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At the July 20, 2010, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action: Millage – set the maximum millage rate for the FY-2011 countywide budget at 4.75 mills. The final rate adopted in September can be lower, but not higher than 4.75 mills. Ethics – adopted an ordinance placing on the November ballot a referendum amending the county charter to require establishment of a Code of Ethics, a Commission on Ethics and an Inspector General. The charter amendment and implementing ordinances would apply to Palm Beach County and all municipalities approving the referendum. The board also approved a simplified method of collecting a .25 percent fee on county contracting/purchasing to fund the Office of Inspector General. Biohazardous Waste – sitting as the Environmental Control Board, commissioners approved on preliminary hearing and to advertise for public hearing on August 17 an ordinance repealing the Palm Beach County Biohazardous Waste Incineration Facility Ordinance. The ordinance is no longer needed due to enactment of state and federal regulations that adequately address operations of medical waste incineration. Water Utilities – approved a settlement agreement with the city of Lake Worth for the purchase and sale of bulk potable water. South Bay Annexation – approved the voluntary annexation into the city of South Bay several parcels totaling 62 acres located at U.S. 27 and Willard Smith Road. Environmental Resources Management – approved a management plan for the Pond Cypress Natural Area which includes guidelines for proposed land management activities and public use facilities. County Action Plan – adopted a resolution approving the Palm Beach County Action Plan for FY 2010-2011. The plan must be submitted to HUD in order to receive federal entitlement grant allocations totaling $10.4 million. Federal ESG and HOME funds require a local match; CDBG funds do not. Branding – heard a presentation by BrandStrategy, Inc. on the perception of Palm Beach County as a visitor destination. |
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