Council approves city attorney contract, police union switch and multiple procurement items
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Summary
Council unanimously approved hiring the interim city attorney as contractor, ratified a police union change, awarded a police department roof contract, approved airport and engineering change orders, and authorized Phase 4 paving and the FY26‑27 budget calendar.
The City Council approved a series of administrative and procurement actions after the public‑hearing session.
Council voted unanimously to accept an independent‑contractor agreement for interim city attorney Mr. Stokes after staff presented his proposed contract and councilmembers cited his experience and cost savings. Public commenter Damien Gilliams praised the hire, calling Mr. Stokes "well rounded" and experienced in land development.
The council ratified Resolution R2602 to change police officer representation to the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association after officers voted 37–2 to switch. The council then approved a procurement award to Frasier Contracting to replace the police department's tile roof; staff noted 14 bids were received, four were nonresponsive, and Frasier had a prior complaint that was closed before the bid opening. Council authorized a purchase order not to exceed $208,078.16 including up to $80,000 for potential roof repairs.
On airport projects, council approved a change order for Taxiway G after contractors encountered unexpected peat‑like “muck” at the intersection with Taxiway Bravo; staff described removal and replacement with crushed concrete lifts and a temporary asphalt surface while further FAA/FDOT funding is pursued for a permanent apron. The council also approved a change order to the engineer‑of‑record to cover additional inspection and engineering hours.
Public Works presented the Phase 4 mill/overlay and full‑depth reclamation paving package ($1,704,331.38) and council approved the purchase order after discussing previously encumbered amounts and driveway/culvert costs.
Finally, finance presented the proposed FY 2026–27 budget calendar; council approved the timeline by consensus and scheduled departmental budget workshops in July and a set of informational property‑tax workshops in February. City attorney Mr. Stokes also requested council authorization to pursue litigation and file a lis pendens if necessary to protect a downtown RFP project; council gave consensus to proceed as needed.
Votes on the procurement and contract items were recorded by roll call and carried unanimously where noted. The meeting concluded with committee updates and council member remarks.
