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City recognizes staff for Fourth on Flagler, accepts North Shore bridge improvements and launches interactive kiosks
Summary
Commissioners honored city staff for the 2025 Fourth on Flagler event with awards and recognized completion of a $2.7 million North Shore pedestrian-bridge project; the city also launched ADA-accessible smart kiosks downtown.
The West Palm Beach City Commission on Sept. 2 publicly recognized city staff and partner departments for their roles in the 37th annual Fourth on Flagler event and accepted a recent transportation project and a technology installation.
Mayor (unnamed in the record) told the commission the Fourth on Flagler celebration drew more than 75,000 residents and visitors and presented Mayor’s Outstanding Leadership Awards to Leah Rockwell, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Angela Poco, Marketing and Community Events Manager. The mayor also presented Outstanding Contribution Awards to numerous staff across police, fire, parks and engineering, and recognized the West Palm Beach Police Department and West Palm Beach Fire Department with public-safety awards. The mayor said city employees “have proven once again that when we come together, we can create something truly extraordinary.”
Infrastructure and technology updates: The mayor announced the completion and FDOT acceptance of the North Shore Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Project, a $2,700,000 investment that included a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over the Carver Canal, realigned sidewalks, reconstructed drainage, upgraded signage and new lighting. The mayor said the project “strengthens safety, access, and connectivity for the North Shore community” and thanked FDOT, the TPA and local partners.
The city also launched an ADA-accessible interactive kiosk branded Ike Smart City downtown that provides wayfinding, local business information and access to city services; the mayor noted West Palm Beach is “one of only 26 cities nationwide to bring this innovation to life and at no cost to taxpayers.”
Why it matters: The recognition highlights city capacity to stage large public events safely; the bridge project provides a new pedestrian connection and safety improvements for the North Shore neighborhood; the kiosks aim to improve accessibility for residents and visitors.
Ending: The mayor closed by congratulating the recruits and staff recognized and encouraging the public to use new city amenities.
