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Arjay Ramirez, the city’s community improvement manager, presented the HUD allocation amount for the city’s annual CDBG grant ($500,962) and explained the usual breakdown: up to 15 percent for public services, up to 20 percent for planning and administration, and the remainder for housing and community improvements. Ramirez said the department had received nine public‑service applications and one application for a micro‑enterprise economic development grant.

During the meeting commissioners confirmed that $10,000 should be allocated to the Legal Aid Society to satisfy fair‑housing program requirements tied to other grants. With that constraint, commissioners directed staff to divide the remainder of the public‑service pot among four recipients: the Boynton Beach Police Department program to secure short‑term housing for victims or homeless individuals ($35,000 had previously been allocated and was discussed by staff), Feeding South Florida’s senior meal delivery, Sea Turtle Ventures’ day program for adults with developmental differences (the “Eye Care” day program), and Pathway to Prosperity’s workforce/circles programming. The commission asked staff to allocate the remaining public‑service balance equally among those four recipients pending the formal public‑comment period on the draft action plan.

Commissioners also reviewed non‑public‑service proposals: staff recommended funding for a micro‑enterprise grant program to assist very small businesses in the CDBG target area (up to $100,000 suggested), and continued funding to the city’s limited rehabilitation program for low‑income elderly or disabled homeowners (a combination of CDBG and CHIP funding to reach up to $50,000 per household in some cases).

Ramirez said the city will publish a 30‑day public‑comment draft action plan that shows the proposed allocations; the plan will return to the commission for formal adoption after the comment period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Boynton Beach, FL June 3, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission directed staff to split 2025 CDBG public‑service funds among four local programs and to reserve $10,000 for a Legal Aid Society fair‑housing function required by other grant obligations.","taxTitle","Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",4617,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214269,"Variance request to expand docks in narrow canal tabled after neighborhood opposition",1760,4811000,6571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080&start=4811&end=6571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080/thumbnail_4811000.jpg","/articles/6214269/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Variance-request-to-expand-docks-in-narrow-canal-tabled-after-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214269-13074dae2728973e6a074563572eb791/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163392&Signature=c~kV2G9OY7izIxCDeQFZkLqBveqIgfWY0JwMoBZjKqsPXVK2gZUQYmagDoKANxQ0NaESn6w2FDDTGg3hYUYG~XrPGCzKB5tOkaEaZ3WJJiLUAcv8HX~KCu4ARkP2IV4~XA-pq0QGHwVmIAfaCnh79Hq9itF3MgCjPg-e7TuJVw7sNJdq7EBgdL9lbJOf6wQA3jux5iNDHaGHS5YSCNsdVBigxdczBvwWqBG6S8PvfVFWdyrV130wZWfIG4TqDIExiJBg57JEEDYlbusKuM8rvextd-OoMhT0RkVOXyEsbC0BglQ-Iu7W9B4OjmmmMUi1PGQj4XQtHP5EwhAC8G~OXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission tabled a variance request related to dock lengths in the canal separating Mariners Village and Manatee Cove, after competing testimony from residents on both sides and concerns about notice and navigational safety.

The applicant—an HOA representing property owners on the west side of the canal—sought relief from the city’s land‑development regulations to allow docks that exceed one quarter of the channel width and to clarify permitted dock footprints. The applicant’s attorney argued that many docks are legally vested and that the existing shoreline and mangrove formations required non‑standard dock locations. He said the intent was to authorize the existing nonconforming docks so owners could repair or replace deteriorating structures.

Opponents, representing adjacent Mariner Village, said a blanket variance for the entire side of the canal could allow a wave of future extensions that would reduce turning room for boats and degrade navigation. Several Mariner Village residents argued the narrow canal already limits safe turning for boats and urged the commission to require an engineering or dredging study before making a decision.

Staff recommended approval with a condition: define and record an exhibit that fixes each dock’s permitted limit either at its current location as shown on a dated survey or to the smaller quarter‑width standard. Staff also noted irregularities in notice because the two HOAs are distinct entities and several affected property owners reported confusion about whether they had been properly notified.

Commissioner Turkin moved to table the variance request for further review and additional outreach; Commissioner Cruz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioners asked staff to work with both HOAs, request clearer plats and survey exhibits, and consider a targeted marine engineering study (turn‑radius/dredging) before the matter returns to the commission.","A variance request to allow docks to extend up to 32 feet into a narrow canal was tabled after extensive testimony from both sides; staff recommended conditional limits and suggested clearer maps and dredging/turn‑radius study before a decision.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214275,"Neighbors criticize Dune/Live Local project; raise infrastructure, safety and environmental concerns",811,3429000,4240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080&start=3429&end=4240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080/thumbnail_3429000.jpg","/articles/6214275/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Neighbors-criticize-DuneLive-Local-project-raise-infrastructure-safety-and-environmental-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214275-d077efb9ae9d3e893169a4069c148535/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163392&Signature=QFxfxwQjKxhJcXoc-kK9ioAv9otToNh-C9CLpZacOXWBMxiZeTTWKK8FknWoWfvaigQUvVJ0wHSWFmgpd0zzMF7qca6sbGNwqZ3f2gI4h37icm-lgfji3z2kA47I~eeJXlE1ZrqLK4dag7qx6IqxRgzURFcS3l9kwRBJY46z2ZrRXiufE7NGNxX0LacEFkHEE9aXXQtKq80o4H4mq6bulCAIGKvWK3lWu7NCborPOiHhDd3B0YKG7fb40s5Xwgg01-uvXABrmTuapRcRw19GhkBGONMQLe~H5n9pIepfj4ElgQ3l1oWfzfssg~spH005HZLDFj0QxSE6zRre90svUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hundreds of residents and several neighborhood leaders urged the Boynton Beach City Commission Wednesday to address a range of problems they say have arisen from demolition and early work on the Dune apartment and townhouse project adjacent to the Los Mangos neighborhood.

Speakers described dust mitigation failures during demolition, damage to an irrigation pipe, the arrival of large numbers of iguanas, and concerns that changes to grade and development could affect private drilled irrigation wells and aging clay sewer mains. They also warned the commission that the proposed project’s vehicle access and parking layout could push construction traffic through Los Mangos’s private roads.

Dave Patterson, president of the Los Mangos Property Owners Association, said the association asked the city to “get involved” and push back against state law changes that residents say have reduced municipalities’ control over density and development. “If our local officials so deeply value the community, what are you doing to fight this legislation?” Patterson asked, referencing the Live Local Act and recent state bills.

Other residents provided technical and anecdotal concerns: Michael Salvatore and others said clay sewer mains along the property line are old and should be scoped before heavy construction begins; neighbors reported a broken irrigation pipe that they said a contractor had not reported; and multiple speakers said the developer did not deliver promised pest or post‑demolition reports. Several speakers also described accelerated traffic and parking impacts from the developer’s planned 401‑space garage and townhouse access points just feet from Los Mangos entrances.

Los Mangos residents asked the commission for several actions, including: (1) scoping and pre‑construction inspection of clay sewer lines and irrigation wells; (2) clearer “good neighbor” requirements and a city “watchdog” to ensure developer compliance with mitigation measures; (3) review of Live Local exemptions they say were improperly granted, including density and setback exceptions; and (4) direct city involvement in conversations with state legislators about the Live Local Act.

Commission staff told residents they had raised some of the issues with the developer and that specific technical reviews—such as cameraing sewer mains—had been recommended by utilities staff. Commissioners and staff agreed to continue engagement with neighbors and with the developer; no formal vote or action by the commission was taken during the meeting on these concerns.

Several speakers also urged the commission to support a broader “good neighbor” policy for large projects, to require pre‑ and post‑construction condition documentation (including video of adjacent properties), and to require dredge, drainage and traffic mitigation studies before major construction. Residents said they will return to the commission with formal requests if staff and developer responses do not address their concerns.

Quote attribution is limited to speakers who spoke during public comment; the commission did not make a formal ruling on any of the requests during the meeting.","Dozens of residents of Los Mangos and nearby neighborhoods pressed the commission during public comment over the Dune project by Affiliated Development and the Live Local Act, citing dust, broken irrigation pipes, risk to drilled wells and sewer pipes, traffic and parking impacts, and inconsistent developer communication.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214279,"Boynton Beach commission halts negotiations on Nichols parcel, orders independent environmental study",777,991000,1768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080&start=991&end=1768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080/thumbnail_991000.jpg","/articles/6214279/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Boynton-Beach-commission-halts-negotiations-on-Nichols-parcel-orders-independent-environmental-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214279-5455a0048cbe394ee1627b887d5941b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163392&Signature=TwbhXqHkA5fQ~impgVxKpdWqBdS0ECZBoSM0VHeukmyb4xDFlzWyzbTOvZjCLZa343ZG9PopijY1muiNUAnFVo3xrtCIcdwjS8sfroLSia8uyWPZ8mzUvwU62~OPRT14iK2MfXgaHroEOrWh7CPtkeu-gsbjnRS6n7IlTJN-1cfddrSQTajF35Kp0CmrB0ltpok9RMlD48ayOoS5-6R45PASaZx4Byun7FWHlAxdMy7A6ejMdcjCOlwqsHJy2EcDl3HN25JDAyvxxzn~r3D-vapKS3d8hmSTpONNAPrJRzTqvfFZkiZ3DQ8fTaZkxa7vSoOXwxCzbtPcxA~P~62TFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boynton Beach City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to halt negotiations over the Nichols parcel—commonly referred to by residents as the Boynton Forest—and to instruct staff to commission an independent environmental impact study that will include research and compliance review of Florida Statute 379.411, the law protecting endangered species.

The motion, made by Commissioner Turkin and seconded by Commissioner Cruz, was amended on the floor to add an explicit requirement that the study assess compliance with the cited state statute. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Turkin, who introduced the motion, said he had received “dozens and dozens of emails” and acknowledged he had not fully understood the parcel’s environmental importance earlier. “I did not verify the importance and the impact of this property and what it means to our green space, what it means to environment and endangered species,” he said during the discussion. Turkin said his proposal was intended to “identify and do our due diligence first.”

Commissioner Cruz, who added the statutory compliance language, told the commission the statute was directly relevant to concerns raised by residents about endangered species on the site. Staff confirmed the environmental review would address protections required under the statute. Several commissioners said they preferred completing a formal study before taking further action, citing liability and due‑diligence concerns in a potential land transaction.

The decision followed several hours of public comment from neighborhood residents, conservation advocates, and regional conservation experts who described sightings of gopher tortoises and other wildlife and urged the city to preserve the property. Jessica Namath, who identified herself during public comment as a longtime resident and organizer for public-land advocates, thanked the commission for “listening and recognizing that a decision was made that was the wrong one and to own up to that and to try to move forward and make the right decision.”

Commissioners discussed alternative approaches—some suggesting the city explore deeding the land to a conservation entity or partnering with a nonprofit—but the commission settled on commissioning a third‑party environmental impact study and pausing negotiations while that work is completed.

The motion directs staff to stop active negotiations with the current developer on the Nichols parcel, hire an independent environmental consultant to evaluate habitat and species presence, and include a compliance check with Florida Statute 379.411 on the protection of endangered, threatened or special‑concern species. The commission did not set a timeline in the meeting for the study’s completion.

Residents who spoke at the meeting said they will press for permanent protection if the study confirms the presence of protected species and sensitive habitat. The commission’s action places a formal pause on the transaction and creates a defined next step—an independent study—to inform any future decision about the site.","The Boynton Beach City Commission unanimously voted to stop negotiations with the developer on the Nichols (Boynton Forest) parcel and direct staff to commission an independent environmental impact study, including review for compliance with Florida Stat. 379.411 on endangered species.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6214260,"Commission tables parking fee changes after debate over hourly minimums and annual pass pricing",1232,6605000,7837000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080&start=6605&end=7837","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3670902-72a439ae7ad27039a076b6eef54b8080/thumbnail_6605000.jpg","/articles/6214260/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Commission-tables-parking-fee-changes-after-debate-over-hourly-minimums-and-annual-pass-pricing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6214260-6e2f7fad4be08be03e504893685bbf88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163392&Signature=QrmXMBhyPhqcPJ1b501f8ZL7VW3WhPhp1qlmg5YIj~KJ0cvOirVUrDptAOI3aCv6jZkdeT5qG1mIJcCEIVhss4rO9rn2U62vU3iT~tmv1FjJzLX3ILoDamd~C11y0crlY7TEEo46AQP9LKVPQJXYffZlEHKVL2DZ~oB2JIaNGN~D-WaYr-r8OFcuyt-FeKhYekoWlno5yFySAqGs~kj7EYblPN4vJ04iS3wXC9M0S-4AVPlodnawObcVyBM-YOLXglFr6F8UdlZf39Eb6y~MwqsTPsia0wryWt8VwiOlXsngybF6hTMZoBV18CVw1x4SOyNIwaJMFbPCVbXYL7mNPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff proposed a set of parking changes that would increase hourly beach parking from $2.50 to $3.50, raise the citation fee from $25 to $40, add a $10 processing fee for certain citation waivers, and adjust annual pass pricing (including a proposed veterans discount). The commission tabled the proposal after a lengthy discussion and asked staff to return with more detailed comparisons and options.

Ted Louis Jacques, compliance manager for parking services, said the changes aim to reduce long‑stay parking that undercuts daily‑max revenue, encourage turnover, and offset vendor processing costs for citation waivers. He noted the city’s current parking rates were among the county’s lowest and presented a proposal to create a 2‑hour minimum with hourly increments thereafter and an annual resident pass priced at $65 (with a $50 veterans discount) and $200 for non‑residents at boat ramps.

Commissioners questioned the proposal’s 2‑hour minimum, expressing concern it would prevent legitimate short beach visits. Several commissioners also asked for a re‑examination of the annual boat‑ramp pass, which was raised during COVID and is currently $200 for Florida residents; one commissioner asked staff to study returning that pass to $100 and present a regional comparison of boat‑ramp pricing and annual permit availability.

After discussion the commission voted to table the item and asked staff to return with additional analysis on pass pricing, the number of annual passes available per facility, and the effect of a 1‑hour versus 2‑hour minimum on residents. The body also asked staff to model the revenue impact and any equity consequences of the proposed increases before taking a final vote.","The commission heard a proposal to raise hourly beach parking to $3.50, raise citation amounts, add a $10 processing fee for waived citations, and adjust annual passes (including a veterans discount). Commissioners asked for more study on annual boat‑ramp pass pricing and voted to table the item for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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