incorporate applicable feedback. Village staff also met with Seacoast Utility
Authority (SUA) on February 5, 2025.
On March 7, 2025, the Village submitted updated documents to the Department of Commerce for a
courtesy review (see courtesy review). On May 15, 2025, a final coordination meeting was held with
James Stansbury, Donna Harris, Jon Coulter, and Keith Davie from the Department of Commerce.
The subject documents considered at the adoption hearing (Second Reading) incorporated revisions
in response to the ORC report.
On June 12, 2025, the Village Council adopted the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments
but requested a presentation to discuss the changes made since the transmittal hearing.
Following the adoption, the Comprehensive Plan was uploaded to the Department of Commerce
website and sent to other reviewing agencies on June 16, 2025. On June 17, 2025, the
Department of Commerce issued a letter of acknowledgment confirming receipt of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation:
Village Staff seeks Council discussion concerning the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
Introduction – Our Services
EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Village of North Palm BeachCouncil MeetingJuly 24, 2025
Introduction – Our ServicesCMA Planning Services
Nilsa Zacarias, AICP
Director of Planning
Lance Lilly
Senior Planner
Fulbright Scholar
Bachelor of Architecture
Masters of Community
and Regional Planning
(Iowa State University)
25+ Years of Experience
Bachelor and Masters
Degree of Urban and
Regional Planning
(Florida Atlantic
University)
10 Years of Experience
(September 2025)
Certified Planner with
American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP)
Introduction – Our ServicesThe CMA Team
•Founded in Florida in 1986
•170+ Employees
•Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale
•Services include:
Planning and Urban Design
(Jupiter, Florida)
Landscape Architecture
Arborist Professionals
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Roadway & Transportation
Environmental / Wetlands
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
Gainesville
Orlando (Maitland)
Jacksonville
Tampa
Sarasota
Port St. Lucie
West Palm Beach
Jupiter
Introduction – Our ServicesEstablished Experience in Palm Beach County
Planning Clients
•Village of North Palm Beach
•Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony
•Town of Jupiter Island
•Town of Juno Beach
•Village of Tequesta
•Town of Palm Beach
•Town of Manalapan
•Town of Mangonia Park
•Village of Palm Springs
•City of Lake Worth Beach
•City of Westlake
•City of Riviera Beach
•City of Belle Glade
•City of Delray Beach
•City of Boynton Beach
Introduction – Our ServicesExperience in North Palm Beach
•10 Years of Service to North Palm Beach (in 2026)
•Working with four previous director / principals
Planning services include:
•Review of site plans and staff
reports
•Permits for residential and
commercial permits
•Review of Business Tax Receipts
•Review of Variances
•Presenting to the Planning
Zoning, and Adjustment Board
(PZAB) and Village Council
•Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan
Introduction – Our ServicesComprehensive Plan Update
Chen Moore and Associates (CMA):
1. People & Places
•Future Land Use, Annexation, Housing
2. Efficient & Well-Maintained
Infrastructure
•Transportation, Capital Improvement, Infrastructure
JMorton:
3. Attractive and Environmentally Friendly
Communities
•Conservation,Coastal Management, Recreation and
Open Space
Community Development:
4. Responsible and Accessible Government
•Intergovernmental Coordination, Property Rights,
Evaluation and Monitoring
January 2024, Village began the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendment
with four key themes
Introduction – Our ServicesComprehensive Plan Process
•Jan. 2024 – Comprehensive Plan process began
•June 4 through August 6, 2024 – PZAB Workshops
•Aug. 26 through Sept. 9, 2024 - Individual Meetings with Village Council
•Nov. 7, 2024 - First Reading w/ Council (Transmittal) to State and Agencies
•Nov. 15, 2024 - Submit Comprehensive Plan to State
•Jan. 17, 2025 – Receipt of Objection, Recommendations, and Comments
(ORC)
•Jan. 30, 2025 – Meeting with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC)
•Feb. 5, 2025 – Meeting with Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA)
•March 7, 2025 – Submit courtesy review to State
•May 15, 2025 – Coordination meeting with State
•June 12, 2025 – Second Reading w/ Council (Adoption)
•June 17, 2025 – Upload Comprehensive Plan to State and agency
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection, Recommendations, Comments (ORC) Report
Village received from the Department of Commerce
Village was required to adopt the Comprehensive Plan within
180 days of the ORC report (July 16, 2025)
Transmit adopted Comprehensive Plan to State within 10
working days
1 Objection and 2 Comments
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update):
“The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the adopted portions of the
Comprehensive Plan to expressly state the planning periods (10-year and 20-year
horizon)”
Adopted AMENDMENTS to each Element
Introduction Section: The Village of North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan includes a 10-
year and 20-year planning horizon.
Future Land Use Element: GOAL 1.0: Provide for the sustainable development and
redevelopment of suitable and compatible land uses to preserve and promote quality of
life while protecting its natural resources and maximizing economic benefits for the next
10- and 20- years.
Transportation Element: GOAL 1.0: To maintain and develop a safe, convenient,
sustainable, and energy efficient multimodal circulation system to support the community’s
economic vitality and residential character for current and future residents for the next 10-
and 20-years.
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 1 Cont’d:
Capital Improvement Element: GOAL 1.0: The Village shall undertake actions necessary to
efficiently provide needed public facilities to all residents within North Palm Beach in a timely
manner which protects investments, maximizes the use of existing facilities, and promotes orderly
compact municipal growth for the next 10- and 20- year planning horizon. Further decisions to
finance public facilities improvements shall be based upon the use of sound fiscal POLICY
oriented to minimizing Village debt service liabilities.
Annexation Element: GOAL 1.0: Annex areas through a process that considers the effects upon
public services, as well as benefits to the Village as a whole, and ensures that development within
the annexed area is consistent with the North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan’s 10-and 20- year
planning horizon.
Housing Element: GOAL 1.0: To achieve a diverse supply of housing stock for homeowners and
renters while assuring that all current and future citizens have safe, decent, sanitary, and sustainable
housing and living conditions without jeopardizing the residential character of the Village and
individual Planning Areas within a 10- and 20- year planning period.
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 1 Cont’d:
Coastal Management Element: GOAL 1.0 - The Village shall protect human life and limit public
expenditure in areas subject to destruction by natural disasters and, where appropriate, restrict
development activities that would damage or destroy coastal resources in the next 10-and 20-
years.
Infrastructure Element: GOAL 1.0: Existing and needed future public facilities shall be provided
and maintained in a manner to: (1) provide consistent service levels throughout the Village; (2)
protect public and private investments; (3) promote orderly, compact urban growth; and (4)
assure the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents. The Village is committed to providing
the following services for the next 10- and 20- years:
Conservation Element: GOAL 1.0: Ensure the conservation and appropriate use of minerals,
soils, and native vegetative communities through the continued enforcement of Village rules and
regulations and development (site) plan reviews for the next 10-and 20- years.
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 1 Cont’d:
Recreation and Open Space Element: GOAL 1.0: To ensure adequate recreation and open
space opportunities for all sectors of the community and enhance the quality-of-life North Palm
Beach offers through the development of attractive parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces
for the next 10- and 20- year planning horizon.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element: GOAL 1.0: To improve governmental efficient and
effectiveness and resolve conflicts and incompatibilities for the next 10- and 20- year planning
horizon through cooperation, communication and flexible relationships between North Palm
Beach and all other governmental organizations which share common interests and issues.
Property Rights Element: GOAL 1.0: Ensure that the Village will make planning and
development decisions with respect for property rights and with respect for people’s rights to
participate in decisions that affect their lives and property for the next 10- and 20-years.
Introduction – Our Services
The proposed Amendment 24-01ER update to the Comprehensive Plan is not
based upon relevant and appropriate data and analysis of sanitary sewer facilities
addressing the following for the required updated planning periods:
(1) current and projected demand upon sanitary sewer facilities based upon relevant
and appropriate population estimates and projections,
(2) current and projected designed capacity of sanitary sewer facilities,
(3) current and projected operating levels of service of sanitary sewer facilities,
(4) identification of any improvements that are needed to sanitary sewer facilities,
including the timing and scope of such improvements, in order to achieve and maintain
the adopted level of service standards of sanitary sewer facilities.
(5) coordination of any needed improvements within the Capital improvements Element
Objection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2:
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2 Cont’d
Coordination with Provider - Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA)
(1)Current and projected demand upon sanitary sewer facilities based upon
relevant and appropriate population estimates and projections.
Response:
Palm Beach County population allocation model, Seacoast’s Utilities’ service area
for 2035 and 2045
Seacoast service area for North Palm Beach
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2 Cont’d
(2) current and projected designed capacity of sanitary sewer facilities.
Response:
•SUA has a Florida DEP permit that currently limits the influent flows to 12.0
mgd on a three-month average daily flow (3madf) basis
•Mr. Rim Bishop, Executive Director, and Mr. Brandon Selle, Chief
Operating Officer (COO) from SUA, confirmed that the plant capacity is
adequate until approximately the year 2262 based on the straight-line
projection of the historical maximum three-month average daily influent
flows from 2000 to 2021
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2 Cont’d
(3) current and projected operating levels of service of sanitary sewer
facilities.
•Current level of service (LOS) of
sanitary sewer for the Seacoast Utility:
107 gallons per person per day of
wastewater (including non-residential)
•Village’s Infrastructure LOS and
Capital Improvement Element
•SUA has capacity to provide services
for the current and projected level of
service for the next 10- and 20- year
planning period
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2 Cont’d
(4) identification of any improvements that are needed to sanitary sewer
facilities, including the timing and scope of such improvements, in order to
achieve and maintain the adopted level of service standards of sanitary
sewer facilities.
Response:
•30-Year Wastewater Treatment Plan found
most gravity main pipes in good condition
•Pipes are expected to have at least 15 years
of lifespan
•Seacoast will need to renew or replace some
wastewater infrastructure within the 20-year
planning horizon
Introduction – Our ServicesObjection (Comprehensive Plan Update) Part 2 Cont’d
(5) coordination of any needed improvements within the Capital
improvements Element.
Since SUA is Village’s provider
for sanitary sewer, the Village
regularly coordinates with this
agency on any capital
improvements modifications
Introduction – Our ServicesComment #1 Septic System and Comment #2
State Comment #1 - The proposed Amendment 24-0lER does not include the
information required by Section 163.3177{6)(c)3., F.S., in the adopted portion of
the Infrastructure Element.
Response:
POLICY 1.5.5: When central sanitary sewer service becomes available to currently unsewered
areas, and existing septic tank systems fail to meet state water quality standards and/or endanger
the public health, connection to the central system shall be required within 365 days per F.S.
381.00655. (Proposed Policy with no changes since transmittal)
State Comment #2 - (Future Land Use Intensity Standards):
The proposed Amendment 24-01ER is not consistent with the requirements of sections
163.3177(1) and 163.3177(6)(a) l., F.S.
Response: Historically, the Public Buildings & Grounds and Other Public Facilities future land use
categories do NOT contemplate intensity. The Village will further review and examine this
Comprehensive Plan policy (Policy 1.1.3 and Table FLU -1) at a future time after the adoption of the
subject EAR update.
Introduction – Our ServicesComments from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
In addition, Department of Commerce provided agencies comments:
1. Intergovernmental Coordination Element: Policy 1.2.1 reference of the Transportation
Planning “Authority,” should be the Transportation Planning “Agency.”
Response: Corrected.
2. Property Rights Element: Village should replace the language in Goal 1 to reflect all decisions,
and not just planning and development decisions, will protect individual property rights.
3. Transportation Element: Village should consider adding a policy to Objective 1.8 or
expanding Policy 1.8.2 for the provision of vehicle and pedestrian cross access connections with
new development and redevelopment.
Response:POLICY 1.4.14: The Village shall encourage vehicular and pedestrian interconnections
between adjacent parcels by incorporating cross-access connections in new development and
redevelopment.
Introduction – Our ServicesComments from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
4. Transportation Element: Village should consider revising Objective 1.4, Policy 1.4.5 or
Objective 1.9, Policy 1.9.2,Objective 1.10, Policy 1.10.6
Response: POLICY 1.9.2: The Village supports the development of the Tri-County Rail System (Tri -
Rail) and additional transit systems on a self-supporting basis.
POLICY 1.10.6: The Village shall support efforts of FDOT, to the extent possible, in securing
Federal, State and County funds for continued expansion of the South Florida Rail Corridor such
as Tri-Rail.
5. Intergovernmental Coordination Element: The Village is to be commended for the
commitment to coordinating school planning in Objective 1.3 and Policy 1.3.7
Introduction – Our ServicesFinal Steps
•June 12, 2025 - Second Reading w/ Council
(Adoption)
•June 17, 2025 – Uploaded Comprehensive
Plan to State and agency
•June 17, 2025 – State Issued an
Acknowledgement Letter
•July 24, 2025 – Presentation to Village
Council
•To be determined - Await Notice of Intent
(NOI) from State
Introduction – Our ServicesThank You!
Nilsa Zacarias, AICP
Director of Planning
nzacarias@chenmoore.com
(561) 758-2252
Lance Lilly
Senior Planner
llilly@chenmoore.com
(561) 348-4628
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Village of North Palm Beach
Response to the Objections, Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report
To: Mr. James D. Stansbury, Chief, Bureau of Community Planning and Growth
From: Caryn Gardner-Young, Village of North Palm Beach Community Development Director
Thru: Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, Consultant to the Village of North Palm Beach
Date: March 7, 2025
Subject: Courtesy Review – Amendment 24-01ER – ORC Report
The Village of North Palm Beach received the ORC report from Florida Department of Commerce on
January 17, 2025. The subject report included One (1) Objection and Two (2) Comments, see Exhibit B.
We will appreciate your courtesy review of the following revisions, please note the new proposed
language is in red font and underline and it will replace the previous one:
1. Objection 1 (Comprehensive Plan Update):
“The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the Village's Comprehensive Plan, based on relevant
and appropriate data and analysis, to comply with statutory requirements relating to the Village's
planning periods.
Chapter 2023-31, Laws of Florida, modified section 163.3177(S)(a), F.S., to require local governments to
increase the two required planning periods in their comprehensive plans from 5-year and 10-year planning
periods to 10-year and 20-year planning periods. The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the
adopted portions of the Comprehensive Plan to expressly state the planning periods. The applicable 10-
year and 20-year long-term planning periods should be 10 and 20 years from the anticipated adoption of
Amendment 24-01ER.
The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the Village's Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure
Element to address the required planning periods, based upon relevant and appropriate data and analysis,
0consistent with the requirements of section 163.3177(1)(f), F.S., which requires that all mandatory and
optional elements of the comprehensive plan and plan amendments shall be based upon relevant and
appropriate data and an analysis by the local government. The proposed Amendment 24-01ER update to
the Comprehensive Plan is not based upon relevant and appropriate data and analysis of sanitary sewer
facilities addressing the following for the required updated planning periods:
(1) current and projected demand upon sanitary sewer facilities based upon relevant and appropriate
population estimates and projections,
(2) current and projected designed capacity of sanitary sewer facilities,
(3) current and projected operating levels of service of sanitary sewer facilities,
(4) identification of any improvements that are needed to sanitary sewer facilities, including the timing
and scope of such improvements, in order to achieve and maintain the adopted level of service standards
of sanitary sewer facilities, and
(5) coordination of any needed improvements within the Capital improvements Element.
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Based on the above objection from the State, the Village has included the following responses and updates
to the proposed Comprehensive Plan:
Chapter 2023-31, Laws of Florida, modified section 163.3177(S)(a), F.S., to require local governments to
increase the two required planning periods in their comprehensive plans from 5-year and 10-year planning
periods to 10-year and 20-year planning periods. The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the
adopted portions of the Comprehensive Plan to expressly state the planning periods. The applicable 10-
year and 20-year long-term planning periods should be 10 and 20 years from the anticipated adoption of
Amendment 24-01ER.
Response
Introduction Element:
Planning Horizon
The Village of North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan includes a 10-year and 20-year planning horizon.
Future Land Use Element:
GOAL 1.0: Provide for the sustainable development and redevelopment of suitable and compatible land
uses to preserve and promote quality of life while protecting its natural resources and maximizing
economic benefits for the next 10- and 20- years.
Transportation Element:
GOAL 1.0: To maintain and develop a safe, convenient, sustainable, and energy efficient multimodal
circulation system to support the community’s economic vitality and residential character for current and
future residents for the next 10- and 20-years.
Capital Improvement Element:
GOAL 1.0: The Village shall undertake actions necessary to efficiently provide needed public facilities to
all residents within North Palm Beach in a timely manner which protects investments, maximizes the use
of existing facilities, and promotes orderly compact municipal growth for the next 10- and 20- year
planning horizon. Further decisions to finance public facilities improvements shall be based upon the use
of sound fiscal POLICY oriented to minimizing Village debt service liabilities.
Housing Element:
GOAL 1.0: To achieve a diverse supply of housing stock for homeowners and renters while assuring that
all current and future citizens have safe, decent, sanitary, and sustainable housing and living conditions
without jeopardizing the residential character of the Village and individual Planning Areas within a 10- and
20- year planning period.
Infrastructure Element:
GOAL 1.0: Existing and needed future public facilities shall be provided and maintained in a manner to:
(1) provide consistent service levels throughout the Village; (2) protect public and private investments; (3)
promote orderly, compact urban growth; and (4) assure the health, safety, and welfare of Village
residents. The Village is committed to providing the following services for the next 10- and 20- years:
6.2.1 a. Sanitary Sewer: Adequate sanitary sewer facilities shall be available to all residential and non-
residential land uses in the Village.
6.2.2 b. Solid Waste: Adequate solid waste collection and disposal services and facilities shall be
available to all residential and non-residential land uses in the Village.
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6.2.3 c. Stormwater Management: Adequate Village-wide drainage and stormwater management
facilities shall be available to all residential and non-residential land uses.
6.2.4 d. Potable Water: Adequate potable water supply facilities shall be available to all residential and
non-residential land uses in the Village.
6.2.5 e. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge: A safe and dependable supply of potable water shall
be available to all residential and non-residential land uses in the Village.
6.2.6 f. Coordinate with Seacoast Utility Authority and Palm Beach County in the preparation of their
Ten-Year Water Supply Work Plans, consistent with the directives of the Lower East Coast Water Supply
Plan.
Annexation Element:
GOAL 1.0: Annex areas through a process that considers the effects upon public services, as well as
benefits to the Village as a whole, and ensures that development within the annexed area is consistent
with the North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan’s 10-and 20- year planning horizon.
Coastal Management Element:
GOAL 1.0 - The Village shall protect human life and limit public expenditure in areas subject to destruction
by natural disasters and, where appropriate, restrict development activities that would damage or destroy
coastal resources in the next 10-and 20- years.
Conservation Element:
GOAL 1.0: Ensure the conservation and appropriate use of minerals, soils, and native vegetative
communities through the continued enforcement of Village rules and regulations and development (site)
plan reviews for the next 10-and 20- years.
Recreation and Open Space Element:
GOAL 1.0: To ensure adequate recreation and open space opportunities for all sectors of the community
and enhance the quality-of-life North Palm Beach offers through the development of attractive parks,
recreation facilities, and open spaces for the next 10- and 20- year planning horizon.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element:
GOAL 1.0: To improve governmental efficient and effectiveness and resolve conflicts and incompatibilities
for the next 10- and 20- year planning horizon through cooperation, communication and flexible
relationships between North Palm Beach and all other governmental organizations which share common
interests and issues.
Property Rights Element:
GOAL 1.0: Ensure that the Village will make planning and development decisions with respect for property
rights and with respect for people’s rights to participate in decisions that affect their lives and property
for the next 10- and 20-years.
In addition, please see the Data and Analysis section included at the end of this document that reflects the
10- and 20-year planning period.
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Objection #1 Cont’d
The proposed Amendment 24-01ER does not update the Village's Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure
Element to address the required planning periods, based upon relevant and appropriate data and analysis,
consistent with the requirements of section 163.3177(1)(f), F.S., which requires that all mandatory and
optional elements of the comprehensive plan and plan amendments shall be based upon relevant and
appropriate data and an analysis by the local government. The proposed Amendment 24-01ER update to
the Comprehensive Plan is not based upon relevant and appropriate data and analysis of sanitary sewer
facilities addressing the following for the required updated planning periods:
(1) current and projected demand upon sanitary sewer facilities based upon relevant and appropriate
population estimates and projections,
(2) current and projected designed capacity of sanitary sewer facilities,
(3) current and projected operating levels of service of sanitary sewer facilities,
(4) identification of any improvements that are needed to sanitary sewer facilities, including the timing
and scope of such improvements, in order to achieve and maintain the adopted level of service standards
of sanitary sewer facilities, and
(5) coordination of any needed improvements within the Capital improvements Element.
Background
Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA) serves as the Village’s primary provider for potable water and wastewater
treatment. SUA’s five jurisdictions includes the Village of North Palm Beach, the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, the Towns of Lake Park and Juno Beach and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County.
The service area for the PGA Wastewater Treatment Plant (PGA WWTP) is approximately 78 square miles
and includes Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Lake Park, a portion of Juno Beach, and
unincorporated portions of Palm Beach County east of the C-18 Canal. See below Figure 1 presenting the
service area. It is not anticipated that the service area will significantly change within the next 10 years.
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The following responses are based on coordination with Mr. Brandon Selle, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
from SUA, and documents provided such as the Seacoast Utility Authority PGA Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility Plan.
(1) current and projected demand upon sanitary sewer facilities based upon relevant and appropriate
population estimates and projections
Response:
According to the Palm Beach County population allocation model, the County estimates that for
Seacoast’s Utilities’ service area for 2035 and 2045 there will be 103,569 customers in 2035 and 106,537
customers in 2045.
Service Area Population Projections
2020 2021 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Seacoast 96,113 96,473 97,911 102,856 103,569 105,683 106,537
2023-2024 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan
The table below indicates that the Seacoast service area for North Palm Beach includes the following
population for 2035 and 2045; 13,503 and 14,069 respectively. This reflects an increase of 1,016 residents
in North Palm Beach from 2025 to 2045.
Service Area Population Projections
2022 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
North Palm Beach 12,862 13,053 13,297 13,503 13,838 14,069 14,337
2023 Palm Beach County Population Allocation Model – Population by Jurisdiction
Based on this allocation model and SUA’s plant capacity, the Authority can accommodate the 1,016
residents and more within the 10- and 20-year planning horizons. In addition, the following Objective
(Objective 1.5) has been updated to include a 10-and-20-year planning horizon for the North Palm Beach
sanitary sewer.
OBJECTIVE 1.5: Seacoast Utilities Utility Authority shall continue to own, operate and maintain sanitary
sewer, and potable water, and reclaimed water facilities to meet existing demands and coordinate and
administer the extension of, or increase in, the capacity of facilities to meet future needs within the Village
of North Palm Beach for the next 10- and 20-years planning period.
(2) Current and projected designed capacity of sanitary sewer facilities
Response:
According to the Seacoast Utility Authority PGA Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan the plant
that provides service to the North Palm Beach area has a FDEP permit that currently limits the influent
flows to 12.0 mgd on a three-month average daily flow (3madf) basis.
Through discussions with Mr. Rim Bishop, Executive Director, and Mr. Brandon Selle, Chief Operating
Officer (COO) from SUA, it is confirmed that the plant capacity should be adequate until approximately
the year 2262 based on the straight-line projection of the historical maximum three-month average daily
influent flows from 2000 to 2021.
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Seacoast Utility Authority
Projected Average Daily Sewer Flow
Municipality Year
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Total North Palm Beach
Sewer Flow (MGD)
0.87 1.15 1.17 1.19 1.21
Figure 2 from the SUA PGA Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan demonstrates the Historical and
Wastewater Flow to the SUA PGA WWTP.
Figure 2. SUA Historical & Projected Wastewater Flow to the SUA PGA WWTP
(3) Current and projected operating levels of service of sanitary sewer facilities
Response:
The current level of service of sanitary sewer for the Seacoast Utility is 107 gallons per person per day of
wastewater and also factors in non-residential. The subject level of service has been included in the
Village’s Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Element. As indicated in the previous section, SUA has
the capacity to provide services for the current and projected level of service for the next 10- and 20- year
planning period.
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(4) identification of any improvements that are needed to sanitary sewer facilities, including the timing
and scope of such improvements, in order to achieve and maintain the adopted level of service standards
of sanitary sewer facilities
Response:
The wastewater collection system consists of both gravity sewer and low-pressure sewer systems. There
is approximately 328 miles of wastewater collection system pipes ranging in diameter from 1½ inches
through 24 inches.
According to SUA 30-year Wastewater Treatment Plan, there are no projections for service area expansion
for the next 20 years. Per to SUA’s statement, “Seacoast currently owns, operates, and maintains sufficient
permitted wastewater treatment, reuse, and disposal capacity to serve its projected 2045
population. Thus, no expansion will be required. Through the planning horizon, however, Seacoast
proposes to renew and/or replace approximately 6 lift stations, 1 mile of sanitary sewer force main, and 4
miles of gravity sewer pipelines and appurtenances within the Village of North Palm Beach. During the
same period, Seacoast will update, renew, restore, and replace such treatment, reuse and disposal
infrastructure as may be required to sustain its level of service.”
Based on the analysis conducted in the 30 Year Wastewater Treatment Plan, majority of gravity main pipes
are in good condition. Approximately 444,900 feet or 84.3 miles of gravity sewer pipes have been lined
with cured in place pipe (CIPP) liner. The study takes into account that the age of the pipe was assumed
to be the age that the CIPP was installed. Thus, meaning that the pipes would a remaining useful life of at
least 15 years, being the closest to exhaust their useful life located in the southeast and central area of
the SUA east service area. Based on the useful life of the infrastructure, Seacoast will need to
renew/replace some wastewater related infrastructure within the 20-year planning horizon.
(5) coordination of any needed improvements within the Capital improvements Element.
Since SUA is the Village’s provider for sanitary sewer, the Village regularly coordinates with this agency on
any capital improvements modifications. At this moment, as indicated previously there is not projected
expansions for the next 10- and 20- year period.
2. Comment # 1 (Septic System Conversion to Central Sanitary Sewer System Service)
“The proposed Amendment 24-0lER is not consistent with the requirements of Section 163.3177(6)(c)3.,
F.S. Chapter No. 2023-169 amended Section 163.3177(6)(c)3., Florida Statutes (F.S.), to require the
Infrastructure Element to consider the feasibility of providing sanitary sewer services to any development
of more than 50 residential lots, whether built or unbuilt, with more than one onsite sewage treatment
and disposal system (OSTDS) per one acre within a 10-year planning horizon, and to identify the
wastewater facility (capacity, projected flows for the next 20 years, and time line for construction of the
sanitary sewer system) that could receive the sanitary sewer flows after connection. Section
163.3177{6)(c)3., F.S., requires that each comprehensive plan must be updated to include the required
element by July 1, 2024, and as needed thereafter to account for future applicable developments.
The proposed Amendment 24-0lER does not include the information required by Section 163.3177{6)(c)3.,
F.S., in the adopted portion of the Infrastructure Element. In addition, please see the enclosed comments
(letter dated December 13, 2024) from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The
Village should coordinate with FDEP and revise the amendment to include the information required by
Section 163.3177(6)(c)3., F.S., in the adopted portion of the Infrastructure Element.”
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The Village of North Palm Beach is currently connected to SUA’s central sanitary sewer system. However,
over the years, the Village has annexed approximately 100 properties that are still using septic tanks. The
proposed EAR update includes a policy (Policy 1.5.5) stating that these unsewered areas will be
connected to the central sewer system once their septic tank systems fail, see below current proposed
policy:
Proposed Policy (no changes)
POLICY 1.5.5: When central sanitary sewer service becomes available to currently unsewered areas, and
existing septic tank systems fail to meet state water quality standards and/or endanger the public health,
connection to the central system shall be required within 365 days per F.S. 381.00655.
3. Comment (Future Land Use Intensity Standards):
The proposed Amendment 24-01ER is not consistent with the requirements of sections 163.3177(1) and
163.3177(6)(a) l., F.S., which provide that a future land use category must include meaningful and
predictable standards for the intensity of use for non-residential land uses. The proposed Amendment 24-
01ER to the Future Land Use Element (Policy 1.1.3 and Table FLU-1) does not establish meaningful and
predictable standards for the maximum intensity of non-residential uses allowed within the following
future land use categories: Public Buildings & Grounds and Other Public Facilities. The Village should revise
the future land use categories to establish meaningful and predictable standards for the maximum non-
residential intensities of land use.
Response:
The Village of North Palm Beach acknowledges the comment provided by the State regard the meaningful
and predictable standards for the maximum non-residential intensities of land use. Historically, the Public
Buildings & Grounds and Other Public Facilities future land use categories do Not contemplate intensity.
The Village will further review and examine this Comprehensive Plan policy (Policy 1.1.3 and Table FLU-1)
at a future time after the adoption of the subject EAR update.
In addition to the ORC report provided by Florida Department of Commerce on January 17, 2025. The
Village of North Palm Beach received comments from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC). The below comments were offered to the Village for consideration prior to adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
1. Policy 1.2.1 in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element reference the Transportation
Planning “Authority,” this should be the Transportation Planning “Agency.”
2. In the Property Rights Element, the language has been changed from indicating that the Village
will ensure the property rights are considered in “local decision making,” to “planning and
development decisions.” Consistent with other reviews by Florida Commerce, the intent of the
legislation mandating inclusion of a property rights element was to ensure that all decision making
considers property rights. The Village should replace the language in Goal 1 to reflect all decisions,
and not just planning and development decisions, will protect individual property rights.
3. Vehicular and pedestrian interconnections between adjacent parcels provides a good way to
improve transportation efficiency, reduce vehicle trips on the roadway network, and enhance
resident convenience. The Village should consider adding a policy to Objective 1.8 or expanding
Policy 1.8.2 in the Transportation Element calling for the provision of vehicle and pedestrian
cross access connections with new development and redevelopment.
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4. So that residents of the Village can have greater proximity to more commuter options, the
Village should consider revising Objective 1.4, Policy 1.4.5 or Objective 1.9, Policy 1.9.2 in the
Transportation Element to call for the extension of Tri-Rail service northwards to Jupiter, Palm
Beach Gardens, and Lake Park. In addition, Objective 1.10, Policy 1.10.6 could be clarified by
adding a mention of Tri-Rail.
5. The Village is to be commended for the clear and firm commitment to coordinating school
planning expressed in Objective 1.3, Policy 1.3.7 in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element.
Proposed Policies:
POLICY 1.4.14: The Village shall encourage vehicular and pedestrian interconnections between adjacent
parcels by incorporating cross-access connections in new development and redevelopment.
Proposed Policy:
POLICY 1.9.2: The Village supports the development of the Tri-County Rail System (Tri-Rail) and additional
transit systems on a self-supporting basis.
POLICY 1.10.6: The Village shall support efforts of FDOT, to the extent possible, in securing Federal, State
and County funds for continued expansion of the South Florida Rail Corridor such as Tri-Rail.
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EXHIBIT A – Updated Data and Analysis
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Updated Language since ORC Report in Blue Font
INTRODUCTION
This Infrastructure Element of the Comprehensive Plan examines the various resources within
the jurisdiction of the Village of North Palm Beach. It includes sub-elements such as Sanitary
Sewer, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater
Aquifer Recharge. Each sub-section is addressed separately below.
Pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, all land development regulations, and development
permitting actions are required to be consistent with the Infrastructure Element as with the
other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This document reflects the planning horizon for
the Village’s infrastructure for the next 10 and 20 years.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
SANITARY SEWER
The purpose of the sanitary sewer sub-element is to guide the preparation of plans and
policies necessary to assure the availability of capacity, treatment, and disposal of wastewater
for projected growth and future needs of the Village of North Palm Beach. This sub-element
analyzes the Village’s existing sanitary sewer collection system and facilities, and also discusses
future generation levels.
Sanitary sewer service within the North Palm Beach municipal boundaries is not directly
provided by the Village. With the exception of a few remaining septic tanks, sanitary sewer
service, including collection, transmission, and disposal is provided by Seacoast Utility
Authority (SUA). To ensure that all existing and proposed developments have adequate
sanitary facilities, the Village continues to include SUA in the site plan review and permitting
process. Also, to ensure concurrency, the Village requests SUA’s approval (or approval with
conditions) of proposed projects and developments prior to the issuance of building permits.
During development order review, SUA requires developers to upgrade the capacity of
existing systems or build new systems to meet sanitary sewer needs in order to ensure that
adequate capacity is available.
For North Palm Beach, the wastewater treatment is based out of the SUA’s PGA Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The service area for the PGA Wastewater Treatment Plant (PGA WWTP) is
approximately 78 square miles and includes Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Lake
Park, a portion of Juno Beach, and unincorporated portions of Palm Beach County east of the
C-18 Canal. Figure 1 presents the service area. According to SUA, it is not anticipated that the
service area will significantly change within the next 10 years.
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EFFICIENT & WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE As noted in the Future Land Use Element, based on 2020 Census data, the population of North
Palm Beach is 13,162 persons. Utilizing the estimated population, current wastewater use by
the Village is estimated at 1,408,334 gallons per day (i.e., population of 13,162 residents x 107
gallons per capita per day). Using the population projections from the Palm Beach County
Population Allocation Model (14,069 residents) and the LOS set by SUA, it is projected that
the Village's wastewater needs will reach 1,505,383 gallons per day by 2045.
Table 1.0 – Service Area Population Projections
Service Area Population Projections
2022 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
North Palm
Beach
12,862 13,053 13,297 13,503 13,838 14,069 14,337
2023 Palm Beach County Population Allocation Model – Population by Jurisdiction
The site plan review and building processes established by the Village and the requirements
established in the Policies of its Comprehensive Plan, ensure effective coordination with
developers during the planning and phasing stages of development to meet wastewater
collection and treatment needs.
The Village is available for and encourages developers to take advantage of preliminary/pre -
application meetings to ensure that developers are aware of the Village’s code requirements.
Developers are also encouraged to meet with SUA representatives during the preliminary
stages of development to clarify wastewater requirements and standards. These opportunities
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developers.
Seacoast currently owns, operates, and maintains sufficient permitted wastewater treatment,
reuse, and disposal capacity to serve its projected 2045 population. SUA owns and maintain
approximately 285 miles of gravity sewer pipelines and more than 150 pump ing stations. The
gravity sewer pipelines are used to transfer the sanitary sewage discharged from residential
and commercial properties to one of SUA’s multiple lift stations and then to the wastewater
treatment plant. According to SUA 30-year Wastewater Treatment Plan, there are no
projections for service area expansion for the next 10 -20 years.
The Village of North Palm Beach is currently connected to SUA’s central sanitary sewer system.
However, over the years, the Village has annexed approximately 100 properties that are still
using septic tanks. With regard to wastewater as a whole, the Palm Beach County Health
Department (a State agency) enforces Federal, State, and SUA standards regulating the central
sanitary sewer and septic tank systems serving North Palm Beach.
However, through the planning horizon, Seacoast proposes to renew and/or replace
approximately 6 lift stations, 1 mile of sanitary sewer force main, and 4 miles of gravity sewer
pipelines and appurtenances within the Village of North Palm Beach. During the same period,
Seacoast will update, renew, restore, and replace such treatment, reuse and disposal
infrastructure as may be required to sustain its level of service.
Seacoast Utility Authority also provides “reclaimed” water which is wa stewater (sewage) that
has been treated and disinfected to meet Florida’s stringent irrigation water quality standards.
The water is treated and stored at Seacoast’s PGA Regional Water Reclamation Facility and
pumped through 24 miles of pipeline to nearly 40 high-volume irrigation customers.
The PGA Regional Water Reclamation facility provides service to participating governments.
It has a current permitted capacity of 12 mgd. SUA has anticipates that the plant capacity
should be adequate until approximately the year 2262 based on the straight-line projection
of the historical maximum three-month average daily influent flows from 2000 to 2021.
Additionally, SUA has projected that the average daily sewer flow for North Palm Beach would
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EFFICIENT & WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE range from 0.87 MGD in 2025 to 1.21 in 2045. The below table indicates the projected
averages for daily sewer flow.
Table 1.1 – Seacoast Utility Projected Average Daily Sewer Flow
Seacoast Utility Authority
Projected Average Daily Sewer Flow
Municipality Year
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045
Total North Palm Beach
Sewer Flow (MGD)
0.87 1.15 1.17 1.19 1.21
Seacoast Utility Authority
Figure 2 from the SUA PGA Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan demonstrates the Historical
and Wastewater Flow to the SUA PGA WWTP.
Figure 2. SUA Historical & Projected Wastewater Flow to the SUA PGA WWTP
Level of Service
The Level of Service (LOS) for average daily sewage generation rate for capital sanitary sewer
facilities in North Palm Beach is a maximum of 107 gallons/capita/day for residential uses.
There is no fixed level of service requirement for nonresidential uses such as commercial,
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EFFICIENT & WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE public, educational, and other public buildings; the estimated sewage generation is based on
the Florida Administrative Code. As indicated in the previous section, SUA has the capacity to
provide services for the current and projected level of service for the next 10 - and 20- year
planning period.
Because the wastewater collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal facilities are owned,
operated, and maintained by Seacoast, the Village has neither the responsibility nor the
authority to provide for system improvements.
SOLID WASTE
Along with sanitary sewer systems, solid waste management is important to keeping the
Village clean. This solid waste sub-section evaluates resources available for the Village’s
projected population growth and assesses the solid waste needs for future and current
residents of North Palm Beach. In addition, this sub -section examines the Village’s existing
solid waste and hazardous waste management services and facilities, projects future waste
generation levels, and suggests alternatives for lowering per capita waste ge neration rates.
Because the Village of North Palm Beach is primarily a residential community, residential uses
generate the majority of the Village’s solid waste. Commercial and other uses generate less
solid waste.
Within the North Palm Beach Public Works Department, the Solid Waste division is responsible
for the collection and disposal of residential and commercial garbage, trash, bulk items,
vegetation, and recycling within the Village.
Contractors and hired individuals for lawn and tree services are required to haul away any
vegetation, branches, etc. that they trim. Vegetation debris can be left for pickup only if it was
created by the homeowner or tenant. Also, any construction debris from renovations,
demolitions, or construction must be removed by building contractors and/or handymen.
Accordingly, the following Levels of Service for residential and non-residential collection of
solid waste have been established by the Village:
• Monday: Garbage & vegetation Village-wide.
• Tuesday: Glass and plastic recycling pickup (blue bin), plus bulk items by
appointment ONLY.
• Wednesday: Garbage & vegetation Village-wide.
• Thursday: Paper and cardboard recycling pickup (yellow bin), plus bulk items
by appointment ONLY.
• Friday: Garbage & vegetation Village-wide.
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Future Growth (Solid Waste)
Although the Village is essentially “built out,” it is also experiencing a phase of redevelopment.
With a projected population growth of 724 residents by 2045, the Village must prepare for the
additional waste from the future residents. Fortunately, the So lid Waste Authority (SWA) has
continued to improve its dumping and solid waste collection practices. SWA implemented
sophisticated liner systems to keep trash and leachate (“garbage juice”) from seeping into the
ground. SWA has also extended the life of the landfill through recycling and other projects
through 2054.
Future Growth (Sewer)
As mentioned, the Village is experiencing redevelopment. As the population grows, the
amount of sanitary sewer waste generated is expected to increase. Significant change s in
growth, annexation, or development will require re-evaluation of existing sanitary sewer
capacity. The Village shall continue to coordinate with Seacoast Utility Authority to ensure that
adequate infrastructure is available for the projected populatio n.
Sea Level Rise
Due to its flat topography, porous limestone geology, and dense coastal development,
Southeast Florida is one of the areas most susceptible to the impacts of climate change and
sea level rise. Climate change and sea level rise are expec ted to present significant challenges
to water resource planning, management, and infrastructure in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami -
Dade, and Monroe counties. Saltwater intrusion into the primary sources of drinking water in
the tri-county area (SAS and Biscayne aquifers) is of primary concern.
Local governments and water utilities in the Southeast Florida region have formalized the
integration of water supply and climate change considerations as part of coordinated planning
efforts, including updates to local government regulations and water utility 10-year Water
Supply Facility Work Plans and enhancements to local government’s Comprehensive Plans.
Key considerations for communities within the four County Compact planning area include:
1) sea level rise,
2) saltwater intrusion,
3) extreme weather, and
4) infrastructure investments to support diversification and sustainability of water
supply sources, and adaptive storm water and wastewater systems.
Aging Infrastructure
The Village’s existing infrastructure is close to the end of its useful life span. Although some
infrastructure has been updated over the years, some require improvements or replacement.
It is imperative that the Village continue to assess its existing facilities and upgrade them in a
timely manner.
Table 1-4 indicates the length and year sewer force mains were built. As indicated, the Village
infrastructure began in 1957. Table 1-5 indicates that North Palm Beach has approximately
9,076 linear feet of sewer force main with a useful-life span of less than 0 years. Approximately
196 linear feet of sewer force main have a useful-life Span of 0-5 years, and approximately
1,639 linear feet of sewer force main have a useful -life span of 6-10 years. The Village in
conjunction with SUA should evaluate the need for upgrading that infrastructure which has
reached, or is near the end of, its useful life span.
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EFFICIENT & WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE Table 1-4: Sewer Force Main Length by Year Built
Table 1-5: Sewer Force Main Useful Life in Linear Feet
Based on SUA’s 30 Year Wastewater Treatment Plan, majority of gravity main pipes are in good
condition. Approximately 444,900 feet or 84.3 miles of gravity sewer pipes have been lined
with cured in place pipe (CIPP) liner. The study takes into account that the age of the pipe was
assumed to be the age that the CIPP was installed. Thus, meaning that the pipes would a
remaining useful life of at least 15 years, being the closest to exhaust their useful life located
in the southeast and central area of the SUA east service area.
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1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
Sewer Force Main
Total
9,076.64
195.82
1,639.35
3,939.09
21,678.05
4,195.44
Sewer Force Main Useful Life in Linear Feet
< 0 years 0 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 20 years > 20 years UNK
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EFFICIENT & WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE The below table indicates the remaining useful life length of the Seacoast force mains:
Years Length (miles)
<0 years 3.378
0 - 5 years 1.373
6 - 10 years 0.548
11 - 15 years 1.241
16 - 20 years 0.001
21 - 25 years 0.654
26 - 30 years 0.195
> 30 years 69.630
Unknown 14.394
The below table indicates the remaining useful life length of the Seacoast gravity mains:
Years Length (miles)
<15 years 0
15 - 20 years 8.494
21 - 25 years 0.832
26 - 30 years 1.383
> 30 years 271.211
Unknown 21.180
2024 Stormwater Master Plan
The Village has exhibited fundamental concern for Stormwater management. As a coastal
community, the Village is challenged by high groundwater levels, rising sea levels, increasingly
frequent intense storms, as well as saltwater intrusion and water quality concerns. The Village
strives to improve its stormwater management by supporting both physical assets as well as
policies, procedures, and operations in preparation for flooding events, and p rotecting the
Village’s groundwater, surface waters, and natural resources.