BCC Briefs

At the October 5, 2010, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action:

Water Utilities – approved the distribution of information in PBC Water Utilities bills to inform customers of new EPA numeric nutrient criteria that would impose stringent limitations on discharges to all water bodies, including drainage lakes and ponds, and could significantly increase service costs.

Airports – approved an agreement to purchase a parcel at 172 Pine Road for $110,000 in accordance with PBIA’s Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study; also approved a contract with David Brooks Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1.196 million for flooring improvements in the main terminal. The company was selected from a competitive bid process.

Affordable Housing – approved the sale of a .21-acre parcel by the Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA to a private developer to be combined with adjacent parcels for development of Westgate Commons, a three-story, 68-unit, multifamily affordable housing complex.

Parks & Recreation – approved the reallocation of $250,000 from a 2002 bond issue for the Grassy Waters Preserve in the following amounts: $150,000 for wetlands restoration at Okeeheelee Park South; $60,000 for Pahokee athletic field improvements; and $40,000 for playground improvements in Belle Glade.

Roads – approved on first reading and to advertise for public hearing on October 19 amendments to the county’s five-year road program.